Kisdota: OK sorry for not updating this fast, To all my new reviewers and fans! Please note I am 'The Freak Gamer', MAG is out and so is 'The White Knight Chronicles', and I still got college work so I've been a bit distracted. Anyway I may get distracted from my work, but I won't stop so don't worry, YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
(05/15/2011)
"All rise," Jiraiya said. "We will now hold a meeting on our investigation of the serial kidnappings slash murder case," Yosuke said.
"Dude really?" Chie asked. "This isn't the time for jokes," Tomoe said.
"It never is with you," Jiraiya said.
"So, then does this mean this place is our special headquarters?" Yukiko asked.
"Yes Exactly! Nicely put Yukiko," Yosuke said.
"This isn't a game," Tomoe said.
"Special Headquarters… It does have a nice ring to it," Chie said. "Please don't encourage him Chie-san," Tomoe said.
"Now who's got the partner problems?" *Shing* "And anger problems," Jiraiya said as Tomoe threatened him.
"Anyway about last night, you guys all saw it right?" Souji asked.
"Yeah I saw it," Chie said. "Though neither me nor Chie-san could tell who it was," Tomoe said.
"Me and nee-chan too, but it did look like it was a boy," Konohana said.
"I thought so too," Souji said. "By height comparison it seems that whoever it was is a high schooler," Izanagi said.
"So wait, weren't all the victims female?" Yukiko asked.
"Well that's what we thought, but we still don't know who it was that was on the channel," Yosuke said. "For all we know it's a cross dressing girl," Jiraiya said.
"Well when I was kidnapped didn't you get a clear look on the midnight channel after I was kidnapped?" Yukiko asked.
"Yeah, the screen was all clear and it looked like you were on a low budget TV show," Yosuke said. "Ah that was a good day," Jiraiya said.
"Perhaps Teddie was right, we were seeing the other Yukiko from that world," Yosuke said.
"But we couldn't see whoever it was clearly this time," Yukiko said. "That's right, so maybe whoever it was on the channel last night hasn't been taken into the TV yet," Konohana said.
"So we still have time before he's taken," Izanagi said. "It seems safe to assume that," Souji said.
"So if we can figure out who it was that was on the TV last night then we can prevent him from being taken," Yukiko said.
"And if we're lucky we might be able to catch whoever the kidnapper is," Yosuke said.
"Shouldn't be 'Too' Hard, there's only a couple hundred people in Inaba," Jiraiya said sarcastically.
"sigh He's right, we can't do anything unless we know who the latest midnight channel star is," Yosuke said.
"Then there's nothing we can do for now," Izanagi said. "We'll it may be risky, but we'll have to watch the midnight channel again tonight. Hopefully whoever it was won't be kidnapped by then," Souji said.
"So all we know now is that whoever it was was a young male, but if that's the case then that means it goes entirely against our assumption, and since we cannot identify the person at this time we have no choice but to wait and watch the midnight channel again," Chie said.
"Duh," Jiraiya said. "That's exactly what we just said," Yosuke said.
"S-Shut up," Chie said. "We just want to confirm our situation you half wit," Tomoe said.
"Oh now you wanna play agent," Jiraiya said.
"Hee Hee HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA." "Snrk ha ahahahahaha AHahahahahahaha! You're so funny Chie," Yukiko said as she and Konohana laughed. "AhaHAHAHAHAHA! I can't, HA HA I can't stay afloat! HAHAHAHAHAH!" Konohana said shaking in the air.
"AHAHAHA oh no! HAHAHA my funny bone! HAHAHAHA… s-sorry, HAHAHAHAHA."
"So this is how Yukiko really is, who would have guessed?" Yosuke said.
"It's nicer then when she's depressed," Souji said.
"By the way, that guy we saw. I think I have a feeling I've seen him before, and pretty recently," Chie said.
"You two? Yeah I've been thinking the same thing," Yosuke said.
"So have I," Tomoe said.
"I got the same feeling too," Souji said.
"Well let's check the TV again tonight, we can think about it more tomorrow," Yosuke said.
"Hee heheheheheh." "AHahahahahahaha."
"Ugh, when are you gonna stop that you crazy Hyena," Chie said.
