Part 47: July 19 - July 25: Sanzo's Biker Gang

-Specialist: Reincarnation-



















-Like A Dream Come True-


*yawn* I'm sooo sleepy...
Yuck! Don't yawn in my face like that!
Hey, for the third question on the English test, which phrase did you choose?
Um...I went with "used to."
Wrong again...
So much for Chie going abroad. Heck, why leave Inaba? You have so much right here!
Ooooh, you're so annoying!


No more encores...I mean...Hi everyone.
Whoa, more losers!?
What do I need to know English for!? I can always ask for a translator!
How did you do, Senpai?
My pen was on fire.
Wow, you're amazing...
Enough about the exams already...
What's going on with the murder case?
Hm...Why don't we head to our special headquarters? We haven't been there in a while.

> You decided to get together at the Junes food court.

-Junes Theme-


Not just because exams are over, but...The whole thing with the police finding a suspect. I mean, we believed that only we could solve this case. And now...
Well, we still don't know yet. They haven't made an arrest.
So...we gotta sit on our thumbs.


We're at the end of our rope here...
Y-You guys!? D-Did you hear what I said?
Ah...Ahahaha! This case is as good as solved! Don't worry, kids. It's only a matter of time before we bring in the suspect.
I mean, the guy's kidnapping people at random and slaughtering them! We won't rest until we bring him to justice!
I-I gotta get going!


On the other hand...If the police have a search warrant out for the guy, we should stay out of it.
Yeah...
Oh, uh, I just remembered. There was a question on the exam that I didn't get.
I think it was, "The chemical formula HCHO, used for silver mirror reactions. Its 40% solution is known as formalin." And the question was, "What is HCHO?"
Formaldehyde.
Oh, I see. I chose acetic acid...Duh, of course it couldn't have been vinegar. Hey, you had that question too, didn't you Kanji?
Shut up. And don't call me by my first name.
Wow, kinda harsh, aren't you? I heard you got a nosebleed when you were around our senpai.
H-Hey! Who the hell blabbed about that!?
A-Anyways! Rise-chan, why don't you ask Yukiko to help you study?
Huh? I guess, but wouldn't you rather ask a senpai of the opposite sex?
Senpai...I'm not a nuisance to you, am I?
Damn...This girl's dangerous...!
L-Let's change the subject. Hey, any idea how Teddie's doing?
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention it to you. Check this out.



> It's Teddie...


Aaah! So he's hiding in plain sight. Reverse psychology, huh? Man...He looks like one happy bear...
He kept saying that he didn't wanna go back, so I made him a deal. Now, since I've got nothing better to do...I'm gonna go bug him.
Oooh, I wanna go too!
C-Can I...feel his soft fur...?


Now that I'm getting the hang of school, I want to go out more and see the sights.
But I tend to get recognized everywhere I go, so I'm a little nervous about going out on my own...And you seem like the type of guy who knows all the cool spots in town.
"Oh totally! There's Aiya, Souzai Daigaku...Junes...uhh...those gazebo things out on the hill..."
Sure, I'll show you around.
Really? Woohoo!

> You sense Rise's natural, easy friendliness...

-Strength of Heart-



Rise's Persona ability is unique, and so are her link benefits. Starting with this first rank, she'll randomly join in on All-Out Attacks and increase their damage.



The Lovers is the arcana of choices, relationships, sexuality, and personal beliefs.

If you ever have some time to kill, think of me, okay? Now c'mon, let's go pester Teddie. Teddieeee! Heeeey!

-Who's There?-


Announcer: The topic is the bizarre serial murder case in Inaba, where the victims' bodies are discovered hanging upside down. Police have yet to announce any progress in the investigation since the discovery of a third victim. Our special report tonight is a summary of the events and the facts in the case thus far...

> There seems to be no information about the suspect...

They still haven't caught him?
I'll protect you.
Okay. You promise, right?







-Tanaka's Amazing Commodities-



-Heartbeat, Heartbreak-


Housewife in farming clothes: It's called a Scapegoat Eggplant! I know that sounds dangerous, but believe me, it's tasty as all get-out. The reason it's so expensive is because they say if your life is in danger, it'll take your place so you survive. But how would an eggplant act as a scapegoat? Is it related to the Obon tradition of eggplant animals...?



