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<THE_FIRST> Hey Celeste
<THE_FIRST> Are you feeling okay
<THE_FIRST> Mandatory leader shit after every mission it’s my obligation sorry for the interruption
<chocolat_orange> hey, that rhymed! :P
<THE_FIRST> Huh
<THE_FIRST> Well anyway
<THE_FIRST> How are you?
<chocolat_orange> i’m fine. i’m lying on my bed, listening to the radio right now. what about you?
<THE_FIRST> I’m doing okay
<THE_FIRST> Just had dinner with nee-san
<THE_FIRST> But I’m more concerned about you
<chocolat_orange> why? i just told you i was okay, didn’t i?
<chocolat_orange> is this about me getting hurt fighting that robot?
<THE_FIRST> Of course it is
<THE_FIRST> Anybody would be concerned when they saw an entire ammunition’s crate worth of 10mm pierce through their friend at once
<THE_FIRST> You were bleeding like you were about to swim down the Sanzu River
<chocolat_orange> was it really that bad?
<THE_FIRST> Are you kidding me
<THE_FIRST> Did you take a good look at yourself
<THE_FIRST> Your entire front was coated in blood
<THE_FIRST> You were down on one knee and shivering like hell too
<THE_FIRST> A complete sitting duck for the robot
<chocolat_orange> mmm, i admit that does sound bad
<chocolat_orange> but it worked out in the end, didn’t it?
<chocolat_orange> you healed me up pretty fast. and after we talked to fumika, we went to the hot springs, right?
<chocolat_orange> i took a second look at my body when i was in the shower. there weren’t any scars at all.
<chocolat_orange> so don’t worry about me, takashi-kun! sati might only have an e in endurance, but i’m not about to go dying any time soon.
<chocolat_orange> you can count on your cute magician friend :D
<THE_FIRST> You seem to be damn optimistic about this
<chocolat_orange> well there’s no use dwelling on the past. it already happened and we can’t change it.
<THE_FIRST> I’d thought being shot would have a bigger psychological impact on you
<THE_FIRST> Not that’s a good thing
<chocolat_orange> maybe.

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<chocolat_orange> but you were there for me, takashi-kun. you rushed over immediately to help me. you should take pride in that.
<chocolat_orange> because of you i’m here, i’m alive and i’m happy.
<chocolat_orange> besides i knew the risks of going on aether’s missions and accepted them. and in the end, we won.
<THE_FIRST> Uh
<THE_FIRST> When you put it that way
<chocolat_orange> so cheer up, leader! there’s nothing to be sad about right now. think positive and face the world with a big smile. that’s the way of the magician!
<THE_FIRST> I knew a Magician guy in my old high school
<THE_FIRST> He was always depressed because he kept trying to get a girlfriend with the girls in my class and kept failing
<THE_FIRST> Besides I ain’t a Magician I’m a Fool
<chocolat_orange> :P
<chocolat_orange> you know what i mean. but fool is the number zero and zero can become anything.
<chocolat_orange> well…since you sound so anxious about this…
<chocolat_orange> i promise i’ll be more careful from now on. in fact, i’ll work on some speed training tomorrow. will that do, takashi-kun?
<THE_FIRST> Look
<THE_FIRST> I’m just glad you’re alright
<THE_FIRST> Didn’t mean to talk so long or sound like a complete downer
<THE_FIRST> Just trying to be cautious y’know
<THE_FIRST> Even if you know the risks the Blackened Void is still very dangerous
<THE_FIRST> It’s not a sim so…
<THE_FIRST> You get the idea
<chocolat_orange> that’s understandable.
<chocolat_orange> you’re being considerate. that’s good! :)
<THE_FIRST> Haha
<THE_FIRST> I appreciate it
<THE_FIRST> I’ve got to talk to Fumika for a bit
<THE_FIRST> So I guess this is goodnight
<THE_FIRST> See you at school tomorrow
<chocolat_orange> goodnight!

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<THE_FIRST> You didn’t talk much back at the safehouse
<THE_FIRST> Even when Celeste Akikazu and I told you all the crazy stuff about the Wild Card and AETHER
<THE_FIRST> You didn’t react much
<THE_FIRST> You just seemed to stare and accept it all
<Azure Scholar> Would you rather had I gawked at you like an animal on display at the local zoo?
<THE_FIRST> No but weren’t you at least a bit surprised.
<Azure Scholar> I abandoned any notion of sanity in my life the moment AETHER opened itself on my laptop and forced me into Area 019. Apparently it’s not enough to prepare for the worst anymore; I now have to consider the unearthly and the unknown now.
<Azure Scholar> Furthermore, I noticed you switching Personas mid-battle with the T39 automaton. The conclusion was simple.
<THE_FIRST> I guess I should have thought of that
<THE_FIRST> Sounds really damn obvious in hindsight
<Azure Scholar> Indeed so.
<Azure Scholar> Besides, you should see some of the things we mercenaries encounter on our runs. And from an average high school student’s point of view, I was already beyond help when I took up the occupation of a freelance hacker on the side. Most adolescent girls don’t skip their classes in order to go and raid the offices of a megacorporation.
<Azure Scholar> As they say, truth is stranger than fiction.
<Azure Scholar> Your truth may very well be the strangest of them all.
<THE_FIRST> We really need to sit down and have a proper talk about past
<THE_FIRST> Sounds like you have a lot of stories to tell
<Azure Scholar> And I would very much like the chance to inquire you about the nature of the Wild Card.
<THE_FIRST> Didn’t I tell you about it during the meeting in the safehouse?
<Azure Scholar> You merely gave a brief overview. It was common knowledge, the type found on Wikipedia and other online encyclopedias. I wish to know more.
<THE_FIRST> How much is this more

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<Azure Scholar> Everything you know and everything you learn about your powers in the future.
<Azure Scholar> For example, what does it feel like to switch between Personas? Do they impact your mental state in any way? Where do your Personas come from? Are there any limits as to how many you can carry? What is the difference between you and the Last Word? So on and so forth.
<THE_FIRST> That’s a lot
<THE_FIRST> You know Celeste and Akikazu didn’t ask so many questions
<THE_FIRST> They just sort of
<THE_FIRST> Accepted it
<THE_FIRST> Like it didn’t matter that much
<Azure Scholar> I disagree with them.
<THE_FIRST> Why?
<Azure Scholar> You have made history by being the second Fool since the Mass Awakening. You are an impossibility that by all rights should not exist. There are individuals in this world who would destroy their entire families if it meant they could gain a single drop of your blood. The Order of the White Messiah and the Ring of Deva would worship you as the Last Word’s successor. They would bend to your every word. You are an individual demanding further investigation.
<THE_FIRST> That sounds a little creepy to be honest
<THE_FIRST> No screw that it’s freaking me out
<THE_FIRST> Especially that part about those two warring religions jesus christ
<THE_FIRST> You’re like verbally dissecting me
<Azure Scholar> I desire knowledge for my own personal satisfaction. Curiosity is part of human nature, is it not? If you’re worried about this information leaking out, don’t be. I am aware of the ramifications should anyone discover your identity as a Fool. I do not wish to be caught in the crossfire.
<THE_FIRST> Being a mercenary would mean keeping some level of confidentiality towards your clients
<Azure Scholar> Correct.

