Author's Note:
Hey there everyone! I had another moment of inspiration so i wrote this story! Wanted to write about the P4 girls since I haven't in a while! I also haven't been writing as much as before due to other things such as catching up with the other Persona games. I hope I get to reach my goal with writing stories. Anyway! This story is based on a scene in a game where when you hang out with Ai, Yukiko suddenly appears and interrupts. It's a really great scene and I loved Yukiko there. Hehe. Hope you guys enjoy!


These last few weeks have been really good for Yu Narukami. Aside from all the disturbances from the TV world, his life as a teenager has been quite eventful. He's found a great handful of friends who he really loves to hang and bond with. There however was one person who he loved seeing more than anyone else, Yukiko Amagi, the beautiful young proprietress of the Amagi Inn.

When Yu first met Yukiko, it was very clear to him that she was quite beautiful. It was no secret that a lot of people had a crush on her in school. It didn't really matter to him because he really had no intention of finding love in his year here in Inaba. For Yu, just because he thought someone was attractive, doesn't mean he'd automatically both fall in love with said person and try to court her. It wasn't like that for him. He just thought of her as the interesting classmate who seemed quiet and reserved. Fast-forward to a few weeks later, and his heart was telling him another story.

He got to see this other side of her. The side that seemed to be shown to only a few privileged people. He loved seeing her smile, and laugh about the most random things. It was a chorus to his ears. When she spoke so passionately about her interests, he would be mesmerized by every word. Yu suddenly realized this girl was someone special. Yu then began his own opening up to this girl. Yu began discussing his plans, dreams, and sharing what kind of quirky person he was with her. He was glad to find that she accepted it all. She listened and enjoyed his company. The both of them found they had quite good chemistry.

The sessions of them just hanging out with each other alone became more numerous. They'd invite each other to go grocery shopping, have study sessions, and eat out together. Yu enjoyed every single mundane task with her. Yukiko felt the same. It also became quite clear that there was something brewing between the two of them. The evolution of their relationship to something more. No words were said but they both felt it. They felt something…unique with each other. In fact, when other people started calling them a couple when they were together, unlike before where they vehemently denied it, now they would just slightly brush it off and smile. If everything was going the same pace as it was now, maybe in a few days time, their relationship would spring board to the official. Sadly, Yu and Yukiko's free time became limited recently. Yukiko in particular had to help out a lot more once again at the Amagi Inn due to an influx of customers.

Yu would try to invite her on multiple occasions and would sadly receive a reply from Yukiko being unable to. The young pair was starting to feel distraught. In the meantime, they both decided to be productive. Yu for example, tried continuing his other works, and tried catching up more often with his other friends. But he'd try to contact Yukiko every chance he'd get to meet up with her and Yukiko would try to free her up time as well. Sadly, to no avail. This continued on for some time.

It was another Sunday, Yu had an empty schedule and he was dressed to head out. Once again, he tries contacting Yukiko.

"Hey Yukiko. Good morning." said Yu.

"Hi Yu. Good morning to you too. What's up?"

"Oh. Just wondering…if you're free today?"

"Oh…"

"Ohh?…"

"Oh…No. I'm sorry. I can't again today…"

Both of them sighed without the other person hearing on the phone."

"Okay… I understand. Don't work too hard all right? I… get worried some times that you're overdoing it." said Yu.

"Thanks for the concern. I'll… let you know if my schedule frees up." said Yukiko.

"Okay. Great. Just, let me know."

"Alright… Hope to see you soon…"

"Yeah… me too."

Yu ends the call and is unsure of what to do that day. He however had the urge to at least enjoy or meet up with someone. He was looking through his list of friends on his phone when all of a sudden he receives a phone call.

