They never had a chance. This twisted game was build up against them, rigged even before he joined as a player, only counting down to their defeat.

Akira finally understood it as he stood atop the clouds, the City beneath them having given up all drive and will to rebel just like the rest of humanity.

This battle was more of a farce if anything else. One hopeless try after the next. All the while the false god teared into them like it was nothing, using the power of the very sins they had fought against in the form of the Palace rulers, to cement their defeat. And now…

He was all alone, surrounded by the corpses of his friends.

They all gave their lives to save him, to buy him time. Through their fear the still stood strong, dying without shame and fighting for their justice.

But it was no use… he… this…

He couldn't stop it!

"The foolishness of mankind is almost as remarkable as their yearning for order." the false god gloated. Akira could fell a surge of pure wrath overcome him at hearing these words. Yaldabaoth treated this whole ordeal… like it was just some goddamn joke! Given the ease in which he destroyed them, it may very well have been.

Yet he was right. Yaldabaoth was created by humanity itself, the very humanity Akira and the others tried so hard to save.

"This is not how you imagined this battle to end right Trickster? With your closest allies gone, their blood being an eternal prove of my everlasting rule." goddammit that almost sounded like pity. Akira clenched his fists, slamming them into the ground strong enough to leave cracks.

"Now you lost the game. You could have accepted my offer, become a true Messiah for the sheep, leading them to a field where they would prosper under my rule. Instead you chose to rebel, a futile attempt."

Akira would have lied if he didn't found the offer tempting at first. But ultimately, Humanities free will was more important than self-gratification to him. Thus he remained with his ideals… the only thing he had left, alongside the images of his friends brutal deaths, forever burned into his memory.

They had all died,

Because of HIS weakness. Because he wasn't strong enough.

They took hits for him. They trusted him. They put their faith in him. And how did he repay them?

He failed them and lead them all to their end.

The slashes by the sword that tore their limbs apart. The shoots of the Gun that tore through their bodies and made them explode in red. The strikes of Lightning that resulted in burned corpses. He was to blame for all of it.

All this grief, rage and wrath turned into a spark, a last final spark, that formed into a gigantic flame, with his rebellious will fueling them.

So he stood back up, soul heavy and hurting in every muscle of his body but he STOOD.

"So you still refuse to bow. I assume your will IS commendable. I aknowledge that in your final moments, you faced your demise with dignity. Despite that… I actually feel somewhat saddened. We could have created a true Utopia together but-"

"SHUT UP!"

Akira spat with venom, shouting so loud it haled through all of Tokyo. Yaldabaoth stopped his speech and saw the fury inside the Tricksters silver eyes.

"You go on... and on... about your Utopia, about how your this all so powerful god. But... you're NOT!"

He clutched his side, almost falling to his knees but refused. "You're just… a treasure gone out of control. You are no god. Just… like all the other bastards we fought day for day. Someone drunk on power who thinks he can get away with his actions."

Yaldabaoth mussed his words but still replied in this so high and mighty fashion that fuelled Akira's fire. "So you still refuse to be enlighten-."

"I SAID SHUT UP!"

Akira screamed, his throat dry. He wasn't even aware of what he was doing. It was all instinct and sheer rage that kept him going. He vastly recognized the presence of Arsene above him and the feeling of the chains that he grabbed. "You think you can get away with trying to enslave humanity? With putting me through hell!? With KILLING MY TEAM!?

Familiar azure flames bursted out of his body, flowing into the Gentleman Thief above him, wielding just as much rage as he.

"I don't care how but… I refuse to die. I refuse to let you rule the world. I REFUSE to let your rotten justice win. You… you took everything from me. So I… " Akira channelled all the remainder of his energy into a final war cry.

"I TAKE EVERYTHING FROM YOU!"

Akira shattered the chains, understanding their true meaning in some distant part of his mind that wasn't consumed with the desire for vengeance. Arsene roared…

Akira only saw red.

He could feel what happened but his mind was so far gone he couldn't process it.

He felt POWERFUL. Stronger than he ever did before.

He aimed his gun and fired, blasting a hole through the false gods head, leading him to dissolve into nothingness.

It was all he could feel as he collapsed into the blood of his friends.

Akira opened his eyes,

Wait… what?

Shock overcame him, where WAS he!? This… this all looked like a train?

What!?

"Next stop. Yongen-Jaya." The speaker informed the passengers of the Train.

WHAT!?

Akira couldn't believe it. He was in some train? How did he get here!? He was just now fighting a wannabe god and now he was in some train!?

So many questions filled his head, to many to possibly name all.

This all seemed so familiar too. As if he was having an enormous case of a Déjà vu. This trains lay out, the passengers. It all was like when he first travelled to Toky-.

Hold on.

Could it be?

It can't POSSIBLY be right?

Akira pulled out his phone to check the date.

