A/N: OK now starting from here, it's going to get painful for me to write as I'll have to cut some of Rise's lines due to her crush on Yu but this not being a YuRise fic and the ones I do keep will not end up leading to anything (mostly at the start where they are not so noticeable). This is more of a problem later on the story, not as much in this arc. So, if there are any lines from the game that Rise isn't saying during the run of the fic, know I cut them so that I don't have to worry about writing a catfight between Marie and Rise. I am thankful to my cowriter KingKobra310 who helped me out with handling this part.
So why didn't I make this a YuRise fic if it was gonna hurt me more? Well, there are reasons. I thought if I choose Rise to be the romance for the book, chances are in the first run Yu would have already romanced her because it's impossible for him not to notice (as I've had M. Izzy be a dick and poke fun at it), and he'd likely do it again the next time. I don't think I can get creative with it cause Yu already knows rise would accept his feelings, best I could have him do is just flirt back. Maybe I can do something where he changed something so Rise isn't as much of a flirt with him as she normally is, so he worries, but then that's just a different character. I choose Marie to the the romance of this book due to something that will happen later on in the story by winter. If you know you know.
That's what I thought at first, and while I did later on come up with a way that could maybe make YuRise work, I was already too far down making the romance be Marie. I won't have Yu change his choice last minute or a plot where Yu has to choose between the two or a harem route (I hate harems in fiction and I basically made all of the protags in my stories hate them too, if you like them that's fine, I just personally don't). Absolutely no hate to YuRise or MarYu, I love both ships. I considered making an alternate book with that idea for YuRise in mind but I'll just see how well this story does and if you all like it enough and I have the time, I might, but it won't be any time soon, definitely not this year as the only projects I have planned is the 3 Persona stories with maybe a few one shots and "The City Web" if I get ideas for it.
If you want to see some YuRise content from me, I suggest my "Persona One Shots of Ships and Shit" on my page where most of the stories there are YuRise anyways. If you're looking for a long story that's YuRise, I suggest ShwahGamer's "Chase The Truth" which has YuRise as the focus ship. I cannot stress enough how good it is, you'll have to read the story yourself. It's a great adaptation of the game while fixing some of the minor issues I had with the game. (Also it was number 1 on #RiseKujikawa for a long time so that means it's good.)
Now before we begin, have your funny canon skit before the show starts.
Female student: *sigh* I'm tired of coming to school. I can't believe they let that Tatsumi in here. I hear he started his own gang and goes around bullying people. How did I get to be in the same class as him...?
Yu: I have an idea, shut the fuck up.
Magatsu Izanagi: (That's one way to start the Emperor Social Link)
Begin!
6/20, at school in the classroom.
Kanji: Yo
Chie: Hey, there he is. You've been coming to school pretty often lately. What's up?
Kanji: It's this annoying thing called the mandatory attendance policy.
Yosuke: But man, seeing you here kinda reminds me of the school campout...
Kanji: Why?
Yosuke: It just does I guess, how all of us hanged out in the tent. Just don't sleep talk next to me again please.
Kanji: I didn't sleep talk!
Magatsu Izanagi: (You exposed your feelings for the killjoy like how this fuck exposed his feelings for the tsundere, although both were obvious)
Kanji: *sigh* Oh, whatever. So hey, you guys see the news?
Chie: News...? Oh, that stuff about Rise Kujikawa taking a break from showbiz? I wonder why. She was just getting popular lately...
Yosuke: Just goes to prove that being an idol is tough work.
Yu: (I guess it's best I pretend I never heard of her incase) Is Rise that popular?
Yosuke: Huh...? You don't know her? Dude, what's wrong with you? She's all over the media! It hasn't been that long since her debut, but at this rate, she'll be a top-class idol in no time. To be honest, I'm a fan, too! She's such a cutie pie!
Chie: A cutie pie...? What are you, 80? But I think she used to live here, so she must have a lot of local fans.
Yukiko: The news said she's going to her grandmother's tofu shop, right? Do they mean Marukyu...?
Yosuke: Marukyu?
Yukiko: Marukyu Tofu. Our inn was serving their tofu until recently.
