It's taken a while for me to continue my second play trough on Persona 4 Golden. It's definitely a great game, thanks to the few extras they managed to slip in. Personally, I thought Naoto was a great character alongside Rise, so I decided to write a story revolving around the two of them.

- Disclaimer: Persona 4 Golden characters do not belong to me.

- Notice: May contain spoilers. Original characters may be added. Storyline may deviate from original video game/anime.

- Warning: May contain alcohol reference, blood, language, partial nudity, sexual themes, and violence.


The city streets bustled as pedestrians cluttered the sidewalks, crossing the intersections of Tokyo to attend work. It was well into the year when a young boy watched the men and women walk across the white striped lines, crisscrossing to arrive at their desired destinations. He hovered above them, standing along the balcony that overlooked the busy city life.

His short, blue hair blew gently as he leaned against the railing. Closing his dark grey eyes, his fingers held the edge of his blue trademark cap, lowering it in a cool manner. He sported a light blue shirt and a yellow tie, which seemed to suit him really well. He opened his eyes to look up at the sky, watching a flock of birds fly together as a group.

Before he knew it, a pair of hands wrapped around his waist causing him to gasp in surprise.

"Naoto-kun" it was a girl's voice, one which he had heard before.

He turned around quickly, taking a good look at his captor who wore a white collared shirt and a dark brown jacket. Her brown hair was tied neatly into a ponytail. "Oh it's just you..." He sounded a little irritated by her presence.

She grinned but formed a pout. "Hey, what do you mean just me?"

"Nothing." He ended up smiling and brushed past her, ready to enter the office since his lunch break was over.

"Oh? So that's how it is?" She held his arm then linked it with his, pulling Naoto back.

He sighed and looked her in the eye. "Did you need something Touko-san?"

"Yes, I need your company." She pulled him back, leading him to watch the ant-sized citizens of Tokyo. "Don't worry, our higher ups are busy discussing some important matters. They won't be looking for you anytime soon, so relax."

Naoto complied and stood beside the brown haired girl who pulled out a box of Pocky and offered some to him. He politely declined as she munched on one and leaned back, watching the men inside the office pace back and forth.

"So, I heard you solved the last case with a breeze." Touko grinned and nudged the boy's shoulder playfully.

Naoto crossed his arms and grinned, amused when he recalled the case clearly. "Yes, I admit it was a bit easy to solve."

"Well okay," Touko rolled her eyes while Naoto calmly tightened the knot on his tie. "Detective Prince"

"Detective Prince?" Naoto raised an eyebrow, it was the first time he had been called that by his childhood friend.

"Yes, Detective Prince. I think it suits you." Touko kept an eye on Naoto, who was now adjusting his blue collar.

"Hm" Naoto formed an appreciative smile and turned to Touko who narrowed her gray eyes at him.

"So what's your next case?"

Touko's question caused him to frown, he hadn't been given a new case for almost two weeks. "I'm not sure."

"I see..." She noticed Naoto's frustration and decided to change the topic. "Are you sure you don't want one?" Touko poked the piece of Pocky at Naoto's cheek, teasing the boy playfully.

He should've grown accustomed to her childish games by now, but he was a very shy boy under his cold, mature demeanor. Naoto faced away from her, cheeks ablaze when she moved closer.

"Don't be such a killjoy, Naoto-kun..." She muttered and poked the end of chocolate at his tanned cheek.

He winced when the food found his lips, Touko pushing for him to bite off the end. Naoto closed his eyes, uncomfortable from her proximity and actions.

Just then, the doors opened and a man dressed in a suit and tie walked out. "Naoto Shirogane, please come with me." He held the door with a stern and serious look.

Touko withdrew herself from Naoto, who looked at her apologetically. She simply smiled and pushed him forward as he nodded and followed the man into the office. Once he was gone, she shifted back to watching the city life wondering what Naoto would've been summoned for.


