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[8:45 am, 17-Apr-2129 (SUNDAY)]

“Alright, give me a few moments to put on some clothes…” is what you said to Celeste before you hung up. Then you blinked. On reflection, you could have reworded that better. To say that you, Takashi Wakui the Fool of the 22nd Century, needed to dress yourself might convey a certain message to your female Magician friend. That is to say, you were lacking clothes and needed to rectify this. You contemplate this while wearing the grey shirt and trousers combo you picked out for your fourteenth birthday.

Then you shrug your shoulders and slice off the tracks steadying this train of thought. There’s a job to be done. You exit the living room and enter your bedroom.

It’s a fairly ordinary room for an adolescent boy, by modern standards. Bed, wardrobe of clothes and a bedside drawer—the usual. Your mobile hums in its charger slot. A dated, sleek black laptop perches upon a bleached white study desk. Nanjo brand, only 4.0 PetaHertz of processing speed and 8 petabytes of memory—not nearly enough to play the newest and coolest games without several files worth of tweaking. There’s a poster of two android idols that you received for free at a concert. Two contrasting colored androids of the AEGIS model, posing on a concert like they suddenly realized they were standing on a floor of burning coals. It is the only piece of merchandise you possess and it would be a real shame to leave it decaying in a closet elsewhere. So you hung it up on the wall, thus forever giving your nee-san the impression you had a thing for robot girls.

They’re cute, you admit with a degree of reluctance, but some things in this Shadow-infested, Persona-dominated world are just too pure.

“What should I wear today?”

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>2129 is up

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You scan the contents of your wardrobe. Inside is an assortment of shirts, jumpers, trousers and socks, half of which your mother had forcefully insisted on buying for you. You had resisted with the might of a thousand fire spells. Then Shizuka backed your mother up, giggling at how ‘adorable’ you looked and the battle was lost. Then it was trampled on, covered in gasoline, set alight and thrown off the balcony of your academy.

“Too formal…too formal…god that looks ugly. Did I pick that out myself? Nah, no way…”

You settle for a khaki hoodie and a pair of blue jeans.

"That took weirdly long."

>>Takashi: Leave the apartment.

“Oh, Takashi.” Shizuka calls as you move towards the door. “Are you going out?”

“Yeah.” You reply.

“Where to?” She asks.

>Just heading out with friends.
>Nowhere in particular.
>Taking Celeste on a tour.
>I'll be back before six, don't worry.
>Custom option.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.
>Custom option.
"And don't you start, I know what you're thinking."

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>I'll be back before six, don't worry.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

The most exciting time of the week finally is here!
>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

>>42335786
>Taking Celeste on a tour.

Ready for nee-san teasing us?

>>42335786
>>Taking Celeste on a tour.

The only reason why the opening post is so short is because shit happened last week and I literally had to churn it out an hour before this thread went live.

Writing now...

>>42336217
Its ok.

>>42336217
It's cool, dude, looks perfectly fine. If you hadn't pointed it out I don't think I would have noticed, just though you were going for a faster intro this thread.

>>42335988
Only because we'll tease her back, after all, it's not like she's getting lucky any time soon.

Will we ever talk to our dad?

>>42336557
Assuming she isn't hooking up with one of the other Anti-Shadow Operatives. Then again, they'd probably still come off their shift too tired to go out. Girl needs a vacation.

>>42336612
silly anon, we already have he's the one on the other side of the computer in the bonus dungon

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>>42336764
>Our dad is Louis Cypher

>>42336801
>Louis Cypher
I don't trust this Louis Cypher character, something about him seems suspicious.

>>42336861
I don't see why. He's a man of wealth and taste.

>>42336801
As long as we're not a bodyswapped vocalist...

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“I’m meeting up with Celeste.” You reply. “She asked me to give her a tour around the city.”

“Celeste? Oh, that nice girl we helped move in.” Shizuka says. “The one who you walk with to school every morning.”

“Yeah. It’s her.” You say. “She’s not my classmate though.”

“And she asked you personally to show you around the city. You alone, and none of any other friends.” Shizuka is now smirking and you suddenly feel as if mentioning today’s plans was a terrible idea. “I didn’t know my little brother was growing up so fast! Takashi, could this be a d—”

“No. No, no, no and no, nee-san.” You growl. “Don’t you start; I can see the cogs spinning around in your brain. Celeste and I are friends. That’s it.”

“Oh, is that denial I hear?” Shizuka smiles, “That’s exactly the sort of thing a young fellow would excuse himself with before sprinting outside to meet with his lover.”

“Where the hell are you coming up with these ideas? Wait, I know." You point at the twin lumps extruding from her chest. "All of those romance serials have corrupted you, nee-san. Stop watching them.”

“Hey, that was uncalled for.” Shizuka pouts. “Those television shows are fine art, Takashi.”

“Maybe in the mirror universe they are.” You say. “I tried watching one. It was so saccharine it almost gave me type two diabetes!”

“You’re too young to appreciate them, Takashi.” Shizuka sighs and shakes her head, waggling her index finger the air. “Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll understand once you grow up.”

“Uh-huh.” You mutter. “And I’m going to marry a princess from a faraway kingdom and live happily ever after.”

“But seriously now, Takashi, do you have any money for the tour?” When you don’t answer, she nods and smiles. “Knew it. Here, I’ll give this to you.”

>Obtained 5000 Macca!

“Nee-san, this is…” You begin.

“I know what you’re thinking. You don’t have to pay me back.” Shizuka laughs. “Go on, take your lady friend out and enjoy yourselves.”

>>42336861
Only one way to find out...

>>42336912
or have heterochromia.

>>42337062
Based Sis.

>>42337062
Thanks sis

>>42337107
Honestly a candidate for best older sister in a quest.

>>42337062
>“Nee-san, this is…” You begin.
>“I know what you’re thinking. You don’t have to pay me back.” Shizuka laughs. “Go on, take your lady friend out and enjoy yourselves.”
"I was about to say, that this is about the amout of money you owe me for what I've been spending on lunches at school"

Didn't we promise that we'd train with sis?

>>42337182
We did, but apparently our "Not a DAte" takes priority in her mind.

>>42337182
We'll do that when we come home.

>>42337182
STILL a good idea, yes.

>>42337182
When we're done
We gotta take Celeste out on the date, we promised

W-wait, I mean, the not-a-date

>>42337182
More that she promised to train with us, but she's been so busy lately and even on her days off she's been really tired. Plus our weekends have been filled with rescuing people from AETHER. I'm sure our scheules will synch up soon. And then we can impress her with how strong we've gotten, so that will be nice.

