Guest: Orpheus calling Minato master was kinda cringe.

At the moment of writing the conversation between Orpheus and Minato I had that doubt, so I thank you for your review, at the moment of reading it you gave me a little idea for this chapter.

As an important notice I must say that changes were made in the first chapter.

One more thing, from now on the italic words in black represent Orpheus' dialogues. If I see that you like the idea, it will continue and if not, we'll see what happens.

Saturday, April 18, 2009
Gekkoukan High Schoo - Entrance

- So this is a school in your time, Master Minato - commented Orpheus.

- Alright Orpheus, if you're going to be constantly talking in my head. First rule, don't call me "Master" sounds too weird.

- Then what do I call you? - asked Orpheus

- Look, I have no problem with you calling me by my name.

- Okay Minato, whatever you prefer - said Orpheus.

Orpheus has become a headache for Minato, since he awakened his power Orpheus has been constantly talking inside his head, during the first hours it was something pleasant but as the hours went by it was becoming something unbearable.

- Minato-kun - A voice called his attention that brought him out of his thoughts he recognized the voice, when he turned around to see, Yukari indeed.

- My time has come, it's time to put my plans into action - said Orpheus.

- Well, you feel much better - said Yukari.

- Yes, I feel better already. Although it wasn't nice to go to the dormitory during the Dark Hour - said Minato.

- Well, the important thing is that you arrived, right? - said Yukari afraid of Minato's answer.

- Hey! - A voice that could only belong to Junpei shouted as Yukari and Minato fixed their attention on him - It's good to see you out of the hospital man, you don't know how lonely I felt without your presence and someone to talk to about my daily exploits - As he put his hand on Minato's shoulder with a sad expression

- Personal space Junpei

- You have to understand Minato-kun, Stupei doesn't have any more friends to tolerate him - said Yukari.

- That hurt - commented Orpheus

- I agree with you

- Stop calling me that! - Junpei shouted -But one question Yuka-tan

- What do you want now? - asked Yukari

- Since when did you start calling him Minato-kun? If my memory serves me correctly, you only addressed him as Arisato, did something happen between you two while Yuka-tan was going to visit you at the hospital - with a perverted smile while pointing at Minato.

- Junpei, no more rumors please.

- Your friend is an idiot, how did you make friends with that guy? - Orpheus asked seriously

- You're going to start again Stupei! - Yukari shouted, while starting a small argument that was observed by Minato.

- Are they always like this? - asked Orpheus

- You get used to it eventually

The teenagers' conversation ended with the sound of the bell indicating the beginning of classes.

- Damn, classes are about to start - said Junpei as he ran to the classroom leaving Yukari and Minato alone who decided to walk to their classroom.

- Minato-kun, sorry to spring this on you so early. But we have a dorm meeting in the command room, when we're done with classes okay? - said Yukari

- Is it about Dark hour? - asked Minato, who got Yukari's nod in response - Okay, I'll be there.

Gekkoukan High School - After school, Classroom 2-F

As for the rest of the day, it went on as normal with our blue-haired teenager sleeping, Junpei doing other things instead of attending classes and Yukari taking notes of what the teachers were saying. The bell had rung once again indicating the end of classes, so Yukari couldn't help but ask Minato who was just waking up.

- You've been sleeping for a whole week, how is it that you can still sleep and how do you manage not to get caught by the teachers - asked Yukari.

- It's my gift and my curse. But more my gift - replied Minato with a certain tone of pride.

- Anyway, see you in the dorm Minato-kun - said Yukari as she left the classroom.

- So how are things going with her? - Minato looked towards the source of the voice, to find Junpei with a big smile on his face.

- I'm glad I'm not the only one, who thinks you two would make a good couple - said Orpheus

- Normal, we're just classmates - answered Minato.

- Come on man, that's all? See this is where I come in, your great friend Junpei will help you get Yuka-tan! - said Junpei

- I'm not interested - said Minato with a serious expression. As he gathered his things and headed downstairs in search of his locker, he was being chased by Junpei.

- Minato are you seriously not interested in Yukari? - Junpei couldn't believe his ears, was there really anyone in the world who wasn't interested in one of the most popular girls in school?

