Now and Forever More
Naoto Shirogane looked over the selection of ingredients with a sigh. She simply didn't know what to make for dinner tonight, and the worst part was that she knew why. Yu Narukami had left Inaba two months ago, and Naoto still find herself missing his company.
Her boyfriend was an exceptional cook, and in comparison, her own meals felt rather bland. A good remedy she found for her loneliness was Aiya's, where she would usually enjoy a meal with one of her friends.
Hm. Perhaps it's more about the company than anything else… The case had ended months ago. Naoto had every chance to return home, and pick up a new case, but she had yet to leave the small town. She just wasn't ready to say goodbye…
As embarrassing as it was to admit, Naoto was deeply connected to the friends she had made over the previous year. She often found herself volunteering to help Yosuke at Junes, or to assist Chie's pursuit in law enforcement. Nanako would often invite her 'big sister' to the Dojima Residence, while lunches with Kanji or Yukiko were common reprieves.
Rise was busy with rejoining the idol scene, though she still called Naoto once a week to talk. The idol enjoyed calling this their 'girl time,' though Naoto wasn't very fond of the name. Teddie would even visit the human world just to ask how she was doing… and see if he could acquire a free meal.
That didn't even touch on the many messages and calls she exchanged with her boyfriend. They messaged one another every day, and from what she had heard, Yu was doing well. He was helping others, living to his full potential, but he never lost the wit that made him the man she loved.
Naoto was surrounded by people she cared about, a second family, and just thinking about them made her smile. Perhaps that was why this particular dinner was so difficult to plan.
It felt like her friends had been avoiding her lately. They politely declined her offers to spend time together, typically giving her an obvious lie for why they couldn't. Out of politeness, Naoto didn't confront them about it.
The only ones she kept in regular contact these last few days were Yu and Rise, neither of whom she could eat with.
Perhaps this is merely a sign that I should return home. I'm sure grandfather has a case for me by n- Naoto's thoughts came to a stop as a distinct, high-pitched beep was heard. She looked around her, finding the aisle empty, before looking down at her watch. That's odd…
The Detective Prince examined the watch closely. It was reading a signal nearby, which meant only one thing. Yu Narukami, or his watch, at least, was nearby, but that didn't make sense. It was Friday, and school should have just ended.
The watch beeped again. The distance between it and its sister watch was shrinking, and Naoto's brow wrinkled. Was it malfunctioning? That would be rather annoying, but she could probably fix it once she was back home.
The distance continued to shrink as Naoto watched the number go down, until the distance between the two watches should have only been a couple of feet. Naoto almost turned the watch off when she heard footsteps behind her.
"Hello, Shirogane-sama." Naoto turned around so quickly that she almost fell over. Yu Narukami stood behind her, inspecting the groceries on the shelf. He didn't even look at her.
"N-Narukami?!" she gasped, blinking slowly.
"I am," he replied, and the navy-haired detective felt an odd sense of deja vu. "Could you help me, I'm looking for something sweet to-?" Naoto grabbed his hand and she squeezed it tightly, her eyes wide.
Is… is this real? It certainly wouldn't be the first time she dreamed of Yu Narukami returning to her. But this time his hand felt real. It was as warm and soft as she remembered, and when she looked at his face, the young man was blushing, finally staring at her.
"And here I was ready to recite the words I said to you that fateful day," he chuckled nervously. "How are you, my Navy Sweet?"
Naoto wanted to embrace him. She wanted to squeeze him in her arms. She tried to maintain her composure, but it was nearly impossible as Yu wrapped his arms around her. Her face fell onto his chest like it was a pillow, and she clung to him as his familiar scent touched her nose.
"I missed you," he confessed, voicing her thoughts.
"How…?" Naoto took a deep breath, calming her racing heart. "How are you here? Why didn't you tell me you were coming?!"
"I played hookie," Yu admitted. "Forged my parent's' signature and told the school I was sick. It was easy," he chuckled. "After that, I took a train here, and asked Yosuke where I could find you. As for your last question, isn't it obvious? It would be a bad surprise if I told you I was coming."
Naoto blinked, lifting her head up to gawk at him. He just smirked back at her as his hand fell onto her hatless head. "What?I might be a good guy now, but I refuse to be boring."
"Wait. Did the others know about your return?" Naoto pulled herself out of his arms as he smiled sheepishly. "You were planning this!"
