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<THE_FIRST> Actually you were less freaked out than I initially thought
<THE_FIRST> I mean you screamed a lot but that was expected
<THE_FIRST> Thought you might’ve threatened to call the cops that sort of thing
<THE_FIRST> Hide yo kids hide yo wife
<THE_FIRST> Last Word’s successor is on the prowl
<chocolat_orange> i did not scream. i shrieked
<chocolat_orange> there’s a difference, takashi-kun ;)
<chocolat_orange> the latter is better
<THE_FIRST> If you say so
<chocolat_orange> but i was really surprised. aether was crazy and all but the wild card is on a whole new level!
<THE_FIRST> A choice between a death world full of Shadows or a rare power that the government would kill me to get
<THE_FIRST> I honestly can’t tell which is worse
<THE_FIRST> Oh wait I have both NEVER MIND
<chocolat_orange> hahahah.
<chocolat_orange> this is so surreal.
<chocolat_orange> sometimes i wonder if i’m still on the plane leaving from new york. sleeping.
<THE_FIRST> Tell me about it
<chocolat_orange> but for real are you alright?
<THE_FIRST> What are you talking about
<chocolat_orange> um, i was just thinking about theories read on the Internet. stuff like fools having tons of voices in their head that makes them want to commit suicide.
<chocolat_orange> or stuff breaking at their fingertips because they’re so powerful
<THE_FIRST> That sounds like a load of rubbish
<chocolat_orange> that’s good!
<chocolat_orange> because you’re not suffering i mean
<THE_FIRST> Well I’m trying not to think about how the Last Word was practically Japanese Jesus
<THE_FIRST> Okay maybe not Jesus that’s too kind
<chocolat_orange> um
<chocolat_orange> i don’t really know what sort of troubles the wild card is putting you through.
<chocolat_orange> but you can always talk to me about it!
<THE_FIRST> ?
<chocolat_orange> we’re in this game together and you saved me from those elves. it’s not something ill be forgetting anytime soon.
<chocolat_orange> you could say i literally owe you my life!

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<chocolat_orange> hee hee
<THE_FIRST> Uh
<THE_FIRST> That’s one way to put it.
<chocolat_orange> it’s the truth :P
<THE_FIRST> I guess so?
<THE_FIRST> I’ll keep what you said in mind
<chocolat_orange> okay :D
<chocolat_orange> see you at school tomorrow!
<chocolat_orange> goodnight, takashi-kun!
<THE_FIRST> Yeah see you Celeste

[6:10 pm, 4-Apr-2129 (TUESDAY)]

“Dinner time, Takashi!”

“Coming!” You exit the AETHER messaging client and slip the phone back into your pocket. Shizuka has cooked up a feast of meat and rice. Lots and lots of protein sacks broiled and seared in sauces and vegetables. Hell yes, you love yourself some Mongolian-style beef. Especially when it’s complemented with fluffy snow white rice and fried vegetables.

“Itadakimasu!”

Eating time. For a while, there is no other sound apart from the swallowing of food and the clanking of cutlery.

“So, how was your first day at your new school?” Shizuka speaks, gulping down a slab of beef.

You pause, chopsticks halfway towards your mouth. Hm, what is your answer?

>It was fine.
>I had fun, nee-san.
>It could’ve been better, but I’ll get through it.
>Absolutely terrible.
>Custom option.

>>41330636
>>I had fun, nee-san.

>>41330636
>I had fun, nee-san.
We have a friend! We might be making another one! We shared a secret with our friend!

Pretty good, all things considered.

>>41330636
>It was fine.

>>41330636
>It was fine.
>I need lunch money

>>41330636
I had fun, nee-san.

>>41330636
>>I had fun, nee-san.

Lunch Money!

>>41330636
>It was fine, though a bit intimidating.

Aside from the subject matter, that chat segement really reminded me of chatting with girls from my class over MSN some 10-15 years ago.

>>41330636
>>I had fun, nee-san.

Writing now...

Mechanics pastebin has been added: http://pastebin.com/UqzmF3tv

>>41330636
>I had fun, nee-san.

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>>I had fun, nee-san.

“Oh? That’s good to hear.” Shizuka responds. “I thought you might find Akumachi-Kirijo a bit intimidating.”

“I don’t think I’m too hot about the whole dueling thing, consider how long I’ve had my Persona.” You mutter. You take a swig of water, gasp and continue. “But it’s better than I expected. The place is nice and so far nothing bad has happened. Then again…”

Your older sister giggles. “Thinking about exams already, Takashi?”

“I was actually thinking about how competitive the place is, but whatever.”

“Did you make any friends?” Shizuka asks, smiling.

You pause and contemplate the question. Takauji isn’t really your friend. He’s more of an acquaintance, despite how amicable he was towards you. You didn’t get to know anyone else in class 5-3, either. In the end, that narrows the answer down to one.

“Celeste…” You wind up saying.

“Tachibana-san?” Shizuka raises an eyebrow. “The American girl living one floor above us?”

“Yeah, so?”

“Nothing, just a little curious.” She smiles again. “I’m glad you found a friend, though.”

“Me too, nee-san.”

“So, how did the two of you become friends?”

You have a feeling that telling Shizuka that might cause her to call the police. Instead, you ignore and continue to eat. Dinner resumes, heartily and comfortably. In the aftermath of the meal, Shizuka, gives you a hardened plastic box and gestures towards the leftovers.

“Here Takashi, you can take these to school for lunch.” She says. “Eating too much junk food will cause you to grow fat, you know.”

