Persona 5 Royal: tmdrago Special Edition

By Tayla Drago

Episode #19 - The Days in Waiting

A great defeat of Suguru and his Shadow self from the Castle Palace is long gone since Keiko/Joker, Morgana/Mona, Ryuji/Skill, and Ann/Panther got the Treasure of his crown to steal and escaped from the old part of the Metaverse and back to the real world. But what did Suguru's Heart of the Treasure looks like in the real world? After checking the app/nav of the place to be no more on their cell phones to prove it was gone and Suguru has finally turned himself in to confess his crimes from his change of heart...A lot has been happening so far.

Keiko: Kamoshida's castle is no more...You're right, Ryuji.

Ann: ...It's true. We can't go there anymore.

More importantly...

Morgana: What about the Treasure?!

Keiko: It's okay, Morgana. I got it right here. (So this is Kamoshida's favorite Treasure to have and to loves so much. His reward medal.)

She shows the other what Suguru's Treasure really looks like, from a crown to really be a medal type of trophy.

Ryuji: What the...?

Ann: ...A medal? Wait, where'd that crown go?

Ryuji: What's goin' on...?

Keiko: I'm starting to, but we'll let Morgana explain to us.

And so, he tells them. For the medal was the crown.

Morgana: It means, that was the source of Kamoshida's desires. To him, this medal is worth as much as that crown we saw in the Palace.

From Suguru being an Olympic champion, was big to desire it so much to keep on going to be the best than the rest of the people in the other world, even the other high school students. Now they were getting it.

Ryuji: An Olympic medal...So, that perv kept clingin' to his past glory and couldn't let it go...

Ann: But...this means that Kamoshida's heart might have changed, right?

Seems like it, for they now had to wait and see for the time being.

Keiko: I sure hope so.

Morgana: ...Probably...

One of a 'probably' is all that Morgana's saying who doesn't know yet. So they have to wait now...? Ouch.

Ryuji: "Probably"?! Our expulsion's on the line here!

Morgana: This is the first successful example for me too. However, there's no doubt that this has affected Kamoshida's personality quite a lot. The entire Palace disappeared, after all.

This might be a while since Suguru did go straight to the police for the rest to take affect for his career to end real soon.

Ryuji: Ugh, I feel all antsy! Ain't there a way to check now?

Keiko: Hey, Ryuji, it'll be okay. We'll just wait and find out in a bit. But look at it this way...Kamoshida's not going to bother me, Ann, Yuuki, you, or any other students no more, right?

True, so true, they're all safe from Suguru to be no more.

Ann: Right...Keiko has a very good point.

Morgana: Come on, why the gloomy faces? Be happy! We completed this with great success, you know. And Madame Keiko's right, you're all safe and still staying in school.

Ryuji: We just don't know if everything's OK yet...

It will to take some type for the people in the school and the public to soon learn about Suguru's abuse on the students to be told soon enough.

Morgana: I'm pretty sure it'll be fine. Remember how Kamoshida's Shadow said that he's returning to his self in reality? We all know that Suguru Kamoshida was a scum. Still...He did seem to regain his conscience somewhat in the end.

Keiko: It seems so, he did say it. And I did a thing with my mask to cleanse his Shadow wicked desires to be normal again too just in case. I can do it for the ones who rule over Palaces and save other Personas from the bad Shadows from within them to use their powers for good.

That she did – one side of the mask to use to save Personas, and the other side to stop the wicked ones for good with a change of heart.

Morgana: That you did, Madame Keiko, nicely done. There are definitely those who are been saved thanks to what you've all done.

Ann: Yeah...

Ryuji: Anyways, I guess we gotta wait. It all boils down to what's gonna happen to Kamoshida...or if we're gettin' expelled for real...But for you, Keiko, to not go out with that damn pervert was still worth stopping.

One problem solve so far, and the rest to wait for next.

Keiko: We'll be fine. For now, let's all go home. It's been a long day...The Metaverse can make the day slow down here than it does in the real world, but it still makes anyone feel tired very much.

From a bound of friendship to stopping one person, who knows what will happen next 'which it will'. For Morgana was happy to get the Treasure, Ann was happy to help out Shiho, Yuuki was also saved Ryuji got back at Suguru, and Keiko was free from the likes of Suguru himself to not go near her anymore.

Ryuji: ...Right. I'm just glad you're safe, Keiko, all of us made it through. C'mon, let's go home.

Ann: See you guys later.

Keiko: Take care and be careful getting back home safely, you two.