"AHAHAHAHAHAHA, That's a good one Chie! HAHAHAHAHA!" Yukiko laughed. "AHAHAHAHAHA," Konoha laughed along.
(Midnight)
"It's still raining, it'll be on tonight," Izanagi said. "Only a few more seconds," Souji said turning off the light.
Souji and Izanagi both stared at the screen, waiting for something to appear. The screen stayed black for a few seconds till a light tint was seen.
"It's starting," Souji said.
The fuzzy screen suddenly appeared showing an blurry image.
"It's still unfocused, I can't tell who it is," Izanagi said.
"… I think… does he look familiar to you still?" Souji asked. "Yes, do you know who it is?" Izanagi asked.
The screen suddenly faded the channel disappearing.
*ring ring ring* Souji's phone began ringing as soon as the light gave away from the TV.
"Hey everybody!" Jiraiya called from the phone.
"(back off) Did you see it?" Yosuke said.
"Yeah I did, and I think I know who it is. He looks like that guy Kanji Tatsumi," Souji said.
"Yeah I thought that too," Yosuke said.
"This explains why he looked so familiar, he was the one on the television," Izanagi said.
"Yeah I remember, he was the scary guy, yelling at everyone to get bent," Yosuke said.
"OK we now have a lead, and it looks like he wasn't kidnapped so he should still be here," Souji said.
"Yeah, let's all get together tomorrow," Yosuke said.
"Alright, I'll see you guys tomorrow," Souji said.
"OH just one more thing!" Yosuke said.
"What is it?" Souji asked.
"I know it's kinda off subject, but since you're on the line I wanted to ask you something I've been meaning to ask you for a while," Yosuke said.
"OK?" Souji asked.
"So… what do you think about Chie and Yukiko?" Yosuke asked.
"What?" Souji said surprised.
"I mean.... let's not mince words, which one is your type?" Yosuke asked.
"… OK Jiraiya's involved in this isn't he?" Souji asked.
"I find your accusation offensive, but I admit I threw the idea at him a few times," Jiraiya said. "I'm interested none the less, so come on which one's your type?" Yosuke asked.
"Well… to be honest I haven't really thought about the two that way. Though if I had to choose I guess I would prefer someone like Yukiko," Souji said.
"Really… I had a feeling you'ed say that. She's actually pretty interesting, I never knew she was like that. My image of her has changed completely, but I like her way better now," Yosuke said "But don't worry, this is just between you and me."
"Thanks, does that satisfy you Jiraiya?" Souji asked expecting him to be near.
"Honestly no, I was kinda hoping to hear things involving their-." "And goodbye," Yosuke said hanging up.
"You did seem interested in Yukiko back at the test," Izanagi said teasing tone.
"You know very well I wasn't thinking anything like that at all, I was just surprised at her," Souji said.
"of course, we'll we should go to sleep for the night," Izanagi said.
"Alright, good night," Souji said.
(05/16/2011 after school)
"So it was THAT guy," Chie said.
"Kanji Tatsumi, he definitely doesn't seem like the social type," Yosuke said.
"Now that's an understatement, he was really scary. You remember seeing him on the TV news special?" Chie asked.
"I don't think you would hate him too bad considering you can hurt people just as much," Jiraiya said.
"I saw that special too, but he wasn't like that when he was younger," Yukiko said. "Ye-… wait what?!" Konohana asked, everyone else was shocked.
"You know him Yukiko!?" Chie asked.
"Uh-huh, but we haven't spoken to each other in a long time. His family runs the textile shop and we've been a customer to him for many years, so I speak with Kanji-kun's mother from time to time," Yukiko said.
"So you know where he lives then?" Souji asked.
"Uh-huh, we can go there now if you want," Yukiko said.
"Sound like a good idea," Chie said. "We should be able to figure out if anything strange has happened," Tomoe said.
"Alright, then let's go," Souji said.
(Tatsumi Textile's)
Everyone walked into the Tatsumi Textile shop. "Hello," Yukiko said as the group entered the shop, there were two people already talking.
"Ah Yuki-chan it's so nice to see you again," the shop owner said "I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help," the owner said to the other person.
"It's alright, you've given me plenty to think about. Thank you," the young man said.
