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Lighting and no lighting and uh spoilers ig

So what do you think it would've been like if we had a female MC option in game? Romancing the guys, some differences in certain cutscenes in-game, probably even getting a job at the maid cafe?

I finally finished! This was way more detailed than originally I intended it to be. lolol So be sure to grab a snack / water! ^^ I hope you like it! Enjoy!

Edit: If any of you are interested, here’s my take on Akira’s personality and appearance as a female! I also added gifts that you can give to them! ^^ Had to change Akechi’s gif because Tumblr froze it orz

WARNING: spoilers, angst, and NSFW implications ahead. Please read at your own discretion.

Akira:

When Akira first interferes between Shido and the woman, he’ll suggest that she joins them since having a nice, energetic young girl could liven things up.

Like any sane person would do, Akira refuses and remains adamant that he release the damsel.

Shido ignores her and diverts his attention back to the struggling woman.

Akira then grasps his shoulder, and Shido feigns injury and causes her arrest.

Her parents ship her off to Tokyo out of embarrassment; regardless of the circumstances, being labeled a criminal was extremely unbecoming of a lady.

When she arrives in Yongen-Jaya and encounters Sojiro, he’s a bit softer toward her than her male counterpart.

He’s perfectly aware of her predicament; he won’t say anything unnecessary to exacerbate it further, but he’s still very cold and bossy toward her.

Sojiro sympathizes with her, though, and he constantly worries about leaving her alone at the shop. As a result, he’ll excessively nag her to lock the doors so that he doesn’t have to deal with any more criminals. Of course, that’s just an excuse. sojiro you tsundere

When Akira arrives in school… the scornful treatment she receives from others increases tenfold.

Students crack jokes about her being in a perpetual state of PMS, and they’ll state that it’s a shame she’s a criminal because she’s so cute. Teachers are vitriolic toward her because they believe she lacks class and obedience.

Morgana treats her the same, at least.

Gifts for the boys change according to their interests: 

Ryuji likes sneakers, comics, or chocolate.

Yusuke likes pastels, snacks, or a sketch pad.

Akechi likes ties, combs, or pancakes coffee beans.

Mishima likes video games, sweets, or computer glasses (to protect his poor eyes).

The job for the maid cafe will be available, and there will be a cutscene involving the boys seeing her in uniform.

They are convinced that they died and went to heaven.

Akira can also apply to the maid service alongside Kawakami, who acts as her mother figure. She’ll volunteer to train Akira, and Kawakami will refuse to allow her to accept requests from sketchy customers.

The boys can request Akira, and she’ll spend time with them to improve relationship points and social stats.

The day before Valentine’s Day, the option for Akira to make chocolate will be available.

Ryuji:

Ryuji has tremendous respect and admiration for Akira; however, he’s also quite protective of her, and vice versa.

If someone tries to pick a fight with Ryuji or threatens him in any way, Akira will step in front of him with a blank expression.

Her fierce onyx eyes cause the offender(s) to back off, and she’ll pivot around to examine a very flustered Ryuji.

He appreciates her protectiveness, but he simultaneously feels guilty since he doesn’t want her to get hurt due to his carelessness.

Near the end of his social link, Ryuji attempts to be cautious with his words while confessing to her on the couch in the attic. He explains that he’d understand if she rejected him, as he would do the same in her position.

If Akira accepts, she’ll kiss him, and his face is beet-red as he reaffirms if she’s certain about this; he believes she deserves better than a delinquent like him.

She’ll clarify her feelings once more, and Ryuji will shyly ask her if he can lay in her lap.

After awakening his ultimate Persona, he’ll become more courageous regarding the initiation of intimacy.

…That is, until Akira backs him against the bed. The screen blackens, and the couple spends a while together. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

During the trip to Hawaii, Ann and Akira share a room; Ryuji crashes there since his roommate brought a girl over.

