windbreak | quote dump

storyline (Golden, mostly)

April 12

Short-haired girl: …Huh? You look dead today.

Pained student: Yeah, um… I don't wanna talk about it…

Short-haired girl: What's with him?

Black-haired girl: Who knows?

April 12

Bleak-looking student: Uh, umm, Miss Satonaka…?
Bleak-looking student: This was really awesome. Like, the way they moved was just amazing to see…
Bleak-looking student: And… I'm really sorry! It was an accident! Please just have mercy until my next paycheck!
Bleak-looking student: See ya! Thanks!

Chie: Stop right there! What did you do to my DVD!?

Bleak-looking student: Argh!

Chie: What the!? I can't believe this! It is completely cracked!
Chie: My "Trial of the Dragon"…!

Bleak-looking student: I think mine's cracked too… C-Critical hit to the nads…

Yukiko: A-Are you all right?

Bleak-looking student: Oh, Yukiko-san… Are you worried about me…?

Chie: He's fine, Yukiko. Let's ditch him and go home.

> He looks like he's in a lot of pain…
> You should leave him be…

April 12

Cycling student: Yo, Yukiko-san. Turned down another lovelorn fool?
Cycling student: Man, you're cruel. You got me the same way last year.

Yukiko: I don't recall doing that.

Cycling student: Whoa, you serious? So then, you wanna hang out sometime!?

Yukiko: ...I'd rather not.

Cycling student: That'll teach me to get my hopes up...
Cycling student: Anyways, you two better not pick on the transfer student too much.

April 13

Rolling student: S-Someone…

> Maybe you should help him…

Rolling student: Whew, you saved me. Thanks! Umm…
Rolling student: Oh yeah, that's right. You're that transfer student, Yu Narukami.
Rolling student: I'm Yosuke Hanamura. Nice to meet ya.

["Are you okay?"]

Yosuke: Oh yeah, yeah, I'm fine.
> Yosuke seems to be all right…
Yosuke: Say, did you hear about the incident from yesterday? They found that announcer lady hanging from an antenna!
Yosuke: You think it was some kinda warning? There's no way something that weird could've been an accident.

["You might be right."]

Yosuke: Dangling a dead body over a roof like that… That's just messed up.
Yosuke: Then again, it's pretty messed up to kill someone in the first place.
Yosuke: Oh crap, we're late!
Yosuke: You wanna ride? It's a little squeaky, but it should be fine.

April 13

Yosuke: So, you getting used to this place?

["Yeah."]

Yosuke: Wow, that was fast.
Yosuke: There isn't much to do here compared to the big city, but there is that certain... something you can't get anywhere else.
Yosuke: The air's clean, the food's great… Oh, you know about the local delicacy?
Yosuke: It's grilled steak, man! Like that's anything special, huh?
Yosuke: I know a place where you can get it cheap. Wanna come? You helped me out this morning, so it's on me.

Chie: What about me, huh? No apologies?
Chie: My "Trial of the Dragon."

Yosuke: Urgh… You always come around when I'm talking about food…

April 13

Yosuke: Huh? Do I seriously have to treat two people…?

Chie: THIS is the cheap place you were talking about...? They don't have grilled steak here.

Yosuke: Yeah, well, once you hopped on the freeloader train, I had to change my plans.

Chie: Still, that's no reason to take us to your place.

Yosuke: Dude, this isn't my place or anything.

April 13

Yosuke: Here, this is to welcome you to town.
Yosuke: Satonaka, yours is on me too.

Chie: Yeah, I know.

April 13

Yosuke: Hey, how's it going? You look beat.

Saki: Heeey! I'm finally on break…
Saki: What's up, Hana-chan? Boosting the family business by bringing your friends here?

Yosuke: Madam, you wound me!
Yosuke: Kidding aside… You look down. Did something happen?

Saki: …It's nothing. I'm just a little tired.

Yosuke: Hey, if you need to talk, I'm always willing to listen. I…

Saki: *chuckle* I'm okay. Thanks, though.
Saki: *sigh* Why'd I leave school early yesterday…?

April 13

Saki: It must be nice to have someone else from the big city to talk to, huh?
Saki: I don't see Hana-chan hanging out with the other guys much.

Yosuke: N-Not necessarily…

Saki: He doesn't have too many friends, so I hope you two get along good.
Saki: Hana-chan's a good guy, but he can get nosy sometimes. You gotta tell him right to his face when he starts to annoy you.

April 14

Yosuke: Y-Yo. Um…
Yosuke: It's, uh, it's not really that important, but…
Yosuke: Well, yesterday on TV, I…
Yosuke: Oh, uhh… Never mind. Look, I'll tell you later. Ahaha…

April 14

Chie: Wow, this is huge! And... Holy crap, it's expensive! Who buys something like this?

Yosuke: I dunno… Rich folks?
Yosuke: Honestly, not many people shop for TVs here. That's why we don't have clerks around.

Chie: Huh… Not worth trying then, I guess. Well, at least looking's free.

Yosuke: …Nope, can't get in. Figures.

Chie: Haha, this proves it. It was all just a dream.

Yosuke: Besides, these flat-screen TVs are so thin, you'd just end up on the other side…
Yosuke: Argh, what am I saying!?

April 15

Yosuke: Hey… Did you guys check out the TV last night?

Chie: Yosuke! Not you too!

Yosuke: Just listen for a sec! Something kept bothering me, so… I watched it again, and…

April 15

Yosuke: I can't say for sure.
Yosuke: But something tells me… I just can't dismiss it as coincidence.

Chie: ……

Yosuke: Plus, remember what that bear thing said? How that place was dangerous, and we should leave before the fog clears…?
Yosuke: It also said that someone's been throwing people in there.
Yosuke: And that room with the posters on the wall… It has to have something to do with the announcer's death.
Yosuke: I mean… don't you think there's some kind of connection there?

April 15

Chie: Yosuke, don't tell me…

Yosuke: Yeah… I'm thinking about going in again. I want to find out for myself.

Chie: D-Don't do this… You should just let the police handle this and--

Yosuke: You think we can rely on the police!? They haven't made any progress on the announcer's case.
Yosuke: Besides, even if we told them about the world inside the TV, there's no way they're gonna believe us!
Yosuke: If I'm completely off-base with this, that's fine…
Yosuke: It's just… I need to know why Senpai had to die like this.

Chie: Oh, Yosuke…

April 15

Yosuke: Damn bear… Practically holding a gun to our heads…
Yosuke: But… it's true that we came here to figure things out. So far, we're completely in the dark.
Yosuke: Look for the culprit, huh…? Bring it on! You got my word, too.
Yosuke: Might as well introduce ourselves… I'm Yosuke Hanamura, and this is my buddy, Yu Narukami.
Yosuke: You got a name?

Mysterious bear: ...Teddie.

Yosuke: *groan* Figures...

April 15

Teddie: Don't you think so, Yosuke?

Yosuke: Dude, you call him Sensei and then don't show me any respect!?

Teddie: Sorry…

Yosuke: W-Well, your support wasn't bad, though.
Yosuke: I gotta give you some credit for that.

Teddie: Huh? R-Really…? Heehee.

Yosuke: All right, you two keep it up, and I think we'll be fine from here on out.
Yosuke: Now, let's get back to the investigation!

April 15

It's *sniff* so sad... I feel so sorry for myself... Boo hoo...
Actually, I'm the one who thinks everything's a pain in the ass. Hahaha...

Who are you!?
I-I wouldn't think that...

Hahaha… Yeah, right. How long are you going to keep deluding yourself?
Screw the shopping district, and Junes too! You're sick of everything, especially living out in the sticks!

What're you saying…? That's not true, I--

You put on a good show of being carefree and happy-go-lucky 'cause you're so terrified of being alone.
The more the merrier, right? You've gotta be surrounded by people to block out the pain of isolation.
And what's this about checking out this world for Saki-senpai's sake? Hah! I know the real reason you came snooping…

S-Stop it!

Hahaha! Why so panicked? I thought I was just spouting bullshit! Or maybe… I DO know everything you're thinking!
Why's that…? Because I AM you!
You just came because you thought it sounded like a good time! What else is there to do out in this shithole?
A world inside the TV--now that's exciting! You didn't have a single other reason for coming here, did you!?

That's not true… Stop… Stop it…

You're just trying to act like a big shot… If all went well, hey, maybe you could even be a hero!
And that Senpai you were so sweet on? Her death was the perfect excuse!

That's not true!
What are you!? Who are you!?

*chuckle* I already told ya.
I'm you... Your Shadow... There's nothing I don't know about you!

Screw that! I don't know you!
You can't be me, you son of a bitch!!

Hahaha! That's right! Say it again!

You're not me... You're nothing like me!

Yeah, that's right. I am me now! I'm not you any more, see?

I am a shadow… The true self…
I'll crush everything that bores me…
Starting with you!

April 15

Yosuke: I… I think that might've kinda sorta been our fault.
Yosuke: Maybe we did go a little too far…
Yosuke: Let's apologize to her tomorrow.
Yosuke: I'm completely wiped out… I'm gonna go home, soak in the shower for a while, and get some sleep.
Yosuke: I think… I'm gonna sleep well tonight.
Yosuke: Hehe… Well, see you in the morning!

April

Mr. Hosoi: You! Hana-chan! You're just the kind of guy who relies on his PC's spell check!

Yosuke: Huh!? Well, he got that right, but…
Yosuke: …Yu! Help me out here?

May

Yosuke: Nnnngh, another exhausting day. I was dealing with complaints all day...

["Sounds tough."]

Yosuke: Ooh, a sympathetic spirit? Both the customers and part-timers were making crazy demands, haha.
Yosuke: Well, better this than sitting around bored. I can't get my mind off certain things whenever I have a spare moment...

["That must be tough."]

Yosuke: Oh, th-thanks.
Yosuke: ...You really are mature, huh. I notice you never pry when it comes to stuff like this.
Yosuke: Argh! Enough about this, though! Why do I get the feeling this is going to turn into a depressing conversation!?
> It seems Yosuke is eager to change the subject...

May 5

Yosuke: Oh, I was just curious, but are you--Ehh, never mind. If we keep talking, we're going to be late.

May 7

> You hear thunder rumbling...

Yosuke: Hey Chie, I bought you a new copy of that "Trial of the Dragon" flick.
Yosuke: It was a Greatest Punches version for 980 yen. If I knew then, I'd have just replaced it instead of buying you grilled steak.

Chie: This is clearly getting closer...!

Yosuke: Huh...? What are you, scared of a little lightning?

Chie: Quiet, you! I'd be a goner if even one of those things hit me!
Chie: Eek!

Yosuke: Hahaha, you're freakin' out way too much.
Yosuke: C'mon, shouldn't weather like this help with your kung fu training?
Yosuke: A bolt of lightning would hit and it'd give you the inspiration for a new move! There was a scene like that in your DVD, wasn't there?

Chie: You jerk! You don't even care how I feel!
Chie: If lightning has to strike someone, let it be this guy!

Yukiko: Huh? Is this a blackout?

Yosuke: That's what you get for saying that stuff, Chie.
Yosuke: ...Looks like I better hurry up and head to work.
Yosuke: Depending on how produce sells today, I might get a little bonus in my pay for the week.
Yosuke: This weather may keep customers away, but I gotta do my best if I'm gonna save up for a motorcycle!

May 7

Chie: What're you looking at me for!?

May 7

Yosuke: *sigh* Why don't you just have him escort you back home, Chie?

Chie: A-Are you making fun of me!?

Yosuke: Well, yeah. With how freaked out you are, can you blame me?

May 16

Yosuke: Hey, wasn't Kanji making plans with that weird kid a moment ago?
Yosuke: Something about meeting up at school.
Yosuke: I heard he's been skipping school ever since the new year started… Doesn't that seem a little suspicious?

Chie: Yeah, something did seem weird.
Chie: Yeah, it's suspicious all right. There's something funny going on here… I can sense it.

Yosuke: "Sense"? You sound like Teddie… Still, we might find some clues.
Yosuke: Alright… Let's try staking out both Kanji and his family's store.
Yosuke: We definitely don't want the killer getting ahead of us.
Yosuke: That being said… Yukiko, can I have your cell number?

Chie: Hey… Was this your plan all along?

Yosuke: Uh, no? I got everybody's number except for hers.
Yosuke: And the Y section of my address book needs some filling out.

Chie: *sigh * While we're on the subject, could you stop calling me at night just to tell dirty jokes?
Chie: You really sound like a pervert.

Yosuke: H-Hey! I'm trying to have a conversation with Yukiko here!

Yukiko: ……
Yukiko: Oh, that reminds me… I need to buy tofu on my way home.

Yosuke: Whoa… She didn't hear a word I said…

May 17

Yosuke: Yes, Ma'am! Visual ID confirmed!
Yosuke: Target arrived in-zone near the end of his mess break, with mother-issued rations in hand.
Yosuke: Current status: In the bathroom, fixing his hair.
Yosuke: The target was acting nervous. I left my position before he had a chance to pick on me!

May 17

Chie: Hey, how do you think the others are doing?

Yosuke: Beats me. For all we know, he's hitting on Yukiko as we speak.

Chie: Yeaaaah, no. He's not like you.
Chie: Yukiko doesn't seem to be interested in that stuff anyway.
Chie: Wait... are you saying he's interested in her?

Yosuke: Huh!? Uh... I... wouldn't know...
Yosuke: We don't really talk about that kinda stuff... Hahahaha.

Chie: Now I'm even more suspicious! You know something, don't you?

Yosuke: I-I seriously don't know! It's not like we've been hanging out that long, haha...

Kanji: ...The hell are you two doing?

Yosuke: Oh, well, you see... We're... We're just two crazy lovebirds!

Chie: Whaddya mean bird!?

Yosuke: Play along, birdbrain!

Kanji: Didn't I see you guys yesterday...?

Yosuke: A-Ahahahaha...! C-C'mon, it just so happened that we were walking behind you guys. Pure coincidence!
Yosuke: Hey! Our houses are just over that way, so we'll be going now...

Chie: Um, look, we weren't planning on getting in you guys' way, and there's nothing strange about it, either...

Kanji: S-Strange...!?

Yosuke: Why can't you keep your big mouth shut!?

Kanji: W-Wait, dammit!
Kanji: This ain't what you think! Y-You got it all wrong!
Kanji: Hey! Are you listening, dammit!?
Kanji: It seriously ain't like that!

June 6

Kanji: I, uh… I don't really get it myself.
Kanji: Girls are so loud and obnoxious, so, y'know… I really don't like dealing with 'em.
Kanji: Guys are a lot more laid-back.
Kanji: S-So, uh, I started thinking… What if I'm the type who never gets interested in girls…?
Kanji: And I couldn't accept that, so I kept spinning around and around in my head…

Yosuke: Well, I can understand the part about feeling more relaxed around dudes.

June 6

Kanji: Haha… I've never talked about any of this stuff before.
Kanji: Guess I never had anyone to tell it to.
Kanji: I guess I wasn't really afraid of girls. I was just scared of people in general.
Kanji: But all that's behind me.

Chie: Wow, I'm surprised… You're a good kid…

Kanji: D-Don't call me a good kid…

Yosuke: Hahaha, no need to get embarrassed. You're a big guy, you can take it.

June 6

Yosuke: Now that I think about it… When the killer failed with Yukiko, they moved to Kanji instead of trying again…
Yosuke: Maybe this "being on TV" thing is some stupid rule that the killer's following.

Chie: That's right… The killer could've targeted the same victim again…

Yosuke: I think there's a definite connection here between the kidnapping and the TV broadcasts.
Yosuke: The victims weren't just involved with the first case. They were also shown on the mass media.

Chie: That must be it…

Yosuke: But if so… What's the motive? Why kill someone just because they were on TV?
Yosuke: Argh… Dammit, now that I think about it, we haven't gotten anywhere!
Yosuke: Why can't I be smarter…!?

Kanji: Dude, why beat yourself up? I think you guys are awesome.
Kanji: I mean, you guys noticed what was happening to me and risked your lives to stop it. That's more than enough.

Yukiko: You rescued me, too.
Yukiko: We may not have solved the mystery, but we've saved two people already.

Yosuke: That's true, but…

Yukiko: What's more, everyone's deduction that Kanji-kun might be next was right on the nose.

Chie: I know! We were so close.

Kanji: Huh? You knew before it happened? Damn, I wish you guys'd come a little earlier, then...

Chie: Well, if we know this much, I think we can outsmart the killer next time. Then it's a countdown to their arrest.

Yukiko: Don't forget, it's always possible that Kanji-kun was the last target.

Yosuke: Or so we hope… We've thwarted them twice already. Here's hoping the killer's learned their lesson by now.
Yosuke: Anyways, let's keep checking the Midnight Channel like usual when it rains.

June 8

["So you're over her?"]

Yosuke: Why'd you bring that up...?
Yosuke: Well, I mean... I gotta get over her sometime.
Yosuke: It's like, Senpai was...
Yosuke: Wait, no, this isn't supposed to be a serious conversation! Back to the subject!

June 17

Kanji: My teach threatened to hold me back a year if I didn't show.
Kanji: And the first-year's tent is all quiet, like someone died.

Yosuke: Well, if you were in there with 'em, I'm not surprised...

Kanji: Is it just you two in this tent?

Yosuke: The other guys called in sick. Smart move...

June 17

Kanji: Don't worry, I won't make any trouble for you. They won't catch me unless we raise a ruckus.

Yosuke: *sigh* Alright, alright. You can sleep over there.

Kanji: Dude, there's a huge rock under there. How'm I supposed to sleep? It's gonna hurt like hell.

Yosuke: Pipe down... Didn't you say you weren't going to make any noise?

Kanji: Yo Senpai, can't you go just a little further back?

Yosuke: Nope. There's a slope just past here. I'd roll down the hill in my sleep.
Yosuke: If you don't like it here, go back to the first-year tent.

June 17

Kanji: Check this out, right? I heard it from a guy in my class.
Kanji: He said that asshole was talking shit about the two girls who died.

Yosuke: King Moron was talking about Ms. Yamano and Saki-senpai...?

Kanji: It was like, "It's no surprise that people who are unfaithful or run away from home meet a bad end..."
Kanji: I dunno, maybe he was exaggerating. Everyone seems to hate that son of a bitch Morooka.

Yosuke: Damn, I can just picture him saying that...
Yosuke: He never shut up about me either when I moved here last year.
Yosuke: Not that I remember anything he said...

Kanji: Even if it's only a little true, it still pisses me off... The dickhead's a damn teacher, for god's sake.

Yosuke: Ahhh, don't waste your energy getting pissed at that clown. *munch munch*

Kanji: Yeah, you got a point.
Kanji: Wait a sec, what're you eating!?

Yosuke: Animal crackers.

Kanji: What the--!? Those are mine!
Kanji: Dammit, I was so pumped about finding the penguin today...

Yosuke: Penguin?

Kanji: The secret animal cracker! You were eating them and you didn't know that!?

Yosuke: A-Are you serious? Well, you shoulda said something!

Kanji: Oh well...

Yosuke: Ughhh... This isn't gonna fill me up...
Yosuke: *sigh* Let's just go to sleep.

Kanji: That's all you got to say for yourself after taking my snacks...?

June 20

Chie: News…? Oh, that stuff about Rise Kujikawa taking a break from showbiz?
Chie: I wonder why. She was just getting popular lately…

Yosuke: Just goes to prove that being an idol is tough work.

["Rise's great."]

Yosuke: You think so too?
Yosuke: It hasn't been that long since her debut, but at this rate, she'll be a top-class idol in no time.
Yosuke: To be honest, I'm a fan, too! She's such a cutie pie!

Chie: A cutie pie…? What are you, 80?

June 22

Kanji: Uh… Are you Rise?

Rise: Yeah. So?

Yosuke: No way… Are you really Risette?

Rise: What do you want?

Yosuke: Huh…? Oh, sorry, um… Some tofu, please!

Rise: Tofu…? Which kind?

Yosuke: Huh? Wh-Which one's which again…?

Rise: If you're going to eat it by itself, you should go with silken. Momen's better for cooking… Depends how you use it.

Yosuke: U-Um…
Yosuke: Psst, Kanji! Order something!

Kanji: Wha--!? Why're you making me do it!? You already picked ganmo a second ago!
Kanji: Dude here wants three ganmodoki.

Rise: Oh, I see…
Rise: I'll go get them.

Yosuke: Wow... She's nothing like she seems on TV... I wonder if she's just tired...
Yosuke: Man, but it's really her… I'm so glad I came! Mission comple-
Yosuke: Wait, we haven't done what we came here for yet!
Yosuke: Um…!
Yosuke: H-Have you noticed anything weird lately?

Rise: Weird…? Like stalkers?
Rise: Are you guys fans of mine?

Kanji: I wouldn't say "we," but yeah, dude here's a big fan.

Yosuke: You little…! Why'd you let that slip!?

Kanji: Her curves, her posture, even her beautiful slim legs… Ya finished checkin' em out yet, or what?

Yosuke: Waaaaaaah! Y-You're doing this on purpose, aren't you!?
Yosuke: I didn't say that! I never said any of that!
Yosuke: Maybe you know already, but it's been dangerous in Inaba lately. That's why we've been investigating some stuff.

Rise: Oh yeah?

Yosuke: Sorry, um… Let's see… Do you know about the TV show that comes on at midnight?
Yosuke: I mean, it's not like regularly scheduled programming… How do I explain this…?

Rise: ...That thing that was on last night? The Midnight Channel, yeah?

Yosuke: Oh, you know about it…
Yosuke: Wait… What!? You mean you saw it last night!?

