Well...yeah. Sure I hid behind the fact it was just people who were bullying others but...it wasn't the right thing to do. It just continued the circle, you know?
Lisa's words callin' me Undie Boss pissed me off and made me ashamed to be called that...that I tried to attack them with my Persona...I didn't know it was a Persona at the time...thankfully it reawakened their Personas too I guess? Ta-chan kinda kicked my ass with a fire attack if we're bein' honest.
[ Undie boss. Heh, that's kinda clever. Junpei just casually scratches his nose with his whole hand. It's not like he's trying to cover a smile or anything. ]
So!
[ Recovering. ]
Your friends kicked your ass to set you straight. And this was...
...
--wait, bro! How many times do you lose your memory of your friends in your timeline??
[Bro he sees it. That's why Junpei getting a very tiny punch on the elbow. Just a tad.]
Twice, I guess? The first time was more due to a childhood trauma that got us all separated, and the fact we all wore masks around each other. The other was when...well..you know.
It probably will exist in the new reality, but I don't think it would show us the old memories anyway since we won't have them. Besides, it's not like I'd think to go there and inside the caverns specifically. They're kinda well hidden.
[ Junpei shakes his head. It doesn't seem fair. Eikichi had to go through this shit twice. And there's no tracing back their steps from the first time. No easy fixes. ]
I wanna believe in impossible odds. I wanna say some shounen manga bullshit like 'believe in the power of your friendship. You did it once, and you'll do it again!' But...
Sometimes the story doesn't get the happiest ending, bro. I look at it this way - at least we got an ending. We get to fix the issue, right? At least earth isn't dead like last time.
[In a way, he understands the significance of the sacrifice.]
Well. I say that's bullshit! It's not an ending! It's a to be continued. I didn't get you those flowers for no damn reason! You're not forgetting your friends. Or me.
[ Which. Junpei is also a friend. But decided to put himself in a separate category because he's not one of Eikichi's from home friends. ]
If you guys can't pull yourself out of it, then I'm gonna be there to throw you a rope. That's what I'm gonna do with this power I still got! That's my new mission as the de facto leader of SEES!
[It's a little snicker at first, as his elbows start to shake trying to keep himself composed before he can't help himself.
Eikichi starts to laugh. A real laugh, not just because of all the friendship stuff Junpei said and he's genuinely touched despite the insanity of it all, but also it feels good to laugh between the tears and the pain of everything he said before. He slumps downwards and let his his body hit the bed, back on the covers and arms outstretched but the smile doesn't leave his lips.]
Damn, I really needed that. Fine, fine we'll try to find a way. I'm convinced now, Junpei Iori.
[ ?! Wait! Why is he laughing?? Junpei flushes a little, until he realizes that Eikichi's not necessarily laughing at him. He's just laughing. And suddenly the mood feels a little lighter, the future a little brighter. ]
As you should be. This is my chance to show everyone I should've been the leader of SEES in the first place. I'm not gonna screw up this mission!
[ He smiles and holds out his hand. A shake or a high five are both perfectly acceptable forms of sealing the deal. ]
Besides! If we pull this off, that'll do wonders for my rankings on the persona user tier list, riiiight?
[ Says Junpei, blissfully unaware Yosuke had been killed in the not so distant past. But handshake! And then Eikichi's getting dragged right in for a bro hug because it's been approximately five minutes since Junpei had touched him and clearly that's too long. ]
I like seeing you smile, man.
[ He draws back to reach up and give one of Eikichi's cheeks a good pinch. ]
[ So much makeup. But it suits him! When Junpei's finished playing around, he draws back a little -- still smiling. ]
Do what? Mess with him? Yeah, all the time, bro. Minato is kind of a keep to himself kinda guy and he would always make comments like too close or whatever. But he's gotten used to me by now.
[ He tilts his head. ]
Why, Eikichi-kuuun? Is that a thinly veiled complaint, Eikichi-kun??
[ Lightly poking Eikichi's forehead with each question. ]
Heh.I guess that's the effect you have even on even the guys that want to keep to themselves huuuuuh?
[He is resisting! Every! Effort! Not to hit him back! But only cause Junpei's been a good guy and Eikichi knows he means well. That doesn't mean he won't tease him, however.]
