Something new, huh? Sounds like a scoop to me. I'll be there to help if you need me, for old times sake! <i>Maya seems oddly fired up. She certainly didn't act like a typical journalist.</i> I can't just vanish, Ta-chan. Unless I learned invisibility, then you'd be in trouble. <i>Maya giggled. She was genuinely having fun again.</i>

<i>An older girl enters the bar with a smile, taking in the atmosphere. It was homey, familiar, it reminded her of a certain someone. As Maya noticed who was tending the bar, she seemed surprised. But she knew better than to assume, given where she was. Instead, Maya simply sat down at the barstool and smiled at Ohya. She saw another familiar face, but used to the routine, she said nothing.</i> Hello! May I request your recommended drink?

Hell is the last place on my agenda, Ta-chan! Why go there when I can be with you here? It is true, I haven't used my Persona lately, not since that day... But I can still get back in, with motivation, of course. <i>Maya smiled with a light giggle.</i> I'm still reporting. Life as a journalist hasn't been too bad. I'm a bit of an oddball in my field, but that never stopped me! I even was senpai for a couple of oddballs like me. I wonder what they're doing... <i>Maya smiled, glancing at Ohya if only for a brief moment.</i> I wonder how our friends our... Have you seen them lately?

<i>Maya froze up. She wasn't sure how to react to Tatsuya's words. She took another stiff drink and looked down into her glass, shaking.</i> We defeated Nyarlathotep, Ta-chan... You know that... If you're actually Ta-chan... This isn't some trick, right? I'm not drunk yet...? I've wanted you to remember so long, I gave up at one point... This isn't a joke, right? <i>Maya seemed shaken. It wasn't like her at all to act this way, in a public place to boot. She had to be hallucinating, she thought. Or drunk already. But maybe...</i>

<i>Giggling at Gumi's comment, unphased, Maya happily hugs Tatsuya. A tear shed from her eye, but that was only for her to know.</i> I've been well, Ta-chan... Besides missing my best friends every day, anyway. I'm so happy you remember... Heh, if we can both remember that much, I say we won!

<i>Maya smiled at Tatsuya. Her expression seemed a little lonely and pained.</i> Do I seem like someone you've met before? I'm sure I look similar to a lot of girls. Maybe I've seen you before. Maybe I haven't... I've seen many faces in my line of work. <i>She didn't seem entirety honest. Seeing Tatsuya speak to her definitely marked a change in her expression, though. She accepted the drink and sipped it. She took quite a big gulp on the first sip.</i> Of course, can't sell drinks to minors, right? Well, atleast without law enforcement and nosy people like me around. <i>Maya giggled at her own joke. She seemed happy for some reason.</i>

<i>An unnoticed girl until now can be heard clapping in the bleachers.</i> Woooo! Ta-chan never misses a beat! Good job Ta-chan!!! <i>...She is cheering loud enough for all to hear.</i>

You'd still be on the ground at the shrine waiting for me, of course. And you wouldn't have got your licence~ <i>Maya giggled. Joking was easier for her, all the more if it's Ta-chan.</i> As much as I'd love carrying you for old times sake, you're way too muscly for a girl like me to try and lift now. Maybe if I kept up with you more I'd stand a chance. My cars just outside anyway, I'll take you home you time warrior! <i>Maya indeed couldn't lift Tatsuya, but she atleast was able to grab his arm and throw it around her neck, leading him out with a happy smile.</i> Just keep your feet moving a liiiittle bit longer. I believe in you!

You've helped me plenty, Ta-chan. More than you know. <i>Maya smiles sincerely as they enter the car, with Maya behind the wheel, obviously. She laughs whole heartedly as he proposes a new adventure.</i> Sounds like a scoop to me~! We can head there right now and break down the doors! We simply can't just allow some corporation of demons to exploit the innocent, after all! ...If only someone didn't play too hard of course. I'll definitely have to look into this though... It's been ages since I've had an excuse to kick some ass. I expect you'll accompany for old times sake, Ta-chan! <i>With that, Maya pulls the car out and the two depart the GYM. Gods know what trouble this reunited duo was going to get into. Whatever it was, Maya was having fun... For the first time in so long.</i>

I've known about this place for awhile, so when I found out that Ta-chan comes here, I had to try the place out myself. Don't underestimate a journalist! <i>Maya winked at Tatsuya with an exaggerated hand gesture. It was very &quot;Featherman&quot;.</i> I'm impressed. While I got all rusty and mopey, you've been doing your best all this time... I need to get strong again too. This place is kinda crazy, and I know that anything is possible when we get together! We can wait for that though. You're tired after that, right? Should &quot;big sis&quot; carry you home? <i>Maya smirked teasingly with a playful giggle.</i>