…so much for that lunch money, then.

[7:10 pm, 4-Apr-2129 (TUESDAY)]

"See you!"

Shizuka has gone off to work. How will you spent the rest of the night?

>Study in your room.
>Watch television.
>Browse the Internet.
>Head outside.
>Custom option

>>41331266
>Study in your room.

>>41331266
>>Watch television.
PLOT!

>>41331266
>>Browse the Internet.
Harem Bro Quest's 4chan parody browsing strikes again.

>>41331266
>Browse the Internet.

>>41331266
>Watch television.

>>41331266
>…so much for that lunch money, then.
I told you we should have asked.

>>41331266
>Study in your room.

>>41331266
>>Watch television.

>>41331266

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>>Watch television

Having nothing else to do, you decide to plonk your ass down on the sofa and turn on the TV. It’s not like you’re a new student in a fiercely regarded school who has limited understanding on the study material. Why on earth would you need to review your coursebooks? That’s just silly.

You flip through random channels.

“Today's forecast is as follows…”

Seems like it’ll be sunny all week.

“Repairs are still undergoing in the Synth Central, the fourth district of Akumachi City…”

You feel oddly guilty about this. There’s an idol concert on, but it’s just a rerun. You end up skipping it and moving on.

“…the next card, the Magician, represents action and initiative. However, it also represents immaturity…”

Ah, now this is interesting. It’s a brief rundown of the symbolism behind the Major Arcana. Having not had a Persona, you never truly paid attention to this kind of knowledge. Now you find this weirdly interesting. Supposedly learning the cards which a great deal of society was based around is important. And you are a Fool, too.

“…And as The Devil represents, he then faces temptation...”

You watch the program, enraptured by the special effects and display.

>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 2 points!
>Level up! Congratulations! Your INTELLIGENCE is now General!
>Your UNDERSTANDING has increased by 2 points!

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…

You decide to go to bed.

That night, you had a dream that your Persona, Ippon-Datara, was dressed in a maid costume and worked in a maid café. While you were forced to watch.

…

You wake up in a cold sweat. It’s now five in the morning.

>Get up and browse the Internet.
>Study until morning.
>Go back to sleep.

>>41331844
>>Get up and browse the Internet.

>>41331844
>>Go back to sleep.

>>41331844
>Get up and browse the Internet.

>>41331844
>>Study until morning.

How does Ippon-Datara feel about this dream?

>>41331844
>Go back to sleep.

>>41331844
>Get up and browse the Internet.

>>41331844
>Go back to sleep.

>>41331844
>Go back to sleep.
Could have been worse. Could have been Slime.

>>41331844
>Go back to sleep.

>>41331869
>>41331904
>>41331944
>>41332019
>>41332057
How about a quick wank as well?

>>41332445
seconding this

>>41332445
>>41332501
NO! No self respecting fool does it hirself when they can get a someone to do it for them.

>>41332445
...no.

>>41332445
How about no?

>>41332445
Celeste might hear...

>>41332529
lets fuck pixie?

>>41332445
But Anon, I only get off when I prove people wrong on the Internet.

>>41332529
Charisma 5. We can't get anyone else to do it for us.

It's still a stupid idea though.

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>>41332570

>>41332578
She's too small.

>>41332445
Guys I think the point of this comment was to ridicule how you all chose the most retarded an inconsequential decision instead of something useful.

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>>Go back to sleep.

You do that. It is peaceful. No traumatizing crossdressing demon gods pop up in your slumber. You wake up in the morning, brush your teeth, get dressed in the slightly stiff uniform, eat your breakfast and head out to school.

[7:30 am, 5-Apr-2129 (WEDNESDAY)]

The new day is refreshing. Your head is clear, the sun is shining and breakfast was delicious. There is still uncertainty in your heart about your new school, but nevertheless you feel pretty good about yourself.

“Good morning, Takashi-kun!” You step into the elevator and see Celeste wave to you. You hustle over to her.

“Morning, Celeste.” You greet back, grinning a little.

“Did you sleep well?”

“Huh? Why are you caring about that? Well, it was alright…” This is not technically a lie. You chat with Celeste as the pair of you make your way down to the ground floor and across the swarming streets towards the bullet train station.

“Hey, did you hear?” Celeste asks.

“Hear what?” You reply.

“Our school’s sports clubs are accepting new members today!”

“Seriously?” You frown. “That’s a bit sudden, don’t you think?”

“Akumachi-Kirijo is supposed to be ahead of the game, so it sort of makes sense.” Celeste shrugs. “The announcement was posted on the school portal last night.”

…there’s a school portal on the Internet? Why haven’t you heard about this?

“I’m not complaining.” Celeste giggles. “This is my chance to pick up my fencing skills again. What clubs were you in, Takashi-kun?”

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“The going home club…” Your mutter.

“…you need to try harder.” Is what Celeste eventually says, with a slightly saddened and disapproving expression on her face.

“Ah, shut up.” Yet, Celeste has a point. Joining a sports club does sound a good way to make use of your time. Learn new talents, meet new people and have a fun time with classmates. That sort of thing. Not only that, you get an inkling that physical skills are required for you to survive in the Blackened Void. Perhaps you should check the available options after school.

…

You arrive at the classroom block and get seated. What is the first class of the day?

>Mythology
>Mathematics
>Japanese
>History
>English

>>41332770
>Mathematics

>>41332770
>>Mathematics

>>41332770
>Mathematics

>>41332770
>Mathematics

>>41332770
>Mathematics
Math is fun!

