Part 46: July 17 - July 18: A Crisis at Home

-The Path is Open-


The finalized design of Ryotaro Dojima. The regrets of a father who has reached middle age were incorporated into this design, which made it into the game.



> You seem to recall promising to meet up with someone today. You should head out soon...Junes, Food court...

-Junes Theme-


I borrowed Daisuke's notes for those days I was absent. Here's the one he gave me, and right across the top, it says "Aglebra 1"...Dude, how long has it been since we passed Algebra 1? And learn how to spell!
Hey, don't borrow notes if you're gonna complain about 'em.
Fine, next time I'll know better...*sigh* I'm ready for the tests in every subject except math...
...You any good at math, Sanzo?
I'm allergic to math.
You are too!? Maybe we were separated at birth! Here, you can have this, then. Hopefully it'll help you...

> Obtained Poly-land.

Forget math. I need major help with world history, physics, English...
You're hopeless, Daisuke.
Wow, hey you guys.


Oh, really? For sure! The more the merrier!
Thank you so much.
S-Sure, n-no problem...
Ooooh, so you're one of those guys in the Yukiko fan club.
Wh-Whaaat? N-No, it's not like that...
Don't worry, I'll just ask Sanzo-kun to help me.
Yeah, me too.
H-Hey, wait just a minute here!

> Today will surely be an entertaining day. You spent some precious moments with the group.

-Smile-


Oh, welcome back!


Later, Nanako...
B-But, this paper...


A survey, huh...?
...Fine. It's fine...
It's fine, okay!? You don't have to write anything! You don't have to come! It's just another case to you, right? It's more work, isn't it? Bad people and everyone else are more important to you than me, huh!?
You're not "real"...
You're not my "real" Dad!

-Who's There?-


What's gotten into her...?
Let's go look for her.
Yeah...Yeah, you're right. Now's not the time to stand around asking questions.

> Dojima nods strongly.

I'll go check Junes. Sanzo, you look around the shopping district! I'm counting on you!

> You need to find Nanako...



> You don't see Nanako...

Hey, Sanzo!


You coulda just asked!
We got a call from Yosuke-kun. I'm sure if we all look, we'll find her.
Hey, do you know what kinda places she might've gone?

> A place where Nanako would go...You recall that Nanako said her family used to go to Samegawa when her mother was still alive. You told your friends about Samegawa...

Samegawa...? Alright. Sanzo, you head straight there. That's our best bet. The rest of us'll split up and look around. If anyone finds anything, give the others a ring, okay?


Dammit...Where is she...?


...Could you...talk to her?

-Traumerei-


Sanzo...You should go pick her up. She'll listen to you...
That's not true.
No, it is...You're her "family"...Much more than I am. As long as Nanako's okay...I'm fine. Please...


Let's go home.



> Nanako looks like she's about to cry. You told Nanako that her father was the one who found her...

He was looking for me...? Did Dad say anything about the river? Did he forget about Mom...? He never talks about her...I wanna see Mom...

> Nanako is struggling not to cry. Through her fierce resolve, you feel your relationship has grown deeper...


Dad must've forgotten Mom. There aren't any pictures of her at home. He probably threw them all away...Is he going to throw me away, too...?
He hasn't forgotten.
...I'm going home. Let's go home together.

> You called your friends and told them that Nanako was safe...You returned home with Nanako.





-Tanaka's Amazing Commodities-



-Your Affection-


Aging housewife: Ah, this is...How nice!...I wish my husband could have seen these. He would have laughed up a lung, I know it. "Yep, those are your horns," he'd say...Thank you very much, young man. Take this as my thanks.

> Received 18,000 yen.


Woman with heavy makeup: That stupid furniture store would be nothing without my fashion sense! It's so rude! I need a reward for my hard work...*sob* I feel like seeing a boy in formal wear. I'm just in that kind of mood. They were selling something like that at Croco Fur, but that's not enough! Nothing too big or ill-fitting. Something nice and well-tailored to make me go, "Awww." Hey, you're pretty cute. I bet you'd look great in it. Don't you have any outfits like that? Hmm, in that case...I'd like to see something you might wear at a wedding. Not ours, mind you! Don't jump to conclusions! Well, if you have something like that, bring it. I'm interested to see.
She's looking for a Gentleman's Tux armor, which you can find in gold chests in Yukiko's Castle.
Woman with heavy makeup: Yes! That's it! Ahh, so wonderful. You'd look good in that, though you should give it another five or six years. This is great! Thank you! Thank you so much! Oh yeah, here, have this!

