Chapter 33
The Dreaded Exams; Study Buddies?May 22, 2021; Wednesday
Kyuto High; Classroom
(Daytime)
Kazuhiko's POV
Kazuhiko twirled his pencil on his hand, feeling bored. Mr. Ozuma had launched into one of his infamous lectures that tended to go on for hours on end, but he stayed conscious for fear of being a target for his equally infamous chalk listened intently as always, however.
"Kazuhiko, I cannot share your lack of interest in this subject; What's so boring about the early Edo period?"
"Everything if you've been over it at least a dozen times. Plus, he's just repeating the same stuff he said a few minutes ago."
It was true; by now, Johei had started to prop his head up with his arm while Iselin had fallen asleep, ironic since she just had a double-shot of espresso before arriving in class. Even Daichi was struggling not to sigh in extreme disinterest. Nanako, however, managed stay active; through pure interest or concentrated power of will, Kazuhiko had no idea.
Finally, Mr. Ozuma finished.
"Remember, we have midterms starting next week, so study up!"
The final remark had an instant effect, making everyone feel a vast amount of dread all at once. Johei groaned in pain.
"You've gotta be kidding me. It's that time already?"
Kazuhiko just shrugged.
"It's no big deal. I mean, it's just a recap of our lessons."
"Yeah, a review of all of Ozuma's boring lectures; What could be harder than that?"
Daichi shook his head.
"Seriously, do you even try to stay awake at all? Or even study at home?"
"Too much work. Besides, he uses that time for his magazines", Loki said.
Johei gave a glare towards his Persona but returned to slouching on his desk.
Kazuhiko turned to Nanako who had gotten up out of her seat with her bag over her shoulder.
"I need to help my dad unpack our stuff so I won't be able to spend too much time afterschool. See ya."
As she headed for the door, Mikan walked into the room with Yoichi right behind her; It seemed that Mrs. Yuko had let them out early as well.
"So", Yoichi started, "You guys ready for midterms or what?"
Johei groaned again at the mention which caused Mikan to frown.
"Well, this is your just dessert for slacking off."
"And for having a fetish of your unmentionables", Loki added in.
"What?"
"Nothing. Anyways, what are we gonna do now?"
Kazuhiko packed up his bag and stood up.
"Study for exams. We don't have anything going on in the Nav and we're all in good shape. Plus, Johei looks like he needs some much needed studying to do."
Johei reluctantly nodded.
"Say, anybody want to study together?"
The last words caught Kazuhiko's attention.
If I study with someone, perhaps I could further my bond with them. The question is, who should I study with?
"Kaz? Kaz!" Johei shouted.
Kazuhiko was abruptly brought back to the present as he faced his classmates. They all stared at him attentively, even Mikan and Yoichi.
"So, you gonna study with someone or what?" Johei asked.
Kazuhiko felt an uncomfortable presence as his eyes hovered over each of his friends.
"... can I have a quick moment with Tyr for a second?"
He quickly excused himself as Tyr followed behind him.
"So, what's the game plan?" Tyr asked.
"I really don't know. I mean, I can study with Yoichi and Mikan; I already know most of the topics for third years, but I'm not really sure that stuff's gonna show on the test. Johei's a good friend, Iselin's in desperate need of help, and I want to deepen my bond with Daichi. Who should I study with?"
Tyr scratched his (chin?) and pondered over the information.
"Those are good points, but don't you realize that you have more than enough time to study with all of them?"
Kazuhiko nodded.
"Yeah, I guess you're right. But how to decide who goes first…"
A few moments later…
"I can't believe we resorted to this."
Johei hovered his hand over a set of straws that Kazuhiko held before him. As soon as he looked like he was going choose a straw, he quickly brought his hand back, as if he was reconsidering the matter.
"Hm… maybe this… no, it can't be… but maybe it is... "
Everyone seemed growingly impatient of Johei's antics. Mikan started gritting her teeth.
"Will you just choose already?!"
Johei jumped and instinctively drew a straw for fear of being hit. Sighing, he looked at the shortest straw of the bunch.
"Alright, guess it's my turn now" Iselin said as she picked a straw.
After she went, Mikan, Yoichi, and Daichi drew their straws.
"Alright, looks like I'm studying with Daichi for today" Kazuhiko said.
Everyone nodded except for Johei who looked like he was about to collapse.
"Damn… I really need to study for real this time... "
"For once?"