"For a couple of weeks now. I was supposed to just head straight to my uncle's place, but I just…" Yu's cheeks glowed a faint red as the detective realized her boyfriend's weakness. He missed her as much as she missed him. "I really wanted to see you."
"How long will you be staying?" Naoto quickly inquired.
"Just a couple of nights. I was going to catch up on some sleep while you were at school tomorrow. Maybe after-?"
"Perhaps I will take tomorrow off." The sleuth's cheeks were as red as Yu's now. It might have been wrong of her, but she couldn't help it. Was it wrong to be a tad selfish?
"The famed Detective Prince skipping school? What a terrible influence her boyfriend must be."
She shook her head, a laugh slipping from her lips. "I suppose you have been rubbing off on me. I assume you are planning a party tonight?"
"Correct," Yu grinned. "Nanako was going to invite you for dinner tonight. Everyone's coming. Rise even got a break to come over and see us."
"You planned all of this behind my back?" Naoto lowered her voice, almost sounding angry as he chuckled.
"What can I say? I'm a snake." The two kissed, and the detective melted in his arms. "God, I missed this," he whispered. "I have so much to tell you."
"I want to hear it all." Their hands locked, and their rings brushed together. "Will you tell me on our way to the party?"
"Only if you tell me about what you've been up to." He pecked her lips again, before the two pulled apart. Their hands stayed linked together as they walked side by side.
"I love you." Her cheeks glowed a rosy hue as he kissed her fingers.
"And I you. Now and forever more."
Yu Narukami moved to Okina City, reasoning that it was populated enough for his job, while close enough for him to visit his family in Inaba. He had made a life, and a career, of helping his patients, and today was no different.
As snow fell during the December afternoon, Dr. Shirogane quietly watched Enji speak. The man was taller and wider than Yu was, and he was all muscle. He was a burly fellow with dark red hair and dark, bushy facial hair. Most would take one look at the man and fear him, but much like Kanji, there was a good man under the intimidating features.
"I bought flowers for my wife," Enji muttered. "Her favorites. I don't know if she even remembers telling me about them…"
"Do you plan on sending them to her?" Yu asked from his chair, and Enji looked away, his foot bouncing on the ground. For such a large, muscular man, he could be surprisingly nervous. "If not, can I ask why you bought them?"
"I miss her. I never realized how much I liked having her around until she was gone." Enji sighed. "I can hardly blame her for leaving…" He tightened his hands into fists as Yu watched. "I haven't even told her that I've been taking anger management classes. Haven't managed to even talk to her. I think our son is blocking my calls…"
He sighed. "I don't blame him." Enji relaxed his hands and buried his face in them. "No father should ever strike their child, but I…"
"I know how easy it is to focus on your mistakes." Yu stopped Enji. "But you've come a long way since coming to me. You've been taking your classes, doing the exercises, and you even have a new job. To me, that's a great sign. You're making progress."
"It's not enough."
"It's a step. All of life is made out of steps. Parts and pieces. You're building a new you, finding the real you, and it's a slow process. You've admitted to your mistakes, and even while you're suffering from them, you're trying to be better."
"My family doesn't seem to think so."
"You can't control other people's feelings. Only your own." Enji nodded. "Tell me, how is your job going?"
"Fine…" Yu motioned him to continue, and Enji sighed. "I have some co-workers who keep inviting me to go out with them."
"And do you think you'll go with them?" The silence spoke volumes, and Yu smiled in understanding. "It's okay to want to be alone sometimes, but you hardly speak about people in your social circle. It's usually only about you and your family. I think going out to make some friends will be good for you."
"Most people seem reluctant to make friends with someone like me."
"I understand, but remember what I said about steps? How about you work on talking to the cashier next time you buy groceries? Something simple. Ask about their day, how busy their shift is. Put yourself out there, just a little."
Enji lifted his dark gaze at Yu, but the silverette showed no fear. The burly man nodded his head with a sigh. "I can try."
"All any of us can do." A clock beeped by Yu's seat, and he pressed a button on it. "Are you ready for us to end the session?" The man hesitated, before nodding his head. "Alright. I'll see you in a few days, Enji."
The two men stood up, and Yu began to quietly pack his things. As he did, the burly man picked up his jacket and stared at the doctor.
"Do… you have plans for the holidays, Dr. Shirogane?" Yu lifted up his head, a smile on his face. The man was clearly trying.
