"Please destroy this vile beast, he's been holding me here against my will for oh so long." Shadow Yukiko stated before giggling and disappearing.

"Teddie, any idea what this thing might be weak to?" Yosuke asked quickly as Izanagi, Jiraiya, and Tomoe moved to surround the shadow.

"I don't know, we've never seen this one before." Teddie answered anxiously.

"Well, only one way to find out." Chie mentioned as Tomoe created a small block of ice and struck the knight shadow only for it to retaliate by stabbing towards Chie with a lance.

"I guess that means it isn't weak to ice, then again it did some damage at least." Yu noted. "Izanagi, Zio!"

The moment Yu said that Izanagi rose his blade into the air as a bolt of lightning struck the shadow disorienting it for a few seconds only for it to recover as its lance started dripping a purple liquid.

"Oh no, look out! That's poison!" Teddie cried fearfully just as the knight struck Yosuke's leg causing him to collapse in pain.

"Yosuke!" Chie cried fearfully.

"I'm ok, but we need to take this guy down." Yosuke replied. "Anybody have any bright ideas?"

Suddenly Yu's eyes widened. "We need to attack together, just like you did before!"

"He's right, it's our best chance of beating this thing." Yosuke agreed. "On three alright guys?"

"Yeah." Yu replied as Chie nodded in agreement.

"Ok, one… two…" Yosuke started as the knight raised its lance again and began glowing orange.

"This is bad, the shadow is powering up." Teddie panicked as the Knight turned towards Yu. "Sensei look out!"

"Three!" Yosuke cried quickly. "Jiraiya, Garu!"

"Tomoe, Bufu/Izanagi, Zio!" Yu and Chie cried alongside Yosuke before a blizzard sparking with electricity struck the knight.

"Did we get him?" Chie inquired as the blizzard continued striking the knight only to slowly fade revealing it had been destroyed leaving a key in its place.

"That was beary amazing, you guys are incredible." Teddie complimented only for Yosuke to suddenly fall to his hands and knees.

"It's the poison, we need to head back. Maybe there's something we can do for him back in our world." Chie suggested as Yu picked up the key.

"Yeah, you're right. Plus if there was a shadow that powerful I have a feeling we're getting closer to finding the real Yukiko." Yu agreed before the four of them started heading back out of the castle for the second time.

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"Welcome back." Dojima smiled before pausimng. "You look exhausted."

"Just a little tired, I was spending the day running around with Yosuke and Chie." Yu explained causing Dojima to chuckle in response.

"I see, spending time with some friends. Well as long as you don't overdo it I'm sure you'll be fine." Dojima mentioned. "Now then, Nanako and I picked up some things for dinner so what do you say we make up for that first night and actually have a family meal this time?"

Yu smiled hearing that and nodded. "That sounds perfect, thanks uncle."

"Oh you're home. Were you with your friends?" Nanako asked walking into the room.

"Yeah, we were spending some time hanging out after school." Yu answered with a smile. "So we're finally having a family dinner?"

"Uh-huh, we got sushi from Junes today." Nanako explained.

"That sounds delicious." Yu admitted as the three of them sat around the table and Dojima took out the sushi.

"Oh, I might actually have some good news." Dojima mentioned suddenly. "Adachi may have given me a lead to catch the bad guy."

Yu's eyes widened in shock hearing that.

"Yeah, dad told me about that before we bought the sushi. What did he tell you dad?" Nanako asked curiously.

"Well, it's just a rumor and it may just be a coincidence." Dojima pointed out. "Still, that Midnight Channel rumor going around has been strangely accurate. First Mayumi Yamano appeared on it, then Saki Konishi so both of the victims have that in common."

"Then you think anybody who appears on that Midnight Channel is going to be a victim?" Yu asked. "But if that's true you can catch the person who's doing this right?"

"I don't know for sure, but it's the strongest connection we have." Dojima answered. "Who knows, if something comes out of this we might be able to catch the culprit and then this year can go back to normal right Yu?"

"Yeah, that would be really great." Yu agreed as the phone started to ring and Nanako walked over to answer it.

"Hello?" Nanako asked politely.

"Oh, Nanako-chan it's Chie, is Yu there?" Chie inquired. "I wanted to let him know something."

"He's right here, it's Chie." Nanako mentioned giving Yu the phone.

"Hello, Chie?" Yu inquired. "Is everything ok?"

"Everything's ok, but we shouldn't head in for at least two days. Yosuke isn't in good shape." Chie answered.

"Then do you think we should let him rest for a while?" Yu inquired.

"Yeah, but we still have time, right? It won't rain for a few days so Yukiko will be safe, right?" Chie asked.

"Yeah." Yu answered. "I'll see you later Chie."

"Right, bye Yu." Chie said before hanging up.

"Is everything alright Yu?" Dojima inquired.

"Yeah, Chie was just letting me know that Yosuke isn't feeling that good. He was a little under the weather today." Yu answered.

"I see, well when hopefully he'll feel better soon." Dojima noted. "Some rest should definitely help him."

"Yeah, you're probably right." Yu smiled. "Though weren't we about to have a family dinner?"

"Yeah." Nanako agreed happily.

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"That was great." Yu smiled while helping Nanako wash the dishes. "We should try to have family dinner like that a lot this year."

"I hope so, once dad finds the bad guy we should have a big party with all your friends." Nanako suggested.

