Welcome to Phansite archive (beta)
You'll find here all archived threads from the Phansite forum.
Calm & Relax: Welcome to Yoyogi Park/
[One can only guess how much he needed this right now. Ene was safe, so a small victory there indeed, but still, the stress of the time loops and the kids dying over and over was not something you can simply take off of your mind. No human, or at least not many can do it like that. Kazuya was resting under a tree, almost falling asleep as the wind gently caressed his cheek and ruffled his brown hair.]
I still can't believe we made it...
[Indeed, he felt happy. There was no better way to celebrate than going to a nice park and take breather after struggling for so long and alone. Luckily he had the help of a few friends.]
[Now he can take a better look at his surroundings. Green, shining grass. Tall, proud trees, and clear blue ponds of water, some with one or two beautiful bridges allowing to cross from one side to another. Some people were walking around and enjoying themselves, some dogs and cats even. Yes, a calm park like no other in this world.]
*A young boy was sitting near the pond just poking at it just to watch it move*
*Spectre calmly meditates as streams of Nanite flows around him in a hypnotic fashion*
Nana walks up and gazes at the park before speaking with a smile
Real pretty, huh Kazuya-san?
*Wakui would soon look to see if anything was happening*
[Kazuya thinks the voice and looks are a bit too similar. He raises his head to look at this new girl. All he can do is rapidly blink a couple of times with an almost stupid smile on his face.]
It is, but do we know each other?
Kinda, while back I came here as a kid.
Thought you were my dad and stuff?
Hahaha~
It was really silly.
Was a long time for me.
Probably not so long ago here tho....
I was your dad...?
That sounds awfully familiar...
[Kazuya closes his eyes and tries to make sense of the sudden situation. His head falls a bit as he thinks. Blue hair, dad, daughter, kid, a while ago.]
Blue hair...I was a dad...a while ago...
[Nothing was coming up, as if the memor had simply gone from him. However, now that he stops looking at the pieces and instead places them together, he gets his realization.]
NANA-CHAN!?
[He opens both eyes widely in shock, and hits his head with the tree he was leaning against the moment he so abruptly looks up. After this, he holds his head in pain.]
Senri Suzuko walked the park with a relaxed smile, still in her uniform out of laziness. With Mona off seeing some old friends, she was left bored. This place was a nice break from the usual noise, though.
She spots an unfamiliar girl, and a man that she was more acquainted with. She approaches and waves casually, despite being only a couple of feet away.
Oi, Sensei! Nice to see you come down from the mountains.
She looks between him and Nana and looks at Kazuya teasingly.
Hmmm. Your lady friend?
Yaho~
It's me, the chocolate kid~
All grown up now
hehehe~
She smiles at Senri as she talks
Nah, he's more like a surrogate dad than anything.
Name's 7.
Technically it's Experiment no.7
Or, Nana for short.
Nice to meet you.
*The young boy would quickly notice the group of people... mostly thanks when Kazuya yelled out Nana's name*
Oh shut it Senri.
[Kazuya quickly stands up, he found her comment funny, but he was not going to show it that easily. However, his smile doesn't just go away.]
But...hold on, Number 7?
What happened while I was busy?
[Kazuya nervously laughs, his rather serious behavior of the past few months was slowly slipping away.]
How is Nana short for Experiment no.7...?
Nevermind. It is a pleasure to meet a friend of Kazuya-sensei. I am Senri Suzuko. I'm a student of his; though I'm not exactly a model student.
Senri chuckles at Kazuya's quick denial and bows in an exaggerated manner.
Sincerest apologies, Sensei. Feel free to bust me up in the next session, yeah?
Well, I don't know anything about that.
I just got back here recently myself.
Was pulled back home myself after a while.
Memory restored and everything.
Wasn't really fun, but that doesn't matter.
I was allowed to leave after that.
And now....
After years of looking around, I finally found my way back!
As for Nana....
Well, truth be told, I'm not actually the seventh, I'm number 9029. But they wanted to give me a a name that fit the person I was cloned from.
And "Nana" is Japanese for 7.
Therefore! 7.
(edited by Nana-chan)
Geez, don't talk like that Senri!
[Kazuya blushes at how formally he was being treated, but also at the way she was messing with him. Seriously, it was as if he finally had time to rest and relax enough to get easily embarrassed by girls again. Despite this, Kazuya shakes his head and smiles at 7, or rather, Nana.]
In that case...I'm glad I got to see you again.
People say kids grow fast but...
Well, I got that, the "Experiment" part was the throwoff.
Makes sense though. I've met some androids before... It's, well, refreshing to see one that isn't under the influence of someone else or a megalomaniac.
Senri chuckles.