*Ring Ring*

Yu checks his phone and sees it's Ai Ebihara. A girl who was the same year he was. Yu thought she was… a very unique girl. She was pretty and at first glance, seems like a normal person. However, she wasn't someone everybody can exactly handle. She was very blunt, also she can be quite harsh with people, and difficult to get along with right away. Yu and Ai actually became friends after some time. It wasn't exactly the smoothest of friendships but after a while, Yu saw what was underneath. Deep down, she was actually a good person. A sweet girl. He felt Ai also appreciated him as a good friend too.

"Hello? It's me."

"Oh. Hey Ai. What's up?"

"Wanna go shopping with me today? I'm in the mood to buy something."

Yu thought for a quick moment. Ai wasn't who he expected to hang out with today but seeing like there wasn't anyone else available, and the girl who he really wanted to see was busy, he thought hanging with Ai wasn't such a bad idea.

"Sure. Let's meet up."

"Cool. Don't be late." said Ai.

After Yu ends the call, suddenly, he hears a little voice in the corner of his mind saying something. He feels also a chill go down his spine.

"Ai may not be exactly your type, but you're forgetting she's actually a very pretty girl… who's single. Right now… you're going to meet up with her… alone. Without Yukiko knowing." the voice said.

Yu thinks for a moment. It shouldn't be a problem for him he thought.

"What's wrong with hanging out with Ai? I'm just accompanying her as she goes shopping? It's not like I'm cheating on Yukiko." said Yu to his inner voice.

"Isn't the fact that the idea of cheating on Yukiko coming up not a concern?" said the inner voice.

It was then that Yu felt a bit guilty. Maybe he should try calling her again. Before he could though, he got worried if he was going to bother her. He already called her a while ago and she said she was busy. Conflicted with what to do, he decides to let it slide.

"It's just one time… I'm sure it'll be fine." he said. He knew who he had feelings for anyway.

After some time, and a train ride later, Yu and Ai made it to Okina station.

"I wanna go to that shop first and get a bangle… It's kinda expensive, though… Could you buy it for me?"

Yu had to think for a moment. Was Ai joking or was she seriously asking him to buy it for her? Normally, Yu was a generous person and when it came to his friends, things such as asking to buy things for them aren't a big concern. But he was on a budget, and buying something like a bangle for a girl meant more than just buying lunch for a friend who left his wallet. Maybe in another life, if he was interested in Ai, he would automatically say yes. He starts thinking about Yukiko. If Yukiko asked this from him, he probably felt that he would automatically say yes to her as well. The idea of giving a special gift to Yukiko made him feel happy. At the same time, Yu felt sad that once again, she was not there beside him. He decides to deflect the request.

"Uhm…Sorry…. I'm short on cash." said Yu.

"Haha. I was just kidding…. Thanks though." Ai smiles.

Yu felt kind of relieved she wasn't serious. He should recall that Ai like to tease him a lot. As they continue talking, Yu gets a surprise from behind. He hears a familiar voice.

"Hey Yu-kun! What a coincidence!"

Yu turns around and sees none other than the lovely Yukiko approaching from afar. She was wearing her casual attire. She wore a black top, a white skirt, and a headband, which had her signature color, red. Yu's heart skipped a beat. The thought of she looking good in anything she wore went through his head. It then dawned on him about the situation he was in. Here comes the girl who's stolen his heart. She's about to see him hanging out alone with another girl. He hoped this wasn't going to become a misunderstanding.

As Yukiko approaches, she pauses. Alas, Yu's worries were realized. Yukiko seemed surprised to see another pretty girl beside Yu. What were the thoughts going through Yukiko's head? Who was the mystery girl? Why was Yu alone with her? Did she think they were on a date? These thoughts plagued Yu. Were these questions what she was thinking? He was speechless. Yukiko also became quiet. Her normal happy demeanor she had when she was with Yu suddenly vanished. She put on a straight face. She approached the two of them and looked at Ai.

"And you are…?" asked Yukiko.

Yu was shocked to see this very stoic side of Yukiko. Was she…upset? Her question though definitely frustrated Ai.