Yosuke: Oh, that place in the shopping district! I pass by it all the time. Wait, does that mean I can meet Rise if I go to her tofu shop!?
Yu: I'd be interested to... (I want to save her)
Chie: Hey, aren't we getting a little sidetracked from the point here? Did you forget about the murders!? You're the one who said the connection between the victims might be the TV! She could be the next target!
Yosuke: C'mon, it's not like Rise started showing up on TV just recently. Also, how could Rise be connected to the incidents so far?
Yukiko: I wondered the same thing, so I did some research. It seems that she had no personal interaction with Ms. Yamano. They've just been on the same show once or twice.
Chie: She's been an idol for a while now, but she's the talk of the town thanks to the news last night. And she is moving here, after all.
Yosuke: So, if our assumptions are correct, she fits the pattern... She'll probably be targeted next. And if she is, that narrows the killer's methods down even further.
Yu: It's very likely she's next
Kanji: What's that supposed to mean?
Yosuke: *sigh* Kanji-kun, listen real carefully... If Rise is next, then that lets us rule out our theory that the targets have to be connected with the first case. And that means the killer's targets are people who've been shown on TV recently. Get it now?
Kanji: Huh. Ohhh...Yeah, okay.
Yosuke: Alright, now we have to keep a close eye on everything Rise does! Let's do it!
Chie: Sheesh, he's all pumped up...
6/21. At Midnight, Rise appeared. She's wearing a swimsuit... it keeps zooming in on her chest and thighs... That was what appeared on the midnight channel. That's what Yu saw...
Now most people would think "Holy shit" "That's hot" "So Sexy" "Samsh, next question" etc. But not Yu. He only had one thought.
Yu: (I'm not letting you get close to a tv, I won't let you get kidnapped)
Magatsu Izanagi: (See? Sex idol.)
Yu: Call her that one more time, I dare you.
Magatsu Izanagi: (What are you gonna do? Make a post on the internet about how she's a queen and deserves to be treated as such?)
Yu: You're more annoying then an army of horny yosukes
Magatsu Izanagi: (You know that's a lie.)
Yu: no, because I'd rather be dealing with him over you
Magatsu Izanagi: (Would you really?)
Yu: Over you, any day. Heck, I'd rather deal with 100 Teddies over you.
Magatsu Izanagi: (Now I know you're not thinking straight.)
Yu: I've had you for two months and I know what I'm saying
Magatsu Izanagi: (2 months and you choose even more annoying Teddie's and Yosuke's over me. So either you are tired as hell, or Rise on the TV is making you not think straight.)
Yu: I'm tired as hell but sane enough to know I want to get rid of you asap
Magatsu Izanagi: (Yeah yeah.)
Yu's phone Vibrates and he answers
Yu: Hello?
Yosuke: Hello!? Hey, did you see that!? That was Rise for sure! Rise Kujikawa!
Yu: You're right.
Yosuke: Thought so! Oh...I guess I shouldn't be so excited. There's a chance she might get kidnapped...C'mon, we should go there tomorrow! What was it called again...? Oh yeah, Marukyu Tofu! Dude, my heart's pounding already...Well, see you tomorrow! *hangs up*
Magatsu Izanagi: (Simp energy.)
Yu: At least he'll go into the dungeon this time.
Magatsu Izanagi: (Willingly.)
Yu goes to bed. The next day, 6/22.
Female student: Hey, did you hear? It looks like Rise Kijikawa is really here! You know the tofu store Marukyu? The owners of that place have the same last name: Kujikawa!
Male student: Seriously!? Hey, I practically live next door!
Yukiko: I've been hearing that there's a big crown at Marukyu.
Chie: I'm not surprised. But was it really her on yesterday's Midnight Channel? Didn't she seem a little...different?
Yosuke: It was her, no doubt about it! Her curves...Her posture...Even her beautiful, slim legs!
Chie: ...What's that look for?
Yosuke: Anyways, I'm positive! Right!?
Kanji: Uhh, are we going? I don't really care about celebrities, but it's not like I got anything better to do...Sure, I'll tag along.
Chie: Sorry, but me and Yukiko have plans. Give us a call if anything turns up.