I must say, Kazuya-sensei, you're pretty easygoing for a combat teacher. I expected a total drill sergeant when I walked in there, or a more traditional Japanese martial arts teacher. It's refreshing to see someone that can connect with their students and maintain an approachable air. I wish the teachers at my school-school were more like that.
*Wakui would walk to the group to see what was going on*
It's nice to meet you Sen-chan!
Nana bows in an equally exaggerated manner
Though, I guess for here it's considered "Fast"
I was made in the past, so it's technically the present for me.
Either way, I'm back.
Wandering around, reminiscing, meeting old friends, and sometimes stopping the end of the world by death by Christmas!
Hahaha!
I didn't know how fun this place was!
(suddenly a skeleton turtle rises from grave behind nana) CLANK!
I like to think everyone is equal in one way or form...
However, I do get why teacher may be harsh at times, they are in charge of showing us the different roads towards the future.
[Kazuya nods, reminiscing of his old teachers. High School was tough, but he had to give credit to them. He scratches the back of his head a laughs.]
But then again, it depends from one person to another, I've always been called peculiar~!
[The young man then goes back to sitting on the grass, leaning against the tree.]
By the way, Nana.
Should I still consider you my daughter?
I mean, you thought I was your dad for just a while
Takeno, being atop one of the higher branches of said tree, leans down on the conversation. How she got atop the tree is currently unknown, but it's far from the strangest place she's been in.
"You know you could just adopt her right? If you really want to be her father that is!"
With a hefty chuckle, she'd climb down to a fairly low branch just to make it less awkward to talk from.
It's up to you honestly.
I still kinda feel like your daughter, but that's cuz my first REAL memories were finding you and thinking you were.
She pets the skeleton as she sits down as well
So, up to you ultimately.
I won't mind if you don't want to.
Oh, hello there Ma'am.
Nice to meet you!
7 smiles at Takeno
(edited by Nana-chan)
(Ayano kneeled over the pond holding out both her hands to feed the local ducks. With a red scarf half drowned in the lake she could care less as she gently smiled at the water.)
Today is such a nice day.
(She speaks as if talking to someone yet to everyone else it would probably look like a random head tilt from an otherwise lonely girl.)
Been a while since I got to enjoy those.
(She then looks up to the sky with a pleasant expression as she takes in the nice breeze.)
(It would also sit down behind nana).....clonk?
"Ma'am? Oh don't say that, I'll feel old! Just Takeno if you like! Or Yoshiko, I don't mind using first names."
She chuckles and brushes her hair back a bit, revealing a playful sneer she was giving both Nana and Kazuya.
"Kazuya-san, I take it you two are decently close friends?"
TAKENO WHEN DID YOU...!?
[Calm down Kazuya, it's clear you need death all around you to not freak out around girls. Indeed, he felt like a teenager once again, but as a 22 year old this was a bit of an embarrassment to admit.]
Well, I don't mind being an actual father, but the thing is it might not be a good idea...
[Of course, his mind drifts back to the world he belongs to, the dangers, sacrifices and suffering. The young man keeps a gentle smile as he looks at the group.]
Well, you could say we are a bit close, it's a long story...
A few months ago she was a little girl, that's the basic idea~
[Kazuya lets out a sigh with his cheeks a bit red.]
I don't remember the last time I could relax like this...~
(edited by Kazuya)
*The young boy just sat down in the grass and watch the group, coughing time to time... like 3 seconds in between each cough*
Clink clank conk...
A young woman dress in a green and yellow jacket wanders the park, looking around curiously at various people... Nobody she knows, but she'd spot the rather od- wait, she's met that girl with brown hair before, hasn't she? That in mind, she'd walk up to them with a smile on her face.
"Ah hello everyone, I'm Chie Satonaka and it's nice to meet you! I'm pretty new to this city. So uh hopefully we can get along!"
She'd then focus on Senri for a moment, slight familiarity aside... She's not even entirely sure she recalls her name.
"Although, I think we've met before, Senri right? I know you were around that bar once... Sorry if I got your name wrong, the place was uh pretty crazy at the time ya know?"
(It throws a small rib bone at chie) CLONK CLAMK
(Ayano carefully stands up and stretches her arms upward as she does so. She yawns with the motion. Then after setting her arms down she walks toward the general group with a soaking wet scarf trailing behind her. She stops a little bit behind the rest and curiously peers at everyone.)
Umm Hello everyone.
I'm kind of new here sooo.
(She trails off with embarrassment and just stares at the grass with a faint blush on her cheeks.)
Alright! Yoshi-chan!
She stretches out and continues to pet the skeleton
You should always take time to relax and have fun.
Otherwise you turn into a grump!
And you get all stressed out!
She smiles brightly
Ya gotta always keep a smile on!
Smile for the people who can't smile!
Smile to reassure people that things can, and WILL be ok!
