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Mahiru Koizumi Codename: Scope or Viewfinder Arcana: Priestess

Mahiru is an unlockable party member who you can get through a Mementos request. She put up the request to change Sato's heart (partly for personal reasons and partly for the ulterior motive of apprehending them). At the time, she's been conducting an independent investigation on the Dangan Thieves and she has more or less narrowed down the suspect list. Once her request got approved online, she started stalking Hajime and friends until she followed them into Mementos where she did not expect to encounter Shadow Sato. Now Shadow Sato is a tricky bitch because she keeps switching weaknesses and shit so they only get to beat the crap out of her when Mahiru finally awakens.

[[special thanks to @annsparksthegmr for inspiring this idea! that was a very productive chat! you inspire me!]]

Mask: More of a helmet than a mask, similar to the close helmets of late medieval. Although it covers her whole face, it has a split visor which she raises whenever she needs to summon her persona and see more clearly.

Outfit: A cross between steampunk and vintage fashion. A bodice made of gears and a simple frilly white dress underneath and knee-high boots.

Persona: Theia, greek goddess of sight

*NOTE: Unlike other personas, Theia takes the form of an object. At first it just modifies Mahiru's camera but upon second awakening, it transforms the camera into a sniper rifle that oddly enough, feels like a camera in Mahiru's hands.

Skillset: 

Bird’s Eye View:  Chance to fully map a floor of Mementos when entering that floor.

Close-Up: Analyzes enemy for weaknesses and resistances.

Burst Mode: Chance to instantly Hold Up enemies when starting a battle. 

*Red-eye Reduction: Chance to cast buffs or party-healing magic during battle.

Autofocus: Backup members may now Charge or recover SP.

Time Lapse: Chance to revive search objects in the area after battle.

Parallax: Chance to swap current party with backups when 2 or more people are KO'd.

Shutter Lag: Chance to nullify a fatal attack to a current party member.

*All-Out Attack Card: "Always take the shot!" captured in a polaroid photograph background and she says, "Smile for the camera!"

Awakening Scene: Theia: What are you going to do? Are you going to stand by and watch... again? Is that the type of person you truly are? The kind of friend that watches over their friend's corruption? For someone who can see more than meets the eye, you sure act as if you're blind. Tell me, will you turn a blind eye to this too?

Mahiru: No... Never again. Holding back... Pretending I didn't see anything... Doing nothing... I am done with all of that! I can't stand it anymore! I don't want to see my friend suffer like this! I can't just overlook something so terrible especially not when it's right in front of me!

Theia: It would seem that the fog that filled your vision has finally lifted. Oh how I've long waited for this day to come. At last we can see eye to eye now. I art thou... thou art I... To see clearer than ever is to acknowledge even the most painful of visions. However, to look forward despite the horrors, that is where your true power lies. Do not lose your sight again.

Mahiru: I won't look away. This time I'll look at the truth and stare it down with my own eyes. And once I've set my sights on it, I know that I can change it! Let me see, Theia!

Quotes: "Why do we even bother? Let's go." "Looks like I'm getting stronger!" “A new skill! I wonder what this one does.” "There's a treasure chest! We should check it out." "A safe room. Finally we can rest. Is everyone still okay?" "Don't get too carried away while exploring. Everyone please be careful." "I think I can go for a long walk." "Don't underestimate me, I can still walk a few miles." "Maybe we should stop and take a breather." "Enemy spotted. Are you prepared?" “We've been spotted? How could you have been so careless!” “They're weak so don't overdo it.” "Don't get too cocky. These guys are actually strong." “This feels like a crucial fight. Double check everything first.” “We won! That was amazing!” "Nice teamwork everyone!"

Entering a battle via Ambush: “We have the upper hand. Don’t screw it up.” Getting ambushed: “A surprise attack? And whose fault is that!” Rush: “Let’s just get this over with quickly.” Encountering the Reaper: “Do you want to die?! Don’t drag us into this!” Attempting to escape from battle: “Give me a sec. I’m searching for an escape route.” Party manages to escape from battle: “There’s an opening. Get out now!” An enemy flees in a Palace: “It ran away! Get back here and fight us like a man!”

*Recovering party's HP: “I told you guys not to push yourselves ragged. Hang in there.” *Recovering party's SP: “You’re going to need this, don’t waste it.” *Giving buffs: “I can’t believe I’m giving a pep talk mid-battle. Just go do your thing!” *Bestowing Concentrate and Charge to party: “If you still can’t win with this then you need to up your standards.”

Bird’s Eye View: “Let’s see… And done. Here’s a map of the floor.” Time Lapse: “Here, more treasure so don’t go ignoring this opportunity.” Close-Up: “Nothing escapes my sights. I can see its weakness!” Burst Mode: “Caught you in a candid shot, didn’t we?” Parallax: “I’ll do something about the enemy, just go and switch right now!” Shutter Lag: “Not on my watch! Photo manipulation can be handy at times like these.”

