SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI: PERSONA PlayStation Portable Game Script By Peace-Diner E-mail: velle.witch(at)gmail.com Last revised December 23, 2019 Ver. 1.1 =============================================================================== TABLE OF CONTENTS =============================================================================== INTRODUCTION [INT] 01. Intro [INT01] 02. Legend [INT02] 03. Version history [INT03] 04. Legal and contact [INT04] COMMON ROUTE [CR] 01. St. Hermelin High (first visit) [CR01] 02. Mikage-cho [CR02] 03. Hospital [CR03] 04. St. Hermelin High (second visit) [CR04] SEBEC ROUTE [SR] 01. St. Hermelin High (second visit) [SR01] 02. Police Station [SR02] 03. Mikage-cho (after police station) [SR03] 04. SEBEC [SR04] 05. St. Hermelin High (Other Side) [SR05] 06. Mikage-cho - Other Side (after SEBEC) [SR06] 07. Black Market [SR07] 08. Mana Castle and Lost Forest [SR08] 09. Haunted Mansion [SR09] 10. Deva Yuga [SR10] 11. Lost Forest (second visit) [SR11] 12. Alaya Cavern [SR12] 13. Avidya World [SR13] 14. Mikage Ruins [SR14] 15. Bad Ending (SEBEC Route) [SR15] SNOW QUEEN QUEST [SQQ] 01. St. Hermelin High (second visit) [SQQ01] 02. Ice Castle [SQQ02] 03. Hypnos Tower [SQQ03] 04. Nemesis Tower [SQQ04] 05. Thanatos Tower [SQQ05] 06. Ice Castle (second visit) [SQQ06] 07. Ice Castle (dungeon) [SQQ07] 08. Bad Ending (Snow Queen Quest) [SQQ08] OTHER [OTR] 01. Contacts [OTR01] 02. Velvet Room explanations [OTR02] =============================================================================== I. Introduction [INT] =============================================================================== ========================================================== 01. Intro [INT01] ========================================================== The first Persona game, in addition to setting the stage for later games to come, is wonderful in its own right due in no small part to the story, which was an interesting departure from its contemporaries as it mixed Jungian psychology and a modern-day Japanese setting. In addition, its characters were fun and often relatable. However, because players can choose from four optional party members and various paths, it's likely that many people miss out on quite a bit of fun and insightful dialogue from all of the characters. This script aims to be a complete resource for those who wish to know what everyone in the game says. This script contains pretty much all of the in-game text - including story scenes, shop dialogue, and party member conversations - and is arranged in chronological order. Because of this, MAJOR SPOILERS WILL BE PRESENT THROUGHOUT. ========================================================== 02. Legend [INT02] ========================================================== Here are the symbols you'll encounter in this script: (BGM:) - This shows what music plays during scenes (titles taken from official soundtrack) [action] - This describes actions taken by characters during the different scenes *bold* - This indicates when a word is written in bold and pink in the game {choice} - This shows one of the choices you can take during conversations ----cutscene---- - This indicates when a pre-rendered cutscene or battle ends and begins %name - This shows what characters say when the main character talks to them after a scene has ended - This shows what each optional party member says in each scene. o-----------------o | Alternate scene | - Sometimes an entire scene is different, depending on what o-----------------o choices you make, what characters you have, etc. If so, each alternative version of the scene will be grouped inside a box like the one to the left. ========================================================== 03. Version history [INT03] ========================================================== Ver. 1.1 - December 13, 2019 Completed version 1.1. This version has what I believe is basically all of the game's text, including what I specified was missing in version 1.0. Also fixed several typos and changed some formatting. The only thing I can think that's missing is each character's dialogue when the player gets all 142 spell cards; the only one I have is Maki's. If you have any other character's dialogue for this event, then please shoot me a message using the contact info below! Ver. 1.0 - November 25, 2019 Completed initial version, which has all main story text and almost all optional dialogue. I know I'm missing a bit of Reiji's optional dialogue in the SEBEC Route, and one or two lines from Brown's route. I need to check if choosing the "I like the old way" answer to Elly's question in the Lost Forest affects her dialogue for the rest of the game. In addition, I am missing dialogue from a Nanjo + Brown playthrough of the Snow Queen Quest. ========================================================== 04. Legal and contact [INT04] ========================================================== This document is copyright (c) 2019 Peace Diner This script is for personal use only. No portion of this script will be allowed to be used for commercial purposes. "Shin Megami Tensei" and "Persona" are property of Atlus. If you would like to contact me for any reason (corrections, questions, comments, suggestions, etc.), please feel free to! My e-mail is velle.witch(at)gmail.com. I'd love to talk with other Persona fans, so even just mail about the game itself is fine. I only ask: - Please search the guide first before sending a question. - Please put "Persona" somewhere in the title. - Please do not send any attachments with your mail =============================================================================== II. Common Route [CR] =============================================================================== (BGM: Aria of the Soul) Once, I dreamt I was a butterfly. I forgot myself and knew only my happiness as a butterfly. Soon, I awoke, and I was myself again. Did I dream that I was a butterfly? Or do I now dream that I am a man? Yet there is a distinction between myself and the butterfly. This is the transformation of the physical. - Zhuangzi ========================================================== 01. St. Hermelin High (first visit) [CR01] ========================================================== (BGM: Strange Atmosphere) [A group of high-schoolers are standing in a mostly empty room at school] Hat-wearing student: "*Persona*"? Dude, if that really worked and I could see my future, I'd be on easy street. You sure you ain't got the brain rot, Hidehiko? >Masao Inaba (Nickname: Mark) The spoiled son of Inaba Dry Cleaning's owners. Earnest and excitable. Smug student: Hehehe... Turns out there's more to it than an easy joke! Maybe not seeing the future, exactly, but weird stuff does happen! I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is if you are, Mark. >Hidehiko Uesgui (Nickname: Brown) Craves attention and doesn't take things very seriously. Mark: Alright... You're on. I'll bet you an all-you-can-eat dinner at the Peace Diner on Joy Street. Airheaded student: Woooo! I'm with Hidehiko! >Yuka Ayase (Nickname: Ayase) A troublemaking member of the suntanned, bleach-blonde "kogal" set. Ponytailed student: I'll throw my lot in with Brown, too. >Eriko Kirishima (Nickname: Elly) A ladylike student recently returned from abroad. Beautiful and intelligent. Mark: Are you guys serious? [Turns] Yo Kei, Yukino! Who're you guys gonna side with? Glasses-wearing student: Hmp. As if I cared one whit... It's absolute bunk. >Kei Nanjo (Nickname: Nanjo) Heir to the Nanjo Group. An utter pragmatist and skeptic. Cool-headed student: What he said... This is all you. >Yukino Mayuzumi (Nickname: Yukino) Trusted by everyone, she's like an older sister to all the students. Mark: Ugh! You guys are so cold, y'know? [Turns to protagonist] Hey, who're you with? It's gotta be me, right? C'mon, what's it gonna be? {Bet on Mark} Ayase: Awww! Just wait... you'll be sorry! {Bet on Brown} Mark: Sheesh, you too? All y'alls crazy. Brown: Heeheehee... This'll be fun! Awright, let's get started! [The group assembles in a square] Ayase: 'Kay! Here goes! Umm. Persona! Persona! Please come here! [Ayase walks to Brown] Brown: My turn! Persona! Persona! Come here! [Brown walks to Mark] Mark: Man, why I gotta do this...? Brown: Hurry it up! All-you-can-eat! All-you-can-eat! Mark: Okay, okay... Persona, Persona. C'mere... I guess. [Mark walks to Elly] Elly: Well, then... Persona, Persona! Please come to us... [Elly walks to the next corner] Brown: Alright! Here it comes! .................H-Huh? [Everyone returns to the center of the room] Ayase: Hidehiko! You jerk! Now I look like a total idiot! Mark: See? A fat load o' nothin'. Hehe... Looks like I win. Yukino: *Sigh* Happy now? Hurry up and go get the teacher. Brown: W-Wait! Hold up! One more time! Please!? Mark screwed it up! C'mon, you gotta take it seriously when you do it. Mark: Oh, you little...! What a sore loser. [The ghostly sight of a young girl in white appears] ----Cutscene begins---- [Nanjo stares in bewilderment at the sight of the young girl in white.] Nanjo: Wha...What is...? Mark: Huh? It's too late now to ask to-- [Mark glances over his shoulders and, at the sight of the girl, turns to face her.] Mark: Whoa! [As everybody in the group stops and stares at her, the girl begins to cry.] Girl in white: *Sob* Help me... Mark: Wha-What the...!? [Wind begins to whip throughout the room, and lightning crashes from the ceiling. The screen goes completely white, and when it comes back, Yukino is found laying on the floor.] Nanjo: Yukino! [Nanjo runs to help Yukino, but is stopped as lightning strikes Mark, the protagonist, and him. The remainder of the group stares at the four on the floor.] ----Cutscene ends---- ----Cutscene begins---- [As unconsciousness sets in, a yellow butterfly flutters onto screen and flies through a plethora of gears, buildings, and other objects. The screen stops at a large checkerboard platform surrounded by four pillars. A single man, clothed in a white suit and a mask with a butterfly motif, stands in the center of the platform and takes a bow.] Philemon: Welcome. It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Philemon, a dweller between consciousness and unconsciousness. And now, a simple test: can you state your name? (BGM: Name Entry) [The name entry screen appears. For this script, the protagonist will simply be named Main Character with the nickname MC.] [Philemon stands before the player again.] Philemon: Splendid. There aren't many who can remember their identity when in this domain. It seems you passed that test. But tell me this: are you aware of the many and varied selfs you harbor within you? [A close-up on the left and completely white side of Philemon's mask] Philemon: The selves effused with divine love, [A close-up on the right and butterfly-painted side of Philemon's mask] Philemon: the self capable of demonic cruelty... People live by wearing different masks. Your current self may be only one of those innumerable masks. You, though... You have a very firm grip on your identity. [Philemon raises his right arm, and the image of Seimen Kongou appears in his hand.] Philemon: I respect your strong will, and in return I grant this power - "Persona." It is the power to summon the selves within you, the gods and the demons you harbor. The time is soon when you will need this power. Now you must return to your proper time and place. [The screen fades to black] ----Cutscene ends---- Voice: So you guys had the same dream... Voice: Indeed. It's rather extraordinary. Voice: Think he's seeing it now too? [The player awakens and finds himself laying in one of the beds of the school's infirmary, surrounded by his classmates. The nurse is also sitting in the room.] (BGM: School Days) Teacher in nurse's uniform: Oh, Main, you've come around. Ahaha, welcome to the infirmary. You sure look cute when you're asleep. >Natsumi Yoshino St. Hermelin High's nurse. She doesn't seem to be a very good cook. [The protagonist's teacher enters the room] Worried teacher: Main! Are you all right!? Thank goodness you're awake, Main! I was so scared when I heard you'd collapsed! >Saeko Takami Homeroom teacher for Main and the others. Very popular with the students. Saeko: I'm sorry you had to deal with my students, Natsumi. Mark: C'mon, taking care of students is her whole job! What's so bad about us...? Saeko: Now, now, Masao! I want you to think about what you've done! Anyway, Eriko and Ayase told me what happened. No helping out for you today! Instead, go get yourselves checked out at *Mikage Hospital* and head home! Yukino: So you think something's wrong with us, too? Saeko: Oh, not like that. I can tell by looking at you that you're perfectly sane. But I'm worried you might have gotten hurt while collapsing, so go see the doc. Yukino: So there is something that can faze you, Ms. Saeko... Alright, we'll go. Natsumi: Speaking of Mikage Hospital, wasn't a student in your class staying there? Mark: You mean Maki, right...? Saeko: Yes, that's right. You should visit her while you're there. She's been laid up there for over a year now... I'm sure she's lonesome. [Main stands up] %Saeko: What were you doing, anyway? I asked you to prepare for the sports festival. We only have a month left and nothing's ready yet. Should we just cancel it this year...? %Yukino: I know I couldn't take being cooped up in the hospital for an entire year. Let's go cheer her up! %Mark: Mikage Hospital, huh? That's kind of a long walk from school. It's way to the northeast. You leave the school, head north...And go all the way to the 3rd ward, then take a right at the Mikage Ruins. Eh, if we just wander around, we'll get there sooner or later. %Nanjo: It seems we have no choice in the matter. Best to get it over with. %Natsumi: I put a new plant there. What do you think? Livens up the room, doesn't it? They say plants grow better if you talk to them. Give it a try, Main. %Agastya Tree: Young ones... Your presence is welcome. Will you inscribe your story on me? {Yes} [Save menu opens] {No} Agastya Tree: Take care on your journey, young ones... -------------------------------------------- Courtyard -------------------------------------------- Mark: Our principal's a cool lady... but she can be a little too lovey-dovey. Nanjo: This megalith shard... It's a very precious cultural artifact. Who built it? For what purpose? It never ceases to fascinate me. Yukino: I have part-time work today. Let's hurry to the hospital and get this over with. Female student: Ms. Ooishi is so kind. She loves flowers so much, she cares for them as if they were her children. Ooishi: Well, hello, Main! Are you all taking a walk, too? It's been part of my daily routine, ever since I was a girl...... Praying to the guardian deity that everyone grows up into fine adults. >Principal Ooishi The principal of St. Hermelin High. She adores children and flowers. [Look at sign] >Hiremon Stone This megalith was excavated when the school was first built in 1963. It's made of thamatite and possesses an abnormal magnetism. Legend has it that a heavenly being known as Hiremon dropped it from the sky to be Mikage-cho's guardian stone. -------------------------------------------- Principal's Office -------------------------------------------- Yukino: Wow, these flowers are beautiful... So it's true about the principal, huh? Mark: Looks like the principal isn't here. She's probably in the courtyard again... Nanjo: Snooping around is all well and good, but let's not forget the hospital. -------------------------------------------- Teacher's lounge -------------------------------------------- Male teacher: Oh, it's you, Main. Hey, I hear someone keeps coming in and out of the open room on the second floor. Are you the one doing it? Hmm? Elly: I told Ms. Saeko about what happened. Brown seems to have already gone home... And I don't think Ayase could explain it coherently, do you? Ayase: Hidehiko took off, so me and Eriko explained everything to the teach! Man, Hidehiko sure works fast at times like these. Yukino: Eriko and Yuka didn't faint, so they don't need to go to the hospital. Why were we the only ones...? Thinking about it, the ones who didn't faint had played "Persona" before... Meaning Yuka, Eriko, and Hidehiko. Nanjo: It seems you're being mistaken for someone else, Main. Mark: A guy who keeps goin' into the open classroom on the second floor... You know anyone like that? -------------------------------------------- Class 1-2 -------------------------------------------- Rumor-loving boy: This "SEBEC curse" is a load of crap. I bet they're making biological weapons. Mark: Why's everyone so pissed at SEBEC? It's just a regular company. Nanjo: I can't discount it. Kandori is a man who wouldn't hesitate to do such things. Yukino: I didn't know you were this interested in rumors and gossip. Here's a hot tip: We need to get to the hospital! -------------------------------------------- Class 1-3 -------------------------------------------- Rumor-loving girl: Did you ever hear any of those weird rumors about the SEBEC building? Some people have heard moaning and seen red eyes peering through windows... It's supposed to be cursed since they leveled the haunted mansion to built it. Mark: The haunted mansion! Man, that takes me back. I used to go play there a lot and that old bat-- I mean my mom, got mad at me. Nanjo: Stories about SEBEC tend to be unpleasant. That aside, we should head to the hospital. Yukino: Yeah, they tore that place down and put up the SEBEC building last year. -------------------------------------------- Class 1-4 -------------------------------------------- Smitten girl: Um, there's a guy named Reiji in your class, right? No matter how much I hang around your homeroom at break or after school... I never see him! How am I supposed to strike up a conversation? That romantic air of mystery he has... Ooooh! But yeah... Mark: That girl's supposedly got a thing for Reiji... Not that I'm jealous or anything! Nanjo: Reiji Kido, eh...? He keeps to himself... I feel as though he does so deliberately. Yukino: We don't have time to deal with this nonsense. Let's get to the hospital. -------------------------------------------- Class 1-6 -------------------------------------------- Gambling-addicted student: Gambling is a man's hobby. And bunny-girls are a must for every casino! Slots, blackjack, Code Breaker... *sigh* I can't wait until I'm old enough to go. Nanjo: Code Breaker... Yes, I used to play that with Yamaoka when I was small. Mark: That dude got yelled at the other day for betting on Rich Man, Poor Man in class. Yukino: Let's ditch this gambling freak and go to the hospital before I lose it, okay? -------------------------------------------- 1F passageway -------------------------------------------- Mark: Urgh, it's Hamya. I hate that guy... Cheese it, Main! Yukino: Tch... Isn't there one decent teacher here besides Ms. Saeko and the principal? Nanjo: What's the matter? Are the school gates closed? If we don't hurry, visiting hours at the hospital might end. Hanya: Who told you kids that you could go through here? If you want to get outside, the school gates are there for a reason! Our school's swarming with degenerates like you! Ooishi is far too lenient! Now get outta here! I'm going to call a specialist and have this blocked off! >Vice-Principal Hanya Known as "Hamya" among the students, who despise his extreme strictness. -------------------------------------------- Gym -------------------------------------------- Mark: This place would be great for practicin' dance moves if it had a big mirror. Nanjo: I don't have many ties with the gym, of course. I suppose I can let it slide. Yukino: Can we hurry and get to the hospital yet? Rumor-loving boy: I heard a second-year named Yosuke went missing along with his girlfriend... It's SEBEC's doing, if you ask me! Huh? Proof...? It's just male intuition! Male student: The sound system's all good to go in the new gym! The concert's gonna be bitchin'! I'm gonna skip Sports Day and hole up in the studio to practice! -------------------------------------------- Drama club -------------------------------------------- Drama club member: Hey, we haven't decided which play we're doing for the culture festival, have we? I heard there was a traditional play we used to perform... Why not do that? I think it was called The Snow-- Drama club president: Absolutely not! That one's off limits. I'll decide soon... Give me some time. %Drama club member: St. Hermelin won the drama concours nine years ago, too... But the trophy from that year is missing. I wonder what happened to it. %Drama club member: The president seemed a little touchy... Why did she get so upset? %Drama club president: Hm? Are you interested in joining the club? If not, please leave. You're in our eye lines. %Nanjo: Snow...? Was he going to suggest The Snow Queen? %Mark: Who needs a play? Just lemme bust a move up on stage! %Yukino: The school has a traditional play? News to me. -------------------------------------------- Boxing club -------------------------------------------- Dieting club member: I'm trying to lose weight. Even the boxing gloves are starting to look like candy... Mark: Boxing is so cool! It looks like it would hurt, though. Nanjo: You want to join the boxing club? Well, let's get examined before that. Yukino: ...I could lose some weight myself... -------------------------------------------- Archery club -------------------------------------------- Archery club member: Archery is an intelligent, mature sport! Don't have a bow? We'll lend you one! Yukino: Bows and arrows aren't my thing. I prefer razor blades. Nanjo: I agree, archery is interesting... But don't forget to go to the hospital. Mark: I heard there's a bunch of bows here. I think I'll borrow one and mess around with it next time. -------------------------------------------- Fencing club -------------------------------------------- Tamaki: Tadashi, you idiot! Why do you keep messing up the club room!? >Tamaki A transfer student who joined the Fencing Club. She's always arguing with Tadashi. Tadashi: Laa la laa! I'm not listeniiiiing! We can do whatever we want. Sheesh, Tamaki, who pissed in your cornflakes this morning? >Tadashi A lazy member of the Fencing Club who quarrels with Tamaki every day. Tamaki: What did you say!? I'm gonna rip this trash off the walls right now! Tadashi: Hey! What're you doing to my goddess!? Tamaki: "Goddess" my ass, you pervert! You're the perviest pervert to ever perv! Tadashi: Arrrgh! You hag! You're a haggity hag who hags all hagging day! Female club member: Tamaki's a transfer student, but she's good enough to place in tournaments. But she never wants to talk about her last school... Did something happen? Male club member: *sigh* These two are like this every day. I'm surprised they're not tired of it. %Mark: [Looking at the graffiti on the lockers and wall] What a half-ass job... If you're gonna bomb a wall, you gotta do it with more style %Yukino: Leave 'em alone. You know how some people are. They fight 'cause they care. %Nanjo: Honestly, the idiots populating our sports club... It's all a bit much. %Tadashi: *gasp* *gasp* Yeah? I'm kinda busy here. %Tamaki: *gasp* *gasp* What is it? I'm a little busy here. -------------------------------------------- Ballet club -------------------------------------------- Ballet club member: It was nice when they rebuilt the gym and we finally got our own room. Back when we had to change in the classrooms, someone could have seen us! Wait! Were you one of the pervs doing that!? Ballet club member: Did you know toe shoes are actually really hard? I was pretty surprised the first time I put on a pair. Yukino: Ballet, huh...? The Nutcracker is kinda neat, I always thought. A fun dream world the girl saw on Christmas Eve... *dreamy sigh* Hey, what's that look for!? I happen to like ballet! Something wrong with that!? Nanjo: Yamaoka used to take me to the ballet when I was small... I suppose he was trying to cultivate my aesthetic sensibilities. Mark: I get fidgety around this stuff. C'mon, let's go to the hospital! -------------------------------------------- Class 2-1 -------------------------------------------- Serious student: Don't you think derelict buildings should be torn down? Places like that only attract hooligans-- Mark: Haha! "Hooligans"? Seriously? What a poindexter! Serious student: Won't you pipe it down!? As I was saying, wouldn't it attract hooligans? I'd certainly hate to see that happen. Mark: Hey Main, you gotta hear the stupid junk this guy is spouting. Yukino: What's Masao's beef with that guy? I don't see what the fuss is about. Nanjo: Say, what about the hospital? Weren't we going there for a checkup? -------------------------------------------- Class 2-2 -------------------------------------------- Female student: I had a weird dream. It's really been botheirng me... Do you want to hear about it? {Yes} Female student: It takes place in a blue room. I can hear a piano and singing, and there's an odd old man sitting down... What do you think that means? {No} Female student: It was a really strange dream... like it was hinting at something that'll happen. Nanjo: Dreams have no meaning. They're dreams, nothing more. Mark: A blue room... Y'know, I feel like I had a dream like that too. Yukino: Remember, there's a girl at the hospital who wants to talk to you, too. -------------------------------------------- Class 2-4 -------------------------------------------- Meek girl: Um... Main? You're going to the hospital, right...? >Yuko Himeno Maki's friend. She works part-time to support her family. Yuko: Um, I hate to ask, but... Could you tell Maki I'll give back that book next time I go visit her...? {Sure} Yuko: U-Um, thanks. I'm sorry to ask you to go out of your way like that... {No way} Yuko: O-Oh... Um, sorry I asked... It's okay, don't worry about it...! Yukino: Main! Don't be such an asshole! Yuko: It was a really good book, so I wanted to read it again before I return it... Mark: That good, huh? What's it called? Yuko: U-Um, "Gate to Paradise"... Mark: Whoa, that's deep! I didn't know Maki was into that kinda thing... Nanjo: If you enjoyed it that much, why not simply buy your own copy? Yuko: W-Well... It's kind of expensive... and my brothers and sisters need new clothes. Yukino: Nanjo, you moron! Don't you know she works part-time to help her family out? Mark: Alright, well, we gotta get goin', but we'll be sure to pass on your message! [The protagonist leaves and enters the room again] Yuko: U-Um... Did you tell Maki...? Yukino: Uh, sorry, not yet. But we're going soon, promise. ...Hey, Main! Let's get to the hospital already! -------------------------------------------- Class 2-5 -------------------------------------------- Short-haired girl: Hey, where's Ayase? Wasn't she with you? She promised to go out, but she totally ditched. I'm thinking I might like, just go ahead on my own. It's really weird, though! She seemed totally into it! Ayase gets like this sometimes... She acts all, like, cynical and stuff. I don't understand that girl. Resting boy: Are you guys going to the hospital on the northeast corner of town? It's a pretty long walk... Good luck with that. Yukino: Yuka seems like an airhead, but I think sometimes she's working at it. Nanjo: Does this woman never stop running her mouth...? Mark: Hey Main, we're still going to the hospital, right? -------------------------------------------- Cafeteria -------------------------------------------- Toro: I-I had a weird dream! There was his girl, and she was saying, "Help me..." Was it a vision? Is there really a girl waiting for me to rescue her? W-Wow... that's awesome... >Kenta Yokouchi (Nickname: Toro) His love of food has made him physically strong, but emotionally fragile. Well-informed student: Dude, guess what I saw! Toro asked out Ayase and got rejected on the spot! I hear he's still following her around, though. Mark: Toro's got balls, man! I mean, asking out Ayase!? Dude... I wouldn't go after her in a million years! Yukino: I hate guys who see someone who's serious about something and just make fun of it. Nanjo: I believe I've asked this before, but shouldn't we be going to the hospital? -------------------------------------------- Home Ec Room -------------------------------------------- Female student: Uh, isn't it time you gave up on Yosuke? He obviously ran off with his girlfriend! C'mon, it's been two months already! Female student: That's a lie! That Chisato bitch tricked him! Everyone knows that girl's bad news! %Yukino: I was surprised too when Chisato started dating Yosuke. It was so sudden... Chisato never acted like she cared about him before. Actually, I always thought Ma-- Hey, shouldn't we get going? %Nanjo: It's true that not even I think Chisato has an especially attractive personality. It seemed as if she was dating Yosuke to show off as much as anything. %Mark: Yosuke's handsome and a nice guy. I hate to admit it, but he's hard to beat! -------------------------------------------- 2F Empty Classroom -------------------------------------------- (BGM: Reiji's Theme) Yukino: ...Someone's here. Mark: Huh? Reiji? You're Reiji Kido! What're you doin' here? Reiji: ... >Reiji Kido (Nickname: Reiji) A quiet loner who transferred to St. Hermelin High six months ago. [Reiji leaves] Nanjo: Hmph. The standoffish sort, I see. Mark: Look who's talking... %Yukino: Reiji transferred here soon after the SEBEC Building was constructed... %Nanjo: I wonder what he was pondering at a place like this... %Mark: What a gloomy Gus! But hey, for all we know... Maybe he's the kinda guy who secretly practices magic tricks at home. -------------------------------------------- Class 3-1 -------------------------------------------- Brown-haired student: Nurse Natsumi is hot as hell! I love that mature air she has... Girl with braids: Oh, reaaaaally!? Then why don't you have her pack your lunches from now on? Brown-haired student: Urk! P-Please... not that... I'm sorry! I shouldn't have said anything! %Girl with braids: That reminds me, I heard Nurse Natsumi just had a breakup. I wonder why? %Brown-haired student: Even if she's a bad cook, you could just live off convenience store food. %Mark: Guys our age tend to go for older women. %Nanjo: I'm not interested in this sort of foolishness. %Yukino: Seriously, guys, the sun's going down. Are we going to the hospital or not? -------------------------------------------- Class 3-3 -------------------------------------------- Female student: Like, no way am I gonna walk by the SEBEC building at night. That company's been cursed ever since they tore down the haunted mansion! Male student: I'm hungry... I'm gonna get a snack. It'll be easy if I use the secret shortcut! You should give it a try, too! Mark: A secret shortcut...? Oh, he must mean the hole in the wall. Nanjo: Stuff and nonsense. Curses are nothing more than superstition. Yukino: Looks like SEBEC's reputation is at an all-time low. -------------------------------------------- Class 3-6 -------------------------------------------- Male student: I saw a beautiful tree in the forest east of the station. It looked exactly like the one Nurse Natsumi put in the infirmary. I feel at peace when I look at that tree... It's the strangest thing. Mark: The police station's straight north from here, right? Yukino: Huh. There's other trees like that one in the infirmary...? Nanjo: You quite enjoy idling the time away with frivolity, don't you? At this rate, the sun will have set before our examinations are through. -------------------------------------------- Class 3-7 -------------------------------------------- Boy studying for entrance exams: I don't wanna go to cram school. I just wanna stay home and sleep. Girl studying for entrance exams: You can't! You need to study. Let's go together, okay? Why don't we meet at the subway entrance? Boy studying for entrance exams: The subway... That's north through the Sun Mall and all the way right, yeah? %Boy studying for entrance exams: You're supposed to be able to see your future self when you play "Persona." I wonder if I should try it... Will I be in college this time next year? %Yukino: You thought about what to do after grad? College isn't in my plans. %Nanjo: We'll be preparing for our college entrance exams soon. Naturally, I plan to pass with top marks and enter the college of my choice. %Mark: Hey, we're not supposed to be in here. Let's just go to the hospital. %Girl studying for entrance exams: Oh, give me a break! If you have time to play that "Persona" game, you have time to study! Moron... you promised we'd go to the same college together! -------------------------------------------- Library -------------------------------------------- Tsutomu: ...Oh, it's you, Character. Eeeheehee... I'm investigating the seven mysteries of St. Hermelin High. Want to know what I've learned? Eeheehee... maybe some other time... >Tsutomu Kurouri (Nickname: Devil-Boy) He's an expert in the occult, but frequently has incorrect information. Male student: They call him Devil-Boy, but the stuff he'll tell you is a load of crap. I know much more about the occult. Though, I could never tell the uninitiated. Male student: The way I see it, there must be demons who get along well and those that don't. If demons who hated each other met up, I'm sure it would be disastrous. Library committee student: You see that guy over there? The one they call Devil-Boy? He tripped and fell over again today during PE. It was frickin' hilarious! He can't even do a single push-up! What a lamer! Yukino: Those two over there are making fun of Devil-Boy... But I prefer Devil-Boy to them. At least he doesn't act all high and mighty. Nanjo: What a shabby collection... The library at home is much better stocked. Mark: What're we doin' at the library? Let's hurry and see--I mean, get checked out! -------------------------------------------- Student Council room -------------------------------------------- Student council president: Sorting old records is no task for a student council president! Kandori would have refused to do it as a point of pride... So I refuse too! It's all part of my quest to be more like him! >Student council president Leader of St. Hermelin's student council. Isn't wild about his job. Student council member: He's trying to emulate Kandori, the 18th student council president. Huh? You haven't heard of that bigshot at SEBEC? He graduated from here... He's still young, but he's branch president of a big company now. Student council member: Those are his true colors, but he's no dummy. He's got the faculty on his side. I hear he's never even been reprimanded. Talk about unfair! Student council member: Our president does nothing but sit around and bark orders. Who voted for this guy? If I was president, I would make a guy like him work 'til he keeled over! Yukino: I bet we'd be better off with anyone but him as president. Nanjo: If he can't handle the meager power of the student council, he's no man at all. Mark: I really hate this guy... Ugh! Can't we go see Ma--I mean, go to the hospital? -------------------------------------------- Art room -------------------------------------------- Art club Member: We could really use more members... Maki's sick and Chisato's gone missing. Do you know those two? {Yeah} Member: Well, Maki's pieces are incredible. She's won several awards for them. Her friend Chisato isn't very good, but she's had better luck with men. {No, I don't} Art club member: Ah, I see. Well, the art club's going through a rough spot right now. I dunno, maybe this club's cursed... Nanjo: The painting I saw of Maki's had a strong, raw sense of emotion to it. Yukino: I've seen one of Maki's paintings. She won an award for her "Gate to Paradise." Mark: Yeah, Maki's an awesome artist... C'mon, Main! Let's go to the hospital! -------------------------------------------- 1F Entrance Hall -------------------------------------------- Nanjo: You're all so slow... You must seize the moment, like myself! There's a reason it's said that one's youth passes quickly. Mark: That Nanjo pisses me off so bad... I'll find a chink in his armor someday. Yukino: Masao and Kei are both such children. [The party leaves the school] (PSPBGM: Smile) [When they arrive outside the gate, an older man in a butler outfit is standing there.] Old man in butlet's outfit: Young master! >Yamaoka, the Nanjo family butler. He's taken care of Nanjo since the heir was an infant. Nanjo: Y...Yamaoka...! Yamaoka: Oh, my! Master Kei is leaving the premises with a crowd of friends! I'm...I'm so happy to see this...! Mark: Master... Kei? Nanjo: Y-Yamaoka! I've told you time and again never to call me that! You dummy! Mark: Did you just call him "dummy"? Hahaha! Nanjo: N-No, I, ah... Oh, be silent, Masao! Look, Yamaoka, I don't need a ride today! Just... go back without me! Yamaoka: Oh, my! Will you be going out on the town with your chums, young master? Nanjo: I'm only going to the hospital! And stop calling me that! Yamaoka: The hospital!? Heavens! I do hope you haven't hurt yourself, young master! Yukino: Snrk... Ahahahahah! Nanjo: Enough! Let's be on our way, Main! Yamaoka... do NOT follow us! ========================================================== 02. Mikage-cho [CR02] ========================================================== (BGM: School Days) -------------------------------------------- Kaneda Mansion -------------------------------------------- Kaneda: What do YOU children want? You'd better not be here to steal my treasure! >Katsue Kaneda A resident of Mikage-cho who seems to be living the high life lately. Nanjo: What nonsense! To my eyes, this old woman's so-called "treasure" is little more than rubbish. She purports to be an antique collector... But she'll buy anything that's priced high enough. What could be more absurd? Yukino: That old biddy treats everyone like a thief. Just ignore her. Mark: Can we leave yet, Main? I'm sick of taking her crap! Kaneda: Hmph! Children like you can't grasp my treasure's true worth! Now get out of my sight! -------------------------------------------- Himeno residence -------------------------------------------- Nanjo: Is no one home? Hmm... What an extraordinarily small house. Mark: Well, yeah, anyplace would look small next to yours! Tch, this is why I can't stand rich dudes like you... Yukino: I think this is where Yuko Himeno lives. You know, Maki's friend. I work part-time for myself, but she's doing it for her family... Mark: Man... talk about a sob story! Yo, Nanjo, why don't you work part-time to pay Yamaoka's salary yourself!? -------------------------------------------- Yin & Yan -------------------------------------------- Clerk: Oh, you're early, Yukino. Doesn't your shift start later? Do you need something? Yukino: Something's come up, so I'll be in late. I'll work overtime to make it up. Clerk: Oh, okay. You're a real go-getter, y'know that? I guess you have a reason to work. %Mark: Yukino really does have a part-time job? Uh... why? %Nanjo: I can't fathom Yukino wearing that uniform and smiling at customers. %Yukino: I want to study photography abroad, so I gotta save up. -------------------------------------------- Alaya Shrine -------------------------------------------- Yukino: "The history of the Alaya Shrine"... It says, "The god dwelling within people's souls is enshrined here." -------------------------------------------- Subway Entrance -------------------------------------------- Yukino: Main! Are you just gonna run away? Ms. Saeko would get angry again if she found out! -------------------------------------------- Esumi Clinic -------------------------------------------- Doctor: You must go to St. Hermelin. I heard they finished building the new gym. Must be easier to use than the old one, huh? Nurse: We just had the clinic remodeled, too! Doesn't it look nice? Yukino: Never been to the doctor before... Send a couple people there, though. Nanjo: True, we could get checked out here... But aren't we on the way to the hospital? Mark: This is kind of a pain. -------------------------------------------- Mikage Sun Mall - Rosa Candida -------------------------------------------- [Mark notices the woman browsing the back racks] Mark's mother: Massie! Mark: Oh, crap! It's my mom! [Mark's mother gets closer to the group] Mark's mom: Hey, Massie! You came just in time! I'm doing some shopping, but the load's piling up. Help me out, Massie! Nanjo: Hmmmm... This "Massie" is you, is it, Masao Inaba...? Mark: Q-Quit it, you old bat! I'm busy! Leave me alone! Mark's mom: Massie! You'd call your own mother an old bat!? And just when I was thinking of buying you some t-shirts! Yukino: "Massie"? That's about as embarrassing as "young master." Mark: No one asked you, Yukino! Mark's mom: Oh, are these your friends? My, this store is expensive. Look at this one, Massie! Mark: What do I want with that!? C'mon, Main, let's go! Mark's mom: Honestly, that boy... I hope you'll all stand by Massie, won't you? [The protagonist enters the store again] Mark: She can't still be here... right...? Mark's mother: Oh, Massie, you're back! Perfect timing! Mark: Crap! She's still here!? Let's ditch this place, Main! -------------------------------------------- Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi -------------------------------------------- Clerk: Oh, you go to St. Hermelin? Do you know my son Tadashi? He's a hopeless slacker, but he's fallen in love with a real cutie! I'd be over the moon if a girl like that married my boy! Hm...? Oh, right, medicine. Coming right up! Rumor-loving housewife: Hey, don't you think it's weird, too? I mean that Kaneda! In the space of only a year, she's struck it rich somehow! It's suspicious, if you ask me... Veeeery suspicious! Yukino: That lady sure seems to like getting into other people's business. Mark: Don't tell me you're buying painkillers... We gotta go to the hospital! Nanjo: ...paralyzed, then Dis-Para does the trick... Augh! The song won't leave my brain! -------------------------------------------- Mikage Sun Mall - Judgment 1999 -------------------------------------------- Gambling-addicted student: Aw, c'mon! I lost all my coins again! I pumped in lots of coins, so whoever wins next will hit it big. Hey, are you up next!? Urgh... This ain't fair! Flirtatious man: Hey, do you all go to St. Hermelin? Then you must know that girl... She has long hair and a knockout figure. I think her name's Sally or Mary... Whatever it is, she's gorgeous! C'mon, next time she's here, introduce us! Mark: Elly's pretty well-known, huh? But then again, it's not that surprising. She's pretty awesome. Nanjo: I wasn't aware you were a gambler. Looks can be evidently be deceiving. Yukino: Do what you want, but can it wait until after we've been to the hospital? -------------------------------------------- Mikage Sun Mall - Peace Diner -------------------------------------------- Smiling clerk: Welcome to Peace Diner, where we always give you double meat! Yukino: Hey! Now's not the time to chow down on fast food! Girl: I can't wait to live on my own! I'm thinking I'll get a place by Shibuya... Sounds awesome. Ugh, I can't wait to ditch this boring place. Mark: I wish I could leave my crappy home... I'm too embarrassed to have friends over. Nanjo: I'd think life in Shibuya would be rather noisy. This girl evidently has no idea... Yukino: That girl's a friend of Yuka's. They're a lot alike... neither ever shuts up. -------------------------------------------- Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do -------------------------------------------- Storekeeper: One bite of Sennen Mannen-Do's sweets extends your life by 1,000 years... A second bite gives you 10,000 years. Would you like one? Mark: I wonder if kids still come to places like this nowadays. I used to come here every day to play the raffle! Nanjo: I've never eaten sweets before. Yamaoka wouldn't allow it. Yukino: Coming here once in a while is fine, but did you forget about the hospital? -------------------------------------------- Historical Society -------------------------------------------- Receptionist: Welcome to the Mikage Historical Society! We have many interesting exhibits here that shed light on the area's history. Yukino: You're doing social studies research before we go to the hospital? Whatever, weirdo... Nanjo: The historical society seems to be past here. Are we going inside? Mark: Mmmm... receptionists. Er, uh... [The group moves into the exhibition room] Man: I came to see the *Expel Mirror* display. It's as divine as they say... Girl: The Expel Mirror was all they found in the ruins six months ago. My teacher said it's boring in those ruins 'cause there's nothing else there. Yukino: It's musty in here, but kinda nice. Maybe it's the mirror's influence. Nanjo: It's long been said that mirrors have mystical powers... Is this one of them? Mark: You're awfully studious all of a sudden. Is Hell about to freeze over? -------------------------------------------- Mikage Police Station -------------------------------------------- Lieutenant: Well, if it isn't Masao. You've been attending school, I hope? Not causing trouble for your teachers, are you? Female officer: That's a little harsh, Lieutenant. You're no trouble anymore, right Masao? Mark: Yeah, well... sorta... -------------------------------------------- Mikage Ruins -------------------------------------------- Mark: The ruins aren't open to the public, but people say there's nothin' here anyways. -------------------------------------------- Joy Street - Rosa Candida -------------------------------------------- Clerk: The people in this town have such bad fashion sense! The only one with a shred of taste is this brown-haired boy I see sometimes... He's got these cool goggles on, and he's really cute! Nanjo: The only clothing I require is this uniform... and my scarf, of course. Mark: Speaking of clothes, what's with Nanjo's scarf? He's always wearing that thing. Yukino: Tch, did Yuka ask you to go shopping for her? Well, once you're done here, we're going straight to the hospital! -------------------------------------------- Joy Street - Esumi Clinic -------------------------------------------- Doctor: It's another nice day out. Nurse: Did you play in the haunted mansion when you were little? Lots of kids did. Yukino: I'll admit, I played at the haunted mansion too. Mark: The "haunted mansion" was just some old, abandoned dump. We liked it there, is all. Nanjo: I can't speak to what went on at the haunted mansion; I've never been. -------------------------------------------- Joy Street - Judgment 1999 -------------------------------------------- Blonde man: Ya know, there's been this outsider lately hangin' around our place. Dude supposedly has a scar on his head. He shouldn't mess with the Tailors! Mark: Just ignore those guys. They'll get bored and wander off before too long. Overly cheerful man: Heehee... You guysh are Mark'sh friendsh? Heeheeheeeeee! Looksh like you guysh ain't the onesh! Gambling addict: Dammit! I'm broke again! After all my losses, the next one who plays this machine oughtta win big... Wait, are you up next? Aww, this sucks! Yukino: Masao's pals are weird as ever. Nanjo: What's the matter, Main? Have you suddenly cottoned to gambling? Mark: You know, I like the slots too, but we should play after our checkup! -------------------------------------------- Joy Street - Sennen Mannen-Do -------------------------------------------- Clerk: My, I'm grateful you came all this way. Well, feel free to look around. Customer: There's this one strange store in this here mall... Whenever I go take a gander, it's closed, and I've never seen anyone go in or out. But every now and then, you can hear music from in there... It's a funny old world, isn't it? Yukino: A weird store? What do you think's in it...? Mark: Music...? Like, pianos and singing? Huh? I think I've heard somethin' like that somewhere too... Nanjo: Well then, where to next? We can go anywhere you please... Just so long as the hospital is in our plans at some point. -------------------------------------------- Joy Street - Satomi Tadashi -------------------------------------------- Clerk: Are you friends with my nephew? Then I'll give you extra special service! 
Customer: I went to the park and saw a tree that wasn't there before.  You
should go look.

Nanjo: ...when you're feeling ill, then just take a Dis-Sick... Gah, this
insidious song!  I'm being brainwashed!

Mark: So this is Tadashi's uncle's store.  He said he lives at the Sun Mall
one?

Yukino: I'm curious about this tree that wasn't there before.

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Joy Street - Yin & Yan
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Reiji's mother: Oh, do you go to St. Hermelin?  That's the school my son
attends... His name's Reiji Kido.  Do you know him?

     {Yeah}

     Reiji's mother: Oh, so you know him?  Ah, you're in the same class? I
     see... Then you must know my son isn't very outgoing... It may be selfish
     of me to ask this, but could you make friends with Reiji?
     
          {Sure}

          Reiji's mother: Ah, truly?  Thank you!  Please feel free to come
          visit him at home sometime!

          {No way}

          Reiji's mother: I see... I'm not surprised.  He does cultivate a
          bizarre image... But deep down, he's really very sweet.  That reminds
          me... It's not much, but please take this.  I hope you and my son
          can be friends.

          > Received Chewing Soul

     {No, I dont}

     Reiji's mother: Ah, I see... I'm sorry to have been so forward.

Reiji's mother: Oh, you're a student at St. Hermelin... Please make friends
with my son.

Yukino: For all Reiji Kido's an oddball, his mother seems nice.

Mark: So that's Reiji's mom... She seems so classy.  A pretty far cry from
mine... Ugh.

Nanjo: Are you finished here?  Can we be on our way to the hospital now?

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Joy Street - Peace Diner
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Clerk: Welcome--Crap, the register's on the fritz.  What do I do with this?  I
don't know how to fix this thing!

Game-loving man: Right now, I'm into this card game called "Persona"... You use
these things called "Spell Cards" to summon demons.  Man, can you imagine if
you could really do that?  Wouldn't that be wild?

Nanjo: A card game?  Mm... I'll let it slide.  It sounds adult enough.  Whereas
Masao still gets excited over video games, even in high school.  ...Don't tell
me you still play those things, too?

Yukino: Summnoning demons... I don't think it'd be anything to joke about if
it actually happened.

Mark: Hidehiko's not here, is he?  Good... Dammit... I never shoulda said
anything about all-you-can-eat!

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SEBEC Building
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Stern-faced man: What do you kids want?  This ain't a playground for brats like
you.  Hey, toss these kids out!

>Takeda
Kandori's right-hand man who carries out SEBEC's illegal operations.

Man's voice: Takeda?  What's this disturbance about?

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[Kandori steps into the room]

Nanjo: Kandori...

Kandori: My, what a rare pleasure.  What business does the scion of the
Nanjo family have with us?

>Takahisa Kandori
The ambitious branch president of SEBEC.  Sinister rumors circulate about
him...

Nanjo: I didn't come here for you.  I'm only tagging along with these people.

Kandori: Aha... Then these must be the young master's school friends.  You
accompanied them to a sordid place like this?  Quite a friendship indeed...

Nanjo: Cease calling me "young master."  I never gave you permission to use
that name.

Takeda: You little--!

Kandori: Stand down, Takeda.  It seems the Nanjo family lacks discipline...
Well, I'll allow it.  But Nanjo... I will teach you the proper form of address
to your betters.

Mark: Nanjo's an insufferable dick, but you're a hell of a lot worse...!

Takeda: Tch... It's almost time, Mr. Kandori.

Kandori: Yes, I'll be right there.  Now then, the time has come for me to ask
you all to leave.

Mark: Heh!  Let's go, Main.

[The protagonist enters the building again]

Man: Excuse me, do you have an appointment?  I'm sorry, but if you don't have
one, I must ask you to leave.

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Abandoned Factory
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[When the group enters the Abandoned Factory, they can see Reiji standing
further in]

Nanjo: I think simply "shabby" would be more fitting for this place than
"antique."  Hm...?  Masao, is he one of your "crew" as well?

Mark: Say what!?  Huh...?  So you're the dude with the scar on his head...
What're you doin' here?

Reiji: You'd all better stay away from here.  Unless you want to die, of
course...

Mark: What's that supposed to mean?  Hey, wait a sec!

Yukino: I wonder what he's wandering around for...

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Doctor's Office
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Doctor: Well, hello there.  Your friends are... interesting as always.

Nurse: My, does that uniform bring back memories!  I'm a St. Hermelin grad
myself.  One of my old classmates, Saeko Takami, teaches there now.  Do you
know her?  Haha, that Saeko... I never pictured her as a teacher!

Yukino: Ms. Saeko's technically our upperclassman.  She told me so once.

Nanjo: I'm rather surprised that the townspeople know so much about St.
Hermelin.

Mark: It doesn't bother you that we haven't been to the hospital yet?

==========================================================
03. Hospital   [CR03]
==========================================================

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Reception Desk
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(PSPBGM: Daily Life)

Nanjo: There's some time until our examinations.  Let's visit Maki first, then.
Best not be idle, after all.

Mark: Heh... Cold, man.  By the way, Maki's in *Room 302*.

Yukino: You're pretty well-informed, Masao.

Mark: Uh... Shut up!  A friend of mine told me!  Yo, Main, let's just go
already.

%Yukino: Huh.  Interesting that Masao knew which room Making was in.

%Nanjo: Hospitals certainly enjoy keeping people waiting.  Don't they know
time is money.

%Mark: What're you lookin' at me for?  Hurry and go!

%Receptionist: Hm?  Maki Sonomura?  Oh, yes, her... She's in room 302.

%Receptionist: I'm sorry.  We're tied up right now, so please wait a little
longer.

%College student with her boyfriend: Hoo boy... Know where the police station
is?  My boyfriend crashed his motorcycle.

Mark: What's this now?  The police?  You mean the place where Baldy works?
Yeah, just head west after you leave the hospital.

College student with her boyfriend: Exit the hospital and head west... Thanks
a bunch!

%Injured man: Oww... Testifying about accidents is such a pain.  Talk about
bad luck.

%Tired salaryman: I'm going to work!  To hell with fake hallways and stairs!
To hell with that little ghost girl!  If you can't handle such things, you
have no place at SEBEC!  Honestly!

%Pregnant woman with her husband: I wonder if my honey's okay... Isn't seeing
things a sign of overwork?

[The protagonist finds Yamaoka hiding behind a vending machine]

%Yamaoka: Oh dear, oh dear!  I've been spotted.  I would ask that you keep my
presence a secret from the young master...

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Examination Room
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Nurse: Hey!  You have to wait your turn just like everyone else!  Now please
leave!

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2F Lobby
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Old man: Look, Akiko, Hiroshi came to visit.

Nurse: That's right, Hiroshi's here...

Old man: Thanks for coming all this way, Hiroshi.

>Listen to the old man?

     {Don't listen}

     Old man: I see.  I'm glad to hear you're enjoying school.

     {Listen}

     Old man: Now you listen here, Hiroshi.  A man's soul is a complex thing.
     The things a person shows to the outside world isn't necessarily what he
     thinks.  You have to dig deep to find out the truth they're hiding...

Nurse: Hiroshi seems to be his grandson.  He mistakes me for his daughter,
too...

Mark: Man, what's with him calling you Hiroshi?

Nanjo: Does that old man really believe such, or is he toying with us...?

Yukino: It must be rough on the nurse.

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2F Nurse's Center
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Nurse: Hm?  Aren't you Maki Sonomura's friend?

Mark: Uh...

Nurse: You visited her last week too didn't you?  And the week before...

Nanjo: Is that so...?  You're unexpectedly nice to her, I see.

Yukino: Leave him alone, Nanjo.

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3F Lobby
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Patient: There's a girl on this floor who looked like she was in high school...
But sometimes I hear a little girl's voice from her room.  There's only one
bed in there... Does she have a sister or someone visiting her?

Mark: Maki's room is the second one, straight down from here.

Nanjo: There aren't many at this hospital whom Maki could converse with.
Small wonder she doesn't feel like leaving her room, if that's the case...

Yukino: It was a good call, coming here.  I'm sure Maki will be glad to see us.

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3F Nurse's Center
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Nurse: Are you Maki's friends?  I'm glad you came.  You know she's been in and
out of the hospital since she was a child, right?  I always worried about her
keeping up her friendships...

Nurse: I can hardly believe it!  Her only daughter is in the hospital and she
hasn't visited even once!  I don't care how busy she is at SEBEC!  She's a
failure as a mother!  Poor Maki...

Nanjo: Why is Maki's mother working at THAT company, of all places!?

Mark: Oh, crap!  Y'think I should've brought flowers or something?  Well, too
late now!

Yukino: C'mon, Maki's waiting.

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Room 302
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(BGM: Space)

[Maki is sitting in bed with a doctor and nurse standing next to her]

Doctor: I have to go... but you should get some fresh air sometimes.  It's
good for you.

Nurse: That's right, Maki.  Why don't we go for a walk tomorrow?

Bedridden girl: ....

>Maki Sonomura
A chronically ill classmate who's been hospitalized for over a year now.

Doctor: Oho, it seems your real medication has arrived.  I'll leave you kids be.

[The doctor and nurse leave]

(BGM: Daily Life)

Maki: Main... You all came... Thanks.  You're so thoughtful, Masao.

Nanjo: What do you mean?

Maki: I told Masao I wanted to see everyone when he was here last time...
Isn't that why you all came?

Yukino: ...Yes, it is.  Oh, and Yuko said she'll come by to return the book she
borrowed.  "Gate to Paradise," I think it was.

Maki: Ah... That's okay.  I've read it so many times, I practically have it
memorized.

Yukino: Alright, I'll tell her next time I see her.  So how've you been?
You doing okay?

Maki: Uh-huh.  I'm doing much better.  I wonder if it's because of that good
dream... It's hard to remember, but I keep dreaming of a really nice man...
He's like a father...

Yukino: Like that doctor?  He seemed nice.

Maki: ...I don't like him...

Mark: Did he do somethin' to you!?

Maki: No, that's not it... I just...don't like doctors...

Mark: Well, let's talk about other stuff, then.  Hey, how about your mom?
How's she doin' at SEBEC?

Maki: She's not my mom!  She cares more about her job than me!  She doesn't
care about me at all...

Mark: S-Sorry...

Maki: Oh... It's all right... Ngh!

[Maki leans over in bed]

(BGM: Tension)

Maki: N-Nooooo!

Mark: Maki!?  What's wrong!?  Hey!

Yukino: This isn't good!  Call a doctor!

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Hallway
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----Cutscene begins----

[The group is standing in the hallway outside of the ICU]

Nanjo: I do hope it's nothing serious.

Mark: ...Dammit...

[As they continue to stand, the building begins to rumble]

Nanjo: Hm?  An earthquake?

[The benches shake and the plaques rattle around before falling to the ground.
Mark jumps out of the way as one crashes on the floor.]

Mark: Whoa, it's a big one!

Yukino: The hell!?  Hold on!

[After a few moments, the rumbling stops]

Nanjo: It seems to have subsided.

[Mark rushes to the doors of the ICU]

Mark: Maki!

[Mark pushes the door open, but finds that there's just a wall behind it]

Mark: Whoa!  Wh-What the hell!?  Where'd the room go?

Nanjo: What...How is that...?  No, I was positive that was the ICU a moment ago!

[A woman screams in the distance, and everyone turns to face the source]

Nanjo: That scream...It came from downstairs!  Let's go!

[The party runs down the hallway]

----Cutscene ends----

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2F Lobby
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(BGM: Confrontation)

[A nurse stands by the door, while four zombies stand on the other side of the
room.  Yamaoka is laying at their feet.]

Vacant-eyed man: F-Fresh meat... Meat is heeeeere!

Yukino: Wh-What's with these guys?

Panicked nurse: Th-The dead patients suddenly got up and walked...
That old man rescued me and...Nooooo!

[The nurse runs off]

Mark: What!?  These guys were dead?  Is this for real!?

Nanjo: Y...Yamaoka...?  Yamaoka!  You bastards...How DARE you!?

----Battle begins----

(BGM: A Lone Prayer)

Nanjo: I'll never forgive you bastards!

Yukino: Careful, guys!

Mark: How the hell are we supposed to fight somethin' that's already dead!?

Main: .....!

[A ghostly shape emerges from Main - his Persona, Seimen Kongou]

Seimen Kongou: Thou art I... and I am thou... From the sea of thy soul, I
cometh... I shall lend you my strength...

[One by one, everybody else awakens to their Persona and finishes off the
zombies.]

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

Nanjo: Yamaoka... Don't go... You wouldn't leave me behind, right? Right,
Yamaoka?

Yamaoka: Oh, young master... Don't be so sad... It spoils your handsome face...
You're a fine Japanese man... And a man must stand on his own someday...
It seems that this... will be the last service I can provide for you...

Nanjo: No!  No no no!  I won't let you leave me!  Hang in there, Yamaoka!

Yamaoka: It's time I said farewell... Just one last thing... Please promise me,
young master... Promise to become the No. 1 man in the country and carry Japan
on your back! *cough* *cough*

Nanjo: ...Of course... Of course I will.  When that time comes, you'll see.
So, until then--

Yamaoka: That's my young master... I will always be... in your heart...

Nanjo: Yamaoka?  Hey!  Answer me... I'm begging you... Yamaoka!

[The rest of the party turns away]

Yukino: Nanjo...

Mark: Let him alone...

(BGM: Space)

Mark: Hey Main... Could you hear their voices?  That thing said it was me.

Yukino: I heard it, too...Think it was that Persona thing?

Mark: It said it would lend us power, so I kinda doubt it's hostile.
If we're lucky, maybe it'll listen to what we tell it... I guess we might as
well go on calling it "*Persona*."

Yukino: That's how it felt to me, too...I have a bad feeling about this.
Let's go.

%Nanjo: Yamaoka... What should I do?  Without you, I'm all alone... No one is
here to encourage me... No one...will stand by me...

%Yukino: Nanjo seemed like a little boy in front of that old guy... Failing to
protect the ones you love... Nothing hurts worse than that.

%Mark: I didn't think he was gonna cry... He must've really loved that old guy.

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2F Nurse's Center
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Mad Hospital)

Doctor: Dammit, why can't I get to the ICU!?  There's a patient in there!
I have to treat the Sonomura girl...!

Nurse: The TV's not working, and the phone's dead too!  What in the world is
going on!?

Nurse: I'd treat your wounds at the examination room, but... I can't find it!
Nothing in this hospital is where I remember it!

Mark: With this power, we should be able to find out why this is happenin'!