Yu smiled at that thought and nodded. "Yeah, once everything's all over we'll have the best party ever with everybody coming to celebrate."

"Can we have the party at Junes?" Nanako requested.

"At Junes, well when he feels better I'll ask Yosuke but I have a feeling he'll say yes." Yu chuckled.

"Yay." Nanako cheered happily as Dojima walked back downstairs.

"You two sound happy." Dojima noted calmly. "Mind sharing what you were talking about?"

"We were just thinking that once you catch the bad guy we could have everybody get together for a party at Junes." Yu answered.

"A party, well you two might be getting a little bit ahead of yourselves but I don't see why we can't have one once the bad guy is caught." Dojima chuckled. "Though Junes, you're really ok with something that close to the house for a party?"

"It makes sense, if we're going to have everyone together Junes would make the most sense." Yu mentioned.

"That's true, actually why don't you invite them here. Once everything's settled down it might be nice to invite them all over." Dojima offered.

"Really?" Nanako asked in surprise.

"Yeah, I think once everything calms down and the bad guy is caught we can invite all of your friends over to celebrate." Dojima smiled. "What do you guys think?"

"Yeah, that sounds really fun." Nanako smiled.

"I guess that settles that." Yu smiled. "Once everything is settled all our friends will be here for a party."

"Sounds like it." Dojima agreed. "Well the two of you should get some rest."

"Ok." Nanako agreed before walking to her room.

"Uncle, do you really think the Midnight Channel is going to help?" Yu asked.

"I don't know, but I do know that I'll follow any leads I can to catch this guy. I promise I won't let anything happen to you." Dojima reassured him.

"Thanks uncle, that really means a lot to me." Yu smiled.

Thou art I… And I am thou… Thou hast established a new bond… It brings thee closer to the truth… Thou shalt be blessed when creating personas of the Hierophant Arcana…

"You should go to bed, it's getting late." Dojima mentioned.

"Yeah, well once the Midnight Channel is over you should rest too. You won't be able to catch anyone if you're exhausted." Yu reminded him.

Dojima chuckled at that. "Yeah, I know."

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"Well, if anything about this rumor is true we'll find out soon enough." Dojima said as he stared at the TV screen. "If the rumor is accurate, I should be seeing something any…"

Suddenly the screen blinked to life revealing Shadow Yukiko in a long hallway holding her microphone.

"There hasn't been any luck so far, but I'm certain my prince charming is somewhere in this castle. I'm coming my sweet prince, come and sweep me off my feet so we can ride off together." Shadow Yukiko said with a smile. "Well, I'm sure I'll find you eventually, we still have plenty of time and so many rooms to explore."

With those words Shadow Yukiko turned and ran off down the hallway before the TV turned off.

"Ok, that was definitely something. It didn't tell me where to find Yukiko, but that's definitely proof that this Midnight Channel will be a lead for finding the culprit." Dojima said calmly. "I'll have to talk with Adachi tomorrow. This lead of his could be much more helpful than he thought."

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"Oh good morning uncle." Yu smiled. "Was there anything useful on TV last night?"

"Not exactly, but it could lead to something in the future." Dojima answered. "Well I'm heading out."

"Alright, good luck." Yu mentioned.

"Thanks." Dojima smiled before walking out of the house.

"Do you want to head to school together today Nanako?" Yu asked with a smile.

"Oh, ok." Nanako replied happily. "Do you think everybody will want to come?"

"I think so." Yu answered. "Well shall we head out?"

"Yeah." Nanako said with a smile.

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"Oh, morning Yu." Chie mentioned. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, just a little bit nervous. My uncle is planning on using the Midnight Channel to try and figure out who the culprit is." Yu explained. "So there's a chance he might connect us to what's going on."

"Wait are you sure?" Chie inquired nervously. "He's going to be watching the Midnight Channel from now on?"

"Yeah, but even if he is watching it doesn't change anything." Yu said. "We have to get to Yukiko and get her out safely."

"You're right, we're definitely going to save her." Chie agreed with a smile.

"By the way, is Yosuke feeling any better from last night?" Yu asked.

"A little bit, he's going to be coming to school and going to Junes but he's not in any shape to head there." Chie answered. "I'm worried though, we're running out of time."

"Don't worry, I'm sure everything will work out." Yu smiled.

"I hope you're right Yu." Chie admitted as the two of them walked into the school.

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"Dojima-san, that was definitely miss Amagi wasn't it?" Adachi asked as Dojima walked up to him.

"Yeah, it was." Dojima noted. "I can't say I understand why she was acting like that but it's definitely enough proof that the rumors are true."

"You can say that again." Adachi admitted. "Then does that mean this could lead us to the culprit?"

"Well for now we need to give Yukiko the benefit of the doubt and assume she's at risk of being another victim. Which means we need to keep our eyes open and see if we can find any clues as to where that castle is located." Dojima said calmly.

"Do you think we'll be able to get any clues from the Midnight Channel tonight Dojima-san?" Adachi inquired.

"There's only one way to find out." Dojima noted calmly. "We have to watch it again and see if we can gather any kind of clues."

"Right Dojima-san." Adachi replied.

(Dojima and Adachi have begun using the Midnight Channel to try and capture the culprit, but Yosuke has been poisoned by a shadow and is unable to return to the TV World for the time being. Next chapter Yu will spend some time with Chie. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)