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2026-05-28 Dirty Work

2026-06-13T12:57:34Z

Ashlikesnow:

*'''Log: Dirty Work'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Takaya Sakaki]] [[Jin Shirato]]
*'''Where:''' Port Island
*'''OOC Date:''' 2026-05-28
*'''IC Date:''' ????
*'''Summary''': ''Jin and Takaya have a talk while handling a Revenge Request''

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>Port Island is rather still during the Dark Hour. It almost seemed serene despite the green hues, coffins, and strange running pools of a blood like substance.

The calm is broken by a man running frantically down the street like his life depended on it....it did. The man crashes into some trash cans, making a loud commotion as he struggled to his feet again. "Oh god. Ohgod! PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! They're gonna kill me!!"

From behind a voice rang out from a distance away, followed by the click of a gun's hammer. "My friend. You are only postponing the inevitable..." Takaya moved leisure through the streets, smiling serenely as he kept closing the distance. "Your name is on the list. I wouldn't us for your fate as we're just the hand doing their bidding...No, blame the person you angered who hired us." Takaya holds the gun over his head as he continues closing the distance.

"P,p,p,p,please!! SoMEBODY HELP ME!!!" The man cries out again, running into one of the black coffins, which stands firmly as the man falls backwards.</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
All it takes is one casual throw of one of Jin's grenades and the man is obliterated from existence. Mission accomplished.

"Tch. Too easy."

Jin's been feeling bored ever since Sudou died, as much as he hated to admit it. Now they were back to their hum-drum Dark Hour killings. It used to be satisfying enough for Jin, but not anymore.

"I think we need to kick up some dust. There's so many 'bad guys' around these days that I think we're fadin' into the background. I don't want anyone thinkin' we're just your everyday goon-for-hire killers."</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya whistles as he watches the explosion obliterate the man. He was impressed by the sheer audacity of his partner, cupping a hand under his chin as he nodded approvingly.

"Yes. Unfortunately." Takaya has been equally underwhelmed by the loss of Sudou. It wasn't like the messiah figure felt any sadness for the Joker Killer's death but Takaya had to admit that Sudou was useful.

"Hmm. you may have a point there Jin...Though I think part of our problem is that dreadful bunch of teenagers and their highly supported group. Where as we have scraps, they have special devices for every occasion...but that does make me think..."

Takaya moves to the black burn mark that was once a person, ignoring any of the blood and viscera for the moment. "Considering who was after our friend Sudou...I think they owe us reparations for our loss."

Takaya didn't know the man who shot Sudou was NWO but he was highly suspicious of such a organization.

"Jin, do you think we should go get some pay back from the people who took one of our own?" Takaya turns his head slowly to look at the other man.</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
Jin wasn't particularly fond of Sudou, so he didn't feel any strong feelings of revenge. If they were to hurt Takaya or Chidori or Niko, that'd be a different story -- not that Jin would ever admit that.

Still, it might be good for Niko to have someone to direct her anger at.

"Sure," Jin says with the same casual tone he might use for agreeing on a place to eat dinner. "Give me a day to do some investigating. I should have some more info about our target then." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
"You are astounding, Jin. Really" Takaya says as Jin is already taking care of the grunt work. The shirtless man uncocks his gun and slips the gun into the band of his pants.

"We should find something interesting within their corridors. Something that will be of use against those who would try to stop us." He sighs as he finds a wall to lean on, crossing his skinny arms.

There is a long pause before Takaya looks at Jin, meeting eyes with the bespectacled man. "Jin...What are your thoughts on where we are going. You have been with me since the beginning so I wish to know what your insight to the situation we find ourselves in." Maybe Jin saw something Takaya didn't, not that he would admit such a thing. </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
It doesn't register on his face, but Jin is pleased at the compliment. Coming from just about anyone else, he might have dismissed the compliment wholesale, but compliments from Takaya just hit different.

"A lot more people have Awakened. There's a lot more Persona-users than I ever thought there'd be." There had been other Persona-users for as long as Jin could remember, but the number had increased exponentially in the last year or so.

"I'm thinkin' there's got to be a reason for it. If there is, we need to figure out what it is and close that valve quick." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya hummed as he listened to Jin explain the lay of the land. He nodded slowly.

"This is true. In ways that I never couldn't have imagined as well..." He comments, thinking about the number of troublesome kids getting in their way. Like the park incident. Takaya frowns, feeling his arms tighten around himself instinctually.

"That might be another reason to go and look at the Conspiracy's lab...While we stalk in the shadows, they are studying what is going on. And as much as it would be preferable to deal a blow to SEES, I don't believe that will allow a second attack on their dormitory in order to check their findings."</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
Jin shifts where he stands, setting his briefcase-less hand on his hip.

"If we plan on tanglin' with SEES again, we need to be discreet. I'm thinkin' we find ourselves a man on the inside." But who? "Not sure how many of 'em would be willing to flip sides. Even Aragaki wants nothing to do with us."

Jin scoffs slightly at the name.

"If we hold one of their loved ones hostage or somethin' as leverage, they're just gonna get all their Persona buddies to attack us."

A big part of why they need to close that valve.

"So attackin' the lab's probably our best bet right now." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya smiles at Jin's suggestion. "Oh I have a person in mind already."

The man lets that hang there for a moment before continuing. "A lost lamb came to me while I was reading in the park. One with an interesting Resonance...We should use him to get the drop on SEES unless we find someone on the inside of their accursed organization." He nods slowly.

"He will come through for us. It will be part of his grand initiation into our fold since he doesn't seem as with the program as the rest of us."</poem>

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2026-05-28 Dirty Work

2026-06-13T12:56:16Z

Ashlikesnow:

*'''Log: Dirty Work'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Takaya Sakaki]] [[Jin Shirato]]
*'''Where:''' Port Island
*'''OOC Date:''' 2026-05-28
*'''IC Date:''' ????
*'''Summary''': ''Jin and Takaya have a talk while handling a Revenge Request''

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>Port Island is rather still during the Dark Hour. It almost seemed serene despite the green hues, coffins, and strange running pools of a blood like substance.

The calm is broken by a man running frantically down the street like his life depended on it....it did. The man crashes into some trash cans, making a loud commotion as he struggled to his feet again. "Oh god. Ohgod! PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!! They're gonna kill me!!"

From behind a voice rang out from a distance away, followed by the click of a gun's hammer. "My friend. You are only postponing the inevitable..." Takaya moved leisure through the streets, smiling serenely as he kept closing the distance. "Your name is on the list. I wouldn't us for your fate as we're just the hand doing their bidding...No, blame the person you angered who hired us." Takaya holds the gun over his head as he continues closing the distance.

"P,p,p,p,please!! SoMEBODY HELP ME!!!" The man cries out again, running into one of the black coffins, which stands firmly as the man falls backwards.</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
All it takes is one casual throw of one of Jin's grenades and the man is obliterated from existence. Mission accomplished.

"Tch. Too easy."

Jin's been feeling bored ever since Sudou died, as much as he hated to admit it. Now they were back to their hum-drum Dark Hour killings. It used to be satisfying enough for Jin, but not anymore.

"I think we need to kick up some dust. There's so many 'bad guys' around these days that I think we're fadin' into the background. I don't want anyone thinkin' we're just your everyday goon-for-hire killers."</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya whistles as he watches the explosion obliterate the man. He was impressed by the sheer audacity of his partner, cupping a hand under his chin as he nodded approvingly.

"Yes. Unfortunately." Takaya has been equally underwhelmed by the loss of Sudou. It wasn't like the messiah figure felt any sadness for the Joker Killer's death but Takaya had to admit that Sudou was useful.

"Hmm. you may have a point there Jin...Though I think part of our problem is that dreadful bunch of teenagers and their highly supported group. Where as we have scraps, they have special devices for every occasion...but that does make me think..."

Takaya moves to the black burn mark that was once a person, ignoring any of the blood and viscera for the moment. "Considering who was after our friend Sudou...I think they owe us reparations for our loss."

Takaya didn't know the man who shot Sudou was NWO but he was highly suspicious of such a organization.

"Jin, do you think we should go get some pay back from the people who took one of our own?" Takaya turns his head slowly to look at the other man.</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
Jin wasn't particularly fond of Sudou, so he didn't feel any strong feelings of revenge. If they were to hurt Takaya or Chidori or Niko, that'd be a different story -- not that Jin would ever admit that.

Still, it might be good for Niko to have someone to direct her anger at.

"Sure," Jin says with the same casual tone he might use for agreeing on a place to eat dinner. "Give me a day to do some investigating. I should have some more info about our target then." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
"You are astounding, Jin. Really" Takaya says as Jin is already taking care of the grunt work. The shirtless man uncocks his gun and slips the gun into the band of his pants.

"We should find something interesting within their corridors. Something that will be of use against those who would try to stop us." He sighs as he finds a wall to lean on, crossing his skinny arms.

There is a long pause before Takaya looks at Jin, meeting eyes with the bespectacled man. "Jin...What are your thoughts on where we are going. You have been with me since the beginning so I wish to know what your insight to the situation we find ourselves in." Maybe Jin saw something Takaya didn't, not that he would admit such a thing. </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
It doesn't register on his face, but Jin is pleased at the compliment. Coming from just about anyone else, he might have dismissed the compliment wholesale, but compliments from Takaya just hit different.

"A lot more people have Awakened. There's a lot more Persona-users than I ever thought there'd be." There had been other Persona-users for as long as Jin could remember, but the number had increased exponentially in the last year or so.

"I'm thinkin' there's got to be a reason for it. If there is, we need to figure out what it is and close that valve quick." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya hummed as he listened to Jin explain the lay of the land. He nodded slowly.

"This is true. In ways that I never couldn't have imagined as well..." He comments, thinking about the number of troublesome kids getting in their way. Like the park incident. Takaya frowns, feeling his arms tighten around himself instinctually.