>>41332770
>English

>>41332770
>>Mathematics

>>41332770
>>Mathematics

>>41332803
Point at him, point at him and laugh.

>>41332770
>English

>>41332704
You saying it isn't useful to get a good nights rest before going to school?

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>>41332820
I just want Takashi to be able to have a conversation with Celeste in her native language!

>>41332907
Okay, that does sound pretty cute. How about we go to English next, then?

>>41332907
>>41332955
How about we ask her to tutor us?

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>>41332907
I didn't know we needed this until the moment you said it.

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>>Mathematics.

“Aw man, maths?” Takauji Koyoura groans from his seat next to you. “And this day was going so well, too.”

“What are you talking about?” You ask.

“I’m a member of the martial arts club so I was totally excited that it’s starting up in the first week.” Takauji moans. “But, dude, ugh! It’s gonna take way too long to get there…”

“Not a fan of calculus and graphs, huh?” You murmur.

“You said it, Wakui-san. I'd rather do fifty push-ups than this.” With a sigh normally attributed to the despondent and the despairing, Takauji readies his pen and paper and opens his textbooks. You quickly do the same. Today’s lesson is on automata with bits and bobs of computer theory sprinkled within.

“Specifically, we are talking about finite state automata. You understand what languages and grammars are from last year, correct?” Veleis-sensei is taking the class, pointing her metallic fingers towards a holographic display. Numbers, circles and strings are graphed on it, all pieces of the vast world known as mathematical computing. “As the name implies, a finite state automata is an abstract machine with a finite number of states. They are used to design computer programs and sequential logic circuits. Of course, AI such as I have made designing them quite simple and efficient, but it is still essential that you kids understand their nature…”

You sit upright in your seat and listen intently to the lecture…

>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 2 points!

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>>41332907

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Then Veleis-sensei’s phone rings. She sighs with irritation and reaches for her pockets.

“Yes?” She growls.

“Oh hello, darling!” Sachi Watanabe’s voice can be head from all the way across the classroom. Now the entire class is listening. “I’m just calling to let you know you forgot your lunch again…”

“Impossible. I picked it up from the fridge at 0600 hours.”

“That was my lunch, dear.”

“Oh.” Veleis paused. There is an awkward silence. “Sachi, you do realize that I am a retired anti-Shadow unit and therefore have no need for your human consumption?”

“Hahaha don’t lie, I know you love the taste of my Indian fried rice!”

Veleis-sensei doesn’t say anything, but it is abundantly clear that she is blushing crimson.

“That’s kinda cute…” One guy from the front whispers. You are inclined to agree.

…

[12:30 am, 5-Apr-2129 (WEDNESDAY)]

It’s lunchtime. You find Celeste outside her classroom and eat your meals in the courtyard. What will you do now?

>Wander around the school.
>Study in the school library.
>Go to the Battlegrounds.
>Head to the cafeteria.
>Custom option.

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>>41333519
>I'd rather do fifty push-ups than this.” With a sigh normally attributed to the despondent and the despairing
>Implying 50 push-ups is a big deal.

>>41333618
>>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>Custom option.
Search for bulletin boards, see what clubs are going to be available during the after-school signups.

>>41333618
>>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>>Custom option.
Get some info on the school clubs

>>41333634
Maybe he does handstand, double-clap push ups to expedite his gains?

>>41333618
>Get info on school clubs.

>>41333618
>Wander around the school.

>>41333618
>>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>>Custom option.
Get information about clubs.
>>41333666
The Devil confirms.
>>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333618
>Go to the Battlegrounds

>>41333685
>handstand, double-clap
Now you are just exaggerating.

That being said this is the future.

>>41333618
>Go to the Battlegrounds.

>>41333666
Lucifer has spoken, Battlegrounds it is.

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>>41333721
Why the fuck am I always the devil? I used to keep track of the people who thought I was literally Satan or the antichrist but I forgot.

Most of those I wasn't even trying to make them think that.

>>41333820
>Implying 666 is Lucifer
Fucking Catholics don't even know their demonology.

>>41333843
Your post ended in the number of the beast.

>>41333776
>Now you are just exaggerating.
Persona powered work outs are some crazy shit man.

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>>41333868
>implying I'm Catholic

Also, who gives a fuck, really? To satisfy you, an appropriate image for Trips of the Beast.

>>41333928
What card is that persona?

>>41333959
>Persona
>not playing Real Shin Meegumi Tensay

>>41333959
It's Empress arcana in the Persona games, Fiend race in the SMT games.

>>41333928
>implying I was implying

>>41334002
I didnt even play persona other than the fighting game.

>>41334042
That's an entirely different set of problems.

>>41334077
Its a fun game.

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>>41334023
Speaking of fiends, can we discuss how retarded the new ones in SMT4 are? You've got the four horsemen, the trumpeter that heralds the beginning of the end of the world, and then...Chemtrail and Plasma?

>>41334169
You should have used a different example, that guy is fucking metal. I like him.

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>>Go to the Battlegrounds

This dueling malarkey sounds worth of checking out. Might as well get familiar with it, seeing as you’ll be spending the next four semesters in this academy. Personas are modelled off mythological creatures and deities, so combat is a vital part of the nature of all wielders. Fighting tournaments are broadcasted practically every day, as Arcana clash against Arcana for a chance towards supremacy. Heck, it’s even part of the Olympic Games now, which Japan usually does well in. The dueling system in Akumachji-Kirijo isn’t too unexpected, in that regards.

“Let’s go to the Battlegrounds.” You say.

