# E3 - A beautiful rose has thorns!
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GYXJ9W1P6/a-beautiful-rose-has-thorns)
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**[00:00] ---**
Ah, I see you've gained your first comrade.
**[00:04] ---**
The rehabilitation is going smoothly.
**[00:08] ---**
This place you both call a Palace,
**[00:10] ---**
it is another world, born from the hearts
of those possessed by their desires.
**[00:17] ---**
A parallel world
manifested by twisted desires.
**[00:20] ---**
That is, for the one who produced that place...
**[00:23] ---**
...school is his own castle...
**[00:26] ---**
...and the students his slaves.
**[00:28] ---**
The students you saw at the palace
are all silhouettes of reality,
**[00:33] ---**
merely dolls to be toyed with
by that man's desires.
**[00:38] ---**
Will you somehow challenge
that impregnable place?
**[00:42] ---**
I have high expectations of you.
**[00:51] ---**
The Palace?
**[00:52] ---**
Look, Amamiya, just because
you saw it in a dream...
**[00:56] ---**
Keep your voice down.
**[00:58] ---**
But if you're serious,
like you and Monamona said,
**[01:01] ---**
Takamaki and the volleyball club members
who were at the palace...
**[01:05] ---**
They're not real.
**[01:07] ---**
True, that Takamaki wasn't the one I know.
**[01:11] ---**
She would never wear that!
**[01:13] ---**
What? Don't blame me!
I'm at that age!
**[01:17] ---**
Like I said, keep your voice down.
**[01:20] ---**
Anyway, it's true members of
the volleyball club were abused.
**[01:23] ---**
Let's ask around when we get to school.
**[01:25] ---**
Yeah.
**[01:30] ---**
Take this!
**[01:33] ---**
SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL RALLY
**[01:41] ---**
Still sticks out, as usual.
**[01:46] ---**
TEACHER'S TEAM
**[01:47] ---**
So boring...
**[01:49] ---**
Take this!
**[01:56] ---**
You think they're seeing each other?
**[02:02] ---**
*During lunch, students who participated
in the first afternoon match...*
**[02:07] ---**
Abuse?
**[02:08] ---**
D-Don't go around
making false accusations!
**[02:10] ---**
We wanna get to nationals!
It's only natural for practice to be tough!
**[02:14] ---**
Even with injuries...
**[02:16] ---**
Dammit! Nobody's willing to talk.
**[02:19] ---**
They're all afraid of Kamoshida.
**[02:21] ---**
Hey, is that the new kid
everyone's talking about?
**[02:23] ---**
And Sakamoto's with him.
**[02:26] ---**
In fact, we're the ones people are scared of.
**[02:28] ---**
They don't know anything.
**[02:32] ---**
But if the guys won't talk,
why not ask the girls?
**[02:37] ---**
Everyone's saying terrible things
about the new boy in your class.
**[02:41] ---**
I know. Such stupid rumors.
**[02:44] ---**
And they keep getting embellished.
**[02:46] ---**
I hope he'll be okay.
Maybe it doesn't bother him...
**[02:49] ---**
There you go,
worrying about others again.
**[02:52] ---**
But that's so you, Shiho.
**[02:55] ---**
You were like that with me, too.
**[03:01] ---**
Is your practice too tough?
**[03:04] ---**
Are you okay?
Why don't you rest a while?
**[03:07] ---**
Thanks.
**[03:08] ---**
But this is my first time as a starter,
and I can't afford to fail.
**[03:12] ---**
So don't worry.
**[03:14] ---**
Okay.
**[03:15] ---**
I'll be cheering you on.
Sorry to butt in.
**[03:20] ---**
There's one.
**[03:23] ---**
And Takamaki's with her?
**[03:25] ---**
Suzui-san, there's somethin'
I wanna ask you.
**[03:27] ---**
There's this rumor about
Kamoshida and the volleyball–
**[03:30] ---**
Hey! Where do you get off
spreading rumors, Sakamoto?!
**[03:33] ---**
What about the volleyball club?!
**[03:34] ---**
I'm not talking to you!
**[03:36] ---**
Anyway, don't involve her in any nonsense.
**[03:39] ---**
Shiho is working hard to get to nationals.
**[03:42] ---**
Nationals, huh?
**[03:44] ---**
Then that's more of a reason
not to ignore it!
**[03:47] ---**
Hey, Suzui, you seriously don't care
if things keep goin' this way?
**[03:51] ---**
Wouldn't you be happier getting to
nationals without submitting to that jerk?
**[03:55] ---**
Hey! You're not making sense!
