"Yup, you pick a number from one to seven, and then have that person do whatever you want." Yukiko said.
"Oh, I know have them kiss you." Rise said excitedly.
"Yeah, and we can get more extreme from there." Yukiko added.
"Wait, are you two drunk?" Kanji asked. "I mean I knew we were in a club but this isn't alcohol is it?"
"No it isn't, it seems the atmosphere is affecting our friends." Naoto said. "Regardless it would appear we're all stuck in this game for the time being."
"Alright, in that case number five." Marie said calmly.
"Right, so who's number five?" Chie asked.
"That would be me." Yu said calmly.
"Oh man, Marie is lucky." Rise said. "Sempai is awesome."
As Rise said that, Yu walked over to Marie and kissed her cheek. "So we shuffle the chopsticks again?"
"No way, that wasn't a kiss, you know exactly what Rise meant." Yukiko said with a grin.
"There's no way you're going to let this slide is there?" Yu asked.
"Nope." Rise said evilly.
The moment Rise said that Yu just shook his head and kissed Marie.
"Awesome, alright time for the second round." Yukiko said while Yu went back to his seat.
"Ok, everybody pick again." Rise said. "Now then, who's the second king?"
"That would be me." Naoto said calmly. "I'll be simple, a brief hug from number two."
"Wait, you said two?" Kanji asked nervously.
"I did, let's just get this silly game over with." Naoto said before giving Kanji a brief hug.
Suddenly both Rise and Yukiko started snoring.
"I think those two are done, and we should head back." Chie said. "Naoto could you give me a hand with Rise?"
"Yeah, partner we should get Yukiko." Yosuke said. "Sorry about all that Marie."
"It's fine, this place is a lot more interesting than that room." Marie said. "It was fun."
"Well that's good I guess." Chie said. "See you guys tomorrow morning."
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"Man, this place is good." Yosuke said. "Maybe we should save up to come here again."
"I know right, this place is awesome." Chie said excitedly.
"If there's one thing Chie knows better than any of us, it's good ramen." Yu said. "She's never wrong."
"Oh, is something wrong Marie?" Rise asked.
"No, I'm just thinking." Marie said. "You've all faced yourselves right?"
"Wait, what are you talking about?" Yosuke asked nervously.
"She knows Yosuke, I can't explain how but she's known the whole time." Yu said calmly.
"Well that certainly changes things, I assume you have the same power as us then?" Naoto asked.
"No, I don't have that power." Marie said calmly.
"Oh man, we need to get going, the bus back leaves in five minutes." Kanji suddenly said.
"He's right, let's go." Chie said before the group ran out of the ramen shop.
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"Uncle, Nanako, I'm home." Yu said.
"Welcome back big bro, everything was quiet while you were gone." Nanako said.
"She's right, nobody appeared on the midnight channel." Dojima said while walking into the room. "Hopefully it stays that way for a while."
"Agreed, that's our best option." Yu said. "I'll see you guys tomorrow."
"Ok, good night big bro." Nanako said happily.
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"I'm so glad I managed to get to you first." said a man in a delivery outfit.
"Huh, what are you talking…" asked someone before getting knocked unconscious.
"I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get to you in time, now you'll be safe." the man said before dragging the person to his truck. "I need to make sure I don't let this happen again."
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"Oh, you're up early." Dojima said calmly. "Do you have some kind of plan for today?"
"Not really, but there's no school so I might just go see if the others are doing anything." Yu said calmly.
"Alright, well just be careful." Dojima said. "It's been quiet, but we still haven't caught the culprit."
"I know, but we can keep an eye out for anything unusual." Yu said calmly. "It shouldn't be a problem."
"Alright, in that case I'll see you tonight." Dojima said calmly. "Oh and remember it's supposed to rain."
"I know, we'll keep an eye out for anyone." Yu said. "See you tonight Nanako."
"See you big bro." Nanako said.
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"Oh, sempai." Rise said. "That trip was really fun, maybe we should all hang out when Yukiko-sempai has time."
"I agree, but for now do you want to hang out?" Yu asked.
"Oh, that sounds great sempai." Rise said happily. "Let's get Steak Skewers."
"Alright, no problem Rise." Yu said calmly.
"You don't eat here often do you?" Yu asked.
"No, with my status as an idol I didn't really get to eat at places like this." Rise said.. "Of course that's all in the past."
"If you say so, well if you ever want to hang out just let me know." Yu said calmly.
"Yeah, thanks sempai." Rise said with a smile.
Thou have begun to establish a connection with another. The connection shall focus and harness your inner strength. We bestow upon you a blessing when creating persona's of the Lovers arcana.
"I'll see you tomorrow." Yu said with a smile.
"See you tomorrow sempai." Rise said happily.
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"Come on Ted, next time I'll bring you along alright?" Yosuke said.
"I guess, but you should have let me come along." Teddie said. "Oh, it's raining."
"You're right, you know what that means." Yosuke said. "We need to keep an eye on the midnight channel."
"Agreed, let's make sure nobody got kidnapped while you were gone." Teddie said.
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"It's almost time for the midnight channel, do you think anyone will come on?" Nanako asked.
"I'm not sure, I hope not though." Yu said before going up to his room and turning off his TV.
"Could someone please tell me who I am, I can't remember a thing." Marie said. "I know there has to be something, I need to know."
With those words the TV shut off again.
Well, I guess she'll get the persona ability soon enough, Yu thought.
(The trip to Tatsumi Port Island has ended, but now Marie has appeared on the midnight channel. Next chapter the rescue will begin. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)
(Author's Note: I started this idea for Marie and almost the next day found out about her addition to persona four arena ultimax, so apparently she's now able to use a persona.)