"Shut up"
"So, you want to go study at the library?", Daichi asked.
Kazuhiko nodded and followed with Tyr in tow.
(Afternoon)
"Ah, I see. So it was the Boxer Rebellion that allowed the U.S. to intervene", Daichi said.
They had been studying for about an hour, covering most of the history sections as well as the math portion.
Kazuhiko nodded.
"Yeah, kind of like the Ghost Dance in the U.S.. The Americans saw it as a rebellion and wanted to snuff it out. Funny thing though, we thought that shadow boxing would help us punch the bullets out of the way. As common sense tells, that wasn't a good idea."
Daichi chuckled.
"Master Daichi, what is this stuff under the tables? They're in all sorts of colors!", Hugin asked.
"They taste quite bland, though. Maybe a hint of sweetness." Munin replied.
"... don't eat that stuff. Anyways, I need to talk to you real quick, senpai."
Kazuhiko leaned in closer as Daichi pulled something out of his pocket.
"I was back in the Mirror Dimension, trying to get some old stuff from my previous house when I was suddenly attacked by a couple of shadows."
(Flashback)
"Mudo!"
Munin finished off the last shadow and perched on a concrete pillar. Daichi leaned on his rapier and set his bag down.
"Alright, I guess that's the last of it. Let's go back to the dorms you two."
"My Lord! Wait! There's something here."
Hugin started pecking at a small object where the last shadow was.
"I… it's shiny…" Hugin said.
"Give it to me! Give me the shiny thing!" Munin yelled as he shoved his brother to the side.
Daichi sighed and waved the two to the side. He looked down on the ground and picked up the object.
"A… charm bracelet? This is seriously what you guys were fighting over?"
Hugin and Munin shrugged as they watched the bracelet. Daichi took another look at the bracelet before wondering how much yen it would fetch until…
"Wh- Agh!"
He dropped the bracelet and clutched his head.
"Master Daichi!"
"What's going on?"
"Hagh… HAAAAGH!"
Images flew past Daichi's mind in a rapid pace. He turned to see a woman carrying a small child, weeping; Out of despair or happiness, he did not know. She looked up and the his eyes fell upon the child.
"What the… "
The child looked up at him and met him with the same gaze that he himself owned. He looked on its head and saw its crimson red hair; The same red hair that he had.
"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS?!"
(Flashback end)
Daichi held out his hand and showed Kazuhiko the charm bracelet.
"I had a quick vision, but it's over now. I still can't shake the feeling that this is something significant."
Kazuhiko looked at the bracelet with a newfound caution. Reluctantly, he reached out to the bracelet and picked it up with his fingers. He sharply breathed in and waited for impact, but nothing happened.
"I… feel fine. Maybe it's something only for you?"
Kazuhiko gave the bracelet back and watched as Daichi put it back into his pocket.
"Then this confirms my thought."
Kazuhiko looked at Daichi with a curious look.
"And that would be?"
Hugin and Munin looked at Daichi with the same look as well.
"We never heard of something like this."
Daichi scratched the back of his head.
"Well, it may seem quite cliche, but… I think I had a vision of my mother."
"!-Caugh! Cough-cough. What?"
Daichi nodded.
"You heard me right. I think it was my mother that i just saw."
Tyr seemed quite intrigued in the matter and leaned in closer.
"Your mother, you say? My, then this must be quite a tale that we are bound to hear."
"Unfortunately, I don't remember anything about my heritage. You must keep in mind that for the majority of my life, I thought I was a shadow."
Daichi stood up and picked up his bag.
"I want to get to the bottom of this predicament, but I know it's a lot of ground to cove-"
"I'm in", Kazuhiko quickly said.
Daichi was about to continue, but stopped and smiled.
"You really aren't one to disappoint, are you Sukima-san? Well then, I guess I'll talk to you later."
Kazuhiko waved back to Daichi as he left only to suddenly have his view reverted to a brief vision of a flashing card.
"Hm, looks like you have deepened your bond with him." Tyr said.
Kazuhiko nodded.
"Yeah. Well, I think I should head home too."
(At the cafe)
"Thanks for studying with me Mika-san; It's pretty nice to refresh over some subjects that I need to review on."
Mikan waved her hand as if to brush off any formalities. She continued to check through the textbook and randomly asking questions for Yoichi to answer; every now and then they would switch places. After a few more switches, they decided to take a break.
"Looks like I don't have to ask Kazuhiko for help with studying anymore. I think I've already covered everything that I need for this test."