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<Azure Scholar> If nothing else, having a proper understanding of your capabilities and limits should be beneficial towards our exploration of the Blackened Void. Nothing will be lost by communicating with myself and the rest of the team.
<Azure Scholar> You don’t have to answer me immediately, but I’d appreciate it if we had our discussion as soon as possible.
<THE_FIRST> Somehow I get the impression that even if I didn’t tell you shit
<THE_FIRST> You’d find the answers all by yourself
>Azure Scholar> That is also correct.
<THE_FIRST> I’ll think about it
<THE_FIRST> You mind if we take a break from all of this AETHER business?
<THE_FIRST> Like a week or until after Golden Week
<THE_FIRST> Celeste and Akikazu both agree
<Azure Scholar> That is acceptable.
<Azure Scholar> Now, would that be all? I have work to do.
<THE_FIRST> Yeah I just wanted to make sure you were okay
<THE_FIRST> Seems like I needn’t have worried
<THE_FIRST> Goodnight Fumika
<Azure Scholar> Until next time.

[8:00 am, 3-May-2129 (TUESDAY)]

The rest of the week passes by in a blur. You wake up, go to school, eat lunch with your friends, attend club activities in the afternoon, return home and study for the rest of the night. It is a mishmash of boring classes, cafeteria food, packed train rides and troublesome homework that you can’t bring yourself to fully comprehend.

Well, it could be a lot worse. As dull as the days leading up to the present were, at least you weren’t being shot from thirteen different directions by the machine gun of a killer robot. Anyway, you shouldn’t be focusing on the past. You’ve got important shit to do.

Such as eating this delicious breakfast.

“So, today is the first day of Golden Week!” Shizuka exclaims, as you shovel a nice helping of bacon into your mouth. “Got any plans, Takashi?”

You shrug your shoulders. “Dunno, nee-san. I haven’t really thought about it. I’ve been busy lately.”

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“Whatever you do, make you sure you don’t regret it!” Shizuka replies, with a big smile as usual. “Enjoy your holidays to the fullest. They don’t come around often.”

“What about you nee-san?” You ask. “Wait, don’t Anti-Shadow Operatives have to work all year round? Never mind then.”

At the mention of this, Shizuka breaks out into a mischievous smile. It’s the type of playful grin she sprouts when she hides a surprise present from you. “Fufufu…you’re mistaken, my cute little brother. Why don’t you take a guess?”

“At what?”

“What I’m going to say next, duh.”

You take a gulp of orange juice. “Can’t be bothered.”

“Come on, give it a try.”

“Nah.”

She pouts. “How mean…you’re no fun.”

“Hurry up and tell me already.” You grunt.

“I applied for leave last week and got it! That means I’ll be staying at home tomorrow night.” Shizuka says, smiling with a radiance as brilliant as the sun. “Isn’t that wonderful?”

“Huh. That is pretty cool, all things assumed.” It would be nice to have some company at night. This might be the chance to level up your Strength Social Link. You’ve been neglecting it lately.

Wait, are you thinking of your beloved nee-san in terms of numbers? Even if your feelings towards her are true, that plain isn’t right! You mentally slap yourself in the forehead.

“Hmm…I wonder what the two of us can do?” Shizuka ponders, “Maybe we can go out and eat at a restaurant. Viola told me about this fantastic little ramen place in the Silver Town. It’s a real shame only Tsugumi was able to get leave with me…”

“Don’t rush, nee-san.” You reply. “You’ve got the whole day to think about it.”

The two of you resume eating breakfast. Shizuka washes the dishes and then goes to her room to rest. You are free now. What will you do?

>Draw up a study plan for the exams.
>Train your body. (Increases WILLPOWER)
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Relax for the rest of the day.
>Custom option.

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>>44154764
>10mm
>He could tell they were 10mm

>>44154888
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44154888
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)

>>44154888
>>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44154898
fools mang

>>44154888
>>Draw up a study plan for the exams.

>>44154888
>>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA

>>44154923
Oh it is doable, but it is surprising a student could do it, if this was some front line infantry I wouldn't have been surprised.

Can we begin plans for operation make dinner for the team?
also
>Draw up a study plan for the exams.

>>44154888
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44154845
>You have made history by being the second Fool since the Mass Awakening.
Is that a subtle implication that Fumika knows more than we do about previous fools?

>>44154989
Could be. There are probably at least a few rumors about there being previous Fools. Yu and the Phantom Thief should have been alive during the Awakening, so there would have been some inconclusive records that someone interested enough could dig through. She probably doesn't know anything concrete, though, just supposition.

>>44154888
>Draw up a study plan for the exams.
Best get this out of the way.

>>44154898
Takashi Wakui, secretly a /k/ommando?

>>44154888
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44154888
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)

>>44154888
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
Charisma.

>>44155056
A /k/ommando would get it wrong and then act supper smug convinced they got it right, unlike you filthy casuals.

Hmm, seems like a tie breaker. Reminder that exams will begin immediately after Golden Week. Perhaps I should have told you all this at the start?

In any case, we'll have a quick decisive vote:
>Wander around outside.
>Read 'How to Think Big'
>Draw up a study plan for exams.

>>44155259
How do you know Takashi didn't get it wrong?

>>44155278
>>Read 'How to Think Big'

>>44155278
>Wander around outside.
Man, I don't even care about exams anymore.

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.

>>44155278
>Read 'How to Think Big'
2nd dose of SM/tg/ today.

>>44155278
>>Read 'How to Think Big'

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.
Gotta become the second smartest person in the year.

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.
I should be studying for my exams.

>>44154888
>>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)

Also, we aren't disclosing shit about Wild Cards.

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.
See if we can rope anyone else into studying with us.

>>44155278
>Read 'How to Think Big'

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.
With some time to do other things, avoid burn out and all that jazz.

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>>44155341
>Also, we aren't disclosing shit about Wild Cards.
>Not trusting coziest girl.

Alright, writing will begin...

>>44155278
>Draw up a study plan for exams.

>>44154764
>there weren’t any scars at all.
Aww, that would have been hot.

>>44155632
Celeste is always hot, fire mage.

>>44154816
>>44154845
>>44154866
Fumika a best

>>44154737
Saw you voice some concern on twitter about interest in Harem Bro Quest.
Can't speak for anyone else, but I'm still more invested in that one than I am with Persona 2129.

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>>44155691

>people voted to study AGAIN
RIP other stats.