If you keep this up I am going to kick you off your bed.
You'd really do that to me? To your best pal Junpei? The guy who had to do a WHOLE day of back breaking labor for that Fae vendor just to get those flowers??? Geesh. I can tell when I'm not appreciated!
[ He collapses back as though he's just fallen onto the swoon couch, back of his palm against his forehead. O woe is me. ]
It was but too much to hope Eikichi-senpai would notice me~
[ Fingers lace behind his head and he looks up at the ceiling, smiling all the while. ]
I would never.
[ There's a lie for Eikichi. But Junpei follows it up with a shrug of his shoulders. ]
I dunno, man. I'd say you already paid up in full. Just by being my friend and all.
[ That's.....a little sappy, isn't it? Junpei looks away so he's not making eye contact at that moment just because maybe that makes it a little less sappy. A little more palatable. Eikichi could kinda be a softie himself, so Junpei doesn't think the guy's about to judge him. But still!! ]
[Sappy smappy, Eikichi's rival sense is tingling. He feels like being a friend is not enough! No if Junpei had to work a day for this, then he needs to do something serious too!]
Je refuse! Not enough! If you make an effort, then I gotta do it too!
[...there's a little bit of a defeat in his voice because he partly doesn't want to do it but also Junpei had been so nice...]
[ Aw. The French is reminiscent of home with Mitsuru. But the offer has Junpei look back at Eikichi, eyes wide like he's just offered him the most treasured of all gifts. Does Junpei like sushi? He LOVES it! And he'd been denied his sushi party when the Fae brought him to this place.
But then...he remembers their conversation in the library. Eikichi mentioning his father and how he wanted him to give up his artistic dreams to run the sushi shop. And oh. Now there's a conflict. He fidgets a little. ]
N-not really.
[ Of course, that's a blatant lie right there. But it's a lie for Eikichi's benefit!! So...Eikichi can choose whether he wants to call him out or not. It's probably pretty obvious what Junpei's doing here, trying to spare Eikichi. ]
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So that's what Lisa meant in your memory when she called you a perv.
[ He places a solemn hand on Eikichi's shoulder. ]
...
[ What does he say??? What would be profound right now?? ]
... only guys, right?
[ Does that make it better or worse?? He doesn't know. ]
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Well...yeah. Sure I hid behind the fact it was just people who were bullying others but...it wasn't the right thing to do. It just continued the circle, you know?
[He means the cycle.]
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Well it's not awesome, but you reformed and that's what counts, my guy!
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So you pantsu'd Tatsuya and that's how he joined your band?
[ Seems like a whole lot is missing in this story!! ]
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[...]
Lisa's words callin' me Undie Boss pissed me off and made me ashamed to be called that...that I tried to attack them with my Persona...I didn't know it was a Persona at the time...thankfully it reawakened their Personas too I guess? Ta-chan kinda kicked my ass with a fire attack if we're bein' honest.
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[ A palm hits his forehead. ]
Oh my god, I just got it.
[ Undie boss. Heh, that's kinda clever. Junpei just casually scratches his nose with his whole hand. It's not like he's trying to cover a smile or anything. ]
So!
[ Recovering. ]
Your friends kicked your ass to set you straight. And this was...
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--wait, bro! How many times do you lose your memory of your friends in your timeline??
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Twice, I guess? The first time was more due to a childhood trauma that got us all separated, and the fact we all wore masks around each other. The other was when...well..you know.
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[ He says out of reflex more than pain at the light punch, letting out the barely contained laugh. He pretends to nurse his 'injury.' ]
How did you remember the first time?
Me realizing the pain just keeps going
There are reflecting pools there that...showed us our childhood memories. We kinda understood what we'd forgotten then.
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Would...you be able to go there again? Like after everything goes down? Or is it gone now?
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Does that make sense?
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[ Junpei shakes his head. It doesn't seem fair. Eikichi had to go through this shit twice. And there's no tracing back their steps from the first time. No easy fixes. ]
I wanna believe in impossible odds. I wanna say some shounen manga bullshit like 'believe in the power of your friendship. You did it once, and you'll do it again!' But...