Mikan inhaled her latte and breathed out in exasperation.
"Still, I think it may be wise to converse with him every now and then" Skadi said to her.
"Oh yeah, that reminds me", Yoichi started.
He set down his croissant and sat up straight.
"Is it just me, or does he have some kind of… effect on everyone else?"
Mikan raised an eyebrow.
"What do you mean by that?"
Mimir hovered down to join the conversation.
"When he and Yoichi-sama last spoke, I sensed that I had grown stronger for some reason."
Now, Skadi was the one to don a questionable look on her face.
"Stronger? You mean, like gaining a new skill?"
"Exactly. How do you know that?"
"Well, for some reason, Skadi was able to use Mabufula after we were talking to Kazuhiko."
Yoichi pondered on this.
"That, and he somehow is able to wield multiple Persona. I doubt that's a coincidence."
He suddenly snapped his fingers.
"Wait a second. If I spend more time with him, I could finally become stronger!"
Skadi rolled her eyes while Mimir rocked his head forward.
"What are you doing?"
"I'm trying to do that thing where you hit your head with your hand."
"Face-palming?"
"But I realized I don't have any. Could you provide for one moment?"
Skadi held out her hand as Mimir hit his head on it.
Mikan rubbed her temple as if she had a massive headache.
"Do you ever stop thinking of getting stronger?"
Yoichi rubbed the back of his head as he grinned sheepishly.
"Uh…. yes?"
"When?"
"... in my sleep?"
"I can see your dreams; You're even training there."
"Well not all the time!"
"Would you like me to tell you of the other dreams that you have?"
"... no"
Skadi suddenly took interest in this and leaned forward.
"What other dreams does he have?"
"Oh, some that involve-"
"Mimir! Stop!"
Skadi still looked skeptical but withdrew. Mikan however, decided to tease him on the subject.
"Oh really? Why would you not want us to hear?"
"M-Mika-san, please stop."
"Fine, you're no fun."
(At Shigure's)
"Why am I even here?", Iselin asked herself for what seemed to be the millionth time.
Johei rolled his eyes.
"Look, Kaz said that he isn't available for studying and Mika-senpai and Doctor Strange already decided to study together."
"Who?", Hildr asked.
"Yoichi, duh", Loki said.
Iselin sighed as she went over another exercise.
"So what's supposed to happen here?"
Johei leaned over and looked at the problem.
"I think… you're supposed to find where they diverge? I don't know, I suck at this."
"Amazing how that's what you said for nearly everything else", Iselin said sarcastically.
"Speaking of sucking", Loki started.
"Oh no", Johei thought.
"What about you and Daichi? You sucked at anything about him recently?"
*WHAM*
"AH! Jeez, even you too?!"
"Watch your tongue and you might not suffer anymore blows", Hildr said.
"Speaking of-"
"Shut up, Loki. We all know that she hasn't done anything yet. In fact, she might not do anything at all."
Iselin raised an eyebrow.
"What are you talking about? Of course I'm going to do something about it!"
"Over the course of this year?"
"Things like these require time."
"Like, in the next century?"
*SWAP*
"Ow! Why am I getting hit?!"
"Because you are insufferable, just like Loki."
"Hey!"
"I find that insulting. He's way more annoying than me"
"Hey!"
Iselin kicked him under the table.
"Shut up, numbskull! People are staring."
Johei rubbed his leg.
"Okay, fine. But are you even gonna do something about it? You do realize he's the hottest guy in school, right?"
"I always knew there was something wrong with you."
"I mean, if you don't make a move, he's either going to hook up with another girl or he's gonna get John Lennon'd."
"What?"
"Some chick's gonna turn yandere and kill him"
Iselin shivered at the thought.
"But what if he's already taken?"
"Then I'm always available."
"Emphasis on always", Hildr said.
Johei sighed and stood up.
"I need to get some air real quick."
Johei stepped outside with Loki right behind him.
"This plan isn't gonna work", Johei said.
"Well no kidding! You're absolute trash at this!", Loki said.
He then went to make a bad imitation of Johei.
"'Just a little nudge into the right direction' my ass!"
Johei glared at his Persona.
"Well you think that you can do better?"
Loki thought for a moment, then responded.
"Yeah, actually. Funny how I came from you and I can do everything better than you."
"Wanna bet on that?"
"Sure! If I get Iselin to get closer to Daichi, you owe me a picture of Mika-senpai changing!"