"You don't know me?" said Ai with a bit of a angry tone.

"S-Sorry. I don't… Are you a relative of his?" asked Yukiko.

It seemed that Yukiko was telling the truth, as she didn't know who Ai was. This further angered Ai.

"Nope! We go to the same school… We're in the same grade."

Ai's voice was getting more and more harsh. Yukiko however didn't seem fazed and at the same time, it seemed like it didn't really matter to her.

"O-oh, is that so?" Yukiko said.

There was an awkward pause. Yukiko however ignores Ai, and begins talking to Yu again.

"Um, so… Yu-kun? You came here… to hang out with her?" asked Yukiko.

*bang* the question hit straight through Yu's heart. The guilt was killing him. He wasn't sure what she was feeling but there was bit of sadness in her voice. Yu could tell. Technically he shouldn't really need to explain himself since they weren't "anything" yet but Yu and Yukiko had this unsaid bond between them. It was telling him that what he did right now wasn't exactly great. Ai once again cut into the conversation.

"Huh? None of your busine—-" said Ai but before she could finish. Yukiko interrupts.

"I didn't ask you." said Yukiko.

It was one of the few times that Yu saw Yukiko say something bluntly and harshly. It seemed to show she didn't really care who Ai was. Yu could feel the tension building between the two girls. But before anything could erupt, Ai decides to speak up.

"… I'm outta here." said Ai.

Yu tries to reach out to her. But Ai gave him a dissatisfied look. She continues to leave. He decides to apologize to her later. He was sure that Ai would be all right. She was a tough girl and he knew she's gotten through a lot worse. Right now though, he had a different problem. He looked to Yukiko who still had a straight and serious face.

"Well? What do you have to say for yourself?" asked Yukiko.

Yu wasn't sure what to say at first. He must have hurt her. He didn't mean to.

"It's uhm…a misunderstanding…I…"

Yu continues to look at those deep dark brown eyes. He decides on the best course of action. He messed up. He had to make amends.

"I'm sorry… Yukiko."

"…"

Yu expected a bit of an argument or to hear painful words from her. What happened next surprised him.

"Oh….that's not fair. Now I can't even sulk over it."

Yu saw Yukiko looked upset but at the same time, it seemed she wasn't as much as a while ago.

"I wanted to hang out with you too…" she said. Her eyes were looking away from him.

"I-I did too, Yukiko. I told you…it's not like that…"

"Then why were you here with her?" she said a bit sadly.

"I was invited. After I called you this morning, Ai called me up. We're just friends. I swear. I… I didn't really think what it might have meant… The person I wanted to see today was busy… and in fact, all I could think about was if you were here with me—-"

Yukiko looked up when she was mentioned.

"—-I'd be having so much more fun." Yu said with a sweet smile.

"Really?" asked Yukiko.

"Yes…Of course." said Yu.

Yukiko brought out a warm smile for Yu to see. He finally started to feel relieved.

"What brings you here to Okina?" asked Yu.

"After you called this morning, I ended up going here to buy things for the Inn. But I finished early with my errands, and my mom let met have the rest of the day off. I was ready to head back and call you when I saw you here too. I was happy…but then…"

Yukiko paused for a moment. She however shook her head and smiled again.

"Yeah. I believe you. I'm sorry I overreacted."

"It's alright." said Yu.

"…"

Another silent pause. The two young teenagers were now alone. It was quite clear who they wanted to be with right now.

"Well… since we're here, why don't we go somewhere?" asked Yukiko.

"Nothing else would make me happier right now… Let's go." said Yu.

As they slowly walked towards another part of the city, Yu decided to be a bit bolder. He took hold of Yukiko's hand. Another quick silence. Their faces red. After some quick motions, their fingers intertwined perfectly. Smiles forming on their faces from how it felt just right. They continued going their on way hand in hand.

It promises to be an entertaining day.