Rise: I heard the rumors from some friends of mine.
Rise: But that girl last night wasn't me. I've never been filmed wearing that swimsuit before.
Rise: And the bustline…

Yosuke: Huh?

Rise: Mine aren't that big.

Yosuke: Oh yeah, I see what you mean now…
Yosuke: I-I mean… What am I saying!? U-Um, I'm sorry…!

Rise: …Don't apologize so much.
Rise: You're funny.

Yosuke: Hey, she smiled.

June 22

Rise: Here you go, three ganmo. That'll be 600 yen.
Rise: There's extra tofu in there for everyone… A little thank-you for worrying about me.

Yosuke: Whoa, seriously? Thanks!

Kanji: Yosuke-senpai, you can't eat tofu, right? Want me to take yours?

Yosuke: Hell no! I always eat what people give me.

July

OMgOMGomg
the movie I want to see is finally out
Dumminator 2
YEAH BABY
But I h8 goin 2 Okina all by myself,
so if u go, call me up n we'll c it!

July

Yosuke: Finals are coming up soon... Uh, have you been studying for them?
Yosuke: I'm pretty good when it comes to subjects like biology, which is all memorizing things, but I think I'm boned on modern lit...
Yosuke: What about you? Between science and liberal arts stuff, which are you better at?

["I'm better at liberal arts."]

Yosuke: Whoa, seriously? I'm more of a science person, so I have to respect that.
> Yosuke is impressed.
Yosuke: Honestly, though, do you think all this studying will be useful later in life? Working this job has got me thinking...

July

Yosuke: Wow... it's exactly like a game, huh?
Yosuke: C'mon, Yu, let's hurry. We'll set a speedrun record through this place!

August 23

Yosuke: Pretty busy day.

Kanji: I'm still itchy...

Yosuke: At least we had a laugh over it in the end, right? And we found your swimsuit, too.

Kanji: Well, I never woulda come to the beach if you hadn't invited me.

Yosuke: Haha, I guess it would be out of character for you.

Kanji: ...It actually might be more fun to try stuff that's out of character.

Yosuke: Yeah...in a way, your nature is like a wall, after all.
Yosuke: Surrounding yourself with high walls makes things simple, but simplicity isn't always a virtue...
Yosuke: Oh man, what was that!? Did I just get all philosophical there!?

["By all means, keep going."]

Yosuke: Oh, well, if I have your permission...! C'mon, you're embarrassing me even more!

Kanji: I think it's fine.
Kanji: I look at that big ocean out there and think, man, why keep hangin' onto all this embarrassment? Just let it go.

Yosuke: So you don't deny that it was embarrassing, huh...?

August 23

Yosuke: Good times never last long...
Yosuke: I wonder if our high school days will end that way too...

August 30

Rise: Hey, where's Teddie?

Yosuke: Not only was he hitting on girls nonstop, he accidentally put the moves on Hanako and she dragged him away.
Yosuke: He ducked into his "bear skin" right away and acted like a bear, but he still got dragged off without a word.

Chie: Wha--!? Can we just leave him like that!?

Yosuke: Sure we can. His karma caught up to him.

Rise: Aren't you being a little cold to Teddie today, Yosuke-senpai?

Yosuke: When I think back to what he did this morning? No, I really don't.
Yosuke: Truth be told, I wish I could send two or three more Hanakos at him.

August 30

Yosuke: He was all, "Hey, Yosuke, what's this magazine about?"
Yosuke: Can you imagine the humiliation I went through because of him!?

Chie: It's your fault for having that stuff.

Yosuke: It's not like I ever thought anyone would wave it around in front of my parents!

August 30

Kanji: Well, I had fun.

Yosuke: Well, you were pretty good at that candy-cutting... Wait, that's not what I meant!
Yosuke: I was expecting something more... more bittersweet and stuff!

August 30

Teddie: Yosuke, you really do only think about girls, huh?

Yosuke: Like you're any different!

August 30

Yosuke: He was a pretty good-looking guy, too. He might have been a roadblock in, erm, other ways...

September 1

Yosuke: Yo, guys. I got lost on my way here.

Yukiko: The vacation was pretty long.

Chie: Not THAT long. Sheesh…

September 1

Yosuke: Y-You…!? You're that, uh… pint-size detective!

Naoto: I beg your pardon!? My name is Naoto. Please, don't give people bizarre nicknames you make up on the spot.

September 1

Yosuke: Man, school's as dull as ever.
Yosuke: With the case closed, the days feel so empty all of a sudden…

Chie: C'mon Yosuke, everything went back to normal. It's a good thing!

Yosuke: I didn't mean it that way. It's just…

September 1

Yosuke: Didn't he say he came here to help out with the murder case? With the case closed, he's just an ordinary guy now.
Yosuke: And if you think about it, that makes him a transfer student... just like us.

September 3

Yosuke: I can't stick you anywhere where you'll need special training right off the bat, so let's start you in the food department.
Yosuke: Then again, it moves pretty fast, so there's a lot to memorize even here.

Teddie: Bring it on! A useless Teddie is no Teddie at all!

Yosuke: Ooh, I'll hold you to that. Alright, first, there's the order you put stuff on the shelf.
Yosuke: The front row is for whatever's on sale that day. Behind that goes the natto and eggs.
Yosuke: Next is the side dishes, and in the very back are the meats. Oh, these are fish sausages, so they go somewhere else.

Teddie: ......

Yosuke: Was that too much to digest at once? Hmm... Try reciting that back to me, starting with what goes in front.

Teddie: ...The snacks in the back look delicious.

Yosuke: That's not what I asked!

Teddie: Hey, Yosuke! When is snack time at Junes?

Yosuke: There isn't one!
Yosuke: Especially if you don't work!
Yosuke: Looks like we'll have to keep you in costume so you can act as our mascot for a while...

September 8

Yosuke: Isn't there something funny about this place...?

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

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

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

September 9

Yosuke: Yet another side of Rise exposed... I wonder if she knows what she's saying.

September 9

Naoto: Well then, it's your turn now.
Naoto: A straight answer, please. What is your true involvement with the murder case?

Yosuke: You know, you're so good at killing the mood that it's almost funny...

Yukiko: Weeeeell, we go rescuing people who've been kidnapped by jumping into the TV!
Yukiko: And theeen, we do stuff like, "Persona!" with our Personas and beat the crap outta Shadows...

Yosuke: Y-You idiot...

Naoto: *sigh* Are you making fun of me?

September 9

Yosuke: *sigh* All this is giving me a big headache... Is this what a hangover feels like...?

September 10

Teddie: H-Hey, I really can't move! And I don't have the money for a return ticket!

Yosuke: Farewell, Teddie...
Yosuke: We shall leave you here, along with our memories of youth...

September 12

Female student: I'd rather go to college than get a job...
Female student: But, the colleges around here aren't very good, and if I get a job first, then where would I get one... Junes?
Female student: ...Huh... It's not too late. I'll try to get closer to Yosuke.

September 12

Student: This sense of total disappointment as soon as he opens his mouth... It's just as bad as Yosuke.

October 11

Naoto: If you don't mind, shall I teach you?

Yosuke: Oh? Are you as smart as I thought? Could you uh… lend me a hand too…?

Naoto: Oh, um… I wouldn't know where to begin with second-year subjects.

Yosuke: Aww… What's up with that? Useless after all…

Naoto: D-Don't call me useless!

Yosuke: Hehehe… I think I've figured out what buttons to push to get Naoto-kun riled up.
Yosuke: You're pretty cute when you're angry.

Naoto: Wh-What are you talking about!?

October 25

Yosuke: Sorry to barge in!
> Yosuke forced himself under your umbrella...

Kanji: M-Make room for me too!

Yosuke: This one's already full, dumbass! Get Naoto to make room under hers.

Naoto: By all means, Kanji-kun. You'll catch a cold at this rate if you don't.

Kanji: Wha...!? Me and her under the same umbrella...?
Kanji: To hell with that! If I did that, um, it'd mean... W-We'd practically be like a couple!

Yosuke: And that's a problem because...? Dude, how old are you?

Kanji: Shut up! C'mon, let's trade spots!

Yosuke: ...You know how stupid that sounds, right?
Yosuke: Well, that's fine with me. Naoto, mind if I walk with you?

Kanji: H-Hey, who're you callin' stupid!? Stop talkin' shit about me!

Yosuke: Ughhh, will you just make up your mind!?

Naoto: Um, I don't mind making room for whoever...

October 27

Yosuke: N-No! It wasn't me! Why do you automatically blame me!?
Yosuke: I-I mean, if you don't wanna do it, you just say no, right? Like it was just a joke.

Chie: We wouldn't be so pissed if we could do that!
Chie: With Kashiwagi planning this year's event, even those who got entered by other people can't back out!

Yosuke: Seriously? Must've been something in the fine print I overlooked…

Chie: So it was you!

Yosuke: Oh crap…!

October 29

["What kind of girl do you like?"]

Yosuke: W-Well, for me, um...
Yosuke: I guess a girl that's kind and sorta fragile, you know? Someone I'd want to protect...
Yosuke: Uhhh... Man, this is... um, yeah...
Yosuke: H-Hey, your turn, Kanji...

October 29

Chie: So, who would you want to date, Yu-kun. Ahaha...

["Yosuke."]

Yosuke: Okay, we get it! You're good at role-playing! Now quit it! You're creeping me out...

Kanji: There are many forms of love... Didn't you tell me something like that?

Yosuke: No! Not at all!
Yosuke: Well, I admit, I'm pretty dependable... and decent lookin', right?
> Yosuke is proud for some reason...

October 29

Yukiko: What type of girls do you like?

Yosuke: Whoa, getting right to the point…

Male class rep: I guess… cute girls?
Male class rep: Man, this is lame…

Yosuke: Oh, now it dawns on you…?
Yosuke: Your turn. What type of girls do you like?

["A kind girl."]

Yosuke: Ooh, me too! You get this urge to care for and protect them…

Kanji: Don't think they asked you, Yosuke-senpai.

Chie: Your turn, Kanji-kun.

Kanji: Uh, well, I…
Kanji: I-I guess someone who's kind of mysterious, and looks strong but's actually kinda…

Yosuke: …Yeah, I really wonder who you're talking about.

["Any of us you like, Yosuke?"]

Yosuke: Well, you guys are all wonderful… But I think you'd be the most reliable, Yu…
Yosuke: I-I mean--You idiot! Don't make me play along!

Chie: *sigh*

> The silence is heavy…

November 5

Teddie: I wanna go to Nana-chan's place! I promised to play with her lots!

Yosuke: We're not going. And go put those snacks back. It's already dinnertime, so save 'em for your next visit.
Yosuke: Oh, I get you... If he's out, that means Nanako-chan might be home alone...

Teddie: I feel bad to think of her staying home all alone!
Teddie: We could go take her some dinner! Please please please please please please!

Yosuke: Okay okay, I hear you! Geez...

Teddie: So we can go!? Sweet! You're so mature, Yosuke! My heart just skipped a beat because of your thoughtfulness.

Yosuke: Hang on a sec, I'll try calling again.
Yosuke: He's still not picking up...
Yosuke: Oh, duh. I forgot to try his home line...

November 6

Kanji: A little kid... telling herself she's not lonely so she doesn't fall apart...

Yosuke: You idiot, we'll ruin everything if we act all sad.
Yosuke: We gotta greet her with a smile.

November 21

Adachi: You know that diary we found? There were entries about Ms. Yamano and Ms. Konishi in it.
Adachi: Looks like Namatame had been making advances on Ms. Konishi.

Yosuke: That son of a bitch…!

Adachi: U-Uh, well… I'm gonna head to the hospital now.
Adachi: Dojima-san's recovering too, so I need to go over a few things about this case with him.

Chie: Yosuke...

Yosuke: Sorry… I'm all right.
Yosuke: Namatame's been caught. He can't hurt anyone now…
Yosuke: But forget him! Let's all go visit Nanako-chan after school!

December 3

Yosuke: Alright, but none of this "charge it to Yosuke" stuff this time. Seriously. We're clear on this, right?

Chie: Aw come on, why would we do something like that?

Yosuke: Dude, the clothes you got for this guy? I almost pissed my pants when I saw the receipt!
Yosuke: How many days you think I had to work to pay that off!?

Chie: Well, I can't help it if Junes overcharges for things.

Yosuke: Urgh…!
Yosuke: Well, I guess you gotta expect that… It's not like Chie-san's ever had the occasion to help a guy shop before.

Chie: Wha--!? What did you just say!?

Teddie: C'mon, baby. Don't fight over me…

Yosuke & Chie: Stay outta this!

December 3

Yosuke: Dude, that much juice would kill the breaker the moment you tried to microwave something.

December 3

Yosuke: Dammit!
Yosuke: DAMMIT!!

December 3

Yosuke: Dojima-san!

December 3

Yosuke: No way I'm going to walk out of here doing nothing…

December 3

Yosuke: Chie!
Yosuke: Everyone… Listen to me.
Yosuke: If we're gonna do this… now is our only shot. We won't get a second chance.
Yosuke: At this rate, the guy's gonna get off the hook… And he'll go around "saving" people again!
Yosuke: You just heard what this bastard's really thinking!
Yosuke: If that happens, it'll be just like Nanako-chan and Senpai… Who knows how many innocent people will die this time?
Yosuke: I can't let something like that go…
Yosuke: Someone close to me died… Her killer can't be convicted… And now I'm gonna let the same thing happen again?
Yosuke: There's no way I can do that! It's just wrong, isn't it!?

Chie: B-But… Yosuke…

Yosuke: All we have to do is push him inside the TV… That's it. We do that one thing, and this is all over.

Chie: J-Just… push him inside…?

Yosuke: If any of you want no part in this, just leave the room. I'm not gonna force you to stay.
Yosuke: As for me, nothing could make me forgive this bastard… But before we do this, I want to hear what you think.
Yosuke: What do you want to do… Leader?

["Wait a second here..."]

Yosuke: We don't have time to wait! If we don't do this now, the cops'll come back!
Yosuke: What're you trying to say!?

December 3

Yosuke: Missing…? Like what, exactly?
Yosuke: Dammit… I've heard enough of this bullshit! Give me a straight answer!
Yosuke: Are we doing this or not!? That's all I give a damn about right now!

["Calm the hell down!"]

December 3

Yukiko: H-He's right. L-Let's all calm down for a second.

Yosuke: I'm perfectly calm.

Chie: Hey, what did you mean by "we're missing something"…?

Yosuke: What's there to miss with a sick bastard like him!?

Rise: Hey, let's all take a deep breath.
Rise: After what happened to Nanako-chan, and seeing Dojima-san… we're not thinking straight right now.

Kanji: Tch… Fine…

December 3

Naoto: But other than that point, the rest comes from our assumptions based on watching the Midnight Channel a moment ago.
Naoto: I won't deny that we were blinded by the heat of the moment… trying to impute all responsibility to him rashly.

Kanji: But…!

Yosuke: Yeah, the guy's not saying anything.
Yosuke: Whatever reason he had, there's no doubt about the fact that he'd been throwing people inside the TV.
Yosuke: It was him who put Senpai through that misery…
Yosuke: How can we possibly understand someone who says killing people is the same as "saving" them!?

Naoto: Failing to understand and failing to listen are rather different things.

Yosuke: ……

Naoto: Truthfully, not all the hitches that were nagging at me have been answered yet.
Naoto: We'll have to see what he can tell us about them…
Naoto: …Though it appears he's in no condition to do so at the moment.

Yosuke: True… Dealing with him right now might not solve all the things that are bothering us…
Yosuke: Dammit…
Yosuke: But you better remember this… I'll do everything I can to stop him from repeating what he's done.
Yosuke: Anytime, anywhere… anything.

["I feel the same way."]

Yosuke: Geez… How the hell can you stay so calm, man?
Yosuke: Then again, that's why you're our leader…
Yosuke: ……
Yosuke: Alright. Let's go ahead and think this through as much as we need.

Kanji: If we leave any unanswered questions behind, we'll just be lying to ourselves…
Kanji: Yeah, that ain't gonna cut it… Alright, I'm convinced.

Rise: *sigh* Thank you…
Rise: I'll think as hard as I can, and try to help!

Chie: We all know how you feel, Yosuke!
Chie: C'mon, we've accomplished this much together, haven't we?

Yukiko: Right… Together.

Yosuke: Yeah…
Yosuke: Yeah, you're right.
Yosuke: Sorry… and thanks.

December 4

Yosuke: We did blame you for everything at first.
Yosuke: But now, I think we can accept whatever you got to tell us… as truth.

December 6

Yosuke: You keep trying to figure out who you are, just like all of us here.
Yosuke: You can't do much on your own… You really aren't that special… See? What's so different between you and us?

Teddie: *sniff *
Teddie: Raaaaaaaaawr!
Teddie: Th-Tha… Thank you…
Teddie: I-I'm so glad… I met you guys…

Yosuke: The rest of us were pretty much a group of misfits to begin with too, right?
Yosuke: You fit right in, man.

Naoto: I beg your pardon? Who are you calling a misfit?

Rise: Isn't that just you, Senpai?

Yosuke: Hey… That's not something a detective would say… Or an idol, either!
Yosuke: Geez… Stop crying, will ya? Now's not the time for that.

December 23

HEY
party 2morow, my place
U in?
Knji n TedD will B there, 2

December 24

Yosuke: I'm sorry, man... We were going to have the party at my place, but this morning...
Yosuke: We saw...

Kanji: E-Enough! I don't wanna hear it!

Teddie: Roachies!

Yosuke: All over the place, too. It was like we were being invaded by them...

December 24

Yosuke: Yeah, what the hell? It's all dudes here. I've got to spend Christmas with a girl next year--
Yosuke: .....
Yosuke: ...N-Never mind. Let's enjoy this time together, yeah?

Kanji: Then wanna sing, guys?

Teddie: Let's exchange presents first!

Yosuke: Nah, let's not do that. First of all, I don't think anyone's prepared for...

Teddie: I am! I got something from Junes.

Kanji: I-I did too. I made it myself.
Kanji: And Senpai bought the cake.

Yosuke: J-Just kidding, guys!
Yosuke: I really did bring a present! S-See? Headphones! Wow!

Kanji: Aren't those yours?

Yosuke: Ah, r-right... Here's my real present...

Teddie: Those cough drops are yours, too.

Yosuke: F-Fine, fine! I give up!
Yosuke: K-Kanji and Teddie, exchange your presents while I sing, okay!?

Kanji: Uh... What's the point?

December 26

Yosuke: But it's finally starting to sink in... we did it!
Yosuke: Man... All these things are coming back to me, like when I put you on the spot and asked you to be our leader...
Yosuke: Haha... What am I getting all worked up for?
Yosuke: The others must all be super happy right now too...
Yosuke: I bet Chie's practically crying her eyes out.
Yosuke: ...Alright, I'll call you again later!
Yosuke: Seriously, though... thanks!

December 31

Text from Yosuke: Let's get everyone together and visit the shrine today!
Text from Yosuke: How about we meet up in front of the shrine in the shopping district? I hear they're gonna hand out amazake!
Text from Yosuke: I'll contact the others. See you there!

December 31

Yosuke: Ugh, this guy...
Yosuke: Although, I must say, seeing Risette in a kimono would be quite a sight...
Yosuke: Whoa... Maybe Naoto's in one, too? Okay, now I'm starting to get a little...

December 31

Yosuke: What? A kimono is one of a girl's best outfits?
Yosuke: ...Wait, you're implying that you're out of our league.

Yukiko: She wasn't implying.

Kanji: My heart just froze over...

January 1

Kanji: This is what they call a white New Year's, huh?

Yosuke: No one calls it that.

January

Yosuke: Man, Teddie's been all hyper even since he got back.
Yosuke: He even makes a big fuss at dinner or while taking a bath... I yell at him to calm down, but he just doesn't listen.
Yosuke: That creep snuck into my bed, being all, "Weren't you lonely without me, Yosuke?"

["You guys get along great."]

Yosuke: C'mon, don't pretend it's not a problem! I was in the bathroom the other day, and he just opened the door on me!
Yosuke: Well, if he's cutting loose because he was behaving himself at your place, I guess that's okay.
> Yosuke is shrugging.
Yosuke: I think you really mean a lot to him. It's like, he doesn't want to cause you any trouble, and he thinks the world of you...
Yosuke: But he ought to show some respect to me too, you know?
Yosuke: Oh, get this. He's insanely popular with the part-timers. They say there's something mysterious about him... like how he never tells anyone his last name.
Yosuke: Joke's on them, though. He doesn't even have one.

January

Chie: Oh yeah, Teddie's gone back to Yosuke's place, right?
Chie: Yosuke's been complaining about what a hassle he is, but I bet he's glad inside to have Teddie back. Whatever those two might say, they make a pretty good pair.

January

Naoki: By the way, I saw a strange person in front of Shiroku today.
Naoki: He was eating a bunch of topsicles, in this freezing weather! He was lecturing the Shiroku clerk that those who truly love frozen treats don't care about the weather!
Naoki: He even gave one to me. Though, I didn't eat it yet.

["His name is 'Ted.'"]

Naoki: Oh, from the cross-dressing contest? I didn't notice, since he was wearing normal clothes today.
Naoki: I wonder how long he's been in Inaba. It's like he just appeared out of nowhere.
> Naoki is thinking.
Naoki: After that, I saw Hanamura-san drag him away. Are they relatives or something? No, wait... he can't be... He has blond hair and blue eyes...

January

Yosuke: Oh yeah, just so you know--Things've been going pretty well between me and Naoki-kun lately.
Yosuke: He's been by Junes a bunch. He keeps saying how crappy the food is while stuffing his mouth.
Yosuke: You should come next time too. Let's all grab some grub together!

