Part 119: 03/04/10 - 03/05/10: Memento Mori
So, today's a very short and brief day all things considered. I'd skip it wholesale but we do have one tiny thing to do.
Want To Be Close
The only thing we can do today is talk to Junpei. I checked, just to be safe. Junpei's the only one around to talk to. Others would be out and about if we didn't talk to them yesterday though.
...... Ah, I give up. But I feel like it's something I really gotta remember... Silence
So, we'll just go back to the dorm pretty much instantly then.
At least we do get to learn that tomorrow we see who remembers what. Which I guess is something...
Even though it's moments before we come to Graduation Day anyway. Ah well.
Graduation Daycovers what is effectively the rest of the update just watch this instead if you can
May I please come in?
I'm so happy to see you again... 
I'm sorry to show up so suddenly... But... I really needed to talk to you.
What's on your mind? Living With Determination
Everyone seems to have forgotton, but I remember... That day, we... Don't cry. I'm sorry... It's just that, when I remembered... 
That won't happen.
I'm sorry... The ceremony's already begun... Such nice weather outside... Do you remember? ...The promise we all made? Why don't we go there and wait for the others...? We can enjoy the view of this peaceful city...
Oddly enough, this random unnamed student is also voiced by Karen Strassman. I get that it's convenient and all, but it's also somewhat jarring hearing her go from still fairly robot-y Aigis to her normal voice back to back like that.
Though this is our last day together, we want the senior class to know that you've truly earned our respect. We wish each of you good health, happiness, and prosperity. On this auspicious occasion, I bid you all a fond farewell on behalf of the student body. Silence
From Class D, Mitsuru Kirijo.
Thank you.
When I first addressed you from this podium, I spoke to you all about seizing opportunity while you had the chance... Well, it must have been fate that intervened and gave me an important reminder of this... As many of you may know, my father unexpectedly...She pauses for a moment here. One of the rare times an elipsis ends up being used correctly in a JRPG.
He unexpectedly passed away, due to sudden illness...
Graduating Senior: Wow, that's rare. I've never heard her stumble in a speech before.
Graduating Senior's Friend: It's a big day... It must be tough thinking about her father.
And with that, we're suddenly back to the animezone for this.
I remember... Yes... 
With my father's death, I lost my purpose in life...
Hang on, wasn't I supposed to...? Bonds 
It's so weird seeing Junpei without his hat here. I dunno, it just doesn't look right to me.
Akihiko-senpai, what's up?
But now I have something to live for.
No longer will I run from the future! I will face it head on, carrying out my father's will! 
I am resolved and without reservation.
I sure haven't mentioned it much but boy do we get some real jank animation in these scenes sometimes. Like, this might not seem fair because it's a still and all and it wasn't meant to be seen as one but it doesn't look any better in motion.
The promise!
I owe it all to my invaluable friends... And we have promised to never lose hope, no matter what tomorrow may bring.
Senpai, we made a promise. Let's find him, and Aigis too! Yes, I can hardly wait. Everyone, let's go!
Honestly the best part about is that during almost the entire scene there's random NPCs complaining and murmuring about what's going on in the background. It's just a constant thing that's there.
Memories of the School
This is my first time experiencing spring. But, this season will eventually pass... After fighting alongside you, and facing the world's end... I finally began to understand... ...what it means to live... Thinking for yourself... Not running away... Accepting the inevitable... 
Every living thing will one day disappear... Only by accepting this can one discover what they truly want... What the meaning of their life will be... I understand now why I was so tormented by my lack of strength. Protecting others became more than just an order I had to obey. I wanted to do it for my own reasons... 
When I thought I might never see you again, something else became clear to me--what I wanted most. And so, I made up my mind. I decided that I would continue to protect you. I want to be your strength. I know I'm not the only one who can do this... but that's okay. 
Thank you...
It'll be okay. You're right. What am I doing? 
> You hear voices calling out to you...
Everyone... I realize now that I have friends as well. You don't have to save the world to find meaning in life... 
I'll keep on living no matter what, so that I can protect you...> The gentle spring sunlight warms your body.
> You feel a little sleepy...
Thank you for everything... You must be tired... Please get some rest... I'll stay right here with you...> The sounds of footsteps and familiar voices are getting closer...
> You're getting sleepier...
Stop ye travellers as you pass by
As you are now, so once was I
As I am now, soon you shall be
Prepare yourself to follow me
Because I Will Protect You 
As Makoto closes his eyes one last time, we catch a glimpse of Philemon's blue butterfly bookending our journey.
Though, the Fool's Journey is not over. Not really.
Don't worry. I will always be by your side...Death, the thirteenth arcana, is not an ending but the midpoint of the journey. It represents a great change. Death itself is a very powerful change of course.
...protecting you...So as one journey comes to a close, that this is not truly the end brings with it a question. We need to find The Answer...
Kimi no Kioku (Memories of You) (Orchestral vers.) 
For the second time now, we've come to the end of the Journey proper.
The voice of the wind and droplets of light flow over you as you doze
I will never forget the gentle smile and the eyes you hid in sorrow
You gave me the courage to wish (even when it hurts) and to fight, so I can go on
In my dreams (even when I wake up) I will see you again
I sing, with a distant memory in my heart
You defended this fragile and fleeting world with your hands
So please, fold your wings and rest
Sheltered by an eternal peace, love through all eternity
There's not much to say about the credits. They're credits. It shows silhouettes of the main cast and their ultimate persona. Most notable here is that it shows Messiah for Makoto's which pretty much sums up his intended character arc in one single image.
Rest now in my arms, as I watch over you
As I recall your joy, your sorrow, and your rage
I will remember you always, until my life is exhausted
At an intersection, I heard a voice similar to yours
I turned to look up at the sky, to force back my sudden tears
I continue to walk alone, aimlessly, believing that I will see you again tomorrow (someday)
Through rainy nights (and sunny days) I wait for you
I'll just use Yukari and Io to demonstrate that's the intent here. You can see the lot in the video if you watch the credits, ever.
I'll never forget that dark night, we made it through
That blindingly brilliant moment when we were all together
Those precious times I didn't realize I should cherish
Now all I can do is remember, I will embrace the feeling
I know for a fact, you were there by my side
You were always always always there, smiling
If ever I lose you, I will find you, I will never leave you
You defended this fragile and fleeting world with your hands
So please, fold your wings and rest
Sheltered by an eternal peace, love through all eternity
Rest now in my arms, as I watch over you
As I recall your joy, your sorrow, and your rage
I will remember you always, until my life is exhausted
That blindingly brilliant moment when we were all together
Those precious times I didn't realize I should cherish
Now all I can do is remember, I will embrace the feeling
I know for a fact, you were there by my side
You were always always always there, smiling
If ever I lose you, I will find you, I will never leave you
Like before, we get a final after credits scene albeit one with technically more substance.
As in we get to see an actual result of what happened, rather than "karaoke and then it ends".
Though it's still a very abrupt stop all things considered. It's appropriate really, because Makoto's journey is over.
End Silence
But we do have the ability to save NG+ data which we'll need to use. There's one thing that's gated behind it and one thing I want to try and do in it. Just in case, you know.
Nice of it to tell you that if you save over the clear data you lose it.
...Now I'm curious, how long did this take?
Y'know what, forget I asked.
So, how about that New Game+ and the hardest fight in FES? Also maybe a glitch or two, why not?