“Okay!” Celeste looks a little surprised, but nods enthusiastically.

You head out to the northern area of Akumachi-Kirijo, where a large stadium full of smaller arenas has been built. Presumably this is where students come to duke it out when tensions run high and grievances explode into violence. Unfortunately, none of this is occurring at this moment. The Battlegrounds are closed, apparently. They will only open when the next week arrives.

Not that something interesting isn’t taking place. Oh no, far from it. A commotion is occurring outside the stadium. You and Celeste mingle with the crowd and watch.

“Is there nothing I can do to change your mind?” Eriko Ozaki, the student council president is standing there with her subordinates.

A blonde boy, figure tall and hair messy, snorts. “Do what you want, Eriko. Leave me out of your shit.”

“Osaragi-kun…”

“I already told you, I don’t care.” The blonde boy snarls.

“That’s a lie, and you know it.”

“For fuck’s sake!” The blonde boy growls. “Are you incapable of taking a hint? I don’t want anything to do with the student council, dammit!”

“Hey!” One of Eriko Ozaki’s flunkies roars. “Don’t you dare speak to the president like that!”

>Continue to watch.
>Ask Celeste for her opinion.
>Listen to the crowd.
>[LOCKED] Intervene (Reliable Willpower and Assertive Charisma required)
>Custom option.

>>41334323
>>Ask Celeste for her opinion.

>>41334323
>Ask Celeste for her opinion.

>>41334323
>Continue to watch.

>>41334323
>>Continue to watch.

>>41334323
>Continue to watch.

>>41334323
>>Listen to the crowd.

>>41334323
>Listen to the crowd.
Celeste has been here just as long as we have, so I don't think she'd know more than we do about this. It's upperclassman business.

>>41334323
>Listen to the crowd.
We need context.

>>41334323
>Listen to the crowd.

>>41334323
>Continue to watch.

>>41334323
>Listen to the crowd.

>>41334323
>>Listen to the crowd.

>>41334323
>Custom option.
Intervene.

>>41334745
You sick guy... Seconding...

>>41334745
I'm not sure about that, using custom options to get around our limits could end poorly.
That said I'm interested in finding out if it can so let's do it.

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>>Listen to the crowd.

“Who does that bastard think he is, speaking to Eriko-sama like that?”

“Isn’t that her childhood friend?”

“No way! Eriko-sama would never associate herself with a ruffian like that!”

“I think I’ve seen that guy duel before. Didn’t he used to be really good?”

The argument is still raging on between the student council president and this mysterious associate of hers. He seems familiar. Is he in your class? Guy is one step away from grabbing a nose and twisting it ninety degrees to the right.

“That’s enough.” Eriko orders. Her flunkies falter and stand down immediately. “I’ll handle this from here.”

She faces the boy named Osaragi, a dissatisfied and regretful look present. “Very well, Osaragi-kun. I’ll drop the matter for now.”

The boy snorts. “About time.”

“There’s still a place for you, remember? I’ll be waiting.” Eriko states.

“Don’t push your luck, Eriko.” With that, the boy turns around and stomps off into the distance. The crowd watches him as he disappears out of sight. Eriko gazes at him go, then heads off to elsewhere. Show’s over, no reason to be here. The mass of students disperse and leave.

>>41334323
>>Listen to the crowd.

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“What the hell was that about?” You question to nobody in particular.

“A lover’s spat, probably?” Celeste guesses.

“No way.” You respond. “Those two didn’t look like exes.”

“Would be hilarious if they were. The love between a famous student council president and a hardcore delinquent.” Celeste smirks mischievously. “On a hot summers day, a forbidden romance sparks between the two, just like Romeo and Juliet. What sort of trials will they encounter in their love, and how will their families react to it? Read on to find out!”

“Someone’s been reading too many romance e-books…”

“Only one, Takashi-kun. It wasn’t even that good.” Celeste winks.

You and Celeste head back to the main building and chat along the way. Since you don’t know much about this mysterious Osaragi fellow, the topic swiftly transforms into one about Personas and ways to restore mana through sweets. Celeste gives her opinion on the best fruit candies available. You listen and wonder how this girl has managed to stave off tooth decay.

What’s your next class after lunch?

>Mathematics
>Japanese
>History
>English

>>41335098
>English
I promised that one anon earlier.

>>41335098
>>English

give the other anons a bone

>>41335098
>Mathematics

>>41335098
>>English

>>41335098
>English

>>41335098
>English
So that we can one day flirt with Celeste in two languages!

>>41335098
>English

>>41335098
>Mathematics

>>41335098
>>English

>>41335098
>English

>>41335098
>English

>>41335098
>Japanese

>>41335098
>stave off tooth decay.
Future tech.

>>41335098
>English

>>41335285
Nanomachine toothpaste!

>>41335321
They whiten in response to physical trauma!

>>41335285
>>41335321
>toothpaste
Clearly, there is a future gargle that just needs 2 seconds of swishing to completely clean your teeth.

>>41335321
>>41335347
>>41335363
Or we could just brush the fuck out of her teeth, too.

>>41335098
>English

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>>41335392

>>41335392
Too lewd

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>>41335321

>>41335392
You don't understand. Brushing teeth has clearly been relegated to a duty a (usually) older figure does to the victimrecipient.

Brushing ALONE is hardly ever seen, now.

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>>English

Not this shit again. That is all you have to say on this nonsense.

“Today we’ll be going over commonly used adverbs and ways to form sentences with them. Repeat after me…”

You are utterly envious of Celeste right now. She’s having a blast with this, with the blood in her veins sourcing from two world superpowers. Just how she manages to enunciate this incomprehensible garbage is beyond you.