"That might be another reason to go and look at the Conspiracy's lab...While we stalk in the shadows, they are studying what is going on. And as much as it would be preferable to deal a blow to SEES, I don't believe that will allow a second attack on their dormitory in order to check their findings."</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jin Shirato has posed.
<poem>
Jin shifts where he stands, setting his briefcase-less hand on his hip.

"If we plan on tanglin' with SEES again, we need to be discreet. I'm thinkin' we find ourselves a man on the inside." But who? "Not sure how many of 'em would be willing to flip sides. Even Aragaki wants nothing to do with us."

Jin scoffs slightly at the name.

"If we hold one of their loved ones hostage or somethin' as leverage, they're just gonna get all their Persona buddies to attack us."

A big part of why they need to close that valve.

"So attackin' the lab's probably our best bet right now." </poem>

<Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed.
<poem>
Takaya smiles at Jin's suggestion. "Oh I have a person in mind already."

The man lets that hang there for a moment before continuing. "A lost lamb came to me while I was reading in the park. One with an interesting Resonance...We should use him to get the drop on SEES unless we find someone on the inside of their accursed organization." He nods slowly.

"He will come through for us. It will be part of his grand initiation into our fold since he doesn't seem as with the program as the rest of us."</poem>

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[[Category:Season 1, Episode 2]]

2026-05-28 Dirty Work

2026-06-12T16:41:33Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Log: Dirty Work''' *'''Cast:''' Takaya Sakaki Jin Shirato *'''Where:''' Port Island *'''OOC Date:''' 2026-05-28 *'''IC Date:''' ???? *'''Summary''': ''Jin and Takaya have a talk while handling a Revenge Request'' <Pose Tracker> Takaya Sakaki has posed. <poem>Port Island is rather still during the Dark Hour. It almost seemed serene despite the green hues, coffins, and strange running pools of a blood like substance. The calm is broken by a man running fran..."

2026-06-04 The Secret Life of Ryuji Sakamoto

2026-06-12T16:28:17Z

Ashlikesnow:

*'''Cutscene: The Secret Life of Ryuji Sakamoto'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]
*'''Where:''' Akihabara, Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 2026-06-04
*'''IC Date:''' ???
*'''Summary''': ''Ryuji secretly works at a Butler cafe. He's popular but it's a curse.''

<poem>
The crowd is packed into Le Chat Marron...Satoshi is working today. The butler is one of the more popular employees at the cafe. The butler walks with a slight limp, reportedly due to a war injury. No one asks what war it was and when they do, Satoshi remarks something about manners. Satoshi wears a neutral expression under his pretty brown hair, carrying a tray to one of the bustling tables calling for his attention. When he hears his name, the butler sighs, prompting giggling from customers who love his aloofness. He was just SO COOL.

"Satoshi-san. More of your special blend!" One girl calls from a table to his left.

Satoshi forces a slight smile. "Y,yes, madame. I will have some more for you shortly." His voice even, cool when there isn't a hint of nervousness. Satoshi had this mystery to him. As if he was hiding some dark secrets under that brown hair. One person even claimed that they saw BLONDE hair peaking out from under the styled brown hair. Was Satoshi some kind of yakuza on the run? No, he seemed young but that didn't mean there wasn't something dark about him.

Satoshi stops at a table and expertly places down the tea cups before pouring each of his customers a cup. "Your order has arrived and I humbly ask if there is anything else I can get for you, madams."

"Some of the tea cakes, Satoshi-san. Also will you please stay with us for awhile."

"I would be neglecting my duties, madame. Please accept my humblest apologies." Satoshi's brow twitches as he talks, bowing slightly as he turns on his heel and starts for the back of house. Once out of sight, Satoshi removes his wig in privacy, revealing bleached blonde hair. Satoshi, or as most know him out of costume: Ryuji Sakamoto, sighs before letting out an exasperated noise into his cupped hands.

After a moment, he leans back on the wall and takes stock of his situation. He has a job that is embarrassing but pays rather well. The old him would've been totally into all these girls calling for him. Maybe the new him didn't mind it. However, he is taken and sure that Ichika might have some issues with this gig. That is if Ichika, Tsubasa, and the Phantoms didn't die laughing first. Likewise, it wasn't HIM these girls were in love with...just some butler persona he put on.

And truth be told, he could do this job extremely well. It was just a bunch of memorized procedures and being polite. For some money, Ryuji could at least pretend to be that way for awhile. Hell, even when he messed up, there were people who found that charming for reasons that didn't make sense to him.

After a beat, Ryuji puts the wig back on and begins to head for the kitchen. Just need to make some money for himself and mom. That was the mantra he repeated to himself as he started to mix his tea blend, trying his best to remember what went into it.

</poem>

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2026-06-04 The Secret Life of Ryuji Sakamoto

2026-06-12T16:28:08Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Cutscene: The Secret Life of Ryuji Sakamoto''' *'''Cast:''' Ryuji Sakamoto> *'''Where:''' Akihabara, Tokyo *'''OOC Date:''' 2026-06-04 *'''IC Date:''' ??? *'''Summary''': ''Ryuji secretly works at a Butler cafe. He's popular but it's a curse.'' <poem> The crowd is packed into Le Chat Marron...Satoshi is working today. The butler is one of the more popular employees at the cafe. The butler walks with a slight limp, reportedly due to a war injury. No one asks wh..."

*'''Cutscene: The Secret Life of Ryuji Sakamoto'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]>
*'''Where:''' Akihabara, Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 2026-06-04
*'''IC Date:''' ???
*'''Summary''': ''Ryuji secretly works at a Butler cafe. He's popular but it's a curse.''

<poem>
The crowd is packed into Le Chat Marron...Satoshi is working today. The butler is one of the more popular employees at the cafe. The butler walks with a slight limp, reportedly due to a war injury. No one asks what war it was and when they do, Satoshi remarks something about manners. Satoshi wears a neutral expression under his pretty brown hair, carrying a tray to one of the bustling tables calling for his attention. When he hears his name, the butler sighs, prompting giggling from customers who love his aloofness. He was just SO COOL.

"Satoshi-san. More of your special blend!" One girl calls from a table to his left.

Satoshi forces a slight smile. "Y,yes, madame. I will have some more for you shortly." His voice even, cool when there isn't a hint of nervousness. Satoshi had this mystery to him. As if he was hiding some dark secrets under that brown hair. One person even claimed that they saw BLONDE hair peaking out from under the styled brown hair. Was Satoshi some kind of yakuza on the run? No, he seemed young but that didn't mean there wasn't something dark about him.

Satoshi stops at a table and expertly places down the tea cups before pouring each of his customers a cup. "Your order has arrived and I humbly ask if there is anything else I can get for you, madams."

"Some of the tea cakes, Satoshi-san. Also will you please stay with us for awhile."

"I would be neglecting my duties, madame. Please accept my humblest apologies." Satoshi's brow twitches as he talks, bowing slightly as he turns on his heel and starts for the back of house. Once out of sight, Satoshi removes his wig in privacy, revealing bleached blonde hair. Satoshi, or as most know him out of costume: Ryuji Sakamoto, sighs before letting out an exasperated noise into his cupped hands.

After a moment, he leans back on the wall and takes stock of his situation. He has a job that is embarrassing but pays rather well. The old him would've been totally into all these girls calling for him. Maybe the new him didn't mind it. However, he is taken and sure that Ichika might have some issues with this gig. That is if Ichika, Tsubasa, and the Phantoms didn't die laughing first. Likewise, it wasn't HIM these girls were in love with...just some butler persona he put on.

And truth be told, he could do this job extremely well. It was just a bunch of memorized procedures and being polite. For some money, Ryuji could at least pretend to be that way for awhile. Hell, even when he messed up, there were people who found that charming for reasons that didn't make sense to him.

After a beat, Ryuji puts the wig back on and begins to head for the kitchen. Just need to make some money for himself and mom. That was the mantra he repeated to himself as he started to mix his tea blend, trying his best to remember what went into it.

</poem>

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2026-06-12 Holy Cow! It's 'Let's Eat with Ramenboy87'!

2026-06-12T16:16:26Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Cutscene: Holy Cow! It's "Let's Eat with Ramenboy87"! ''' *'''Cast:''' Ryuji Sakamoto Yuuki Mishima *'''Where:''' Shinjuku, Tokyo *'''OOC Date:''' 6/12/2026 *'''IC Date:''' 2012/11/23 *'''Summary''': ''It's another of Ryuji's streaming videos. This time with his buddy, Mishima.'' <poem>The video starts with a static shot of a modern looking Ramen restaurant in black and white. It's meant to be artsy as a voice over comes in over some intense music. "Today, o..."

*'''Cutscene: Holy Cow! It's "Let's Eat with Ramenboy87"! '''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]] [[Yuuki Mishima]]
*'''Where:''' Shinjuku, Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 6/12/2026
*'''IC Date:''' 2012/11/23
*'''Summary''': ''It's another of Ryuji's streaming videos. This time with his buddy, Mishima.''

<poem>The video starts with a static shot of a modern looking Ramen restaurant in black and white. It's meant to be artsy as a voice over comes in over some intense music. "Today, our hero and his sidekick--"

"I'm not your sidekick, Sakamoto-san."

"Shhh! Where was I? Ah---They are on dangerous adventure which will shake them to their core. Will they survive or will they fall into the obscurity of failure?! Mwhahahahahaha..ha...Ok that's the voice over done...shit! C'mon, Stop recor--" There is a hard cut to the restaurant's interior, back in AMAZING COLOR. The restaurant is of a very modern design rather than anything traditional. The room is an off-white with black accents such as the tabletop and seat cushions.

At a table, Ryuji sits across from Yuuki Mishima who looks concerned at whats in front of him. Both boys have a bowl of what looks like pure red fury/ramen.

