Disclaimer: I don't own the PERSONA 3 characters, ATLUS does.
I have my own OC named Sonoda Aki (I do own her) and Mori Takeshi as the 'Main Character' or Arisato Minato in the game.
It's rated M for later chapters.
Please R&R.
Synopsis:
After Mitsuru-Senpai's father died Yukari is the only one who can reach her and bring her out of the haze. Mitsuru X Yukari.
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11/19/09
Today's Itinerary:
Walking tour of Kyoto
DAY
"Man this walking tour is soooo boring! Where are all the Geisha's!?"
Iori Junpei struck a ridiculous pose and threw his hands up to the sky as if asking for divine assistance.
"Is that all you can think about Stupei?" It was Yukari that broke his stupor. She walked right past him. His eyes followed her noticing his classmates staring at him. Junpei felt supremely embarrassed.
"S-Shut up!"
"Hey, you said it! All men are just perverted anyway." Yukari was now standing akimbo in front of him giving him a stern look. He began to cower under her intimidation.
It's not that Yukari hated Junpei--he was just born with the gene to piss her off. Other than that their relationship was friendly even flirtatious but always annoying.
"Not all men Yukari-san. I happen to be very appreciative of women." Mochizuki Ryoji said in his usually smooth manner. He flashed a devilish grin and brought his hand up over his heart as if he meant to cross it and hope to die.
Yukari was more than obliged having suffered his wonton flirting all the way there. She gave him a dead pan glare that said say that again and get your block knocked off.
Apparently he read her expression loud and clear.
"M-Maybe the boys should split up from the girls, right Junpei?"
"Yeah let's go." Junpei was still irritated. He wanted to at least see some hot Kyoto babes before the trip was over.
Sanada Akihiko and Mori Takeshi were the only boys left in their group. Yukari looked at them questioningly with the same expression on her face.
"Hey, I'm not in this." Akihiko threw his hands up in defense and caught up with Junpei and Ryoji.
After the three were farther ahead Yukari let out a sigh.
"Junpei is such a jackass sometimes…and that Ryoji guy, who does he think he is some kind of Romeo?! I'm so glad you're not like that Mori."
"Junpei is Junpei." Takeshi said matter-of-factly.
"Right." Yukari said with a laugh.
"…And Ryoji-kun…I don't know what to think about him yet. Aegis thinks he's dangerous but I just don't see it." Takeshi added.
"Hmm, you're right Aegis did say something like that. I admit I don't particularly like him but to label him dangerous is another thing. If anything he's a danger to himself trying to flirt with all these girls especially Mitsuru-senpai. I don't know he just seems weird to me."
"He flirted with Mitsuru-senpai? Wow, that guy has a lot of guts, your right he's biting off more than he can chew." Takeshi shook his head disapprovingly.
"Well, if Aegis is sensing something about him I guess we should at least remain aware of the possibilities. And I can see how you can think that about Ryoji-san, but I'd also like to give him the benefit of the doubt." Takeshi finished giving Yukari a warm smile like he always did.
Since she first met Takeshi she knew he was different. Then she got to know him and found out they had a lot in common. Eventually it became easy to talk to him about anything. His presence was always reassuring and kind toward her. This became ever true during the Yakushima trip. During that time Yukari was more lost than she ever felt in her life. She had found out the truth about her father being involved in the creation of the shadows and it devastated her. Takeshi was the only one to help her through it.
I'm so thankful Takeshi. I'm glad I was able to do that for Mitsuru-senpai as well. Yukari thought.
Takeshi was intelligent, caring and good looking to boot. It was almost unnerving to her but thankfully his personality never rubbed her the wrong way. Not to mention he was an excellent fighter and she knew she could count on him in battle. But that was the thing, was her connection with him just about that? A few months back Takeshi asked her out on a couple of dates; she humbly accepted seeing no harm in it. But ultimately she couldn't feel anything strong for him. This made Yukari a bit sad.
Mori is such a great guy…but…Mi-. "
" Hey, Takeshi! Are you coming or not! You're not a girl now are you?" It was Junpei yelling from across the street.
"Stop yelling this instant Iori Junpei! So help me if someone complains I'll be held responsible!" Ms. Toriumi said furiously.
"Psh…you're yelling to." Junpei said under his breath.
What was that young man!?"
"Nothing Sensei."
"That's what I thought. Now don't go too far ahead of the group boys." Ms. Toriumi drastically changed her voice from Tyrannical ruler to sweet innocent school teacher. She was practically singing the last word and was suddenly smiling. Junpei thought he saw her eyes glow but then it was gone as fast as it came. Junpei stood mortified.