- Do I have to say it again? I'm not interested in Junpei - Minato repeated again.

- Hey, do you like...? You know - Minato looked at him confused, he didn't fully understand his question.

- Do you want to explain? - asked Minato

- You know, if you don't like women then... - Junpei observed how Minato still didn't understand the hints, with no more options he had to be direct - Minato, do you like men? - The time seemed to freeze when Junpei asked the question, Minato's serious expression that he always used to answer everything, was turning into an expression of horror -Just answer the question please Minato.

- No, I like women, let's be clear - Minato answered.

- Hahahaha. I can't believe it, I really thought you liked men just because you weren't interested in her - said an Orpheus who was still laughing.

Gekkoukan High School - First floor, vestibule

- Junpei, I'm not ready for a relationship right now - Both of them had reached the lockers to get their last things and leave. Junpei had a thoughtful look on his face which caught Minato's attention - What?

- Then let me ask another question. Do you find Yuka-tan attractive? - Junpei asked while having a perverted laugh.

- You'll have to admit it unless you want me to be asking about her all day long - suggested Orpheus.

- Yeah, I have to admit she's pretty cute - Minato finally said as he watched Junpei try to hold in his laughter, only to point out who was at the entrance of the school. Yukari was standing there listening to the last words that came out of his mouth.

- Junpei I'm ready to die - said Minato as he knelt down in front of Junpei accepting his fate for saying those words.

- Minato Don't you think you are exaggerating? It's not going to be the end of the world just because you admitted that Yukari is cute - said Orpheus.

- Dude, it's not that big of a deal, you just admitted that Yuka-tan is cute - said Junpei.

- You see? Even your friend agrees with me, even though he's an idiot - said Orpheus

Yukari stood behind Minato, he clearly heard how she came closer begging for her wish to be fulfilled, the wish to die right now.

- You know Minato-kun it's good to know that you think I'm cute, I think you're cute too - said Yukari while Minato turned to see her to observe how her cheeks were turning a reddish color.

- Okay, I didn't expect this.

- Long live love, long live new boyfriends! - exclaimed Orpheus

- Hey couple in love, don't forget me - said Junpei as Minato stood up.

- Shut up Stupei - said Yukari only to earn an exaggerated reaction from Junpei.

- Stop calling me a si! - Junpei defended himself.

- Leaving Junpei aside, Yukari-san what are you doing here? I thought you left a few minutes ago to go to the dormitory - asked Minato only for Junpei to put an arm over Minato's shoulders.

- Personal space Junpei - said Orpheus

- That's the way I like it Orpheus

- I forgot some things in my locker, so that's why I came back until I heard that... - He was blushing again, something that Minato didn't miss, making him nervous, not knowing what to say - Calm down Minato-kun. I know it wasn't your fault but Stupei's. Since we're here, we can leave together with the dormirtory- Minato nodded.

- Just let me get my things and we'll go - Opening his locker only to be greeted by several letters falling at his feet, and more and more letters coming out of his locker.

- Well, how many letters are there?

- Wow, that's a lot of letters, I guess they are more threats. Let's read them - said Junpei as he picked up one of the letters that was on the floor, his plan was to read it out loud to play a joke on Minato. He adjusted his tone of voice being watched by Minato and Yukari.

- This is getting interesting. I wonder what kind of threat it is? - Orpheus asked.

- Well, here we go. "I tell every person I see that I love you and want to be close to you. You are a wonderful person who has allowed me to realize the important things in life. I appreciate you here I am and here I will stay. This is your invitation, and it will be available when you are ready to do the rest. I will wait for you at the mall tonight to consummate our love" - Finishing reading the letter - Dude this is a rare threat, that to every person she sees she says she loves you... - Junpei's expression changed immediately as he quickly glanced at the letter - This is a love letter!

- I don't know whether to be glad that it's not a threat or not...

- So you're telling me that all these letters are confessions? - Junpei stared in disbelief at all the letters still on the floor. Yukari bent down to pick up one of the letters affirming Junpei's suspicions, all the letters were confessions to the blue-haired teenager.