Mishima joins shortly after, stating that he had important business to discuss with Akira regarding the Phan-site; in addition, his roommate ditched him to sneak out on a date.

Ryuji is slightly embarrassed about sharing a room with his girlfriend, but he refuses to try anything with her.

When the couple ventures out on their beach date, Ryuji is hot and bothered majority of the time; Akira dons a classy black halter one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the middle, revealing cleavage.

However, the two have a blast as they play volleyball and splash each other in the water. They’ll also load their phones with an abundance of selfies; most of them consist of silly faces or poses.

When dusk approaches, they’ll sit hand-in-hand on a bench and rest their heads on each other, chatting about the peaceful scenery and the way the light breeze feels against their skin.

At the school festival when Ryuji is called on stage, Akira has the option to express her undying love to him, or she could exclaim that she thinks he’s hot.

Either way, he’s going to glare her down and swear his revenge with the darkest shade of scarlet painted on his cheeks.

To spite Akira, Ryuji encourages the emcee to let her take his place on the stage. She complies with this, and her ebony eyes glint with mischief as they bore through Ryuji’s.

He knew that look; Akira was going to do something detrimental to his reputation, so he desperately texted her to demand an explanation. She replied that she was going to dance for him, and he nearly rushes the stage to stop her.

On Christmas Eve, Ryuji spends the evening with Akira in the attic, discussing how far they’ve come and how proud he was.

Ryuji presented Akira with a knitted cat charm for her phone, and explained that he created it himself under his friend’s instruction. He felt it would be more genuine if he crafted the trinket himself.

Akira guiltily averted her gaze as she thanked him, and he immediately knew she was hiding something from him.

However, he abruptly wound his arms around Akira and whispered, “Be safe… please.” When he felt her nod he constricted her; the last thing he wanted to remember was what she felt like in his arms.

Ryuji willed himself to release her, and after placing a delicate kiss on her forehead, he hurriedly trudged out of Leblanc; the last thing she should see were the tears in his eyes.

When Akira returned from solitary confinement and the subject of marriage was brought up, Ryuji almost choked on his food.

“U-uh, yeah, so… wh-what are your thoughts about that?”

If Akira tells him it’s a secret his eyes widen and his blush gets deeper. Ryuji doesn’t say a word after that.

On Valentine’s Day, Akira can feed Ryuji chocolate. On the inside he’s ecstatic, but on the outside he’s extraordinarily self-conscious. However, he’ll play along because he loves her.

The day prior to Akira leaving, he’ll remind her to text him every day or call him if she needs someone to listen.

On their final date at Inokashira Park, Ryuji expresses his gratitude toward Akira for giving him the chance to be special. She can reply that he was already special, and that makes it more difficult for him to say good-bye even though he knows they’ll meet again.

Yusuke:

When the group first encounters Yusuke, Ann is still asked to model for him.

Nevertheless, Akira can volunteer to replace Ann, and when she visits the shack she discovers that she’s rather adept at acting.

Daring options will be available when trying to seduce Yusuke, and he will inordinately stammer while babbling about art facts/history or how Sensei would be home soon.

Needless to say, Akira has quite a bit of fun toying with the artist; Morgana actually mentions that she seemed really ‘devoted’ to her role.

Near the end of his social link Yusuke will confess his feelings to Akira; he explains that he would like to provide her with as much care as she’s given him.

If she accepts, his eyes replicate the shimmering sea as he expresses how honored he is.

Yusuke vows to protect her and make her happy as he steadily approaches Akira. He’ll stroke her cheek, tenderly grasp her chin, and plant his soft lips on hers.

Subsequent to awakening his ultimate Persona, Yusuke presents her with his painting and thanks her for being his inspiration.

Akira can approach Yusuke and will then stand on her toes to kiss him. He’ll ask her to ‘inspire’ him for a little longer, and the screen will black out. tease

During the trip to Hawaii, Akira is exuberant since she has the opportunity to spend more time with Yusuke.