Ryuji grins at the camera. "Today, My guest star and myself experience the Turbo Spicy Ramen challenge at Challenge Ramen in Shinjuku. Everyone give a hand for Mishima!" Ryuji claps and makes fake cheering noises as the other boy just looks embarrassed. After a beat, Ryuji continues, "We will have 10 minutes to finish this super spicy ramen and---"

"Sakamoto-san, I don't know if I can---"

"Mishima, chill, man. Its just some spicy ramen. It won't kill you! (I think)."

"I don't really deal well with stuff like this though."

"Come on, maybe if you tank this we can get you a cute girlfriend."

"Really? Well, I guess it couldn't hurt if I try this. I mean you only live once. Maybe the Phantom Thieves will notice me!"

"Y,yeah. They... could? Probably not though..." Ryuji rubs the back of his neck before he gives Mishima both thumbs up. "Anyway, show 'em your stuff, Mishima!"

Mishima picks up his spoon and takes a sip of the broth. The shot freezes and turns black and white. The caption under his image reads Yuuki Mishima (199X-2012). A moment passes before Ryuji's voice cuts in. "Ok, he didn't die but---"

The image unfreezes, fading back into color as Mishima cups a hand over his mouth, coughing as he turns red. "I...TOO...SPIC--y! WATER!"

"Dude water will make it--"

Mishima downs some water before his eyes widen dramatically before a yelp which is cut off by a quick change of shot.

Ryuji watches in horror before looking down at his own bowl of spicy hell. "Maybe I shouldn't..."

Mishia gives Ryuji a look that could kill, taking one hand to pinch the blonde's nose and the other to drip a spoonful of broth into Ryuji's mouth. The blonde is silent as the broth hits his tongue. After a moment, Ryuji turns red and the picture freezes as a green screened Ryuji walks into frame. "Hey, pro tip, Diners! Water only makes spicy food worse because a lot of the time the spice is an oil base. Use milk or ice cream to turn down the heat!"

The pictures cuts to outside of a new place that serves Gelato. Ryuji grins nervously at the camera as Mishima gives him a dirty look from his cone of Pineapple Gelato. "Well, diners, we didn't end up finishing but that's another adventure behind us! Join us next time when I try out the sweet treats of Harajuku..."

"How come you didn't invite me to -that- one, Sakamoto?!"</poem>

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05-04-26 Hold Up! It's a third 'Let's Eat with Ramenboy87'?!

2026-05-23T21:20:42Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Cutscene: Hold Up! It's a third 'Let's Eat with Ramenboy87'?!''' *'''Cast:''' Ryuji Sakamoto *'''Where:''' Tokyo *'''OOC Date:''' 05-04-26 *'''IC Date:''' ???? *'''Summary''': ''Another of Ryuji's videos. He might in trouble in this one.'' <poem> Are those 90's color shape graphics with royalty free hip hop beats? Suddenly, there is a star wipe in and Ryuji 'Ramenboy' Sakamoto is standing in front of a Ramen place in Harajuku. He is dressed in a loose fitting sh..."

*'''Cutscene: Hold Up! It's a third 'Let's Eat with Ramenboy87'?!'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]
*'''Where:''' Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 05-04-26
*'''IC Date:''' ????
*'''Summary''': ''Another of Ryuji's videos. He might in trouble in this one.''
<poem>
Are those 90's color shape graphics with royalty free hip hop beats? Suddenly, there is a star wipe in and Ryuji 'Ramenboy' Sakamoto is standing in front of a Ramen place in Harajuku. He is dressed in a loose fitting shirt with checkered wide leg shorts, a trilby, and thick framed prop glasses to look 'smart'. "Sup, hungry people? It's Ramen Boy 87 with another Ramen Review." There is a bass echo of 'Ramen Review' by a disembodied voice, followed by record scratches. This is admittedly pretty cool...if it was 1996.

Ryuji jumps and a bad jump cut transports him to a table inside the restaurant. "Excellent traditional decor and ambience make up this place's homey style. It's kinda cool to find something so unashamedly old school next to the modern fashion stores a few doors down. Locals in the shops around here swear by the place. But how does their bowl compare to someone who has had the Tokyo Triple 777 Ramen Restaurants Crawl*** and the Sumaru Mystery Walk Ramen experience***.

***Some of the best Ramen on in their respective areas. Many debate the lists even being a thing.

While Ryuji is talking at the camera, there is an elderly man mugging at the camera in the background. He seems to be another customer.

There is another star wipe to a bowl of the ramen. The music is now royalty free classy music, like this is an exquisite feast. "This looks good, guys. Heh. I think it's gonna get high on the Sakamoto scale!" 'Talk about the fresh bamboo shoots!' an old man yells from behind Ryuji. The blonde is startled with almost losing his prop glasses. He does lose his hat thought.

There is a hard cut to Ryuji scolding the old man. "Look, I appreciate your enthusiasm but you can't go---" There is another hard cut to---

Ryuji slurping some of the Ramen, nodding appreciatively. A 'Wow' sound effect plays as Ryuji nods at the camera. In the background, the old man is frowning at the camera, clearly upset. Ryuji sighs and there is another hard cut.

This time Ryuji stands next to the old man. He is grinning. "This man has something he wants to tell my viewers. Ok, pops, let us have it."

"The ramen here is very good." The old man says into the camera before turning back to Ryuji.

Ryuji blinks. "That's it?"

"Yes."

Ryuji clicks his tongue. "Aw, come on."

There is a hard cut to Ryuji taking another slurp of his Ramen. He gives a thumbs up.

Star wipe to back outside the restaurant. Ryuji is holding a microphone as he looks into the camera, which is slightly askew. "So yeah traditional Ramen bowl at its best. On the Sakamoto scale---" 'That's him, officer! That is the punk harassing customers' The old man from earlier is now pointing at Ryuji with an officer of the law. Ryuji hates those!

"For Real?! I'm just trying to review a place! Screw it..." Ryuji grabs the camera and it becomes shaky cam as the young Sakamoto boy attempts to run.

Star wipe to much further away. Ryuji stands in some alley way, breathing heavily. "Ah..fu---heh. So that takes my rank down a few points. Adults can screw up a place's vibe. But if you want a good vibe----Model Wonderland, located on the 3rd floor of the Honda building in Akiba. Tell 'em Ramenboy sent ya! Later, hungry viewers!" Ryuji winks at the camera.

There is some digital static as it would seem to be whatever this was recorded over. Now a shirtless Ryuji, holding a comb was dancing to a Muses song for a solid 3 seconds before the video ends for real.

Ryuji continues to be very....interesting at video editing.
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2026-3-3: Hey, it's another 'Let's Eat with Ramenboy87'

2026-03-04T01:25:50Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Cutscene: Hey, it's another "Let's Eat with Ramenboy87" ''' *'''Cast:''' Ryuji Sakamoto *'''Where:''' Tokyo *'''OOC Date:''' 3/3/26 *'''IC Date:''' *'''Summary''': ''Another Ryuji Food Blog.'' <poem> Another video is uploaded to popular streaming video sites. It is shot on the same camera as the others but this video includes rudimentary graphics and editing effects. The video opens with a static shot of a parfait shop in Shinjuku set to some royalty free hip ho..."

*'''Cutscene: Hey, it's another "Let's Eat with Ramenboy87" '''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]
*'''Where:''' Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 3/3/26
*'''IC Date:'''
*'''Summary''': ''Another Ryuji Food Blog.''
<poem>
Another video is uploaded to popular streaming video sites. It is shot on the same camera as the others but this video includes rudimentary graphics and editing effects. The video opens with a static shot of a parfait shop in Shinjuku set to some royalty free hip hop music. There is gaudy star wipe to the same shot only with Ryuji Sakamoto now in frame. He slouches in a electric blue blazer, checkered pants, a t-shirt that has 'BANG' in comic font, and thick horn rimmed glasses with blue lenses. He seems more confident, more comfortable in his own body as he grins at the camera.

"Sup' Hungry Viewers! Welcome back to another food blog with your boy, Ramenboy87! So we love Ramen here but sometimes you want something a little sweeter and Ma'am's is too far a ride. So where do you go? Let's ask the street and see who has the best sweets!"

Another unnecessary star wipe to Ryuji standing across from a group of school girls from Seven Sisters. "Ladies, who has the best sweets in town?"

One of the school girls turns and looks over the oddly dressed Ryuji. "Uh is this some creepy way to get my number?"

Ryuji blinks and looks dumbfounded. "Uh, no. I'm taken...this is for--"

Hard cut to the same group of girls, who look all more comfortable and more excited. They all shout "Angelo Bakery in Shinjuku!" Ryuji grins and nods at the camera with a victory sign.

ANOTHER star wipe to Ryuji in the same outfit doing Phoenix Featherman poses outside a model shop in Akihabara. This segment is artistic so its in black and white.

But it's back to color as gosh darn it, another star wipe cuts to Ryuji talking to a office lady. The lady takes a moment before answers. "A Strawberry Parfait from the French cafe down the street."

What is this? Star Wars? Another star wipe comes to Ryuji standing across from a rather cute yet creepy mascot. The Saitama 'Apple Gopher' stares with a lifeless yet cartoonishly jovial expression. A stony silence chills the air between them for an uncomfortable amount of time. Finally a shaky, shrill voice answers, slightly muffled by the costume. "Chocolate Ice cream."