“Having some trouble?” Takauji asks.

“You think, man?” You respond, a little annoyed.

“Protip: watch English movies. The more you listen to English the better you’ll get at it.” He flashes you a thumbs up, beaming. “Really old classics like Fight Club or Inception are great. Trust me, man.”

“I would if I could understand a bloody word those dead actors are saying…”

You try and make sense of the English lecture…

>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 1 point!

While writing down sentences, a flash of yellow catches your eye. It’s that Osaragi guy you saw at the Battleground! He’s in your class, apparently, and you’ve never ever noticed. Oh well, it’s not like this is of any importance. Chances of you making friends with him is slim.

[4:00 pm, 5-Apr-2129 (WEDNESDAY)]

The end bell rings. School has finished to the day. What will you do? You have no commitments or friends to hang out today.

>Check out the sports clubs.
>Study in the school library.
>Wander around the city.
>Go straight home.
>Enter the Blackened Void.
>Custom option.

>>41335702
>>Check out the sports clubs.

>>41335702
>>Check out the sports clubs.
Social Link, go!

>>41335702
>>Check out the sports clubs.

>>41335702
>Check out the sports clubs.

>>41335702
>Check out the sports clubs.

>>41335702
>>Check out the sports clubs.

>>41335702
Takauji has poor taste

>>41335702
>Enter the Blackened Void.

>>41335702
>>Custom option.
Go up to Osaragi and ask him what that stuff at the Battlegrounds was about.

>>41335702
>Check out the sports clubs.
Of course. Need to get a genuine Chariot Arcana going. Though Thorn's probably going to go against tradition and have the sports club give us Moon or something else unexpected.

>>41335702

>Check out the sports clubs.

Takauji is going to be our buddy in sports club. He seems the punchy kicky type.

>>41335864
Man I can't wait until someone turns out to be death, the devil or worse the tower.

>>41335917
what's wrong with the tower?

do you hate muscles?

>>41335864
Nah, we're the punchy-kicky guy. And Celeste has swords covered. Takauji has to have some other weapon. Maybe shields in the style of Kanji?

>>41335969
nun-chucks

>>41335864
Takuji is a member of the martial arts club

>>41335917
Takauji's the tower, which explains how everything he touches loses its good luck.

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>>41335960
>He doesn't know.

>>41336120
I don't think ANYBODY knows what you're talking about, with that image.

>>41336039
That would be the half pants saint.

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>>Check out the sports clubs.

You open your tablet and enter the web address of the Akumachi-Kirijo Student Portal. Information pops up on the screen.

These are the sports clubs you can join. The intense training and disciplined regimen will gradually increase your WILLPOWER over time…

KENDO CLUB: You will wield glorious Japanese-style blades and (obviously) learn the art of kenjutsu. It starts off with wooden swords, but over time you may get the chance to use actual ones.

MARTIAL ARTS CLUB: You will learn unarmed combat. Karate, boxing, wing chun, aikido and chi casting are all practiced here.

ATHLETICS CLUB: You will master track and field, cross country, road running and race walking events here. No combat styles are learned here, but you will learn how to run fast.

FIREARMS CLUB: You will learn how to fire guns. Starts off with pistols, may upgrade to rifles later on.

SWIMMING CLUB: You will learn how to move through the water like the critically endangered dolphins. Grants no combat skills, but you might be able to avoid drowning in the future.

[Choose only one]
>Kendo
>Martial arts
>Athletics
>Firearms
>Swimming
>I’ll decide later…

>>41336195
>Martial arts

>>41336195
>Martial arts
since we're using knuckles/boots this seems like the best idea

>>41336195
>Martial arts
Gotta hone our kicking skills

>>41336195
>Swimming

It's either got girls or swimbros. I'm okay with either option.

>>41336195
>>Martial arts

>>41336120
I'm going to guess Magi, though I haven't seen enough to know when that image would have happened.
>>41336195
>Martial arts

>>41336195
>Athletics

>>41336195
>Martial arts
might as well stick with it

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>>41336156
This one help?

>>41336195
>Martial arts
Feels like the best option

>>41336195
>>Swimming
work those legs

>>41336195
>Swimming
I'm scared that's going to be a Chekov''s gun, and it's going to turn out that one of the areas of the Blackened Void is a sea.

>>41336195
>>Martial arts

>>41336195
>Martial arts
We all know this is going to be practically unanimous. Also woohoo, boosts to Willpower.

>>41336195
>Swimming
Great way to get in shape

>>41336251
so it's....horrific, that the other anon doesn't know? Enough to cry blood?

>>41336195
>>Swimming

>>41336195
>>Martial arts
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee!

>>41336222
>>41336227
>>41336234
>>41336236
>>41336238
>>41336244
>>41336252
>>41336262
>>41336275
Sis already promised to teach us martial arts. Why waste school time on something we already got a former champion training us in?

>>41336280
IIRC Tower is usually associated with tragedy. It's one of the worst arcana you can get. Even Death is preferable.

>>41336326
Athletics, swimming or firearms is much better given the circumstances.

>>41336195
>Firearms

I know it makes no sense, but I can't help it.

>>41336280
Pretty much.

When it showed up in Jojo it murdered everyone on a plane cept those with plot armor.

It also killed Dumbledore.

>>41336331
it is also about OVERCOMING trials, leading to great growth. So you get some pretty cool dudes, too.

>>41336326
>>41336358
Learning how to fight more than just the weekends is a good idea.

