Hello everyone, I'm so sorry that I can't update sooner. The problem is, well, my compute is broken, no internet and lots of exam. Only now I finally have time to upload this chapter. Well, now I present to you. The official first chapter of Persona -Monochrome Soul. Happy reading.

Chapter I

Home, or Something Like That

"Faster, Kurogane-kun," said Kaguya. "H-hey, wait for me! I'm carrying a suitcase here!" I reply. After she left, at 9 the doctors did their daily inspection. They were quite surprised by how fast my recovery is after a heavy accident like what happened and how completely healthy I am even though it's just been four days. Because of that, they decided that it's alright for me to go, 'They still told me to have some rest though,' thought me.

After that, at 12 I met Kaguya in front of the hospital and went together with her to her home, or should I say, my going to be home, for now at least, until I regain my memories or someone who recognize me call me. But, for now I'm staying at her home, the local church. She said that the local priest, Father Hidemoto, is a very kind person and that he always took care of her since she became an orphan. I don't know why, but that name, Hidemoto, seems familiar to me.

"Here we are, home sweet home!" shouted Kaguya, pulling me out of my thought. When I look up to see the church, I'm quite impressed. It is a bit old, but it still retains some of its Gothic style architecture and mosaic style windows, which, I must say, quite amazing. "How is it? Cool, isn't it?" Kaguya ask, smiling. "Come, let's go inside," said her, pulling my arm. I just followed her into the church.

"Father, look who is with me!" said Kaguya. There is a priest that was sweeping the floor until Kaguya called him. When he looks up, I see his face, he isn't pretty old, maybe around 40 to 45 years old, with glasses and grey hair. "Oh, Kaguya, you come early," said him, while walking closer to us. "Hm, is this the boy you mentioned before? Well, his appearance actually more handsome than you told me though, moreover with that white hair. Of course you always told me about him every day, hehe," said the priest. "F-father!" said Kaguya, blushing. "Hm, wait, I recognize you. You are Shini, aren't you?" said the priest, looking me closer. "W-what? You know me?" asked me. "Oh, yeah, Kaguya told me that you have amnesia. The truth is, I'm your father's friend. He told me to take care of you when you're being here, don't you remember?" asked the priest.

"I-I," I reply, grabbing my head. The priest smile, "Don't worry, I'm sure that your memories will return," said the priest assuring. "T-thank you, Father," said me. "Oh, I haven't introduced myself, huh. Hm, how about if I tell you anything that I know about your past?" offered the priest. "Oh, thank you. Please tell me," said me. "Hahaha, what an attitude. Alright, firstly my name is Kaihaku, Hidemoto Kaihaku. Hm, about your past, the truth is, I don't know much about it. What, I know is that, in the past, you're a bit shy and quiet. In the past, you often came here at holiday with your parents. I still remember, when your parents told you to do something you just nodded and do it without saying anything. Even at dinner you just you just came, sit and ate quietly without saying anything. You just talked if I asked you something and then you quiet again. Ah, memories," said Hidemoto.

"W-wait, he has come here before? Why don't I know it?" asked Kaguya, surprised. "He came here around 10 years ago. So when he is around 7 years old. And you just came here when you're 10. And even though he came at holiday, you always go with your parents. So of course you never met each other," explained Hidemoto. "What about my parents? What are their jobs?" asked me. "Well, I don't know much about it. The last time I saw your father is 10 years ago, after that we just talk to each other through phone because of his job. But I remember he told me that he is some kind of a president of a company so he has to go to many place often. Because of it you have to change school very often," answered Hidemoto. "What about my mother?" I ask. After I ask he's not answering immediately, but instead he stay silent for a moment before answering. "I'm sorry for saying this. Actually, you've been living with your mother all this time. But suddenly your mother got some kind of illness. And because of it she has to go with your father," said Hidemoto with a sad expression. "Is that, the reason why am I alone?" asked me, saddened by the news.