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>>44155797
>He thinks there is a better quest than Persona 2129.

>>44155797
So am I

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“Since I have three days of holidays, I think I can afford to relax a bit.” You mutter to yourself as you head back towards your room. You boot open your laptop and select an ebook from your electronic library. Yes, it’s ‘How to Think Big’, the book the drama club captain, Kaz Inaba, generously gifted you. If you had to be honest with yourself, you had completely forgotten about it over the past couple of weeks. Nothing personal, it had simply dropped down the priority list as you contested with AETHER’s shenanigans and the upcoming exams. It would have continued to remain at the back of the mind, had the captain not brought it up after drama club last Friday.

“By the way, Takashi, did you ever get around to reading that ebook I gave you? It’s quite a riveting tale. Why, I’ve given it to at least several dozen other club members and acquaintances. They’ve enjoyed it, yes they have…”

“Well…uh…I…”

"Why, one of my favourite parts is Chapter 7, where it tells the readers about..."

Kaz was so enthusiastic you didn’t have the heart to tell him that no, you weren’t reading it at all. You ended making some small excuse and hurrying out of the auditorium, the guilt weighing down on you like lead weights strapped to your ankles.

You have a chance now. You click on the little book icon in the menu and wait for the ebook to finish loading.

>>Takashi: Read ‘How to Think Big’.

>Millions of readers have acquired success through the magic of How To Think Big. Acquire and achieve everything you’ve wanted: money, power, influence, relationships and a rewarding and happy life!
>Set your goals, achieve them and then exceed them!
>Remember, those who lose are not necessarily weak. Rather, it is those who lose and crawl back up who are strong!

>>44155847
This is one of those schools where rank is life; midterms are a gigantic deal, and quite frankly, Takashi is kind of an idiot.

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>The original draft of this book was written in 2055 by a successful businessman. It has been edited to fit with the modern age. Since then, it has improved millions of lives across the world. There are no empty promises in this book, only proven methods! You don’t need to be an intellectual or have innate talent to achieve success and satisfaction, but you do need to learn how to understand the ways of thinking and behaving to get you there.
>Work had and believe you can succeed. You almost certainly will!

…so says the blurb. You flick through the first section. It tells the tale of how a student council president turned a dejected rival life’s around by convincing him to believe in himself. Said rival then gained the courage to face life’s hardships. He put in tremendous effort into improving himself. It was very difficult at first, but he kept remembering the student council president’s words and persevered. He studied hard and pushed himself to become more confident and assertive. Eventually, he became great enough to stand next to the student council president as her vice-president! The two of them then worked alongside each other to transform their school into one of the best in of the country…

Reading this story stirs tender emotions within your heart…

>Your UNDERSTANDING has increased by 4 points!
>Your CHARISMA has increased by 2 points!

>ABILITIES: Talents unique to each character Includes augmentations, genetic modifications, any form of training and individual skills are among the information covered here. Some abilities are RANKED and are identified by a Roman numeral (e.g. Karate III, Kendo IX). They are mainly disciplines that the character can improve upon. Lowest is I, highest is X. To go into more detail:

Is that new?

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>>44155865
>those who lose are not necessarily weak
>This is what the weak actually believe.

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>-Has -2 Ranked CHARISMA and -1 Ranked UNDERSTANDING.
Charisma
-Misanthrope (-100)
Understanding.
-Insensitive (-15)

>>44155952
Chaosfag detected.

Also, Ha! Ha! Time for MORE SM/tg/!

>>44155971
Oops it's actually
>-Reclusive (-50)
Thanks for adding negative stats, QM.
Can you give the stats of other party members?

>>44156002
>MORE SM/tg/!
?

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>>44156002

>>44156023
Devil Summoner London was running earlier today.

>>44155857
I just couldn't care less for the combat parts of this quest, as well as anything relating to the personas themselves. I pretty much only vote for social stuff.

NAME: Ippon-Datara
RANK: E+
Shouldn't it be at D-?

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Time passes. Kaz was right, the book is very absorbing. You can’t help but be immersed in it. Yet, a niggling little doubt scratches at you from the corner of your head. It grows into a sizable tick that you cannot ignore any longer.

“Why are you doing this? Exams are in four days. Hurry up and study already!” it screams.

You concede that it has a point. Doesn’t excuse its rude behavior, but whatever. You create a bookmark and shut the ebook reader down. You then shove your laptop to one side and gather your school textbooks.

If you do well on your exams, kaa-san will give you Macca as a reward. That’s more or less your primary motivation. Your reputation around school also may increase and you won’t bring dishonor towards your family. That’s really only a secondary concern.

>Exams will be done with a series of d100 dice rolls with critfails disabled. Multiple rolls may be taken for some subjects.
>Since you have managed to reach Decent INTELLIGENCE before the deadline, you receive a +8 buff to all subjects.

You lay out the book on the table, one by one. There are seven subjects: Mathematics, Japanese, English, Mythology, History, Politics/Economics, Computer Programming and Information Technology. Mathematics is your best…

>+15 buff to that subject.

…and English is your worst.
>+0 buff to that subject.

The other five are somewhere in the middle.
>If you studied them all equally, you will receive a +5 buff to all of them…

How will you divide your time among the subjects?

>>44156057
I care about the combat stuff because of the social parts.

>>44156203
>Call up Celeste to spend half the available time studying English, then call up Fumika to spend the rest of the time studying Computer Programming

>>44156203
Ignore mathematics, use the time you would use for math on english and study all others equally.

>>44156203
All to math.

>>44156203
English 20%
Mythology, 15%
History, 15%
Politics/Economics, 15%
Computer Programming 15%
Information Technology 15%
Mathematics 5%

>>44156203
Ask if Celeste wants to trade help with English for help with something else.
After that focus on Politics and Programming.

>>44156203
Focus on English

>>44156203
Even split sounds good to me.

>>44156274
I like this idea, but call Celeste when doing English.

>>44156203
>Politics/Economics, Computer Programming and Information Technology

>>44156203
>>44156243
>>44156279
These. I believe Celeste is actually shit with Math, so we can trade it for time on English. Fumika can probably be bribed with Wild Card info for... anything else, since she's top ranked.

>>44156274
This, but study with friends with strong/weak subjects.

>>44156243
Backing.

Social links are more important than exams.

So the impression I'm getting is...

>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.
>Focus on English, Politics/Economics and Computer Programming and Information Technology. Study with friends if possible.
>No, do something else (specify)

>>44156406
>No, do something else (specify)
Split it evenly.

>>44156406
>>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.

>>44156406
>>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.

>>44156406
>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.

>>44156406
>>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.

>>44156406
>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.
Offer to trade tutoring

>>44156406
>>Focus on English, Politics/Economics and Computer Programming and Information Technology. Study with friends if possible.

>>44156406
>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.
Anyone know how'd we get so good at Maths anyway?