Kuz if you don't smile! Who will!?
She pumps her fist in the air, seemingly having pumped herself up for some reason
(The skeleton then moves right by Nana)
Hi there Scarf!
And Chie-san!
I'm 7!
Call me Nana!
Nana, what you just said...
Please tell me I didn't say that, haha!
[Kazuya can't help but feel like he heard those exact same words some time ago, a long while ago. But it was true, he of couse always tried to keep on smiling regardless of the situation. But the past few months have been really tough. It doesn't matter, Kazuya turns to the newly arrived and smiles at her.]
Welcome, my name is Kazuya Yasuo.
It's a pleasure to meet you!
[With such a big group, Kazuya decides to stand up and keep looking ahead of him with a smile. He honestly didn't expect such a big group.]
Izumi was traveling along since Kotori went to sleep, she wasn't home yet, in fact she was walking through the middle of the park. Face buried in a book...
She raises her fist into the air along with the small girl, an odd thing to say or not, this kid gets it!
"Heck yeah! Nice to meet ya, Nana, I'm glad to see somebody gets it around here! What's the point of being around if you don't even bother to be happy?"
Her arm drops back down as she grins over at the girl, feeling just a bit sheepish about being so full of energy... But meh, not as if that's anything new for her, they'll get used to it! She'd then look at Kazuya curiously, how strange that he'd have said something like that... If her guess is right.
"Did you say that Kazuya? If so, you're right ya know! Being all down and stuff isn't gonna do anyone any good!"
Clonk.
(With her big sister instincts kicking in Ayano immediately drops down to her knees and pats Nana-chan on the head. She gently smiles at the younger girl feeling a sense of deja vu as she does so.)
Hi there Nana. My name is Ayano and I hope the two of us can be buddies.
(Remaining in her current position she then offers an outstretched hand to Kazuya and grins at him.)
Pleased to meet you back. My name still continues to be Ayano so you can call me that or you can call me.
(She suddenly springs up on both feet and does a heroic pose with one hand awkwardly set above her head and both knees slightly bent. Her wet scarf fails to flap majestically behind her.)
Scarf girl for nickname purposes.
Take slid down the tree, her eyes darting towards Ayano and offering a wide smile.
"Yoshiko Takenomi, pleasure to meet ya! So are you new to the town, the prefecture...?"
She'd look around, rubbing the back of her head, her eyes narrowing in confusion.
"Come to think of it, I realize I don't really come to this place very often. Usually I hang around the subway stations, but it's nice to see a new corner of Shibuya every now and then!"
Clank clink!
Well....
She blushes at little
You didn't say those EXACT words.
But I got the point as I grew up!
Cuz even when bad things happen, even when everything is terrible.
There's ALWAYS something to be happy about!
Even when you fail! Or a loved one dies!
You gotta hang on! Even if your happiness is something small!
Like a meal! Or the smell of rain!
You gotta find SOMETHING to hold on to!
(edited by Nana-chan)
(The skeleton would throws a shoulder bone at chie)
She smiles at Ayano as she allows her to pat her head
Ehehe~
I always loved being pat~
Ayaya it is then!
Nice to meet you!
[A man wearing cowboy clothes wanders into the park while holding an empty glass bottle in his hand]
I think I'm ready to find and kill those damn Joestars again!
*Wakui was just confused about what was happening*
*But really no one cares about him well anyone here right*
(The skeleton would also throw a rib bone at the cowboy)
(Ayano thinks on Takeno's question and her face furrows as she grows confused.)
I don't really know how to answer your questions. I'm sorry.
(She awkwardly rubs the back of her head.)
I can't really remember how I got here and nothing seems really familiar.
(Before she can think further on her predicament she gets distracted with Nana and once again grins.)
I try Chie, I really try my best~!
[Kazuya then accepts Ayano's hand shake with a smile of his own. Scarf Girl huh?]
People usually just call me Kaz, but you can call me "The Hero" for nickname purposes.
[He then mimics her pose almost perfectly, keeping a very silly and even childish expression on his face. He doesn't like calling himself a Hero, but the people back at home do so all the time. For once, and after saving Ene...he might as well accept the title for a bit. From this exact position, he turns to Nana.]
Yeah...I'm glad my words managed to help you, even if just a bit.
A...dad...had to leave something behind after all.
[He blushes at the moment he says the word "dad". He was NOT used to this, but she...was his surrogate father for a while.]
Well, I'm just 22 and you probably are like 16 or something by now but s-still...
Nana jumps up excitedly
Age don't matter!
You're still my dad to me!
She fumbles around in her pocket and pops a chocolate into her mouth
But yeah....
If you didn't teach me that, I probably wouldn't be here now.
So thank you dad.