Morgana: Great work, everyone. Let's go, Madame Keiko.

For Ryuji and Ann went back to their homes...leaving Morgana to go into Keiko's school bag for them to walk back to Cafe Leblanc for Sojiro to see her getting back from school alright, and for her and Morgana get cleaned up to call it a night. To soon to be getting a text message from Ann next for Keiko to respond.

[Ann: Thanks, Keiko. I finally to avenge Shiho because of you guys...I'm pretty sure there was no way I'd been able to do anything on my own. So seriously, thank you. I owe you so much.]

[Keiko: There's no need to thank me, Ann. We all did it together.]

[Ann: But still, I wanted to say it. I mean...You think so too, right? Either way, I'm glad to hear that...Anyway, that cognitive world was pretty crazy, huh? What a mysterious place. I can't believe we actually stole someone's heart...Speaking of mysterious, there's also the matter of Morgana's transformation. When we were escaping, didn't he turn back into a cat even though we were still in the Palace?]

Yeah, it did happen to Morgana in the Metaverse to turn into a cat. Weird...

Morgana: Lady Ann sure is sharp! I'm impressed. Basically, the Treasure changes the shape of things. Once that's gone, that power no longer works. Though the real reason I changed quickly back then was because I'm so incredibly skilled! How's that? Isn't that amazing?!

You heard Morgana, for Keiko text back to Ann on what he just told her.

[Keiko: He said he's amazing.]

[Ann: Oh yeah, I forgot Morgana is reading these messages too. I think I feel a little better after talking to you. Thanks. We still haven't seen any results, but it feels like a weight's been lifted off my shoulders. I hope you don't mind talking to me too much. Well, Keiko, see you tomorrow.]

One thing to do from cleaning up, texting Ann, and just hanging around for the night.

Keiko: So much to change Kamoshida and his Shadow self from taking his Treasure of his heart by changing his bad ways.

Morgana: You can say that, yes.

With Keiko finishing doing her chores around the place, Sojiro checks on her again 'as he always does'.

Sojiro: Hey, Keiko, you sure look satisfied...Something good happen today?

Keiko: Huh? Oh, just hanging out with some of my new friends from school is all.

Sojiro: I see...New friends, enough to keep you into doing some good things in life. To be young again.

For Keiko to be reading a book for a bit, and to have a nice sleep for the moment for Keiko and the other three to end the nightmare from Shujin Academy for one gym teacher to get into trouble and admits his crimes to the cops, what a battle that was.

Year 20xx

Day # 15 -April 4/23rd – Saturday

Another day to go to school 'at times to happen on Saturdays in Japan it would seem' for Keiko and Morgana to always hear students talking to one another from time to time on her way there...As Ryuji also sees them to join the train ride too.

Ryuji: Whaddup! *pant* I made it...

Keiko: You did, Ryuji, just take a breathier.

Morgana: If you know how...

Really? I guess this how Morgana and Ryuji 'sort of' get along with each other.

Ryuji: I slept in, so I ran out without eating breakfast…I feel so weak because of it…After we took down Kamoshida, I just feel so spent and out of gas, you know? You get me, right?

Keiko: I do.

Ryuji: Right? Now all we have left to do is wait for that board meeting…Anyways, I'm hungry. I guess I'll buy some bread at the school store...

As the hours pass for Keiko to be doing well in class from Mr. Inui's...

Mr. Inui: Kamoshida-kun was really in his element at the volleyball rally the other day. You kids are lucky to receive direct instruction from a world-famous athlete like him. Sports have been regarded as sacred things that invigorate people since ancient times. So much so that the emperor himself even participated once.

Oh boy, dude, you don't know the half of it about the real Suguru until later on. Doing some more school work 'to help out Yuuki a little', until lunch time after Keiko ate some food 'and gave some to Morgana' to meet up with Ryuji down the hallways to see how he was holding up so far since yesterday. He seems to be doing well from the looks of it.

Keiko: Hi, Ryuji, I see you're hanging in there.

Ryuji: I am, or rather...I'm tryin' to. Anyways, Keiko...Have you seen Kamoshida?

Keiko: *shakes head* No I haven't.

Looks like things might be going well as they thought it would be like, so far...

Ryuji: I see. You really think he changed?

Keiko: I have a feeling he has for good.

And not just the power to sense something or anything out on Keiko's end, but because it did happen to Suguru.

Ryuji: Well, yeah...

Just then, Keiko and Ryuji see and hear their home room teacher Kawa walking down the hallways of the school who was looking for the two to have a word for them.