-Smile-


The more I look at you, the more you remind me of him. His nose was just a little lower than yours, and his eyes a bit smaller, and his hair was shorter...Haha, he was a handsome man.
So he didn't look like me.
Well, maybe not so much in the face, but...Your expressions and the gestures you make, perhaps?...My husband, that is.

> Hisano smiles gently...

-Traumerei-

My husband passed away recently...
Do I look like Death to you?
No, you don't.
I see...You mustn't become Death.

> Hisano smiles sadly...You feel you brushed against a heavy weight that Hisano is bearing...


When I'm with you, I feel like he has forgiven me. That can't possibly be true, though...After all, I'm the one who...
...I'll see you later, Sanzo-chan.

> You left Hisano and went home.






Hey, have you seen the weather report? The rain's going to lift in the afternoon, but they said it's going to rain all day tomorrow. Wouldn't it be a good idea to check the Midnight Channel...just in case? The culprit is already wanted by the police, but he's someone the police can't handle to begin with.
Let's check it out.
Yes. Let's let everyone else know too, okay?

-Youthful Lunch-





-Like A Dream Come True-




Hey, you guys have motorcycles!? Lucky you!
Your scooter's fixed!?
I'm surprised they got it back together after...Hanako-senpai, was it?
Did something happen with Yosuke and Hanako-san?
He was strikin' out with the ladies and got his scooter busted up.
Whoa! Yosuke's after Hanako-san!?
I-I'll back you up!
I wasn't talking about anything like that!
I was saying we should go somewhere over summer vacation, like the beach. It'd be a pain to go by train, but a motorcycle...!
Hm, I haven't been to the beach in a long time either...
The bright sun, the glistening waves, that luscious scent drifting from nearby stands, the dripping of meat juices...
Is food all you can think about...?
Hey, why don't we get our licenses too? It's just a written test, right?
We can't. We're too young.
Aww, sorry Kanji! But my birthday was last month, so I'm sixteen now.
Hey, that's cheating!
This next line sums up Sanzo and Yosuke's entire relationship:
Ohh, but sitting behind Senpai sounds great too. *sigh* I wanna squeeze in close!
Yeah, yeah...Let me remind you that it's against the law to have two people ride on a motorcycle. But I think it's a good idea for you guys to get your licenses. It only takes about a week.
It's supposed to be for work, but there's a scooter at the inn!
We got one as a gift at the office that's just sitting around. I bet I could borrow it if I asked!
...I'd have to call my manager, though.
Huh. Is this actually working out...? How about you, Chie?
A scooter, huh?
It can be any kind as long as it's lower than 50cc.
Then I might be in luck...One of our relatives loves motorcycles! Maybe he has a scooter I can borrow.
Whoa...This might really happen! Let's all get our licenses and hit the beach together!
Hold up. What about Teddie?
Hmm. If he doesn't move around, he could pass as luggage.
That's stretchin' it a little...
It'll be fine. If we can't get him on with one of us, we'll just strap on some wheels and tow him.
*snrk* Heehee...
Wh-What's so funny?
Teddie...on wheels...Heehee...Rollerskates...! Ahaha...It's perfect!
I've made up my mind. I'm gonna get my license! The beach, huh...? I've gone before for pinup shoots, but it's been a while since I went for fun!
Oh my gosh...Does this mean...I'll get to see Risette herself in a swimsuit with my own two eyes!?
Could you maybe not talk about her like she's not here!?
Hey, who are you looking forward to seeing in a swimsuit, Senpai?

Every so often, I get these amazing flashes of insight. Right here, for example, I instantly knew what every last goon would want me to pick.


Aw, mine's nothin' special. The crotch area's thin and built for speed, so...
Hold it right there! Why in the world are you interested in Kanji's swimsuit!? Cut that out, dammit!
Anyway, looks like we're set on going to the beach. Yukiko, Chie, you guys should get your licenses too. Then you can ride motorcycles with us.
Well then, let's do this!
Yeah!
Huh? O-Oh, yeah!

> It seems you'll be going to the beach with everyone.

-Heartbeat, Heartbreak-


Timid female student: We're going to visit my grandfather's grave, but when I remember him I get all sad and scared. He used to love telling me ghost stories. Those are the best memories I have of him, but it's so scary...I'm sorry, Grandpa...*sob*

> You gave her the Crooked Cross.

Timid female student: Wow...This is amazing...So perfect! Oh, uh...I can only give you this to thank you for your work...