She looks over at Ayano and Takeno, someone else who's new around here huh? Wonder where she's from... One thing's sure, she didn't come from Chie's home.
"Oh, someone else new around Tokyo? Where'd ya come from? I'm from Inaba myself, a tiny little town out in the country so you probably know about it."
Chie laughs, only way anyone here would know that place is if they heard it from Yu or something, or happened to know about the Amagi Inn.
"We're not known for much, but it is home ya know? Oh well, Tokyo's pretty cool in its own way! There's just so much stuff around this place that you couldn't find... But you don't wanna hear me ramble about that, right?"
Not as if it's a super exciting subject, she'd shrug and walk a few feet away from the group. Standing clear of them, if inside earshot. From there, Chie drops into a fighting stance, she'd begin kicking the air in front of her, blows raining out with speed and power as she shouts out a few Wa-tahhs and hi-yahs. She'd bounce around as she strikes for a bit before pausing, looking back at the group with a smirk.
"And uh unrelated to anything, but I don't guess you guys know a good place for training or something do ya? I've been practicing wherever I can find, but uh ya know, random people can get a bit freaked out sometimes even if it's not breaking any laws! As if somebody doing little martial art is a big deal? Regardless, uh I kinda need somewhere besides random parks."
She'd then return to her training, albeit doing so more quietly to make sure she hears them. This is still why she was out to start with! Can't start slacking off, even more so before that tournament fight!
[Hol Horse dodges the skeleton's bone attack, extends his hand towards the skeleton summoning an invisible gun that only Hol can see, and fires an invisible bullet at the skeleton]
Take that ya piece of shit!
(The bullet does nothing, and the skeleton gets up, and smack hol with a femur bone) CLOMP!
(edited by Dry-bones)
"The Hero? You know, if it weren't for the fact that you could totally beat me up, I'd start questioning a nickname like that. I suppose I'm not one to be super humble either though."
She starts laughing again, stepping over towards Ayano and gives her a friendly pat on the back.
"Well as long as you remember what city you live in, I'm sure you could find your way back. I'd offer to help, but I tend to find myself in uh... interesting scenarios when I wander around!"
She'd then turn to Chie and tilt her head, shrugging.
"Inaba? Can't say I've ever been there. I remember hearing about how it attracts bad weather though. Something about a really thick fog at one point?"
(edited by Takeno)
*Wakui would look at Chie and raise his hand*
I'm also new here
Wow so your a dad huh.
(Ayano smirks at hearing what Nana calls Kazuya and then looks at Kazuya with mock fascination as if discovering something new.)
So hero are you secretly thirty or something cause you look pretty young for a father.
Wait let me guess you had an early marriage.
(Ayano's mouth then quivers once again into a frown at Chie's question as she is forced to confront her questionable memory.)
I still kind of don't know where i'm from so I can't really answer. haha.
*four little three toed and armless creatures scuttles on top of Ayano's head*
Nerd 1, 2, 3, and 4: (Speaks in Nerdish)
(edited by The_Nerds)
I'm callin' bullshit on ya, filthy skeleton.
[Hol continues to wander around the park]
I guess the "Dad Mode" is not going away either.
[Kazuya chuckles as he goes back to his past position, and pats Nana on the head before turning to see Takeno with a bit of worry in his eyes.]
Talking about interesting...how are you holding up? I was a bit worried because of what happened yesterday, it's not easy to get used to imagery like that.
[But his current mood gets broken by Ayano rather quickly. His face turns red, and he can't help but look away and stutter as he replies.]
W-Well, I'm 22, s-single and you c-could say she is my...
Adopted daughter...o-of sorts.
Yup! Adopted!
She turns to Chie
There's a gym somewhere around here.
People go there to spar and stuff!
I'm... still learning my way around myself tho.
(edited by Nana-chan)
Chie looks over at Kazuya curiously, "Hero"? A father... Jeez, that's a pretty strange thing, given what she's seen so far, she's inclined to guess that he's got a reason for calling himself that. She'd speak without missing a beat in her movements, as focused on her training as much as speaking.
"Hero huh? How'd ya get a name like that? Saving mankind from a Goddess of lies? Stopping death itself? Or something even I wouldn't consider!? Well, either way, I guess we might see each other kinda often. If you're playing at helping people anyways!"
She then turns to Ayano, actually pausing this time as she stares at the other woman in shock...
No clue where she came from? Geez, sounds pretty bad.
"O-oh, sorry about bringing it up... Um, hopefully you'll get things figured out, and if you need help with anything lemme know! I'm always willing to land a hand... Though, I'm pretty much only good at fighting."
She then turns to Nana and grins cheerfully, sparing!? This place sounds like her idea of a good time, she'll have to find this gym sometime soon!