"Heh, yeah. Gonna go see some old friends later today, plus spend Christmas with the wife and kids."
"That sounds nice," Enji muttered. "I hope you all have a good time." The mountain of a man walked towards Yu, towering over him. The silverette didn't show an ounce of fear. Enji raised up his hand and the doctor took it. The two men shook hands as Enji bowed his head.
"Thank you, Doctor Shirogane. For everything."
When Enji first met Yu, the man was loud, aggressive, and violent. Now he was trying to change…
That was part of Yu's job. He was a therapist. He met with the mentally ill, the depressed, even those with violent, or even criminal pasts, and he gave them what they needed. Whether it was a friend, a shoulder, or even a challenge…
Whatever the person needed to face the truth and grow from it. In a funny way, it was the perfect job for someone like Yu. The kind where an intelligent, if somewhat manipulative, man could put his skills to good use.
"I'm happy to help, Enji. Happy holidays."
Souji Shirogane was the youngest of his family, though not by much. He was only a year younger than his older brother, Naoki, and two years younger than his sister, Yuuka.
The young man was told he looked a lot like his father did his age. He had the same silver hair his brother and sister had, with eyes as equally as metallic. The biggest difference was that his hair was shorter compared to his father's, though he always thought about letting it grow and seeing just how much he'd look like his dad.
He walked the halls of the school, looking for his siblings. Classes were over. It was time to go home. Dad was probably already waiting for them.
Souji entered the library where his brother sat at a table, quietly reading about monsters and demons.
Naoki Shirogane, Souji was told, looked more like his mother than his father. Naoki shared his mother's dark, blue hair, though he tended to let it grow out. More out of sheer apathy than a fashion choice. He also had the most peculiar of eyes, as if someone poured silver and blue paint together and watched the colors mix.
"Naoki, come on. Dad's waiting."
"Just a minute," Naoki muttered. He used one hand to turn the page of his book as his other hand combed over a seperate piece of paper.
Souji walked over and looked at his brother's artwork. A gigantic sea serpent made of lead and paper stared back at the silverette. He smiled in approval. Naoki tended to be drawn to the strange and macabre side of literature.
Dad apparently blamed Aunt Yukiko for that, saying she read Naoki too many ghost stories when he was a baby.
"Come on, we need to go find Yuuka."
"Knowing her, we just need to find the crowd."
The two boys worked together to put Naoki's things away and return the book to its place, before stepping out of the library. They walked to the first floor of the school, and true to Naoki's comment, there was a small crowd of people surrounding their sister.
Yuuka Shirogane was, what many boys and girls their age called, hot. Souji didn't really see it, seeing as Yuuka was his sister, but the young woman clearly had quite the fanbase at school.
Dad's friends once commented that Yuuka had inherited her father's hair, but her mother's eyes and figure, though Yuuka recently dyed a long strand of her hair silver in honor of their dad. She was a clearly confident woman with a body that puberty had gently forged into the talk of the school. Many of Souji's friends tended to stare at the curvaceous woman.
Hell, most of the student body seemed to stare.
"Oh, you're all so sweet! I love you all so much! Mwah, mwah! Have a great holiday season! Make sure to tell me all about your vacation when we see each other again." Yuuka blew kisses to her adoring public as some students moved closer to ask her questions.
"Yuuka, can you help me with my report over break?"
"Oh, I'm not very good at essays. You should ask my brother, Souji, he's great with reports."
"You're still going to the movies with us, right?"
"Of course! I can't wait to see Ann Takamaki's new movie! You know, my father actually knows her."
Souji rolled his eyes as his sister whipped her silver hair around. Sparkles seemed to materialize around the young woman as she smiled and waved at her adoring public. Before he could call out to his sister, a larger boy pushed him, and Souji fell to the ground.
"Hey, watch it!" Naoki growled, glaring at the tall, muscular giant.
"You watch it," the student huffed as Naoki rolled his eyes.
"Very clever," he commented. "Apologize to my little brother."
"Or what, punk?" The older student pushed Naoki's shoulder. The dark-haired teen glared at the giant, before a third voice called out to them.
"Hey, come on, no fighting, you guys!" Yuuka helped Souji up, before walking towards the two. She placed a hand on the rude boy's shoulder, gently stroking his uniform. "I hate violence…" The beautiful girl pouted as she leaned in close.
Naoki and Souji watched as their sister's demeanor changed on a dime. Her arms grabbed the other boy's arm and twisted it, making him gasp and lean down so he was eye level with Yuuka.