- Although I can't believe it, to think that all these letters are confessions. Minato-kun, what do you plan to do with all these letters? - Yukari asked as Minato collected all the letters including the ones Junpei and Yukari had.

- My friend, this is a golden opportunity. Or rather it's our chance, we will have girlfriends - exclaimed Junpei with tears of happiness while his imagination began to do its thing.

His happiness was short-lived when he saw how Minato threw all the cards in a nearby trash can - Minato what are you doing! - Junpei shouted to see Minato retreating. Junpei and Yukari followed him puzzled by what just happened.

- Minato-kun why did you do that? - Yukari asked

- I'm wondering the same thing Minato. Are you sure I'm a facet of your personality? - asked Orpheus

- As I told Junpei before, I'm not interested in romantic relationships - said Minato.

- But man, you don't need to do that," said Junpei with a sad expression as he put an arm around Yukari's shoulders only to have his arm rejected, adding more salt to the wound.

Minato sighed at Junpei's answers. He was never interested in romantic relationships, even though his dad always gave him advice on how to treat a woman and how he always told him stories of how he managed to win over his mom. One of the very few happy memories he has of his parents together.

The three teenagers decided to leave the school, it was a quiet walk. Of course until Junpei and Yukari started arguing again while being watched by the people on the street, when they arrived at the station Junpei took a different path. Once on the train Minato and Yukari got seats while being watched by some students, to Minato's bad luck this would certainly give more rumors for more days.

Iwatodai commercial district

Once they arrived at Iwatodai station they started their way to the dorm. Yukari decided to break the silence by trying to strike up a conversation with Minato.

- So how did you like Gekkoukan? - Yukari asked

- Just like the other schools I've been to - replied Minato. Yukari didn't know how to have a conversation with him, every time he said something he always said it with an emotionless expression, the only time she saw him laugh was at the hospital.

- Yukari-san, I need to ask you a question - said Minato.

- Sure, what is it - Yukari ready to answer any question.

- Can everyone in the dorm summon Persona? - asked Minato

- Ikutsuki-san can't summon Persona, while Mitsuru and Akihiko-senpai can - answered Yukari.

- What about you? - asked Minato

- I haven't tried, if I'm honest I don't have the courage to do it - said Yukari.

- I can't blame you, the way to summon him is to simulate suicide.

- How did you know I had the potential? - asked Minato only to see Yukari looking at her in confusion.

- From her expression she doesn't know anything, that means we can trust her - said Orpheus

- That means it could have been Ikutsuki or Kirijo.

Iwatodai Dormitory - Command Room

- There you are. I'm glad you are well, please sit down - they were greeted by Ikutsuki, Minato and Yukari looked at each other before sitting in separate seats - One more thing, I think I have talked about him but this is Akihiko.

- How do you do - spoke Akihiko extending his hand for a handshake to Minato who accepted.

- Well for starters I would like to ask you a question, would you believe me if I told you that a day is made up of more than 24 hours? - asked Ikutsuki to start the meeting.

- Affirmative, I'm glad I'm not the only one - said Minato.

-Okay... I didn't expect this - said Ikutsuki confused by Minato's answer.

- Actually he has known about the existence of the Dark Hour for 10 years - said Yukari, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.

- Surprise! - said Minato, raising their hands in astonishment

- Then you have an idea. Normal people don't notice it because they are sleeping in their coffins - said Akihiko - Besides about those monsters, we call them shadows. They attack anyone who is in their coffin, exciting huh?

- Akihiko! Why are you always like that? You just got hurt the other day! - Mitsuru reprimanded Akihiko in front of everyone.

-We confirmed that she's the leader of the group.

- That redhead scares me. Although I think I've seen that attitude in the past... - commented Orpheus.

- Calm down, he does his job well - said Ikutsuki calming the two teenagers.

- And I repeat myself, what am I getting myself into?

- In a nutshell. We are the Specialized Extracurricular Enforcement Squad or SEES for short - Ikutsuki introduced Minato to the group - And if you wonder why that name, it's because we are classified as a school club. Mitsuru is the current leader and I am the advisor - As he looked at Mitsuru giving him a nod to take over from now on.