"A gym huh? Thanks for that Nana, this place seems like my kinda thing so I'll be sure to head out there!"
(It walks by chie, and stays by chie) clink.
(edited by Dry-bones)
She smiles towards Kazuya, holding her hands out, showing off the bandages covering her scrapes and bruises.
"I feel better now, knowing those kids are safe and alive thanks to us. Although my hands hurt like hell, and I might be having a few nightmares on occasion. Feels good to know someone cares though!"
She'd start sneering again as Kaz started blushing, leaning forward and speaking a bit lower.
"Oh, telling us your dating profile? What're you implying huh? Huhee...." She'd start giggling to herself in a playful, yet mischievous manner.
(edited by Takeno)
(Ayano gives Kazuya a sympathy pat on the back with a look of disbelief.)
Sure you are hero. Don't worry you look pretty young for an old guy.
(Her hand then awkwardly retracts as she bows to Chie with an apologetic gaze.)
I'm sorry if I made you worried. You don't have to concern yourself over me.
I'm a hero so I can take care of myself.
My... what a busy place this is....
*Wakui sighed as he was ignored but guess that's normal here... maybe*
*the nerds begins to scuttle down to Kazuya jumping in a way of hello*
Chie laughs and then smiles at Ayano, a hero huh? Well, maybe they've got something in common then?
"Ah, no need to be sorry! And a hero? So uh... You the kinda hero that fights? I'm always curious to hear about that! If there's one thing I'm good at, it's martial arts, but other styles are cool too!"
She'd then finally get back to her training... She kinda wants to use her Persona, but there's no way to do that without freaking people the heck out, so instead, she just keeps on kicking, a quick leap into the air, as she spins around with her leg thrust out.
[Hol Horse walks over to a random tree and looks up at its branches]
Heh, target practice.
[He aims 「The Emperorã€at the tree and starts to shoot the branches off of it]
(edited by The_Entire_Horse)
[Kazuya rubs the back of his head with a bit of a grim face. All the memories quickly coming back, one after another. He of course has been getting better at controlling himself, but the pain in his eyes is still clear as the water.]
Well...the reason I'm a..."Hero" is not something I call myself as, but other people do.
It's a bit of a long story and I don't think I ever told anyone but...It's not important!
[Kazuya does his best to smile as brightly as he can. Soon, Takeno and Ayano mess with him and the poor guy covers his face with both hands, trying to hide even more his ever growing blush.]
S-S-S-SHUT UP I'M STILL 22 AND I'M NOT...
[Kazuya breaths.]
I-Implying anything...!
Ah no i'm not really the kind of hero that fights. I'm the kind of hero that talks.
(Ayano knows how lame that sounds but something in her gut just tells her that she was never one for fighting. Even the thought of physically solving conflict makes her feels slightly ill and she attempts to smile in hopes of ignoring her hang up.)
Ha ha looks like heroes get shy too.
(She tries to make her laughter sound as natural as possible as she pats Kazuya's back in a friendly matter.)
Maybe we should lighten up on the poor soul here.
"My my, you get red as a cherry sometimes don't you? It's charming, don't get me wrong! Sorry for bugging you, Kaz-Sensei! Actually, can I call you Sensei? I don't think we've really had a whole lot of lessons yet."
She'd look upward in thought, taking her purple hat off her head and starting to twirl it around on her finger, all the while adjusting her long, slightly lighter purple locks.
Talking huh? She's always left that kinda thing up to Yu really, but it's not like a swift kick or a slash from a Persona can solve everything!
"Oh really? Well, in that case, if you ever need someone who can fight lemme know! I'm not one for talking stuff out usually, so it sounds like we might make a good team?"
She'd shrug and then turn to the utter mocking of Kazuya... And Sensei? Is he a school teacher or something? New transfer maybe? Huh, now she's curious.
"Sensei? What do you teach, Kazuya? I'm not gonna lie, ya don't seem the type for it to me. But looks can be deceiving and all that!"
I-It's fine, you can call me whatever you want, I don't really mind.
[Kazuya's face is still red, and is unable to look at the girl's direction. What a rush indeed.]
I teach...you could say sword fighting and "negotiation".
And the like and...yeah...
[The young man begins to look through the COMP on his left arm. He wanted to get a bit distracted and have a calm mind, even if just for a bit.]
Izumi glances at Kazuya's situation and shakes her head...
I think either some intense teasing is going on, or this man got busted for cheating...
(Ayano's head suddenly perks up as if sensing something and without noticing she has begun to venture away from the people. Her awareness only comes back enough for her to wave a quick bye to everyone and then she vanishes in the local forest.)
Sword fighting? Huh, wonder how Yu would compare to this guy?
"A swordsman huh? I've got a friend who uses swords too actually, Yu Narukami. Heh, I wonder if you're better than him? Well, that's more of a curiosity to me really, I just fight with my feet and hands, in that order!"