When they go on their date, they stroll around the beach with cones of soft-serve ice cream in hand, discussing the artistic value of the swirls and how its aesthetic complements the flavor. 

In addition, they’ll collect seashells and utilize them to recreate The Great Waves off Kanagawa. Meanwhile, their endeavor manages to attract copious photographers and spectators.

Once dusk descends on the island, the couple perches on a bench to watch the sunset together. Yusuke will bring Akira’s dainty hand to his lips and compare her to the twilight peeking over the horizon; Akira remains beautiful and captivating even as darkness threatens to extinguish her light. 

The two reluctantly retire in accordance with curfew.

During the school festival when Yusuke is onstage and pressured to expose his opinion on the Phantom Thieves, Akira has the option to shout ‘art is dead’.

Yusuke furiously whips his head around to glare daggers at the offender, and he was preparing to rant about the intricacies of art until he realized it was Akira. His expression softened slightly, but he still mumbled about her crossing the line.

When Yusuke agrees to switch places with her, Akira claims that she’s going to do impressions / pose for him as an apology for her previous statement.

Yusuke’s eyes flash like lightning and he whips out his sketchpad; simultaneously, Akira contorts into silly poses while doing impressions of her friends.

“These dramatics… and that stance…! On their own, they would quite spectacular; but together, this dynamic evokes such magnetizing strength and raw emotion that it truly transcends the physical realm of beauty… Well done, my dear!” he beams proudly.

The audience awkwardly glances at one another, attempting to make sense of this peculiar development.

Yusuke and Akira are forcibly removed from the auditorium.

On the evening of Christmas Eve, Akira brings Yusuke to the attic to spend her last moments with him.

He gifted her with his mother’s earrings since he couldn’t wear them; in addition, Yusuke believes his mother would have wanted him to entrust the accessories with the person he loves and trusts above all else; therefore, he concluded that Akira should possess them.

From her body language, Yusuke automatically discerned that she was withholding information from him.

He implored her to speak of what was on her mind. As he predicted, Akira simply dropped her head.

It pained Yusuke that she couldn’t be honest; alas, he was aware that it must be much worse for her, so he kissed the back of her hand and murmured, “Swear to me that you’ll return to my arms once more.”

Akira promptly nodded, and Yusuke stroked her cheek before he departed from the cafe with a heart heavier than lead.

The ghost of her delicate hand haunted him until Akira returned, and when their fingers interlocked, it solidified the fact that she was finally home.

If Akira admits that she’s thought about marriage, Yusuke’s cheeks are coated with a coral pink as he remarks, “Perhaps you would like to divulge your opinions further on the matter for the next time we hang out.”

On Valentine’s Day Akira hands Yusuke her pouch of chocolate and he replies, “I shall treasure it always.”

Akira offers to brew coffee, and when she returns, the pouch is empty and flat against the table.

“…The chocolate was quite delicious, my dear.”

He vows to atone for his lack of restraint, but Akira doesn’t mind in the least.

Before Akira’s departure from Tokyo, she’ll take Yusuke to the attic and he’ll admit to already missing her.

He realizes that she clearly hasn’t left yet; however, Yusuke’s heart still twinged from loneliness with the knowledge that she’d leave a gaping hole in it, so he requests that she bring his heart with her. 

She agrees only under the condition that he keeps hers, too.

Akechi:

Akechi’s romance route is more unique; his social link will auto-progress, but Akira can now chat with him when he visits Leblanc and it will eventually initiate a romance.

At first, he’ll deny that he has feelings for her, but when he spots her hanging out with Ryuji and Yusuke, Akechi decides to finally confess since his jealousy nearly consumes him.

When he does, Akira has the option to brag about already being aware of his crush.

“Well, since your deductive reasoning is so astute, then I’m assuming you’ve ascertained what I’m going to say next,” he declares, mere inches away from her. ladykiller

Akira has the option to ‘get straight to the point’ and slowly pulls him into a kiss using his exposed tie.

