àithne -- to command

“It’s just the tension. I don’t interview well.” Hifumi lied smoothly after a few seconds. Something about this entire situation…it made her palms itch, more than just her usual nerves did. 

She wasn’t even sure why, outside of her own insecurities. But, still…as long as the interview stuck to shogi, or her grades, she’d be fine. There were so many of them here that she was sure she’d barely warrant more than a paragraph or two next to people like Akechi.

“I’m actually impressed that you’re still here after all this time. Isn’t your work important?”

“I fear you’re talking yourself down, Togo-san,” Goro smiled at her, “I’m sure you’re much better at this than you think you are. There aren’t really any wrong answers here, after all.” He kept his tone light, trying to assuage her anxieties.

“Honestly, this is just another part of my work.” Akechi said. “It’s my least favourite part of the job, don’t get me wrong. But it helps with networking and gaining people’s trust.”

“Strange, that detective work and celebrity can go hand in hand in such a way.” She said quietly. “I suppose that’s why you keep doing so many of these, then.”

They’ll have to:

Rate on a scale of 1-10 how much they don’t want to answer that question.

🌟 Hifumi Togo - Persona 5 🌟

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rumor has it a phantom thief made off with a shogi player

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Clack. Click-clack.

Oh. Hifumi actually had to pause for a second as she stared at the board, turning one of her in-hand pieces over and over in her fingers in thought. Maybe she should have seen this coming - the other girl was either a faster learner than Akira had been, or she was far smarter than Hifumi had given her credit for at the start. 

“I see.” She said carefully, her eyes narrowing. “I’m sorry, I clearly underestimated you. I didn’t expect to find such a worthy opponent on this day.”

Oh, dear. She was starting to get away with herself again.

Makoto stared at the board determinedly. She wasn’t very invested in shogi, only having played occasionally here and there, but she felt she needed to put her all into this match considering her opponent. She glanced up at Hifumi as she spoke, quirking her brow at the compliment.

“I can tell. You play like someone who has a keen eye for tactics, but little in the way of formal training or knowledge of the history of the game.” Her brow furrowed for a moment before she shrugged, her voice casual again. “I wonder where you got your experience if not with Shogi.”

“I suppose you’re right…..we’re not losing though.”

anyway i’ve put the match list, a quick backstory and a gif for each of them under the cut. Wrestling 100% isn’t for everyone but if you’re one of those people who really likes it when fight scenes tell out stories through physicality then boy do i have the medium for you (…outside of W/w/E)

SLAMS FACE INTO SHOGI BOARD