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*Chapter 1: Returning to Inaba*

An announcement rang over the intercom of the train, "We will be reaching our final stop, Yasoinaba Station, in a few minutes, please have your bags ready to depart the train." Yu was the only one inside, the same as when he first arrived one year ago.

Yu had gone home for a couple of weeks, reuniting with his parents at his place. He told them about all the adventures he had in Inaba and how much he missed his friends and wanted to go back for another year. His parents had another school lined up and everything, but after countless times of begging and pleading from Yu, he managed to sway them to allow them to go back for another year.

"We called your uncle and he's fine with you coming back for another year," Yu's dad had said to him, "Are you sure you really wanna head back there? It's kinda a dull place in the middle of nowhere; I had an admittance spot lined up for you at that school you visited, Gekkoukan High."

"Absolutely," Yu said, "The city is nice, but I want to hang out with my friends some more."

"If you want," his dad said.

Yu called all his friends, every one of them excited for another year with their best friend. Yu shipped everything back to Dojima's and found himself headed straight back a couple days before school would begin. The train came out of the tunnel, the familiar skyline of Inaba greeting him with a warm embrace. The place had not changed and Yu was happy it was the same.

At the station, he could see the whole gang waiting for him in the distance, looking just the same as he had left them. He could spot each one of them; their distinctive colors all bundled together. He pulled his bag down from the compartment, stood up, and walked over to the door, waiting for the train to come to a stop. As the doors open, he stepped out and was swarmed by all his friends in a huge group hug.

"I missed you so much Sensei!" Teddie cried along with Rise.

"I'm so happy your back," Rise laughed, "We all are." The group broke the hug, letting Yu breathe again as he looked over at Dojima and Nanako who was rushing towards him.

"Big Bro!" Nanako leapt into Yu's arms, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Nanako," Yu smiled, "It's so good to see you!" He put her down, Dojima coming up and giving him a handshake.

"Long time no see," Dojima laughed.

"I know it's been only two weeks," Yu said, "But it felt like an eternity, I'm just glad my parents came through and allowed me to come back for another year."

"Well hopefully it's less eventful than last year," Yosuke laughed, "No more serial killers."

"Don't jinx it," Kanji said to Yosuke as he punched him in the shoulder.

"I'm gonna go get the car started," Dojima said as he left. Yu looked over at Chie, his girlfriend, who had a big smile on her face. She walked over to him, grabbing him and giving him a huge kiss in front of everyone. The group eyes widened and they all blushed, especially the girls.

"Chie!" Rise exclaimed, "What are you doing?"

"She's kissing him," Naoto said in shock.

"I know that, but why?" Rise yelled.

"Cause he's my boyfriend Rise," Chie said, the group gasping over the announcement. "Did…did you guys not know that?"

"No!" Yosuke yelled, "I thought you two were friends."

"How the hell did you guys not pick up on that?" Yu said, "Seriously?"

"We thought you two just were really good friends," Yosuke said, "When you say that now it makes sense."

"Well, we've been dating since last… May…June?" Yu said.

"May!" Yosuke yelled, "How exactly did we not know?"

"Let's review the facts here," Yu said, "First, back at the summer festival who did I go with?"

"No one cause Teddie took all the girls," Kanji said.

"I meant the next day," Yu said.

"Chie," Yosuke said.

"And who did Yu choose to go skiing with the second day we went skiing?" Chie asked.

"You," Rise said.

"Right and who did I say was my type of girl during the group date café?" Yu asked.

"Chie, but I thought you were joking man," Yosuke said, "That explains why you also voted for her in the pageant… wait, was she the "girl I like that entered me" thing?" Yu nodded, "Man I'm an idiot, why didn't you just tell us?"

"Cause you would've been all pushy about it," Chie yelled back.

"Hold on," Kanji said, "There's something I need to know… we all need to know."

"What?" Yu asked.

"Are you and Chie…you know," Kanji tried to explain, the group looking at him confused, "Doing stuff…together… intimately, like beyond kissing and stuff?" Chie blushed over the suggestion, Yu just cracking a smile.

"Whatever could you mean Kanji?" Yu sarcastically remarked.

"You know, like did the two of you…do the deed… thing… of stuff?" Kanji asked. Yu smiled while Chie blushed, everyone in shock over the implications.

"You guys aren't virgins!?" Rise yelled, "Oh my god, that's amazing! Chie, you gotta tell all the details!"

"No!" Chie yelled back.

"What's a virgin?" they heard a small soft voice say.

"Oh shit," Yosuke muttered as they realized Nanako had been listening the whole time, "Nothing! Nothing! Nanako, just forget what we said here, it's about a… television show… they just wrestle together…alone… in bed… don't tell your dad, it's a secret." Nanako looked confused, but agreed and headed back to the car.

"See you guys later," Chie said embarrassingly as she ran off alone.

"Chie, wait up!" the girls all ran off together leaving the guys alone. Yu cracked a huge smile as Kanji and Yosuke, gave him a bunch of high fives over his achievement, Teddie somewhat oblivious to the facts still.

"Dude, I can't believe you scored with Chie," Yosuke said, "I'm so jealous right now, was it awesome?"

"Amazing," Yu smiled, "I still can't believe you didn't know about me and Chie, I thought it was kinda obvious, or someone from school would've picked up on it."

"No dude, nobody suspected a thing," Kanji said, "Until now. Man, we are so telling everyone about you and Chie."

"Just leave out the scoring part," Yu said, "Me and Chie being an item isn't anything people are going to freak out about." Yu walked off to the car, leaving the guys behind who started slow clapping as he walked away. He got into the car with Dojima and Nanako, heading back home.

*Gas station*

"I gotta fill the car up," Dojima said, "You guys want anything while I'm in there?"

