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Inactive Let's reach out to the truth in Persona 4! - Archive links on page 28

Who shall we romance

  • Nobody

    Votes: 12 25.0%
  • Satonaka Chie (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 19 39.6%
  • Amagi Yukiko (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 21 43.8%
  • Shirogane Naoto (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 15 31.3%
  • Ebiharra Ai (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 15 31.3%
  • Kujikawa Rise (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 14 29.2%
  • Matsunaga Ayane (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 12 25.0%

  • Total voters
    48
  • Poll closed .

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So. Will the LP continue eventually? :drink:
 

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Probably, I did get a new controller afterall.
Though the piece of shit already needs a 20% deadzone to register inputs properly...


There are a lot of things I prefer in the razer controller I used previously;
There's the entire feel of it (it's quite different), the placement of the back/start buttons (the generic controllers make it really easy to hit them by accident), the form of the D-pad as 4 buttons (generic controllers use a hat, makes it very hard to move up/down without moving left/right by accident (and vice versa), is desirable in some cases). the analogue sticks expressed the full range for all directions (generic controllers produce a circular trace), etc.
A real shame their analogue sticks don't last more than a week...


C'mon Hirato, there's only like 30% of the game left... :lol:
Bro, we only just passed the half-way mark!
 

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To celebrate the arrival of P4 avatars in the gallery, I thought I'd do an update.
It's boring dungeon crawly stuff.

Update 103
The Escapist​

Previously, we jumped into the TV, before we go exploring, how about we do some stuff...

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I'll pull these two out of storage, and with their powers combined...

Music: Fiend

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What a beautiful Persona... This fascinating dance, performed by a true sportsman...
I'm amazed. you're still young, but you hold such masculinity within your soul...
Mmm... I can feel my heart beat faster.
Thank you. I am strongly confident that you are the one I've been searching for.
I want to see more of your soul.

> Margaret is smiling gently...
> You became a little more intimate with Margaret...

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And I just summon the Ippon Datara from last time and fuse him with the matador we just created.

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Do you know why I asked you to bring me such a beast?
...Because I wanted you to be aware that even an innocent boy like you can harbour a dreadful creature inside.
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And... I wnated to ride on it for a bit.
But this Persona seems too hot for me...
Can I extinguish its flame?
*chuckle* I'm kidding. I wouldn't harm your Persona, nor yourself.
......
I think...

> Margaret is smiling gently...

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I can't be arsed doing anything else for now...

Anyhoo, We're looking for 4 items in this dungeon, the first is on the early levels, the remainder on the later ones. As according to a walkthrough, because screw running around this thing again.

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Notice the star on the minimap, that's Rise's treasure marker in action.

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All the targets in here are easy and we just bum-rush them accordingly.

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One down, 3 to go.

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We leave and re-enter via the back.
We soon find some beetles that net us a horn.

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And then we get the reflecting board for the homely girl.

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We run for levels 6/7 where the target for coal is meant to appear, expertly avoiding non-rare enemies.

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Just one problem, the enemies aren't showing up.
I figure they are replaced with these guys during rainy days, I will have to come back another time. *sigh*

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time to go clubbing.
The two items we want are within the last 3 levels. a charmed veil and silver ore.

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We receive the charmed veil soon enough.

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We finally find some dice. They're meant to drop the silver lumps. Only...

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We run around like headless mooks for a bit, but we fail to encounter any more dice.

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We're back and we immediately encounter a never before seen enemy.

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They prove to be quite resilient with a fatal weakness.

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We ascend quickly and methodologically. We optimise our route through the level 3 "puzzle" as to avoid having to re-do it.

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We encounter some new enemies. They're one trick ponies with a really mean trick.
They are quickly burnt via fire spells.

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After that exchange, we need to rest, and it seems we've recently exceeded 1 million yen.

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Oh hey, allies!

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We get a chest key from both of them, we put one of them to use immediately.

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Yukiko levels up and learned Mediarama, We replace the now highly cost ineffective media skill.
On the subject of the healing spells, You should consider keeping a character around with mediarama for efficiency. the next level up, mediarahan is quite expensive.

