Part 111: 9/2/09

9/2/09

Aigis started school today.



That’s right.
Currently, I detect no Shadows in the vicinity. However, we must remain cautious at all times.

Ikutsuki decided it would be a funny joke to literally say she’s a robot in her transfer papers.

Video- “Aigis at School”

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> It’s time for morning homeroom…
Class, we have a new student who will be joining us. She just transferred here.
…Please introduce yourself.
My name is Aigis. I am pleased to meet you all.
Aigis… What a strange name… I wonder if she was born overseas.
> Ms. Toriumi began looking through the transfer student’s records…
Let’s see… Anything else I should know…? Hm? …Humanoid tactical weapon? What on Earth…?
Wha!?
…Clearly, that’s a mistake.
It just goes to show you can’t believe everything you read.
Y-You can say that again, Teach!
Let’s see. You can sit, um… Are there any open seats?
> Ms. Toriumi casts her gaze over the classroom…
…Oh, that seat’s open. Right next to her.
> Ms. Toriumi pointed her finger right at one of the seats…!

So yeah, Aigis is sitting next to me in class now.



Uh, Ms. Toriumi, that spot’s already taken. He’s just playin’ hookey.
…Which means he’s not here.
So, it’s free to be used, right?
> Aigis has been assigned a seat next to you…
This spot will be perfect…
My highest priority is to be with this person at all times.
* sigh * Not off to a great start…
My, aren’t we just full of drama today?
Do me a favor and save the antics for after school.
Sheesh…

Akihiko texted me at lunch, wanted me to come help him with something after school.



> It’s from Akihiko.
Text Message: > “I have something important to take care of after school. I want you to come.”
> “I’ll be waiting by the gate. Meet me there.”

So I headed down to meet with him, he had a weird briefcase and looked kind of upset.

Video- “Shinjiro”

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> An annoyed Akihiko was waiting for you…
…There you are.
There’s something I have to do, and I want you to come with me.
All right.
> ……?
> Akihiko is carrying a suitcase…
> Where could he be taking you…?

Turns out we were going to meet with Shinjiro.



> …Is this where Akihiko wanted to go?
You’re getting on my nerves!
The situation has changed. Sorry, but this time, I’m not asking.
What?
This belongs to you.
> Akihiko thrust the suitcase he was holding out to Shinjiro.
……
We have a new enemy. They’re Persona-users, like us.
……
Yeah, so what?
There’s more.
Ken Amada has joined our team.
……!?

Shinjiro really freaked out when he heard about Ken.



He has the potential, and Ikustuki-san has okayed it. He’s now a Persona-user.
You’ve gotta be kidding me.
……
Let me ask you one thing…
Was it his decision to join SEES?
Yeah. He volunteered.
…I see.
……
Then, count me in.
So, you’re the one leading the operations now, huh?
> Shinjiro turned toward you and looked you in the eyes…

It’s a hard question to be asked.



For my own sake.
Is that so?
Well, you do your thing; I’ll do mine.
Is my room still vacant?
Yeah.
Sheesh… Another girl? First Mitsuru and now her…
So what? She might be a girl, but she’s one hell of a—
That ain’t my point, numbskull.
I’m saying you gotta keep an eye out for her. Honestly…
> Yet another new ally has joined.
> Shinjiro Aragaki… He is a year older than you, and seems to have lived in the dormitory before.
> Though still shrouded in mystery, he seems like a reliable partner…

Anyway I understand Shinjiro uses big heavy objects as weapons.



His Persona is all about hitting things hard.



I think we’re all a bit more confident now, given how tough Shinjiro seems.



So, he used to be a member of SEES, huh…
He seems okay, doesn’t he?

Junpei’s really excited.



With him back on the team, no one can beat us!

Ken seems less than happy, though. I’m not sure why.



But, is he dependable? I mean, he was at that place, and…
I guess I’m just not very trusting.

Aigis and Koro-chan seem to like him, though.



He said Shinjiro-san has been feeding him from time to time.

So I guess Ken might just be weird.



I don’t think he’s a bad guy. I mean, he’s good friends with Akihiko-senpai.

Akihiko seems pretty excited to have him back.



I’m ready for battle right now, in fact.
Tch. You’re as hot-headed as always.

As was Mitsuru.



But, I can’t help wondering what motivated you to pick up your Evoker once again…
Something must have affected you profoundly.
I won’t ask you now, though.
I appreciate that.
Maybe someday I’ll be in the mood to tell you…
……

He seems like he’s good to go, Shinjiro.



I’m gonna take it easy for today, but starting tomorrow, call me whenever.

I took Koro-chan out for a walk down to the shrine.



> Koromaru seems happy…
…Grrr.
> ……?
> Koromaru suddenly started growling towards the shrine…
> …You hear voices.
Man’s Voice: I heard this place’s totally haunted! C’mon, let’s go in.
Woman’s Voice: No way, I’m scared! You’re up to something funny, aren’t you?
Man’s Voice: Dammit, it’s locked… Guess we’ll have to break down the door.
> …...!?
> Someone’s trying to break into the main temple.
* bark *
> Koromaru darted towards the voices!

These jerks were hassling him, but I backed him up.



Grrr…
Tanned Man: Where’s the cops and the pound!? It’s their job to kill of stray dogs!
> …You finally caught up.
Isn’t this a crime?
Tanned Man: Huh? Stay outta this, ya brat!
Time to call the cops.
Tanned Man: Wh-What?
Tacky Woman: …What’s her problem? C’mon, let’s just go.
Tanned Man: Huh? Hey, wait…!
> The two left…
Grrr…
> Koromaru is on guard as he watches the two leave…
It’s all right now.
Woof!
> Koromaru is wagging his tail…
> In any case, you seem to have done your part to protect the shrine.
Arf.
> Koromaru is nuzzling you with his head…
> You feel as if Koromaru is thanking you…

They weren’t such big talkers when it was going to be them going to jail.



Woof!
> Koromaru is tugging you on, so you decide to continue walking him.