February

Yosuke: Dude, are you guys okay? Don't get so flustered over something like a test.
Yosuke: You'd better pass, and pass it good! Otherwise, we won't be able to enjoy that ski trip over the holiday.

Yukiko: Oh, Yosuke-kun. I brought you the copies you asked for of my notes.

Yosuke: Whoa...! You had to bring that up right now...

Teddie: Hee! Looks like we might have to worry about Yosuke the most! You'd better not drag everyone down.

February 5

How's studying going?
Everything good???
SKI TRIP! Next week!
The 11th!
2 days 1 night alllllll fun
I got us a room.
We can rent boards n clothes there
Lets ace r tests n njoy the last big
event of the winter!
L8S!

February 12

Yosuke: Considering that we've been hitting these slopes for two days straight, I think I've gotten a lot better.
Yosuke: Of course, just when I get the hang of things is the moment we have to leave. ...Happens every time.

February 12

Yosuke: It's the same as rain. But when it's too cold, it just freezes and falls as snow.

Teddie: Wouldn't that make it like, little lumpy ice balls that bonk you on the head and stuff? Ouch!

Yosuke: Why're you being so nitpicky?

Kanji: It is kind of mysterious, though. How these little white water flowers just tumble delicately from the sky...
Kanji: When you look up, you usually don't notice it, but I can understand how deep the sky is... I feel like I'm falling in.

Yosuke: Wow.
Yosuke: I always had a feeling you were one of those "warrior poet" types, but I didn't see that coming.

Teddie: Kanji's got the heart of a dreamy little girl.

Kanji: Shut the hell up!
Kanji: You started this stupid conversation in the first place!

February 12

Yosuke: Dude, are you sure? This might be a ski area, but one wrong turn and we'll end up in the mountains.

February 12

Teddie: Hut? Hut... hut... hike?

Yosuke: It's no use... He's done for in many ways...

Kanji: Hey, doesn't that look like a cottage!?

Yosuke: Great, and now he's hallucinating... You start dreaming on your feet, and pretty soon you're dead...

Kanji: I'm not dreamin', asshole! Open your frickin' eyes and look!

February 14

Yosuke: Shut up! Don't you "you'll see" me!
Yosuke: You don't understand the true strength of a man's heart...
Yosuke: I know I don't have anything waiting for me... But I can't give up my hope. It's my only weapon against the Valentine's Monster!
Yosuke: I'm pathetic!

Teddie: Hey! That's so rude! I know you got chocolate from Chie-chan and some other girls!

Yosuke: I know that! And it was 100% friendzone chocolate! ...And you ate it all anyway!

Teddie: It was sooooo good!

Yosuke: That was bargain-price chocolate from Junes! I put the sales stickers on them myself! I know!
Yosuke: Hey, since you ate all my chocolate, when White Day rolls around, it's your responsibility to make it up to me!

March 20

Yosuke: What'd you think of the sleepy, peaceful version of Inaba? It must seem weird to you…
Yosuke: Huh… I wonder why it began just as you arrived here…

Teddie: I remember that first time. Sensei and Yosuke, braving the TV world alone…
Teddie: Boy, I feel so nostalgic!

Yosuke: Yeah. Ever since then, it was just one surprise after another…
Yosuke: ……
Yosuke: I can't imagine how it's gonna be like, living here without you.
Yosuke: A quiet, peaceful town, with no need to use our Personas anymore…

Teddie: I can't imagine it either.

Yosuke: …That's right, we were right in the middle of the case when you came over to this side.
Yosuke: A lot of stuff's happened.
Yosuke: Facing my true self… And you and me got into a fight, too…

Teddie: Y-Yosuke, did you smack Sensei!? Oooh, how reckless…

Yosuke: Of course, moron. Best friends gotta fight sometimes to be best friends.

Teddie: Why didn't you say so earlier!?
Teddie: Sensei! Bring it on! Let's fight!

Yosuke: Don't hurt him, man. He's gotta get on that train tomorrow.
Yosuke: ……

Teddie: Sensei… You're really leaving, huh?
Teddie: I'm glad I met you and Yosuke.
Teddie: You two completely changed my life…
Teddie: And Nana-chan, Yuki-chan and the others, too…
Teddie: They all helped me… They gave life to me.

Yosuke: Life…? Come on, man.
Yosuke: You were the one who wanted to change. That's why you tried so hard to make it happen.

Teddie: …Thank you so much, Sensei and Yosuke!
Teddie: I love you.

Yosuke: "Love" is kinda strong…

Teddie: I'll take off my outfit if you want!

Yosuke: L-Let's not…

March 20

Teddie: I really had fun in this world.

Yosuke: Dude, your whole existence is about fun.
Yosuke: …Well, what we've gone through wasn't all fun and games, but I gotta say… I've never felt so fulfilled in my life.

March 20

Chie: It is kinda sad that this… really is gonna be the last time we do something like this.
Chie: You know, this might sound like a weird thing to say… but it was a lot of fun.

Naoto: That's because we all strove together toward a common goal.
Naoto: There were many things we believed in without questioning them…
Naoto: The culprit's identity… Their motives… There were many occasions where we nearly gave up.

Yukiko: It may have been easier if we had chosen to look the other way… but we didn't.

Yosuke: Even if we had to fight every inch of our way…
Yosuke: I wanna go on feeling, seeing, touching, and thinking for myself.

Yukiko: Yeah… Still, one person alone can only understand so much.
Yukiko: That's why we're all here together.

Chie: Right! All for one and one for all!

Kanji: So long as someone's got your back, you can kick against the pricks no matter how tough they are!

Rise: This is for our future!

Yosuke: So we can see him off tomorrow with no regrets!

Teddie: Eeeewww…
Teddie: Yosuke always has to try to make himself look all cool…
Teddie: But he's so pathetic, it makes my skin craaawl…

Yosuke: Probably just fleas on your ratty old suit. I spilled juice on you earlier.

Teddie: No wonder I smell orangey freshness…!

Yosuke: Well then, let's do this!

March 20

Izanami: Congratulations in making it this far.

Yosuke: Well thank you very much, Ms. Root of All Evil!

March 20

Yosuke: Don't go, Yu...
Yosuke: Everything inside me changed after I met you…
Yosuke: I'm… glad we met. I wouldn't have made it this far if I hadn't done it alongside you…
Yosuke: You can't let it end this way, right?
Yosuke: You can keep going… Right, partner?

March 21

Yosuke: I don't feel like saying goodbye either.

Magician Social Link

Yosuke: Even if it is something about that place that's killing the victims...
Yosuke: If someone's using that world as a weapon, that's unforgivable.
Yosuke: We need to find the culprit... no matter what it takes!
Yosuke: There's no way the police can do it... Who'd believe that the murderer kills people by throwing them into the TV?

["It has to be us."]

Yosuke: Hehe... Cool. It's reassuring to hear someone else say it.

Yosuke: Could be that we got this gift from someone specifically so we could solve the case.
Yosuke: Then again, you managed to go inside the TV and get your Persona first...
Yosuke: I feel like, as long as you're with me, I can find the culprit and crack this case.
Yosuke: ...Well, let's do our best!

> Even with so much mystery swirling around, Yosuke is trying his hardest to move on...

> The famous steak croquettes are tough...

Yosuke: Sticking chunks of steak in croquettes... Man, this really is the country, huh?
Yosuke: Well, it is good... though it's tough.
Yosuke: Chie called this stuff "tender and juicy"... What kinda teeth does she have...?

> You can hear the women's conversation...

Gossiping lady: He's from Junes... Yasogami High School, right?

Talkative lady: His classmate... Sato-san...? Went out of business...

Gossiping lady: This shopping district could disappear, and yet...

Yosuke: Sorry about that. You know me, I'm infamous around here.

["It must be tough."]

Yosuke: Nahhh, it's not really.
Yosuke: It's mainly my parents, but I'm not personally involved. Anyways, there's nothing I can do about it.
> Yosuke shrugs...
Yosuke: I don't think there's anyone in Inaba who doesn't know me, at school or around town...
Yosuke: Not that I mind, but... It sucks that I always gotta mind my manners.
> Yosuke smiles cheerfully...
Yosuke: Still, this croquette is damn good, huh?
Yosuke: I'm gonna have another. You want one too, right?

Yosuke: Mmmm... It's been a while since I breathed this kinda air!
Yosuke: Y'know, I'm just a poor little city boy drawn to that urban scent.
Yosuke: Wait a minute... Am I starting to sound like Teddie?

["Hmm, you're looking hairier."]

Yosuke: Now that you mention it, the foam in my facial soap this morning had...!
Yosuke: H-Hey, you're making me scare myself!
> Yosuke is smiling...
Yosuke: Well, that aside, what should we--
Yosuke: Oh, a text message.
Yosuke: More spam...
Yosuke: Looks like someone got my address. I get a lot of spam.

["You don't block them?"]

Yosuke: Even when I do, they change domains, so there's no point.
Yosuke: And I don't wanna change my address...
> Yosuke is sighing...
Yosuke: I haven't changed addresses since before we moved to Inaba.
Yosuke: I mean, I might get a text from someone. ...It's hard to call, y'know?
Yosuke: If I called people just to tell them my number changed, they'd get annoyed.
Yosuke: And some of them never planned to text me anyway...
Yosuke: Oh but hey, don't look at me like I don't have any friends!
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Though to tell you the truth, I don't remember what we all used to talk about. Can't really call 'em friends...
Yosuke: Inaba suits me just fine. Plus... I got something I need to do there.
Yosuke: I'm counting on ya, partner!
Yosuke: Well, with that in mind, should we head back?
Yosuke: It'd suck if something happened back there while we were over here!
Yosuke: Alright, let's head home! Wait... Let's get everyone a souvenir, then go home!

Yosuke: Hanging out with you here every so often isn't that bad.
Yosuke: Even if we're short on cash, we can get a little discount here.
Yosuke: Though there's a small price to pay in exchange for that...

Girl's voice: Oh, there you are, Hanamura!

Yosuke: ...For example.

[Two girls approach.]

Yosuke: Hello there, Senpai. What's wrong today?

Gaudy student: You better say something to that blockhead manager! I told him I can't come in on Saturdays or Sundays.
Gaudy student: But he's saying I have to be here since we're low on staff. And if I don't, he'll fire me!

Snooty student: Isn't there some kinda law against that!?

Yosuke: Er, but... Didn't you guys say you could work weekends during your interviews?

Gaudy student: Well, yeah. They wouldn't hire us if we didn't!

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Alright, I got it. I'll try talking with him...
Yosuke: But you don't want to get fired, right?
Yosuke: It'd make it easier for me to strike a deal if you could show up every now and then on weekends...

Gaudy student: ...We'll think about it.

Snooty student: You'd better do it, 'kay?

[The two girls leave.]

Woman's voice: Oh, Yosuke-kun. Just the man I was looking for.

Yosuke: Ohhh... Hi.

Loudmouthed woman: Hear me out! Remember that claim I had the other day? Well, the head butcher said...

Yosuke: Alright, alright. Let's talk over there.
Yosuke: Sorry, Yu. Could you give me a minute?
> Yosuke went to listen to the employee...
Yosuke: Phew, I'm beat... I'm not the complaints department...

["You're incredible."]

Yosuke: Huh? Dude, it's nothing but trouble!
> Yosuke smiles sheepishly.
Yosuke: Geez... Everyone's just trying to take advantage of me as the Junes kid.
Yosuke: Maybe I wouldn't mind if I was free, but we have the murders to deal with. I don't have time for this.
Yosuke: Can the police really handle the killer? Can the law really convict whoever's behind this...?
Yosuke: Once I started worrying about that stuff, I knew I couldn't bother with anything else.
Yosuke: I have to do what I can...

["What can you do...?"]

Yosuke: Hey... Th-There's plenty of stuff I can do! Don't be such a dick!
> Yosuke is panicking...
Yosuke: Haha... I never thought I'd be talking about serious stuff like this...
Yosuke: Before I moved here, it was all small talk... Stupid, trivial things. I thought that was fine.
Yosuke: It's only with you guys that I talk seriously like this.
Yosuke: I dunno why, but I feel like I don't have to lie...
Yosuke: ...Especially with you. You've already seen the worst of me and all.
Yosuke: But well... thinking about it now, if someone had to see that, I'm glad it was you.
Yosuke: It's a bit late now, but... Thanks for going in with me that time.
> Yosuke is smiling sheepishly...

> Yosuke pretty much barged in...

Yosuke: Hmmmm, it's pretty clean.
Yosuke: So...? You keep the goods under your futon?

["Huh?"]

Yosuke: C'mon... No need to play dumb.
Yosuke: Don't worry. I'll still be your friend even if you're into the freaky stuff.
> Yosuke looks like he's having fun.
Yosuke: So, you ever invited a girl in here?

["I haven't."]

Yosuke: Haha, maybe you're more of a man's man than I thought.
> Yosuke seems happy...

Yosuke: Nanako-chan's here? Let's let her in.
Yosuke: Nanako-chan, are you free today?

Nanako: No, I'm going to Takeyoshi-kun's house with Miwa-chan and Yo-chan.

Yosuke: A-A guy's house!?

Nanako: Takeyoshi-kun sits next to me. I'm going to deliver the public notice to him.
Nanako: Miwa-chan said she's going with me because she likes Takeyoshi-kun.

Yosuke: Because she likes him...?
Yosuke: M-Man, kids sure are mature these days...
Yosuke: Well, my first love was in first grade, too! I've always been ahead of my time.
Yosuke: But, well... I don't really need that in my life right now.
Yosuke: It's just not the time...
Yosuke: I have something I need to do before that can happen...

Nanako: Homework?

Yosuke: No... Well, maybe it is.
Yosuke: You're smart, Nanako-chan!

> Nanako left for her friend's house...

Yosuke: Nanako-chan called it "homework"...
Yosuke: Catching the killer, ending the murders, bringing peace to the town... Only we can do it, huh?
Yosuke: Let's hang in there. I'm counting on you.
> Yosuke's determination shows through...
> You sense Yosuke's trust...
Yosuke: Oh, so did the notice reach you yet? The one about joining the young men's association.
Yosuke: They were talking about having some kind of event to boost the economy.
Yosuke: Junes is involved with it, so they're trying to rope me in.
Yosuke: I don't have time for that... I told 'em I was busy, but they keep dogging me.
Yosuke: I don't care about the young men's association or about boosting the economy...
> Yosuke sighs...
Yosuke: Alright, time to take a peek under the futon!

Yosuke: Yu! My buddy! My pal!
Yosuke: You're free today, aren't you? Aren't you!?

> You agreed to help with restocking after Yosuke begged you...

Yosuke: Welcome, one and all! Choice salmon, 59 yen a slice, just as advertised!
Yosuke: And while you're at it, how about some cheese? Direct from Italy and just 298 yen for today only...
Yosuke: Restock this shelf, too!

> You earned 5500 yen working at Junes.

> Junes food court...
> You came with Yosuke after work...

Yosuke: Phew, I'm dead tired...
Yosuke: They decided on the sale at the last minute, and Dad was bugging me to find helpers.
Yosuke: I told him I didn't have time for that, but he wasn't listening.
Yosuke: But hey, I'm glad you were there! Thanks.

["Tell me next time!"]

Yosuke: Haha, sorry 'bout that!
Yosuke: I thought if I told you, you wouldn't come... Sorry, dude.
> Yosuke is scratching his head...

Gaudy student: Oh, Hanamura.
Gaudy student: What's with the crowd today? It's way busy. If I'd known, I woulda skipped out.

Yosuke: Please don't. You got a bonus for today, right?

Snooty student: Yeah, a whole 500 yen.
Snooty student: I'm trying to save up! Gimme a raise.

Yosuke: Well... I don't think I can help you there...

Snooty student: What's the point, then?

> The two began talking nearby...
> They're talking very loudly...

Gaudy student: At this rate, my graduation trip'll be somewhere in Japan. Maybe I should ask my parents to pay for it.

Snooty student: Why don't you find a guy to pay?

Gaudy student: Haha, like Saki did?

Yosuke: ......
> Yosuke is biting his lip...

Yosuke: It doesn't matter.
Yosuke: It's just hot air. I'm not letting it get to me.
Yosuke: ...It's sad to be talked about like that, though.
Yosuke: We're the only ones who can avenge Saki-senpai.
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: We're special. We're the only ones.
Yosuke: So... there's no need to bother with outsiders.

["Man, you're mature."]

Yosuke: Haha... I saw the kid in me inside the TV. I felt I needed to change...
> Yosuke is smiling sheepishly...
Yosuke: I think it's good you came along.
Yosuke: Because of you, I was able to make it this far.
Yosuke: *sigh* What a pain.
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Oh, uh, not you...
Yosuke: ...I wonder what it is.
Yosuke: I dunno...

Gaudy student: Hey, Hanamura!!

Yosuke: ...What is it today?

Gaudy student: How come Kazumi can take the day off and we can't?

Yosuke: ...Huh?

Snooty student: We told you before! We can't work Saturdays!
Snooty student: So when we refused, they said they were going to fire us! I don't get this!

Yosuke: Hey, I talked to the manager...
Yosuke: Senpai... Have you two been taking absences without leave lately?

Gaudy student: I-I just forgot to come...
Gaudy student: Besides, that's not the point! What're you going to do about this!? I have a date that day!

Snooty student: How come you're favoring Kazumi, huh!?
Snooty student: You were like that with Saki, too!

Yosuke: ...Huh?

Gaudy student: Don't try to hide it! We all know!
Gaudy student: You liked Saki and treated her special!

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: I don't think Saki-senpai has anything to do with this subject.

Gaudy student: Yeah, it does!!
Gaudy student: You told the other workers to take it easy on Saki too, didn't you?
Gaudy student: You think you can do anything just because you're the manager's son!?

Snooty student: So it's Kazumi now that Saki's dead!? Don't even bother, she has a boyfriend.
Snooty student: Didn't you get it!? Saki didn't like you!
Snooty student: We heard so from her! She may have acted that way, but...
> They started to badmouth Saki-senpai...

["I feel bad for Saki-senpai."]

Yosuke: Yu...

Snooty student: Who are you? Are you stupid!?

Yosuke: Don't talk like that to Yu!
Yosuke: Just shut up, will you!? You're really getting on my nerves!
Yosuke: What do you know about Saki-senpai!?
Yosuke: She didn't do things half-assed like you!
Yosuke: She looked lazy, but she worked hard! She talked bad, but she was good inside!
Yosuke: So she hated me? I knew that!
Yosuke: She's not here anymore! I'm left behind!
Yosuke: ...Just leave me alone.

Gaudy student: Wh-What the heck...?

Snooty student: ...Let's go.

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: I just blurted out a buncha crap, huh?

["You were just upset."]

Yosuke: N-No, I was just...
Yosuke: ......
> Yosuke is smiling pathetically...
Yosuke: Damn... Another pathetic display from Yosuke, huh?
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Thanks, though.
Yosuke: Hearing you say that stuff to them... It made me happy.
> Yosuke is smiling sheepishly...
Yosuke: *sigh* I don't want to... I really don't want to, but I'll go talk with Dad...
Yosuke: At this rate, those two are gonna quit... I should tell him and apologize...
Yosuke: I don't know... What do I want to do?
Yosuke: I don't get it... even though it's my own future.
Yosuke: ...Sorry, but I'll see you later, Yu.

> You wandered here with a pensive Yosuke...
> Yosuke is holding something...
Yosuke: ...I found this. It's a Print Club sticker I took with Saki-senpai...
Yosuke: When I first got here, she insisted on taking it...
Yosuke: Back then... somewhere inside me, I thought I was above this place...
Yosuke: A lot of people saw me as the enemy because Junes was going to ruin the shopping district...
Yosuke: But... when I met her, she told me, "Parents are parents. You're you..."
Yosuke: Even if she didn't really mean it... it made me happy.
Yosuke: Because of her... I started to think maybe this town wasn't all that bad.
Yosuke: But then...

["She dumped you?"]

Yosuke: No... that didn't matter. As long as she was still alive...
Yosuke: Why...?
Yosuke: Why did she... have to... die...?
Yosuke: It pisses me off... It makes me mad!
Yosuke: I wanted to talk with her more! I wanted to get to know her better!
Yosuke: But...
Yosuke: She's... not here anymore.
> Yosuke is sobbing out loud...
Yosuke: Yu... I get it now...
Yosuke: I wanted to forget about Saki-senpai. How she's not here anymore...
Yosuke: I wanted to forget that... I was living a boring life in the middle of nowhere.
Yosuke: When the murders started, I got excited...
Yosuke: I thought there was finally a point to me being in Inaba...
Yosuke: I thought I could forget Senpai was gone... and the fact that I was such a loser...
Yosuke: I jumped at the murders and never once thought about what I was doing...
Yosuke: I... didn't even take the first step...
Yosuke: I'm sorry... Saki-senpai. I'm sorry... Yu.

["Don't apologize."]

Yosuke: But... I got you involved with the case, and all I did was run away from myself...
> Yosuke is looking at you, his eyes red...
Yosuke: But I think I'm awake now...
Yosuke: I need to get over the fact that Saki-senpai isn't coming back...
Yosuke: That when this case ends... I'll have nowhere to run...
Yosuke: And I won't have changed...
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: ...You made me realize that.
> It seems you were able to act as Yosuke's crutch...
Yosuke: Yu... I think I'm all cried out...

[Hug him]

Yosuke: You dumbass... That's for girls...
Yosuke: It hurts, dammit...
> Yosuke is crying...

