Tokyo Psychic

That damned capitalist, he even knows my code name in the Phantom Thieves!

Sakura Futaba was not surprised that Genmaki Kokoro had this ability.

With the reunion of the Personas formed by the third generation of Velvet Room heirs, everyone has already exchanged information with each other.

This is how the "Mind Thieves" truly came into the public eye.

Although it will be a long time before their real names are revealed, their code names have already appeared in every corner of the internet.

Futaba Sakura could only answer Genmaki Kokoro with a rather weak expression.

"Hello, I'm Navi from the Phantom Thieves."

She examined her predicament and, unusually, began to regret disbanding "Megido".

The international hacker organization founded by Futaba Sakura was destroyed by its founder last week the moment she awakened her memories beyond time.

The forum also published news that "Megiddo" had officially surrendered to the "Mind Thieves".

Thanks to this, on the Phantom Thieves' polling website that was preserved, the "Mind Thieves'" approval rating began to rise at an astonishing rate.

It has now settled at 66%.

We had a brief exchange, and then I congratulated Akira Kurusu on the successful autograph session.

Sakura Futaba stared at the disconnected communication channel and the computer desktop restored to its original state, her anger seething through her teeth.

After spending an hour cleaning up the various "time bombs" left in the cracks of the computer system by the security experts, she drank a glass of sour cola from the table, and with a long face, opened the communication software to complain to her fellow members of the Phantom Thieves.

[Navi: Noir! I've been bullied!]

Noir: ? ? ?

[Navi: There's a nasty woman who wants to marry the Joker. I tried my best to stop her, but I completely failed!]

[Noir: Where is the Joker?!]

(Navi uploaded a navigation address.)

[Navi: Here, here!]

Noir: Navi, change your clothes. I'm coming to your house to pick you up right away. We'll go find the Joker and get to the bottom of this!!!

[Navi: Received! ~]

Futaba Sakura revealed a cunning smile of triumph.

Then she opened the door and shouted at Sakura Sojiro, who was counting ingredients in the living room.

"Sōjirō! Where did you put the dress I bought last year?!"

"A skirt? Hmm?... Futaba???" Sakura Sojiro, who was half-squatting next to the supermarket plastic bags, suddenly collapsed to the ground.

He rubbed his eyes, looked up in horror at Sakura Futaba on the stairs, thinking he was hallucinating.

243. It's just a little bit of hardship (two parts combined)

"Kurasu Akira-sensei, please keep up the good work! I will always support you!" Standing opposite her was a girl dressed in the "Red Ginger" band merchandise. She looked to be a junior high school student and had a very cute appearance. Her bright eyes were looking at Kurusu Akira behind the table.

"I am extremely grateful." Akira Kurusu smoothly handled the enthusiastic fans with her well-honed facial expression management skills.

Next person.

"Ms. Akira, could you please write 'Happy Birthday' on the title page?" The person who came was a boy who was a little hunchbacked.

"No problem, give me the book." Akira Laiqi swiftly finished her work with a pen.

Next person.

"Mr. Akira Kurusu, I've been your fan since 98."

"Thank you, thank you..."

As the crowd dispersed, only a girl, as radiant and dazzling as gold, remained.

String Heart, who had been missing for about three hours before the signing event began, quickly approached.

Holding a copy of "Game of Life" in both hands, she smiled and handed the book to Akira Kurishi after opening the title page.

"Ms. Akira Kurusu, please sign here!"

Akira Kurusu glanced down and saw the marriage registration form tucked inside the title page. Her instincts, those of a mind thief, immediately triggered a strong sense of crisis.

His hand trembled and he almost flung the book away.

Tucked inside the title page was a form, with "Marriage Registration" clearly written at the top...

Miss, are you really that efficient?!

Even though Akira Kurusu knew early on that Kokoro Tsurumaki had developed a willful personality due to her excessively wealthy family background and special family status.

But when you become the target used by the other party to achieve this "doing whatever you want", the frustration and confusion of "being hunted" makes you subconsciously fantasize about becoming an Elder Dragon, taking off and changing locations.