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That wasn’t it, of course. You already had a fair amount of cash from exploring the Blackened Void. Then again, it might for the better if you kept your family in the dark about AETHER and its related shenanigans. You shudder to think how Shizuka would react, if she ever found out you were throwing yourself at Shadows on a semi-weekly basis.

“So, do you have any plans for the tour? Are you going to show off this district or head straight for the main attractions?”

“I don’t know.” You admit. “Celeste called me out of the blue. Guess I’ll have to think of something on the fly.”

You bid your sister goodbye and leave the apartment. Shizuka refuses to let you go without a closing remark and, with an amount of cheek that could turn a mischevious jester green with envy, cries out. “Tell me all about it when you get home!” You shake your head and slam your fist on the elevator panel to clear your mind.

Celeste is waiting at the bottom. The moment the elevator doors slide open, she rushes out to greet you.

“Takashi-kun! Over here!”

“Yo. Ready to go?”

“Definitely!”

Celeste is wearing the same outfit on that fateful day. Black vest with a shirt shirt and pleat crimson skirt. Long leather boots. Her usual oversized pair of headphones are resting upon her head, adorned with the markings of a pink butterfly. You catch the faint tunes of pop music blaring into her ears. She is sucking on a lollipop, as expected.

“So, how do I look?” she grins, as the two of you step out of the apartment building and into the sunlight.

>I think you might be asking the wrong person here.
>Are all girls this fashion conscious?
>Hell if I know. What’s your impression?
>Decent. I’m not one to care about what clothes I wear.
>Custom option.

>>42337387
>>Decent. I’m not one to care about what clothes I wear.

Closest thing we'll get to a complement at our current mediocre Charisma.

>>42337387
If it weren't for the boots, I'd think it were a school uniform.

>>42337387
>>I think you might be asking the wrong person here.

It's true.

>>42337387
>Good, but not really that great with Fashion myself. Honestly
>I think you might be asking the wrong person here.
>You'd probably look good in most anything to me.

>>42337387
>I think you might be asking the wrong person here.

>>42337387
>good, as usual.
Only if we can manage to say that without dropping our spaghetti.

>>42337387
>>Custom option
"Hold on, how can you even hear me with that music playing?"

>>42337387
>Give her a thumbs up.

>>42337387
>Decent. I’m not one to care about what clothes I wear.

>>42337387
>good, as usual.

>>42337387
>>42337484
This and add this >>42337496

>>42337387
You look great.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

Rolling to not drop the spaghetti

>>42337496
Future tech.

>>42337551
Backing.

>>42337387
>custom

Fantastic.

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>>42337387
>pic related

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I had decu make a thing.

>>42337756
Good job anon.

>Takashi is stunned!

>>42337387
>Custom option.
Good enough to make my nosy sister think we're on a date.

>>42337781
>Takashi is stunned!
I laughed.

>>42337756
>best girl
That's not Shizuka.

>>42337756
Now we just need to make one of Akikazu dancing crazy.

>>42337826
Your right it isn't

http://strawpoll.me/5040579/r

>>42337826
Shizuka is best sister, and not the kind of sister that gets on the best girl rankings. Familial love only.

>>42337873
>Last Word so low
Heathens.

>>42337913
I bet they don't fap to Last Word doujins

>>42337873
I don't even remember which one I voted for.

>>42337925
>insert joke about "the biggest shadow ever recorded in history"

>>42337913
>>42337925
So you are the two that voted for Last Word.

Celeste is literally the only girl we've had more than a single conversation with that wasn't our sister.

I think it's a bit early to start declaring her best anything.

>>42337977
First girl rule.

>>42337977
>Celeste is literally the only girl we've had more than a single conversation with that wasn't our sister.
But that is wrong.

>>42337977
I agree, but she's a very fun character. I just hope Takeshi doesn't make this not-date weird because of waifu-hunting anons.

>>42338061
Trading nods doesn't count as having a conversation.

>>42337977
>Implying the waifufags wouldn't consider Ippon-Datara best girl if they could.

>>42337756
>highcutarmor.png

still writing...

>>42337977
We really should work on that though. There are several potential social links we're neglecting right now!

>>42338133
We shouldn't "work on" anything except training and studying. Let social stuff come naturally.

>>42337977
That doesn't make her not best.

>>42338098
It's weird that we can't, though. I was looking up ancient Japanese smith gods, because I'm a huge nerd, and most of them from Ameno Me-Hitotsu's period were female. He was one of the few that weren't. I wonder if that's why Ippon-Datara wears the maid outfit, because he's forgotten which one of the smith gods he was supposed to be and mistook himself for Ishikore-Dome or one of the other metalworking ladies.

>>42338282
Why does he wear the dress?

>>42337977
We have talked to Veleis-sensei a few times, snake twice, talked to our house leader once at the meting and another time when we signed up for the tourney, also we talked to our not!sisters at least twice. We have talked to AETHER tutorial voice on several occasions.

>>42338338
>when we signed up for the tourney
I don't remember that.

>>42338188
It would be nice, to at the very least, actually get the name of that one computer-girl.

>>42338319
Mostly because he thought that Raidou Kuzonoha the 14th would like it.

>>42338356
We did it after eating the mapo tofu.

>>42338373
We must unlock our Raidou Kuzunoha outfit!

>>42338406
What thread was that, because I remember the Tofu but not a tournament.

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You stare at her. Celeste is standing here, licking her lollipop with gusto, holding both her hands behind her back and grinning that carefree smile of hers.

“Decent, I guess. I’m not the type of guy to care what clothes I swear, so I have no bloody clue.” You respond. “You might be asking the wrong person here, Celeste.”

“I think you’re a good enough judge, Takashi-kun. You’re honest.” Celeste says. “Besides, if I look decent, then I’m not awful. And if I’m not awful, then I’m good! So it all works out in the end.”

“Seriously, what the hell was I supposed to say?” You ask. “Take off the boots and it’d almost pass for a school uniform.”

Celeste removes the lollipop from her mouth and sticks her tongue out. “You’re just jealous.” She teases. “It must be tough being a boy; not able to wear skirts that look this great.”

“Whatever you say.” You roll your eyes. “So, tour time. Got a place you want to go first?”

“Hmm, if possible I’d like to visit the first seven sectors in the city…” Celeste opens up a map of the city on her phone and shows it to you. “Do you have any suggestions, Takashi-kun?

“I didn’t prepare anything. You literally called me twenty minutes ago.”

You already understand this from your sixteen years of residence, but Akumachi-City is divided into ten sectors. The first district is placed in the center with the other nine surrounding it in a circle. Akumachi City isn’t as big of a tourist attraction as Kyoto or Shibuya, but nonetheless manages to attract a decent amount of people every year. Especially considering that this is the city where Kaede Kurusu once lived in. The districts are as follows:

>>42338440
>“You’re just jealous.” She teases. “It must be tough being a boy; not able to wear skirts that look this great.”
She knows our secret. We can not let her leave this day alive.