The boys saw the real Yuuka. Not the the sweet, kind beauty she liked acting as, but the snake-like vampire they knew their sister was.
"My great-grandfather taught me how to break someone's arm." The large man blinked as Yuuka leaned closer, a vindictive and sharp smirk on her cherry-colored lips. "Apologize to my brother before I show you what he taught me…"
"Uh… S-sorry." Yuuka's smirk turned back into a gentle smile, and she gently smacked the boy's cheek.
"Good boy. Happy holidays." She pulled away from him and walked towards her brothers, smiling. "Come on, little bros. Dad's waiting for us!"
"Show off," Naoki sighed as Souji chuckled.
The three walked out of the school together, their bags in hand as a gentle snow fell on Okina City. Souji saw their father waiting by a car, and he waved as his sister stretched her arms to the sky.
"Ugh! Being so happy is so exhausting!" Yuuka groaned, rubbing her cheeks.
"Then stop pretending to be something you're not," Naoki commented.
"Where's the fun in that? Not my fault people are so gullible to help a sweetheart like me," she pouted, playing with her hair.
"Mom would say it's not nice to lie, sis," Souji commented.
"And dad would say it's boring being too nice, little bro. I'm just trying to have a little bit of fun."
"That does sound like something I would say." The three siblings arrived at their father's car, and he opened it for them, motioning them inside. They all stepped inside, with the boys in the back and the sister taking the seat beside Yu.
"So, how was your day?" he asked the three.
"Yuuka was pretending to be nice again," Naoki quickly declared.
"You little snitch! And I am nice! I saved Souji, didn't I?"
"Please leave me out of this conversation…"
"Yuuka…" Yu raised his brow as his daughter smiled sheepishly.
"What? I'm just having fun. I'm an actress! Like Aunt Rise!"
"Do you remember the stories I used to tell you? The ones about when I was your age?"
"I'm not manipulating anyone!" the silver-haired woman sighed. "I'm just trying to have some fun. Add a little bit of excitement…" The teenager pouted as she stared out the window, watching the city go by.
"She's right, dad. She's not hurting anyone," Souji quickly came to the defense of his sister, and Yuuka smiled at him. Yu decided not make a fight out of it as he watched the two siblings bump their fists together.
"Alright, alright." He smiled at kids' friendship, before his oldest son spoke.
"Are you still leaving to Aunt Yukiko's today, dad?" Naoki inquired.
"Yeah. I'll be meeting your mother there with the rest of our friends."
"And Aunt Nanako's gonna come over to watch us?" Yu nodded his head, and Yuuka beamed. "Yes! Aunt Nanako is so cool!"
"Tell everyone we said hi," Souji requested.
"I promise I will."
Yu and his three children arrived home within a few minutes, and he stepped out and into the house as the kids followed. They walked down a short hallway with several pictures hanging on the walls.
Some were pictures of the many friends he and Naoto had met over the course of their adventures. He saw familiar faces like Sho, Mitsuru, and Akira Kurusu smiling at him. Other frames had news clipping cut out and slipped into them, recounting certain adventures or news articles Yu liked to hold onto.
'Detective Naoto Shirogane saves Mayor Namatame.'
'Risette Farewell Tour! Risette Retiring.'
'Tatsumi Textiles Goes National.'
The father of three stopped by one picture. He smiled as he traced the frame with a finger. It was of his and Naoto's wedding day. The detective wore a stunning, dark blue dress as Yu wore a monochrome suit. The joyful bride held his arm as many of their friends stood by them.
He saw the Phantom Thieves, including Akira and his girls standing close to Yu. Mitsuru and her Shadow Operatives were on Naoto's side, squeezing themselves into frame. The happy couple's closest friends were kneeling down in front of the two, grinning for the camera. The group had taken this photo outside the Amagi Inn. Yu and Naoto had just been officially married, and he became Yu Shirogane...
"Dad, look." Yuuka poked her father's shoulder, and she pointed to the living room,where a Christmas tree stood, surrounded by presents. Several of which Yu did not recognize. Then he saw who brought them in, and he smiled.
Naoto laid on the couch, her jacket over her body like a blanket as she slept.
"Looks like someone came home early." Yu approached his slumbering wife, taking in her slumbering form.