The young man nodded to the group before leaving.
"What's up with him?" Yosuke asked. "Yeah, something about that guy bugs me, in a wrong way," Jiraiya said.
"Who was he?" Souji asked.
"I don't know, I've never seen him before," Chie said.
"Yuki-chan, you're as lovely as always. You're starting to look like your mother when she was young. How can I help you today? Are you shopping with your friends?" the shop-owner asked.
"Oh uh… well actually, I wanted to talk to you about something," Yukiko said, as the two were talking Chie noticed something.
"Huh… hey this scarf, I've seen it before," Chie said.
"Hm… hey you're right, where was that again?" Yosuke said.
"Oh… that place in the TV," Chie whispered.
"Ah that's right, the room with all those faceless posters. Then… it's that announcers," Yosuke said.
"Are you acquaintances of Ms. Yamano?" the shop-owner asked.
"Huh, uh…"
"Lie lie lie, go with it lie lie lie," Jiraiya edged.
"W-Well kinda, did Ms. Yamano have a scarf like this?" Yosuke asked.
"Oh yes, it was a special order she placed," she said.
"So she's been here before," Izanagi said.
"She had actually ordered a pair, but in the end she only wanted the one. It left us with no choice but to sell the other sepreatly," she said.
"So now we know how she's connected," Tomoe said.
"But what are we gonna do now?" Chie whispered.
"How should I know?" Yosuke asked.
*Ding dong* "Hello delivery for the Tatsumi Textiles," a delivery man called.
"I'll be right there! I'm sorry, if you'll excuse me," the shop-owner said.
"Oh it's fine, we need to go," Chie said.
"I'll come again ma'am," Yukiko said.
"Is that so? Well then please say hello to your mother," she said leaving for the front door.
"So that lady ordered a scarf here?" Konohana asked.
"Yeah, but why would the killer target someone for a scarf? What the hell's going on?" Yosuke said.
"Let's talk about it outside," Souji said.
(Outside)
"Well there's no doubt now, it was Kanji who we saw on the midnight channel," Izanagi said.
"Huh?... hey it's Kanji-kun," Yukiko said pointing at Kanji and the young man from before.
"Wha-? Quick hide," Yosuke said as the group hid behind the mailbox.
"I- I can't hear what they're saying, they're too far," Yosuke said.
"Izanagi," Souji signaled. "Roger," Izanagi said approaching the two.
"Good idea, you guys go too," Yosuke said.
"Sneaking time," Jiraiya said.
"I'll tell you what they say," Tomoe said.
"Oh… I hope they don't see us," Konohana said nervously.
"Of course they're not going to," Jiraiya said.
The group of four persona's surrounded the unsuspecting two and listened to their conversation.
"T-Tomorrow's fine with me," Kanji said.
"Waitduhwhat?" Jiraiya said.
"Uh s-school? Of course I'm going to school," Kanji said nervously.
"Then I'll meet you at the gates after school tomorrow," the young man said as he turned around and left.
"D-did he say he was interested in me? He's a guy, and I'm a guy, but… he's interested in me?" Kanji said.
"I think we… heard too much," Tomoe said nervously.
"This is far less fun then I thought it would be," Jiraiya said.
"Huh… Hey WHAT THE HELL YOU PRICKS LOOKING AT!?" Kanji yelled.
"AHH!" *FWOOSH* Konohana set herself aflame out of fear.
"Relax, he doesn't mean us," Izanagi said.
"Oh crap he saw us," Yosuke said.
"Let's go," Souji said as the group ran away from Kanji.
"YEAH YOU BETTER RUN!" Kanji yelled at them.
(Minutes later)
"Gasp gasp That scared the hell out of me," Chie said.
"Yeah, gasp he's even worse in person then TV," Yosuke said.
"So the one that was on TV was defenitally Kanji," Yukiko said.
"Yeah… and I just realized something. Gasp Remember the common points we were talking about with the victims? All women, who were connected to the first victim? Kanji's mother seems to fit that description, but it was her son who appeared instead of her," Yosuke said.
"But Kanji seems to be the target, so why is he being targeted?" Souji said.
"Well if you think about it my mother fits the profile more then me. She was the one who was directly connected to Ms. Yamano, but I was the one who targeted instead," Yukiko said.