Yukino: What is this bullshit!?  Whoever's doing this is gonna pay!  I'll get
this place back to normal or die trying!

Nanjo: If only... if only I'd made certain he went home...

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3F Nurse's Center
--------------------------------------------

Nurse: There's a strange haze I can see through the window... It's covering the
town.  You don't think we're trapped here like in the horror novels, do you?

Old man: Oh, hello again, Hiroshi!  Did you come to listen to my stories?  I
have something to say that I think you may need to hear.  Stay calm, and think
carefully before making a move.  If you do... you'll arrive at the truth
come what may.  Say, Akiko?  Is lunch ready yet?

Mark: Dammit!  If only we had a hint or something!

Yukino: It's like even the air's changed... I'm finding it hard to breathe.

Nanjo: ...I'm sorry, Main.  I'm not thinking as quickly as usual.

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Room 302
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: I'm worried about Maki too, but let's get to the streets.  I have a
bad feeling...

Mark: I can still feel Maki here... Hang on, Maki.  We'll find you.

Nanjo: ...Yamaoka.

>It's the painting called "Gate To Paradise" that Maki won an award for.
You can sense Maki's pain just by looking at it...

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3F Lobby
--------------------------------------------

Patient: I'm prepared for the worst, but I'm worried about my little grandson...
He should be at school... I hope nothing's happened there.

Mark: Hey, you think the other guys have this power too?

Yukino: This power's kinda unnerving, but it looks like it'll come in handy.

Nanjo: I'll figure this out... There's nothing I can't do if I put my mind to
it!

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Examination Room
--------------------------------------------

Doctor: Are you all right?  Here, let me take a look... I want to save as many
people as I can.  Try not to push yourself too hard.

Nurse: I can't get in touch with the patients!  What am I supposed to do?
Can't you do something!?  ...I'm sorry.  I'm asking the impossible.  I'm just
so confused.

Yukino: I always thought you were a pushover, Main... I'm surprised how calm
you are.

Mark: I wonder if there are other patients besides Maki in trouble right now...

Nanjo: ...Hm?  Yes, what is it?

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Reception Desk
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Tension)

[The party finds a nurse stuck underneath an upturned vending machine]

Yukino: Main!  This one's still alive!  Gimme a hand here!

Nanjo: We haven't time to waste here, Main!  It's too late for her, but not
for us!

Mark: Yo, Main!  The monsters are just around the corner!

Severely wounded nurse: I...I'm not going to make it... You kids... g-get out
of here...

Yukino: Don't give up!  I could really use a hand, Main!

     {Help her}

     Yukino: Okay, you take that side!

     {Don't help her}

     Yukino: Are you serious!?  But she's still alive!  You're telling me to
     abandon her!?

Nanjo: ...I don't want to leave Yamaoka behind, either.  But we don't have a
choice!  We have to go!

     {Don't leave}

     Nanjo: Tsk... Don't blame me when you end up part of the problem instead
     of the solution.

     {Leave}

     Nanjo: Yukino!  Masao!  Let's go!

Mark: It's no good!  They're coming!

[Zombies enter the room as Elly walks through the front door]

Elly: Oh, good day.  Oh, my!  There are demons here too?

----Battle begins----

Nanjo: Eriko!  Get back!

Elly: No worries!  I may not look it, but I'm a rather capable fencer.

Yukino: Eriko!  This is no ordinary enemy!

Mark: Sheesh, that girl's crazy!

[Elly awakens to her Persona, Nike]

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Space)

Elly: Was that Nike...?  The Greek goddess of victory... It's me... and I'm
it...

Yukino: Eriko?  Hey!  Are you okay?

Elly: Nike... The archetypal portrayal of Christian angels... It's me... and
I'm it...

Mark: No good.  She's completely gone.

Yukino: Eriko!  Snap out of it!

Elly: *gasp* I-I'm sorry... I'm all right.  I am an angelic bringer of victory!
From now on, you have my protection!

Mark: ...You idiot.  We can do it too.

Elly: R-Really...?  So I'm not the only one who was chosen...

Nanjo: Eriko... you dreamt of the butterfly, didn't you?

Elly: How do you know about that?  I've seen it quite often in my dreams...
Ever since I played the Persona game.

Nanjo: Just as I thought.  That dream must be the cause of the phenomenon...

Mark: That aside, why'd you come here?  Is it like this outside too?

Elly: Yes... There are demons everywhere.  And it's impossible to leave town.
I looked everywhere, but it seems that the school is the only safe place.

Yukino: Oh?  The school's safe?  Let's go back there, Main.

Elly: Oh, but I nearly forgot!  We should go to the *shrine* first.  Maki's
mother is hurt.  She collapsed there...

Mark: What!?  Dude, why didn't you say so before!?

%Nanjo: You're all so softhearted... Anyway.  The Personas, this change in
town... It all seems too pat.  What could be causing all this?

%Eriko: The shrine isn't far from the school.  We should have no problems.

%Mark: Maki... We'll come back for you, I swear...

%Yukino: Alright, let's save Maki's mom and make a run for the school.

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Mikage-cho
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Let Butterflies Spread Until The Dawn)

Confused young man: Let me out of here!  Why can't I leave town!?  Someone
help!

Elly: He's completely and utterly panicked.  Poor thing...

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SEBEC Building Entryway
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Appearance!)

[The party finds Reiji standing in front of a blocked-off road being guarded
by men in black suits]

Elly: Mm?  Isn't he that transfer student?

Mark: Huh?  Oh, hey, yeah, it's Reiji.  What's he doin' here?

Reiji: So you're not lettin' me through?  Fine... then be ready to die.

Black-suited man: Don't make me tell ya twice.  Past here is SEBEC territory.
You don't listen, maybe you get shot to death.

Mark: That dumbass!  He's gonna get himself killed!

[Mark approaches the men]

Mark: Hahaha, sorry to butt in.  This guy's not all there upstairs, y'know?
C'mon, blockhead, time to go.

Reiji: Tch... You guys again.

[Reiji leaves]

Mark: Sheesh... What is that dude up to?

Nanjo: So even you'll lend a hand to others... Interesting.  I wouldn't have
thought it.

Mark: Idiot!  Even guys like him have moms... She'd be sad if he got gunned
down.

%Yukino: I don't like this... This isn't how an ordinary company acts.

%Elly: What could this mean?  I heard SEBEC was a Fortuna 500 company...
But this may as well be a Mafia front operation.

%Mark: Hey, doesn't Maki's mom work for SEBEC?  What in the world's going
on...?

%Nanjo: SEBEC... What's Kandori's game?

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Subway Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: ...Are you planning to run away?  That won't solve anything, you know.

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Joy Street - Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: My, I'm grateful you came all this way.  Things must be hard for all of
you.

Customer: That strange store in this mall will apparently be open soon.  Don't
ask me when, though.

Elly: That reminds me, some people at school were saying something similar.

Mark: Is it okay, these stores bein' open?  I ain't responsible if they get
messed up by demons!

Nanjo: So he refuses to close his business even with the advent of demons...
The common people can be stronger-willed than I had given them credit for.

Yukino: Haven't you had enough fooling around?  Can't we go to the Alaya
Shrine next?

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Joy Street - Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: I'm not the least bit scared of demons.  I'm sure it was just a trick,
or maybe I was seeing things.

Customer: The TV and radio don't work, and my parents are hiding under their
futons.  I guess in the end, you have to take matters into your own hands.

Nanjo: All one can trust is one's own strength.  It's the only way.

Mark: Kids these days sure know what's what...

Elly: I'm giving some thought to the mystery as well.  This is my chance to put
into practice the things I've studied all this time.

Yukino: I'm surprised Maki's mom made it to the shrine.  If she'd collapsed
before then... I don't like to think what might've happened.

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Our store doesn't carry weapons... Is that all right?

Customer: Convenience stores are supposed to stock everything!  Why wouldn't
they have weapons, too!?  Don't you agree?  Yes!  Exactly!  Shouldn't this
store be serving its customers' needs!?

Customer: Are these stores good for anything!?  Isn't it odd they don't have
weapons?  Yeah!  You tell 'em!  A store's gotta serve its customers' needs!

Nanjo: Hah... It's true, one can pick up daily necessities at the convenience
store.

Elly: Even if we don't buy them here, everyday objects can be useful as
weapons.

Yukino: Sure, it's a convenience store, but being able to buy weapons here is
kinda...

Mark: Is this the place Yukino works part-time?  Oh, wait, that was another
store.

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Joy Street - Esumi Clinic
--------------------------------------------

Nurse: I heard a bear appeared.  Was it brown?  White?  Plump and hairy?

Doctor: Do bears appear even in this town...?

Yukino: Whatever's out there in town... It's not a bear, is it?

Nanjo: It would be nice if I could someday cure my wounds through willpower
alone.

Mark: It's so quiet here... I feel like nothin' ever happened.

Elly: I wonder... what prompted the sudden appearance of these demons?

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Joy Street - Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Blonde man: Aw crap, what'm I gonna do?  I'm not cut out to fight demons.
And Mark ain't gonna be around, neither.  I gotta say, I'm scared.

Mark: Dude, don't go freakin' out over somethin' like this.  I'm leavin' the
Tailors in your hands while I'm gone, y'know.

%Elly: The air's so unpleasant here.

%Nanjo: Is there a deeper plan underlying your actions, or...?  I'm completely
unable to fathom your motivations for being here.

%Mark: I feel sorry for the rest of the Tailors crew, but I got places to be.

%Yukino: The Alaya Shrine, guys.  I hate to nag, but you better not forget.

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Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Nurse: I heard an injured woman was walking around here.  Did the demons get
her...?

Yukino: Y'think the woman that nurse saw was Maki's mom?

Nanjo: I'd like to refrain from seeing the doctor for a while...

Mark: Damn, this is pissin' me off... We gotta hurry and go to the shrine.

Elly: Let's go to the Alaya Shrine once we're fixed up.  It's just around the
corner.

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Abandoned Factory
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: I don't recall having anything to do at such a shabby place.

Mark: Nanjo, you dick...

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Mikage Sun Mall - Rosa Candida
--------------------------------------------

Mark: Hey... Is anyone here...?  You're hiding around here someplace, right?
It's me, Masao, I'm not a demon.  It's safe... You can come out... We'll take
you home.  Mom...?  Eh, it's nothin', Main.  I'm fine.  The old bat must've
gone home before it all went down.  I bet she's bawlin' over her "stories" on
TV as we speak.  C'mon, let's go!

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Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi 
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Ah, welcome!  Hey, have you seen Tamaki?  I'm really worried about her...
My son, on the other hand, can take a running jump!  Hm...?  Oh, right,
medicine.  Coming right up!

Mark: When I left my house this morning, I sure wasn't expecting this.

Yukino: I wonder how Maki's mom is doing... Hope she wasn't hurt too bad.

Nanjo: A well-prepared man fears nothing!  ...That's what Yamaoka always said.

Elly: You get to the shrine by going south past the shopping district.  Head
straight east at the dead end and you'll find yourself there.

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Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do 
--------------------------------------------

Storekeeper: Are you... truly human?  Well, if you're a customer, I welcome you.

Nanjo: That clerk seems to be suspicious of us.  But ARE we really still human
now that we have this power?  What do you think?

Mark: I wish I could be as laid back as you, Main.

Elly: I'm rather surprised that some people can remain calm.  It's very
impressive.

Yukino: I'm worried about the school... For some reason, I'm real nervous
about it.

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Mikage Sun Mall - Judgment 1999 
--------------------------------------------

Flirtatious man: Hey, I've been looking for you.  You can't be out and about
like this!  Aren't you scared with all the demons around?  C'mon, let me
protect you!

Elly: Well, that's very generous of you.  But given how much more extensive
my knowledge of demons is than yours... ...Not to mention my ability to protect
myself... Bother someone else.

Flirtatious man: Uh... O-Okay...

%Flirtatious man: Well, that was a bust.  But she'll need someone to protect
her sooner or later!  I'll just keep trying until then!

%Elly: Men like him are so tedious...

%Yukino: I'm amazed at Eriko's guts.  But then, with her looks, she needs 'em.

%Nanjo: You don't seem to have a care in the world... I'm rather envious of
your composure at a time like this.

%Mark: I like casinos too, but right now I just wanna hit up the shrine.

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Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Y-Yukino!  Some monsters showed up!  Um, could you please stay with me
here?

Yukino: I'm really sorry, but there's somewhere I need to go.  But I'm pretty
sure you'll be fine as long as you stay in the store.

%Clerk: I'll be okay if I'm here... Gotta keep the store open... We never
close... Welcome!

%Yukino: I wonder if I should've said that... I can't guarantee they won't
come in.

%Nanjo: It's quite impressive that this place is still open in the midst of a
demon attack.

%Elly: What a curious feeling... It's as if everything is all a dream when I'm
here.

%Mark: Looks like the demons aren't comin' into the store.  That's a relief...

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Kaneda Mansion
--------------------------------------------

Kaneda: What are the police doing!?  I pay more taxes than anyone else!
Shouldn't they come protect me first at times like these?  If anything happens
to my treasure, I'll sue!

Elly: But everyone pays taxes.  There's no call to boast about it.

Kaneda: Don't act like such a know-it-all, missy!  Ugh, hurry up and get off
my property!

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Alaya Shrine
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Elly: Here we are.  Maki's mother should be here... Oh, what an exquisite
butterfly!

[The yellow butterfly Elly mentions floats around the group]

Yukino: Hey... Is it me, or is there something strange about that butterfly?

Mark: Wh...What's up with this thing!?

[The shrine darkens and then flashes bright white.]

----Cutscene begins----

[Philemon stands on the checkered platform]

Philemon: We meet again, my friends.  Are you used to your Personas now?  As
you have seen for yourselves, events are moving in an unexpected direction.
Only those with a strong will are capable of stopping the flow that has gone
awry.  From here on, a number of paths will present themselves to you.  Down
each of them, you will witness the karma of those you meet.  But whatever path
you choose, remember that the choice was yours and no one else's.

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Yukino: What WAS that?  A dream...?

Nanjo: "Truth is strange than fiction"... Evidently.

Elly: To be present for another once-in-a-lifetime event... How magnificent!

Maki's mother: Nnh... Nrgh...

>Setsuko Sonomura
Maki's mother.  She works at SEBEC as an engineering specialist.

Mark: H-Hey!  Did you forget about Maki's mom here?

[Setsuko gets up]

Yukino: Lady?  Are you okay?

Nanjo: This is a gunshot wound... Who did this to you?

Setsuko: Kandori's... goons...

Nanjo: Kandori!?  The president of SEBEC?

Setsuko: The alterations to this town... Kandori's behind them all... I...
was involved in the development of a certain device...

Nanjo: A device... And you're saying this machine is causing the changes?

Setsuko: It's the *Deva System*... It's engineered to affect reality.  But I
didn't think it could do this... Kandori said... he doesn't care what happens
to this town... I have to hurry and tell the police!

Elly: Oh dear... The police station is already overrun with demons.  I just
came from there.

Setsuko: My God... But Kandori has to be stopped...!

Mark: ...How did you escape, Ma'am?

Setsuko: Through the abandoned factory... It has a secret freight entrance.
Use this *security card*...

[Setsuko faints again]

Yukino: Lady!  Whew... she only passed out.  We have to get her to the school,
quick!

Mark: ...You handle this, Main.  I got business to take care of.

Nanjo: Wait, Masao.  "Nothing ventured, nothing gained..."  I'll come with you.
Remember, you won't be able to get near Kandori without this card.

[Mark and Nanjo leave]

Yukino: H-Hey!  ...Tch, thanks, guys.  C'mon, let's go back to the school
ourselves.  Honestly!  Men never think about how the ones they leave behind
feel.

Elly: Those two do have a similarly reckless temperament.  Well, I'm sure
they'll give up and come back once they see the place.

%Elly: What a fascinating butterfly... Don't you feel as thought it can see
through to the depths of your soul?

%Yukino: Huh... I wonder what this butterfly's deal really is.  Well,
whatever.  Let's get back to school.

%Mysterious butterfly: Close your eyes, wounded ones... If you are hurt on the
way back to school, come here and I will heal you.

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04. St. Hermelin High (second visit)   [CR04]
==========================================================

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St. Hermelin High Gates
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Elly: It's me, Eriko Kirishima.  We have an injured woman with us.  Won't you
open the gate?

Boy on watch: Not unless you say the password!

Elly: Ah, yes.  "Roses are red, zombies are blue, I don't want brains, so you
know I'm true."  Now will you let us in?

Boy on watch: Alright, come in!

[The school gates open, and Yuki and the protagonist carry Setsuko inside]

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1F Entrance Hall
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Saeko: Hey, Main!  You're all safe!?  Oh, I'm so glad... Oh!  What happened
to her!?

Yukino: We'll tell you later!  We need to get her to the infirmary, quick!

Saeko: You're right!  Main, come with me to the infirmary!  Yukino, Eriko,
I want you to head to the passageway to the gym.  Yuka and Yuko are there
plugging up the hole in the wall.  Please help them out!

Yukino: Right... gotta keep the demons from getting in.  Will do!  C'mon,
Eriko!

Elly: Yes, let's go!

[Yukino and Elly leave]

Saeko: Alright, then we should get going, too.

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Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

Setsuko: ...And that's what happened.

Saeko: So that's what SEBEC is up to, huh...?  I can't believe them!  Hey,
Main?  Sorry to ask, but... Could you go by the hole and ask Yukino and the
others not to fill it up?  Masao and Kei might have to come back in through
there.

%Natsumi: Maki's mother isn't badly hurt.  You can relax.  What about you,
Main?  Got any injuries?  Let me look... There, all better.  Be careful out
there.

%Setsuko: I don't know what to say... I've caused so much trouble for everyone.

%Saeko: They know about the hole in the wall, right?  The gates are sealed, so
that's the only way they'll be able to get in.

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Principal's office
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: School Days)

Ooishi: Main!  Thank goodness you're all right... When I think about something
happening to one of my students, I worry so much.

Hanya: This is outrageous!  If something happens, they'll hold the school
responsible... And we can kiss our careers goodbye!  If this had just happened
a little later, all the students would've gone home... Why is my luck so
terrible!?

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Teacher's Lounge
--------------------------------------------

Teacher: Oh, it's you, Main.  Hey, go patrol around the school!  Me?
I-I can't leave this spot... I have to sort out all the reports I get!

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Courtyard
--------------------------------------------

Female student: It's a madhouse outside, but it's so calm here... I wonder why
the demons won't come here.  Could it be divine protection?

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Class 1-2
--------------------------------------------

Rumor-loving student: See!?  I told you so!  SEBEC really was waging biological
warfare!

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Class 1-3
--------------------------------------------

Rumor-loving girl: Hey, isn't this the curse of the haunted mansion at work?
I bet the spirits are angry that SEBEC built their HQ on top of it!  It must be
the ghost of a Sengoku-era general or something!

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Class 1-4
--------------------------------------------

Smitten girl: Oh, hey!  It looks like Reiji went outside a minute ago!  Aww...
that was the perfect chance for me to talk to him!

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Class 1-6
--------------------------------------------

Gambling-addicted student: Things have really gotten out of hand.  It's even
put me off gambling.  I wonder when it'll all be over... Hey, wanna bet on
when they'll fix it?

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Gym
--------------------------------------------

Male student: This fuss'll die down by the time the festival starts, right?
It'd suck if the school festival was cancelled in all this chaos!

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Drama Club
--------------------------------------------

Drama club president: This is hardly the time to be thinking about the
school festival.

Drama club member: Our president's the only one who knows about that play.
Huh?  What play?  Oh, uh... it's a secret.

Drama club member: Man, this sucks.  What's up with this?

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Fencing Club
--------------------------------------------

Tadashi: Oh, hey Main!  How's it looking out there?  You went outside, right?
Is that cueball still running the shop?

Tamaki: What's the matter, you scared?  Go see for yourself, fraidy cat!

Tadashi: Wh-What the hell... I ain't s-scared of those demons!  You're scarier
than they are, you muscley freak!

Tamaki: What did you call me, fraidy cat!?  Fraidy cat, fraidy cat, fraidy cat!

Tadashi: Argh!  Stupid muscley freak!  Muscley freak, mussel fr--damn, that's
hard to say.

%Tamaki: *pant* *pant* ...Hey, Main.  This is for you.  I used it at my last
school for... stuff... I get the feeling this one's yours, not mine...

> Obtained Rapier.

%Tadashi: *pant* *pant* She's seriously a piece of work, isn't she, Main?

%Female club member: It felt like a usual day, with the usual argument... but
something's very wrong.

%Male club member: Tamaki's amazing.  She knew the names of every demon we saw
out the window!  She was going on about which ones were useful, and which ones
were antisocial... Wait, does that mean demons can join our side?  Huh?

--------------------------------------------
Class 2-2
--------------------------------------------

Female student: So that dream was a sign... But the blue room doesn't seem to
be related to this.

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Cafeteria
--------------------------------------------

Toro: I'm scared of the demons, but I think this might be my chance!  If I
prove to Ayase how macho I am... She... she might l-like me... right?

Male student: Something's up with Toro.  You can see it in his eyes...
Guess he's still hung up on Ayase.  His type is scary when they can't let go.

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Class 2-4
--------------------------------------------

Female student: Devil-Boy says this town got all weird because of a curse on
St. Hermelin.  I don't think now is the time for that... Though it's admirable
in its own way.

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Class 2-5
--------------------------------------------

Short-haired girl: Hey, the principal was right after all about the guardian of
this school!  I mean, not a single demon has gotten in here yet, right?

Resting boy: Won't she shut up...?  All that crap about guardians and demons...
She's dreaming.

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Class 3-3
--------------------------------------------

Female student: This place is definitely cursed!  It must be the curse of the
haunted mansion!  It should've just affected SEBEC, but nooo... We had to get
dragged in too.  Ugh, honestly!  What a pain!

Male student: I know there are demons outside, but I'm getting really hungry...
Maybe I could duck out for a bite using that secret shortcut... Nah, too scary.

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Class 3-7
--------------------------------------------

Boy studying for entrance exams: Awesome!  Now I don't have to go to cram
school!  Oh, but I can't go home, either... If there was an exit that wasn't
guarded, I could just slip out quietly.

Girl studying for entrance exams: Doesn't that idiot get what kind of trouble
we're in!?  Forget the entrance exams!  We could die here!

--------------------------------------------
Art Room
--------------------------------------------

Art club member: I thought the art club had it hard before, and now this!
Guess it wasn't just the art club, through... the whole school was cursed.
Hahaha, what a relief!  ...Uh...

--------------------------------------------
Student Council Room
--------------------------------------------

President: If I can get through this, I'll go down in student council history...
Hey, if you want to be helpful, run along and solve this disaster, hmm?

Member: The other members and I were organizing a safety committee while HE
sat back... We never should have elected that jerk!

--------------------------------------------
Library
--------------------------------------------

Male student: Hey, you!  You know something, don't you?  I'm begging you,
help me out!

Male student: You should be careful not to drive people into a corner.
Piss of a short-tempered guy, and who knows what he'll do?  I bet the same is
true for demons.

===============================================================================
  III. SEBEC Route                                   [SR]
===============================================================================

==========================================================
01. St. Hermelin High (second visit)   [SR01]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
1F Passageway
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Yuko: U-Um... I think Yukino went inside the school.  She said she was going
to look for something to block up the hole...

Ayase: Hey, if we block this thing up, is that really gonna make us safe?
Huh?  We're not blocking it up anymore?  Uhh... Is that okay...?  Oh, hey Main.
Elly went outside again.  I tried to stop her, but of course she doesn't
listen.  Talk about trouble... Is there really a passage that leads outside of
town?

[Main walks to the hole]

Ayase: Uh, you're going too, Main?  Gonna go trash SEBEC, huh?

     {That's the plan}

     Ayase: It's like, impossible.  Don't do it!

     {Not really}

     Ayase: Oh, so you're not?  Well, yeah, I mean, we gotta do something about
     the school.

[Maki appears from the school hallway]

(BGM: Maki)

Maki: Oh!  Hey, Main.  What're you guys up to?

[Maki approaches the group]

Yuko: Oh... Maki...?

Ayase: Huh?  Is... Is that you, Maki?

Maki: C'mon, of course it is.  Everyone knows good ol' Maki!  What's wrong,
Yuka?

Ayase: Woah... Like, something's seriously weird with her, Main!  There's no
way Maki would be thast cheerful!

Maki: Huh?  Yuka...?  Hey, when did that hole show up?  Ohhh, I get it...
You made it, didn't you, Main?

Ayase: See!?  It's totally not like her!  I mean, wasn't she in the hospital!?

Maki: Yuka!  I'm going to get teed off if you keep saying that.  Do you WANT me
to be hospitalized...?

Yuko: U-Um... I think she's the real Maki...

Ayase: How can you tell?  I bet she's, like, a demon or something!

Yuko: Oh, um... I'm sorry... But she has Maki's favorite compact...

Maki: C'mon, Yuka, quit picking on her!  Although... Is something different
about you today, Yuko...?

[Nanjo enters through the hole]

Nanjo: Main!  What the... Why is Maki here!?

Maki: Oh, come on!  Don't you start talking nonsense too, Nanjo!  What's wrong,
anyway?  Why are you so bent out of shape?

Nanjo: N-Nonsense... I'm quite calm!  But if you must know... demons captured
that moron Masao at the *police station*.  He mentioned getting weapons, so I
went with him, and then... Normally, I'd leave him.  Unfortunately, he has the
security card... I'll need your help to rescue him.

Maki: Demons got Masao!?  We need to save him, Main!

Nanjo: We were able to procure some guns... Here you are.  It seems it can be
quite draining to invoke one's Persona.  Masao became exhausted after repeated
use.  That's how they caught him.  But forewarned is forearmed.  Don't forget
to equip these.

Maki: Persona...?  I don't get it.  Oh well, we should hurry anyway!

Maki: I bet it's that girl in black again... Let's teach her a lesson!

Ayase: Are you guys serious?  Like, what can the three of you do, y'know?

Yuko: U-Umm... Be careful...

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin Area
--------------------------------------------

Maki: We have to hurry!  But what's a police station?

Nanjo: ...This is hardly the time for jokes.

Maki: Excuse you!  I wasn't kidding.

Nanjo: It's... a public service that maintains societal order.  In this case,
it refers specifically to the service's headquarters.

Maki: Oh... I think I kinda remember now?  Whoa!  What's with the gym back
there?  When did they rebuild it?

Nanjo: That happened while you were hospitalized.  It's been complete for
roughly six months... You couldn't have known.

Maki: Hahaha, but I was never in the hospital!  You're the kidder here, not me.
Nanjo: Main... Does she seem to be suffering from amnesia to you?  In her
condition, she'll only be a hindrance.

Maki: What're you guys whispering about?  Let's hurry!  Masao might be in
trouble!

[While the three are conversing, a demon appears behind Maki]

(BGM: Confrontation)

Demon: Heeheehee... You're the ones in trouble!  I'll devour you whole!

Maki: Looks like we got one already... Well, bring it on!

----Battle begins----

Maki: I won't go down that easy!

Nanjo: Maki, don't do anything foolish!

[Maki shoots an arrow at the demon]

Demon: Hahaha!  I barely felt that!

[Maki awakens to her Persona, Maso]

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Maki)

Maki: So, that was a Persona?  Persona... the soul's power... It's another me,
huh?

Nanjo: It's Latin for "mask."  It's the root of the word, "personality."

Maki: So there are angels and demons within people's souls?  Is that it?

Nanjo: That's a poetic way of putting it, yes.  As one fights fire with fire,
it seems we'll fight demons with demons.  I don't know the reasons for it, but
it should certainly prove useful.

Maki: Okay!  If this is what we have to do, let's do it!  Let's root out the
source of these demons and get our town back!

Nanjo: Mm... We'll need to rescue the idiot for that.  Come, Main.

%Nanjo: In a way, Kandori is a much greater threat than the demons.  It's his
twisted genius behind this situation.  Don't forget it.

%Maki: We're not going to let that awful girl have her way!  Right, Main?

--------------------------------------------
Alaya Shrine
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Alaya Shrine... That's a funny name.  I wonder what kind of blessings you
can get here.

--------------------------------------------
Kaneda Mansion
--------------------------------------------

Kaneda: What are the police doing!?  I pay more taxes than anyone else!
Shouldn't they come protect me first at times like these?  If anything happens
to my treasure, I'll sue!

Nanjo: Money to spare, but no class whatsoever... Tsk, what a disgrace.

Kaneda: Ah!  Young master Nanjo!  Can't you have your father or someone tell
the police that I'm in trouble?  Please, I'm begging you!

--------------------------------------------
Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Hmm?  Did you stop in for some ice cream?

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Hey, Masao's at the police station, right?  Let's hurry and free him!

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Maki: The owner here really knows how to sell his product.

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Flirtatious man: That girl Elly isn't with you?  Aww, I was gonna show her how
tough I am...

Maki: Huh... Elly's pretty popular.

Nanjo: What a feeble mind you possess.  Though I'm actually rather jealous that
you can be so calm in this situation.

--------------------------------------------
Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Doctor: Wish I could find a nurse who was less of a ditz.

Nurse: I hear things are going haywire outside.  If I wasn't on the job, I'd go
look!

Maki: Do you ned a doctor?  Hey, um... We're not going to be here long, are we?

Nanjo: ...Oh, sorry, Main.  I was just lost in thought.

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Ruins
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Huh?  I remember being able to go in...

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Hospital
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: Does this look like the police station to you?  Stop fooling around!

Maki: Huh?  I thought there was a castle here...

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Maki: I've never really been to a place like this.  Huh... it's pretty fun!

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Esumi Clinic
--------------------------------------------

Maki: I really don't want to stay here long.

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Masao is probably waiting for us.  Let's go rescue him!

Nanjo: Don't you think there's something strange about Maki?  Hmmm...

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Are TVs and radios that important?  I've never thought they were
necessary.

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Huh?  They don't have weapons here?  That's weird.

--------------------------------------------
Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Everyone keeps talking about my mother... What do they mean?

--------------------------------------------
Abandoned Factory
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Hey, Main, was the police station always a building like this?

==========================================================
02. Police Station   [SR02]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Lobby
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Maki: So this is... the police station.  That's right... It WAS like this!

Nanjo: Er... yes.  Masao should be detained in the prison cells, Main.
But we can't access that section without a key.  What to do...?

Maki: They might have left it somewhere.  Let's see if we can find it.

Nanjo: True.  Could you help search, Main?

[The protagonist finds the key]

Nanjo: Excellent!  We should be able to access the prison cells now.

Maki: Prison... Oh, yes, the prison cells.  Yes, that's right, they did have
those.

Nanjo: Masao should be in the prison.  I'm loathe to rescue him, but he does
have the security card.

--------------------------------------------
Police Station - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Mikage Police Station)

--------------------------------------------
Holding Cell
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[When the party enters the room, they find Mark and Brown each locked in a
holding cell]

Mark: Who the hell do you think you are, lockin' us up in here like this!?
You won't get away with this!

Brown: Q-Quit it, Mark... Getting them mad at us won't help any!  We should
play nice for now and... Huh?

Maki: Hey, there they are!  You okay, Masao?  ...Huh?  Hidehiko's here too!

Nanjo: Hah... A cage suits this monkey.

Mark: Nanjo, you dickweed!  What took you guys!?  Wait a sec... Maki?

Brown: Hey, it's you guys.  Ohhh, I get it... You missed me that much, huh?

Maki: Hey, Hidehiko?  Why were you gonna play nice with us?

Brown: Urgh...

Nanjo: Most likely, he mistook us for someone else.  Fortunately, we're on
your side.  Isn't that good to hear, Hidehiko?  But tell me... Why are you
here, too?  We thought only Masao had been detained.

Maki: That can wait for later.  Let's get them out!

[Maki unlocks both cells, and Brown and Mark walk out]

Brown: I thought even a tough guy like me couldn't beat demons without weapons.
So I came here looking for some, but I ended up getting caught with Mark!

Mark: Shuddup, Hidehiko!  Just... shut up!  Maki... Why're you here?  It
must've been a long trip... Are you feelin' okay!?

Maki: C'mon, Masao, why're you joking around like that?  I'm totally fine!

Mark: S-So I see... Okay, then.  Anyways--

(BGM: Confrontation)

[The door opens, and two men step in]

Brown: ...Who's there!?

Lieutenant: Masaooo... You're not allowed out on your owwwn.

Policeman: It's against the ruuules.

Mark: Look, Baldy, this is goin' too damn far, even for a joke.  I haven't
done anything!

Nanjo: Wait... something's wrong.  Masao, they're--!

Police: Lieutenaaant, this kid broke out of priiison.

Lieutenant: I seeee... Vicious criminals must be execuuuted.

Mark: Ugh, that stink... Don't tell me...!

Demon policeman: Execute, execute, ex, ec, ute, eheheheeeexecuuute!

Demon lieutenant: That's riiiight!  Men... kiiill theeem!

----Battle begins----

Brown: Wh-Whooooa!  I...I'm gonna die!

Mark: We didn't have a choice!  No hard feelings, right, old man?

Demon lieutenant: Execution, execution, execution!  Kill 'em stone dead!

[The protagonist summons his Persona]

Brown: Huh!?  Wh-Wh-What the...!?

[The rest of the party summon their Persona and attack one by one]

Brown: What the hell, man!?  What happened to you guys!?

Demon lieutenant: Rrrrrrrgh!  I'm taking at least one of you down with me!

Brown: Waaaaaah!  I don't wanna die!

[Brown is attacked but awakens to his Persona, Nemhain]

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Brown: Hey, wh-what was that!?  Why was I-- What was that thing!?

Nanjo: You too, eh, Hidehiko?  But why him, of all people...?

Mark: Alright, lemme explain it to you.  Listen up...

[The screen fades to black as Mark explains]

Brown: Awesome!  I really am a superhero!  Ever since I was a kid...
I suspected something was different about me...

Mark: I don't think he really gets it... Oh well.  Anyways, I'm comin' too,
Main.  I'd be nervous for you guys if you were on your own.

Nanjo: We could say the same about you.  You should leave the security card in
Main's care, Masao.

Mark: Alright... Here's the security card, man.  Better not lose that thing...

Nanjo: We have a firearm for you, Masao.  Just don't shoot us by mistake.

Brown: Hey, hey, think I should come with you guys?  Without me, you fools
don't have any star power, y'know?  You guys need me to whip you into shape!
How about it, Main!?

Mark: ...It's your call, Main.

     {Let them join}

     Nanjo: Are you certain that you want to bring Hidehiko along?

          {Yes}
 
          Brown: Great!  I'm down--not that I have a choice!  Hahahahaha!

          Nanjo: Then here's a firearm for you, too, Hidehiko.  Don't be
          careless with it.  ...What's that look for...?

          {No}

          [Return to previous choice]

     {Don't let them join}

     Nanjo: Are you certain that you don't want to bring Hidehiko along?

          {Yes}

          Brown: Oh?  Is that... Really?  You're sure you won't regret it?
          Alright... Guess I'll head to the school, then.  Later, chumps!

          [Brown leaves]

          {No}
      
          [Return to previous choice]

%Maki: Hooray!  Now that everyone's together... Uh, where were we going?

%Mark: I can't believe ol' Baldy turned into a demon... This is so messed up!

%Nanjo: Hold on tight to that security card.  We need it to get into the
secret freight entrance at the abandoned factory.

%Brown: Should my battle cry be "Let's go!" or "Persona!"?  Nah, those are both
too lame.  Maybe something like, "Go get 'em!"

--------------------------------------------
Lobby
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: I'm wondering if we should have left those two locked up once we had
the card.

Maki: Hey, Main... Nanjo keeps saying something's wrong with me.  You think so?

Mark: Baldy better not let the demons overtake the police that easy!  Me and
Baldy... I mean, that lieutenant, had run-ins before, and it pissed me off...
But he really was worried about me.  Could that demon have...?  Nah, it can't
be... There's no way that dude would lay down and die, right?

Brown: 'Fess up, MC... You came to save me 'cause you thought I'd blow it,
huh?  Boy, were you wrong!  I'd already come up with a super-daring, super-
awesome escape plan, y'know.  Maaan, now I'll never get to use it...

==========================================================
03. Mikage-cho (after police station)   [SR03]
==========================================================

Construction worker: Yo.  Say, a cute girl in clothes like yours just went inna
subway.

--------------------------------------------
Subway Area
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Maki: Oh!  Elly!  Wow, it's good to see you!  How've you been?

Elly: Maki...?  When did you get out of the hospital?  But then, I suppose now
isn't the time for such questions.  I'm glad to see you all safe.

Mark: So this place is out too, huh?

Elly: Yes... I took a look around to be certain, but it's all buried... It
seems there really is no way out.  How about all of you?  Have there been any
new developments?

Mark: Actually, yeah.  It's a long story, but here goes...

[Screen fades to black as Mark explains]

Elly: Is... is this true?  All that really happened!?  I'm sad I wasn't there
to witness it... But it sounds like it's only just begun.  There should be
more chances for me!  Won't you take me with you, Main?  There's so many
things I'd love to see.  Please, let me come along!

     {Let them join}

     Nanjo: Are you sure you want to bring Eriko with us?

          {Yes}

          Eriko: Wonderful!  I'll help, I promise!

          Nanjo: Then I should issue you a firearm as well, Eriko... I don't
          like making a woman carry a gun, but there's nothing to be done
          about it.

          {No}

          [Return to previous choice]

     {Don't let them join}

     Nanjo: Are you sure you don't want to bring Eriko with us?

          {Yes}

          Elly: I know... But I can't pass up an opportunity like this.  I'm
          going to look around town some more.  Stay safe, all of you.

          {No}

          [Return to previous choice]

%Elly: I'm so happy!  How many people get to experience something like this?

%Nanjo: So the subway is unusable... Then escape from this town really is
impossible.

%Mark: Elly sure has guts...

%Brown: Why couldn't you have gone off somewhere, Mark?  I'd rather have Elly
than you.

%Maki: Why did we come here, anyway?

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| If Brown is already in your party                                           |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: Oh!  Elly!  Wow, it's good to see you!  How've you been?              |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: Maki...?  When did you get out of the hospital?  But then, I suppose  |
| now isn't the time for such questions.  I'm glad to see you all safe.       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: So this place is out too, huh?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: Yes... I took a look around to be certain, but it's all buried...     |
| It seems there really is no way out.                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Isn't dangerous around here?  Go find somewhere safe and leave this  |
| to me!  I'll handle it lickety-split!                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: I know... But I can't pass up an opportunity like this.  I'm going to |
| look around town some more.  Stay safe, all of you.                         |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

--------------------------------------------
Velvet Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Aria of the Soul)

Bizzare-looking man: My name is Igor... I am delighted to make your
acquaintance.

Igor: This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter... It's been
quite some time since we last had a guest.  This is a room that only those
bound by a "contract" may enter... From this day forth, you will be our guest
in this Velvet Room.  Your destiny will require you to hone your power... And
for that, you will inevitably require our help.  The Velvet Room is also known
as the room of Personas.  A Persona is a side of you that shows itself when you
face the world... Think of it as a facade of protection you wear to face
hardships in life.  Hm... Perhaps that may have been rather difficult to
understand... To battle opponents that cannot be dealt with by human strength
alone... We in this room will lend you inhuman power... The power of demons...
Now then.  Allow me to explain my role here... I will assist you in giving
birth to new Personas.  The demons contained within the *spell cards* you hold
will be fused as one... Thereby creating a new Persona.  Should you find
yourselves with these cards, please do bring them here.

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do 
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Umm... weren't we going to the abandoned factory?

Brown: Man, what a lame store!  If it was mine, I'd make it an outdoor cafe!

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi 
--------------------------------------------

Brown: Tha was my first time in a jail cell!  I was kinda nervous at first...
but it was actually a real blast!

Elly: We're headed to the abandoned factory, yes?  I've never given it a
thorough look before, but...

--------------------------------------------
Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Brown: Do we really gotta go to that factory?  It's so dirty for a class act
like me!

Elly: This clinic's cheerful atmosphere is always relaxing, I find.

--------------------------------------------
Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Brown: Where's all the good stuff, man?  Are we gonna be okay with lame gear
like this?

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin High
--------------------------------------------

Maki: What the--The school's gone!  What happened to Yuko and everyone!?

Nanjo: This must be the Deva System at work... How dare Kandori unleash such
madness!

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Sennen Mannen-Do 
--------------------------------------------

Maki: We're going to the abandoned factory, right?  Um... what is SEBEC?  Is it
a company?  I don't remember there being anything like that...

Brown: Heh, I'm getting psyched.  Starting now, you'll see what I can really
do!

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Brown: So first the abandoned factory, then SEBEC, then we beat Kandori,
right?  Problem solved!  I'll be a hero!  Right...?

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Brown: You know, the bread here is amazing.  Oh... is this bad time for that?

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Esumi Clinic
--------------------------------------------

Brown: Is there anywhere I could be more active?  I dunno if I'm standing out
enough...

Elly: The demons appearing in town must be SEBEC's doing.

--------------------------------------------
Joy Street - Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Brown: I'm pretty confident in my poker skills.  How 'bout it?  Wanna let me
try?

--------------------------------------------
Outside SEBEC
--------------------------------------------

Man in black: Past here is SEBEC property!  No entry!

Maki: What's he acting all superior about!?  It really makes me mad!  C'mon,
guys, let's go!  Pbbbbt!

--------------------------------------------
Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Brown: Y'know, my pretty face almost got scratched in battle a while ago!
50,000 Brown fans worldwide would have fallen into complete despair!  How
could I be so careless!?

Elly: Once our wounds are treated, we should hurry to the abandoned factory.
But you really believe we can access SEBEC from such a place?

--------------------------------------------
Abandoned Factory
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Nanjo: So this is the delivery entrance.  Just the sort of thing Kandori would
think of...

Maki: Hey, didn't Masao say he drew this?  It's really good!  He's pretty
talented.





Nanjo: Hold on a moment.  You... came here often, yes?

Mark: Hell yeah!  This place is like a studio for my buds in the Tailors.

Nanjo: So you used this place as a hideout... and never noticed SEBEC's
involvement?





Mark: Shuddup!  It's like, you know, how stuff under your head is hard to
notice!

Nanjo: That's "under your nose," you dunce!

Maki: Ahahaha!  C'mon, that's enough... Let's find the entrance.







[Ayase steps out of the shadows]

(BGM: Appearance!)

Ayase: Is that... Main and the others?  C'mon, don't scare me like that!

[Ayase approaches the group]

[If you checked the school before coming to the factory:]
[Maki: Yuka!?  What happened to the school?  What happened to Yuko and
everyone?  Did you run away by yourself!?

[If you didn't check the school:]


or 

Ayase: Hey!  I, like, barely got out alive!  Can you be a little nicer to me?

Maki: Got out alive...?  Yuka, did something happen at St. Hermelin!?

Ayase: Oh man, it's like, awful.  That stuff about the school being safe was
bogus.  St. Hermelin's just, like... gone.

Maki: No way!  Then what happened to Yuko and everyone?  Did you run away by
yourself!?]

Ayase: How should I know!?  Like I have any idea what's going on...

Maki: Main!  We have to go rescue everyone!

Nanjo: Calm down, Maki.  The school most likely vanished due to the Deva
System's effects.  In which case, our best course of action is to make Kandori
undo it.

Ayase: I'm coming with you!  If I stay here alone, I'll be totally hosed.

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| If you don't have a full party                                              |
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| Mark: Ayase, huh...?  What's the word?  Are we gonna bring her along?       |
|                                                                             |
|     {Let them join}                                                         |
|                                                                             |
|     Mark: Yo Main, are you seriously takin' Ayase with us?                  |
|                                                                             |
|          {Yes}                                                              |
|                                                                             |
|          Ayase: Woo-hoo!  That's the spirit, Main!  You know the score!     |
|                                                                             |
|          Mark: Tch... I don't think she's givin' us a choice.               |
|                                                                             |
|          Nanjo: Here's a gun for you... Just try not to get in the way.     |
|                                                                             |
|          Maki: It's decided, then. Let's split up and look for an entrance! |
|                                                                             |
|          {No}                                                               |
|                                                                             |
|          [Return to previous choice]                                        |
|                                                                             |
|     {Don't let them join}                                                   |
|                                                                             |
|     Mark: Yo Main, are you seriously not gonna take Ayase with us?          |
|                                                                             |
|          {Yes}                                                              |
|                                                                             |
|          [If you've completed the steps to recruit Reiji]                   |
|                                                                             |
|          Ayase: What the hell!?  You guys are so mean, picking on me like   |
|          that!  Well, fine, assholes!!  Go to hell!                         |
|                                                                             |
|          [Ayase leaves]                                                     |
|                                                                             |
|          Maki: I feel kinda sorry for Yuka...                               |
|                                                                             |
|          Nanjo: Now, there must be a machine nearby where we can use the    |
|          security card.   I suggest we split up and look for it.            |
|                                                                             |
|          [If you haven't completed the steps to recruit Reiji]              |
|                                                                             |
|          Ayase: No!  No no no no no no no no!  I'm coming, and THAT'S       |
|          FINAL!                                                             |
|                                                                             |
|          Maki: Alright, we get it!  You guys are okay with this?            |
|                                                                             |
|          Mark: Tch... I don't think she's givin' us a choice.               |
|                                                                             |
|          Nanjo: Here's a gun for you... Just try not to get in the way.     |
|                                                                             |
|          Maki: It's decided, then. Let's split up and look for an entrance! |
|                                                                             |
|          {No}                                                               |
|                                                                             |
|          [Return to previous choice]                                        |
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| If you already have a full party                                            |
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|                                        |
|                                                                             |
|                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: What the hell!?  You guys are so mean, picking on me like that!      |
| Well, fine, assholes!!  Go to hell!                                         |
|                                                                             |
| [Ayase leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: I feel kinda sorry for Yuka...                                        |
|                                                                             | 
| Nanjo: Now, there must be a machine nearby where we can use the security    | 
| card.  I suggest we split up and look for it.                               |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

(BGM: Daily Life)

[The group splits up]

%Mark: Heheheh, I bombed this wall myself.  That's what graf writin' is about...
Lettin' your soul shout loud and proud.

%Maki: Something's off about this town and the people in it... Huh?  Wh-What?
I don't think the machine is over here...

%Nanjo: Kandori... I sensed he was a crafty one when I met him at a business
party... But I didn't imagine he could be this audacious.

%Ayase: Count yourself lucky, Main, 'cause I'm coming with you.  Got it?

%Elly: I can't find a machine to use the card with anywhere.

%Brown: If you find anything, report it to the leader at once.  By which I
mean, me.

[The protagonist finds the card reader]

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Mark: You find somethin', Main?  Huh!  Man, so that's where it was!

Nanjo: What's the matter?

Mark: Main found the machine we're supposed to use the card on.  C'mon, let's
give it a try.

Nanjo: Wait.  We don't know what will happen.  Let's think this through--

Mark: Man, whatever.  C'mon, fork it over.

[The building begins rumbling]

Mark: Huuuuh?

Nanjo: I told you to wait!

Maki's voice: Wh-What's going on?  Something happened to the lights...

[A platform rises from the floor]

Maki: Huh, so this is what it's like inside.  Isn't this exciting!?







Nanjo: Masao!  Are you TRYING to kill me!?

Mark: Hahahaha, sorry, man.  (Tch... guess he won't go down that easy...)

Maki: Masao, Main, hurry on down here.

[The party groups at the front of the platform]

(BGM: Space)

Nanjo: Don't touch anything suspicious without a very good reason!  Got that,
Masao!?

Mark: Yeah, yeah, I got it.

Nanjo: Well then, Main, let's go.

Maki: C'mon, Main!  Let's go!

--------------------------------------------
Abandoned Factory - Underground
--------------------------------------------

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Non-Ayase routes                                                            |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: It's all so amazing... like some kind of sci-fi film...               |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Main!  If you see anything else suspicious, think before you touch   |
| it!  Honestly, that Masao... It makes me angry all over again to think      |
| about!                                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: This is nuts... If they're building this kinda crap, they must be     |
| serious...                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Man, do I ever love this suspense! Just wait until I get my shining  |
| moment!                                                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: I'd wager there are many demons beyond this point... Ahaha!  It's     |
| simply marvelous!                                                           |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| [Two guards are standing in front of the doors]                             |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Is this for real!?  They look WAY too strong!                        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Watch it, Ayase!  You go hide somewhere while we take care of this!   |
|                                                                             |
| ----Battle begins----                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Haha...ha!  You're all so cool!  It's reaaaally fascinating.  So     |
| c'mon, let us go!  Pretty please?                                           |
|                                                                             |
| Right M.I.B.: We can't have the company's secrets leaking out.  Dispose of  |
| them.                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Left M.I.B.: Roger that.                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| [The men in black shoot at the group]                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Gah!  Watch it!  What were you gonna do if that hit me!?  Murderers! |
|                                                                             |
| [Ayase awakens to her Persona, Houri]                                       |
|                                                                             |
| ----Battle ends----                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: The hell!?  What was that!?  I beat 'em!                             |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: So Ayase's got it too... What's it all mean?                          |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Hm...                                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Huh?  Is someone gonna let me in on the secret or what?              |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Very well, I'll explain.  Then again, we don't have much concrete    |
| information to relate...                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| [The screen fades to black as Nanjo explains]                               |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Huh... So, like, what am I supposed to do with this?                 |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Who knows?                                                            |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Well, we won't get anything done if we sit around here, so let's get  |
| going!                                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| %Nanjo: That "Persona" game must be the power's underlying cause...         |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: This is nuts... If they're building this kinda crap, they must be    |
| serious...                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: It's all so amazing... like some kind of sci-fi film...              |
|                                                                             |
| %Ayase: I don't get this at all... it's, like, too much to deal with at     |
| once...                                                                     |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

--------------------------------------------
Comm Passage
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: It looks like we can enter the SEBEC building now.

Mark: I feel like Maki's different somehow...

Maki: This is kinda exciting!

Ayase: Hey, so like, we're just ordinary high school kids, right?  So even
SEBEC wouldn't shoot at little old us, would they...?

Brown: Dude, I'm getting all restless!  Just turn me loose already!

Elly: Kandori's at SEBEC, yes?

==========================================================
04. SEBEC   [SR04]
==========================================================

(BGM: SEBEC)

--------------------------------------------
Trish's Spring
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Agastya Tree)

Trish: Hi!  I'm Trish and this is my fountain of healing!  This world runs on
give-and-take!  Give me money and I'll take away your pain!  What do you
say?

     {Heal us, please}

     Trish: Okay!  Umm, with the going rate for healing... And all of you put
     together... It'll be x,xxx yen.  That's okay, right?

          {Yes}

          Trish: Great!  Then here goes!  Pain, pain, go away!  Phew... That
          should do it!  You're all good to go!  Well, come again.  I'll be
          waiting!  Bye-bye!

          {No}

          Trish: Boo to that!  You mangy, dirty bum!  Don't blame me if you
          wind up dead!

     {Just dropping by}

     Trish: You called me out for no reason!?  Boo to that!  Get outta here!

--------------------------------------------
Reception Desk
--------------------------------------------

Receptionist: Hm?  The general manager's room?  All the way up... Is he
expecting you?

Receptionist: Eh?  You came through the basement?  I've heard rumors of a
division down there that's a secret even to employees... But you say you went
through it?

Nanjo: It's said that fools and smoke like high places.  Let's head for the top!

Mark: C'mon, man, quit ogling the secretary and get on with it.

Maki: Secrets not even the employees know?  What's with this company?

Ayase: SEBEC's suits sure are ugly.

Brown: If even the insiders are outsiders, maybe us outsiders shouldn't be
inside.  Heheh...

Elly: This isn't the time to be hitting on the receptionist!

--------------------------------------------
2F Office
--------------------------------------------

SEBEC employee: I saw the ghost of a girl in black at the office once...
It must be the curse of the haunted mansion!  Of course!

SEBEC employee: I knew there was something funny about this company... But I
didn't think they'd resort to biological warfare!

Mark: Biological warfare!?

Nanjo: What's Kandori doing!?  He's treating the corporation as his personal
property!

Ayase: It's a cool building, but they're doing some seriously uncool things
in it.

Maki: The haunted mansion... I used to go there a lot to play when I was
little.

Brown: With me around, you can deal with ghosts, biological warfare, you
name it!

Elly: There's a mansion where ghosts appear?

--------------------------------------------
4F Office
--------------------------------------------

SEBEC employee: A kid in a uniform like yours passed by earlier... I can't
believe something like this happened on the day of your field trip.  It must
be tough for you kids.

Angry SEBEC employee: Who the hell changed everything around!?  Why's there a
storage room here!?  And what's with the weird toys!?  If I ever get my hands
on this clown...!

Nanjo: It seems SEBEC's rank and file know next to nothing.

Maki: Looks like these people are victims too.

Ayase: There's someone from our school here?  Wonder who that is...

Brown: What's a kid from our school doing here?  Wait, don't answer that...

Elly: Someone from St. Hermelin besides us?  Whoever could that be?

--------------------------------------------
3F Underground Facility
--------------------------------------------

Scientist: This isn't the basement...?  Why is this room above ground!?

Scientist: Excuse me, did you see a woman on your way here?  She had short hair
and glasses.  Oh, Sonomura... please be safe!

Scientist: Kandori must have used that machine...

Maki: That scientist says he knows my mom... But I don't have a mother!

Nanjo: Those scientists... What kind of research is going on here?

Mark: This is one suspicious place.  Huh... guess the rumors about SEBEC had a
little truth to 'em!

Ayase: Hmm... this box is totally suspicious.

Brown: What a boring place!  Don't they have anything cool here?

Elly: Whatever they were researching, they must have had to keep it a secret.

--------------------------------------------
5F Office
--------------------------------------------

Maki: We've gotta get this town back to normal.

Mark: We just gotta do something about Kandori, and this town should go back
to normal.

Nanjo: There's no time to waste here.

Ayase: Let's go beat up Kandori!  C'mon, hurry!

Brown: With me on the job, Kandori's got no future.  Mwahahaha...

Elly: Let's hurry.

--------------------------------------------
Outside Kandori's office
--------------------------------------------

Maki: I can hear voices... It sounds like someone's talking inside.

Takeda: I'm sorry, Mr. Kandori... The woman escaped.

Kandori: That was a mistake, Takeda.  Well... let her be.  There's nowhere for
her to go.  It's more important that the scientists finish the Deva System's
adjustments.

Takeda: Yes, Sir.

Nanjo: He's definitely in there... Are you ready, Main?

--------------------------------------------
President's Office
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Confrontation)

Takeda: Who's there?  More children?  How did you get in here!?

Kandori: This is a disgrace, Takeda.  First that brat, and now this.  When did
my company become a nursery?

Nanjo: I see you haven't changed, Kandori.  You're like an ass in a lion's
skin... Pushing your luck, aren't you?  Does President Saeki know about this?

Kandori: My, my, the young master of the Nanjo Group.  No, the old man knows
nothing.  But this is preposterous... Your mother would spank you if she knew
you had stooped to breaking and entering.  Or is that your senile butler's job?

Nanjo: Silence!  You... Don't think I'll easily forgive this!

Mark: Yo, quit grandstandin', man.  You're gonna pay for what you did!

Maki: This guy's... Kandori...?







Kandori: ...Undisciplined children are no better than dumb beasts.  Takeda.
Take them from my sight.  Do it however you like, just don't make a mess.

----Battle begins----

(BGM: Bloody Destiny)

Takeda: Mr. Kandori, please step back!  All right, don't let a single one of
them escape!

Nanjo: Kandori!

[Nanjo attempts to attack Kandori]

Kandori: What a surprise... I didn't expect that you'd be Persona-users as well.

Mark: What!?  Don't tell me... You too!?

[Kandori attacks with his Persona]

Kandori: Takeda.  I leave this to you.  You can handle a few children, mm?

Takeda: Yes, Sir.

Nanjo: You're going nowhere!

Takeda: Oh, no you don't!

[Kandori leaves the battle from the rear]

Takeda: Damn kids!  You're not taking one step outta here!  Now taste the power
of my Persona!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Confrontation)

Mark: That prick!  Where'd he go!?

Nanjo: There's no sign that he used the door... There must be another way out.

Maki: ...That's Kandori, huh...?  Where have I...?









Maki: Huh?  O-Oh, I'm okay.  It's nothing.  C'mon, let's hurry after him!

%Nanjo: There must be another way out.  I'll keep watch.  Find the exit...
quickly.

%Maki: It's nothing, really.  I just felt a little faint.  But thanks for
worrying about me!

%Mark: Man, who'd have thought he was another Persona-user?

%Ayase: Get it together, Main!  He got away!

%Brown: No one told me the other side could use Personas too!  Aren't we kinda
in trouble now?