> Received Ointment x 3 in thanks.

Timid female student: I really am grateful. *chuckle* Pairing this up with the angel is sure to boost its luck power...Excuse me, but I have another request. Would you let me ask you? Ah, well...Thanks to you, my room is safe, but I'm nervous when I have to go outside like this. So...I think if I had something that I could keep with me all the time, I could relax a little. Umm...like...Yeah, maybe a veil, or...Yeah! How about a Charmed Veil!? I can trade you more keys for it, so...Can I trust you to do this for me? Th-This time I'll give you even more! Th-Thank you so much! I'm sure you can handle it.


Ms. Sofue: It is through diligent study that we are bonded with ages past...Ahaha...Keep up the good work. Now, a little something for you.

> Obtained Magic Mirror x 3.

Ms. Sofue: You know, for as long as time's wheel has turned, hard work has reaped its rewards. Ahaha...


Homely student: I'll probably be outside too...My parents took a sudden interest in tending fields. I'm so doomed!

> You handed her the Reflecting Board.

Homely student: Is this really it...? No, I'm not doubting you! It's just so hard to believe! I'm gonna go straight home and try it out. Here, you can have these!

> Obtained 2 neatly wrapped Snuff Souls.

Something else that completely slipped my mind: Tanaka's Prize Stickers. Here's where you use them.



> You have sufficient number of Prize Stickers for a redemption. You recall you can choose either the "Plentiful Combo" or the "Rare Combo." Both combos require 3 Prize Stickers each. Which do you want to order?...You decided to choose the "Rare Combo." You can hardly wait for it to arrive.

-How Much?-


I thought it was just ordinary corn, but I've heard that there's two kinds...How about it? Will you bring me one of each, like you did with that Inaba Trout before? Oh, you have them already. Well? Can I have them? I see...So this one's Tetracorn and the other one's Makaracorn...Hey, wait right there for a sec!

*BONG* *CLANG* *CLONG*

Sorry about the wait! Inspiration suddenly struck and I had to go make something with the materials I had in the back. I want you to take it as a token of my gratitude.

> Obtained Grilled Corn.

I might ask you another favor, and if I do, I'll be counting on you again!



-Like A Dream Come True-

> Central Shopping District, Souzai Daigaku...You came here with Naoki, who has finished helping his parents.


The teacher got really pissed. "Shut your eyes, all of you!" he yelled, and started scolding us. But no one knew why we had to close our eyes, so it was really awkward...After scolding us, he starts class and he yells out, "Who wants to answer? I know! Masaya, answer the question!" And Masaya says, "I can't see the board with my eyes closed." The teacher lost it right there, and the class became a free period.

> Naoki is laughing like he's having a good time...

(Tell your own tale of failure)

> You told Naoki a funny story about an embarrassing moment of your own.

Hahahahahaha! R-Really!? Oh, man! That's hilarious!

> Naoki is overcome with laughter.

Haha...I feel like it's been a while since I laughed.

> Naoki's expression looks gentle...


Loud-mouthed housewife: Konishi-san's son, right?
......

-Traumerei-

Passing housewife: Their daughter was killed.
Loud-mouthed housewife: Poor thing.
Passing housewife: A psychic on TV said that their ancestors committed some sin...
Loud-mouthed housewife: I heard their store faces the northeast, and that's what's bringing in all the bad luck.
Passing housewife: But that boy looked cheerful. You'd figure he would be sad. That's pretty cold of him.
Loud-mouthed housewife: Siblings close in age aren't that friendly to each other. My son and daughter are...



> Naoki is biting his lip...

I'll go tell them off.
No, it's okay...They're not worth your time...

> It looks like Naoki cheered up a bit.

Those "roving eyes" are always around somewhere. I'm used to it, though...It seems they're not satisfied unless I look like a victim.
That's why it's been so long since I've talked to anyone about stupid things and just laughed...It's fun.

> Naoki is smiling cheerfully...


Haha...I'm sorry. I probably made you feel uneasy, huh? Let's go home...

> You parted ways with Naoki and went home.

-Sky Full of Stars-


No.
Drunk boss: Gahaha, that's right! Underaged kids should drink oolong tea! Drinking alone is okay, but the real fun is in drinking with other guys! Remember that! It's how we adults do it!



> The model has been completed! Obtained MF-06S Brahman. You should show this to the man at the model shop, then put it on your shelf.