Phantom Thieves of Hope - A Danganronpa X Persona 5 Story.

Chapter 112: Music Makes You Lose Control.

Is It Boring - Persona 5

Subject: Diary Entry - 20th October 1988
Field Observation Report: Strategic Positioning within the Steering Committee of Hope's Peak Academy
Location: Hope's Peak Administrative Office
Weather Conditions: Clear skies, mild temperature.

Objective:
To document the approach and preliminary actions aimed at destabilizing two prominent members of the Steering Committee, specifically with the intent to eliminate competition for further advancement within the board hierarchy.

Background Information: 
In my current position, it has become evident that both Dr. Ryoichi Takada, Head of Strategic Planning, and Ms. Yuko Sasaki, Director of Financial Operations, occupy influential roles that could either serve as stepping stones or obstacles to my long-term objectives. Both Dr. Takada and Ms. Sasaki have established themselves as pillars within the committee, recognized for their contributions. My analysis suggests that neutralizing their positions would not only advance my standing but would also streamline the decision-making process for upcoming strategic projects.

Target Analysis:
Primary Target: Dr. Ryoichi Takada, Head of Strategic Planning
Secondary Target: Ms. Yuko Sasaki, Director of Financial Operations

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Plan for Target One (Dr. Ryoichi Takada):
Objective: To orchestrate circumstances that will either result in Dr. Takada's dismissal or his voluntary transfer to a subordinate role, thereby opening the opportunity for my promotion to Head of Strategic Planning.

Phase 1: Identifying Weak Points
Dr. Takada has demonstrated a particular focus on expanding the school's external partnerships, often boasting about his connections with local businesses. This reliance on external contacts presents an exploitable vulnerability. I have observed that several of these partnerships lack formal documentation, suggesting that Takada  has developed informal arrangements based on personal trust rather than institutional policy—a risky approach if one were to come under scrutiny.

Phase 2: Initiating the Trap
To establish a falsified correspondence between Takada and an "external partner" suggesting financial irregularities in the partnership agreements. I have devised a plan to introduce a series of forged emails into the administrative archive, implying that Dr. Takada has accepted minor, undeclared "gifts" in exchange for expedited contract approvals.

Implementation Steps:
Create Fake Documentation: Using internal access privileges, I have generated a set of emails outlining "conversations" between Dr. Takada and an individual posing as a representative from a local partner firm. The messages imply that Takada accepted personal perks in exchange for a favorable arrangement for the partner.
Introduce Evidence to the System: In collaboration with a junior administrative assistant I have been cultivating a rapport with, I will subtly suggest an "audit" of recent emails in the Strategic Planning office. This assistant, motivated by ambition and likely oblivious to the full scope of my intention, will trigger a check that will lead directly to the questionable exchanges.
Expected Outcome: The review should draw the attention of the Compliance Committee. Given the school's zero-tolerance policy for unreported incentives, Dr. Takada's position will be jeopardized, potentially resulting in a forced resignation or demotion.

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Secondary Target Outline (Ms. Yuko Sasaki):
While a precise course of action has yet to be determined, preliminary observations suggest Ms. Sasaki's reputation as a stringent financial overseer could be undermined if one were to expose even minor errors in her management. Given her meticulous record-keeping, however, this plan will require a more sophisticated approach. Options include creating subtle, untraceable discrepancies in the budgeting reports, which could cast doubt on her attention to detail.