Suddenly, a poorly green screened Ryuji in a different t-shirt walks in the paused shot of Ryuji and the mascot. The shirt is notably green because you can see through Ryuji's chest, save for the sweet dragon. "So how do we settle this, you ask? We're gonna get all three and have a battle royale next video! I'll bring in some dessert experts and we'll figure out which sweet is best! Don't miss it. Don't forget to hit subscribe and like the vid---"

Hard cut to a teacher lecturing Ryuji, out on a street next to the school. "Are you insane, Sakamoto? Don't you think dressing so abnormally and botherin--"

The video ends mid dressing down of the host.
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2026-02-15: Let's Eat with Ramenboy87

2026-02-15T18:42:38Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "'''Cutscene: Let's Eat With Ramenboy87''' *'''Cast:''' Ryuji Sakamoto *'''Where:''' Akihabara, Tokyo *'''OOC Date:''' 2/15//26 *'''IC Date:''' *'''Summary''': ''Ryuji's Food Blog Debut'' ---- <poem> A video is uploaded to most popular streaming video sites. The video appears shot on a decent camera phone and starts with weirdly angled shot of a old restaurant. The noises of the street are blended with some royalty free music. It then hard cuts to Ryuji Sakamoto dr..."

'''Cutscene: Let's Eat With Ramenboy87'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Ryuji Sakamoto]]
*'''Where:''' Akihabara, Tokyo
*'''OOC Date:''' 2/15//26
*'''IC Date:'''
*'''Summary''': ''Ryuji's Food Blog Debut''

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<poem> A video is uploaded to most popular streaming video sites. The video appears shot on a decent camera phone and starts with weirdly angled shot of a old restaurant. The noises of the street are blended with some royalty free music. It then hard cuts to Ryuji Sakamoto dressed in a blue blazer, a t-shirt of an explosion with "Boom" in aggressive font, checker mark pants, and a pair of fake blue lensed glasses. At first there is a confused expression on his face as he reaches to the camera. "Huh...is this thing even---"

There is a hard cut to moments later where Ryuji is grinning at the camera. "Hey there hungry viewers! I'm Ramenboy87 and this is my first blog for Tatsunoya Ramen, a ramen shop located in bustling Electric Town, Akihabara, Tokyo. This is my first time checking this place out so I'm excited to see what this place is all about." Another hard cut to the menu, which Ryuji holds to the camera, pointing at various options.

"So this place has rumored to have some tangy broth thanks to the head chef's time in Texas. When I talked to him early, he mentioned that his broth has a light smokey quality thanks to using ingredients such as bones prepared from methods using BBQ...He didn't want to be on camera sooooooo I guess we're gonna go for the Tonkotsu Ramen...Did you know that this particular ramen type was invented by mistake when one chef in Fukuoka let their pork bones boil too long."

Yet another hard cut. It is clear that Ryuji doesn't have much skill with editing yet. The music light changes to something classical as the Ramen Bowl comes in frame. There are several shots of the bowl of ramen, focusing on aspects to make it look appetizing. "This looks awesome but I'm a big fan of Ramen obviously."

Hard cut to Ryuji actually slurping down some Ramen. He looks thoughtful as he thinks about what he's tasting. "So you can definitely taste the smokey flavor lightly among the immense pork flavor of the broth. The veggies are fresh and the noodles are cooked to perfection. Truly a work of art in the culinary space."

Hard cut to Ryuji looking off camera. "Huh...For real? I'm just shooting a blog dud---"

Hard cut to Ryuji standing outside again, clearly using a selfie stick to film himself. "Soooo that was a interesting bowl of Ramen. The American sensibilities were interesting but might not be for those who want a traditional flavor. Next time, lets try the infamous Banana Ramen of Sumaru. Uhhh Like and Subscribe? Oh and it won't always be Ramen I'm reviewing but it is probably my favorite food so...yeah. I'm Ramenboy87 and I'll see you guys in the next one."

(OOC: This is the beginning of Ryuji Sakamoto's food blog. I won't post every blog he does but please feel free to use this as a hook somewhere.") </poem>

Fictional Pop Culture and Brands

2025-12-26T21:16:21Z

Ashlikesnow:

This is a non-exhaustive list of various in-universe pieces of pop culture, brands, celebrities, places, items, and so on. Entries may be added as we think of them or as they get ICly released. Players may add entries of their own, but please don't edit already existing entries. If you see something that you think is wrong or should be changed, please send a request to staff.

== Fashion ==

; Rosa Candida (Persona 2)
: A fashionable boutique in Sumaru City's Aoba Ward that sells a variety of stylish clothes and accessories. Rumor has it they also sell quality armor.

; Croco Fur (Persona 4)
: A clothing store in Okina City that offers a wide range of outfits and accessories, from bags to boots, swimsuits to Halloween costumes. Run by Reiko Osa, charismatic fashionista.

; Tsurukame Diamond (Persona 5)
: A jewelry store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Furugi no Neuchi (Persona 5)
: A vintage clothing store in Kichijoji. The perfect place to do some thrifting or sell old, unwanted clothes.

; Adios Shoes (Persona 3)
: A cheap knock-off of a more popular brand; sold by Tanaka's Amazing Commodities. Say "goodbye" to your foes.

; Baipas (Persona 4)
: A brand of sports bags that's similar to Adidas, right up to the logo.

== Entertainment ==

=== Music ===

; Giga Macho CD (Persona 2)
: Hosts a big CD store, production studio, and flamboyant radio DJ wearing a red hoodie and shades known as 'Meteor Masa,' who hosts 'Meteor Masa to the Max.'

; Kenneth Arnold (Persona 3)
: A CD and DVD chain store that has a location within Paulownia Mall.

; Babel Records Music Store (Persona 5)
: A CD and DVD store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Gas Chamber (Persona 2)
: The band of Kasugayama High's Leader, Eikichi Mishina, who is the lead singer. Not yet fully formed, as Eikichi is still scouting members... and getting the members he does have to learn how to play instruments. It's not a failure, it's pre-successful.

; Muses (Persona 2)
: A hot new three-member idol group that's been successfully hyped by their manager, Ginji Sasaki. Many people are very excited for their upcoming debut.

; Hug-My-Heart (Persona 5)
: Debut single by a boy band.

; 3SHINE
: An idol trio from the 90's known briefly for the bittersweet hit 「ＡＮＯＴＨＥＲ♩ＬＩＦＥ」, but disbanded in 2007 after the lead singer died in a car crash.

=== Video/Computer Games ===

; Groove On Fight (Persona 1)
: Atlus fighting game.

; Innocent Sin Online (Persona 3)
: A mysterious MMO that's been running for years, it tells a fictionalized larger than life version of the Innocent Story version with Tatsuya and Maya. How it came about in this world is a mystery. (Don't use this to establish knowing things about the Other Side. Just don't.)

; Condemnation of Witchcraft (Persona 3 - Original)
: The new biggest MMO that everyone is leaving Innocent Sin Online for due to all the gold farmers and dupers. Affectionately known as CoW by its fans, it's a game wherein the Holy Empire of Sturmward fights the Witch Queen and her coven of 'The Abhorred'. A PvE game with PvP elements.

; Game Parade Games
: House of the Deceased - A horror game with terrifying zombies. Raises Guts.
: Real Wheel Racing - An intense racing game. Raises the equipped Persona's agility.
: Print Club - A purikura-style booth. Raises charm.
: High School of Youth - Dating sim game. Raises Charm.
: You're the Answer - Quiz show-style arcade game. Raises Academics.
: Punch Boxer - Fighting Arcade game. Raises the equipped Persona's strength.
: Edgar's House of Fortunes - Fortune-telling tarot game. Raise the equipped Persona's Magic.
: Super Game Spaceshot - Space shooter.

; Computer Software
:Lessons in Etiquette - PC software for learning manners that will charm others.
:Virtual Diet - PC software for helping you attain a beautiful body via watching videos.
:Language Made Easy - PC Software for learning English through pictures and images.
:Animal Othello - PC software for children. Adults need courage to play this.
:TypinGhoul - PC software that requires courage to defeat zombies through typing.
:Muscle Boot Camp - PC Software for learning how to effectively strengthen your muscles.
:Mindful Boot Camp - PC Software for growing your mind through meditation.
:Umiushi Fan Book - For those who love beef bowls. Has a membership code for the official site.

; Photochop (Persona Q)
: Graphics editor that has become the most used digital art software in the world. Due to image manipulation that is then posted online becoming so ubiquitous, the program has popularized the slang term 'Photochopped' worldwide.

; Star Forneus (Persona 5)
: Retro console shooting game with a space theme.

; Super Bash Bros. (Persona 5)
: Long-running crossover Versus Battle game. 'Challenger Approaching!'

; Gambla Goemon (Persona 5)
: A game about a notorious thief who fell into the depths of hell… Demons make you gamble with games of chance to pass through gates in hell and move on to further challenges.

; Stray Sheep Dolls (Persona 5)
: A puzzle game about sheep. Now with more off-kilter gender commentary! Procreate or else!

; Featherman Seeker (Persona 5)
: A retro game based on the popular long-running tokusatsu show, Phoenix Rangers Featherman. It follows the story of Gray Pigeon and their mentor-guided training to acquire power that will rival the Phoenix Rangers.

; Matador <nowiki>re:fancio</nowiki> (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A video game about a skeletal bullfighter who must find a way to fancy up his life. May or may not be looking for a nice candelabra.

; Drake Adventure (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A massively popular and influential JRPG series, with cute monsters and a cartoonish medieval fantasy vibe. It is currently on its ninth entry.

; Night Parade (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A classic fighting game series by the Motojima Corporation, known for its theme of supernatural yokai and their hunters as the fighters. Latest release is Ultimate Night Parade 4 Remix Lightning Edition.

; Stiletta (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A much-beloved urban fantasy action-adventure game about a stylish succubus who fights to find her lost memories using her transforming hair and weaponized heels. Utterly fabulous. The hotly-anticipated sequel has recently been announced.

=== Books and Manga ===

; Bookworms (Persona 3)
: A small but robust bookstore in the Iwatodai Strip Mall, owned and run by an elderly married couple, Bunkichi and Mitsuko Kitamura.

; Taiheido Bookstore (Persona 5)
: A bookstore on Shibuya Central Street with shelves also available outside the entrance.