She pauses at the second part, however... Negotiation huh? Now that might well be something she'd care to hear about.
"As for negotiation, well that's never been my strong suit so maybe I'll ask for a few pointers someday! Heh, talking stuff out is... Not really an option with most things I've fought, except a couple people and well, that didn't go over great."
She'd then wave at the departing Ayano, odd woman that one, but she seems pretty nice! Still... Can't help but worry about someone who's that freaked out with the thought of a fight.
Yu? He is experienced but he is a bit lacking in the technique department. The way he uses the sword is a bit unusual and makes it easy to get his blade broken.
From what I've seen anyway...
[Kazuya tries to remember Yu's style with a Katana. Yes, he is good without a doubt, but he needs that little something to push him into true mastership.]
However, negotiation...that one is tough, but it takes a bit of acting if you can pull it off. If you can't, it might be better to deal with demo-...people that have the same kind of personality.
[Kazuya smiles at Chie as he waves good bye to Ayano.]
"I would say I do pretty well! My father was really into Kendo at one point, so he taught me the basics. I mean I lost every time, but I tried."
She nod-nods, laughing still before she turns to see Ayano leave, blinking a few times. Did she get scared off? Hopefully not.
"Now Kazuya-san, I don't think I've ever been taught negotiation. Not like I need it, I mean I don't see why I'd have to learn such a thing."
Given my past experiences, this style was developed to fight against beings that use magic.
Persona Users, mages...but mainly...Demons.
[Kazuya crosses both arms and sighs. He thought that maybe he made it clear before, but he should reveal it now and not later.]
Negotiation is an important part in all of this, because the use of violence is the last resort.
You would be amazed how many battles can be resolved or avoided by the simple act of talking.
[Kazuya laughs a bit and places one hand on Takeno's shoulder.]
Hopefully you will never fall into danger, but when it comes to developing your talking skills, "negotiations", you might be amazed at how useful it may be.
*Hunter wonders the serene park as he takes a deep breath of the crisp air*
This feels all to good...
"Well... I mean I just try to avoid these sorts of violent scenarios. But now that I've been entangled in all of this Persona nonsense, I guess I have no choice, right?"
She'd give Kaz a smile, which immediately turns into another mischievous grin as she puts her hand over Kaz's, just to see how he'd react.
*he notices an old pal and waves to him*
Hey Kaz! Long time is it not?
[Kazuya keeps his smile, even if it gets a bit weird and awkward as the girl touches his own hand. What to do, he wonders. It was obvious the girl wanted to mess with him, and of course he was not very good at hiding stuff.]
Yes...it might be a good idea to at least know what to do in case anything happens. It would be very bad if you suddenly get injured in something you didn't mean to intrude.
[Kazuya closes both eyes and take a very deep breath before speaking again.]
But, you do seem like the curious kind.
You may want to pay close attention.
So he's met Yu? That's no shock considering she'd seen him around not too long ago, and unusual huh? And wait, fighting against magic huh? Sounds like one heck of a style... Hmm, magic's never been her thing, might look into that idea herself in fact.
"Sounds pretty cool, I might need to try and do something like that myself in fact... I can use some magic, but I'm not really any good at it, more of a hitting stuff kinda girl."
As for the second idea, dealing with those like oneself huh? Makes sense to her, not as if Shadows can be reasoned with though.
"And I'll have to try that, talking stuff out is... Not something I've ever done much of, but I guess it'd be for the best to do so."
Take retracts her hand once she realizes her actions didn't have any effect. She'd cross her arms and raise a brow, lowering herself into a kneeling position.
"Go on. Sounds like she's interested too."
After gesturing to Chie briefly, her eyes would dart to Hunter and wiggle her fingers in greeting.
(edited by Takeno)
Alright, let's do it then.
[Kazuya smirks as he looks at Takeno, he won this round it seems. Now, the young man sits on the grass and thinks for a moment. How could he possibly introduce negotiation to them, be clear and effective about it? Of course, he always improvises, so he might as well go for it.]
Chie pay attention if you truly want to get an idea.
Now...Takeno, I want you to convince into going out with you.
[Kazuya stays there looking at Takeno directly to her eyes, dead serious. He would try to teach negotiation with a simple example such as this.]
"W-Whoah hold on a second! You want me to convince you to go out with me?!"
Suddenly the tables had turned, as a bright red blush coated her cheeks, her eyes darting around in panic. She'd try to laugh off the whole idea, holding the back of her head. Clearly it didn't work though, as she started speaking with a stutter.
"W-Where to start... Oh! K-Kazuya-san. I know we've only really seen each other a couple times before, and we don't know much about each other personally but... umm... I want to go on a date with you! W-Whenever you're available of course..."