%Elly: Kandori's Persona... The faceless god... the Crawling Chaos... A
bizarre and evil entity known by countless names... It embodies malice.

[The protagonist presses the switch on Kandori's desk, revealing a hidden door]

Mark: Bingo!  Good work, Main!

Nanjo: A hidden path, eh?  He seems to love his cheap tricks...

Maki: Main!  Let's hurry after him!

%Nanjo: His makeshift ambition given form is most likely carefully hidden ahead.

%Maki: He screwed up my town... He's going down!  Huh?  Ahaha... it's nothing.
C'mon, let's go!

%Mark: Let's catch that dickwipe and put an end to this!

%Ayase: Oh, are we going?  Urrrgh, okay, okay!

%Brown: Why don't you check for traps and stuff, MC?

%Elly: Are you wounded, Main?  If not, then let's go.

--------------------------------------------
Warehouse
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: SEBEC)

Maki: Let's hurry after Kandori!

Mark: It's possible we'll all end up dead.  And y'know, that's fine, but
imagining that hag... I mean, my mom, crying over it... It bugs the hell out
of me.

Nanjo: I've never gotten along with Kandori, ever since meeting him at a party.
I wish I had known his scheme then...

Ayase: Tch, I'm like, totally not scared.  ...Okay, okay, I kinda am.

Brown: Are, uh... are we really in a rush to get to Kandori...?

Elly: Let's hurry after Mr. Kandori!

--------------------------------------------
Lab (1)
--------------------------------------------

Scientist: Was that high school boy a friend of yours?  I'm sorry to say, he
was...

Scientist: Dr. Nicholai seems to have been planning to stop Kandori... but what
can we do?

Scientist: None of us predicted that demons would emerge in town.  Though it
presents a rather intriguing situation, don't you think?

Nanjo: That Kandori... He's gone too far!

Mark: Don't these guys feel guilty at all for what they did?

Maki: It sounds like someone from St. Hermelin snuck in here before us!

Ayase: Who's this Dr. Nicholai guy?

Brown: I dunno if I like how complicated this is starting to get... There's
some stuff even I can't understand, y'know!

Elly: Did Kandori have them build a machine that gives birth to demons?

--------------------------------------------
Lab (2)
--------------------------------------------

Scientist: Is Kandori planning on staying in a safe location while the demons
get us!?

Scientist: I don't see Dr. Nicholai anywhere... I knew he had his own secret
projects, but he must've been in with Kandori!

Scientist: At this rate, all our valuable test data will be ruined!  My
precious research...!

Mark: Let's get that Kandori and bring this town back to normal!

Nanjo: Main... Are your weapons ready?  We won't let him escape this time!

Maki: I feel like I've seen this place before.

Ayase: Those guys are the worst!  All they care about is their own research!

Brown: I wish *I* had my own scientists.

Elly: Is it me, or do you hear the loud clanking of machinery?

--------------------------------------------
Deva System Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Kandori: Dr. Nicholai.  Are the adjustments complete?

Nicholai: Please reconsider this, Mr. Kandori!  Stop the system and atone for
your sins!

>Dr. Nicholai
The genius scientist who developed the Deva System.

Kandori: Preposterous.  It's the rest of mankind that must atone.  What I've
done here is nothing more than facilitate that process.

Nicholai: But that young man... You didn't have to send him into the
dimensional rift!  What did you hope to gain by throwing away a child's life!?

Kandori: I won't allow anyone to stand in my way.  Not even a child...
Judgment will come regardless.  It's only a question of sooner, or later.

Mark: You're not goin' anywhere, mister!

Kandori: Ah... I had a feeling you'd come.  So you beat Takeda?  He always was
useless...









Kandori: Loud noises from young children... I don't have time for you.  I have
matters to attend to... Come, Dr. Nicholai.

[Kandori and Nicholai enter the chamber]

Mark: Wait!

Nanjo: So this is the Deva System.  What are Kandori's plans for this!?

Maki: This machine... I... Where do I know this thing from...?

[The room begins to rumble]









Kandori: Ngh!?  What's happening!?  Grraaaaaaaah!  I... I'm disappearing!
Nicholai!  What's happening!?

Nicholai: It's over, Sir.  You and I are going down together!  For your
treachery, for your crimes, for all mankind... you will atone!

Kandori: Nicholai, you swine!  H-How dare you betray me!?

Nicholai: Young man!  If we are reduced to our component atoms, the system
will stop!  The barrier enclosing this town will be released!  Leave us and
escape!

Kandori: You out there!  Boy!  Stop the system!

Mark: C'mon, old man!  You don't have to throw your life away... Let's save him!
There's no need for the old guy to die just 'cause of Kandori!  We'll smack
down Kandori ourselves!  That's what we came for, isn't it!?

Nanjo: Wait!  The old man must have invented the system.  He's taking
responsibility... We should respect his wishes.  We don't even know how to
stop the machine.







Maki: Main!  Here!  This'll stop the machine!  The blue button increases the
output... But the red button is the emergency stop!  If you push it, we can
save him!

Nanjo: Maki...?  Where did you learn that!?

Maki: I don't know how I know, I just know!  Main!  Hurry!

%Nanjo: Be an adult about this, Main.  There comes a time when one must take
responsibility for one's actions.

%Mark: Whatever!  Death is the end of the line, man!  As long as you're alive,
you can still do good!

%Maki: I've had enough!  I don't want any more deaths... No one wants to
die, right?  We can catch Kandori anytime.  This man needs our help!

%Ayase: Sheesh, Main!  Hurry and do something!

%Brown: Let's run away--I mean, get outta here!  As your leader, I'm begging
you!

%Elly: Stay strong.  There may be people to whom that old man is precious...

%Kandori's voice: Gaaaaaah!  H-Hurry and... stop the machine...!

> It's the Dimensional Variable Accelerator System, commonly known as the 
Deva System's holograph.

[The protagonist approaches the buttons]

Maki: We can save him if you push the red button!  Red or blue... What's it
going to be!?

     {Press the red button}

     Maki: N-No way...!  It didn't stop!?

     {Press the blue button}

     [No additional dialogue]







Kandori: What in the... I'm rematerializing!  I see... It's you... You're
calling for me!

Nicholai: H...How can this be!?  My plan should have worked perfectly!  Don't
tell me... Is she--!?

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

[A girl in a black dress with a red ribbon appears in front of the system]

Maki: You...!

Girl in black: ........I won't let you kill my Daddy!  Let's leave now, Daddy!

Kandori: Heh... Heheh... Hahaha!  I refuse to die!  Now... take me to your
world!

[The girl in black holds up a compass, and the screen flashes]

Mark: Whoa!  Wh-What the!?

Nanjo: Ugh... K-Kandori...!







[Everybody disappears from the room]

==========================================================
05. St. Hermelin High (Other Side)   [SR05]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Old Gym
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[The party is lying on the ground of the old gym.  The protagonist stands up.]

Mark: Owww...

[Mark stands up]

Mark: Maki!  A-Are you okay!?

Maki: ...Nggh...

[Maki stands up]

Maki: ...Ma...sao...?

Nanjo: Ungh...

[Nanjo stands up]

Nanjo: Where am I...?  Oh, Main.  You're all right.

[Ayase/Brown/Elly stands up]







Nanjo: Looks like everyone's unhurt.  We certainly have the devil's luck.









Maki: I get it... We've gone back...

Mark: Gone back?  To six months ago!?  C'mon, Maki, snap out of it!

Nanjo: A time slip?  That's rather different than what your mother said.

Maki: ...I've told you before, I don't have a real mom.  I never thought the
stuff Yosuke was saying was... actually true...

[A girl bursts into the room]

Harried girl: Oh!  There you are!  It's really bad, Maki!  Yosuke got seriously
hurt!  That girl in black came back again...

Maki: No way!  Th-That's impossible!  Yosuke!

[Maki runs out of the room]

Mark: H-Hey, Maki!  







Nanjo: ...That dolt.  I can't believe she took off on her own at a time like
this.  Come, Main.  We'd better go after Maki.

%Ayase: "Time strip"?  Is that what they're calling it now?  Awww, this sucks!
Am I behind the times on the latest trends?

%Brown: Is this place really our school?  Doesn't it look like somewhere else?
Oh, duh!  It's all a dream!  Of course!  Hahaha...

%Elly: A time slip... Do you think it's true, Main?  Something tells me that
isn't the case here.

%Mark: Yosuke, huh...?  I get it... Oh, uh, what's up, Main?

%Nanjo: ...Main.  Don't you think Maki is acting oddly for an amnesia victim?
Is this really six months ago?  That girl did come here looking for Maki...
But Maki was hospitalized six months ago as well.

%Restless boy: Ahaha... ahahaha... It looked like you guys showed up outta
nowhere.  I must've been dreaming!  Ahahahaha!

%Female student: I think Maki likes Yosuke.  I'm jealous... They'd make a cute
couple.

Nanjo: You there.  How many days are left until the sports festival?

Female student: Uch, you're always so rude.  The sports festival is still a
month off.  You have amnesia or something, Nanjo?

Nanjo: ...So the date's the same.  Tell me, which year am I in?

Female student: What the... You really DO have amnesia!  We're all second-year
students.  Man, I gotta tell the others about this!

Nanjo: Everything's the same as when we left.  Stranger and stranger...

--------------------------------------------
1F Passageway
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: School Days)

Mark: Huh.  There's no hole here.

Nanjo: I doubt Kandori will stay this quiet.  Heaven knows what he'll do
next...

Ayase: Something's weird about this school.  It, like... smells fake.

Brown: Everywhere we go, it's demons this and demons that.  Can't they talk
about something fun?

Elly: Let the demons come!  It'll be fine!  We'll just have to get involved.

Student: Why does that girl keep attacking the school?  Does she have some
kinda grudge?

Male student: Doesn't that girl in black look like someone we know?

--------------------------------------------
Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

Natsumi: Oh, Main, did you hurt yourself?

Mark: Ooh, it's Nurse Natsumi!

Saeko: .....









Saeko: .....

Mark: She's... She's all depressed...!

%Nanjo: Even Ms. Saeko is acting strangely...

%Mark: H-Huh?  Hey, what's wrong, Ms. Saeko?  And don't just say you overate
again!

%Ayase: Ewww... she's all mopey.

%Brown: Huh?  Is something up, Ms. Saeko?

%Elly: This version of Ms. Saeko is silent...?  I wonder if she's angry about
something.

%Natsumi: If you're not feeling well, come to the infirmary!  Let's have a look
at you!  Alright, that should do it.  Don't let the demons get you, okay?

[If you come back after recruiting Reiji:]
%Reiji: What's with the silent teacher?

--------------------------------------------
Principal's Office
--------------------------------------------

Ooishi: Oh!  Did something happen, Main...?  Don't tell me that girl in black
showed up again!

Nanjo: No, that's not it.  But who's this girl in black you mentioned...?

Hanya: You haven't heard about her, Kei?  A girl in black clothes has been
appearing... It only started happening recently.  They say she controls demons.









Hanya: But don't worry!  Principal Ooishi and I will protect you children!

Mark: Wh... What the hell!?  Why's Hamya bein' so nice to us!?  U-Um, we gotta
get goin'!

--------------------------------------------
Entrance Hall
--------------------------------------------

Mark: Yo, Yukino!  Long time no see!

Yukino: Well, not THAT long.

Nanjo: No, I suppose not.  We played that Persona game, visited the hospital,
and then the incident happened.

Yukino: ......?

Nanjo: Weren't you there?  I thought I recalled you seeing everything alongside
us.

Yukino: "Persona game"?  Visiting who at the hospital?  What're you talking
about?

Nanjo: You don't remember?  Or... are you not the Yukino we're familiar with?
...In any case, we should leave soon.

--------------------------------------------
Class 1-4
--------------------------------------------

Smitten girl: Oh, hey.  Um... I saw this really cool guy a second ago.  I've
never seen him before.  A transfer student, maybe?  Oh man, who is he...?

Mark: I bet somewhere out there, there's a girl watching me from afar too...

Ayase: All the guys at this school are such children.  None of them interest
me.

Brown: Hey, c'mon!  Why isn't she MY fan?

Elly: ...Is love at first sight even possible?

Nanjo: What nonsense!

--------------------------------------------
Class 2-4
--------------------------------------------

Yuko: My father's going to hire me a bodyguard so I don't get attacked by
demons.  Why don't you get one, too?  Oh... I suppose that's impossible for
you, hmm?  It would cost quite a bit of money, after all.  So sorry.

>Yuko Himeno
You knew her as a kind girl working part-time to support her family, but...

Mark: ...That was Yuko, right?  Am I seein' things?  Did she used to be like
that...?

Yuko: Oh my, Nanjo.  Are you still mingling with that sort?

Nanjo: ...It's not as though I enjoy it.

Mark: "That sort"?  Is she talkin' about us?









%Mark: Whaddaya mean, "that sort"!?

%Nanjo: What on earth...?  Did your dinner disagree with you, Yuko?

%Ayase: That's SO not like Yuko!  She's not that kinda girl!

%Brown: Y'know, I've always thought I should choose my friends more carefully!

%Elly: It's good to be self-confident, but... That's going too far.

%Yuko: Yes?  What is it?  Don't speak to me without a good reason!

%Female student: Everyone loves Maki and everyone hates Yuko.  But oddly enough,
they're friends.

%Male student: I can't stand Yuko!  Why is Maki still friends with her, anyway?

--------------------------------------------
Art Room
--------------------------------------------

Male student: Maki's painting won another art contest!  I'm pretty proud of her.
Chisato, on the other hand, never won anything.  Plus she got taken by the
girl in black... She's got some seriously bad luck.

Female student: Maki was good friends with Chisato.  She must be awfully
worried.

Mark: Man, I forget sometimes what a good painter Maki is.

Nanjo: Chisato Kasai... So she's missing here, too.  The fates must have it in
for her...

Ayase: I wonder if Chisato really liked Yosuke.  I mean, he wasn't exactly her
typed.

Brown: Chisato sure was pretty... Hey Mark, why don't you go get yourself
kidnapped in her place?

Elly: A girl in black... Very strange indeed.

--------------------------------------------
Student Council Room
--------------------------------------------

President: Now that I'm president, I'll see to it that the council works hard
for everyone!

Member: He's supposedly trying to be like one of the past presidents...
Yama-something.

Member: Our president's really into it.  It makes us feel like we should try
just as hard.

Member: What are these fools thinking, passing me over as president!?  I
dreamed of going down in St. Hermelin history as a perfect council president!!

Nanjo: So someone else is president here... A wise decision.  Though it
doesn't seem as though there was a new election...

Mark: Heh, guy got what he deserved!  The one before had big plans, but did
diddly squat.

Ayase: I hated that other president.  He was like, all high and mighty.

Brown: Huh?  Wasn't that dude the student council president at our school?

Elly: Now this is the way a student council is supposed to be.

--------------------------------------------
Class 2-5
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Injured boy: Main?  Is it really you?  I didn't think I'd see people from the
original world here!

>Yosuke Naito
A ladies' man who went missing along with Chisato Kasai two months ago.

Mark: What?  Oh, don't tell me... Are you Yosuke Naito?  The guy who went
missing?

Yosuke: Yeah, that's me!  About two months ago, Chisato... She and I wandered
into this world.  I'm from the same place you are!

Nanjo: You said, "this world."  Then this isn't the past, but another dimension,
or another world, yes?

Yosuke: Yeah.  I thought it was the past too, at first.  Everything here is
exactly the same as it was a year ago.  Some things are weird, though.  The
police station turned into a forest, and the hospital is a castle... And Maki
there was just like you see her.  Yeah... It was practically a paradise...
Until last month.

Nanjo: A parallel world... The "many worlds" theory, where countless similar
worlds exist.

Mark: Seriously?  We thought you ran off with Chisato, but you were in another
world?  I want to say that's completely nuts... But then again, we're in the
same boat.







Nanjo: It's hard to believe, but it isn't out of the question for the Deva
System...

Yosuke: Yeah, I can see that... I didn't think you'd bring back this world's
Maki, though.

Mark: Whoa, whoa, whoa!  You're saying... Maki really is Maki, but not the one
we know?

Maki: I'm sorry!  I wasn't trying to lie... I just wasn't sure until I got
back here.  I never even thought there was another world, let alone that I'd
go over to it.

Nanjo: I see.  No wonder your words and actions seemed amiss...

Maki: I was dozing off in class, and when I woke up, I was in another world.
I didn't figure it out until much later.

Mark: Oh, man... Then the real Maki is still somewhere in that hospital...
Couldn't you have at least said something, uh... Maki?

Maki: I'm sorry, I really am.  But if I did mention it, would you have believed
me?  I just thought if we beat Kandori, both worlds would go back to normal...
That's why I figured I'd wait until it was all over to tell you.

Mark: Hmmm... So does that mean Chisato's still with that brat in black?

Yosuke: Ugh... I was with her, too... Dammit!

[The room shakes]







Maki: Don't tell me it's that girl again...!

Girl's voice: Ahahahaha!  I'm gonna bring down this dumb school for sure this
time!  I took away the exits!  Now no one can escape!  Ahahahahahahaha...!

Yosuke: There's no mistaking that voice... It's that girl!  Did she say she
removed the exits!?  If demons show up now, we'll be slaughtered!  Dammit...
I gotta go!

Maki: Wait, Yosuke!  Don't strain yourself!  Everyone... give me a hand.
We have to do something!

Mark: I'm not sure what's goin' on here, but at this rate, we can't go outside.
Let's do this, Main!

%Mark: There's no use sitting around and worrying over this! We gotta take
action and find a way back home.

%Maki: That girl must be somewhere in the school!  Don't let your guard down
just because she's a kid.  She has strange powers...

%Ayase: Main!  You better find a way back!

%Brown: Oh man, you think there really is a way to go back?

%Elly: A girl who controls demons... Sounds like a devil summoner to me.

%Nanjo: What sort of relationship does that girl have with Kandori?  There's
too little data to draw a useful conclusion...

%Yosuke: Dammit!  If only I wasn't so banged up, I could get Chisato back this
time... Huh?  My wounds?  Oh... The last time that little girl was here, she
kicked my ass... Man, talk about pathetic!

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin ??? - Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Let Butterflies Spread Until the Dawn)

Natsumi: Oh, hi Main.  What's going on out there?  I don't know what to do...
I'm in a real fix.  Right, Ms. Saeko?

Saeko: ........

Natsumi: I thought she'd at least speak up at a time like this... But she's
still down.

%Nanjo: Why is that girl attacking the school...?  What does she hope to gain?

%Mark: When are we gonna get to rescue the real Maki...?

%Maki: Let's find that girl!  She must be somewhere in the school!

%Ayase: It's kind of a relief to see an infirmary in a place like this... I
dunno why.

%Brown: Dude, Main, aren't you worried about leaving these ladies behind?
Just say the word and I'll stay here to protect 'em for you!

%Elly: Do you think the girl in black will have demons with her?  If so, we
should prepare ourselves before facing her.

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin ??? - Class 2-1
--------------------------------------------

Scared girl: I-It's that girl!  The one who kidnapped Chisato!  She had demons
with her... Is waiting her to get attacked by demons the only choice we have!?

Maki: Everything will be fine!  Don't worry... Leave it to us!  Let's hurry and
go, Main!

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin ??? - 1F Empty Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Male student: I've seen someone before who looked kinda like that girl in
black.

Nanjo: Are you saying there's another one like her, then?

Student: I think so.  Well... it's a forest now, but remember what used to be
the flower garden?  I saw her playing there.

Mark: Uhh, if this forest used to be a flower garden... I don't get this town
at all.









Maki: The police station is where we went to rescue Masao and Hidehiko, right?
Now that you mention it, that is the area where it should be... It was a
beautfiul flower garden.  I was surprised to see it become a forest.

Student: What're you people mumbling about?  Something's funny about you guys...
Hey, are you really Main?

Maki: Hey, we should hurry and get going!  We have to go... See you!

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin ??? - Art Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Confrontation)

Girl under attack: Gaaaah!  A-A demon!









Demon: Ah, more have arrived.  My fists thirst for blood this night... I shall
grow flowers of blood to my heart's content.

Mark: Yo, man, it's dangerous!  Step back!  W-Wait, are you... Are you Reiji!?

Reiji: You guys?  Stay back... This one's mine.

Demon: Mm... a feisty child.  In acknowledgment of your bravado, I'll kill
you first.  Regret your inexperience in Hell!

----Battle begins----

Reiji: You wanna kill ME?  What a joke... You're the one that's going down!

[Reiji summons his Persona, Bres]

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Mark: Dude, even you can use a Persona?

Reiji: What?  Then you can all...?

Nanjo: That seems to be the case.  By the way... You appear to be the real
Reiji.

Reiji: What's that mean?







Nanjo: Kandori sent us here, to an alternate world.  I take it you met the
same fate.  That scientist mentioned a young man sent through the dimensional
rift... You, I presume?  So why are you here, safe and sound?  Why are you
pursuing Kandori?

Reiji: ...As I was drifting through a vast, empty space, a kid in white
appeared... When I came to, I was here.  That's all...  You don't need to know
the rest.

Maki: A child wearing white...?

Mark: C'mon, drop the hotshot act.  We're gonna smack Kandori around and find
a way back.  You should come.  I bet your mom's worried about you.

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji: What?  That bastard's here, too...!?  Alright... I'll go with you.   |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: It's decided, then!  Nice to meet you, Reiji!  I'm Maki Sonomura!     |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ......                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: What, is something on my face?  Oh, I get it!  You were admiring me.  |
| Well, I am pretty cute!  It's only natural!                                 |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: C'mon, we can't keep wastin' time here.  Let's go already!  C'mon,    |
| let's get a move on already!                                                |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: Huh?  Whaddaya mean, what's got me so pissed off?  Shuddup, dude!    |
|                                                                             |
| %Nanjo: You're asking me why Reiji is after Kandori?  Mm... we'll find out  |
| eventually.  For now, it's enough that our goals dovetail.                  |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: Reiji said a child wearing white rescued him, right? Could that have |
| been Mai...?  I've seen her several times, but she's a very mysterious      |
| girl...                                                                     |
|                                                                             |
| %Reiji: That Maki girl... I don't think this is the first time we've met.   |
| Who is she...?                                                              |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

NON-REIJI ROUTES

Reiji: Shut up!  I got no reason to join your little crew!  I'm playing this
my way.

[Reiji leaves]

Mark: What's with that attitude!?  Guess that'll teach me to be worried about
you!  Fine, do what you want.  Like I give a damn if you wind up dead, idiot.
What's with that guy?  All I do is bring up his mom and he goes nuclear...

Maki: Stop it, Masao.  It's useless... He's got that look in his eyes.  I'm
sure Kandori hurt something precious to him, just like us...

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase: Huuuh?  Is that what's wrong with him?  I thought he was just        |
| antisocial...                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Was that... Reiji?  I'm sure even Reiji has things that are important |
| to him.  Friends, maybe... or it could be his hopes for the future.         |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Hopes for the future?  Psh... Who cares about the future?  I wanna   |
| have fun right now!  What a dweeb...                                        |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Brown route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Brown: Alright, no more questions!  Everyone has things they hate to talk   |
| about, right?                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Are you ill, Hidehiko?  That's rather considerate, coming from you.  |
| You seem to be a man sensitive to others prying into his past, yes?         |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Wh... What?  Straight shooters like me are pretty rare, y'know?  I   |
| wouldn't be surprised if they named me a national treasure someday!         |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Perhaps I spoke too soon... Shall we be going, Main?                 |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Nanjo!?  What's up with that?  See if you ever get to talk to a      |
| national treasure!                                                          |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o



%Girl who was under attack: Is his name Reiji?  He's so awesome...

%Mark: That idiot...

%Nanjo: Leave him be.  We're after the same man, so we're sure to see one
another again.  He can do what he wants so long as he doesn't get in our way.

%Ayase: It's not use worrying about what might happen, don't you think, Main?
As long as I'm having fun now, who cares about tomorrow?

     {Yeah}

     Ayase: Thought so!  You and me, like, think alike.

     {That's [not true?]}

     Ayase: ...What!?  That's stupid!  Stupid, stupid, stupidstupidstupidstupid
     stupid!

%Brown: Dude, it's not nice to try to dig up the skeletons in a guy's closet.
You must have stuff you're hiding too, right?

     {A few}

     Brown: See?  See?  Am I right or am I right?  That's just how people are!

     {Not a one}

     Brown: That's a joke, right?  Was our friendship that shallow...?

%Elly: Something important... Someone who's precious... Main, do you... Do
you have someone precious to you?

     {Yeah, I do}

     Elly: I see... I... I'm sorry to ask such an odd question...

     {No, no one}

     Elly: I see... You're like me, then...

%Maki: Reiji said a child wearing white rescued him, right?  Could that have
been Mai...?  I've seen her several times, but she's a very mysterious girl...

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin ??? - Courtyard
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Maki: Hey!  There she is!

Girl in black: Heeey!  You're the ones who were making trouble for my Daddy!

[The group approaches the girl]

Maki: You better fix the school, or I'll spank you 'til your butt swells up
twice as big!

Girl in black: No way, Jose!  I don't listen to anybody but my Daddy!  Try and
stop me, flatty!

Maki: Flat--!?  Oh, that does it!  What a little brat!

Mark: Cool it, Maki... She's just a kid.  You gotta have patience with--

Girl in black: Shuddup, monkeyboy!  Ook ook, eek eek, it's a monkeyboy!

Mark: What did you call me, you spoiled brat!?

Nanjo: Calm down, monkeyman.

Mark: Nanjo, you jerk!  You're next!

Girl in black: Geez, won't you shut up!?  Now would be a good time... for you
to die here!

[The girl in black holds up a compass]

Girl in black: Erusaer Tsymmom!  Come out, Tesso!

[Tesso - a giant, robotic rat - appears]

Tesso: Tesso!  Tesso!  Sgweaaaaaak!









Girl in black: Get them, Tesso!

----Battle begins----

(BGM: Battle With Tesso)

Tesso: Sgweaaaaak!

Mark: What the hell IS this thing!?







Maki: Awww... it's adorable!

[Tesso fires a shower of bullets at the protagonist, but misses]

Nanjo: Take it seriously or pay the price!

[The party defeats Tesso]

Tesso: Zgweaaaaaaak!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Girl in black: Hey!  Grrr... I'm gonna tell my Daddy on you!  Daddy's REAL
strong!  You guys won't stand a chance!

[The girl in black holds up a compass and disappears]

Maki: Hold it right there!  Aww...!  She got away again.

Nanjo: ...Who is that girl...?

[Yosuke walks into the courtyard]

Yosuke: Is everyone okay!?

[The party groups around Yosuke]

Maki: Yosuke!  Is everything all right!?

Yosuke: Yeah!  The school's back to normal, thanks to you guys.









Yosuke: I really can't thank you guys enough.  By the way... I want you to
meet someone.  Would you mind coming with me?

Nanjo: Why?

Yosuke: There's a guy who's helped me out since I came here.  He actually
believed me... He's investigating the two worlds... Maybe he's figured
something out by now.

Mark: Wow, I'm kinda surprised someone took you seriously.  Who is this guy?

Yosuke: Uh... you'll see.  Alright, I'll be waiting at the *library*.

[Yosuke leaves]

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase Route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase: We're going somewher else AGAIN!?  Don't we get, like, a break...?   |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: So you wanna stay here alone, Ayase?                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: All right!  Sheesh!  Stupid Masao... Monkeyboy!  Ook ook, eek eek!   |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Hey!  Did you just call me monkeyboy!?  AND Masao!?  Quit using that  |
| lame name!                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: That's enough, you two!  C'mon, Main, let's get to the *library*.     |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: Man, Ayase has a filthy mouth... But I guess some guys like her      |
| like that.  What is this world coming to...?                                |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji Route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Mark: Uhh... wow.  He just went off hopping on one leg... Wanna go after    |
| him, Reiji?                                                                 |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ......                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Man!  You really don't know how to play along.  You gotta take it     |
| easy, y'know?                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Leave me alone...                                                 |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Whatever you say, man.  Alright, let's get going, Main.               |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: That Reiji jerk sure acts strange around people.  Hey, let's you me  |
| do something about it.                                                      |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o





%Nanjo: That girl referred to Kandori as her father, but is she really his
child?  This is the first I've heard of him having a daughter.

%Maki: I wonder if he's the one Yosuke means... If so, he'll definitely be at
the library.

%Ayase: I wanna hurry and get back already.  I SHOULD be chilling at the club
right now.

%Brown: Kids can be cruel, y'know.  They don't know when a game's not funny
anymore.  What was she gonna do if we ended up dead?  Oh, wait, she was
always planning to kill us.  Hahaha!  Man, that's disturbing...

%Elly: Yosuke has lost someone dear to him, too... It must be hard.

%Reiji: ...I told you to leave me alone.

--------------------------------------------
Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

Natsumi: That was quite a shock, a moment ago!  But I hear you rescued us,
so thanks very much!

Saeko: ......

Nanjo: She's... She's so despondent...!

%Reiji: ...Hmph.  I like her better now that she's not so loud.

%Ayase: Our Ms. Saeko is way prettier.

%Brown: It feels wrong when Ms. Saeko doesn't have enough energy to light the
room.

%Elly: Her face is the same, but her altered demeanor makes her seem like
someone else.

%Mark: We might be better off with this one.  She won't make us do push-ups as
punishment.

%Nanjo: I'm sure Yukino would be shocked to see Ms. Saeko this way.

%Maki: Ms. Saeko is always so sad!  She's kinda getting me down, too.

--------------------------------------------
Principal's Office
--------------------------------------------

Ooishi: Main!  I'm glad you're all safe...

Hanya: Thank goodness... But what was that?  From what I can tell, the school's
layout has been shaken up...

Maki: Don't worry!  We'll protect you!

Hanya: Did you hear that, Ms. Ooishi!?  So considerate of her... It can only
be the result of the stellar education you provide!

Ooishi: Oh, no, no, Hanya.  It's due to your guidance!

Nanjo: ...I can't take this much longer.  Let's go, Main!

--------------------------------------------
Class 1-4
--------------------------------------------

Mark: So she was a fan of Reiji... Uh... Not that I'm jealous or nothin'!

Ayase: Sure, he's kinda mature... But Reiji's different, y'know?

Brown: Tch... I'm just as good as him!

Elly: ...I don't understand at all.  There's no reason to be so desperate.

Maki: Reiji's... kinda scary...

Nanjo: Love is all in the mind.  You think you're in love, so you're in love.

--------------------------------------------
Library
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Tsutomu: So you're the newcomers.  Yosuke told me about you.  It seems you're
having a unique experience... I'm rather jealous.

>Tsutomu Kurouri
Supposed to be an occult obsessive with dodgy information, but...









Tsutomu: Hm.... the me on the other side must be an odd duck indeed.  I'd like
to meet him.  Hmm.  Then, visitors, let us get down to business.

Nanjo: We heard you're investigating the two worlds.  What are your thoughts
thus far?

Tsutomu: The things in this world seem to be unrelated... But they are all
connected by the strings of fate.  The same holds true for the black door that
suddenly appeared.  Only those who can draw on that strength may learn the
truth.  Unfortunately... that does not seem to be my role.

Nanjo: Our coming here was inevitable.  Which means... it's on us to solve
everything.

Tsutomu: I don't know who spun the thread, but that's a helpful way to think
of it.  Now, name this man you pursue who holds the string's end.

Maki: Takahisa Kandori...

Tsutomu: Hm.  Exactly the name I expected.  In truth, I knew beforehand that
these incidents would occur... thanks to the prophecy of a certain monkey-
suited gentleman at the shrine.

Mark: Monkey-suited!?  There's nothing gentle about monkeys!

Nanjo: Will someone shut this dumb ape up!?

Mark: Look who's talking, bib boy!









Maki: Hey, Tsutomu... This guy... Did he wear a mask?

Tsutomu: Y-yes... He said his name was Philemon, but... should we do something
about them?

Maki: Oh, it's fine.  Just ignore them, they're always like that!  Main,
let's try our luck at the *Alaya Shrine*.  I've met that man before too...
Maybe he knows where Kandori is!

%Yosuke: The Alaya Shrine is right where it was in our world.  Find a way home.
And... if you happen to see Chisato, save her for me.  I'm begging you...

%Tsutomu: With your stamina, I'm sure you'll be fine no matter what you face.
Though you're a rather unruly crowd...

%Maki: This door... I don't like the way it feels...

%Nanjo: For heaven's sake!  Thanks to this idiot, I forgot what I was going to
ask!

%Mark: Dammit!  I'll settle this, just you wait!

%Ayase: Whaaaat?  We're going ALREADY!?  You're the first guy who's ever
dragged me around this much.

%Brown: Devil-Boy, huh?  This is pretty funny, actually... But I can't get
used to it.

%Elly: This world's Devil-Boy seems reliable.  Though he could work on his
looks...

%Reiji: ...I told you to leave me alone.

[The protagonist approaches the door]

> You can hear an eerie beating from the other side of the door...

Tsutomu: You're curious too, I see.  This door appeared during the incident
last month.  I've tried everything, but it won't budge.  Though if the threads
of fate lead there, even this door must open.

--------------------------------------------
1F Entrance Hall
--------------------------------------------

Maki: The town's probably pretty different from your town, too!

Nanjo: The school troubles have been settled for now, but...

Mark: This is so weird.  I know their faces, but they're not quite the same...

Ayase: Why was she trying to trap us here?

Brown: This school can't contain my full glory!  Mwahahahaha!

Elly: We won't accomplish anything if we stay here.  Let's go outside!

Reiji: I got no business at a school.  I just wanna hurry and kill that
bastard.

==========================================================
06. Mikage-cho - Other Side (after SEBEC)   [SR06]
==========================================================

(BGM: Let Butterflies Spread Until the Dawn)

--------------------------------------------
Himeno Residence
--------------------------------------------

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Yuko: Oh... What do you want?  Did you come to longingly examine our        |
| valuables?  I'm afraid they're not accessible to the public.  So they're    |
| not stolen, you see.                                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Why would you care about that stuff?  What, you think we're thieves?  |
|                                                                             |
| Yuko: My, is that how it came across?  I didn't mean that at all.  It       |
| sounds as though you have an inferiority complex.                           |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...I'll be waiting outside.                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Yuko!  That's so rude!  Apologize to them.                            |
|                                                                             |
| Yuko: But Maki... You're my friend!  These people are just... just...       |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Sheesh, Yuko... Oh, well.  C'mon, everyone, let's go.                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Non-Reiji routes                                                            |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Yuko: Maki, won't you come in for some tea?  I have an extra serving of     |
| cake that our own personal patisserie baked.  I'm sure my brothers would be |
| delighted to see you, too!                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Yuko... All right.  I'll stop by with everyone next time.             |
|                                                                             |
| Yuko: ...How dull.                                                          |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

--------------------------------------------
Kaneda Residence
--------------------------------------------
 
Kaneda: What d'you kids want?  You're not debt collectors, are you?
'Cause there's no money here!  Those ruins I was countin' on didn't have any
treasure, so there goes my business!

> Katsue Kaneda
She should have been rich and living in an opulent mansion, but...

Nanjo: Business?  What sort of business were you conducting in the ruins?

Maki: Sheesh, Nanjo!  Kaneda's a ruin raider.









Maki: But that's what everyone says...

Mark: Hey, that reminds me... There was a rumor about how that old lady got
so rich... About a year back, people were sayin' it was 'cause she went
around raidin' ruins.  You believed that stuff, Maki?  But then again...
you are a different Maki.

Kaneda: Will you shut your yap!?  If you got no business with me, scram!

--------------------------------------------
Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Welcome!  Care to see our selection of weapons?

Mark: No matter how many times I come here, I'm never gonna get used to that.
It's so weird bein' asked, "What weapon would you like?" with a smile.

Nanjo: The weapons here are strictly for dealing with demons.  No wonder the
police aren't needed.

Ayase: Oh man, check out this model!  Her clothes are like, way old fash--
Hey... This is last year's issue!

Brown: Huh?  I coulda sworn this model retired.  What's she doing on the
cover?

Elly: All the magazines here carry a cover date of roughly a year ago.

Reiji: What's with this store?  All these mags are a year old.

Young man: That beautiful patch of flowers is a forest all of a sudden.
Is there a tree-planting campaign on?

Area man: There was a girl who used to play in that flower patch all the time.
I wonder what she's been up to since the place turned into a forest.  Huh?
Black clothes?  No, she was a cute little girl in white clothes.

Maki: The girl in white clothes must be little Mai.

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Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do
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Nanjo: Don't let them trick you into buying anything that seems suspicious.

Mark: Y'know, I've been wondering about the relationship between those two...

Maki: That's a cute mask!  I want to hang it up in my room.

Ayase: I want this one!  C'mon, buy it for me!

Brown: Is this... a beckoning dog?  That doesn't seem right somehow...

Elly: This is so pretty!  Isn't it a Japanese ornament that brings good luck?

Reiji: The clerks are suspicious... but their stock is even more suspicious.

Area man: There've been more demons lately, I've noticed.  But they seem
different from the demons that girl in black had with her.

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Mikage Sun Mall - Peace Diner
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Clerk: Sorry, we're all out of food!  But if you take a break here, it'll clear
your heads so you remember what to do.

Nanjo: It won't do to be too hasty.  In the end, going one step at a time is
quickest.

Maki: It's nice coming here.  I feel like I'm back to being a normal high
schooler.

Mark: What, no burgers or fries or shakes at all?  Lame!  What's that clerk
talkin' all big for when they have nothin' to sell!?

Ayase: Doesn't look like my friends are here.  C'mon, let's go to the shrine.
They might have like, night stalls there.  ...I wanna have a candied apple.

Brown:  Wait, this is a fast food joint, and they don't have any food?  What
the hell!?  Urrrgh, I'm soooo hungry!  It's about time we went to check out
that shrine. 

Elly: I never really used to hang out anywhere after school.  But this is quite
diverting!  Let's go to the shrine.  I'm very curious to see who could be
waiting for us there!

Reiji: I hate it here.  Something about this place makes my skin crawl.  Aren't
we going to the shrine?  That Tsutomu guy ain't lying.

Area man: I accidentally ran smack into a demon yesterday... But just when I
was sure it was staring right at me, it walked away.  It was like... it was
looking for someone in particular.

Little girl: You guys seem different.  I don't know exactly how to explain it...

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Mikage Sun Mall - Rosa Candida
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Mannequin: Hey there.  What're you looking for, handsome?  If you want, I can
help pick out the right size for you!

Mark: My mom has the worst fashion sense!  Last time she went shopping, she got
me a t-shirt with a huge airbrushed wolf.  Where in the world does she find
this stuff!?  Oh... uh... Not that I'm worried about my mom or anything.
Don't get me wrong.

Nanjo: I'm not picky, but if they have any armor with "#1" markings... Mm,
probably not.  Never mind...

Ayase: I want a miniskirt.  Don't long skirts look, like, so old-fashioned?

Brown: Get me some armor, MC!  I don't care if it works, but it has to look
cool!

Elly: I never enjoy arming myself...

Reiji: I don't give a crap what I wear.  Can we hurry this up?

Area woman: I'm lucky to be able to live in a town this amazing.  But when
things get TOO amazing, it makes people nervous.  You start wondering if it's
all a dream that'll end when you wake up.

Maki: I don't get that lady... She says she gets nervous when things are too
nice.  I think it's wonderful when things are nice every day!  Don't you?

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Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi
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Mark: Woo!  I'm Mr. Frog!  Ribbit, ribbit!  Just kidding.  Quit looking so
grim!  Let's do this with a smile, man!

Ayase: N-No way!  There's pit viper in Gara Gara Drinks!?  Gah!  I already
swallowed some!

Brown: It's been tough going lately.  Even I can't beat the agining process!

Elly: My skin's been in bad condition lately... Fighting demons is strenuous
work.

Reiji: I'm not tired or anything.  I just wanna hurry up and go.

Clerk: Do you kids know my idiot son?  A cute girl transferred into his class,
and he can't stand the sight of her.  Hm?  Oh, yes, medicine... right.

Area man: Until lately, we just had to look out for demons when the girl in
black showed up.  But now I'm nervous... They've been roaming around without
the girl...

Little girl: Everyone's scared of the demons, but I don't think we need to
worry.  I just have this feeling that they won't attack us.

Nanjo: Demons that ignore humans...?  But clearly, they've attacked us.
Could they be choosing their targets?  Inconceivable...

Maki: The demons only really started getting bad here a little while ago.
But even then, there hasn't been much talk of them attacking people.

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Mikage Sun Mall - Judgment 1999
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Nanjo: Main... Do you also think things are fine as long as you enjoy each
day?  Would you idle away the hours, never knowing what lurks behind that
peace?

Ayase: I'd rather just do fun stuff, too.  We gotta hurry and beat Kandori so
I can go back to being a normal girl!

Brown: Me, I'd rather be having a good time, all the time.  Like being
surrounded by cute, squealing girls... Heeheehee.

Elly: It's simply not possible to enjoy EVERY day of one's life.  Self-control
is called for now and again, no?

Man: I love this place!  Every day is great!  I just wish the demons weren't
here.  There've been an awful lot of them lately...

Reiji: Are they complete idiots?  There's no way everything can be fun and
games!

High school girl: We used to be able to go party past the subway... But now
there's a weird wall on the surface and a monster at the ticket gate.  I mean,
no one used the subway anyways, but having fewer hangouts kinda sucks.

High school girl: I can't wait to leave home and go live on my own!  I'm gonna
get a place by the plasma wall.  The night view is awesome out there.

Mark: Wouldn't you wanna live somewhere like Shibuya or Daikanyama?

High school girl: Daikan-what?  I don't get it.  Well, whatever.  I like this
town, so I'm gonna stay here.

Maki: I've heard of Shibuya, but what's Daikanyama?  Is that a place?
There's a city called that in your world?  Huh...

Mark: Daikanyama is pretty small compared to Shibuya... But it's been in a
bunch of magazines lately.  These girls oughtta know it.

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Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Doctor: I hope the demons go away soon... Then again, that might put us out of
business.  Haha!

Nurse: It's dangerous outside, so don't go wandering around too much!

Nanjo: Psychological wounds are difficult to treat, since they can't be seen.
Oh, I didn't mean anything in particular.  It just crossed my mind.

Mark: What're we waiting for?  Let's get patched up and go!

Maki: Are you finished here?  Can we leave yet?

Ayase: I just wanna hurry up and get back to normal life!

Brown: When's the time come when I'm considered a local hero?  No, a national
hero!

Elly: I do want to drive out the demons, but... I think I'll regret it, just a
bit.

Reiji: I want to get this all over with as soon as I can.  Don't you have
someone waiting for you to come home, too?

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Historical Society
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Nanjo: You don't trust Tsutomu?  He seems much more reliable than the one we
know.

Mark: I feel like we're on a field trip!  Is anything about this place
different?

Maki: Huh?  Aren't we going to the shrine, Main?

Ayase: Oh?  You might not look it, but you're pretty studious, Main!

Brown: This stuff isn't really my thing.

Elly: I wish they had more exhibits about demons here.

Reiji: You're taking this all a lot better than I thought, Main.

[The party enters the exhibition room]

Mark: This place is just like our town... All musty.

Nanjo: I've been wondering about that person Tsutomu mentioned... Don't forget
to go to the Alaya Shrine, Main.

Maki: Isn't this town nice?  I think paradise would be a place like this.  It's
an ordinary town, but every day here is special.

Ayase: So this is the Expel Mirror?  I wonder if I could get a look at my face
in it.  My skin's been all dry...

Brown: This thing's the Expel Mirror?  Huh.  Let's see if it reflects my
face...

Elly: So this is the Expel Mirror... It's so fantastically mysterious!

Reiji: So... this is that Expel Mirror.

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Alaya Shrine
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(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Mark: No one's here... Did Tsutomu pull a fast one on us?

Nanjo: But this world's Tsutomu seemed reliable...

[A yellow butterfly appears]

Nanjo: What's that?  Say, Masao... isn't that butterfly...?









Maki: No... I... feel faint...!

[The screen flashes white and black as the butterfly flits about]

----Cutscene begins----

[Philemon stands on the checkered platform]

Philemon: How are you, friends?  Just as you thought, this world is a
counterfeit of your own.  It is this world where Kandori's ambitions lie.
If you pursue him, you will eventually discover the nature of this world and
how to return to your home world.  Kandori has made his fortress on the east
side of town, where he is searching for something.  Should it fall into his
hands, there will be no tomorrow for either world.

[Philemon points at the player]

Philemon: You must stop Kandori.  The first step is to use the subway terminal
to reach the east side of town.  But, the gate has a guardian.  Look for the
Expel Mirror.

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Space)









Mark: He said there's a demon in the subway.  And this, uh... Exp... Expel...?

Nanjo: The *Expel Mirror*.  He said if we have it, we can cross to the east
side.  Kandori evidently wasn't satisfied with simply overtaking our town...
But I'll teach him that his brand of greed will be his ruin.

Maki: But I've never even heard of this "Expel Mirror" before...

Nanjo: Hm... I feel as though I've heard that name somewhere... What do you
think, Main?

%Mark: "Expel" sounds like a pretty old-timey name for it.

%Maki: The wall dividing this town is new.  We used to be able to go across
town.

%Nanjo: I know I've heard of that mirror before... it's on the tip of my
tongue.

%Ayase: Y'know, it'd be nice if this subway monster wasn't too digusting.

%Brown: So, uh... he said there's a monster in the subway, yeah?  I... don't
really need to go to the east side.  H-Haha... just kidding...

%Elly: That mirror must have been thought to have the power to "expel" since
ancient times.  To ward off evil, in other words.

%Reiji: Why don't you think for yourself instead of relying on others?

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Historical Society
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Maki: The Expel Mirror is here, right?

Nanjo: That's right.  The Expel Mirror was on display here.

Mark: That suspicious dude again...

Ayase: Someday I'll find out who that weird guy really is!

Brown: Once we have the Expel Mirror, we can... fight that demon... yay.

Elly: We can fight the demon in the subway if we have the Expel Mirror,
correct?

Reiji: Looks like there's only one thing to do.  Let's find this Expel Mirror.

[The party enters the exhibition room and gathers around the Expel Mirror
exhibit]

Maki: Here it is!  This must be the Expel Mirror!

[The image of a young girl in white comes out of the Expel Mirror]









Girl's voice: Don't take this... You shouldn't... You shouldn't...

[The girl's image disappears]

Nanjo: What was that...!?  It looked like a little girl's face, but she was
saying not to take "this."  Did she mean the Expel Mirror?

Mark: Who gives a damn?  We gotta have it, or else.

Maki: That face just now... It looked like Mai...

[The group takes the mirror]

Mark: Here, Main.  We can fight the monster in the subway once we have this,
right?

> Obtained the Expel Mirror

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Subway Area
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(BGM: Confrontation)

Yog-Sothoth Jr.: You hold... the Expel Mirror... But you cannot pass...
until you have defeated me...

Mark: I knew it was gonna say that!  Let's do this, Main!









----Battle begins----

Yog-Sothoth Jr.: Ia Shub-Niggurath!  Ia Yog-Sothoth!  A ia ia ia iaaaaaaa!

Mark: Shaddup!

[The group defeats Yog]

Yog-Sothoth Jr.: Iiiiiiiaaaaaa!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Space)

Yog-Sothoth Jr.: N'grkdl'lh... You who have defeated me... My master would be
pleased to see it is you who vanquished me.  Now go...

Girl in black: Aww, the monster got beat up.  What a dumb monster!  How could
it let them win?

[The girl in black appears from the subway entrance]

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Maki: Aki...!  You're here for more mischief, aren't you!?

Aki: Up ahead is where I live.  If you go in there, I'll never let you out!

Nanjo: We're still going in, you realize.  We absolutely must defeat Kandori.

Aki: I won't let you!  If you go in there, I'll trap you inside!

Mark: You dumb kid... We're not gonna fall for the same trick twice!  You
better start behavin', or we'll really punish you.

Aki: I'm not dumb!  Watch, I came up with a really fun game!  You'll fight a
cute girl in it... Wait and see!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

[Aki holds up her compass and disappears]

%Mark: Alright, let's get back topside and look for Kandori!

%Maki: That Aki is so full of herself... I'll give her a good scolding next
time!

%Ayase: Sheesh!  You won't catch me dead fighting something like that again!

%Brown: Phew!  Glad that monster's gone!

%Elly: This was the first time I've ever seen a demon like that.

%Reiji: You're not taking the stuff that brat said seriously, are you?

%Nanjo: The demon that was here before mentioned its "master"... Did it mean
Aki, or...?

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07. Black Market   [SR07]
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(BGM: Let Butterflies Spread Until the Dawn)

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Peace Diner
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(BGM: Confrontation)

Nanjo: Urgh... What's this foreboding?









Pink-afroed man: Heh, looks like we got some fresh faces.  I bet they're
clueless... ...Yesss!  A straight!

Red-afroed man: We must look sad to you, huh?  Yep... The Harem Queen's our
only salvation!  ...Hah!  Full house!

Orange-afroed woman: Teeheee... I'm what you'll end up as.  You'll understand
sooner or later!

Afroed drunk: Huhhh...?  Are you guysh from outshide?  Pishes me off... I
remember now... I remember the outshide... Waaaah!  Nrrrrgh... Wanna go
outshide...

Master: Now, now, everyone!  Let's all toast each other with our heads held
high!  We share a fate... What's the use of this bickering?  None so long as
we loyally serve our Harem Queen!

%Mark: Ugh, this sucks.  We really have to get outta here and go after Kandori!

%Nanjo: This must be what that brat referred to.  It seems we've been locked in
again.

%Maki: I wonder what this Harem Queen is like...

%Ayase: I hate this place.  I feel like it's, like, draining my powers.

%Brown: She's a Queen, huh?  Sounds like a real hottie, don't you think?  Am
I right?  Man, I can't wait to feast my eyes!

%Elly: I think I see now why the atmosphere here is so oppressive.

%Reiji: "Harem Queen"?  Heh... funny stuff.

%Master: No one may leave the market.  Such is the decree of the Harem Queen,
this market's mistress.  You must make every effort to curry the Queen's favor.

Mark: Let's go to the palace.  We gotta hurry, man!  We don't have any time
to waste playing along with this Queen's stupid rules.

Maki: Masao's right.  Let's go meet this Queen!  We can ask her to let us out
of here.

%Orange-afroed woman: You're not going to wear moles?  Wearing moles like the
Queen's is all the rage now.

%Downcast woman: A labyrinth of sadness forgotten in the oubliette of time...
Only alcohol dulls my suffering.  Dammit... that fricking bitch!  She took all
the decent-looking men!  I wanna go to the harem too!

%Pink-afroed man: You wanna meet the Harem Queen?  The entrance is by the
casino, but I warn you: you don't wanna piss her off.

%Red-afroed man: I'll tell you one thing.  Whatever you do, say nice things
about the Queen's painting.  If you don't...

%Afroed drunk: *urrrrp* Yer painting'sh aweshome, Queen... Can I go home now?

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Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Satomi: Welcome to Satomi Tadashi!  Feel free to call me "the Satser"!

Nanjo: ...If you want to recover HP then use... Fine!  I surrender!  Here,
Main, you sing along too!

Maki: This store's owned by the uncle of a friend of mine named Tadashi.
Tadashi doesn't get along with Tamaki, this transfer student.  He won't speak
even one word to her.

Mark: Tadashi's uncle, huh?  This place doesn't seem that different from our
version.

Ayase: Baby stuff is all so cute.  I just like looking at it.

Brown: Hey... That guy's hair... That's not a wig, is it?

Elly: I don't mean to be rude, but I do wonder how effective the medicine here
is...

Reiji: What a maniac...

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Yin & Yan
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Ayase: Okay, don't tell me... It's... Uh?

Brown: Check out this art!  It's hilarious!  ...Huh?  It's supposed to be
serious?

Elly: I wonder what used to be here...

Reiji: It looks like those Nazca lines.

Mark: Tch, all they got is weapons.  Not even a magazine rack...

Nanjo: I wonder if the day will come where our convenience stores sell weapons
too.

Maki: I wonder if she has a thing for frogs...

Customer: Have you met our Harem Queen yet?  The Queen is very sensitive!
Listen to me... Don't do anything that might hurt our Queen's feelings!

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Sennen Mannen-Do
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Nanjo: This market seems devoid of normal shops.

Mark: I guess the Sennen Mannen-Do in this town doesn't sell sweets.

Ayase: Did you talk to the clerks here?  Their makeup is like, really weird!

Brown: This jar's pretty neat.  Hey MC, could you buy this for me as a gift?

Elly: How exotic!  What a wonderful store!

Reiji: ...Is this place haunted?

Maki: This Sennen Mannen-Do is very weird...

Customer: If I was a beautiful youth who looked like a stray dog, the Queen
would've liked me!  Then I could've kicked back at the palace instead of living
in this dump.

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Rosa Candida
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Would you like to become beautiful and storng like the Queen with our
weapons?

Mark: Even the armor shop fits right into this crazy town.

Nanjo: A Queen, eh...?  That reminds me, Aki said something about a "cute
girl"...

Maki: We're going to see this Queen, huh?  I hope she's not too scary...

Ayase: A Queen, huh?  I wanna be a Queen...

Brown: I hear life is easy if the Queen likes you!  Just leave her to me!  No
woman can resist my charms!

Elly: So afros are the latest trend... I wonder if I should try one myself.

Reiji: Whatever's going on, we can't get anything done unless we find a way
out.

Customer: Well, as long as we're all trapped in this market anyways... Might
as well butter up the Queen and enjoy our stay!

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Esumi Clinic
--------------------------------------------

Doctor: What, did you catch a cold?  Then go sleep it off!

Nurse: The reason I'm so happy is all because of the Harem Queen.  Let's all
give thanks to the Queen!  Hooray for the Queen!

Nanjo: The black market, eh...?  It's a good fit for this lawless town.

Mark: It's good to see the doctor hasn't changed a bit.

Maki: Um, Main...?  Never mind... it's nothing.

Ayase: He's... He's not gonna give us shots, is he...?

Brown: So the doc's the same as ever... I was worried what we'd do if he
turned out to be some skinhead with an eyepatch!

Elly: I'm relieved that the doctor's just the way he always is.

Reiji: Huh.  I was expecting the doctor to be... stranger, I guess.

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Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: Hmm... It's necessary to enjoy oneself sometimes, I suppose.

Mark: All right!  Get ready to be dazzled by my poker skills!

Maki: Um... Main... To tell the truth, I...

Ayase: Hey, Main!  Stock up on coins and buy me some earrings!  Whaaat!?  All
they have left is stuff like Para Stones?  What a letdown!

Brown: Heheh!  It's all about the casinos!  By the way, MC... What do you
think of those guys at the counter...?

Elly: I detest this sort of place!  The air's so foul!

Reiji: Hmph... Ridiculous.

Customer: Sometimes I see a little girl in black at this market.  I hate to
think of a helpless little girl trapped here too...

Customer: You're not wearing any moles.  Did you just get here?  The fashion
right now is to follow the Queen's example with lots of moles.

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Kama Palace - Dungeon
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(BGM: Kama Palace)

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B8)
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Maki: Hey... I know this painting!  It's Chisato's...!

Mark: What, Chisato Kasai's?  I thought they said she went missing.  Wait...
Chisato's painting is here, and they're saying it's the Queen's...?

Maki: But why?  Does this mean... Chisato is being held captive by the Harem
Queen?

>It's the piece the Queen supposedly painted.  You feel like you've seen this
style somewhere...

%Young man: This is the Harem Queen's painting.  Isn't it lovely?  Our Queen
is both talented and gorgeous!  Her many moles only enhance her beauty!  She
once showed me a painting by someone she knew, and I retched at the sight!

%Maki: It's a beautiful painting.  It's just not really to my tastes...

%Mark: This piece looks good at first glance, y'know?  But that's not enough.
I know it sounds corny, but I think heart is more important than technique!
This is pretty, but where's the soul?  I'm just not feelin' it.

%Nanjo: I don't claim to understand art... But compared to Maki's work, this
leaves me completely cold.

%Ayase: So that guy's one of the harem?  What the hell!  No fair!

%Brown: Paintings are boring.  Yeah... this one especially.

%Elly: Well, I like Maki's paintings better!

%Reiji: The Harem Queen must be pretty childish to decorate a room so
tastelessly.

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B9)
--------------------------------------------

Young man: This is the Harem Queen's painting.  Isn't it awesome?  Our Queen
is both talented and gorgeous!  She's gotten more moles lately... Oh, but
she's still beautiful!

Maki: I'm really nervous about this, Main.

Mark: When we get to this Queen, she's goin' down!

