Ikki and Suoh were enjoying a fast food meal at Yokohama Central.

Suoh: So how are you taking in this whole thing about cyber criminals and stuff?

Ikki: It came as a shock, but I get the gist of things. How about you?

Suoh: I didn't wanted to believe it at first, but if there's people using Persona as a weapon, then we cannot ignore this. Persona is a fun game, I can't forgive people who would use it to commit crimes.

Ikki: I totally agree. But we shouldn't let our guard down, the other players committing crimes could be as strong as Gamma if not stronger.

Suoh: It'll be okay, though, since we have you and your ability. Man, being able to summon multiple Persona... I wish I could do that.

Ikki: Yeah.

Suoh: How come you were able to get your hands on an unheard of skill, even though you just started playing?

Ikki: There are many things I'm still wondering. Anyways, we should wait until we locate another dungeon. What should we do until then?

Suoh: How about we go take on a quest in Cyberspace?

Ikki: Sounds good to me.

ACE and Rogue were at the Mission Center looking for a quest.

NPC: There are Onis causing trouble to a village in the desert. Would you please get rid of them for us?

Rogue: Are you up for a hunting mission?

ACE: Sure. We could use an Oni on our Persona roster.

After accepting the quest, the two were teleported to the desert zone.

Then they started to feel their HP dropping little by little.

Rogue: Shit. That's right, the heat of the desert slowly drops our HP. Good thing I brought this with me.

Rogue tosses ACE a Cool Drink.

ACE: Thanks.

After a long quest, I feel my bond with Suoh growing deeper.

We decided to call it a day and log out.

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...

Suoh and Ikki were sitting by the riverbank drinking soda.

Suoh: Man, that last quest was such a drag.

Ikki: You said it.

???: Well, well, well... Look what we got here.

A teenage seemingly as old as them walks up to them with his bodyguards. Suoh had a look of disgust the moment he saw him.

Suoh: You...

???: It's been a while, Terauchi.

Suoh: What do you want, Saruhara?

Akito: This is quite a surprise, Terashima. You, doing something productive for once?

Suoh: What's that supposed to mean?

Akito: You're usually wasting your life away with those parasitic Porn mags. To think there's so many guys and gals like you out there. To be honest, I can't see a bright future for this country.

Suoh stands up as he got more irritated.

Suoh: Excuse me!?

Akito: What? I'm just saying it like it is. I'm sorry that unlike you I do have a life.

Suoh: You say that one more time...

Suoh was ready to punch him, but Ikki prevents him from doing so.

Ikki: It's not worth it.

Suoh: But...!

Akito: Your friend there is a smart one. I'd listen to him if I were you.

Suoh: You came here just to piss me off? Well you can get lost now!

Akito: Relax, I just wanted to say hi. We'll be on our way.

As Akito was about to leave, he turns to Ikki.

Akito: I know you. You're one of this year's transfer students, are you not? Well let me give you a word of advice; you shouldn't hang out with this freak.

Ikki: Huh?

Suoh: Huh!?

Akito: There are students in Chisai that you shouldn't get yourself involved with. Terauchi here is at the top of the list.

Ikki: How so?

Suoh: ....!

Akito: Don't tell me, he hasn't told you? Some friend he is.

Suoh: Didn't you hear me? I said get lost!

Student: We should go, Saruhara-san. Look at him, he could snap any second. He thrash you the same way he did years ago.

Suoh: That got nothing to do with this...

Akito: Let's go.

The three of them left.

Suoh: He hasn't changed one bit... that asshole.

Ikki: What was that all about?

Suoh:Sit down. It's a long story.

They sat down as Suoh started explaining everything.

Suoh: Saruhara... he goes to a more expensive college. He's the heir of a powerful company, his parents treat him well, always spoiling him with gifts and everything. He's got everything, looks, money, brains... He always bragged about having the "perfect life." Then there's me...

Ikki: What was your life like?

Suoh: Growing up, my parents used to argue a lot. So hearing about Saruhara's perfect life always made my blood boil with jealousy. My mother took care of me most of the time, I always looked up to her. Even though we weren't wealthy, I always though maybe she could be my hope at having a perfect family, but then it happened...

Ikki: What happened?

Suoh: She was diagnosed with a terrible disease, it wasn't detected in time, so we lost her when I was 9. And then my dad... he.. he changed... He became more violent around me, both physically and mentally. I was angry, I had to put up with his roughness for years, I just wanted to take it out on someone.

Ikki: I take that someone was Saruhara.

Suoh: Yeah. And boy I got him good. He ended up in the hospital for quite some time. His family ended up suing us for damages though. Dad was not happy about that, and we got into a fist fight, which ended in me being hospitalized.

Ikki: I see. Sorry to hear that.

Suoh: I'm all right though, they later found evidence of Dad's abuse and sent him to jail. I live with my uncle now. I'm relieve that I was able to escape that toxic environment. But even so, I still get angry when someone brings up that incident to my face, Saruhara most of all. I bet he's waiting for the day I explode.

Ikki: But you're better than that.

Suoh: You're right, I am. Man, I don't know what is it about you, but I feel a lot better now that I've opened up to you. Thanks for hearing me out.

Ikki: Sure, anytime.

After hearing his story, I feel my bond with Suoh growing deeper.

Suoh: I know, let's go to that ramen shop we saw the other day.

Ikki: Nah, I'm good.

Suoh: Come on! Look at you, it's clear that you're not eating properly, It's my treat!

Ikki: O-Okay...

Suoh: And after that, how about we go to my house and show my "sacred treasure."?

Ikki: Your what?

Suoh: Haha! JK, I'm just messing with ya.

We enjoyed a good bowl of ramen then called it a day.

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Igor: What will you be having this time?

Ikki: A Principality.

Agatha fuses Obariyon and Bicorn into a cocktail.

Ikki consumes it, giving birth to a new Persona.

Agatha: I like this guy already.

Ikki has welcomed Principality into his heart.

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