"Are you serious?" Chie asked. "What if you're right and end up stuck in there?"
"Don't worry, I have everything under control." Yosuke said. "Here Chie."
"A rope, wait don't tell me this is a lifeline." Chie said in shock.
"Yeah, we'll be counting on you Chie." Yosuke said handing Junes Dojima a golf club. "If we run into danger you should keep this."
"Wait a second, this is way too dangerous." Chie said just before Yosuke and Junes Dojima passed through the TV.
"I have a feeling we're about to learn what's going on." Dojima said thoughtfully.
Suddenly the screen cut back to Chie holding onto the rope before it snapped at the TV.
"Oh man, I told him this was a bad idea." Chie said nervously.
"Wait, are they trapped dad?" Nanako asked.
"No, I'm sure Teddie will let them out." Dojima said. At least he should let them out if this game ends with the mystery being solved, he thought.
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"Man, that's still weird." Yosuke said. "Anyway, where's that bear?"
"Huh, what are you guys doing here again?" Teddie asked. "Wait a minute, you must be the one throwing people in here."
"Throwing people in the TV, what are you talking about you crazy bear?" Yosuke asked in annoyance.
"Don't play dumb, I know somebody's been throwing people in here." Teddie said. "Why would you come back if you weren't responsible?"
"Wait, you can tell if people were thrown into the TV?" Yosuke asked. "Do you know if Saki-sempai was thrown into one?"
"Huh, I don't know any Saki-sempai." Teddie said. "Though I did smell someone in here until a little while ago, I can show you where they were on one condition."
"What condition, what are you talking about?" Yosuke asked.
"I think I know what he means." Dojima said calmly.
"If I agree to show you where that person was, you'll help me find out who's throwing people in and stop them." Teddie said calmly.
"Alright, I don't know how much we can help but we'll do what we can." Yosuke said.
"Ok, but we have to be careful." Teddie said. "The shadows are really dangerous."
"We can handle ourselves." Yosuke said. "Oh yeah, I'm Yosuke Hanamura and this is Junes Dojima."
"Nice to meet you." Teddie said calmly.
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"Dad, isn't that the shopping district?" Nanako asked.
"Yeah, but why would it be in the TV?" Dojima asked curiously. "I have a bad feeling about this."
"No way, why does it look like this here?" Yosuke asked in shock.
"This place changes when people get thrown inside. My world is being messed up and I want it to stop." Teddie said sadly.
"Wait, if this is the shopping district then that should be right over there." Yosuke said before running down the street.
"Wait, it's dangerous remember?" Teddie said nervously. "You shouldn't run off like that. We need to make sure he's ok."
The moment Teddie said that, he ran after Yosuke with Junes Dojima.
"Did you hear about what she did?" asked a female voice.
"Such a rude child, after all her parents are going through she betrays them." said a male voice.
"What's going on?" Yosuke asked. "Who's there?"
"There's nobody here, these voices just keep talking whenever someone shows up here." Teddie said.
"Dad, isn't that the same thing from the dream?" Nanako asked pointing at the door to one of the stores.
"You're right, but I have a bad feeling about this." Dojima said.
Suddenly a cutscene started and two black blobs with blue masks appeared out of the door before sliding towards Yosuke, Teddie, and Junes Dojima. Then they both transformed into floating pink and blue mouths.
"I am thou. Thou art I." said a mysterious voice. "The time has come, open thine eyes and call forth what is within."
The moment the voice said that a single card appeared in Junes Dojima's hand.
"Per, so, na." Junes Dojima said as a blue flame enveloped the card and he crushed it causing the flames to surround him.
"Dad, what's happening?" Nanako asked nervously.
"I don't know, but whatever it is I have a feeling there's more to it than we think." Dojima said just before a figure appeared above Junes Dojima. "What in the world is that?"
Suddenly the figure disappeared and the screen transitioned to show Yu and the two creatures.
"Stay calm and listen, some shadows have weaknesses. I'll keep track of what attacks work on what enemies." Teddie said.
"Attacks, I suppose that means we need to fight now." Dojima said. "I don't see how a golf club will help much."
"Maybe we can do magic in the TV." Nanako said thoughtfully.
"It's worth a try, let's see what Zio is." Dojima said selecting the option.
"Izanagi." Junes Dojima said as the figure from earlier appeared and a bolt of lightning struck one of the creatures.
"Well that changes things, so Zio means lightning bolt." Dojima said calmly. "We should remember to keep that in mind."
"Yeah." Nanako said with a smile before winning the battle. "Now what?"
"I have a feeling there's something in that store, and we're about to find out what it is." Dojima said calmly.
"Amazing sensei, how did you do that?" Teddie asked.
"Sensei, what's with the sudden respect? Still, what was that just now?" Yosuke asked. "Did you say persona?"
"Stop bothering sensei Yosuke." Teddie said.
"Well anyway, this is definitely the Konishi liquor shop." Yosuke said. "Maybe there's something in there that can explain what happened to Saki-sempai."
With those words, the three of them walked into the Konishi liquor shop.
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"This is quite interesting, out guest may have quite the different journey this time." Igor said thoughtfully. "Of course the question is if he will be able to solve the mystery this time."
"I agree, it will certainly be interesting this time." Margaret said calmly. "Perhaps he will gain even more allies for the coming trials."
"It certainly could be a possibility, we simply have to wait and see what happens." Igor said calmly.
(Junes Dojima has awoken to his persona and begun to battle with the shadows. Next chapter the first boss battle will occur. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)