> You obtained Royal Jelly x3.

Woman with heavy makeup: I gotta be careful of my own clothes' wrinkles and stains! And boys shouldn't slack on their skin care!


Younger twin: Uh...This is for you. Thank you!

> Received Value Medicine x 3.

The Persona 4 sprite rip doesn't have this character's smiling sprite, so she gets to have a background too like the other elderly lady Sanzo hangs out with.


That's right.
My, I didn't think I would see you here. It's a nice day today...Would you take the time to talk with this old woman? My, I'm so happy.

> The old lady smiles gently...

-Smile-



> You introduced yourself.

Sanzo Genjo...Sanzo-chan, is it? Haha, a lovely name. It suits you. I've lived here all my life, but...I don't know you.
I just moved here.
My, is that so? If you're from the city, you may think it's a bit inconvenient here...But I think it's a nice town.
I think so, too.
Haha, that's nice to hear. It's good to hear pleasant things about your home.
Oh, dear. I'm sorry. I haven't introduced myself. My name is Hisano Kuroda. I am Death.
What do you mean?
...I'm sorry. I'm saying foolish things.
Sanzo-chan, you're still not used to this town, are you? If you ever have any problems, I can give you some advice. Haha...Though I'm sure you'd rather spend your time with younger ladies.
"Hey, do you cook at all? I'm just curious."

> She seems to be a kindly old woman, even though she calls herself "Death." You have become acquaintances with Hisano Kuroda.

-Strength of Heart-





Death symbolizes endings, loss, transitions, and elimination of excess.

I hope we can meet again. Goodbye, now.

> You left Hisano and went home.

-Signs of Love-

I finally remembered about that Jack Frost doll I got out of the 30 Frame crane game.



Try saying that ten times fast!





-Smile-


Let's take a walk in a bit. There's somewhere I want to go with you and Nanako. Oh, and...Here, have this.

> You obtained Coffee Mug.


This is your personal mug. Write your name on it later.
Thank you.
No problem. Take good care of it.

> Dojima is smiling cheerfully.

We're family. So, I'll fill yours and Nanako's mugs anytime...Don't forget that.


Yeah, let's go.
Let's go, big bro!

> You went out for a walk with Nanako in the middle. Samegawa riverbank...


But it's fun with you and big bro!
Don't fall in.
Why'd we come here?
Well, you've been saying all the time how you wanted to come here, right? Let's come again on a nicer day. We can have a picnic.
Yeah! Yay!! Can I go closer to the river? The fish might be sleeping!
Alright, alright. Watch your step, okay?
Okay!




I...am going to keep up my search for the criminal who ran over Chisato. This time, it's not to escape from anything. I'm just doing it because...I'm a detective. Seems I forgot something as basic as that.
You made me remember what's important to me. I owe you for that.
This town is my town. It's the place where you and Nanako live.
That's why I'm gonna live on, protecting this place. As a detective...as a father.

> Dojima has a refreshing smile on his face...You feel a tight bond between you and Dojima...



-The Path is Open-

One down...



...one to go.



Even if I've managed to stagger them in the most disjointed and awkward places possible.

-Smile-

Echoing voice: Wait, I said!!
Young man's voice: Dammit! He's still after us!!


...Hey, that's...
You there! What's wrong!?


Police Officer: I-I'm sorry to bother you while you're off duty...
Don't sweat it. Who are they?
Police Officer: Oh, it's that group of juvie thieves. You know, the one that's been the talk of the town...
Thieves!? Those punks...
Dad, are you going?
Yeah...Arresting the bad guys is my...I mean, your father's job.
Sorry, but take care of Nanako.
Go get 'em.
Yeah!

> A big smile spread across Dojima's face.

Don't you know who I am? I'm Detective Dojima of the Inaba PD, feared by punks and thugs city-wide. Don't you two worry about me. Head on home, okay?
Awwwwwwwright! Stop right there, you punks!


He's so cool...! Let's go home. I need to get the bath ready...Oh, and let's make a late night snack! I'm hungry.
Unfortunately, Dojima causes a fifty-car pileup and demolishes eight buildings in the course of apprehending the thieves, and so the police have to let them go.

> You talked about what you could prepare as you walked home...