Part 28: June 7 - June 8: Ideas, Yosuke's Destructive Habit

-New Days-


You know, the rainy season's just about here.
Isn't it a little early?
Once it starts, it'll be raining every night. We'll have to keep a constant eye on the Midnight Channel.
Crap, I didn't even think of that...Well, so it goes.
Hehe, I thought you were worried about the rain 'cause of the school campout.
Why are you so excited about that?
That's right, it's the first time for you two...
You realize the only purpose of the school campout is to "develop a love for one's hometown in young people," right?
Yeah, they tell us that up front. So?
Well you see, the way we supposedly develop that love is by picking up trash off the mountain.
P-Picking up trash? "Develop a love" my ass! That's slave labor!
Well, the night's kinda fun. We cook our own meals with mess kits and sleep in tents.
The four of us are in the same group.
The same group, huh...? Does that mean we sleep together at night, too!?
You wish! Guys and girls sleep in different tents! I'm warning ya...If you leave your tent at night, you'll be expelled on the spot.
Ugh...This gets worse and worse. I thought it was gonna be fun...
It's only for one night and we disband before noon the next day. It doesn't last very long.
Oh...We did have some fun at the river before going home last year.
Do they let you go swimming?
I think so? There's always someone who takes a dip, although we didn't.
I see...So you can swim in the river...

-Like A Dream Come True-


And you're not part of the Student Health Association! In other words, you're a lazy bum!
I hate lazy, good-for-nothing kids like you! So I'm signing you up to take the place of a sick member!
That's not fair...
Quiet, you! I don't know what school's like for you big city kids, but here, it's every student's duty to pitch in! Don't tell me you're not enough of a man to do something this easy.
Fine, I'll do it.
I see, I see. Then go straight to the infirmary, right now. They should be expecting you, since I already told them you'd do it. Thank me!
Um, good luck...


Female student: Did you get hurt or something?

> You told them that you'd been sent here to replace a sick member...

Female student: Thank goodness. We were running low on people. We need to check around the school to see if anyone needs help, but someone has to stay and watch this room. Sanzo-kun, would you mind staying here and dealing with anyone that stops by?...No touching the medicine, of course. If someone who's hurt shows up, use the first aid kit. The only other things you'd have to worry about are salesmen and phone calls. They're pretty uncommon, though.

> The Student Health Association split up throughout the school...Someone's here!


White-collar man: Hm, aren't there any adults here? Could you deliver a message for me, then? Your school placed an order for gauze, but I need to know if the order can wait until the month after next. Give my regards to your teacher.


"That was lame. I didn't even get to intubate anybody."

> You told her that a representative from the pharmaceutical company came...

Female student: Oh, we should have Sensei call him back. Do you remember his name?
Kitao from Santo Inc.
Female student: Oh, about the gauze, huh? What did he say?
Can it come in two months?
Female student: Hmmmm...Got it. I'll call Sensei.

> You had her relay the message to the teacher...

Infirmary teacher: I contacted them immediately. Thank you.


Female student: Oh, that's right. You went alone.
Male student: Yeah, since Konishi isn't here.
Female student: Oh yeah, Konishi-kun...He can't help it, after what happened...
Other female student: Yeah, poor thing. So you just have to do his part, too.
Hey guys.


Female student: N-No, it's okay! You don't have to come, really. Helping out at your parents's store is hard work, right? We have a replacement, so don't worry.
I don't want to be the only one...
Female student: Well...You can help Sanzo-kun clean up this room then. We'll go report to the teacher, so why don't you clean a little and go home, okay? W-Well, goodbye!


You know Saki Konishi? I'm her brother.
You're friends with...Hanamura, right? I hate him...And you, too.
Can I go home now...?
No, help me clean.
...I have to help out at home. It's a mess...You understand, right?
You can go after you help.
"Don't make me intubate you, you little shit."
Ok, I'll do the shelves...Can you hand me a rag?

> You did your part and helped the Student Health Association as ordered. The other members didn't return, so you decided to go home.

-Smile-

> You decided to watch TV with Nanako. It's a documentary about a young man searching for his real father...Nanako is staring into the TV.


What do they mean by "real?"
A person you love a lot.
Oh, okay...Then you're my real big brother.