>>42338427
It was just in passing, not much more than a sentence or two.

>>42338470
As I recall we agreed to do it but didn't actually sign up for anything yet. It was just an interest check from our house representative.

>>42338440
>not able to wear skirts that look this great.”
Oh yes I can.

>>42338440
>“You’re just jealous.” She teases. “It must be tough being a boy; not able to wear skirts that look this great.”
We should make a connect of this with our dream of Ippon Datara in a dress and realize our subconscious agrees with her

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DEVIL’S HUB: District 1. The center of the city and the most affluent. It is home to all of the local megacorps: Kirijo, Nanjo, Hanamura and more. In that regard, its name is ironically appropriate. Come here if you want to experience streets metaphorically paved with money.

SILVER TOWN: District 2. A high class, residential zone where your school is built. If the rich aren’t living in the Devil’s Hub, then they’ll be here. The residences here are a bit more expensive and lavish compared to others elsewhere in the city. You will see expansive penthouses reserved for company executives and high-ranking personnel. Expect the fees to cost more than an arm and a leg, though.

SHAKEDOWN MARCH: District 3. The shopping district. Some of the city’s best shopping districts and largest malls are found here. Its name from the fact that the tendency to spend money is almost irresistible. A number of concerts also take place here. Very busy and loud. Keep a close eye on your wallet.

SYNTH CENTRAL: District 4. The entertainment sector of the city. It is like a miniature Akihabara, considered by many to be a shopping district for household electronic goods, games, anime and manga. Maid cafes are stationed here. It is deeply rooted in otaku culture and littered with fictional imagery. The name comes from the abundance of colored lights and synthesized music, giving the place a sort of neo-80’s vibe at night.

MOON’S EAST: District 5. A residential zone and where you live. This is where a great deal of Akumachi’s workforce resides. Its neighbor is District 6. There’s not much to look at here, except a notable park in the district’s center.

GAEA STADIUM: District 6. The second residential area. Another good portion of the workforce lives here. Its neighbor is District 5. Named after the famous Persona-duelling stadium in the middle of the district, which is probably the only location of note.

>>42338188
We really should try to meet people. Otherwise, all we'll end up doing is maxing a few social links at the expense of all the others.

>>42338440
>>42338517
.....and that's how big sis gave us 30000 macca ENTIRELY to spend on a crossdressing wardrobe for me.

>>42338535
5

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KURUSU SHRINES: District 7. The spiritual sector, designed to contain all the various types of religions that have sprung up in the 22nd century. This place is a bit more old-fashioned than the rest of the city, making it a prime choice for festivals. Named after the Last Word.

SPARK HILL, GREY WARD and the FALLEN DOWNTOWN are Districts 8, 9 and 10 respectively. You probably shouldn't go there, unless Celeste suddenly has a hankering for experimentation labs or being jumped on by gangs of thugs.

Where to first?

>Devil’s Hub
>Silver Town
>Shakedown March
>Synth Central
>Moon’s East
>Gaea Stadium
>Kurusu Shrines

>>42338535
>District 4

Go to some place that sounds fun.

>>42338583
>>Shakedown March
>>Synth Central
Either are fine

>>42338583
Start at 1 and work our way out

>>42338583
>Synth Central
This sounds like a good place to start if we're showing her around.

>>42338583
>>Shakedown March
>Synth Central

>>42338583
>Synth Central

Oh, it wasn't over yet.

>>42338583
>Synth Central
Then
>Shakedown March

>>42338583
>Gaea Stadium

>>42338583
>Synth Central

>>42338583
>>Devil’s Hub

>gaea
Fucking chaosfags

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>>42338440
>You’re just jealous.” She teases. “It must be tough being a boy; not able to wear skirts that look this great.”

>>42338544
So you want to get a bunch of social links and never max anything? Cause that's where that lack of focus gets you, Anon.

I'll take a few very close friends over a ton any day.

>>42338419
Well, we do have Mokoi and Moh Shuuvuu, those are two of his signature demons. We could probably do a pretty good Raidou cosplay.

>>42338583
>Moon’s East
We're already here, aren't we? So might as well start here.

>>42338583
>>Synth Central

>>42338761
Well then you get a few very powerful demons that get fucked over if something can resist them. Its good to have options and when making friends literally makes you more powerful you should make lots of friends.

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>>42338440
>licking her lollipop with gusto

>>42338847
Don't we get new demons from making our links stronger? We'll have like 30 from maxing out 3 people.

Okay, writing now. Apologies that it's taking longer than usual...

>>42338583
>a hankering for experimentation labs
You mean you don't?

>>42338949
No. The only time we got a new Persona for strengthening a Social Link was the Fool, and even that appears to have been a one-time thing. Every other one has just strengthened the existing Persona for that Arcana. Maybe we'll get new ones if we pass a threshold (I'd expect to at least get a new one at maximum rank), but we don't get one with each level.

>>42338949
Of a certain type. Its great having 10 demons focused on physical damage when we run into someone with null physical.

>>42338761
Anon, it's the opposite.

The only way to really have multiple max social links in a timely manner is to start them all early and to progress them evenly and slowly. Focusing is a good way to get nowhere fast as you max out one link in exclusion to progressing your other social links in a more natural pace.

>>42338949
No, we specifically don't. We only get new ones from new social links. Ranking links up improves those demons though, so it's even on that front.

>>42338990
Oh, I remembered getting one from the Fool and forgot the others. I get it.

>>42339039
Or you could just max one type, then craft a four element version of it and use that to get all the good gear.

>>42339112
Anon, we don't have fusion.

>>42339112
Not without Shuffle Time and Fusion, we can't. The only ways we can get new Personas are forming Social Links and (it's been implied) defeating bonus bosses.

So does raising the level of our combat buddies get them combat skills?

>>42339155
>defeating bonus bosses
This is definitely something we should get done soon. If for no other reason than because it would be good training.

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>>42339229
Let's do it.

>>42339229
The Abyss or is there something I don't remember?

>>42339534
The shadows the twins asked us to hunt.

>>42339534
Those bounties the twins gave us.

>>42339534
The Squatters mentioned that we may find throughout the Void certain enemies they want dead for some reason. We can harvest their corpses for either powerful gear or new Personas, but not both. We've got a little amulet that will tell us when one is near.

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What to choose? The center of the city, where the greed of the corporations is thick in the air? The shrines of the seventh district, where your predecessor once existed? Maybe the stadium of chaos, where man clashes against man and lets the magic fly. Or should you wander around Moon’s East and possibly bore your friend to tears?