"So does this mean it'll be the kid again instead of the mother? But then that doesn't make any sense," Chie said.
"That's right, he's not silencing anyone who knows anything about the first murder, and it doesn't seem like killing Kanji will get any revenge. Maybe we were on the wrong track when we thought that all this has to do with the first murder," Souji said.
"UGH this is all too confusing," Yosuke said.
"Perhaps we can find something out from Kanji," Izanagi said, he and the other Persona's rejoined the group.
"You're back," Souji said.
"I did not know we could go that far apart, someone write this down I wanna use this knowledge later," Jiraiya said.
"Anyway, we heard something. Kanji's going to be meeting that boy tomorrow after your school ends at the gates," Izanagi said.
"Perfect, maybe we can figure out something about him if we follow him," Yosuke said. "Personally I figured out all I want to know," Jiraiya said.
"Wait, hasn't he been missing school this whole time? And now he's suddenly going to go back? That seems strange," Yosuke said.
"I see your point it does seem to raise some suspicion," Izanagi said.
"Yeah there's definitely something funny going on," Chie said."Oh yes… something's going on," Tomoe said uneasy.
"Alright, we don't want to let the killer get the upper hand tomorrow we'll meet up and follow him after school… that being said can I get your number Yukiko?" Yosuke asked.
"Oh lord," Tomoe said. "HEY was this your plan all along?" Chie said angry.
"Uh no? I got everyone's number except for hers… and the Y section of my address book needs some filling," Yosuke said. "So do twenty four other sections of your book," Jiraiya said.
"Sigh fine, while we're on the subject can you stop calling me at night just to tell dirty jokes?" Chie said. "Yes, you sound like Jiraiya, a pervert" Tomoe said.
"H-Hey, I'm trying to have a conversation with Yukiko here," Yosuke said.
"Yukiko didn't your mother ask you for something?" Konohana asked. "Oh yeah, my mother asked me to pick up Tofu on the way home," Yukiko said.
"Whoa… she didn't hear a word I said," Yosuke said. "As usual," Jiraiya said.
"OK, so the stakeout is set up for tomorrow. Wooo, I'm getting goosebumps," Chie said excited.
(05/17/2011 after school)
Souji and the others gathered together at the gate of the school, waiting for their target.
"Has the target arrived at school?" Chie asked.
"Yes Ma'am, visual ID confirmed. Target arrived in-zone near the end of his mess break with mother issued rations in hand," Yosuke said.
"Huh?" Konohana asked.
"He saw Kanji at school eating lunch," Souji said.
"Oh."
"Current status; in the bathroom fixing his hair. The target was acting nervous, I left before he had a chance to pick on me," Yosuke said.
"Why are we using code words?" Tomoe asked.
"Oh don't be such a kill joy," Jiraiya said.
"I wonder what kind of plans they made, it didn't look like he knew that boy very well," Yukiko said.
"Well… I think they might have-." "Oh he's here!" Chie said interrupting Tomoe.
Kanji walked past the gates completely missing the Persona group, from the other side a familiar looking blue capped man approached him.
"I didn't keep you waiting I hope?" he said.
"N-no I just got here too," Kanji said.
The two left the school heading for the town.
"Wh-what in the world was that?" Yosuke said. "Told you it would be funny if we didn't tell them everything," Jiraiya said to the Persona's.
"A-anyways we should hurry after them or we'll lose them," Chie said.
"Okay, let's split up into two groups then, one will follow Kanji while the other stakes out at the textile shop," Yosuke said.
"R-Rodger that, should we split up the teams?" Chie asked.
"I'll stakeout at the shop with Yukiko," Souji said.
"Huh? Uh right, we'll call if we see anything," Yukiko said.
"That's fine with me... OH MAN they're almost out of sight! C'mon Yosuke!," Chie said.
"So I'm pairing up with Chie? Eh OK, but we need to look like a couple on a date and make it look real," Yosuke said.
"We should do the same," Jiraiya said.
"W-Why would we do that!?" Tomoe said angry.
"They're us remember, if we do it then they'll do it." *WHACK* "GAH Sunuva bitch!" Jiraiya yelled.