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We find our friendly neighbourhood fox on level 9.
Incidentally, I just returned from a recuperation trip.

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These guys have very little health and are easily dispatched.

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The problem is they have ridiculous defense against everything.

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I raise my accuracy for the battle, I likely have the most lethal single target attack among us. We unfortunately do not have other buffs, and I'd rather save my items for a semi-challenging fight.
We essentially just wail on him. He uses multi-target attacks, but they're quite weak.
Essentially he's another mini-boss that far easier than the first mini-boss: The Contrarian King.

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*yawn*
Banal.
Shit.
Boring.

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> No response. It must be a tile, not an object...
> Something is on the floor...

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It's good enough to equip and I do just that.
It's then time to head back.

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Hmm, I can't remember if our previous treks left us similarly exhausted.
In any event, it means we can't visit our favourite nurse at present.

PLOT PLOT PLOT resumes next update.
 

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Update 104
Pink Alligator​

Music: Heartbeat Heartbreak

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<Female student> Wh-What, don't just walk up to me and talk to me all of a sudden! don't you know that's rude!?

:desu: I'm the protagonist, it's what I do by definition!

<Female student> Oh...
<Female student> Umm...
<Female student> S-Sorry for blowing up like that. It's fine. I'm not in a hurry to go anywhere or anything.
<Female student> So...

> She is mumbling and obviously flustered.
> Perhaps she's the one who wrote the ema request the fox showed you.
> She wants to improve her conversational abilities.

<Awkward girl> What do you want? S-Stop staring at my face!
> Her words are harsh...
> But you dealt with the cold response well, due to your "Understanding"!

:desu: So Tsundere. It's cool, I can dig it.

<Awkward girl> Wh-What...?
<Awkward girl> Normal people would've left by now, yelling something at me.
<Awkward girl> ...You're weird.

:desu: My understanding is "Motherly."

<Awkward girl> ......
<Awkward girl> Wh-What are you standing there for? Say something to me, you got that!?

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:desu: ウグー!
Will finish the request later.

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<Obaa-san> Ohoho, this brings back fond memories...

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:desu: Granny is a real pimp. It's not all flowers and posies, I get a nice boost to knowledge and courage.

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I can't get this place outta my head.
I keep wonderin' if that rabbit the kid tossed out mighta washed ashore around here...
If he finds it now, he'll just feel bad.

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...Not that I'm wading in today or anything.

<Boy's voice> Hey, Mister!!

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<Doll boy> Sana-chan was really happy!! I've been looking for you ever since!

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Look, kid, quit callin'...
Ah, forget it.

<Doll boy> Can you make some more, Mister? My mom really wants one!
<Doll boy> Sana-chan's mom does too! They said they'll pay you!

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Pay me!?
I don't need that... I-It ain't like I'm a pro at this.

<Doll boy> My mom wants a cat, and Sana-chan's mom wants a dog.
<Doll boy> And my teacher wants a pink alligator.

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A pink alligator? Ohh, like the one in that storybook, huh?
F-Fine, then... I'll get around to it sometime.

<Doll boy> Yay! Thank you! Remember, you promised!

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Hmmmm... I don't really know.

> Kanji is tilting his head...

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When I was in elementary school, I fixed a classmate's bad this one time.
Thinking back... I guess I liked her.
I only did it to make her happy, but... The next day, all the girls were makin' fun of us.
...She cried.
I didn't understand why, but you know... I thought I'd done something wrong.
So I never thought... I'd be thanked for doing this stuff.

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Haha, it feels good.
Hearin' "thank you"... I like it!

> Kanji is laughing sheepishly...

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Oh... Well, I gotta jet.

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I have to go to Okina Station.
To the, uh... f-fabric shop. I'm outta material, so.
L-Later!

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I was thinking of taking Nanako out to Junes...

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"Every day! Young life! Junesu!"

> Nanako is enjoying herself...

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Yadda-yadda, I get 10 peach seeds out of it (I believe they restore 30 HP each).