Akechi vocalizes his surprise with a grunt, but he’s quick to recover and reciprocate the kiss.

He bashfully backs away and comments on her boldness; she surprises him further with a cappuccino bearing a foam heart.

The option to go on a date with Akechi will be available whenever he visits Leblanc. The two spend the entire time debating or entrusting each other with the dark secrets of their pasts.

Furthermore, they’re exceptionally supportive of each other, yet they continue to deem each other as rivals.

Akira gains a point in a different social stat on each date.

Akechi calls Akira during her trip to Hawaii to ensure her safety. He confesses that Tokyo feels so desolate and lifeless without her.

Akira will have the option to make a ‘muah’ sound into the phone, and Akechi restrains himself from booking a flight to return the gesture ‘and then some’. HOO BOY

During the culture festival, Akira will actually attempt to stop Akechi from consuming the takoyaki, but she’s too late. She checks up on him and remarks that it’s karma since he didn’t ask for permission to eat it. Akechi just groans in response, so Akira embraces him.

His ears were on fire, and he didn’t utter a single sound after that.

Although his appearance as a guest was cut short, Akechi will still make time for Akira to participate in the post-festival party. He gets called on stage, Akira confesses her love, then she takes his place.

She’ll threaten to serenade him, except he grants her full consent to do it; he practically dares her to since he’s doubtful that she’ll risk her reputation.

Akechi was aware of her recklessness, but even Akira retained a small semblance of pride and dignity… right?

He was proven wrong when Akira’s lips curled into an arrogant smirk, and Akechi instantly regretted challenging her.

His auburn eyes narrowed, and Akira’s own pair of ebony eyes pierced through his, her playful leer still plastered on her face. Akechi was uncertain as to whether he wanted to strangle her or kiss her. the killing can wait another day

He has the sweetest smile on his face after texting Akira that he’s going to make her rue this day if she goes through with it. She sighs and exits the stage.

Later in the interrogation room, Akechi has no qualms about putting a bullet between her eyes.

…Or so it seemed. His body ached the entire ordeal and he dashed toward the bathroom to relieve the contents in his stomach. What the hell have I done?

During his battle, Akechi is even more enraged because his heart had the audacity to flutter when he discovered that Akira was alive. He’ll iterate that he loathes her, and each insincere syllable chips away a fraction of his tormented heart.

After Akechi’s battle, the blockade separates him and Akira; she slams her fists on it in response, and he tells her that she deserves better than a broken man like him. He’ll also express that encountering her was the most precious moment of his life.

“If only we could have met sooner…”

Akira refuses to speak, even when the Thieves return to reality.

On Christmas Eve, Sae handed her a petite jewelry box with a note fastened to it, and she explained that Akechi instructed her to give it to Akira on Christmas should he ever go missing.

By Sae’s leave, Akira returned to the attic for privacy, and she hesitantly revealed the content of the box.

Inside was an ornate diamond ring, and the gemstone in the center was in the shape of a heart. She turned her attention to the slip of paper that she had previously peeled off.

My wretched, twisted heart isn’t worth much… but seeing as you’ve stolen it, I suppose there must be some value in it after all. Although… I’m not entirely sure if you could steal what was already yours. You’re the only person to look forward to seeing at the end of the day… I love you.

On the evening of Valentine’s Day at Leblanc, Akira will sit in the stool that Akechi once occupied. She won’t say anything; instead, she’ll fidget with the ring.

When Akira trudges through the city to return to her hometown, she could swear she caught a familiar glimpse of long, chocolate-colored hair. She shook her head and brushed it off as wishful thinking, yet her heart swelled at the notion of seeing him again… just for one last time.

Mishima:

Mishima has the most massive crush on Akira ever since he discerned her identity as a Phantom Thief.