“Ever been to Synth Central?” You ask.

“That’s the shopping district full of video games and anime, correct?” Celeste says. “It’s like the Electric Town from what I’ve heard.”

“More or less. It started from a few otaku stores and before people knew it, the place had grown into a mini Akihabara.” You mutter. “It’s even got those maids standing outside, handing out flyers to schmucks.”

“Didn’t that place get attacked by Shadows a couple weeks back?”

“Trying not to think about that, Celeste.” You reply. “It’s mostly back to shape, if the news if anything to be believed. Want to go there first?”

“I’m not the biggest fan of anime, but it sounds fun. Sure!”

And off the two of you go. Down into the train station, aboard the bullet train and towards your destination.

>>42339557
>>42339560
Yep, completely forgot about those. Would be good, more training would be good before doing the next AETHER zone or the Abyss.

By the way, are we going to end up with a four-person party whenever we go into AETHER? A full party is probably absolutely necessary for the Abyss.

>>42339614
Damn it Takashi, you're revealing your powerlevel.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzbTKB7xxtg

You pass through the gates and step out of the station and into the daylight. The streets are packed and stifling. Beats of synthwave and electrical guitars blare out of gigantic speakers, skimming between the skyscrapers and towers. Prints and images of fantasy world adorn the sides of buildings. The cry of a shocked anime girl rings through the fresh air. It’s a sound reminiscent of an unfortunate soul discovering an equally unfortunate male in the hot springs.

It’s been two weeks into the school year. Many a change has occurred in your young life. From malicious mobile applications to a new academy with a dangerous otherworld locked in between. Here you are, gazing into the world of the fetishistic and depraved, a Magician lady friend next to you. A grown man, dressed head to toe in official idol clothes, swaggers past you holding bags of goods. The roads of Synth Central possess a peculiar scent. It is one of strawberry cheesecakes, sweaty palms and plastic wrapping.

If only your mother could see you now. Actually socializing, with a girl no less! She would be so proud.

“The new NepGear V, only 41000 Macca. On sale now!” A promoter shouts, oblivious that the price is way too high for such a games console.

…why is that maid a boy? Who the hell does he think he is, dressing like a girl? What, is that supposed to attract patrons to this ‘Lovely Eight’ café? Ridiculous.

“We’re here!” Celeste cries out, cheerful and anticipating. “What shall we do now?”

>Just walk around a bit.
>Let’s grab a bite to eat.
>Check out the sweet new games.
>See if there are any special events taking place.
>Custom option.

>>42339704
>>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>Let’s grab a bite to eat.
>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>Check out the sweet new games.

>>42339704
>See if there are any special events taking place.
Followed by
>Let’s grab a bite to eat.

>>42339670
>knowing about a well known spot in your home town is revealing your power level
>Any games out you want?
If not
>See if there are any special events taking place.

>captcha requires three fucking solutions
This is getting redonkulous

>>42339704
>>Custom option.
>try to not reveal our powerlevel

>>42339704
>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>>Let’s grab a bite to eat.

>>42339766
She doesn't like vidya gaems

>>42339793
Oh, right.
Then >>42339766
Switching to just
>See if there are any special events taking place.

>>42339704
>See if there are any special events taking place.

Writing now...

>>42335694
You forgot to update the pastebins!

>>42339989
Hey, why is your name twilight thorn
are you a ponyfag? Do you like pony porn? That's fucking gross you sicko. I hate you

just kidding

>>42340042
I've been busy lately, sorry. They'll definitely be updated next week.

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“Let’s just walk around for a bit.” You say this, stretching your arms. “Synth Central is a pretty damn huge place.”

“Sounds good.” Celeste says. “Ooh, what’s that?”

Before you can bite out a reply, your orange-haired friend has dashed over to the side. Snarling under your breathe, you lean forwards and run to catch up with her. You find Celeste staring into an electronic store, her face practically squishing up against the hardened glass. Her eyes are sparkling with delight. She is enraptured at the bits and bobs of machinery on display.

“Wow…” She breathes. “I want this so badly!”

“What’s the big deal?” You ask, siding up to her. “They’re just headphones.”

“Just headphones?” Celeste whirls around, her expression full of distaste. “You don’t understand, Takashi-kun. These are limited brand Hanamura headphones. Maximum noise cancellation and comfort, and it even comes with a virtual keyboard too! Ahh, if only I had the money to buy a pair. This must be kami telling me I need to get a part time job already!”

“Are you going to freak out over the electronics department or are we having a tour here?”

Thus, you and Celeste travel around Synth Central. Past eroge fans, past cosplaying girls and past salary workers.

“Takashi-kun, come and play this game with me!”

“A crane game? Are you out of your mind? Those things suck up your money like a black hole!”

“Aw, but I want to try one…”

"Fine..."

You lost five times. Luckily, all the cash came out of Celeste's pocket.

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You visit restaurants and cafes.

“Hmmm…”

You peer up at the short and violet haired maid. She is six feet tall and from the markings on her right hand, her arm isn’t made out of flesh and blood. “Can I help you?”

“That should be my line.” The maid replies. “Not you, then. Never mind.”

“Uh…?”

“Welcome to the Lovely Eight café. How may I service you, master?”

“Oh, don’t mind us, miss Decaux. We’re just looking around!” Celeste grins.

“Farewell then, master.”

>>42340518
Sounds like that was one of the fixers from the interludes, and she's meeting her decker friend here.

>>42340488
>“A crane game? Are you out of your mind? Those things suck up your money like a black hole!”
They aren't that hard, you just need some depth perception, the ability to recall were you were and a few tries.

>>42340568
They're literally rigged that the claw is loose when it picks things up most of the time, and after a set amount of tries it'll stay tight.

>>42340650
You can still get it on the first times if you aim it right.

I've been banned from using those machines before.

>>42340488
>You lost five times.
This isn't like my chinese cartoons.

>>42340518
>She is six feet tall
>she

>>42340716
Got something against tall women?

>>42340716
Cyborgs man.

>>42340680
Yeah, if you get lucky and get it on a strong turn first try.
Those things are rigged to hel

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You make the silly decision of bringing Celeste to a video game store. She doesn’t even like video games. What were you thinking?

“Hey Takashi-kun. Isn’t this your predecessor?”

You baulk at the promotional poster on the wall. It’s a picture of Kaede Kurusu, staring up at the viewer with overly cute eyes. The title: ‘My Little Messiah Can’t Be This Adorable!’ followed by the tagline: ‘A dating sim starring Kaede Kurusu, genderbent Jesus, shota Joseph Stalin and more!’ is displayed proudly on the bottom.