Music: Like a Dream Come True

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That's... I hope so.

> Yukiko is smiling sheepishly...

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I'm studying the basics of the basics.

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Yes. Practice makes perfect.

> Yukiko nods...

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I think there's no point unless I do it alone...

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Our cooks help me out all the time.
At first they just gave me advice, but eventually they take the knife from me.
So even if the meal turns out wonderfully, it doesn't mean anything that way...
I told them to leave me alone, but they still stay and watch.

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:neveraskedforthis: After a temporary lapse of weakness, we resist picking option #1

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They care about... me?
Do... Do you really think so?

> Yukiko looks surprised but happy...

:hmmm: Oh no! people care about me! Squee! :roll:

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Last time, the head chef took the knife from me, shouting, "I can't stand to watch anymore!" and made the rest.

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:lol:

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My parents got involved and it exploded from there... *giggle* Funny, isn't it?

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But... maybe it wasn't a lie?
......

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T-Taste my food again, okay...?

> Yukiko is blushing.
> You felt a faint hint of love from Yukiko...


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> You helped Yukiko with her shopping and walked home partway together.

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:desu: ウグー

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> You finished stir-frying the roots and carrots...

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> You smell an aromatic scent from it.
> Obtained Appetising Kinpira and Bait x 3
 

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Update 105
I need to be more selfish​

Music: Specialist

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Could've sworn I took a screenshot of the day...

<Dark-haired girl> You know, I don't really see the police in town anymore.
<Dark-haired girl> I've seen on the news that there are still some loose ends to this case, but the police are ready to end everything.

<Athletic girl> The what...? You mean those murders? Why're you still thinking about stuff from that far back?
<Athletic girl> Ignore that! The school trip starts on Thursday. Both the first and second years are going!
<Athletic girl> I might end up in the same group as Risette!
<Athletic girl> I'm so looking forward to it!

<Dark-haired girl> Sheesh, you never even cared about idols until now...

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This one's missing a screenshot too...

<Hosoi先生> After the murder incidents, an idol comes to town, and then a detective shows up too...?
<Hosoi先生> This town used to be so carefree. Every year was more of the same until this year came along...
<Hosoi先生> Anyway, I'm supposed to cover haiku today. Get out your textbooks.
<Hosoi先生> Haiku, unlike senryu, contain "kigo," which are words or phrases that can be associated with a particular season.
<Hosoi先生> Alright, why don't I test the waters with a kigo-related question. Hirato-chan!

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<Hosoi先生> Wow, I'm impressed, Hirato-chan! You're correct!
<Hosoi先生> "Sardine" is a kigo for autumn. You're all familiar with what it is, right? you know, like anchovies?

:desu: Winter is Anchovies, got it!

<Hosoi先生> But we used sardines for fish oil, animal feed, and fertiliser too. It's a very versatile fish.

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I should probably pay more attention to Naoki some time

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<Awkward girl> ...Oh.
<Awkward girl> It's not like I'm worried about it! L-Leave me alone!

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<Awkward girl> C-Conversation lessons!?
<Awkward girl> I-I don't need them! Leave me alone!
<Awkward girl> ......
<Awkward girl> But if you really want to teach someone, then maybe I'll listen to you for a while, just to be nice.

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> You gave her some tips on how to converse with other people.

<Awkward girl> Y-You should've told me this earlier!
<Awkward girl> Oh... um... That's not right.
<Awkward girl> "It would have been most desirable if you would have imparted this wisdom at a much earlier occasion."
<Awkward girl> ...Like that?

:desu: And now you've got the vocabulary to match your personality. K-Kawaii~!

<Awkward girl> Um...
<Awkward girl> Th-Thank you.
<Awkward girl> ......
<Awkward girl> I hope you can teach me again sometime.
<Awkward girl> B-Bye!

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We get access to...
Yashioori Dagger
Masquerade (fan)
Amami Legs
Furinkazan (shoes)
Hard Board
Power Plate
Typhoon Claw
Action Vest
Amakaze Happi
Breeze Tutu
Cool Beads
Disguise Mask

They're all terrible items with the exception of these two.