- A shadow feeds on the mind of its prey; the victim becomes a living corpse. In other words the apathy syndrome - explained Mitsuru.

- All this time the Dark Hour was related to the apathy syndromes.

- There are people who can awaken a power to fight the shadows - said Mitsuru.

- And this is where I come in. It's time for my big presentation - said Orpheus.

- Persona, the power you used last night - said Ikutsuki.

- I guess they want me to join

- Before you continue, how did you know I had the potential? - Minato asked Ikutsuki. A question that took him by surprise

- Arisato Minato, you should know that we have been watching you for years, we know about your parents' accident and the description you gave when you were a child about being attacked by "a ghostly figure". And the only way we had to contact you was through the scholarship you were offered - said Ikutsuki.

Everyone in the room was surprised by the answer Ikutsuki had offered. Mitsuru was showing confusion which made it clear that he was not aware of this, Yukari was looking at Minato who was frowning.

- Minato something doesn't add up in that story. If they knew so much about you, why didn't they contact you before? It just doesn't make sense - said Orpheus.

- Did you notice? This man is dangerous, but we have a bigger problem at the moment... The others trust him.

Mitsuru stood up to open a briefcase in the middle of the table between them. The box contained a red armband with the letters SEES in black and a gun-like object. The gun with which Minato was welcomed by Yukari on his first day in the dormitory.

- We want you to join us. We have prepared an Evocator for you, we want you to lend us your strength - said Mitsuru.

- Mitsuru no offense, but how the hell do you want me to join you if you've been investigating me for years. I have no reason to trust you, except...

Everyone in the room was staring at Minato waiting for his answer.

- What do we do? we need to give an answer - said Orpheus.

- I don't know... - Minato fixed his gaze on Yukari, his eyes showed concern most likely for the answer he was giving - Damn, she hasn't even awakened her Persona and she's involved in all this.

- You plan to join just for her? You make me so proud - said Orpheus proud of his boy.

- The things I do. All because I don't want more people to end up like me. I deserve a prize for this.

- Very well... I'll join you - Everyone seems relieved at the answer.

- Whew... What a relief I thought you'd say no. Welcome to the team! - Yukari exclaimed with a smile

- Thank you so much - Ikutsuki said with a cheerful smile.

- Stay away demon, we didn't do it for you - said Orpheus.

- Do you wish to stay in your current room? I don't know what caused those delays, we're very punctual haha - said Ikutsuki.

- Am I supposed to laugh? - asked Orpheus

- A delay? It wasn't supposed to be... - Yukari realized what she just said - You know what, forget it - she earned an internal laugh from Minato for her answer.

A voice different from Orpheus' resounded inside Minato's head You have our blessing when you wish to create a Person of the Fool arcane.

- Am I supposed to get used to this?

- Without further ado, I leave you to get to know each other better - said Ikutsuki as he stood up and left the room.

- I know we've already introduced ourselves. But this is Akihiko Sanada, a third year student, he belongs to the boxing club, rather he is the captain of the club - said Mitsuru.

- Hello again. Let me tell you that on the battlefield I use my fists and I use the Persona Polydeuces that specializes in electric attacks, but is weak against ice attacks. Your turn Mitsuru - said Akihiko.

- One more time. Mitsuru Kirijo, I use a sword as a weapon but at the moment I don't belong to the battlefield, I help provide information in the battle thanks to the skill of my Persona Penthesilea. Who specializes in ice attacks but is weak against fire - Mitsuru showed a slight smile of his presentation.

- Penthesilea!? Oh my God, now it all makes sense - Minato listened to a totally astonished Orpheus.

- The daughter of the god Ares? What does she have to do with all this?

- By the most sacred thing that exists in this world we must never make her angry. As I told you, the Persona are a facet of his personality, Penthesilea, besides being the son of the God of War, it is said that his executions during the Trojan War were beyond description, that even Zeus himself trembled at his executions - answered Orpheus.

- Okay... I get the idea. Noted, never make someone in the Kirijo group angry.

- Wait a minute, that means Akihiko-senpai is weak against Mitsuru-senpai. Because of the affinities you just told us about - explained Minato.

