We're now in persona 3 land.
Therefore all linked music for the next few updates will be P3 tracks.
Music:
Joy
> 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...
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."
*yawn* Is this principal in love with his own voice or what...?
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...
Thank you, Principal.
Zukyun~! Be still my beating heart!
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.
Holy crap, that girl's unbelievable!
Right on, she's gorgeous!
Yeah, you're right... She' is cute...
I gotta say... She's the most bewitching bespectacled beauty I've ever beheld...
You guys... Stop overreacting!
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.
...She beat me in every category...
She probably doesn't like kung-fu movies though.
Alright, everyone get into groups with your classmates!
Come to think of it, where's Rise?
Oh no...!
I forgot to do it myself...
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.
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!
Oh, I'm sorry! Listen to me, going on and on about myself... I have to stop babbling when I get nervous.
It's cool, Social Link go! Persona !
....
Why is nothing happening!? *sob*
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.
Did I just hear her say "special lecture"?
we came all this way to be lectured!?
It's being taught by someone named Mr. Edogawa. The lecture's about Qabbalah...
Kabawhat?
You don't know? It's a casino.
So... when's our free period?
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.
You gotta be kidding me...
Come on, guys! Let's focus on our studies for now, so we can enjoy our free time later!
Music:
Junior Exam
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.
(pretend the camera is slowly panning leftwards)
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.
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.
I guess that means Izanami is winning in modern day Japan...
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...
> The bell rings...
Ahhh, is our time up already?
I may have gone on too long...
Eeeheehee...
> Later that night, in front of the hotel...
Music:
Want to be close.
We'll be staying here tonight.
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.
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.
<Doubtful student> We're staying here...?
<Female student> I mean the sign says "hotel," but...
You there! Don't just stand there! Keep marching in.
Is there? We don't have these modern hotels in Inaba, so I can't tell.
Um... this area is called "Shirakawa Boulevard," and it's--
Th-That's all right, Rise. I don't think I wanna know...
......!? Who's that!?
*gasp* It can't be...!
Haaa!
> Teddie jumped...
Teddie!? What're you doing here!?
The lonely bear inside of me went stir crazy!
Grrr... If only I could detect people in the real world...
How did you come here!? do you have some special ability!?
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!
How in the world did you make it here looking like that...?
I mean, why wear the bear suit here!?
I almost got thrown in the trash a couple times.
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!
Uh, g-good job, Teddie...
D-Did I promise that...? Oh yeah... I do remember saying that I'd go out with you someday...
Wheeeee!
You remembered, Chie-chan! Is it okay with Yuki-chan and Rise-chan too!?
Let's all go together, then. Is that all right with you?
Mmm... It's a deal!
I've been here before, so I'll show you around tomorrow.
I guess we can go shopping first. And I know a great place we can hit later on.
Ooh, shopping. That sounds great! *chuckle*
The other students don't know Port Island that well, so they're just gonna go wherever the school recommends.
Well, I guess a shopping spree beats a factory tour. Alright, we're in too.
*chuckle* Leave it to me.
Now... before the fun starts...
*sigh* We gotta deal with this guy.
Can't you sleep outside for the night? That suit should keep you nice and cozy.
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!
Crap...!
Rank 5 diligence.
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.
Noriko's "cat-walk"...
Yeah, but I'm exhausted... For so many reasons...
> In any event, you have to do something about Teddie...
......
> 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...