"Finally, freedom at last." Chie said. "So what now?"

"Well I think Yukiko and I should go and talk with him about that." Yosuke mentioned. "What about you two?"

"Actually I wanted to talk to him about it too, it's faded now but when that power wore off I felt like my whole body had caught fire." Chie said honestly.

"That's a good idea, in that case you should hold onto this Yosuke." Yu said before handing him the Velvet Key. "You won't be able to get inside otherwise."

"Right, thanks partner." Yosuke said calmly. "What are you planning on doing?"

"I haven't been to the drama club in a while so I was planning on stopping by after class today." Yu said calmly.

"Alright, see you later partner." Yosuke said calmly before turning to Yukiko and Chie. "So ladies, shall we pay our friend a visit?"

"Yeah, after you Yosuke." Chie said eagerly.

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"Welcome to the Velvet Room, well this is certainly an unanticipated event." Igor said calmly. "To what do I owe the pleasure of a visit from you three specifically?"

"You mean why my partner isn't here, he's with the drama club and he gave me the key." Yosuke said calmly. "We actually came here because Yukiko and I wanted to ask about that power you gave Chie."

"Yosuke's right, Tomoe shouldn't be able to use fire should she?" Yukiko asked curiously.

"Yeah, and when it wore off I felt like I was on fire." Chie said. "What exactly was that?"

"As I mentioned earlier, I have granted you the ability to utilize multiple personas of the arcana your own persona represents." Igor said calmly. "In addition I am able to temporarily strengthen your true persona and grant it the power of another."

"I get it, you mean when Tomoe was able to use fire skills instead of just ice." Yosuke said. "So does that mean you could do the same thing for us and anyone else who gets your gift?"

"Precisely." Igor said with a grin. "Ah, but you also inquired as to the after effects of your power. I believe you referred to it as feeling as though your were on fire correct?"

"Yeah, it didn't hurt but it was weird." Chie said.

"It had to do with your persona being weak to fire, obviously." Marie said quickly.

"Weak to fire, oh so would the same thing happen if Konohana Sakuya used ice skills?" Yukiko asked.

"Yes, is there anything else you wanted to ask us?" Margaret asked calmly.

"I don't think so, but thanks." Yosuke said politely.

"I see, well until we meet again." Igor said calmly.

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"Alright, I think that's enough for today." said the president of the drama club.

"No, we still have more time." Yumi said defensively.

"Yumi we won't be able to get any more practice in today even if we wanted to." the president said. "Besides everyone else is getting ready to head home and we can pick up where we left off next time."

"But…" Yumi said only for the bell to interrupt her and everyone to start walking out of the room.

"You're really dedicated aren't you Yumi?" Yu asked.

"Oh, I thought everyone had already left." Yumi said in surprise. "What are you still doing here?"

"Well I kind of agree with you that we could use a bit more practice, that is if you don't mind lending a beginner a bit more of a hand." Yu said.

"Alright, sure thing." Yumi said with a smile. "Thanks Yu."

Thou hast strengthened thy genuine bond… It leads thee closer to the truth… Thou power to fuse Sun Personas has increased.

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"Hey partner, how was drama?" Yosuke asked while handing the Velvet Key back to Yu.

"It went pretty well." Yu said calmly. "What about you guys, did you learn anything?"

"Yeah we did, but to be honest it should have been pretty obvious. Especially what happened to Chie." Yosuke said thoughtfully.

"What do you mean?" Yu asked.

"Tomoe's weak to fire, so that weird feeling was just a side effect." Yosuke said calmly. "The same thing would happen to me or Yukiko."

"That makes sense." Yu said thoughtfully. "Well I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you partner." Yosuke said calmly.

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"Welcome back." Nanako said happily.

"Thanks Nanako." Yu said. "How was your day?"

"Ok, can we go to the river tomorrow?" Nanako asked.

"Sure, of course we can." Yu said with a smile.

"Really, yay." Nanako said happily.

"Well good night Nanako." Yu said.

"Good night big bro." Nanako said before Yu walked up to his room.

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"Ok, if we're right nobody should show up tonight." Yu said thoughtfully before looking at the TV only for nothing to appear on the midnight channel and his phone to start ringing.

"Hello, did you see it?" Yukiko asked politely.

"Yeah, and like we thought nothing was on the screen." Yu said. "Of course tomorrow's Sunday so we won't be able to talk with him until Monday at the earliest."

"You're right, but actually I wanted to ask you something." Yukiko said. "Do you mind if I'm the one who goes with you when Kanji-kun gets his power?"

"Of course not, honestly it makes the most sense that way." Yu said. "Good night Yukiko."

"Good night Yu." Yukiko said calmly.

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"Huh, Yu-kun?" Chie asked. "Oh and Nanako-chan. What are you guys doing here?"

"I promised Nanako we could come to the river today, are you training again?" Yu asked.

"Yeah, well kind of." Chie said. "I still don't feel that great so I've only been doing the basics."

"That sounds like a good idea." Yu said calmly.

"Big bro, what are you talking about?" Nanako asked curiously.

"Oh, well I like watching kung-fu movies so I train to be able to do some of the same things they do in the movies." Chie said. "Well basically anyway."

"Wow cool, can I train too?" Nanako asked.

"Huh, sure I can train with you for a while." Chie said in surprise. "Do you want to train with us Yu?"

"Not this time, I think I'll just watch." Yu said before sitting down as Chie and Nanako started practicing.

(Igor has revealed the unique power the other members of the Investigation Team has is influenced by the abilities of their original persona. Next chapter Yu will continue to develop his social links. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)