Persona: Devil Summoner

There seems to be a saying that when does a person grow up? That is when he can talk to others about his past achievements in a relaxed and calm manner without expecting others to encourage or praise him, and he will not be excited.

(I'm going to sleep too, good night... my current companions, everyone in the Phantom Thieves.)

Bai Zhong Zhidou turned off the light on his cell phone, and the whole room was finally dark. In the darkness, tiny dots of starlight shone in, swaying everyone's steady breathing.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 362 The caring little cotton-padded jacket

There is a saying that a daughter is a father’s warm and cozy little cotton-padded jacket.

Although I don't understand why there is such a saying, the general meaning is very clear, that is, daughters are often more considerate and careful than sons.

This is perfectly reflected in Shinjima Makoto.

Fang Zexia is a crazy girl, and her mind is full of Jiang Tianwei. She has no time to pay attention to anyone else.

Yoshizawa Sumire was too innocent and simple-minded. She was like a princess who lived in an ivory tower, ignorant of worldly affairs and naturally not very knowledgeable about the ways of the world - otherwise she would not have ended up eating alone in the stairwell at school...

After talking about women, let’s talk about men. It is obvious that Yusuke is what people often call KY (someone who can’t read the atmosphere). As good as he is as an artist, he is as bad as a person.

It is said that when God closes a door for you, he will open a window for you. The price of opening Yusuke's window of art is that the door to interpersonal communication is welded shut tightly...

As for Jiang Tianwei, although he always claimed to be a gentle and considerate person, after seeing Shinjima Shin today, he realized that he was still far from being that kind.

Why does he reflect on himself like this?

This is because Shinjima asked him out today.

Just two people.

In general works, this is definitely a dating plot between a man and a woman. As their affection for each other grows, they might even start a relationship.

But Niijima is different. The reason she asked Jiang Tianwei out was that she wanted to buy some Italian specialties for everyone in Japan. She has an exam tomorrow, and she even put aside her studies today to bring gifts back to the people who took care of her...

As expected of the president, he is very good at dealing with people.

Jiang Tianwei never thought of bringing some gifts back to his Japanese companions. There are so many people who have taken care of him! He still needs to learn more about interpersonal communication from the president!

Master Liu, you have been taking care of me all this time, so you must give me a gift in return, right? For a cook, the best gift is definitely something related to cooking. But Master Liu's home is fully equipped with kitchen utensils, and Jiang Tianwei thought about it and decided to bring him a few bottles of good Italian wine and olive oil.

Anyway, I'm going back on a special plane, so I don't have to worry about transportation issues.

Wu Jianmiao... Considering her taste in clothes, Jiang Tianwei finally chose a skull lighter. Although she doesn't smoke, Jiang Tianwei thinks she must like the feeling of playing with the skull in her palm.

From what Teacher Kawakami said, it always seemed that she was very tired on weekdays. Jiang Tianwei thought about giving her some massage products, but considering that Japanese electrical appliances were of very good quality, there was no need to import them from Italy. After thinking about it, he finally felt that since the teacher had worked so hard as a maid, he should buy her a set of skin care products.

Of course, Jiang Tianwei didn't know what brand it was, nor did he understand how those bottles and jars worked on the face. Anyway, there must be a reason why they were expensive. He just thought so simply.

Then everyone in school... Actually, it's not necessary. Jiang Tianwei doesn't have many friends in school.

Akechi Goro... There was no need for that. I had come out without telling him anyway. Of course there was no need to give him a gift and expose myself.

Then there was the Phantom Thieves on the other side. Amamiya Ren, Ryuji, Takamaki Ann, Morgana, etc. At this time, Jiang Tianwei didn't know that the first group had now expanded its organization.

I always feel like I've missed someone, but as the saying goes, if you can't remember something, it just proves that it's not that important to you.

These gifts may not seem like a lot if you list them, but if you really buy them, they will become a very large number. This is why Shinjima asked Jiang Tianwei to come over instead of Kitagawa Yusuke or Yoshizawa Sumire. These two people are thinner and their arms are thinner than each other. It is better for Shinjima to do it himself!

The two of them strolled together in the ancient streets of Rome. There had been shootings on the streets yesterday, but today everything had returned to normal. Everyone was still taking walks and enjoying themselves, and no one took it seriously.

The things that Shinjima bought were much more elaborate. First, she bought a souvenir for her sister. But she didn't tell her that she was traveling to Rome. Many things were hard to explain. It just so happened that her sister had to stay in the police station every day because of work. Her sister was a good kid, so she didn't worry about her sister getting into trouble.

In other words, she actually sneaked out. So she couldn't tell her sister about buying souvenirs. But, the school was about to finish summer vacation and organize a school trip. If she put the souvenirs on that time, wouldn't it be fine to say that she bought them on the school trip?