Suddenly, Kaguya holds my shoulder. "Hey, don't worry. You will be living with us, won't you? You won't be alone, Kurogane-kun," said her reassuring. "Kaguya is right! Now you have a family! Now come with me! I will show you your room," said Hidemoto, asking me to follow him to the corridor of the church. "It's the same room that you used 10 years ago. Because there're many rooms in this church that can be used as guest rooms, I decided to leave your room as it is 10 years ago in case you return here again or there's another boy that needs to stay here. I'm glad that I didn't change it," said Hidemoto as we walking through the corridor.

"Here we are!" said Hidemoto as he open a door. When I come in, I have a feeling that I am indeed have stayed here in the past. The walls are painted with black, blue and silvery white colors, making some kind of waves and spots motives. There's a window that face to outside where I can see the church backyard. There's a quite large bed in front of me and a black colored wardrobe. "How is it? Well, I just cleaned it so that it can be properly used. All of the furniture and paint here was bought by your parents so you might be comfortable during your stay here. About the colors, your parents always say that you have some kind of fascination with silver, blue and the most, black, hence the furniture color. "Heh, you never change, since little until now you always like the color black, even your clothes" said Hidemoto. "I see, so that's why this room feels so familiar and comfortable," said me. "Alright, now I'll leave you so you can arrange your suitcase. After that, come to the dining room, we will have lunch," said Hidemoto. "Where's the dining room?" I ask. "Oh, just continue this corridor and you will find it. And, if you want to ask about anything just search for room that have my name or Kaguya's on the door. I'll put your name later. Your room also has your name on the door so you don't have to be afraid that you might be lost. Now, see you at the dining room," said Hidemoto, exit my room.

After I finished arranging my things in my room, I go to the dining room. When I arrive I see that Hidemoto and Kaguya have already sat with the food already prepared. "Come Kurogane-kun! Let's eat!" said Kaguya. "Alright, alright," said me while taking a seat. "Now, let's eat," said me, trying to take the meat only for my hand to be hit by Kaguya. "Ow, what's that for?" asked me, rubbing my hand. "You must pray first before eating!" said her. "Hah, fine," said me. After that, we pray. Once it is done, Kaguya says, "Now let's eat!"

After we ate, Kaguya says to me, "Hey, how about I show you around here. After all you haven't come here in a long time and you're amnesiac, so it'll be good if you know your way around here, won't it?" asked her, smiling. "Um, fine by me," replied me. "Alright, how is it, Father? Can I show Kurogane-kun around the town?" asked Kaguya to Hidemoto. "Hm, alright, but you have to return here before dark, okay?" said Hidemoto. "Okay, I'll get ready first," said Kaguya, going to her room. "Shini, can you…," said Hidemoto. "Don't worry, Hidemoto-san. I'll keep her safe, trust me," said me smiling before he finishes his question. Hearing my answer, he smiles and says, "Okay, I'll entrust her to you," said him, grabbing my shoulder. "Now, I'll also get ready," said me, also going to my room.

After I got ready, I wait for Kaguya at the front part of the house. 'Girls, sure are taking time when preparing themselves, huh,' thought me. Then, there's a voice, "S-sorry, have you been waiting?" said Kaguya. She's wearing a white long-sleeved turtleneck underneath a white hoodless sweater and a long white skirt, while I wear black jeans, with plain black shirt underneath black pullover and black scarf. While anything about what she wears seems to be white, my clothes seems to be entirely black, even my clothes back in the wardrobe is only black with sometimes blue or white colored streaks and motives. "No, I'm also just finished," replied me, opening the door to outside. "Now, shall we?" asked me, smiling. "Alright," replied her. Then, we go outside.

"Have you memorized all of it, Kurogane-kun?" asked Kaguya. After she showed me around the town, we stopped at a local ice cream shop while reviewing what she has showed me. "So there's a police station, a bookstore, a shrine and other shops in the shopping region. Towards the hill is the school, Seitenshi Academy, the school that I'll attend while I'm here. There's also a forest on the hill at the town's border and a train station at the town center to go to the neighboring city, is that all?" recounted me. "W-wow, you've memorized all of the places. You really have a good memory, Kurogane-kun. Even I sometimes forget the way around here even though I've stayed here longer," said Kaguya amazed. "It's not a big deal," said me, smiling. 'Hm, I don't know. Maybe I do have a good memory. And I have an amnesia, so ironic,' thought me.