> Nanako looks really happy...

And Dad's my real father!
But I don't think Dad really loves me...Maybe...Maybe I'm not "real" to him? Daddy doesn't come home because I'm not his "real" daughter?
Did he say that?
...No.

> It looks like Nanako has stopped worrying...

Mom...Why'd she leave me?...When Mom was still here, we all went out together...We picked flowers at Samegawa...

> Nanako talked some about her memories...You understood Nanako's true feelings a little better.


Hey...Big bro...

> It's about Nanako's bedtime...What should you do?

(Listen to her talk)
Okay! Umm, well, today, I woke up...

> Nanako looks like she is having fun telling you about her day...It's getting late, so you put Nanako to bed and went to your own room.



-Specialist-


Mr. Kondo: I know it's the rainy season, and you may not be very motivated, but let's keep our spirits up together, okay!? Anyway, I really hate this weather since I can't go out and exercise! But watching sports on TV isn't bad, either! I saw the heikin-dai competition the other day! They do beautiful moves with a delicate sense of balance! Though, I can see why men would be afraid to try it! Hahahaha!


What sport is "heikin-dai?"
Balance beam.
Mr. Kondo: Wow, I'm amazed that you knew that, Sanzo! But you should ask me if you have questions, Yukiko-chan, not him! Balance beam is "Heikin-dai" in Japanese! I bet when you kids hear the word "beam" you think about lasers or something, but it refers to the timber, or beam. And balancing on a wooden beam is mighty tricky...Boom, the sport of balance beam is born.
Oh, I never really thought of it that way. Interesting!
You're a smart guy, Sanzo-kun. Thank you.

-Like A Dream Come True-


When they're sitting in back of you, it's like a squeeze play!
Putting a baseball team together?
No, not that kind of squeeze.
I guess it's more like, smooshing?
Sorry, I got ahead of myself. What I mean is...
I'm talking about how, when there's a girl sitting behind you on a motorcycle, they press right up against your back!
What does?
Look, don't make me spell it out!
Anyway. I think motorcycles are the hot new thing for guys now. Girls like guys who spend time outdoors, right? So I got you this. Wanna get your license with me, partner?

> It's a manual for getting a motorcycle license...

Well, I can't afford anything bigger than a scooter on my budget, but at least that'll let us get to new places.
Don't you think we deserve that much, seeing as how we're investigating the case?

> Yosuke seems serious about this...


You guys busy right now?
Kinda. We're talking about motorcycles.
Motorcycles? You gonna go stomp a gang?
If you're bringin' a war, I'll help!
No, we're not "bringing a war." What does that mean, anyway?
We're just talking about getting motorcycle licenses!
Licenses? You guys don't have yours?
Huh? No way...Don't tell me you already...
Nah. I'm still 15 and all.
Then why'd you say it like that!?
Man...That reminds me, I'm surprised you picked a fight with that biker gang. How'd you chase after them?
Eh, a bike's all I need for that.
In any case, we can't let you in on our "up close and personal" plan.
"Up close and personal"...!? What's that mean!?
Keep it down!
Like I was telling this guy, what a guy needs nowadays to be a big man is first a motorcycle, and then...
"And then"...?
...A girlfriend.
Tell me more.
Now that's my partner! Alright, then...
You guys gonna get licensed for the big stuff? I mean, I know I came in late here, but if you're talkin' about takin' a girl on a bike, ya gotta be seatin' two, man. That ain't allowed on a scooter.
...I forgot about that.
Shut up! This'll work out! As long as we have a motorcycle, the girls will come running! That's all the advantage we need!
...Now listen carefully.
The reason we don't have girlfriends is because we're stuck here in this town, waiting to meet someone! This place is so tiny, it's no wonder we can't find one. It doesn't matter if it's only a scooter. Some kind of motorcycle is just the ticket for us to get some chicks!
Then, later on, we can get a bigger motorcycle...and that's when the "up close and personal" plan really starts!
Up close and personal...
Plus, you know, you and me have more of a city boy thing going on. If we're serious about this, we've gotta expand our horizons to a bigger town.
We gotta take the initiative! There's no time to wait for a train that only leaves every so often each day! We'll roar up on our motorcycles like the badasses we are, and when the chicks come up, we'll play it cool...
The pheromones dripping off of us will bring them around in no time.
F-Feral...zone...?
No! We're not going to a cat house, you idiot. I'm talking about PHEROMONES!
My research shows that a motorcycle is the number one surefire way to increase a man's pheromones!
Phero...moOOoones...
Dude...That's how a perv would react.
What did you say!? Fine! Then, I'm in too! Get ready for Kanji Tatsumi to show his MAN-hood to these chicks!
I already told you, you can't! Anyway, don't tell anyone about this, got it?
If other guys try to copy us, it'll end up diluting our pheromones.
So, partner, make sure you talk to your uncle about getting a license, okay?
Got it!
Not you! I don't even know your uncle!
I'm serious about this...If we have motorcycles, we can go all over. It'll be fun!

