"Why bother resisting, all that awaits you is death." Shadow Teddie said coldly.
"Death, I hate to disagree with him but I don't plan on losing." Dojima said. "The question is, what would do the most damage?"
"Doesn't ice do the most damage Dojima-san?" Adachi asked. "That's probably what you need to use on the boss."
"Maybe, in that case we need to switch to a persona with ice." Dojima said.
"Dad, we should try the snowman." Nanako said. "The one with the blue hat."
"Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing." Dojima said while having the protagonist switch to Jack Frost. "Now then, let's see how much this does."
The moment Dojima chose the attack, the shadow healed just under one hundred hp.
"Oh, well that complicates things." Adachi said nervously.
"Yeah, but at least we learned that now instead of halfway through the battle." Dojima said. "Ice isn't going to work which means our next best bet is to try fire."
"No it isn't dad." Nanako said. "Remember, when the bad guys get healed by something they attack us with it."
"Now that you mention it that's a good point, in that case Chie and Kanji should attack while Yukiko defends herself." Dojima said while having Chie attack Shadow Teddie.
"Maybe Kanji can hurt him dad." Nanako suggested.
"I doubt it Nanako-chan, I mean why would…" Adachi started to say before Dojima had Kanji use Zionga.
"Not the best damage, but it's definitely something." Dojima said. "Now Yukiko blocks and we see what happens."
The moment Yukiko guarded, Shadow Teddie raised both its arms as a blue glow surrounded him.
"That could be a problem." Dojima said.
"I don't know, at least he didn't attack us." Adachi said.
"No, because he's planning a stronger attack next." Dojima said.
"Dad, didn't we have one that isn't hurt by ice?" Nanako asked.
"Yeah, you're right." Dojima said before switching to Sarasvati and having Junes Dojima attack Shadow Teddie.
"So now what, we just wait and see what happens?" Adachi asked.
"Not exactly, Chie should strengthen Junes Dojima, and Kanji can strengthen himself." Dojima said. "Then Yukiko can protect herself from being hit."
As Dojima selected the option to have Yukiko guard, Shadow Teddie growled as four pillars of ice hit the four characters and did a large amount of damage to everyone except Junes Dojima.
"That was close, if you didn't block Yukiko would have died in one hit." Adachi said.
"Yeah, which means we'll need to heal this turn." Dojima said.
"Yeah, you need to make people feel better when they're hurt." Nanako said while Dojima had Junes Dojima attack Shadow Teddie.
"Why do you struggle, there is no truth to find. Just accept your deaths with dignity." Shadow Teddie said before reaching down and pulling an orb of energy out of the ground and holding it above his head.
"Oh man, that looks bad." Adachi said nervously.
"Obviously." Dojima said. "Still, Ultra Charge probably means he's preparing for something later."
"Be careful, it's gathering energy for something." Rise said.
"Dad, we need to protect everybody." Nanako said.
"I know, but why would Rise say he's gathering energy and not warn us about it yet?" Dojima asked. "Something tells me there's more to this than we know."
"Then what do you suggest Dojima-san. That's going to really be painful if it hits you." Adachi said.
"I have an idea, but if it doesn't work we'll have to try again next time." Dojima said. "Junes Dojima, Chie, and Kanji can attack while Yukiko heals us."
"Ok." Nanako said thoughtfully before the game said that Shadow Teddie was gathering energy.
"Look out, it's going to attack." Rise said urgently.
"Dad, we need to protect ourselves so we don't get hurt." Nanako said.
"I agree, but now we know that whenever he uses that attack we can take one turn to deal damage and then guard on the next one." Dojima said while having the four persona users guard.
"That should help you take less damage Dojima-san." Adachi said as Shadow Teddie used a move called Nihil Hand but did no damage to anyone. "Oh, that's even better."
"Dad, I have an idea." Nanako said. "Make him weaker."
"Make him weaker, what are you talking about?" Adachi asked in confusion.
"She means Izanagi, and Rakunda to decrease his defenses." Dojima said switching to Izanagi. "Plus since he isn't weak to ice we won't take too much damage if he attacks."
"That's a good idea, nice thinking Nanako-chan." Adachi said while Chie and Kanji attacked Shadow Teddie.
"Let's see how much fire does." Dojima said. "If we're lucky it can deal around 100 points of damage."
"Well, I guess it's worth a try." Adachi said as Yukiko's attack dealt 120 points of damage. "Wow, that was really useful."
"Yeah, lowering the bosses defense was definitely helpful." Dojima said. "Still, there's no way of knowing what the boss will try next."
"Yeah, you have a point." Adachi said as the boss used Marakunda. "That doesn't look good."
"Dad, we need to be careful." Nanako said nervously.
"Yeah, I agree." Dojima said switching to Sarasvati and then using a value medicine. "Chie should probably try Rampage to get some damage but Kanji and Yukiko need to guard."
"I don't know Dojima-san, the boss still has a lot of health. I don't know if you'll be able to beat it this time." Adachi said.
"We haven't lost yet, though after this we should stop for tonight ok Nanako?" Dojima asked.
"Ok." Nanako said. "Dad, do you think we'll win before he gets here?"
"I don't know, it really depends on how much longer the game is. He'll be here in two more weeks." Dojima said.
"What are you talking about Dojima-san?" Adachi asked. "Who's going to be here in two weeks?"
"I told you already Adachi, my nephew is going to be living with me and Nanako for a year." Dojima said. "That's why I asked you to look into that group of thieves so we could deal with them before he gets here."
"Oh yeah, that's right." Adachi said.
"Well anyway, I have a feeling this battle is far from over." Dojima said calmly.
(The battle with Shadow Teddie has begun. Next chapter the battle will continue. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)