Kawa: Oh, perfect timing!

They see Kawa.

Keiko: Ms. Kawakami? (Its been a while since I've last seen her.)

They both wonder what Kawa wanted with them.

Kawa: Study hall will be held instead of PE today. I'm letting you two know just in case none of you haven't heard. Mr. Kamoshida has taken the day off.

That's one good news to hear so far for Suguru was not in school right now.

Keiko: (Could it be because we changed his heart? It has to be!)

Ryuji: He ain't here...?

Because of it, the whole thing must remain a big secret for Kawa to tell the two to keep quiet about it 'but they did it with good reasons why'.

Kawa: Don't tell anyone that none of you heard from me...But we received word that Mr. Kamoshida is placing himself under suspension. It's such an important time before the tournament too...Principle Kobayakawa went to talk to him about it, but he supposedly wasn't making any sense...

Looks like Suguru turned himself in to the police from Akechi to take care of it, being very true because of it for Keiko and Ryuji don't have to worry about the mess up gym teacher anymore. As Kawa was a bit surprise and at the same time happy for Keiko to be glad she heard the good news from her teacher.

Keiko: You don't say, Ms. Kawakami? (This is good!)

Ryuji: Wait, s suspension?!

Kawa tells Ryuji to keep this quiet.

Kawa: Not so loud! The talks about your expulsions may be put on hold too...I don't know how much about it though...Anyway, I've relayed what's going on to you both.

In other words – both Ryuji and Yuuki won't get kicked out of school at all. Nor will Keiko will be going out with the likes of Suguru at all. So this was going well so far.

Keiko: Not bad, huh?

Ryuji: Yeah, looks like something happened...At least it sounds different from a mental shutdown...

Keiko: It does.

Ryuji: I guess all we can do now is wait...

Keiko: We have no other choice, Ryuji.

He stares at Keiko to make her feel weird with Ryuji moving up too close at her.

Ryuji: Hey, Keiko...

Keiko: What? Ryuji, why are you staring at me like that...?

Still having feelings for Keiko to love, even if they were only friends. Oh, boy...

Ryuji: From Kamoshida almost eating you alive. From seeing you close to death had me worried, I thought I almost loss you.

Too close for Ryuji to really like Keiko to be in love, but she was just a friend to him is all. Almost touching her hand a bit for Keiko to slowly away from his.

Keiko: I get it... (Not this again.) Ryuji, but not this close please...We better get back to our own classes now. I'll see you later.

She leaves for Ryuji won't give up on Keiko at all.

Ryuji: See ya later... (I know I can have her be mine by admitting my love for her...I won't give up on her! Hells no!)

This makes Keiko feel very weird after from that moment to happen.

Keiko: (Is Ryuji really trying to show his love even more...? But I already have a boyfriend to be slowly start dating with Akechi. How can I explain to Ryuji and Yuuki about him? That I'm already taken? I can't hide it from my shyness.)

She has to tell the three about Keiko herself to be dating someone being Akechi, and still keep a secret about them being special type of thief to stop bad people, like Suguru was. Hours later, school was done for Keiko to try to do something while Morgana was still hanging out in her school bag. Waiting was kind of hard to be doing...

Morgana: Like I said, Madame Keiko, there's nothing to worry about, right? Kamoshida won't be a problem at your school anymore thanks to us. The only thing you need to do besides waiting, if Ryuji's trying to make his move on you. Well, him and Mishima for trying to be too innocent to do something very bad.

He was right. With Keiko checking on her text messages to wait for Ryuji and Ann to do the same thing, while Ann visits Shiho again at the hospital to check on her until she wakes up.

[Ryuji: Man, all this waiting's got me so antsy. We should go on a trip or something. Whaddya think?]

[Ann: Sorry, I'm gonna have to pass.]

[Ryuji: What, you busy?]

[Ann: Yeah, I'll be visiting Shiho in the hospital after school for the next few days. I can't do much to help her, but it'll be nice to at least see her face.]

[Ryuji: Gotcha...I hope she wakes up soon.]

[Keiko: Be safe on your way there.]

[Ann: Yeah, thanks. I'm totally down to go somewhere once things calm down though.]

A nice thought to know she was hanging in there...Which was very good. Soon to be getting another text message from Ryuji to ask Keiko if he wanted to do something with him, track running to try getting back at it again for her to help out a friend like him. And not getting too personal this time.

Morgana: It sounds like we won't be able to see Lady Ann after school for a while. How unfortunate...Madame Keiko, try to see her as much as you can later on when you have the chance to.