This game is an abomination, you think to yourself. The horrifying thought is that somebody woke up one day and decided that the world lacked a dating sim emasculating historical figures from hundreds of years ago. Then he actually assembled a team and produced it!

“Y-yeah? What of it?”

“Do you like these sort of games?”

“What? Hell no!” You bark, a little too quickly.

“It must be odd, seeing her being displayed and marketed everywhere like this.”

“You think? A lot of things I’ve done in the past have taken a whole new terrifying perspective, Celeste.” You shiver. “Let’s leave.”

Celeste buys snacks, as expected.

“Mmmm, this is delicious!”

“I thought you might be a crepe person.”

“I am! I’m so glad I came here!” She takes another bite. “You don’t this sort of quality food in America.”

“Yeah, but that much custard and chocolate sauce? Will you be okay?” Your warning falls on death ears, because Celeste is busy chomping her way through the snack. You shrug and consume your own meal…

[12:30 pm, 17-Apr-2129 (SUNDAY)]

“I’m hungry.” You groan. “Want to grab lunch.”

“Sounds good to me!” Celeste says. “Where to?”

>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.
>Visit a maid café.
>Buy snacks from a stand and eat them along a way.
>Go to a fast food place.
>Custom option.

>>42340765
>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.
Shoot to impress.

>>42340765
>>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.

>>42340765
>>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.

>>42340765
>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.
We did get the money

>>42340765
>>Go to a fast food place.
Cause we are poorfags

>>42340765
>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.
don't you mean Shakedown March?

>>42340765
>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.

>>42340765
>‘A dating sim starring Kaede Kurusu, genderbent Jesus, shota Joseph Stalin and more!’
I laughed more than I should have, now I wanna play this game
also, >Visit a maid café.

>>42340765
>“Hey Takashi-kun. Isn’t this your predecessor?”
Yeah, blurt it out for everyone to hear, Celeste. Real nice.

>>42340856
If you were some passerby and you heard that would you actually think he is the fool?

>>42340765
>>Find a restaurant in Shakedown Central.
We can afford some place a bit nice.

Writing now...

>>42340919
Not the point. It's still going to get us looked at funny.

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>>42341009
>It's still going to get us looked at funny.

The sheer unadulterated terror!

>>42341051
It's rude of her.

>>42341009
Stop being so paranoid.
>O-oh no people are looking at me
>Kyaaa! I'm so embarrassed
>Stop looking at me guys

>>42341068
Excuse me for being paranoid about the thing we've been repeatedly told will end with (at the best) our vivisection if it became known.

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>>42340765
>shota Stalin
>not a loli Hitler
0/10 kusoge into the trash it goes

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>>42341009
OH NOOOOOOOO!!!

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>>42341152
Literally perfect.

>>42341139
>HEY POLICE
>THAT GIRL JUST SAID SOMETHING SLIGHTLY INSINUATING THAT THAT GUY MIGHT BE A FOOL
>No I dont have proof, but I heard it

>>42341189
You're not getting it. It's still impolite for her to bring it up so casually in public, even if it's not immediately threatening. She's not endangering us, but she is doing something that would set Takashi on edge, and that's very rude.

>>42341222
You're a real aspie aren't you?
It's not rude, but I'm not going to argue this anymore because what it boils down to are >opinions, and we all know how that game goes

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>>42341189
OH FUCK CALL IN THE FUCKING ARMIES!

Which one?

ALLLLLLL OF THEEEEMMMMMM!!!!

>>42341261
>Hey, Takashi, remember how the last person to have your powers was a genocidal maniac, and now every government in the world would want to kill you if they knew about you? What do you mean talking about it in public is setting you on edge, it's not like anyone's going to assume you're really the Wild Card. So you should feel just fine with me referencing this terrifying scenario.
Are you really this stupid?

Okay, I'm back from lunch. Time to write!

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>>42341453

>>42341458
>lunch.
Straya?

>>42341453
Are you really this retarded?
See how nobody else agrees with you?

Just fucking drop it, christ.

>>42341453
I am certifiably paranoid and not just a little, of all paranoid people (in the first world) I am probably in the top 20ish%.

I think your overreacting.

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“We’re going to visit Shakedown Central.” You begin. “I mean, Shakedown March. Might as well grab lunch there.”

“May I pick the restaurant, then?” Celeste asks.

You shrug. “You’re the new girl. Go for it.”

The vivid colors and frantic beats of Synth Central vanish as you and Celeste exit. Your stomach rumbles, starving for a meal, as you board the train. You order it to quiet down. Celeste has finished licking her lollipop and has now moved onto chewing her way through a packet of bubblegum. A couple of minutes later, the crowded streets of Shakedown March burst into view.

Welcome to District 3 of Akumachi City: a war-zone hidden beneath the disguise of trendy designer clothes and massive shopping malls. Here, markets spring up, rise and fall. Perfumes and jewelry wink invitingly from their displays. Dresses are tried on, inspected and discarded without a single glance. Food courts bustle with the smells of meals and tired shoppers. Security guards prowl around the interiors. Catchy jingles worm through the ears of patrons, mass-designed to outstay their welcome as often as possible.

Two giants lurk in the open, Junes Department Store and Kiss-Shot. Eternal rivals, they combat each other through the usage of sales figures, marketing materials and possibly mercenaries if nutjobs on the Internet are anything to be believed. The former is targeted to the common man and the latter is geared towards the wealthy upper class. As you and Celeste walk through the streets, you hear the tune of Kiss-Shot:

“What you desire is what we shall grant.”

Said in a silky, husky European accent, apparently belonging to the voluptuous blonde mascot. You, and many others, were thankful the tune wasn’t as troublesome as Junes’s jingle. Every day is great at Junes, your ass! Not when the prices shoot up!

>>42341880
>Every day is great at Junes,
I got that stuck in my head just reading it.

>>42342060
>>42341880
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWinYDhzm88

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“This is stupidly appropriate, Celeste.” You announce as you enter her chosen restaurant. “And stereotypical, too.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Celeste winks and smiles as if butter wouldn’t melt.

“You know, I pegged you for a Japanese food enthusiast, what with how you freaked over the snacks in Synth Central.”

“I am.” Celeste says, driving her fork into her meal. “But there’s always time to appreciate a fine steak.”

“Which is why I said it was appropriate.” You take a bite of your meal. Well done steak, served with gravy and a side of potatoes and chives. “But this is really good. I haven’t had steak in a while.”

“Of course it is.” Celeste replies. “Aren’t you grateful?”

