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Ken doesn't have that much friends. The closest he had to a friend in his school were his dorm mates and some of the guys in his soccer club and the student council. But he could never tell them about his past and what he felt. His former dorm mates, the members of SEES, and the Investigation Team were his only friends - his second family. But even to them there are some things that he can't say. He sometimes finds himself watching instead of joining his friends.

"The girls sure are having fun." Ken's senior said as he walked over to the foot of the stairs. "Sure, you don't need any help?" he shouted for the fifth time that day.

"We'll call you guys when we need you so shut up, Sato!" Ken chuckled at the look on his senior's face.

There were three girls in the dorm and two boys, all except Ken are third-years. The day after their meeting, Mitsuru called Ken, informing him of the three new students that will be moving in. With the three, there would be a temporary balance in the number of boys and girl.

"They're in the same year as you, right?" Sato sat across Ken and grabbed a chocolate from the table. Ken looked at his senior, puzzled before realizing what he meant. "Yes, though I still don't know their names yet. Kirijo-san told me they'll come here on Sunday."

"Then it's good. You won't be alone here for the next term."

"Yeah..."

A scream came from the other floor. "Sato! There's a cockroach here! KILL IT! "

"KYA! IT'S FLYING!"

"It's time for some action," his senior ran upstairs.

Ken remained there on his seat. He smiled bitterly, feeling a dull ache from his chest. "Why am I always left behind..."


Ken's soccer practice just ended. Usually, he would race with his team to Wild Duck, but since he was not in the mood he decided not to. Before he passed through the school gates, his senior approached him. Sato was panting, most likely because he ran all the way there. He tried to catch his breath for a while, then began. "We won't be having dinner at the dorm. We might come back late as well." Ken didn't ask why, he just smiled and nodded before leaving. The seniors sure are busy.

The lone persona-user of the Minatodai Dorm decided to look around Iwatodai Strip Mall. He didn't want to go home yet. By this time Koromaru must be at the shrine, going from his master's grave to Makoto's (he still wondered how the dog got out of the house). If he went back he'll end up getting bored with nothing to do.

After wandering aimlessly for few minutes he decide to go to Wakatsu to eat dinner. The food there wasn't that great but it wasn't really that bad. Why do I keep coming here, he thought. The place was surprisingly empty. We ordered the usual then settled down on the table by the window.

Ken sighed from exhaustion caused by sitting all day, doing paperwork, and football practice. He slumped over the empty table and buried his head within his crossed arms. Should I join them again? The sound of a girl talking (strangely) caught his attention. He turned his head and watched the three figures standing outside the restaurant, their backs facing him. One of them was a girl of average height. "Why don't we eat here?" she eagerly said, pointing at Wakatsu.

"I'll go wherever you go," the guy in the middle said to the girl. "But I'd like to go Hagakure."

"Then Hagakure it is," the tallest one of them said gruffly.

"But we already ate there yesterday," the girl pouted.

"With the way you eat, we'll be bankrupt. Unless you find your wallet we are eating at Hagakure." The tallest boy left. The other boy apologized to the girl before following their friend. The girl looked at Wakatsu longingly. Ken can't help but to be stare at her face. "Wait for me," she said to the restaurant before running off.

"Those guys sounded like Shinjiro-san and Ryoji-san..." His dinner was served to him but his eyes never left the spot where the three stood. That girl, Ken thought. He felt a vague sense of familiarity from the girl but all his thoughts were disturbed by the vibration of his phone. After reading the message he quickly wolfed down his food and left.

Come to the hospital immediately.


When everyone was complete Mitsuru began. "The other day, all of you were told that one of them might have Apathy Syndrome. The doctors did some test and confirmed that the man is negative from it."

"That's good, right?" Junpei said. Mitsuru shook her head. "Something more disturbing happened to the man. His memories were wiped out completely."

"How did they come up with that conclusion like that?" Naoto asked calmly.

"One of the students that found them gave me the idea. I informed the doctors. They did what they had to then confirmed that he has no recollection of anything; he can't even speak or eat solid food. The others also lost their memories but it wasn't as severe as this person."

"How exactly did this student gave you that idea?" Naoto said with a frown. "I'm sorry for interrupting you, Mitsuru-san, but this seems really strange."

"It's alright Shirogane. I myself find it strange as well, but it seems acceptable." Mitsuru paused for a while. She bit her lip then continued. " 'It seems like they don't remember anything. The other mister acts somewhat like a baby,' is what she said."

"That girl must be really keen observer," Naoto said.

"I agree," Mitsuru said.

"Well, at least now we know what happened to them," Yukari said trying to sound optimistic.

"So we know," Akihiko started, "but what would happen to them. We don't know if this amnesia is temporary. Do we?" He turned to Mitsuru for confirmation.

"Unfortunately, the doctors don't know. They received no damages physically and their brain is unharmed. It may be possible that their memories were wiped out."

"This is really disturbing..." Fuuka grew anxious. The air in the room was heavy. Everyone was trapped in their own thoughts.

"One more thing," Mitsuru continued. "The three students who found the are the new transfer students at Gekkoukan High. They are on the same year as Amada. There something about them that makes me uneasy. Specifically, the girl."

"What about them, Mitsuru?" Akihiko leaned forward and propped his elbows on his knees. Mitsuru walked over to the computer. Three images appeared on the screen. One of a girl and the other two of boys.

"No way!" Junpei stood from his seat. Everyone, except for the Inaba group, were shocked. Their mouths hung agape.

"Do you know them? Yu asked. He waited patiently for an answer.