Nanjo: Yamaoka always told me to be proud of myself.  He also said never to
curry favor with those stronger than you.

Ayase: I wonder if the Queen has an afro too... Now I'm really curious.

Brown: Hey, so who do you think looks better?  That guy over there or me?
It's me, right?  Right?

Elly: This Queen must have very particular taste in men.

Reiji: You need something from me?

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B10)
--------------------------------------------

Young man: This is our Queen's fabulous painting.  Our Queen's a great artist,
and beautiful too.  I'm not so bad-looking either, eh?

Maki: There's no way it's Chisato...!

Mark: We don't have time to waste, either!

Nanjo: Is she taunting us by trapping us here?  Or is she buying time?  If
only I could deduce her intentions...

Ayase: I wonder if this Queen's planning on starting her own boy band
factory.

Brown: Oh, great Queen!  I was so looking forward to meeting you!  How's that
sound as a greeting?

Elly: I wonder if she's that confident in her own paintings.

Reiji: Worrying about crap we can't figure out won't get us anywhere!  What we
gotta do now is find this Queen.

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Kama Palace - Queen's Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Harem Queen: Long time no see, Maki.  Same to Main, and the rest of you, too.
Welcome to my palace.

Maki: Ch...Chisato!  It really was you...!?  No...!

Mark: ...Knew it.  Yo Main, did Chisato always have that many moles?  Didn't
she always used to brag about how clear her skin was?

Maki: C'mon, Chisato!  There's an explanation for this, right?  Is the real
Queen threatening you?  You're not really the enemy... That's a lie, isn't it?

Harem Queen: You're such an idiot!  Me, being threatened... utterly ridiculous.
I'm here because I choose to be!  Isn't this palace wonderful?  An angel in
black lent me a mirror that grants my every wish!  All this... from my mirror.

Mark: An angel in black... Is that Aki!?  Chisato, listen, she's no angel!
I mean, didn't she kidnap you?

Harem Queen: That's what I thought at first.  But that's not how it went.
She was looking for someone who could use the mirror... It happened to be me.

Maki: ...Okay.  So you're the Queen.  Isn't it about time to put an end to
this?  Let's go back together!  Yosuke's hurt!  He needs you, Chisato...

Harem Queen: Yosuke... got hurt...?  ...Y'know what, Maki?  I don't need
Yosuke anymore.  I didn't really like him anyway.

Maki: Huh?  What did you just say?

Harem Queen: I don't like Yosuke.  In fact, I never did.

Maki: That's a lie!  You always bragged about what a wonderful boyfriend he
was...

Harem Queen: What, you still don't get it?  Wow!  You really are stupid!  I
started dating Yosuke because I knew you liked him!  In the beginning, you
know, he liked you better.  And I couldn't allow that... I mean, I was the
pretty one!  I'm the one he should have gone for!  So I made my move, and that
feebleminded moron was powerless to resist.

Maki: No... Why would you joke like this...?

Harem Queen: It's not joke, Maki!  It's the truth!  My art was better than
yours, and you got all the attention!  But I hated you even before that!  I
was always prettier and more talented!  Why are YOU the one everyone fawns
over!?

Nanjo: So that's why you stole Yosuke... And why you forced people to praise
your artwork.  .....?  Wait, Chisato.  You should be aware that this isn't the
Maki you know.

Harem Queen: Shut up!  This has nothing to do with you!  Just stay out of this!
You must've been howling with laughter, right Maki?  I bet you made fun of me
behind my back, wearing that innocent face of yours!  Well, I won't let you
do it to me anymore!  I'm much better than you now!

Mark: Sure... Thanks to the power that girl in black gave you.  Right?

Harem Queen: I said SHUT UP!  Main... Isn't my painting wonderful?  Everyone
says so.  They all say it's much better than Maki's trash!

Maki: Chisato... you hated me that much?  I never knew...

Mark: Now I get why your paintings are so crappy!  You're rotten through and
through!  A girl like you could never make real art!  Quit fooling yourself
into thinking you're an artist!

Harem Queen: ...What... did you say...?

Nanjo: You were so caught in the throes of envy over Maki, you never made a
real effort.  And this is where it brought you... Forcibly enslaving people.
You think this is you at your best?  You're a Queen with no clothes!  You're
deluding yourself if you think their praise means anything.  They only humor
you out of terror!

Harem Queen: ...Me?  A Queen with no clothes...?

Mark: You heard him, Chisato!  I can't stand the way you hurt Maki because of
your stupid complex!  I'll say this as many times at it takes, so listen up!
Your... paintings... SUCK!

Harem Queen: I think you need to have another look!  If you can't grasp my
artwork, you're the ones who are wrong!  Mirror, mirror, clean and bright.
Get these fools out of my sight!  ...Erusaer Tsymmom!

[The screen flashes white, and the party disappears from the room]

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Peace Diner
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Confrontation)

Master: Oh, my... that was fast.

Mark: Th... That bitch!  She sent us all the way back here!

Maki: I wonder if Chisato really meant what she said... Maybe she's being
controlled?  Hey, yeah!  I bet that Aki girl is controlling her!

Nanjo: Mm... Chisato's eyes were clear.  To me, at least, they didn't seem to
be the eyes of one under someone's control.









%Pink-afroed man: That dumbstruck look of yours... Been to see the Queen, huh?
Yeah, I can tell.  If I was a handsome guy in the Queen's good books like you...
I coulda lived in her palace.

%Orange-afroed woman: ...I know how you feel, but you have to be an adult about
this.  Otherwise, you'll never survive this place.

%Nanjo: I admit, I'm somewhat surprised, but maybe those were Chisato's true
feelings.

%Maki: I... I had no idea...

%Mark: Maki... This must be a real shock for her.

%Ayase: Y'know... Chisato is actually pretty gutsy!

%Brown: Y'know... I never thought Chisato was that kind of girl.  What a
letdown...

%Elly: Do you dislike people such as the Queen, Main?  But outwardly pretending
to obey while carping behind one's back... That's how the people in town are.

%Reiji: I don't think it's so bad to be honest about what you want.

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B8)
--------------------------------------------

Maki: ...Chisato...

Mark: Chisato... What are you doin' on Aki's side?  Why'd you abandon
Yosuke...?

Nanjo: So it was Chisato... But how did she set herself up as mistress of this
market?

Ayase: I think Chisato was suffering, too.  At least try and understand that...

Brown: Did Chisato always have so many moles?

Elly: Harem... I believe it means a place where fine, strapping men are kept.
But doesn't Chisato have a boyfriend?

Reiji: Putting your faith in something like friendship makes no sense.
That stuff's only superficial... It isn't real.

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B9)
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: First she disappears, then Aki kidnaps her... and now she's the Harem
Queen.

Mark: I can't believe she's here playing dictator.  What do we tell Yosuke?

Maki: ...What's gotten into Chisato?

Ayase: How'd she get all those moles...?  It just goes to show, you gotta be
careful of UV rays!

Brown: Wow, she had a ridiculous amount of moles...

Elly: Using people as decoration... It sounds like a detective novel I once
read.  *dreamy sigh* Oh... excuse me.

Reiji: Better she found out now instead of going on thinking they were friends.

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Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B10)
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: She'd better hold a proper conversation with us this time.

Mark: Dammit... All this crap about the palace and junk ain't funny!

Maki: I feel like I'm watching a bad dream.

Ayase: Sheesh, my ankles ache!

Brown: That's one hell of a room Chisato made for herself... When I imagine
being made into one of those things... Brrr!

Elly: Doesn't the road seem shorter now that we've traveled it once?  ...I
take it back.  That can't possibly be true...

Reiji: You'll never survive in this world if you let little things like this
get you.  There's plenty of people out there going through worse shit than
this.

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Kama Palace - Queen's Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Harem Queen: Ugh, more moles?  Not again!  This mirror's great, but I hate how
I get more moles every time I make a wish!

Mark: Chisato!

Harem Queen: Ah, you're back!  Well, what did you think?  Weren't my paintings
better!?

Maki: Chisato... Just end this already... I know now that your paintings are
better.  And... and your moles...

Harem Queen: Shut up!  Don't say things you don't even mean!  You probably
think I deserve these moles!  But never mind that... I want to show you
something, Main.

[The camera pans to the left, and a curtain opens to reveal a piece of art]

Maki: My... My painting...!

Harem Queen: Alright, Main.  You saw my paintings in the gallery, right?
Which did you like more?  My masterpieces, or Maki's filth smeared on a canvas?

Mark: Maki's painting is a million damn times better than yours!

Harem Queen: I don't think I asked you, monkey!  Mirror where my face is
shown... Turn these monkeys into stone!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

[With a puff of smoke, everybody's bodies except Maki and the protagonist
begin to turn to stone from the feet up.]

Mark: Whoa!

Nanjo: Ngh!









Maki: Stop it, Chisato!

Harem Queen: Aaahahahahaha!  Turn to stone, all of you!  Ack...!  Dammit!
Even more moles!  Turning them to stone was too nice... I should've made them
suffer more!  I'll give you, and only you, one last chance, Main...  Which is
better?  My breathtaking painting, or Maki's piece?  And I want an honest
answer!

    {The Queen's is better}

    Mark: You moron!  You actually think that!?

    [Everyone's body turns back to normal]

    Harem Queen: Hahaha... Aaahahahaha!  Well, Maki?  What now!?  He chose
    mine!

    Maki: .........

    Nanjo: Fortunately, we weren't turned all the way...

    [Aki appears]

    Aki: Ooohhh!  Queeeeen!  What're you doing!?  I told you to beat these
    guys up!

    Harem Queen: I'm sorry, Miss Angel.  I just didn't want any more moles...

    Aki: Well... how about this?  Beat them, and I'll put your face back to
    normal!

    Harem Queen: Really!?  All right... I'll do it!

    (BGM: Confrontation)

    Harem Queen: I'm sorry, Main.  I was actually fond of you... Mirror,
    mirror, now's the hour: Give to me your strongest power!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

    {Maki's is better}

    Mark: Hah!  How do you like that?  This guy ain't a coward you can bully
    around!  Ngh...!

    [Their bodies turn completely to stone]

    Harem Queen: I thought you would understand, Main, but I guess I was
    wrong. I'll return this humiliation tenfold... You can turn to stone like
    the rest!

    [Aki appears]

    Aki: Yeesh, you're still at it?  Hey Queen, if you beat these guys up, I'll
    fix your face back to normal!

    Harem Queen: Really!?  All right... I'll do it!

    (BGM: Confrontation)

    Harem Queen: If that's what Miss Angel wants, then the plan has changed.
    I'll kill you all myself!  Mirror, mirror, now's the hour: Give to me your
    strongest power!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

----Battle begins----

Harem Queen: Tchahahahaha!  My paintings are the best in the world!  Now hurry
up and die!

Maki: Please, Chisato!  Stop!  If you insist on hurting everyone, I... I...
I'll have to fight you!

Harem Queen: Tchahahahaaaaa!  That terrified face!  That's the face!  That's
it!  God, I LOVE it!

[The party defeats Chisato]

Harem Queen: N-No waaaaay...!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Aki: Hey!  How weak are you, losing to nobodies like them!?  If you can't win,
I'm not gonna fix your face!  Though I was never gonna do that anyway!
Pbbbbt!

Chisato: Huh?  Hey, wait... What do you mean!?

Aki: Daddy called you a "ginnee pig" and a "useless pon"!  He said, "Even if
Chisato loses, she's not worth our trouble."  So you can have fun staying that
way as long as you live!  Bye-bye!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

[Aki disappears]

Chisato: W-Wait!  Am I going to be like this forever...!?  No...!

(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

Maki: Chisato...!  Just wait here for us.  We'll go catch that girl.  And when
we do, we'll make her put your face back the way it was!

Chisato: Maki... You're lying!  Don't feed me that crap!  I know you think I
deserve all this!

Maki: I'm not lying, Chisato.  I still like you... even now.

Chisato: You... like me...?

Maki: Yep!  You're energetic, beautiful, fashionable, and self-possessed.  I
can tell what Yosuke sees in you.

Chisato: No!  I'm... sure Yosuke still has a thing for you, Maki.  ...I'm
sorry.  I was so jealous of you, Maki.  You say I'm self-possessed, but it's
just an act.  The real me is helpless.  I have to act out and look pretty or
everyone will ignore me... That's why I envied you.  You just had to be
yourself, and everyone loved you.

Maki: Chisato...

Chisato: Yosuke will hate me now.  Then, you and him will... ...Yosuke...

Maki: Ohhhh, you're so stubborn!  Deep down, you really like Yosuke.  But you
don't have to worry about me getting in the way.  See...

[The mirror in the room flashes]

Chisato: Ack!  What the...?

[Yosuke appears]

Yosuke: Chisato!  I finally found you!  I've been looking for you all this
time!  ...What happened to your face!?  Did you get hurt!?

Chisato: No!  Don't look at me!

Maki: Umm, what happened was, Aki put a curse on her, and...

Chisato: Maki!  Are you trying to cover for me?  No... Not this time!  Look,
Yosuke!  This is my face now!  I did terrible things... I was so cruel to Maki.
This is my punishment!

Yosuke: Chisato...!

Chisato: I don't deserve you, Yosuke!  I'm a terrible person... Even the face
I was so proud of shows it.  If people see you with me, they'll laugh at you,
too.  That's why it's okay if you want Maki instead!  You always liked her,
right?

Yosuke: Hey, hey, don't get me wrong!  Yeah, I did like Maki... But that was
in the past.  I like you now, Chisato!  Argh, listen to me...!  This is so
embarassing!  C'mon, let's go.

Chisato: But... these moles will never come off, you know... You don't care if
your friends laugh at us...?

Yosuke: Let 'em laugh!  See if I care!  You said you're a bad person?  Well,
I'm not saint, either.  Don't worry about it.  Just be honest with me, like
you were a second ago.  I'm your boyfriend, Chisato... I don't care what you
look like, as long as you're you.  I love you, Chisato!

Maki: Oh!  The mirror...!

[The mirror breaks]

(BGM: Daily Life)

Yosuke: Chisato!  Your face... it's back to normal!

Chisato: You're right!  This is wonderful... And I'm not talking about my face.
I... always thought you still liked Maki, Yosuke.  Thanks...

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| If you chose Maki's painting, other party members will turn back from stone |
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| Mark: Ugh, I think I have a cramp.  Whoa!  Yosuke!?  Hey... did your moles  |
| fall off, Chisato?                                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Hrm... It seems things moved quickly while I wasn't watching.        |
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|                                                                   |
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|                                  |
|                                                                             |
|               |
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[Everyone gathers around]

Chisato: I'm sorry, Maki... I was the one lying.  Like you said, deep down,
I like Yosuke.  I'd hope you could forgive me... But I doubt it.  I did want
us to be friends again, though...

Maki: Oh, come on!  What's to forgive?  You're still my best friend, Chisato.
I'm really happy for you!

Nanjo: It seems Aki escaped... Chisato, do you know anything about a man named
Kandori?  He's in league with Aki.

Chisato: I don't know anyone named Kandori... But you know, that girl said that
she lives in a castle.

Mark: A castle?  Say what!?

Nanjo: It's not all that surprising.  Though still a child, Aki's powers are
immense.  Making a castle would be easy.

Maki: Alright, then that's our next goal.  Let's find that castle!

Yosuke: Oh, I forgot to tell you, Chisato, but that Maki isn't the Maki we
know.

Chisato: Huh?

Chisato: ...The real Maki is trapped inside the hospital.  Is it right for me
to be so blessed while Maki suffers...?

Yosuke: I'm sorry I was the cause of so much trouble for everyone.  If I'd
been a little more reliable, this wouldn't have happened.  Sorry, guys.

--------------------------------------------
Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B10)
--------------------------------------------

Young man: So tell me, what's so great about this painting anyway?  The "Queen"
acted all high and mighty, but I'm ten times more attractive!

Maki: I hope things work out between Chisato and Yosuke.  I'm not being a sore
loser, I just mean... Well, it's because I...

Mark: What was that brat up to, using a girl like Chisato?

Nanjo: People who suppress their emotions will eventually find that they
explode.  Though I doubt we need to worry about that happening to you!

Ayase: I think... I'm a little jealous.

Elly: Oh, I'm so glad we can leave now!

Brown: Just goes to show, you shouldn't sweat the small stuff!  Huh?  I should
take things more seriously?  Haha, sure!  Just you watch!

Reiji: What, did you think I'd be touched or something?

--------------------------------------------
Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B9)
--------------------------------------------

Young man: This painting is worthless!  There's not a shred of artistic talent
in it!  She should be ashamed of calling herself Queen, producing something
like this!

Maki: It feels like everyone's walking on eggshells around me.  I'm fine,
really.

Mark: I wonder if Maki's given up on Yosuke.  Or maybe she likes someone else
now... Heheh, like that'd happen.

Nanjo: It's not easy understanding a woman's feelings, is it?

Ayase: That was so not fair!  She had all that fun and still got back with
Yosuke.

Elly: People's hearts are the hardest thing to understand.

Brown: Even Chisato had her own troubles.  Me?  Hell, I'm perfect!  I got
nothing like that!

Reiji: This is such crap... I can't keep up with this high school drama.

--------------------------------------------
Kama Palace - Art Gallery (B8)
--------------------------------------------

Young man: I can't believe she had the gall to display this worthless piece in
public!  And the nerve of her, calling herself Queen!  Ugh!

Maki: I wonder if this was all for the best.  What do you think, Main...?

Mark: Maki might not be as crushed as she looks.  At least, I hope she isn't.

Nanjo: They did their utmost to curry favor with Chisato, but now that she's
gone... Their true hatred for her bubbled quickly to the surface.

Ayase: I wish I had that mirror!  I could do without more freckles, though.

Elly: One never knows what others are saying behind one's back, don't you
think?

Brown: The Chisato we saw a minute ago was kinda cute... Kidding!  Kidding!  It
was just a joke!  Man, of all the girls Yosuke could had...

Reiji: Look, we did what we were trying to do, right?  There's no use staying
here.

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Peace Diner
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Did you think I was in shock?  Well, I think I can really hit it off
with Chisato now...

Mark: Yosuke wasn't such a bad guy after all.

Ayase: I... I want a mirror like that!  I want my own harem!

Brown: A relationship like that... it can run pretty deep, huh?

Elly: Why wouldn't Yosuke despise Chisato now?  Isn't it natrual to become
disillusioned after seeing someone's unpleasant side?  I can't believe others
would still like one after showing everything about oneself.  I wonder... if
there's someone like that for me, too...

Reiji: Kind of an absurd outcome... But it's nice for things to end that way
now and then.

Nanjo: So he remains true even after seeing that side of her?  Heh, that's
love, I suppose.

Red-afroed man: I guess in the end, the Queen just had no self-confidence.
Now that I think about it, I kinda feel sorry for her.

Pink-afroed man: That junky old mansion in the southeast?  I heard it's
connected to another world.

Orange-afroed woman: Whew!  Goodbye moles, and good riddance!  I didn't look
very good with them.

Afroed drunk: The Queen'sh painting ish no better than a kid'sh scribble!
Servesh her right!

Downcast woman: Even if the stopped clock starts again... My suffering
continues unabated... Dammit... that fricking witch!  She went and made a
harem when she had a damn boyfriend all along!

Master: Now that I know I'm free to come and go as I please... living here
isn't so bad.

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Rosa Candida
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Chisato and Yosuke were definitely meant for each other.

Nanjo: We finally have an inkling of Kandori's location.  A castle, though...?
Hmph.

Mark: Y'know, did it seem to you like what we did wasn't exactly necessary?

Ayase: Chisato's already so pretty.  What's she bitching about?  I like the way
I look.  I'm not, like, super beautiful, but I have cute freckles and an
interesting face.

Brown: That stuck-up brat's been living in a castle!?  To hell with that!
Castles are for sophisticated guys like me!

Elly: Chisato and I aren't all that unlike each other.  Does that surprise
you...?

Reiji: Relying on other people's advice is no use at times like these... You
have to make your own decision.

Customer: We don't have to suck up to the Queen anymore, right?  Well... I'll
miss it.  A little.

Clerk: You can rely on our goods!  They're a definite must for survival in
this world!

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Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Customer: The men in the harem all had to swear their loyalty to the Queen,
right?  That's so lame... I'm gonna live the way I want, without submitting
to anyone.

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Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Customer: The Queen's finally gone!  This calls for a drink or five!

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Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Customer: I heard the Queen's gone!  Ahhh... At last, I can relax!

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Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Customer: Oops, I forgot to take off my moles.  Man, those things were ugly!

Customer: Rumor has is that the girl in black grants any wish you want.

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08. Mana Castle and Lost Forest   [SR08]
==========================================================

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Mana Castle
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Maki: So this is your hideout!  It's the end of the line for you!

Aki: Pbbbbbt!  You can't get in from here!  If the one in the forest was here,
yeah, but she's too much of a scaredy cat.  That's how come no one can stop me
and my Daddy!

[Aki fiddles with the nearby pedestal before the door opens and she leaves]

Maki: Hey!  Ugh!  Sheesh... she got away again.

Nanjo: ......

[Mark tries to open the door]

Mark: Damn... it won't even budge.  Hey Nanjo, quit starin' into space!  Don't
you have a plan or somethin'?

Nanjo: The girl placed something on that pedestal.  We won't gain access
without a key fitting this half-moon-shaped hollow.







Maki: The forest... it must be the one on the west side.  It was a flower
garden once... But now they call it the *Lost Forest*.







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| Reiji route                                                                 |
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| Mark: Oh well.  Guess we'll go back... We gotta find whoever that brat was  |
| talking about.                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: You better get out of the way.  I'm going to destroy it.             |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Whoa there, Reiji.  This isn't something you can just smash like      |
| that. You sure lose it when Kandori's involved. Well, I'm not gonna ask...  |
| But man, you don't have to carry whatever it is all by yourself.            |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ......                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Masao's right, Reiji.  We're all in this together, after all.         |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...I have no reason to play nice.  "All in this together"?  You      |
| disgust me.  And you, Masao?  You disgust me most of all.                   |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Reiji!  That's not nice!                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: It's cool, Maki.  Get disgusted or don't, dude, but we have to go     |
| back together for now.  'Cause we're all after the same thing.  C'mon, Main |
| let's go.                                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: Huh?  Am I feeling okay?  What are you talking about...?             |
|                                                                             |
| %Nanjo: I'm surprised he stood there and took that from Masao.  Heh...      |
| He must sense another like himself.  Feral beasts can do that, I suppose.   |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: Boys are so complicated.  Masao's getting along with Reiji... I      |
| think...                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| %Reiji: That bastard's up there, eh?  I won't let him escape... He better   |
| be ready to die.                                                            |
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%Ayase: Hey Main, gimme a piggyback ride to the other side!  C'mon, you'd get
to feel me warm on your back all the way there.  Pretty please?

%Brown: Alright, I'll go back with you.  I mean, what would you do without a
leader?

%Elly: Kandori must be very precious to that girl... I'm slightly jealous.  Oh,
I'm sorry if that came off as strange.

%Maki: When the Lost Forest was a flower garden, a girl named Mai used to play
there... Is she the one we're looking for?

%Mark: That brat HAS to be Kandori's kid.  She sure takes after him...

%Nanjo: Main... doesn't that child's behavior trouble you somewhat?  I can't
quite shake the feeling that we're being manipulated.

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Subway Area
--------------------------------------------

Mark: Man, here again?  Hey, how're we gonna save Maki if we keep this up?

Nanjo: There's something that's been nagging at me, but... ...No.  There's no
proof.  I must be mistaken.

Maki: So Chisato was the "cute girl" Aki was talking about...

Ayase: The town got all funky and demons showed up... What the hell happened?

Brown: This is one messed-up town...

Elly: The demon that was here... I felt as though it was testing our skill.

Reiji: There's something I've gotta force Kandori to apologize for...

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Lost Forest Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Mark: In our world, this was a police station.

Maki: Until last month, this place was a beautiful garden of flowers.

Nanjo: This world must have amazing security prior to this incident.  The
police simply don't exist here.

Ayase: It's been a while since I saw this many trees in one place.  Did you
know this smell is called ozone?

Brown: This place seems pretty dangerous.

Elly: What a lonely forest...

Reiji: ...You don't need to talk to me.  Hurry and go.

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Lost Forest - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Lost Forest)

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Gingerbread House
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Girl in white: Wh-Who's there?

Mark: Hey, isn't that the ghost who showed up at the Historical Society?
Is she friends with that brat in black!?

Girl in white: W... Waaaaaaaah!

Maki: Hey now, don't cry.  Are you little Mai?

Girl in white: *sniffle* Yes...

Maki: Whoa...!  She has a half-moon-shaped compact!  It looks a lot like mine...

Nanjo: That must be the castle's key.  But who are these children...?

Maki: Hey Mai, you know that girl Aki?  Is she a friend of yours?

Mai: No!  She's not my friend!  She's Mai... She's the bad Mai.  Waaaaaah....!

Maki: What!?  What does that mean?

Mai: *sniffle* I was lonely... That's when Kandori came.  Then she came out of
me and left with Kandori.  She knows Kandori isn't our real Daddy...

Nanjo: Hm... So she's a separate personality that split off... What is that
compact?

Mai: It's my treasure.  It grants wishes.  I used it to make this town.

Maki: No way!  That's...









Maki: Can't you use the compact to catch Aki and Kandori, or send everyone
home?

Mai: No... Aki took half of it.  I know she's using the other half to do mean
things... My wishes just get canceled out.  That's how come I'm hiding here.

Mark: But we can't get to Kandori without it.  Can't we borrow it for a while?

Mai: No!  You can't!  That's what Kandori wants!

Maki: Mai... You shouldn't hide like this.

[If you get any of Mai's answer wrong, you'll get the Bad Ending, so this
part of the script follows using the correct answers.  See the Bad Ending
(section SR15) for more information and the script for the wrong answers.]

Mai: Waaah... *sniffle* Why not...?  Won't I be safe if I hide here?

{Stop hiding}

Maki: Main is right.  Hiding from your problems won't solve them.  You have to
meet them head on!

Mai: *sniffle* Why...?  Why are you all trying so hard?

{For everyone's sake}

Mark: Gaaaah!  We don't have time for this philosophical crap!  We gotta get
back to our world and save someone.  C'mon, please let us borrow that thing!
From the looks of it, she's...

Mai: She's... already dead?

Mark: H-Hell no!  She's alive for sure!  Look, anyway...

Mai: What are you all living for?  Isn't... Isn't it painful?

Maki: What...?

Mark: Uh...

Nanjo: ...









Mai: What about you, mister?  What are you living for?

{To find my reason}









Mai: Okay... Just for you... I'll let you borrow my compact.

> Obtained Compact Half









Mai: You can't.  Only I can use it.  And the castle is Aki's home, so my wishes
won't work on it.







Mark: Oh well, let's hoof it back to the castle, then.

%Mai: Please make sure Kandori doesn't get this compact.

%Maki: Can I see that compact, Main?  Wow... It's only half of the whole thing,
but it's the same as mine.  Though mine doesn't have a mirror like this one.

%Mark: Well, wishes are supposed to be things you grant for yourself, after all.
It would be boring if everything all went the way you wanted it to.

%Nanjo: Kandori... How does acquiring that compact play into his schemes...?

%Ayase: Aww, but I wanted so much stuff!  You'll buy them for me, right, Main?

%Brown: Man, this bites.  I had a ton of wishes all lined up.

%Elly: When I was little, I pretended the mirror in my house was magic.  I'd
make wishes to it, too, like to become a beautiful girl everyone loved...

%Reiji: ...That was one hell of an answer.

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Lost Forest Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Maki: Oh, sorry, I was lost in thought for a minute... Let's get to the castle!

Mark: C'mon, we should get back to that weird castle.

Nanjo: Sorry... I need some time alone to think.

Ayase: ...Hey Main, have you ever like, thought seriously about your future?
I've... Eh, never mind.  Let's not talk about that stuff... Just forget it.

Brown: That girl asked some pretty heavy stuff.  I'm still kinda sorting it
all out.

Elly: You're not hurt, are you, Main?  Hm?  Why do I ask...?  No particular
reason... Why?  Did it seem like an odd question?

Reiji: ...We have no business being here anymore.  Let's hurry and go.

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Mana Castle
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Mark: Alright, Main.  Let's try fitting that compact half into the pedestal.

Nanjo: Wait a second, Main...

Maki: 'Sup, Nanjo?

Nanjo: ...It's nothing.  Carry on.

Mark: Man, you've always been weird, but it's really ramped up lately.  You've
been acting funny for a while now.

Nanjo: ...Don't worry about it.

Mark: Heh!  You heard him, Main.  Go right ahead.

%Maki: Kandori and Aki are up there... We're getting close, Main.

%Mark: Hurry up, man.  Just put that compact into the pedestal.

%Nanjo: This is dirty pool, Kandori...

%Ayase: Hurry it up, Main.

%Brown: Careful, MC.  We don't want anything to--What, you want me to do it
for you?

%Elly: I'm very uneasy about this... Be careful, Main.

%Reiji: Kandori's not going anywhere.  He'll get what's coming to him in the
end.

> Place the Compact Half?

{Yes}

[The door opens, and pedestal disappears]

Mark: Wh-What just happened?

Nanjo: I'm sure Kandori is laughing himself hoarse right now.

Maki: What do you mean?

Nanjo: Kandori wanted that compact.  Since Mai wouldn't come out, he needed
someone to get it and bring it to him.  We were his patsies.

Mark: What?  That scumbag!  Wait, if you knew, why didn't you tell us!?

Nanjo: Because it's still the only way to get to him.

Maki: Why, though?

Maki: If he just needed the compact, why would he let us in?

Nanjo: He's inviting us in.  He has a rather high opinion of himself...

Mark: I hate looking like an idiot... Fine, then!  We'll play along!  Let's go,
Main!

%Maki: Now what do we do!?  We have to get Mai's compact back!

%Mark: Dammit!  We fell right for their trap!

%Nanjo: We had no choice but to dance according to his tune.  A dirty trick,
but one well played.

%Ayase: That was so cheap!  Using people like that... Oh, he pisses me off so
bad!

%Brown: That was... I... What was that!?  Oh my God, I am so pissed off right
now!

%Elly: I thought as much... But I'm glad nothing happened to you, Main.

%Reiji: He's a devil, just like his father...

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Mana Castle - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Mana Castle)

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Mana Castle - Kandori's Lair
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

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| Non-Reiji routes                                                            |
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| [The party finds Reiji beaten and lying near Kandori's feet]                |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Someone's collapsed on the floor!                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: I-It's Reiji!                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark checks on Reiji]                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Yo, Reiji!  Hang in there!                                            |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Ngh... Dammit...                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: Hmh.  Youth oft destroys itself... A common failing of headstrong  |
| boys.                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: You bastard!                                                          |
|                                                                             |
| [The party takes a fighting stance]                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Kandori... We meet again.                                            |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: You've messed with us for the last time.                              |
|                                                                             |
|      |
|                                                                             |
|                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Aki!  He's not your Daddy.  Don't you know that!?  Give that compact  |
| back!                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Aki: Pbbbbbbt!  You can't hurt Daddy!                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: It seems you've endured unspeakable hardships, all for vengeance's |
| sake.                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Where's the compact?  Give it back!                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Aki: It's right here!                                                       |
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| Reiji route                                                                 |
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| Reiji: Takahisa Kandori... You're going nowhere!                            |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: Don't be so coarse with your brother's name.  Watch your tongue... |
| You may be the child of Father's mistress, but Kandori blood flows in you.  |
| ...But what's the use?  A stray bitch will breed stray dogs.                |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Reiji...?  You're that slimebag's brother!?                           |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Shut up!  My name's Kido!  Reiji Kido!  This is for my mother--the   |
| woman your dad used and threw away like a dirty rag!  This wound will never |
| forget!                                                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: Hmph... Nonsense.  Take your grievance up with my father's grave.  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Kandori!                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: What a bothersome dog... Muzzle him, Aki.                          |
|                                                                             |
| Aki: Okay, Daddy!  Erusaer Tsymmom!                                         |
|                                                                             |
| [Aki raises up her compact, and lightning strikes Reiji]                    |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Ngh... Dammit...                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Reiji!  [Turns to Kandori] You've messed with us one too many times!  |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Is that Mai's compact!?                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Kandori: Hmh.  Youth oft destroys itself... A common failing of headstrong  |
| boys.                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Aki!  He's not your Daddy.  Don't you know that!?  Give that compact  |
| back!                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Aki: Pbbbbbbt!  You can't hurt Daddy!                                       |
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[The two routes convene at this point]

Kandori: The two compacts reunite in my hands... I have you to thank, young man.

Nanjo: You snake... What's your plan for the compact!?

Kandori: Show them, Aki.

Aki: Okay, Daddy!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

[A mirror appears]

Maki: What is this...?  A mirror!?

Kandori: It's my ambition given shape... Now witness its power!

----Cutscene begins----

[Inside the mirror, an image of Mikage-cho appears.  A blue light envelopes
the buildings and shoots up into the sky.  A large pyramid-like structure comes
out of the light and floats where buildings once were]

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Confrontation)

Mark: Wh... What is that...?  Don't tell me that's our town...

Kandori: That's right.  It's my new castle... I call it Deva Yuga.  A worthy
name for something that will usher in a new, shining era...









Nanjo: Kandori, you devil...

Maki: I can't believe you did that...

Kandori: Heh... Hahahaha!  This Mirror of Chaos is just what I've yearned for! 
How exquisite... It's no mere compact.  You've all seen its majestic power!
I've acquired the power to make my desires reality... Power over the dimensions
without need for the Deva System!

Nanjo: Yes... I'm starting to see now.  The compacts and the Deva System were
only laying the groundwork.  Now...

Kandori: I will become a god on Earth.  And a god has only one duty... To
wield the rod of Judgment upon the wayward human race!

Maki: I get it... You're planning on annihilating humanity...

Mark: Like hell!

Nanjo: I won't allow it, Kandori!

Kandori: Such senseless defiance...

[Lightning strikes Mark and Nanjo]

Maki: Masao!  Kei!

Kandori: I'll now return to the real world.  Do you despise me?  If so, then
follow me there... after defeating this!

[The demon Saurva appears in the room]

Nanjo: Ngh...

Mark: Y-You son of a...

Kandori: Objects of one's desire cannot be easily obtained.  But the joy of
overcoming obstacles to obtain them is the highest bliss... So speaks your
new god!

[Kandori, Aki, and the mirror disappear]

Maki: Wait!

Saurva: It is showtime!  I'll make you dance... A dance of death!

----Battle begins----





Saurva: I'll make you eat those words!

[The party defeats Saurva]

Saurva: Y-You filth... Are you really sons of man...?

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Space)

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| Non-Reiji routes                                                            |
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| Mark: Yo Reiji!  You still alive!?                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Ngh... Where is he...?                                               |
|                                                                             |
| [Reiji stands up]                                                           |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: You dummy... We told you, you couldn't do it alone.  He went back to  |
| our world.                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Then what are you waiting for!?  Hurry after him!                    |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                     |
|                                                                             |
|                     |
|                                                                             |
|         |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: There must be a way!  That's the kind of bastard he is!  He's still  |
| toying with us.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Reiji's right.  There must be some way... Heh.  For once, we're in   |
| agreement.                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Yeah.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Maybe there... The place where there were rumors of people being      |
| spirited away.                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: The *haunted mansion*!  I used to sneak in there all the time when I  |
| was a kid.  Ma would get so mad...                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: It's in the same place here as SEBEC is in our world... It's         |
| certainly possible.                                                         |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                      |
|                                                                             |
|                |
|                                                                             |
|            |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: You can't give up!  Isn't this about your world?  Your future?  Are   |
| you just going to let someone walk all over it?  You're fine with throwing  |
| it all away?  Well, I'm not! I like this town!  I like all of you!          |
| like... me!  And I can't just stay quiet and watch the things I like be     |
| destroyed!  It's just not something I would do!                             |
|                                                                             |
|                                   |
|                                                                             |
|                                     |
|                                                                             |
|                           |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: The things we like, huh...?  Looks like no one has any more           |
| complaints.  Let's get to the haunted mansion ASAP, Main!                   |
|                                                                             |
| %Reiji: I'm Reiji Kido, dammit!                                             |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: Don't worry, Reiji.  We'll come back for you.                        |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: I didn't think the compact let you do that much...                   |
|                                                                             |
| %Nanjo: Heh... "In the lexicon of youth, there is no such word as 'fail.'"  |
| It may be a cheesy quote, but I think I'll take a shot at believing it.     |
|                                                                             |
| %Ayase: She's right.  If we don't do anything, like, my future boyfriend's  |
| gonna die too, huh?                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| %Brown: We can't always be running off with our tails between our legs.     |
|                                                                             |
| %Elly: We shouldn't be so quick to complain.                                |
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o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Mark: Dammit!  What a waste of time... If we don't hurry and catch that     |
| scumbag, things are gonna get out of hand!                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: There must be a way!  That's the kind of bastard he is!  He's still  |
| toying with us.  I'm not giving up until my hands are around that bastard's |
| neck!                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Reiji's right.  There must be some way... Heh.  For once, we're in   |
| agreement.                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Yeah.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Maybe there... The place where there were rumors of people being      |
| spirited away.                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: The *haunted mansion*!  I used to sneak in there all the time when I  |
| was a kid.  Ma would get so mad...                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: It's in the same place here as SEBEC is in our world... It's         |
| certainly possible.                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Maki... It's our world's problem now.  You can go back home.          |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: No!  I'm not going to be the only one who has to sit back and watch!  |
| I like this town!  I like all of you!  I like... me!  And I can't just stay |
| quiet and watch the things I like be destroyed!  It's just not something I  |
| would do!                                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: The things we like, huh...?  Looks like no one has any more           |
| complaints.  Let's get to the haunted mansion ASAP, Main!                   |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: I didn't think the compact let you do that much...                   |
|                                                                             |
| %Nanjo: Heh... "In the lexicon of youth, there is no such word as 'fail.'"  |
| It may be a cheesy quote, but I think I'll take a shot at believing it.     |
|                                                                             |
| %Mark: You all right, Reiji?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: ...Worry about yourself first.                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Heh!  That was nothin'.  No way I'm goin' down before you do.         |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: You got one hell of a mouth... Better not forget those words.        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: You know it.  Looks like Reiji's finally starting to come out of his  |
| shell.                                                                      |
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Mana Castle Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Maki: The haunted mansion, huh?  I remember sneaking in there when I was a
kid... Wait... huh...?  Who was it that used to yell at me for doing that?

Ayase: Hurry!  We don't have time to lose!  The haunted mansion is to the
south.

Brown: The haunted mansion's south of here, right?

Elly: Let's be on our way to the haunted mansion, Main!

Reiji: You think this is the time for a chat!?  We need to go and nail that
bastard!

Mark: Reiji must be pretty pissed.

Nanjo: ...No, that's not it.  But if I think of it another way... No, wait...
Hm?  Sorry, but I'm busy now.

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09. Haunted Mansion   [SR09]
==========================================================

(BGM: Haunted Mansion)

--------------------------------------------
1F Chamber
--------------------------------------------

Scientist: Going after Kandori?  It's too late... His dreadful scheme is in
motion by now.

Scientist: Only Dr. Nicholai realized Kandori's true nature... Well, I suppose
it's too late now... But we should have stopped Kandori by any means available
while we could.

Scientist: The dimensional passage on the third floor was unstable... If we
don't hurry, it could become completely unusable!

Mark: Come to think of it... The old man who made the machine is the only one
who owned up to what he did.

Nanjo: Kandori... What's his sceme...!?

Maki: We need to hurry, or you won't be able to go back!

Ayase: You hear a woman crying?  I've been like, hearing it this whole time.

Brown: Not that I care, but this is one creepy place!

Elly: This mansion has such a deliciously macabre atmosphere to it...

Reiji: Don't any of these people regret what they've done?

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2F Chamber
--------------------------------------------

Scientist: In truth, we're not from this world... The trouble is, we can't go
into the room with the machine that will get us home.  Could you please take a
look for us?

Scientist: Dammit!  Kandori used us for our research and then left us here!

Maki: These guys seem like they're in the same boast as you, Main.

Scientist: We can hear the ghost of a woman crying in that room!  The others
say ghosts don't exist, but none of them will actually go in...

Nanjo: Rumor has it that a woman's ghost haunts this place.

Mark: Sure, it's a haunted house... But I didn't think it had a real ghost!

Ayase: I wish I'd, like, brought a camera!  We could take ghost photos and sell
'em!

Brown: It'd be cool if the ghost was really pretty... Nah, I'll pass anyway!

Elly: How wonderful!  A real, visible ghost!  Let's hurry and see it!

Reiji: Scientists who are scared of ghosts?  Kandori sure can pick 'em...

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3F Hallway
--------------------------------------------

Mark: Hey Main, you hear somethin'?

Woman's voice: *sob* *sob* I told her so many times to come here... she'll get
lost... Maki... Where are you, Maki...?

Nanjo: Did you just hear it say "Maki"?  Hmm... it sounded rather like Maki's
mother to me.

Maki: I've been telling you, I don't have a mom!

Woman's voice: Maki...?  Is that you, Maki?  Come here...

Nanjo: The door doesn't seem locked... What should we do, Main?  It may be a
trap.  Should we go in?

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Haunted Mansion - Warp Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Confrontation)

[When the group enters the room, they run into the demon Hariti]

Mark: Tch... So it was a trap after all!  Let's do this, Main!

Hariti: Maki...?  Oh, Maki, I finally found you.  You're safe...

Nanjo: That voice... There's no mistaking it.  It's Maki's mother...!

Hariti: I've been looking for you all this time... Please come to me, Maki.

[Maki walks towards Hariti]









Mark: But that voice... That's Maki's mom, I'm dead sure... Isn't it?  I don't
know why she'd look like that, but what if it really is her mom...?  Put your
weapon away, Main!

Nanjo: ......

>What will you do?

     {Fight Hariti}

     Hariti: Why are you getting in my way?  Give me back my daughter!

     ----Battle starts----

     Hariti: My child... Give Maki baaaaaaack!

     Mark: H-Hey!  Isn't this really Maki's mom?

     Nanjo: Here it comes!

     ----Battle ends----

     {Lower your weapons}

     [Light flashes, and Hariti turns back into Setsuko]

(BGM: Daily Life)

Setsuko: Ngh... This isn't... the infirmary...?  Oh, it's the haunted mansion.
I was just having a dream about this place...

Mark: See?  Maki's mom doesn't exist in this world, so... This has to be her!
But what's she doing here...?  You okay, lady?

[Setsuko stands]

Setsuko: Yes... I'm all right... Maki used to get lost at this haunted mansion
often when she was little... I'm used to look for her here.  I was just
dreaming about those days... I was searching for her in this huge mansion,
and I heard Maki call to me... I don't remember anything after that.

Maki: Um, Miss?  I'm... not your real child after all...

Setsuko: What...?

Nanjo: Allow me to explain.

[The screen goes black as Nanjo explains]

Setsuko: So that's it... You're the Maki of this world.  But why don't I exist
here...?

[The dimensional passage flickers]

Maki: Uh-oh!  The dimensional passageway is about to disappear...!

Mark: I'm sorry, lady, but we have to chase down Kandori.

Setsuko: Alright.  Just give me one moment!

[The group approaches the control panel]

Setsuko: The dimensional passageway is very unstable right now.  Someone has
to stay here and operate the machine.

Maki: What?  No...!  We can't leave anyone here!

Setsuko: I'll do it!  Don't worry... Go ahead on your own.  Though I'd be
grateful if you came to get me when this is all over with.

Maki: Miss...

Setsuko: Yes?  Speak quickly... There isn't much time.

Maki: I... don't have a mother... But if I did... I'd hope for one as kind and
caring as you... We'll beat Kandori and save your Maki while we're at it!

Setsuko: ............Yes... Please do.  Thank you...

Nanjo: .....

[The party gathers near the passageway]

Setsuko: Now get going, all of you!  And be careful!

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Deva System Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Space)

Maki: Urgh... I don't feel so good...

Mark: Hurgh... I feel sick.  You must be tougher than you look, Main...

Nanjo: *cough* Probably because it was a forced teleportation.  Really, we
should count ourselves lucky we came through in one piece.

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| Reiji route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji: Ngh... What's with you, Masao...?  You look ridiculous.              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Heh... Might wanna look in a mirror, Reiji.  You're blue as a zombie. |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Heh.  If you can make jokes about it, you'll be fine.  Let's get     |
| back on track.                                                              |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

Mark: Can you stand up, Maki?

Maki: Ngh...

[Maki stands up]

Maki: Up we go!  I'm okay now.

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: Are you okay, Yuka?                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Grgh... Blaaaaaaagh...                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Ew... gross!                                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Shuddup... I'm clean!                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Here, Yuka, use my handkerchief.                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: ...Thanks, Maki.                                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: It looks as though everyone's all right.                             |
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o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Brown route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Mark: Get a grip, Hidehiko.  You're the leader, aren't you?                 |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: S-Sure I am!  I was just messing around with you guys.  I'm totally  |
| fine, just watch me!  Grrrr!  How was that!?  A leader's gotta lead!        |
| Repeat after me!  Hehe... just kidding.                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Haha... You're so funny, Hidehiko.                                    |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: I know, right?  I'm a total stud!  Good looks AND a great sense of   |
| humor!  My only rival is Nakai from the Judas Brothers!  A certain guy in a |
| knit cap can't beat me.  Yeah, you know what I'm talking about, Maki!       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: What an idiot...                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Well, those and blunt scissors can be used in a clever man's hands.  |
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o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Elly route                                                                  |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: Are you okay, Elly?                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: Ngh... Thanks, Maki.  I'm all right now.                              |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o





[The party walks over to Dr. Nicholai]

(BGM: Confrontation)

Nicholai: Ugh... M-My head...

Mark: Hey, the old dude survived!

Maki: Something seems weird about him, though.

Nicholai: Urrgh... Let Judgment fall upon the foolish humans!  Mankind needs
no future!  Ruin!  Annihilation!  Destruction, destruction, destruction!  Let
Judgment fall on mankind!  Let the music of destruction ring out!

Mark: Dude, what's gotten into you!?  C'mon, why're you talking like Kandori?

[Kandori phases into the room]

Kandori: Because he's already little more than my double.  In fact, humans
around the world already share my desire for annihilation.

Maki: Kandori!?

Mark: What the hell are you talking about!?

Nanjo: You madman... Have you brainwashed the entire globe with that mirror!?







Kandori: Everyone following a unified ideology... Doesn't it sound wonderful?
I've accomplished something no ruler ever achieved... I have transcended the
human.

Nanjo: That's preposterous!

Kandori: All I need to do now is give the order for them to kill each other...
And everything will be over.  A fitting end for a species of fools.  Nothing
else will be hurt.  Only mankind will be wiped from this planet.

Maki: But why!?  Why do you want to do this to people!?

Kandori: Hah... That sounds rather unlike you... Maki Sonomura.

Maki: How do you know my name...!?

Kandori: The mirror's power affects all.  You children are no exception.
Can you still reach me where I await?  Hahah...

[Kandori disappears]

(BGM: Space)









%Nicholai: Now is the time for the final Judgment!  Why was mankind created?
Without an answer to that question, the infection must be cleansed!

%Mark: That jerk... I can't believe he's gonna go through with this!

%Nanjo: So that's why... It's inconceivable...

%Maki: How does Kandori know me...!?

%Ayase: Ugh... Doesn't your head kinda hurt, Main?

%Brown: Kandori's plan to control people is out of control!  ...That was a
joke.  C'mon, MC... You're supposed to laugh!  Mwahahahaha... What?  I'm not
all talk, y'know!

%Elly: I'm worried about the last thing Kandori said... I have a slight
headache.  Don't strain yourself, okay, Main?

%Reiji: There's no telling what dirty tricks that bastard has in store.  Be
careful.

==========================================================
10. Deva Yuga   [SR10]
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(BGM: Deva Yuga)

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3F Room
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Secret Police: Humans only think of themselves!  Better that they be wiped
from the earth!

Secret Police: Humans hate and kill each other, ruining the planet for their
own desires... We're a complete failure as a species!

Ayase: I'm scared... Let's get outta here!

Brown: Oh crap... oh crap...!

Elly: There's no sense in staying here.  Let's hurry onward.

Reiji: They're all saying the same crap.

Mark: Everyone's spewing crap like Kandori!

Nanjo: We must stop Kandori at once!

Maki: What's wrong with these people?

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4F Room
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Scientist: What's the meaning of this!?  Everyone's spouting identical
nonsense!

Secret Police: Mankind doesn't need a future!  You think so too, right!?

Secret Police: M-My head... it hurts...!  Let Judgment fall on mankind!

Nanjo: It seems some others besides us have been able to resist.

Mark: Man, this is awful... We need to hurry!

Maki: That guy doesn't seem like he was affected.

Ayase: Isn't your skull kinda pounding?

Brown: Oh man... Is this for real?

Elly: There's no sense in staying here.  Let's hurry onward.

Reiji: There's no forgiving that bastard.

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5F Room
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Scientist: Mankind needs no future!

Scientist: Why was mankind created to begin with?

Scientist: Heeheehee!  The hammer of Judgment will come down on this species
of fools!  Heeheehee!

Maki: Have they all been brainwashed?

Mark: These fools are crazy.

Nanjo: We must stop Kandori at once!

Ayase: Whoa!  They're like, totally out of it!

Brown: Oh crap... oh crap...!

Elly: There's no sense in staying here.  Let's hurry onward.

Reiji: ......

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6F Hallway
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Mark: ...It's not openin'.

Nanjo: Mm... That hall behind us... There must be some sort of trick to it.

[Puzzle solved]

Mark: Bingo!

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Kandori's Room
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(BGM: Confrontation)

[When the group enters the room, they find Kandori sitting next to a table
with cup in hand and Aki standing next to him.]

Mark: Kandori!  This is it!  I hope you're ready!



Aki: You guys are so aggravating!  I won't let you get in my Daddy's way!

Kandori: ...That's enough, Aki.  Stay back.

Aki: But, Daddy...

Kandori: Wait in the other room.  I'll be with you soon.

Aki: ...Okay, Daddy.

[Aki disappears]

Maki: Stop causin' all this pain!  Turn everyone back to normal!

Kandori: ...Don't worry.  I won't do anything further.

Nanjo: ......









Kandori: ...What are you living for?

Mark: Huh!?

Kandori: People aren't strong enough to live without a goal.  Everyone wants
something.  No matter how small the desire... It gives them the strength to
carry on.  But... if every desire is fulfilled, what's left to strive for?
When one's wishes have been granted, the only thing that awaits... is a
bottomless solitude; an eternal emptiness.  Then wouldn't it be better if one
chose not to ascend the stairs of desire?  That way... one's dreams are kept
alive.

Nanjo: ......

Kandori: I... kept ascending that stair to destroy this worthless world...
But it no longer matters.  Right now... nothing is beyond my grasp.  Hah.
The winds of solitude and emptiness blow within me... Such is a god's lot.

Maki: ......

Kandori: Boy... I allowed you to come here in order to ask you this: Why do
you cling to life?

Mark: Dumbass!  How old are you?  And you don't even know that yet?  We're
alive so we can do the best we can, every second of every day.  You're always
so frickin' sulky.  It's not good for you, man!  You gotta look on the sunny
side!









Kandori: You, boy... I haven't heard your answer yet.  What are you living for?

     {I don't really know}

     Maki: That's not it at all!  Our reason for living... We may never
     understand it.  But I still believe in myself!  With or without a reason,
     I'm going to live a life I won't regret!

     {To find my reason}

     Maki: That's right!  Our reason for living... We may never understand it.
     But I still believe in myself!  With or without a reason, I'm going to
     live a life I won't regret!

Nanjo: Kandori... Just stop this.  It's painful seeing you so far out on
a limb.

Kandori: What...?

Nanjo: Surely you must know.  The seat of power you've reached by using people
is no divine throne.  Deep down, you know none of it was your doing...

Kandori: You miserable...

Nanjo: You're suffering.  You despair at your inability to live any other way.

Kandori: Stop...

Nanjo: The same goes for her wish to erase mankind.  It stems from one's
anxiety for the future.

Kandori: Silence!

Nanjo: "I want to risk it... But I can't... If only I could disappear..."
Did you think burdening all mankind with your fears would make them go away?

Kandori: ......

Nanjo: Why continue rationalizing your neurosis with these grandiose principles?
No one knows the foolishness of that more than you.

[Kandori stands up]

Kandori: ...I cannot forgive your offenses against god.  I'll cleanse you from
this world...

Mark: Heh, looks like you're finally ready to throw down!

Kandori: Can you defeat me?  Can you protect the things you claim are precious?









Kandori: Then prove it before god's throne!

----Battle starts----

Kandori: You won't get an easy death... Are you prepared for that?

Mark: Shut up!  That's our line!

Maki: If what Nanjo said is true... There's still time!  Stop this nonsense,
and bring back our town -- our world!

Kandori: Hah... You'd tell a god to condone nonsense?  That, too, is a grave
sin... A god commands and condemns.  It does not lend an ear to the pleas of
vermin.









Nanjo: Kandori... We'll close the curtain on this farce, if that's what you
wish!

[The party defeats Kandori]

Kandori: Ngh... I refuse to accept this!  I'm supposed to have transcended man!
Who am I!?  I am Takahisa Kandori!  The man who transcended humanity!
Nrrrrrrrghaaaaaaa!?  Wh-What the... Something's forcing itself into me...!

[Kandori's body rises into the air]

Nyarlathotep's voice: Hohohoh... Foolish man who has gone astray... I shall
give you the power you desire.

Kandori: N-Nooooo!

[Kandori's body transforms]

Maki: Wh-What the!?

Mark: Holy shit...

Nanjo: Have his body and soul been dominated by the Persona!?

Kandori: I am Kandori... God Kandori...

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

Kandori: Hah... To be defeated so... You were absolutely correct, young Nanjo.
This... was the only way I knew.  Maybe I summoned you here because I wanted
to hear someone say it... Hah.  I must seem a fool... but I feel remarkably
content.

Nanjo: ...Where is the real Maki?

Kandori: Ah... you've solved the mystery of the two worlds... I'm not surprised.

Maki: Kei...?  What do you mean?

Kandori: You and the people of your world were mere figments of a certain
imagination.  Maki Sonomura's...

Maki: Huh?  What're you saying!?  What does that mean!?

Nanjo: You're... probably the idealized self of the Maki Sonomura we know.
And the town you live in is the world inside Maki Sonomura's heart... Am I
correct, Kandori?

Kandori: Yes... and not only her.  Mai and Aki are also shadows within Maki
Sonomura's heart... All of you are nothing more than aspects of her.

Maki: No... That's not...!

Nanjo: Maki, Mai, Aki... Simple anagrams.  Maki must have conceived of her own
paradise in her heart... One modeled off her memories of Mikage until the day
she was hospitalized.

Mark: No way... Then there was no police station or hospital because...

Nanjo: They have no place in paradise.  She only had room for what was useful...
It's a common sentiment.  Chisato and Yosuke were no doubt drawn in by Maki's
unconscious desires.  When it came to her crush and her best friend, she wanted
the genuine article.

Kandori: The trial run of the Deva System succeeded roughly a month ago.
But... she was linked to the system even before then.  Her wavelength must
have synchronized with the system's.  Once she had internalized the power to
interfere with the dimensions... The paradise within her heart seems to have
grown beyond our imaginations.

Nanjo: And you came into contact with Mai, caretaker of that paradise...

Kandori: Mai... No.  That Maki was isolated.  She had her role for the ideal
Maki... To provide the world she'd always wanted as comfort for Maki in the
real world.  You know the rest...

Maki: You're lying!  None of that makes sense!

Kandori: Then go... Meet your true self... She is here, in this castle...

Maki: But I'm me!  This... this is too much!

[Maki rushes to the front of the room before leaving]

Mark: Maki!









Kandori: Maki Sonomura... she needs to discover her true self.  If she doesn't,
she'll share my fate... Go to her... Don't let her go down that lonely path...

[Kandori passes away]

Nanjo: ...What a pitiful man...

Mark: Main!  We gotta look for Maki!

> Kandori looks peaceful in death...

> There's an inscription on the wall... "A man's life of fifty years is a
fleeting dream next to the age of the universe.  Does anything last forever?"

%Nanjo: I've been thinking it over all this time, and my conclusions still
surprised me.

%Mark: It's gotta be a lie!  It's too much for Maki...!

%Ayase: I can't believe this... Hey!  What's gonna happen to Maki, huh!?

%Brown: Is this for real?  What's going to happen to Maki?

%Elly: Poor Maki... We need to help her.