> It's true that with a motorcycle, your range of activities will increase somewhat...

Man...Somewhere out there, the best days of our youth are ahead of us!
Yeah! I'm with you on that one!

> Should you try consulting Dojima about the motorcycle tonight...?



Not a bad idea, but we need to get Kanji fitted out first.

-How Much?-


You've tamed that wild stallion and made him your little brother...That's quite a feat! Hm? He's not your little brother?...Don't be so modest.








He said he met a cool Senpai. He was smiling and he seemed quite happy. I know he's always been a bit of a loner until now, so I'm relieved.



Old Lady Shiroku's got some improved grenades that hit multiple enemies. I'll need one pack for the office, AND one for home!


But I'm helping with the family business now. The life here is nice too...

-Aria of the Soul-



> Something is written on it in powerful handwriting...

-Music Box-





-Aria of the Soul-

...Ahhhhhhhhhh!


I told you not to read that stuff! That's my rule! I live here! My house, my rules!
Ihateyoustupidrulebreaker! I can't believe this!

I don't understand...I remember putting it away!

-Junes Theme-


Seriously, I can't thank you guys enough. I never imagined anyone would care enough to come rescue me...When I woke up "over there," I totally thought I was doomed for sure this time.
Haha, I'm not surprised.
Then again, when we saw you on the Midnight Channel, we really were at a loss about what to do.
That's right! What was I like on that thing?
I'm not sure you really want to hear. There are some things that once you know, you can't un-know them...
Huh!?
Yukiko...If you say it like that, you'll just make him more curious...
A-Anyways...The important thing is, let's keep watching the Midnight Channel to see what the killer does next.
Well then, shall we get going?

-Studio Backlot-


It's been peaceful over here! Oh, by the way...! I sense a powerful Shadow at the steamy area where you found Kanji. I think this world is getting more and more unstable...
I just want to live here in peace...Sensei, could you defeat the Shadow at the steamy place?

Today's first stop is the corrupted shopping district.


C'mon, let's finish up here and go.

Just a few quick items to grab...







...then it's off to the Castle.


Our team is filling out now that Yuki-chan and Kanji are on board!
Yeah, there were just a couple of us to start out with.
Alright, let's get fired up!

We've got Deep Blue Clothes for Sanzo and Kanji, Cheerleader Outfits for Chie and Yukiko, and Junes Coveralls for Yosuke today. Sanzo's Cleaning Uniform tied for first as well, so he and Yosuke will pull double overtime in the Bathhouse. The swing shift, if you will.



I, G, O, R,
No one knows who drives his car
It's Igor! Yeah, yeah, it's Igor!

Whoa, Sensei changed. Wow, these are really strange clothes. I feel like I've seen those colors somewhere. But then, maybe not...I'm sure it's just my imagination.
Hey, I'm done changing. I'm a cheerleader now! This outfit just fills me with energy!
Yep, you look great in it. Now you need some pom-poms!
I can't fight holding those!
Oh yeah, you changed too, Sanzo-kun.
Hm? What's that outfit? You look like you work at a hotel, but the colors are kinda off...
Man, I didn't realize how many clothes you have...I'm kind of impressed.
Hey, I'm done changing!
This is a cheerleader outfit, right? Let me think of a cheer.
Go! Go! Yaso-High! Go! *clap* To! *clap* Hell!
Do you have some sort of grudge against the school?
Oh, how do you like your new outfit, Sanzo-kun?
Hm? Is that a bellboy costume? Are you working towards a career in hotel management or the service industry?
Why don't you try working at the Amagi Inn? I think you'd look good in that uniform, too.
Done changing, Senpai. What is with this outfit, though? Am I a bell boy? A hotel worker uniform? So this is what they wear, huh.
Oh, you got changed too, Senpai.
These are strange colors. I wonder what they dyed the fabric with.