**[03:57] ---**
Let's go, Shiho. Don't listen to this.
**[04:00] ---**
But...
**[04:03] ---**
She's as stubborn as ever.
**[04:07] ---**
Takamaki.
**[04:09] ---**
I've known her since first year
of middle school. Suzui, too.
**[04:16] ---**
VOLLEYBALL TEAM SCANDAL
**[04:17] ---**
Certainly, there's no contradiction.
**[04:19] ---**
Like it said in that article, the school was
covering up physical punishment.
**[04:24] ---**
You two couldn't get anyone to talk.
And that tragic incident happened.
**[04:30] ---**
Were you involved?
**[04:33] ---**
Did you have any information beforehand?
**[04:36] ---**
I didn't...
**[04:38] ---**
...know anything.
**[04:40] ---**
Are you being evasive?
**[04:42] ---**
If you're trying to protect someone,
it'll all come out in my investigation.
**[04:54] ---**
You can go home.
**[04:57] ---**
Looks like you can't concentrate.
**[04:59] ---**
- Well, shall we continue?
- Please!
**[05:01] ---**
Sorry for the wait. So I'd like to...
**[05:07] ---**
I really don't feel well!
It's easy for you to say "right now", but...
**[05:13] ---**
Hey! You'll cut Shiho as a starter?!
**[05:16] ---**
That has nothing to do with it, Sensei!
**[05:26] ---**
Shiho...
**[05:37] ---**
You!
**[05:37] ---**
Were you listening?
Eavesdropping is creepy.
**[05:40] ---**
No...
**[05:51] ---**
You know the rumors, right?
About Mr. Kamoshida?
**[05:56] ---**
Everyone says we're seeing each other.
**[05:59] ---**
Can't blame them.
It probably looks that way.
**[06:04] ---**
But they don't know anything.
**[06:08] ---**
When did it start?
**[06:10] ---**
The first time Kamoshida called for me...
**[06:13] ---**
He knew Shiho and I were friends.
**[06:17] ---**
He knew it and made a proposal.
**[06:19] ---**
He said Shiho was too kind and emotional,
**[06:23] ---**
so she probably couldn't endure
being on the team.
**[06:26] ---**
He said it was a shame,
but he was going to cut her as a starter.
**[06:30] ---**
But he said he'd reconsider,
depending on the circumstances.
**[06:34] ---**
He said, "For that, I'll need to
learn more about Shiho."
**[06:39] ---**
He kept demanding me...
**[06:41] ---**
He said it was for "Shiho's sake,"
so I couldn't refuse.
**[06:45] ---**
And he kept getting bolder.
**[06:49] ---**
The other day, he told me
to come to his apartment alone.
**[06:53] ---**
I can't do it anymore!
I don't wanna do what he says.
**[06:57] ---**
But she's my dear friend!
**[06:59] ---**
Actually, Shiho's my only...
**[07:05] ---**
What do I do? What should I do?
**[07:09] ---**
Someone, please tell me...
**[07:14] ---**
That's fine.
**[07:16] ---**
So you like to tease me, little kitty?
**[07:19] ---**
Damn, I'll have to crack the whip.
**[07:22] ---**
And she'll have to
take responsibility for her friend.
**[07:31] ---**
Suzui...
**[07:33] ---**
Mr. Kamoshida wants to see you in his office.
**[07:37] ---**
I'm just the messenger!
**[07:49] ---**
Yo. That was Lady Ann, right?
**[07:52] ---**
The real one sure is different.
**[07:55] ---**
- That voice!
- Morgana?!
**[07:58] ---**
What are you doing here?
And you're a cat? A talking cat?
**[08:01] ---**
I'm not a cat!
It's what happened when I came here.
**[08:05] ---**
I have a proposal for you guys.
**[08:08] ---**
You can use the Palace
to "reform" Kamoshida.
**[08:10] ---**
For real?!
**[08:11] ---**
I can tell you how,
if you agree to lend me a hand.
**[08:14] ---**
What do you mean...
**[08:15] ---**
Shut up and listen!
I'm giving you important info.
**[08:18] ---**
There's a risk involved with reforming.
Worst-case, Kamoshida could die.
**[08:23] ---**
Even so, will you do it?
**[08:27] ---**
Guess you can't decide right away, huh?
Think it over carefully, you two.
**[08:31] ---**
I'll be waiting. See you.
**[08:35] ---**
So basically, a premeditated crime is...
