Part 33: 6/26/11-6/27/11

6/26/11

Yosuke came over today. He's kind of a weird guy, not gonna lie.



> Yosuke pretty much barged in…
Hmmmm, it's pretty clean.
So…? You keep the goods under your futon?

Naturally I had no idea what he was talking about.



Hahaha! Why are you acting so dignified about it?
Alright, I'll check 'em out when you go take a piss or something.
I'll expose your embarrassing tastes!!
> Yosuke looks like he's having fun.
So, you ever invited a girl here?

I of course have an active social life.



Haha, maybe you're more of a man's man than I thought.
> Yosuke seems happy…
Are you up there? Have you seen the public notice anywhere?
Nanako-chan's here? Let's let her in.
Nanako-chan, are you free today?
No, I'm going to Takeyoshi-kun's house with Miwa-chan and Yo-chan.
A-A guy's house!?
Takeyoshi-kun sits next to me. I'm going to deliver the class notice to him.
Miwa-chan said she's going with me because she likes Takeyoshi-kun.
Because she likes him…?
M-Man, kids sure are mature these days…
Well, my first love was in kindergarten, too! I've always been ahead of my time.
But, well… I don't really need that in my life right now.
It's just not the time…
I have something to do before that can happen…

Yosuke was actually getting pretty serious there for a while.



No… Well, maybe it is.
You're smart, Nanako-chan!
> Nanako left for her friend's house…
Nanako-chan called it "homework"…
Catching the killer, ending the murders, bringing peace to the town… Only we can do it, huh?
Let's hang in there. I'm counting on you.
> Yosuke's determination shows through…
> You sense Yosuke's trust…

Yosuke's picked up some stuff from the drug department at Junes to help us out in combat I think, he's handy that way.



Oh, so did the notice reach you yet? The one about joining the young men's association.
They were talking about having some kind of event to boost the economy.
Junes is involved with it, so they're trying to rope me in.
I don't have time for that… I told 'em I was busy, but they keep dogging me.
I don't care about the young men's association or about boosting the economy…
> Yosuke sighs…
Alright, time to take a peek under the futon!
> You talked with Yosuke about different things…
> ……
> It has gotten dark, so you said goodbye to Yosuke…

But seriously he's my bro and all but weird dude.

6/27/11

Morooka continues to prove he's the biggest dick in Inaba.



That's Rise, for all you out-of-the-loop morons. All she does are variety shows and silly commercials!
What's the damn point of running your mouths about some half-wit whose only talent is appearing on shows for idiots?
Now, I've got the perfect lecture for you assholes! Let's talk some Friedrich Nietzsche!
It makes sense! Many of you are reacting to your own "ressentiment" toward that idol girl by talking about her, right?
…Why the hell do you all look so upset!? Stand your ass up, Seta!
What does "ressentiment" mean? Answer the question!

I always do the reading for this asshole's class just for such situations.



Ah, I see you've already done the reading, smartass.
Well, you got it right. "Ressentiment" is a French word denoting hatred and jealousy!
It's different from "resent," because it's used specifically for jealous emotions toward someone better than you!
I'm sure you're all very familiar with how that feels. At least I won't have to go into much depth on this one.
And just so you know, there are LOTS more people out there who are much better than you dipshits!

Yosuke came to me at lunch, he needed some help at Junes.



You've got free time today, don't you? Don't you!?
> Yosuke seems desperate…
> Will you spend the day with Yosuke?

I can't leave a friend in jeopardy, even if he is weird.



You're such a good friend to me…!
You've gotta help me! Just for today!
I'll see you later then!
> You decided to spend the afternoon with Yosuke.

Turned out he needed some extra help at Junes, and they were paying so I'm down with that.



> You agreed to help with restocking after Yosuke begged you…
Welcome, one and all! Choice salmon, 59 yen a slice, just as advertised!
And while you're at it, how about some cheese? Direct from Italy and just 298 yen for today only…
Restock this shelf, too!
> You earned 5500 yen working at Junes.

We headed to the food court when the sale was over.



> You came with Yosuke after work…
Phew, I'm dead tired…
They decided on the sale at the last minute, and Dad was bugging me to find helpers.
I told him I didn't have time for that, but he wasn't listening.
But hey, I'm glad you were there! Thanks.

I'm always happy to pull a friend's fat out of the fire, of course.



You really are a good guy.
> Yosuke is happy…
Gaudy Student: Oh, Hanamura.
What's with the crowd today? It's way busy. If I'd known, I woulda skipped out.
Please don't. You got a bonus for today, right?
Snooty Student: Yeah, a whole 500 yen.
I'm trying to save up! Gimme a raise.
Well… I don't think I can help you there…
Snooty Student: What's the point, then?
> The two began talking nearby…
> They're talking very loudly…

Those two are pretty terrible people.



Snooty Student: Why don't you find a guy to pay?
Gaudy Student: Haha, like Saki did?
……
> Yosuke is biting his lip…
Snooty Student: Was it last year? Saki's elopement, I mean.
Gaudy Student: Yep. Apparently she got with a college guy who came home, and went off with him.
But she came right back, saying she'd save money and leave on her own.
Snooty Student: Huh? You mean she was dumped?
Gaudy Student: Who knows… She started working here to save money, didn't she?
You know us high school girls can make easy money if we really want to.
> The pair's gossiping continues…

Yosuke seemed pretty uncomfortable with what they were talking about despite his attempts at composure.



It's just hot air. I'm not letting it get to me.
…It's sad to be talked about like that, though.
We're the only ones who can avenge Saki-senpai.
……
We're special. We're the only ones.
So… there's no need to bother with outsiders.

He's right of course, it's just us.



Heheh…
> Yosuke is smiling sheepishly…
I think it's good you came along.
Because of you, I was able to make it this far.
> Yosuke is nodding firmly…
> You feel your relationship with Yosuke has grown deeper…

It's almost like Yosuke's grown up, just a little bit.



*sigh * What a pain.
……
Oh, uh, not you…
…I wonder what it is.
I dunno…
> You spent time talking with Yosuke…

Rise's still out and we've not heard anything from Teddie so we're again waiting things out. I hate that we're always having to react to the killer's moves, but that's how it is.