Margaret smiled hearing that. "Yu Narukami, I'm beginning to understand why she made her choice."

"Her, if you don't mind me asking who are you talking about?" Yu asked curiously. "Another resident of the Velvet Room?"

"A former resident, actually you aren't the first to have the power of the Wild Card. Though you are the first to have your friends acquire their new power." Margaret said calmly. "Actually, Elizabeth is my younger sister."

"Your sister, I didn't know you had a sister." Yu said. "Did something happen?"

"Actually yes, but not what you're thinking. We don't die so easily after all." Margaret said with a smile. "Actually, what happened was she chose to abandon her duties to try and help your predecessor."

"The Wild Card that came before me?" Yu asked. "Was she able to help him with his journey?"

"Yes, but that isn't why she left the Velvet Room. Actually, I've been away for a bit too long." Margaret said looking at the river. "I should go back, but I did enjoy this conversation and would be more than happy to enjoy another in the future, thank you for inviting me here."

"No problem, anytime." Yu said calmly. "It's the least I can do to repay you for everything you do to help us."

Margaret smiled hearing that before turning to Yu. "Minato Arisato, that would be the name of your predecessor, and like him I feel your journey will end with you achieving exactly what you set out to do."

Yu smiled. "Thanks I appreciate the vote of confidence. Do you want me to walk you back?"

"I think I'm ok, though I appreciate you offer." Margaret said calmly before walking off only to pause and turn back to Yu. "I believed her a fool back then, but perhaps being a fool runs in our family."

With those words Margaret walked off back towards the Velvet Room as Yu smiled and walked towards the Dojima's house.

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"Oh you're home." Nanako said with a smile. "You look happy big bro."

"Yeah, I went to see a friend before coming home. I'll see you in the morning ok Nanako?" Yu asked.

"Ok, good night big bro." Nanako said with another smile as Yu walked up towards his room only for him to pause.

"Actually, do you think your dad will be home today?" Yu asked.

"I don't know, he's working a lot though." Nanako admitted only for the door to open and Dojima to walk in.

"Nanako, I'm… oh you're home already?" Dojima asked curiously. "How was the trip?"

"It was… memorable." Yu said thoughtfully. "Actually, can I ask you something uncle?"

"Huh, what's on your mind?" Dojima asked. "Is everything alright?"

"Everything's fine, I was just wondering if you could look up something for me." Yu said.

"That depends." Dojima said bluntly. "What is it?"

"Well, it's a person, Minato Arisato. Apparently, we were a lot alike so I was wondering if there was any way you could find out about him." Yu said.

Dojima sighed before looking at Yu. "Honestly, there's a lot worse things someone your age could ask me to do so I'll look into it for you tomorrow."

"Thanks uncle, I really appreciated that." Yu said with a smile. "I should head up though, it's been a long day."

"Yeah, that makes sense, get some rest Yu." Dojima said calmly as Yu walked up to his room.

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Yu woke up to the sounds of his cell phone ringing as he yawned answering it. "Hello?"

"Oh, good morning." Chie said calmly. "Are you busy today?"

"I don't think so; do you want to do some more training?" Yu asked.

"Not today, it's just… after everything that happened on the trip I just feel like spending some time with a friend." Chie said. "I get if you're busy though."

"I'm not, that actually sounds like a good idea." Yu said calmly. "Do you want to meet up somewhere in an hour?"

"Yeah, that sounds perfect." Chie said. "We can meet outside of Aiya and then come up with a plan."

"Alright, see you Chie." Yu said hanging up getting ready for the day and walking downstairs.

"Oh, are you leaving?" Nanako asked.

"I'm going to spend some time with my friend Chie, but I can call and ask if you can come with us if you want." Yu said with a smile.

"Really, do you think it's ok?" Nanako asked as Yu took out his cell phone.

"I think so, just let me ask her." Yu said while dialing. "Hey Chie, quick question."

"Sure, what is it Yu?" Chie asked curiously.

"I just wanted to know if you were ok with Nanako hanging out with us too." Yu said.

"Of course Nanako-chan can come with us. It'll be even better with her around." Chie said with a smile.

"Glad to hear it, we'll be there in a little bit." Yu said while nodding at Nanako. "See you soon Chie."

"Alright, see you guys there." Chie said before hanging up.

"Sounds to me like she'd be more than happy to let you come with us Nanako. We're meeting outside of Aiya." Yu said.

"Ok." Nanako said happily as the two of them walked out of the house together.

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"Oh Yukiko, what are you doing here?" Yosuke asked curiously noticing her at Junes.

"Oh Yosuke, I was just doing a bit of shopping for the inn." Yukiko said calmly. "Do you think you can help me pick up a few things?"

"No problem, I can help out." Yosuke said with a smile. "What do you need to pick up?"

"Thank you, just a few ingredients for a party that reserved our inn for this coming Sunday." Yukiko said before handing Yosuke a small list.

Yosuke looked over the list and nodded. "Yeah, we should have all of this stuff."

Yukiko smiled hearing that. "I really appreciate the help Yosuke."

"No problem, I don't mind helping out a friend." Yosuke said with a smile.

(Yu has learned about Margaret's sister and his predecessor Minato Arisato. Next chapter Yu, Chie, and Nanako will spend some time together. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)