Then, of course, she prepared gifts for Amamiya Ren and other members of the group. She was very considerate and bought everyone their favorite things. Since An liked desserts, she brought her Italian specialty pastries. Ryuji was a sporty young man, so she prepared a wristband and a headband for him. Morgana... Niijima really couldn't think of what a cat-shaped Morgana might need.

It is quite greedy. I originally planned to buy cat food for it, but unfortunately, cat food will make it think it is a cat. Morgana hates being treated as a cat. Niijima really wants to avoid making it think of itself as a gift for the cat, but how easy is that?

In the end, she could only choose a children's scarf and estimated that it should be no problem to wrap it around Morgana a few more times.

As for Amamiya Ren's gift, it was the most difficult to choose. This was another reason why Shinjima really wanted to find Jiang Tianwei.

After all, these two people are more familiar.

Amamiya Ren seems a bit inconspicuous on weekdays. He is the kind of person who deliberately weakens his presence, probably because of his "criminal record"? He tries hard to behave inconspicuously. Fortunately, Kamoshida is a volleyball coach. If he was a basketball coach, he would probably be pulled over to be the sixth member of the Miracle Five. It would be hard not to be famous.

The most difficult thing to choose a gift for him is that no matter what you give him, he will accept it with a smile, just like the NPC in Ranch Story. But because of this, people are entangled in what to give him, just like "When you ask someone: What are you eating today? The answer you are most afraid of is: Whatever."

Jiang Tianwei and Shinjima discussed it for a while, and finally they came to a conclusion: Amamiya Ren is now living in a curry shop... No, it's a coffee shop, so it's not a bad idea to send some coffee beans there. Even if Amamiya Ren doesn't like to make coffee, she can give it to the boss.

Moreover, Italian coffee is also a world-famous type of coffee, so it is never embarrassing to give a gift of Italian coffee beans.

Because everything was over, there was no mafia looking for death, and there was no need to worry about Medjay, so everyone naturally spent the rest of the time having fun, and then contentedly boarded the special plane back to Japan - after all, Niijima really had to go back to take the exam!

On the plane, Jiang Tianwei couldn't help but look at Baek Jong Zhidou. At this time, Baek Jong Zhidou had changed back into men's clothes. He looked dashing and heroic, with a calm expression on his face.

Somehow, he would always think of the previous dance party unconsciously. That passionate dance seemed like it was all just a dream.

(Forget it, just treat it as a beautiful dream and keep it in your heart.)

He thought so and slowly closed his eyes...

Then he suddenly shouted "Shit" and stood up from his seat!

He finally remembered what he had forgotten before!

Forgot about Sakurano Ei!

That’s right, it’s the young lady from the Sakurano Group!

It is reasonable that she is my apprentice, so I should bring her some gifts...

Jiang Tianwei thought so.

However, the plane has already taken off, tens of thousands of feet in the air, Jiang Tianwei is too shameless to tell others, let's return to the airport, shall we? I forgot a gift...

He sighed and put his hand back into his pocket... and suddenly touched something hard.

Oh, that was when we were staying in the hotel before. I was afraid that Yusuke would use the excuse of saying he was some Japanese David or modern Hercules to trick me into taking off my clothes and being his model, so I bought a flashy pendant that had a very middle school vibe!

The coffin was hung on a silver chain, and on the surface there were skulls, roses, bat wings, dragon wings, and a bunch of vine-like things. It looked like the kind of holy relic that a middle school girl would be ecstatic about.

(I guess, I guess she will like it... I must be more careful next time and keep a hand in everything...)

As he thought about this, he slowly lay back in his chair, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the plane to return to Japan.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 363 Epilogue

A little earlier in the timeline, Japan.

Kawahara Masaaki is also very busy today.

There was nothing he could do about it. The reason why those in high positions made more money was often because they did more things than ordinary people. Especially as the leader of the entire Kawahara Group and the boss of Kawahara Bank, he certainly had a lot of work to do.

Suddenly, his cell phone rang.

On the worn screen, a name of an old acquaintance appeared, which was much older than the phone film. He couldn't help but smile a little on his rock-like face and pressed the answer button.

"Oh! My-brother! Are you doing well in Japan?"

Listening to the mixed voice of English and Japanese coming from the other end of the phone, Kawahara Masaaki couldn't help but return to the days when he conquered the world with his passion and fearless. Unfortunately, time is gone and it is impossible for him to go back to the past.

He sighed, letting out the occasional nostalgia that welled up in his chest, and said, "My brother, why did you remember to call me?"

Although it is just a simple inquiry, it reveals a very sad and common phenomenon: many people say "keep in touch" and then never follow up again, and the name becomes a name that will never pop up in the phone.

Sometimes, I suddenly get a phone call, and the fragments of memories come flooding back to me. When I answer the phone, everything has changed. Often, the "old classmates" who call me at this time are asking to borrow money or make sales...

