Sorry for the false grammar~ This is my first fanfic, so please be gentle! xDD

Credits to Ciela Aberk for the beta~

Disclaimer: I do not own Persona 4 in any shape~

A Promise

2015… Yasonaiba Station,

Seta Souji finally step his foot to this destined land, where he met his friends. But, the Inaba he knew has already changed. There are crowds everywhere and there are a lot of tall buildings now. Yes, this place is no longer a peaceful countryside he has known anymore.. he frowned, didn't seem to be fine with this all new atmosphere. "Wait for me, Souji–san!" A girl with a curly blonde hair shouted to the silverette, making him snap out from his mind.

"Hurry Angeline, I can't wait to see my uncle." Souji answered shortly, while continued to pace down the street. "Oh! So this is where Souji-san used to live…" the girl who was called Angeline muttered to herself while trying to catch up with Souji.

Angeline is a girl who seemed interested with Souji. She was Souji's classmate from England and followed him to Inaba. But instead of bothering about Angeline, Souji walks away and tries to escape from the crowd. He still remembers where the Amagi Inn was, and not to forget his old school Yasogami High. But he rushed to see his dearest uncle, Dojima Ryotarou and his little cousin, Nanako. "I hope everyone is fine…" Souji mentally hoped to himself.

03:05 PM, In front of Dojima's Residence,

Souji knocked the door, and after a few seconds someone finally opened the door. And she is… Nanako! Souji smiled gently at his beloved cousin. After all this years, he has missed her ever so much. "Umm… Who are you?" Nanako shyly asked him. Souji seemed shocked about her words, and then he tried to answer. "Hey, don't you remember me? Ummm.. Big Bro?" Nanako jerked up when she hears Souji's last phrase and she smiled. "Big Bro! I missed you so much!" She ran and then hugged him as tight as she can.

"Ugh, Souji-san… Don't walk too fa… Wait… What?" Angeline raised her voice, shocked to see Souji & Nanako hug each other. So shocked, that she unconsciously let go of her baggage. Hearing the sound of the baggages fall down, Nanako separates her hand from Souji. "Who is she, Big Bro?" She whispered to Souji, not wanting to be rude while took a glance at Angeline. Souji looked at the person that nanako mentioned. "Oh, she's my classmate in England. Don't worry about her; she is always clumsy even when we're in England… And by the way, is uncle Dojima here?" Souji asks Nanako. "Yes, he's here, he takes his day off today. Oh… And don't just stand there Big Bro, come on in! and… umm… and Angeline-san too!" Nanako said to Souji, and then helps Angeline picking up her baggages.

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"Souji! Great to see you again! You look more handsome… hahaha," Dojima Laughed ever so hard when he sees Souji. "Nice to see you too uncle Dojima, I see that your terrible sense of humour hasn't changed at all, huh?" Souji said to his uncle, while smiling slightly. "What? And I thought that was a good one…" Dojima said to Souji while rubbing his head slowly. Souji can't help but to let out a chuckle after seeing his uncle's poor attempt to tell a joke. "Nahh, I'm just kidding… Taking the day off huh?" Souji pats at Dojima's shoulder and then sits down next to Dojima. "Yeah, I need to get rest too after solving many crimes this year… oh! who is that girl? She's your girlfriend?" Dojima laughed. "Wha…what? I'm Souji-san… Girlfriend? That's… Oh…" Angeline managed to stutter a few words. Her face is really red and then … She fainted… "Here she goes again," Souji let out a big sigh. "No, she's not my girlfriend, she insisted to follow me from England. And she said she already rented an apartment near here." Souji said to Dojima, trying to get rid of the little misunderstanding. "Yeah, I'm just kidding. Because I think your girlfriend is Rise… " Dojima grinned at Souji with a hint of mischievousness… Hearing Rise's name being mentioned, Souji's mood suddenly went down. "We don't have any communication again… She seemed busy with her job now…" Souji said to Dojima with a sad tone. "No, she doesn't! She often comes here every Sunday!" Nanako protested to Souji. But it only makes the situation more awkward between them…

"Oh, we're going to June. Nanako insisted on going there today." Dojima said after a few minutes, trying to break the silence and to built the mood. "Can I come? I really want to meet Yosuke." Souji asked Dojima. "Oh yeah, Yosuke-onii-san! If I'm not wrong, He's visiting Inaba right now. He studied in a university in Tatsumi Port Island. He's working partime now, since he taking a break from the current terms," answered Nanako. "Okay, it's decided then… But about that person over there…." Souji pointed at Angeline, who is still unconcious. "No worries just let leave her here to have a rest. I'll write her a message," said Nanako.

04:00 PM Junes Grocery Store

"Buy the hot soup for today! It's getting colder everyone!" A man shouts to the crowd. "There he is… " Souji mumbled softly to himself, a little smile is plastered on his face. "Yosuke!" He shouted to the brunette. Yosuke stared at him for a second; his mind is probably trying to process the situation. "No way! Is that you partner?" Yosuke shouted to his old friend. He takes off his apron and then walks hurriedly to Souji. "Long time no see… How are you?" Souji punches Yosuke's shoulder softly. "Quite fine actually! How about you and your study?" Yosuke grins while punches Souji back. "I already finished my study & worked in an enterprise, and you?" Souji answered while staring at his partner's face. It seems that he hasn't change very much... "What! Man, you're so smart dude! I'm still doing my 2nd term in Economic Course. Just you see, I'll make Junes the best department store in the country!" Yosuke said to Souji energetically. "Oh yeah! Be fore I forget, Rise's here today man! She's singing for Junes' promotion. She's more beautiful than before~ sometimes I even envy you for being her boyfriend…" Yosuke informed Souji.

Souji hitched a bit when he hears the last sentence. "Rise… Is here…?" He said to himself, a worry expression is plastered on his face.

R&R please! No flames~