When someone’s health is low: “Someone’s dying. Well? Don’t just stand there, do something!” When someone is incapacitated: “They died? What are you doing? Hurry up and help them!” When someone exploits a enemy weakness: “Alright! Doing something right for once!” When someone's weakness is exploited: “Huh? How could you let them take advantage of you like that!” When someone misses: “You missed? At least try and aim next time.” Performing 3 Baton Passes in succession: “Look at you guys on a roll! You look like you’re having fun.” Announcing All-Out Attack: “Alright, now’s our chance. It’s payback time!”

Burn: "Someone’s burning up! Quick, get them some ice!" Freeze: “Someone’s below zero! Anyone who could warm them up?” Shock: "Someone’s shocked! They can’t move!" Forget: "Someone’s got amnesia! Don’t forget important things at a time like this!" Charm: “Someone’s charmed! Seriously, now’s not the time to be flirting with the enemy!” Rage: “Someone’s enraged! Calm down, don’t let them get to your head!” Despair: "Someone’s in despair! Where did all that hope talk go?" Hunger: "Someone’s too hungry! Feed them something already!" Dizzy: "Someone’s dizzy! Get yourself together before aiming!" Sleep: “Someone’s fallen asleep! Take a nap after the fight!” Silence: “Someone’s been inflicted with silence! Oh so NOW you’re quiet?” Mouse: "Someone’s been turned into a mouse! Cute but still, fix it!”

Mementos Chats: "From smiling people faces to shadows... not all with faces. When I started photography, I certainly didn't expect this career path change." "Who knew that my camera would be this handy in the cognitive world? Now if only there weren't any life-threatening shadows to use it against with." "So I guess I'm using a sniper rifle now... It's actually not that bad as a camera. I could get used to this." "Ugh, why does everything have to look so dark and bleak over here? So glad the pictures I take aren't actually getting saved." "Being a Dangan Thief is not as bad as I thought it'd be. But as expected, I have to look out for you or else you'll do something crazy the moment I look away."

Mahiru: You know, for a leader you're not so bad. Could use some more backbone but you haven't gotten us killed yet so you're doing an amazing job. Hajime: Thanks? Coming from you, that's the best praise I've ever gotten.

Hajime: Umm, quick question but... are we lost? Mahiru: You weren't paying attention again, were you? Seriously, how unreliable can you get?

Mahiru: You're dozing off again. No wait... no way. You're still playing even while half-asleep? Don't do that! You'll never know when we'll get ambushed or something. Chiaki: Oh, don't worry. This is a visual novel so there are no ambushes and the auto save function is really helpful.

Mahiru: It's actually a relief to see a familiar face around here. How's it going for you, Heartbeat? Are they treating you well? Tsumiki: Ehehe, t-thank you for your concern. I'm doing f-fine! They're really nice p-people.

Nagito: Your hope is outstanding! To think that such a mundane yet extraordinary skill could transform into an even more overwhelming power here! Truly your hope is shining brighter than ever! Mahiru: I'm sorry but... why is this guy here again?

Peko: With accuracy of this calibre, I would take caution should one day I find myself within your scope... especially if you plan to use an actual sniper rifle in the future. Mahiru: Um, thank you? I think that was a compliment, right? Don't worry, I wouldn't want to use a real sniper rifle anytime soon... or ever in fact.

Fuyuhiko: So your camera turns into a gun but instead of shooting bullets, it shoots pictures instead? I'm sorry but. what. the. fuck? Mahiru: Language! And don't ask me! I don't make up the rules on this but you know what already established rules we do have? Respect. So tone it down, will you?

Mahiru: Someone has to tell him about Blackjack. Chiaki: No, not yet. That's story event not bonus dialogue.

Mahiru: I'm used to taking pictures of people but it feels weird when you're all dressed up in costumes. Hajime: Wait you were taking pictures? Since when?!

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Impostor (as Twogami) Codename: King Arcana: Emperor

Mask: Masked Crown of the Unknown King by OsborneArts @deviantart

Outfit: Royal knight armor complete with chainmail, red robe, and golden insignia, silimar to his mask, sewed on the chest.

Persona: Vishnu

*NOTE: Impostor is secretly the Wild Card, because of his talent of copying identities, by extension he carries many masks within himself and can use multiple personas. Although he himself is aware of this ability from the start, he doesn't reveal this power until much later on in the game. If you max out his confidant (last rank is unlockable near the end of the "game") only then can you use his Wild Card ability. Still, all throughout the plot, there will be hints to his hidden power.

Skillset: No particular strengths or weaknesses, jack of all trades master of none type. Defense is slightly higher but HP and SP are evenly distributed.

Weapons: Claymore and arbalest

All-Out Attack Card: "Long live the king!" written on a castle wall background and he says haughtily, "Well aren't you a royal pain?"