However, the fantasy of becoming an Elder Dragon was instantly shattered by the conversations outside the venue.

The book signing event ended nearly half an hour ago.

The staff all went to a nearby hotel for a meal, as they needed to assist with two book signings for authors in the afternoon.

The girl's melodious laughter could be heard very clearly from the empty venue.

Following the sound of laughter, it turned out that Toyokawa Shoko was leading Wakaba Mutsu into the venue.

The lights cascaded down like a waterfall, casting a slender, graceful figure against the stark white wall.

Two pairs of bright, gilded eyes fell in perfect unison on Akira Kurusu, who was standing on one side of the venue.

Then... they all saw Kokoro Tsurumaki at the same time.

"Good morning, Genmaki-senpai!"

"Xiangzi, Mu, good morning!" Xian Juanxin always greeted people with a warm smile.

Toyokawa Shoko approached. "I heard that Tsurumaki-senpai's family bought a paper house. Is she supervising Ren's work?"

Tsurumaki Kokoro paused for a moment, then clasped her hands together and gave an apologetic smile. "Although saying this might make Shoko a little unhappy... I'm actually proposing to Amamiya!"

Toyokawa Shoko's smile vanished.

She could clearly feel that Ruoye Mutsu's small hands were gripping hers tightly because of nervousness and anxiety.

Toyokawa Shoko looked at her "half-body".

Wakaba Mutsu's eyes revealed undisguised worry and sorrow.

This made Toyokawa Shoko realize an unspeakable sense of responsibility... This had gone beyond the realm of "adolescent love," and she also had to protect her childhood friend who had entrusted her with all the possibilities of happiness.

Even after being hit by a sudden and heavy blow, Toyokawa Shoko forced herself to regain her composure amidst her chaotic thoughts.

She bit her lip, her eyes fixed intently on the heir of the Tsurumaki family before her.

She was clearly putting on a tough stance, but her eyes were unconsciously filled with tears.

"Senior Tsurumaki, please don't do such a terrible thing! ...Ren and I are already engaged!"

They were never actually engaged; they were just living together before marriage.

Genmaki Shin looked at Toyokawa Shoko, who was spouting lies, with surprise. "This level of lie won't fool the Genmaki family."

"Ugh..." Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously shrank her shoulders, but still mustered up the courage to look directly at Genmaki Kokoro, "We're already in a relationship that's closer than marriage!"

Now it was Genjuro's turn to fall silent.

She thought about it again and realized that, in terms of both identity and social relationships, the boy she had chosen did indeed have an inseparable bond with the members of her Phantom Thieves.

So, Kokoro tentatively asked, "If we all get married together, it shouldn't have any problems, right?"

"Um?!"

Under Toyokawa Shoko's horrified gaze, Genmaki Shin said nonchalantly, "The Genmaki family doesn't need to choose a capable son-in-law to help run those messy businesses; they just lack an heir with the surname Genmaki."

Shin Tsurumaki walked up to Shoko Toyokawa and took her free hand. “My family is getting more and more into cognitive science, and they are eager for the conglomerate to establish a relationship with Personas… Now that I have this opportunity, I should of course repay this family for the training they have given me so far.”

Looking at the pure and lovely smile on Genmaki Kokoro's face, Toyokawa Shoko was immediately shaken like never before. "Genmaki-senpai, marriage is not child's play."

"Of course I know! It's just a matter of a lifetime!" Genmaki said matter-of-factly. "Anyway, I've never met many boys growing up, and getting to know someone again would be too much trouble... Since my family insists that I find someone to marry, I guess I'll just have to settle for Amamiya!"

Shoko Toyokawa gritted her teeth, "Marriage is not something to be taken lightly!"

Tsurumaki Shin nodded. "Yes, so I'm ready to share all of the Tsurumaki family's cognitive research findings with the Psychic Thieves!"

Such a bold answer made Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously take a step back.