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Music: I'll Face Myself (alt)

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There's never anyone around, so I can relax while I play.

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Sorry for dragging you out here on such short notice.
But I thought it would be easier for me to tell you something here...
......
I think I need to start being more selfish.

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For as long as I can remember, I've never expressed my opinions. I've let them just build up inside me.
I was trying to protect myself from conflicts by just avoiding them.
But sometimes arguing about something and talking through it is what makes a relationship stronger, I think.
I'm finally starting to see that.
......

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Well, no, that's not true.
I've known that all along. But I was too scared to admit it...
I was afraid of speaking my mind and getting shot down. I didn't want anyone to hate me.
That's why I thought I could avoid getting hurt by just going with the flow... It was the easiest way out.

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It's like that thing I was talking about.​

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But... then you came along... and made me realise I was just pretending not to see what I was doing.
I've been keeping a lot of... unpleasant emotions buried inside. In fact, the real me can be pretty selfish.
I want people to notice me, but I never make the first move. Selfish, right?
...That's me.
That's why when I think about the other day, and how I threw away everything you did for me, I feel guilty.

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...But you helped me do a lot of things I couldn't have done on my own.
I pushed myself past my limits, and on top of that, I got to hang out with someone I really care about.
But most importantly, you made me look myself in the eye. I never could have done that before.
You helped me hear my own voice.
......

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So, form now on, I'm not gonna pretend that I don't care what happens anymore!
I'll express my opinion, say what I think, and if that gets me on someone's bad side, then that's that.
If I wanna get what I want in life, I've gotta speak my mind!

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I owe it all to you, Hirato-senpai... Thank you!

> Ayane is smiling cheerfully...

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Um...
That being said, um... there's something... else.
......

> Ayane is blushing...

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Um...
......
Senpai, I-I...
......

:desu: And you were doing so well...

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Huh...?
S-Senpai...
......

> Ayane is speechless.

:desu: You have to admit, this is pretty cute as far as "puppy dog love" is concerned.

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Oh...

> Ayane is blushing...

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Umm... Then... You wanna walk home together?

> ......
> There's no turning back...
> Your relationship with Ayane has become intimate
> You walked Ayane to her house and went home.
 

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I'm getting genuinely concerned.
Has the warp overtaken me for so long that I can no longer recognise the creepy things?
 

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On a side note, Linux build for PCSX2 is no longer complete shit.
Bit of a shame I need to manually load a userspace driver so I get a "square axis" (otherwise diagonals are 0.7, 0.7) - but the OpenGL hardware renderer is pushing at least 120FPS for Persona 4 in almost all circumstances.
In other words, it quite competitive with the DX9/11 hardware renderers, depth buffer issues aside.
 

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Update 106
Do you love me?​

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Hey, why don't we go to Teddie's place tomorrow?
I know the criminal was arrested, but we can still go in there, you know. Plus I don't feel relieved yet...
Aaaaand... I wanna see you fight, Senpai!

> Rise hung up.

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I meant to put these two in the last update :oops:

Music: Like a dream come true

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u-umm... A-About practice... ummm...
I-If you have time, please come!
> Ayane seems to be embarrassed about something...

It's going to rain, so it's not like there's anything better to do...

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> Ayane is playing well...

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I-I still get a little flustered when it's just you and me... I guess it's kind of hard to believe...
There really is such a thing as true love...

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I=I'm sorry! I sohuldn't bre saying things like that...

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......
*giggle*
> Ayane is smiling merrily...

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Um, I'll try to get the cleaning done fast s-so that afterwards...

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:hmmm: D-Do you want to come back to my place, bouncy-bouncy!
Option 3 results in a rather awkward scene, so let's not do that.

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Oh, y-yes! I mean, sure!
I-I'm not picky, so we can go anywhere you want!

> Ayane looks very happy.

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L-Let me get this place cleaned up!
Sorry, it'll be jsut a few minutes!
> You stopped by a few places with Ayane before heading home...

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I've memorised this formula, but what exactly does it mean in real life?