“Haha…”

The two of you eat lunch together, making small talk…

At the end of the meal, when the plates have been packed away by the waitress, Celeste asks you a question. “Hey Takashi-kun. What do you plan to do at Akumachi-Kirijo?”

“Pardon?”

“Do you have any goals? Plans for what you want to do at school?”

“You mean, ambitions?”

“Yeah, that sort of thing!”

>I don’t really know, Celeste. This is a whole new ball game for me.
>Just surviving it would be good. AETHER is a real pain in the ass.
>I want to get top marks on my exams.
>Meeting new people would be nice.
>Custom option.

>>42342170
>>Just surviving it would be good. AETHER is a real pain in the ass.
>>Meeting new people would be nice.

>>42342170
>Meeting new people would be nice.

>Well done steak
BURN THE HERETIC!

>>42342170
>Meeting new people would be nice.

>>42342170
>I want to get top marks on my exams.
>Meeting new people would be nice.

>>42342170
>becoming the strongest, I can't disappoint the previous wild cards

>>42342170
>>Just surviving it would be good. AETHER is a real pain in the ass.
>I'm sure I'll pick up some real goals along the way when I find out what's really important to me.
>It just requires that I, you know, live.

>>42342170
>Get high ranks on the persona fights.

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>>42342218
this

>>42342170
this >>42342226

>>42342170
>I want to become the number one duelist

>>42342170
>Just surviving it would be good. AETHER is a real pain in the ass.
>Meeting new people would be nice.

>>42342170
>You

>>42342279
That's a little heavy.

>>42342279
I don't think we have the courage for that

>>42342170
>I wanna git gud

>>42342218
>>42342246
>>42342270
>>42342307
Any of these

>>42342170
>No idea. I guess I'll just try my best in everything and hope it pans out alright.

>>42342170
Well the duels should be good practice for the void.

>>42342170
Backing this>>42342270

>people voting to become strong
>laughing velvet twins.png

>>42342246
You have my vote.

>>42342299
It'd probably backfire, anyway.

>>42342336
I like this.

>>42342366
I want to be the strongest at our school not the strongest fool.

>>42342170
>Custom option.
"I want to get involved in dueling. I know it's not the best reason, but there's a tradition of it in my family, and I've always felt a bit of pressure to do it too. "

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>>42342366
That's exactly what we're going for. If these cunts won't be laughing at us for being so weak in like 20-30 threads that means we've done something right.

>>42342170
I want to fuck the observer.

>>42342395
I like this>>42342170

>>42342395
We must at least get stronger than mom

>>42342170
>To make money so I can become a bitching cyborg.

>>42342170
>I'll aim for top in all categories. You never know how far you'll get if you don't try for the best.

>>42342405
I know it's not likely to actually happen in the thread, but all the options that have been blocked off due to low stats have me imagining a New Game+ for Persona 2129. And since you keep personality stats and unlocked Persona slots in New Game+, that raises the scenario of the twins going into the scenario expecting to be able to laugh at Takashi only to be really confused when they actually meet him. "Of course, being the weakest Fool ever, you're currently only able to hold within yourself...oh, ten Personas. That's actually pretty high. Well, alright, then."

>>42342553
>NG+
>twins are blown the fuck out because we have endgame personas, lods of emone, and max social stats

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>>42342553
I remember that there was a persona quest that did NG+. In this case though, I think that it's possible only if we fuck up significantly, get sent back to the beginning by some bullshit power and QM timeskips like mad for people not to get bored out of their minds since we can't prevent anything.

>>42342553
"You actually came back. Determined to relive your suffering until you have stripped it of all possible rewards? Hahahaha, you are an absolute madman! Not even the Last Word was this insane! You truly stand out from your predecessors! Then again, that's my dear little sister and I like you so much..."

Writing now...

I like the velvet twins.

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It’s a good question—one that you have not explored since AETHER crashed into your life and you attended Akumachi-Kirijo Academy. The past two weeks have merged into a haze of schoolwork, ghastly dreams, crushing Shadows and ethereal voices ringing through your head. Through it, you have struggled.

“I don’t know, to be honest.” You answer. “AETHER has made everything change so suddenly. Just surviving it all would be nice, I suppose.”

“Yeah, AETHER is a real pain.” Celeste remarks. “Still, you gotta have some motivation keeping you going, Takashi-kun! If you just pass through life, you’ll be kicked out of Akumachi-Kirijo in no time!”

“You think?” You raise an eyebrow. “Well, I did okay on my studies back in my old high school, so I might be able to do something about that. And there’s this whole dueling shtick running through my family…”

“Oh? Do tell more.” Celeste grins.

You sigh and explain. “Kaa-san and nee-san were both Persona dueling champions in their youth. There’s sort of an unspoken tradition within my family, stating that the women need to be powerful. I’ve always felt a bit of pressure to live up to their expectations. Maybe I should get myself involved in dueling too. Then again, I haven’t had my Persona for a very long time…”

“There you go! Aiming for top grades and becoming a dueling champion. Two fresh motivations straight from the oven!” Celeste chirps. “What more could you want?”

“You think I could become a dueling champion? Me?” You smirk at the absurdity of the statement.

“Why not, Takashi-kun?”

“It sounds bloody silly. People would laugh at me if I said out loud!”

“Takashi-kun, I wouldn’t laugh at you. And I don’t think it’s a bad goal to aim for.” Celeste speaks, some of humor fading from her voice. “If the potential lies within you, why not use it to the fullest? Ambition isn't a sin.”

>>42343124
>Ambition isn't a sin.”
Depends on the religion.

>>42343124
>Don't you think it'd be kind of cheating with the wildcard?

>>42343160
A lot of fiction takes that position, you'd have to be forgiven for thinking it was a sin.

>>42343184
We would just be using Ipon datara.

>>42343184
+1

>>42343124
>"Yes, because putting ourselves into any spotlight at all is a fantastic plan that will never end badly whatsoever."

>>42343124
Alright, what about you, then, Celeste? What are your goals?

>>42343184
>>42343218
Seeing how we'd never use the Wild Card in public anyway? No.

>>42343214
>not using other personas for resists and using skills through aug
Git gud

>>42343184
How the hell are we supposed to use the wild card without being found out? I guess chi casting might prevent anyone seeing the persona, but when we use abilities that Ippon-Datara shouldn't have it will raise a lot of questions.

>>42343258
We'd be hunted down by the world if we revealed ourselves. Are you an idiot?

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>>42343258
This, holy shit this. We can use Persona Augmentations to pose as an esper or something instead of a wildcard, if a push comes to shove, that is.

>>42343298
That wouldn't reveal ourselves since we wouldn't be summoning our purse owners.

>>42343184
We never show our persona. Ever. We win with augmentation and martial arts. They'll never know.

