Part 149: 10/20/09
10/20/09Its funny how things work out, Fuuka and that Natsuki girl who locked her in the gym have become really good friends.
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Uhhh, okay, class
I know youve been busy lately, but you all remembered to do your homework, right?
Just because youre not taking a literature class next year doesnt mean you can blow off Classic Lit.
Hey, are you listening to me?
Whats wrong, Fuuka? You look kinda down.
Huh ?
Talk to me. Tell me whats bothering you.
Its about Aragaki-senpai
Oh Pretty shocking, huh ?
Ive never seen him at school, but Ive seen him around town
I wonder if he really did get caught up in some kind of crime
Some things you can never get back
I know that, from all the things that have happened with my parents.
Ive sort of been avoiding the question but is it okay for me to go on like this?
Parents, huh ? I can relate to that.
But, youll be okay, right?
So she was actually pretty broken up when she found out Natsukis got to move away.
Yeah, yeah.
* sigh * Dont you want to give your classmates a proper goodbye?
> Natsuki stood up
Huh? Whats going on?
Uhhh, hello, everyone. I know it hasnt been that long, but I feel like Ive made some good friends.
Ill remember each and every one of you, even after I transfer. Thank you. Hows that?
Transfer ?
WHAT!?
Im not sure of all the details.
Youre a weird one, yknow?
The biggest bitch in the school is leaving, and you feel sorry for her.
Youre transferring and you didnt say anything ?
Its not like telling you wouldve changed anything. Why make us both depressed?
Anyway, my dads pretty sick
And they say itll take some time for him to recover
We dont really have that much money, so we cant afford to stay here.
Yknow I still think youre crazy for being friends with someone like me
But, like I said before were both in the same boat.
My parents act like I dont even exist. I hate living at home.
Thats why I was so jealous when you moved into the dorm.
Natsuki-chan
But, Fuuka Your house is nearby and your parents are pretty normal. So, whyd you move?
Huh ? Well um
If you dont wanna tell me, thats okay.
But if its something that you and your folks can work out, then do it while you have the chance.
Itll be a while before my dads in any condition for us to have a heart to heart.
But clearly they had a heck of a talk up there.
Yknow, Fuuka I used to think that every day was just the same.
And Im only saying this because its you
But, you dont get any second chances in life.
If you accept the way things are, then theyll never change
Natsuki-chan
This is the last time Ill see this view, huh
I wont be in school next week cause Ill be packing, so I guess this is goodbye
No!!
Haha. Its okay. Everything will be alright.
Cmon, dont gimme that look.
But
Hey, Im not helpless, yknow. Ive changed a lot since I met you.
Im gonna try and figure out what I really want now.
So, I hope you do the same.
What I really want
I
Because Fuuka was definitely acting differently afterwards.
I was afraid of not being liked, so I did my best to fit in.
But, I never really thought about what I wanted.
Hahah. That is so like you, Fuuka. Well I say, if they dont accept you for who you are, then screw em.
But I like you even if you dont like yourself.
Natsuki-chan
Well I better get going.
> Natsuki left without looking back
Natsuki-chan
My cell ?
> Fuuka looked at the message she received on her cell phone
Huh!? Natsuki-chan!?
Text Message: > Even if were apart, well still be connected.
> We can always talk, right? Thanks for everything.
Natsuki-chan
> Eventually, Fuuka lifted her head and nodded
Even if were apart, well still be connected.
Like she figured something out.
Ive always been so worried about how others are feeling
Thats why my power allows me to stay connected with them
I guess there is something I want after all
It makes me happy to see everyone else happy too.
So, I want us all to remain friends.
The power to connect people, even when theyre apart
My Persona has given me this amazing gift.
> The resolution in Fuukas heart has awakened a new Persona
She seems pretty happy now, though.
There you are.
Why, did something happen?
It is surprising to find you on the rooftop.
Nah, we were just wondering what you were up to
Everythings okay now.
Okay ?
Ive made up my mind. Ill do as much as I can with my power.
For my sake, as well as the sake of others.
Okaaayyy
* giggle * Sorry. I guess that was sort of random, wasnt it?
Uh, are you sure youre alright?
Heehee.
Mitsuru had something for me.
I saw your exam results Good work.
