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e400_002

Persona 5 dialogue

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Context:Shido and Akechi reveal their history and the origin of the mental shutdowns.

Shido
MSG_012_0_0
I've finally made it this far...
It's already been two and half
years since we met.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 1 65535 0]I've finally made it this far...[n]It's already been two and half[n]years since we met.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_013_0_0
Back then, you earned the media's
attention as a young politician who
could rise up against bureaucracy.
Because of that, those who wanted
to preemptively deal with problems
tried to tie you up in scandal.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 2 65535 0]Back then, you earned the media's[n]attention as a young politician who[n]could rise up against bureaucracy.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 3 65535 0]Because of that, those who wanted[n]to preemptively deal with problems[n]tried to tie you up in scandal.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_014_0_0
To think I would fall for the
ruse schemed by those decrepit
fools in power.
I recall that's when you came
to me. You promoted yourself,
saying you had "special powers."
If it wasn't for the research
on cognition that I dabbled in,
I would have thought you insane.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 5 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 4 65535 0]To think I would fall for the[n]ruse schemed by those decrepit[n]fools in power.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 5 65535 0]I recall that's when you came[n]to me. You promoted yourself,[n]saying you had "special powers."[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 6 65535 0]If it wasn't for the research[n]on cognition that I dabbled in,[n]I would have thought you insane.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_015_0_0
I made those troublesome opponents
psychotic, and erased any trace of
that scandal.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 7 65535 0]I made those troublesome opponents[n]psychotic, and erased any trace of[n]that scandal.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_016_0_0
Who'd think that tampering with a
person's heart could trigger a
psychotic lapse or mental shutdown.
And when someone like that said
he'd support me, I had suspected
there'd be an ulterior motive.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 50 65535 0]Who'd think that tampering with a[n]person's heart could trigger a[n]psychotic lapse or mental shutdown.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 8 65535 0]And when someone like that said[n]he'd support me, I had suspected[n]there'd be an ulterior motive.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_017_0_0
It's because I sympathized
with your aspiring ideology.
I believed that your ideals
needed to be achieved for the
sake of the country's future.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 9 65535 0]It's because I sympathized[n]with your aspiring ideology.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 10 65535 0]I believed that your ideals[n]needed to be achieved for the[n]sake of the country's future.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_018_0_0
Well, my faith in you was
precisely why I pulled the
plug on that research.
I only need you using that power.
It'd be troublesome if someone
else uncovered how it works.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 11 65535 0]Well, my faith in you was[n]precisely why I pulled the[n]plug on that research.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 12 65535 0]I only need you using that power.[n]It'd be troublesome if someone[n]else uncovered how it works.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_019_0_0
...Wakaba Isshiki, was it? That
researcher. She wouldn't have had
to die if she just complied.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 13 65535 0]...Wakaba Isshiki, was it? That[n]researcher. She wouldn't have had[n]to die if she just complied.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_020_0_0
Any suspicions should be snubbed
out. Even the smallest doubt must
be severed at the root.
After all, we had an active
Public Prosecutors Office director
on our side until recently.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 14 65535 0]Any suspicions should be snubbed[n]out. Even the smallest doubt must[n]be severed at the root. [n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 15 65535 0]After all, we had an active[n]Public Prosecutors Office director[n]on our side until recently.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_021_0_0
Astounding, isn't it? To think
the director himself often forged
evidence to secure his promotion.
He was quite surprised when you
confronted him about it. He didn't
know who leaked that information.
Well, I got that out of his Shadow,
so technically speaking, he did it
himself.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 51 65535 0]Astounding, isn't it? To think[n]the director himself often forged[n]evidence to secure his promotion.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 16 65535 0]He was quite surprised when you[n]confronted him about it. He didn't[n]know who leaked that information.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 17 65535 0]Well, I got that out of his Shadow,[n]so technically speaking, he did it[n]himself.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_022_0_0
This country's affairs
have become stagnant.
The political world is filled with
old men who only act to preserve
their own vested interests.
The general public has forsaken
such political affairs and don't
even bother. Only ruin awaits us.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 5 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 18 65535 0]This country's affairs[n]have become stagnant.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 19 65535 0]The political world is filled with[n]old men who only act to preserve[n]their own vested interests.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 20 65535 0]The general public has forsaken[n]such political affairs and don't[n]even bother. Only ruin awaits us.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_023_0_0
I must agree.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 21 65535 0]I must agree.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_024_0_0
There's no need to be ruined along
with such incompetent fools. I will
lead this country to its revival.
Those who get in the way must be
eliminated at times--that's the
correct way to use the Metaverse.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 22 65535 0]There's no need to be ruined along[n]with such incompetent fools. I will[n]lead this country to its revival.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 23 65535 0]Those who get in the way must be[n]eliminated at times--that's the[n]correct way to use the Metaverse.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_025_0_0
Still, it would stand out if there
were continuous deaths and scandals
with your political rivals.
Which is why I made
them "suspects."
Prosecute the targets that I
turned psychotic... and solve