>>42343302
Unless anyone decides to look up any information on us at all.
You know, like our official files that say "Persona User: Hermit"

>>42343315
>>42343325
Unless the duel has any sensor-type Persona wielders watching, in which case they'd see us changing Arcana and know something weird was going on. I suppose we could stick to only using Hermit Personas or Personas with Disguise Hermit so that they can't see that, but since we only have one of those at the moment it doesn't seem practical.

>>42343302
People would notice if we became the fucking avatar.
>>42343325
They'll notice us using combinations of skills impossible for anyone BUT a wildcard

>>42343366
No they wouldn't. You're just making shit up now to perpetuate your paranoia now.

>>42343365
>>42343366
We will need QM's words to resolve this. We don't have enough info to make a fair judgement.

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>>42343366
>>42343342
We won't be summoning any personas and if we'll keep using Hermit personas nobody with scan-type personas will fucking notice.

Also, speaking of scan-type persona wielders, anyone taking bets on who will be THE ONE for our party? I'd say that death arcana one.

>>42343342
On the other hand, no one's actually seen us use our Persona yet. We could get away with using another one and claiming to have lied on the forms. It's a trick that could only work once, but it is an option.

>>42343389
It would be weird for one Persona to have access to so many magic types. Not impossible, but very suspect. At the very least they'd know we had something stronger than Ippon-Datara. Though like I said, we could say that we lied about that to have an advantage when we dueled.

>>42343389
Yes they would.
Who the fuck wouldn't be suspicious of someone who can use fire, lightning, ice, earth, darkness, holy, and wind in their attacks? Plus, with people like Rise and Whatsherface who can scan it makes sense for scanners to be referees, who would catch on instantly

>>42343437
Speaking of that we don't know how common they are and if they can scan people's arcana and not only shadows. From what I remember they used a machine to discover our arcana when we were a child.

>>42343474
And what if they used it again?

>>42343453
>someone who can use fire, lightning, ice, earth, darkness, holy, and wind in their attacks
Judgement?

>>42343495
We don't know how fast that machine is. We need QM say something.

>>42343529
Which we are not. So it'd be sketchy as fuck.

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>>42343529
YES
THAT'S IT
WE CAN BULLSHIT PEOPLE ABOUT US BEING JUDGEMENT ARCANA AND SINCE THEY DON'T KNOW DICK ABOUT IT NOBODY WILL NOTICE

>>42343529
And are we judgement?
No.
And saying we lied on the application is liable to either get us kicked out or retested. Plus, we already got scanned as a child and the result was Hermit.

We need QM input on this, but it seems like any way we slice it we'd get found out easily.
Unless we stay away from official duels

To the above: I'm planning on working an explanation into the story. Sorry, but could you please be a patient for a little longer? You will get your answer, I promise.

>>42343571
School: Hey this guy said hermit on this application, was scanned as a hermit as a kid, but he's claiming to be a judgement, which is a very rare arcana now.
But he said it so he can't be lying, no need to retest him.

>>42343453
No one would even suggest that we're a wild card and you know it. Wild Cards haven't surfaced in over fifty years, no one can pin us down if we don't show them our persona change. We can bullshit and dismiss all suspicion, since people's suspension of disbelief for this kind of thing isn't strong enough to buy into the idea of us being a Fool even if it's true.

>>42343571
Everyone already thinks we're a Hermit though.

>>42343453
See >>42343614

Just stick with the story and lie about it. They'll be more willing to believe that a Hermit can do all that shit than that we're a Fool if we don't give them solid proof to the contrary.

>>42343614
>We can bullshit and dismiss all suspicion

Not with our shit charisma and willpower.

>>42343676
guess it's karoke and tea for the next month...

May as well hit those up on our tour yeah?

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>>42343676
Don't we levelup willpower with Persona Augmentation training? Two birds with one stone.

>>42343676
We can work on that. Drama club was a good choice, with all the lying we're going to be doing...

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“True… I guess dueling with others could help our chances of survival in the Blackened Void.” You wonder aloud. “Hmm, maybe I should ask nee-san about this…”

You sip a lemon-lime drink. Celeste taps her fingers on the hard tabletop and thinks.

“So, what about you? What are your ambitions?” You ask.

Celeste smirks. “I’m glad you asked.”

“Now I regret everything.” You joke.

“Too bad, Takashi-kun. Here comes the pain train!” Celeste takes the last gulp of her chocolate milk and leans across the table top. “Have you paid attention to the gossip around school?”

“No, not really.” You mutter. “Never maid attention to that sort of stuff.”

“You need to! That’s how a lot of important news leaks out. And junk too, but then you learn to filter the good from the bad. But now I’m getting off topic.” She smiles, an expression containing both eagerness and mischief. “Ever heard of Akumachi-Kirijo’s Elite Twelve?”

“Nope. Who are they?”

“The elite of the elite. The cream of crop in the academy. They are the best students, in terms of strength and smarts. The student council president, Eriko Ozaki, is number 1 out of 12.” Celeste’s grin has now become downright wicked. “One day, I will reach that summit.”

“Seriously?”

“Yep! I told my house as much when I spoke to them at the first meeting.” Celeste replies. “I told them I would surpass them and stand among the best. A lot of them were pissed off and shouted there was no way I would be able to achieve my ambitions. But honestly, their jeers only make me more determined to see it to the end.”

“If these Elite Twelve are as great as you describe, they’re probably monsters like kaa-san or worse.” You reply. “Are you sure you’ll be okay?”

“I’ll be fine. It’s nice to know you care so much, Takashi-kun.” Celeste smiles, this time generous and without malice. “Like I said, Akumachi-Kirijo wouldn’t be fun if I didn’t have a goal pushing me forward.”

>>42343897
Best magician we know she will fail.

>>42343951
Not if she gets blackened void buffs.

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“Is there any reason why you want to reach such a lofty position?”

“It looks good on your resume.” Celeste winks. “Sounds strange, but it’s true! The Elite Twelve is officially recognized by the school. They get prizes at the end of year, too.”

“I guess that’s as good a reason as any." You sigh. "So what do you plan to do now?”

“Study, train and increase my reputation around school. That’ll do for now. If anyone challenges my ambition, then I’ll gladly fight them will all my strength! That is what I, Celeste Tachibana, have resolved to do!”

She declares this statement as loud as she can, in the midst of Shakedown March. You blink, a little taken aback. Is Celeste being too reckless here? She is walking down a path that will prick her will matter of thorns, but you can’t but root for her optimistic attitude? Did she have the strength of heart to stand up to the adversaries of the academy? Would she able to accomplish what she promised so dearly? Only time would tell…

“Gosh, that was so embarrassing!” Celeste’s face is now tinged with hints of crimson, and she’s staring at the table with a strained expression on her face. “I’ve never talked about this with anyone, never mind a boy my own age. Sorry!”