; Rubber-Armed Pitcher Hero (Persona 4)
: Sports shounen manga about baseball.

; Witch Detective (Persona 4)
: A ploddingly written romantic comedy manga about a girl on her first day of school in a new town. Vampires are involved.

; The Great Thief (Persona 5)
: The story of Arsène Lupin, greatest thief of all time.

; Zorro the Outlaw (Persona 5)
: The story of Zorro, the dashing masked vigilante.

; Pirate Legend (Persona 5)
: The story of Captain Kidd, a Scottish-American privateer.

; The Alluring Dancer (Persona 5)
: The story of Carmen, an opera about a seductive Romani woman.

; The Gallant Rogue (Persona 5)
: The story of Goemon Ishikawa, a legendary outlaw hero.

; Speed Reader (Persona 5)
: A book that gives the reader tips on how to read more quickly and efficiently.

;The Whimsy of Orange Streets (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:An older romantic comedy manga about a old fashioned high school student in a love triangle with two delinquents. Reading it might help you understand relationships better.

;Dragon Sphere X (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:A martial arts manga that takes inspiration from Journey to the West. Probably helps your Guts.

=== TV Shows ===

; Scarlet (Persona 5)
: DVD/Blu-Ray rental store. Has a very generous membership plan for students.

; Phoenix Ranger Featherman (Persona 2)
: Long-running tokusatsu franchise with tons of seasons, movies, and extensive merchandising. Much beloved by the Japanese youth.

; Tanaka's Amazing Commodities (Persona 3)
: A home shopping program hosted by Tanaka, who is also the CEO of the company. Its jingle: "Here comes Tanakaaaaa~ Over the airwaves to youuuuu~ Granter of your desires!" Sells a wide range of products, from high quality to possibly less-than-stellar knock-offs. Things go quick, so buy buy buy!

; Wraith (Persona 5)
: TV show about a woman who can speak to ghosts.

; The X-Folders (Persona 5)
: Sci-fi investigation TV show. The opening theme involves a spooky whistle.

; Bubbly Hills 90210 (Persona 5)
: A Western teen romantic drama TV show set in the ritzy upscale neighborhood of Bubbly Hills.

; ICU (Persona 5)
: Medical drama show about high stakes saves in the emergency ward.

; The Running Dead (Persona 5)
: Zombie drama about fast zombies. Humans in this drama are the real monsters.

; Mouse M.D. (Persona 5)
: A maverick rodent's medical heroics. Learn about true kindness.

; D. Housewives (Persona 5)
: Women's stories of love and passion.

; 31 (Persona 5)
: A writer and editor battle looming deadlines. Praised for its gutsy tension.

; Tee (Persona 5)
: A teacher helps revive a near defunct high school golf team.

; Not-so-hot Betsy (Persona 5)
: A TV show that tells the story of a homely girl who captivates people with her inner charm.

; Jail Break (Persona 5)
: A jailbreak TV drama.

; Fist of the Phantom Star (Persona 5)
: A post apocalyptic martial arts retro anime that codified a lot of Shounen tropes. Contains numerous beefy men rescuing beautiful women from their rivals.

;Yureka Six (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:An anime about growing up in a war torn world of robots, aliens, and flying skateboards. The main character starts off as rather childish but grows mature through facing the shortcomings of adults.

=== Movies ===

; Climax Theater (Persona 2)
: Sumaru City movie theater where rumors have made the films occasionally quite strange.

; Screen Shot (Persona 3)
: Movie theater chain throughout Japan.

; Friday in a certain day (Persona 3)
: A film starring Catherine Billey. Its tagline is, "Fans of a Dutch soccer team, Americans heading off to war are facing." Yes, just that.

; The more than dreamin (Persona 3)
: A film about an alien visitor.

; Detonator (Persona 3)
: Starring Sharon Waxman and Craig.S.Smith. Its tagline is, "A troubling trend for a Dutch." It's a film about boxing! (It references Lennox Lewis and Andrew Golata's boxing match.)

; Worst Detective (Persona 3)
: A film noir about a detective who is terrible at his job.

; Loan of the Rings (Persona 4)
: Fantasy epic film.

; Dumminator II (Persona 4)
: Film on… Why?

; Trial of the Dragon (Persona 4)
: Kung fu epic film.

; My Neighbor Dodoro (Persona 5 - Original)
: A classic heartwarming children's movie about two young sisters meeting a big yellow bird and having adventures together. Includes a cat that is also a large vehicle.

; Tanktop Millionaire (Persona 5)
: Movie about a scrappy kid who came from the slums to win big on a quiz show.

; The Cake Knight Rises (Persona 5)
: A cake-themed vigilante avenges a friend who was wronged by a psychopathic baker. It's a ridiculous film, but the protagonist's passion to fight for his friend is touching.

; Like a Dragon (Persona 5)
: Yakuza action film.

; Mes Miserables (Persona 5)
: Apparently just like the real work except with even more theological commentary. (A bishop is the antagonist rather than Javert.)

; Pach-Saw (Persona 5)
: Horror film involving an elephant and torture elements.

; Wild Max (Persona Q2)
: Post-Apocalyptic film series praised for it's fight choreography in vehicles.

== Food and Drink ==

=== Vending Machine Beverages ===
; First Appeared in Persona 3
: Aguafeena - Extensively purified tap water.
: BauerBar - Keeps you going for 24 hours straight.
: Cielo Mist - Beverage imported from Jamaica.
: Cylon Tea - Comes in 12 different varieties.
: Definitely Lemonade - A fresh, lemon-based drink. A bit watery.
: Dr. Salt - Salty soda. Popular, but an acquired taste.
: Fountain Dew - A disturbingly yellow soft drink.
: Happiness Water - Water that tastes like happiness.
: Mad Bull - A mildly bitter beverage with a flavorful kick.
: Moonkist - Soda with the slogan, "Kist my full moon!"
: Nastea - Tea that tastes great, despite its name.
: SoBay - Popular tea often auctioned online.
: Starvicks - Famous coffee, mixed with cough syrup.
: 1UP - Soft drink coveted by old-school gamers.
: 4biotic Pack - A set of 4 probiotic drinks.

; First Appeared in Persona 4
: Dokudami Tea - An herbal tea good for detoxes.
: Dr. Salt NEO - An intensely carbonated beverage.
: Orange Smash - A refreshing citrus beverage.
: Second Maid - A cold beverage that got heated.
: TaP Soda - Old-fashioned fizzy beverage.

; First Appeared in Persona 5
: Arginade - Contains arginine.
: Chunky Potage - You can never drink all the kernels.
: Creature - A drink that blows away sleepiness.
: Durian-au-Lait - Made from the king of fruits.
: Earl Green - A blend of Eastern and Western tea.
: Joylent - Unsettlingly nutritious.
: Manta - Makes you want to dance all night.
: Muscle Tea - Popular tea often sold online.
: Oh! Shiruko - So good it makes you say, "Oh!"
: Udagawa Soda - Triple-filtered carbonated Shibuya water.
: Udagawa Water - Triple-filtered Shibuya river water.
: Ultimate Amazake - Makes you think you're drunk.
: Water of Rebirth - Blended with placenta.

=== Dining Out ===

; Peace Diner (Persona 1/Persona 2)
: Franchise that serves mostly fast food; there's a branch in Yumezaki's Yumezaki Center. Rumormonger Chikarin can be found here almost daily working on the Sevens school newspaper. The part timer at the register loves Japanese period dramas, and so talks like a ninja. Menu: Peace Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Burger, Peace Double Meat, Big Peace Burger, Fries, Peace Shake, Value Meal.

; Gatten Sushi (Persona 2)
: Popular sushi shop in Rengedai's Lotus Mall, run by the Mishina family. Head chef is Kankichi Mishina. It's the popular hangout of Rumormonger Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose favorite sushi is the olive flounder fish fin, despite his nickname meaning Fatty Tuna. Menu: Tuna, Squid, Sweet Shrimp, Eel, Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe, Fish Fin, Fatty Tuna.

; Double Slash (Persona 2)
: Internet cafe in Aoba's Aoba Way that offers a surprisingly robust menu of drinks, snacks and even meals. The teenager who mans the counter is pretty lazy. Menu: Coffee, Cafe au Lait, Milk Tea, Herbal Tea, Double Sandwich, Pizza Toast, Spaghetti, Curry Rice.

; Jolly Roger (Persona 2)
: Pirate-themed restaurant in Konan's Seaside Mall. The rumormongering proprietor is sad and trades in rumors as a balm for the sea, to which he can no longer return. Menu: Coffee Blend, Tea Blend, Veggie Juice, Special Cocoa, Baked Apple Pie, Chocolate Cookie, Brown Rice Curry, Pirate’s Set.

; Clair De Lune (Persona 2)
: Classy French restaurant in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, served by Garçon Soejima. May or may not also sell top-notch armor on the sly. Menu: Vichyssoise, Escabèche, Cassoulet, Brochette, Brandade, Bouillabaisse, Ballotine, Navarin.

; Wilduck Burger (Persona 3)
: A fast food burger chain with a location in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The mainline item is the Mystery Burger for those with the Guts to try it.

; Hagakure Ramen (Persona 3)
: A ramen restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Their mainline item, the Pork Ramen, is full of collagen to make the eater's skin silky smooth and Charming.

; Wakatsu Kitchen (Persona 3)
: A sushi restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The seafood in their Prodigy Platter is healthy and full of omega-3s--the perfect brain food to help the Academically challenged.

; Yon-Germain Bakery (Persona 5)
: A small bakery located at the Ginza Line Gate at Shibuya Station. Perfect for when you need to grab a snack in between train transfers. Menu: Sandwich, Fruit Danish, Moist Katsu Bun (rainy day special), Melon Pan (summer-only; limited product).