> Yosuke brought you here...
Yosuke: ...I hated this place when I first came to Inaba. You can tell how small the town is from up here.
Yosuke: But looking at it now... It's a nice town.
Yosuke: ......
> Yosuke is smiling sadly...

["Still sad about Saki-senpai?"]

Yosuke: Mmm... Not as much as last time. But I still feel lonely...
> Yosuke is looking far off...
Yosuke: I want to tell Saki-senpai something.
Yosuke: That what's important... isn't where you are.
Yosuke: This town I hated so much? Now, I love it.
Yosuke: There's still nothing here, but I have family and friends... and you.
Yosuke: The important things are never far off... They're all around you.
> Yosuke seems a bit embarrassed...
Yosuke: I always wanted to be "special."
Yosuke: I thought my life'd finally have meaning if I was "special" to someone.
Yosuke: That's why I was really excited when I got my Persona.
Yosuke: But I really didn't need it... It's not what you have or what you can do...
Yosuke: Just being born, living your life... Before you know it, you're already special to someone.

["That's not true."]

Yosuke: You just don't realize it yet.
Yosuke: You're already special... to Chie, Yukiko... and me.
> Yosuke is rubbing his nose...
Yosuke: Alright, let's see if we can find everyone's house from here!

L10

> Yosuke brought you here, a solemn look on his face...
Yosuke: There's something I wanted to tell you.
Yosuke: Somewhere deep down... I didn't trust you.
Yosuke: No, it's more like... I was jealous of you.
Yosuke: I thought you were like me.
Yosuke: Coming from the city to the countryside, I thought you'd be bored out of your mind here.
Yosuke: But as soon as you got here, you called your Persona... Became our leader, gathered people... You're a hero.
Yosuke: I like you for that, and I'm proud of you... But I guess I was jealous at the same time.

["It can't be helped."]

Yosuke: You get jealous of people, too...?
Yosuke: Haha, I can't picture it...
Yosuke: ...When I called you "special," I thought some more about it.
Yosuke: I think of everyone, I wanted to be acknowledged by you the most...
Yosuke: So...
Yosuke: I want you to hit me!
Yosuke: Give me a good one. Knock out all this crap inside of me.
Yosuke: I want to be equal with you. I want us to stand shoulder-to-shoulder.
Yosuke: So c'mon...

> Will hitting Yosuke make you and him equal...?
["All right, but you hit me first."]

Yosuke: Huh...? B-But I don't have a reason to hit you...
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: I got it now. If we're "equal," then... I guess you're right.
Yosuke: Okay, here I come! Take your best shot!

> You brawled it out with Yosuke...

Yosuke: Ugh...
Yosuke: Your punches are brutal... I was seeing stars there for a second...
Yosuke: But thanks, man... I don't know how to say it, but...
Yosuke: ...That sure beat words.
> Yosuke's face is peaceful...
Yosuke: You can have this.
> You obtained Buddy's Bandage.
Yosuke: If you start bleeding, put that on. Y'know... We should fight more often.
Yosuke: Phew... The sky's so high up.
Yosuke: Is Saki-senpai watching us...? Is she smiling at us?
Yosuke: Senpai... I'm going to live. Without lying to myself, without deceiving myself...
Yosuke: Days like today, days like before when I did nothing... They're all important days...
Yosuke: They're all days you didn't live to see...
Yosuke: I'm going to live them here.
> Yosuke is smiling gently...
Yosuke: This... is my power...?
Yosuke: The power to protect what's dear to me, huh... Heheh, just what I wanted.
Yosuke: Let's keep at it, so we can live every day with a smile... Leader.
Yosuke: Well... We're all counting on ya, partner!

end

Yosuke: It's been a while since I last talked to you one-on-one like this.
Yosuke: It's been pretty busy in the department I work in. I'm still doing that consultation thing, too.
> Indeed, Yosuke looks like he's lost some weight...
Yosuke: I caused you some trouble, too, with that mess at Junes.

["Yeah, that was annoying."]

Yosuke: Haha, right?
Yosuke: I had you jump in as a part-timer without any notice, too. I've really been depending on you a lot.
> Yosuke is smiling with embarrassment...
Yosuke: Back then, I was constantly irritated, wondering why that stuff was happening to me.
Yosuke: I was overworked just because I was the store manager's son, and on top of that, tons of people took me for granted...
Yosuke: I thought no one was thinking about me.
Yosuke: But that's not how I feel now...
Yosuke: I took a roundabout way realizing this, but one constant in my life is that people rely on me.
Yosuke: I thought before that I was shameless for being like that, but... I just don't mind it.
Yosuke: When I'm doing things for other people, it helps me try harder...
Yosuke: ...When Nanako-chan was kidnapped, didn't you think I was surprisingly on top of things?

["Yeah, you were."]

Yosuke: Haha, now that you say it like that, I feel pretty lame.

> Yosuke seems embarrassed...
Yosuke: In any case... I tried pretty hard at the time.
Yosuke: Of course, I was serious about wanting to save Nanako-chan and solve the case...
Yosuke: But mainly, it was because I thought you were going through some tough times.
> Yosuke is smiling gently...
Yosuke: When we were debating dropping Namatame into the TV... I was just seeing red.
Yosuke: I was so overwhelmed with hate and wanting to blame everything on him that I stopped thinking for myself.
Yosuke: I think the same could be said about what happened at Junes.
Yosuke: People just think about their own interests, but if I ignore them and say it's none of my business, I won't get anywhere.
Yosuke: I'll forget what's important... and I won't be able to be proud of myself. I won't be able to say I did my best.
Yosuke: I want to keep pushing myself like that.
Yosuke: ...I want the people I care about to be happy.
> Yosuke is smiling cheerfully...

end

Yosuke: ...There's a lot I'm grateful for from this past year, but the biggest thing...
Yosuke: I think it was that I met you.
Yosuke: If you ever lose your way, I'll go knock some sense into you.
Yosuke: It won't matter if you're at the ends of the earth or in somewhere dark and bleak.
Yosuke: That's what partners are for, right?

["You sound serious about this."]

Yosuke: Yeah, I didn't know I felt so strongly about this either.
Yosuke: Before, after all, I never needed real friends. But now... Well, I'll leave it at that.

Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth

P3: You in Wonderland, End

Energetic girl: Uhh, I'm Chie Satonaka, and I'm a second-year too, and...
Chie: Th-This is kind of nerve-wracking...

Yosuke: My favorite food is pudding!

Chie: Wha--!? You want bootmarks all over your face!?

Menacing-looking boy: Uhh, I'm... Kanji Tatsumi. Yeah.

Rise: Aww, that's it, Kanji?

Yosuke: Tell 'em about your hobbies!

Kanji: Sh-Sh-Shuddup!

Junpei: Is that how you guys' blue lady always is?

Yosuke: Yeah, she tends to be pretty frosty.

Junpei: So those poses you guys did when you showed up... was that her idea?

Yosuke: Ugh... She even made us line up and practice beforehand.

Junpei: Hah! You guys pulled it off well, though.

Yosuke: Guess how many times we had to rehearse that!? I swear, that lady's like a final boss...

Mitsuru: If we share an objective, then the more manpower, the better. Why don't we cooperate with each other?

Yu: Yes, of course.

Yosuke: That was quick!

Yu: She's offering to act as our allies, right? No reason to turn them down.

Yosuke: Well yeah, but... Man, you're pretty impressive.

Yu: You think so?

Shinjiro: I've got a mountain of stuff to say to this bear...

Yosuke: H-Hey now! He didn't mean anything by it! There's... times now and then when he means no harm!

Naoto: Um... Can we go take a closer look at it?

Yosuke: Is it piquing your ace detective instincts?

Naoto: Not necessarily, but...

P3: Group Date Cafe, Stop 1

Kanji: This is... kinda cute.

Yukari: ......

Kanji: Wh-What?

Yukari: It's just, I'm surprised you called it cute...

Yosuke: This guy definitely has the most girl power out of all of us, you know.

Chie: Hey, that's really mean!

Yosuke: [Huff!] Like you can talk.

Yukari: Wait, did you just say girl power? You mean like, cooking and sewing and all that jazz...?

Kanji: Oh, yeah, I'm good at 'em...

Aigis: He's more of a girl than Yukari-san.

Yukari: Aigis!? I can do normal girl stuff too, you know!

Yosuke: Normal girl stuff...

Chie: Don't look at me!

Kanji: Look, I've been keepin' quiet until now, but what the hell, man!?
Kanji: I've got the most man power AND the most girl power!

Junpei: Huh? Wow, you're fine with the girl power part?

Rei: Does man power help you run fast, eat a lot, be loud, not get sick, eat a lot, be tall, and eat a lot?

Yosuke: That's more like boy power.

Ken: Boy power covers things like being good at horizontal bars and jumping from high places, too.

Yosuke: Ooh, I bet you're no good at those.

Mitsuru: We summon our Personas by pointing an "Evoker" at ourselves and pulling the trigger of our own will.

Yosuke: That's pretty harsh...

Yosuke: Saving... the world?

Chie: That sounds like something in a movie...

Yukari: Yeah, I guess...

Junpei I guess we're like, lonely heroes who fight day and night for the sake of making! Hahah, just kidding!

Aigis: That is false. Junpei-san spends his days sleeping in class, doodling in his notes, and spinning his pen.

Junpei: W-W-Well, wait a sec, I got friends too, y'know!

Yosuke: A hero... huh.

Yosuke: ...Are you putting your life on the line for world peace too, Leader?

> "Of course."
> "Not really..."
> "I don't know."

Yosuke: Huh...

Yu: In any case, let's hurry on.

Yu: What was going on back there?

Yosuke: What do you mean?

Yu: You seemed upset.

Yosuke: You noticed, huh?
Yosuke: ...I was just thinking. Is it really that admirable to risk your life for something?
Yosuke: I mean... I've... lost someone important to me.
Yosuke: Since she didn't get to live her life, I want to live hers as well...
Yosuke: I'll fight for what I believe in, but I don't plan on dying for it.

Yu: ...I think that's perfectly fine.
Yu: Mitsuru-san said it herself. Their burden is different from ours.

Yosuke: Yeah...

Yu: We're fighting for our reasons. They're fighting for theirs.
Yu: But for now, we have the same goal.

Yosuke: ...Haha, you're right. We can't think about the killer or world peace or whatever until we get outta here.

Yu: They're good people too.

Yosuke: Yeah, I know that much.

P3: Group Date Cafe, Stop 2

Yukari: It makes sense that a grade-school kid wouldn't know about it.

Yosuke: I don't even think he needs to know.

Junpei: Ooh, are you a secret prude?

Yosuke: That's not it... I just think stuff like group dates is lame.

Chie: Yeah, no kidding...

Junpei: Huh? You two did a group date together?

Chie: Along with Yukiko, Kanji-kun, and Yu-kun, yep. It was our display for the Culture Festival.

Yosuke: I was a fool to get my hopes up...

Yu: Even that was fun to watch, though.

Yosuke: That hurts, partner. That hurts deep.

P3: Group Date Cafe, Stop 2

Yukari: I don't know, maybe it's just me. But something just feels strange.

Yosuke: If you think something's not quite right, you shouldn't ignore it.
Yosuke: My dad once felt something off in his hip.

Yukari: Huh? Okay...

Yosuke: But, he decided to ignore it and went to work that day anyway. My family runs a store... Like, a superstore.

Yukari: ......

Yosuke: Anyway, he's always carrying heavy stuff, so just what you'd expect happened...

Yukari: Are you done talking?

Yosuke: [!] ...Er, yeah. Sorry.

Yukari: Hmmm... I wonder what's causing this...

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: So, uh... Is she always getting ticked off about stuff?

P3: Group Date Cafe, Stop 3

Fuuka: Yu-kun, Yosuke-kun, Kanji-kun... We don't have anyone like them, so they stand out.

Chie: They really shouldn't. Yosuke's just Yosuke, you know?

Yukiko: Mm-hm, he's very Yosuke-kun.

Yukari: Ahaha, what's that supposed to mean?

> You overhear them talking about the boys...
> This is hard to intrude on...

Yukari: I meant the guys. You know, like... Akihiko-senpai, for one.

Rise: He's definitely a real pretty boy. But he's kind of disappointing too...

Yukiko: Snrk...! That sounds like Yosuke-kun!

Teddie: I'm tired of walking. Can you just pull me around like those FOEs do?

Yosuke: Why the hell would I want to stare into your eyes?

Teddie: That's so mean...! You made a promise that you'd take care of me for the rest of my life...!

Yosuke: I never said anything like that!

Yu: Hoo boy... There they go again.

Yukari: Those two get along really well, don't they?

Yu: I guess... They're a lively pair. A little too lively at times.

Yukari: Haha... Guess so.
Yukari: Huh? Wait a minute, how long have you guys known each other?

Yu: I actually just met them about six months ago. I recently transferred to the school.

Yosuke: Hey, partner! Could you help me drag Teddie? He's refusing to move!

Yu: Yeah, sure. [To Yukari:] Talk to you later.

> Yu goes over to assist Yosuke with the stubborn bear...

Mitsuru: Those who've done good work must be well-rewarded...

Chie: Yeah, I agree.
Chie: You two are in for a free meal when we get back! Yosuke's treat, of course!

Yosuke: Wait, why me!? You were fast asleep too!

Mitsuru: Ah, yes... I was told that you were quite wealthy.
Mitsuru: Well then, I'll leave their reward to you. Make sure that it is generous.

Yosuke: Oh, uhhh...
Yosuke: ...Fine.

Teddie: Heeheehee. Yosuke's the stereotypical Japanese guy who can't say "no"!

Yosuke: Shuddup! Just for that, I'm cutting off your snack supply!

Teddie: Noooooooo!

P3: Group Date Cafe, Stop 4

Junpei: Dead end over here... Dead end over there... I don't feel like we're making much progress.
Junpei: *sigh* I can't wait to get back and see Chidorita...

Yosuke: What kind of defeatist talk is that? I feel like someone's rubbing my nerves with bare hands.

Akihiko: Don't listen to him. Just keep going.

Junpei: Aww, you two are so mean.
Junpei: Hey, how've things been with you, Akihiko-san? Still brushing off those fans chasing you around?

Yosuke: Huh!? Akihiko-san, you have fans chasing you!?

Akihiko: They just follow me around. To be honest, they're nothing but a thorn in my side.

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: I feel like someone worked over my nerves with brass knuckles on...

Akihiko: If I don't give them attention, they start whining, saying they want to see me at least once a week.

Yosuke: Be careful what you wish for...

Yukari: Huh?

Kanji: The one who won... was Teddie.

Yukari: Teddie?

Junpei: You mean... THAT Teddie!?

Yosuke: Yep... He looked cute like that, which just made me angrier.
Yosuke: He said, "Gimme your hearts!" and the crowd lost it. Everyone voted for him in a landslide.

Junpei: Eh, there's always Ken.

Ken: ...I'm not a high school student!

Yosuke: Technically, neither was Teddie.

P3: Group Date Cafe, The Big Day (Yosuke)

["That's the point, yes."]

Yosuke: Whoa, hey! Don't just let this slide!
Yosuke: Can't you at least try and act like "Hmm, who knows?" This is a sensitive issue!

["You look great in it."]

Yosuke: Well, sure. It's my specialty, after all.
Yosuke: I wore a girl's uniform for the beauty pageant, too. It was a short skirt that showed off my radiant legs.
Yosuke: People said stuff like, "Yosuke's scary cute," and they took tons of pictures of me.
Yosuke: I mean, don't bring that up again! It's left deep scars on my soul!
Yosuke: Oh, just so you know, my partner--our leader--he crossdressed with me too.
Yosuke: He dressed up like a girl gang leader with a shinnai... I don't know what he was going for, but it got votes.
Yosuke: ...Though Teddie ran off with the win in the end.
Yosuke: ...The fact that I feel frustrated about that is another thing that pisses me off...

Yosuke: C'mon, you're making me feel like an idiot for freaking out so much!
Yosuke: Then again, I guess that's pretty cool... You're kinda similar to my partner that way. Our leader, I mean.
Yosuke: It's like nothing rattles that guy.... Actually, it's a little like he's not even listening.
Yosuke: He looks like he isn't thinking much, but he is. But since he doesn't show it, it makes people want to help him.
Yosuke: Hmm... That makes him sound kinda skeezy. But he's not like that...
Yosuke: Uhh... Hey, he's a great guy. I'm sure you'll get along with him fine too...
Yosuke: ...Wait, what am I talking about!?

Yosuke: Nope, not doin' it.

Mechanical Voice: Through your own free will, you decide to vow eternal love to each other.

Yosuke: Like I just said, we're not doing that!
Yosuke: Marriage is an important step in life, so at least give me time to think about it!
Yosuke: And if you can't do that, at least let me marry a girl!

> You opened the church door...

Yosuke: Hey...! Marriage is an important step for you too, right!?
Yosuke: You should at least get married to a girl too!

P3: Evil Spirit Club, 4th Story

Rei: *whimper* I'm scared...

["Yu, look after her."]

Yu: Huh...? Hmmmm...
Yu: You kind of put me in the hot seat here. I can't think of a good response.

Yosuke: Partner... I think you would just give a normal response here.

Yu: It's fine with me. Still, don't you think there's someone better suited to it?

P3: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Night 2

> Something "cool" would be...

["Not Junpei's jokes!"]

Junpei: Wha--!? Hey, dude! Harsh!

Yosuke: We're talking about "cool" as in temperature, not about being hip.

Junpei: Oh. ...I guess it's okay, then.

Yosuke: You're convinced!? Just like that!?

> ......?
> Yukari is talking to Koromaru for some reason...

Yukari: "Subtle and mature relationship," my butt... Stupid Junpei.
Yukari: If we keep thinking like that, things will never change...

Koromaru: *whine*

Yukari: Hey, Koro-chan... Why do you think our senpai won't open up to us?
Yukari: Do we seem that juvenile to them...?

Rise: Why don't you ask them directly?

> Rise, Yosuke and Teddie appear from behind the stall...

Yukari: Wh-What the!?

Yosuke: Uhh... sorry. We heard you talking, so...

Yukari: H-How long have you guys been there!?

Teddie: The timing of a hero's entrance is important, right? So we waited a long time for the right moment.

Yukari: A long time!?

Yosuke: Hey... This might seem like we're butting in, but...

Yukari: I-If it seems that way, then maybe don't say anything!

Yosuke: Hrgh...
Yosuke: No, this has to be done! I'm gonna butt in anyway!
Yosuke: ...You really should say what you want to say. You'll regret it later if you don't.
Yosuke: You'll always wish you would've talked to them, even if only for your own satisfaction...

Yukari: But I...!

Rise: And you know that, right? But you still can't find the courage to speak up.
Rise: ...You're being a coward, Yukari-chan.

Yosuke: You, Rise, Teddie, me... We're all different people.
Yosuke: Everyone thinks differently. You can't understand everything about someone without talking to them.

P3: Clock Tower, 4F

Yu: Saying nice things about people face to face is harder than it looks.
Yu: This really wouldn't have happened if they hadn't opened up to each other back there.

Yosuke: ...Uh, you don't think it's just a twist on their usual bickering?

Yosuke: And here we go again...

Yu: It's a good thing, though. They're being honest with their feelings.

Yosuke: Haha, all they need is a riverbed, and they'd be set.

Yu: Should we go another round too?

Yosuke: No way! Your punches hurt too much.

Shinjiro: Hey, what're you guys standin' around all calm for?

Yosuke: Oh crap, he's shifted targets to us...

P3: Clock Tower, 6F

Yukari: I so shouldn't have said that... Hey, you better not get carried away, got it!?

Junpei: Yeah, leaf it to... *ahem* Leaf it... Huh!?

Yosuke: C'mon, you almost had it! Don't start choking now!

Junpei: Sh-Shuddup!

Kanji: You know you're sunk when you've got Yosuke-senpai lecturing you.

Yosuke: What was that!?

P3: Clock Tower, 8F

> Junpei, Yukari, and Yosuke are playing at the shooting stall...

Junpei: Hey, you came at a great time. Wanna play? I warn you, I'm not gonna lose!

Yosuke: Man, you're seriously good at this. I guess everyone has at least one talent.

Junpei: You're the last person I wanna hear that from! I'm good at everything! All my points are strong points!

Yosuke: Is bragging one of your strong points too!?

Yukari: I swear those two have gotten chummier. I guess because they're the same type?

Junpei: C'mon, do I have to say it again! Don't talk about us like we're a type! It hurts our feelings...

Yosuke: I'm more hurt at getting lumped in with you...

Yukari: You know, you two...

Yosuke: Wh-What is it?

Yukari: Your whole existence seems pointless.

Yosuke: What a sick burn!

Yukari: It doesn't matter, though. Are you going to play the shooting game, Minato-kun?
Yukari: You're good at claw games, so you seem like you'd be a natural at this too.

["Not really."]

Yukari: Huh? Is that so?

Junpei: C'mon, you should join in too. This might be the last chance we get, you know.

Yosuke: Now that we know it's almost over, everything seems a little sadder.

Yukari: Yeah... You're right. We've all been through so much together...
Yukari: I feel like we really owe you guys.

Junpei: Yeah. Neither us or our senpai had the courage to speak up.
Junpei: ...It's tough, you know. It's not as easy as it sounds...
Junpei: But we gotta face each other and keep going.
Junpei: You guys gave us a good kick in the ass, so we can't just sit idly by anymore.

Yukari: Junpei...

Junpei: Hehe. C'mon, don't you think we can meet again if we want to?
Junpei: I mean, the time lag between us is just two years, right?

Yukari: Oh, you're right... It's probably as simple as looking for them.

