A general inquiry...

[justfists]

Good morning! ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

I know that it's a busy time right now, and we all have something we're working on, but I received my first memory.

In it, I was tasked with looking into a rumor about these "Phantom Thieves." I wouldn't have said anything here, but I saw Phantom Thieves merchandise on my way to class.

Has anyone else heard of them? I'm... not actually sure that they're good people, so the merchandise was a little surprising.

Comments

[ladytakamaki]

[ SOS SOUND THE GODDAMN ALARM ]

Iiiiiive heard they’re pretty awesome personally!!!
Don’t be so quick to judge a book by its cover!!

[justfists]

So, you've heard of them?

Do you know about the incident with Mr. Kamoshida? They were meddling and caused him to change, but that's all I know.

[fiddlestick]

Huh?
Aren't they a sports team?

[No that's just the conclusion he jumped to because he knows nothing about sports.]

[maskreant]

[ ...................... ]

is that what you think they were?

[lienhearts]

They still do phantom thief series these days?

[justfists]

I didn't think it was a series...

[sketchythief]

with a name like "phantom thieves", youd think they would try to keep things a secret much less have a line of merchandise....

[justfists]

It sounds like someone who would pull off a flashy heist... But that's not the type of thieves I think they were.

[maskreant]

i thought they were part of a video game? their logo is pretty cool.

[ HE’S TECHNICALLY NOT WRONG. might as well drop a compliment for Yusuke while he’s here. ]

[justfists]

I don't know... They were clearly in my memory. And it seemed pretty serious. Though, it's strange the principal would ask me to investigate them.

[gunsandveggies]

[S W E A T S

Which, considering she's in hell right now, is actually not that hard to do.]

What makes you think they're not good people??

[justfists]

The principal was asking me to investigate them. I'm not sure he would have, if there wasn't a reason to be concerned... At least, I hope not.

[fabrefactions]

[ ]

What makes you think they're not good people?

[justfists]

The principal was asking me to investigate them. And they were meddling in the affairs of a teacher at our school.

But, honestly, I don't know.

[alitaba]

[ the entire team is just gonna roll in here ig ]

Isn't the merch cute though?? I really want the whole set.

[ DEFLECT DEFLECT DEFLECt ]

[maskreant]

[ bless you, Futaba.............

he has some hope ]

[glaciers]

Was there merchandise? Seems weird for something called "Phantom Thieves."

[He's amazingly unaware sometimes.]

[justfists]

There was. I don't know what it's for, but there's a lot of it, especially at fan-type stores.

[burningblossoms]

[As amusing as this is...Makoto being an idiot...Yukiko knows probably shouldn't say anything since it is not her secret. But she can't stay completely silent. It hits slightly close to home. ]

Are you actually concerned that people who lived in another world and led another life might be bad?

[justfists]

Not entirely. I don't think I believed they were real at all in the memory, but seeing the merchandise made me think this might be more significant of a memory than I thought.

But perhaps I should have waited until I remembered more to ask the question.

[idealest]

Were you a detective? Father would be pleased to hear it.

[justfists]

I wasn't... Just the student council president.

[feistytrader]

They have to be heroes, right? Bad guys only get limited merchandise runs.

I hope there's a hoodie with that logo on the back. I'd buy one.

[justfists]

It's entirely possible it's for a show, and I just missed it. But I thought I would ask either way! Since it seems to be everywhere, especially when you're looking for it.

[cattack]

It's the new season of Super Squad, isn't it?
I looked on Google for it.

[She's attached an image.

i'm sorry but i had to]

[justfists]

Oh, no. I don't think these are for the same show at all.

[sunnymerc]

you didnt strike me as the sort to watch kids shows
or get this into it
it’s pretty cute

[justfists]

Is that really what the Phantom Thieves are? I've never heard of them before.

[deathboss]

A rumor?!

That's a phantom thief exactly? Can you like show me a picture of this merchandise?

[justfists]

[makoto attaches a picture of a sample piece of merchandise]

Something like this...?

[admiringly]

oh no
i was thinking about buying a keychain i saw the other day because i thought the logo was really eye catching
should i not?
(good morning makoto!)

[justfists]

Oh, I don't mean to discourage anyone if they wanted to buy something. I'm sure the shop keepers need to make a living... I just wanted to know if anyone had heard of them outside of here, but...

It looks like they haven't.

[adoringpast]

[ OH HELL NO

akira does look like he has it under control though... sena will have to talk to goro about this irl later - ]

they're just merchandise and possibly some stupid fad that'll fade over time

don't make such a big fuss over it

[justfists]

[he does have it under control, and Makoto has her suspicions. MOVE ALONG, nothing to see here!]

I didn't think I was making such a big fuss about it. It was just a strange coincidence with my memory. But I apologize.

[me_matey]

they look fly, but i bet they all sizzle and steak when it comes to actual jobs. not like a hustlas gonna complain if that merch is makin them money, ya feel me?

[justfists]

What?

I don't understand... I'm sorry, English is not my native language, and some of the slang is hard for me to understand.

[truedetective]

Well, what makes you so sure they're the same group?
Phantom thieves are a popular recurring element of mystery fiction.

[justfists]

I know. But it seemed too coincidental and strange. That's all.

[crudest]

honestly these days being bad can be remarkably popular
but phantom thieves is like robin hood stuff right?
so all the style none of the actual shitty substance

[justfists]

It's possible. Or at least, someone so flashy and good at their jobs that they have admirers willing to sell merchandise for them.
There's a lot I don't know, so I can't say for sure.

[twostringsonebow]

[my God she has learned. and he can tell the truth while skirting it. sena we will talk Later i promise--]

Well, well. My other self was investigating them too, actually, though our opinions differ greatly.
He has good reason to think them dangerous... considering what it is they can allegedly do. I find them a charming concept.

[justfists]

[she has learned, and she is very forward in smoking out some leads, obviously.]

So, then we're from the same place?
I would love to hear more, especially with my memory being so vague. The only thing I know for certain is that I considered them a rumor at this time.
But clearly, that opinion must change.

[geckoman]

Can't say I agree with you on them not being good people.

[justfists]

I am not solid in my opinion, but why do you say that?

[livingimpaired]

I only know them from the merchandise I see from time to time as I wander around Tisse, I'm afraid.

Not good people, though? Do you mind if I ask you why you think so? Ah, this isn't me disparaging you into think that they are not, however. It seems most wish to change your mind on it, but I'd like to hear your honest thoughts on it.

[justfists]

My honest thoughts are that I don't know. But it was the feeling I got from the memory, and from the principal who'd asked me to investigate. It seemed like he was taking them very seriously, and that their motives concerned him.

[dornen_kiste]

Oh, I've seen there stuff around. I think it looks pretty cool, though, even if the colors are kind of dark. Moody, maybe?

[justfists]

It is very dark, and it does look very cool. I'd honestly never considered buying some before today, though.

[yakan]

are you actually from a comic???

actually
is phantom thieves a comic anyway or whats the merch for??

[justfists]

I don't know... I don't think it's a comic? Or if it is, it's not one I've heard of before.