"Can you believe he really did that, I mean how stupid can you be?" Yosuke said. "If he gets got by a teacher he'll probably end up suspended and if its King Moron who knows what might happen."

"Yeah, but then again he might not go through with it. The only way to know is to ask him and he won't admit to backing down especially after that." Yu said before footsteps sounded outside the tent.

"Hey, are you guys awake?" Chie's voice asked.

"What the, Chie what are you doing here you aren't supposed to be near our tent." Yosuke said quietly.

"Please just let us in, Kanji was…" Chie started to say.

"He suddenly came running to our tent and when he opened it he just passed out." Yukiko said quickly. "We can't go back right now."

"Huh, I guess he really did go to the girls' tents." Yosuke said in surprise.

"What's all that noise?" asked a drunken voice. "There better not be anyone breaking the rules of this trip."

"Crap, ok quick get in." Yosuke said quickly while opening the tent as Chie and Yukiko ran inside.

"Alright, what's with all the noise in here?" Morooka asked suspiciously.

"Nothing sir, just a bit of a bad dream." Yosuke said quickly.

"Well knock off the noise Hanamura." Morooka said irritably before walking off as the four of them let out sighs of relief.

"You two owe us big for this." Yosuke said as Chie and Yukiko reluctantly nodded.

"Yeah, thanks a lot Yosuke, you really saved us." Chie said.

"Chie's right." Yukiko said in agreement.

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"Oh man, that was a night I'd like to forget, and I think I know the perfect way to do it." Yosuke said with a smile.

"What are you planning?" Chie asked hesitantly.

"I have a bad feeling we already know Chie." Yukiko mentioned.

"We have some time before we head back so why don't we enjoy a nice swim?" Yosuke asked.

"A swim, but we don't even have… You didn't?" Chie asked before Yosuke revealed two bags hidden near a tree. "How did you, I mean… Oh fine give us a minute."

"Take your time." Yosuke smiled as Yukiko and Chie went off to change into their swimsuits. "This is so going to be worth Mystery Food X and no sleep."

"I don't know, it seems kind of mean." Yu said. "Wouldn't it make more sense not to force them to do this?"

"Dude, do you remember the curry?" Yosuke asked as Yu paused for a few seconds.

"… Ok yeah this is fair." Yu said in agreement as Yukiko and Chie walked back up in their swimsuits. "Wow, you two look really good."

"Huh?" Chie asked in surprise.

"Oh… um thank you." Yukiko said in embarrassment.

"You know, they might act childish sometimes but I have feeling they'll grow into fine young women right partner?" Yosuke asked with a grin.

"What are you talking about Yosuke?" Yu asked. "They look fine now but that's not the point."

Yosuke looked confused only for Chie to shove him into the river.

Yosuke started shivering from the river and looked up at them. "Why did you only throw me in here?"

"Unlike you, Yu actually has some sense." Chie said just before they heard the sounds of someone vomiting upstream. "Oh, so that's why nobody was swimming."

"I guess so." Yu said in agreement.

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"I'm heading home, I just want to put this whole thing behind me." Yosuke said weakly before walking off. "I'll see you guys later."

"I'm probably heading home too, what about you guys?" Chie asked curiously.

"I should head back to the inn." Yukiko said calmly. "They probably need some help."

"That makes sense, well see you guys later." Yu said as they walked off before looking up and seeing it was still not too late. "Maybe I'll go to the Velvet Room."

As he said that Yu walked over and entered the Velvet Room only to see that Igor and Marie weren't there.

"Welcome to the Velvet Room, this is becoming a rather common occurrence." Margaret said with a chuckle. "What is the nature of this visit?"

"Well, I did offer to show you and Marie around Inaba didn't I?" Yu asked. "I thought I could start that today."

Margaret looked surprised. "I see, well I would love to accept your generous offer but…"

At that moment Igor and Marie appeared in a blue glow.

"Huh, what are you doing here?" Marie asked quickly.

"I was offering to show Margaret around Inaba, but she…" Yu started to say only for Margaret to smile.

"I was unable to accompany you due to the Velvet Room requiring at least one person to be present at all times. With my master and Marie here I can take you up on this offer." Margaret said calmly.

"Well, should we go then?" Yu asked curiously before Margaret nodded and the two of them walked out of the Velvet Room.

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"It's very beautiful here." Margaret said thoughtfully looking at the riverbank. "How did you learn about this place?"

"My friend Chie showed it to me, and I thought it would be a nice first place to see in town." Yu said with a smile. "It's peaceful, and like you said it's beautiful too."

Margaret said with a smile. "That's true, it certainly is. You truly are fortunate to be able to live in this town."

"For now, I'm leaving in March." Yu said calmly. "Though in the meantime I'm planning on spending as much time as I can with all of my friends."

"I see, well I appreciate you also taking the time to show me this." Margaret said.

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

"Of course I would, you're one of my friends too." Yu said with a smile.

(The school trip ended with an unfortunate swim for Yosuke, and Yu has shown Margaret to the Samagawa Riverbank. Next chapter Margaret will tell Yu about her sister. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)