; Bikkuri Boy (Persona 5)
: A spacious family diner located up a stairwell off Central Street in Shibuya. Practically deserted when it rains, so you can concentrate extra-well for study sessions in between meals. Menu: Hot Coffee (coffee with free refills), Surprise Sando (crayfish paste sandwich), Nostalgic Steak (salisbury steak like grandma made), Frui-Tea (tea made with lots of fruit), Totem Pole (tower of ice cream).

; Big Bang Burger (Persona 5)
: A fast food chain with a location on Shibuya Central Street that holds the Big Bang Challenge, wherein people can become a 2nd Mate, 1st Mate, or Captain by completing various stages. Menu: Big Bang Burger, Saturn Fries, Venus Salad (fruit salad), Earth Burger (seasonal spring offering with veggies), Moon Burger (seasonal autumn offering where the egg looks like the moon).

; Ore no Beko (Persona 5)
: Beef bowl restaurant on Shibuya Central Street. The beef part is pre-made so a worker only has to assemble and serve a bowl.

; Wilton Hotel (Persona 5)
: Upscale hotel chain with a location in Shibuya. Known for its high-priced gourmet buffet.

; Melty Donut (Persona 5)
: A donut franchise popular with cops, lawyers, and security guards.

; Katsuo Shokudo (Original)
: A mom-and-pop restaurant in Inaba, well-known to locals for its excellent food. Or it was, as with the declining Inaban economy, it finally had to close its doors in early 2010. The owner and primary cook, Hideji Aoki, moved away to the big city with his daughter Hibari.

=== Bars and Pubs ===

; Izakaya Shiraishi (Persona 2)
: An Izakaya bar in Hirasaka's Kameya Alley that absolutely doesn't serve ramen--except for banana ramen. Rumor has it the proprietress, Ma'am, is a former spy that can give tips on finding anyone. Hangout of Rumormonger Toku-san. Menu: Edamame, Yakitori, Sesame Chicken, Oden, Red Bean Gyoza, Banana Ramen, Beer, Sake.

; Parabellum (Persona 2)
: A noir-ish bar in Aoba's Aoba Way with an elderly gentleman barkeeper who makes firearms-themed cocktails. Rumor has it they also secretly sell weapons. Menu: Revolver, Double Action, Magnum, Bullet Core, Browning Power, Angel Trigger, Tilt Barrel, Derringer.

; Ebony (Persona 2)
: Classy bar in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, run by a rumor-lovin' bartender who's as quick with a rumor or a story as she is with a cocktail. Menu: On the Rocks, Between the Sheets, Gimlet, Blue Lagoon, Green Eyes, Mockingbird, Angel's Kiss, Spritzer.

; Crossroads Bar (Persona 5)
: An adult entertainment bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The bartender and owner is Lala Escargot; the shop logo includes a snail. On top of wines, beers, and cocktails, there are a few snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available.

; Izakaya Nichinan (Original)
: An izakaya in Konan Ward. Known more for its beer selection than its food, it gets most of its business from younger office workers who live in the ward.

== Pharmacies and Convenience Stores ==

; Yin and Yang (Persona 1)
: Convenience store chain. They'll sell you medicine, and if you get friendly with the owner, they might let you see their collection of airsoft guns too. Yin and Yang stores operate in supernatural spaces, too -- and under those conditions, they'll sell you ''real'' weapons.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 1)
: Vibes less like they're gonna conquer the world, unlike the Sumaru City branch. Has an infectious theme song explaining what each item they sell does.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 2)
: Drugstore chain throughout Sumaru City. All the shopkeepers look the same, and are open about being sisters. Don't worry about the music overhead or why it has a different style in each store, just don't.

; Mayo Mart (Persona 4)
: A 24-hour konbini (Japanese convenience store) in Inaba.

; 777 (Persona 5)
: Convenience store chain with special sales on all days ending in 7. Pronounced 'Triple Seven.'

== Other Notable Shops ==

; GOLD Gym (Persona 2)
: Major gym workout chain with locations throughout the world.

; Kaori (Persona 2)
: Perfume and aromatherapy shop in Rengedai; scents that cleanse the soul, perhaps more literally than you'd think...

; Padparadscha (Persona 2)
: Jewelry store in Hotel Pleiades in Narumi.

; Rafflesia (Persona 3)
: Floral shop franchise throughout Japan; has various smaller branches everywhere. Sometimes includes services where they'll grow and nurture your plants for you.

; Junes Department Store (Persona 4)
: Department megastore chain. The jingle goes: 'Every day's great at your Junes!' A new store is presently being built in Inaba -- look forward to the grand opening!

; Moel Gas Station (Persona 4)
: A gas station chain where one can go to fuel up one’s vehicle. May or may not have a grey-haired gas station attendant, or job openings.

; Untouchable Airsoft Shop (Persona 5)
: A military-esque airsoft shop in a back alley off Shibuya Central Street. Although all their goods are models, the proprietor, Iwai, has a scary look.

; Electronics Superstore Akindo (Persona 5)
: A huge electronics store in Akihabara.

; De La Mancha (Inspired by Soul Hackers 2)
: Or just Mancha. A chain discount store that sells just about everything, from groceries to electronics to clothing. Notorious for overloaded shelves so they can offer more products. Very lucky shoppers may occasionally find a cognitively useful item buried in there, whether a consumable, equipment, or even a card!

== Services and Appointments ==

; Hiiragi Psychotherapy (Persona 2)
: Run by Dr. Reiko, located in Seaside Mall.

; Sumaru Genie (Persona 2)
: Fortune-teller based in Seaside Mall who goes by the same name as the store. Her fortunes stopped coming true after Wang Long fortune-telling rose into prominence.

; Time Castle (Persona 2)
: Clock shop run by the eclectic Time Count, a man who acts the part of a Victorian gentleman who gets a little intense sometimes. Offers Skill Card services.

; Tominaga Chiropractic (Persona 2)
: Run by Mr. Tomi, a bombastic chiropractor trained in the US who has a US-themed 'flair' to his personality. He utilizes his ultimate technique, the Gold Finger, to adjust any spine, satisfaction guaranteed.

== Housing ==

; Lunar Palace (Persona 2)
: Apartment complex chain; there's one such apartment building in Konan. Maya Amano, Ulala Serizawa, and Shiori Miyashiro live there.

== Famous People ==

; Eriko "Elly" Kirishima (Persona 1)
: Popular rising model. Her hobby is the occult and she gives no comment on any potential boyfriend situation.

; Hidehiko "Brown" Uesugi (Persona 1)
: Talk show host. He's known for his boisterous laughter and nonstop jokes.

; Junko Kurosu (Persona 2)
: Veteran actress who's been in the profession for decades. She doesn't get quite as many roles now that she's in her 40s with a son who's nearly an adult, but she's still going strong.

; President Tanaka (Persona 3)
: CEO of and host to a TV home shopping show every Sunday morning, both of which are called Tanaka's Amazing Commodities.

; Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
: The first Detective Prince, who comes from a famous detective family and has been solving crimes across the country for years from a very young age.

; Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4)
: A popular middle school-aged rookie idol who's appeared in a few commercials so far.

; Goro Akechi (Persona 5)
: The second Detective Prince, sometimes called the Second Coming of the Detective Prince. A rookie compared to Naoto Shirogane, but nonetheless a high schooler who solves crimes for the police and gets consulted all the time.

; Ann Takamaki (Persona 5)
: An exotically beautiful model of mixed Japanese, American, and Finnish descent.

; Mika (Persona 5)
: A budding model, just starting out in the industry.

; Suguru Kamoshida (Persona 5)
: A professional athlete who won the gold medal for volleyball in the 2008 Summer Olympics and was teaching gym at Shujin Academy until recently. He turned himself in for abusing his students after he received a strange calling card from someone(s) calling themselves the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts."

; Ichiryusai Madarame (Persona 5)
: A famous artist celebrated for his incredibly broad range of styles. He recently confessed that his "range" was actually plagiarized from his various students, again after receiving a strange calling card from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

; Subaru Amamiya (Persona 5 - Original)
: The soft-spoken and stern Mayor of Inaba, elected for four terms and presently trying for a fifth. He doesn't speak of [[Ren Amamiya|his son]] often. It's rumoured that he has greater politicial ambitions than being the Mayor of a small town. His wife Akira often acts as his unofficial assistant.

;Gozaburou "Zabu" Gessou (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:Talk show host and media personality. "Good Evening, Sumaru" is his show focusing on the weird rumors and happenings of Sumaru. He is also the son of a once influential political family whose patriarch died under mysterious circumstances.

[[Category: Setting]]

Takaya Sakaki

2025-12-26T19:46:13Z

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{{Character1

|MUSHName=Takaya Sakaki

|BGColor=#4876ff
|BorderColor=#000000
|TextColor=#000000

|Img=[[File:Takaya.jpg|300px]]

|Name=Takaya Sakaki
|Gender=Male
|Age=20
|Birthdate= ???
|Residence= Tatsumi Port Island
|HairColor= Straw
|EyeColor= Gold
|Height= 6'0
|Workplace= Variable
|Job= Self-Employed
|Role=Nemesis


|Source=Persona 3 (FC)

|Group= Strega

|Player= [[User:Ashlikesnow|Ash]]

|Quote= "Don't let the past control you, and don't look to the future: simply live in the moment..."

|Profile= One glance, and you'll know: Takaya Sakaki is not someone who belongs to polite society. With long, raggedy curls, tattoos up and down both arms, a massive pistol he keeps in the belt of his jeans, and ribs you can count because he doesn't wear a shirt, here is a man who can be judged by appearances because he is exactly what he appears to be: dangerous. He revels in this, too. After suffering as an Artificial Persona User, he believes passionately that Persona Users should do as they please and to hell with anyone who might interfere or suffer as a consequence. He leads Strega with this same attitude, reflected in a cavalier approach towards death--and murder.

|Background=Takaya's unfortunate birth was the result of a one night stand between his mother and an American soldier on leave. He never knew his father and his relationship with his mother was equally nonexistent. She took care of him in the beginning but quickly grew tired of the parenting lifestyle, leaving responsibility with Takaya's grandparents.

