Ryuji kinda sus ngl

"Well, we got his address. Anyone want to check it out right now?" said Shin.

Yusuke had given him his address, and left immediately afterwards as Madarame had called out for him.

"Might as well check it out, if we're at it." said Morgana.

"It says here it's somewhere in Shibuya. We'll have to take the train."

"Really? What kind of phantom thief goes by the train. It's how we get to school, you know." said Ryuji.

"Eh, feel free to walk the whole way there. No one's going to stop you." shrugged the black-haired boy.

"Alright, I get it."

-INTERMISSION-

"So, now which line do we transfer to?" asked the blond.

"Did you not hear what I said before? It's somewhere Shibuya." said Shin.

"Then we gotta walk the rest of the way?! What kinda phantom thief takes the train, then walks to their destination?"

"Stop your complaining! And be more quiet, you idiot!" said Morgana.

"It should be a shack, but this is the neighborhood that he lives in... As expected of a famous artist. The fastest route is through the station square and then to Central Street. Let's go!" said Ann, while looking at her phone, checking a map.

-INTERMISSION-

"Is... that it?" asked Ryuji, speechless.

"It's the right address..." muttered Shiho.

Shin went forward and pointed to a door plate.

"It's written 'Madarame' right here."

"No one sneeze or we'll blow this house down." joked Morgana.

"Okay, let's see if there's a palace here." said Shin, taking out his phone and opening the Meta-nav app.

"They seem like nice guys. Especially now that Yusuke stopped sending nasty looks at us." commented Shiho.

"Well, about that..." said Shin awkwardly, showing the display of his phone to the others.

"This... it means Madarame got a palace, right?! But why?! And how?!" asked Ann.

"It seems it was picking up our conversation." said Morgana.

"'Madarame', 'plagiarism' and 'shack'. This thing's been listening for a long time." said Shin.

"For real though, what the hell? An old man like him has a palace?" said the blond boy, shocked.

"We have his name and the location. All that's left is the 'what' that Madarame mistakes this shack for to enter his palace. Like how Kamoshida considered the school was his castle."

"So... are we just gonna say random things until we get it?" asked Ryuji.

"Basically."

"Why don't we just start with 'castle'?" said Ann, thought it wasn't the right word.

"Then, what about 'prison'?" asked the other blond, but it was once again a fail.

Ryuji stretched his right hand a bit so he can prepare to think of more words.

"'Jail'! 'Warehouse'! 'Guidance counseling office'! Might as well add 'farm'!"

"Dude, you suck at this game." commented Shin.

Ryuji, somewhat irked, replied.

"Oh yeah? Why don't you have a try at it, then?"

Shin smirked.

"Listen carefully. 'Museum'." he said, deliberately drawing his words out so that Ryuji'd be annoyed.

Shortly afterwards, their immediate surroundings started to change.

"You let me said all of that stuff on purpose so you could flex, didn't you?" asked the blond, frowning.

"Perhaps."

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This chapter's additional info is on... Obariyon!

The Obariyon is a Japanese "piggyback demon" from local folklore. While a person is walking along a woodland or grassy path, the Obariyon may jump out and attach itself to their back. While it cannot be seen, its weight can be felt by the person, and it becomes harder to walk. The Obariyon cannot be easily removed without the use of magic, but it is said if you can remove it and take it home, it will turn into many valuable gold coins.

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Maruki's Japanese VA, Satoshi Hino, also voiced Saito Hiraga from The Familiar of Zero, Akito Takagi from Bakuman, Daichi Sawamura from Haikyu!!, Gauche Adlai from Black Clover, Sai from Naruto: Shippuden, Kamui from Gin Tama and freaking Momonga from Overlord.

His English V, Billy Kametz, is also impressive. Josuke Higaskikata from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable and Naofumi Iwatani from The Rising of the Shield Hero.

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Confidants:

0. Igor (The Fool) - Rank 2

I. Morgana (The Magician) - Rank 3

1. Takuto Maruki (The Councillor) - Rank 1

II. Makoto Niijima (The Priestess) - Rank 2

V. Sojiro Sakura (The Hierophant) - Rank 3

VI. Ann Takamaki (The Lovers) - Rank 7

VII. Ryuji Sakamoto (The Chariot) - Rank 6

XIII. Tae Takemi (The Death) - Rank 4

XVIII. Saki Yoshiko (The Moon) - Rank 2

XX. Sae Niijima (The Judgement) - Rank 1

Shiho Suzui (The Hope) - Rank 7