"She's like a demon…" Junpei said after turning his back to his teacher making sure the words barely hit the air.
Yukari and Takeshi just stood there smiling at the interaction between teacher and wayward student.
"I should go with them before Ms.Toriumi kills Junpei."
"Hahaha! I wish. Alright I'll see you later Takeshi."
"Later!" Takeshi waved and was off.
Yukari just watched as the other students went past her. She felt alone in the crowd. Quite a few of her classmates waved to her; she was popular after all. One girl wearing glasses in particular stood out; it was Sonoda Aki. She sat at the very back in class and was in the Archery club with Yukari. They spoke a lot about little things and Aki frequently asked Yukari to have lunch with her or hang out after school. However, Yukari always seemed to be busy with the shadows, Tartarus, her father and all. Yet it didn't faze the myopic girl. She continued to smile and politely ask Yukari to spend time with her. It didn't surprise Yukari as Aki had a calm, patient personality to her that evidently trickled into everything she did even archery. She was the best in the club. On top of that Aki was as popular as Yukari and very pretty. The boys would approach Aki while she was with Yukari but the girl never paid any attention. The tawny haired junior thought it was a little unusual but didn't press the matter further.
Now it didn't seem as unusual. Her attraction to the Mitsuru perplexed the girl. She couldn't remember ever feeling this way let alone for a girl. She knew that people had those feelings but she never pigged herself as one of them. Yes one of 'those' people she thought, knowing that she thought that way to distance herself from the stigma even if she couldn't articulate it.
All this thinking distracted her from seeing the person beside her.
"Hey Yukari-chan, where are all the boys?"
It was Yamagishi Fuuka along with Aegis. They had finally caught up after visiting a store selling pastries.
"Hmph. They're off trying to scope some tail that's where."
"Scope some tail? Yukari you didn't yell at them did you?"
"No! Well maybe a little."
"Yukari…" Fuuka lightly scolded her.
"You mean they were surveying the opposite sex? Recently, I've been observing the two genders and it's interesting how humans develop. From the ages of eight to thirteen girls began to mature into adulthood. For boys, it's ten to fourteen years of age to be precise. This is called 'puberty'. Along with the body maturing young humans develop a pronounced desire to mate. The urge is to fulfill an embedded need to reproduce. When the male genitalia, the penis, enters the vagina--"
"OH MY GAWD AEGIS! Stop talking about that like right now!" Yukari put her hands over Aegis' mouth who continued to talk a bit longer completing her thought. She mumbled something about penile fracture most likely happening to younger men. The junior knew about sex and thought about it but she was NOT about to get an impromptu sex education in the middle of the freakin' street from a damn robot! Aegis just tilted her head to the side curiously. When Yukari felt like it was okay to let Aegis go she decided to change the subject quickly. Fuuka was especially grateful as blood had burst from her nose because of the racy subject.
"Have you seen Mitsuru-senpai anywhere?" Yukari asked quickly.
"U-ugh, she was speaking to one of the teachers I think." Fuuka pointed behind them as she covered her nose with a cloth Aegis handed her. She quietly mouthed a thank you.
Yukari looked back and as if on cue the colorless crowd broke apart to reveal the ruby beauty walking toward her. The junior's mouth gaped in awe taking in the Senpai's perfect features. Since last night Yukari had a strong desire to be close to Mitsuru…no for some time now. Jeez, I'm acting like a crazed fan girl! Get yourself together Yukari! She shook her head. It was then she noticed the person in Mitsuru's company.
Mitsuru was talking to Mr. Edogawa the 'Magic Man'. It was one of Yukari's teachers and one she didn't care for. The entire semester he did nothing but discuss magic--it's origins, it's usages it's importance...it got to the point that her head would hurt just hearing him talk...then seeing him...then at hearing his name. When this came about she decidedly dubbed him Sensei 'Magic Man' out of contempt.
Yukari's brows furrowed immediately.
Oh greeeaaat! Mr. Magic Man is talking to Mitsuru-senpai. Does that guy ever stop talking!? Just look at him he doesn't even know he's starting to irritate her with all that nonsense about cards and the stupid ass Arcana! At this rate she'll never get rid of him and I'll never get to spend time with her! I'll never forgive you MAGIC JERK if you bore her to death!
Yukari was about to call on her Persona when she decided to do something a little more subtle.