> You began to explain the problem to him in an easily-understood manner.

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That was unnecessary.
But you're right... I can't do anything about it.

> Shu shrugs.

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I'm sorry, I've been tired all day today... Can we finish the rest of this lesson next time?
> Shu looks pale...

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> You told Shu about the kids of girls you like.
> ...You ended up being pretty frank about it.

:codexisforfags:

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Hmmm... That was a bit surprising.
By which I mean, really surprising, actually.

:codexisforfags: Tell me about it, even Kuroneko-sensei says my tastes are weird!

> Shu laughs...

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...Oh, I'm sorry. It looks like we're already out of time.

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Thanks for talking with me today.
I think I was able to relax a little.
I'd like to hear some more later.

> It seems that Shu is opening up to you...

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So are you ready for the trip yet?
This guy won't shut up about it.

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Yosuke hasn't even started packing.
He's all, "Was that tomorrow?"
What's up with that?

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You are way too excited about this.
I mean, you're even worried about how many boxes of animal crackers to bring.

:codexisforfags: Yosuke has a point, the girls aren't cooking this time!

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We're only gonna be there for two nights, dude!
Besides, I'm pretty sure they have convenience stores in Port Island.

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For serious!? I've never really left this place, so...

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Huh... I wonder if the murders here got as much play over there, too.
Like that Mitsuo Kubo dude. They're still showing him on TV here.
Every time I switch on the tube, the news is showing things like, what he wrote in his yearbook. Pisses me off, man.
The frickin' media's slapping together anything they can find to make the dude look like a born criminal.

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I mean, I still hate the guy's guts.
But... I dunno, after getting involved with all this, I started to realise how off-base most rumours are...
It's so messed up...

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Well, I gotta admit, the news can be pretty out there.

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Yo, how's it going?

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Good morn--

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Oh yeah, I-I'm on duty today!
Heheheh! W-Well, see ya later!

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*sigh* He's the messed up one...

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You're free today, aren't you?
That means we're going somewhere together, right?

:neveraskedforthis: I guess

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O-Okay. I'll see you later...

Music: Music of Dream

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......
> Ai gets quiet, looking insecure...
> It seems you can't avoid the question...
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Mm... Okay.
> Ai looks relieved...

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......
> Ai gets quiet, looking insecure...
> It seems you can't avoid the question...

:neveraskedforthis:

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Alright...
> Ai looks relieved...

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Alright... Let's go.
> Ai is smiling merrily...

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Hey, it's Hirato.
We're on our way to one of those all-team meetings...
Haha, not that you really care.
Lemme know how it goes later, alright?

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You guys dating or something?

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You're such an idiot sometimes, Daisuke!
you're not supposed to just ask out of the blue...

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I-It's not like that! Really!

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Ah...

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W-Well, uh, sorry to bother you two. We'll be off now.

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Sorry... Iwas kinda embarrassed.
I think I'll pass on the station today...
...Goodbye.

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:desu: You promised, I'm holding to to that.

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EDIT: Oh yay, spoilers work again!
 

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Update 107
Sea Side Clamshell Inn​

We're now in persona 3 land.
Therefore all linked music for the next few updates will be P3 tracks.


Music: Joy


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> The school trip is today.
> You're going to Tatsumi Port Island for three days and two nights.

> Gekkoukan High School, in front of the entrance...

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Whoa, what's up with this place...? This school's way too big!
Wait... If we can't beat them on size, we're totally sunk...

<Gekkoukan Principal> Well, uh, next I will explain about our fine educational institution and the reasons for its establishment!
<Gekkoukan Principal> Uh, I'd like to start with a proverb... "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well."

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*yawn* Is this principal in love with his own voice or what...?

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Chie! He'll hear you!

<Gekkoukan Principal> Ah-hem... Our school is closed today, but, ahh, because of this rare opportunity for cultural exchange...
<Gekkoukan Principal> Some of our students will walk you through these halls. First, though, a student body representative will say a few words...

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Thank you, Principal.

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:desu: Zukyun~! Be still my beating heart!