%Reiji: ...I finally killed the bastard... Then why this empty feeling...?

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5F Room
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Scientist: I feel as if I had this incredibly senseless mindset...

Scientist: I haven't thought about the reason for mankind's existence since
childhood.  I could never afford to wonder about such things...

Scientist: We must preserve mankind's future!  Isn't that right, everyone!?

Ayase: I'm glad everyone's back to normal.

Brown: Radio waves sure can be scary.

Elly: There's no sense in staying here.  Let's hurry onward.

Reiji: ......

Nanjo: The reason why we're born... Hmmm.

Mark: Looks like they snapped out of it.

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4F Room
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Secret Police: The future...?  I feel nervous all of a sudden.

Secret Police: My head feels so heavy... Like I woke up with a wicked hangover.

Scientist: What's the meaning of this!?  Why did everyone suddenly come to
their senses?

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3F Room
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Secret Police: I wonder if the family I left behind is okay... It's about time
I quit this job.

Secret Police: I wonder why I was born...

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Deva System Chamber
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Nicholai: Ugh... What was I doing...?  What!?  Is this true!?  I see...
I'm sorry we dragged you into all this.  But I have to ask you... can't you
somehow rescue Sonomura's daughter?  I'll do my best to adjust the system so
you can go rescue her whenever you wish!  And once that's done, I'll go to
whatever fate awaits me.  I beg you, young man!

Mark: Dammit!  It doesn't look like she's here.  Where are you, Maki!?

Nanjo: ...I can't believe this machine opened the way into a human soul.
Nothing good can come of its continued existence.  We must destroy it somehow.

Ayase: Nope, not here either!  Sheesh, why did we decide to look here?

Brown: Urgh, she's not here!  Where did Maki go!?

Elly: Ugh!  This isn't it, either!  We have to go find her!

Reiji: If we don't hurry, then judging by what we saw, it'll be too late for
Maki.

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Maki's Hospital Room
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(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[Inside are Maki, Aki, and a Maki hooked up to a machine]

Maki: This... This can't be...

Aki: You idiot!  Why did you kill Daddy!?  Don't you know what you did!?
Waaaaaaaaaaaah!

Maki: This is me...?  No... I made everyone suffer...?

Aki: You killed the only one the real me could rely on!  No one will save us
now!  It's all over!









Mark: Maki!

Maki: No... Don't come near me... Don't look at me!

Mark: Calm down, Maki!  This has to be some kinda mistake... right?

Maki: Stop saying that!  That's a lie!  This is me, I can tell!  I messed up
the town and made everyone suffer!  I did that...!









Maki: No... that's not it... Please don't be nice to me... I understand
everything now.  I was jealous of everyone... Wearing cute clothes, walking
around town... Gossiping about each other's boyfriends... Laughing and
joking... I envied everyone who went to school and had fun with their friends...
I wished... that school and the town would all be swallowed up...

Mark: Maki...

Maki: Even if I wanted to do something about it, I couldn't... I cried and
cried... My jealousy and loathing grew... I made up an ideal town to comfort
myself... Now do you understand?  I'm hopeless... I don't deserve to live!

Aki: Yes, it's all over!  Everyone should just disappear!  Disappear, everyone!

[Aki disappears]

Mark: Maki!  Come over here, okay?

Maki: I... I can't be with you all anymore!

[Maki runs to the mirror in the back of the room]

Maki: Please... send me back into my heart!

[Lights flicker, and Maki disappears]

Mark: Maki!  You... you idiot!  Why, dammit!?  Main!  Let's go back into
Maki's heart!

Nanjo: ...Wait, Masao.  Do you know the story of the foolish girl named
Pandora?

Mark: Huh?

Nanjo: The legend says she opened the gods' box, releasing all sorts of
evils... It applies to Maki.  This town owes its miserable condition to her
wishes.  Rather than save her, we should focus on destroying the Deva System.

Mark: Y-You asshole... How can you talk that way about a friend!?  If we
destroy that thing, what's gonna happen to Maki?

Nanjo: From the looks of it, the system is keeping Maki alive... If we destroy
it, Maki will most likely die as a result.  But as long as the system is
intact, the fundamental problem remains unsolved.  Don't let your personal
feelings sway you... A small sacrifice for the greater good... The choice is
obvious.

Mark: I hope you're ready for this!

[Mark punches Nanjo]

Mark: I had you all wrong... I didn't think you could really be that cold.
Maybe what you're saying is true.  It's the kinda logic an adult would use.
But dude... Maki might've made us suffer, but she also tried to save us all...
I believe in Maki.  I know she has what it takes to break away from that
machine.









Nanjo: Heh... You believe in her, eh?  Yamaoka said he believed in me, too...
Man is an emotional creature, I suppose.  We can split hairs all we like...
But the ultimate decision is made by one's heart.  I'll go in as well.

Mark: Sheesh, you and your arguments.  You coulda just come out and said so...
Wouldn't a clever, mature adult stay here?

Nanjo: Unfortunately, as a boy of 17, I'm not legally considered an adult yet.

Mark: Heheh... When will I learn?  You always got some kinda comeback all
ready...

Nanjo: Good deeds should be done swiftly.  Let's dive back into Maki's soul.

[Lights flicker]









----Cutscene begins----

[The party peers into the mirror, which shows the Deva System chamber.  The
power surges, overloading the system and breaking it.]

----Cutscene ends----

Mark: H-Hey... it disappeared!  Now what!?  We can't get back like this!

Nanjo: Something must have happened at the town inside Maki's heart... With
Kandori gone, she's the only one who could do something like this.









Mark: Oh yeah, we could still do that, huh?

[The mirror cracks and breaks]

Mark: Whoa!  I-Is this for real!?

Nanjo: Is Maki resisting us...!?  It seems that way to me...

Mark: Dammit!  What're we gonna do... Hm?  Maki must've dropped this.  But it
won't do us any good on its own...

> Obtained Broken Compact

Nanjo: What is it, Masao?

Mark: It's Maki's compact...

Nanjo: Hm.  There's no mirror inside...









> Obtained Green Compact

Nanjo: Let's see here... The real Maki's compact and the ideal Maki's compact...
The real one has a mirror.  Hmm...

Mark: Gimme that, Nanjo!  Please!  Send us back into Maki's heart! .....

Nanjo: The compact couldn't possibly have such powers in the real world.
If only the ideal Maki's compact was complete, then maybe...

%Mark: Maki... Everyone wants to see you, y'know?  There's not need to suffer
alone.  Just call on us, please... I'd go anywhere for you...

%Nanjo: The ideal Maki is the manifestation of Maki wanting to change herself.
But if her ideal self denied its own existence... Maki... have you really lost
hope?  If there's even a fragment left, call out to us...

%Ayase: Wakey wakey, Maki!  I still have your handkerchief.  Anything you wanna
talk about, I'll listen... I get how you feel.  I used to think the same way...
I would like, wish there would be no future... I worry about the future a lot.
I think that's why I party so hard... 'Cause the future's too depressing to
think about, right?  So I made up my mind to live only for now, and ran away
from the future... But it doesn't work like that.  It's my future, so I have to
come up with it myself... So I've made my choice.  I'm gonna snag a great guy
so I can live on easy street!  So, Maki... I wanna hear your dreams for the
future, too.  Please, Maki... please...

%Brown: Rise and shine, Maki, and I'll tell you the funniest story I know!
Y'know how they call me Brown?  It's a nickname I picked up in middle
school... People think it's about my brown hair... But really... It's 'cause
I crapped myself.  See?  Isn't that funny?  Man, it was embarrassing... I
spent most of middle school as the butt of every joke in the class... I was
sick of myself.  I came to Hermelin 'cause I couldn't take the local schools.
So when I got to high school, I did my best to act like Mr. Cool... But I was
lying to myself all the time.  No more, though.  I realized how dumb I was
being from watching you... So there it is.  Now c'mon... give us a smile...

%Elly: Maki!  Please wake up!  Please... You're not the only one who suffers
from having multiple aspects of yourself... Everyone says how elegant and
beautiful I am, but it's not true at all.  I've always acted like someone I'm
not.  I hate seeing boys talk to other girls... That's why I always wear a fake
smile.  It was so stifling... I'm no good, am I?  But I understand now.  What I
really needed were friends I can trust.  The ones I have with me here...  I
like someone now.  You probably like him too, Maki... Please wake up... I wish
I could talk to you again, about things like him.  Okay?  So wake up...

%Reiji: Quit sticking your head in a hole, Maki!  It's the easy way out...
My mom was Kandori's dad's old mistress.  She got thrown away like an old rag.
But even knowing that would happen... She still gave birth to me.  Know why
she did that?  She told me she couldn't neglect her own child's life...
You have a mom too.  No parent alive doesn't love their child.  You're gonna
see your mom again, so hurry and wake up!

> It's Maki's painting, the "Gate to Paradise."  You wonder how she felt when
she painted this...

> The real Maki won't wake up... She sleeps as though dead...

> It's a holographic model of the Deva System.  It seems Maki is connected
directly to the machine.

> The Mirror of Chaos is cracked... What could have happened to the town inside
Maki's heart...?

> A *shard of the Chaos Mirror* is on the floor.  Pick it up?

{Yes}

> Obtained Chaos Mirror Shard.

Nanjo: Main?  Is that a shard of Kandori's mirror!?  This size and shape...
I think it may fit Maki's compact!

Mark: Seriously!?  Maybe we can use this to go back!  Lemme see that, Main! 
It's a perfect fit!  Whoa!

[Lights flicker, and everyone disappears]

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11. Lost Forest (second visit)   [SR11]
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Lost Forest Entrance
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(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[The party falls into the entrance to the Lost Forest, where they find Setsuko]

Setsuko: You kids!?  Are you all right!?

Mark: Owwww!  Ugh... Huh?  I get it... The compact brought us here...

> The Chaos Mirror Shard fit perfectly.  The Broken Compact has become the
Red Compact.

Nanjo: Ngh... Where are we!?









Setsuko: Why have you all come back!?  What about Kandori!?

Mark: Same to you, lady!  Why're YOU here?

Setsuko: I... don't really know... After I transported you all, I thought I
heard Maki's voice again... And when I came to, I was here... But why have
you all come back?

Nanjo: Allow me to explain.  You should know the truth...

[The screen fades to black as Nanjo explains]

Setsuko: No... That can't be... What about Maki!?  What's going to happen to
her!?

Nanjo: If we leave her be, she'll stay that way for the rest of her life.
Or worse...

Setsuko: No... Can't you do something!?  My Maki...!

Mark: Cool it, lady!  That's why we came back.









Setsuko: Thank you, everyone...

Mai's voice: Waaah... *sniff*

Setsuko: Was that Maki's voice!?  She must be just past here!

Mark: Let's go!  That li'l Maki might know something!

Setsuko: Wait!  Please... take me with you!  She's my daughter!  I can't leave
her suffering like this!

Nanjo: ...Very well.  However, this forest is hazardous.  Your survival is far
from assured.

Setsuko: I don't care about that!

Nanjo: Then that settles that.  Come on, Character.  Let's reunite a mother
with her child.

%Mark: Heh... She's one super mom.  Good looking, too!  My mom... she's just
a loud nag.  But she better still be alive!  I don't think she'd die that
easy...

%Ayase: Huh... Y'know, up close, you're a pretty good-looking guy, Main!  Want
me to put you down on my list of potential husbands?

     {Sure, put me down}

     Ayase: Beep!  Got it!  Okay, keep working yourself to the bone for me!

     [Ayase starts calling the protagonist by his nickname]

     {Don't you dare}

     Ayase: What!?  Are you saying I'm not good enough for you!?  Fine!  Like I
     care!  I'll dump even more of my share of the work on you now!

%Ayase: Hey MC/Main, that teeny Maki's all alone here, huh?  I couldn't stand
it, if it was me.

%Brown: Hey, MC!  If you think I'm the same me I always was, you're dead
wrong!  Now that I've matured a little, call me Brown Mk.II!  Huh?
Whaddya mean, that sounds lame?  So what should I call myself, then?

%Elly: Main...... Is it weird to hear me talk like this?  Did you... like the
way I used to talk better?

     {I like the old way}

     Elly: I see... Then I'll speak more politely.

     {I like the new way}

     Elly: Good!  I was worried you would think it was weird!  Main...
     Thanks...

     [Elly's dialogue for the rest of the game depends on your answer here.
     I'll represent it like "Elly: Old way / New way."]

%Elly: Child-Maki... She's all alone in such an isolated place / Little Maki...
She's all alone in this desolate place...

%Reiji: That's how mothers really are inside... Their kids just don't know it.

%Nanjo: That woman is a true mother... I don't even know my own mother's
birthday... At home, everyone other than Yamaoka was like a total stranger to
me.  All I received from my parents was money and material possessions.
Main... We must reunite her with Maki, even at the cost of our lives.

%Setsuko: I'm... such an awful mother.  My daughter is suffering, and I can't
do anything for her...

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Lost Forest - Gingerbread House
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(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

[The group finds Mai crying in the Gingerbread House]

Setsuko: Maki... Is it you, Maki!?

Mai: Waaaaaaah!  Mommy!

Setsuko: I'm sorry, Maki... I'm so sorry...

Mai: Mommy!  Mommy!  Waaaaaaah!

Mark: Are you calming down...?

Mai: ...Uh-huh.

Mark: Maki... We want to help you.  The real you.  I know that sounds weird,
but is there anything you can do?

Mai: Nuh-uh... Nothing.

Nanjo: Why not?  Aren't you also one aspect of Maki?

Mai: Aki wants to make this world go away... She went to where the really bad
me is.

Mark: There's ANOTHER one of her?

Mai: The really bad me is called Pandora... Aki broke Pandora's seal.  Pandora
swallowed Aki, and now she's trying to make this world go away.  But if she
does that... We'll... I'll... die...









Nanjo: The school...!  She must be beyond that door we found in the library.
Am I correct?

Mai: Uh-huh.  But you'll need the three compacts... and my energetic self's
help.

Nanjo: Energetic... You mean the ideal Maki?  We have the three compacts,
don't we?









Nanjo: Where's the final compact and the ideal Maki?

Mai: Please save the energetic me first... It's all my fault...  My energetic
self is crying deeper in the forest...

Setsuko: There's another Maki behind this door?  Then I'm coming with you all!

Mark: You guys okay with that?  I mean, she's come this far... Let's go, Main.

%Nanjo: Deeper in the woods... We should hurry, Main.

%Mark: Man, I'm confused.  How many Makis are there, anyways?

%Ayase: Hey, MC/Main, what kind of kid were you when you were little?  I was a
little cutie, but isn't it gross to imagine Hidehiko and Nanjo like that?

%Brown: Little Maki's so cute... But if it was like, Little Nanjo or Little
Mark... They wouldn't be cute at all.  Hell, I'd probably punch 'em!

%Elly: Ahah... Children feel most at ease crying in their mother's arms...
Main?  Do you prefer domestic girls yourself? / Haha... Kids calm down quick
when they can have a cry in their mom's arms.  What do you think, Main?  Do you
like domestic girls?

%Reiji: What?  My "face looks gentle"?  You keep joking around, and that won't
be true for long.

%Setsuko: I never would have imagined that girl was the ideal Maki...

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Lost Forest - Maki's Room
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(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

Setsuko: Maki, it's me!  Your mother!  Let's go back together!  Look! 
These people came all this way because they were worried about you!

----Cutscene begins----

[Maki rises from the bed she was laying on.  She turns to face the group,
wearing a completely featureless mask.]

----Cutscene ends----

Maki: Don't come near me!  Why... Why did you all come here!?  Don't you know
what kind of girl I am?

Mark: Maki... I know you feel like you can't just let it go... But doesn't
everyone get jealous now and then, one way or another?  I know I do.  And on
top of that, you were just being used.  It's Kandori's fault, not yours.

Maki: How often did I try to kill everyone!?  How can you be so nice to me!?
I don't want pity.  It just makes me more miserable... I deserve to die!

Mark: That's not true!









Nanjo: What a petulant child...

Maki: You know it, don't you, Main!?  You know I'm the worst girl alive!

     {Don't hide like that!}

     Nanjo: Main is right!

     {Maybe you are...}

     Nanjo: Get a grip!

Nanjo: You've sown these seeds and now it's time to reap them! If you want to
die, then why sit around and mope about it?  Don't make empty threats if you
don't have the courage of your convictions!

Maki: ......

Nanjo: You spoke of pity?  Don't make me laugh.  We came here of our own will
because we could sympathize with you.  But even before that... Did you think
you were alone in this world?  We live at the sufferance of others.  Each is
responsible for each.  Your careless decision would have left behind wounds
that would never heal.  If you still want to die, even now, go ahead.  Put it
all behind you.  But you're our friend, and we can never put your behind us.

Maki: ......

Nanjo: Now let's get back.  We still have to rescue Maki on our own.  I don't
leave things undone.

[Maki gets up from her bed, mask gone]

Maki: Wait!  I'm sorry, everyone... Please... Please let me come along.

(BGM: Maki)

Mark: Hehe... Of course you can come!  Welcome back, Maki!









Maki: I'm back, guys!

Setsuko: *sniffle* Thank you, all of you... Thank you so much...

Maki: Mom... I'm sorry.  I've been bad... I remember it all now.  I was so
lonely being by myself... It hurt... I wanted to see you... I forgot you were
working for my sake, and held a grudge... I'm so sorry.

Setsuko: It's okay.  It's all right, Maki... I'm sorry, too.

Maki: I'm sorry, Nanjo, and you too, Main... Thank you very much...

Nanjo: ...I should apologize, too.  I said some harsh things.

Mark: Nanjo?  Dude... are you blushing!?  Haha, I get it!  You're so stuck-up,
this is the first time anyone's ever thanked you!

Nanjo: S-Silence, Masao!  Honestly... Let's get back, Main!

%Maki: I've finally come to my senses.  Even if I'm a dream, or an illusion,
or a shadow, I'm still me... Plus, I have Main and the rest of you with me!
That's all I need...

%Setsuko: I don't know how to thank you all... Maki's a lucky girl to have so
many friends.  Thanks again...

%Mark: I guess Nanjo's harebrained arguments do come in handy once in a while.

%Nanjo: Hmph.  It's nothing unusual for people to thank me, I can assure you.

%Ayase: That was pretty harsh, MC/Main.  I was worried about what might happen.

%Brown: *sniff* That was so touching, even I couldn't help but tear up...

%Elly: I'm glad everything worked out.  But if it had happened to me, Main...
No.  I'm sorry for acting so strange.  I'm sure you'd come to my aid, Main. /
Whew, it all worked out.  But Main, if that had happened to me... Oh, I
shouldn't act so weird.  Sorry.  I'm sure you'd come and rescue me...

%Reiji: A touching scene, but we can't stick around here forever, you know.

--------------------------------
Lost Forest - Gingerbread House
--------------------------------

(BGM: Lost Forest)

Mai: I'm sorry, me.

Maki: That's all right... I'm the one who should apologize.  I'm sorry, me.
I'm the ideal Maki Sonomura.  It's not like me to be so down.  Now, can you
tell us where the last compact is?

Mai: Uh-huh.  The real me has it.

Mark: The real you?  Isn't that where we got the green one?  Main already has
that one.

Mai: Nope.  That's the one from the real world.  The real me's consciousness is
at the Alaya Cavern now.  She has the last compact.

Maki: The Alaya Cavern?

Mai: It's behind the shrine.

Setsuko: I'm--

Maki: Mommy... would you please wait here with me?

Setsuko: Why?  Why can't I go too!?

Maki: I want to deal with this.  It'll be okay... I have friends to help.

Setsuko: Maki... All right.  But you'd better come back, do you hear me?

Maki: Hey, me?  Look after Mom, okay?

Mai: Yep!  I will.  Be careful... me.  When you have all three compacts, chant
the spell in front of Pandora's door.  That should open it.

Nanjo: Then let's be on our way to the *Alaya Shrine*.

%Ayase: Um, okay, so there's teeny Maki and ideal Maki, right?  And then real
Maki... Ugh, it makes my head hurt.

%Brown: I was really cute as a kid, too.  The neighborhood ladies were all
over me!  No, really!  I'd be walking around and they'd wipe my nose for me.

%Elly: I was quite cute myself, at that age.  Would you like to see a photo
sometime? / I was really cute too, at that age.  Want to see a photo sometime?

%Reiji: Huh?  I'm smiling!?  Don't get the wrong idea... It's just my cavities
acting up.

%Nanjo: Hm... a genuine conversation with one's inner child.  A strange sight
to see...

%Mark: Heh... She's been cute ever since she was a little girl, huh?

%Maki: Mai's me, too... I just realized... I was pretty cute when I was little.
Huh?  Heehee... maybe that was just a little bit conceited.

%Mai: Only my ideal self can save the real me...

%Setsuko: Hm?  Erusaer Tsymmom?  Oh... it's something I taught Maki when she
was little.  With her father dead and me busy with work, Maki was always
alone... So I taught her this spell to chant when she was lonely at the
hospital.  I told her that wherever Mommy was, I could always sense her
presence... And she remembered it all this time... Try saying it backwards.
That girl's still my treasure...

--------------------------------------------
Lost Forest - Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Nanjo: This whole ordeal has made me think.  I never considered the multiple
sides of myself... but now they're irrefutable.

Mark: C'mon!  We gotta hurry, or we'll be in even more hot water!

Maki: The next one's the real me, huh?  I wonder how many mes there are...

Ayase: We're going to the shrine, right?  I wonder if all this trudging around
counts as a workout.

Brown: We're going to the shrine next, right?  Well, "more haste, less speed"!
Huh?  That's not what that means...?  Well, it is when I say it!

Elly: Hurry up!  We need to move it and get to the shrine! / Quickly!  We must
hurry and get to the shrine!

Reiji: How long do you intend to stand around here?  Aren't we going to the
shrine?

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Yikes, things are getting crazy.  Well, my store will stay open.

Ayase: Oooooh, this diaper has cute little frogs on it!  It's soooo cute!

Brown: Hey, you think this place has love potions!?

Elly: Does this store not stock any regular medicine for everyday situations? /
Doesn't this place have any normal drugs for everyday stuff?

Reiji: What?  Is it weird for me to be looking at baby stuff?

Mark: This song's always on when we come here.  It's driving me nuts.

Nanjo: Ha!  I'm finally used to it!  Go ahead and try to brainwash me--it's
useless!

Maki: Sorry, Mr. Tadashi...

Area man: I feel like someone's going around and destroying this town...

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Rosa Candida
--------------------------------------------

Mark: The real saleslady would probably faint if she saw this.

Nanjo: We could be shopping for a very long time if we insist on the best...
But we should at least be equipped with the minimum necessary.

Ayase: Don't they have any armor with, like, animals and stuff on it?

Brown: What I need is some armor that looks badass... They got that here?

Elly: I suppose I shouldn't complain, since it does protect us from harm... But
I can't help feeling that this clashes a bit with my style. / I guess I can't
complain if it's keeping us alive... But this stuff really isn't to my taste.

Reiji: Buy something if you're gonna.

Area woman: I would've preferred it if this place stayed the way it was...

Maki: The way it was... But no matter how nice it used to be, it was still a
fake.

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Reiji: This is stupid.

Ayase: I don't mind if you have a little fun, but keep it short, okay!?

Brown: Maki dreamed up those clerks too, right?  I wish she'd make 'em bunny-
girls!

Elly: Are you finished relaxing here?  Then let's hurry along? / Are you
finished with your break?  Then let's go!

Nanjo: You're playing games now?  I can't tell if you're supremely confident
or supremely uncaring...

Maki: The real me must be imagining all this.  I wish she'd make it more
predictable...

Kogal: Sheesh, here I was, goofing off every day, and now things are, like,
crazy.  So I made up my mind!  I'm gonna goof off here until the town
disappears!



High school girl: The town keeps getting worse and worse!  What do I do!?

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Peace Diner
--------------------------------------------

Clerk: Customers are gods, and you're a customer.  That makes you a god.
So please fix this town!  I'm in a real fix... I can't restock my goods!

Nanjo: Restock...?  Say, where does this town restock its supplies from?  Then
again, it's no use mulling over things that won't necessarily make sense.

Ayase: I'm soooo hungry!  I just gotta lump it, I guess...

Brown: They take saying grace a little too far here, don't they?  Heeheehee!

Elly: We don't have much time to waste, Main. / We need to get a move on, Main.

Reiji: I'm pretty sure we didn't have any business here.  Seriously... you're
either a brave man or an idiot.  I don't get you.  Then again, no matter how
you slice it, you're an interesting guy.

Mark: Let's get to the shrine!

Maki: Hmm... He's right.  If it wasn't natural for weird stuff to happen here...
I wouldn't have understood anything.

Little girl: I always had the feeling something wasn't right with this town.
Maybe it's natural for weird stuff like this to happen here.

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Sun Mall - Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: I'm, like, really hungry.  But I'll deal with it.  I mean, Maki's going
through way worse.

Brown: I'm sick of walking.  Then again, now's not the time to complain, huh?

Elly: Have you finished your shopping? / You done shopping?

Reiji: This is stupid.

Nanjo: I notice common stores tend to have exotic goods... This town being an
exception.

Mark: This is still one suspicious store.

Area man: This town used to be so pleasant... What happened?  Is this all a
bad dream?

Maki: A pleasant town, huh...?  I need to apologize to the townspeople, too.

--------------------------------------------
Subway Entrance
--------------------------------------------

Baffled office worker: Oh, my God!  The east half of town's just... gone!
Most of this place seems to be gone too, so be careful if you go in there!

--------------------------------------------
Doctor's Office
--------------------------------------------

Nurse: Oh, you go to the same school as Maki Sonomura.  Huh?  You're friends
with her!?  Oooh, I'm so jealous!  Hey, could you get me her autograph?

Nurse: Don't let Maki get hurt, got it?  She's a local hero here!

Nanjo: ...This must be rather tedious for Maki now that she knows the truth.

Mark: Maki's a local hero, huh?  That's awesome!  Isn't it?

Maki: I'm no hero or anything... Everyone is just being made to think that...

Ayase: How come doctors always act so high and mighty?

Brown: Forget my injuries, I need brain pills.

Elly: It's difficult being idolized that way... You end up having to put on an
act. / It's tough when people idolize you.  It's a lot to live up to.

Reiji: What's wrong?  Hope you're not tired, 'cause we got a long ways to go.

--------------------------------------------
Himeno Mansion
--------------------------------------------

Yuko: Hm?  You again?  All right... Just today, you're all specially invited.

Mark: Why're you so... Ohhh, I get it.  You're scared 'cause the town's gone
weird, huh?

Yuko: N-Not at all!  I have my doberman, John, and our butler, Sebastian with
me!  I'm not afraid in the least!

Nanjo: Heh.  Perhaps we'll stop by after everything's been resolved.

--------------------------------------------
Kaneda Residence
--------------------------------------------

Kaneda: What the hell's happened to this town!?  Everything's gone to the dogs!
You kids are strong, huh?  Aren'tcha ashamed of doing nothing about it all!?

Mark: Listen, you old hag, we're doin' the best we can!









--------------------------------------------
Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

Mark: The demons are gettin' stronger.  We gotta keep up our weapons, or we're
toast.

Nanjo: Even the weapons here are products of Maki's imagination... Very
strange.

Maki: Did you find a good weapon?

Ayase: Do they have any guns with, like, cute flower patterns?

Brown: Japan's had it if they ever start selling guns at convenience stores in
reality.

Elly: This store remains bizarre to me no matter how often we visit. / No
matter how many times I come here, I just can't get used to this store.

Reiji: Buy something if you're gonna.

Area man: I wonder what happened to the girl who used to play in the flower
garden.

Young man: The wasteland that used to be there is completely gone now.  What in
the world is going on!?

==========================================================
12. Alaya Cavern   [SR12]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Alaya Shrine
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Maki: It's that butterfly again!

----Cutscene begins----

[Philemon stands on the checkered platform]

Philemon: Well done in returning here.  I see my faith in you was not misplaced.
The Alaya Cavern behind this shrine leads to the sea of all mankind's souls.
All souls are born there and someday return there.  Maki Sonomura's soul is
about to return to that sea right now.  It calls for you and for her ideal
self.  Now go!  Only those who have been called may enter that cavern.  Warp
together to help the lost soul.

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Mysterious butterfly: Young man, only two may enter the cavern.  Are you fully
prepared?  Will you enter the cavern?

    {Yes}

    Mysterious butterfly: I see.  Then I shall open the path to the sea of
    consciousness.

    {No}

    Mysterious butterfly: I see.  Then prepare yourselves and return here.

[The protagonist answers "No" to Philemon]

%Mark: Dammit!  How come YOU get to go?

%Nanjo: Where are you going?  We don't have much time to spare, you know.

%Maki: I'm happy not to be alone... Having you and the others all here with
me...!

%Ayase: You haven't gone yet, MC/Main?  Don't tell me you're chicken!

%Brown: Huh?  You haven't gone yet?  Ohhh, I get it... Got cold feet, huh?

%Elly: Where are you off to?  I'll follow you wherever you go, Main, but... /
Where're you going?  I'll go wherever you go, Main, but...

%Reiji: You still ain't going?

[The protagonist answers "Yes" to Philemon]

Mark: ...I'm putting Maki in your hands, man.

Nanjo: We'll be waiting here.  Don't take any silly risks.

Maki: Then we'll be off.  Let's go, Main!

[If you return to the shrine after you've begun the dungeon]

%Mark: Yo, Main!  Don't try any funny stuff just 'cause you and Maki are
alone!

Maki: What are you two chatting about?

Mark: Uh--Uh, nothing!  Right, Main?  Heheh, it's you know, guy talk.

Maki: Sounds dirty.  But never mind that, let's go, Main!  C'mon!

Mark: Maki seems... pretty psyched about this.

%Nanjo: Careful.  There's no knowing what may happen inside.

%Maki: I'm happy not to be alone... Having you and the others all here with
me...!

%Ayase: MC/Main!  You better go see Maki, quick!

%Brown: Say hi to the real Maki for us!

%Elly: Please be careful, Main... I'll be waiting for your safe return. / Watch
yourself, Main... I'll be waiting for you...

%Reiji: ...You better not die in there.  I still want to spar with you
sometime.

--------------------------------------------
Alaya Cavern - Inner Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Alaya Cavern)

[Maki and the protagonist find a boy playing an arcade game]

Maki: Who's there!?  Main!  Someone's here!  No way... Is that... Main!?
Main!  There's two of you!  How...!?  Why is he here?  And why is he playing
games!?

MC: ...Could you shut up for a second?  Who gives a damn what I do...

Maki: A-Are you... really Main?

MC: That's right.  I'm Main Character.  You can call me MC.  I'm a second-year
at St. Hermelin High in class 4.  Don't believe me?  Want me to tell you my
height, weight, and favorite girl?

Maki: Huh?

MC: I'm you.  I know everything you've done up to now.  And the kind of person
you really are...

[A series of flashbacks begin, and what the protagonist says depends on the
choices you made throughout the game.  As such, they'll be broken up between
the "correct" choices (which get you Totems) and the "wrong" choices.

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Correct answers                                                             |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| [1st flashback - choice of saving the nurse beneath the vending machine]    | 
        
|                                                                             |
| MC: Remember this?  You saved this woman, heedless of your own safety...    |
|                                                                             |
| [2nd flashback - choice of red or blue button]                              |
|                                                                             |
| MC: And here, you chose to save an old man at the risk of losing Kandori... |
|                                                                             |
| [3rd flashback - choice between Chisato's or Maki's painting]               |
|                                                                             |
| MC: Asserting one's belief in the face of danger... it isn't easily done.   |
|                                                                             |
| [4th flashback - choice between attacking Hariti or not]                    |
|                                                                             |
| MC: You had vision enough to see through to the truth... You see not only   |
| with your eyes, but also with your heart...                                 |
|                                                                             |
| [5th flashback - choice of what to say to Kandori]                          |
|                                                                             |
| MC: This man's soul was sick with doubt... But you were able to soothe his  |
| soul's torment... You could do this because your own soul was free and      |
| clear of doubt.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| [6th flashback - choice of what to say to Maki in the Lost Forest]          |
|                                                                             |
| MC: You answered well.  It's easy to run from one's problems, yes... But    |
| the further you run, the more you resent yourself.  You know all too well.  |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Wrong answers                                                              |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| [1st flashback - choice of saving the nurse beneath the vending machine]    | 
        
|                                                                             |
| MC: Remember this?  You left the poor woman to die... "I'm looking out for  |
| number one"... Are you sure that wasn't your reasoning?                     |
|                                                                             |
| [2nd flashback - choice of red or blue button]                              |
|                                                                             |
| MC: And here, you tried to abandon an old man, though he was only a pawn... |
|                                                                             |
| [3rd flashback - choice between Chisato's or Maki's painting]               |
|                                                                             |
| MC: Did you really think that Chisato's painting was superior...?  Say, "I  |
| wasn't afraid of being turned to stone."  Can you say that honestly?        |
|                                                                             |
| [4th flashback - choice between attacking Hariti or not]                    |
|                                                                             |
| MC: You lacked the vision to see through to the truth... You judge only     |
| with your eyes, and fail to see with your heart...                          |
|                                                                             |
| [5th flashback - choice of what to say to Kandori]                          |
|                                                                             |
| MC: This man's soul was sick with doubt... But you could not give his soul  |
| the salvation it yearned for... And the cause was the doubt gnawing at your |
| own soul.                                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| [6th flashback - choice of what to say to Maki in the Lost Forest]          |
|                                                                             |
| MC: And what did you say to that?  You couldn't tell her not to run, for    |
| you too were running, weren't you?  Can you look me in the eye and deny     |
| that, self?                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

[The flashbacks end, and the scene returns to the Alaya Cavern]

(BGM: Daily Life)

MC: Get it now?  I'm every inch like you.  I'm you... and you're me.  We're
two sides of the same coin... No, not just two.  There are tens of thousands
of "you"s inside yourself.

Maki: ......

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Correct answers                                                             |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| MC: Someone seems to be aiming to take your place, but that won't happen.   |
| Your will is rooted nice and deep.  You have a good grip on yourself.       |
|                                                                             |
| [The protagonist's other self stands up and walks over to the protagonist]  |
|                                                                             |
| MC: Here, take these.  I think you and your friends can handle them.        |
| They're keys to awakening the strongest Personas sealed deep in one's soul. |
| Ask that old geezer Igor how to use them.  But... don't forget.  The "me"   |
| you see here is still you.  As long as you're aware of it, you'll be fine.  |
| You're one strong guy.                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| > Obtained Rosetta Stone, Pasque Flower, Purified Water, Amber Glasses, and |
| Victorian Rune / Stuffed Deer / Judgement Contract / Babylonian Coffin.     |
|                                                                             |
| %MC: What's wrong?  Hurry up and go.  Your friends are waiting.  Seeya,     |
| self.                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: So it's not just me... Everyone has different selves.                |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Wrong answers                                                               |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| MC: ...So quit bothering me.  You must know how it feels.  Long as I can    |
| play games all day, I'm good.  I'd rather stay out of trouble.  Hurry up    |
| and get outta here... Seeya.                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Why're you acting like this!?  Main is a nice guy!  Let's go, Main!   |
|                                                                             |
| MC: ...If you made it this far, it means there's some hope for you.         |
| Alright, self... Go do the best you can.                                    |
|                                                                             |
| %MC: Will you shut up and let me alone?  Get outta here already.            |
|                                                                             |
| %Maki: Let's get out of here.  I don't like that other Main.                |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

> It's the Atlus fighting game, Groove On Fight.  You haven't seen this game
in years...

-----------------------------------
Sea of Souls
-----------------------------------

(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

----Cutscene begins----

[Maki and the protagonist find a room filled with countless bubbles, each with
a person inside]

----Cutscene ends----

[The real Maki is sitting in a bubble at the front of the room.]

Maki: Aha!  Found you, real-me!

Real Maki: ......

[Real-Maki's bubble draws back from the two.]

Maki: Hold it right there!  Where do you think you're running off to?  There's
nowhere left to hide!

Real Maki: Those countless bubbles... Each one, a different person's
consciousness... People's minds are nothing more than fragile bubbles born from
this sea... I was a consciousness that should never have been born... If you'd
been born first, my life would have turned out much differently...

Maki: Stop that!  I don't want to hear that kind of talk from my own mouth!
Did you ever try to change?  How?  All you did was hide under the sheets and
cry!  But now's our chance!  We can change along with Masao, Kei, Ayase/Elly/
Hidehiko/Reiji... And Main... Doesn't looking at those guys make you feel like
nothing is impossible?  You just have to get over yourself!

Real Maki: ......

Maki: I won't run away anymore... I'll own up to the mistakes I've made!

Real Maki: ...You should take this... You can use it to enter the Avidya World,
where Pandora is.  I... really didn't want you to see me this way, Main...

> Obtained Blue Compact

Maki: I wonder if what I was trying to say got across... Well, all I can do
now is keep believing in myself... Let's go back to the others!

--------------------------------------------
Alaya Shrine
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Maki)

Maki: Sorry to keep you all waiting!

Mark: 'Bout time!  I was getting tired of sitting around.

Nanjo: It seems to have gone well, mm?  Now then, let's head to the school and
meet this Pandora.

%Maki: They seem to have been pretty bored while we were gone...

%Nanjo: What's the matter?  Did something happen inside?

%Mark: Yo Main, you didn't try anything funny, did you?

%Ayase: Yeesh, MC/Main, you were in there so long I thought you'd died.

%Brown: Tch... You're pretty tough.  I kinda thought you'd eat it.  Then I
could rush in and rescue the princess!

%Elly: Oh, Main!  It's good to have you back... Are you hurt anywhere? / Main!
I'm so glad you're back!  You're not hurt anywhere, are you?

%Reiji: Looks like you made it back in one piece.  When this is all over...
What would you say to some sparring to see who's stronger?  You up for it?

%Mysterious butterfly: These isn't much time until this world vanishes
completely.  You must hurry.

==========================================================
13. Avidya World   [SR13]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin High - 1F Entrance Hall
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Do you like school, MC/Main?  'Cause you know, I kinda do.  Most of the
time, I get to do whatever I want here.

Brown: I actually really like school.  I'm a crappy student, though.  But hey,
studying isn't everything!

Elly: Do you like school, Main? I... used to consider it dull.  But not anymore,
I don't think.  That's thanks to my friendship with you and the others... / Do
you like school, Main?  I... used to think it was boring.  But I'm getting to
like it.  It's much easier now that I've met you all...

Reiji: My business with this school, this town, was through when Kandori died...
Or so I thought.

Mark: Sure is quiet here.  I don't think anyone's around.

Nanjo: The entrance to Avidya World is at the library.

Maki: This school and the people in it are figments of the real me's
imagination... I'm not sure how to feel about that.

--------------------------------------------
St. Hermelin High - Library
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Maki: Chisato!  Yosuke!  I'm so glad to see you both safe and sound!

Chisato: Maki!  Oh good, you're safe, too!

Mark: Hey Yosuke, what happened here?  There's no one around but you guys.

Yosuke: I'm not sure... It was like this when we got back.  The east side of
town's vanished, too.  I want to know what's going on just as much as you do!

Nanjo: This must be the work of Pandora...

Chisato: Pandora?

Maki: I'm sorry, both of you... I'm at fault for all of this... It's the real
reason behind everything...

[The screen goes black as Maki explains]

Chisato: ......

Yosuke: So that's it...

Maki: I promise I'll return everyone to their original world.  I know there's
no forving me for what I did... but I'm really, really sorry.  If you want to
hit me, Chisato, I'll understand.  Go right ahead.

Chisato: You're such an idiot, Maki!  You're just as thick as you've always
been...

Yosuke: Hey, Chisato, c'mon...

Chisato: It's me who needs to apologize.  You called me to this world because
you thought of me as your best friend, right?  And I... I betrayed you...
You've got it backwards, Maki.  It's me who needs your forgiveness...

Maki: Chisato... Thanks...

Chisato: Now go on.  We'll wait here so we don't get in your way.  Once things
settle down... let's all go to an amusement park together!  Sound good?

Maki: ...Yeah.

Mark: An amusement park, huh?  Heheh... Might be fun to act like a kid again
for a day.  So let's hurry up and get this done!

Nanjo: Maki, please open the door for us.

Maki: Will do!

[Maki places all three compacts in the circle]

Maki: Erusaer Tsymmom!

[The previously sealed door opens]









%Maki: All my worst qualities are through this door... I refuse to let them
win!

%Mark: This is finally it... Let's give it everything we got, Main!

%Nanjo: Hmm... These compacts may represent the three primary colors of light.
One's heart can be any color, I suppose.  Which color all depends on one's
self... Perhaps that's the reasoning behind it.

%Ayase: Hmmm, an amusement park, huh?  I SO wanna ride the freefall!  Last time
I rode it five times in a row--this time I'm gonna shoot for ten!  And I expect
you to be there with me, MC/Main!

%Brown: I'm pumped!  Anyone who stands in my way will get a faceful of my
Persona power!

%Elly: It comes down to this... Let's end it quickly and visit to the amusement
park. / So this is it, huh?  Let's hurry so we can get to the amusement park
quicker!  I want to ride the ferris wheel with you, Main...

%Reiji: Hurry up and go.  I'll take out the small fry for you.

%Chisato: Be careful.  But man, you've got it made, huh?  It's easy to tell
who Maki likes... [If Ayase or Elly is in your party] And it looks like she's
not the only one... Better look out, Main!

%Yosuke: Just keep hanging in there.  I can't do much, but I'll be rooting for
you guys.

--------------------------------------------
Avidya World - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Avidya World)

--------------------------------------------
Pandora's Nest
--------------------------------------------

----Cutscene begins----

[We see Maki's face in the darkness.  Frame by frame, we catch glimpses of the
rest of Pandora's body - her arms, her legs, and her mouth.  The viewpoint
pans back to reveal the whole of Pandora.]

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Confrontation)

Gargantuan monster: Shh... Sssshhhhhhhrrrr....

Maki: Another me!?  So... this is Pandora!

Nanjo: Look!  Is that the core of the Deva System behind it!?

Pandora: It was inevitable, I suppose, that you'd make it here... Sss...
Hhhrrr... This... is the gate to paradise... And I won't... ssshhrr... give
it up... I'll use it to create my paradise... A place where nothing exists...

Maki: No!  That's no "gate to paradise" to all!  It's a Pandora's box that
will bring evil to this world!

Pandora: Fsshhhrrr... Everything is useless... Utterly useless.  You... me...
useless... These things... I do not need... Now begone from me...
Fsssshrrrraaaa!

----Battle begins----

(BGM: Pandora, The Last Battle)

Pandora: Rrrrwwaaaaa...!  Now, let us disappear togetherrrr!

[After the party deals enough damage, Pandora stops]

Pandora: Aaaaaaaah!

[The front half of Pandora retracts into the back half before a butterfly
emerges from the back of her husk]

Mark: Damn, man...

Maki: It's beautiful...

Pandora: Why won't you give up?  Please... give up... please...

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Maki)

Pandora: Why won't you give in?  How... How can you be so strong!?

Maki: You already know, don't you?









Mark: Heheh... That, and we believe in ourselves...

Nanjo: People can't live in isolation.  If things are hard, just look around.
We'll be there for you.

[Maki approaches Pandora]

Maki: You and me... We're both part of Maki Sonomura.  These are our friends.
Let's end this... together...

Pandora: Thank you...

[Pandora transforms into a compact, which Maki picks up]

Nanjo: At last... it's over.

Mark: Yeah...

Maki: Thank you... all of you.  We have to part ways now... But I'll never
forget you all.

Mark: Hey!  Whaddaya mean, part ways...?

Maki: I'm only a shadow of Maki Sonomura.  I can't go with you... It was fun...
Really, it was...

Mark: Hey!  Maki...!  That's not fair!  Whoa!

[One by one, the party disappears except for the protagonist]

----Cutscene begins----

Maki: I'll send all of you back to the real world.  One second.

[Maki leans in close to the protagonist and gives him a kiss on the cheek]

Maki: Thank you.  I hope you'll still think about me, at least once in a
while.  Goodbye.  I love you.

[The protagonist disappears as well]

Maki: Goodbye...

----Cutscene ends----

----Cutscene begins----

[Philemon stands on the checkered platform]

Philemon: Nothing more need be said.  I'm sure you have all discovered by now
your true selves.  The smiles you wear are no longer false masks.  You may
find yourselves troubled or suffering or lost in the future, but there is
nothing to fear.  Look to your soul for your true self.  No matter what trials
you may face, that will be enough for you to weather the storm.  Now go forth
into your bright futures.

[Philemon removes his mask, revealing the face of a kindly old man.  He rises
into the air before dispersing into butterflies]

----Cutscene ends----

Though the world's eyes were on Mikage-cho after the incident, normalcy
eventually returned to the town.  Despite the heavy media attention on SEBEC
and Kandori, the identities of the students central to the incident remained
hidden.  Time passed, and the incident faded from people's minds.  The young
adults came away with a firm sense of their true selves as they took their
first steps toward the unwritten future...

----Cutscene begins----

[Cherry petals fall on Mikage-cho and St. Hermelin High.  A banner announcing
the school's 32nd graduation ceremony is above the school's front door, where
the protagonist, Mark, and Nanjo emerge from.  Mark runs forward to Yukino and
Maki.  We see Ayase, Brown, and Elly as well, and spot Reiji surrounded by
girls.  The protagonist walks forward and looks up into the sky.]

----Cutscene ends----

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Peace Diner
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Ayase route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: Guess what?  Main is... Or at least that's what I heard!              |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Seriously!?  MC/Main!?  That's totally awesome!                      |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Tsk... People do like to talk, but nothing's noisier than girls      |
| gossiping...                                                                |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark and the protagonist enter the restaurant]                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Oh!  Speak of the devil.  You're late!  We were getting tired of      |
| waiting around.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark and the protagonist approach the group]                               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Sorry, guys... Man, that was hell. Main and me lost our second buttons|
| on the way here!  Those girls were all over us... We had to surrender the   |
| buttons to survive.  There was a bunch of people looking for you too, Nanjo.|
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: "A wise man never courts danger."  Use your head, man.               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Yeah, yeah, if you say so...                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Huh... MC/Main I could see, but Masao?                               |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Well, I hate to break it you, but you're hanging out with us next!    |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Remember the promise, MC/Main?  We're gonna ride the freefall 10     |
| times!  Over and over until we hurl!                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [The protagonist looks between the two girls before the three leave]        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Aw, man, there they go... Heheh... Looking at Maki now, that mess     |
| before seems like a bad dream...                                            |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Heh.  Pandora, eh...?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Man, you're still stuck on that?                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Oh, it's nothing.  I only just remembered the last thing in Pandora's|
| box... Well then, Mark, shall we go?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [Nanjo leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: What do you mean?  Wait a sec, did you just call me Mark?  Hey!       |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark leaves]                                                               |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Brown route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| [Nanjo and Mark are standing in Peace Diner when Brown walks in]            |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Hey, looks like Mr. Smellypants is here.                              |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Heheh... Laugh it up, chump.  Today's the last day you get to call   |
| me that!  You're not too fond of heights, are you, Massy?  Or should I say, |
| Mr. Dampcrotch?                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: What the--Who told you that, you bastard!?                            |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Mwahaha... Your mom gave me every last detail!  My, my, how shameful |
| for a sixth-grader...                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: That stupid cow!  Can it, okay?  It's better than crapping your pants |
| in junior high!                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Well technically, sixth grade's part of junior high, too... Heheheh. |
| I'm gonna get a good look at a return performance by Mr. Dampcrotch today!  |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: These nitwits... Where do they think they are!?  Ugh, they give me a |
| headache.                                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| [Maki and the protagonist enter the restaurant]                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Sorry to keep you guys waiting!  Huh...?  What's wrong, guys?         |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: MC!  Maki!  Perfect timing. Mark here wanted to tell you how excited |
| he is to ride the freefall!                                                 |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Ooh, really?  Then let's get going!                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Hidehiko, you dick...!                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Heeheehee...                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: What's wrong?  C'mon, let's go!  Chisato and the others are waiting   |
| outside!                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| [Maki leaves]                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Hidehiko...!  I'll get you!                                           |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark leaves]                                                               |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Man, I can't wait to see this. But check out Maki... Makes the stuff |
| that happened seem like a bad dream.                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Heh.  Pandora, eh...?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Sorry, what?  Man, you're bringing that up now?  Cruel as ever,      |
| huh...?                                                                     |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Oh, it's nothing. I only just remembered the last thing in Pandora's |
| box... Well then, Main, shall we go?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [Nanjo leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Brown: Huh?  What's that supposed to mean?  Hey, wait up!                   |
|                                                                             |
| [Brown leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Maki's voice: Hurry up, Main!                                               |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Elly route                                                                  |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Maki: Guess what?  Main is... Or at least that's what I heard!              |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: Is that so?  Oh, my... Hee-hee!  Really?  No kidding!  Hee-hee!       |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Tsk... People do like to talk, but nothing's noisier than girls      |
| gossiping...                                                                |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark and the protagonist enter the restaurant]                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Oh!  Speak of the devil.  You're late!  We were getting tired of      |
| waiting around.                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark and the protagonist approach the group]                               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Sorry, guys... Man, that was hell. Main and me lost our second buttons|
| on the way here!  Those girls were all over us... We had to surrender the   |
| buttons to survive. There was a bunch of people looking for you too, Nanjo. |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: "A wise man never courts danger."  Use your head, man.               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Yeah, yeah, if you say so...                                          |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: It must be difficult for you all, being so popular... / Wow, being    |
| popular seems rougher than I thought.                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Well, I hate to break it you, but you're hanging out with us next!    |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: Let's go!  Time waits for no man, you know. / C'mon!  We're not       |
| getting any younger!                                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [The protagonist looks between the two girls before the three leave]        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Aw, man, there they go... Heheh... Looking at Maki now, that mess     |
| before seems like a bad dream...                                            |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Heh.  Pandora, eh...?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Man, you're still stuck on that?                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Oh, it's nothing. I only just remembered the last thing in Pandora's |
| box... Well then, Mark, shall we go?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [Nanjo leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: What do you mean?  Wait a sec, did you just call me Mark?  Hey!       |
|                                                                             |
| [Mark leaves]                                                               |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Reiji route                                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| [Mark and Nanjo are standing in Peace Diner when Reiji enters]              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Huh?  After all that bitching, you decided to show up anyway?         |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Heheh...                                                             |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: What in the... You're behaving rather strangely today.               |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Masao... They tell me you hate heights.                              |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Wh-Who told you that!?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Hidehiko was telling anyone who'd listen. Something about this being |
| the last... I came to get a good look at you, screaming in terror.          |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Indeed? That does sound like something worth witnessing... I believe |
| I'll stay around to observe as well.                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: That dick!  He's always doing stuff like this!  What're you laughing  |
| about!?  Look, there's no way I'm going!  Forget it!                        |
|                                                                             |
| [Maki and the protagonist enter the restaurant]                             |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Sorry to keep you waiting!  Huh...?  What's wrong, guys?              |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Ah, Maki, Main.  Perfect timing.  It seems Masao's canceling today's |
| plans.  Such a pity...                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Huh!?  How come?  I was really looking forward to it...               |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Nanjo, you evil...!                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Heh heh heh...                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Is he telling the truth, Masao?                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: N-No way... Um... I'm... I'm goin'.                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Maki: Yay!  Chisato and the others are waiting outside!  C'mon, everyone,   |
| let's go!                                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| [Maki runs out, with Mark following after]                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Mark: Nanjo... Reiji...!  You guys are gonna pay for this!                  |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Heh... Looking at Maki now, what happened before is like a bad dream.|
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Heh.  Pandora, eh...?                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Don't tell me you're still thinking about all that.                  |
|                                                                             |
| Nanjo: Oh, it's nothing. I only just remembered the last thing in Pandora's |
| box... Well then, Mark, shall we go?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| [Nanjo leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Reiji: Hey, what did you mean by that?                                      |
|                                                                             |
| [Reiji leaves]                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Maki's voice: Hurry up, Main!                                               |
|                                                                             |
| [The protagonist leaves as well]                                            |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

----Cutscene begins----

[Maki stands at her desk in the classroom, holding a piece of paper and smiling.
We see that it's a class photo.  When she moves the photo, we see her compact
sitting on her desk.  Maki smiles and looks out the window.]

----Cutscene ends----

Maki Sonomura
With her illness completely cured, she matured into a cheerful, positive woman.
She won an award at a major art exhibit and has received lucrative commission
offers, but her priorities still lie with spending time with her mother.  She
was recently seen enjoying dinner with her mother and a man who seemed to be
her boyfriend.

Mark Inaba
He won over his strongly opposed parents and went to New York on his own.  His
street art style has received critical acclaim, and news of his notoriety even
reached Japan.  His mother still pesters him with phone calls every week.

Kei Nanjo
As part of his executive training, he took a job incognito as a salesman at a
Nanjo Group subsidiary.  After seeing how the rest of the world lived, he
slowly became mellower.  Some have spotted him sleeping on the train, wearing
a tie embroidered with the phrase "No. 1."

Yuka Ayase
She took a job as a business secretary and later married one of her coworkers,
fulfilling her dream of a happy family.  However, she isn't quite satisfied
with her husband's salary...

Hidehiko Uesugi
After rising to fame and fortune, he openly revealed the embarrassment of his
school days on a TV talk show.  His openness boosted his position in magazine
popularity surveys, bringing him to even greater heights.  Even with his lofty
career, he always keeps an interest in any news about Mark.

Eriko Kirishima
She often graces the cover of women's magazines as Japan's top model.  Her
unaffected demeanor won the support of young women; as the face of their
generation, she is active not just in fashion but in other fields as well.
She recently appeared on TV, talking happily about otherwordly encounters.

Reiji Kido
With his vendetta settled, he was finally able to live his own life.  He
married a kind woman reminiscent of his mother shortly after graduation, and
now has a child of his own.  Mark joked that the child inherited Reiji's sharp
tongue and standoffish personality.

As for his fate...
That's for you to decide.

(BGM: Voice)

"Cogito ergo sun"
- Rene Descartes

fin

To the depths of Mikage Ruins
The seal on the door to B8 has been lifted.
Challenge the deepest reaches of the Ruins!

==========================================================
14. Mikage Ruins   [SR14]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Ruins B10
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Mikage Ruins)

> Old writing is engraved on the wall.  "Henceforth, go the way you believe
answers the given question, and the path shall be opened.  The offical name of
the Taoist goddess Tian-xian Niang-niang is Tianxian Yu' Bixia Yuanjun.  Whose
daughter is she?  Head left it it's Xiyue Dadi, and right if it's Dongyue Dadi."

> "Varuna of Indian myth is said to be the god of law and the celestial ocean.
What direction does he represent?  Head right if it's east, and left if it's
west."

> "Seiryuu is one of the legendary beasts of China.  Which of the four
directions does this god represent?  Head right if it's east and left if it's
west."

> "Some think Hanuman in Indian myth is the model for Sun Wukong.  What is the
famous story where Sun Wukong appears?  Head left if it's Journey to the West,
and right if it's Journey to the East."

> "In the Bible, the cherubim is said to guard Eden.  Where is this angel
posted?  Head right if it's the east gate, and left it it's the west gate."

> "The god Airgetlam of Celtic myth is said to have a silver arm.  Which arm
is it?  Head right if it's the right arm, and left if it's the left arm."

> "Verdandi is the second sister of the three Norse goddesses of fate.  Which
period does she represent?  Head left if it's the past, straight if it's the
present, and right if it's the future."

> "The Three Wise Monkeys are famous in Buddhism, but where is the Buddhist
god Seimen Kongou worshiped?  Head right if it's Japan, and left if it's China."

> "In Hinduism, the Ganges River is thought to be made from tears that Shiva
shed.  Which eye were they shed from?  Head left if it's the left eye, and
right if it's the right eye."

> "Before the archangel Lucifer of Christianity fell, which side of God did he
sit at?  Head right if it was the right side, and left if it was the left side."

> "The war god Tyr in Norse mythology had a hand bitten off by Fenrir.  Which
of his hands was spared?  Head right if it was the right hand, and left if it
was the left hand."

> "Janus is said to be the Roman god of gates and doorways.  What month does
he represent?  Head left if it's November, straight if it's January, and right
if it's March."

--------------------------------------------
Mikage Ruins B11
--------------------------------------------

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "East 3, South 3, West 1, South 1."

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "South 1, West 1, South 2, East 3."

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "North 1, East 2, North 2, West 1,
North 1, West 1, North 1."

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "North 1, West 1, North 2, East 1,
North 1, East 2, South 1, East 1."