The two girls leave
Yosuke: Well, shall we get going? But let's be clear on one thing: we're not spectators. We're on an investigation, got it?
Magatsu Izanagi: (He's gonna ask for an autograph frame 1 when he sees her.)
The three boys go to the Marukyu tofu shop, and Yu encounters his favorite detective, Adachi, along with a lot of people trying to see Risette
Yu: *sigh*
Yosuke: Huh? Um. Mr. Detective, did something happen?
Adachi: Oh, it's you guys. Ai yi yi...These gawkers keep streaming in with their cars, trying to park in the middle of the shopping district.
Kanji: Huh...? We're askin' why a plainclothes detective is here doing traffic control.
Adachi: Oh...Uh, well...The Inaba Police Department isn't that big, and we don't have enough staff... Well, I still have work to do, so I'll see you later.
Adachi runs off.
Yosuke: Dude... you managed to scare off a police detective on active duty...
Kanji: I wasn't trying to scare the guy, I just said what I was thinking.
Yu: Nice
Yosuke: But you're right, it's weird for the police to come out like this... Hey...! You think the police suspect that Rise might be the next target, too?
Dojima: *walks outside* Alright, clear out. Coming through...Hey, Adachi! Dammit... I told not to leave his post...
Dojima sees the group.
Dojima: What are you guys doing-- Hm? Kanji Tatsumi...!? Are you friends with them?
Kanji: Like it's any of your business...
Yu: He is, don't worry uncle.
Dojima: ...If you say so. So I'll ask again: What are you all doing here?
Yu: We came to buy tofu.
Dojima: Tofu? You guys?
Yosuke: Oh, um... W-Well, who wouldn't wanna come check it out if they found out an idol's family ran an ordinary tofu store? I'm, uh...a big fan!
Yu: (So much for our cover)
Dojima: ... *sigh* Fine. But remember. She might be a celebrity, but this is her home. Try not to bother them too much.
Dojima walks off.
Kanji: That cop's your uncle, eh...? So, what the hell was that about? Are you guys under suspicion...?
Yu: (Would of been) Nah, he's just cautious.
Yosuke: but We can't just tell him everything, right? If we say anything about the other world, we only look more suspicious. They'll be watching us all the time.
Kanji: Got a point there...
Young man's voice: Man, there's no one in there but the old lady. Risette isn't here after all...
Older man's voice: I heard that she really is already here, but it might've just been a rumor...Well, it was fun while it lasted.
everyone leaves
Yosuke: A rumor!? What, she's not here!? Seriously!?
Kanji: Pfft, you sound like the world's about to end.
Yosuke: Shuddup! Anyways, now that all these people are gone, we might as well check inside. I'll go buy something.
Yu: How about ganmodoki?
Yosuke: How'd you know I can't eat tofu? Wow, that's considerate of you. Wait, what's ganmodoki again? Is it the kind with a rice cake in it?
Kanji: There's no rice cakes in 'em...They're sorta like... fried tofu patties with veggies and stuff mixed in, and...
Yosuke received a crash course on ganmodoki.
Yosuke: Ohhh, okay, I know what you mean! I think I can eat that.
they go inside
Yosuke: Let's see here...
Yu: *looks at rise working* (found her)
Yosuke: Sure enough... The only one here is your typical old lady. *sigh*
Magatsu Izanagi: (How in the flying fuck did he confuse the sex idol for an old lady?)
Kanji: Man, why don't you just ask if she's in back? 'Scuse me!
Old Lady: Yes, may I help you?
Yosuke: What the--!? Then, who's that...?
Yu: Brown hair in pigtails, I might have figured it out.
Rise: ...What?
Kanji: Uh... are you Rise?
Rise: Yeah. So?
Yosuke: No way... Are you really Risette?
Rise: What do you want?
Yosuke: Huh...? Oh, sorry, um... Some tofu, please!
Rise: Tofu...? Which kind?
Yosuke: Huh? Wh-Which one's which again...?
Rise: If you're going to eat it by itself, you should go with silken. Momen's better for cooking...Depends how you use it.
Yosuke: U-Um... Psst, Kanji! Order something!