them as cases unrelated to you.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 24 65535 0]Still, it would stand out if there[n]were continuous deaths and scandals[n]with your political rivals.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 52 65535 0]Which is why I made[n]them "suspects."[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 25 65535 0]Prosecute the targets that I[n]turned psychotic... and solve[n]them as cases unrelated to you.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_026_0_0
And, thus, the charismatic
ace detective was born.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 17 1 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 9 10 300 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 26 65535 0]And, thus, the charismatic[n]ace detective was born.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_027_0_0
Thanks to your efforts, my clean
image remains untarnished, and
I've monopolized public opinion.
Once I gained public sentiment,
collaborators from all sectors
began approaching me on their own.
The police were no exception.
With their management in my pocket,
keeping them in check was easy.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 1 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 27 65535 0]Thanks to your efforts, my clean[n]image remains untarnished, and[n]I've monopolized public opinion.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 28 65535 0]Once I gained public sentiment,[n]collaborators from all sectors[n]began approaching me on their own.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 53 65535 0]The police were no exception.[n]With their management in my pocket,[n]keeping them in check was easy.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_028_0_0
When the Phantom Thieves emerged,
I thought things might become
somewhat troublesome.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 29 65535 0]When the Phantom Thieves emerged,[n]I thought things might become[n]somewhat troublesome.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_029_0_0
And they were just brats once we
looked into it. All we needed to
do was lay the blame on them...
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 1 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 30 65535 0]And they were just brats once we[n]looked into it. All we needed to[n]do was lay the blame on them...[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_030_0_0
When you told me that, I knew then
that you were the better man.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 31 65535 0]When you told me that, I knew then[n]that you were the better man.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_031_0_0
Their popularity was a bit beyond
my expectations, but flipping it
made the negative press stronger.
After that, all I had to do was
openly berate them; I've been
gaining more supporters since.
The current administration is dead
with ongoing scandals... never mind
the fact that they're my doing.
Even the government parties have
begun splitting up... and they're
dissolving just as planned.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 32 65535 0]Their popularity was a bit beyond[n]my expectations, but flipping it[n]made the negative press stronger.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 33 65535 0]After that, all I had to do was[n]openly berate them; I've been[n]gaining more supporters since.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 34 65535 0]The current administration is dead[n]with ongoing scandals... never mind[n]the fact that they're my doing.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 54 65535 0]Even the government parties have[n]begun splitting up... and they're[n]dissolving just as planned.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
(SE)獅童 正義
MSG_032_0_0
(抑えきれない笑いがこみ上げる)
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 35 65535 0](抑えきれない笑いがこみ上げる)[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_033_0_0
The time has finally come...
Just a little more, and I will
take the seat of prime minister.
However, inauguration isn't
my goal. That's when everything
truly begins.
I'll make this country rich for the
sake of its selfish and ignorant
masses who can only rely on others.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 2 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 36 65535 0]The time has finally come...[n]Just a little more, and I will[n]take the seat of prime minister.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 37 65535 0]However, inauguration isn't[n]my goal. That's when everything[n]truly begins.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 38 65535 0]I'll make this country rich for the[n]sake of its selfish and ignorant[n]masses who can only rely on others.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_034_0_0
In other words, you're creating
a powerful country that can
compete with the world.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 0 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 39 65535 0]In other words, you're creating[n]a powerful country that can[n]compete with the world.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_035_0_0
The public resonates with
my ideals and follows me.
And for that, some "sacrifices"
can't be avoided.
That is my duty as the chosen one.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 1 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 40 65535 0]The public resonates with[n]my ideals and follows me.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 41 65535 0]And for that, some "sacrifices"[n]can't be avoided.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 42 65535 0]That is my duty as the chosen one.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_036_0_0
Your assistance has been very
influential in making my plans
proceed smoothly.
When I become prime minister,
I'll grant whatever wish
you want.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 43 65535 0]Your assistance has been very[n]influential in making my plans[n]proceed smoothly.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 44 65535 0]When I become prime minister,[n]I'll grant whatever wish[n]you want.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_037_0_0
With this most recent case, my
name has become known across the
country, perhaps even the world.
Surely my story will be passed down
as a hero who won against monsters
that could control people's hearts.
I believe I'll lay low and
devote myself to my studies.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 9 1 65535 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 45 65535 0]With this most recent case, my[n]name has become known across the[n]country, perhaps even the world.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 46 65535 0]Surely my story will be passed down[n]as a hero who won against monsters[n]that could control people's hearts.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e][f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 47 65535 0]I believe I'll lay low and[n]devote myself to my studies.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Shido
MSG_038_0_0
...I suppose with your age,
you wouldn't come up with
debauched desires.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 6 0 206 0 0 0][f 4 10 65535 0 0][f 3 1 8 0 0 48 65535 0]...I suppose with your age,[n]you wouldn't come up with[n]debauched desires.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]
Akechi
MSG_039_0_0
...I am thinking about
the future though.
[f 0 5 65278][f 2 1][f 4 17 1 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 65535 9 10 300 1][f 3 1 8 0 0 49 65535 0]...I am thinking about[n]the future though.[n][f 1 3 65535][f 1 1][e]