Junpei: Yeah. So when the time comes, I hope we're still buds! Right, new partner?

Yosuke: No way.

Junpei: So cruel!
Junpei: [To Yukari:] Then... I hope we get along, new partner!

Yukari: Not in a million years. Even in my next life, it'd never happen.

Junpei: So harsh!

Yosuke: He's already filling my partner slot, but I do still have a slot open for a master.

Junpei: C-C'mon, I'd be too embarrassed.

Yosuke: Well, Yukari-san's filling that slot anyway.

Yukari: What? Stop it!

Yosuke: I have indeed experienced your countless gruesome retorts to my heart's content.

Yukari: It's not like I was actually making any retorts!

Yosuke: Ohh, so those burns must come as naturally as breathing to you.

Yukari: I wasn't burning anyone! Are you stupid or something!?

Yosuke: A sterling example. Thank you for that most excellent retort.

Yukari: What!? You're such a Junpei, Yosuke-kun!

Junpei: Again with the treating me like a type!

P3: Clock Tower, 9F

Naoto: Er... Do you mean to say that you and Kanji-kun are better cooks than them...?

Yosuke: Hell, even I am...

Teddie: Yosuke's ramen is soooo good!
Teddie: It's this instant stuff, but he adds in a bunch of things!

Yosuke: Yep. I make mine strictly by the book.

Rise: Geez! Keep complaining, and we're not gonna cook you anything.

Yosuke: That's totally fine with us!

Chie: Guess our only choice for a party is an all-you-can-eat at Junes. Yosuke's buying.

Yosuke: Dude, no way!

Yu: C'mon, just go with it.

Yosuke: What's with that smile!? You're trying to fob off all the hard parts on me!

Kanji: Hey, it's better than dyin'.

Yosuke: Hrgh...

Yu: I'll do some free part-time work to make up for it.

Kanji: Whoa, Senpai... That's pretty damn generous...!

Yosuke: Why weren't you saying anything about me being generous!? I'm paying for the party, dammit!

> The mood among your companions is lively...

Yu: Sorry, is it too loud? We always end up like this when we're together.

["You've got great friends."]

Yu: Yeah, I do. And you're one of them now, right?

P4: You in Wonderland, Ch. 1

Zen: It's a projectile device that uses nearby objects. Its effect changes depending on what it fires.
Zen: Why don't you all use one too?

Chie: Hmm... I wouldn't feel confident using that. I'd probably shoot Yosuke before I got used to it.

Yosuke: I can so see that happening...
Yosuke: Seriously, though, we all use completely different weapons. Never mind unfamiliar, it'd be dangerous.

P4: Group Date Cafe, Stop 1

Teddie: What? Why? Por que?

Yosuke: Girls hate those pushy pickup artist types, you know.

Kanji: That's hard to believe from a guy who was all, "Weeee, let's go hit on girls on our motorcycles!"

Yosuke: I never said that! Is that the image you have of me!? I'm still your senpai, you know!

Junpei: Well, the kid is going through puberty, after all.

Ken: Don't say it like that!

Yosuke: Yeah, that's the puberty talking for sure. Puberty throwing a clean pitch right down the middle.

Ken: C-Come on, stop! We need to get going!

Yosuke: Whoa! What're these spikes...!?

Junpei: Hm? Could these be those floors that hurt you when you walk on 'em? Like you see in video games?

Yosuke: That's kind of a niche example...

Junpei: This junk usually doesn't hurt you too much, so I usually just ignore it and walk right through.

Teddie: We should take the shortest distance across! Let's gooooo!

Junpei: Hey, you said something about a murder case? What kind of case was it? Was it on the news?
Junpei: That was in Inaba, right? I don't think I've ever heard of it...

Naoto: It was on the national news. That would have been around spring this year...

Junpei: Oh, that long ago?

Yosuke: ...It wasn't long ago for us.

Junpei: Uh... I-I see.
Junpei: ...Um, sorry.
Junpei: Uhh... Haha...

Yosuke: Oh... Nah, I should apologize too...
Yosuke: I'm gonna go see a man about a horse. I can't hold it in!

Akihiko: Is he... close to the case?

Naoto: ......
Naoto: I was told that the second victim was... someone Yosuke-senpai had feelings for.

Junpei: Ohh... So he's taking it pretty personal...

Minato: Junpei...

Junpei: Crap... I was being a real jerk...
Junpei: ...He's mad, isn't he?

["Of course he is."]

Kanji: But I mean... You didn't know. Yosuke-senpai doesn't seem like he gets mad that much.

Ken: U-Um...!

Yosuke: Whoa...! Hey, what's up?

Ken: I overheard that conversation just now, and I... I wanted to talk to you...
Ken: Um, so... This might be rude, but...

Yosuke: C'mon, you're in grade school. No need to be so uptight.

Ken: O-Okay...
Ken: I heard that someone you like... got killed...

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: ...And?

Ken: Um... What are you all gonna do when you catch the killer?

Yosuke: ...
Yosuke: Well...
Yosuke: ...We'll hand him over to the police.

Ken: But he's a Persona-user, right? The police won't understand...! Nothing you say will convince them!

Yosuke: ...What makes you say that?

Ken: ......
Ken: My mom died too... It was treated as an accident, but it wasn't.
Ken: I just... don't know what I should do...

Yosuke: ......

Ken: Oh... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...
Ken: ......
Ken: I'll head on back... Um, about what I just told you...

Yosuke: It's a secret between us guys, right?
Yosuke: You get that, Kanji?

Ken: ......!?

[Surprise!]

Kanji: R-Right.
Kanji: I-I wasn't listenin' in, okay? I just... didn't know when to...

Ken: ......

Kanji: H-Hey...! He's gone...
Kanji: What're you gonna do about him?

Yosuke: I don't think there's anything I can do... I've got no right to say anything to him.

Kanji: Right?

Yosuke: ......

Kanji: ...Left?

Yosuke: Huh?

Kanji: Uh, never mind...
Kanji: No, but seriously, what're we gonna do? I heard everythin', and just leavin' him be ain't my style...

Yosuke: Hmm...
Yosuke: I'll let you decide.

Kanji: Huh? But he's scared of me. You're better at talkin', so...

Yosuke: Then you ARE gonna leave him be? The way he was acting, I don't think even his companions know.

Kanji: Hrgh...

Yosuke: ...Let's get back.

Kanji: Hey, didn't you have to take a leak?

Yosuke: Dude, you didn't come here to watch me, did you!?

Kanji: WHAT!? You want to see my fist up close, dammit!?

Fuuka: Yosuke-kun's always cheerful, isn't he? But he's also very considerate.

Rise: ...You're pretty sharp, aren't you, Fuuka-chan?
Rise: Yosuke-senpai always ends up putting others over himself when it counts. It worries me when I see him do it.
Rise: But Senpai's his partner. You'll look out for him, right?

P4: Group Date Cafe, Stop 3

Yukari: We were just talking about a veeeery interesting subject.

Junpei: C'mon, Yuka-tan. This is an invasion of his privacy. Plus, I'm pretty sure there's not much for him to say.

Yosuke: O-Of course there is!
Yosuke: Let me just establish that my partner's a real hit with the ladies... Just him, though.

Yukari: Oh, so not you.

Junpei: I feel for you, man...

Yosuke: Y-You too...?

Junpei: I do have a girlfriend, though! My lovely goddess Chidorita.

Yosuke: Gaaaah! Dammit!

P4: Group Date Cafe, Stop 4

Rei: You got a lot of them, Yo-chan!
Rei: *gasp* Did you use bait!? Is that dried squid on the end!?

Yosuke: Balloons don't eat dried squid!

Rei: Why not!? It's so good!

Yosuke: It's good and all, but they still don't eat it!

Rei: It's good... but they don't eat it!? Are they monks in training...?

Yosuke: They're balloons!

Kanji: Gettin' back on subject, you're really good at this, Yosuke-senpai.
Kanji: How come you weren't this good when we had that group date thing?

P4: Group Date Cafe, The Big Day (Yosuke)

> The mechanical voice has fallen silent...

Yosuke: Will you listen to me!? Please!?
Yosuke: ...... [Groan...]
Yosuke: Geez, what the hell's up with all this...?
Yosuke: Well... I'm glad it's us two, in a way.

> "I'm your destined partner...?"
> "I don't like you that way."

["I don't like you that way."]

Yosuke: How mean! After all you did to me...!
Yosuke: You talked like I was your partner, but you were only interested in my body! You pig!
Yosuke: ...I mean... you know what I mean, dammit!
Yosuke: I meant that I'd feel bad if a girl had ended up in this nonsense place!

Yosuke: Commemorative...?
Yosuke: Nah, there's no way... right?

[They step forward.]

Yosuke: Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Yosuke: I'm... You're...
Yosuke: Wh-What the hell is this!?

> This seems to be a manipulated photo...

Yosuke: Wh-When did we...!?

> "Oh no... Is it from that time...!?"
> "It's just a photochop."

["Oh no... Is it from that time...!?"]

Yosuke: "Th-That time"! No way, when!?
Yosuke: Did some Shadow...!?
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Is this a prank?
Yosuke: You've got that serious look, but you're laughing inside, aren't you?
Yosuke: Man...! I thought we did something like this when a Shadow used a confusion spell on us!
Yosuke: Your jokes are too subtle, dammit! You need to be less deadpan about it!

["It's just a photochop."]

Yosuke: Eh? Oh... Ohhhh... I see.
Yosuke: [He looks flustered.] Well, I knew that. The giveaway was when they said something about a commemorative love photo.
Yosuke: Yep, saw right through it. [Smile, smile.]

Yosuke: Hey, that reminds me! Why am I the girl!? It could've just as easily been you and...
Yosuke: Uhh, scratch that. I guess it would be me.
Yosuke: You looked way too scary when you crossdressed... [Ehehe...]
Yosuke: C-C'mon, let's go...

Yosuke: Whaaaat? So like, what should we do, partner? Should we, like, get married?
Yosuke: Will you make me, like, happy? Okay then!
Yosuke: ...Gah, that's too painful an act to keep up. Please stop this.

Yosuke: Wha--Hey! Do I look like a girl to you!?
Yosuke: Well, I'm not! Don't you know that? Do you need proof!? Want me to show you!?
Yosuke: I'll expose myself if that's what it takes!

P4: Group Date Cafe, The Big Day (Minato)

Minato: Without someone like Junpei or your friend Yosuke joking around, this is kind of awkward.

P4: Evil Spirit Club, 1st Story

Chie: Gyaaaah! I stepped on something! It went "squish"!

Teddie: O-Ow... Chie-chan... If you're gonna step on me, be more gentle about it...

Yosuke: Sheesh... We've got too many people we can't let out of our sight.

Zen: Do you recall the spider from earlier? The one we ran across in the labyrinth.

Yosuke: You know, the one that dropped from the ceiling and made Chie freak out.

Fuuka: I'm sorry. If only I had noticed it sooner...

Minato: Mm... We can worry about it if it shows up again.
Minato: I don't think there's any need to worry just because two of us saw a spider.

Yosuke: Haha, yeah, that makes sense.
Yosuke: But if it ends up being an enemy, I'll be counting on your backup, Fuuka-chan.

Fuuka: O-Of course! I'll do my best!

Yosuke: Uh, that's only if it does happen to be an enemy! You don't have to go into red alert now!

Fuuka: *giggle* Okay! I'll do my best!

Chie: H-H-Hey, Yosuke! Do something!

Yosuke: What's with the sudden sexism!? I'm totally against that stuff!

Fuuka: Th-That's an FOE!

Yosuke: An FOE? Boring, but also kind of nasty...

P4: Evil Spirit Club, 2nd Story

> It seems the dark passages will only continue...

Yosuke: Hey, since it's too dark to see our feet... do you think they're around? Like, we've been stepping on them?

["You mean our feet?"]

Yosuke: My feet have been stepped on this entire time!
Yosuke: Frankly, you've been stepping on them too, you know?

Teddie: Do you mean the shiny black roachies?
Teddie: *sniff* *sniff* Don't worry! It doesn't seem like there are any here.

Kanji: Huh? There's something under the table...

Yosuke: It better not be a human bone or something...

Mitsuru: Eek...!

Kanji: Nah... I think it's a key.

Mitsuru: I-I see...
Mitsuru: ...Hanamura!

Yosuke: I-I didn't mean anything by it! I was just worrying out loud, not trying to scare anyone...

Mitsuru: From now on, those who make careless comments will be executed! Is that understood!?

Yosuke: Hrgh... sorry...

Yosuke: Well, he is number one in our group when it comes to girl power.
Yosuke: Right, partner?

["No, that's me."]

Kanji: Yeah! I didn't think I'd stand a chance against you, Senpai.

Yosuke: What are you getting all defensive about!?
Yosuke: ...Though it's probably true that you're better at that stuff than any of our girls.

Aigis: Using a hand towel to mend shoelaces is an extremely advanced technique.

Kanji: Not really.
Kanji: I didn't have the time or tools to do it for real. That was the best I could do.
Kanji: ...Eh, I'm just makin' excuses.

Yosuke: So you're saying you couldn't let it be as a textile store kid?

Kanji: Gaaaah! Quit messin' with me!

Kanji: So anyway, I wanna fix 'em up for him soon, but...

Aigis: But?

Kanji: I... dunno what to say to him...
Kanji: ...Augh! Forget it! Just shut up already!!

Yosuke: Shut up yourself! Man, you're loud.
Yosuke: If this bothers you so much, just fix them for him.

Kanji: I-It's not that I really...

Akihiko: Whether it's Kanji or Shinji, you really can't judge by looks alone. They always have hidden depths.
Akihiko: Maybe that's why there's this chemical reaction that happens when people meet each other.

Yosuke: Yeah... When you make a new friend, you learn things you never knew before...
Yosuke: It does feel like our horizons are broadening.

Aigis: My cache of saved data has broadened as well.
Aigis: Searching the server for data on Yosuke-san...

Yosuke: Wha--!? Quit it!! You're going to dig up something embarrassing! Don't do this, I'm serious!

P4: Evil Spirit Club, 3rd Story

Yukiko: I-I'm sorry! I was just trying to console Chie...

Minato: C-Console...?

Rei: I-I am, totally, fine... I can't, have, Yuki, laugh, at me...

Aigis: I, will not, be outdone, when it, comes, to, robotic speech patterns.

Yosuke: Why would you even need to compete!? And how are you losing!? I-I mean, why aren't you consoling Rei-chan!?

Yukiko: It must be tough being so aghast all the time.

Yosuke: You're pretty aghast most of the time too, so why are you slacking off now?

Ken: Why react at all? You could just leave these things be.

Yosuke: No way. Leaving things be is the harshest thing you can do to someone! This is me being nice!

Kanji: Wait, not lettin' stuff slide... that's bein' nice?

Yukari: Nah, I bet you're just born that way.

Yosuke: You know, I bet the same thing's true about you.

Yukari: Stop it.

Minato: Oh... So that's what I was sensing.

Yukari: Seriously, don't go there.

Teddie: But Yosuke is a kind man! He's made of one-third kindness by volume!
Teddie: The other third is made up of Junes.

Minato: Uh...?
Minato: Isn't there another third left?

Teddie: Hrm? Sensei, do you know what the last third of Yosuke is?

> "Handsomeness."
> "Disappointment."
> "Junes."

Yosuke: Whoa!

Akihiko: Hm? What's wrong?

Yosuke: There's something black down there...!

Teddie: D-D-Don't tell me...!

Aigis: It is... a key.

Teddie: Whew... I thought it was a roa--

Yosuke: Waaaaaaaaah! Don't say it!
Yosuke: *pant* *gasp*

Naoto: Even if you know that ghosts can't be real, it's difficult to keep a level head in such places.
Naoto: If only we had a reliable method of doing so...

Minato: Can't you just hold your breath and drink a glass of water?

Yosuke: That's for hiccups.
Yosuke: I never expect a guy like you to be busting out random jokes from nowhere...

Yukari: Uh, I don't think he's joking. He's usually serious...

Kanji: I got this. When you get scared, just imagine all the Shadows in their underwear!
Kanji: It seriously works! I did it before I went to give those gang members a beatdown!

Yosuke: That's for stage fright, and Shadows don't wear clothes! And why're you fighting gangs!? I disapprove, son!

Yukari: You're not his dad.

Yukari: A-Are you stupid or something!?
Yukari: I'm not so feeble-minded that your musclebrained solution is going to make everything better!
Yukari: Hey, you're weak to ice attacks, so why don't you just keep letting them hit you to get over it!?
Yukari: I'll go call Mitsuru-senpai right now! Have fun getting frozen!

Akihiko: Er, uhh, I...

Yukari: You'd die before you could overcome it, right!? Well, there you go! End of discussion!

Junpei: And a great counter from Yuka-tan! Looks like Akihiko-senpai's out of gas here!

Naoto: I admit, she raises it to an art form. Yosuke-senpai seems to strive for quantity over quality, though.
Naoto: He's just managing to keep up with the wave of frivolous barbs with his precise, quick footwork.

Yosuke: What the hell are you commentating for!?

Minato: The other one is... "Rebel Dish Mansion"? If I remember right...
Minato: It's about a teenage boy in a long jacket who breaks into your house, saying, "Any bad dishes here?"

["I play the lead role."]

Minato: Really? Are you in the drama club?

Yosuke: You too, partner...?

Yukari: I'm done...

Junpei: Uh-oh! Both participants have thrown in the towel! The match is ending in a draw!

Naoto: They continued their repartee to the bitter end... The sheer tenacity of their efforts is deeply moving.

Yukari: We're not dead.

Junpei: Until next time, folks!

Yosuke: There won't be a next time!

Yosuke: I-I'm saved!
Yosuke: [...] W-Will someone come with me?

Kanji: What're you freakin' out for...?

Yosuke: Just look at that bathroom! You seriously think I'm safe in there!?

Kanji: Whaddaya mean? Worst case, it's just a ghost.

Yosuke: That's what I'm talking about!

Kanji: ...Sheesh, you're hopeless. What should we do, Senpai?

> "This looks like fun."
> "I'll go too."
> "Kanji, you go with him."

["Kanji, you go with him."]

Kanji: *sigh* Sure, I'll--

Yosuke: No! I'm not going unless my partner comes too!
Yosuke: Kanji on his own wouldn't even notice if anything happened to me!

Kanji: What are you, five...?

Mitsuru: Will the three of you hurry up and go? We don't have time to waste on this foolishness.

Yosuke: Roger that!

P4: Evil Spirit Club, Last Story

Yosuke: Hey, Chie. Are you hanging in there okay?

Chie: ......

Yosuke: Uh, Chie? Did you hear what I--

Chie: 'Bye guys, I'm out of here.

Yosuke: ......

Chie: ...No?

Yosuke: Yeah, no.

> After Kanji stands in front of Ken, he starts fidgeting...

Kanji: Hey, Ken...kun. ...san?

Ken: Y-Yes...?

Kanji: Uhh... C'mere.

Ken: ...Eh?

> Kanji pulls Ken away somewhere...

Fuuka: Wh-What should we do!? Ken-kun's being kidnapped...!

Yosuke: Nah, that guy looks a lot scarier than he is.
Yosuke: ...Still, didn't that make you curious, partner?

["Let's check on them."]

Yosuke: Ooh, I knew you'd say that! C'mon, let's go after them!

Rise: Whaaaat? I had first dibs.
Rise: Geez... You better report back every last detail, okay!?

> Just then, Zen comes walking your way while glancing behind him...

Zen: Kanji was taking Ken away... does he intend to eat him?

Yosuke: In what way do you mean that!?

Zen: Hm?

Yosuke: Ugh, we're gonna lose sight of them. Zen, you come with us too!

Zen: What is it? Is it an emergency?

Zen: Why aren't we going inside? Is it necessary to peer in on them from the door?

Yosuke: Shh! They'll notice us!

Zen: ...But that's my question. Why do we not want to be noticed?

Yosuke: Just be quiet! Of course we can't let them know!

Zen: ...I see.

Ken: Um... Do you like knitting?

Kanji: Yeah! I come up with designs in my head and turn 'em into real things on my own. How is that not fun?

Ken: Hmm...

Kanji: On top of that... Knittin' helps clear my head.
Kanji: I ain't that smart, so I lose track of what's important. Knittin's good for times like that.

Ken: Huh...

> Outside the door...

Yosuke: ...This is pretty surreal.

Zen: What does Kanji mean when he says that?

Yosuke: [Uhhh...] Hmm...

Yosuke: ...Looks like there's nothing to worry about. Let's scram before they notice us.
Yosuke: Man, that Kanji's a surprisingly thoughtful guy.

["It's no surprise."]

Yosuke: Oh, right. He taught Nanako-chan how to knit dolls too, huh?

Ken: Y-You were right there listening!

Yosuke: Sorry, yeah we heard it. We were just... worried about you.

Ken: Worried...

Zen: I didn't entirely understand what Kanji said either.
Zen: That is why I wish to consider it some more...

Yosuke: Guess you're right. There's no need for us to rush to an answer.

Ken: Yeah...

[They turn away.]

Ken: But... I already came to a conclusion...

Shinjiro's Voice: Protein instead of flour? Are you shitting me?

Ken: ......!

Akihiko: Yeah, don't you think it's a good idea? That way, you can lower your starch intake, and--

Shinjiro: No, dumbass! How do you think that's gonna taste!?

Yosuke: They're at it again...
Yosuke: ...Hm? Where'd Ken go?

Ken: ......

> ...?
> Ken is hiding under a desk for some reason...

Akihiko: What does it matter? It all ends up in your stomach.

