Part 133: March 21: Farewell

-The Path is Open-


This was drawn for the covers of Volume 1 and 2 of the Persona 4 drama CDs. The natural expressions of the protagonist and his friends during a moment of peace are expressive of their youth.



-We Are One And All-


Yo...Well, this is it.
You really are leaving, huh? It hasn't really hit me yet...
N-No more Senpai from t-tomorrow on...
W-Waaaaaaah!
Hey, quit crying...! It's way too soon for that!
But...But...Waaaah...
Sheesh...Th-That stuff's kinda contagious, y'know...You gotta put on a good face for Senpai...
Big bro...
I don't want you to go away...


Nanako...Didn't you promise that you wouldn't cry?...Building a case against Adachi is going pretty smoothly. After all, he's made a full confession to his crimes. There haven't been any more incidents since then. Inaba's finally back to its normal, peaceful self.
And Nanako's better now too. I couldn't ask for anything more. Thanks for everything. To me, you're just as much a part of this family as Nanako. I'm really glad you came to stay with us...
Sensei...I've finally found a place for me. That's why...I'm going back over there. To make sure it never goes wrong again...I'm going to protect that world from now on. I can finally be proud and say...That world is where I belong.
Man, Senpai...This town's gonna feel empty without ya.
How cruel! W-Were you even listening!?
We can see you anytime we want, you dork!
Like you'll be gone long. Soon as you start craving something like ice cream, you'll be back in a flash.
C-C'mon, my honeys. Bluffing that way isn't very cute, you know?
You're just gonna be going in and out of the TV at Junes. How's that different from what you've been doing?
Um...I can't quite decide what to do...At first, I only planned on staying here until the case was completely closed.
Maybe I should stick to my original plan...and take the train back with you, Senpai.
Kidding, of course...I couldn't do something like that. It's not as though we'll never see each other again.
Feel free to call me anytime, even if there isn't a case to solve.
I don't feel like saying goodbye either.
Hey, you got any plans during the long holiday in May? If you're free, come over and visit.
With no mysteries to solve, we can have some real fun!
I'll make reservations now so that we can stay in my family's inn.
Ooh, I can get my revenge for that night...Our surprise sneak attack will work for sure this time!
D-Don't bring that up, you stupid bear!
Hey, what happened to going back to that world!?
That has nothing to do with this! It's entirely different!
That reminds me...She's not here. I would have thought that she would come today, at least.
I was wondering about that too.
Huh? What? Who're you talking about?
Oh...You mean Marie-chan, right?
Oh yeah, I haven't seen her ever since...Is she doin' okay?
I'm pretty sure she's fine.
"Pretty sure?" So you haven't seen her either, then. Well, as long as she's doing well, that's okay.
But back to a serious note, she should've at least shown up here, since this is the last time we'll see you.
......
W-Waaaaaaaah! This isn't the last time! Stupid Moronji!
Why do you have to say things like that, too!?
It's almost time. You'd better get on the train.


Come back anytime you want. We can eat ramen again!
Me and Daisuke'll definitely come crash at your place someday.
If anything happens, you can always come back here...I'll be waiting for you.
Thanks for everything...Please take care.
It's going to be lonely without you. Really lonely...
But...we'll meet again soon, right?




Well, see ya.


Good luck over there, too.


If anything happens on your end, we'll come running!


Until we meet again, Senpai.


Senpai...I'll be waiting for you.


See you...Take care.


I'll be looking forward to seeing you again!


Well, be careful.


I'll see you, big bro! Byebye!





-Corner of Memory-


Thank you for everything! Stay well until we meet again some day!


You'll always be my Sensei forever!
Please don't forget about us over there!


I love you, Senpai!
I'll do my best! You better not run away too, Senpai!


I'll always remember our time together!
Distance doesn't matter to us! Even if we're separated, we're still friends!



The team does their best...







...but no train platform goes on forever.










...He's really gone.
It's sad that he won't be around...But we'll be okay. Right, guys?


Doesn't matter how far apart we are...


The bonds we've made will remain strong.


Everyone's heart is connected to the people they know and trust.


It's those bonds that let us all search for our purpose in life.


As long as it's a purpose you believe in, there will always be someone to help you fulfill it.


You...Me...And everyone else. There are no barriers.


Our hearts are one. Right, Sensei?