Suddenly, there's a cry somewhere along the road, "Help! He stole my purse!" A man, with a cap and holding a purse, running towards my direction. Suddenly, my head throb. 'Ugh, should I help her, or not. I don't know why, but, there's a voice inside me, saying that I should just ignore the plea and act like nothing happened. But, what should I do?' thought me, holding my head. But Kaguya, not seeing me holding my head, just step to I front of the thief's running direction. "Stop!" said her, lifting her hands to try to catch the thief. "Che," said the thief, pulling something outside of his pocket. Then suddenly, all things around me seem to become slower and I can see what the thief has pulled from his pocket, a knife. Seeing that he intends to attack Kaguya, suddenly the voice inside of me gone and my head getting clearer. 'He's going to attack her. I have to do something,' thought me. My instinct takes over, with everything still seems to be slower, I run towards Kaguya, pushing her from the thief's line. "Ah," said her. Lifting my left hand, I grab his right hand's wrist that is holding the knife and with my right hand, I grab his shirt. Then, using his own momentum to my advantage, I throw him to the street behind me, resulting in his grip on the knife loosen and the knife goes to somewhere on the street. After that, the time seems to return to normal.

The woman whose purse is stolen running towards us with a police, while I sit on the thief holding the stolen purse, pressing him so he can't run. "I think this might be your purse," said me while I giving the woman her purse back. "Thank you so much," said the woman. "I thank you to young man, for your help to catch this man. Now excuse me, but I have to bring this man to the station for questioning. I excuse myself," said the police officer, handcuffing the thief and bringing him to the police station.

"O-once again, thank you so much," said the woman. "D-don't think about it," said me embarrassed, scratching my head and looking elsewhere. "Eh, Kisaragai-sensei," said Kaguya suddenly. "Oh, Kaguya-chan," said the woman surprised, now recognizing Kaguya. "Hm, do you recognize her?" asked me. "Yes, she is a teacher on our school," said Kaguya. "Oh Kaguya-chan, I'm so sorry, I didn't see you before. By the way, who is this handsome young man? I never see him around here until now," said Kisaragi-sensei. "Oh, um, his name is Kurogane Shini. He is my father's acquaintance. At first, he's going to the church to meet my father as he's going to stay there during his time here. But he got into an accident and I found him beside the railroad. I helped bring him to the hospital. After that, I then know that he suffer from amnesia. Because he didn't know where to stay, I offered him to stay at the church temporarily. But then I knew that he's my father's acquaintance and that he is, actually, going to stay at the church. Kurogane-kun, introduce yourself," said Kaguya. "Oh, yes. Um, my name is Kurogane Shini. Nice to meet you," said me, holding out a hand. "My name is Kisaragi Seina, I'm Kaguya's teacher. Nice to meet you too," said Kisaragi-sensei, shaking my hand.

"Kaguya-chan, you said 'our school'. Is he going to our school?" asked Kisaragi-sensei. "Oh yes, during his stay here Kurogane-kun will attend the Seitenshi Academy," said Kaguya, smiling. "Hm, both of you live at the same house and go to the same school. I detect something. Kaguya-chan, have you finally decided your choice?" said Kisaragi-sensei, lowering her head towards Kaguya while putting her hands on her hip. "A-ah, no, no, no. I-it's not like that, Kisaragi-sensei," said Kaguya, stammering and blushing. "Hm, is it? Well, it's already dark. So I have to go back now. Kurogane-kun, take care of Kaguya-chan, alright. See you at school at Monday, you two," said Kisaragi-sensei while waving her hand, leaving for her home. "Oh, see you at school too, Sensei," said Kaguya, also waving while I just lifting my hand.

"Oh, we also have to go back now, Kurogane-kun. Let's go!" said her grabbing and pulling my hand. "Alright, alright," said me, following her. While walking with her, I thinking, 'What is that voice before? Well, just forget it, I'm sure it's nothing. Besides that, hah, she is a teacher, huh. I'm sure at Monday the news about me caught a thief will have spread out. Hah, such a way to start a semester.' Continuing walking, I can't help but looking forward to Monday, what kind of school life I will be living.

How is it? good, bad, let me know. R&R alright. May We Meet Again.