It's not a hotel worker outfit it's an elevator attendant outfit, GOD

I sense the presence of a strong Shadow in the room Yuki-chan was in. Sensei, you should defeat it!

Let's get it done.

The standard ROTTT track might get old for me, but I think I'll be dead and in the ground before this version ever does:
-P.M.L. 2012: Reach Out To The Truth (Encore)-

First on the shopping list is a Suspicious Pole.






So who's next in line for a stomping!?

Second is the Fitting Board:




Here goes--CRUSHIN' TIME!




Underestimate me? This is what you get!

After that, the Demon Statue.






Steady...


You're wide open!


Get out here, Take-Mikazuchi!




Have at it!


I LIVE for this part!
This power's called "Persona," yeah? Man, it's a real trip.
Kanji-kun's Persona is pretty strong...
Hm, does that make him my rival? I won't let a noob beat me!
Kanji-kun seems so full of life.
...I can understand how he feels. I was like that before, too.
Yukiko used to beat the shit out of bikers?

After Kanji joins the team, inactive teammates will start showing up in the middle of dungeon crawls.


(Encourage him)
Yeah, same goes to you! Let's be careful and keep at it.
Oh, almost forgot! Here, take this.

> Received Snuff Soul.

(Talk)
*sigh* I couldn't find that, uh, stuff in your room after all...Where else could you have hidden it...? Hey Foxy, you hide yours inside that offering box, right?

> The fox shakes its head vigorously...

The fox can show up this way as well. He naturally doesn't have anything new to say, but he'll do his usual healing thing for you.

Next up, the Ritz Wire.





You can find Angel Statues on the last floors of the castle.



The Knights carry them.





And that just leaves this chump.



The Contrarian King has a cute little move where he casts Red Wall right off the bat so you think fire is his weakness, but it actually heals him. His real gimmick, though, is that he's just way too high level for a team fresh off of Shadow Yukiko, and the only way to learn that is after he one-shots everybody with Rampage.



Thanks to Fire Break, Yukiko doesn't have to stand for any of that nonsense...



...and Chie managed to crit on every single attack she made.









Don't forget to look around after you kill a bonus boss.



This is why Yukiko didn't need any weapons from Daidara. She'll probably never come close to running out of SP now.



That's everything we can pillage out of the castle for the time being. On to the bathhouse.


Hm? Sensei changed. Those are your work clothes. Oh, you work at the hospital, eh...That's where the angels in white live and bring the sick back to health! I want to go there too!
These are the Junes full-timer overalls!
Hehe...you have finally found THE legendary overalls, whose non-stick treatment allows them to repel all evil...
Nope, it's just the full-time uniform. Even part-timers wear it from time to time!
Oh yeah, you changed too, Sanzo-kun. Are those your work clothes? Oh, so you're a hospital janitor.
Wait...Then that means...You know nurses!? Oh man! I'm so jealous.
Oh, hey, you changed.
Oh, that's the hospital janitor uniform. Are you working there?
Are there scary stories involved...? If there are, I wanna work there, too!
I wonder if she's heard the one about the man-eating spider woman.
Senpai, you changed.
Is that the uniform for your job?...You're a hospital janitor?
That sounds tough. I've never had a job before. I'm just so unlucky. Every time I get ready to apply, it turns out they've just hired someone for the position.

I sense a strong Shadow in the flaming room that Kanji was in. Sensei, go and defeat it!



Here's one of the special Shadows that only spawn in bad weather.



Each member of the Rainy family is immune to all but one element.



I think these creepy things are another rainy day special. There's nothing too unique about them.






Haha, he's a scary guy when you're on his bad side, but he's definitely a good guy to have on your team.
...I dunno about that weapon, though.


Okay! You stay fired up too, Sanzo-kun! Hey, you wanna use this? I think it might be useful...maybe.

> Received Ice Cube.