**[08:39] ---**
*What'd you think of
what Monamona said yesterday?*
**[08:42] ---**
*I'm curious, but...*
**[08:43] ---**
*Yeah, when he said he could die...*
**[08:46] ---**
*Sure, Kamoshida pisses me off,*
**[08:48] ---**
*but I don't wanna be
responsible for his death.*
**[08:51] ---**
*Of course not.*
**[08:52] ---**
*Let's look for another way.*
**[08:54] ---**
Hey! Look!
**[08:56] ---**
No way! That's dangerous!
**[08:58] ---**
Is that Suzui from the volleyball team?
**[08:59] ---**
Quiet down, everyone
Take your seats!
**[09:03] ---**
Hey! Where are you going?
Return to your seat!
**[09:32] ---**
Shiho... Why?
**[09:35] ---**
Ann?
**[09:36] ---**
Shiho!
**[09:39] ---**
I'm sorry...
I can't take this any more...
**[09:42] ---**
Ann...
**[09:47] ---**
Kamoshida?
**[09:49] ---**
Shiho!
**[09:50] ---**
Somebody needs to go with her!
Are there any teachers here?
**[09:54] ---**
I'm not her homeroom teacher...
**[09:57] ---**
The principal should go.
**[09:59] ---**
I'll go!
**[10:06] ---**
Mishima, right?
From the volleyball team.
**[10:12] ---**
What the hell? Don't you knock?
**[10:15] ---**
We heard. He told us everything...
**[10:18] ---**
...Kamoshida!
**[10:19] ---**
So when you're ticked off, you call people
to your office and hit 'em, huh?
**[10:23] ---**
Then the rumors about
corporal punishment are true.
**[10:27] ---**
A ridiculous and empty accusation.
**[10:29] ---**
He called Suzui in yesterday.
I gave her the message.
**[10:34] ---**
He was really irritated...
**[10:37] ---**
I can only imagine
what you did to her...
**[10:40] ---**
You're yappin' without any proof.
**[10:42] ---**
Who's to say this isn't just some
wild idea you cooked up?
**[10:49] ---**
We just received a call from the hospital.
**[10:51] ---**
That girl's in a coma and
her chances of recovery are slim.
**[10:54] ---**
So what's a vegetable gonna say against me?
**[10:57] ---**
Bastard!
**[10:58] ---**
Why're you holdin' me back?!
**[11:00] ---**
Don't give him an excuse.
**[11:02] ---**
What's wrong?
Take a swing, be my guest.
**[11:05] ---**
Oh, but I guess you can't, huh?
**[11:10] ---**
I'm having the three of you expelled.
**[11:12] ---**
I'm reporting you all
at the next board meeting.
**[11:15] ---**
Mishima, you're just as guilty.
**[11:18] ---**
You act like the victim, but you're the one
who leaked his criminal record, didn't you?
**[11:25] ---**
It's all over the internet, right? How terrible.
**[11:29] ---**
Oh, how scary.
**[11:31] ---**
He told me to. I had no choice...
**[11:34] ---**
Once you're expelled,
you'll be sent right to juvie.
**[11:37] ---**
You're done for. Your futures and
everything else are mine to take.
**[11:42] ---**
Now, get the hell outta my sight!
**[11:48] ---**
Now what do we do?
**[11:50] ---**
Let's hear Morgana out.
**[11:54] ---**
I don't want to kill anyone.
**[11:56] ---**
But Morgana said
that was a "worst-case scenario."
**[11:59] ---**
If we can pull it off
without killing Kamoshida...
**[12:03] ---**
So we take a gamble, huh?
**[12:05] ---**
This can't go on.
**[12:08] ---**
We can't let others go through
what Suzui did.
**[12:15] ---**
Okay, here we go.
**[12:19] ---**
What the hell are they doing?
**[12:31] ---**
Listen up.
**[12:31] ---**
This castle is how Kamoshida
views this school.
**[12:36] ---**
He doesn't realize what happens here,
but it's connected to the depths of his heart.
**[12:41] ---**
So if the castle were to disappear,
it would naturally effect his real self.
**[12:47] ---**
A Palace is twisted desire manifested,
so making it vanish would...
**[12:51] ---**
...turn Kamoshida into a decent person?
**[12:53] ---**
Bingo! You really are perceptive.
**[12:56] ---**
For real? He'd turn into a nice guy?
**[12:59] ---**
But wouldn't it back Kamoshida
into a corner?
**[13:03] ---**
The point of erasing a Palace
is to change the heart of its owner.
**[13:06] ---**
But even with his twisted desires gone,
the crimes he committed won't be.
**[13:13] ---**
Unable to bear that weight,
Kamoshida is likely to confess his sins.
**[13:18] ---**
Also, with the Palace gone,
he'll have no memory of what we did there.