>>44156406
>Study with friends

>>44156406
>Divide effort equally, with slightly more effort focused on English and almost none towards maths. Study with friends if possible.

Also, just bought P3: FES and P4 off the Playstation Store thanks to this quest. What kind of ride am I in for?

>>44156567
Hermit

>>44156567
>Anyone know how'd we get so good at Maths anyway?
We always was

>>44156567
Hermit talent.

>>44156567
>Anyone know how'd we get so good at Maths anyway?
NERD!

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<THE_FIRST> Hey Fumika
<THE_FIRST> I’m studying for exams
<THE_FIRST> Want to study together
<Azure Scholar> I refuse. It would be a waste of time.
<THE_FIRST> Sorry what?
<Azure Scholar> By studying together you imply that we are meant to teach each other. I am very busy at the moment and cannot attend. Not to mention, I already know all the material.
<Azure Scholar> Therefore, it would useless.
<Azure Scholar> Until next time.

Well, that was disheartening. You send a few messages to Celeste and Akikazu. Neither of them respond. Akikazu doesn’t care about exams and you wonder what Celeste is up to. Oh well, looks like you’re studying by yourself today.

Then your phone rings.

“Yo, Takashi!” Takauji’s energetic voice blares out from the speakers.

"Hey, Takauji. What's up?"

“You busy right now?”

“I’m preparing to study for exams.” You reply. “You?”

“Really? Great! Listen, I’m doing the same. I’ve got a friend around. We’re planning on studying together. Want to join us?”

“Is it Kanami?” You ask.

“Nah, she's busy with something else today. I've with someone different. You up for it?”

>“Yeah, count me in.”
>“Only if I can bring one of my friends along.”
>“Sorry, I’m busy today.”
>"Is it a boy or a girl?"
>Custom option.

>>44156700
>>“Yeah, count me in.”
Touma is a lifesaver!

>>44156700
>>“Yeah, count me in.”

>>44156700
>“Yeah, count me in.”
>Custom option.
"Do I know them?"

Since they might be someone from the club, we don't know.

>>44156700
>Ask him what subjects he and that friend specialize in. We can help out with Math.

>>44156700
>>“Yeah, count me in.”

>>44156700
>“Yeah, count me in.”
Care if I invite some friends?

>>44156700
>“Yeah, count me in.”
>"I'm currently awaiting a reply from another potential studypartner, would it be ok for her to join us if she's up for it?"

>>44156700
>“Yeah, count me in.”

>>44156700
>>“Yeah, count me in.”

>>44156700
>>“Yeah, count me in.”

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>>44156760
You don't get to bring friends.

I want to fuck Moh Shuvuu!

Writing now...

>>44156577
Personas, Social Links, waifus, Shadows, stats, fun.
You should leave these threads in case you get spoiled.

>>44156057
This means the combat parts of P2129 are boring. So I'm going to find a way to improve them. Continuing to read Exalted Quest seems like a good place to start.

>>44157048
Yeah your combat parts aren't as good as social parts.

>>44157048
>So I'm going to find a way to improve them.
Well if you're interested in that....Combat Chain? Read up Fall Guy's quests, Extranatural Enforcer and Deniable Assets.

I figured if you stated out all of these Personas and spells, you were pretty set in your flow already.

>>44157048
>Continuing to read Exalted Quest seems like a good place to start.
Go for MGNQ.

>>44157238
It's shit.

>>44157238
>Go for MGNQ.
For one, that is a prohibitively long quest to be reading. Secondly, there is not very much combat, since a lot of the "combat" is just beating up small fry.

But seriously? When have choices there ever had impact on what ultimately happens in combat?

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“Yeah, count me in.” You say. “Mind if I invite someone else? I’ve got somebody who might be interested.”

“Is it that Celeste girl?” Takauji asks.

“How did you know?”

“You guys seem like good friends. Kanami says she’s decent at her studies, too.”

“So, who is this friend you’ve got with you. Is it somebody I know?” You ask.

“Don’t you already know her?” Takauji voice betrays his surprise. “Well, whatever. Hurry up and come to the school library.”

“That’s open today?” You ask. “Isn’t the school closed today?”

“It’s only open because exams are around the corner. The two of us are in one of the study rooms on the second floor” Takauji says. “See you there!”

The line disconnects. You put your phone back in your pocket and get dressed in some of your proper clothes. You figure that you don’t need to wear your school uniform today. So it’s your regular combination of hoodie, shirt and pants today. Before you lock the door and leave for the train station, you give one last attempt to reach Celeste.

<THE_FIRST> Hey Celeste
<THE_FIRST> I’m going to study with Takauji and his mysterious friend
<THE_FIRST> Want to come
<chocolat_orange> sorry takashi-kun, i’m busy today. maybe next time?
<THE_FIRST> Huh
<THE_FIRST> You weren’t AFK after all
<chocolat_orange> my phone was turned off in the charger.
<THE_FIRST> Oh okay then
<THE_FIRST> See you later Celeste
<THE_FIRST> Bye

>>44157315
Someone Takauji thinks we already know...Yoshino? She's the only female student we know who isn't in the party.

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>>44157315
>“Don’t you already know her?”
surely this does not foreshadow anything bad

>>44157381
Fake tsundere get out, RRRRRREEEEE!

Cat a best

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You depart. The train ride is crowded as usual. You find yourself sandwiched between the carriage wall and a fat, balding man in a business suit. The fact that you’ve forced to stand and the man is devouring snacks with the speed of a hungry wolf doesn’t help matters.

The grounds of Akumachi-Kirijo are deserted, a difference from the usual noisy crowd in the mornings. You spot a couple of teachers walking side by side, but otherwise nobody is here. You walk past the statue of the founder and head towards the library.

The place is packed with students. Almost every single chair and table are taken. Despite this, a veil of silence hangs in the air. Nobody dares to speak in more than a hushed done. Everyone is busy scribbling down notes, solving example problems or tutoring their fellow classmates.

You can’t help but swallow nervously. The competition looks fierce. It is just as kaa-san described in that text she sent you last Saturday.

“Hey!” Takauji greets you the moment you enter the reserved study room. Room 23, that is. “Ready to get started?”

“Ah, this is the friend you were talking about.” There’s a girl sitting next to Takauji. Short brown hair, petite and wearing a sweater vest. “He’s in our class, isn’t he?”

“And the martial clubs too.” Takauji says, proudly.

The girl climbs out of her seat and steps towards you. She smiles and extends her hand.
“I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Kanade Shiba, the president of Class 5-3. Nice to meet you.”

>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”
>Remain silent.
>“Are you Takauji’s fiancée, too?”
>“I’m sorry I forgot you.”
>Custom option.

>>44157532

>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”
Must resist the fiancée option
CAN'T RESIST
>“Are you Takauji’s fiancée, too?”

>>44157532
>>>“Are you Takauji’s fiancée, too?”