When I told Yukiko that Takeshi told me to tell her "hi" for him, she was like, "Who's Takeshi?" Man, that's so mean...Haha, but then again, that's our Yukiko, right?
"You left out the part where he bragged to all his friends that he would bed her before the week is out."


Huh? Those are hospital clothes, right? I didn't know you worked there.
I thought about applying there, but I don't know if I could work in a hospital at night.
You are too brave.


Okay. You stay relaxed too, okay Sanzo-kun? Um, here...Feel free to use it, okay?

> Received Ball Lightning.

I'll work harder on my next boxed lunch, so...I hope you'll try it...




That's my true strength!

As is plain to see, these Shadows carry Old Keys...






Whew...I broke a sweat!

...and these ones, on the 7th and 8th floors, have Coal.





The Intolerant Officer is another boss that's too strong to fight right when you unlock him, although he's not as bad as the King in that respect.



He uses a mix of single-target physicals, ice attacks, and possibly wind attacks. Be careful if you bring Kanji and Yukiko. If he Downs anyone, he will almost certainly use his 1 More to Dizzy them.



Chie's unstoppable Apt Pupil/Rebellion train rolls right over this boss, too. I had no idea so many of these guys could even be critted!







A weapon for Kanji, although it's not quite as broken as Yukiko's new fan. I'll stick with the Demon Shield for the time being.



That brings today's murder tour to a close. Please keep your heads, arms, and other souvenirs inside the trolley until we've come to a complete stop.



















Nothing too spectacular on the new skills front today, but you can see that's due to change for the girls very, very soon.


Hi there! You want some eel too? Fair warning: it's from the supermarket.
Well, excuse me.
I-It's delicious, though! I can't believe it was on sale!
Sorry, but this guy eats instant noodles every day. That constant slurping got on my nerves, so I called him here.
You don't have to bluff like that. You just wanted to eat dinner with a coworker, right?
Don't be stupid.
But eel was a great choice! Nanako-chan loved it, at least. I'd say she's eel-ly proud of her daddy! Eh? Ehhhh...? Haha...
Did my joke slip away? It is an eel, after all...
Just eat your dinner.
Yes, sir.
Nanako-chan's such a good girl, though. She went straight to do her homework once her plate was clean...
It's not every day you get to eat eel. You'd think she would have spent some more time savoring it.
You think that because you slack off too much. You should follow her example.
Way to hit where it hurts...

> You need to consult Dojima about getting a motorcycle license...

What's the matter? A motorcycle? You mean a scooter? Oh, that's right, kids your age can ride those.
I don't know, though...
C'mon, don't be a spoilsport. It's no surprise he wants one, out here...I understand how you feel, since I'm from the city myself. The trains don't run that often, and walking around everywhere is pretty inconvenient, isn't it?
Yeah, it's a hassle.
Right? It's criminal!
You say that, but...
That reminds me, I remember you telling me something once, Dojima-san. About some of the reckless things you did on your motorcycle when you were young...
You moron! Think before you talk! And once you're done eating, hurry and--
Cell phone: *RING RING*
Ugh...


All right, we'll be there soon.
Looks like I made the right choice to skip the booze...
Adachi, you were the one in charge of that file, right?
File? Ohh...
Did that suspicious guy show up again?
Would you keep your mouth shut? We're going back. Get in the car.
Back...you mean, to the station!? But I haven't had my eel liver soup yet...


I know it's hard without a way to get around. But two-wheeled vehicles can be dangerous...Do you understand?
I'll be careful with it.
I'm sure I can trust you to do that. But allowing you to get one is another thing...

> Dojima seems troubled...

Don't give me that face. I know you're serious about this.
First, you'll need a license. We can talk about this again when you have one. Well, then. Sorry to dump this on you, but I need you to look after the house.
Other cell phone: *RING RING*

> It's from Yosuke...


How did it go with your uncle? I've been on the edge of my seat thinking about it!
Seriously!? Then let's go get ours as soon as we can! I gotta hit the books! Let's make sure we both pass together!

> Yosuke must really want a motorcycle license...You promise to go to the exam site with him tomorrow. You wonder about the "suspicious guy" Adachi mentioned, but there's no way to find out more about it for now. You should review the manual Yosuke gave you and study for the license exam...