**[13:23] ---**
He'll break down
and won't know we were involved.
**[13:25] ---**
Awesome! You're an awesome cat!
**[13:28] ---**
Except I'm no cat!
**[13:29] ---**
How do we get rid of a Palace?
**[13:31] ---**
The center of the Palace
is the core of his desires.
**[13:35] ---**
We just have to steal his treasure.
**[13:37] ---**
From what I've gathered,
his treasure is being stored...
**[13:41] ---**
...right here!
**[13:46] ---**
That's his treasure?
**[13:48] ---**
No, today we just secured
the infiltration route.
**[13:52] ---**
We'll need to make it materialize
before we can steal it.
**[13:56] ---**
So? You haven't told us
the most important part yet.
**[13:59] ---**
Don't rush me.
**[14:02] ---**
If a Palace disappears,
the twisted desires should go with it.
**[14:06] ---**
But desire itself is necessary for life.
**[14:10] ---**
Sleeping, eating, love... Stuff like that.
**[14:13] ---**
Wh-What are you tryin' to say?
**[14:15] ---**
If all of his desires vanish,
not just his twisted ones,
**[14:19] ---**
he'll have a mental shutdown.
**[14:20] ---**
Unless he's protected–
**[14:22] ---**
Worst case, he could die.
**[14:25] ---**
Well?
**[14:26] ---**
Despite the risk, are you prepared
to change his heart?
**[14:30] ---**
Wh-What's that? Did they find us?!
**[14:32] ---**
No, it's not us.
**[14:34] ---**
Apparently there's another intruder.
**[14:37] ---**
I was wondering why there weren't
many guards around...
**[14:41] ---**
Intruder?
**[14:42] ---**
What is this?! Isn't this the school?
**[14:45] ---**
Are you filming something?
I swear I'll call the cops!
**[14:50] ---**
Kamoshida? Wh-Who's that?!
**[14:53] ---**
Oh, a well-made replica.
**[14:56] ---**
As expected from a grubby intruder,
she's telling me off. What do you think?
**[15:02] ---**
Sensei, talking back is totally unforgivable.
**[15:06] ---**
Hey...
**[15:08] ---**
I'll go with my obedient Ann.
Right, then it's the death penalty!
**[15:14] ---**
Seriously?
**[15:15] ---**
Now, how shall I play with you?
Maybe cut off one limb at a time?
**[15:19] ---**
No!
**[15:22] ---**
Maybe I'll start with your clothes...
**[15:26] ---**
Don't...
**[15:27] ---**
Stop right there, you sick perv!
**[15:30] ---**
That voice... Sakamoto?!
And the new kid?
**[15:34] ---**
Hello, I'm Amamiya.
**[15:36] ---**
Seriously?
Even with the mask on?
**[15:39] ---**
Anyway, what are you doin' here?
**[15:41] ---**
It's possible she was nearby
when we used the Meta-Nav...
**[15:46] ---**
Hold on, Lady Ann! We'll save you!
**[15:48] ---**
No way! A talking monster cat?!
**[15:50] ---**
Gong!
**[15:52] ---**
Ain't you gonna say
your "I'm no cat" thing?
**[15:55] ---**
Shut up! Leave me alone, monkey!
**[15:57] ---**
Monkey?! You little–
**[15:59] ---**
You two again?
How many times you gonna come back?
**[16:02] ---**
I bet you're just like those thieves.
**[16:05] ---**
You came because you're pissed at me, huh?
**[16:08] ---**
But, uh... I forget the girl's name,
but it's your fault she jumped.
**[16:15] ---**
You didn't give me what I wanted,
so I had her take your place.
**[16:19] ---**
If she croaks, it's on you.
**[16:21] ---**
Shiho? Don't tell me,
after that phone call...
**[16:25] ---**
Stop!
**[16:26] ---**
One more step and I kill her on the spot!
**[16:29] ---**
Dammit!
**[16:30] ---**
Just sit back and enjoy
the dismantlement show!
**[16:33] ---**
Takamaki!
**[16:37] ---**
Is this what I get? For Shiho...
**[16:40] ---**
You should've been like this from the start.
**[16:43] ---**
Shiho, I'm sorry...
**[16:47] ---**
You'll just give in?
Without paying him back, for you or Suzui?
**[16:52] ---**
She's your friend, right?
Your only friend!
**[16:56] ---**
Yeah! Ever since middle school.
**[16:59] ---**
I would space out in class
and she was the only one who'd talk to me.
**[17:05] ---**
But what he did to her...
**[17:08] ---**
I'll make him pay!