"…You see magic is everywhere. Although I've discussed its origins the entire thirty-two minutes we've been walking, I would argue magic has been around long before its study. To prove this I'm going to go into the speculation and the ramifications of this view point in intense detail by probing the outer parameter of thought itself. I postulate that is where we can find the true meaning of magic. Quid quid Latine dictum sit, altum viditur--"
A sweat drop ran down Mitsuru's face. She was staring wide eyed at the Professor like a lamb about to be slaughtered. She instinctively drew her arms around her body protectively. It was all she could do to stop what she felt was verbal accosting.
"Mitsuru-senpai! Mitsuru-senpai! I'm so glad I found you! Oh, hi Mr. E." It was Yukari pretending to be out of breath.
"It's a delight to see you out--" The Professor began to address Yukari getting rudely cut off by the girl.
"Anyway, I was asked by the Vice President to inform you that the student council has urgent matters to be addressed regarding the trip…like right now."
The junior tilted her head and emphasized the last word hoping Mitsuru's sharp mind would catch on.
"The Vice Preside—oh, yes your right Yukari, I had almost forgotten." They both smiled at each other. Yukari grabbed Mitsuru's arms and began dragging her away quickly.
"Sorry Sensai but I have to borrow her." Yukari gave the Professor a shit-eating grin.
"It's quite alright Takeba. I can count on us continuing our discussion later Kirijo?"
"Of course professor I do apologize." Mitsuru said in the most sincere tone she could conjure.
It wasn't until they were sure they were far enough away that both of them stopped and started laughing.
"Thank you so much Takeba. Clearly you're a life-saver." Mitsuru said coming down from her laughter.
"Well, all that practice in Tartarus finally paid off. And you're very welcome Ms. Kirijo." Yukari said the last thing flirtingly, swinging the senior's arm which she still held.
Mitsuru blushed lightly giving a kind smile to her companion.
"I wanted to hang out with you anyway." Yukari took hold of Mitsuru's right arm and they continued walking.
"So you dragged me away for your own means Takeba?"
"Preeetty much."
"Well I'm glad it was under favorable circumstances this time." The older girl covertly teased.
"Wha--? When has hanging out with me ever been unfavorable?" Yukari fired back not one to be caught unaware.
"Let's see," Mitsuru put her index finger and thumb on her chin in mock thought. "You took me away from having a very important discussion with a Professor under false pretense, you slapped me quite hard yesterday and you all but blamed me for the Dark Hour only months ago…"
"Gasp. Hahahaha! Hey, the first one doesn't count and don't get cheeky with me Senpai!" Yukari lightly punched Mitsuru's arm.
Despite it being a joke, the last part did hurt a little. Yukari wanted to put it behind her. Yes, it took her longer to trust Mitsuru than the others but things were different now.
"I really am sorry about yesterday though. I guess I don't know my own strength. And about the Dark Hour, I only wanted the truth about why we were fighting." Yukari pouted.
"I know I was only kidding Takeba." Yukari continued to jokingly sulk as if she didn't hear the senior.
"Well, at least I'm not boring like that Professor you were having an important discussion with." Yukari crossed her eyes and made a funny face making Mitsuru laugh.
You're even more beautiful when you smile. Yukari thought.
"Humph. Well, I have to agree, it's been very interesting knowing you Takeba."
"You know, you don't have to call me by my last name all the time. Please, just call me Yukari." Despite her joking nature Yukari seemed quite serious about this.
"Alright Yukari, then please just call me Mitsuru."
It was the way the older girl said her name, like a song bird melody. Yukari's breath hitched.
She gripped the senior's arm feeling her compact muscles underneath the dress shirt. Mitsuru smelled of perfection. Her perfume was intoxicating and made the precocious teenager seem more like a woman and not someone close to her own age. Yukari's body began to feel strange and warm. The thin material of clothing that acted as a barrier between the two girls began to annoy her. She realized that the physical closeness just wasn't enough. The junior wanted more, not exactly knowing what the more entailed.
The more I'm with her the more I feel for her.
So many things happened between them who would've thought they would become close. Yukari certainly didn't think this was possible. She always found the senior difficult to approach let alone touch. Come to think of it she'd never seen the senior be touched by anyone. This made the junior feel special making her smile.
Mitsuru was thinking similarly trying to understand this new interest of hers.
I guess tragedy builds a bridge over the most troubled waters. Maybe if the Dark Hour never happened…I would've never met her or the others. My father would still be alive. Mitsuru imagined never being a Persona user—just a regular girl. Maybe she still would've been the school's class President. Maybe Yukari still would've been the popular girl in the Archery club. They would pass each other in the hall exchanging courteous smiles that didn't mean anything. It made Mitsuru's chest feel heavy.