Awakening Scene: *NOTE: It's not clear yet but I'm considering that Impostor joins the party already awakened since it is spoiler-filled.

Vishnu: I've been waiting for you to call my name. At last you realize that the common faces you don are mere child's play. Do you seek to wear a different mask? Surely you must be tired of wearing others' masks. Why not wear your own? A mask that rather than hides, it shows your true self instead?

Impostor: Hmph, if such a mask truly exists... then I'd like to see how it fits me. My own mask... Something truly unique to me. I'll wear it with pride!

Vishnu: Haha! Splendid! Then let us form the pact and get on with it! I am thou! Thou art I! From this day on you are no longer than just a "copy". You are the original deal. Your mask is yours alone and none shall be the wiser.

Impostor: Finally, a mask to call my own. Ha... Truly we must commemorate today. Now then, let's see what my mask looks like and demonstrate just how much the others pale in comparison! Show me your form, Vishnu!

Quotes: "Such trifling matters. Let us move on." "Hmph, my increasing power is to be expected." “A new skill? Very well, I accept.” "Getting excited over a treasure chest? I suppose you knaves need the money." "A safe room. It's rather cramped but this will do." “Do not waste my time. Let us continue exploring.” "A king leading his army, wouldn't that be suiting?" “I suppose I shall humor you and help with the expedition.” "This is unacceptable. Someone else should do the gruntwork." "An enemy approaches. What is the plan, my strategist?" “We've been caught? They would regret choosing to defy us!" “They're hardly worth the effort. Ignore them.” "They seem to rank higher. A challenge every now and then wouldn't hurt." “Don't go foolishly charging in just yet. Prepare yourself.” “Another victory. Well that's to be expected.”

*BATON PASS!* "A true King leads his people to victory!" *PROTECT* "Ace! Move aside!" *ENDURE* "I cannot die... I have a duty to protect everyone." *PERSONA!* "Reveal yourself, Vishnu!" *Follow Up* "Shall I finish them off for you?" *Cover Fire* "Perhaps my assistance is needed." *Harisen Recovery* "Pay attention, knight!" *low on health* "Such form is unbecoming of a king. *healing someone* "Steady yourselves!" *getting healed* "Thank you. I shall remember this debt.” *giving buffs* "Hold your heads up high!" *attacking* "Feel the weight of my power!" *attack misses* “Impossible! How could I miss?” *couldn't finish off enemy* "Unacceptable. Someone finish them off!" *fainting* "How vexing... I've turned out to be a king in name only." *getting resurrected* “To think that I am still needed. Thank you, I shall not fail again."

*status ailment* "A quick meal will fix this." Burn: "Ha! I've eaten much hotter food than this!" Freeze: “I crush ice with my teeth. This coldness doesn't bother me at all.” Shock: "I'm paralyzed? How preposterous..." Forget: "Who am I again this time?" Charm: “It seems the other side is far better suiting to my tastes.” Rage: “Do not test you peon!” Despair: "In the end, I'm just faceless after all..." Hunger: "This hunger... Where are the fats that I can trust?" Dizzy: "It's harder to aim with this vision." Sleep: “Zzz... Snore... Mmmmfood... ” Silence: ... Mouse: "SQUEAK."

Mementos Chats: "To think that I'd have a mask of my own. How ironic, a mask that reveals rather than hides. I... I could get used to this. " "Perhaps one day I'll show you my true form..." "It's important to prepare one's body for this. So let us feast!" "I've brought us suitable rations. Do not hesitate to ask for more." "The flavors in the cognitive world are most extreme. Perhaps this is because the sense of taste is heightened. Ha, this could prove valuable to us." "I've been in many roles before but never did it cross my mind that I would become a Dangan Thief. It's quite the eye-opening experience I suppose."

Impostor: Perhaps I should choose a different codename. I do not want to start a riot against your authority. Hajime: Don't worry about it. Everyone knows that we shouldn't take the codenames literally.

Impostor: So Ace has a second mask. However it seems that his functions differently? Nagito: Differently? Oh, sorry for eavesdropping but I couldn't help my curiosity. Anyways, you were saying? Impostor: Nothing. I was saying nothing of that importance.

Impostor: ...Can I help you? Chiaki: Oh, sorry. It's okay, your secret's safe with me. Impostor: Excuse me? Chiaki: Don't worry, it's not in my character description to reveal yours.

Mahiru: Uh, okay I might be new at this but what's King doing? Nagito: Hm? Oh, that. He does that a lot. Just spacing out. Usually happens at the entrance before we do anything. Tsumiki: We tried um, asking him one time b-but he said he was just... thinking about things. Peko: Perhaps it's his way of mentally preparing for the battles. Fuyuhiko: Weird but so long as it ain't bad then we ain't dissing. Besides, a few minutes wouldn't hurt to prep. Chiaki: It feels like this is something important though. The kind of mystery that main protagonists usually have... *stares* Hajime: What? What are you looking at me like that for?