Part 82: 11/05/09 - 11/06/09
So, uh, last night was pretty intense. "Tired" is something of an understatement, really.
> You wonder if Mitsuru is alright...
> You wonder what else the future holds...
Changing Seasons (Reincarnation) / Sun
Listening: About the Student Council President? I heard her dad passed away from his illness... I bet it's tough to live without your parents...
Gossiping: Yeah, I know... I think I'll help my mom cook dinner when I go back home...
It's been at most 9 hours since then. How do these random girls know that Takeharu is dead...? Mitsuru obviously would've informed other people within the group and all but they'd also be informed that Ikutsuki was crazy and also dead.
Troubled
Well, that's no surprise, considering what he did.
*sigh* I just can't believe all this...
It's in the papers, too... 
Yeah... It's never the truth.
Mitsuru-senpai's not here, huh...?
I'm sure she'll be busy for at least a week. That sounds rough... I hope she'll be okay...
So, what're we supposed to do now...? ...... 
*gasp*
No word yet. They're probably too busy to be thinking about that. In fact, the entire Kirijo Group must be in a state of shock.
I hope Aigis is alright... What the hell...? 
Mitsuru is meeting with the Board of Directors. That might explain the delay.
I see... But still, what are we going to do? 
What would've happened if we had been sacrificed?
There are so many unanswered questions. Yeah, but standin' around here won't solve anything, right? ...True. But, there is one thing we know... Tartarus is still around, and there's a bunch of Shadows inside it. 
Good to see that the more things change, Akihiko sure has the same one-track mind.
As everyone else gets ready to leave, Fuuka still has a bit left to say.
Most of it was deleted, but I was able to restore some of it. I thought you might like to see it.
Iwatodai Dorm
As a bit of an unexpected bonus, we get to go and do stuff tonight. There's not much we CAN do though, of course.
I don't think anyone wants to go anyways...Akihiko clearly does! But, yeah, we don't even have a reason to do that since we already cleared it out.
Dude, I'm so pissed off. This would be a great time for one of those mind-erasers. I'm never gonna trust another adult again.
But, it's as if she just got her insides ripped out. I hope she's alright...
I don't understand... What're we supposed to do now...?
He died before explaining the most important thing... I never thought he would be capable of doing such a thing.
Newscaster: As a result of his death, an emergency meeting has been called...
Since we don't have much to do right now, and things have been very heavy as of late, we could do with some refreshing Jamaican flavor.
Gonna buy 20 cans of this stuff, so that we definitely have enough for everyone.
Yukari Takeba Silence
There might not be any music here, but there is the ambient noise of fire and panicked screaming. Whew boy.
...That video!?
My employer has become obsessed with a loathsome idea. This experiment should have never even been conceived... 
However, in doing so, I set free a number of Shadows that are certain to torment future generations. But if I hadn't, the entire world may have paid the price... Please, listen carefully... 
Huh...? This part's... I wasn't able to stop this madness... He won't listen, no matter what I say... He's under the devil's spell... 
...Isn't that a contradiction? They're attempting to come together on their own, so we should... leave them alone, so they can come together on their own? But that's a bad thing, by Eiichiro's own admission, so surely we should try to prevent that, somehow. You can tell that there's something missing because this definitely doesn't flow as-is.
Granted this might just be me, because from what I can gather no one else thinks this is an issue, so...
This is the original video... before Ikutsuki changed it. Dad tried to stop the experiment. Living With Determination There's not much hope for me now. I have just one favor to ask... Whoever finds this... Please... Give my daughter Yukari this message... 
...Dad...
Dad!? Daddy!! 
I know one thing for sure now...
It took awhile, but I finally got your message. The Path is Open
That's what you would have wanted... Right, Dad? End
While Yukari is watching that and finding new resolve, we're dreaming we are dreaming...
The Poem For Everyone's Soul
As I'm sure you are aware, you are currently in a dream. Now, then... There has been a change in you recently. Have you noticed? And I am not referring to your change in circumstances. 
That is why I have summoned you here tonight. Going forward, there is one thing you mustn't forget.
There is no need to worry... Whichever path you choose, I shall respect your decision. 
Please remember that. Well then, I bid you farewell.
So, we're slowly beginning a return to normalcy about now...
Troubled
A lot's been goin' on lately.
...... Hey, what's wrong? 
I was planning on telling you... They were your friends, after all.Chidori shakes her head.
...What, that's not it?
Junpei... What will you be doing in two years...? Two years? I dunno. I really haven't though about it... Why do you ask? 
Y'know, hurting yourself. Oh... I guess...
That's good. I mean, you have such beautiful hands...
Don't touch me! Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to...
It used to be fun when you came to visit... But... it's different now. Huh!?
I... I can't take this anymore! Wh-Whaddya mean!? I don't understand! Did I do something wrong? Tell me what it is! Junpei... 
But... Chidori... When The Moon's Reaching Out Stars (Reincarnation) / Way of Life -Deep Inside My Mind-
So, anyway, we'll be spending today running around all over town doing random shit because why not. There's this girl chilling out here at the Port Station who wants some Cielo Mist, apparently. We have some, so we can give her a drink, sure.