After school...Keiko goes to take care of a few things outside of school, for one of them at the book store to see Hitomi Kanakubo to buy some more books as Keiko tries to read some she has bought on her own.

Keiko: Oh! It's you again. You're...

Hitomi: Hi again. I'm Hitomi Kanakubo, the knowledge of books. I'm glad to see you again, uh...?

Keiko: Sorry, I'm Keiko Amamiya. I helped you with your books you drop when we met the other day. And you're still loving the books to gather, don't you? (So much so for me to never seen this type of collection before.)

But hey, others have a big hobby on things like this one and for Hitomi to be one of them with the Blood of Oath book again.

Hitomi: Sorry, I just can't help myself to study so much.

Seeing the main book and author for Keiko to have a look and see for herself.

Keiko: Blood of Oath by Atsuko Sakurai...?

Hitomi: Yes, the main author herself who has made this story possible base from her sad past. And still, I wish I knew more about this woman.

Why? It seems like an old book to be so popular to have Hitomi to study more about it.

Keiko: Are you fan of the Sakurai family's book or something?

Well, far from it for the look on Hitomi's face says much differently for Keiko to be pick up from. Huh? It was just a regular children's book, right? Or so she thought so.

Hitomi: Of all the books I can study upon, I know something's been up to be a big hit since they re-release this book this year. That's when the it all happened.

From the psychotic breakdowns and the mental shutdowns to be going on?

Keiko: From the event accidents to be going on? (She's right.) Now that you mention it, Hitomi, I didn't think things can get mess up to have some new hits on sale. And the Blood of Oath book is one of them.

Hitomi: Yeah, to release the feelings of her sad past to be told to tell others to not give up hope. It's more like a diary than a made up story. Strange...And yet, I want to learn about on something I could never figure out for this special book.

This was new to Hitomi for she really wanted to solve this type of thing, to have some trouble with one special book only.

Keiko: Someone making a diary instead sounds a bit off. Maybe I can help you out, Hitomi...If you want to that is.

Some help will make Hitomi happy to learn more about this special book only.

Hitomi: Really? You will help me? But why...?

Keiko: Ah...Just because I love helping out people! Please don't think of me to be butting in, but it's my thing to aid in others. Also, for reading books will built up more of my skills and school work for what I'm going through since I'm living here for bit. (I better save that part to tell Hitomi about it later on since we've just met.)

Hitomi: Hmmm...Let me look at you real quick please, Amamiya-kun.

Too close to the face if you ask me for Hitomi to be doing to Keiko to feel a bit weird.

Keiko: Excuse me?

Hitomi: Alrighty, I can help you with learning things for your school because I'm nice. But you have to do something for me in return.

Keiko: About the book history of this Atsuko person, right?

Another deal to talk about next for Hitomi to have Keiko help her out in return for Hitomi to look at other books to build up social status at times.

Hitomi: Yep. If we can look through little parts at a time. I want to know the history about this Atsuko Sakurai person who made this book for kids and why she did, you know how I am when it comes to searching for these types of things. Please...?

What an odd and friendly book worm Hitomi was, she was trustworthy for Keiko to lend a helping hand. For the Blood of Oath book made by the legend Atsuko Sakurai was something she just wanted to know.

Keiko: I'm more and willing to help out, Hitomi. Let's do it.

Hitomi: That's wonderful, Amamiya-kun. Thanks a bunch. In any case, let's make sure we do it at times when you're free. Keep my posted please.

Another day to make for a Confidant and Arcana was having the next slot for Keiko to have for another friend to help out, all about book researching.

Keiko: Will do. (Made a deal with Hitomi who's upset with this strange book. I wonder why...?)

Tayla: For them to be making a fine deal, from back in the present time for Keiko tells Sae Niijima about Hitomi – as she was upsets with books for one of them to learn about so much to not stop until she had her answers. Ann odd person to learn the mystery and background about other book makers and the stories itself, and a lot more for Keiko to let her update her charming girl looks, kindness on others, knowledge on her school work, guts to be brave on other things, and proficiency to create other things.

Sae: Book learning, I see...Somehow besides acting like your normal everyday student, you needed to hit the books of different subjects to pass through your school, tests, and other things. For you, Keiko, it would make perfect sense while you had a know-it-all on books to do so well. Am I right about this or what?

Seems like it, for the sixth Confidant was out with Hitomi for Keiko to have on her.

I am thou, thou art I...Thou hast acquired a new vow.

It shall become the wings of rebellion that breaketh thy chains of captivity.