- Just as you just explained Arisato. Akihiko is weak against me - Mitsuru laughed at his statement.

- Come on Mitsuru, it's not necessary to say it that way - said Akihiko while ducking her head.

- And well I think it's not necessary to introduce myself - said Yukari while laughing a little - What I can tell you is that as a weapon I use the bow.

- It makes sense, you belong to the archery club for a reason - said Minato.

- But about myself, I can't give you any information. I'm sorry for that - said Yukari a bit embarrassed.

- Take it easy Takeba, the time will come when you will show your Persona - said Mitsuru.

-I wonder if there is any way to help her summon her Persona

- By the way, Arisato. We would like to know what kind of weapon you are going to use? - asked Mitsuru.

- The time has come, with what weapon we will start our journey. Perhaps it will be a spear, or better yet a harp just like me; so we can make a great duet - said Orpheus

- Sword. I already have some experience with that - said Minato.

- Yet another low blow. Completely ignoring me, you are ruthless Minato - said Orpheus.

- What do you mean? - asked Akihiko

- The last man who took care of me had a Kendo academy, so I practiced with him out of obligation, he always told me that someday this was going to serve me, I managed to reach the first degree of Dan. Although that old man also had knowledge of karate, which he taught me as self-defense - Minato said to see an expression of surprise from Mitsuru.

- Now that's a surprise. In your records it never stated that you were first rank Dan - said Mitsuru - But I'm sure your files didn't mention anything about that.

- The achievement of Dan's first rank is a recent thing. So it's not surprising - said Minato.

- I need to know something. What does it mean to be first rank Dan? I don't know much about kendo -said Yukari.

- In the art of Kendo the ranks are divided into two. Kyu are the lower grades are 6 in total while Dan are the higher grades these are 10 levels in total. To get the first Dan you must achieve the previous 6 Kyu levels which takes about 3 years - explained Mitsuru.

- Unbelievable, why didn't you mention it before Minato-kun - exclaimed Yukari with great astonishment.

- You never asked me that before - answered Minato with total sincerity.

- Did you say that you were taught Karate? - asked Akihiko

- Akihiko I know you always want to meet stronger opponents. But now is not the time, not with your last injury during the shadow attack - exclaimed Mitsuru.

- Come on Mitsuru let me be happy for a moment - sighed Akihiko.

They spent several minutes talking to each other. The first to leave the room were Akihiko and Mitsuru leaving only Yukari and Minato.

- Minato-kun, why did you decide to join? - asked Yukari

- Very well it's your chance to tell her that it's for her, to protect her because you love her. It's a 100% foolproof Stupei-proof plan - said Orpheus.

- I don't want more children to end up like me, I don't want them to lose their parents because of something ghostly that nobody will believe - answered Minato.

- Stop ignoring me! - shouted Orpheus

- I see, it's a very noble purpose - said Yukari.

- If you say so Yukari-san. It's getting late, we should go to sleep - said Minato who got up from his seat and went to Yukari offering her a hand to get up.

- Thank you. You are such a gentleman Minato-kun - thanked Yukari.

-I try to apply what my dad taught me - said Minato, earning a laugh from Yukari for his answer.

-You are such a gentleman - said Orpheus.

- If you say so, it sounds strange.

- I'm going to bed, have a good rest Minato-kun -Yukari had left the room leaving only Minato who was looking at the briefcase that now belonged to him.

- I'm sure if Hiroshi or Naoto heard this story. They wouldn't believe it what did I just get myself into? -Minato sighed as he closed the briefcase.

And that's it, Me and my crazy ideas, it always seemed strange to me that the main characters of Persona know how to handle weapons, so I came up with this idea. As you could see I focused on Minato's distrust of Ikutsuki since during my games it always seemed strange to me where he got so much information about the Dark Hour. I also plan to focus a lot on the relationship I plan to develop between the SEES members with Minato such as Junpei and Akihiko (since, from my point of view, with the latter he didn't have so many interactions in the original game) while with Yukari I plan to make their friendship keep growing more and more, to see how far it goes. And with respect to Orfeo I also plan to develop a kind of friendship with Minato, so what do you think?