Chapter 7
"Ah Souji, I was just thinking about your little problem." Igor welcomed Souji "I couldn't help but hear your conversation with the bear. You really do have a big problem."
"Which is?" Souji asked
"Kyuubi-no-Kitsune is from Japanese folklore, but like you saw 4 years ago folklore can produce powerful shadows"
"This shadow is no ordinary shadow, it is at least 900 years old, it can use very powerful magic and it seems to be able to manipulate people's memories. This thing can shape shift into human form but I have also heard rumour it can attach itself onto someone and live off of their emotion." Igor described the creature
"How do we stop it?" Souji demanded
"Remember Souji you are on your own and with that in mind you cannot stop it, you need help. Here take this." Igor handed Souji a gun
"What will I need a gun for?" Souji was really confused
"It's not a real gun. It's an evoker a way of releasing your persona in the real world. I borrowed from some friends at Gekkoukan High School. I did have to tweak it a bit though so it would work."
"Thanks for the help Igor." Souji showed his gratitude
"Believe me Souji you are going to need all the help you can get" Igor replied grimly
Souji woke up to see a doctor leaning over him "What the…?"
"So you are finally awake Souji." The doctor announced.
Nanako barged into the room "Souji, I was so worried you have been asleep for two whole days!"
"I have been asleep for that long?" Souji questioned
"Yes you have. My birthday is in two days and I didn't want you to miss it!." Nanako showed her concern
"You really had us scared Souji, I almost had to phone Naoto up and ask for another day off." Dojima showed his concern in his own way
"Don't worry about me. It takes a lot more than that to stop me!" Souji laughed
"Hey Dojima how is Souji doing?" a familiar voice asked
"Oh hey Naoto, I was just about to call you. He has woken up and he seems absolutely fine." Dojima admitted
"If you don't mind can I take a look at him" Naoto requested and Dojima just nodded
"Hey Souji I am Naoto Shirogame, I would like to ask you some questions?" Naoto introduced herself "Do you know where you are?"
"I am in room 35 at the Amagi Inn." Souji answered immediately
"Ok, what day is it?" Naoto asked another
"Its Friday, Nanakos birthday is on Sunday." Souji answered with confidence
"Ok, what is 10 times 78?" Naoto asked again
"That's 780, come on I might be ill but I am not stupid!" Souji made a sarcastic remark
"Fine then try this one, what can you hold without touching it?" Naoto asked angrily
"Naoto, how is that going to find out what is wrong with him?" Dojima seemed concerned
"Your breath!" Souji answered
"WHAT?" Naoto seemed surprised
"I said your breath, the only thing you can hold without touching." Souji repeated himself
"That's right, wow Dojima said you were smart but you could probably beat me at something's!"
"He seems fine but I do suggest that he spend his time relaxing in the inn so I am giving you some paid days off until he is rested." Naoto addressed Dojima "I will see you all at the party." Naoto left the room
"Come on lets go to the hot springs!" Nanako shouted