The man opened the door for Naoto, who walked in and found his higher up seated on a black chair. With a phone pressed against his ear, he discussed what Naoto assumed would be something very important. He was middle-aged, with sleek black hair gelled back and donned a matching dark colored suit. Trying to keep his voice low, he looked up and noticed the blue haired boy standing by his door with the man who had escorted him. He hung up the phone shortly and stood from his seat. "Ah, Naoto, please have a seat." Silently, he dismissed the other man who closed the door behind the young boy.

Obediently, Naoto pulled out a seat and rested his hands on his lap, back straight as he attentively listened to his boss's words.

"Shirogane-san, I've heard that your last case was solved quicker than we had expected." He flipped through some papers, eyes trained on him before placing down the stack by his desk.

"Yes." Naoto replied, watching the clutter of papers piled on his polished desk.

"That's good to hear." He turned to the side and pulled out another stack of files, holding them in both hands.

Patiently, Naoto eyed the files which only meant one thing, he was going to be assigned with another case. His gray eyes lit up with a hint of excitement, he hadn't solved any mystery for about two weeks now.

"So, I just finished conversing with a department from YasoInaba." He studied the files to check if they were correct then handed them over to Naoto. "There have been a number of mysterious deaths within the vicinity and they are in need of your service." He sat back and watched the boy search the files, who carefully examined the copies in his hands.

"YasoInaba..." Naoto knew of the place as a surge of nostalgia welled withing his mind.

"You know of the place?" His boss asked curiously with elbows propped on the desk.

"Yes, my grandfather lives there." He responded after briefing himself with the papers at hand.

"Oh really? Then you're definitely the boy for the job."

Naoto winced. Of course, even his superior treated him like a child. He didn't like it, but there was nothing he could do. He released an unfortunate sigh before his boss stood from his seat.

"Then I expect you to be out by tomorrow." He said expectantly, waiting for Naoto to agree.

"Of course." He gathered the files in his hand and made eye contact with his superior before bowing respectfully and taking his leave.

Naoto walked out to find several of his co-workers shooting him looks. They knew he had a new case at hand and it was only a matter of time before he would depart to resolve the mystery.

He turned around to find Touko face to face looking intently at the files in his hand. "So I was right, you managed to get your hands on a new case."

"Yes. Fortunately, it's at a place I know of." He replied with a serious look.

"Where?" She leaned on her side, pulling him against an empty cubicle so they could converse.

"YasoInaba."

"Doesn't your Grandfather live there?" Toukou recalled back to when they were younger.

"Yes, he does. I'll be staying with him for the duration of the case."

"But what about school?" Touko raised an eyebrow.

"Ah," Naoto crossed his arms. "If I recall correctly, there's a school nearby."

"Well that's good to hear." She pulled him close, attracting several stares from their co-workers. "Just come back safe, okay?" Her voice dropped into a very serious tone.

Naoto blinked and returned her embrace. His parents had died while solving a case, Touko knew that much and didn't want the same to happen to him. "I will." He reassured her with a surge of confidence on his voice.

She smiled and released her hold. "I just have a feeling this might be a little more dangerous than your usual cases." Touko felt uneasy as she spoke to him. "I'm...worried." She admitted shyly.

Naoto smiled wryly and placed a hand gently on her shoulder. "I'm prepared for anything. This job comes with a risk, which I'm fully aware of. I can assure you that I've taken the necessary precautions. You don't have to worry about my welfare Touko-san."

"I know but..." She didn't know how to explain it to him properly.

"Relax." He laughed lightly and set the papers by the cubicle's desktop. "I'll be fine. I promise." Naoto held her hand for reassurance, which was a rare thing for him to do.

She met his gray eyes, similar to hers and nodded slowly.

Naoto checked the time on his phone, he realized he still needed to pack for his departure. "I'm sorry Touko-san, but I'll be taking my leave for today." He released her hand and retrieved the papers.

" Naoto-kun..." She hugged him once more and kissed him gently on his cheek. "Come back safe, okay."

He froze and lowered the cap on his head, looking away as several of the men turned his way. "I will." Without another word, he walked past the line of cubicles and headed for the elevator.


... To be continued

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