Tsurumaki Kokoro gripped her left hand tightly and moved closer, "Anyway, so many girls like Amamiya, so adding me along won't make a difference..."

"That's different!"

"Okay, although I don't really have any romantic feelings for Amamiya, he's the only guy I can feel affection for! I'll slowly try to like him, otherwise it'll be a real problem if I miss out!"

"You...you should at least ask for his opinion!" Toyokawa Shoko was so anxious that she was almost crying. When she was working as a phantom thief, she could confidently and calmly defeat her enemies in the space of impressions, but now she was being forced to retreat step by step by the undisguised and direct attacks of Genmaki Shin.

Wakaba Mutsu hugged Toyokawa Shoko, as a way of comforting his childhood friend who was completely overwhelmed by her "kind" in the dating arena.

She stared at Genjuro Shin in front of her with a slightly hostile gaze.

Tsurumaki Kokoro casually released her grip, then turned to the restless Kurusu Akatsuki. "My dear fiancé, you shouldn't have any objections, right? Just sign your name and you'll receive all the research results the Tsurumaki family has invested countless funds and time in..."

Akira Kurusu felt that he shouldn't have agreed to Genmaki Kokoro's request so hastily.

But then he remembered that the other party was the "Tsurumaki Group," which had inherited the entire "legacy" of the Kirito Group and had spent three years integrating and developing it...

Akira Kurusu recalled the supplies she received at every station when she was conquering the Space of Memories in her previous life, as well as the almost overwhelming "Psychic Thieves" propaganda that swept through the streets of Tokyo before the battle against the evil god, and...

And when Kokoro bends over, the beautiful curve of her breasts is deliberately revealed to Akira Kurusu through the loose collar of her summer school uniform.

That breathtakingly white light, hazy in the lamplight, was so captivating that it was hard to look away.

But what truly captivated and enchanted her was the adorable face of Genjuro Kokoro, radiating a childlike smile.

I'm sorry, Xiangzi, I really want to improve.

Just as the phantom thief was struggling with his decision, a shout came from afar.

"I object!"

The tone of his voice was somewhat similar to that of Phoenix Wright from Ace Attorney.

But looking around, all I saw was a virtuous young woman who was leading a petite girl into the venue.

—This is Haru Okumura and Futaba Sakura.

Cold sweat instantly seeped out from Lai Qixiao's forehead.

The previously balanced situation was instantly disrupted.

Unlike Genma Shin and Toyokawa Shoko, Okumura Haru, as the new chairman of the "Okumura Group," actually spent an entire semester in his previous life taking back the leaderless "Okumura Group" and suppressing all dissenting voices with an iron fist.

This young lady, who should have been enjoying high school life, has transformed into a skilled entrepreneur.

Her mere presence alone instilled an indescribable sense of oppression in the two girls' high school students.

Despite her smiling face, those who saw her felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

"Good morning, Toyokawa-san, Wakaba-san, and Tsurumaki-san—" Okumura Haru bowed gracefully and dignifiedly, as if she were the young lady who had once attended a prestigious girls' school.

She approached Kurisu Akira with light steps, then her gaze swept around like a sharp sword before she quickly picked up the "marriage registration form" in front of Kurisu Akira.

"While I can understand Ms. Tsurumaki's feelings and thoughts, there's always a proper order to things."

"First come, first served... I remember the Okumura family isn't very close to the Phantom Thieves." Kokoro frowned, her smile gradually fading. She hated this feeling of being pressured.

Okumura Haru leaned forward, pressing his body against the table, and actually kissed Kurusu Akira's lips. "Do you understand now?"

The string scroll took a step back.

At that moment, she finally understood the gap between herself and these girls—

It is not about the ability of a persona, nor is it related to family background or shared interests.

It's just that... she really doesn't understand what it feels like to be in love.

Although Kokoro could propose to Akira Kurusu without hesitation, she actually only had friendly feelings for him.

However, this affection is unique to the opposite sex, so it's worthwhile for her to push all the expectations of others towards marriage.

Even so, Kokoro Tsurumaki was not discouraged.