Kanji: Wha--!? Why're you making me do it!? You already picked ganmo a second ago! Dude here wants ganmodoki.
Rise: Oh, I see... what about you two?
Yu: Same as him, one for each.
Rise: Okay, I'll go get them.
she goes to get the orders
Yosuke: Wow... she's nothing like she seems on TV... I wonder if she's just tired... Man, but it's really her...I'm so glad I came! Mission comple--
Yu: We haven't done what we came here for yet.
Yosuke: Right, Hey, Um...! Risette, H-Have you noticed anything weird lately?
Rise: Weird...? Like stalkers? Are you guys fans of mine?
Kanji: I wouldn't say "we," but yeah, dude here's a big fan.
Yosuke: You little...! Why'd you let that slip!?
Kanji: "Her curves, her posture, even her beautiful, slim legs"...Ya finished checkin' em out yet, or what?
Magatsu Izanagi: (He is not holding back here. Haha)
Yosuke: Waaaaaaah! Y-You're doing this on purpose, aren't you!? I didn't say that! I never said any of that!
Yu: He did say that before coming here.
Yosuke: Did not! Anyways, Maybe you know already, but it's been dangerous in Inaba lately. That's why we've been investigating some stuff.
Rise: Oh yeah?
Yosuke: Sorry, um... Let's see... Do you know about the TV show that comes on at midnight? I mean, it's not like regularly scheduled programming... How do I explain this...?
Rise: ...That thing that was on last night? The Midnight Channel, yeah?
Yosuke: Oh, you know about it... Wait... What!? You mean you saw it last night!?
Yu: That makes it easier, because we saw you last night on it.
Rise: I heard the rumors from some friends of mine. But that girl last night wasn't me. I've never been filmed wearing that swimsuit before.
Magatsu Izanagi: (She has friends outside you fuckers?)
Yu: *low voice* I remember her mentioning some girl named Kanami...
Rise: And the bustline...
Yosuke: Huh?
Rise: Mine aren't that big.
Yosuke: Oh yeah, I see what you mean now...
Yu: *elbows Yosuke*
Yosuke: I-I mean... What am I saying!? U-Um, I'm sorry...!
Rise: ...Don't apologize so much. *light smile* You're funny.
Magatsu Izanagi: (This is Rise before she knew how he is. Else she wouldn't say that.)
Yosuke: Hey, she smiled.
Rise: What is that show about, anyway?
Yosuke: Well, we're not too sure either...But you know there's been stuff happening here, right? We think the people who appear there...are the ones who get kidnapped next.
Kanji: I know this is sudden, but we're not lying.
Yosuke: Yeah, that's why we thought you should know about it.
Yu: You're next on his list, it's some code he follows. So please, be careful Rise.
Rise: Huh...So that wasn't a dream. I was so tired yesterday, but I couldn't sleep. And it was raining, so I decided to try that rumor I'd heard about...Hmm. Alright, thanks...I'll be careful.
Yu: Thank you.
Rise: Here you go, three ganmo. That'll be 600 yen.
Yu: I got it covered *pulls out his wallet*
Rise: There's extra tofu in there for everyone... A little thank-you for worrying about me.
Yosuke: Whoa, seriously? Thanks!
Kanji: Yosuke-senpai, you can't eat tofu, right? Want me to take yours?
Yosuke: Hell no! I always eat what people give me.
Yu hands Rise the money, and in return she hands the bag of tofu.
Yu: I'm worried you'll get hurt, so keep doors locked and be with someone at all times. I don't want any more people getting hurt in this town.
Rise: I'll be fine. I deal with stalkers all the time. Downside of being famous...
Yu: I can only imagine, but He's no ordinary stalker, he's going to try and kill you. (Don't trust Adachi...)
Rise: You say this as if you know them.
Yu: I know how psychopaths think like...
Rise: That's... concerning.
Magatsu Izanagi: (Really helping your case here, huh?)
Kanji: *whispers to Yosuke* He means his persona doesn't he
Yosuke: Very likely
Yu: Just... stay safe... Goodbye Rise.
Rise: Okay then?
The group leaves.
Yosuke: I know she's famous and all, but you care a little too much.