"Nope, I'm fine," Yu said, "What about you Nanako."

"No," she said as she ran over to the bookstore to look at all the books. Yu walked around the shopping district as well, remembering all that had gone on over the past year, and how this is where it all started, where he was given his power, but that was over now. He went to the place where the velvet door had been, but there was no door anymore. He turned around, getting back in the car.

*Later at Dojima's house*

"Welcome home Big Bro!" Nanako said as the three sat around the table in the living room, enjoying a nice dinner Dojima and her had prepared for him. He drank his soda, watching television with them as they made idle chat.

"I'm exhausted," Yu groaned as he got up to go to bed, "I'm gonna tuck in early tonight, see you guys later."

"Goodnight," Nanako said, "I'm glad you're back here with us big bro."

"I'm glad to be back too," he smiled as he headed up the stairs. He sat down on the couch in his room, looking around at the familiar scenery again. Yu was happy to be back, to be with the people who truly loved and cared about. Deep down, he knew in a year again he'd be gone, but at least that was still an entire year away. A soft patter began to hit against the window, the clock nearing midnight. Yu felt and odd suspicion as he got up and went over to the television again. He sat there, waiting for what was to come. Ultimately, nothing, the television remained blank. The adventure was truly over, and a life of normalcy could return.

His phone rang, looking down to see Chie was calling him.

"Hey," he heard her say, "You watching the midnight channel?"

"Yep, nothing," Yu said.

"Thank god," Chie laughed, "Are you doing anything tomorrow?"

"Nope," Yu said, "I was thinking about going to Okina City on my scooter, but beyond that there's nothing I got planned."

"Wanna see a movie?" Chie asked, "We can go shopping too! Just the two of us, it's been a while since we went on a date."

"Sure," Yu said, "Love you."

"Love you too," she said hanging up as Yu went to bed.

*The next day, at Okina*

Yu and Chie were hanging out in the city, just munching on a couple pairs of ice cream they had gotten. They had been walking around all day, just window shopping and enjoy each other's company.

"I'm really glad you came back!" Chie laughed, "I love you so much."

"I love you too," he smiled as she gave him a kiss, ice cream still on her lips and leaving some on his cheek which he wiped off. The two continued as Yu kept hearing a somewhat strange, but familiar voice in the distance. He looked around, trying to see if he could find anyone he knew, but failed. The two got up and walked over to the movie theater and paying to see a movie and taking their seats.

The movie began as Yu and Chie began to watch it. As the movie proceeded on, they slowly forgot about it and began to make out in the theater. The two forgot about the entire movie soon, lost in the passion of their kisses.

"Teddie!" Yu heard a soft voice from behind him in the theater, "Stop it! You're blocking my view!" Yu quickly looked behind him, seeing the entire group sitting together a few rows behind the two, watching him and Chie.

"What the hell are you guys doing here?" Yu yelled back as Chie turned around and looked.

"Friends can't see a movie together?" Kanji defended, "Quit yelling in the theater!"

"You quit yelling!" Yu continued to yell.

"Have you guys been following us the whole day?" Chie yell back at the group.

"We were curious," Yosuke said, "We wanted to see you two in action! And I gotta say you two are pretty into each other!"

"I'm so embarrassed!" Chie ran out of the theater.

"Thanks guys," Yu groaned as he got up to comfort Chie outside.

"Should we apologize?" Naoto asked.

"After the movie," Rise said, "It's just getting good!"

"Hey was it just me or was Yu starting to get a little handsy there?" Yosuke asked.

"Totally, the guy was copping a feel," Kanji said, "Son of a bitch…"

*Later at Junes*

The eight all sat around, Chie still angry at them for spying.

"Listen, I'm sorry," Yosuke said, "It was wrong to watch you two, but we needed to make sure that Yu was a good boyfriend…and what his secret was."

"Secret?" Yu said, "The secret is just to be you, or rather me… just anyone but you Yosuke."

"Ha ha ha," Yosuke fake laughed out, "Say what you will, but I'll get a girlfriend someday," The group laughing at Yosuke.

"I'm sure whoever you'll find will love you for you," Yukiko said trying to cheer him up, "To be honest, I thought you and Chie were an item for a while."

"What, no!" Chie said, "I wouldn't date Yosuke if he was the last guy on the planet."

"That's a little harsh Chie," Yukiko defended, "Yosuke's a nice guy, he's not that bad looking and he can be funny, he'll find someone someday."

"What about you Rise?" Chie said, "You find a boyfriend yet?"

"Nope," Rise sadly said, "Well, there was someone, but I don't think it'll work out now." Yu had an idea of who she was talking about, keeping it away from the group.

"Everyone here except you two is single," Kanji said, "It's as simple as that; now let's go home, we got school tomorrow." The group talked for a little while longer before heading home.

*The next day, on the way to school*

"Morning Yu," Chie said running up to him and grabbing his hand.

"Hey," Yu said as he looked down at their hands.

"I figured we'd officially come out today," Chie said, "I've always wanted to hold your hand on the way to school, but I was afraid of what people might say, the only people I really trusted to tell about you was my family and they haven't told anyone." The two walked hand in hand, drawing a few looks from people as they neared the school. The two went inside, finding their class on the third floor, luckily able to find a seat next to each other and behind them Yukiko and Yosuke were sitting.

"Hey, Narukami!" a guy said from across the classroom, "Are you and Chie dating?"

"Yes," he proudly said, Chie smiling as he proudly opened his relationship to everyone in the room.

"You could've done a lot better," he said, "Chie's alright, but you're way out of her league."

"Screw you," Chie yelled as she threw a book at the guy. The class all laughing as it hit him in the head, leaving a big bruise. Yu smiled to himself, getting ready for the official beginning to his second year in Inaba.