Story Progression

1) Erin Suzuki - Empress / 3 - Completed

2) Kagome Kirishima - Hierophant / 5 - 80% complete - Convert to Story-format

3) Narashino Oda - Justice / 8 - Not Started

4) Michiyo Nakashima - Hermit / 9 - 90% complete - Convert to Story-format

5) Kei Yuta - Hanged Man / 12 - Not Started

6) Kazuto Masamune - Death / 13 - Not Started

7) Seichi Hakurata - Devil / 16 - Not Started

8) Katsu Yamashita - Moon / 18 - Completed - Convert to Story-format

9) Taiga Baisotei - Sun / 19 - 90% complete - Convert to Story-format

The ones that are not started, PLEASE contact me through a PM or email so we can roleplay your character's story together. My email can be found on my profile. If you don't do this, I can't begin their story when their time comes.

I've reached an impass in Michiyo's story, so I can't go any further for now D8 So, I'm starting the next completed one, Katsu's. I'll pick back up on Michiyo once I settle out the issue. Thank you for your support, and please enjoy!

I walk down the familiar path, looking around, and taking in as much detail as possible.

The TV world.

I remember this place... Too well, I'm afraid. For some reason, it felt different this time around, but I merely shrug to myself and chalk it up as my nerves getting the best of me.

Has it really been that long since I've been here? 2 months, if I'm not mistaken... A ghost of a smile tugs at my lips as I look back on everything that had happened those months prior to this.

Last year, I had been apart of a rag-tag group of teenagers. Together, we not only solved a murder case, but were able to save the world... Even if no one knew it, but us.

I had grown especially close to two people on the team.

Yukiko Amagi was one of the first ones.

I love her for her kind nature, and her intelligence. I haven't been able to tell her how I felt yet, but I think she knows... I'm very protective of her, more so than anyone else I care about.

Another person was Seichi, Seichi Hakurata.

He reminds me of my brothers, and why I need to prove myself. The two of us had a fight to resolve our issues, but while I'm able to tolerate him now, all of our conversations since then have an awkward air to them... Like the both of us are just waiting for the moment to insult the other.

Still... I don't remember these posters ever being here... Or a TV monitor suspended off the ceiling. Just as I think that, the monitor flickers to life suddenly, and on-screen is Rise-chan, wearing a pink headset, and condescending smile.

▶ Goooood evening, ladies and gentlemen~! The much-anticipated battle tournament has finally begun! I, Risette, will be your commentator!

I frown at the screen.

I never agreed to any tournament...

What's going on?

The image fades away, and in Rise-chan's place, Teddie is standing there... Wearing the most ridculous get-up I've ever seen...

...The hell is he wearing?

Is that a cape...?

▶ We will now begin our beary-own P-1 Grand Prix, featuring the manliest of all men!

Applause and smoke leak into the room, and when it clears, standing before me is Yukiko-chan. I was a relieved to see a friendly face, and despite my better judgement, I start to run towards her.

But the look in her eye makes me slow my steps.

Something felt off about her... I couldn't quite place my finger on it. She fanned herself with her fan, and batted her long eyelashes at me.

▶ Oh, if it isn't my prince~ Come to whisk me away, I hope?

I stare back at her, dumbfounded, longer than the normal person would deem necessary.

Something was definitely wrong.

She giggles at my lack of response.

▶ Don't look so flustered~ This is a tournament made especially for you!

▶ Me? I didn't agree to any goddamn tournament!

In a flash, her demeanor changes, and Yukiko-chan's frowning at me, eyes downcast. I would say it was more in character for her, but the next thing she says changes my original notion.

▶ Why are you always like that, Katsu-kun? Whenever you don't understand something, you just shut yourself off... Do you think you're better than us?

I reply quickly... A little too quickly, too defensively, maybe.

▶ No! I just don't know what's going on! Why is there a tournament here? Why wasn't I told about it? I need answers Yukiko-chan!

She ignores me, and instead, takes up her battle stance.

▶ Don't worry, I'll help you come to your senses! Konohana Sakuya!

She... Summoned her Persona... Were there Shadows nearby...?

I look behind me, and that's when she casts an Agi.

On me.

Being weak to fire, I'm sent reeling back into the wall, gasping for air.

▶ AGHHH! Dammit!

I stand up, and begin to glare...

But I can't get angry, not at her anyway... So instead, my words come out more soft than anything.

▶ What the hell are you doing?

▶ You're not acting very princely~ A prince shouldn't use such language, and should accept his defeat gracefully!

I shake my head.

No, I wasn't about to fight her! Tournament, or not!

▶ I don't want to fight you, Yukiko-chan. Don't make me! Because you know that I won't hold back. Not even for you.

Another giggle bubbles up her throat, and she fans herself again.

▶ Then fight me, Katsu-kun~ I'll show you my dance!

Then I had no choice... I take out my axe, and take up my own pose.

▶ I'm sorry Yukiko-chan. I'll try to be quick!

I rush towards her.

I barely had a moment to think before the first column of fire rose from beneath my feet. Yukiko wasn't holding back, easily planning to exploit my weakness again. I rolled out of the way just in time to avoid the burst of flames, though if I had waited any longer I doubt I would have been so fortunate.

I still remembered her basic strategy in combat. She preferred to fight with fire, which was bad news for me. Even a single burst of the stuff could leave me vulnerable and seal my fate. I had to keep moving if I didn't want that to happen. I felt each blast rise from just behind me, narrowly avoiding me but getting closer each time.

Despite her current advantage, there had always been a flaw in Yukiko's fighting style. While she was incredible with magic, she was practically defenseless in close combat. My axe would easily prove enough to beat her if I could get close enough. The only problem with this was that her continuous use of Agi was keeping me at bay.

In order to win, I'd have to use Okuninushi and hope that his ice could counter some of her flames. Summoning him, I quickly gave the order for him to retaliate with a barrage of Bufu spells. It was working well, the conflicting elements cancelling each other out, allowing me to finally start approaching her.

Then, everything went wrong. Just as I was about to reach her, Konohana Sakuya floated behind her and then charged forward, her body engulfed in flames. I didn't have time to dodge and I was far too close for her to miss. The second she connected with me, she started spinning, increasing the amount of fire coursing around my body. My weakness to fire meant I soon fell, dropping my axe in the process.

Yukiko approached me, Konohana Sakuya following, the intent to end this fight clear in her eyes. I couldn't lose here. I refuse to lose!

Even to her.

Summoning as much strength as I can, I make Okuninushi use Bufu once again, this time aimed directly at Yukiko's feet. It worked exactly as I hoped and her feet became frozen to the ground. While she tried to release herself and her Persona tried to melt the ice without burning her master, I grabbed my axe and rose to my feet. I struck her in the side with the flat side of the weapon, desperate to end this quickly before I hesitate.

Just as expected, the impact hurt her considerably. I would have to apologize to her later, but right now I didn't have the time.

I HAD to end this, now!

Reaching out, I grabbed her collar and forced her to the ground. Then, when she was dazed and defenseless, I threw the strongest ice spell I could at her. The cold force was too much for her and she made no effort to get back up.

Sorry guys, completely forgot about this (I had it done for awhile now, too). I had been too engrossed by other projects, so I hope you forgive me. It's also a little weaker this time around, but I'll try to get back into the swing of things once inspiration strikes me.

As always, the fight scene was written by Mark. Thank you~

And I know I didn't introduce Katsu properly like I did Rin and Chiyo; I'll back-track, and do that for his next chapter.