Previous vote deleted. Switching to Athletics.

>>41336387
Yeah. It can be about learning to see past your preconceptions, becoming a better person after you learn what really matters to you. So it's not strictly a bad Arcana to have. Just means you're going to go through some shit first.

>>41336420
Learning how to save lives or get phat loot is ALSO a good idea

Although I wonder if Athletics includes parkour

>>41336195
>Swimming

>>41336450
So can the devil and death.

>>41336195
>Swimming

>>41336502
Very true. None of the arcana are necessarily bad to have. Just complicated to have. It's up to you how you deal with that complication.

>>41336484
Which options are they? Also athletics probably just means regular athletics.

>>41336502
To my understanding.

Tower: Overcoming tragedy
Devil: Overcoming temptation
Death: Overcoming the end of something. doesn't have to be about the loss of life.

Been a while since I looked up anything about the Arcana.

>>41336583
The tower can also be mystery adversity and trails.

The devil can also be about indulgence butof course taken to far is bad and all that jazz.

Death also represents change, normally as a result of something ending

>>41336583
It's more tragedy/temptation/nurgle.

Nothing says your going to overcome it but nothings says you won't, you won't though lets be realistic here.

>>41336539
Athletics and Swimming can get you to places that you couldn't reach before.

Swimming helps with drowning people.

Dunno about firearms, but if we focus on the bookish parts of it, it might help scoring critical hits against the shadows that are basically giant guns.

Nothing wrong with combat spec, but Celeste already beats us out of the park there.

>>41336650
I dont know I reckon most oh those can be done anyway with our stands.

>>41336705
personas aren't very good for travel, and we don't have a large enough flying persona, nor one with Phantasma, if Survivor rules apply.

>>41336759
I bet slime floats, and we can stand on ippons shoulders to reach places.

So what would be the best arcana?

>>41336918
Usually it's the World. But we've got a long way to go before we get a World Social Link.

>>41336876
>I bet slime floats
I doubt he could sustain our weight if he did float

>>41336918
On what grounds? Fool has the most potential.

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>>Martial arts

You’d be lying if you said you decided to join a sports club out of pure enjoyment. Back in your previous school, such extra-curricular activities had never appealed you. Circumstances are different now. A nightmarish otherworld has appeared, calling you at whim. You awakened your Persona and fought Shadows. No doubt more challenges and tribulations would be forced upon you in the future. It’s damn time you learned how to defend yourself with a weapon. The openings in the sports clubs were a perfect solution to that.

Honestly, it was a tossup between the Martial Arts and Swimming clubs. The latter would help endurance and cardio, thus helping you dodge Shadows…but in the end you found it beneficial to join the martial arts club. You enter the school gymnasium and head down to the lower floors.

You find yourself standing in a space with lots of blue mats and kids in tracksuits. It smells of sweat and protein shakes…

“Yo!”

You notice a spiky-haired figure in the school tracksuit jogging over to you.

“Hey, Wakui!” Takauji greets. “You joining the martial arts club?”

“Why else would I be here?” You say.

“Ha! Good on you, man. We’ve always on the lookout for new members.” Takauji gives you a once-over. “Hm, you look kinda scrawny, but give it a few weeks and you should be able to keep up with the rest of the rookies.”

“Good to know.” You say, biting down the retort.

“C’mon, I’ll introduce you to the rest of the guys. Follow me!”

Turns out Takauji isn’t the captain of the martial arts club. He’s apparently very well regarded here, judging by the way the supervising teacher, Mr. Makuda, had praised him. Takauji has a record for doing well in tournaments since the second semester last year.

“Koyoura’s got passion and talent for the sport. Since you two know each other, he’ll be in charge of showing Wakui the ropes.”

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“Ah, there he goes again.” A fellow club member mutters.

“Hey, give me some credit for trying to get my classmate involved, yeah?”

You learn that the martial arts club is rather large and split into three ranks: the rookies, the intermediates and the veterans. The more experienced students are required to each their peers. You are placed in the rookie group, with Takauji supervising you. He drags you to a deserted spot and talks. In the distance, Mr. Makuda shouts at the club members to resume exercising.

“You don’t have your sports uniform.” He observes.

“…I forgot it at home.” You respond, making a mental note to bring it to school and stuff it in your locker.

“Well, since it’s your day Makuda-sensei is in a forgiving mood. You definitely better bring it next time, otherwise he’ll lay into you.” Then Takauji raises his fists and grins. “But that’s no excuse to not practise. You shouldn't be standing around watching. One spar won’t hurt on your first day!”

…

>Accept
>Decline
>Custom option.

>>41336994
>>Accept
KICK KICK KICK

>>41336994
>Accept
It'll be good to get some more experience.

>>41336994
>Accept
Hopefully the fact that we've actually been in a fight for our life will give us at least a little bit of an edge.

>>41336994
>Accept

>>41336994
>Accept
Takashi ain't no punk.

>>41336994
>Accept

I kinda want us to learn something like Savate since we kinda started off wanting to kick shit.

>>41336994
>Ok

>>41336994
>>Accept

>>41336994
>>Accept

>>41337104
I mostly want something like black frost.

You know the non generic ones.

>>41336918
Judgement, Sun, World, Fool

>>41336994
>Accept

KICK PUNCH IT''S ALL IN THE MIND

>>41337168
>Leg Frost
>Legs as long as the rest of the body

>>41337168
Well savate is pretty non generic as far as fighting styles go...

>>41337186
Why sun?

>>41337216
Savate is basically French kickboxing.