...Except, whoops, she's apparently pretty thirsty so she takes all of our inventory!
At least we've done something nice for someone. Also she's kinda missing or something, but that can only be resolved by delivering cool, liquid refreshment.
For the next thing we're doing, we need to have this from Elizabeth. Hope you've been doing Gold Shadow requests!
There's a bathroom upstairs at the Port Station that's really easy to miss and even easier to never care about.
Cleaning Lady: Ohh, okay! So you're here to help out, huh?
Cleaning Lady: Well, all right then! Why don'tcha start from the other corner?
> You decided to help the cleaning lady.
> ...
> One tile just won't get clean...
> ...
> ...
> You gave it all your strength, and the grime is beginning to lift!
> ...
> The tile is completely clean!
I very highly recommend NOT eating off a public bathroom floor, regardless of how clean it looks.
Cleaning Lady: Do you help clean the school bathrooms after lunch or something? You really know your stuff! Thanks, kid! Just leave the rest of it to me!
The Poem For Everyone's Soul
Since we reached level 56, we can make Alice. She IS a special fusion, but we need Pixie, Narcissus, Lilim and Nata Taishi to make her instead of the usual Belial and Nebiros. Since we need Megido for Elizabeth's request, we need to find a way to transfer that along; you can use Decarabia for it easiest at this point since he starts with it. Thoth, Mothman etc. are also super viable but I think they're less relevant since they might not have Megido and also don't give a nice chain that also includes Mudo Boost.
Die For Me! is Alice's unique spell (like usual) and is to Mudo what Samsara was to Hama. Much like with Daisoujou, she DOES learn Mudo Boost naturally, but it's at level 62 so that takes some doing. She doesn't have Growth 3 and doesn't really like inheriting it either. Notable is that unlike Daisoujou, she does not remove her Expel weakness; instead she learns... Repel Dark. I can use that and all, but jeez.
Well, well, lookit what we have here. Haven't seen this in a while...
Elizabeth's School Daze Joy
It comes as quite a shock that such a warm, luminous place transforms into Tartarus each night...
Everyone here seems to be wearing a predetermined uniform... I may draw too much attention to myself. I hope this won't pose a problem...
What'll you do? Please excuse me as I make myself less conspicuous...
Let's be honest, we kinda need something that's as dumb, good fun as this. Elizabeth being Elizabeth is wonderful.
...... If I stay hidden from view this way, there will be nothing to worry about. Now... onward, and into the school!
To find a bastion of commerce inside a house of learning... Could you please wait here for a moment? There's something I've been curious about for a while...
Vendor: Oh... yes?
> Elizabeth seems to be requesting something unreasonable...
They only sell bread.
But I've heard that having bread for lunch can be a pleasure in itself... It may prove to be a serendipitous substitute.> Elizabeth seems to have bought bread.
Now that we're done here... I'd like to see your homeroom.> You headed to your homeroom with Elizabeth.
So many desks and students, with such a limited amount of space between them... But perhaps... Yes, I see. It's designed this way to foster a sense of harmony with others... I can feel the careful thought and foresight from whoever arranged things this way.
I see... Standing behind it does cause a longing to teach to well up inside of me... ...... First question!
I really wonder what this looks like to everyone else right now. It seems very likely that Elizabeth is only visible whenever she actively does something... Elizabeth to act out and draw attention. Otherwise, no one pays her any attention which is rather curious.
Super Diet Food. That is correct! As a reward for giving the correct answer, you will receive your own portion of Super Diet Food.
Is this what a classroom lecture is like...? *chuckle* ...I'm feeling rather uneasy with so many eyes on me, so let us move on with the tour.> You decided to walk around the school with Elizabeth.
Just a super-quick whistlestop tour around parts of the school, montage style now. The art room's one we wouldn't get to see otherwise...
Same with the music room here.
We've seen the track a couple times before, though Elizabeth decides to give it a bit of a test anyway.
....And then goes for the high jump, but she just clips through the poles because she's not all that corporeal. Huh.
I'd be happy to accompany you again anytime. ...... Although, to be honest... I don't entirely understand my own motives in wanting to come here... But while walking so closely beside you, I... How should I express this...?
Perhaps... what I really wanted to learn at school was more about you. But why...? In any case, discovering the reasons behind this desire should provide an intriguing diversion for me.> You headed back to the Velvet Room with Elizabeth.
End The Poem For Everyone's Soul
I'm slowly beginning to understand why being there lifted my spirits... Gekkoukan isn't just part of your world... It's a place where you spend time on a daily basis...
That's why I... ...... ...I'll leave that aside for now. It requires further consideration... Instead, let me give you a reward. It's another special gift.
He's a frightful "man," but he's also a part of you... like the rest, he emerges from the sea of your soul. Please accept your reward.
Aww yeah, Hell's Angel! He's completely new to FES, as a level 60 Hanged Man. He's very, very focused but his stats for his level are sorta disapointing (he has exceptionally bad Luck, for one thing). He does learn a pair of useful skills at level 64 and 66 at least, so he'll likely be around a bit.
