"Let me get this straight, you fought this guy years ago and it caused your dad to die." Shinjiro said. "So now a shadow from your past is taking his form during the dark hour and is trying to kill you by blowing up that tower?"

"I guess that sums it up, though he's a lot more dangerous than any other shadow." Gohan said. "Cell could destroy the entire planet with ease, and I'm the only one strong enough to stop him."

"I guess Aki isn't the only stuck in the past." Shinjiro said. "You need to just move on and forget it."

"Aragaki, we both know that all of us have things in our past we can't let go of." Mitsuru said calmly. "It's what separates us from the shadows."

"Apparently not." Shinjiro said. "It's what creates them in the first place."

With those words Shinjiro walked out of the dorm.

"My apologies for Aragaki." Mitsuru said.

"No, he has a point." Gohan said. "It's because I'm so focused on the past that he came back. The thing is I won't just forget what happened, I never can."

"No one is asking you to forget, all anyone can do is learn from the past and prevent it from being repeated." Mitsuru said thoughtfully. "That aside we may be able to find three new allies in our fight against the shadows."

"Are you sure?" Gohan asked in surprise. "Should we go and check?"

"That's what we'll be doing tonight." Mitsuru said calmly. "We should inform the others."

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"Hey Videl, I've been meaning to ask you something." Junpei said.

"Don't bother her Stupei." Yukari said in annoyance.

"No, it's alright." Videl said. "What's on your mind?"

"Well it's just ever since that girl mentioned what this Cell guy is you've looked down, I just wanted to make sure you were alright." Junpei said.

"I'm ok, thanks Junpei." Videl said. "I've just been thinking about a few things."

"Well if you need to talk about anything just let me know." Junpei said.

Suddenly Mitsuru and Gohan walked into the lounge.

"We're moving out immediately." Mitsuru said.

"Wait, what are you talking about sempai?" Yukari asked in surprise.

"Did a shadow appear outside of Tarturus?" Minato asked. "I thought they only showed up on the full moon."

"There are no shadows this time, actually there's a very high likelihood that three other persona users are here." Mitsuru said calmly.

"Wait three, are you serious?" Junpei asked. "I mean that's insane."

"We'll find out soon, we'll head out as soon as Erasare turns." Mitsuru said calmly.

As she was saying that the door opened and Erasa walked into the dorm.

"Oh Erasa, we were just talking about you." Yukari said. "Can we talk for a while?"

"Sure, what's on your mind?" Erasa asked with a smile.

"Well, I was looking into some new clothes and thought you could help me look." Yukari said while meeting Mitsuru's eyes.

"Sure thing, that sounds awesome." Erasa said.

"Cool, let's head to my room." Yukari said as the two of them walked upstairs.

"What was that all about, doesn't Yuka-tan know…" Junpei started to say.

"Yes she does, now then we're heading out immediately." Mitsuru said calmly.

"Right, we should go and check if those three are willing to join SEES." Minato said.

"Right, let's go." Gohan said calmly.

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"Was Buu sure this is the place?" Videl asked. "I mean yeah he's strong but he didn't really seem that smart."

"Unfortunately we need to take him for his word, although it does seem to be deserted." Mitsuru said.

"Oh, my apologies." said a voice from behind them. "I was unaware that we would be having company tonight, might I ask who you all are?"

"My name is Mitsuru Kirijo, and I'd like to ask you something." Mitsuru said calmly.

"Kirijo, I assume that means you have some relation to the Kirijo group. My name is Takaya, what do I owe the pleasure?" Takaya asked.

"Yes, my father is the head of the Kirijo group." Mitsuru said. "I wanted to ask what you would think if I told you that a day consisted of twenty-five hours."

"You speak of the dark hour correct?" Takaya asked. "What of it?"

"You're familiar with it, that makes this simpler." Mitsuru said calmly. "I'd like to know if you and your associates would be willing to join our group."

"Associates, how would you know of that detail?" Takaya asked suspiciously.

"You met Buu right?" Gohan asked. "He told us about you guys."

"I see, that certainly explains a few things." Takaya said. "Unfortunately I'll have to decline your generous offer."

"That's unfortunate, still it's your decision and I can't make you join us." Mitsuru said.

"We can't force you either Mitsuru, however I have a sneaking suspicion we're going to meet again." Takaya said calmly. "Actually there is one thing I'd like to ask you."

"Alright, what is it?" Mitsuru asked.

"Could you inform Buu that he can find us in the same spot as last time, it's time to make good on our arrangement." Takaya said.

"Of course, I'll tell him personally." Mitsuru said.

"It was a pleasure to meet you." Takaya said quietly before SEES returned to the dorm.

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"Oh, you guys are back." Erasa said. "Where did you go?"

"Buu just wanted to introduce us to some people he met." Gohan said. "They seemed nice enough."

"That's good, think I'll get a chance to meet them?" Yukari asked.

"I'm not sure, you might meet them." Mitsuru said.

"That's too bad, I was hoping to get to know them." Yukari said. "I guess there's always next time."

"Yeah, well I think we should get some rest for school tomorrow." Minato said. "I don't know about you guys but I don't feel like doing much of anything tonight."

"Yeah, I agree." Akihiko said. "I'll see you guys tomorrow."

"Oh yeah, that reminds me." Videl said. "Buu, you can meet them in the same place you did last time."

"Ok, Buu go now." Buu said before walking out of the dorm.

(Shinjiro has informed Gohan he needs to move on, and SEES has encountered Takaya. Next chapter Strega will reveal their mission. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)