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My name is Chihiro Fushimi. I'm a third year student, and the Student Council President here at Gekkoukan.
It's an honour to meet you all today.

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Holy crap, that girl's unbelievable!

:desu:
Right on, she's gorgeous!

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Yeah, you're right... She' is cute...

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I gotta say... She's the most bewitching bespectacled beauty I've ever beheld...

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You guys... Stop overreacting!

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This is the first time our school has invited another student body for a true cultural exchange.
To learn about others it to learn about oneself, and is the first step on the road to self-betterment... This I believe.
To ensure a worthwhile experience for each and every one of you, we will do our best to help you accomplish that.
So let us enjoy our time together!
Thank you very much.

:bravo:

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...She beat me in every category...

:codexisfor: She probably doesn't like kung-fu movies though.

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Alright, everyone get into groups with your classmates!

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:hmmm: Come to think of it, where's Rise?

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Oh no...!

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I forgot to do it myself...

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No... I'm still struggling. Even with everyone's support, I'm barely pulling through.
I used to get nervous very easily... and I once had a phobia of men, too.

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In fact, I didn't write the speech on my own. One of the former Student Council Presidents helped me.
She was the president, my first year here, and she was amazing... I always looked up to her.
I should call her later and tell her the speech was a success!

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Oh, I'm sorry! Listen to me, going on and on about myself... I have to stop babbling when I get nervous.

:desu:
It's cool, Social Link go! Persona !
....

:hmmm:
Why is nothing happening!? *sob*

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Um, your group is scheduled for a special lecture soon. The classroom is on the second floor.
I have some arrangements to make with your student council, so please excuse me.

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Did I just hear her say "special lecture"?

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we came all this way to be lectured!?

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It's being taught by someone named Mr. Edogawa. The lecture's about Qabbalah...

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Kabawhat?

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You don't know? It's a casino.

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So... when's our free period?

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Uhh... We don't get one.
We have classes all through today. Tonight and tomorrow, we'll be staying at a hotel...
We'll have free time tomorrow and the day after, until we leave at noon.

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You gotta be kidding me...

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Come on, guys! Let's focus on our studies for now, so we can enjoy our free time later!


Music: Junior Exam

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Welcome... Nice to meet you all.
A meeting is only the beginning stage of parting, the Alpha and the Omega...
My name is Edogawa, and I'll be keeping you company for this period.
You are all from Yasogami High, eh...?
Aaah, a high school of many gods.
I had considered a lecture on Qabbalah philosophy... but I have a better idea. Eeeheehee...
Since I was able to meet you all today, I shall tell you a story of partings.

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(pretend the camera is slowly panning leftwards)

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You all know about the gods who created this country, I assume?
The two gods who gave birth to this country are the god Izanagi and the goddess Izanami.

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:desu:

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They got along very well...
But one day, Izanami died when giving birth to Kagutsuchi, the fire god.
Extremely saddened by this, Izanagi left for the land of the dead to bring back Izanami.
Yomi... The dark, dark underworld...
There, Izanagi asked Izanami, who had become a dweller in that land of shadows, to come back with him to the land above.
The goddess replied by saying she would negotiate with the god of the underworld, and asked Izanagi to wait for her.
However... Izanagi became curious to know what was going on, so he broke his promise and set his comb alight to look around.
what he saw... was the goddess Izanami, whose body was completely covered in filth and maggots!
Terrified, Izanagi ran away, but the enraged Izanami chased after him!
After dodging the many demons sent after him, Izanagi reached the entrance of the underworld, Yomotsu Hirasaka...
He set in place a large boulder as a barrier between the two worlds, and got away unharmed.
When the dreadful goddess reached the boulder, he said his farewell to her.
This is the curse known as the "kotodo."
Curses beget curses... and Izanami said to the god: "If you're going to treat me this way, I will kill 1000 humans in your world each day!"
Izanagi regretfully accepted that the bonds between them were severed, saying: "Then I shall give like to 1500 each day."
Thousands die, and ten thousands are born.
That is the curse upon this country.
Many of you may have already known this famous story.