Johei looked startled.
"What? Hell no! Why would I want do die at a young age?"
Loki sighed.
"Alright, if you win then I'll set you up on a date with Mika-senpai."
"And the bet is on."
He stepped back inside and sat at his seat. There were several moments of awkwardness between the two before Loki spoke.
"Man, you guys look like a couple already."
Johei, Hildr, and Iselin all turned to Loki with disbelief.
"Absolutely not!"
"You really think so?"
"Is that why you asked us to study with you?!"
The manager turned to them Johei and Iselin quickly went back to their food.
"Dude, why'd you say that?", Johei whispered.
"Well, It's a bit true. Usually, around this time, people who study together actually get a little closer to each other. Maybe even blossoming into something?"
Hildr unsheathed her sword and pointed it at Loki.
"I swear, if you are trying something with Iselin-"
"I'm not trying anything!", Loki said.
"I'm just telling the truth! People of the opposite gender who study together look a lot like a couple!"
Hildr lowered her sword, but didn't sheath it.
"This is ridiculous; Iselin, let's go- What are you doing?"
Iselin just sent a text to Daichi and quickly put her phone away.
"U-um nothing."
She picked up her bag and textbooks and stood up.
"You doing anything tomorrow?", Loki asked.
"Uh, yeah. I got some plans."
Loki gave a look of triumph as Johei sat there dumbstruck.
"So, about that picture-"
"Shut up. Just shut up."
(Lunchtime)
June 2, 2021; Saturday
Kyuto High; Hallways
"I can't believe that you snuck into the girls locker room. What made you do that?", Kazuhiko asked Johei.
"Nothing that I didn't come up with", Johei said as he nursed his bandaged head.
Meanwhile, Tyr and Loki were floating a ways behind their users, having a conversation of their own.
"You were the reason, weren't you?"
Loki shrugged his shoulders.
"I won a bet, he had to pay of the debt. Besides, it was totally worth it."
"Even after Skadi and Hildr left you on the edge of death?"
"Yep, I still got the picture."
"Hey Kaz!"
Mikan and Iselin were walking down the hall. Their fell on Johei and they instantly glared at him. Johei laughed uncomfortably as he positioned himself where Kazuhiko was closer to them and he was closer to one of the windows. Loki, on the other hand, was perfectly calm about everything; returning their I-will-murder-you-in-your-sleep gazes with a "g'day mate" meme of an Australian man tipping his hat.
As they walked past, Johei let out a breath of relief.
"Speaking of which, how did the study session between Daichi and Iselin do?", Kazuhiko asked.
"Well, since I was present, I gladly volunteer for the job of flashbacking!", Loki said.
He cleared his throat.
"Ahem, it was on Friday of the-"
"Just get on with it!"
"Fine! If you don't want my romanticized version, then you'll have to deal with the barebones boring cut."
(Flashback)
"Okay! Today's the day! I'm gonna do it!", Iselin said in an attempt to pump herself up.
She started to shadowbox the air, pretending that she was punching away her fears.
"Nothings gonna get in my way now!"
"Iselin-san, what are you doing?"
"AH!"
Iselin jumped when Hildr appeared right behind her.
"N-n-nothing!"
They were in the middle of the hallway, right in front of the library door.
"We've been here for 10 minutes already. Are you going inside or not?"
Iselin looked inside the window to see Daichi seated and reading a book. Hugin and Munin were exploring the undersides of the tables; Most likely looking for more gum.
"You asked Daichi to have a study session with you today. You shouldn't keep him waiting any longer."
Iselin trembled, but nodded confidently.
"Alright… no more stalling… here goes!"
She was about to open the door when she heard someone coughing behind her.
"Excuse me, but where are you going?"
"Crap", Iselin muttered as she slowly turned around.
Behind her was a group of female students of all years.
"Umm, can I help you?"
"You were going in there to spend time with Daichi-senpai, weren't you?", a third year said accusingly.
Why are you calling him senpai? He's a year below you. Iselin thought.
"Well? Answer me!"
"Yeah, we saw him first! Lay off!"
"I bet you're just another whore whose out for him. Isn't that how your dumb-ass made it into Highschool?"
"This will be one of the only times when I am tempted to beat the heck out of somebody who doesn't know I exist. Iseli-"
Iselin cut her off by holding up her hand. Her eyes started to darken.