>>44157532
>>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>>“Are you Takauji’s fiancée, too?”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”
Gee I wonder what her Persona is can do.

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>>44157532
>“Are you Takauji’s fiancée, too?”

So Railgun's gonna be get thrown into the Void.

>>44157649
ntr Touma, he he

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>>44157532
So when is best raildex getting here?

Headcrab when?

>>44157649
>her nickname is still Railgun due to her augment powers
>her persona is secretly weak to electricity

>>44157532
>>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

>>44157696
>Touma is immune to electricity.

Is railgun worth watching. I keep seeing gifs and it looks alright.

>>44157749
Nope. Read Index LN instead.

>>44157749
Not really. It's slightly less bad than Index, but not by much.

>>44157749
I thought the Terrorist MC arc was cool, more for the intense combat than the story, though.

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>>44157769
>Reading LNs

>>44157796
>reading quests

>>44157749
Don't watch the J.C. Staff anime original parts, but otherwise if you like cute girls doing shadowrunner shit it should be good.

Misaka is pretty based when she isn't being maximum overtsun.

The anime is mostly just an introduction, and doesn't get to the good parts.

>>44156054
Is it any good?

>>44157930
Nope.

>>44157749
Accelerator did nothing wrong!

>>44157845
>reading

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>>44157973

>>44157930
If you like more mainline SMT for sure. We're in a sequel quest right now though.

>>44157947
personafag detected

>>44157930
Depends on if you like mainline SMT or not. I do, so...yes.

>>44157930
not if you're >>44156057

>>44158027
Hey feeding a Oni his teeth and essentially telling him to 'Get in the phone or die' is social.

-ish

>>44157532
>“Same here. I’m Takashi Wakui.”

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“Same here.” You take the class president’s hand and give it a firm shake. “I’m Takashi Wakui. Um, I hope we can get along, class president.”

Kanade chuckles. “You don’t have to be so formal. Just call me Kanade like everyone else does.”

“Okay. Uh, thanks Kanade. Let’s work together.”

She laughs again. “You shouldn’t act so worried. I’m not going to bite.”

Takauji whistles from his spot at the table. “So she says. Hey Takashi, did you know that Kanade was the class president last year?” He grins, “She insisted that everyone call her ‘Buchou’. I couldn’t be bothered and boy was she pissed about it. In fact, she challenged me to a duel in the first—”

“Okay okay, I think that’s enough out of you. We can talk about ourselves later.” With a strained smile, Kanade rushes over and clamps her hand over Takauji’s mouth. Her irritation is obvious. “We should get back to work. I’ve only reserved this room until noon, anyway.”

So that’s what the three of you do. You sit opposite of Takauji and Kanade and take out your textbooks. Takauji looks seriously frustrated at the problems in front of him.

“Takashi, what subjects are you taking?” Kanade asks.

“Maths, English, Japanese, Mythology, History, Politics and Economics and Computer Programming. Last two are my electives. I’m good at maths but bad at English.” You reply.

“Huh…you’re the opposite of Takauji, then.” She comments. “I’m not doing any of your electives but I can’t help you there. But I can help you with English.”

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“Takauji needs a bit of a refresher, too.” She gives him the evil eye and a knowing smirk. Now the spiky-hair boy looks nervous, shrinking away from his friend. “It’s why I dragged him here in the first place.”

“I’m alright at English! And I can study at home, too.” Takauji pouts.

“Sure…remember who helped you with final exams last year? Even when she was overloaded with class president duties?” Kanade snipes. “We’ll start with sentence creation. Take out your textbooks, both of you.”

You spend the morning studying with your friends…you manage to gain a better understanding of the English and Japanese languages. You also teach Takauji and Kanade about some tricks that make solving certain maths problems easier…

>Your INTELLIGENCE has increased by 4!
>Since you studied with friends, you receive a +1 buff to all exam rolls.

After midterms let's not touch INT for a while.

>>44158556
rather, we should be finding ways to USE that INT instead of training it.

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“Good work everyone.” Kanade states at the end. “Let’s grab some lunch.”

“Finally!” Takauji exclaims, putting down his pen and letting out a massive yawn. “I’m starving.”

You pack away your books and leave with your classmates to the academy exit. You and Takauji agree that you both can’t be bothered eating at a proper restaurant and will instead settle for fast food. Kanade looks on the verge on protesting, but gives up.

“So how did the two of you become friends, anyway?” You ask.

“I had the pleasure of showing Takauji around during his first year.” Kanade replies. “It wasn’t really a pleasure, at first though…” she trails off.

“What do you mean?”

“Eh, I kinda pissed her off on my first day.” Takauji say, casually. “When I walked into class, Kanade was all like, ‘Sensei, I have to show this idiot around?’ and I was like, ‘You know you don’t have to if you don’t want do.’ And then Kanade started going on about how she was the class president and it was her responsibility to show new student around and it totally didn’t bother her at all. Man, those were some great times.”

>>44158556
I saw we grind Willpower and Charisma by going to clubs.

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“Was getting beaten by me five times in a row good times for you, too?” Kanade smirks.

“Hey, I won in the end, didn’t I?”

“You won by proxy. It was a draw, but you stood up the longest.”

“It still counts!”

“In any case, I’m still the better student.” Kanade puffs her chest up with pride. “You’ve never beaten me in grades.”

“Is that a challenge? Alright, I’m going to give these exams my all!”

“Next time, say that more than three days before the exams begin!”

“Looks like you two are good friends.” You mutter. Then a thought strikes you. You briefly consider if saying this out loud would be a good idea. Then you go with it anyway, consequences be damned. You didn’t get this far by listening to the odds!

…that is a lie and you know it. Oh well.

“Hey Kanade, are you Takauji’s fiancée too?”

The reaction is instantaneous. She grinds to a halt, trembling all over. She then whips around to glare you in the eyes. Her cheeks are a lovely shade of pink. “W-what are you saying, Wakui?” she gasps, fidgeting on the spot. “Me, with this guy? That's seriously indecent! What's going on, here?”

>“It was just a joke, sorry.”
>“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…”
>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”
>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”
>Custom option.

>>44158601
>>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”

>>44158601
>>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”
>>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”
Tease the ever living fuck of them.

>>44158601
>“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…”

>>44158601
>>“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…”

>>44158601
>>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”
Might as well follow through properly.

>>44158601
>“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…”

>>44158601
>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”

Whatever we do remember to change to a persona strong against elec.

>>44158601
>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”
>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”

>>44158601
>“It was just a joke, sorry.”

>>44158601
>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”
>“It was just a joke, sorry.”

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>>44158601
>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”

>>44158601
>>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”

>>44158601
>“You remind me of Kanami, is all.”

biribiri a shit

>>44158601
>“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…”

>>44158741
She's terrible the moment you put her beside a good 1/4 of the cast, it's just most noticeable with Live Your Life Correctly

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>>44158741
>Insulting Zappy Dan the Magnet Man.