With the birth of the Jester Persona,

I have obtained the winds of blessing that shall lead to freedom and new power...

Tayla: Jester Arcana # 6 - Hitomi Kanakubo

Just as the Lust Arcana is the Thoth equivalent of the Strength Arcana, the Jester Arcana is meant to invoke the Fool Arcana, numbered 0. The Jester symbolizes much of what the Fool symbolizes-ignorance, spontaneity, and freedom-but in a suppressed form. In the case of the Jester, the frequenter is misguided and unwilling to work with others, in contrast to the Fool, who is compatible with everyone. Ultimately, the Jester acts like a fool instead of genuinely being a fool.

Something I made up here. You guys like it or what? Anyways, all is good to have a bookworm for Keiko to be friends with.

Hitomi: Right, I'll get to work right away. And when I find something to be hard to do, I'll get back to you, Amamiya-kun. I promise.

Keiko: Sure thing, Hitomi.

As they were leaving the book store to go outside of Shibuya – Central Street to be a bit busy today.

Hitomi: Oops, I almost forgot my wallet!

Ah, be more careful next time...For Hitomi and Keiko to go their separate ways, lots of lighting flashes to be shooting off all over the streets for someone was taking tons of pictures again was Aika Iwamura again to get somethings from outside of Iwai's store for she looked happy from doing it to get something...From the event the other day of Iwai almost killing himself, and a Shadow taking control of his body? No, that's impossible.

Aika: Oh! Oh! Oh! So much much photos to gather. From the Clinic in Yongen-Jaya and in Shibuya's Airsoft Shop owner to be hurt to change suddenly...I know something was done to find some proof.

More of her big job to take tons of pictures non-stop.

Keiko: (Ah...It's the photographer girl again...Right! Both Hitomi and Aika are from Kosei High School, do they know each other?)

Soon, Aika stops to be recognizing Keiko from the other day and rushes to her quickly to talk again. Someone sure was happy.

Aika: Ah! Hey, girl! You're from Shujin!

Keiko: Yeah...I'm Keiko Amamiya. And you're Aika Iwamura, right?

Aika: Bingo! That's me. I'm glad to see you again...! So, tell me, Keiko-Chan. Have you seen or heard anything strange in these areas lately? Come on, you can tell me.

Keiko: What do you mean...? (She can't know of us as thieves and from the different world, can she?)

It was hard to tell what was really on Aika's mind but to do something fun to get around.

Aika: Well, let me see...I've heard a lot of people who went from killing themselves to losing their jobs, but then they changed in one day and I have proof. From the clinic and the gun shop place. I took some photos of some of the damages to pick up on these things.)

Not a lot to show, but Keiko can sense from some dark spots of Shadows to swarm to the person it takes over. A photo camera can get something like it.

Keiko: What the hell?! (I didn't know this could happen on any type of camera! Does Morgana know about this? I better tell him about it soon.) What are those things?

Aika: These things are something out of not so normal in our world! I. Must. Learn. More. About. This!

Keiko: About aliens?

I don't think Aika was an alien hunter.

Aika: No! No! No! Beings from another dimension! You know about what I'm talking about, right, Keiko?

Keiko: Ah... (Should I even tell this girl about what I really do with Ryuji, Ann, and Morgana?)

Somethings are better left unsaid sometimes, so it was really hard to tell for others might not believe in all of this.

Aika: Wait, don't say a word. I do believe in this but we need proof. I get it! And by using my camera can capture the shots of these strange beings. I must know more, but...)

Keiko: But what?

Aika: I get tracks and print, the only down side is not me to get the thing up close. Unless I can uncover the rest with some...Hmm...Back up. Yes! Why not you help me out a little if you see some to help out with my job. Please?

Another big thing for Aika to ask Keiko for some help, just out of nowhere though!

Keiko: Huh?! You want me to do what!?

Aika: It's cool. Just some in the area if it does happen to take it with your phone, then send some to me for me to study upon. I...I...I wish to know more. So happy just thinking about it! My rules of work said I can get some help from those who believe. Like you do.

Keiko: If it's no trouble...

Aika: Nah! It's fine. Do this for me and...I'll make you a deal!

Another deal with the second person for Keiko to come across with, huh? But what does Aika have in mind to ask for Keiko's help? Also to keep things a very big secret too.

Keiko: (I might as well ask what's going on...) And what's the deal?