“It’s cool, it’s cool. What do you want for desert?”

“You’re offering? Then I want the nine-layered fruit parfait! The one with melon and ice-cream!”

“What! That costs a fortune! Pay it for yourself, damn it!”

“But I don’t have enough Macca…” Celeste whines.

“Just get the vanilla ice-cream, then!” You snap.

>>42343951
Yup! And we'll be there to pick her up, dust her off, and throw her right back in.

>>42343897
>>42343984
This sort of ambition seemed to come out of nowhere.
>Hi, I'm new here. I'm gonna be #1 in the school, so fuck ALL Y'ALL. TEE HEE~"

>>42343984
>Nevermind a boy my own age

"... is there something wrong with me being a boy?"

>>42343984
Buy it for her, we might get a social link up.

>>42344044
I don't know, it seems fitting with the character. We've seen that she's generally very enthusiastic and high-spirited. Wanting to be the very best, like no one ever was, is perfectly in character.

>>42344080
Then why did she forget how to use Agilao?

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>>42344080
>I'M GONNA BE THE BEST POKEERSONA MASTER!

That should totally be our motivation too.

>>42344080
An American exchange student immediately declaring she'll be #1 at literally the most prestigious and most competitive Persona school in one of the most prominent Persona-laden countries in the world is a wildly tall order. This is some "I'm gonna be hokage/king of the pirates" shit.

>>42344145
She clearly wants to show that America still is #1!

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>TFW neckbeards don't understand having aspirations.

>>42344117
>>42344145
I think it's an overcompensation thing. She had some sort of failure because of letting herself slip, and now she's trying way too hard in her attempts to turn things around. The higher ranks of her Social Link will probably involve her learning not to be so demanding of herself and calm down a bit.

>>42344176
Having aspirations is fine, but you gotta pace yourself.

>>42344183
She's probably still salty about getting kidnapped by elves.

>>42344199
>but you gotta pace yourself.
I should have told my Drill Sargent that.

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The tour around the city resumes. Bellies full, it’s time to continue walking around the city. You take Celeste to the Gaea Stadium…

“It’s closed! What a shame…”

…Kurusu Shrines…

“Takashi-kun, who are those people squabbling in the park?”

“Order of the White Messiah and the Ring of Deva. They’re worshippers of the Last Word. Let’s not go near them.”

“Is this a situation like the Catholic and the Protestant Churches?”

“The Order of the White Messiah believes Kurusu to be a figure who will lead humanity toward a golden age. The Ring of Deva reveres Kurusu as a war goddess who will smite the earth of the unworthy and create a paradise ruled by strength. They’re both complete nutjobs and I don’t want anything to do with them!”

…and finally back to Moon’s East….

The sun is beginning to set, casting rays of orange light across the sky. You stand at the bottom floor of your apartment block with Celeste. The two of you are tired and worn from marching through the concrete roads and visiting the sights of the city, but nonetheless satisfied.

“I had fun today, Takashi-kun! Thank you for showing me around.”

“You don’t have to act so…formal. It was nothing.” You reply. “Gotta admit, this is the first time I’ve walked around the city so much. You might’ve done me a solid, Celeste.”

“Really? That’s wonderful.” She grins. “I really did make the right choice in coming to Akumachi City.”

“As opposed to Tokyo?” You smirk. “You know, we didn’t cover all of the sights today.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yeah. We didn’t go to the Devil’s Hub or the Silver Town.”

“Then can I expect you to show me around again, Takashi-kun?” Celeste winks.

You shake your head but smile. “Just give me more notice, okay? But yeah, I’m up for it.” The two of you enter the elevator and ride all the way up to your floor. You turn to Celeste.

“See you at school, then.”

“Yep! See you tomorrow!”

>>42344176
Some do.

[spoilers]Theirs are being normal[/spoiler]

>>42344318
White Messiah is right! Fuck the disgusting Deva chaosfags.

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RANK UP!
>The Celeste Tachibana Social Link has reached to Level 3!
>A new Persona has been unlocked in the Velvet Room!

>>42344358
>>A new Persona has been unlocked in the Velvet Room!
I fucking told you.

>>42344352
...fuck.

>>42344358
Oh shit, really? Well, that's certainly welcome, but now I have no idea what the rules governing getting new Personas are. We got one for Fool at Rank 2, one for Magician at Rank 3, and none for Lovers at Rank 3. I'm lost. Clearly we need more data.

>>42344358
>>A new Persona has been unlocked in the Velvet Room!
Pryo jack get.

>>42344356
Holy shit, White Messiah bitches need to fuck off. I hope that Kurusu comes and wipes all your unworthy assess out soon, so I can do my thing without you shitting it up.

>>42344318
Law and Chaos, eh Twilight?

>>42344433
>not Jack Frost

>>42344474
>so I can do my thing without you shitting it up.
This is what chaotic evil actually believes.

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>>Switch to Celeste

“Alright! I’m definitely going to work hard! Now that I’ve told my ambitions to Takashi-kun, I can’t him or myself down…”

Since her bond with Takashi has ascended enough, Celeste’s determination in battle enhances. She is now able to pursue a variety of paths for her Persona Sati. Fate interferes and the choices are revealed. They are…

[Choose only one: ]
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.
>Path of the Immolated Cleric: Celeste will focus her efforts on defense maneuvers and learn healing skills.
>Path of the Trickster: Celeste will learn support and status affecting skills, allowing her to weaken her enemies while boosting her own strength.
>Path of the Neutral Soul: Celeste will learn a bit of everything—offensive, defense and support. She will not specialize in any one aspect.

>>42344474
Gas the neuters Alignment war now

>>42344549
>>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.
>>Path of the Immolated Cleric: Celeste will focus her efforts on defense maneuvers and learn healing skills.
Either is fine to me.

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.
FUCK YOU
MIND CHARGE
FUCK YOU
AGIDYNE

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.

>>42344549
>>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.
Go big or go home.

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.
FIre is always offensive.

>>42344597
>drain fire

>>42344549
>Path of the Neutral Soul: Celeste will learn a bit of everything—offensive, defense and support. She will not specialize in any one aspect.

>>42344549
>>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.

>>42344549
>Path of the Fire Mage: Celeste will focus her offensive magic and learn potent fire skills.

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>>42344640
>neutralfags

>>42344549
>Path of the Trickster
Buffs and Debuffs? Yes please.

>>42344630
FUCK YOU
FIRE BREAK
SP REFILL
AGIDYNE
FUCK YOU