Part 97: December 3 Part 4: Mercy

-Who's There?-


We don't have time to wait! If we don't do this now, the cops'll come back! What're you trying to say!?


Something we don't know...? What don't we know!?


But we just heard the guy's true feelings on TV! What didn't you understand!?


Well, what is it!? I already told you, there's no time to waste! Are you even getting at something here, or are you just stalling!?


Missing...? Like what exactly? Dammit...I've heard enough of this bullshit! Give me a straight answer! Are we doing this or not!? That's all I give a damn about right now!



> You yelled at everyone to calm down.

Nnngh...
H-He's right. L-Let's all calm down for a second.
I'm perfectly calm.
Hey, what did you mean by, "we're missing something"...?
What's there to miss with a sick bastard like him!?
Hey, let's all take a deep breath. After what happened to Nanako-chan, and seeing Dojima-san...we're not thinking straight right now.
Tch...Fine...

> Everyone took a deep breath. It seems that everyone has finally regained their composure...

You're right...We should calm down and think rationally about this. I realize now that we've heard almost nothing from Namatame's perspective. There's no denying that this man brought great harm to Nanako-chan...But other than that point, the rest comes from our assumptions based on watching the Midnight Channel a moment ago. I won't deny that we were blinded by the heat of the moment...trying to impute all responsibility to him rashly.
But...!
Yeah, the guy's not saying anything. Whatever reason he had, there's no doubt about the fact that he'd been throwing people inside the TV. It was him who put Senpai through that misery...How can we possibly understand someone who says killing people is the same as "saving" them!?
Failing to understand and failing to listen are rather different things.
......
Truthfully, not all the hitches that were nagging at me have been answered yet. We'll have to see what he can tell us about them...Though it appears he's in no condition to do so at the moment.
True...Dealing with him right now might not solve all the things that are bothering us...Dammit...But you better remember this: I'll do everything I can to stop him from repeating what he's done. Anytime, anywhere...anything.
I feel the same way.
Geez...How the hell can you stay so calm, man? Then again, that's why you're our leader...
Alright. Let's go ahead and think this through as much as we need.
If we leave any unanswered questions behind, we'll just be lying to ourselves...Yeah, that ain't gonna cut it...Alright, I'm convinced.
*sigh* Thank you...I'll think as hard as I can, and try to help!
We all know how you feel, Yosuke! C'mon, we've accomplished this much together, haven't we?
Right...Together.
Yeah...Yeah, you're right.
Sorry...and thanks.

> The case has taken a sharp turn and the Investigation Team is now one step closer to the truth. It seems that you will go on with your friends to solve another mystery...



-The Path is Open-



Self trust is the essence of heroism.



-Strength of Heart-





Judgement: the arcana of critical moments, starting over, inner callings, and absolution.

-Who's There?-

Hey...you guys!? What're you doing!? You can't be in here!


W-We were keeping an eye on the suspect.
The police officers outside seemed to have their hands full helping Dojima-san. If Namatame were to escape, it would be a disaster for the police's reputation...and their trust in you, Adachi-san.
O-Oh...I see. We'll tighten security from now on, and I'll arrange for him to be transported out as soon as possible. So...if you guys can keep quiet about being in here, I'd really appreciate it...
How is he, Doctor? He seemed to be extremely agitated a moment ago.
Doctor: He seems fine for now, but he really needs his rest. Outside, everyone. Doctor's orders.
U-Understood.
We should go too...Let's get back to Nanako-chan's room.