:desu:
I guess that means Izanami is winning in modern day Japan...

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now, the etymology... The names Izanagi and Izanami come from the word "izanau," which means "to invite.'
I'd be delighted if you have accepted this story today as an "invitation" to acquiring knowledge.
That reminds me... In the olden day, people took this story seriously...
Things such as lighting only one fire at night and throwing combs were taboo.
By the way, at Hana no Iwaya, the grave where Izanami is said to have descended to the underworld...
To this day, people decorate it with flowers when they hold festivals nearby.
It may be merely ceremonial, but everyone wants to look beautiful.
It's how they show their consideration to the goddess who may feel that way. Eeeheehee...

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> The bell rings...

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Ahhh, is our time up already?
I may have gone on too long...
Eeeheehee...

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> Later that night, in front of the hotel...

Music: Want to be close.

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We'll be staying here tonight.

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:hmmm:
Sensei, the sign says "Sea Side City Hotel."

<Female student> Is this... really a regular hotel...?
> A wave of agitation seems to be spreading through the group.

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It just opened not too long ago. It's got that modern look--and the price was right!
Personally, I think it was an excellent choice.

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<Doubtful student> We're staying here...?

<Female student> I mean the sign says "hotel," but...

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You there! Don't just stand there! Keep marching in.

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Is there? We don't have these modern hotels in Inaba, so I can't tell.

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Um... this area is called "Shirakawa Boulevard," and it's--

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Th-That's all right, Rise. I don't think I wanna know...

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......!? Who's that!?

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*gasp* It can't be...!

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Haaa!

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> Teddie jumped...

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Teddie!? What're you doing here!?

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The lonely bear inside of me went stir crazy!

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Grrr... If only I could detect people in the real world...

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How did you come here!? do you have some special ability!?

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No, I took the train.
I swore off Topsicles and saved up the money I got working a Junes.
I knew where you were going, thanks to Yosuke's "Trip Guide."
You guys have free time tomorrow, right?
No use hiding it! I already know!

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How in the world did you make it here looking like that...?

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I mean, why wear the bear suit here!?

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I almost got thrown in the trash a couple times.

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But I kept hanging onto the promise Chie-chan made to go on a date with me!
That's what gave me strength to carry on!

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Uh, g-good job, Teddie...
D-Did I promise that...? Oh yeah... I do remember saying that I'd go out with you someday...

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Wheeeee!
You remembered, Chie-chan! Is it okay with Yuki-chan and Rise-chan too!?

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Let's all go together, then. Is that all right with you?

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Mmm... It's a deal!

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I've been here before, so I'll show you around tomorrow.

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I guess we can go shopping first. And I know a great place we can hit later on.

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Ooh, shopping. That sounds great! *chuckle*

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The other students don't know Port Island that well, so they're just gonna go wherever the school recommends.

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Well, I guess a shopping spree beats a factory tour. Alright, we're in too.

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*chuckle* Leave it to me.

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Now... before the fun starts...
*sigh* We gotta deal with this guy.

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Can't you sleep outside for the night? That suit should keep you nice and cozy.

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Cruelty to animals! You don't know how much trouble I went through to get here!
I took the slow train all this way! Do you hear!? The slow train!

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Crap...!

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:neveraskedforthis: Rank 5 diligence.

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My... you must have some numble fingers... *chuckle*
Alright, no hurry on inside with it.
...
By the way, these rooms are amazing. Every room has a waterbed!
But don't flip the wrong switch when you're turning on the lights, or your bed will start spinning.

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:hmmm: Noriko's "cat-walk"...

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Yeah, but I'm exhausted... For so many reasons...

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> In any event, you have to do something about Teddie...

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......
> Teddie is doing his best to act like a stuffed animal...
> Coming this far may be Teddie's way of showing how much he genuinely likes you all...

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Codex 2012
OK, not that creepy this time, except for the stalking teddy-bear, and possibly that MILF who rents rooms at a hotel that charges by the hour...
 

Hirato

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I still have no idea what creeped you out last time :(

 

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