Part 106: Fin

3/20/12

VIDEO- "Myriad Truths"

You Really Should Click Here for Video

The fog was drawing in…



> Is this… where you will fall…? Before a powerful enemy…?
> ……
> ……?
> You hear… someone's voice…

But even in the fog of lies some truths shine through.



Get up. You are not someone allowed to fall here.
You must know already…
The true nature of bonds… What bonds give you…
Here, listen closely…

I remembered how hard Dojima fought for Nanako.



…You taught me what a family truly is.
I had my hands full with Nanako when you came rolling in… Haha, I wasn't sure what to do…
But then again…
I can get back up as many times as I need to with you two with me… However painful it gets, I'll just grit my teeth…
I'll get up as many times as I have to for you two… A father can be pretty stupid that way, huh?

I remembered that time me and Yosuke had a fight.



Everything inside me changed after I met you…
I'm… glad we met. I wouldn't have made it this far if I hadn't done it alongside you…
You can't let it end this way, right?
You can keep going… Right, partner?

I remembered when Chie and I stopped those bullies.



I'm such a stubborn, two-faced coward…
But you understood me… That's why… I can become as strong as I need to be…

I remembered when Yukiko resolved to strive for the future she really wanted.



I'll give you our strength… You're our last hope…
Please… Get back up, just once more.

I remembered how Kanji helped that kid when nobody else could have.



You ain't like that, Senpai… You're not the kinda guy who can let it drop like this…
That ain't the Souji-senpai I look up to…
Get back up… Just one more time… Let me protect you…

I remembered when Rise decided that she didn't need to choose just one way to be.



I'm glad I came to this town… When I think back on all the fun I had with you…
Senpai… Please stand up just one more time. We'll be your strength…

I remembered the moment I threw myself into danger without hesitation for Naoto.



You… gave me a reason to stay just as I am.
For someone like you to leave me in the dark halfway like this…
…Souji-san. Please stand up, just once more…
Let's fight this together. Never fear… We're always together.

I remembered the fox and its kids. Would even they disappear in the fog?



> The fox's cry is weak…

I remembered the day we told Daisuke he didn't have to go it alone.



C'mon, you're not alone. Just like me and Kou weren't.
I won't let you do this alone…

I remembered when Ai nearly killed herself.



Don't you care that I won't be able to take another step forward if you disappear…?
I… couldn't stick by someone who'd do that to me…

I remembered when Yumi's father died.



Some things, you can only do because you're not alone…
It doesn't matter if it's a boyfriend, a friend, or family… You'll always have to part someday…
But… Our bonds mean we never truly have to say farewell…

I remembered when Hisano got a new lease on life.



I know you must be a little tired… But there are still people waiting for you…
Have you really done everything you can for those precious to you?

I remembered Sayoko working until she collapsed.



Life… It's filled with so many things that are dirty, grotesque, and painful…
There's no way you can stand it alone…
But no one is truly alone in this world. You know that, since you've protected those precious to you, right?
C'mon, people are waiting for you…

I remembered Teddie's resolve to stay in our world.



I'll… protect you, Sensei.
You gave me my life… You're important to me…
I'm not alone anymore… And neither are you, Sensei…
I'm sure together, we can do things that no one could do alone…

And I remembered Nanako. She'd be all alone again if I died…



Are you going to leave me behind…?
I'll be a good girl…
So don't go…
I don't want you to go…
Big bro…

And I felt my strength return…



I felt the power of everyone's hearts united as one.



I felt all of my Personas unite again into one.



And all of our power surged through it!



The world came back into focus around me. I stood alone against Izanami. But this time, things would be different.





Impossible… Can the will of so few surpass the will of all mankind!?

She struck out with all of her fury, but still I stood.





How can your powers rival mine…?
Why…? Why don't you understand…? It's impossible for humans to grasp the truth with their own hands…

Well there's one truth of this world I'm certain of.



There's no way we can lose to a thing like this.









With all of our strength combined, we cast down the goddess of death.