Naoto had grown up into an amazing woman. Wise and intelligent, respected throughout the law enforcement world. Not to mention absolutely beautiful. Yu loved her long, navy locks. Her curvaceous figure. Her flawless face.
He placed a hand on her head, gently combing her hair as she began to stir.
"Hm…?"
"Morning, sleepy head. Didn't expect to see you so soon."
Naoto blinked, before she let out a long yawn. She slowly rose up from the couch as she tried to speak through another yawn. "Solved the case… early. Makoto sends her regards, by the way."
"Happy to hear it."
"I wanted to surprise you, but I must have underestimated how tired I was…"Yu chuckled, before kissing his wife's lips. She kissed back, before noticing her three children staring at her. She smiled at them, motioning them over. "Come here. I want to hear about everyone's day."
"I lied to people about who I am," Yuuka huffed, before sitting on the bed and dramatically falling onto her mother's lap. Her legs dangled off the edge as she took two cushions, playfully sticking her tongue at her siblings. "Mom, am I evil?"
"Yes," Naoki bluntly answered.
Naoto and Yu chuckled as the man poked his daughter's legs, forcing her to give up a cushion for her brothers. As the two older siblings bickered, and Souji tried keeping the peace, their mother and father's eyes met. They smiled at one another, their hands locking together as they kissed.
That night, the two stood outside the Amagi Inn with nostalgic smiles. Snow slowly fell down onto their heads as they took in the sight of the old building. They had been here many times over the course of their lives...
"Man, this place hasn't changed, huh?" Yu muttered.
"I believe that's the point. As if it was saying that 'no matter what happens, we will welcome you.'"
"Maybe. Or Yukiko's just cheap and won't pay for renovations." The two chuckled as Yu turned his head. He saw the sea of lights that was Inaba, and he took a long, deep breath of the cold air. "God, I love this town…"
Both he and Naoto had discussed it. When the kids were on their own, when they were ready to settle down for their final days, he and Naoto would retire to Inaba. A peaceful little town where so much of their history was shared.
"Okina City is nice, but it does lack Inaba's rustic charms," Naoto added.
"Yeah... " The cold air blew, and Yu looked at his wife. "We should get inside. Don't want to keep everyone waiting." She nodded his head, and the two walked inside of the warm inn. The receptionist smiled at them and told them everyone waiting in their usual room.
Yu and Naoto walked to the room and opened the door to find several familiar faces beaming at them.
"About time you two got here!" Chie grinned. "We've been waiting forever!"
"Welcome to the party, you two," her husband, Yosuke added, holding a bottle of sake.
"Yo, Senpai, Naoto! How was the train ride? Everything go okay?" Kanji asked, waving at the two with Rise, his wife, cuddled up beside him.
"It was fine, Kanji." The two newcomers sat down at the table, sitting amongst their old friends. "We're just starving," Yu confessed.
"Then you came just in time. Yukiko's own her way with the food," Rise smiled. The young woman yawned, cuddling her face against Kanji's arm.
"Tired, Rise-chan?" Naoto inquired.
"Emi''s been so energetic lately. I swear, her brother was not this exhausting," the retired idol groaned.
"What's wrong, Rise? Two kids too hard for you? Try three," Yu chuckled, as Rise stuck her tongue at him.
"Oh, Yu! Naoto! You're here!" The group turned to find Yukiko and Teddie at the doorway. The dark-haired woman smiled at him, before Teddie practically threw the plates he was holding into the air.
"Yay! The bears are back in town!" Teddie threw his arms around the two as Yosuke screamed, barely catching the plates on their way back down.
"Teddie, what the hell?! You freakin' spaz!" Yosuke huffed.
"I can't help it! I'm just so bear-y happy! We're all back together! Oh, how are my students?" The young man blinked, as Yu and Naoto slowly pried his arms off of them.
"They're all great, Teddie. They say hi," the silverette answered.
Yukiko brought several plates to the table, and Yu helped the woman, before she gave him a quick hug. "I'm so happy you two could make it." She released him, before hugging Naoto.
"We wouldn't miss this for the world. It's our tradition," the detective promised. "Please, sit down."
Yukiko and Teddie sat with the others as Yu looked around the table. His friends had certainly changed over the years. It had been over twenty years since his first visit to Inaba. Twenty years since finding his home. They had certainly changed, hell, he probably changed the most out of all of them.
Yet despite everything, some things hadn't changed. They were still close friends, he realized, watching Chie practically inhale Yukiko's cooking.