She'd laugh nervously once more, trying to smile with confidence but failing miserably, for once.
[Kazuya does his best to not laugh. Of course the attempt itself was enough to make him blush a bit. However, he was not going to give up that easily. He quickly checks his COMP to see the moon phase. Of course it wasn't Full so everything should be easier.]
Hmm~
You think I'm that easy?
I want something before I join you, like...give me your hat, then I will consider going out with you.
[Kazuya says with an almost comical tone, and to top it off, he winks at her as he point at her hat. Of course Demons ask for more than just that, but when it comes to this display, it had to be more simple.]
Chie shakes her head and laughs at the younger girl... Not as if she's great at this stuff either though, and not like she can really compare this to an actual attempt at dating either. Still, this is funny as hell!
"Geez Takeno ya gotta loosen up some! Nobody's gonna like it if you're all stiff... Be like water ya know! Ya can't be so set in one form, gotta keep that flow going and stuff!"
Hah, that's not at all what the quote refers to, but it applies well enough here regardless.
She'd suddenly turn even redder than before just with a wink, letting out a low growl out of annoyance, though the whole thing didn't seem to get to her.
"My hat? Well I mean if it's that easy..."
With a quick motion she'd go from spinning it around in her finger to slinging it at Kaz, the throw being kind of lazy so it would likely drop on the floor in front of him.
"Did I win?"
She'd look over at Chie, tilting her head again, this time with a much more confused expression.
"Loosen up? Loosen up how? Are my shoulders stiff? Am I scowling? I guess that all would look pretty unattractive."
Oddly enough, both of those things were true, causing her to immediately slump her shoulders and loosen her expression into a much more straight, calm face.
(edited by Takeno)
*Hunter walks up behind Kazuya and taps his shoulder*
What type of shenanigans are you up to?
[Kazuya lets the hat fall in front of him, and he can't keep his laughter to himself.]
Alright~
But that is simply not enough, I'll make one last question before deciding!
[Kazuya then gets closer to the girl, taking the hat and placing it on her head once again before doing anything else.]
Do you believe love can bloom on the battlefield?
"T-The hell?! W-Where did that question come from, huh?!"
For a moment she almost seemed to be offended, but that very quickly faded as she darts her gaze to the right. In a somewhat muffled tone she'd speak again.
"Well... sure. I think it does. Where are you going with this anyways?"
She'd finally stare directly at Kazuya, all her blush dissipating in an instant, instead replaced with a simple, curious expression.
Alright, I'll go out with you then.
[Kazuya immediately backs away and presses a few buttons on his COMP. He thinks, maybe he went a bit too far with this explanation of his, but indeed, the alternative was using his sword. He didn't feel like causing or going through much more stress so he just figured this was the easiest way.]
Negotiation is the art of talking to another party into getting something you want by giving them something they want, reach a middle ground and form a "contract" of sorts.
You wanted to go out with me, and I wanted you hat.
However, I did not trust you enough so I pressed for more.
[Kazuya goes back to his laid back smile as he rubs the back of his head. He feels a bit sorry and maybe even embarrassed, her intense stare didn't help either.]
There is much more to it than just that, but it's something you learn through experience, trial and error...~
She mumbles lightly, scratching at her cheek and narrowing her eyes at Kazuya. If he were listening close enough he'd probably still be able to hear her.
"Nearly forgot this was a lesson... eugh."
She'd shake her head and smile again, shrugging it off.
"I mean something tells me that through negotiation, I'm rarely going to need to hand over my hat. If I'm entirely truthful though, I wouldn't entrust this hat to anyone! It's my pride and joy!"
Chie looks on at the two... Huh, so that's what Kazuya meant then? Giving something to get something... Hmm, seems pretty simple in idea, but for some reason, she feels like it's not quite as easy in practice.
"Well, I'd say that was quite the performance! I've learned at least something from this, so thanks for that guys... Now then, I gotta head out for now so see ya around, Kazuya! Takeno!"
She'd dart off with a wave to both of them, a grin spreading across the woman's face as she leaves for... She's not entirely sure where she'll go, but at least she's run across some pretty interesting people tonight! That said, Chie would vanish into the night, darting off for who knows where, gotta rest up for that fight tomorrow after all!
I figured as much.
In the case of demon, some ask for very specific items, even money or some of your own life energy.
[Kazuya looks up for a few moments as he tries to remember the many situations.]
Well...humans mostly just ask for money or material stuff.
But yeah, even if it's not a dangerous situation, you can probably get a lot out of this skill.
[He laughs however. He completely misses what Takeno just mumbled due to him getting distracted inside of his own mind, looking for any kind of example. Of course, he didn't find anything, but the comment about her hat was funny enough.]