Instead of the endless struggle, wouldn't it be easier to wrap oneself in lies and live in blissful ignorance…?
Isn't that true peace for humans…?
How many times do we have to tell you!? The hell with that shit!
Stop assuming you know us!
*chuckle * Very well. Then try and live your way…
Power enough to erase my existence… You have already exceeded what I thought humanity to be capable of…
You have lifted the fog in this world, as well as the fog in your own…
And whether that will lead to happiness or not… rests upon your shoulders.
Children of man…
Well done…!

And Izanami dispersed like a morning fog.



Thank goodness…!
It's really over now…
Yep! This time it's alllll over!
It seems this is more like a beginning for us, though.
Well now, we've got no regrets for tomorrow…
> Friends that you can believe in, and the many people you have come to understand…
> A strong heart bound to others, trying to ascertain the truth…
> A firm belief in grasping the truth with your own hands without being misled or deceived…
> The power of these things has brought judgement down on what deceived mankind, opening the door to a new tomorrow…

My vision swam for a moment, and I was in the Velvet Room once more.

VIDEO- "The World"

Seriously You Should Watch These

You have driven back a godly being and brought about a new world…
This will be the last time we summon you here.
Soon, the fog will lift, and our destination will be visible.
We will be arriving shortly.
This journey was a fruitful one, worthy of marking a turning point in your destiny.
Many a time along the way did the fog of lies prevent you from moving forth…
Yet in every instance, you overcame the temptation of easy exist and false terminals.
In forging bonds with those precious to you, you moved closer to the truth, one step at a time…
And my heart danced with delight to see you succeed.
I am most honored to have borne witness to such a wondrous journey.
Our destination is close at hand now.
Well then, we have finally come to your journey's true end.
Our contract has been fulfilled. My own duties end here as well…
…You were a truly remarkable guest.
Now go forth, and see with your own eyes.
See the world you have won… The bright, magnificent future…

I returned once more to the 'reality' of the TV world. The Yomotsu Hirasaka had faded around us. At first all we saw was fog…



But slowly, the fog lifted…







And an amazing new world was revealed.



The fog is… all gone!
Wow!
It's nice. It feels kinda… nostalgic.



I know this place. This scenery.



A long, long time ago, everywhere in this world used to look like this.



So this is the world inside people's hearts…

We stayed there a while, in that world we'd saved. The world we'll always share…



> The human heart has the strength to shine through the clouds of lies and uncertainty.
> You and your friends were able to prove that fact.
> And that will remain true until the end of time…

3/21/12

Everyone gathered at the station to see me off.

VIDEO- "Farewell"

You're Missing Out if You're Not Watching These

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 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…

Teddie was thinking of returning to the TV world.



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.

Even if we're parting for now, this isn't goodbye.



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!
It's almost time. You'd better get on the train.

Everyone else had shown up at the station too.



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.
As soon as I can look out for myself, I'll go see you.

It was finally time. Time to leave…





Well. See ya.



Good luck over there too.



You know if anything happens on your end we'll come running.



Until we meet again, Senpai.



Senpai, I'll be waiting for you.



See ya. Take care.



I'll be looking forward to seeing you again.



Well be careful.



I'll see you Big Bro. Bye-bye!

I didn't want to get on that train, but there was just no way around it.



Thank you for everything! Stay well until we meet again someday!



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!

And Inaba disappeared into the distance.



But no matter how far I am from there, it'll always be close to my heart.

VIDEO- "Never More"

Featuring Shihoko Hirata's "Never More"

Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4
Starring:





Yosuke Hanamura (Yuri Lowenthal) and Jiraiya





Chie Satonaka (Tracey Rooney) and Tomoe





Yukiko Amagi (Amanda Winn Lee) and Konohana Sakuya





Kanji Tatsumi (Troy Baker) and Take-Mikazuchi





Rise Kujikawa (Laura Bailey) and Himiko





Naoto Shirogane (Susan Dalian) and Sukuna-Hikona





Teddie (Dave Wittenberg) and Kamui





Souji Seta (Johnny Yong Bosch) and Izanagi





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 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 who can help you fulfill it.
You, me, and everyone else. There are no barriers.
Our hearts are one. Right, Sensei?