Another chapter, this one is focused on Maya, who is honestly probably my favorite female protag as far as Persona goes (even if I love them all). Also some Yukino and Ulala... And a little more Reiji.

Warning from this point on: There may be a few sexual jokes and the like but? I didn't feel at this point that an upped rating is needed? Since this is pretty mild stuff overall. If someone disagrees with that, lemme know. More notes at the end of the chapter and all that.

"It's been a while since we've had the chance to work together, Yukki!" Maya flashed the photographer an excited grin. "It'll be nice to focus on a story with a friend around!"

"Yeah? From what I've heard these past couple of weeks, things have been hard for you the past few years…" Yukino frowned, concern clear on her face. "Was the transfer that hard for you, Maya?"

"I wouldn't say it was the transfer, so much as my first job…" Maya frowned, looking at her shoes. "I guess politicians and I just don't mix."

"Maya…" Yukino put a hand on her shoulder and gave a reassuring squeeze. "Well, that's alright. At least this new job has nothing to do with that, right? We just have to go interview a model, Ann Takamaki, was it?"

"Yeah, you're right. I should just try and think positive!" She pumped her fist in the air and gave Yukino a grin. "I can't let one bad experience bother me forever, right?"

Yukino gave her a smile in return. "Right."

That was right, even if that Ren kid had brought up bad memories for her, she needed to try and stay positive. Maybe she'd just caught him on a bad day! Or maybe he was a harmless slimeball, not someone she'd want to talk to but also not someone to worry about… Maybe she'd just been on edge from her move and that's why Nyarlathotep had come to mind.

"Well come on now, we don't wanna be late." Yukino gave Maya a small push they started walking.

Maya gave a laugh a small laugh as they walked along. This was really what she needed! Just to rationalize what had happened and move on. Maybe she would ask Yukino if she was free to go to a movie or something when they were done with this. That might be-

"Ma-ya!" Ulala's voice broke through her thoughts and she had to pause. She hadn't expected her friend to be here today…

"Ulala!" She ran up to her as soon as she was in sight. "What's going on? I still have an interview to get to, so if you need me for something it might have to wait…"

"Oh, I'm not the one who wants to talk to you… You remember that one hunk from when we were helping out Nanjo-kun? The one who was all wild and stuff?" Ulala chuckled a bit. "He was asking about you and Yukino-san in particular… I'm almost jealous."

"Ulala…" Maya let out a sigh, but smiled at her. "Alright, take us to him."

Ulala turned on her heel and started walking. "He's right over here!" In no time, they were in front of Reiji, Ulala pointing right at him.

"Thanks for getting them, uh…" Reiji rubbed the back of his head. "If you could stick around, though, that'd be nice."

Ulala seemed like she wanted to say something when Yukino's face scrunched in confusion. "Wait… Reiji's the hunk? I don't get it… He's got a pretty harsh face, don't you think? Besides, he's a dad and…"

"Hey now! He might be a dad, but there's a reason the term DILF exists." Ulala put a hand on her hip and frowned.

"DILF…?" Reiji furrowed his brow and looked to Maya. "I know what a hunk is, but… I feel I'm out of the loop with the DILF thing."

"Dad I'd like to fuck… I think." Maya gave him a sorry smile. "I doubt you wanted to hear that from someone…"

Reiji sputtered a bit, his face going pink with embarrassment. "I-I… Uh…."

"There, there…" Maya sighed and pat Reiji's arm. "She's not going to try anything, at least not seriously!"

"...If you say so…" Reiji cleared his throat, getting Ulala and Yukino's attention again. "I need to talk to you guys about something for Nanjo."

"Nanjo-kun?" Ulala rose an eyebrow and tilted her head to the side. "What does he need from us."

"I'm sure Yukino's the only one who's heard of him talk about the Kirijo Group before, but… They're basically business partners. Only… It goes further than business. Things relating to Personas? And… I think they call them Shadows now? Yeah, they deal with that too."