>>41337212
Hey baby, do those legs go all the way up?

>>41336994
>Accept

>>41337252
The fact that it uses strikes with the toe portion of a shoe, or even assumes shoes are being worn makes it somewhat unique. And we do have steel toe boots. Plus dirty fighting is best fighting. Liver and spleen kicks are olev.

>>41337375
Probably should have gone for swimming.

>>41337432
If we focus specifically on kicking, we'll be stronger swimmers anyway.

>>41337464
Except for the knowing how to swim part.

>>41337516
Unless specifically stated, I am going to go right ahead and assume we can swim. We are japanese not black.

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>>Accept

You shrug. “Why not?”

“That’s the spirit!” Takauji grins. “Come on, let’s do this!”

You bring your fists up, crouch into what you believe is a fighting stance and attack. Your first impression is that Takauji is good. As in, really good. You’ve fought a small amount of Shadows, but this guy is ridiculously fast. You barely have any time to react before his fist flies forward and you’re sent crashing down on the mat.

“Oh whoops. You alright? Gotta go easy, Takauji…”

The next round, Takauji just grabs you in a hold and disables you. Before he does so, you attempt to kick and punch him. He expertly dodges out of the way and assaults you.

Seriously, what the hell is with this guy? The third time, he grabs your punch and twists your arm behind your back. He then proceeds to shove you on the ground, preventing you from getting up.

“Okay, let’s go again…”

By the end of it, your arms and legs are exhausted from dodging and punching. So far, you’ve only managed to land a blow on Takauji once and that was because he was taking this easy and letting you. It's hard to imagine that he's pulling his punches today. How powerful would he be if he went all out…?

>Your WILLPOWER has increased by 5 points!

…

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Finally, he calls a rest. You slump down on the mat and groan.

“Here, Takashi.” Takauji tosses you a towel, which you use to wipe the sweat off your face. “You know, you’re not bad for a first timer.”

“You think?” You gasp, grunting from the aches in your leg muscles.

“Yeah! Don’t feel too bad about today. Everybody has to start somewhere.” He grins. “You shoulda seen me back at the start of last year. I was terrible. But through hard work, I became the beast you see before me today.”

“…quite.”

“Who knows, you might even become strong enough to take me on one day. Heh, that sounds like fun. Give it your all, Takashi!”

“Got it.”

Despite hurting in several different places, you can’t keep a small smile of your face. Looks like joining this club was the right idea after all. The rest of the activity consists of Takauji give you an introduction to the right methods of punching and kicking. Guy is pretty passionate about this whole deal. You can’t blame him. This is actually kinda enjoyable…

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“I am thou…thou art I…”

“Thou hast established a new bond…”

“It brings thee closer towards the ultimate reward…”

“Thou shalt be blessed when wielding Personas of the Lovers Arcana…”

>The Takauji Koyoura Social Link has been created. It is now at level 1!

>>41337747
>the Lovers Arcana

Oh my.

>>41337747
>Lovers
Well now...

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>>41337747
>Idiot martial arts kid
>Lovers

>>41337676
>>Your WILLPOWER has increased by 5 points!
Holy shit we just more than doubled our Willpower.
>>41337747
>Lovers arcana
I... I honestly never would have guessed.

>>41337747
HAHAHAHA
But really, I get the whole thing about passion and caring for others. Despite being a typical Hero trait, it's very Lovers.

Please please please just have the MC stare dumbfounded as fuck for a moment

>>41337747
....

>>41337747
I choose to interpret that as his passion for the art.

>>41337789
This.

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>>41337747
>the Lovers Arcana

>>41337798
People get born with their arcana, doesn't mean shit.

>>41337747
>Personas of the Lovers Arcana
>Kanji flashbacks

>>41337747
The Lovers represents duality. Either making a choice between two things or striking a balance between them. That implies Takauji has something going on in his life he hasn't made a decision about yet. Wasn't there something about two girls fighting over him? Probably has to do with that.

MCs had Yukari and Rise, we get this guy. Why are we so shit at Personas, worst Wild Card ever.

>>41337861
No its a conflict on whether or not he makes sure our MC is living his life right or not.

>>41337886
>American girl with a sweet tooth
>Idiot martial arts savant, except not cute like Chie

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>>41337886
Celeste is a better Magician than that cuck from P3 at least.

>>41337904
Yeah, turns out I'm misremembering, anyway. The guy they were arguing over was named Ganaha, not Kouyora. Still, it's going to be something about making a choice. Should be a fun Social Link.

>>41337886
>annoying velvet room masters
>guy with lover arcana
>annoying phone app

I agree

>>41337936
I wouldnt say hes an idiot. Hes better at english than us.

>>41337999
>Study in your room.

>>41337999
>>Browse the Internet.

>>41337999
>>Head outside.
EXPLORAN!

>>41337999
>>Head outside.
Let's go 'splorin.

>>41337999
>Study in your room.

>>41337999
>>Head outside.

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…

Did you hear that right? Were the hollow voices inside your head serious?

“What’s up?”

You blink and are brought back to reality by Takauji’s voice. “Oh, uh, nothing.” You bumble around for a change of topic. “Say, what’s the club schedule again?”

“Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.” Takauji says. “You don’t have to come all the time, but don’t become a ghost member. Nobody likes ghost members.”

“Gotcha. See you tomorrow, then.”

“Later, Takashi!”

It’s getting late, so you return home. Celeste isn’t with you for once. Either she’s busy with fencing club or she’s already finished.