From an early age, many considered Takaya to be a creepy kid, alienating Takaya from those around him. He was smart but a lot of the other kids found his gloomy face to be off putting. For this reason, Takaya was avoided by most kids his age rather than bullied.

Around middle school, Takaya's grandparents passed away, leaving him by himself. Rather than go with society's expectations, Takaya opted to give up on school and live on the streets. For awhile, Takaya was somewhat happy since he didn't have to live in a world ruled by those who resented him.

During this time, Takaya was captured by the Kirijo group and used for their artificial persona experiments. While Takaya believed his life was sad before, this period is the one that haunts Takaya the most. He remembers the pain and the sorrow that came with what they did to him. This warped Takaya, making him crave the power to stop himself from feeling this anguish. If the strong got to commit such atrocities, then Takaya would be the one at the top. Takaya began to become obsessed with Death as it offered him a way out of these atrocities.

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=

|PersonaDesc=

}}

= Soundtrack =

* ''Foundations of Decay'' - My Chemical Romance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWdcgA3KcUw
* ''Ashes to Ashes'' - David Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyMm4rJemtI
* ''When The Wind Blows'' - David Bowie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WMQYERIQqk
* ''Psycho Killer'' - Talking Heads https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ54eImz88w

Ryuji Sakamoto

2025-12-26T19:45:28Z

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Eikichi Mishina

2025-12-26T19:44:10Z

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{{Character1

|MUSHName=Eikichi Mishina

|BGColor=#4876ff
|BorderColor=#000000
|TextColor=#000000

|Img=[[File:OIP.jpg|300px]]

|Name= Eikichi Mishina
|Arcana= Death
|Gender= Male
|Age= 16
|Birthdate= November 15th 1995
|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
|Height=6'1
|Workplace=Kasugayama High School
|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= [[User:Ashlikesnow|Ash]]

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

}}

=Relationships=
==PC Relationships==
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|-
|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
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|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
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|-
|'''Miyabi Hanakouji'''
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|'''Ken'''
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|'''Shogo'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|'''Takeshi'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|-
|'''Kankichi Mishina'''
| '''Reversed'''
|''"Please don't kick my ass, pops!"''
|}
===NPC Descriptions===
*'''Miyabi Hanakouji''' - Eikichi's girlfriend and childhood friend. A member of the newspaper club at Seven Sisters. Known to some as "Kozy".
*'''Ken''' - Eikichi's second in command. Dreams of one day becoming a boxer. Often the voice of reason.
*'''Shogo''' - Member of Eikichi's gang/band. Often frets about his family business. Plays keyboard in the band.
*'''Takeshi''' - Another member of Eikichi's gang. Dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up.
*'''Kankichi Mishina''' - Sushi Chef and the single scariest man in Eikichi's life. Might be a master martial artist. Wants Eikichi to take over the family business and for him to be a normal Japanese man.

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk

User:Ashlikesnow

2025-12-26T19:42:18Z

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Player of such characters as:

*Ryuji Sakamoto
*Eikichi Mishina
*Takaya Sakaki
*Gozaburou Gessou

User:Ashlikesnow

2025-12-26T19:41:34Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "Player of such characters as: Ryuji Sakamoto Eikichi Mishina Takaya Sakaki Gozaburou Gessou"

Player of such characters as:

Ryuji Sakamoto
Eikichi Mishina
Takaya Sakaki
Gozaburou Gessou

Gozaburou Gessou

2025-12-26T19:40:20Z

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Rumormongers

2025-12-26T19:31:36Z

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Individuals who hold metaphorical court within Sumaru City's culture of [[Rumors and Rumor Culture|Rumors]], these information brokers get to decide which rumors spread far and wide and which never go further than them. Each has their own reasons for participating, and not all of them necessarily understand the supernatural weight that comes with being an information broker.

Some just think spreading rumors about the occult is fun! Others act as Rumormongers entirely on the internet, primarily on the [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]. Whatever their reasons, everyone knows: if you want the latest rumors, you go see a Rumormonger.

==The Official Rumormongers==

*'''Rumormonger Toku''' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - An older homeless gentleman who hangs out in Izakaya Shiraishi with the implicit permission of Ma'am, the woman who runs it. (Considering the rumors about her being an ex-spy and/or manhunter on the side, one can understand the benefits.) He offers his rumors to individuals who can give him rumors he hasn't heard before; otherwise they'll have to offer something of value for his services.

*'''Rumormonger Toro''' - ''Rengedai Ward'' - Kenta Yokouchi, nicknamed Toro, is a portly salesman in his early twenties who calls St. Hermelin High School his alma mater. He's supernaturally in the know due to his Persona, which he admits isn't suitable for combat but makes his information-gathering skills second to none. Holds court at Gatten Sushi as the 'Baron of Sushi' in a group of local connoisseurs known as the 'Sushi Nobility', and typically can be bought for the price of a meal, so long as it's fish fin, his favorite.

*'''Rumormonger Chikarin''' - ''Yumezaki Ward'' - Chika Ueda, nicknamed Chikarin, is a first year student of Seven Sisters High School who works with the school newspaper as its hottest new journalist. She is known most of all for her speed on getting information faster than anyone and an incredibly positive attitude, but has a reputation for being a tad sloppy. Despite all this, she can be easily frightened away from rough locations that would be dangerous for a high school girl to investigate, often recruiting other people to do it for her.

*'''Rumormonger 'Master'''<nowiki/>' - ''Konan Ward'' - The proprietor of Jolly Roger Restaurant at Seaside Mall, the 'Master' claims to be a retired pirate captain. Whether this is true or not, he's often the least sought-after Rumormonger because his sunken, shadowed eyes and emaciated skin is rather off-putting. Regulars of his place, however, find him to be a man who keeps his anecdotes of his pirate days close to the chest, instead possessing an insightful knowledge of human nature and a melancholy wit that undercuts his ghoulish image.

*'''Rumormonger Sumaru Genie''' - ''Konan Ward'' - The titular fortuneteller of Sumaru Genie at Seaside Mall, who once was said to have great supernatural power within her fortune-telling but now states that her fortunes have stopped working. That doesn't stop her from keeping her business open as one of the most well-known Rumormongers of Konan Ward.

*'''Rumormonger Baofu''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The administrator of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and owner of Double Slash, a net cafe on Aoba Ward's Aoba Way. Baofu rarely meets people in person, instead communicating mostly online. A ruthless pragmatist, everyone who works with him might gain the impression that all he does is simply a means to an end, an impression he does absolutely nothing to dispel. He's started working in person with Maya Amano, but he isn't advertising this just yet.

*'''Rumor-Lovin' Bartender''' - ''Narumi Ward'' - The eloquent bartender of the high class Hotel Pleiades Sky Lounge, Ebony, is known for her love of rumors, and her unwillingness to part with her name under any circumstances. She is, after all, a consummate professional.

*'''Rumormonger Lucky Cat''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The rumormonger of Kuzunoha Detective Agency, an enormous golden lucky cat statue that requests money be inserted into it and sometimes offers the latest rumors to those who persistently insert enough to please it. Apprentice Detective Tamaki Uchida and Chief Daisuke Todoroki tend to just shrug all this off, stating that's the power of rumors in Sumaru City and offering to spread those rumors for the right price. Lucky Cat is nobody suspicious, meow~

*'''Rumormonger Moriae''' - ''Online'' - Rumormonger Moriae is the online pseudonym for Jin Shirato, [[Strega]]'s Rumormonger with an aggressive personality whose down-to-business attitude online puts most people off. Nevertheless, he's willing to offer rare information to those who are looking to push the boundaries of their supernatural abilities. Discussions of morality need not apply.

===Other Personalities===

There are other individuals out there that despite not calling themselves 'Rumormongers' still engage in Sumaru City's culture as part of their job. Some may be information brokers, while others may just work in 'acquisitions' for anonymous parties.

*'''Suspicious Man''' - ''Paulownia Mall - Club Escapade'' - This man holds court in the back of Club Escapade, offering no details of who he is, merely what he has to offer. Need to find the Revenge Site's URL? Find videos that even the Black Market refuses to carry? He's your man, for a price. He seems to know about Sumaru City and will spread rumors too, if you can afford his fee--though who can say what his true thoughts are on culture there?

*'''Trader Sakai''' - ''Tokyo - Kichijoji'' - No one knows if Sakai is his real name, only that he's able to trade valuable items in exchange for whatever his client is looking for at the time. While he's focused on this trade, he always seems to know the latest rumors about the Phantom Thieves or Sumaru City's affairs. Trying to pry into his affairs is always shut down, but perhaps for the right price, he might be persuaded to spread rumors of an item you're looking for to the right ears for it to become reality.

==Player Rumormongers==

Players are welcome to submit requests to staff by email to list player characters as Rumormongers if you intend for them to participate in the Rumor culture of Sumaru! (Note that this is if they want to actively gather and disseminate rumors and other information; someone who "buys" rumors from Rumormongers, even in exchange for other information and rumors, would not necessarily be a Rumormonger themselves.)

As a [[Requests|Request]], please submit this as '''Requests - Character - Character Name''' to '''velvetroommush@gmail.com'''

In the body of the request, utilize the following format for us to post it to the wiki: Name - Open/Hidden - Location Where they Monger Rumors - A brief blurb about them.

'''Example:'''

'''Rumormonger Shady''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Online'' - A mysterious individual whose online avatar is definitely just President Tanaka of Tanaka's Amazing Commodities wearing sunglasses. Rumormonger Shady openly criticizes Rumormonger Baofu as wasting the potential of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and discusses opening his own rival site to capitalize on the black market. Rumormonger Shady mostly trades rumors of the business world and openly solicits confidential information for insider trading.