Here, this is from the Chairman
Its a reward for effectively balancing school and battle
> Obtained Queen Card Set.
> In addition, you obtained the skill card Bufudyne for your high marks.
I finally tracked down Mr. Ono.
Ah, Aelita. Ive been waiting for you Okay, not really.
I looked and looked, but theres nothing at my house thats not related to Masamune.
This didnt belong to Masamune personally, but it still has ties to him, so
Do you really need this? Maybe youve reconsidered?
Not that Im reluctant at all to give it to you, you understand?
So Ill give it to you, but
But
Youll take good care of it, right!? Itll become a family heirloom, right!?
> Obtained Kanetsugus Helm.
You must be proud, Aelita. Youve got a family heirloom now.
Yeah, I guess this is how it should be
Well, Ive still got a few of those left at home.
This is the second time Ive given my helm to a student, after all.
Figures that hed given one to Bebe.
Back in the spring, when he first came here, he admitted it so much that I let him have it.
It does my heart good to see men with the samurai spirit, even those from a foreign country.
It must be because the lives of the Sengoku generals still shine brightly across history !
Masamune Date, for example. The amazing thing about him is that he
> You enjoyed the stories about Masamune again.
> You feel that your knowledge of history has deepened
> You obtained a helm from Mr. Ono.
I got something pretty interesting from Elizabeth for showing her the helm.
I see So this is it. The helm from the ancient Sengoku era
Its heft, its feel and the character love on the brow
Does that mean to protect the head? Or was it love for the helm ?
Mysteries upon mysteries Still, it is a wonderful helm. This satisfies my request.
Why dont you take the helm with you? I think it suits you better than it does me
Please accept your reward.
> Obtained Knee-High Maid.
Anyway Junpei is giving Chidori a bit of space, so we went down to get some ramen.
Youd better start being careful, you know?
You might be fine now, but you dont wanna be a tub in ten years, you know?
Shut it, jerk.
So hostile This isnt the first time youve thought of it, huh?
> Junpei smirks
Still Man, you ever wonder what well be doing in ten years?
I dont really wanna think about it.
> Junpei seems to stare off into the distance
Youll be a great man.
You really think so? Hearing it from you definitely makes my day.
> Junpei seems extremely happy
Lately, when I do stuff like watch TV or read manga, I cant concentrate
> Junpei fiddles with his chopsticks
Its like I dunno I keep thinking, Is this how I should be!?
Haha
Hes getting pretty serious.
> Junpei mutters as if to himself
Your terrible jokes?
Gee, thanks. Thats helpful.
I mean, Yuka-tans got her response to my jokes down to a science.
She delivers a dope-slap that feels like an icy dagger to the brain
> Junpei laughs
When I think about this Persona stuff, its like I have a personal mission
But, I dont understand it at all
Maybe I dont even have a mission like that, and thats what Im afraid of.
Ive got all these pent-up emotions that I cant figure out
Do you have anything like that?
Like, do you ever think about what you can do ?
At least Ive been doing a good job acting like I know what Im doing so far.
I see. I mean You dont seem like that at all.
I guess thats another thing thats amazing about you
> Junpei laughs
> You sense that Junpei has been open with you about his troubles
Just need to be strong a little longer.
Oh, um What were we talking about ?
Ha, I guess talking about serious stuff once in a while isnt so bad.
> You and Junpei talked for a while before going back.
Yukari noticed how Fuuka was acting today as well.
She used to be so reserved, but now
shes so outgoing.
Im glad shes okay, though.
But, no matter how far apart we are, well always be friends.
So, Ill be fine.
Anyway back to that whole thing where I have to be strong for everyone.
Um
Could you come with me? Please ?
> Ken is looking at you helplessly
Thank you very much.
> Ken seems relieved
And sometimes that means doing the thing you want to do least in the world and acting like youre fine with it.
> Ken asked you to come here with him
Im sorry. I was too scared to come here by myself
> Ken falls silent
Cheer up.
Yes.
> Ken smiles sadly
Its hard to live, isnt it?
Living is painful
Aelita-san
> Ken begins to sob, but no tears fall from his eyes
> You couldnt bring yourself to say anything to him
> You waited until Ken calmed down, then you returned to the dorm together
All in a days work I guess.