>>44158601
>“I’m rooting for you, Kanade. Good luck.”

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>>44158799

Taking a short break for lunch. It's only instant noodles, so it shouldn't be too long.

>>44158870
If your noodles are particularly short for some reason, there's clearly something wrong going on there.

>>44158775
are you seriously implying that Touma is a good character?

>>44158944
err, I meant in terms of character interaction. As in hers falls apart into stereotypes.

>>44158824
gobblefag pls go

And while you're at it, come up with plans to humiliate the fuck out of Dick next session

That took longer than I expected, but now I'm back and writing.

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“Well, the two of you do seem kinda close…” You trail off.

“We’re just good friends!” Kanade cries. “There’s nothing else between us.”

“You positive?”

“Yes!”

“Yep.” Takauji folds his arms and nods. “We’re the best of mates.”

“Also, you kinda reminded me of Kanami, is all.”

“Oh, her.” This time, Kanade’s mouth morphs into an annoyed scowl. “Always going on and on about marriage…it’s ridiculous! Everyone knows you’re supposed to do that kind of stuff after high school! So, what part of me resembles Kanami Ishimura?”

You open your mouth to reply, but then realize that some things shouldn’t be said. Mostly because they might end with your face smashed against the concrete pavement. You have to admit, Kanade is larger than Kanami where it counts. For a girl, at least. Both of them are still inadequate, though.

You try to not let your thought processes run across your face.

“Calm down, Kanade.” Takauji attempts to placate the aggravated student council president. He places a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Takashi’s just kidding with you. He doesn’t do that often so I even I was surprised. It ain’t no biggie.”

She sighs. “I guess you’re right. But if it was a joke, it came out of nowhere.”

“Sorry.” You mutter.

“It’s fine. Let hurry.”

The three of you eat lunch at a nearby chicken fast food place. Greasy burgers, golden roasted fries and bottles of fizzy soda to wash it all down. Takauji guzzles his and then spends the next minute coughing and burping. Kanade rolls her eyes, shakes her head and goes over to slap him on the back. You notice she’s making a pleased grin, even while her friend is making a scene in the restaurant. It’s almost as if this is a sort of guilty pleasure for her.

Is Takauji popular with the ladies? He has two female friends already. But so do you, assuming Fumika counts. The only way you would be considered popular is if you and the Void’s Chosen were the only people left on the planet.

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“I’m rooting for you, Kanade.” You state, “Good luck.”

Now it’s her turn to sputter. A cup is crushed. The soda snorts up her nose. She shrieks and reels backwards. The chips in her hands fly in all directions.

“Yo, are you okay?” Takauji asks, concerned.

“What—are—you—saying?” She shouts.

“It was a joke, sorry.”

“Don’t do that while I’m eating!” She hisses.

>Your CHARISMA has increased by 4 points!
>You have gotten closer to Takauji. Your relationship might grow stronger soon…

[7:30 pm, 3-May-2129 (TUESDAY)]

“I’m heading off, Takashi. See you tomorrow!” You watch as nee-san puts on her shoes and leaves through the front door. The night is yours. What will you do?

>Study in your room (Increases INTELLIGENCE)
>Read ‘How to Think Big’ (Increases CHARISMA or UNDERSTANDING)
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)
>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)
>Go to bed early (Improves condition for tomorrow)
>Custom option.

>>44159898
>>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159898
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159898
>>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)


C exp? Sold.

>>44159898
>>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159842
>Both of them are still inadequate, though.
Considering what he's grown up with, I'm pretty sure there's nothing that can match Takashi's standards.

>>44159898
>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)

>>44159898
Well, the Lovers is the card of making a choice. A love triangle would certainly make sense.
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159898
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159951
Celeste and Fumika have.

>>44159898
>>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159898
>>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)

>>44159898
>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)

>>44159898
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)
Time for Death Girl! (I hope)

>>44159898
Yup, Lovers for sure.

>Train your body (Increases WILLPOWER, may raise C. EXP)
it takes willpower to get through exams, too.

>>44159898
>Wander around outside (Random encounter)

>>44159898
Wander around outside.
Got to see if we get some good encounters, maybe even see a Social Link.

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>>Takashi: Wander around outside.

The night air is cold. Thousands of cars rush through the streets, like a nest of glowing snakes dragging themselves across the earth. You put on your jacket and blend into the omnipresent crowd on the streets. This is familiar to you. Back before you went through your Awakening, you would sometimes roam the city at night. Nee-san and kaa-san warned you from doing so, with stories and statistics of kidnappings and murders. You never listened to them. The apartment was small and lonely and you were bored. You would meander around the district, going nowhere and meeting no-one. It suited a person like you.

“What am I thinking…”

As for tonight, you can’t be bothered studying at home. You’ve done that all morning and afternoon. There’s probably something to do out in the rest of Akumachi City. That Kozue girl might be playing around elsewhere. There’s a chance you’ll buy a snack at a convenience store and suddenly gain a fondness for a new food. Heck, maybe you’ll wind up meeting someone new and forming a bond.

That would be nice. It would be pretty cool if you made a new friend tonight.

You end up in Synth Central. The place is noisy as usual. J-pop songs from latest anime float from loudspeakers and commercials plastered on billboards. Cute girls chirp out advertisements from holograms in front of shops. Crowds of fans gather around shopping malls. There’s a massive queue at a nearby game center. Looks like the latest installment of an eroge came out today. You’re not interested.

You continue to walk. You stop outside a familiar café. A holographic poster is attached to the wall. You stare at it.

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>>44160638
>You stare at it.

~Jiiiiiiiiiii

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>>44160638
>You’re not interested

>>44160638
>You’re not interested.
Faggot

>>44160638
>You're not interested.
Takashi's still waiting for the Tsukihime remake

>>44160769
Never ever.

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“Lovely Eight café, now hiring butlers…?” You repeat the lines printed in overly cheerful and slightly nauseating pink font. “We’ve decided to transform this maid café into a maid and butler café. If you’re a male (or a masculine girl) and think your serving skills are up to snuff, apply inside! Positions limited, personal appearance will be taken into account.”

“That’s right.” A soft, elegant voice whispers from behind. It makes you jump. The owner, a tall woman with short pink hair and dressed in a maid outfit, strides next to you. “You read the poster. It is as it says. We are hiring at the moment.”

“Er…”

“By the way, please forgive the design. My son came up with it. He’s not a graphic designer, as you can see.”

“I think it’s okay.” It’s not great, but you’ve seen worse. Particularly on art sites floating around the web.

“You’re in the minority then.” The woman turns to examine you. Her high heels click and clack against the stony ground. From this point of view, you notice she’s at least a head taller than you. “Hmm…have we met? I don’t think so. You’re not a regular customer. Then, would you by any chance be interested in the job? Looking closely, you don’t seem like you possess the disposition to serve customers and charm girls. I'll take as a no. Take no offence; everybody has their own talents.”