I feel the same way about my green jacket if you want me to be honest, it's like...a part of me, it brings a lot of memories.
Perhaps your hat is the same? It does look good on you.
[He then waves Chie good bye with an ample smile.]
I hope we can meet again!
(edited by Kazuya)
She waves to Chie, grinning a little before diverting her gaze to Kazuya. She clearly hoped he would have heard her, despite making every attempt to be inaudible.
"It looks good? Well, I can't say I have a lot of memories of it. I just care about how I look more than other people I guess, and the hat helps. Speaking of helping, I think I learned something today!"
She'd put her hand to her chest, making an uncomfortable expression and glancing around.
"Did you feel something just now? It's sort of like I just remembered something, but no thoughts come to my mind... strange!"
She'd laugh off her own comment, waving her hand dismissively.
Feel...something?
[Kazuya didn't exactly get it, but he looked around for a bit before geting a bit closer to Takeno. He was worried it may have been something he said.]
If it was something I said, I'm sorry.
I guess my method was a bit unorthodox.
[Kazuya laughs with a bit of embarrassment at this situation. He wanted to understand, yes, but he felt like he needed to apologize right away for some strange reason. He calms his own mind however, and keeps staring at her, waiting for a reply of any kind]
"You needn't apologize! I simply felt like I improved is all! If anything I suppose it adds to that whole 'The Hero' thing you've got going on, right? Besides. After realizing that secretly I can manifest a big... I don't even know what to call Lotan. A shark-headed... long-limbed... robot man? Sure. Point is, I don't think things can get much weirder."
She'd continue laughing, scooting closer to Kazuya, as if to imitate him.
"Need something? You're just staring now."
Huh? Oh no, it's just...I just got a bit distracted, that's all.
[He keeps laughing at this situation and himself. It's getting hard to avoid.]
Manifest? Given that explanation...you have a Persona as well?
If that's the case, I can assure you things will soon get weirder and weirder.
"I do have a Persona! Lotan! At least that's the name that came into my mind when he popped up, so that's probably his name."
She sighs, looking away from Kazuya again.
"Hey uh... mind if I ask something weird? That last question you asked. The whole love on the battlefield thing. What do you think?"
[Kazuya blinks a couple of times at the sudden question. Sure, he asked just to get to her in some way or form, confuse. But now that he considered the idea, it was something else. The young man looks down for a moment before looking up to where she was.]
It's not a weird question.
And...I do believe it's possible, people are strange and the human heart is wilder than some people give it credit for.
In the strangest of circumstances, two people can fall in love, I see it all the time, even...or well, used to back at home.
"Interesting! Well, that'll conclude our session for today I think. I'm sure my father won't care if I'm late, but knowing the train stations, I don't think it'd be a good idea to be walking around too late. Do you need money for trains?"
She'd reach into her pocket and rummage through it, all the while staring directly into Kazuya's eyes with a surprising amount of focus. For once, it didn't seem to be taunting.
Well I do live in Kichijoji, just a few stations from here so it shouldn't take me too long but...you know how Tokyo is.
[Kazuya too keep direct eye contact with the girl. Not serious, not laid back, simply looking at her with a certain air of enjoyment.]
Well, even if it's a bit late we could simply go together. The station is not too far away from here anyway.
[Kazuya fingers fidget a bit as he smiles at her.]
"T-Together? If you want to, sure. To be honest, I don't know if we'd be taking the same train, since I live over in Ikebukuro. Let's get moving. I'm sure we've lost plenty of time just sitting here, right?"
She'd hop up onto her feet, holding out her hand towards Kazuya and smiling, almost trying to suppress the blush she so obviously had.
"I'm sure they're not far away. Just promise me walking with a girl won't freak you out as much as it does usually, hm?"
She cackled and waved her hand again, her playful demeanor in full force now.
O-Oh right, our lines are different but the same station works regardless.
[Kazuya stands up rather casually before he look at Takeno's hands. The young man blushes at her suddenly strange behavior, and he simply puts his hands inside of his pockets as he begins to walk towards the general direction of where the train station was.]
I won't freak out, don't tease me like that.
Seriously, the nerve of students these days, next time you do something like that I will have to be extra harsh and actually give you some kind of punishment.
[He does his best at making his tone sound serious.]
"Sure, sure! Whatever you say, Kazuya-san!"
She'd shake her head as she walked to the station, a wide smile across her face the whole way, standing uncomfortable close to Kazuya specifically out of playful spite.
Alrighty, I'm starting to fall asleep so I'm gonna have to hop off here. Night!
I swear...
[The young man doesn't say anything but simply lets the girl do as she pleases. He didn't mind it at all, but the fact that she got the last play was bad, he may have lost today.]
It's fine, I'm a bit tired as well. See ya!