Yu: I just don't want anyone to be hurt... I've seen enough suffering in this town.
Magatsu Izanagi: (You're not helping yourself if you're forcing yourself to intervene in what should be happening. Hell for all we know, you could make it worse by intervening when you shouldn't. Actually wait, do that. Make everything worse.)
Yu: *mutters* Well I interviened fixing the school trip, I think I'll be fine
Magatsu Izanagi: (Insert Rise or even Naoto dying because of your intervention fucking things up.)
Yu: No one will die under my watch...
Yosuke: If you say so
they all go home.
Later that day. Dojima and Adachi went to go give Rise a visit.
Rise: Thank you very much. Your receipt is in the bag.
Adachi: Seems like the crowds are thinning out, so we'll be leaving now. If it gets rowdy again, just give us a call at the station.
Rise: Okay?
Dojima: Uh, hang on a second. Sorry, but there's some things I'd like to ask you. You do know that there have been multiple violent cases around here lately, yeah? Have you seen anyone suspicious around?
Rise: Not really... It's been like always.
Dojima: Like always... Well, you're an idol, so I imagine you deal with folks like fans, paparazzi, and stalkers quite often. What made you take a break from showbiz?
Rise: Does it really matter? ... I just needed a rest.
Dojima: And have you registered for school?
Rise: I'm planning on going to Yasogami High. It was the closest.
Dojima: I don't mean to alarm you, but... You do have some things in common with the recent victims. That's why, well...
Rise: I might be kidnapped, right? I've been told that before. Don't worry, I'll be careful.
Adachi: Huh...? Someone told you already?
Rise: It was three guys... They were wearing uniforms, so I think they were high school students... Plus one of them seemed a bit protective. To a kind of... obsessive way.
Dojima: How did he look like?
Rise: Grey hair. Tall. Honestly handsome. Had a serious expression on his face and a tone that sounded like he cares.
Dojima: ... Did one of the other kids happen to look... How do I put it...Did he look something like a gang member?
Rise: I think? He had blonde hair that looked dyed and a tattoo on his arm.
Dojima: was the third kid with short brown hair? Average height?
Rise: Yes
Dojima: I see.
Dojima continues to question Rise
Magatsu Izanagi: (Adachi...)
Adachi: (Huh?)
Magatsu Izanagi: (The sinners trying to move too fast)
Adachi: (If he's trying to intervene for next victims way earlier than usual, then he's a dumbass. He'll most likely mess something up.)
Magatsu Izanagi: (Let him, he'll pay for his actions. Just keep playing the dumbass as he does actual dumbass shit.)
Dojima finishes questioning Rise and she walks off.
Dojima: Something smells here. The recent disappearances... Between those and the two homicides, there's too many questions with no answers. To tell the truth, I followed my detective's intuition and came here to warn her. How could Yu and his friends who know less than we do beat us to the punch? Were they just making up an excuse to talk to a famous celebrity? Or...
Adachi: Sir...
Dojima: Yasogami High... The second victim, Saki Konishi, and two other students who were missing for a while... Yu knows more than he lets on... but
Adachi: I guess the investigation of the ones involved with the school hasn't turned up anything either. Aren't we gonna be in trouble if this keeps up? The prefectural police will be coming soon to--
Dojima: They're the least of your worries! Keep your head in the game.
Dojima walks off.
Adachi: (Tch! Bastard. Damn it Yu, you just have to get in my way.)
Magatsu Izanagi: (Let him, we're only about half a year way until he falls into corruption again. Unless he decides I'm too much for him and just goes to end his misery, he's been thought a lot.)
Adachi: (Just make sure he falls for the corruption in his heart as you say. I'll do my thing. You do yours.)
Magatsu Izanagi: (don't worry, we won the game before, it'll be easier doing it on new game plus)
Adachi: (New game what?)
Magatsu Izanagi: (it's a video game thing, where you can play the game again but with whatever gear and stuff you had form your first run. Both you and Yu are doing it in your own ways. Don't worry about it)
Adachi: (Fine, just do your job)
Magatsu Izanagi: (Don't worry Adachi-Baby, you will win the game. Just do as I say and victory will be yours.)
End...