In today's world, human beings' material life has developed by leaps and bounds, but the spiritual level is becoming more and more empty. Being overwhelmed by the pressure of life, and unable to take care of oneself, how can one care about others? Friends who can often meet in real life are another matter. Most of the friends who can't meet in person will be like this, and their traces will be erased by time little by little.

In fact, although these two bosses are close friends and brothers in life and death, they have not been in contact with each other for more than two or three years.

"Hahaha, of course I'm here to congratulate you!"

"Congratulations to me? What's the reason for your congratulations?"

Kawahara Masaaki said this with a frown on his face.

He really didn't know what to be happy about. Right now, his mind was focused on how to completely clear the Kawahara Group's identity, how to maintain his family, and how to find out the cause of death of the man he respected the most. Was there anything worth celebrating?

"Of course I want to congratulate my brother for having a son in his middle age. What a splendid son! I am so envious!"

"My son? Oh, why do you think of talking about this?"

"Are you still playing dumb with me? Your son has come to play on my property, why didn't you say hello in advance? It almost caused a big misunderstanding."

"He went to Italy?"

Kawahara Masaaki was a little stunned when he heard the large amount of information that suddenly popped up on the other end of the phone. The suspicion in his tone was clearly heard by the smart guy on the other end, who laughed and said:

"That's what young people should do! Dare to fight! Dare to fight! How does the saying go? A real man has ambitions! Anyway, your son is in Rome, and I'll take care of everything, so you can rest assured. But I have to say that your son is a much better fighter than you. A good father will have a good son, a good father will have a good son! Hahahaha!"

Kawahara Masaaki hummed a few times and exchanged a few words with the other party.

Sometimes it was like this, good friends who used to talk about everything would gradually start to have nothing to talk about, and the two of them took the opportunity of Jiang Tianwei to chat about gossip, and then there was nothing to talk about. For people of their status, each other's time was precious, so meaningless greetings were naturally saved.

After hanging up the phone, Kawahara Masaaki didn't notice that he, who had always had a stern face and maintained his "boss demeanor", now had a half-smile on his face.

"He actually...ran off to Italy without a word? My son...is really capable! He is indeed much more capable than when I was young."

He was talking to himself when he suddenly remembered the information his brother had mentioned on the phone and quickly pressed the call button on the table. A moment later, a member of the club knocked on the door and asked to come in.

"I heard that my son has a girlfriend."

"……Yes."

Even if his boss suddenly started talking about love affairs, the salesperson still maintained his professionalism and responded seriously.

"I'm curious about who the woman is - go investigate. But remember, don't invade my son's privacy. And don't cause him any trouble."

"Yes!"

He waved his hand, the members bowed slightly, and left.

Kawahara Masaki looked at the empty office, not knowing what he was thinking, but the corners of his mouth inadvertently rose.

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Japan, the mansion of Sakurano Group.

The quaint Japanese-style mansion seems to have been left over from the last century.

In the main hall, a traditional Japanese gangster boss who seemed to have walked out of a gangster movie was trying his luck. His nostrils were like an angry bull, spewing hot air, and his eyes were wide open, with bloodshot eyes visible inside.

"Trash!"

He suddenly started to yell and curse.

In front of him, the person who bore this anger was a girl wearing a leather jacket who looked like the lead singer of a visual kei band, Sakurano Ei.

At this moment, she was completely consumed by her father's anger. She lowered her head and dared not speak.

"The Kawahara family, that kid from the Kawahara family, how come he is so promising! Look at yourself! You are a piece of trash!"

He cursed angrily, coughed several times, and had difficulty breathing. The old butler at the side hurried over and patted him on the back.

"Master, don't be angry. Miss has tried her best. It's just..."

"There's nothing to complain about! The Sakurano Group... Damn it, the Sakurano Group... How could Kawahara find such a good son! I must be childless in order to maintain my fame!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became. He couldn't breathe smoothly and suddenly coughed up a mouthful of thick phlegm. His face looked even worse.

The old housekeeper quickly gave Sakurano Ying a look, signaling her to leave quickly.

Seeing this, Sakurano Ei quickly bowed and walked away quickly.

She had originally just come to check on her father's health, but she had not expected that even this act of concern would make him so furious.

There are many things that children will be aware of even if they are not told. For example, their own life experience. Since both stepmothers did not give birth to children, how did they manage to be born? This principle can be understood with a little thought.

She also understood that her existence was a mistake to her father.

"Master... why are you so troubled..."

The old butler is worthy of being someone who has served several generations of family heads. Even to the current head of the Sakurano family, he is an elder who needs to be respected.

"You don't understand. I hate it! The Sakurano Group was once as famous as the Kawahara Group. How come the Kawahara family is so successful now? Our Sakurano Group is going extinct! How can I explain this to the seniors of the Sakurano Group?"

As he said this, he threw his phone to the ground.

The quality of the phone is extremely high. After such a fall, only a layer of the film was broken, and the lit screen can still continue to work.