Shinjiro: ...Remember you said that, 'cause I'm gonna feed you every awful-tasting thing I can think of.

Akihiko: What!? That's not fair...!

> Shinjiro and Akihiko's voices trail off in the distance...

Yosuke: Hey, you can come out now.

Ken: ...Okay.

Yosuke: What was that all about?

Ken: I...
Ken: ...I want to change.
Ken: I don't want to always be running away like this. I...!

Yosuke: ......

> ...Everyone remains silent.
> What should you do...?

[Elbow Yosuke in the gut]

Yosuke: Gah!
Yosuke: What the hell, dude!? What made you think that was appropriate!?

Ken: ...Snrrk. Ahahaha...

Yosuke: Oh, so that was the idea...

Ken: I'm sorry if I made things awkward.
Ken: I just... want to change.

Minato: You can change, Ken. You can be anyone you want to.

Ken: Minato-san...
Ken: ......
Ken: I can't tell you just yet, but there's something I'd like you to hear one day.
Ken: I'll... be different by then, so when the time comes... I want you to listen.

Minato: Okay. I'll be waiting.

Yosuke: There's no need for you to rush. I'm not really sure what's going on with you, but...
Yosuke: The moment you actually want to change, that's a sign that you've already started.
Yosuke: So there's nothing to worry about.

Ken: ...Thank you.

Zen: ...The moment you actually want to change is a sign that you've already started...?

Yosuke: That goes for you too, Zen.

Zen: ......?

P4: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Night 1

Naoto: Festivals are completely different from region to region. Hence, there's a wide range of diversity.
Naoto: These festivals can be important constituents of research into local cultures.

Junpei: "Constituents"...
Junpei: There's a word I don't get to say too often in my daily life.

Yosuke: Heh. We've got this Culture Festival already, and then another festival inside it...

Chie: Ohh, I see. This is the last labyrinth, so maybe it's like the center of it all.

Kanji: The qualifications to open the door, huh...?
Kanji: Does anybody here have their Door Openin' License...?

Naoto: I-I don't believe that the government issues a license for that...

Yosuke: Kanji, every time you open your mouth, you keep revealing how stupid you are. [Grin!]

Kanji: Th-There could still be a test for it, though! Like mixed in with your driver's license, or your kanji proficiency test!

Naoto: Th-That's so ambiguous, though...

Kanji: F-Fine! I'll show you that I'm qualified to open doors!

Shinjiro: And it ain't the world inside the TV, like you guys were talking about, right?

Yosuke: Yeah... None of us got here by coming into a TV.

Naoto: Though this place does share some similarities with the TV world.
Naoto: Like the lobby we enter through the Junes TV, this ordinary Culture Festival serves as a central hub.
Naoto: The displays that have become labyrinths are like the victim locations that stem off it.

Yosuke: Huh. So those displays are like Princess Yukiko's castle and Kanji's sauna...

Minato: ...A sauna?

Kanji: H-Hey! They don't gotta know about that stuff!

Minato: The rabbit doll, the toy ring... and the lock of hair.

Yosuke: Those sound like stuff a grade school kid would have.

Minato: But the kid in question is nowhere to be seen.

Teddie: Oh, come on, Chie-chan! I'm your one and only prince!

Chie: What kind of "prince" has to leech off Yosuke's part-time salary?

Yukari: Yosuke is so... Yosuke.

Junpei: That insult just rolled right off the tongue.

P4: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Night 2

Yosuke: No, it's true. You're good at taking care of people, and they do say, "Those who can't do, teach."

Kanji: What the hell? Who says I "can't do"!?

Ken: A-Attached? It's more like... well... H-He kinda reminds me of a dad.

Kanji: A d-d-dad!?

Yosuke: An eleven year old kid at fifteen, huh? Impressive, Kanji.

Akihiko: We're going to run again? Is that the kind of guy you are at heart, Shinji?

Shinjiro: Huh?

Yosuke: Umm... Should we let them go on?

Naoto: ...Some studies show that fights occur more frequently at events such as festivals.

Junpei: Yeah, but it's a festival every day with these two...

Rei: ......!
Rei: NO FIGHTING!

Shinjiro: ...R-Right.

Akihiko: ...S-Sorry.

Yosuke: ...Looks like our impromptu fireman put the blaze out before it got out of hand.
Yosuke: Alright, let's keep going.

P4: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Night 3

Aigis: Yosuke-san has been trying to engage Kanji-san in conversation ever since we entered this labyrinth.
Aigis: Their relationship must be what is referred to as "more than friends, but less than lovers." I understand that.

Yosuke: What? What're you understanding!?

Fuuka: Everyone! That FOE is special!

Yosuke: "I understand..."
Yosuke: I mean, everything's weird here! We haven't seen any normal FOEs ever since we entered this labyrinth!
Yosuke: What the hell's wrong with this place!?

Akihiko: That's not important! Look!

Yosuke: Wh-What is it...?

Akihiko: Those muscles... You rarely get to see such a well-defined body...

Yosuke: Nobody cares! There, I said it!
Yosuke: *pant* *pant*

Mitsuru: ...Are you quite done? You seem quite flustered.

Yosuke: Please... don't upset me anymore...

Kanji: ...Why're you lookin' at me?

Yosuke: Eh, no reason.

Yosuke: *sigh* That was hell... Is everyone okay?

Naoto: Yes... everyone besides Kanji-kun, that is.

Kanji: The real enemy... was within us... But... I did it...
Kanji: Gah...

[Whump.]

Yosuke: Hey, Kanji! Hang in there!
Yosuke: Wait, what the...? What's in his hand?

> Kanji is with the grioup, looking depressed...

Junpei: Hmmm... I don't know if I really want to ask him this...

Yosuke: Just leave him be...
Yosuke: You might not think so, but Kanji can be pretty delicate sometimes!

Rei: Hey, Kan-chan! That was pretty amazing back there!
Rei: I could hear you all the way from where I was! What happened?

Kanji: Guh... Nnngh.

Yosuke: Rei-chan, that's a huge sore spot! You gotta be more delicate!

Kanji: It ain't... a sore spot...

Yosuke: Huh? The student council president we met was named Fushimi-san.
Yosuke: She looked great in those glasses, so I remember her well!

Rise: "Oh, you finally realized that? It should've been obvious with a little thought."

Chie: They could've told us before...

Rise: "Whoever did this made the effort to bring you all from different times. Now hurry and go solve this."

Yosuke: That lady might be a total babe, but she can say some ridiculous things...

P4: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Night 4

Yosuke: What's wrong, Tatsumi-sensei? You're not scared, are ya?

Kanji: Q-Quit callin' me that! I haven't decided on being a teacher yet. Besides, there are other problems...

Yosuke: Oh, you mean your academic abilities?

Kanji: Gah! You don't hold back, do ya...
Kanji: Anyway... In all honesty, I just can't see myself teaching others. It just doesn't feel right.

Ken: Why don't you try teaching once? You might learn whether you like it or not.

Kanji: What, here? I can't do that! I-I mean, there aren't even any textbooks here!
Kanji: The best I could do would be teachin', like, elementary school stuff...

Ken: I'm in elementary school. I don't mind helping out.

Kanji: Y-Yeah... but... I don't think we can sit around wasting time...

Yosuke: Just admit you're chicken.

Kanji: ......
Kanji: [He's flustered.] Fine! I'll do it! I'll show you!

P4: Inaba Pride Exhibit, Final Night

Yosuke: The part of you that you deny and you don't want to admit... It takes form as a Shadow.
Yosuke: You have to face your Shadow and accept that part of yourself... That's how we got our Personas.

Mitsuru: Then... does this mean Rei will also become a Persona-user?

Naoto: I don't know about that... All I can say is that's how it went for us.
Naoto: Also, accepting yourself isn't as easy as it sounds...

Yosuke: It's a side of you that you hid and pretended didn't exist... I don't think anyone can easily accept that.
Yosuke: That's why you gotta let the Shadow say its piece and let it run wild a bit...
Yosuke: I don't think you can find the strength to accept that part of you until you do.

Yosuke: Think about how awkward we feel from suddenly finding out she's dead.

> 3F, Concession Alley...
> Yosuke and the others are gathered around Zen...

Yosuke: Hey, want some sweets? Or would you rather have something cold?

Zen: ...No, thank you. I don't need anything.

Yosuke: You don't have to be so modest! The donuts over there are great too! Rei-chan always--
Yosuke: Oh... Haha... Ahahahaha...

Zen: ......

Yosuke: C-C'mon, cheer up... I mean, I know it's hard, but still...

Zen: Yosuke...
Zen: I'll be all right. The powers I've used so far remain within me... I can still fight.

Yosuke: Uh, that's not what I meant...

P4: Clock Tower, 1F

Naoto: It's not a matter of whether the meaning exists or not. The search for meaning is universal regardless.

Zen: The search for meaning...? You seek some justification for your existence?

Yosuke: Yeah, from someone. If possible, from someone important to you...

Zen: Why? You're already alive. You don't need any justification for that.

["No one lives on their own."]

Zen: No...?

Yosuke: I think that we live day to day by supporting, cooperating, and encouraging each other.
Yosuke: When things are tough, and we're lonely or down, we remember friendly faces. That's how we can bear it.

P4: Clock Tower, 2F

Yosuke: To hell with that guy acting all high and mighty, like a god.

Kanji: I don't really get it, but we just hafta beat him and it's done, right?

Yosuke: Right. The option of backing down never entered our minds.

P4: Clock Tower, 3F

> When you tell everyone to take a break, Yosuke comes up to talk to you...

Yosuke: Hey, what do you think about Kanji?

["He's adorable."]

Yosuke: Yeah. I've always treated him as our underclassman...
Yosuke: But I thought I learned a lot from him during this.
Yosuke: You heard what he said to Ken, right?
Yosuke: He said you're free to think what you want. No one has the answers for you, so think for yourself.
Yosuke: No matter how much oppression he's facing, he always does his best to stand up against it by himself...
Yosuke: I felt like what he said to Ken really got across that true inner strength of his.
Yosuke: I didn't know he always thought about things that way...
Yosuke: Then again, it's not just Kanji. Rise and Naoto are younger too, but I feel like they're way stronger than me.
Yosuke: Chie and Yukiko never back down from what they believe in, and whatever Teddie says, he's a good guy.
Yosuke: ...After he heard about Rei-chan, he was off crying by himself.

Rise: *sniff* *sniff*

Yosuke: Rise? What're you crying for!?

Rise: ...It's the way you're saying this! It's all wrong!

Yosuke: Hey, that's mean!

Rise: I don't want you saying such nice things... I don't like it, because it sounds like you're about to die!

Yosuke: Huh...? Sorry, that's not how I meant it.

Rise: You gotta be laughing like an idiot all the time, Yosuke-senpai!
Rise: It helps everyone relax when they hear you laughing things off.
Rise: That's why when things are no laughing matter, you need to keep laughing like an idiot.
Rise: Then we can all do our best, so you can laugh like an idiot from the bottom of your heart...

Yosuke: [Blush.] ...Right.
Yosuke: By the way, you're leaning pretty hard on the "laugh like an idiot" thing. I'm not that reckless!
Yosuke: ...Hellooooo?
Yosuke: Dammit, she cut the comm off!
Yosuke: Hey, partner. Is she right about me always laughing like an idiot?

["You're so cool."]

Yosuke: Wha...!? Hey, do you understand the idea of context? Where the hell did that come from!?

> Yosuke is flustered...

Yosuke: Man, Rise's such a nice girl. She's got a keen eye, but you don't get nervous when she trains it on you.
Yosuke: ...Hey, maybe what's good about me is that I'm blessed with the friends I have.

["Say nice stuff about me!"]

Yosuke: Huh? Well, I mean, it's kinda tough saying it to your face...
Yosuke: I can't say stuff like how you're reliable and cool and great at playing along, you know!?

> Yosuke seems embarrassed...

Yosuke: Anyway... I'm gonna do my best to be someone I can be proud of around those guys.
Yosuke: Let's go, partner!

Aigis: Why not try pushing this button? If being pushy doesn't work, you could then give it some space.

Yosuke: First and foremost, that's not how you use that phrase.
Yosuke: And anyway, it's probably for the best that we don't push this obviously suspicious button.

Mitsuru: No... Aigis may have a point.

Yosuke: Huh? You're usually the careful one around here.

Mitsuru: Ha... Even I get tired of being the prize pupil sometimes.
Mitsuru: In our journeys here, I've realized that caution isn't everything. One must be bold at times...
Mitsuru: We haven't pushed this button yet. We can always step away afterwards. So Aigis was exactly correct.

Yosuke: Huh...
Yosuke: Alright, then. Mitsuru-san, you wanna do the honors?

Mitsuru: ...I found myself holding my breath in suspense.

Aigis: This concludes Mitsuru-san's first pushing of a button.

Yosuke: That's no way to finish things off!
Yosuke: Hmm. If the wall went up... it might be blocking something on the next floor now. We should keep an eye out.

Kanji: Yosuke-senpai was all bummed out 'cause he made Rise cry.

Rise: Psh, I wasn't crying. I don't have a single tear to shed for Yosuke-senpai!

Kanji: You don't have to go that far...

Rise: But he's being so stupid!
Rise: He always puts himself last, always gets himself in trouble... I'm afraid he might just vanish one day...

Kanji: ...Well, I guess that does sound like him.

Chie: Yosuke's a jerk sometimes, but he's actually got a big heart. I mean, he even lets Teddie live at his place.

Yukiko: I was surprised that he was okay with that.

Yukari: ...So he's really a nice guy?

Rise: I don't need him to be that nice.

Chie: That's why he's an idiot.

Yukiko: Yes, it's frustrating how stupid he can be sometimes.

Fuuka: *giggle* I see.

> ......?
> You realize Yosuke is standing behind you...

Yosuke: Come on, guys! Don't you think you're being way too harsh on me!?

Yukari: Oh, so you were listening. Who cares? They were complimenting you.

Yosuke: How the hell is that a compliment!? All I heard was them saying how stupid I am...

Fuuka: Oh, that's all you heard...? That's a shame...

Chie: See? Stupid.

Yukiko: Yep, he's an idiot all right.

Fuuka: A-Ahahaha...

> You decide to leave Yosuke, who is on the verge of tears, be...

P4: Clock Tower, 8F

Yosuke: The meaning of companions varies from person to person, no?***
Yosuke: For me, companions are the people who pull me up.***
Yosuke: That's why I try to be someone who can pull them up, too.***

P4: Clock Tower, 9F

Yosuke: You eat a lot too, huh, partner? Sometimes I think you're getting ready to hibernate for the winter.

Akihiko: Come on, you're a man, right? You need to eat your fill. See, this is why your attacks are so soft.

Yosuke: I just don't have muscles for brains like y-- I mean, I don't train as much as you. My thing is speed.

Akihiko: Not sure what that has to do with anything, but you should recharge your energy. Here, have this...

Yukari: Akihiko-senpai, none of us need protein bars. Ever.

Yosuke: Whoever designed this stupid place must've been a real dick.

Zen: I-I don't know how to respond to that...

Yosuke: Huh? Oh, uh... I didn't mean to say it was your fault...

Yosuke: Yeah, yeah. I'll give you a shoulder massage later, but for now, let's keep at it!

Zen: I'll help massage them as well.

Kanji: What's up with that smoke?

Yosuke: ...Maybe it makes us smarter if we hang around in it.

Mitsuru: What!? Would mechanical steam really have such an effect...?

Yosuke: N-No, I'm just joking!

Mitsuru: Ha... and I was simply playing along. That is how these jokes work, right?
Mitsuru: Now then, are we done with our little interlude? Let's move on.

Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: That's not how they work at all, Mitsuru-san...

Arena story modes

The sense of wrongness that I've been feeling this whole time is getting even stronger. True, Yosuke may say some insensitive things, but mostly that's because he reads too much into a situation and becomes outspoken. He's not the type of guy to enjoy making hurtful remarks like this.

Yosuke understands that as well. That's why he's trusting me to sort it all out and lets me go without much talk. He's frustrated that he can't help me out...

Yosuke: Don't use me as your guinea pig--Wait, that's it!?
Yosuke: Hey! Don't wear yourself out, all right?

Yosuke

Yosuke: Then again, it's my fault for taking this shift...
I can yap all I want, but the only reply I'm gonna get is my own echo. I begin to feel lonesome, so I start mopping faster. Such is life for Yosuke Hanamura, a high schooler working at Junes, Inaba's only shopping center. I get a lot of crap thrown in my direction because I'm the manager's son. But, thanks to dealing with all that stuff, my skills have improved and now I sometimes act as supervisor. Today's just another day on the job. This city--Yasoinaba, Inaba City--is a rural country town that doesn't have anything more than rivers and mountains. At least it's got a train running through it, but it isn't useful for commuting to the big city and Inaba's not pretty enough to get sightseers. It's a dead spot.

......However!
Yosuke: *chuckle* Well, I'm taking tomorrow off! Yeah, that's right, I'm free!
Normally, this definitely wouldn't be the time to be taking a day off. I saw the look on my dad's face when I turned in my time off request, but I didn't care. I absolutely can't miss tomorrow. Because...
Yosuke: My partner's gonna be back!

And by "partner," I mean the guy who transferred in from the city last year, Yu Narukami. There's a reason I call him my "partner" and not just my "friend".

Together, we overcame danger after danger. With comrades like these, the word "friend" just doesn't cut it anymore. That goes double for Yu. I'm indebted to him, and I trust him with all my heart. So "partner" feels more natural than "best friend."

I decide to mess with her a little:
Yosuke: Yeah, I just got off work.
Yosuke: Didn't I already email you about tomorrow? You deleted it without reading it, didn't you.

Chie: I didn't delete it!

Ha! She's so defensive. I didn't even send her an email! Hilarious. Anyway, she suddenly gets serious.

Yosuke: There's no way... who told you that!?

Chie: An underclassman at our school. I tried to get more details out of her, but she took off in a huge hurry...

Yosuke: Dude, you didn't growl at her or anything when you asked her about it, did you...?
I can see it now: Chie grabbing the poor kid by the collar, scaring her out of her wits. She'd do it, too. She doesn't stop once she gets an idea into her head.

Yosuke: Yeah, good call. If this is for real, we can't ignore it.
Yosuke: ...But if it turns out to be a hoax, you better buy me dinner!

Chie: Hrgh... then you owe me steak if it's true!

Yosuke: What!? Anyway... I'll talk to you later.
I was trying to lighten the mood, but things didn't really turn out that way. I'm sure my partner would've done a better job at it. He'd say "Don't worry, I'm here," or something. Still...
Yosuke: The Midnight Channel, huh...? If it's true, that guy is a disaster magnet.
Come to think of it, the incident last year started the moment Yu came to Inaba. If this new Midnight Channel rumor is true, I'm going to start calling him "The Mystery Maker." That is, if it actually shows anything. Honestly, I'm about 90% sure nothing's going to happen. There's no way anything's going to show up!
Yosuke: Oh yeah, I should call Kanji too, just in case.

Kanji was another member of the Investigation Team. He's a year younger than the rest of us. Because of his looks and the way he speaks, people get the impression that he's a violent hoodlum. Poor dude... He's actually a hard-working, honest guy. He's not the type to screw around at night, and I'm sure he'd be eager to answer a call from an upperclassman like me...

Yosuke: Oh, I'm sorry to call at such a late hour. This is Yosuke. Um, is Kanji-kun there?

Kanji's Mother: Oh, hello, Yosuke-kun. As for Kanji...

Yosuke: Huh? D-Did something happen!?

Kanji's Mother: I can't find him.

Yosuke: Y-You can't...!?

Kanji's Mother: I thought he was sleeping in the living room, but he wasn't there when I checked in on him. I thought he might be with you...

Yosuke: Oh, um, yes! We're gonna have an all-night study group, and I bet I just missed him! I'll wait up for him here!
Yosuke: Haha... o-okay then, good night!
Oh man... I totally panicked there and came up with some lame BS.

Last year, Inaba was all over the news. People I knew were being interviewed left and right. Then again, I didn't have any time to pay attention to any of that stuff until we closed the case.

Yukiko Amagi... another member of the Investigation Team, and best friends with Chie. Her perfect poise makes her the center of every guy's attention... but she's definitely not what I'd consider ladylike. How can I put it... She's the biggest airhead I know. I mean, if she's what every dude in Japan wants, I think we're all in for some trouble. Ignorance is bliss... And to judge by all the guys who are after her based just on her image, I really think that's true. But, you know, I also think the Yukiko I know now is better than that misplaced ideal. Because her family runs an old high-class hotel, she has pressures that other people can only imagine. But deep down, she's just a normal girl with real feelings. ...Like I really know what I'm talking about. If Yukiko heard me saying this, she'd kill me. Probably by making me eat her cooking. Her curry tastes like something they'd have to pass a law to prevent people from ever discovering again.

Yosuke: Sheesh, I bet Chie was half-asleep when she emailed you, heheh.
I could tell she was worried, so I tried making a joke. Come to think of it, Yukiko never really calls me like this. She must really be worried.

Yukiko's voice is gloomy. Listening to this is making me restless, too. But if you're depressed, you start thinking about more bad things. Going down that road is going to get to Yukiko. What would Yu do--shoot, this is the millionth time I've thought that today.

I hear the relief in Yukiko's voice as she hangs up. ...And let out a sigh. A big sigh, that I could never have let Yukiko hear in her state.

Yosuke: No, can't happen. It's over.
I say that out loud, but in my heart I'm dreading that it'll show... It was like... I was almost looking forward to it.