“Welcome back!” Your sister greets you the moment you walk through the door. “How was your day?”

“Decent, nee-san…”

[7:00 pm, 5-Apr-2129 (WEDNESDAY)]

After dinner, your sister leaves. You are now alone in the house. What will you do now?

>Study in your room.
>Watch television.
>Browse the Internet.
>Head outside.
>Custom option.

Got the date wrong, had to fix that. Posts above this one will still be counted.

>>41338055
>Browse the Internet.

>>41338055
>>Head outside.

>>41338055
>Head outside.

>>41338055
>Head outside.

>>41338055
>Study in your room while browsi-
>eventually just browse

>>41338055

>Head outside

>>41338055
>Head outside.

>>41338055
>>Browse the Internet.

>>41338055
>Head outside.

>>41338055
>>Head outside.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZjiOtOo4Ug

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>>Head outside.

The skies are both dark and bright at the same time. The twinkles of the stars are obscured by the piercing shines of the skyscraper lights. Your surroundings are noisy as hell. The hubbub won’t die down until a good few hours later.

You step past the automatic double doors and breathe in the cool city air. Mixes of fast food and shoe polish worm your way into your nostrils. You call up a map on your phone screen. Where will you go today?

>Devil’s Hub: District 1. The center of the city where a lot of megacorp offices are located.
>Silver Town: District 2. This is where your school is. It’s a high-class area.
>Shakedown March: District 3. The shopping sector of the city.
>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.
>Kurusu Shrines: District 7. The spiritual sector of the city. Religious people tend to gather here. Named after the Last Word, which is often contested.
>Spark Hill: District 8. A place where lots of scientific research goes down.
>[LOCKED]Grey Ward: District 9. The industrial area. Expect to see factories and plants here. (Average Willpower required)
>[LOCKED]Fallen Downtown: District 10. The slums of Akumachi City. You’ll encounter thugs, street gangs and homeless people. (Reliable Willpower required)
>Go back home...

>>41338482
>>Devil’s Hub: District 1. The center of the city where a lot of megacorp offices are located.

>>41338482
>Spark Hill: District 8. A place where lots of scientific research goes down.

>>41338482
>>Shakedown March: District 3. The shopping sector of the city.

The name makes it sound so inviting.

>>41338482
7

>>41338482
>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.
Check out that spot where we were taken to AETHER, I guess.

>>41338482
>>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>>41338482
>>Shakedown March: District 3. The shopping sector of the city.

>>41338482
>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>>41338482
>>Spark Hill: District 8. A place where lots of scientific research goes down.

Loli scientist find, ho!

>>41338482

>Spark Hill: District 8. A place where lots of scientific research goes down.

>>41338482
>Kurusu Shrines: District 7. The spiritual sector of the city. Religious people tend to gather here. Named after the Last Word, which is often contested.

>attempt casual conversation regarding Last Word
>get lynched
FUCK

>>41338482
>Shakedown March: District 3. The shopping sector of the city.

>>41338482
>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>>41338482
>Shakedown March: District 3. The shopping sector of the city.

>>41338482
>>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>a miniature Akihabara


Acquire lewd Last Word Doujins.

>>41338482
>>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>>41338482
>>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

>>41338606
I bet its for research purposes

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>>41338606
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We're going to end up with some religious dude(tte) from the Kurusu Shrines area in our AETHER party, aren't we?

May want to pop over there eventually, see if we can't meet our potential partner in advance.

>>41338482
>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

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>>Synth Central: District 4. The entertainment area, like a miniature Akihabara. It was recently attacked by Shadows.

You catch the train. The last time you visited this place, AETHER’s entry sequence had grabbed you by the legs and dragged you deep down into the darkness. Returning here makes you feel like you’ve just spat on somebody’s grave. It wasn’t your fault, is what you tell yourself. Guilt is still wedged in your heart, despite it all.

The area is vivid and cheery, with tourists and individuals happily enjoying themselves. Several buildings are under constructed and blocked off with barricades. What now?

>Visit a café.
>Go to a video game store.
>Go to a doujin store.
>Watch the screening of a new anime.
>Wander around a park for a bit.
>Custom option.

>>41338764
He's like a future Mormon. White shirt, black slacks, black tie handing out pamphlets: "Have you heard the Good Word about Last Word, sir?"

>>41338860
>Watch the screening of a new anime.

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

Come on Moon social link!

>>41338860
>>Wander around a park for a bit.

>>41338860
>Go to a doujin store.

I was mostly joking but, hey if you are going to play ball...

>>41338860
>Wander around a park for a bit.

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

>>Custom option.
check out the shadow incident

>>41338860
>>41338927
seconded

>>41338890
>>41338896
>>41338904
>>41338913
>>41338927
You know Celeste is going to find us in here and think we're some kind of weirdo, right? I mean, we ARE the "Hermit," but still.

>>41338860
>Visit a café.
I can't remember which stat drinking coffee increased. Charisma, I think?

>>41338954
so?

>>41338954
10 bucks says it'll strengthen our bond like that one guys mom being seriously injured did in P3

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

>>41338970
She'd think we're a pervert. We'd never live it down.

>>41338978
We should be so lucky.

>>41338860
>Watch the screening of a new anime.

>>41338860
>>Go to a doujin store.

>>41339009
As long as we aren't WEARING any of that shit, I think we're good.

>>41338978
>>41339009
>>41339047


"Takashi-kun! I'm disappointed in you! Not only are you out this late on a school night but you have shit taste too!"

After being scolded by Celeste you feel your bond become stronger! Magician SLINK rank up!