“Well, I…”

>“I have no redeeming qualities.”
>“I’m good at my studies.”
>[Lie] “I’m popular with girls.”
>“I am okay with children.”
>“I’m reasonably strong.”
>“I’m actually a customer.” (Costs 4000 Macca)
>Custom option.

>>44160856
>>44160769
Guts got off the fucking boat so now I believe Tsukihime will be released someday.

>>44160891
>>“I’m good at my studies.”
>“I am okay with children.”

>>44160891
>“I am okay with children.”

>>44160891
>“I am okay with children.”

>>44160891
>>“I’m good at my studies.”

>>44160891
>>“I am okay with children.”
Welp we need more CHA for this job.

>>44160891
>>“I am okay with children.”

maaan, what would happen if we got Takauji to take this job?

>>44160891
>Custom option.
"Actually, I think I know why I look familiar to you. I'm pretty sure you know a friend of mine, you might have seen me with them. Do you know a girl named Celeste?"

Because last time we bumped into her, Celeste seemed to know this woman from somewhere.

>>44160891
switching >>44160986 to >>44160990

>>44160990
Sure.

>>44160891
Changing my vote to this (deleting old one)
>>44160990

>>44160990
+1

>>44160891
>“I am okay with children.”

>>44160979
>Welp we need more CHA
Fixed.

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“I’m good at my studies and I’m okay with children.” You respond. By children you mean a single blonde girl who looks too rich to be homeless.

“Some of our maids act like children, but it doesn’t mean they are.” The maid points out.

“Well, in that case I have…wait, I’m not even for the job.” You realize. “I’m just taking a walk around outside. It was by chance I took a look at your poster!”

“Oh. In that case, never mind.” The maid replies. She is impassive as ever. Through your conversation, she hasn’t smiled once. “My name is Lucianne Decaux and I am the owner of the Lovely Eight café. If it strikes your fancy, please come and have coffee and cake here. You will not be disappointed.”

“…I’ll keep that in mind.” You are on the verge of turning around and shambling deep into the night. Then you remember something and stop yourself. Your trainers scrape against the tarmac. “I think we’ve met before.”

“Oh?” Lucianne Decaux raises an eyebrow. “Where, by chance?”

“I’m pretty sure you know a friend of mine, you might have seen me with them. Do you know a girl named Celeste?”

“Celeste?” Lucianne replies. “Are you talking about our latest addition?”

You blink. “Wait, what?”

"Orange hair, cheerful, American, has a great fondness for sweets."

"Yeah, that's her!" You exclaim. "She works here?"

“She passed our interview with flying colors. Today is her first day. You should have told me you knew her at the beginning." Lucianne replies. "Would you like to come in and see her?”

>>44161379
That 1 Forced her to work here. We are monsters.

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>>44161379

>>44161379
I knew it.

>>44161379
Welp, time to drop all our cash.

>>44161379
>"Would you like to come in and see her?”
Yes, a thousand times yes.

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>>44161379
Oh shit oh shit oh shit

>>44161379
Bahaha, RIP Celeste.

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Before you know it, you are stepping into the Lovely Eight café with Lucianne in tow. It’s bright and warm inside. The place smells of sugar-covered cakes and perfumes. Round tables are covered in finely-woven cloths with fresh flowers on top. From a distant radio, classical music plays. Maids flit about between tables, serving customers and placing down dishes with sweet smiles.

There she is. Celeste Tachibana, your Magician friend. She’s dressed in the standard maid uniform. Black and white colors, a single headdress, petticoat, dress, frilly white apron and stockings. Her headphones are missing, but the butterfly hairclip is still there. She hears the chime of the bell and hurries up to greet you. Her dress waves up and down as she strolls towards in your direction.

“Welcome back, master—” she sings.

Then the two of you meet eye to eye. Her speech screeches to a halt. Her mouth drops. The plastic-covered menu, once in her hands, is now falling to the floor.

You stare at her. You take in every inch of her new appearance.

>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
>“Go on…”
>“Hi Celeste. What’s up?”
>“What are the rules here?”
>Wait for Celeste to respond. (shit-eating grin optional)
>Custom option.

>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”

>>44161619
>“Hi Celeste. What’s up?”
>"Is this why you couldn't make it to the study group?"

>>44161619
>Custom

"Before you kill me, I would just like you to know I had absolutely no idea you were working here until twenty seconds ago."

>>44161619
"Hey Celeste. Can I have some coffee? Please don't slap me again."

>>44161619
>. (shit-eating grin optional)
>not obligatory

>“Can I have some coffee, please?”

>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
You still have yet to look bad in an outfit Celeste.

>>44161619
>>Wait for Celeste to respond. (shit-eating grin optional)
With an extra helping of shit-eating grin please

>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
tip generously!

>Ippon-Datara resists fire
We're so lucky.
>>44161687
>tipping
>anywhere outside of USA

>>44161619
>>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
>activate shiteatinggrin.jpg

Also
>>44161687
Agreeing with the tip.

>Wait for Celeste to respond. (shit-eating grin optional)

>>44161687
Dude, this is Japan. They don't do tips.

>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
>"I'll order, and then we'll never speak of this again. Kay?"

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>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?

>>44161619
>“Go on…”
then
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”

>>44161711
Wait no, back from the tip. I forgot.

>>44161687
>>44161711
While with Celeste it's kinda an iffy thing I guess, in Japan it's considered an insult to tip someone if I remember correctly.

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>>44161619
>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
>Request a bit of magic as well

>>44161775
>Tip with sweets

>>44161687
Murrika is the only country that tips

>>44161775
Riiiight, don't tip then.

>>44161619
>>“Hi Celeste. What’s up?”

>>44161619
>“Go on…”

>>44161687
Supporting the tip, and for those of you saying no tips in Japan. This is not modern day Japan, this is future Empire of Japan, they could do tips.

>>44161619
>>Wait for Celeste to respond. (shit-eating grin optional)
>>“Go on…”
>>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
In that order.

>>44162069
>This is not modern day Japan, this is future Empire of Japan, they could do tips.

Hey Thorn, what's your take on this?

>>44162069
Tipping is stupid there is a reason only americans do it.

Is Celeste enough of a baka gaijin piggu to not know about not tipping in Japan?

>>44161619
>>“Can I have some coffee, please?”
... also, please don't kill me!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtYwq4aBr0E

You tilt your head. Celeste is frozen on the spot, as if a thousand invisible Bufudynes had struck her on the spot. Not that you’re one to talk. You have no idea how to process this situation either. So for the next couple of seconds, you resume eyeing her new outfit. She actually looks…kinda good in a maid costume. Like, actually cute. Nee-san once wore a similar outfit as punishment for losing a bet in high school and it didn’t suit her at all. But it perfectly fits Celeste. No wonder the manager chose to hire her.