Yosuke: What the hell!?
Seeing yourself on TV is really shocking. Am I really that goofy-looking? No, that's not it!
Yosuke: Why'd they call me "Captain Ressentiment"!?
"Ressentiment..." I know that word from King Moron's class! What was it again...? Something about the weak hating the strong, some kind of jealousy... Now why the hell would I get a lame name like that!? Just the sound of it makes me mad! Re-sohn-ti-mahnnn!
Yosuke: This is too much. This is way too much...! Ughhhh!

Now I know why Yukiko and Kanji hated the Midnight Channel so much. Well... I thought I knew all about what happened last year, but this time I'm actually experiencing it. See, everyone who ended up as part of the Investigation Team was on the Midnight Channel at one point. And the Midnight Channel doesn't just show any old you. It shows the weakest part of you, the part you don't want to come out, but made super-size. In other words... Fake footage of you, so humiliating that you want to crawl under a rock and die, is broadcast all over town! And Yu and I managed to not have that happen to us. So, I guess I never really knew how bad it felt! ...Up until tonight, that is! Arrrrrrrgh! Did everyone in town see this!? And it's going to show up again every night it rains!? Dammit... How they managed to go on without skipping town is beyond me. Seriously, I gotta give 'em mad props for sticking it out. But, uh... Now's not the time for that.

He comes back for the holidays, and everyone's gonna be all "Oh, look, it's the Sister-Complex Kingpin." That's messed up. Should I tell him not to come...? Wait, what can I tell him at all!? Knowing me, I'll accidentally call him that myself...! I know I'll at least say he has a sister complex... I won't be able to help myself.

Yosuke: SHIT!
As I wrestle with confusion, the sudden sound scares the living crap out of me and I panic for a second. Get it together, Yosuke! You're a third-year!

What should I do? Tell him? Don't tell him? I reflexively hit the Answer button before I've figured out what to say.

Yu: Yosuke...?
He's suspicious of me. Like, REALLY suspicious. I nervously pass the phone from one hand to the other several times.
Yosuke: I-It's nothing, I just freaked out when you called all of a sudden! Yeah, that's it... What's up? Hey, when do you want to meet!?

Yu: That's not why I was calling.
I know how I sounded... but Yu's voice was calm. Wait, is he laughing at me!?

Yosuke: Urgh... Well, I assumed you weren't here yet, so I didn't want to rely on you...

Yu: Hah, you haven't changed.
Ooh... I can tell he's a little angry now. I can just see him shaking his head. I bet he can tell why I'm acting so nervous right now. Damn, this is embarrassing.

Man, he's so forgiving. Jeez, I really feel like an ass now!

Talking with Yu takes me back... Calling him "partner" was kinda sappy I guess, but he takes it in stride. I suddenly feel a lot less confused now. He's something. Decisiveness, confidence... He's got strength that I don't. ...My wandering eyes happen to stop on my desk drawer.

Yosuke: W-Wait, this is all...

Yu: I didn't know you were into nurses...

Yosuke: Aaaaaaaaaaaah! Shut up! That's enough!
Yosuke: Dammit, you're trying to wind me up, aren't you!? Stay home, you jerk!

Yu: But I'm already here. Well, I'll see you tomorrow--

I hang up, barely resisting the urge to throw the phone across the room. Okay, don't panic. I need to call Chie and tell her about the plan tomorrow... How am I supposed to look everyone in the face tomorrow!?

Once Chie gets tired of complaining and hangs up, my fears and exhaustion are blown away. I don't know what's going on yet, but I'm gonna find out. Then I'll crush whoever's behind this!!

I see some employees whispering to each other and looking at me, but I pretend not to notice.

Both of them sounded happy. Neither of them show this "I'm totally depending on you" attitude toward me. What's up with that?

Chie: Hey, Yosuke, why the long face?

Yosuke: Shut up. It's a man thing... I've just gotta deal with it.

Yosuke: Uh, I don't think the applause is necessary.

I mean, it's pretty exciting, but the reason we're reforming the team is because there's another case to solve. I look to Yu for some support, but he's clapping along with the rest of them. Et tu, Narukami? ...Anyway, seeing them all open to the idea takes some of the tension out of the situation.

Both Chie and Yukiko get angry, saying "It's a fake!" But the pictures of them on the Midnight Channel were pretty accurate, if you ask me. Of course, I'd never admit it! Hell, no! I do value my life, you know.

Chie: But won't we be stuck on that side without Teddie to give us an exit?

Yosuke: Aha, not so. I've had Teddie keep the exit TV out over there.

Chie: Look at you, all prepared!

Yosuke: I mean, think about it.
Yosuke: What if we were half-asleep and fell into a TV when Teddie wasn't over there...? Isn't that a scary thought?

Chie: Like anyone would be that clumsy!

Yosuke: We're all good to go. To tell the truth, I had a hunch that this was going to happen.
I'd already lugged out all my weapons and junk today, with the intention of going into the TV. It'll be my first time in the TV world in a while. ...It's the first time I've done anything out of the ordinary in a while. This is serious business, but... I can't help but get excited about this. You know what I mean? The days when we ran around town as the Investigation Team. I mean, it wasn't all fun and games. There were plenty of hardships and sad times. But I learned a lot of important stuff because of them. It changed me. I've never felt so fulfilled in my life. So it makes me wonder... What about this time? Is something like that waiting for me? ...Something, something that's going to change me.
Yosuke: ...Man, what am I thinking?

We don't know what we could be facing. Negligence could mean death!

I look around, but there isn't anyone left in the room to ask. I don't want to go be a rubbernecker just because everybody else is. But I have to find out what's going on. ...After some internal debating, I decide to take a look.

I turn around to look at where that whistle came from and see a female student standing there, holding a megaphone. She has a long ponytail and strong-willed eyes. Damn... She's really hot! When did a girl like this end up in our school!? And how did I not know about it until now!?

She gets ready to blow her whistle again... when our eyes meet.

Yosuke: H-Hello...

Yosuke: Huh? You're kidding, right? Dude, Rise! Do something about this!
What are they trying to do to us!? I'm not gonna start anything crazy here! ...But this probably isn't the time to start taking things easy, either. At the very least, I should get this girl to safety--

The big monitor starts swinging back and forth.

Yosuke: You're joking, right!?

My body moves out of instinct.

Student President: Eek!? What're you--!?

I yank her aside and shove her behind me to protect her. I look up--and the giant monitor is right in front of my face. Oh, shiiiiiiiiiiiiii--

So, I guess Rise is inside the TV, too. But I'd never expect her to say anything that cruel.

After all that glaring, this is the first time I've seen her smile. Wow, she's cute... After that. she runs off again like the wind. And she thanked me, too... So I've got an in--no! Bad Yosuke! This is no time to get hot and bothered!

Yosuke: Wait up! It's too dangerous to go alone!

Chie's acting weird. Okay, she's always weird. But this is weird, even by Chie standards.

*huff* *huff* I beat her... What the hell was with her...? Not even Shadow Chie was that cracked up. What's the matter with Chie? Does she go bonkers when her Steak Gauge reaches zero or something?

Yosuke: I-I hope you've learned your lesson to never even think about attacking your friends again!
I quickly put some distance between us and yell from a ways away. I think my voice shook a little, but... Can you blame me? I was really scared!

Chie: First you insult me, then you kick my ass... Ugh! You moron!

Chie: You went on and on about how I'm a coward and a brat!

Yosuke: When did I have time to say anything like that!? You were about to eat me!

Chie: What!? Eat you...?
Chie: ... That had better not be crude innuendo for anything.

Yosuke: I meant it exactly how it sounded! I-I was scared to death of you! Stupid Chie!

Chie: Wha...!? You're stupid for calling me stupid! Stupid Yosuke!

Yosuke: See, THAT'S something a brat would say!

Chie: There you go again! You're the brat for calling me that!

Teddie: Aren't you done fighting yet?

The monitor turns on. Teddie looks annoyed. Hey, we're the ones who should be annoyed with you!

Yosuke: We're done! Sheesh, what's up with this!?

Teddie: C'mon, head over to the school building. Your next opponent's waiting!

Yosuke: I'm not doing this anymore! You're obviously fine, so I'm going home!

The camera randomly zooms in on Teddie giving a thumbs-up, and then the monitor turns off. Damn that Teddie. You have to actually do stuff before you start with the fancy camerawork! Stuff like, oh, I don't know, explaining what the hell is going on here!?

Yosuke: If there has to be a winner and loser, I'll just forfeit as soon as the battle starts. If I find Teddie along the way, I'll deal with him too.

Chie: Oh, good idea. In that case... don't be so harsh on your next opponent before the match, okay?

Yosuke: You're the one who was doing that! I hope you don't start eating things off the floor when you get hungry.

Chie: Why would I do that!?
Chie: ...I'll be waiting, so be careful.

Chie's sudden meekness surprised me. She sees my shock and turns away. Ahh... She feels helpless. It's like the one time Yu and I left her behind while we went into the TV. There was no guarantee that we'd make it back, but she still waited for us... When we finally returned, she was so relieved she started crying. The same thing's happening here...

Yosuke: Chie...
I pinch her nose.
Yosuke: You've got a really small nose, you know that?

Chie: Just get out of here already!

Chie boots me in the ass, and I head over to the school building. Tch... She just doesn't know how to handle being teased by a guy. Still, with the look on her face, there was nothing else I could do. I'll hurry and finish this Grand Prix!

Yosuke: If you don't stop this prank soon, I'm going to make your next shift a living hell!

Usually a threat like that would have Teddie begging for mercy... But he just hums a little tune, like nothing was the matter.

"Sensei is coming back, so I thought up this cool surprise party. Sorry but I forgot to tell you! ★" ...That sounds like him. That sounds sooooo like him.

Yosuke: Plankton!? But you can't even see those without a microscope!

...Yukiko is acting strange. Even stranger than Chie. I mean, not CRAZY strange... She acts more like Yukiko than ever, but she'd never come out and say anything that mean.

Yosuke: Hey, listen... We can't get out of here until the Grand Prix ends.
Yosuke: So let's just half-ass this. If you don't mind going onto the next round, I'll forfeit without attacking you.
Yosuke: Oh... though if we did it that way, you'd have to fight again...
It'd be faster if I won and got my hands on Teddie. I'd hate to make Yukiko go on ahead and have to fight even more of us. That's probably not such a good idea.
Yosuke: Hey, Yukiko... will you lose this round for me?

Yukiko: Even though you've lost in the battle of life?

Yosuke: Yyyikes! This Snow Black is really bad for my fragile ego...

Yosuke: That's the wrong fairy tale!

"It's a Grand Prix for you, Yosuke-kun"... For me!? Like hell it is! I'm not getting anything out of this! I'm not enjoying it! I... I'm not!
Yosuke: In any case... I'm gonna go put an end to this Grand Prix. If it's just us four, there's only one more battle to go.

Yosuke: That girl's in danger.

Yukiko: Really?

Yosuke: Sorry, I gotta go. I'll end this as fast as I can and come back for you!

Yukiko: Oh, okay. Be careful.
Yukiko: And try to help out that girl. I'm sure you can do it, Yosuke-kun!

Yosuke: Got it!

Yukiko's clear, strong voice gives me that extra push.

Teddie's not the type who would walk a girl home. ...Er, I think. I mean, he wouldn't do anything if she didn't want him to, at least...

Horrible thoughts start to race through my mind. Is that what's going on with the president? Is she just another victim-- "Victim." That word brings to mind someone else...

Yosuke: A battle I long desired...?

Yosuke: Ugh, for heaven's sake! I'm getting really sick of this crap!
Yosuke: So let's just fight! We'll get this over with, okay!? And then we can both calm down and talk like rational people!
Yosuke: I'm not gonna hold back at all... I know you can take it! Anyway, here goes!

All right! I'll fix ya up, partner! ...But damn, his eyes are scary.

Yu: You said I wasn't your partner... So that was a surprise.

Yosuke: Pffft, like I'd ever say that.

Yu: ...Yeah.
Oh, good, he's relieved. It doesn't show on his face, but I can tell. ...I guess we're okay now.

Yosuke: ...Maybe they're hoping we'll take each other out since they'd be no match for four Persona-users at once.
Even as I say it, I start to really believe that it's true. Whenever I talk with Yu, it's like my brain just clicks right into place.

Yu: No... it's not just the four of us. Kanji and Naoto are probably in this too.
Yu: You saw them on the video, right? If our enemy is hosting this, they've probably been forced to participate as well.

Yosuke: Naoto's was something with an IQ of 2000... That sounds strong.

Yu: You've begged me a number of times already. And can't only the winner move on?

Dammit, he's ecstatic! Inside his heart, he's celebrating, clenching his fists! I know it!

Yu: You'll be fine.

Yosuke: You mean me, or my ass!?

Yu: No... I mean about saving that girl. You can definitely do this. It's in your hands now.

Yosuke: Yu...
Sorry for talking about my ass so much... No, hey, wait! I mean, I was just a little shocked to hear that from him. Up until now, he's always been the one leading the pack, followed by me. And now, Yu's the one telling me that he's relying on me to get things done. He's trusting me. Haha... Sister complex or no, he's still my friend.
Yosuke: Heheh, just leave the rest to me, big bro!

Yu: Uh... I don't think I'm comfortable having you call me that...

I try to cover my embarrassment by telling a joke, but it didn't work. Ugh, now I'm even more embarrassed!

Yosuke: Hey, Teddie! What do you love the most?

Teddie: A passionate battle with one's life at risk, of course!

...... Yeah, that's not Teddie. The real one would've said "all the fly honey bears" or something.

Yosuke: People've been saying that from the start, and it doesn't make any sense.

Teddie: It's only in this world that you can be serious about anything. Didn't the idea excite you?
Teddie: Wasn't this the first thing you thought when the Midnight Channel came on? "Another problem that'll help me change..."

Yosuke: That wasn't...
I can't let that get to me. Teddie's being controlled. Those are the words of whoever's making us fight. But as he continues speaking, it's like he's reading my mind.
Teddie: There is no "enemy." You know that, don't you? The case is over and done with!
Teddie: The days where you could be special are all gone.
Teddie: You lost everything, and you've gone back to your boring, mediocre self again.

It was way too much for me; I stood there with my mouth gaping wide open, unable to utter a word. No goddamn way... What the hell? I never asked for any of this. How could I want any of this to happen...?

I try to clear the thought out of my head by shouting, but now that the suspicion has snuck its way into my mind, I know that it's stuck for good.

Teddie: *sob* We sleep in the same futon every night, yet you couldn't tell a beast like that apart from me...

Yosuke: We don't sleep in the same futon! Wait... does that mean it's someone else doing this?

Yosuke: Hey, don't do anything reckless, okay?

Rise: But I couldn't just sit here and do nothing! Not while all of you are being forced to fight...
She sounds all indignant now, but considering how weak she sounded at the beginning, I know she's just forcing herself to act angry. ...She must have been scared, all by herself. Well, duh. Unlike us, she didn't know if there was ever going to be anyone else coming to help her.

Student President: Of course it bothers me. I like this school.
She whimpers slightly. ...Dude, she's like a different person from the confident girl I met before. Ugh, fine. I guess it can't be helped.

Yosuke: Then how about going on a date with me? A romantic getaway in the Announcement Room!

Student President: Yosuke-kun... All right, you're on.

Whoa! Even if she's only going along with the joke, I asked her out! And she said yes! ...Awesome.

Teddie: W-Wait, what about me!? I wanna go on a date too!

Yosuke: Oh, sorry. You lost, so you can't leave. Don't worry, though, we'll be back soon.

Teddie: Noooo... the date slipped through my claws...
Teddie: *sniff* Miss President, Yosuke is a nice, dependable guy... not as much as me though...

Student President: Aww... Thanks for looking after me this far. I'm glad to find out you're not the culprit.

Yosuke; See ya. Be a good bear, okay?

Teddie: Yosuke, you better not lose! You gotta protect Miss President!
Teddie: And don't try anything funny with her!

Shut up! I'm not you! That Teddie... Well, that's just how he is. Man, I kind of want to smack him, but I'm smiling all the same.

She clams up, so I try to get her to open up a little more. But what she says next takes me by surprise:

Student President: My name...
Student President: ...I don't know.

I sure hope that's all I'll have to do... Of course, I can't say that part out loud. I talked like I was confident, but in reality I'm really nervous. How can I be smiling when I'm so worried!? It's crazy, right? I look at her to gauge how she's feeling.

Student President: ...Sounds rough.
Student President: You think since I can't remember anything, the same's happening to me...?

Yosuke: Don't worry! I'm sure you're just in a little bit of shock right now!
Oh, great. Now I've got her all nervous, too! Trying to cheer her up, I try to play up the good parts.

Huh...? Is this the first time I've seen her smile? Hot damn, she is REALLY cute. I start to get embarrassed about having faked asking her out on a date, and my feet speed up. Crap! Now I'm literally running away from her! Talk about chicken-hearted!

Menacing Voice: Hahaha, what're you freaking out about? This is your chance to save a pretty girl and become a hero. Right, Yosuke?

I was proud that Inaba was peaceful. And I thought I could finally be proud of putting Saki-senpai's death behind me. And yet... Was I really faking all of that? In the end, am I just a loser who puts his own boredom over the death of a loved one!?

Rise: S-Senpai...

I could hear the quivering in Rise's voice. No. This isn't true. Don't look at me. This... This isn't me!

...Everyone... My vision suddenly clears. I hadn't even realized that I was squeezing my eyes shut.

Yosuke: Huh? Naoto...? How come you're here?

Naoto: That's, well...

Chie: Who cares why!? There's more important stuff at stake here!

And after Chie, the clearest voice of all:

Yu: You won the battle against yourself back then, but you can't do it this time? Yosuke... believe in us.

When I hear my partner's voice, I draw a ragged breath. I take deep breaths, not noticing until now just how much I had tensed up in the last few moments.

That's right. I finally realized the simplest truth. The biggest difference between the person I was last year and the person I am now. Now I have friends that accept me--even when I doubt myself.

Yosuke: I...

How could I not believe in myself? How could I be too weak to stand up? They're all believing in me. I'm... not alone. Not anymore.

Yosuke: I'm such an idiot, aren't I? A grade-A moron!
I raise my head and look straight at my Shadow. Any trace of the fear I had is completely gone.
Yosuke: I thought I overcame my weakness, and I was done with it for good... Dude, how naive was that, right?

Shadow Yosuke: What...?

Yosuke: I'm weak. I'll probably always be weak.
Yosuke: But that doesn't mean I need to run away.
Yosuke: I'll keep fighting my weakness, and I'll do it as many times as it takes... even if that never stops!

Shadow Yosuke: Ngh...!

My heart was calm. I was conflicted just a moment ago, but now everything has been made clear. They believe in me... And knowing that, I feel their faith in me pushing me forward.

I let Rise's adulation wash over me. ...But there's something bugging me, something that could be reeeaaally bad for me...
Yosuke: About my conversation with my Shadow... Did you...?

Rise: Heehee! I hijacked the school PA system.

I knew it! ...Everyone had been backing me up because they'd been hearing everything I said leading up to it!
Yosuke: Only Yu saw my Shadow last time, and now everyone got to listen in? *sigh* So lame...

Rise: That's not true! You were really cool, Senpai!

Yosuke: Haha... thanks...

What the hell am I supposed to do now!? The student council president isn't a human, but some kind of weapon...? And there's another robot girl--
Yosuke: Ow!
Something smacks me in the back. ...It's Rise! She's staring at me with flushed cheeks.

Rise: Senpai! Aren't you gonna go after them!?

After them... Yeah, why am I spacing out!? Of course I can't just let stuff end like this! So what if she's not human!? So what if she's not what I imagined!? She believed in me. She trusted me! And yet, I completely failed her... I'm not gonna let it end now! Not a chance in hell!
Yosuke: Thanks, Rise.
She didn't get to be a celebrity for nothing! She's really got some guts. It sure is great to have friends to urge you on!

Rise: I'll back you up from here! Good luck!

Still... Ressentiment, huh. It still really pisses me off, but to be honest, it's not that far from the truth...

Aigis: I must go after her.

Yosuke: What a coincidence. Me too.

Aigis: But this has nothing to do with you...

Yosuke: I may not have meant to, but I hurt that girl.
Yosuke: She was depending on me, and I turned my back on her...
Not a human? A robot? So what? That's what I'd wanted to say to her, but... I couldn't. That's why...
Yosuke: That's why I need to go and apologize.

When I say that, Aigis' expression relaxes. It's a really natural expression. Very human-like. ...Labrys' face was like that, too.

Yosuke: Well, I'm surprised by what you just told me, so... I guess we're even? Haha...
I tried joking and smiling. But Aigis doesn't smile back. She looks straight at me. ...Her eyes are filled with strength. I can tell that she's measuring me up.

Yosuke: Yikes...
Yosuke: But hey, I can't back down.
I act cocky, so that I won't get scared. But when I smile, I know that I can't just let her beat me.

Yosuke: I'm still a guy. And guys should help out crying girls, right?

Will I be able to do that? Wouldn't it be better for Aigis to go? ...No, the answer's already there. I have to face Labrys--for Aigis' sake as well.

Son of a bitch! That was such an awesome speech, and I muff the last word! Silence ensues.

Aigis: Friendsh.

Yosuke: Dude! Do you pick up on everything!?

Aigis: "Pure disappointment when you open your mouth"... Now I understand.

Yosuke: Wha...!? How do you know about that!?

Aigis: My database is being perpetually updated. Even as we speak, I am receiving information about you from the server...
Aigis: Known for wearing a trash can on his head. I comprehend.

Yosuke: Wait, how come all this information about me is bad!? And what's this server you're talking about!

Aigis: To think you would have such hobbies... The possibilities of man are truly infinite.