April the 9th.

They had April.

It was not Christmas!

He could feel hope surge through him. This all seemed to good to be true. He immediately clicked on his search engine.

Many clicks later he still couldn't make sense of it all. There were multiple articles over how a Olympian Athlete took up a job at a school. About how a genius Artist continued to sell masterpieces. Of Okumura foods gaining more and more influence. And of course articles over the great Masayoshi Shido, gaining more and more supporters.

Not a SINGLE entry for the Phantom Thieves.

But the Metaverse Navigator was already on the Phone.

"Did I…", Akira allowed himself to guess, "travel back in time?"

"You did Trickster."

Akira yelped and sprung up, surprised by the sudden voice, earning him a few odd looks. He didn't mind them much but was more concerned about the voice that seemed to come from inside his mind. He sat back down, trying to communicate with it. It sounded familiar. "Arsene?"

"Yes it is I. Your rebellious will made manifest."

Akira released a breath he didn't know he was holding. "Arsene I am very glad to hear you but… what happened? How did I suddenly end up here?"

A chuckle escaped Lupin. "All will be revealed in due time Trickster but to summarize it, let me say that I am very proud of you. In spite of the odds you have remained strong and unyielding to the false god. I couldn't have wished for a better apprentice. Thus awakening tremendous power, which you will surely need for what's to come."

"What will come?"

"The second round of the game of course."

Second round?

His heart jumped. He was actually back in time. His friends were alive! He had another chance!

A second chance to take down this bastard who believes himself a god.

Akira almost wanted to laugh, he could barely contain himself. This was to good to be true. But it was true and he couldn't care about anything else right now!

Arsene laughed in his soul, pleased by Joker's happiness.

Akira may didn't know how it all happened but he sure as hell would not waste this opportunity.

The train went into the station and the raven left the train. There was a new sense of purpose in him. He could do this! He could…

Akira collided with someone walking in his direction. His fake glasses landed with a crunch on the ground along with him. Disoriented he looked around and after taking note of the broken glasses came face to face with a… girl.

"Oh I'm so sorry! I wasn't looking where I was go. Oh no your glasses!

Akira stared at the girl who mumbled out apologies. Oddly enough she seemed familiar. Her hair was a soft brown and she wore… huh… that's odd. She wore a skirt alongside some kind of suit top but also gloves and held a suitcase. He had to say she looked actually cute.

Akira only gave the girl a gentle smile, he was in too good of a mood to get angry over that. He didn't need the glasses anyway. "Its fine. Their just fake."

"What? No its not. I got careless and now you had these destroy-"

"I told you its fine really." He reassured her again. But at the back of his head, he couldn't shake of this feeling. Where did he see her? He just couldn't remember-

Wait… was that an A on the suitcase?

…

No.

What the actual hell?

The only person he knew with an A on their suitcase was…

He frowned, becoming stunned for a brief moment before forcing himself to ask, "I'm sorry but what's your name?"

The girl, probably feeling to guilty to question his ask, answered truthfully. "My name is Goro Akechi. Again I'm sorry for…"

Akira froze, unable to look away from the girl in front of him.

Right there stood a supposed deadman and deceiver, Goro Akechi, honestly apologetic… but… as a GIRL!

All the while Akechi simply continued to mumble, having no idea just WHO she had met.

And just like her Akira had no idea just HOW much this second try would change.

Man isn't Persona 5 an awesome game? I sure think it is but… what surprises me is the lack of Harem based stories out there for it. I mean… this is a Persona protagonist (And also the sexiest out there) They pretty much always have Harem shenanigans. So with that in mind I decided to throw out an idea here that I've been itching to do for a while.

Welcome to my Harem story for Persona 5!

But as you can see… there will be a few changes to the script. Oh boy Akira has no idea what he is in for.

So I will clear you all up about the Harem. I had the idea for a Harem that is a bit different than what you may expect. That being turning all the Thieves, except for Akira and Morgana into females. This is going to be one Harem story like no other out there. Don't ask me why I came uo with that but I just thought why not and went with it. I hope you will like what New Game Plus Akira will learn here. And aswell the possible redemption Arc for our miss Akechi.

Also if anyone knows a god female name for Goro I would be happy to hear your additions.

I'm gonna make this a nice one with the following characters definitely confirmed:

Ann

Ryuko (fem Ryuji)

Yuzu (fem Yusuke)

Makoto

Haru

Possible additions:

Futaba (I personally see her as a sister figure but I am curious what you guys want. Should I add her?)

Hifumi

Shiho (who shall NOT be raped this time! Akira wont let that happen.)

Yui (female Mishima)

Takemi

Kawakami

Ohya

Chihaya

I will keep you guys updated when I decide to add someone new to the Harem.

I can't promise you guys constant updates but I hope you will enjoy nonetheless.

Until next time!