"First off, you're one to talk. Second, do any of you have your insurance cards with you at the moment? Third, HAAAAA!"
(Flashback End)
"So she started a fight?"
Loki nodded.
"Yep. Nothing really happened after that because she was drawing too much attention to herself so she just ditched the next day."
"Huh, no wonder the infirmary was so crowded", Johei said.
"But let's get back to the matter at hand. You still got the envelope?"
Kazuhiko nodded. He had been meaning to open it, but didn't find the time to do so. That, and he wanted everyone to be present to see the contents; An action that was impossible when Johei was in the nurse's office.
But now, however, since everyone had finished their exams, they could finally get back to the suicides.
(After School)
Rooftop
As usual, Nanako had to leave early again to unpack. Everyone was assembled together with their Persona at their usual spots. Kazuhiko was fiddling with the envelope, as if deciding whether or not he should open it.
"Dude, come on. Just open it already" Johei said with a slight indication of impatience in his voice.
"Sorry. I'm just not sure what it is... "
"If you want, I can scan the contents for you", Mimir offered,
Kazuhiko nodded thankfully and held up the envelope in front of Mimir.
"Hm, that's strange", Mimir said.
"What is it? Is there anything harmful in there?", Tyr asked.
"No, this is completely safe to open", Mimir replied.
"I can't seem to tell what it is. My apologies."
Kazuhiko sighed.
"Then, looks like I have no choice."
He ripped off the side and stuck his hand in to pull out…
"A photograph?", Tyr said.
Kazuhiko looked at it and turned it around.
"This look like anything important to you guys?", he asked.
The photo was a school yard that was completely empty. Everyone shook their heads, that is, everyone but Johei.
"Say… that looks really familiar. And seriously, why is there a cave off to the side? That's definitely dangerous for kids."
"Cave?", Kazuhiko asked.
"Yeah. You see there? It looks like a small entrance to a cave."
Kazuhiko racked his brain for a little while until he realized something.
"Wait a second, isn't this the old school we used to go to?"
It was true; The school looked exactly like Nuzoko Elementary School.
"If this is a clue like he said", Daichi started
"Then wouldn't we find some answers at the school?"
"That would seem to be the best course of action", Tyr said.
" CAW! Master Daichi's intelligence knows no limits!", Munin said.
"Wait, if he's so smart, then wouldn't he know the limits of his knowledge?", Hugin asked.
"It doesn't! There is no limit!"
"But he should know that limit!"
"He doesn't!"
"He does!"
"Does!"
"Doesn't!"
"Will both of you shut up?!", Daichi yelled at the two.
"God, they're so annoying."
"At least your's respect you", Johei said, casting a look at Loki.
"Whatever do you mean by that comment?", Loki said, feigning innocence.
"Daichi does bring up a good point though. Besides, I want to see what happened to the old school", Kazuhiko said.
He looked towards everyone else for confirmation.
"Yeah, I'm kinda curious about what this school is. I never remembered a school open around there", Mikan said.
"Well, it was on the outskirts of the city and wasn't well known. Believe me, I would have gone to another elementary school if I was living in the city."
Everyone nodded and decided to head out.
Nuzoko Elementary School
"Ah, does this bring back memories or what?", Johei said as he put his hands behind his head.
"I will admit that this place seems to put your mind at ease", Skadi said.
"There's just something that makes you want to lie down and take a nap."
"I can vouch for that. I've taken so many naps that I've lost count", Kaz said with his hands in his pockets.
The gang had been walking up the path for a few minutes while making small talk. Daichi and Iselin had more of a chopped up conversation; Iselin asking questions to get the ball rolling while Daichi did nothing more or less than answer her.
"So, what do you think this place'll look like?"
"Same as the picture."
"Do you think we'll find something there?"
"Maybe, maybe not."
"... Nice weather we're having?"
"You hate the summer weather."
"Should we go help her out?", Mikan asked.
Yoichi sighed.
"At this point, I don't think we can do anything for her."
"I calculate that there is a 0.00000000001% chance that she will succeed at this rate", Mimir replied.
Skadi gave Mimir a funny look.
"You can't be sure about that."
"Actually, I can", Mimir said.
Somehow, an entire projection screen and computer appeared out of nowhere with a powerpoint project titled, "The odds of Iselin Bjorn with Daichi Amasawa".
"So, as you can see here-"
"Come on! You're falling behind!", Loki yelled back to Mimir.