"Doesn't that Mitsuru Kirijo person have some sort of Shadow Operatives thing with the government?" Yukino crossed her arms and frowned. "Last I heard you joined as a reserve member."

"Yeah, I am, but I haven't really been called on yet." Reiji shook his head. "Hell, the one time they should've and it's Nanjo who's telling me what's up and asking me to get in contact with others."

"Are you saying Nanjo-kun is the reason you're here today?" Maya frowned and the uneasy feeling that had bothered her since she'd met Ren Amamiya came back. "Did something happen?"

"Kirijo wants to look into the weird atmosphere Tokyo's had for the last five years, finally." Reiji stuck his hands in his pocket and looked around. "Nanjo's trying to get more people to help out with it all… I had to find Yukino and Amano."

"I guess I was just a lucky bonus, then?" Ulala rose an eyebrow.

"Yeah, that's a good way to put. Nanjo was gonna try and get in contact with you, but I ran into you, so… Why not catch you up to speed too?" He sighed. "Anyway, I'm basically here to tell you to call Nanjo if you're interested in helping out. It's apparently going to be a big deal, so the more hands to help out the better."

"Got it… Just one question." Yukino crossed her arms. "Besides you and Nanjo, who else for sure knows and is planning on lending a hand?"

"Naoya and Maki. Masao'll probably come along as soon as Maki asks him and Eriko's not gonna pass up this opportunity… I'm not as sure about Ayase or Hidehiko, but…" Reiji shrugged. "I'm sure most, if not everyone, is gonna get involved."

"...And I'm guessing Nanjo-kun was gonna contact the other two, too?" Ulala looked at Maya with a frown. "Is that gonna be okay…?"

"Don't worry, Ulala! Katsuya-san might be there, but I'm sure he'll do what he can to keep Tatsuya-kun out of it, so…" Maya gave the strongest smile she could give, though it was far from her strongest. "There's nothing to worry about there!"

"Ma-ya…" Ulala frowned, but turned her attention to Reiji. "I'm not sure Ma-ya or I have Nanjo-kun's number… Want to give it to us? I think we should talk about it more before we make a call."

"Huh, sure…" Reiji pulled out his phone and pulled up Kei's contact, leaning towards Maya so she could input it in her phone.

Maya scrambled to grab her own phone and smiled at him. "Thank you, Kido-kun! I'll share it with Ulala, since I'm sure you're still a little embarrassed."

Reiji's cheeks went pink again and he grimaced. "Please don't remind me, Amano…"

"Sorry!" Maya pat his arm again after she finished copying what she needed. "But I'll contact Nanjo-kun if I think I can help out."

"Thanks." Reiji gave a small nod and slipped his phone back into his pocket. "Well, I have to get going… Work and stuff."

"Yukki and I should probably get going too, actually…" Maya gave a laugh and pat him on the back. "So we can walk you out, Kido-kun!"

"Yeah, besides… I have a few questions about Naoya and Maki, if you saw them." Yukino moved to stand next to them. "I'll make sure Maya sends you the number later, okay Ulala-san?"

"Sounds good to me…" Ulala let out a sigh. "Just don't go getting too friendly right before you have an interview, Ma-ya."

Maya looked back at Ulala with a grin. "Don't worry! I won't!"

I figured I should plop this down, finally...

P1 - SQQ had Elly and Brown as the optional party members, SEBEC Route had Reiji as the optional party member. SQQ happened first.
P2 - Nanjo's route taken in EP
P3 - Male Protagonist Route, Chidori is dead, The Answer takes place afterwards (There's so little mention of P3's protag, however that you can feel free to replace pronouns as you read if you prefer FeMC)
Arena - A mixture of Yosuke's, Aigis's, and Teddie's routes take place. Elizabeth and Labrys's stories also happen.

Also: a comment about Erebus and Nyx was left for those curious. I'm not sure I fully agree, seeing as I felt Yaldy was def more focused on Tokyo than any other place? But still, interesting stuff in that comment.