Trivia / Ace In The Hole (Persona 5)

• Author's Saving Throw:
  • In general, Ace In The Hole provides one for the Shadow Operatives never getting involved in the events of Persona 5 - Shido had used his administrative powers to dismantle their operations in Tokyo, and is using blackmail and the threat of confiscating Aigis and Labrys to keep Mitsuru's group at bay.
  • Several are made to the Okumura arc - Morgana's self-esteem issues are picked up on and handled beforehand, allowing Haru's issues with her father to take centre stage; and Haru follows the Phantom Thieves into the Palace by her own volition, rather than Morgana recklessly choosing to bring her with him.
• Official Fan-Submitted Content:
  • Ace in The Hole: Borrowed Time, a fan-created Royal-centric one-shot centering on Ken facing the illusory world that Maruki created that had been approved by the author herself.
  • Journey and Answer of the Twin Fools, a fan-created prequel covering the events of Persona 3, written with the approval of the author.
• Word of God: The extra Personas that Akechi wields in his Chapter 48 fight against the Thieves represent the (unwilling) connections he's formed. Sekhmet (Tower) represents his toxic connection to Shido, Krishna (Judgment) represents his coworker relationship with Sae, Tobi Katou (Fool) represents his rivalry with Ren, Sherlock Holmes (Adjustment) represents his familial/rival bond with Ken, and Fenrir (Justice) represents Akechi himself.