“What. Are. You. Doing. Here.” Celeste’s voice, laden with enmity and exasperation, snaps out of your trance. She’s still smiling, probably as an obligation to protocol, but it’s no longer a nice smile. It’s the kind of smile that sexually frustrated executioners give to their victims before the head-rolling begins. Her hands are balled into fists and her hair is waving in the air all on its own. Also, is it just you, but is the temperature in the café rising higher and higher?

You wonder if now would be a good time to cut and run. Women are scary creatures. Nee-san and kaa-san are testament to this. Then again, do you really want to give your lady friend to stew over her embarrassment? For her to ruminate in her humiliation and concoct whatever dastardly revenge she would inevitably have in mind?

A vision flashes through your mind. It’s of Celeste chasing you around the Forgotten City, flames in both her hands…

You are caught between Earthys and a hard place. Fuck it, you are going to ride this train for as long as you can. If it crashes, you can at least die with no regrets.

You raise a finger and grin. “Can I have some coffee please?”

She baulks for a moment, unsure, then widens her smile. You smile right back. It’s a battle of the grins. Shit-eating versus extremely pissed off. Neither participants are willing to back down. Who will win?

“Why, of course!” She chirps. “This way, master~”

>>44162243
man, two deaths in two threads

>>44162243
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7UnlfyHFRY

>>44162243
I am so glad our default resists fire.

Also we had better compliment her so hard and hope she forgives us.

>>44162333
The best way to go would probably be explaining that, as another anon suggested, we only found out she worked here twenty seconds ago and it can be inferred we were basically just ushered in by Ms. Pinkhair.

>>44162333
We can just say we came here for the trap maids and never knew about her at all.

>>44162243
And some of you wanted to spend the evening training

>>44162412
We might need it when she takes her revenge.

>>44162333
you say that like the other option would be better for her. If we just left, it would reflect badly on her since the boss knew that we knew each other.

Antagonizing each other, though...

>>44162412
would still prefer.

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Out of all our arguably bad decisions, this is probably my favorite so far.

>>44162482
Can't go wrong with maids.

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“Master, shall I give you an overview of the rules here?” Celeste hands you the menu. “One, no touching. Two, no asking for phone numbers.”

“But I have your phone number.” You say. The AETHER counterpart, at least.

“That is beside the point, Master.” Celeste continues to smile. She looks ready to strangle you. And she would succeed, even if you are her superior in terms of physical strength. You keep up your façade. “Three, no email addresses. Four, no asking when maids get off work. Five, no stalking. Six, no harming employees. Seven, no taking photos unless permitted. Eight, no bringing in outside food. Nine, no smoking. Do you understand?”

You think about it. “Do all maids have to read out the rules to customers or is it just me?”

“Very funny, Master.” Celeste replies. She takes out a tablet from her pocket, along with a plastic stylus. “May I inform you that troublesome masters and mistresses will be forcefully ejected from the premises if they cause trouble? Our head maid Miss Lucianne is very strong.”

She takes a deep breath. “Now then Master, may I take your order?”

You survey the menu.

>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>Slice of raspberry pie (6500 Macca, comes with ice-cream)
>Chocolate and banana parfait (5500 Macca)
>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”
>Custom option.”

>>44162527
>>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

>>44162527
>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)

>>44162527
>>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
>>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

>>44162527
>>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

>>44162527
>>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
Let's not try to piss her off too much. have a cake then skedaddle

>>44162527
>Chocolate and banana parfait (5500 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
We came here for coffee, damnit.

>>44162527
>>Slice of raspberry pie (6500 Macca, comes with ice-cream)
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

Hot fudge blessing!

>>44162527
>Slice of raspberry pie (6500 Macca, comes with ice-cream)
Just to tease with the sweets
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>"In my defense, I didn't know you were working here until just before the pink-haired lady basically shoved me in here."

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)

>>44162527
>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
Want to see what she writes.

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>Also I had no idea you worked here til I asked the head maid if she knew you, she kinda dragged me in.

>>44162527
>Slice of raspberry pie (6500 Macca, comes with ice-cream)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>Skip the blessing

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
The man wants his coffee, bare minimum.

>>44162527
>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

y'all are just being mean now

>>44162527
Reminder that persona gives stats for food.

>>44162527
>Egg Omelette with rice

Who wants to bet the message'll be a picture of Celeste strangling us? That said...

>"If it makes you feel any better, I think you're doing a good job."

>>44162527
>>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

>>44162527
>>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
I really want to see what she'll write.
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

I bet that the omerice will be extra spicy, "courtesy" of Celeste....only for it to fail because we already suffered the mapo tofu.

>>44162527
>Egg Omelette with rice (7000 Macca, maid will write message on it with tomato sauce)
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

>>44162527
>Coffee and cake set (4000 Macca)
>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”

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Coffee and cake set won but I'm going to write what happens if you chose the egg Omelette and magic blessing anyway/

>"To make it taste good...some moe-moe, ker-pew!" Celeste spins around on the spot, her dress twirling and draws a heart in the air. She then 'grabs it' and pulls it close to her chest. She then bends her hands into a shape of a second heart and winks. If this was an anime, a pink heart would have come out of her hands and flew towards the screen.
>This would undoubtedly be a dazzling, enrapturing scene, if it weren't for the massive killing intent radiating out of your lady friend.
>"Now, Master, I shall now decorate your egg omelette with a Lovely Eight message~!"
>She takes the ketchup bottle and squirts the red liquid onto the mass of yellow egg. She hums as she works. You watch. Then you realize what Celeste is actually writing.
>I AM GOING TO REDUCE YOU TO ASHES, TAKASHI-KUN.
>You stare at it.
>"But Ippon-Datara is fire resistant." You say.
>More ketchup comes down.
>I DON'T CARE.

Okay writing now...

>>44162527
Egg Omelette and rice.

>“If it makes you feel any better, I think you’re doing a good job.”
And then we get mapo tofu flavored eggs and get a huge boost to everything.

>>44162932
Pretty sure we could take the heat, but YIKES! No need for her to be so hot under the collar. We're not being a jerk we're just trying to support her and warm her up for her job.

>>44162932

My sides.hahahahaha

>Slice of raspberry pie (6500 Macca, comes with ice-cream)
>“Hey does that mean you’ll do that magic blessing thing on my food?”

Want to tease her more by licking the ice cream slowly~ in front of her ofc

what happen if we do that?

>>44162932
What if we had Pyro Jack and his absorb fire?

>>44162932
Damn, now I wish we choose egg omelette. Oh well,

>>44162961
>mapo tofu
It is actually barely spicy.

>>44163005
... You have never experienced the horror of the mapo tofu from a certain REJOICE priest then

>>44163002
Takashi becomes all hot and bothered

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>>44162993
>~
>ofc