Are You Sho You're Not Evil Anymore?
Futaba tells Ren about the surprise she set up for Sho: an escape room game called Samsara Room. Suddenly, they receive a caller over the intercom, Sojiro, who informs them about Aigis and Labrys's arrival. Ren responds by telling Sojiro to let the robots upstairs before leaving Futaba's control room to greet the two Shadow Operatives. He explains Sho's situation and, knowing Futaba can hear him, orders her to turn on the TV for him, Aigis, and Labrys to observe the rogue Persona-user.
Sho works his way through the escape room. Solving a spelling puzzle, he gets a box of matches to light some candles. After finding the last candle in a pot, he places it in a sconce with the others, allowing him to get through the portal and find himself in another room. He fits the fish he has in his inventory into a slot, letting the portal take him to a room filled with water, where he gains gills, fins, and scales.
The next day, the Investigation Team drops by the Den. While Yu and Naoto watch Sho's progress with Ren, Aigis, and Labrys, Kenzo shows up. He recounts his conversation with Shen when the latter learns about the former having a Persona. Kenzo and the other Persona-users talk a bit more before discussing sexualities and relationships. Kenzo then informs them he will converse with Futaba about his ideas for the Vanes of Order, taking his leave and meeting up with her. Futaba explains she attempted to create an Evoker with a Vane of Order but failed, citing that the feather has a controlling motif instead of death-associated like the Plumes of Dusk. Kenzo suggests she could make a shackle instead, spurring Futaba to start brainstorming.
After giving his suggestions to Futaba, Kenzo heads back to find Sho eating a plate of Leblanc curry after leaving the escape room. Kenzo and Sho exchange insults before Yu forcefully prompts the latter to shut up and keep eating. Finishing his food, Sho asks to have his swords back, to Labrys's protest. Yu reminds her that they and the other Persona-users have an advantage over him, which Labrys reluctantly acknowledges. Joker leads everyone to the Phantom Thieves' armory, where they find Noir sharpening her axe. She greets Joker before deciding to make her weapon sharper, much to everyone's terror. Yu, Naoto, Aigis, and Labrys eventually led Sho out of Leblanc.
Tropes contained in this chapter:
- Adaptational Sexuality: Ren reveals Yusuke might be asexual, while Yu states that Chie and Yukiko are bisexual.
- Flat "What": Sho says this upon entering a room filled with water and gaining gills, fins, and scales while attempting to escape Samsara Room.
