"Oh Dojima-san, do you know this kid?" Adachi inquired as Dojima walked into the police station.

Dojima looked and noticed Naoto was sitting at a desk and looking over the files related to Mayumi Yamano and Saki Konishi's cases along with the small amount of information they had on Yukiko Amagi's brief disappearance.

"Good morning Detective Dojima, I hope you don't mind me looking into the case in order to catch up with your investigation." Naoto noted calmly.

"That's fine, we can work better if we're all on the same page Shirogane." Dojima answered as Adachi's eyes widened in shock. "Oh that's right, Adachi allow me to introduce Naoto Shirogane, he'll be assisting us on this case."

"Wow, I had no idea he was the famous detective prince." Adachi admitted. "Still, hopefully the three of us working together can figure out something, and the sooner the better."

"Is there more to this case than I've been informed?" Naoto inquired.

Dojima turned to him before frowning. 'Well, yes and no. It isn't directly related to the case but I'd like to solve it quickly if at all possible."

"It's his nephew, Yu Narukami. He moved to Inaba recently but everyone in his hometown was killed." Adachi explained causing Naoto's eyes to widen.

"His parents thought having him move in with me and my daughter would help and at least from what I've seen he's making some friends which can help keep his mind off the situation but with a serial killer in Inaba… it can't be good for him." Dojima admitted. "The sooner we can catch whoever's doing this the better."

Naoto nodded at that. "I understand, well hopefully we are able to solve the case for his sake."

"Yeah." Dojima nodded. "Have you noticed anything we overlooked Shirogane?"

"As of yet no I haven't, however we may be looking into this case from the wrong angle." Naoto answered thoughtfully.

"Do you have any ideas?" Dojima asked.

"Perhaps, though I'd like to familiarize myself with Inaba before that." Naoto answered before walking to the door. "Please excuse me."

With that he walked out as Adachi turned to Dojima. "Should we mention that to him? I mean it isn't really that helpful a lead."

Dojima frowned. "We still don't fully understand how it works. We need to learn more about the Midnight Channel first."

"Yeah, I guess you have a point." Adachi nodded in agreement. "Still, if that's how the perp is picking his victims we just might be able to catch him before anyone else goes missing."

"Hopefully." Dojima mentioned.

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"Another day, another lecture from King Moron." Yosuke frowned only to smile. "Still, after yesterday don't think anything could spoil my mood. I mean, we actually did it."

"Yeah, it was one of the hardest things I've ever done but the three of us pulled it off." Chie smiled. "Yukiko's resting but she'll be back on her feet soon enough."

"Guys… do you think we'll be able to pull it off again?" Yu asked uncertainly causing them to you look at him. "We nearly died and whoever's doing this is still out there somewhere."

"Yeah, that's true." Chie noted. "Still if we keep a level head and maybe practice a bit in the lower floors just to keep our reflexes sharp we'll be alright."

"Speak for yourself Chie, hopefully Yukiko remembers what happened and we won't have to go back." Yosuke pointed out.

"Yosuke's right." Yu nodded before looking outside. "I'll see you guys later."

"Huh, is everything ok?" Chie asked.

"Yeah, everything's great." Yu smiled before walking off.

"You don't think he'll try and overdo it do you Chie?" Yosuke asked uncertainly.

Chie frowned. "I hope not, but then again after everything he's been through before and how he can actually keep people safe this time he might."

Yosuke nodded hearing that. "We need to make sure we're there for him then.'

"Yeah." Chie agreed.

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"Welcome to the Velvet Room, how can we be of assistance?" Igor inquired calmly.

"i… we managed to save Yukiko. Thank you both so much." Yu said before closing his eyes. "I never thought I could do anything so… thank you."

"We had no part in your successful rescue of your friend. We are simply here to help nurture your power." Margaret stated. "How you use it and to what end is entirely up to you yourself."

"Even if that's true, I still owe you for helping me." Yu pointed out.

Igor chuckled slightly. "The pleasure is ours, you are a guest of the Velvet Room and so we will assist you as you require until your journey has reached its conclusion."

Yu nodded hearing that. 'Well, I just wanted to say thank you for all your help."

Igor nodded calmly at that. "Then until we meet again."

As Igor said that a blue glow enveloped the Velvet Room.

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"Yosuke, what's wrong with you?" inquired a man in a suit. 'You've been acting strangely all day."

"Sorry, I just have something on my mind." Yosuke admitted.

The man nodded. "I get that, but do you think you can try and put aside while you're here? Those two called in sick today."

Yosuke immediately frowned. "Yeah, I know."

The man nodded before walking off only for Chie to walk up holding a bag.

"Yosuke, is everything alright?" Chie asked. "What was that all about?"

"Oh hey Chie." Yosuke smiled seeing her. "Some of the part-timers didn't come in today."

"Again?" Chie questioned in disbelief. "I need to get this stuff home but after that I can come back and lend a hand if you want."

"Seriously? You'd do that?' Yosuke asked in surprise.

"Of course, you need some help and I don't mind lending a hand every once in a while." Chie answered.

"Thanks a lot Chie." Yosuke smiled. 'I really appreciate it."

Chie just nodded before walking off with her stuff.

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"Oh welcome back." Nanako said as Yu walked in only to blink. "Huh, is everything ok?"

