There was also the need for the phantom thieves even around Ichinose’s time, he didn't like the notion of it- even if at the end of the day it was just something beyond his control.

The idea of failing wasn’t really an option. He could reach other people's hearts...EMMA, an artificial intelligence could only do so much.

"Now you are just teasing," he grins as a tired look overcomes his eyes. "If I was any bit closer to achieving my goal, you would have heard of me."

"It's alright. I don’t really take offense to it either way."