[ Even Eikichi's writing off the possibility. ]
I dunno, dude. I'm sorry.
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[In a way, he understands the significance of the sacrifice.]
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[ Which. Junpei is also a friend. But decided to put himself in a separate category because he's not one of Eikichi's from home friends. ]
If you guys can't pull yourself out of it, then I'm gonna be there to throw you a rope. That's what I'm gonna do with this power I still got! That's my new mission as the de facto leader of SEES!
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[It's a little snicker at first, as his elbows start to shake trying to keep himself composed before he can't help himself.
Eikichi starts to laugh. A real laugh, not just because of all the friendship stuff Junpei said and he's genuinely touched despite the insanity of it all, but also it feels good to laugh between the tears and the pain of everything he said before. He slumps downwards and let his his body hit the bed, back on the covers and arms outstretched but the smile doesn't leave his lips.]
Damn, I really needed that. Fine, fine we'll try to find a way. I'm convinced now, Junpei Iori.
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As you should be. This is my chance to show everyone I should've been the leader of SEES in the first place. I'm not gonna screw up this mission!
[ He smiles and holds out his hand. A shake or a high five are both perfectly acceptable forms of sealing the deal. ]
Besides! If we pull this off, that'll do wonders for my rankings on the persona user tier list, riiiight?
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Pffft! Poor Yosuke.
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[ Says Junpei, blissfully unaware Yosuke had been killed in the not so distant past. But handshake! And then Eikichi's getting dragged right in for a bro hug because it's been approximately five minutes since Junpei had touched him and clearly that's too long. ]
I like seeing you smile, man.
[ He draws back to reach up and give one of Eikichi's cheeks a good pinch. ]
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[He would find out that Eikichi is made of skin and bones. And lots of makeup.]
Owww.
[Junpei is really the touchy-freely kinda guy isn't it? Good thing a couple of the bros were like that too.]
Do you do that to your leader too or is he more of a personal space kinda guy?
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Do what? Mess with him? Yeah, all the time, bro. Minato is kind of a keep to himself kinda guy and he would always make comments like too close or whatever. But he's gotten used to me by now.
[ He tilts his head. ]
Why, Eikichi-kuuun? Is that a thinly veiled complaint, Eikichi-kun??
[ Lightly poking Eikichi's forehead with each question. ]
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[He is resisting! Every! Effort! Not to hit him back! But only cause Junpei's been a good guy and Eikichi knows he means well. That doesn't mean he won't tease him, however.]
If you keep this up I am going to kick you off your bed.
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[ He collapses back as though he's just fallen onto the swoon couch, back of his palm against his forehead. O woe is me. ]
It was but too much to hope Eikichi-senpai would notice me~
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[It is pretty funny.]
Now you're just trying to milk it so I owe you one. Which I do. You'll never know when Eikichi Mishina will strike back in revenge!
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I would never.
[ There's a lie for Eikichi. But Junpei follows it up with a shrug of his shoulders. ]
I dunno, man. I'd say you already paid up in full. Just by being my friend and all.
[ That's.....a little sappy, isn't it? Junpei looks away so he's not making eye contact at that moment just because maybe that makes it a little less sappy. A little more palatable. Eikichi could kinda be a softie himself, so Junpei doesn't think the guy's about to judge him. But still!! ]
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[He laughs again.]
...
[Sappy smappy, Eikichi's rival sense is tingling. He feels like being a friend is not enough! No if Junpei had to work a day for this, then he needs to do something serious too!]
Je refuse! Not enough! If you make an effort, then I gotta do it too!
[...there's a little bit of a defeat in his voice because he partly doesn't want to do it but also Junpei had been so nice...]
...do you...like sushi?
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But then...he remembers their conversation in the library. Eikichi mentioning his father and how he wanted him to give up his artistic dreams to run the sushi shop. And oh. Now there's a conflict. He fidgets a little. ]
N-not really.
[ Of course, that's a blatant lie right there. But it's a lie for Eikichi's benefit!! So...Eikichi can choose whether he wants to call him out or not. It's probably pretty obvious what Junpei's doing here, trying to spare Eikichi. ]
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