"Not in a million Years! There'll be no need for that if we stay out of sight… sheesh let's hurry up and go," Chie said running off with Yosuke.
"Do you think they'll be alright?" Konohana asked. "I hope so," Yukiko said uneasy.
"… so should we go?" Souji asked.
"Huh… OH right, we're in charge of staking out at the Textile shop, so… shall we?" Yukiko said.
(Outside the Textile shop)
Izanagi suddenly appeared next to Souji.
"I haven't seen anyone suspicious," Izanagi said. "Alright, you can check again later," Souji said.
Yukiko ran up to Souji holding two cans "Sorry about the wait… this one's for you," Yukiko said handing him one.
"Did you see anything Izanagi-kun?" Konohana asked.
"No nothing," Izanagi said.
"Everything seems to be fine at the shop, I hope things stay that way. Do you think the culprit will come?" Yukiko asked.
"Hard to say, but don't worry, if he does come I'll protect you," Souji said.
"Huh? O-Okay, thanks… I-I'm counting on you," Yukiko said blushing. "B-But if he does show up I'll do what I can to help you stop him. You all saved my life… I don't want to be the only one doing nothing. I mean… I'm sure there's something I can do," Yukiko said.
"Yukiko?" Konohana said with concern.
"O-Oh sorry, I went on rambling without realizing… I guess I'm a little nervous," Yukiko said.
"There's no reason to be nervous, if we see the killer Izanagi or Konohana should be able to see him before he gets here. And I'm with you too," Souji said.
"N-No not that… I've… I've never really spoken to a boy my age before," Yukiko said.
"Oh… I don't think I have comforting words for that," Souji said taking a sip of his drink.
"Chie of course doesn't have a problem with talking to guys because of her personality, but I think she's been having more fun hanging out with you and Yosuke lately… well… I guess the same is true for me," Yukiko said blushing slightly.
"Hmm? … Konohana can you come with me?" Izanagi said suddenly.
"Huh? W-Why?" Konohana asked.
"I need your help looking around again," Izanagi said taking her hand.
"Uh-," as soon as Izanagi grabbed her hand the top of her head slightly set aflame and the two were suddenly gone, speeding away.
"W-What was that about?" Yukiko asked.
"'No' idea," Souji lied, finding it annoying at the reason he knew Izanagi had left.
"By the way I still don't have your number, can you give it to me?" Souji asked.
"H-huh?" Yukiko said turning red embarrassed.
"So we can keep in touch with the murders," Souji said quickly.
"O-Oh, uh right. If you want it. I-I can't always answer since I help out around the inn… But feel free to call anytime," Yukiko said keeping a slight tint on her cheeks.
Kisdota: OK, phew, that was tough. Souji's personality was something I had trouble deciding on. I decided I wanted to make him the kind of guy where he could literally get any guy he wants but wouldn't give out the effort too. So anyway half of the stalk arc is done only a little more to go, but when I get to the badbathhouse dungeon I may take some time updating, I'm gonna try to get through the whole dungeon in one or two go, so I may bring up a long chapter when we get to it, YAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Persona'L Problems
(Yukiko's POV some strange land)
"Stand down vile deamons and release my prince!" I yelled out to the creatures standing in her way.
"Konhana! Use Flamethrower!" I called out pointing to my enemies.
"ROGER!" FWOOSH! Konohana spewed a large amount of flames burning everything in her path.
"Burn, BURN EVERYTHING. FOR peace and glory."
"Blarg, I have been set alflame," the king said.
"The witch is dead, we're safe, SAFE FOREVER!!! To me my love!"
(No POV TV world)
"Ow ow Y-Yukiko *crack* AHH!" Souji yelled in pain as Yukiko hugged him pinning his arms to his sides.
"SaFe… sAfE fOrEvEr," Yukiko said in a confused state.
"She won't come off," Yosuke said pulling on Yukiko's arms.
"I said none of us know patra! *crack* GAHH! Why didn't you buy any sedatives!?"
"We were low on funds," Chie said.
"Ko-Konoha, I-I'm not the enemy *FWOOSH* AH!" Jiraiya yelled.
"I. Love. Theeeeee!" Konohana yelled.
"She's got to be really delirious to say something like that," Tomoe said just watching.