"Jeez, you'd think that he'd recognize that we were still walking while he was setting that stuff up", Loki said to everyone.
"How did he even move that stuff in the first place?", Daichi wondered aloud.
"Um, actually, he's been able to do that to some extent", Yoichi replied.
"He can only move things that my strength can allow. As for how he got that stuff, I still don't know."
"Well, it should be around here", Kaz said as he walked up to the end of the long wall.
He turned around and opened his eyes wide open. Tyr looked onto the other side and showed the same reaction.
"Hey, Kaz! What's got you so... "
Johei was about to finish what he was saying until he looked at the same thing that had frozen up Kazuhiko and Tyr. Everyone else looked at each other worriedly.
"What's going on? Guys?", Iselin said to them. Everyone walked towards them and turned the corner.
"*Gasp*"
"What the hell…?"
"What happened here?"
"You've gotta be kidding me... "
There, in front of them all, was the ruins of a school that once held the memories of Kazuhiko Sukima and Johei Shiroka.
Aaaaaaand we are back! Oh HELL YES! It's been way too long since I updated this fanfiction and I am glad to say that my schedule is finally open. I'm still trying to find a summer job which means more time for this! I really miss your guys' reviews and I hope to see more come in for this fiction. Also, today is the anniversary of this fanfiction being published! Yes! My baby is turning one! There'll be cake and all that good stuff (JK, I'm not throwing a party but I am very proud). Just remember that this fanfiction wouldn't be around if it weren't for you guys so give yourselves a pat on the back. Sorry for the cliff hangers, but I feel that it's necessary for my grand return. Don't worry if you have questions, all will be answered in due time… eventually. As for now, let's check on how the gang can finally get out of each other's bodies!
(Afternoon)
"Okay, guys, here's the plan", Kazuhiko said to everybody on the roof.
"I'm gonna go over to the Velvet Room and ask Igor if something happened. Hopefully, we can find a solution to this problem"
"You mean creepy long nose?", Loki asked inside Skadi's body.
"Are you sure this has something to do with him"
"Absolutely. He said that he'd be able to answer any questions I have."
Everybody reluctantly looked at each other, but decided to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Inside the Velvet Room
"Igor, I think there' something wrong here in my world… Why is Alexandria sitting in your seat?"
Kazuhiko sat in his usual chair while Alexandria sat in the Judge's seat with her hands supporting her head. Igor was standing next to her with the Persona Compendium in his hands, looking more frantic than usual.
"My apologies Master Kazuhiko, but the problem appears to be of our cause", Alexandria said.
"Wait, what happened here?"
Igor closed the compendium with a peeved manner.
"You idiot, what does it look like?! I'm stuck in an old man's body with a foot long nose!"
"Uh… this is very weird."
"Indeed. I never believed that I would return back to this age again. I even have a normal nose like I used to. And eyes that don't bulge out of my face! Ah, to be young again!"
Kazuhiko raised an eyebrow.
"Wait, you were young before? What did you look like?"
Igor beckoned picked up a photo album and showed him a picture.
"Here we are. Look at my beautiful locks!"
"Master, that's Minato Arisato."
"Hm? Oh, quite right. Let's see here. There I am!"
"You looked like Narukami-senpai?!"
"... never mind. The point is-", Igor started
"Alexandria was trying out some new spells above her level but it got out of hand. As a result, your friends have switched bodies."
Alexandria flipped open a page and smiled.
"Great! Finally got it! Alright here goes!"
*POOF*
"Gre- Wait, what the hell?!"
Kazuhiko looked at himself and realized he was in Tyr's body.
"My goodness; It's been ages since I had real skin", Tyr said as he admired his newfound body.
"Whoops, alright how about this?"
*POOF*
"Whoa!"
Kazuhiko fell forward from a sheer weight on his chest
"Wait, why am I in Detective Naoto's body? And why does it feel so tight in my shirt?"
He opened up the front of his shirt and opened his eyes wide.
"NGH!"
Blood flew out of his nose while Tyr looked around him.
"Did everything just shrink, or is it just me?"
"Oops. Alright, this'll fix everything, I promise."
*POOF*
The Velvet Room changed to an elevator and Kazuhiko was nowhere to be seen.
"Wait, what happened?"
Elsewhere…
"What's going on here?"
"EEEK!"
*SLAP*
Oh yeah, if you guys didn't notice, Kazuhiko changed to Minato in the last part. He got slapped by Yukari in the Love Hotel.