They continued to walk arm in arm unconsciously until they received an unduly amount of attention. Mitsuru thought deeply at what everyone was gawking at then noticed the position she was in—she was walking arm in arm with another girl as if they were a couple. The latter part didn't bother the beautiful girl but the consequences of it did.
"Um, Yukari?"
"Yeah." Yukari responded languidly. Her head was now resting on the older girl's shoulder comfortably.
When Mitsuru didn't answer she looked up at her. She met her eyes and followed them to the crowd. The crowd glared at them.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" Yukari jumped back letting go of Mitsuru's arm.
"It's fine Yukari. I just didn't want them to get the wrong idea."
"…Right." Yukari seemed dejected and looked to the side.
She was hanging on my arm innocently. I wouldn't forgive myself if someone insulted her. If it should be anyone it should be me; I should've said something. Mitsuru thought bringing down her mood some more. She enjoyed Yukari touching her this way, matter of fact only Yukari, yet she didn't know if the girl desired her in the same way. How do I desire her? This confused the intellectual. In any case, she's just trying to comfort me. I don't want to end up making her uncomfortable.
Mitsuru couldn't deny being drawn to the younger teen. Attraction and sex had never come up in her vocabulary before now. She was too busy being Student Council President, organizing meetings with Kirijo group, running SEES and now dealing with her father's untimely death. But she was attracted to Yukari without a doubt. The teenage feelings the precocious girl couldn't afford before, she felt with Yukari. The anticipation of seeing her sent the older girl reeling in bliss. She also found herself spending hours thinking of her. At first she chalked it up to teenage girl envy but when she felt the urge to kiss the girl last night while she was sleeping she knew something was different.
The senior kept walking looking down in thought until she finally realized Yukari wasn't next to her anymore. She began to panic. She couldn't have taken offense to what I did? Mitsuru withdrew into her mind again trying to figure out the myriad of reasons why the younger girl was gone.
"Hey! I got you something."
Mitsuru turned around and nearly kissed the girl from happiness but quickly regained her composure. She didn't leave. Yukari had something conveniently hidden behind her back. She was leaning forward trying to be cute about her surprise.
"When I saw it I thought about you. Guess what it is." Yukari had a huge smile. Any indication that she was upset was gone.
The senior's mood dramatically lifted at seeing this. She crossed her arms and closed her eyes letting a small grin form as if it took a concerted effort not to overwhelm the girl with her intelligence. She was playing with the girl.
"Well, it would be difficult for me to deduce what you have behind your back, without a previous reference to anything."
"Gawd, you're such a dork. Here." Yukari gave her the gift. It was a Japanese Doll.
"Gasp. I've always wanted one of those!" Mitsuru turned from mock snob to excited child in two seconds. The older girl was too wrapped up in enjoying her gift she almost forgot to thank the junior.
Snap! Someone took a photo of them. It was Fuuka; she waved at Yukari before continuing to sight see with Aegis and the boys.
"Yukari." Yukari was pulled away from watching the gang by the gravity in Mitsuru's voice.
"Thank you."
Mitsuru had such earnestness in her eyes it almost looked like she was going to cry.
"I-It was nothing. It was on sell so it wasn't troublesome to get it." Yukari said as nonchalantly as possible trying to deflect the heaviness of the moment. However, her body kept shifting giving her nervousness away.
"No. Thank you for everything you've done."
They were standing rather close locking eyes. It was like a romance novel where the protagonist and her love interest were about to kiss for the first time. Although the junior thought it cliché, time felt like it just stopped. It stopped for them.
Kiss me.
At this thought the younger teen broke the trance having been shocked at her thoughts. She was blushing furiously.
"It's getting late we should continue on…you know soak up that Kyoto-ness before the trip is over." She was trying to joke her way out of her feelings. Mitsuru just smiled and nodded.
Mitsuru can be so intense sometimes…but I think that I like that. Yukari reflected.
The day went on and they visited different shops and Temples together. The whole time they exchanged side long glances and giggled about things only they understood. As the evening progressed the students returned to the hotel. They lagged behind taking there time to return passing the river bank from the previous night. Yukari pointed to the sun setting and they stopped to watch.
"I really enjoyed today." The younger girl said quietly not breaking from the view.
Mitsuru answered by taking Yukari's hand and lacing it with hers. She squeezed it and Yukari returned the sentiment.
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A/N
If you've read the story before you'll notice I split Chap 2 into to two chapters instead of one.
That's all. Thanks for reading.
Please R&R