Aika: OK, OK, listen well, Keiko! Help me get some good shots of the strange beings to appear at random places to keep this between the three of us. Don't worry about the other person, we're really good friends. So help me do this and I'll study upon these creatures to give you some background check. Ah, I'm good at those things about things to be very real in other words and photographing only. What do you say, Keiko? You in?

Well, I think she was a hyper type of hard worker for Keiko to sense out to be good like Hitomi as well to be calm and clumsy self. Books and photo shots must be a good task to be done.

Keiko: Oh, those things. Wait, is your friend happen to be Hitomi Kanakubo? Since you two go to the same high school together?

Soon Hitomi returns back outside to see Keiko waiting for her and recognizing Aika as well, I guess they do know each other...

Hitomi: I'm back-! Oh! Aika!

Aika: Hiya, Hitomi! Oh, and yes, Keiko, we know each other to be the best friends since childhood.

This answers Keiko's question.

Hitomi: Nice seeing you working hard again.

Aika: Same here, bookworm. So, Keiko, is it a deal or what?

I think there's no harm done. Igor, Caroline, and Justine did say that the more people Keiko makes with and build up all 10 max of Confidants, the stronger and many things for Keiko to have to be very useful.

Keiko: Then okay, I'll try to take as many photos as a I can. Anything you can gather for me, Aika, would also be enough.

The deal has been set for two girls for Keiko has made today. What luck!

Aika: Yes! Thank you so much! This will come in handy for me! And leave it to my skills to find some answers, Keiko. I want to learn more of the other world. I just want to get photos on what's really out there. This will be so much fun...!

Keiko: If you say so, I'm glad I can help out. (Another one who loves taking photos like Aika to also make a deal with her.)

Tayla: And you all know what that means, right...? Another Confidant slot was open to have a friend to take photos of Personas and Shadows on cell phones or cameras to be very well. For Keiko to tell Sae about in back in the present time to be a very skill type of task to do, but mostly fun to aid others on something out of the ordinary.

Sae: Taking photos of these...what do you call them? Shadows or these Personas, correct? Quite skillful to do, and yet you probably did it more for someone who wanted it more, Keiko, I can just tell. To think from cell phones or other cameras can do so for one person to get something out of it. Well, is it true?

The next slot being the seventh one was added in right away.

I am thou, thou art I...Thou hast acquired a new vow.

It shall become the wings of rebellion that breaketh thy chains of captivity.

With the birth of the Meme Persona,

I have obtained the winds of blessing that shall lead to freedom and new power...

Tayla: Hunger Arcana # 7 – Aika Iwamura

Like the Aeon Arcana, the Hunger/Lust Arcana is not found in standard tarot decks. The Lust Arcana is the Thoth tarot equivalent of the Strength Arcana, numbered XI. Lust symbolizes the danger of losing control, of being consumed by power. The card also implies strength, but strength which comes through Dominance. It is not true power, but the pure bliss of abusing power. The Personas of the Hunger Arcana are all disgraced or malevolent deities that are often, but not always related to death or destruction.

So, between Aika and Hitomi were good friends to have the same Arcana must be kind of special.

Hitomi: I guess we all made a deal with this girl, Aika. What luck.

Aika: We sure did, Hitomi! Well, Keiko, I hope we both can see you around for the creatures to take for me.

Hitomi: And us trying to find about the book I wish to learn more about.

Keiko: Sure thing... (Oh, right. Ryuji.) Listen, it was nice getting to you know you both, but I have to help out someone next, so I hope to see you guys later. Hitomi and Aika, let's make sure that we help out one another.

From the two deals for Keiko made with them – from Aika was taking photos of Shadows with any type of camera only, and Hitomi to study more about the history of Atsuko and her reasons to make the book to begin with. Once Keiko was done to head back to Shujin real quick, the other two girls leave as well.

Aika and Hitomi: See you next time.

Keiko: Bye! (Hitomi and Aika...For some strange reason, I can trust them a lot to have something good like I do to help out.) As for the cameras to get photo shots of Shadows and Personas, I better let Morgana know about this as well.

A lot to be done and more next time with the two girls thinking about something as they look at each other, for they were more than just close friends to go to the same school.

Hitomi: I think she's one of them, Aika. If it's true...

Aika: Then it'll save us the trouble to aid them and they'll be helping us out. True, Hitomi, them let's make this one count.

Shaking on it to be something special...Just who were these girls beside lab partners of Wakaba's from long ago when they were kids? Now don't you worry, there will be more of them later on little at a time and other characters to learn about next as well. But for them, both Aika and Hitomi can be trustworthy.

Hitomi: No turning back now.

Aika: It's already been decided.