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141 other files in e400.

e400_001

Shido praises Akechi for handling the prosecutors and the SIU director.

e401_001

The team fails to guess the keyword for Shido's Palace.

e401_002

Joker recognizes Shido as the man who falsely accused him.

e401_003

The team realizes Shido is both the mastermind and Joker's nemesis.

e402_001

Citizens express blind faith in Shido despite the scandals.

e403_001

The current administration is helpless against Shido's rising popularity.

e403_002

The team investigates but cannot find the Palace keyword.

e403_101

Shido delivers a campaign speech, manipulating public opinion.

e404_001

Joker hears Shido say 'steer,' revealing the Palace keyword is 'ship.'

e405_001

Akechi ambushes the team at the Palace entrance.

e406_001

The team enters the Palace, which looks like a sunken ship.

e407_001

The team debates how to access the main assembly hall.

e407_101

The team finds a locked door on Shido's cruiser and decides to gather intel from the cognitive passengers to proceed.

e407_200

The team observes the masked passengers on the ship.

e408_001

Makoto and Ryuji blackmail a politician for a letter of introduction.

e408_002

Akechi appears on TV, solidifying his 'hero' persona.

e408_101

The team acquires the first letter, realizing Shadows are fused with cognitions.

e408_201

Shido discusses his plans with a politician.

e409_001

Ann uses a fake noble identity to get a letter.

e409_032

The team fails to talk to a former noble and plans to use force.

e409_040

Ryuji finds a disguise to trick the noble.

e409_101

The team gets the second letter after forcing a confession.

e409_201

Shido pressures a noble for support.

e410_001

Haru confronts a TV president who mocked her father's death.

e410_002

Shido orders Akechi to eliminate all loose ends.

e410_101

The team forces the TV president to hand over a letter.

e411_001

Futaba challenges an IT president to a hacking duel.

e411_101

Futaba obtains a letter and learns of the deleted research data.

e412_001

Yusuke draws a tattoo for a cleaner to get the final letter.

e412_201

The team acquires the final letter and plans the calling card.

e414_001

Futaba unveils her 'Futaba Cannon' to send the calling card.

e415_001

Shido panics over the upcoming change of heart.

e416_001

Police discover Joker's body is missing from the morgue.

e417_001

Sae feigns ignorance to help Joker's escape cover-up.

e419_001

Police raid Leblanc but fail to find the team.

e420_001

Shido addresses the public, dismissing the calling card as terrorism.

e421_001

Crowds gather as the team prepares to infiltrate.

e421_101

Confidants show support for the Phantom Thieves.

e422_001

Akechi confronts the team, revealing his true motive and parentage.

e422_002

Akechi reveals his true Persona, Loki, and his psychotic breakdown power.

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