"Mmm, steak!"
"Try not to choke, Chie. I'd hate to tell Ryoko her mom died choking on a piece of steak," Yosuke laughed, before joking with a dramatic gesture. "I died as I lived!" He dodged a playful jab from his wife as Rise nuzzled her boyfriend's arm.
"Kanji-kun, fill my plate with food."
"Huh? You got two hands that ain't broken, do it yourself!"
"Kaaaanji! Come on, I'm tired!"
The man sighed, shaking his head. "Fine, fine…"
"Yay! I love you, Kanji! Now feed me."
"Yeah, yeah, I hear ya." Despite his red cheeks and low, almost annoyed tone, Yu saw Kanji's smile.
"So, who wants to start? I want to hear about everyone's lives! Ooh, I can start!" Teddie beamed, only to be scolded by the raven-haired woman beside him.
"Wait your turn, Teddie."
"Yeah, last time we said Yu should start!" Yosuke looked at the silver-haired man. "Go on, dude. You start. Tell us, how life's been since we last saw you?"
The man blinked, before looking at his wife. She smiled at him, motioning him to go ahead. "Well, you heard them, Yu. How is everything?" Her smile was a knowing one, and under the small table, her hand found his.
Yu felt Naoto's fingers gently caressing his as he looked around the table at the smiling, warm faces of his closest friends. He thought about everything he had. His job, his home, his family…
What else was there to say?
"Honestly? Life couldn't get any better."
THE END
The movie's over. The curtain's closed. Our story is over.
I want to say something before I start saying thanking everyone. When I started this story, I never expected it to be this big. I had wrote fanfiction before, but I took a break for years because I didn't believe in myself.
Then I played Persona 4, and I don't know… things clicked. It was such a fun game, and I grew to really care about the characters. It reignited my writer's spirit, and after years of nothing, I finally began writing again.
That's a big reason for why I love Persona 4. It reignited my creativity.
As this story got popular, I thought about who I wanted Yu Narukami to be. I wanted to give him a real personality, a real character arc. I believe every good writer puts a little bit of themselves in everything they write. For me, I based Yu Narukami slightly off of myself.
Now, don't get me wrong. I was never breaking hearts like he was, but I've always had this fear that I'm not who I say I am. That I'm not nice, I'm manipulative and a liar. Like Yu, I think that I don't deserve my friends and happiness.
Plus, I'll fully admit to being a worse person when I was younger. Again, not to Yu's extreme, but I was a little asshole once upon a time.
Then I met someone special, and I've been trying to be a better person. To recognize my own strengths, to like who I am, to find out just who it is I'm meant to be. It's an uphill battle, but I'm still here. My point is, to have so many people cheer for Yu and believe in him… I don't know. Makes me feel like I can change too. Be a better man than I was yesterday.
I was in another state when I started this story 3 years ago… I got my first job during this story. My father passed away during this story. So much of my life has changed while I've been writing this story… It's like I'm closing a chapter of my life, and I have to wonder, what's next?
Well, I'll tell you this. I dream about creating an original story one day. An original, all mine story that people love and enjoy like you have with this. I hope I can make that dream come true, but who knows what the future has in mind for me?
I'd like to say thank you now.
Thank you, Zanmat0, a great writer who has stuck with this story from damn near the beginning.
Thank you, Lostgirl, who made me feel like this story really mattered, and that Yu and his friends were the inspiring heroes I wanted them to be.
Thank you, AvengedGYT, who made me feel like I was great writer, who actually knew what he was doing.
And most importantly, thank you. Yes, you. Not Yu, but you. This story wouldn't exist without you. Without your wishes, your support, your kindness. If you've been silently reading and enjoying the story, or passionately reviewing every chapter, thank you. You've made me happier than you could possibly know.
I guess it's time to say goodbye… But don't think of it as goodbye. Think of it as a 'see you later!' I won't say Yu Narukami will never return. I might write a collection of one shots about the simple, lazy days after the adventures, starring Yu and Naoto. I might write a story where Yu and Naoto team up with Akira and his gang.
But I think none of that will ever be as important as this, because this is the first big story I have ever finished. This is huge to me, because it means I can finish something. It means, to me, that I can be a great writer.
Heh. Alright, folks. One last time.
If you've enjoyed the story, leave a review. I love reading them. If not, be safe out there, and remember. You. Are. Loved.
See ya later, folks!