I knew you could do it. Congratulations, you've fulfilled my request. You're one step closer to mastering the art of fusion. I believe I have something you may like...
She's an incredibly strong Persona. I'm sure she'll be a big help to you. Please accept your reward.
Lilith is pretty useful, honestly. She's a level 61 Devil and can only be made via a specific Cross-Fusion. She learns some useful skills and an especially handy passive... at level 67. Welp.
...And, of course, Elizabeth asks for something that's a bit more annoying this time around. See, the earliest level you can get anything with Mabufudyne is 64. Yeah, that's gonna take some doing.
The brush you used to clean the bathroom... The filth that's now encrusted on the bristles might help in battle. Enemies could succumb to the germs. Maybe this is a sort of weapon fusion... no? Please accept your reward.
Whew boy. Okay, so, remember that optional recording we saw of Yukari wearing a maid's outfit? Yeah. This gives her that as a costume in Tartarus. It has 90 defense, so it's thoroughly Okay as armor.
I'll stick with the summer casual clothing for now, thanks.
Thank you for looking. It seems that you're adept not just at finding Shadows, but humans as well... You may be able to use your talent to become what they call a "detective." I strongly recommend trying on a deerskin cap and pipe to see how they'd fit you. Please accept your reward.
Oh goodie. A maid outfit, but for Aigis.
I'll just stick with her current stuff instead if you don't mind.
Anyway, since we cleaned that bathroom we can now go back to school real quick and water some flowers.
They're up on the roof, and are hard to see here. This random kid is in the way, but since we can see the one over the left we know they're here.
> The flowers don't seem to have been watered for a while.
> You watered the flowers.
> They should be fine for now.
This seems like its implying that we need to come back later, sure, but we actually don't! We're already done with this.
I heard that plants will grow if you keep watering them. But I don't think plants are the only things with that ability... There's a part of me I'd like to grow as well... So I'm thinking about giving it some water. The next time you see me, maybe I'll have grown a little in some way. Please accept your reward.
Well, I guess we needed a third one for good measure. This one, naturally, is for Mitsuru.
The boys equivalents, Butler outfits, can just be bought from the police station and have been available for a long while. Even Koromaru gets one!
Anyway, we're done with these for now. The rest available require being further along chronologically to complete.
So, it turns out we've only got 6 links still currently available that aren't complete. It's 7 if you include The Fool but that's plot, so don't. We're still conspicuously missing The Empress though...
Anyway, Bebe gets today because no one else in school is available. Winner by default! I'm sure he's happy with that.
Joy
Even zough my wallet eez light and I can only buy cheap material... I will work 'ard to make ze best kimono, and save my future!> You helped Bebe work on the kimono.
Hmm... So far, so good, ne? Right? When my uncle sees zis, I know he'll agree wiz me about how great Nihon eez! He'll agree for sure. I truly believe zat, so I will work even 'arder!
I accomplished a lot today wiz your 'elp, Makoto-sama! Arigatou! Zank you!> Bebe seems very grateful.
> Your relationship is stronger now!
Dang, Bebe has worker's cramp. That sucks.
It must be from working so 'ard... But, I will finish zis kimono no matter what! Yosh! I can't give up now!> You worked with Bebe for a long time, and then decided to go back to the dorm.
We'll probably see Bebe again relatively soon. We're running a lot lower on in-school links than you'd think, and the out of school ones have much more free and generous scheduling, which is why we're not really prioritising them just yet.
Plus, Bebe's link is pretty simple but really good and effective. Anyone who claims to dislike Bebe is either a liar or a charlatan.
...And then tonight Elizabeth gives us a call, to let us now the barrier in Tartarus is gone. Except there wasn't a barrier. Uhh, we really should go see what that's about!
Iwatodai Dorm
I'd like to think that she'll be okay, but... I'm not so sure this time.But, well, it's probably a better idea to wait for when Mitsuru's back and free before we go to Tartarus.
For whatever reason, she tried to fight against us. I think it hurts her to be here and see us... Can you please forgive her, Makoto-kun? No! I don't wanna!
Act like a grown-up and just forgive her! Sure.
Oh, thank you. I knew you were a kind person.
I wanted to stop believing so many times... But, I finally feel good about it. Because, in my heart, my dad has always been my dad.But, what would you do if your dad is not your dad...?
Even though he took control of me, I cannot believe I did such a thing to you... Can you ever forgive me? Of course.
Thank you very much. I will train hard so that I can be a great help to you.
Newscaster: Everyone is disappointed, after the announcement said it would begin to diminish around the 20th...
So, Junpei's up on the second floor here. This dialogue he has here is completely new to FES. Yeah, I dunno.
I don't know what to do, man... Go see her. Huh...? Y-Yeah... you're right. Maybe she was just havin' a bad day.
Well, we COULD be a dick to Junpei but let's be honest here. He gets shit on by everything else enough already; he could do with some cheering up every now and then.
There's not much else we can do tonight, of course. We COULD Tartarus, apparently, but I'll just wait for Mitsuru to come back first.