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "East 1, North 1, East 2, North 1,
East 2, South 2, West 1, South 2, West 2, South 1."

> Old writing is engraved in the door.  "South 1, West 2, South 2, East 3,
South 2, West 1, South 2."

==========================================================
15. Bad Ending (SEBEC Route)   [SR15]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Lost Forest - Gingerbread House
--------------------------------------------

[The first time you find Mai in the gingerbread house, your answers to
her questions determine if you get the good or bad ending.  If you get any
answer wrong in the dialogue tree, you'll get the bad ending]

Maki: ...Main... Is that really what you meant to say to Mai?

{Yes}

Mai: Okay... Then I'm going to stay here.  You can't have my compact.
I'm sorry.

Mark: This is going nowhere... We're begging you here!  Please let us borrow
it!  If you won't, I'm gonna have to give you a spanking, got it?

Mai: Waaaah!  No!  I don't want that!  Erusaer Tsymmom!

[Mai summons a large black teddy bear]

Mai: Help me, Mr. Bear!

----Battle begins----

Nanjo: First a robot and now a stuffed bear!?  I hate to do this, but we have
no choice!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: The Girl in Black)

Mai: Nooo!  Mr. Bear!  He's dead... Waaaaaaaaah!  Now no one will be my
friend!  You're so mean...

[Mai disappears]

Maki: She disappeared... I feel like we did something bad to her.

Nanjo: Indeed... Why did you go and threaten her, Masao!?  Now we've lost a
valuable source of information.

Mark: Well, what was I supposed to do!?  I didn't think it would go this far...

Nanjo: Hm?  What's that on the floor?

Maki: Whoa!  It's Mai's compact!

> Obtained Compact Half.

Mark: Huh... She must've dropped it.  It feels kinda wrong, but we should
borrow it.

Maki: It grants any wish, right?  Why don't we have it send us to the castle?

Nanjo: Good idea.  Give it a try, Masao.

Mark: Okay.  How'd it go...?  Erusaer Tsymmom.

Maki: ...Nothing happened.

Nanjo: There's always a catch... That child must be the only one who can use
it.

Mark: Oh well, we'll just have to hoof it back to the castle.

--------------------------------------------
Deva Yuga - Maki's Hospital Room
--------------------------------------------

[On the bad ending, the game will continue as normal until after you defeat
Kandori.  When Maki and Aki are speaking, Mai will appear in the room]

Aki: *sniffle* ...Y-You!?

Mai: It's all over for you, too.  Kandori is gone.  Erusaer Tsymmom.

Aki: N-No!  Noooo!

[Mai makes Aki disappear]

Mai: Now this quiet town will go back to how it was... Thank you, mister.

Maki: You're... You're going to keep living there!?

Mai: Yes... If I don't, I'll feel sorry for myself... You're going back, too.
I want you to keep acting as my ideal self.

Maki: No!  I don't want to go back there!

Mai: Erusaer Tsymmom.

Maki: No!  Main...!

[Maki disappears]

Mai: Hm... You like this boy now... Okay.  I'll make him, too.  It's easy...
Bye bye, mister.

[Mai disappears]

Mark: Maki!  Makiiii!

[The mirror breaks, and the scene ends]

Though the world's eyes were on Mikage-cho after the incident, normalcy
eventually returned to the town.  Despite the heavy media attention on SEBEC
and Kandori, the identities of the students central to the incident remained
hidden.  As time passed, people seemed to try their hardest to forget the
events that transpired.  Time marched ever on... As if driven by something,
or as if pursued by their repressed selves, the people lived their lives, day
in, day out...

(BGM: Voice)

"Cogito ergo sun" - Rene Descartes

fin

===============================================================================
  IV. Snow Queen Quest                                  [SQQ]
===============================================================================

==========================================================
01. St. Hermelin High   [SQQ01]
==========================================================

--------------------------------------------
Class 2-4
--------------------------------------------

Female student: Devil-Boy says this town got all weird because of a curse on
St. Hermelin.  I don't think now is the time for that... Though it's admirable
in its own way.

--------------------------------------------
Library
--------------------------------------------

Tsutomu: You know of "The Snow Queen," right?  Yes... the fairy tale.  It's
the traditional play performed by St. Hermelin's drama club.  Eeheehee...
Don't be so hasty.  Listen to this... For some reason, The Snow Queen is
usually performed while wearing a mask.  Which brings me to my point.  In
truth, that mask... is cursed.  The students who wore it while playing the
role all died unnatural deaths.  Isn't that interesting?  Supposedly, only one
girl who played the part ever survived the curse... No one knows who it is.
If we could figure that out, it might unlock the mystery.  Eeeheehee...

--------------------------------------------
Drama Club
--------------------------------------------

Drama club member: Our president's the only one who knows about that play.
Huh?  What play?  Oh, uh... it's a secret.

Drama club president: I told you, I don't know any play called "The Snow
Queen"!  Give it a rest!

Drama club member: If there were any records left, you might be able to find
something in them... But our president gets all upset if anyone asks about it.

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Student Council Room
--------------------------------------------

Student council president: The records?  I've already gone through and sorted
them.  It was no small task, you know.  What?  You want me to show them to
you?  Absolutely not!  You have no idea what a pain it was to sort all those!
If you want to know about the past, go ask someone who was there!

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Principal's Office
--------------------------------------------

Ooishi: I heard you've been looking into "The Snow Queen."  ...I'll tell you
the whole story.  The actress portraying the Snow Queen here has traditionally
worn a mask.  But there was always something unpleasant about that mask...
Sooner or later, a rumor started that the Queen's mask was cursed.  I didn't
believe it... until that day, eight years ago.  The last one to play the Snow
Queen was Ms. Saeko.

Hanya: M-Ma'am!  What're you saying!?

Ooishi: Eight years ago... Ms. Saeko lost her best friend.  If only I'd
realized it sooner... Had I forbidden the use of that mask, none of it would
have happened.  ...The mask was immediately purified and put into storage.
But listen to me... you mustn't bring up Ms. Saeko's painful past.

Hanya: H-Hey, the principal is just joking, okay?  Don't believe that junk...!

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Gym Storage
--------------------------------------------

> It's a box sealed with talismans.  Open it?

     {Yes}

     > Obtained the Snow Queen Mask.

Teacher: Oh, Main!  You're still here!?  I'm closing off the gym.  You should
head to the main building.  I haven't heard of any demons getting in, yet, but
who knows when they will?  Hey... where did you get that mask...?  ...Nah, it
can't be the same one.  Anyway, you should get out of here.

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1F Passageway
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[When the protagonist enters the passageway, he finds Ayase, Yukino, Mark, and
Maki standing by the hole in the wall

Yukino: Hey Masao!  Wait!

Ayase: You don't even know if that really is Maki!

[Mark and Maki leave through the hole in the wall]

Ayase: Omigod, Main!  Masao's in big trouble!

Yukino: Kei was hurt, so Masao, Hidehiko, and Eriko brought him back here.
But then...

Ayase: Maki showed up out of nowhere!  Isn't she supposed to be in the
hospital!?  Something's seriously wrong here!

[Ms. Saeko enters the passageway from the school]

Saeko: I heard Masao came back!

Yukino: Y-Yeah, but...

[The screen goes black as Yukino explains]

Saeko: So he and Maki went outside together?  Oh, I have to bring them back!

Yukino: Wait, Ms. Saeko!  If something happens to you, what'll the gang here
do?  Let us go instead!

Saeko: Oh, good point, Yukino!  Thanks...  Hm?  What's that you have there,
Main...?  That... that mask...!  Goodness... I didn't think it was still lying
around here...

[Ms. Saeko takes the Snow Queen mask from the protagonist]

Saeko: It reminds me of my high school days... I wore this mask when I was in
a play called, "The Snow Queen."

[Ms. Saeko starts telling the story of the play]

[The story plays out with art accompanying it.  The first piece shows a multi-
colored mirror shattering.]

Once upon a time, there was an evil demon.  And one day, this demon made a
mirror... The mirror blurred out the beautiful things of the world and made
the ugly things clear.  The demon climbed to heaven, intending to do mischief
to God with the mirror, but the mirror broke on the way up.  The countless
splinters it broke into rained down upon the earth.  And that is how it all
began.

[The second piece of art shows a boy and girl sitting next to each other.]

There lived a boy named Kay and a girl named Gerda, and the two were close
friends.  But one day, tiny splinters of the mirror got into Kay's eyes and
heart.  The splinters caused Kay's heart to grow cold and his eyes to see only
ugly things.  He even began to tease Gerda, whom he cared so much for.

[The third piece of art shows the boy on a sled, with a crowned woman in front
of him]

On a snowy winter day... A big, white sleigh appeared in front of Kay, who was
playing with his sled at the market square.  And the beautiful woman on that
white sleigh took him away.  Little did he know that the woman was the Snow
Queen!  That was how Kay came to the Snow Queen's Ice Castle, far to the north.

[The fourth piece of art shows the girl standing next to a deer in front of
many buildings]

Gerda learned of Kay's disappearance, and despite her sorrow, she decided to
embark on a journey to find him.  Along the way, she overcame many hardships
and obstacles with the warm help of the people she met.  At last, Gerda's love
for Kay and her unwavering courage led her to the Ice Castle.

[The fifth piece of art shows the crying girl hugging the crying boy]

What Gerda saw at the end of her journey was the half-frozen Kay, who had
forgotten her completely.  Gerda's warm tears gently covered him, melting his
heart.  Upon regaining himself, Kay burst into tears, washing away the
splinter of the mirror in his eye.  Hand in hand, the two left Ice Castle...
And lived at home happlily ever after.

[The story ends, and the scene returns to the passageway]

Ayase: It's a neat-looking mask.

Saeko: Yes, but some say it's cursed.  ...I guess I can see why.  It's because
of this that my friend was...

Ayase: C-C'mon, Ms. Saeko!  Cut it out!  We've got enough to be scared of...
That mask gives me the creeps!  Why don't you just throw it away?

Saeko: Oh, sorry about that!  It's just a silly school legend.  "Whoever wears
it, dies"?  Ha!  I wore it, and I'm okay, aren't I?  See?  So it's better if I
went looking for those two!

[Saeko places the mask onto her face]

Saeko: I've got Lady Lucky on my side.  ......? *gasp*

[PSPBGM: Tension]

Saeko: Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh!

Yukino: Ms. Saeko!?  What's wrong!?

Ayase: Wh-What's going on!?

[The group passes out and a wave of ice washes over the building, freezing it]

----Cutscene begins----

[A blast of cold air blows through the school's halls, freezing all of the
rooms]

----Cutscene ends----

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Courtyard
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[The protagonist and Ayase stand up]

Ayase: Owww... Huh?  Uh... where am I?

[Yukino stands up as well]

Yukino: Hey... This is the courtyard!  What the hell's going on here!?

Ayase: Whoa!  Look!

[The protagonist and Yukino turn to where Ayase's looking, and find Ms. Saeko
standing there with the mask still on]

Yukino: Ms. Saeko!

[Yukino tries to approach Ms. Saeko, but pillars of ice shoot up from the
ground]

Yukino: What the--!?

Saeko: Hahaha... Finally!  I've been waiting so long!

Yukino: Ms. Saeko...?

Saeko: Saeko?  Oh... I see what's happening.  Poor Saeko... Hahahah.

Yukino: Huh?  But you are Saeko!  Are you okay!?  Did you trip and hit your
head or something?

Saeko: Hahaha... "I wore it, and I'm okay," eh?  Teeheehee... Ahahaha!  That's
the Saeko I remember so well.  Self-confident... self-centered... She'd step
on anyone to get to be the center of attention.

Yukino: What's wrong with you!?  Stop with the jokes, 'cause they aren't funny!

Saeko: Jokes?  Look around you.  Hahaha... you think this is a joke?
Beautiful, isn't it?  A peaceful, perfectly still landscape.  You'll all be
dressed in ice and stay beautiful forever.  So come on over...

Ayase: What are you saying!?  You're our teacher!  This is just...

Saeko: Oh, what a lovely girl.  Hahaha... Come closer, girl, and I'll give you
ageless beauty.

Yukino: Don't do it, Yuka!  It's the mask... It must have taken her over!
Okay, monster, you lay one finger on Ms. Saeko and your ass is grass!

Mask: "Taken her over"?  That's not very nice.  Tell me, who was it who undid
the seal on the mask?  Who put it on without thinking twice?  Not to mention...
isn't it rude to go around calling people monsters?  I think I'd prefer...
the Snow Queen.  Very fitting for this mask, isn't it?

Snow Queen: Hahaha...

Yukino: Can it!  What do you want with Ms. Saeko!?

Snow Queen: What a reckless young lady.  Your teacher is going to be... a
sacrfice.

Ayase: A... A sacrifice?

Snow Queen: Yes, that's right.  Saeko is so full of hope.  If I offer her as a
sacrifice... The stillness of despair--the Eternal Night--is sure to descend.

Ayase: Huh...?  Does that mean everyone's gonna get frozen?  I hate being cold!

Yukino: That's not gonna happen!  I'm taking back Ms. Saeko, right now!

Snow Queen: Well, aren't you brave?  Fine... you can have her.  But Saeko will
stay frozen as long as she has this mask on.  So will the school.  And don't
think you can leave.  You'll see what I mean if you walk around a little.
There's no escape.  You only have two choices... Welcome the Eternal Night, or
take the mask off Saeko.

Ayase: Okay, but like, how do we do that?

Snow Queen: Hahaha, keep fighting it.  Nothing's more beautiful than despair
after a struggle.  I can't wait to bask in your beautiful despair...

Ayase: Hey!  I asked you a question!

[Saeko completely freezes over]

Yukino: *gasp* Ms. Saeko!

Snow Queen's voice: Hahaha... Watch it, or Saeko and the mask will both
shatter into smithereens.  I have a few rituals to perform, so there is still
time before the Eternal Night.  Why don't we pass the time with a game?

Yukino: A game!?

Snow Queen's voice: This school is now a castle of ice.  There are three
towers, each with a guardian.  If you can defeat them before the clocks in
each tower strike twelve... I'll turn Saeko and the school back to normal.  I
must leave this mask now and prepare to call down the Eternal Night.  I hope
you enjoy yourselves while I'm gone.  Hahaha... I'll see you later.

Ayase: Hey, wait!  Don't leave...!  Omigod... Wh-What're we gonna do!?  This
is all your fault, Main!  If you never found that stupid mask, this wouldn't
have happened!  You better own up!  Are you a man or not!?  Say something!

Yukino: Stop it, Yuka!  Pointing fingers won't help the situation any.  It's
not like Main knew what was gonna happen.

Ayase: But Yukino...

[The screen flashes black]

Ayase: Whoa!  What was that!?

[A golden butterfly emerges]

Yukino: That thing again...

Ayase: Huh...?  "Again"?

----Cutscene begins----

[Philemon stands on the checkered platform]

Philemon: A moment, please.  You are angry and frustrated, but that will not
rescue your teacher.  There is only one way to do that: the demon mirror.  It
can remove the source of the mask's curse.  However, the Snow Queen has 
shattered it.  The twelve shards are scattered amongst three towers.

[Philemon materializes a mirror frame]

Take this mirror frame with you.  Fit the mirror shards you find into it.  If
you gather enough shards to reflect your teacher, she can be saved.  There
isn't much time left.  I pray for your success.

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

> Obtained Mirror Frame

Yukino: So our job's to find the Mirror Shards and put them in this frame,
huh?

Ayase: Umm, Yukino?  You know the towers are guarded by demons, right?  Aren't
we a little, y'know, shorthanded?

Yukino: You can stay here if you want.  We don't force you to come, not when
we don't know what we're up against.

Ayase: Uh, no, I meant... It's just...

Yukino: I'll do whatever it takes to save Ms. Saeko.  I used to be a lousy
delinquent.  Even my parents gave up on me... but not her.  She never gave up
on me.  Ever.  Now it's my turn to help her, and my... expertise can be put to
a good cause.

Ayase: Hey, Yukino... You're not planning on leaving me here all alone, are
you...?  'Cause I'm going with you!  I feel much safer around you and Main.

Yukino: Haha, sure... whatever floats your boat.  If we get stuck in a bad
situation, I'm sure you'll help lighten the mood.

[Yukino looks at Ayase]

Yukino: Hey!  Holy crap, Yuka, where did you get a gun!?

Ayase: Kei gave it to me.  Him and Masao went tot he police station for some
weapons.  But Kei got hurt, so they came back to school.  He handed me some
guns and said to hold on to them while he went to the nurse... So I kept one
for myself!  Hehehe... I always wanted to try shooting one of these things!

Yukino: ......

Ayase: Gah!  The wind's picking up!  Brrrr, it's cooooooooold... My ears hurt!
C'mon, let's go inside, quick!

Yukino: Yeah, standing here won't do anyone any good.  Y'think the three of us
can handle the demons and get those *Mirror Shards*...?  I dunno, maybe we
should grab a couple of more people, like Yuka said.

Ayase: Sure, but let's get inside!  I'm freezing to death here!

[The protagonist and Ayase enter the school]

Yukino: Ms. Saeko... We'll be back for you.

==========================================================
02. Ice Castle   [SQQ02]
==========================================================

(BGM: Ice Castle)

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Ice Castle Hallway
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Gah!  Owwwwww!  Wow, don't touch the door.  It's so cold, my fingers
got stuck to it.

Yukino: Damn... It won't budge.

Ayase: C'mon, let's do what that guy said and like, gather these "mirror
shards."

Yukino: Yeah, let's trust his advice and head for the towers.  Hang in there,
Ms. Saeko...

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Cafeteria
----------------------------------

Male student: Everything froze over all of a sudden.  Did demons do that, too?
I just took a look and we're starting to run low on food... No surprise that
Toro's panicking.

Toro: No way... All that's left is milk and cheese?  I can't even eat my
sorrow away?  I'm lactose intolerant... This is a conspiracy by someone who
knows!  Yeah, that's gotta be it!  Everyone in the world is laughing at my bad
luck! *sob* Dammit...

Brown: Aaaaaaaa-choooo!  Oh, sorry.  Did that get on your clothes?  I seriously
feel like some wilted lettuce stuck in the fridge.  It's depressing.  I thought
about having some hot ramen, but I can't boil any water.  Plus, Toro's freaking
out.  Says he's gonna eat all the food to get over being dumped.  That's why I
hurried to hide everything except the dairy stuff.  I mean, who knows what'll
happen, y'know?  I'm like, so on top of things!

Yukino: We can't waste our time here!  Let's go find someone we can rely on!

Ayase: Even the inside of the school's frozen!  How could that monster do this
to us!?

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Library
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Elly: How goes it, Tsutomu?  Did you discover anything?

Tsutomu: Eeheehee... Of course, Eriko.  This temperature....... is not due to
a cold front!  I'm 90% sure.

Elly: ......

Tsutomu: I'm sorry... But I came up empty.  None of the books mention this
kind of thing at all.

Elly: Oh... is that so?  Then I'll keep up my own search.  I'm very intrigued
by this door...  That writing is Greek for "*Nemesis Tower*."

Tsutomu: Nemesis?  Hmm... Greek, you say?  Iiiiiiinteresting...

Elly: Nemesis is the Greek goddess of retribution.

Yukino: Hey, Tsutomu knows tons about the occult and demons and stuff.
Wouldn't he be pretty useful?  Someone like him would be a big plus, I think.

Ayase: Whaaaat!?  I don't wanna sound mean, but... he's not my type.  I say no.

Yukino: That's your idea of "not being mean"?  Who cares whether he's your
type!?  Though I gotta admit... He looks more than a little flaky.

Ayase: Hey, how 'bout Eriko?  She might be able to translate if we meet
foreign demons.

Yukino: Hmm... You know, she does seem to know about that stuff.  Yeah, that
could work.

Elly: Excuse me, but... what were you talking about just now?  I didn't mean
to eavesdrop, but I heard my name come up.

Yukino: Oh, we were just saying you probably know a lot about demons.  Here's
what's going on...

[The screen goes black as Yukino explains]

Elly: Ahh, so that's how the school became encased in ice.  Fascinating... I
love stories of monsters and ghosts, but this... I never imagined I'd witness
multiple supernatural events, one after another.  Something must be done before
it's too late.

     {Let them join}

     Yukino: You're sure you want Eriko to help?

          {Yes}

          Elly: All right!  Let's search for the *Mirror Shards* and save Ms.
          Saeko.  [If you chose Elly as your second member] By the way, I
          heard something happened at the *cafeteria*.  Have you been yet?

          {No}

          [Same answer as "Don't let them join"]

     {Don't let them join}

     Elly: If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask.

     %Elly: It's so cold... At this rate, we'll all freeze to death.

%Tsutomu: By the way, I heard there was some commotion at the *cafeteria*.
Eeeheehee...  Oh yeah, my uncle's a detective, and he once told me saw a demon.
I wonder if Yarai-ku is okay.  Eeeheehee...

%Yukino: Hey, lots of paper here.  Wanna make a bonfire?

%Ayase: The hospital was all messed up inside, just like the school, right?
You think my house is okay?  I don't wanna see some demon kickin' it in the
den.

%Elly: Hm... Nemesis Tower... Nemeis is the Greek goddess of retribution.
I'm uneasy about this...

%Brown: There's no need to worry as long as you follow me!

%Nanjo: Frozen books as far as the eye can see... How dismal.

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Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Natsumi: Don't you take off that bandage, Kei!  Your wound will reopen!

Nanjo: No worries.  The way that bandage was applied, it served no purpose
anyway.

Natsumi: Hmph... Excuse me for being a little bit of a butterfingers.

Nanjo: Well, if you'll excuse me...

Natsumi: Wait, what are you doing?  Don't tell me you're going outside...!

Female student: Yeah, c'mon, Kei.  You're just gonna get hurt again.  Besides...
We've ben all over campus and we couldn't find any ways out.  We can't leave
the school!

Nanjo: Hm?  What are you babbling about?  This isn't the time to share your
day dreams.

Ayase: She's not!  It's totally true!  The Snow Queen trapped us all in here.

Nanjo: The Snow Queen?  Is it April 1st already?  You can devise a better lie
that that.  I haven't time to waste on fools.  Now, kindly step aside.

Yukino: She's right, Kei.  There's no exit.

Nanjo: Yukino, not you too-- Wait... Has the phenomenon we saw at the hospital
reoccurred here!?





Nanjo: ...I'm concerned for Masao and Maki.  I must get outside at any cost.

Setsuko: Maki... Is there really no exit?  I wonder if there's something we
can do...

Yukino: Turns out, there is.  But we need help.

Nanjo: What do you mean?

Ayase: Okay, here goes...

[The screen goes black while Ayase explains]

Nanjo: Hm.  I see.  If we save Ms. Saeko from this so-called Snow Queen, the
school will be restored.  And you're expecting my help?

     {Let them join}

     Yukino: Are you sure you want Kei's help, Main?

          {Yes}

          Nanjo: Very well.  If you insist, I suppose I can lend a hand.
          We'll take care of this, then Maki.

          {No}

          [Return to previous choice]

     {Don't let them}

     Nanjo: Suits me.  I'll find a way out on my own.

%Female student: Oww... I fell and landed on my butt.  Why's the hall so
slippery!?

%Setsuko: I can't believe the phenomenon has spread to the school...

%Ayase: Is this that Agastya thing?  I've heard it has, like, weird powers.

%Yukino: I hate doctors... but if we get hurt, we should go see Nurse Natsumi.
Better that than force ourselves to keep going while we're injured.

%Elly: Thank goodness the infirmary is still intact.

%Brown: I wonder if there are any love potions around here.

%Nanjo: I worry about Masao and Maki out there.  We must hurry and defeat the
Snow Queen.

%Natsumi: Why are you staring at me?  Wait, let me guess... Have you fallen
for me?  Speaking of falling for people... Ayase!  Did I hear that Kenta
confessed his love for you?  What did you say to him!?  That boy's been acting
very strange lately.  You should take people's feelings into consideration
before you say something!

Ayase: Well said!  And like, you would know, with all your experience getting
rejected.

Natsumi: ...Well, back to work for me.

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Class 2-3
--------------------------------------------

Hanya: How dare he give me lip that way!  I'm not listening to his excuses!
They're only lies, anyway.  As punishment, he must clean windows, write lines,
and polish my shoes!

Kiichi: To hell with this!  Why am I the only one getting lectured here?  It's
just as much the student council president's fault!  Is yelling at students
without listening to them a teacher's job or what!?

Ooishi: Honestly, that man... The student must have had a reason for starting
the fight.  Teachers must hear all sides before making a decision...

Ayase: Kiichi didn't do anything wrong, either.  I saw it before the school
froze... He couldn't take any more of that student council president sitting
on his ass... So he just gave him, like, a little warning is all.

Yukino: I can't stand it.  That bald bastard's throwing his weight around
again.

Elly: A proper adult acting that way is rather unsightly in itself.

Brown: I hate getting attacked with cold logic, but I wish people wouldn't get
so angry.

Nanjo: Both parties in a quarrel are culpable.  They should both have to write
lines.

--------------------------------------------
Drama Club
--------------------------------------------

Drama club member: I heard a story about when Ms. Saeko was in the drama
club... They say she fought with her best friend over who would play the Snow
Queen. I forgot her last name, but I think her first name was Tomomi.  There
were tears in Ms. Saeko's eyes when she told me about that.

Student council president: Whew... that was close.  See, I got in a fight.
The Vice-Principal almost caught me, which would have been bad.  But I bet he
won't find me here.

Yukino: So our drama club's good enough that it can win competitions?

Ayase: What a teeny-tiny room!  I feel like I'm in one big fridge...

Elly: Nothing but sheets and sheets of ice... It's not beautiful at all; only
cold.

Brown: Here one may find the sweat and tears of maidens who devoted their
youth to acting.  Hey, what should we do!?

Nanjo: Where did the other club rooms go?

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Fencing Club
--------------------------------------------

Tamaki: Tadashi is such a jerk!  I TOLD him those sports drinks were for
everyone, and he drank them all!

Tadashi: C'mon, it's not THAT big a deal, is it!?  You tightwad!  Oh, uh,
sorry.  That was meant for this loudmouth over here.

Ayase: Tamaki is pretty cute.  Hey, maybe I should get my hair cut short, too!

Yukino: There they go again.  Don't those two ever get tired of fighting with
each other?

Elly: Hm... Hypnos Tower... Hypnos is the Greek god of sleep.  That doesn't
sound so scary, does it?

Brown: At least he has someone to argue with. *sigh* Being single is a drag...
Brrrr!

Nanjo: The temperature is making me sleepy... No, no, that's not good.

--------------------------------------------
Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Chemistry teacher: This is pretty elaborate for a Culture Festival stall.
I'm impressed.

Ayase: Wow!  What beautiful gems... Hey, buy me some!  Pleeeeease!

Yukino: Wasn't Sennen Mannen-Do a sweet shop?

Elly: Hm?  This place isn't frozen... Now why is that?

Brown: Hey, why's there a sweets shop at school?

Nanjo: What is this store?  A sweets shop...?  Ahhh... a sweatshop.  Yes, of
course.

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Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Male student: Huh?  What's with this song!?

Clerk: Hello.  Thanks for always being nice to my great-grandson.  I'm always
watching from up above.  Heeheehee!

Frog: You're talking to a frog.  A complete stranger frog, at that.  You must
be bored.  I respect your curiosity.  Here's a sample recommended by Satomi
Tadashi himself.

> Obtained Muscle Drink

Frog: Sample Muscle Drink.  That is my, Frog's essence.  It's pure love for
you.  Hmm..  Missing a syllable.

[The protagonist talks to the frog three more times]

Frog: You're talking to a frog.  A complete stranger frog, at that.  You must
be bored.  I respect your curiosity.  Here's a sample recommended by Satomi
Tadashi himself.  Just kidding.  I give you three and you don't even thank me?
Wait... don't tell me... You're not stealing clothes and mini medals from
people's houses, are you?  Just go die.  No, no, seriously.

Ayase: Ooooooooooh!  A frog!  Soooooo cuuuute!

Yukino: What's with the old guy?  And what does he mean by "up above"?  And
never mind that--why's there a pharmacy here at school!?

Elly: So many suspicious medicines... I hope they aren't harmful to one's
health.

Brown: No's-Bleed Z... Sounds like that'll do the trick, all right.

Nanjo: Why is there a pharmacy here...?

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Weapon Shop 1-2
--------------------------------------------

Male teacher: What is the matter with that child!?  This is a school!  He can't
open a store here without permission!

Male student: Ah, so you're here too, Character.  Check it out!  With all this,
we can stand up to the demons whenever they appear!

Clerk: Welcoooooome.... I from Devil's Peak.  Bring very good things.  Mister
need this.  I sell at low price, you buy.

Yukino: From Devil's Peak, huh?  Then is that kid a demon too...?

Ayase: Hey, are these, like, real?

Elly: That child is supposedly a merchant of death from the demon world.

Brown: Yikes, what's with the little arms dealer at school?  ...Well, I guess
it's part of that small stuff you're not supposed to sweat.

Nanjo: Amazing!  All of these could prove useful for us.

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Armor Shop 1-3
--------------------------------------------

Female student: Squee!  Look, look!  This dress is soooo cute!

Yuko: Oh... such cute clothes... so expensive, though...

Clerk: Wel... come...

Ayase: Oh man, this is soooo cool!

Yukino: All these clothes have some practical use.  They're more like armor
than clothes.

Elly: Could this be armor?  I must say, it's better than no protection
whatsoever.

Brown: Hey, what's with this store selling these crazy clothes at school?
...Eh, whatever.  It's not like the school regulations mean anything anymore.

Nanjo: The higher an item's price, the sturdier it seems.

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Class 1-1
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: What a creepy-looking door.

Ayase: Whoa... that door looks like demons could come out of it any minute.

Elly: No one's here.  Let's try another room.

Nanjo: As the saying goes, "Discretion is the better part of valor."

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1F Room
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Younger girl: Heh... We're done for.  We were always going to die someday...
It's just been sped up a bit.  Yep... That's all there is to it.  I get to go
out while I'm still beautiful, so I thank the Snow Queen for that.

Gambling-addicted student: Main!  The room in front of the library turned into
a casino!  I'm so frickin' excited!  You should check it out, too!

Yukino: A casino?  Sounds temping.

Ayase: I'm hunnnngryyyy!  That reminds me, where did the home ec room go?  I
had ingredients left over after I made sweets this morning, so I left 'em
there.

Elly: That girl by the window... She's been muttering something for some
time...

Brown: Hey, that sounds like fun.  We should try this casino ourselves!

Nanjo: A casino?  You'll go to seed if you get involved with such things.

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Judgment 1999
--------------------------------------------

Fro-Man: Yyyeah!  Shoobee da ba da, oh yeah!  While I was puzzlin' out future
jive, my mama was workin' a nine to five.  While I was cleaning the toilet
stall, the Man set up my daddy to fall.  Ya dig?  Da ba shoobee bop, oh yeah!

Male student: Woo-ha!  I'm on a roll today!

Ayase: A casino, huh?  A club would have been, like, way cooler.

Yukino: Why a casino?  Is the idea to forget about reality and waste away?
Oh well, no sense sweating the details.  Might as well take a short break.

Elly: This is still our school, right...?

Brown: Hehehehe... I could spend all day here!

Nanjo: What IS this place!?

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Cafeteria
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(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Brown: H-Hey, Toro!  I'm sorry for hiding the food from you... Just please
don't eat any more!  You're gonna waste it all!

Male student: I'm sorry, man.  I thought if you found it, you'd gobble it all
up.  The whole school's in trouble!  We have to ration the food!  You gotta
understand...

Toro: Sh-Shut up!  Why's everyone make fun of me!?  I know you were sharing
the food without telling me!  That's it, this food's mine!

Brown: Nooo!  Our precious, precious food!  One guy goes crazy from rejection
and we all starve to death now?  How can my charmed life end this way!?
Croaking alongside a fatso...

Toro: AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!  Y-Y-Y-Y-YOU SAID THE F-WORD!  DON'T CALL ME FAT!
DAMN YOU ALL!  I'm gonna eat and eat and eat before I die!  I'll stuff myself!
Then I'll watch the rest of you collapse one by one!  Ahahahahahahahahaha!

Male student: H-Hey, Brown... he's completely lost it.  What do we do?

Brown: D-Don't ask me!  Man, Yuka, this is all your fault for rejecting him!

Ayase: Excuse me!?  What's with blaming me for this all of a sudden!?

Yukino: Only one thing to do... knock the poor bastard out cold.

Toro: Hahahahahahaha... No way!  Not gonna happen!  Wanna know why?  'Cause
the butterfly gave me a demon!  I'm not just a butterball anymore, Yuka!
Ahahahahahahaha!

Brown: Uh... a demon?  Wow, sounds like his mind snapped along with his heart.



Male student: I'll grab a teacher!  Keep an eye on him, I'll be right back!

[The student leaves]

Brown: Hey, Boss!  I don't think he'll come to his senses without a swift kick
in the butt.

Yukino: Who're you calling "Boss"!?  Tch, you're such a clown... Sure, I'll
try that if nothing else works.  For now, let's buy us some time until the
teacher gets here!  Hey Hidehiko, you listening?  Quit standing around and
give us a hand!

Brown: Mwahahaha... I'll follow you to the ends of the earth!

Toro: Ahahahahahahaha!  No one can stop me now!



Ayase: Toro, why're you doing this!?  You're like, making me look like the bad
guy here!

Toro: Aaaah, my darling Yuka!  I'll save you, and only you... if you promise
to go out with me.  I'll even save you some food!  Ahahahahahaha!

Ayase: Uh-uh.  No way.  Not in a million years.

Toro: AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH...!  DAMMIT!  DAMMIT, DAMMIT, DAMMIT!  I'M... I'M...
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH...!

Yukino: D-Don't get him mad!  You're too blunt, Yuka... I bet you were just as
cold to him when he said he loved you!

Ayase: Eh, not really.  I just told him the truth.  All I said was, like...

[A flashback begins.  Toro and Ayase stand alone in the cafeteria]

(BGM: Smile)

Ayase: Okay, what's this super important thing you had to tell me?  I'm, like,
busy!

Toro: Y-Y-Yuka... Um... um... I'm, um, I'm sorry for, um, asking you to meet
me here.

Ayase: Geez, speak up already!  If you're not saying anything, I'm out. Seeya!

Toro: W-Wait!  There is something! I'll tell you right now.  ...Are you ready?

Ayase: Like, spit it out already!  I got people waiting on me!

Toro: ...Yuka... I... I I-I-I-I...

Ayase: You... what?

Toro: I LOVE YOOOOOOOOOOU!  I... I LOVE YOU SOOOOOO MUUUUUCH!  P-P-P-P-Please
go out with me!  I p-p-p-promise I'll make you hippy... I, I mean, happy.
*pant* *pant*

Ayase: ......No.  Way.  Like, have you even seen yourself in a mirror?
Alright, I'm out.  Laters.

[Ayase moves to the door]

Toro: W-Wait!  Please!  Why not?  What's so bad about me?

Ayase: Let's see, you're fat, slow, wear the same clothes every day, laugh at
everything... And I've never seen you do anything but eat, sleep, and read
manga.  I like, don't get what keeps you going.  Everything about you sucks!

Toro: H-How can you be so mean...?  Well... what do YOU like, Yuka?  You laugh
when you aren't happy, you hang out with people you think are stupid... Are
you scared to be alone?

Ayase: Sh-Shut up!  Stop acting like you got it all figured out, butterball!

[Ayase leaves]

Toro: B... Butterball...?

[The flashback ends]

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)





Ayase: I did?  Really!?  Uh, did the truth really hurt that bad, Toro?

(BGM: Confrontation)

Toro: *sob* My darling Yuka... How could you...?  You'll pay for stomping all
over my pure, innocent heart... Mr. Demon... Oh, Mr. Demon!  Come out!  Come
out and punish the people who keep making fun of me!  Bimble... Bumble...
Bambob-bun...





Toro: Unh... Uuuuuuuuunnnnggggghhh!  It's coming out!

----Battle begins----

[A gigantic demon bursts out of Toro's chest]

Yukino: Whoa!  What's with him!?

Ayase: Haha... ha... S-Sorry, Kenta.  Is, uh, it too late to apologize?

Toro: Ahahahahahahahahaha... It's much, much, much, much, much too laaaaate!
Eat THIS!

[Toro attacks the party]

Yukino: Agh!  Dammit... How dare you!?

[A Persona comes out from Ayase and attacks Toro]

Ayase: Yikes!  Huh?  What the--!?  What NOW!?

[If you don't already have two members, the same happens with Brown]

Brown: Whoa whoa whoa... What IS this thing!?  I didn't give it permission to
come out of me like that!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[If you don't have two members yet:]
Brown: Whaaa...?  Something just came outta me to say hi.

Ayase: What in the world was that...?





Yukino: Looks like our little squad's getting bigger.

[If you don't have two members yet:]
Brown: Uh... squad?

Ayase: Huh?  You mean you and Main are like, you know... and stuff?



Yukino: Yeah, after we had those weird dreams, we can summon... Personas, was
it?



Ayase: Wait a sec, Toro was using a Persona, right?  Did he have that dream,
too?





Ayase: Omigod!  I don't believe it!  No... no, it can't be!  That thing's
gonna come out of my tummy, and I'll go berserk!?





Brown: Alright... I should be fine, then.  Oh, duh!  I know exactly what that
butterfly wants me to do!  It made me a hero so I could save the school--and
the city!  Haha, alright... If you guys really need me thaaaat much... I guess
I can pitch in.  Follow my lead!

[Nanjo: How naive...]

Yukino: Well, if he wants to come, fine with us.  Right, Main?

     {Yes}

     Ayase: Main... you really, actually want Hidehiko along?

          {Yes}

          Brown: Say what!?  C'mon, guys!  I know you all want me tagging
          along!  No need to hide it!

          {No}

          [Same as answer to "No" below]

     {No}

     Brown: C'mon, be real!  Miz Yukino here begged me to join!  How can I say
     no to that?  Plus, I heard it's your fault the school is in this mess.
     With me as leader, we can't lose!  Trust me!  Mwahahahahaha...

Yukino: What are you doing?  Quit moping around!  We're leaving!

Brown: Y-Yes, Boss!

%Male student: Huh?  You're asking why I didn't go get the teacher?  I did!
But she wouldn't give me the time of day.  She said she was busy, and that
it'd heal on its own.  Anyway, I'm just glad our food is safe.

%Toro: Huh?  Huhhh?  Why was I sleeping here?  Oh... hi everyone.  Don't look
at me like that, it's embarrassing...

%Ayase: I wonder if Toro's okay.  I mean, like, not that I care or anything.

%Yukino: Well then, let's make our way to the tower.

%Elly: We went through hell, no thanks to Ayase.  Honestly, that girl...

%Brown: Persona, huh...?  Well, depending how you use it, anything might be
possible.

%Nanjo: That gluttonous pig had something coming out of his stomach.  Is he...
well?

[If you already had two members:]
%Brown: The whole school's in a panic, and it can't be easy for Teach, either.
I dunno how you did it, but I'm glad everyone's calmed down.  Me and some
other guy are gonna keep watch, so you can leave it to us.

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Class 1-1
--------------------------------------------

[A pair of Jack Frosts clothed in school uniforms stand in the room]

Raiho: Hee-ho!  We transferred to this hee-school from Devil's Peak-ho behind
that door.

Reiho: Hee-ho!  It's hee-so cool and comfy-ho over here.

Raiho: School is pretty fun, isn't it, Reiho?

Reiho: Yeah... it's all right, ho.

Raiho: Think we'll make a hee-hundred friends?

Reiho: I doubt it...

Raiho: Hee-huh...?  Human girls aren't cold like that, ho!

Reiho: They aren't?  Sounds hee-hard...

Yukino: Who the hell built snowmen here!?

Ayase: Omigosh!  Look at those dolls!  They're, like, sooooo cute!

Elly: Oh!  Jack Frosts!  Careful... Their outwardly adorable appearance is a
ruse to lure people in.  Then, they use their icy breath to freeze their
unsuspecting prey!

Brown: Hey, check out those weirdos!  They keep saying, "Hee-ho, hee-ho."

Nanjo: As the saying goes, "Discretion is the better part of valor."

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03. Hypnos Tower   [SQQ03]
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Fencing Club
--------------------------------------------

Mysterious butterfly: I've been waiting for you.  The Snow Queen's power seems
to be weakened after you saved Toro from his Persona.  The doors that were
previously frozen shut should now be open to you.  This is the entrance to
*Hypnos Tower*.  Of the three, this tower has the simplest structure.  I
believe it will be comparatively easy to find the Mirror Shards there.
Remember: once you enter a tower, you cannot leave until you defeat its master.
Be sure of yourself before entering one.

> A sweet, drowsy smell wafts from beyond the door.  Enter Hypnos Tower?

{Yes}

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Hypnos Tower - 2F Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Hypnos Tower)

Yukino: So we have until the hour hand points to 12 o'clock... This won't be
easy.

Ayase: I've been feeling totally sleepy ever since we came to this tower!

Brown: Hey, don't you feel all sleepy for some reason?  No, no, I mean it.

Elly: I wonder what kind of foe awaits us in this tower.

Nanjo: That Snow Queen... I'm sure it's sneering as it watches us gather
*mirror shards*.

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Hypnos Tower - 3F Armor Shop
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: All these clothes have some practical use.  They're more like armor
than clothes.

Ayase: Oh man, this is soooo cool!

Elly: Could this be armor?  I must say, it's better than no protection
whatsoever.

Brown: Oh man, this is totally perfect for me!  Though I look good in anything,
of course.  Mwahahahaha!

Nanjo: The higher an item's price, the sturdier it seems.

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Hypnos Tower - 3F Weapon Shop
--------------------------------------------

Girl with a camera: Oh, hello!  Nice to meet you.  I'm Mariko Yabe from
Yamakumo High's Paranormal Watchers Club!  Good to know you!  It's an
unofficial club, and I'm the president and only member!  My homeroom teach
refuses to recognize my club, just 'cause he thinks it's lame!  So I came to
visit Tsutomu, my fellow devotee, but... I... this is... This is GREAT!  I'm
SO lucky I get to see an awesome paranormal event like this!  I was just
exploring those three freaky towers that popped up around campus!  They're
chock-full of demons!  You wouldn't believe the photos I got!  I'm gonna
submit these babies to some national magazines!  If the media admits they're
real, maybe my teach will recognize my club!  Here goes nothin'!

Mariko: Huh?  They don't sell film here... Ugh!  Of all the rotten luck!

Yukino: From Devil's Peak, huh?  Then is that kid a demon too...?

Ayase: Hey, are these, like, real?

Elly: That child is supposedly a merchant of death from the demon world.

Brown: Yikes, what's with the little arms dealer at school?  ...Well, I guess
it's part of that small stuff you're not supposed to sweat.

Nanjo: Amazing!  All of these could prove useful for us.

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Hypnos Tower - 3F Room (1)
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[When the party enters the room, they find Tadashi, Tamaki, and Nasumi
lying on the floor]

Yukino: What the... Who's that on the floor?  Tadashi and Tamaki!?  And Nurse
Natsumi!  What are they doing here?  Weren't they back at school?  *gasp* No
way...!





Tadashi: Zzzz... hrnk... lo... you... Tamaki...!  Zzzz...

Yukino: T-Tamaki!?  Is he talking in his sleep?  Wait... they're all just
sleeping!?  Tch... well, that was a lot of panic over nothing.>







Hanya: Zzzz... Heh heh heh... Hehe... hee...

Ayase: Ewww!  Baldy's sneering in his sleep... Gross!





Ooishi: Zzzz... But... that's...!

Yukino: They're just like the people in the other room.  None of them show any
signs of waking up anytime soon.  What should we do?

%Yukino: We're not just gonna leave 'em here, are we?

%Ayase: Hey, like, now's our chance!  Let's draw stuff on Baldy's head!

%Elly: We're letting precious time go to waste in our indecision... Whether we
awaken the sleepers or climb the tower, we must make a choice.

%Brown: Hmmmmm... Alright!  Listen to your leader's decision!  We're moving on!
Although... Wait a minute.  If we save them, they'll owe us one.  Whaddaya
think?

%Nanjo: Oh, for crying out loud...!  Remind me why we entered the tower... To
escape the school, correct?  Then we should ignore any distractions from that
end!  You people allow yourselves too many unnecessary diversions.

%Ooishi: Zzzz... Ugh... Unhhh... Mmmm... No...

%Hanya: Zzzz... Prepare... for dictation... Shine... shoes... hehehe...

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Hypnos Tower - Dream World Entrance
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[The party finds a large door]

Yukino: What the hell is this place?





Ayase: Hey, uh, this door is kinda weird-looking.  Wanna go in?





Yukino: Alright!  No use talking and talking without doing anything.  Let's
see what's on the other side!

Mysterious butterfly: Hahaha, still energetic, I see.

----Cutscene begins----

Philemon: How are you doing, friends?  This is a world of dreams, ruled by the
Persona Hypnos of this tower's master.  Hypnos is currently trapping people's
souls and confining them in the dream world.  Thus, this is a crossroad
between the dream world and reality.  Either go to the dream world and awaken
the people there or continue forth and defeat Hypnos - the choice is yours.
But remember: there is a limit to the time you are given.

----Cutscene ends----

%Ayase: I wonder if I end up in the Dream World when I go to sleep, too.

%Yukino: I feel icky, watching someone else's dream... Like I'm some Peeping
Tom.

%Elly: The Dream World... Does that make me Elly in Slumberland, then?
Hahah...

%Brown: I'm interested in other people's dreams.  Looks like fun, huh?  Heh
heh heh...

%Nanjo: We have no business here.  Let's press on.

> A cloying breeze is blowing from beyond the door.  Go to the Dream World?

{Yes}

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Dream World - Yin & Yan
--------------------------------------------

[When they enter, the party can see Natsumi and a man browsing the Yin&Yan
convenience store]

Yukino: Huh?  Who has dreams about a convenience store?

Natsumi: So, what do you want for dinner tonight?

Nurse Natsumi's boyfriend: Anything's fine, as long as I have it with you...
How was that?  Hahaha!





Ayase: Whoa!  Nurse Natsumi's boyfriend is, like, smoking hot!  I so wish I
had an awesome guy like him.

Natsumi: Oh, you're so funny!  Come on, what are you in the mood for?  Let's
decide quick and check out, so we can go back home and eat.

Boyfriend: Uh, what?  Didn't you tell me you were gonna cook for me today,
hon?





Natsumi: Yeah, and I will!  I'll warm it up for you in the microwave once we
get to my place.  Oh, how about this "Surprise Cutlet Combo"?  It says it's
their latest item!  Sounds delicious, doesn't it?  Let's get two of these,
honey!

Boyfriend: Uh... Y-Yeah, anything's fine.  I can't wait to dig in... Haha...
ha...

Yukino: This... is painful to watch, in so many ways.  Let's wake her up and
move on.

%Ayase: Hey, you think eating the food in a dream is bad for you?

%Yukino: Big surprise she got dumped, huh?

%Elly: This is fantastic!  To think that the human subconscious can create
such a realistic environment!  This convenience store looks authentic in every
respect!

%Brown: I wonder if we can bring any of this food back to the real world...
What a waste.

%Nanjo: No clerk, no other shoppers... This place is more unsettling than a
convenience store late at night.

%Boyfriend: What the hell do you want from us!?  Huh!?

%Natsumi: What do you want!?  Try anything funny and I'll call for the police!

> Pinch Nurse Natsumi?

     {Yes}

     Natsumi: Wh-What's happening?

     {No}

     Natsumi: Go away!  Shoo!

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Dream World - Principal's Office
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Huh?  We're... in the principal's office?  What the hell...?

Hanya: Vice-Principal Ooishi.  You presume to tell your principal that his
education policies are wrong?  Is that what you're getting at, Ooishi?

Ooishi: No, Mr. Hanya, I didn't mean it that way.  I just think punishing
students for being tardy three times with either expulsion or having to shine
the principal's shoes until graduation is a bit... harsh.





Ayase: Whaaaaat!?  Baldy's our principal here?  That's like, SUPER wrong!

Hanya: Excuse me, Ooishi!?  Did I just hear your criticize the eminently fair
rules I came up with?  Hmm... I think this calls for a new rule.  Anyone who
criticizes the principal's decisions is fired!  Do you hear me?  Fired!

Ooishi: "Came up with"!?  Do you often "come up" with regulations without
putting any thought into them!?





Hanya: S-Silence!  What's wrong with coming up with school rules!?  I'm the
most important person in this school!  Why, I'm essentially a god!  My word is
god's word, the will of the universe!  Don't you see!?

Ooishi: Mr. Hanya!  What do you think the purpose of education is!?  To begin
with...

Yukino: Let's hurry and wake 'em up.  I can't stand listening to this.

%Yukino: I gotta say, this is a realistic-looking principal's office.  If you
hadn't told me I was in a dream, I wouldn'tve suspected a thing.

%Ayase: *sigh*... Let's get back to school.  I'm sooooo tired!

%Elly: I'd thought the Dream World would be more... romantic.

%Brown: Whoa, nice couch!  Wanna take a little breather?  Heheh... just
kidding.

%Nanjo: Perhaps I shouldn't say this, since we're encroaching on the dreams of
others... But I find that seeing a person's naked desires leaves a bad taste
in my mouth.

%Ooishi: Not now, please.  I must get the principal to reconsider.

%Hanya: Pipe down!  Don't bother me right now!

> Pinch Vice-Principal Ooishi?

     {Yes}

     Hanya: Wh-What the!?

     Ooishi: Oh!

     [The two disappear]

     {No}

     Hanya: Get outta here, or I'll make you shine my shoes!

     Ooishi: If you'll please excuse us...

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Dream World - Fencing Club
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: This is... the fencing club room.  Which means...

Tadashi: T-Ta-Ta-Tamaki!  I love you!  I love you with every fiber of my being!

Tamaki: Tadashi... I love you too...





Ayase: Omigawd!  I knew it!

Tadashi: Honey... look into my eyes...!

Tamaki: I am, darling...!





Tadashi: Look me in the eyes... Do you see yourself?  I see myself in your
eyes... Ah!  We're united as one!

Tamaki: Yes... Yes!  I see myself in your eyes!  And you see yourself in mine?
This is wonderful... You and I are one!

Yukino: ...*sigh* They can keep at this once they're awake.  Let's wake them
up already.

%Ayase: Awww... Those two are like a pair of jailbirds.  I wish I could be
like them.

%Yukino: Being in someone else's dream feels kinda awkward, you know?

%Elly: One wouldn't think to look at this room that we were in the Dream World.

%Brown: *sob* I'm begging you, man!  Leave a poor, broken man alone for a
while... Ahh... Tamaki...!

%Nanjo: It's often difficult to convey one's true feelings to another...
Especially between a man and a woman.  Interesting, no?

%Tadashi: Argh!  Stop bothering us!  Can't you see we're in the middle of
something!?  You're really rude, you know that?

%Tamaki: Stop getting in our way!  If you ruin this moment..!

> Pinch Tamaki?

     {Yes}

     Tadashi: Huh?  Wh-What?

     Tamaki: Huh?  Wh-Why?

     [The two disappear]

     {No}

     Tadashi: Would you please leave us alone?

     Tamaki: Go away.  You're getting on my nerves.

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Dream World Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Tension)

Yukino: What the...?  This doesn't feel like the other rooms.  Is this someone
else's dream?  ...Huh?  Someone's back there!

[In the back of the room sits a girl, with Hypnos next to her]

Glasses-wearing schoolgirl: Oh... We have company... What a surprise.

Robed man: Indeed it is.  Shall we entertain our guests?





Ayase: Hey, what's your name?  Which homeroom are you in?  Are you trapped
here too?

Glasses-wearing schoolgirl: Heehee... Why are you people here?  This dream is
for myself alone.  The Snow Queen entrusted me with guarding this Hypnos
Tower...
My name is Kumi Hirose.

Kumi: It's very rude of you to barge into someone else's dream.  Isn't it, 
Sir Hypnos?

Hypnos: Indeed it is.  And not just anyone's dream, Kumi, but yours.  They
don't know their place.  What would you have me do, Kumi?  If it's all right
with you, I can teach them a lesson.





Kumi: Heehee... You came all this way to ask me that?  But I guess it can't be
helped.  You're forced to live in the real world, just like the rest.  But
isn't it clear that people are happiest living inside their dreams?  They can
never be happy in the real world... I'm just helping them see that.  Isn't
that right, Sir Hypnos?

Hypnos: Indeed it is, Kumi.  You've done nothing wrong.  It's they who are the
villains.  But it's inevitable that they don't understand you.  They have no
idea what you went through in the real world... And the joy that filled your
heart as you came to this world of dreams.  Now, let us show them the cruelty
you faced in the real world... And teach them the splendor of dreams!

Yukino: Huh...?  Wh-What's going on!?

[Flashback to the drama club, where Kumi and members of the club are]

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Drama club president: Kumi, I've noticed you haven't been showing up to
rehearsal lately.  You have the title role in "The Snow Queen" and you're not
rehearsing?  What's the matter with you!?  Everyone else is working hard!  Do
you feel even remotely guilty?  Don't you realize how important your part is!?

Drama club member: Yeah, Kumi!  You can't act like that when you won the Snow
Queen part over our president.  Aren't you getting a little full of yourself?

Drama club member: Really, though, we do need you to come to rehearsals.  We
can only do so much with your understudy.  Talk to us, Kumi...

Kumi: Um... I've had to... s-study...  My grades went down, and... my
p-parents said to forget the club... and study...

Drama club member: Oh, geez!  Here we go with the class genius's parents!
What a load of crap.  You were third in our grade for that last test, right?
How can you call that bad!?

Kumi: Um... I wasn't... n-number one...

Drama club member: Oh, give me a break!  What, is that sarcasm or something?
Just 'cause you're smarter than most doesn't mean you can act all stuck up!
If studying's so important, then go ahead and quit the club!  I'm not gonna
mince any more words... You've been a real pain in the ass!

Kumi: I... I didn't mean to...

Drama club president: Alright, so you've told us why you haven't been coming.
But listen, Kumi... are you taking this club seriously?  Do you understand how
many people it affects when you don't show up?  Do you know how much trouble
it causes when you focus on your own business?  Kumi... can you tell me what
your role is in this club?  Because if you don't know, I have to ask you to
leave.

Drama club member: Yeah, she's absolutely right!  You heard her!  Get outta
here!  Stupid, stuck-up dork...  Having a depressing loner like you around
brings us all down!

Drama club member: I'm sorry, but the president has a point.  You should think
carefully, Kumi.  What's more important: your life or your grades?

Kumi: ......

[The flashback continues as Kumi gets home]

Kumi's father: ...Are you still fooling around with that script, Kumi?
Refresh my memory, what are you doing to school for again?  To study?  Or to
fool around?

Kumi: U-Um... it's just... the "Snow Queen," see... I was pick--

Kumi's father: Yes, your mother told me.  Apparently you scored in the 70s on
some tests lately?  You get those low scores because you don't study.  You
just fool around all the time.

Kumi: But-- My average was eighty-

Kumi's father: I gave up drinking and smoking, as much as I loved them...
And I quit playing golf on weekends so I could make more money.  Who do you
think that's for!?  I'm providing for you and your mother, aren't I?  You're
attending that school now because your father's working himself to death.

Kumi: ...I know, Father.

Kumi's father: But you still don't even think about what I'm going through...
Instead, you get lost in some club and never spend a moment studying.  You're
in the wrong here, Kumi.

Kumi: ......

[Kumi goes up to her room and flops onto her bed]

Kumi: ...Why is everyone cross at me?  What did I do?  Whether I do or don't
do anything, it's always like that... All of them... The world around me.
The people around me.  Everyone's so... full of hostility... I feel like I
don't have any freedom... Do I have to exist in this reality with all these
other people...?  If only there was a gentle world... filled with gentle
people...  A whole world full of kindness and generosity... where I could be
free...  Some dream, huh...?  Hah... Yeah, a dream... that only happens when
I'm asleep in this bed...  It's the only free world I have left, where no one
complains about me...  The world of dreams... I wish I could just live there...
In my dream world, made only for me...

[The flashback ends]

(BGM: Space)

Yukino: Huh... That's what made you shut yourself up in the Dream World.
...And?

Kumi: Th-That's all you can say, even after seeing what happened?  H-How dare
you!?  The Snow Queen... the mask immediately understood my pain and
anguish...!  Y-You're just like my father and the others in the drama club!
You don't even try to understand me!

Hypnos: K-Kumi!  You must calm yourself!





Ayase: Gimme a break!  You just did that so you could brag about your awesome
grades!  So what if I'm stupid!?  Ohhh, I cannot BELIEVE this!  I'm like, SO
pissed!