"Yeah, everything's ok Nanako." Yu smiled. "Do you want to talk a little bit?"

"Ok." Nanako smiled. "Um… do you think Junes is safe?"

"Safe, of course Junes would be…" Yu started only to pause. "Oh, I guess that's a good point, isn't it? Well if Yosuke found Yukiko there it means the bad guy might have been at Junes but Yukiko ended up ok and if we stay together I don't think anything bad will happen."

"Really?" Nanako asked uncertainly before looking at him. "But I don't want you to be scared. Dad still hasn't found the bad guy."

Yu looked down before walking over and gently hugging Nanako. "I know, and that's really scary but he won't let anything happen to us and he has Adachi and the detective from the other day helping him. It'll be ok."

Nanako blinked in surprise before hugging Yu back. "Yeah, I think so too."

Yu smiled hearing that before looking down at Nanako. "Do you want me to ask Yosuke tomorrow if we can go to Junes for a while?"

Nanako looked up and nodded.

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 Justice Arcana…

"Alright, I'll ask him tomorrow and if he says its ok I'll call and let you guys know." Yu said just before the doorbell rang. "Huh?'

"Who do you think that is?" Nanako asked curiously as Yu walked over before opening the door to reveal Naoto.

"Please pardon my intrusion, my name is Naoto Shirogane a detective working on the recent… events transpiring here in Inaba." Naoto stated politely. "May I come in?"

"Yeah, that's fine." Yu nodded before stepping back to let Naoto in. "Is something wrong?"

"Not at all, though considering what your uncle explained to me earlier I came to offer my sympathies for what you've been through." Naoto answered before walking into the house. "That, and to ask some questions if you don't mind."

"Questions, is he in trouble?" Nanako inquired nervously.

Naoto blinked and turned to Nanako before shaking her head. "Oh, no he isn't in any trouble."

Nanako nodded at that. "Well, ok."

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Yosuke was working on restocking some of the shelves at Junes when he noticed Chie walking up to him.

"Sorry it took so long, had to feed my dog before I could come back." Chie apologized only for Yosuke to shake his head.

"It's fine, I'm just glad to have some help." Yosuke smiled.

Chie nodded. "What do you need me to do?"

"Honestly, I could just use an extra pair of hands." Yosuke admitted. "Thanks to some people we're short-staffed as it is so any help is great."

Chie nodded before walking over to help restock the rest of the shelves. "Hey Yosuke… do you think Yukiko is really safe?"

"Huh, what do you mean?" Yosuke asked. "We got her out safely and… oh wait, I hadn't thought about that. She's resting though so I don't think she'll end up on the Midnight Channel again but it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on it."

"Yeah, you're right." Chie nodded only to look down. "I'm worried about him too."

Yosuke put down one of the cans before sighing. "Yeah, worst case scenario something does happen and then who knows what he might do. We just have to trust that Yukiko stays safe."

"Yeah, you're right." Chie nodded before getting back to work.

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"Yu, Nanako?" Dojima called walking into the house. "Are you… Shirogane?"

"Oh, good evening Dojima-san, I spent a bit of time familiarizing myself with the layout of Inaba when I recalled what detective Adachi said earlier and thought perhaps I should speak with your nephew." Naoto explained.

"I see, that would make sense." Dojima nodded. "Then you know how Yukiko Amagi is his friend?"

"Yes, he informed me of how they helped him get home after the three of them learned of the first victim." Naoto nodded.

"I'm just glad Yosuke found her, I don't know how but I'm just glad she's ok." Yu mentioned before looking down. "She is ok, right uncle?"

"She went through a fairly strenuous experience and she needs some rest." Dojima answered. "She's ok though."

"That's good." Yu smiled.

"Well I think I'll be heading home, I'll see you tomorrow detective Dojima." Naoto mentioned politely before leaving.

"Dad, do you think the three of you can really catch the bad guy?" Nanako asked uncertainly.

"It won't be easy, but I think so." Dojima nodded. "Adachi, Shirogane, and I all want to solve this one before anybody else gets hurt and if we all work together we'll figure it out."

Suddenly the phone started to ring.

"I'll get it." Yu offered before walking over. "Hello?"

"Hello, Yu?" Yukiko asked weakly.

"Yukiko, are you alright?" Yu asked in shock while Dojima's eyes widened in surprise.

"I've been a lot better, but I just wanted to call and make sure you're ok." Yukiko explained. "Considering what happened and…"

"I'm just glad you're ok." Yu interjected. "Get some more rest."

"I will, I tried calling Chie but she didn't answer. She's probably busy right now and I just wanted to let you all know how much I appreciate what you did." Yukiko told him. "Well, good night."

"Good night Yukiko." Yu smiled before turning. "She wanted to let me know she's doing a little better. She's still not ready to go back to school but well…"

"That's understandable, we still don't know what happened to her but if she's well enough to talk there's a good chance she'll be able to go back soon." Dojima nodded.

"Yeah, you're probably right." Yu nodded.

(Naoto has learned about Yu's circumstances prior to him arriving in Inaba and has officially been introduced to Adachi so they can work together to try and solve the case. Next chapter Yu, Nanako, Chie, and Yosuke will spend some time at Junes. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)