**[17:09] ---**
That's right! I won't stay quiet
while this scumbag talks shit!
**[17:16] ---**
*My... it's taken far too long.*
**[17:20] ---**
*Tell me... Who will avenge her if you don't?*
**[17:25] ---**
*I am thou, thou art I...*
**[17:29] ---**
*At last, the contract is forged.*
**[17:32] ---**
I hear you... Carmen.
**[17:36] ---**
You're right! No more holding back!
**[17:39] ---**
*There you go. Nothing can be solved
by restraining yourself.*
**[17:44] ---**
*If you understand,
then I'll gladly lend you my power.*
**[17:54] ---**
Takamaki has a Persona, too?!
**[18:12] ---**
I'm not some cheap girl you can toy with!
**[18:17] ---**
Y-You wretched...
**[18:18] ---**
You stole everything from Shiho,
and crushed her underfoot.
**[18:21] ---**
But now you'll pay!
**[18:23] ---**
I'll steal everything from you!
**[18:30] ---**
I've indulged you long enough!
**[18:39] ---**
I'm done holding back! Now it's my turn!
**[18:47] ---**
Not enough whip for you?
**[18:50] ---**
Dance, Carmen!
**[18:57] ---**
Cry for me!
**[18:59] ---**
Scary...
**[19:00] ---**
A cougar? Or maybe she's one of those...
**[19:02] ---**
Don't say cougar!
And what do you mean by "one of those!"
**[19:05] ---**
Don't let your guard down, rookies!
**[19:10] ---**
Smash!
**[19:15] ---**
Yeah!
**[19:22] ---**
Arsene!
**[19:26] ---**
One more time!
**[19:33] ---**
Let's go, you guys!
**[19:35] ---**
Let's wipe them out in style!
**[19:46] ---**
A beautiful rose has its thorns!
**[19:50] ---**
S-Seriously?!
**[19:54] ---**
Wait–
**[19:58] ---**
What's this outfit?! When did I...
**[20:01] ---**
Don't look at me!
**[20:02] ---**
We'll explain later!
He's gonna send reinforcements!
**[20:05] ---**
Here, gimme your arm.
You take the other side.
**[20:18] ---**
Which one you want?
**[20:19] ---**
Whichever's not carbonated.
**[20:21] ---**
They both are.
**[20:23] ---**
Then...
**[20:26] ---**
Here ya go.
**[20:32] ---**
Where's mine?
**[20:33] ---**
Huh? But you're a cat.
**[20:35] ---**
And that's a novel style.
**[20:38] ---**
A cat talking to people... This feels weird.
**[20:43] ---**
We're the only ones who can hear him, right?
**[20:46] ---**
Yeah. Only people who have been
in a Palace can talk to me.
**[20:51] ---**
To think a world like that exists...
**[20:54] ---**
But I understood what you told me,
so let's change his heart.
**[20:57] ---**
You serious? If we screw up...
**[21:00] ---**
It's fine. I know we can do it.
**[21:02] ---**
I won't let Kamoshida die.
He'll live to pay for his crimes.
**[21:07] ---**
That'll be my atonement, too.
**[21:11] ---**
Also, if it's the four of us,
I feel like we can do it.
**[21:15] ---**
No reason, just a feeling.
**[21:17] ---**
The four of us...
**[21:20] ---**
A woman's intuition, huh?
**[21:22] ---**
Fine, fine. Even if I voted no,
I'm sure I'd be overruled.
**[21:25] ---**
What the hell?!
I'm being serious here!
**[21:29] ---**
Okay.
**[21:32] ---**
From today, the four of us are a team,
with a common goal.
**[21:36] ---**
And we will get there.
**[21:38] ---**
I look forward to working together.
**[21:40] ---**
Thanks, Amamiya-kun.
**[21:42] ---**
Looking forward to it, Lady Ann!
**[21:44] ---**
Yeah, likewise.
**[21:46] ---**
Oh, yeah. Give me your number and chat ID.
**[21:51] ---**
What's this app?
**[21:53] ---**
Whoa! Don't do it now!
We'll explain that later, too!
**[21:58] ---**
Huh, so that's what
you've been calling a Meta-Nav.
**[22:01] ---**
At any rate, now you guys
are thieves like me.
**[22:04] ---**
A real group of phantom thieves.
**[22:06] ---**
Huh? Phantom thieves?
**[22:08] ---**
But without a treasure, we can't steal.
What should we do?
**[22:11] ---**
Sheesh. You amateurs...
**[22:14] ---**
When it comes to phantom thieves,
there's always a next time.
**[23:56] ---**
"Phantom Thieves of Hearts?"