Kumi: But... but...!  What could I do?  No matter what I did or didn't do, no
one gave me a hint of praise!  I tried my best, really I did!  But everyone
around me just...  Right, Sir Hypnos!?  None of it was my fault, right!?

Hypnos: Indeed, Kumi.  You've done nothing wrong!  It's clear who's at fault...





Kumi: Wh-Who do you think you are!?  I'm happy now!  I've never been happier!
It wad the Snow Queen's mask and Sir Hypnos who saved me, no one else!  For
the first time in my life, I'm free, here in the Dream World!  It may not be
real, but the happiness I feel inside is!

Hypnos: It's all right!  Kumi... it's all right.  Let's dispose of them.  Then
we can return to the bliss of dreams, just the two of us.

Yukino: Yyyeah... I'm gonna call that bluff.  This is the Dream World, right?
Then both of you are just part of Kumi Hirose's dream.  I'm guessing the real
Kumi is somewhere else in the tower.  And that means if we pinch her and wake
her up, you're history.  So that's exactly what we'll do!  Shake off those
cobwebs and wait for us, 'cause we're on our way!

%Yukino: So Kumi's the boss of this tower... Bet she has a *Mirror Shard* or
two.

%Ayase: Ooooooh!  She SO gets on my nerves!  Let's go kick her ass!

%Elly: That Hypnos character who stood beside Kumi... I hope he's nothing more
than the ideal "Prince" of her dreams... A mere figment of her imagination.

%Brown: Hmm... life is tough... I'm smart and I still got problems, so I kinda
get how Kumi feels.

%Nanjo: What is the matter with that girl!?  Her entire outlook on life is a
joke.  I'm most irked by her idea of herself as the only sufferer in the
world.

%Kumi: Wh-What do you want!?  If you lay even a finger on me, Sir Hypnos will
punish you!

%Hypnos: Insolent fool!  Don't you dare touch Kumi!

> Pinch Kumi?

     {Yes}

     Kumi: Rrgh... You...!  I'll remember this!

     {No}

     Kumi: Hmph... g-good choice.  If you'd pinched me, you would have paid
     dearly.

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Hypnos Tower - 3F Room (1)
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Tadashi: Don't worry... No matter what happens, I'll protect you.  Tamaki...
I want you to trust me!  I love you!

Tamaki: We fought a lot, but that was because I worried about you, Tadashi.
You're always so reckless... You probably had no idea how I felt.  But thanks
to that dream, I can admit my feelings... I love you, Tadashi!

Yukino: Oh, here it comes... I dunno how they can keep at it.  On the plus
side, all three of you are awake.  Anyone feel sick or anything?

Tadashi: Argh!  It was just getting good!  Why'd you have to butt in!?  Right,
Tamaki?

Tamaki: Yukino...?  You guys... what are you doing here?





Tadashi: Remember?  What the heck are you talking about?  We were... Huh?  Why
are we here?  I was having a nice dream, and when I woke up... Tamaki was
there... Looking right at me...

Yukino: Alright, alright!  We get it!  Congrats, both of you.  Just keep the
lovey-dovey crap to yourselves!  I'll get out of your hair if you just tell me
one thing... Do either of you have a *Mirror Shard*?  It's really important.





Tadashi: ...Nope!  All I have is my hand mirror for fixing my hair.  Is that
good enough?

Tamaki: Of course not, dummy!  ......!  Is this what you meant...?  I don't
know how it got there, but this was in my pocket...

Tadashi: Wh... What!?  Tamaki!  Y-You never told me you had that!  No... We
pledged ourselves to each other... And you kept a secret from me!  Oh, the
pain!

Tamaki: Hey!  I only just noticed, okay!?  Quit being stupid!  Just... let me
talk!  Here you go, Main.  Hope this helps.  Sorry... I wish I could do more
to help... I mean, I guess Tadashi and me could go with you, but... I think
we'd only hold you guys back.  Thanks for saving us.  Best of luck!

> Obtained a Mirror Shard.

Tadashi: Uhh... I don't really understand what's going on, but good luck, guys!
Leave Tamaki to me!

Ayase: Wow!  Talk about good luck!  We got ourselves a Mirror Shard!  Good
thing we took a little side trip to the Dream World.  Oh, hey!  If Tamaki and
Tadashi had a shard... Maybe Nurse Natsumi has one, too!  Let's ask her!
Nurse Natsumi?  Do you have a Mirror Shard?  Nurse Natsumi...?  Helllooooo!
Earth to nurse!  Caaaan youuuu heaaaar meeeee?  Weee neeeed aaaa shaaaard!
Are you even awake!?

Natsumi: ...Stop yelling... I have low blood pressure... Ow ow ow... my head...
A mirror...?  Don't have one of those... Good night... Zzzz...

Ayase: Aww, she doesn't have one?  Guess we woke her up for nothing.
Bleaaaaah!

%Tadashi: You're done, right?  Then can you give us some privacy?  Please?

%Tamaki: I'm sorry, but Tadashi's all I can think about right now.

%Natsumi: Aaaaargh!  I'm wide awake now, but I've got a whopper of a headache.
I had a nice dream, though... Too bad it got interrupted right at the best
part...

%Ayase: Oooooh, I wish I could be in a totally hot relationship too!

%Yukino: Well then, wanna go beat up the boss?

%Elly: It was purely a coincidence... But ultimately, Hypnos played Cupid for
Tadashi and Tamaki.

%Brown: Thanks to my incredible work, all three of them are just dandy.
Mwahahahaha!  I'm a natural-born leader!

%Nanjo: Well, there goes a good deal of our precious time.  No more complaints,
I hope?  Good.  Then let's move on.  Though... I admit, I'm glad to see the
three of them safe.

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Hypnos Tower - 3F Room (2)
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Yukino: Ms. Ooishi!  Mr. Hanya!  You're finally awake!  How are you feeling?

Hanya: Y-Yukino!  Just what's going on here!?  Where in blazes am I?  ...This
is all your doing, isn't it!?  You pack of delinquents!  What are you up to,
locking us in here!?  Dammit, I was having such a nice dream, and now I can't
remember any of it!  Arrrgh!  Will someone please explain to me what's going
on!?  *pant* *pant* You ask them, Ms. Ooishi!  They'll listen to you!

Ooishi: Have you calmed down yet, Mr. Hanya?  First off, are any of you hurt?
...If not, then I have nothing more to say.  Now then... where are we?  I had
the most awful dream, and...





Hanya: Mirror Shards!?  Oh, you mean this?  I don't know how it got there, but
that was in my suit pocket.  It ripped a hole in the inside!  My daughter
starts her job soon!  I can't ask her to mend my clothes anymore... *ahem*
Th-That wasn't relevant.  Forget what I just said!  Anyway, just what are you
kids planning to do with this!?  Nothing good, I'll bet!  Absolutely not!  Out
of the question!  Something tells me if I give you this, the situation will
get even worse!

Ayase: Seriously!?  Are you for real!?  What's wrong with you, cueball!?
You didn't even let us explain, and you're gonna say no just like that!?
Ooooooh, you're the worst!  This is why everyone likes the principal and NO
ONE likes you!  Now gimme that shard, chromedome!  Hand it over, baldo!  GIVE
IT, damn you!  You assface!

Ooishi: Now, now, Yuka.  Ladies shouldn't use such language.  Mr. Hanya,
please refrain from scolding the students before hearing them out.  I'd like
you to make an effort to put yourself on their level.  It should be clear to
you then whether the students are lying or not.  You can decide whether to
scold them after that.  Now I ask that you please give them this Mirror Shard.
I can see in their eyes that they haven't done anything wrong.

Hanya: ......Okay.  Here you go.

> Obtained a Mirror Shard.





Ooishi: I won't ask for an explanation... not at the moment, anyway.  I can
see that you're doing what you believe to be right.  But don't push yourselves
too hard.  And whatever you do, don't disappoint those who have you in their
hearts.  Now, go, and do what you must.  Luck be with you.

Hanya: Hmph!  I won't bother trying to stop you.  Go on!  Do whatever you
please!  ......But listen up!  If... When the school is back to normal... see
me in the office!  I have a special lecture in mind... After which I'll demand
a full explanation!  So come prepared!  The Principal and I will be waiting!
I want all of you there, understood?  Not one missing!

Yukino: Ms. Ooishi... Mr. Hanya...  Heh... Don't worry, you can hold us to it!
All of us!  See you later!

%Hanya: Mmm... It was such an amazing dream... Ugh, I can almost remember it!
What was it about...?

%Ooishi: I had the worst dream... I'm glad I can't remember anything about it.

%Ayase: Heheh!  The vice-principal is gonna love us now!

%Yukino: I don't think there's anything left to do here.  We should move on.

%Elly: At any rate, I'm glad the two of them are safe.

%Brown: Cool!  Now the vice-principal owes me one!  Heheheh... I won't let him
walk over me anymore, that's for sure!  ...On second thought... I take it back.
He's still a scary guy...

%Nanjo: He may not have earned our respect, but he is still our teacher.  It's
good that everything turned out well in the end.

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Hypnos Tower - 8F Room
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: We've come pretty far up.  I think we're near the end.  I better get
psyched for what's coming!

Ayase: Urgh, I'm soooo tired!  Sheesh!  Isn't there like, an elevator around!?

Elly: Fortunately, we didn't fall asleep.  Let's stay cautious and press
onward.

Brown: Gaaaah!  I'm so tired!  For crying out loud, can't we take a little
rest?

Nanjo: Even if we pick up high-quality equipment, it's useless unless we put
it on.  Be sure to check what you're using from time to time.

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Hypnos' Chamber
--------------------------------------------

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| If you met Kumi in the Dream World                                          |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| (BGM: Confrontation)                                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Well, here we are... Right, Kumi!?  Sorry to keep you waiting...    |
| But we're here now to straighten you out!                                   |
|                                                                             |
| Kumi: So you came...  You fools.  You can't see outside the bounds of       |
| reality... You can't grasp or accept the paradise of dreams!                |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                         |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Like, whatever!  Us five can take a nerd like you any day!  Now's    |
| the time to apologize if you're gonna!                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Kumi: Judging others by their appearance only proves how foolish you are... |
| Sir Hypnos!  Help me!  Defeat them, please!                                 |
|                                                                             |
| [Hypnos appears in front of the party]                                      |
|                                                                             |
|                                         |
|                                                                             |
|                                  |
|                                                                             |
| Kumi: Sir Hypnos!  They've invaded my dream to bully me!  Please, crush     |
| them!                                                                       |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Hmph! If she's a Persona-user, there's no need to pull our punches! |
| Alright guys, here we go!                                                   |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| If you didn't meet Kumi in the Dream World                                  |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| (BGM: Confrontation)                                                        |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Wh-What the!? Are we... in space!? What the hell is this!? Huh...?  |
| Who're you!?                                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Glasses-wearing schoolgirl: Um... hello.  I'm Kumi Hirose.  The Snow Queen  |
| entrusted me with guarding this tower.                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Kumi: I've, um... been order to kill you all, but... To be honest, I'd      |
| rather not.  So why don't you surrender?  That way, we can live happily in  |
| the Dream World.  That way... at least I can spare your life.               |
|                                                                             |
|                                       |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                 |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: What, do you think we're dumb or something!?  How can a scrawny,     |
| depressed-looking, four-eyes like you be a boss!?                           |
|                                                                             |
| Kumi: Hehe... You shouldn't judge people by their looks... I could kill you |
| fools right now, you know.  It's always the same... No one ever listens to  |
| what I say!  Everyone is so stupid... Well, I've had enough. I want you all |
| out of my sight... forever.                                                 |
|                                                                             |
|                      |
|                                                                             |
| 



Ayase: Whoo!  We won!  Hah!  In your face!  Well?  Had enough yet?  Hmmm?

Kumi: You're all so strong.  If only I was like you... I might have ignored
the Snow Queen mask and went on with my life... But I just blamed everyone
else.  I went to my safe place and nursed my grudge.  I... I acted just like
the people that I blamed for everything...





Kumi: Thank you, everyone... I wish friends like you were there for me back
then... I'll always remember you... Thank you... and goodbye.

[Kumi disappears]

> Obtained Mirror Shard.

Yukino: Kumi Hirose wasn't so bad, really.  She was a victim of the mask...
It twisted her.  ...Well, let's go back!  We gotta save Ms. Saeko!

> You have conquered Hypnos Tower!

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Fencing Club
--------------------------------------------

Tadashi: Two people, seeing the same dream at the same time... It can't be a
coincidence!  Clearly, we were meant for each other.

Tamaki: I had a wonderful dream, and it made me realize my true feelings.
Starting today... I'll always be with Tadashi!

Yukino: Ugh!  Quit being all lovey-dovey!

Ayase: Awwww... that's so sweet!  Two kids in a cold room, their hearts
burning with love... a pair of jailbirds.

Elly: Jailbirds...?  Not lovebirds?  Was Ayase joking when she said that?  Or
did she really...?  *sigh* Honestly, I don't understand her sometimes.

Brown: I see my handsome face in your eyes.  *gasp* Does that mean you...!?

Nanjo: What's Yuka trying to say?

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Class 2-3
--------------------------------------------

Hanya: Oh, if only it had been real...  Hm?  No, it's nothing.  Don't
interfere with his punishment.

Ooishi: I had the most awful dream.  Ugh, my head...

Kiichi: Don't talk to me, dammit!  Why am I the only one who has to write
lines!?  I will not do...

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1F Room
--------------------------------------------

Younger girl: Heh... A blue room and a blue piano.  Blue curtains and a blue
carpet... I wonder what goes on in that room.  It's the room just to our left.
Heh...

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04. Nemesis Tower   [SQQ04]
==========================================================

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Library
--------------------------------------------

[If Elly is not in your party]:
Elly: I'm gathering information on that play, "The Snow Queen."

Mysterious butterfly: This is the entrance to *Nemesis Tower*.  This tower has
a complex structure as well as a cruel, calculating master.  In your current
state, it may be a perilous path to take.  Remember: once you enter a tower,
you cannot leave until you defeat its master.  Be sure of yourself before
entering one.

> A deep, resounding howl can be heard from beyond the door.  Enter Nemesis
Tower?

{Yes}

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Nemesis Tower - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Nemesis Tower)

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Nemesis Tower - 1F Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Tension)

Yukino: It feels weird in here... like someone's giving me a nasty look...

Haughty voice: Ohohohoho!  Good day to you all.  It's a delight to see you
here in this tower.  Allow me to extend a warm welcome.  Ohohohohohohohohoho!





Ayase: Yeah, you hear that?  You're scared of us, aren't you?  Hahaha!  Hey
guys!  This tower's boss seems, like, totally weak, huh?  Lucky us!
Hahahahaha!

[A girl appears before the group]

Haughty schoolgirl: Ohohohohohoho!  What a litter of witless, yapping whelps
you are!  But it's all to the good... I think you can keep me entertained for
a while.  Weak playmates fall so easily I rarely get to enjoy my sport!
Ohohoho... I haven't introduced myself, have I?  My deepest apologies.  I am
the Snow Queen's faithful servant... The guardian of Nemesis Tower... Michiko
Matsudaira.

Michiko: I hope you grasp the honor of dying by my hand.  Incidentally......
Hm?  You... Yes, you!  Oh, what a pleasant surprise!  Such a fine, handsome
gentleman!  I'll spare your life if you become my pet.  What say you?





Michiko: *gasp* Th-This is outrageous!  I take pity on you... and you bite
back in response!?  H-Hmph!  I suppose you commoners could never understand my
greatness.  Very well... Then I'll execute each of you whelps myself... The
time restriction on this tower is hereby lifted!  Take all the time you want!
Come to me, no matter what it takes!  Once more... take as much time as you
want!  I look forward to seeing you!  Until then... farewell!

[Michiko disappears]

Yukino: Michiko Matsudaira... Looks like she won't go down easy.

%Yukino: No time limit?  From the way she was acting, there's gotta be a catch.
Don'tcha think?

%Ayase: Hmm... That Michiko girl totally reminds me of someone.  You know how
she's like, super arrogant?

%Elly: No time restriction...?  I wonder what that's all about.  Is it her way
of saying even without a handicap, we're no match for her?  Or... is it
something else?  Whatever the truth, it's clear that she's hiding something.
It may be best for us to hurry, even without a strict time limit to observe.

%Brown: She's so egotistical, it's like she was born that way... And she acts
like she's better than everyone in the whole world!  Just between you and me,
she's a lot like our very own Mr. N!

%Nanjo: What an insolent girl!  Ugh, did you see how she looked down on us!?
Does she think she's the greatest woman on Earth or something?  Well, I'm very
much offended!  Not to put too fine a point on it, I'm infuriated!

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Nemesis Tower - 2F Armor Shop
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Heeey!  This is like, totally cute!

Yukino: There's no time limit on this tower.  Let's take our time and prepare.

Elly: Why is it that all the armory shopkeepers wear masks?

Brown: Oh man, it's like this one is begging me to wear it.  It's true that
some clothes are only worthy of a handsome man.  Mwahahahaha!

Nanjo: Good armor is the equivalent of life insurance in this place.

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Nemesis Tower - 2F Weapon Shop
--------------------------------------------

Mariko: According to my investigation, aliens are behind this school-freezing
phenomenon!  Have you been abducted by any UFOs in the last two or three days?

Ayase: Ew, it smells like oil here!

Yukino: Hey, how come all the vendors at every weapon shop have the same face?

Elly: I wonder where in the demon world that child amassed such a stockpile...

Nanjo: Incredible!  These items are all very specialized.

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Nemesis Tower - 3F Torture Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

[When they enter the room, the party sees Tsutomu stuck above a bed of nails
while Toro is being forcefed milk]

Mr. Devilish: Hey!  Who said you were allowed to spill the milk!?  That milk
is good for you!  And you get to drink all you want... You should be happy,
you gluttonous little porker!  Now go on!  Drink, drink, and drink some more!
Hahahahahaha!  And you, four-eyes!  What're you sticking your ass in the air
like that for?  It only counts as a push-up if your whole body is close to the
ground!  If you keep doing it wrong, I'll have to give you more reps again!
Hahahahaha!

Toro: *gulp* *glug* *gulp* *ulp* Ugh... Uuuuuuurgh!  Bluuuuugh! *cough* *gag*
*puke* S-Stop...!  H-Help me!  P-Please, n-no more milk...!  I'm lactose-
intolerant!

Tsutomu: *gasp* *gasp* Aaaarrrrgh!  Ugh...!  I... I can't do this...!  I...
I'm a thinking man... My brain is my strongest... muscle...  My arms... simply
aren't made... to do... push-ups...!

Yukino: Toro!?  And Tsutomu!  What're you guys doing here!?  I thought you
were both back at school!

Toro: Please... stop!  I beg you!  B-Bluuuuuuurrrgh!  I... I'm gonna die...
Ugh...

Mr. Devilish: Hey!  Don't pass out, porky!  You have to keep drinking!  Think
of yourself as a machine... An automation made to consume milk!

Tsutomu: I... *pant* can't move... anymore...  Ha... Hahaha... Ahahahaha...
haha...

Mr. Devilish: Keep it up, dork!  Don't lose it yet!  It's Lady Michiko who'll
deal with you two in the end!  If you break now, she'll definitely punish me
for it!





Tsutomu: Hahaha!  Wow!  A fairy!  Haha... hahaha... I really saw it, Mom!
Hahahaha...

Toro: *puke* *cough* *hack* ...!  Huh...?  Y-Yuka!  You guys!  P-P-P-Please
save me!

Ayase: Uhhhh... Save these two goons...?  I wanna say, "No way!"  But like,
why's Michiko doing this?  Is there some point I'm not getting?

[Michiko appears]

Michiko: Ohohohoho!  It's because they're hideous!  And ugliness is
unforgivable!  Therefore I, the acme of attractiveness, am punishing these
sinners!  Do you understand, whelps?  Ohohohohoho!





Michiko: Oh, you care deeply for your friends, mm?  What a beautiful friendship,
yes?  Ohohohohoho!  How splendid!  Hah!  "Friendship"!  Then in honor of your
admirable friendship... I'll tell you where the key is so you can free these
ugly fellows from their chains!  It can be found on the topmost floor of this
tower... That's right--it's in my care!  Ohohoho!  If you wish to save your
precious friends, come to me without delay!  Ohohoho!  Exit the door on your
left and follow the path to reach my room in no time...  Ohohohohoho!
However... Those Mirror Shards you so eagerly seek... You may find one through
the door behind me.  The Mirror Shard is kept within a large chest there...
Along with a hint to defeat me.  Ohohohohohohoho!  Remember, there's no time
restriction in this tower!  Spend as much time as you like searching!  You
only have to ask that your friends endure the torture a while longer.
Ohohohohohoho!  The choice is yours!  I'll see you soon!  Ohohoho!
Ohohohohohohoho!

[Michiko disappears]

Toro: Help me, please!  Get that key quick!  Blurrrrgh... T-The key...
please...!

Tsutomu: Ugh... Uuuuuugh... Where... oh where... is the key... to unchain my
heart...? *gasp* *pant*

Mr. Devilish: What are you doing!?  Stop slacking!  Hahahahaha!  Gulp that
milk!  Work those muscles!

Yukino: We gotta help them, but we need that Mirror Shard, too.  What should
we do?

%Yukino: Michiko... We'll get you for this...!

%Ayase: It's a good lesson for those two, though, don'tcha think?  I mean,
they're kinda lame...

%Elly: Gah, I can't stand that Michiko!

%Brown: They get on my nerves sometimes, but they're not that bad.  I wanna
help 'em out!

%Nanjo: It's immaterial to me whether we aim for the Mirror Shard or save
these two... My primary concern is beating some manners into that Michiko!

%Mr. Devilish: I'm only doing what Lady Michiko ordered.  If you have a
problem, take it up with her.

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Nemesis Tower - 1F Treasure Room
--------------------------------------------

[If you take the right door in the torture chamber, you'll make it to 1F]

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Yukino: What the hell is this!?  Is this some kind of joke?



Elly: Is this the chest Michiko referred to that contains a Mirror Shard?
Dear me... I didn't think finding our way here would be so strenuous...

Ayase: Ugh... I'm like, gonna fall over and die if I hafta move another inch!
Who's the genius who said we should go get a Mirror Shard!?  If it turns out
there isn't one in that chest, we came all this way for nothing!  And that
would SUCK!





Yukino: Bitching and moaning about it won't do us any good!  Let's open 'er up!

%Yukino: Even though there's no real time limit, we still took a little too
long.

%Ayase: That's it!  I'm TIRED!  I have to rest!

%Elly: Whew... Mind if we take a short break?  I'm quite worn out.

%Brown: Argh!  I'm beat!  Oh man... I don't wanna think about walking back to
the torture chamber!

%Nanjo: I've had just about enough of this tower's devious design.  It
reflects Michiko's personality to a T.

[The protagonist opens up the treasure chest]

> Obtained a Mirror Shard. ................. You spot a piece of paper in the
corner of the chest.  It appears to be a letter from Michiko.  You open the
letter.

Michiko: "Ohohohoho!  So you've reached this chest, have you?  What a greedy
bunch!  It must have been quite an endeavor.  Ohohohohohoho!  You found what
you sought, yes?  Unlike you rotters, I keep my promises!  And now, as
promised, I will reveal my weakness!  I'm at my weakest... When you don't
dawdle in getting to me!  Ohohohohoho!  I do hope this helps!  So by all means,
hurry to my chamber!  I'll be waiting!  See you soon! ❤ - From Michiko with
love"

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Nemesis Tower - 4F Room
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Having no time limit is even more ominous, in a way.  I think we
should hurry on ahead.

Elly: Can we hurry ahead with all possible haste?  I can't shake this
feeling...

Ayase: This tower is, like, totally creepy, y'know?  Let's hurry and get
through it.

Brown: Hey, c'mon!  There's no time limit on this tower, right?  So let's take
a break!  We can kick back a bit and then get right to it!

Nanjo: Gah, that Michiko woman gets on my nerves!  She's infuritating!
Truly infuriating!

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Nemesis Tower - 5F Room
--------------------------------------------

[The more time you spend in the dungeon, the more floors you'll have to climb]

Ayase: I wonder if that Michiko girl ever, like, played the part of the
"Snow Queen," too.

Yukino: What a gaudy door.  Just the kind of thing Michiko would use... It
makes me sick!

Elly: Er... If this door is meant to be a trap, it's a rather obvious one.

Brown: I wish I could take this door back to my room!  It's one kickass door...

Nanjo: Hmph!  The woman's door is as infuriating as she is!  All show on the
outside, lacking any substance within!

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Nemesis Tower - 6F Room
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Oh, for the love of... not again.  What's with these hideous doors!?
Wasn't there one like it earlier, too?

Ayase: It's like, we walk and walk and we never get to the top!  I!  AM!
TIRED!

Elly: I feel that this tower is much higher than it appears from outside.  Is
it just me?

Brown: Yukino's right!  There was a room like this downstairs, too!

Nanjo: Dammit... I can sense Michiko's malice in the air itself!

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Nemesis Tower - 7F Room
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: I wonder if Toro and Tsutomu are okay..

Yukino: Ugh!  I can't stand this claustrophobic feeling this tower gives me!

Elly: Whew... this is tiring, both mentally and physically.  Is that also
Michiko's fault?

Brown: Alright!  Looks like Michiko's room is coming up soon!  Might as well
check our equipment, huh?

Nanjo: This is one time I won't be holding back!  What that Michiko did is
unforgivable!

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Nemesis Tower - Nemesis' Chamber
--------------------------------------------

[Michiko's dialogue will change depending on how fast you got to her and if
you saved Toro and Tsutomu.  I will detail each dialogue below.]

(BGM: Space)

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| If you saved Toru and Tsutomu in 20 minutes or less                         |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Yukino: Michiko Matsudaira!  We're here for you!  Give us the key to free   |
| Toro and Tsutomu!  We can take it by force, if that's the way you want to   |
| play it!  That's my plan, anyway.  I have a feeling you won't give up that  |
| easily, huh?                                                                |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: I-Impossible!  You're here so soon!?  Wh-What about the Mirror     |
| Shard?  Didn't... Didn't you go get it?  Oh... Oh...!  How can this be!?    |
| The source of my strength... the power of negative emotion...!  The hatred  |
| and anger is too weak!  This won't be enough at all!  Not only that, but... |
| What are these disgusting feelings that flow into me?  Gratitude...?        |
| Friendship...!?  THIS is what those two are thinking as they're being       |
| tortured?  *gasp* You couldn't have...!  You figured out how this tower     |
| works!?  No!  Simply impossible!  My plans were flawless!  Without          |
| exceptions, humans think, "As long as I'm okay, others don't matter." This  |
| mindset... no, it's even more atavistic than that!  It's instinct!  My plans|
| resolve around the basic human instict for self-preservation!  So why?      |
| Why!? Why would you try to help others with the expectation of no reward?   |
| I can't understand at all!  My strength... This level of power is FAR from  |
| adequate!  What am I supposed to do?                                        |
|                                                                             |
| |
|                                                                             |
|                                                      |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: And you know what?  We don't even need all 12 Mirror Shards!  Eight  |
| or so should do the job just fine!  I like, don't care too much about what  |
| happens to Toro or Tsutomu.  But seeing a jerk like you act like some       |
| stuck-up celeb... Now that totally pisses me off!  Get it?                  |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: *shriek* Silence!  Silence!  SILENCE!  Let me be clear on this...  |
| You're saying that I am inferior to that hideous pair?  I, the lovely       |
| Michiko?  Oh... Oh...!  This is outrageous!  My magnificent plans were      |
| simply too sophisticated for you mangy curs!  Oh... Oh...!  I knew I should |
| have slain you all as soon as you entered this tower!  Ohhhhh!              |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
|                                                              |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: No!  I won't succumb to the human heart!  Kindness!  Friendship!   |
| Trust!  Such things simply do not exist in this world!  I'll prove it to you|
| with your defeat!  Lord Nemesis... Be the shield which protects me!  Lord   |
| Nemesis... be the sword which vanquishes my foe!  Heed my call!  Go!        |
| Nemesis!                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Getting your Persona out, huh?  Okay, guys, battle stations!  This  |
| one's for Toro and Tsutomu!                                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| If you went for the Mirror Shard                                            |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Yukino: Looks like Michiko's room... But talk about bad taste.  What are    |
| these faces on the walls?                                                   |
|                                                                             |
| [Michiko appears]                                                           |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: Ohohohohoho!  These faces are all that's left of those who didn't  |
| obey me... These faces are your future!  Hmhm... Five new faces for my      |
| collection.  Truly a red-letter day!  Ohohohohoho!  So, what do you think   |
| of my collection?  I hope you appreciate it.  Dirty thieves who value       |
| material objects over friends should pay special attention.  Oh yes, don't  |
| think I didn't notice you accepted my gift of the Mirror Shard.  Ohohohoho  |
| hoho!  I can't believe you fell so easily into my trap!  Lured by a single  |
| Mirror Shard... Thereby throwing away your only chance of defeating me!     |
| Ohohohohoho.                                                                |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                  |
|                                                                             |
|                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Whatever, ugly!  You're just bluffing 'cause we got the Mirror Shard |
| and you're outta luck!  You're such a liar!  Just let us beat you already!  |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: Hohohohohohoho!  Allow me to tell you how this Nemesis Tower       |
| works... Anger, hatred, despair... The tower absorbs those negative emotions|
| as energy, allowing it to grow... You might say the tower is a living thing.|
| By tapping into the energy stored within the tower... There's no limit to   |
| how strong I can become!  Do you understand now?  Hmhmhm... The anguish and |
| rage that hideous pair felt as they suffered... The hatred and despair that |
| filled their hearts as their friends forsook them... Hahahahah!  Those      |
| emotions have fueled the incredible power I wield!  Ohohoho!  Low-born      |
| fools!  Curse your own selfish nature!                                      |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
|                       |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: Now, presumptuous whelps... For your crimes in defying the Snow    |
| Queen and making light of me... I'll add you to the ranks of those who have |
| betrayed me!  Show me your anger!  Your regret!  Your despair!  Your hatred!|
| All your most negative emotions!  Bare your human nature and face me!       |
| You'll no doubt make a splendid feast!  Hmhmhmhm... Hahahahahahaha!         |
| Ohohohohohohohohohoho!  Lord Nemesis... Be the shield which protects me!    |
| Lord Nemesis... be the sword which vanquishes my foe!  Heed my call!  Go!   |
| Nemesis!                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Tch... She's getting her Persona ready!  No use crying over spilt   |
| milk, guys!  Concentrate!  We've gotta defeat her somehow!                  |
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o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| If you get to Michiko in 20 minutes or more                                 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Michiko: Well?  What took you so long in getting here?  I grew weary of     |
| waiting.  Ohohohohohoho!  I must say, I can't believe you fell so easily    |
| into my trap!  Removing the tower's time restriction turned out to be a     |
| very good move.  As a result, you threw away your only chance of defeating  |
| me!  It's too funny!  I can't stop laughing!  Ohohohohohoho...              |
|                                                                             |
|    |
|                                                                             |
|                                                         |
|                                                                             |
| Ayase: Whatever, ugly!  You're just bluffing 'cause we got the Mirror Shard |
| and you're outta luck!  You're such a liar!  Just let us beat you already!  |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: Hohohohohohoho!  Allow me to tell you how this Nemesis Tower       |
| works... Anger, hatred, despair... The tower absorbs those negative emotions|
| as energy, allowing it to grow... You might say the tower is a living thing.|
| By tapping into the energy stored within the tower... There's no limit to   |
| how strong I can become!  Do you understand now?  Hmhmhm... The anguish and |
| rage that hideous pair felt as they suffered... The hatred and despair that |
| filled their hearts as their friends forsook them... Hahahahah!  Those      |
| emotions have fueled the incredible power I wield!  Ohohoho!  Low-born      |
| fools!  Curse your own selfish nature!                                      |
|                                                                             |
|                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| Elly: What!?  Ngh... This malevolent force...!  It's coming from Michiko!?  |
| But she's only standing in place!  The anger and hatred those two felt as   |
| they were tortured... Their emotions must have enhanced her power beyond    |
| what we can imagine...!  We've been utterly outfoxed!                       |
|                                                                             |
| Michiko: Now, presumptuous whelps... For your crimes in defying the Snow    |
| Queen and making light of me... I'll add you to the ranks of those who have |
| betrayed me!  Show me your anger!  Your regret!  Your despair!  Your hatred!|
| All your most negative emotions!  Bare your human nature and face me!       |
| You'll no doubt make a splendid feast!  Hmhmhmhm... Hahahahahahaha!         |
| Ohohohohohohohohohoho!  Lord Nemesis... Be the shield which protects me!    |
| Lord Nemesis... be the sword which vanquishes my foe!  Heed my call!  Go!   |
| Nemesis!                                                                    |
|                                                                             |
| Yukino: Tch... She's getting her Persona ready!  No use crying over spilt   |
| milk, guys!  Concentrate!  We've gotta defeat her somehow!                  |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o

[No matter what path you take, she'll engage you in battle]

----Battle begins----

Nemesis: Aaaaaaahahahaha!  THIS is my true form!  Soooo lovely... and soooo
elegant!

Yukino: ...You gotta be joking!  I've had enough with the fun and games
already!  I'm so disgusted I can barely speak.

Ayase: Like, have you ever even SEEN a mirror!?  You don't look like that at
ALL!

Nemesis: ScreeeeeeeeEEEEE!  Silence!  Silence!  SILENCE!   I'll slice those
insolent faces right off!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Yukino: Hmph... game, set, and match!  Or do you wanna go another few rounds?

Michiko: I... I lost!?  Unbelievable... Inconceivable!  And to a pack of crude
delinquents, no less!  Oh!  How can this be?  Oh...!  Ohhhhh!





Ayase: Yup, that's right!  You're like, totally, hopelessly stupid.  I'm sick
of looking at your stupid face.  Will you just get outta here?  Like, now?

Michiko: *shriek* Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!  What manner of egotistic, abhorrent
monsters are you!?  I've done nothing, yet the five of you gang up on me, then
gloat in triumph!  People are always like that!  You lot are no exception!
And neither are those ugly faces on the walls who once senselessly bullied me!
Don't you understand!?  All I did was leverage my vast wealth to land the role
of the Snow Queen!  And also have that floozy hanging around my beau in the
drama club expelled!  And bribe the teachers to lift my grades slightly more
towards acceptability!  But those morons in my class... They called me names!
They talked behind my back!  They gave me the cold shoulder!  Only the Snow
Queen mask ever extended a helping hand to me!  That's right... it and no one
else!  Only the mask understood my profound sorrow!  My wretched circumstances!
Tell me, what right does anyone have to pick on poor, little me!?  I certainly
can't understand!





Michiko: Aaaaaaagh!  You continue to mock me, even after knowing my heartrending
past?  I can't believe this!  I've had enough!  I suppose it was entirely too
much to ask... How could you, the poor in spirit, understand my sorrow!?  Hmph!
Fine!  I'll give you a win, this once!  But I warn you... In due time, the
thirst for revenge churning in me will ne denied no more!  And on that day, I
shall once again give you hell!  Remember that!  I'll stand in your way, again
and again!  Do look forward to it!  Until then... Farewell!  Ohohohohohoho!
Ohohohohohohohohoho!

[Michiko disappears]

> Obtained Mirror Shard.

Yukino: Michiko Matsudaira... If I never see her again, it'll be too soon.
Oh, hey!  I wonder if Toro and Tsutomu are okay... That stupid Michiko!  She
didn't even give us the key!  We should check on 'em once we get back to
school.  C'mon, let's go.

> You have conquered Nemesis Tower!

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Library
--------------------------------------------

Tsutomu: Owwww... My arms are so sore, I can't even lift them.  Eeehee...
hee...

Elly: I hope Toro is all right.  He was forced to drink quite a lot of milk...

Yukino: Ugh!  If I never see Michiko again, it'll be too soon.

Ayase: Michiko was really something.  I'm gonna be seeing her in my
nightmares...

Brown: Hey, uh, how about we stop talking about Nemesis Tower, huh?  Sound
good?

Nanjo: Hm?  My scarf's on crooked?  Ah, thanks for that.

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Cafeteria
--------------------------------------------

Toro: *sob* Why do these things always happen to me...?  Oh, I almost forgot.
Tsutomu told me to give this to you.  When him and me were coming back from
the tower, we found this shiny thing... But his muscles hurt so bad that he
couldn't hold it.  So I'm giving it to you in his place.

> Obtained 2 Mirror Shards.

Male student: First he gets dumped by his crush and now he has to drink milk...
Man, this just isn't Toro's day.  Though some days are like that, I guess.

Yukino: We have the *Mirror Shards*!  Let's hurry to the courtyard!

[If Brown is not in your party:]
Brown: Just when I thought Toro had vanished, he started ranting about milk
and torture.

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Weapon Shop 1-2
--------------------------------------------

Male student: Huh?  He's selling different stuff now... It looks even more
dangerous.

Ayase: I wonder where that kid's from.

Yukino: It's making money off humans fighting demons.  That's one ballsy kid...!

Elly: Does that child care at all who wins between us and the Queen?

Brown: WHOA!  Has it gotten even crazier here?

Nanjo: I wonder how many times we survived as a result of that child.  We
should express our thanks, even if its prices are a bit exorbitant.

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Armor Shop 1-3
--------------------------------------------

Female student: Squee!  Look, look!  This skirt is soooo cheap!

Yuko: U-Um... Do you think this place will buy uniforms...?

Yukino: Think this shopkeeper came from Devil's Peak like the one across the
hall?

Ayase: Yikes... I wonder if I've gained weight.

Elly: No wonder they stock high-quality goods.  If we died, they'd have no
customers.

Brown: Even if the school goes back to normal, I'm gonna keep wearing stuff
from here.

Nanjo: I wonder how often this armor has saved our lives... It's expensive,
but I'm not complaining.

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Satomi Tadashi
--------------------------------------------

Male student: It's all going to hell outside, but it's hard to be nervous with
this store around.

Yukino: Where'd this store pop up from?

Ayase: I want this frog.  Buy it for me, Daddy!

Elly: Aren't there more ordinary medicines, for everyday use?

Brown: Maybe I should buy up all the No's-Bleed Z before things go back to
normal...

Nanjo: Is this a legitimate place of business?

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Sennen Mannen-Do
--------------------------------------------

Chemistry teacher: This place sells some pretty expensive stuff for a Culture
Festival stall.  And those are two old-looking students...

Yukino: This place has some weird stuff for a sweets shop.

Ayase: I could stare at shiny stuff all day...!

Elly: The stores here seem as if they exist in another world.  They're not
cold at all.

Brown: That reminds me... it's not cold in here!

Nanjo: This "sweets shop" is rather bizarre.

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05. Thanatos Tower   [SQQ05]
==========================================================

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Class 2-1
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: It's soooo cooooold... Ow, my lower back...

Yukino: What an awful feeling... The air here is as bad as the hospital
basement.

Elly: Hm... Thanatos Tower... Thanatos is the Greek god of death.  Not someone
you'd want as your friend...

Brown: Wow, it's FREEZING here!  I think it's even colder than the other
classrooms!

Nanjo: Hm.  Better weapons would be nice.

Philemon: This door leads to *Thanatos Tower*, one of the three towers
surrounding this school.  This tower is filled with immensely powerful demons.
Gathering the Mirror Shards here will be a formidable task indeed.  I must
warn you of this, as well... Once you enter a tower, you cannot leave until
you defeat its master.  Be sure of yourself before entering one.

> A heavy, cold draft can be felt from beyond the door.  Enter Thanatos Tower?

{Yes}

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Thanatos Tower - Dungeon
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Thanatos Tower)

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Thanatos Tower - 1F Room
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Tension)

Yukino: Whoa, a creepy room right off the bat.  What're these skulls about?

[A girl appears in the room]

Cheerful schoolgirl: Hi, everyone!  Welcome to good old Thanatos Tower!
How're you all doing today?  I'm your host, everyone's favorite idol, Yuriko
Yamamoto!





Ayase: Oh.  My.  God.  You look, like, SO dumb.  Who do you think you are,
weirdo?

Yuriko: Uh, hello?  Who's calling who a weirdo?  Ohh!  Are you jealous 'cause
I'm so cutesy-wutesy? *sigh* ...Being too pretty is a sin, isn't it?  Sorry
'bout that!  Ahahaha!





Yuriko: Awww, don't talk like that, guys!  I'm just here to tell you how to
open the door back there.  So put your listening hats on!  Reaaaady?  Then
here goes!  You see those two candles?  One to the right of the door, one to
the left?  Good!  All you have to do is blow one out, and poof!  Door's open!
Okey-dokey!  I hope you try 200% to get to me!  Bye-bye!

[Yuriko disappears]

Yukino: Well, uh... this is definitely a trap.  But that girl... Yuriko,
right?  I get the feeling she's tougher than she looks.

%Yukino: It's hard to describe how, but... this tower has an eerie feel to it.

%Ayase: I can't believe that girl!  What a loser!  What does she think life's
all about?  Who does she think she is!?  Oooooh, she's so aggravating!  Right?

%Elly: What frightens me is that I can't tell what Yuriko is thinking... It
seems as if she enjoys our confrontations... And catching us in her traps.
It's as Yukino says... this won't be easy.

%Brown: Psst!  Hey!  Yuriko's a cutie, huh?

%Nanjo: Good grief... Our hands are already full with Yuka's incessant yapping.
And now we face a tower guardian exactly like her... I've got to get out of
here.

     {Blow out the right candle}

     Yukino: Huh!?  Wh-What's happening...?  S-Something's being yanked out of
     me... Aagh!  AAAAAAAHHHHHH!

     {Blow out the left candle}

     [The protagonist falls to the ground]

[Yuriko appears]

Yuriko: Teeheehee!  Gotcha!  Teeheeheeheeheehee!  Did you really think you
could get past here for free?  Silly billies!  Tit for tat's the name of the
game!  If you want anything in this tower, you gotta give something up in
return!  Life is hard, huh?  Well, I'll be taking your other life... Per-so-na!
Thanks!  Teeheeheeheehee!  See ya!

[Yuriko disappears]

Yukino: Dammit!  What's up with that twit!?  What was that all about, anyway?
"I'll be taking your other life"?  What did she mean?  Damn that Yuriko!  She
acts like an airhead, but she's a hardcore con artist!

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Tartarus Entrance
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Thanatos Tower)

Yukino: What's this?  It looks different from the rest of the tower.

Large beast: HUMANS, WHY ARE YOU HERE?  BE AWARE THAT THIS IS THE ENTRANCE TO
THE UNDERWORLD... AND I AM ITS GUARDIAN, CERBERUS.





Ayase: Look, we don't wanna fight you, okay?  We just wanna see what's through
there.  Pretty please?

Cerberus: BEYOND HERE IS THE LAND OF THE DEAD, WHERE DECEASED SOULS GATHER.  I
DOUBT YOU HAVE ANY BUSINESS THERE.





Cerberus: VERY PERCEPTIVE.  YOUR DEDUCTIONS ARE LARGELY CORRECT.  YES, YOUR
SO-CALLED "PERSONA" IS HERE.  BUT I HAVE NO DEALINGS WITH YURIKO.  I GUARD
THIS PLACE OF MY OWN WILL.  THE LAND OF THE DEAD NEEDS NO INCOMPLETE SOULS.
TAKE WHAT IS YOURS.

Yukino: Sounds good.  Then we'll be on our way.  No need to bother you.

%Ayase: Oooooh, the afterlife!  Freaky!

%Yukino: The land of the dead, huh?  Never thought I'd go there while I was
still alive.

%Elly: Wow!  I get to visit the underworld while I'm still alive!  I'm the
luckiest girl on Earth!

%Brown: Whoa, the land of the dead!  Cooool!  Maybe we can get on TV after all
this!  "A Student in the Afterlife," starring Hidehiko Uesugi!  Mwahahahaha!

%Nanjo: I'd prefer to avoid it, but I suppose I have business there at the
moment.

%Cerberus: THE DEMONS OF TARTARUS ARE STRONGER THAN THOSE OF THE TOWER.  THEIR
HATRED OF LIVING IS FIERCE.  BE CAREFUL.

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Tartarus - Room (1)
--------------------------------------------

Mariko: This'll knock your socks off... Sometimes these images appear on the
walls here, and they look like you guys!  I took a few snaps.  I'll give you a
print once the film's developed!  Not many people have photos of their own
ghosts!

Ayase: I thought this place would be, like, way scarier, but this isn't so bad.

Yukino: Seeing my own Persona like this drives home how mysterious a Persona
really is.

Elly: This place is very different from our common perception of the
underworld.

Brown: If I die, I'm going straight to heaven for sure!  So this is the last
time I'm gonna be seeing the underworld!  Yep.

Nanjo: The world that's home to the souls of the deceased... It's certainly
not a comfortable place to be, but it has a certain solemn air.  It puts me
in a contemplative mood.

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Tartarus - Room (2)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: There's no end to this.  The clock's ticking.  If we don't stop this
at some point, we might be in trouble.

Ayase: Just being around treasure boxes makes me, like, totally happy!

Elly: Please do keep our time limitations in mind.

Brown: Treasure boxes!  What could be greater!?  Man!  Treasure boxes!
Everyone knows what they are, but how many have actually touched a real one!?

Nanjo: After so many battles together, I have a higher opinion of you.  You're
strong.  Anyway... I'm only putting out feelers, but once we defeat the Snow
Queen... Would you mind coming along to rescue Masao?  More manpower can
hardly hurt.  I won't force you... just consider it.

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Tartarus - Room (3)
--------------------------------------------

Mariko: Huh?  You wanna know if anything used to be in that chest over there?
Yeah, sure!  This broken mirror piece!  I can feel strong spiritual energy in
it.  It's gotta be some kinda powerful supernatural object.  Huh?  You want
it...?  Hmmmm... How 'bout this?  I'll sell it for 5,000 yen!  I found it
first, after all... It's not such a bad price, is it?

     {Buy Mirror Shard}

     Mariko: Thanks!  I've been taking roll after roll of pics here, so I'm
     nearly out of film.  Now I can buy some more!

     > Obtained a Mirror Shard.

     {Don't buy Mirror Shard}

     Mariko: Oh, so you don't want it?  That's cool.  I'll just send it to the
     Atlantis News and have 'em appraise it!

Yukino: That Mariko girl's a real weirdo.  Same goes for Tsutomu.  I just
don't get these guys who're into the occult.

Ayase: Her pink uniform's cute, huh?

Elly: She may be even more of a danger to herself than Tsutomu...

Brown: Maybe I should explore this tower with Mariko...

Nanjo: That Mariko... She certainly is enjoying this situation.

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Tartarus - Room (4)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: It sounds strange saying this in the world after death, but... I hope
we all make it back alive.

Ayase: Hey, hey, some of these treasure boxes might have mirror shards in them.

Elly: Checking every single treasure box may strain our time limitations.

Brown: Cerberus was right... this Tartarus place sure is exhausting...

Nanjo: The enemies here are strong.  If we don't equip ourselves well, we won't
have a prayer against Yuriko.

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Tartarus - Room (5)
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Hey, if we beat the Snow Queen and rescue Ms. Saeko... that's it,
right?  Everyone will go back to normal, and we can, like, go home, right?

Yukino: I wonder if this Tartarus is Yuriko's treasure hoard.  There sure are
a lot of boxes here.

Elly: Haha... it's really rather amusing.  We give never knew each other well,
yet here we are on an adventure together... And not only that... part of me
takes a real delight in this situation.  It really is amazing...

Brown: Ughhhh!  This is supposedly the world after death, but there's nothing
here.  Boooooriiiiiing!  Hey!  Let's start heading back up the tower and go
see Yuriko!

Nanjo: I'm worried about Ms. Saeko, of course, but that Masao... I wonder if
he's all right.  He isn't very smart, after all.  Damn and blast!

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Tartarus - Room (6)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Even now, our time keeps slipping away.  It's frustrating.  Makes me
think I might be powerless after all.

Ayase: It's kinda nice, having everyone work together toward something like
this.

Elly: Thanatos Tower and Tartarus... It's all like something from Greek
mythology.

Brown: It sucks that this happened to our school, no doubt about that... But
then again, it's a break from our boring everyday lives!  That's kinda cool!

Nanjo: *ahem* ... How much longer do you intend that we stay here?

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Tartarus - Room (7)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: So mirror shards can be in treasure boxes, too!  Let's try and check
as many treasure boxes as we can, time permitting.

Ayase: I always get goosebumps when we're about to open up a treasure box!

Elly: I admit, my opinion of you has slightly improved.  You haven't uttered a
word of complaint, even in a situation like this... You've been a real unifying
force.  I never knew you had such a brave heart.

Brown: Hey, to tell you the truth, you're so quiet, I always thought you were
weird... But after fighting along with you, I get it now!  You're one hip,
happenin' dude!  You're like, the next strongest and second most reliable,
after me!  I gotta give you props!  Seriously.

Nanjo: It's always so unsightly to witness one rummaging through treasure
boxes.  Oh, no, I didn't mean you in particular.  Just... in the general sense.
Yes.

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Thanatos Tower - Weapons Shop
--------------------------------------------

Mariko: I'm thinkin' about interviewing some demons, but I don't have a
recorder.  Hey, you know anyplace that might sell some?

Ayase: That clerk's clothes are so cute!  I want some like that!

Yukino: Considering how far we've come, it's no surprise the items are getting
pricier.

Elly: I wonder what that child intends to do with the proceeds...

Brown: Oh, man!  I want this one, and that one too.  But they're so expensive!
Hmm...

Nanjo: Astounding!  But they're all so expensive.  Still, we can't simply go
without.  This is what's known as Hobson's choice.

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Thanatos Tower - Armor Shop
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Look!  It's like, soooo charming!

Yukino: Not that I care, but the armory clerks sure are creepy.

Elly: Where was this armor imported from?  It gives one rather a turn to
consider its origin...

Brown: Man, I look good in just about anything.  So it takes me forever to
decide!  Mwahahahaha!

Nanjo: The heaviness of sturdier armor can be a fly in the ointment.

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Thanatos Tower - 4F Room
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: This totally sucks!  What am I gonna do without a Persona!?

Yukino: I hope Ms. Saeko's okay... Dammit... We need to hurry this up.

Elly: It seems that if you transgress in some way while in this tower...
There is a rule that you will pay with your "life."  But in our case, it seems
we'll lose our Personas instead of our lives.

Brown: Damn!  Fighting without a Persona?  This tower has really strong
monsters in it, too!  This is no joke!

Nanjo: We never previously realized the existence of Personas... But I now
realize how taxing it can be when one suddenly loses it.

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Thanatos Tower - 5F Room
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Not that it matters, but the treasure boxes in this tower are shaped
funny.

Ayase: I'm hungry... Do any of these treasure boxes have, like, food in 'em?

Elly: Eternal Night... What would that world be like?  Despite my curiosity,
I dread it...

Brown: Even if we had more time, it still wouldn't be enough.  This "Eternal
Night" thingy could happen any second... What a drag.

Nanjo: Supplies are only meaningful if you put them to use.  We must take care
to ensure that they don't end up being useless.

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Thanatos Tower - 6F Room
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: This is a trap if I ever saw one.  Two chests in the back, and nothing
else.  It's bad news, like that room with the candles.  You know how they say
to let sleeping dogs lies?  We should leave these be.

[Yuriko appears]

Yuriko: Awww, you big meanie.  I put together a present just 'cause you guys
were trying soooo hard.  And you're gonna walk away just like that?  I'm gonna
cry... *sniffle*...





Ayase: Huh.  Sure, it looks like a trap, but it sounds kinda fun!  I don't
wanna chicken out... Okay, go ahead and tell us what's up!

Yuriko: Woo-hoo!  I knew you'd get it!  I think you and me could be best
friends forever!  Oh, I'm so happy!





Yuriko: Awww, why can't you be more positive?  I know you're all thrilled!  Oh
well, I'll go ahead and explain the gift!  Put your listening hats on!  One of
these two chests has a Mirror Shard!  We all like those, don't we?  And I'm
feeling super-duper-generous today, so you can try your luck for free!  But!
You only get one try!  And of course, something bad will happen if you open
the wrong one.  Uh-oh!  Whee!  Sounds fun, huh?  Good luck!  Teeheeheehee!

[Yuriko disappears]

Ayase: Oh, so it IS a trap?  Hmm... well, it's a good chance anyways!  We
should like, give it a shot!  I have a feeling she's not lying.  C'mon, it's
not big deal, right?  I take full responsibility if anything happens!  So
let's crack one open!

%Yukino: Yuriko's toying with our lives and loving every minute of it! *sigh*
I hate her frickin' guts.

%Ayase: I dunno why, but it seems like Yuriko is forcing herself to be like
this.  That's just how it feels to me.

%Elly: These traps in the tower... It's all a game to her.  Each time we make
progress, she torments us just enough so as not to kill anyone.  She's even
prepared a gift to entice us.  Everything's been meticulously planned so that
she can kill us herself at the endgame.

%Brown: Man, the traps here are evil!  This tower's packed with danger for an
honest joe like me!  No, seriously.

%Nanjo: There are two sorts of traps.  The one is designed to kill one's
target.  The other slowly instills fear in it.  Yuriko's traps fall decidely
into the latter category...

     {Open the right chest}

     Ayase: Yeeeeek!  S-Something's coming out of me!

     Yuriko: Teeheeheehee!  Too bad!  I'm taking your other self as a forfeit!
     Okey-dokey!  Bye-bye!

     Ayase: Gaaah!  I can't believe that little sneak!  Argh... I can't use my
     Persona anymore!  What am I gonna do!?  Gahhh!  That Yuriko is such a
     backstabber!  I'm like, SO pissed right now!

     {Open the left chest}

     Ayase: Bingo!  We got the right one!  This rules!  See?  I toldja we
     should open a chest!  Am I right or am I right?

     Yuriko: Huh... Looks like Lady Luck's on your side.  Okey-dokey!  You win
     this game!  Congrats!  It's just a little further to my room, so don't
     give up now, 'kay?  I'll give each of you the bestest death ever!  I'll
     be waiting!

    > Obtained a Mirror Shard.

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Thanatos Tower - Thanatos' Chamber
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Confrontation)

Yukino: Looks like we've reached Yuriko's room.  But this isn't what I was
expecting from her cutesy attitude... Hey, Yuriko!  You know we're here,
right?  Hurry up and come on out!  Or are you up to something again?

[Yuriko appears right in front of Yukino]

Yuriko: Geez Louise!  You don't have to wake the dead, y'know!  I can hear you
just fine!  Anyway... You have a really nice face!  How 'bout you die here?
That way you can keep your looks forever!  If you keep on living, you'll get
older and end up all wrinkly and ugly!  So c'mon, why not die right now, when
you're most beautiful, like I did?  Then we can live in this tower together,
looking gorgeous!  Does that sound great or what?  C'mon, we totally should!
It'll be soooo much fun!  I'm super glad I came to this tower, like the Snow
Queen's mask said!  I'll stay young and pretty forever and ever!  But I was
getting a little bored, being here all by my lonesome.  And I don't wanna fight
you guys, so... Whaddya say?





[Yuriko teleports in front of Ayase]

Yuriko: Sh-Shut up!  You guys just don't understand how it is to be a girl!
H-How about you?  You're totally the cutest one of the bunch.  You get what
I'm saying, right?  You can have eternal beauty, right here!  We'll stay
pretty... and...

Ayase: Not one more word!  Don't think for a second that you and me are the
same type!  You really, and I mean REALLY, piss me off!  I would never die
just to stay pretty!  You know what?  You gave up on dying!  And growing older!
And living your life like a normal person!  You gave up on everything you had!
Yeah, you heard me!  You're a loser who threw away all her responsibilities!





[Yuriko teleports to the end of the room]

Yuriko: But... I... I was only trying to help you guys out!  I just wanted to
have some laughs with everyone!  What about that don't you get!?  That's it!
No more Ms. Nice Yuriko!  You have no idea how strong I am!  Beg for your life
if you want--I won't listen!  I'll crush you so hard there'll be nothing left!
Not even your soul!

Yukino: Heh... As Kei would probably say, "Only death can cure a fool!"  Too
bad death doesn't seem to have helped in your case!  Come on, then!  We'll
kill all the stupid out of you!  Here we go!

----Battle begins----

Thanatos: Transformation complete!  Here comes Yuriko!  All righty, time to
beat everyone up.  Hope you're ready!

Ayase: Pbbbbt!  You're uglier than death warmed over!

Yuriko: Excuse me!?  Oh, I have HAD it!  I'm SO not forgiving you for that!