His eyes catch the stars and his cheeks burn with fire as he confesses his belief that she’s the most incredible and courageous person he’s ever met; therefore, he created a website on behalf of the Phantom Thieves, and that’s what triggers the social link.

Imminent to the end of his social link, Akira has the option to reciprocate his romantic feelings in her room at Leblanc.

Mishima briefly excuses himself with a blank expression on his face, leaving Akira perplexed. She smiles knowingly once she hears his cries of victory laced with disbelief echo from the restroom downstairs.

He’ll apologize for the interruption and act as though nothing happened, yet the blush on his face contradicts his nonchalant demeanor.

If Akira opts to tease Mishima about it, his face is lit aflame as he stutters a denial, and then he’ll pout.

Akira will proceed to embrace him and peck his cheek. He’s so flustered that his face converts to a shade of purple due to holding his breath.

After maxing out his social link in Leblanc, Mishima will convey his gratitude toward Akira for demonstrating what true courage was, and that he was deeply apologetic for taking advantage of her. He promises to be a better man to her, if she’ll allot it.

Akira accepts and Mishima plants his lips on hers. He’ll stammer another apology and articulate that he’s been fantasizing about doing that.

Akira will be given the choice to smugly question what other fantasies he’s had while backing him against the wall, and the screen black out. 

A part of Mishima’s soul died that day.

During the trip to Hawaii when he and Ryuji crash in the girls’ room, Mishima will stay in the furthest corner of the room away from Akira.

Mishima won’t even compete with Ryuji for the futon; he’s already settled on the floor.

With the purpose of spooking Mishima, Akira will summon her best ghost impression and whisper in his ear, “I’m going to get you…”

It was Mishima who became the ghost instead.

Similar to Ryuji, Mishima won’t even glance at her on their beach date; instead, he’ll blush and babble about the Phan-site as the two stroll around the beach.

When Akira interlaces her fingers with his while they walk, he’ll proceed to speak so quickly that not even the speed of light could compare.

It takes Mishima half an hour to grow accustomed to Akira clutching his hand while she’s in her swimsuit. He’s able to speak like a normal person after that.

While they watch the sunset, Mishima clumsily flings his arm around Akira’s shoulders, and she’ll contentedly snuggle into his chest. He’ll smile fondly and smooch the top of her head. his guts increased

Akira has the option to shout “The Phantom Thieves’ leader is so ugly!” at the culture festival while Mishima’s onstage. His searing wrath could be sensed from miles across the city.

Once Akira’s onstage, she delivers a text to Mishima saying that she’s going to recite poetry for him. He frantically begs her not to, so she complies with his wishes.

However, Mishima clarifies that he’d like to hear it when they’re in private.

Mishima visits Akira in Leblanc on Christmas Eve and presents her with a customized coffee mug. He hopes that she’ll think of him when she uses it.

When Akira averted her gaze, Mishima inquired her to reveal what was on her mind; he aspired to be useful for her, just as she was for him.

She remained silent, however, but he explained that he wouldn’t hold it against her. 

“I don’t know what’s going on, but no matter what happens, I won’t give up on you. I… love you, so much.” Mishima seals the sentence with a kiss, then he leaves the vicinity with a determined look on his face.

Valentine’s Day approaches, and Akira feeds him the chocolate she produced. At this point in the relationship, Mishima’s quite comfortable around her, so he is a glutton for her attention.

…Except Akira put the chocolate in her mouth instead of his. Mishima barely has time to be offended when Akira promptly kisses him, the rich taste of chocolate permeating his taste buds.

Mishima blushes furiously and compliments the flavor.

On the day prior to Akira’s departure, the couple visits the diner to order parfaits. Mishima verbalizes his affection and gratitude for everything she’s done, not only as a Phantom Thief, but as a person too.

Akira irrevocably changed his heart and instilled him with bravery; she touched his life in an amazing way, and the two dispel the Phan-site together. It was time for them to close this chapter, and venture into a new one… together.

🃏