Yosuke: That's not--!

Look at that. Labrys does have a place to go. Yeah. She doesn't belong in this made-up school.

Alright, time to catch up! If the Shadow needed to make us fight to stall for time, that means she's still got something up her sleeve. I slap my cheeks to wake myself up a bit. I'll finish it this time!

Yosuke: I'm sorry I have to do this. I'll apologize as much as you want later...

I know this is for her own good, but... seeing it hurts me deep down inside.

The lack of any energy in her voice and body is enough to put me at a loss for words. Do I have it in me to convince her otherwise? That doubt came crawling back into my mind. But... But I still need to tell you... I open my mouth to put the heavy feelings in my heart into words.
Yosuke: Hey... there was someone I liked once.
Yosuke: ...But she got killed.

Labrys: ......

Yosuke: It was the worst thing you could imagine. I couldn't forgive myself or believe she was gone... I even tried to forget about her.
Yosuke: I thought then that no one could understand how I felt. I mean... how could they, if they weren't me?
Yosuke: Only I could understand how I felt. That's what I thought... I had given up.
Yosuke: But that wasn't true. Even if people haven't had exactly the same experiences, they can still understand each other.
Yosuke: I have some great friends now to prove it.

Labrys: Friends...

Yosuke: If I'm strong at all, it's because I have them. I can remember my friends are with me whenever it really counts.

Labrys: Yeah... But I don't have that...

Yosuke: You should, though. There must've been someone who was important to you. Just think back.

Yosuke: I see.
Yosuke: ...Can't it be us?

Labrys: ...?

Yosuke: Your friends.
As I say that, I stretch out my hands to her. But Labrys looks away from me, and she won't take my hand.
Labrys: How...? I'm not human...

Yosuke: Who cares? One of my friends is a Shadow.

She raises her head and looks at me, but she still hesitates. Shoot... I really don't know what to say in situations like this. I bet Yu would have the best lines memorized just for occasions like this. Okay, okay... So I try something that sounds natural, no matter if it's particularly suave or not. Time to try a joke!
Yosuke: You know, my arm's gonna get tired, leaving my hand out like this.

Labrys looks confounded for a brief moment... ...But it looks like I chose right.
Labrys: ...You really are something, you know that?

Yukiko: I'm glad that I didn't have to fight you, Chie. At least fighting against Yosuke-kun didn't trouble my conscience much.

Yosuke: It didn't!?

Rise: There there, she can say that because she loves you!

Yosuke: Pardon me if I don't share your optimism there!

These guys are way too easy-going. As I'm complaining, Kanji seems pretty enthusiastic.

Labrys: C-Can I sign up...?

Yu: Don't.

Chie: You shouldn't.

Kanji: You know what, count me in.

Yu: Oh, if you're in, then I'm in.

Yosuke: Huh? Well... then me too.

Yu and Kanji: I'm out.

Yosuke: Dammit... you jerks!

Labrys: ...Snrk. Ahahaha!

...Meh, whatever. As long as it makes Labrys smile.

Yosuke: All right, it's time we go back!

I take a closer look at them. One's an amazingly gorgeous woman, and the other's a buff guy who isn't too shabby himself. And Aigis is pretty easy on the eyes, too... Put the three of them together, and they really pack a punch. And the way they're dressed... Well, they pack a punch too, but in a different way.

Her tone is soft but articulate, intellectual and charming. But... One of her words bothers me.

Yosuke: Could you... maybe not use the word "retrieve"?
I'm a little scared to talk back to her, but I'm not going to budge on that one. She appears taken aback for just a moment, then she smiles.

Again? Did I fail her again!? That horrible thought crept back into my mind. I frantically try to shake it out of my head as I lift my weapons. I try telling myself over and over... I don't have a choice... I have to do this... ...Dammit!

From the way he was talking, I could tell he wasn't serious. He doesn't comprehend how cruel he's being by controlling Labrys like this...
Yosuke: Who are you!?

I hate myself for celebrating that the case was closed a moment ago.

...It's like we're his toys! I'm not letting him get away with that!

Yu: Guys, let's leave this to them.

Chie: Huh!?

Yosuke: Are you serious!?

Yu: Look at yourself, Yosuke. You can barely stand.

Tch, so he noticed...

I didn't feel like stopping by anywhere, so I went straight home. And... the last thing I could remember was being told dinner was almost ready. The instant I reached my room, I lost consciousness.

I take a minute to fix my hair and make a mad dash to the place the caller told me to go.

Yeah, this is definitely no place for a car this awesome.

Yosuke: Sounds like you're ahead of the game.
I'm reminded of that blank career choice paper still tucked away in my desk... That sense of haste without direction, the need to keep up appearances... I didn't want to handle that. But maybe it is time to face my future. Oh, I'll write down a big dream.

Labrys: What do you mean?

Yosuke: Oh, just talking to myself... I'll let you know when everything's been decided.

Labrys: Uh, okay... just make sure you tell me, okay?

Labrys answers my smile with one of her own. Then she stretches out her hand. I take a closer look at them... They're quite delicate. I grab her hand and lift it above her head.

Yosuke: Eh, a handshake is so formal. I'll show you what the cool kids do...

I use my hand to open hers. Labrys looks confused, but she lets me move her hand around.

Labrys: Huh? Um... like this?

Yosuke: Yep, that's it!

Here we go! The clap of our high-five echoes through the clear, May sky. Not to be outdone by me, Chie, Rise, and the rest give Labrys high-fives, too.

Labrys: Everyone... thank you so much! Yosuke-kun... I won't forget about you!
Labrys: I'm friends with you now... so I'll stay strong!

Labrys begins to tear up, and to hide it, she hurries into the limo. Soon after, the limo begins moving quietly down the road. Labrys waves to us from inside the car. Even after the car's gone pretty far, I can still see her waving from inside. ...She's still waving. ...Whoa, she's STILL waving. Everyone starts to laugh a little. Can she see us? I can barely make out the car from here.

Yosuke: C'mon, let's hurry up and do a toast! I only get a 30-minute break.

Kanji: Huh? Are you working today?

Yosuke: I can't take much time off during Golden Week. Teddie, you were out without permission a couple days ago, so be ready to pay the price!

Teddie: Noooo, but that wasn't my fault! You meanie! Jerk! Nurse-lover!

Yu: Oh, speaking of which...

Yosuke: Shhhh! Quiet, you!

Yu and I trade glances at Yukiko's question. I can see in my partner's eyes that he wants me to do all the talking.

Yosuke: Actually, my partner here brought it up first. Though I'm with him 100%!

Teddie: Now that's our Sensei!

Yukiko and Teddie jump right on board. On the other hand, the "We're Actually Sensible Team" of Chie, Rise, and Naoto are sitting with their mouths wide open.

Yosuke: So you're not on board?

I egg her on, and though she looks hesitant at first, she smiles fearlessly.

Naoto: ...Of course I am!

I like that smile. That's what a reliable detective should look like!

Yosuke: Thought so. Alright then... let's find the real culprit!

Yosuke: You've got some nerve, trying that on me. Sounds like someone wants me to make his next shift a living hell...

Teddie: GAH! Noooo! But I'm still gonna skip work! I wanna have fun with Nana-chan!

Teddie clasps Yu's hand and promises to visit the Dojima household tonight. "Please, just this one night," he says. That Teddie. Don't cause Dojima-san any trouble! But well, I know the feeling. I never feel like break time is long enough, either. But y'know why I'm keeping my cool right now? I begged my dad to give Teddie and me tomorrow off! I just haven't told Teddie yet, that sucker. Yeah, that's right. We can't let this end here. It's still Golden Week!

Yosuke: We're gonna party 'til we drop... this time for sure!

Chie

Yosuke Hanamura... He's a classmate of mine. He's one of the friends that I worked hard with on the Investigation Team. He's a clown, though, always doing stupid things. But his dad owns the Junes megamart in town, and Yosuke's always talking to the girls while working there (well, more like "helping out"), so he knows a lot of gossip.

Yosuke: Didn't I already email you about tomorrow? You deleted it without reading it, didn't you.

Chie: How stupid do you think I am!?
Sheesh, he's as rude as always. But there's a part of me that's relieved to hear his cheerful voice.

Yu-kun was our leader, and Yosuke was his partner. The two of them fought back-to-back, always perfectly in tune with each other.

Yosuke: There, there... that's a good girl, calm down.

Chie: Hey, don't treat me like a rabid animal!

Yosuke: Well, just think about how I feel. That "Captain Ressentiment" part isn't too cool--
Yosuke: Ugh, let's ignore that for now. Look, there's something that bothered me about what we just saw.

Once Yu-kun takes a seat, Yosuke clears his throat in an exaggerated way and looks at all of us. Ooh, is this going where I think this is going...?

Yosuke: Uh, I don't think the applause is necessary.

But, it gets us all hyped up! Yosuke smiles to himself and looks at Yu-kun, but Yu-kun was about to start clapping along with us. Yosuke just shrugs awkwardly. Everyone laughs at this, and the mood lightens considerably.

Yosuke: Oww... Shut up! You just had to keep going on and on about how I had no convictions and stuff, didn't you?

Chie: Sure, sometimes studying's a pain, but I still do it! It's not about wanting to be a hero--I'm serious about this!

Yosuke: And why'd you have to bring up stuff about Saki-senpai!? That's driving the knife in too far!

...Huh? We both look at each other and cock our heads, confused.

Yosuke suddenly looks extremely serious. Is there another problem I haven't noticed!? Yosuke can be surprisingly perceptive at times... Maybe there's some new danger--

Yosuke: What am I supposed to do if I need to use the bathroom!?

Chie: That again?

Oh... Now I feel like an idiot for assuming the best of him. Well, that's the kind of guy Yosuke is.

Yosuke: Make sure you think before you act, okay? Going with your gut isn't that bad, but you tend to lose control pretty easily.

When I yell back at him, Yosuke gives me a bright smile.

Yosuke: Heheh, that's the spirit! That president girl was headed to the Announcement Room. I'll be waiting to hear good news from you!

Yukiko

Yosuke Hanamura... He's another classmate and member of the Investigation Team, and also apparently Yu-kun's partner. At first, I thought that Yosuke-kun was just calling himself that, but it seems like Yu-kun feels the same way now. Considering that he gets along with everyone pretty well, and he's got more friends than I do, he might know something about Rise-chan.

After we talk about Rise-chan's disappearance, a slightly awkward silence falls upon the conversation. Has Yosuke-kun come to the same conclusion as I have? But Yosuke-kun breaks the silence after a quick moment and he responds back in a serious, yet cheerful manner.

Yosuke: Well, let's not get carried away. First, we need to see if the Midnight Channel's really back!
Yosuke: There's no use worrying over things we don't know are happening. It's always important to be sure first, right?

...It's times like these that I once again realize that my friends on the Investigation Team are wonderful. Yu-kun who is calm and decisive, Yosuke-kun who is always a source of good cheer... And it's not just the two of them. Everyone's personalities on the team complement each other, and because of this, we were able to overcome all the inconceivable obstacles that we faced.

Yosuke: Hrrgh...

Chie: Now there's something you don't see every day. What're you thinking so hard about, Yosuke?

Yosuke: What was that supposed to mean!? But eh, it's nothing...

Chie: Whaaaat? C'mon, you can tell me!
Chie: Here, I'll help you with whatever it is. Huh...? What's this piece of paper?

Yosuke: Hey...!

Chie's swipe is much faster than Yosuke-kun's shocked, spastic attempt at defense. This is...

Yukiko: Oh, this is for our guidance counseling.

Yosuke: Hey! Don't look at that!

Chie: Ohhhh, so you're having a hard time deciding on your future.

Yosuke: Can it! Anyway, what about you?
Yosuke: C'mon, Chie. Knowing you, it must be something incredible, right?

Yosuke-kun snatched the blank guidance counseling form back from Chie's hands and lashes out at Chie. Unfortunately for Yosuke-kun, Chie confidently answers at once.

Chie: Very funny! I'm all set on what I wanna do.

Yosuke: Th-That sounded like you meant it...

Chie: Did you think I was lying!? That's pretty rude, you know! I'm totally serious about it!

Yosuke: Seriously...? What about you then, Yukiko? Are you gonna take over the inn after all?

I nod in response to the question as the conversation shifts to me.

Yukiko: Mmhm, that's the plan. I gave it a lot of thought, but in the end, that's what I'm going with.

Yosuke: Does that make me the only one still undecided? That's impossible!
Yosuke: But man, that's amazing, Yukiko. Next to Chie and her "whatever pops into my head," I can tell you're set on this...

Chie: Hey, what did you just say!?

Yosuke: Nah... I really am worthless scum. I'm sorry you have to put up with me...

Yukiko: Huh?

Yosuke: Yukiko... I understand what you wanted to say. But I need a moment...
Yosuke: I don't think my heart can take any more right now...

...? Yosuke-kun is still saying things that don't make any sense. It's like we're having two entirely different conversations... And he's acting different than he was before. Yosuke-kun slaps both of his cheeks and then turns towards me.

Yosuke: A-All right! I think my heart'll be okay.
Yosuke: ......
Yosuke: Um... Yukiko-san? Are you hurt or anything...?

Yukiko: Huh? No, I'm fine. But Yosuke-kun, are you sure your heart's okay? You look pretty shaken up.

Yosuke: Th-That ain't... I mean, that's not true. H-Huh...?

Yosuke: Most cherished? Like, something that's really important to you? Hmm...
Yosuke: Oh, maybe he meant me!

Yukiko: I doubt that.

Yosuke: Who knew a gentle denial could hit so hard, haha...

Kanji

Yosuke: Nngh... oww...

Kanji: Looks like you can take one hell of a pounding. I'm surprised you can still get up.
Kanji: Sheesh... you had to go on and on, rubbing salt in my wounds...

Yosuke: Huh? When did I do anything like that?

Kanji: You playin' dumb with me!?

Yosuke: N-No, no! Calm down, Kanji-kun.
Yosuke: You've got one scary look in your eyes... it's too much for an average joe like me!

Kanji: What!?

Yosuke: Y-You started dissing me out of nowhere too! It was horrible!

Kanji: Huh? I didn't dis you at all. You're the one who was badmouthing me.

Yosuke: I didn't do that!

Kanji: Well I didn't do it either!

...Huh?

Yosuke: Hm...?

Kanji: Isn't there somethin' weird here? I can't put my finger on it...

Yosuke: Looks like neither of us heard what the other person really said. What's going on?

Yosuke: Anyway, forget all that for now. I'm just glad I found you.

Yosuke: What kind of moron are you!?
Yosuke: You fell in there because you were half asleep!? You scared us half to death, you know!

Teddie

Yosuke: Haha, you should see the looks on your faces. I kept it a secret all this time just to surprise you guys!

Chie: You were so serious that I was getting worried it would be something bad. Actually, why'd you keep it a secret up until the last minute!?
Chie-chan slaps Yosuke's back with a thunderous noise and Yosuke spews out his drink. She's right! It's not fair that Yosuke knew and kept it a secret from us!

Yosuke: *cough* *wheeze* You don't have to hit me so hard! Isn't it more exciting to play up the suspense a little!?

Chie: Whoa... check out the Kansai accent!

Labrys: Huh?

Yosuke: That's the first thing that comes to your mind!?
Yosuke: Not "Whoa, a robot Persona-user!" or "Awesome, I bet she can do a rocket punch!" or...
Yosuke: Wait... I shouldn't be saying that stuff to her face, should I...?

Chie: What's this? Did you just shoot yourself in the foot?

Teddie: She's gone...

Yosuke pets my head when he hears me mutter so sadly. *sniff* No...! If he acts nice to me now, I'll cry even more...!

Yosuke: I'm sure you'll see her again.

Teddie: Yeah... she said she'd come back.

Mitsuru

Mitsuru: I'm glad you understand. I was worried you'd doubt me, since I'm a complete stranger.

Yosuke: Well, you didn't seem like someone who'd try and trick me.
Yosuke: I mean, what's the point? I've lost now, so I can't go anywhere.

Mitsuru: Indeed. You're very pragmatic.

The young man waves away my compliment.
Yosuke: Nah, after what I went through last year, I just got used to coming smack up against insane stuff in this world.
Yosuke: And Yukiko... my friend you met... she believed in you, so I don't mind trusting you too.

Yosuke: Thanks! Just hurry before someone else dies in here...!
Hanamura's expression, which had previously been bright--albeit desperate--darkens noticeably.

Yosuke: Haha... I must sound pretty lame, losing the fight and then making a lot of demands.

The emotions he seems to view as a weakness are actually a strength. I'm sure that with a little more experience, he'll come to realize that.

As if sensing my determination, Hanamura's expression turns serious... and he nods.

Aigis

Yosuke: Um... yeah, would you, please!?

Labrys: Yosuke-kun...!

Yosuke: I know I'm asking without knowing the whole story here, but, um... please don't lock her up again!

Even his friends seem surprised by his outburst. But soon enough, they are all giving Mitsuru-san the same pleading look.

Yosuke: Sheesh, it even had to exit on a lame, evil laugh!

Ultimax Episode P4

[Location: Okina station.]

Yosuke: Alright! That must be the place.
A few days after the incident during Golden Week... After coming to Okina City, I find what I'm looking for and start walking towards it. What am I looking for, you ask? Heheh, the sign for a cram school. See, I've decided to go on to college after graduating from high school. I know I'm off to kind of a late start, but that's my fault for ignoring my guidance counselling results.

[Flashback:]

Yosuke: Thanks to this case, I feel like I'm finally prepared to face my future... It's like I've finally made a breakthrough.

Yu: A breakthrough?

When I was chatting with Yu while reflecting on the case, he gave me this puzzled expression when I started talking about this stuff. I told him vaguely about how I couldn't muster up an interest in the future since we'd all be going our separate ways, because I'm having so much fun with my friends here and now. It came off a little unfocused because I tried to cram in everything I wanted to say at once, including how this isn't because I'm unhappy with the way things are.

Yosuke: I kept wondering if there was any way I could spend my time with everyone forever and ever.

Yu: Mmm-hm.

Yosuke: But I realized that that's just running from reality.

Everything in this world changes, and that's what makes it interesting. These bonds we have will keep changing too. But that doesn't worry me like it used to. No matter how far apart we may be, no matter how different the paths we take may be, I rely on everyone. And I want to be someone everyone can rely on.

Yosuke: That's why for now, I'm focused on finding a big project that won't bore me until I die.
Yosuke: First, I'm gonna go to college and expand my horizons. I guess for how long I thought about it, it's a pretty standard path...

Yu: No, I think that's just like you, Yosuke. Isn't the long consideration really the important part?

That's what my partner said, after listening to my endless spiel. He might be right. Taking time to consider things must be important too.

[Yomenaido.]

...And so, after picking up the application for the cram school and coming back home to Inaba, I'm now taking drastic measures at Yomenaido Bookstore. In front of my is a shelf of study aid books, and all around me are serious-looking guys I'm hesitant to talk to.

Yosuke: I have no idea which ones are any good...

Teddie: Huh? What're you doing, Yosuke? The shelf with the nurses is over there!

The guys picking out study aid books immediately stare at me as Teddie's voice pierces the quiet of the store. C'mon, give me a break! Why did I have to run into Teddie here...!?

Yosuke: I'll stay over here for today, thanks!

Teddie: Hmm? Oh, you're looking for camouflage! Something to hide your nurses with?

Yosuke: Wha--!? Hell no!

Teddie proudly rushes over to the "certain corner" I always stop by. Feeling everyone's heated stares at me, I grab Teddie by his collar and make a dash out of the store. Ugh, dammit! I wonder if maybe Junes will get some study aid books in stock...

Hehehe... I bet he's surprised at my utterly perfect display skills.

[BANG.]

Teddie: Bluh! Y-Yosuke, what was that for!?

Yosuke: Shut up! What about this is perfect to you!? It looks like a midsummer swimsuit sale!

Teddie: Ooh! Now that you mention it...

Yosuke: "Ooh!"? That's all you can say!? Listen, this is supposed to be a section for elegant summer clothes for the early season!
Yosuke: So why set up a swimsuit sale, huh!? Stop changing things on your own!

Teddie: Aww, but Sensei will come back once summer comes, right? My mind is already in full summer mode!

Yosuke: You're jumping the gun way too much! Don't drag our store into your shenanigans!

Teddie: You say that, but aren't you curious too? Don't you want Yuki-chan, Chie-chan, Rise-chan, and Nao-chan to wear these new swimsuits as soon as possible?

Yosuke: Well... sure. Wait, we weren't talking about me!

Teddie: Oh, I know! When Sensei comes back, let's invite Mitchan and her friends to the beach!

Yosuke: M-Mitsuru-san and her friends, huh... They're regular working folks... I mean, they're a special unit, so I don't think they could just...

Teddie: Yosuke! The game will end if you give up! Just imagine what they'd all look like in swimsuits!

Oooooh... That look on Yosuke's face means I bet he's gonna get a nosebleed soon! Heehee... Yosuke sure is easy to read.

Yosuke: ...Look, that doesn't change the fact that it's way too early for this! Hurry up and get the display how it's supposed to be!

Teddie: No! I will staunchly protect my bear-adise!

Yosuke: Your weird paradise has no place in our store! If you don't hurry and fix this, I'm docking your pay!

Teddie: This is tyranny! Utter totali-bear-ianism!

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I just want to thank you for putting all these quotes together and making them publicly accessible! Just a fantastic resource for anyone who loves Yosuke. I've been coming back to this post frequently over the last few weeks, whether to check details for fanfiction research or to read up on scenes I missed, and I thought I should probably mention how much I appreciate it.

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