Ayase: Urgh... she's not the only one who's had it...!

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Yukino: It's the end of the line for you, Yuriko!  Be a good girl and accept
it.  Or are you gonna go cry to the nice Snow Queen who gave you eternal
beauty?  What's it gonna be, huh!?

Yuriko: ......I... I don't... I don't like the Snow Queen... I really don't.
I'm glad... it ended like this... I had fun with you guys.  I got to talk to
you... have a nice battle... And now... I got beaten... It's a good thing.
That's right... I'm... human.  And humans have to die... I was so stupid...
Why didn't I understand something so easy...?





Ayase: You idiot!  She's crying for reals!  Can't you tell?  Ugh, no wonder you
still don't have a girlfriend!  You don't understand girls at all!  And c'mon,
Yukino, don't be so hard on her!  Give her a chance.  I don't think she's all
that bad.  I... I can't explain it, but...

Yuriko: ...Thank you.  You're... Yuka, right?  I wish we'd met and become
friends... while I was still alive.  To tell you the truth... I was scared.
I used to hang out with my friends, and we'd go out and have fun... I had a
lot of friends and a lot of guys who said they liked me.  Plus, my mom and dad
were really sweet.  Every day was fun, and I was so happy... I thought, "It
just doesn't get better than this!"  But then... I got scared... "If it doesn't
get
better than this... Is it all downhill from here?  For the rest of my life...
Will I ever be happier than I am now?  Am I just gonna grow up, get old, turn
ugly... and die...?"  I couldn't shake those questions.  I got so scared, I
couldn't sleep at night... That's when the Snow Queen's mask I wore in the
play spoke to me.  It said, "I can help you live forever, exactly as you are
now."  Before I knew it, I was in this tower... And I've been here ever
since... all by myself... Mom... Dad... My friends... All gone.  Just me... I
was so selfish!  I was stupid for not wanting to die or grow old!  Every human
has to!  That's why I fell for the Snow Queen's offer... I was such an idiot!
I felt empty, being on my own for so long...!  I wanted to just end it all!
I couldn't stand it anymore!  That's why... when you guys showed up... I was
really happy!  I'd finally be able to put an end to this... one way or
another... I wouldn't have to be alone anymore!  That's why I... I...!





Yuriko: But it's finally over... I can't thank you enough.  Thanks to all of
you... I can die... feeling like a human... I... I have to go now... Thank you
so much.  Goodbye...

[Yuriko disappears]

> Obtained Mirror Shard.

Yukino: Damn you, Snow Queen... I'll make you pay for toying with people's
lives!  Yuriko... We're doing this for you now, too!  So don't worry... rest
well...

> You have conquered Thanatos Tower!

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Class 2-1
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Yukino: Even with Yuriko gone, the air here is still cold.

Ayase: I'm hungry... how much longer is this gonna take?

Elly: The desire to remain beautiful... I can somewhat understand how Yuriko
felt.

Brown: Ah... ah... ACHOO!  Argh!  We really need to get rid of all this stupid
ice!

Nanjo: A god of death... That's one Persona I'd as soon not assume.

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06. Ice Castle (second visit)   [SQQ06]
==========================================================

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Courtyard
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(PSPBGM: Space)

Yukino: Main!  Hold up the mirror!

[The protagonist holds up the mirror, causing the ice pillars to shatter and
for the ice encasing Miss Saeko to melt away]

Snow Queen: Guh... aaah...

Yukino: Is it working!?

Snow Queen: Gyaaaaaaah!  My face... it's buuurniiiiiing!

[The mask separates from Miss Saeko, who falls to the ground.  The image of a
student with a half-burned face appears in front of the party]

Burned student: Hoooow daaaare youuuuu... Whyyyy... Whyyy doooooes everyyyyone
taaaake... Saekoooo's siiiiide...?

Ayase: Eeeeeeeeek!





----Battle begins----

(BGM: Bloody Destiny)

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Daily Life)

Ayase: We did it!

Yukino: Ms. Saeko!

[Miss Saeko gains consciousness and stands up]

Yukino: You okay?  You must've been so cold... Are you hurt?

Saeko: I'm all right, thank you.  But... where is Tomomi?





Saeko: Tomomi is the spirit who was possessing that mask... She's one of the
students who fell under the Snow Queen's thrall.  She's... also my best friend,
from when I used to be in the drama club.

Yukino: Th-Then... the Snow Queen possessing you was your friend...?





Saeko: I had no idea she thought of me that way... I guess... sometimes you
hurt people without realizing it...

[A flashback begins, showing a younger Saeko and Tomomi in the drama club
room]

(BGM: Space)

Saeko: Congrats on landing the Snow Queen part!  Our last year here, and you
finally beat me out.

Tomomi: Thanks.  I'll put on a good show for you, Saeko!  But I'm nervous
about the mask... Is it true everyone who's played the Snow Queen's role has
been cursed?

Saeko: Whaaat?  Hey, I'm sure that's just some superstition?  Just keep up that
cheerful attitude and I bet any curse wouldn't dare touch you!  That tendency
of yours to believe whatever you hear is the one flaw you have!

Tomomi: I wish... I wish I could be strong as you, Saeko.

Saeko: C'mon, don't talk like that!  Cheer up!  You won the title role!  What
am I supposed to think if you're not happier about it?

Tomomi: Y-You're right.

[Saeko leaves and another member of the club enters the room to talk with
Tomomi]

Drama club member: Whaaaat!?  Tomomi, can't you see Saeko is pulling the wool
over your eyes?

Tomomi: Huh!?  She tricked me?

Drama club member: You didn't know!?  Saeko bowed out of contention for the
Snow Queen part.  Everyone's been talking about it.  They say she forced the
part on you 'cause she's scared of the mask's curse.

Tomomi: She withdrew... because she's scared of the curse...?  No way!  Even
if she did bow out, I'm sure she was just being considerate!  We're in the
same year, but I've never gotten better role than her, so...

Drama club member: So she's letting you take this last chance?  You're so naive,
Tomomi.  The Snow Queen is the title role!  No one would give it up without a
damn good reason.

Tomomi: ......

[In another scene, Saeko is called out by Tomomi.  They meet in the drama club
room behind the whiteboard]

Saeko: Tomomi?  Did you call for me?  Is something the matter...?  Why are you
hiding?  Well... break leg tomorrow!  I'll be looking forward to it.

Tomomi: ...Your... ...ault...

Saeko: What was that?  I can't hear you!

Tomomi: It'ssss... your... faaaaaault!  Yours, yours, yours!  It'ssss all your
faaaaaault!

Saeko: Huh!?  Tomomi, what's gotten into you!?  Calm down!

Tomomi: You... you forced the masssk onto meee...

Saeko: Tomomi... are you all right?  What's this about the mask?

Tomomi: The mask... the mask... suddenly wouldn't come... off... it got so
hot...
hot!  My face started... it started sizzzzzling... And it's all... all... ALL!

[Tomomi turns to reveal her half-burnt face]

Tomomi: YOUR!  FAAAAAAULT!

Saeko: Eeeeeeeeeek!

[The flashback ends]

(BGM: Overcoming Sadness)

Ayase: But that's, like, totally not your fault.  You didn't force it on her,
right?  So it's all Tomomi's misunderstanding!

Saeko: Maybe so.  But... I can't say with absolute confidence that that's true.
Maybe some part of me really was gloating over how much better I was.  Maybe I
was just acting like Tomomi's best friend, when I never really cared.  Maybe I
was too in love with the idea of being "considerate Saeko"... And I only ended
up hurting her.

Yukino: Ms. Saeko...

Saeko: It's not the mask's curse!  What really made her that way is--

Yukino: Enough!

Saeko: ......

Ayase: Yeesh... It's so cold...





Yukino: What's up?





Ayase: Huh.  Come to think of it, the sky's still a weird color...

Woman's voice: Hmhmhm... You all must be so very cold.  Ahahahahah...

(BGM: Tension)

[A robed woman appears behind the group, freezing the ground beneath their
feet]

Saeko: Wh-What's going on!?





Queen: The Tomomi inside me... The Tomomi with human weakness is dead.  I
am grateful.  No longer tied to my host or the mask I was bound to, I am
finally free.  Now I can be complete!  I will become the Night Queen in full!
I shall enshroud this world in black and white; void and sorrow.

Yukino: What!?

Night Queen: Foolish mortals who cling to hope... I shall teach you a lesson!
I have not yet given up on the Eternal Night.  From the heights of this Ice
Castle, I shall unleash the snows of despair.  Hmhmhm... Ahahahahahaha...

[The Night Queen disappears]

Ayase: Huh!?

[The ice around the party melts, and they can move freely]

(BGM: Strange Atmosphere)

Ayase: What was that about?





Yukino: I get it!  Tomomi saw what she had become in the mirror and came to
her senses.  Then her Persona, the Night Queen, had nowhere to go and went
berserk.









Saeko: It hasn't been long since this started, and look how much you've all
grown.

Ayase: Aww, well, I only made it this far 'cause I had everyone backing me up.
There's, like, no way I would've made it by myself...

Yukino: Yeah, thanks to these guys, well... I don't know how to say this,
but... It's like I understand for the first time why I'm alive.

Ayase: Whoa, that sounds REALLY cool!

Yukino: Sh-Shut up!  Let's go, Main!  Night Queen or no Night Queen, this team
has nothing to be afraid of!

Saeko: Haha... I'm leaving everyone in your hands, Main!

[If you got all 12 pieces of the Mirror Shard, the following scene occurs:]

[The screen flashes black]

Yukino: Wh... What the!?

[An image of Tomomi appears in the courtyard]

Ayase: Whoa!  Is that...?

Saeko: Tomomi!

Tomomi: Saeko... everyone... thank you.  It's because of you that I was able
to return to myself.  That reflection... My heart was so awful that I couldn't
look straight at it...

Yukino: It's not just you, Ms. Tomomi.  I'm sure anyone's reflection would be
horrible in that mirror.  Not very many people in the world with a truly pure
heart...



Ayase: I bet I'd look like some kinda monster.

Tomomi: If you looked right now, I know you wouldn't see a monster... I know!
You should keep carrying the Demon's Mirror with you.  I bet it would protect
you from misfortune.  Though it won't be easy to carry around in the form of a
mirror, so...

> The Demon's Mirror transformed into a shield.

> Obtained Spiegel Shield.

Tomomi: And I don't know if you'll find a use for it or not, but... The hero's
costume from "The Snow Queen" should be in storage at the gym.  It was kept
near the box with Snow Queen mask, to keep the seal strong.

Yukino: Well, that's one piece of good news.  No idea where the storage room
is in this Ice Castle... But it sounds like it's worth hunting for.

Tomomi: Ah... If only I'd met you all sooner... I'll be watching from above
with the past Queens so no one else ends up like us.  Thank you.

Ayase: No way!  I'm the one who should be thanking you!  I've been hurting a
lot of people and I never even knew before!  It's people like me that make it
hard for others to trust the ones around them...

Tomomi: Hahaha...

%Saeko: You've all become so strong in such a short time.  You have a look in
your eye that says there's nothing you can't do.  I have a feeling you're
capable of taking care of the rest.  Please sever the curse of the mask!  It's
brought pain to so many students!  I'm counting on you...

%Yukino: The Night Queen, huh...?  The bitch said she'd "unleash the snows of
despair from the heights of the castle."  Maybe there's a passage or something
the Queen used to get up top.  Let's find it!

%Elly: In order to sever the mask's curse, we absolutely must defeat the Night
Queen.

%Ayase: Does it feel a little warmer to you?  Y'think the Queen's losing her
power?  Oh, yeah!  Maybe that door that was frozen shut up to now is open!?

%Brown: Night Queen?  Sounds like some hostess at a Ginza club.  How strong
could she be?  You guys'll do just fine without me.  ...I'm joking!  C'mon,
let's go!

%Nanjo: It's been quite some time since Masao and Maki left the school.  I
fear for those two if we don't make haste and put an end to this...

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Cafeteria
--------------------------------------------

Toro: I'm not the only one going through hard times, huh?  You and Ayase and
everyone are all trying as hard as you can.  Alright, then!  I'm gonna try as
hard as I can... to drink milk!

Rumor-loving boy: That classroom wasn't open until now... You know, the one to
our left.  I heard the ice thawed a little and you can get inside now.  Rumor
is there's this beautiful sphere inside.  But should we go near it...?

Elly: A room with a beautiful sphere?  This sounds well worth investigating.

Yukino: Doesn't it seem like it's gotten a little warmer?

[If Brown isn't in your party:]
Yukino: I'm not seeing Hidehiko... Wasn't he going to keep an eye on Toro?
The little prick must've ducked out.

Ayase: Let's hurry out of here.

Brown: Persona's pretty scary.  Then again, I have no flaws, so there's
nothing for me to worry about.

Nanjo: It seems that he's matured.

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1F Room
--------------------------------------------

Younger girl: Heh... There's a light floating in a dark room.  The light takes
me to another world.  It's wonderful... Leave here and turn left at the cross-
roads, then keep going straight.  That's how you get there.  Heh...

Gambling-addicted student: While you guys were gone, I, uh, blew the club's
whole budget on poker... Whoever's playing next is one lucky skunk.  The prize
bonus must be through the roof!

Yukino: Huh, so if we've been fighting for a while, the prize might have
increased.

Ayase: I'm hunnngryyyy.

Elly: That girl by the window... She's still muttering to herself...

Brown: I wanna just kick back and have fun at a casino or somewhere for once.

Nanjo: The fool... He brought it on himself.

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Class 2-3
--------------------------------------------

Hanya: Hey!  Don't interfere with his punishment!  Unless you want to join
him?

Ooishi: Punishing students isn't the only way to educate them.

Kiichi: Don't talk to me, dammit!  I'm a little busy here!  I promise not to...

Ayase: Hey, doesn't that bald head make you wanna, like, punch it?

Yukino: That Kiichi's still writing lines?

Elly: Where could the Night Queen have gone?

Brown: Let's hurry and go somewhere else.

Nanjo: Nothing will happen if we remain here.

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Library
--------------------------------------------

Tsutomu: You know the classroom that's all frozen?  Eeeheehee... The isolated
one.  They say the door opens now.  Eeeheehee...

Elly: Did you hear what Tsutomu said?  Let's go investigate!

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Class 1-1
--------------------------------------------

Reiho: Hee... Nohing cool has happened lately.

Raiho: Hee-ho!  Wanna light the school on fire, ho?  Burn, baby, burn!

Reiho: Hey, hee-don't be so reckless.  That'll make this place too hee-hot.

Yukino: My toes are getting numb.  Stupid Drama Club!  Why'd the Snow Queen
have to be their traditional play?  Why not A Midsummer Night's Dream?  I hate
the cold...

Ayase: We're not done here yet?

Elly: Innocence and cruelty are two sides of the same coin.  Be careful!

Brown: I talked to 'em a little... Man, they've been through some hard times.
And they're still so young!  It's enough to bring me to tears... *sniff*

Nanjo: It's not my business, but those children look pale.  They need more
iron.

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Drama Club
--------------------------------------------

Drama club member: It seems like there's a tragic legacy behind the Snow
Queen's mask.  Maybe I should write a play about it once the town's back to
normal.

Student council president: You guys really do work hard.  Leave everything to
your ol' student council president and run along, okay?

Ayase: Student council president?  More like STUPID council president!  It
really pisses me off that a guy like him ended up in charge!

Yukino: Let's beat that Night Queen for the sake of the three tower guardians.

Nanjo: There doesn't seem to be anything useful here.

Elly: Where could the other club members be?

Brown: I wonder if TV studios are like this backstage... I so want to see one.

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Infirmary
--------------------------------------------

Female student: Like, did you hear?  Y'know the market they're holding next
door that sells those kickass clothes?  Apparently their stock is, like,
completely different now.

Setsuko: That Nanjo boy left here a moment ago.  He was saying something about
being unable to enter a classroom with a frozen door.

Yukino: Everyone doing okay?

Ayase: This place is freezing, too.  It's time we ditched all this cold stuff.

Elly: We must hurry and bring the school back to normal so we can find Maki.

Brown: I wonder if there are any smart drugs around here.

Nanjo: Masao, Maki, wait for us.  Once we defeat the Snow Queen, we'll come
for you!

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07. Ice Castle (dungeon)   [SQQ07]
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Ice Castle Entrance
--------------------------------------------




Full Moon Tablet.  I happened to come across it when I was searching for
something in the library... I thought you might be able to make better use of
it.  I wonder what's beyond the light?>



Yukino: What's this...?

Ayase: It's like, so pretty...

Elly: Could it be plasma?

Brown: It feels like if I keep starting at it, I'll get sucked inside.

Nanjo: Watch yourself.  They say that every rose has its thorn.

[The protagonist approaches the glowing orb]

Yukino: Main!  Be careful!

> Touch the ball of light?

{Yes}

Ayase: Hey!  What did you do, Main!?

Yukino: Whoa!

[The party gets pulled into the ball, arriving in a different room]

Yukino: What just happened?

Elly: Has anything changed?  Let's have a look outside this room!

Ayase: Huh?  I feel like we're missing someone...

Brown: Huhhh!?  What was that?

Nanjo: Is everyone all right?  What was that just now...?

[The protagonist walks out and back into the room]

Yukino: Are we going through it again?

Ayase: It's glowing, but it's cold.

Elly: Could this be something like a wormhole?

Brown: Staring at it hurts my eyes...

Nanjo: It seems that we can be teleported elsewhere by touching this.

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Boxing Club
--------------------------------------------

Reiho: Jab!  Jab!  Hee-ho!

Raiho: There's no sumo club hee-here, so we're gonna join the boxing club, ho.

Reiho: Hey!  A sandbag can't move like that!

Raiho: Hee-ho?  Are you talking about me?

Reiho: Don't you hee-member?  How the boy at the fencing club was beaten up by
a girl?

Raiho: Hee-ho!  I see... so girls are strong, ho.  ...Please... Be gentle...
okay?  Hee-ho!

Yukino: These guys again...

Ayase: It's nice they get along so well.

Elly: I wonder if Jack Frosts actually have distinct genders.

Brown: Watching them really warms my heart.

Nanjo: They always act as though they're in the middle of a stand-up routine.

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Ballet Club
--------------------------------------------

[Several frozen students are in the room]

Ayase: How awful... Who does stuff like this for fun?

Yukino: I'd wondered where some of the students had gone.  Now I've got my
answer... Just wait for us, guys.  We'll rescue you all soon!

Elly: They appear to still be alive.  Eternal Night... so this is what it
means.

Brown: Oh crap... oh crap...!

Nanjo: Mm.  It seems the enemy is resorting to force now.

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3F Classroom (1)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Any wounds, Main?

Ayase: My hands are going numb.

Elly: Both the demons and the building's structure are becoming more
formidable.

Brown: Whew, let's take a breather.  I feel like my legs are gonna fall off.

Nanjo: How on earth is this building laid out?  It's hard to believe it was
our school...

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3F Warehouse
--------------------------------------------

[Several frozen students are in the room]

Ayase: Y'think they'd melt if I cast Agi on 'em?

Yukino: This girl looks like she wants to say something...

Elly: Good heavens... here, too...?

Brown: Dammit!  Night Queen or no, I'm not letting whoever did this off the
hook!

Nanjo: "Set your mind at ease that even the fire may seem cool and
refreshing."  Wait... That makes it feel even colder.

[If you got all 12 Mirror Shards and have Brown in your party:]



> A small piece of paper is stuck to the frozen floor.  Read it?

{Yes}

"Get rid of the main character's old costume from the 'Snow Queen.'  It's
dirty, and bad luck to boot.  It's to the right of the vaulting horse.  I'm
counting on you, first-club!
- Drama club president & star"

> There's an antique costume nestled amongst the junk.
> Obtained Spiegel Mask, Spiegel Mail, Spiegel Beine, and Spiegel Blade.

%Yukino: We gotta do all we can for these guys.

%Elly: What an incredible find!

%Nanjo: That was quite a windfall.  One hardly expects such an amazing find.

%Brown: A main character's costume?  It should go to me, naturally!  ...Oh,
man... It doesn't fit!  Aw well... Much as it breaks my heart to do this...
I guess I'll give it to you, Main.  Just kidding!

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3F Classroom (2)
--------------------------------------------

Mariko: I'm pretty much done exploring the towers, so I came back this way...
But just like I thought, I'm pretty bushed now.  This is so exciting, though!
"A Mysteriously Frozen School"!  "The Revival of Demons"!  "The Bizarre Towers
and the School that Became a Labyrinth"!  So what do you think?  Me, I say
it's all a secret conspiracy to take over the world by sorcery...

Yukino: How'd that girl get all the way up here?

Ayase: Hey, look!  His eyelashes are frozen.

Elly: The same scenery, wherever we go... Are we really moving forward?

Brown: I'm starting to get sleepy...

Nanjo: Under normal circumstances, I find Ayase barely tolerable... But it's
something of a relief to have her around at a time like this.

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Ice Castle Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Are they following us or something?

Ayase: Whoa, she's got him totally under her thumb.

Elly: These demons don't seem hostile.

Brown: Poor dude... I can totally sympathize.

Nanjo: It appears that he's having his own difficulties...

Raiho: Hee-ho!  Woah... That's a pretty nice thing you have.

Reiho: Hee!  You're right!  He's got Ambrosia!

Raiho: That's hee-so cool!  I want one!

Reiho: Give it!  Give it now, you hee-hear me!?

Raiho: Ummm... Reiho... Our teacher said it's bad to steal-ho from people...

Reiho: Awww, human rules are such a pain.  Then hee-how about a trade, ho?

Raiho: Hee-ho!  I'll exchange one of my *totems* for a piece of Ambrosia!

Reiho: I hear-ho if you fuse the totems with demons, something good will
hee-happen.

Raiho: I have five totems, and you have five people...

Reiho: So it's one totem per person, ho!

Raiho: Think about hee-how much Ambrosia you have left before you decide who
gets one.

Reiho: When you're ready, talk to whoever you want to get a hee-totem for, ho.

Raiho: If you want your own totem, talk to one of us!

Reiho: Hee... All this talking makes me-ho tired.

Raiho: Hee-ho!

Raiho: You want your totem?

     {Yes}

     Reiho: Are you sure, ho?  You're sure you hee-won't regret it?

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho! Then it's a deal! Hee-here's your Rosetta Stone, ho!

          > Obtained the Rosetta Stone.

          {No}

          Raiho: Hee-hokay!  Go ahead and talk to your friends!

     {No}

     Raiho: Hee-hokay!  Go ahead and talk to your friends!

%Elly: Totems are quite valuable.  It's best that you give them to those most
in need.  You'd like me to have one?

     {Yes}

     Elly: Are you certain?

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho!  Here's your Judgment Contract!

          > Obtained the Judgment Contract.

          Elly: Thank you!

          {No}

          [Same answer as "No" below]

     {No}

     Elly: By all means, take your time before deciding.

%Elly: Thank you!

%Ayase: Totems are valuable, right?  Ooh, I can have one?

     Ayase: Awesome!  No fooling?

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho!  Here's your Stuffed Deer!

          > Obtained the Stuffed Deer.

          Ayase:  W-W-Wait... THIS is what you meant by a stuffed deer!? I-I
          thought you meant, like... I don't want this!

          {No}

          [Same answer as "No" below]

     {No}

     Ayase: Fine!  Jerk!

%Ayase: Uhhh... I have one, remember.

%Yukino: We don't have many Ambrosia.  You should think hard about who gets a
totem.  You want me to have one?

     {Yes}

     Yukino: I just wanna be clear... You're cool with this, right?

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho!  Here's your Bisonskin Drums!

          > Obtained the Bisonskin Drums.

          Yukino: I'll hold on to these.

          {No}

          [Same answer as "No" below]

     {No}

     Yukino: You're the boss. Whatever you say is cool with me.

%Yukino: Alright, thanks...

%Brown: Look, I'm the leader here.  Therefore, I deserve a totem.  Got that?
So this one's mine.

     {Yes}

     Brown: R-Really?  You don't mind?

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho!  Here's your Victorian Rune!

          > Obtained the Victorian Rune.

          Brown: Mwahaha, now that's a classy totem.  Very fitting for moi.

          {No}

          [Same answer as "No" below]

     {No}

     Brown: C'mon... you won't reconsider?

%Brown: Heheh, right on!

%Nanjo: I'm sure you're aware that Ambrosia is a rare commodity.  Am I to
understand that you want me to have a totem?

     {Yes}

     Nanjo: If you're sure...

          {Yes}

          Raiho: Hee-ho!  Here's your Amber Glasses!

          > Obtained the Amber Glasses.

          Nanjo: These are... Yamaoka's!  Why are they are...?  Do you still
          watch over me, Yamaoka...?

          {No}

          [Same answer as "No" below]

     {No}

     Nanjo: I leave it to your judgement.

%Nanjo: Yamaoka...

Reiho: Going up?  Well, hee-have fun.

Raiho: Hee, you know what?  We saw a girl wearing a funky mask upstairs.

Reiho: She-ho was saying crazy stuff, like "I'll hee-stroy this schoo!", ho.

Raiho: Nooo!  What are we-ho gonna do if the hee-school gets destroyed?

Reiho: Work!  Work your hee-hiney off and support me for life!

Raiho: So cold...

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4F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: It's those snowmen again.  What are they up to this time?

Ayase: I think they like, want to talk to them.

Elly: It seems some demons are amicable and naturally curious as well.

Brown: I was looking at their mouths, and I got this craving for watermelon.

Nanjo: Are they lonesome?

Raiho: Hee-ho!  Hey, you guys!  Will you be friends with me?

    {Yes}

    Raiho: Hee-hoo!  Just 95 more people until I make 100 friends!

    {No}

    Reiho: Tch.

Raiho: Well, friends?  Is there anything I can do for you, ho?  I hee-know! 
Want me-ho to take you upstairs?

     {Yes}

     Raiho: Hee-ho!  Well then, hee-close your eyes for a minute, ho...

     {No}

     Reiho: Tch.

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5F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

[The party and Jack Frosts are transported to the 5th floor]

Reiho: Hee-ho!  This is the 5th floor.

Raiho: Hee-ho!  Want me-ho to take you downstairs?

     {Yes}

     Raiho: Hee-ho!  Well then, hee-close your eyes for a minute, ho...

     {No}

     Reiho: Tch.

Ayase: Whoa... this is like, kinda creepy...

Yukino: What kind of magic trick is this snowman using?

Elly: This place...

Brown: Oh, hell no!  This place is even colder!

Nanjo: It's a wooden building now, I see.  Did the Night Queen run out of
funds to complete the castle's construction?

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8F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: Seriously!  Isn't there some cool spell that'll warp us right to the
Queen!?

Yukino: Yuka's acting like a child again.  Though this time, I can see why.

Elly: I've wondered for some time now... What do you fight for, Main?

Brown: Whew!  Let's take five.

Nanjo: This place is as spacious as my own home.  I'm impressed.

--------------------------------------------
5F Classroom (1)
--------------------------------------------

[A girl in white is standing in the classroom]

Girl in white: I can't waste time like this... Excuse me.  Have you seen me?

Ayase: Huh?  What's she trying to say?  Hey, little girl, what are you doing
here?  You should go home.  It's, like, really dangerous here.





Ayase: Sh-Shut up!  Get off my case!  I thought she was in trouble, so I
talked to her, that's all!  I'm not mean like you.

Girl in white: I'm Mai.  I'm not lost, and I'm not a demon, either.  Anyway,
have you seen me?  I'm wearing clothes like yours, and I have a white mask on.

Yukino: You're looking for a student from this school?  Sorry, but I don't
know anyone who wears a mask.

Mai: Oh.  Okay.

[The girl disappears]

Ayase: H-Hey!

%Ayase: I don't think she's a bad kid...

%Yukino: What was that all about...?

%Elly: A little girl alone, here of all places... It has to be a monster!

%Brown: Wow, she's a cutie!  Give her ten years or so, and you'll have to hold
me back!

%Nanjo: I remember seeing that girl around somewhere.  Who was she...?

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7F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

[A girl in black is standing in the classroom]

Girl in black: I can't waste time like this!  Hey, have you seen my Daddy?

Ayase: Your Daddy?  Huh, maybe she's lost.  Hey, little girl, what are you
doing here?  You should go home.  It's, like, really dangerous here.





Ayase: Sh-Shut up!  Get off my case!  What if she's really looking for her
dad?  Are you gonna leave her by herself!?

Girl in black: Um, don't you understand what I'm saying?  I'm asking if you
saw my Daddy or not!  He's wearing clothes like yours and a black mask.

Yukino: Sorry, but nobody I know wears a mask.

Girl in black: Oh.  Okay then.

[The girl disappears]

%Ayase: What's a little girl doing here?

%Yukino: What was that all about...?

%Elly: She has to be a monster!

%Brown: Sassy girls like that... I'm not too good at dealing with them.

%Nanjo: I'm sure I've seen that girl somewhere.  Where was it...?

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8F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: That Night Queen was calling the frozen school an Ice Castle... And
yeah, it's a castle, all right.  Going forward is a real pain.

Ayase: I've always been bad at stuff like mazes and funhouses.  Grrrr!  This,
like, sucks!

Elly: There's no turning back now.

Brown: Why's this place so huge!?  Does it actually end...?

Nanjo: I'm considering implementing a labyrinth to enhance my home security.
Well?

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5F Classroom (2)
--------------------------------------------

[A high school girl in a white mask is painting in the classroom]

Yukino: Maki...?

Ayase: Check out that painting... It's all black.  Freaky...

Elly: Be careful!  This could be one of the Queen's traps.

Nanjo: Is this an illusion?

Masked girl: I'm painting over your future with blackness.  Do you know why?
Why must you get in my way?  How can you withstand the pain?  You have each
other... Ms. Saeko... your family... People you can rely on.  But I'm always
alone.  I can only watch the happiness of others.

Yukino: Wait a sec, are you...?

Masked girl: You can never understand how I feel!  I'll destroy this place...
I'll destroy the whole school!

[The girl disappears]

Yukino: Maki, wait!  ......

%Yukino: Maki...

%Elly: But Maki can't possibly be here.  A demon, perhaps...?

%Brown: Wow, Maki has some weird fashion sense.  You see that mask of hers?

%Nanjo: It can't be... Maki was outside the school grounds.

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Student Council Room (6F)
--------------------------------------------

[A young man wearing a silver mask stands in the classroom]

Masked man: I didn't expect you'd take this long.  Have you seen her already?

Yukino: You mean that girl in the art room...?  The one with the white mask?

Masked man: What did she say?

Yukino: "I'll destroy the school," or something.

Masked man: I see.  Yes, that does sound like her.  This iced-over school is a
byproduct of her heart.  But it won't affect my plans.

Ayase: Huh?

Masked man: I've always believed the public school system served no purpose.
Education should be reserved for society's chosen.  If she wishes for its
destruction, I see no harm in humoring her.



[The man disappears]

%Yukino: Who's the weird guy in a mask...?

%Ayase: So like, this is the old Student Council room?

%Elly: He isn't frozen?  Who is he...?

%Brown: I feel like I've seen this guy before.

%Nanjo: ......

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5F Classroom (3)
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Did the building change because the past Snow Queens attended class in
this one?  ...That would mean the demons have gotten even stronger.

Ayase: So people back then went to class in rooms like these?  Weren't they
cold...?

Elly: It's said many generations of memories are ingrained into old schools.
I only hope that doesn't mean evil things are in store for us.

Brown: This place creeps me out.  It's bad enough that it's an old building...
But it's all frozen over, and our footsteps echo way too loud.

Nanjo: Mayuzumi is right.  From this point on, we should brace for the worst.

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5F Classroom (4)
--------------------------------------------

Ayase: I've seen this room before... in an old framed photo in the principal's
office.  It's the wooden school building that was here before they built the
one we have.

Yukino: What is this floor?

Elly: This certainly is an antique building.  If we weren't in our current
situation, I'd have enjoyed looking around.

Brown: Warmth of handmade wooden buildings, my ass!  The wind blows through
the cracks in the walls and it smells all musty... Makes me want a hot bath.

Nanjo: I'd expect Ayase to know.  She's certainly been to the principal's
office enough.

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Ice Castle 8F Hallway
--------------------------------------------

Yukino: Looks like we got sent back... That floor in the hall seems suspicious.

Ayase: You know, Yukino... Hey!  "You know" and "Yukino" kinda sound alike!

Yukino: ...This isn't the time to be fooling around, Ayase.

[The protagonist solves the puzzle]

Yukino: Looks like we were right.

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Stage
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Tension)

[The Night Queen stands alone on stage]

Night Queen: Hmhm... You came all the way up here?  It would have been easier
if you'd just waited for the Eternal Night to fall.  But if you insist... I
shall grant your wish with despair.  You won't find me as easy as Tomomi.
Hmhmhmhmhm...

[The masked girl from earlier appears]

Masked girl: Why are you trying so hard to protect this place?  I hate
school... I wish it would disappear from the face of the earth!

[The masked man appears as well]

Masked man: Allow us to assist you, Night Queen.  Though it's a bit crowded
here for the three of us to combine our strength... I invite you all to the
uppermost floor.  You may take your time in coming to us.

[In a flash, the Night Queen and girl disappear.  In another flash, the man
transports the party to the ninth floor]

%Yukino: Let's go!

%Ayase: I'm all set!

%Elly: I'm glad this freezing cold won't last much longer.

%Nanjo: ......

%Maked man: Are you ready?  Have you made your preparations to advance to the
next floor?

     {Yes}

     Masked man: Very well.

     {No}

     Masked man: Then resume your training.  Whether this side or that
     prevails in the end... It's no concern of mine.

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9F Classroom
--------------------------------------------

Masked man: Yes?  Do you want to go back downstairs?

     {Go to [X]F}

     Maked man: Very well.

     {Stay here}

     Masked man: I see.  Then hurry to the highest floor.  The Queen awaits.

Ayase: He said he'll do it for us.  If we wanna go back, let's try asking him.

Yukino: What's he scheming?

Elly: Be careful.  We can't say for sure yet whether he's human or demon.

Brown: Hey, you're not gonna say "yes" after we came this far, are you?

Nanjo: ......

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Ice Castle Summit
--------------------------------------------

----Cutscene begins----

[The camera slowly pans up the Night Queen's body.  She has two masks, one on
each side of her body.  The camera zooms in on her head.]

----Cutscene ends----

(BGM: Confrontation)

[At the very top of the Ice Castle stands the Night Queen, who has fused with
the masked girl and man]

Night Queen: I've been waiting for you.

Masked girl: No more school!  Ever!

Masked man: Let's see what you can do.

----Battle begins----

(BGM: Night Queen)

----Battle ends----

(BGM: Space)

Night Queen's voice: Urgh... I failed... against these youths?  How
distressing... But heed my words... Eternal night will fall again so long as
people seek to turn hope to despair...

Masked girl: No... How could this happen!?  This is my world...!

Masked man: As I thought.  Improvising didn't suffice, and we must take
matters into our hands.  Your name was Character, yes?  I have a feeling we'll
see each other again.

[The masked figures disappear]

----Cutscene begins----

[The ice melts away from the school, leaving behind no traces of the previous
events]

----Cutscene ends----

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Entrance Hall
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Daily Life)

Saeko: You're really going?





Yukino: Yeah, there's still some business we gotta take care of.  Right, Main?

     {Yes}
    
     Yukino: We gotta find Maki... She looked like she was in pain to me.

     {No}

     Yukino: *sigh* What can I say?  You'll get it sooner or later.

Saeko: ...Alright.  Then you go do what you gotta do!  You're adults now,
setting out on your own.  I won't stop you.  But promise me this...

Ayase: Huh?  Like what?

Saeko: Come back and see me before you get all old and wrinkled!  And come
back to report in when it's all over with!

Yukino: Oh, we will, don't worry about that!  We're your best students,
remember?

Saeko: She says, while wearing an outfit that's against the dress code.  You
should try being in my shoes, getting yelled at every day by the vice
principal! Haha... it looks like this incident has given him second thoughts,
though.  He asked me to thank you guys.  Maybe now he won't be so strict...
for a while, at least.

Ayase: Hah!  That cueball?  As if!

Saeko: Oh, he's not really all that bad.  But anyway!  You should stop
chitchatting and get going before it's too late!

Yukino: Right!

[The optional party members move toward the door]







Ayase: Y'know, up to now, I've just been doing whatever I feel like... But
when I see Yukino and the others try so hard, I feel like I can do way better.
I dunno how exactly, but that can wait until after we save the town.  Catch
you later, Ms. Saeko!

Yukino: Once the town's back to normal, I'm going to hit the books.  Just you
watch!  I'll be just as awesome a teacher as you, Ms. Saeko!  Haha... I'll see
you later, yeah?

Saeko: Thanks for everything, Main!  Looks like they have ideas for their
future.  How about you?  Do you have a future in mind?

     {Yes}

     Saeko: Great!  You've done something amazing here.  Savor that feeling
     and give it your all!

     {No}

     Saeko: I see... Well, you're still young.  No need to rush.  Anyway, look
     after them for me, okay?

[The students all leave]

Saeko: Phew.  Now then...

[There's a flash of light before a golden butterfly appears near the door]

Saeko: Hm?  Hey there, little guy.  Where did you come from?  Are you here to
wish them luck, too?  Haha...

The castle of ice returned to its familiar form of St. Hermelin High, thanks
to the students' courage. With the mask's curse dispelled, one of the school's
enigmas came to a close.  "Eternal night will fall again so long as people
seek to turn hope to despair."  Having banished the darkness in their souls,
the students take the Queen's words to heart as they start taking steps
towards their futures...

(BGM: Voice)

"Cogito ergo sun" - Rene Descartes

fin

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School Gate
--------------------------------------------

[As the party steps out of the school's gates, they find Mark]





Ayase: Huh?  Hey, where's Maki?

Mark: Oh, man... Guys, I need your help!

Yukino: Did something happen to Maki?

Mark: I'm sorry... I never shoulda let it happen... We went to the SEBEC
building, but the demons inside got her.  They're pretty tough, and I don't
think I can handle 'em on my own.

Yukino: What!?

Elly: We must rescue her, quickly!

Yukino: Alright!

Everyone: Let's go!

[The students leave]

To the Summit of Devil's Peak
The seal on the door to 8F has been lifted.
Challenge the heights of Devil's Peak!

==========================================================
7. Bad Ending (Snow Queen Quest)   [SQQ07]
==========================================================

[If you collect less than 8 mirror shards, you will face a different boss in
the courtyard and recieve the bad ending]

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Courtyard
--------------------------------------------

(BGM: Space)

Yukino: Main!  Hold up the mirror!

[The protagonist holds up the mirror, but nothing happens]

Ayase: N-No way...

Elly: What... What's going on?

Ayase: That can't be right!  We all tried so hard to gather the Mirror
Shards... C-C'mon, let's try holding it up again!

[Nothing happens]

Yukino: This can't be happening... T-Try again!

[Nothing happens]

Snow Queen's voice: Ahaha... There's no use in thrusting that gap-riddled
mirror at me.  You've lost.

[The party's feet are encased in ice]

Nanjo: What!?

[The Snow Queen unfreezes]

Snow Queen: Ahahahah... You did well in gathering the shards, but not well
enough, it seems.  Now, come!  Join your Saeko in tasting the eternal
despair of pitch-black night!

----Battle begins----

(PSPBGM: Bloody Destiny)

----Battle ends----

Ayase: Did that do it...?

Yukino: Where's Ms. Saeko?

Voice: Hmhmhm... Ahahahaha....!

Ayase: Wh-Who's that!?

[The Night Queen appears in front of the group]

Queen: Saeko, your beacon of hope, has become a sacrifice... as did Tomomi.  I
am the Persona known as Night Queen, who once dwelled within Tomomi.  You have
my thanks.  I am at last freed from my host and the mask that bound me.  And
once the Eternal Night arrives, I shall be complete.  I shall enshroud this
world in black and white; nothingness and despair.  Ahahahahahahaha...!

Yukino: What!?

Night Queen: Fools!  Open your eyes and witness the advent of the Eternal
Night.  From the heights of this Ice Castle, I shall unleash the snows of
despair.  Hmhmhm... Ahahahahahaha!

[The Night Queen disappears]

Yukino: H-Hey!  Wait!

[The school begins to rumble]





Ayase: N-No!  What is this!?

Yukino: This is "Eternal Night"!?  To hell with this!  Hey, so-called "Night
Queen"!  Quit hiding and come on out!  Fight us fair and square!

Night Queen's voice: Ahaha... Now, you too will slumber as a statue of ice.

Tsutomu's voice: Aaaaagh... s-stop... ngh...!





Night Queen's voice: Ahahaha... Run!  Run away, or you'll be frozen as well.

Toro's voice: Waaaaah!  Stop, stop--Nooooo!

Nurse Natsumi's voice: Hey!  Who're you...!?  Aaaa... aaaargh...

Ayase: Toro?  Nurse Natsumi!?  No... This can't be...

[The school continues to shake, and the screen flickers black.  An image of
Saeko and Tomomi appear in front of the party]

Yukino: Ms. Saeko!?

Saeko: Almost everyone in the school building is frozen.  I gotta get you out
before the Queen returns...

Student's spirit: Please, run away!  You must live on!

Ayase: R-Run away?  But how!?

Student's spirit: We'll use what power we have left to send you all out of
the school.

Yukino: We can't just run away with our tails between our legs!  No way, I'm
staying--

Saeko: It's coming back!  There's no time!  Are you ready?  Main!  I'm leaving
everyone in your hands!  Please... survive for us...

Yukino: Ms. Saekoooooo!

[The party disappears and end up in the 1F passageway, where Natsumi and
Tsutomu's frozen bodies are standing]

Ayase: Omigod... They're frozen!





Ayase: It's... It's all a bad joke, right, Nurse Natsumi!?  C'mon, Tsutomu!
I'm talking to you!  Please... say something...

Yukino: Look through the hole... The whole town is frozen over...





Ayase: We're all that's left!?  No one else made it...?  I did the best I
could... We all did, didn't we!?  How could it have ended like this?  No...
No, no, no... NO!

Yukino: What's gonna happen to us...?

The students' efforts came to naught as they failed to save Ms. Saeko and the
school.  The world was engulfed by the despair of the Eternal Night and
everything faded to black and white... ...all in the name of everlasting
beauty.

[An image of the Night Queen floats from the front to the back of the screen
before disppearing]

fin

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  V. Other                                    [OTR]
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01. Contacts   [OTR01]
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Main Character
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Persuade
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> MC persuaded the demon.


Taunt
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> MC taunted the demon.


Invite
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> MC invited the demon.


Sing
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> MC sang a song.

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Maki
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Plead
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> Maki pleaded with the demon!

I can't do much for you, but I promise our time together will be exciting.
So c'mon, lend me your strength!

I can only do so much on my own.  I could use your help... Please?

Demons live the way they want, right?  It would be nice if you could put aside
our differences and help me out.


Flatter
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> Maki tried flattering the demon!

Hey, how can I get powers like yours?  Because I'm super jealous of it.

Are you [demon]?  I could tell right off!  You have a unique aura about you...

Many artists have been captivated by you, and now I see why!


Lie
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> Maki made something up!

Hmm... I think your mother's grandpa is your guardian angel.  He's really
strong!

If you do what I say, by some miracle a bronze statue of you will be erected!

Want to know the truth?  The ones behind all this... are really aliens.


Cringe
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> Maki pretended to be scared!

Eeeeek!  Please... spare me!

I got lost and wandered here... Please forgive me!

A-A demon!  D-Don't come near me!

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Mark
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Dance
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> Mark did a seductive slow dance.

> Mark danced crazy!

> Mark showed off his smooth moves.

> Mark busted a move!


Taunt
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> Mark taunted the demon!

You think you're bad?  Then try me!

Hey!  I'm right here!

You want some of this!?


Stare
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> Mark stared at the demon!

> Mark stared intensely at the demon.

> Mark stared passionately at the demon.

> Mark stared flirtatiously at the demon.


Brag
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> Mark started bragging!

I'm actually a prince of the underworld, studying abroad in the human world!

I'm only in this human form 'cause I got cursed!

Ah, my dear child... [demon]!  Je t'aime.

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Nanjo
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Bribe
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> Nanjo tried bribing the demon with an item!

Here, have a signed photo!

Here, a down payment... a coin whose front and back are reversed.

Land?  Stocks?  Name it, and it's yours.



Pontificate
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> Nanjo delivered a speech!

Are you happy with your station in life?  Then act, or nothing will change!

"Good" humans and "evil" demons... Pure nonsense!  Cooperation is vital!

The masses are only truly happy when being shepherded by the elite!


Condescend
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> Nanjo insulted the demon!

I've never known such a dunce!

Hmph... What a cretin.

You're an utter imbecile!


Sarcasm
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> Nanjo delivered a sarcastic remark!

There's definitely no comparison between humans and your kind.

Your beauty is... stunning.

You have NO idea how honored I am to speak to a demon of your status...

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Brown
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Pickup
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> Brown hit on the demon!

Hey there!  Wanna come to karaoke with me?  I'm a really good singer.

Are you seeing anyone?  If you aren't... How about you and me go out sometime?
C'mon, it'll be fun!  What do you say?

So you're a demon?  So what!  C'mon, baby, let's play a symphony of love!


Joke
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> Brown told a joke!

Why did the buffalos throw a party on their 200th birthday?  It was their
bisontennial!

What do you do if you're on a horse and you see a giraffe and lion next to
you?  Get off the carousel!  C'mon, laugh!

Alright, what's the difference between a rottweiler and a poodle?  They're two
totally different breeds!  Get it?


Chat
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> Brown made small talk!

Man, it's hot out!  I like summer, but not this kind of extreme heat.

How've you been?  I heard you're on a roll.  Not me, it's been pretty slow.

So, got any crushes?  Yeah, there's been someone on my mind too.


Startle
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> Brown tried to startle the demon!

BOO!  Heh, did I scare ya?

Wh...What's that!?  Hee heeeee!  You fell for it!

Blrgh... Urrrrgh... *puke* ...Just kidding!  Mwahahaha!

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Elly
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Horrify
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> Elly told a scary story!

If you see 11:11:11 on the clock on three straight days, you'll live six
fewer days.

Have you heard of the restroom stall you can't escape?  Once you go inside,
the door won't open until you've done your business.

The children of people who witnessed a suicide unwittingly visit the site...
You can imagine what happens next.


Sing
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> Elly sang a song!

> Elly sang a chic bossa nova.

> Elly sang her favorite song.

> Elly sang a touching ballad.


Soothe
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> Elly soothed the demon!

There... that's a dear... Goodnight, my sweet child.

Yes?  Would you like some milk?

There, there, little demon... Play nice.


Invite
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> Elly invited the demon into the party!

I'd like a demon like you to walk me home on my way back from school.

You're a very capable demon.  Won't you take on a job as my bodyguard?

I have an offer for you.  Wouldn't you like to protect a beautiful woman like
me?

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Ayase
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Abuse
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> Ayase dissed the demon!

Wow, you must be REALLY old, 'cause that style is like, PRE-prehistoric.

You're seriously willing to be seen outside looking like that?  What a dork!

Hey... does it smell funny around here?  It's you, isn't it?  Uchhh, gag me.


Seduce
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> Ayase seduced the demon!

Y'know... I'm usually really innocent... But today?  I'm feeling daring.

Ooooh, my chest is sore... Maybe if you gave it a little rub...?

C'mon, don't make that awful face...We just need to get to know each other.


Cry
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> Ayase cried crocodile tears!

I'm the oldest of 23 brothers and sisters... I have to feed them all...

Won't someone buy my matches...?  If I don't sell any, Papa will beat me...

My daddy was abducted by a UFO... My mom joined an evil cult... And now I've
been taken apart and put back together as a cyborg...


Threaten
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> Ayase threatened the demon!

I'd watch out if I were you... I'm nice and calm now, but I go nuts in a snap.

You're not gonna do what I say!?  Don't make me blow your brains out!

I got this hobby... I collect severed demon heads!  Wanna join my collection?

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Yukino
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Bully
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> Yukino picked on the demon!

Who the hell do you think you're talking to?  I hate rudeness worse than
anything!

You'll be calling ME a demon soon.  Heheh... Now where should I start...?

Hmph!  It's true what they say... A demon's bark is worse than its bite!


Persuade
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> Yukino tried a logical appeal!

Y'know, I've been thinking about the difference between humans and demons...
And it's useless.  There isn't any.

Your actions have no worth unless you choose them of your own free will.

It's better to stay in bed than go through life half-assed.  There's too many
people like that already.


Scold
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> Yukino scolded the demon!

Stay quiet for once and listen to what others have to say!  And don't you
make fun of them, or I'll make you regret it!

Hey!  Didn't they teach you in kindergarten not to cause trouble!?

Stop whining!  No one likes it!


Ignore
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> Yukino ignored the demon!

I should decide soon which photo I'm going to enter in the next contest...

Hmm... what should I make for dinner...?

Hm...?  Did I remember to turn the lights off when I left?


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02. Velvet Room explanations   [OTR02]
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About Personas
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Personas are the powers taken from demons that will be your strength.
Each of you can take on as many as three Personas at once.  Of the three,
only one can be actively invoked during battle.  To invoke a Persona is to
summon it in combat.  The other two will remain sleeping within you on
standby... Personas on standby are ready to be assumed at any time during
battle.  You could say that understanding your Personas' powers is key to
survival...

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Taking on Personas
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To take on a Persona is to prepare one in this room, to be assumed in
battle.  Those Personas you have taken on can be actively assumed elsewhere.
However, you cannot take on Personas higher than the user's Persona Level.
Personas are similar to demons in that way... Push yourself too hard with a
low Persona level, and your mind can be taken over.  Various assumed Personas
grant various abilities.  Without the power of Persona, you are no different
than an ordinary human... You will be powerless before the arcane might of the
demons' spells.  If by chance you were hit by a spell in that state, you
would be struck down.  But by taking on a Persona, your defense against spells
is considerably enhanced.  For some, it may also confer strength, or increase
luck for others.  This, too, is the power of Persona.  Though they are called
Personas, each is a hidden side of yourself.  I suggest you examine your
status carefully after assuming one.  That way, you can see which of your
qualities have changed.

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Persona orders
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Personas are distinguished by order, too.  You will find that you are
incompatible with some orders of Persona.  A Persona's order will affect you,
particularly in battle.  Take care not to collect too many of the same order
of Persona...

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Persona growth
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At first, you will be unable to harness your Persona's powers to the
fullest.  But each time you invoke a Persona, its rank will slowly increase.
In other words, you could say that they will grow... When that growth
reaches a certain level, you will have more options in battle.  Even if your
Persona learns a powerful skill, the SP required remains constant.  Every
Persona will grow seven times.  If it starts at rank 1, it will rise to 8.
Personas that seem weak at first may eventually display surprising strength.
You will grow in combat, but do not forget that your Personas grow as well.

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Persona affinity
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There is a sort of affinity between humans and Personas.  Not only does this
affect whether you may take on a Persona... It also determines whether or not
that Persona's potential may be invoked.  It would recommend choosing Personas
you have a high affinity with...

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Personas' hidden potential
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There are many wonderful things about the "potential" Personas hold.  They are
displayed when the Persona-user is in a certain situations... At these times,
they will interrupt the user to unleash special abilities.  However,
whether this potential is displayed all depends on your affinity.  Affinity
is indeed quite important...

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Spell cards
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Spell cards are necessary to create new Personas.  You will not gain strength
only by defeating the demons... At times, you must negotiate with them and
make them *eager* to know you.  If you succeed, the demons may give you a
spell card.  By fusing demons summoned with the spell cards, you may create
new Personas.  Gather as many spell cards as you can to create even stronger
Personas...

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Phases of the moon
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The moon waxes and wanes from full to half, crescent to new... Many things are
affected by the phase of the moon.  Near full moons, demons are easily
excited, affecting your encounters.  In addition, the moon's phase may also
have an effect on Persona creation.  Even the items sold in stores seem to
change according to the moon's phase...

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Items in fusion
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Spell cards are not the only component one may use when creating Personas.  It
is also possible to use various items in fusion.  Mind you, not all items
fused with a Persona will enhance its abilities... But many things, such as
weapons, guns, stones, and gems, will trigger changes.  Gems are particularly
useful in fusing higher or lower Personas within an order.

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Totems in fusion
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Some items, known as totems, have strong associations with certain entities...
By including a totem during fusion... It is possible to create specific
Personas.  Very powerful Personas that can only be attained here... In order
to create the strongest Personas, totems are absolutely vital.

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Basics of fusion
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My role is to assist you in giving birth to new Personas... If you'll allow
me to use your spell cards to summon those demons... I'll fuse them together,
thereby giving life to a new Persona.  Usually, fusion results in Personas
of a higher level than their component cards.  But you cannot create Personas
over 10 levels higher than yours... Such Personas would refuse to obey you
and be very dangerous.  You also cannot create a Persona that we are already
looking after.  And I regret to say that spell cards used as fusion materials
will be lost.  Using multiple cards in a fusion will leave you with fewer
spell cards... What you gain and what you sacrifice... It's best to consider
this carefully.

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Types of fusion
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There are several types of fusion.  To begin with, let us consider Guided
Fusion.  This will display the Personas that can be made using the spell cards
you hold.  After this, the spell cards that will be used are displayed.  If
there are multiple recipes, choose a desired recipe from the list.  Guided
Fusion makes it easy to create the Persona you seek... But it will be
difficult to grasp the status fluctuations and fusion accidents.  There is
also Manual Fusion, which allows you to play more of a role... In this type,
you select two spell cards that you would like to fuse together.  You may then
see cross-order affinity, status changes, type fluctuations... ...and, alas,
the likelihood of fusion accidents.  It is somewhat daunting, but also more
flexible once you are accustomed to it.  You may find something of a pattern
to the cards' order that affects the result.  Then again, there seem to be
some which do not fit the pattern... Perhaps you should experiment with
different methods of your own.

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Order and affinity
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All demons fall into one of several categories.  You could classify them by
main type, subtype, main order, and sub-order.  Personas lack main and sub-
orders, and are grouped by order, type, and subtype.  Not only do these
indicate their natures, they are very important in fusions.  For example,
fusing two of the same type tends to result in increased power.  But fusing
two opposed types increases the risk of fusion accidents.  The same is true
for order: fusing two like orders makes for a stronger Persona.  Whereas
fusing incompatible orders will result in a weaker Persona.  When fusing like
orders, the first card chosen dictates the inheritable skills.  Types and
orders are only a few of the trickier aspects of fusion.  The only sure way to
learn is through the experience of trial and error...

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Skill inheritance
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At times, a newly created Persona will inherit skills from its fusion
components.  In this way, you may make Personas with skills they would not
normally possess.  Do not overlook this principle when you seek to create
powerful Personas.  The theory behind skill inheritance is, alas, somewhat
murky... But we know the spell cards used must not have clashing orders...
The type of demon granting the inherited skill is also a factor.  Know also
that the number of skills a Persona can hold is limited... And certain special
skills cannot be passed down.  You should keep this in mind when fusing.

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Fusion accident
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It pains me to say this, but our methods are not as precise as I should like.
Rare though they are, there are times when an accident will occur in fusion.
Should this happen, the Persona will likely not be the one you aimed for.  I
have no way of predicting the result of a fusion accident... But then, isn't
that the way of fate...?

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Stocked Personas
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The Velvet Room is quite spacious... But even so, there is a limit to how many
Personas we can look after here.  Sixteen, and no more.  If you have reached
that limit, you will be unable to create new Personas.  Remember to clear out
unneeded Personas in order to make room for new ones.

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Item exchange
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Personas that reach the maximum rank of 8 will not grow any further.  They are
powerful in that state... However... If you request that I discard such a
Persona... The power of your constant companion will be released... ...Leaving
behind a tangible memento of your time together.  It may be a weapon, some
armor, or possibly a gem... The process is, in fact, the only way to obtain
certain extremely rare items.  The nature of the items you may attain through
this process... That is for you to discover.

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Types and subtypes
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Each demon and Persona is classified by type.  There are four main types, such
as Element and Force... ...As well as sixteen subtypes, such as Fire and
Death.  These indicate both the demon's nature as well as its strengths and
weaknesses.  For example, Element demons tend to be weak to attacks and strong
vs. spells.  Contrariwise, Force demons resist attacks but tend to be weak to
spells.  In terms of subtypes, Fire demons are weak to ice, and resistant to
fire.  Taken together, an Element Fire demon... ...Would resist fire spell,
possibly even absorbing them.  But those same fire spells would wreak havoc
on a Force Water demon.  Do you understand a little better now?  You must
grasp your Persona's strengths and weaknesses before doing battle...