==Player Rumormonger List==

*'''Rumormonger Merry''' - ''Open'' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - While posing as a book and card store in Hirasaka Ward, the Cardboard Dragon is the front business of the Baengnyong, a small intelligence agency led by Rumourmonger Merry, who seems to have rumours and hot gossip that convinces one that they'd have to be indulging in illicit means to gather. In contrast to rumourmongers that operate online, Merry largely operates on an in-person basis, more akin to traditional private eye services.

*'''Rumormonger Alyss''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Unknown'' - An uncommonly seen but highly regarded personality on the Dark Side of Sumaru, Rumormonger Alyss is a figure of some mystery, speculated to be a highly talented Persona User given their insightful comments on the supernatural, Personas and Cognitive Spaces. After Rumormonger Chikarin asked for their identity in order to trade rumors in person, Alyss threw down the gauntlet to the entire Dark Side of Sumaru forums by replying. 'And you call yourself a Rumormonger? Whoever proves themselves by solving the mystery of who I am, will receive the full complement of my services any time they should desire them.' This has caused a flurry of activity, wherein the various Rumormongers have begun attempting to prove their mettle by trading intelligence on their true identity. As of yet, some have claimed victory, but none have been able to prove it.

*'''Rumourmonger Hibari''' - ''Open'' - ''Kasugayama High'' - A third-year student at Kasugayama High, Hibari Aoki is Kasugayama's rumourmonger, information broker, gossip station, and occasional counselor - she's considered more trustworthy than the adults by some students. She collects secrets, and has a strict policy of not sharing information given to her in confidence - which doesn't mean she doesn't have plenty to trade! Much like Chikarin, she also knows about the supernatural and will trade information and rumours about it, but claims not to have a Persona herself if asked. Still, she's surprisingly knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics, both supernatural and mundane.

*'''Rumormonger Nielsen''' - ''Open'' - ''Good Evening, Sumaru'' - A talk variety show on network television in Sumaru. The show goes into rumors, gossip, entertainment news with a panel of guests who are of some note to what's trending. Sometimes they might even talk about something Paranormal if its juicy enough. Rumormonger Nielsen tends to pick up his rumors via the internet but he can meet up in person for the right fan. He tends to be very abrasive to talk to despite always having a smile on his face.

==OOC Note==

*Being a played Rumormonger does not give someone special status in making their Rumors come true. Just like everyone else, you must submit a request for Rumors! A Player Rumormonger does however convey a certain in-character status to the character in Sumaru City, and offers you a multitude of scene hooks.

*To check current Rumors that are Active, see [[Active Rumors]].

==See Also...==
*[[Rumors and Rumor Culture]]
*[[Active Rumors]]
*[[Assorted_Supernatural_Phenomena#Kotodama|Kotodama]]
*[[Sumaru City]]
*[[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]

[[Category: Theme]]

Rumormongers

2025-12-26T19:31:01Z

Ashlikesnow:

Individuals who hold metaphorical court within Sumaru City's culture of [[Rumors and Rumor Culture|Rumors]], these information brokers get to decide which rumors spread far and wide and which never go further than them. Each has their own reasons for participating, and not all of them necessarily understand the supernatural weight that comes with being an information broker.

Some just think spreading rumors about the occult is fun! Others act as Rumormongers entirely on the internet, primarily on the [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]. Whatever their reasons, everyone knows: if you want the latest rumors, you go see a Rumormonger.

==The Official Rumormongers==

*'''Rumormonger Toku''' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - An older homeless gentleman who hangs out in Izakaya Shiraishi with the implicit permission of Ma'am, the woman who runs it. (Considering the rumors about her being an ex-spy and/or manhunter on the side, one can understand the benefits.) He offers his rumors to individuals who can give him rumors he hasn't heard before; otherwise they'll have to offer something of value for his services.

*'''Rumormonger Toro''' - ''Rengedai Ward'' - Kenta Yokouchi, nicknamed Toro, is a portly salesman in his early twenties who calls St. Hermelin High School his alma mater. He's supernaturally in the know due to his Persona, which he admits isn't suitable for combat but makes his information-gathering skills second to none. Holds court at Gatten Sushi as the 'Baron of Sushi' in a group of local connoisseurs known as the 'Sushi Nobility', and typically can be bought for the price of a meal, so long as it's fish fin, his favorite.

*'''Rumormonger Chikarin''' - ''Yumezaki Ward'' - Chika Ueda, nicknamed Chikarin, is a first year student of Seven Sisters High School who works with the school newspaper as its hottest new journalist. She is known most of all for her speed on getting information faster than anyone and an incredibly positive attitude, but has a reputation for being a tad sloppy. Despite all this, she can be easily frightened away from rough locations that would be dangerous for a high school girl to investigate, often recruiting other people to do it for her.

*'''Rumormonger 'Master'''<nowiki/>' - ''Konan Ward'' - The proprietor of Jolly Roger Restaurant at Seaside Mall, the 'Master' claims to be a retired pirate captain. Whether this is true or not, he's often the least sought-after Rumormonger because his sunken, shadowed eyes and emaciated skin is rather off-putting. Regulars of his place, however, find him to be a man who keeps his anecdotes of his pirate days close to the chest, instead possessing an insightful knowledge of human nature and a melancholy wit that undercuts his ghoulish image.

*'''Rumormonger Sumaru Genie''' - ''Konan Ward'' - The titular fortuneteller of Sumaru Genie at Seaside Mall, who once was said to have great supernatural power within her fortune-telling but now states that her fortunes have stopped working. That doesn't stop her from keeping her business open as one of the most well-known Rumormongers of Konan Ward.

*'''Rumormonger Baofu''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The administrator of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and owner of Double Slash, a net cafe on Aoba Ward's Aoba Way. Baofu rarely meets people in person, instead communicating mostly online. A ruthless pragmatist, everyone who works with him might gain the impression that all he does is simply a means to an end, an impression he does absolutely nothing to dispel. He's started working in person with Maya Amano, but he isn't advertising this just yet.

*'''Rumor-Lovin' Bartender''' - ''Narumi Ward'' - The eloquent bartender of the high class Hotel Pleiades Sky Lounge, Ebony, is known for her love of rumors, and her unwillingness to part with her name under any circumstances. She is, after all, a consummate professional.

*'''Rumormonger Lucky Cat''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The rumormonger of Kuzunoha Detective Agency, an enormous golden lucky cat statue that requests money be inserted into it and sometimes offers the latest rumors to those who persistently insert enough to please it. Apprentice Detective Tamaki Uchida and Chief Daisuke Todoroki tend to just shrug all this off, stating that's the power of rumors in Sumaru City and offering to spread those rumors for the right price. Lucky Cat is nobody suspicious, meow~

*'''Rumormonger Moriae''' - ''Online'' - Rumormonger Moriae is the online pseudonym for Jin Shirato, [[Strega]]'s Rumormonger with an aggressive personality whose down-to-business attitude online puts most people off. Nevertheless, he's willing to offer rare information to those who are looking to push the boundaries of their supernatural abilities. Discussions of morality need not apply.

===Other Personalities===

There are other individuals out there that despite not calling themselves 'Rumormongers' still engage in Sumaru City's culture as part of their job. Some may be information brokers, while others may just work in 'acquisitions' for anonymous parties.

*'''Suspicious Man''' - ''Paulownia Mall - Club Escapade'' - This man holds court in the back of Club Escapade, offering no details of who he is, merely what he has to offer. Need to find the Revenge Site's URL? Find videos that even the Black Market refuses to carry? He's your man, for a price. He seems to know about Sumaru City and will spread rumors too, if you can afford his fee--though who can say what his true thoughts are on culture there?

*'''Trader Sakai''' - ''Tokyo - Kichijoji'' - No one knows if Sakai is his real name, only that he's able to trade valuable items in exchange for whatever his client is looking for at the time. While he's focused on this trade, he always seems to know the latest rumors about the Phantom Thieves or Sumaru City's affairs. Trying to pry into his affairs is always shut down, but perhaps for the right price, he might be persuaded to spread rumors of an item you're looking for to the right ears for it to become reality.

==Player Rumormongers==

Players are welcome to submit requests to staff by email to list player characters as Rumormongers if you intend for them to participate in the Rumor culture of Sumaru! (Note that this is if they want to actively gather and disseminate rumors and other information; someone who "buys" rumors from Rumormongers, even in exchange for other information and rumors, would not necessarily be a Rumormonger themselves.)

As a [[Requests|Request]], please submit this as '''Requests - Character - Character Name''' to '''velvetroommush@gmail.com'''

In the body of the request, utilize the following format for us to post it to the wiki: Name - Open/Hidden - Location Where they Monger Rumors - A brief blurb about them.

'''Example:'''

'''Rumormonger Shady''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Online'' - A mysterious individual whose online avatar is definitely just President Tanaka of Tanaka's Amazing Commodities wearing sunglasses. Rumormonger Shady openly criticizes Rumormonger Baofu as wasting the potential of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and discusses opening his own rival site to capitalize on the black market. Rumormonger Shady mostly trades rumors of the business world and openly solicits confidential information for insider trading.

==Player Rumormonger List==

*'''Rumormonger Merry''' - ''Open'' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - While posing as a book and card store in Hirasaka Ward, the Cardboard Dragon is the front business of the Baengnyong, a small intelligence agency led by Rumourmonger Merry, who seems to have rumours and hot gossip that convinces one that they'd have to be indulging in illicit means to gather. In contrast to rumourmongers that operate online, Merry largely operates on an in-person basis, more akin to traditional private eye services.

*'''Rumormonger Alyss''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Unknown'' - An uncommonly seen but highly regarded personality on the Dark Side of Sumaru, Rumormonger Alyss is a figure of some mystery, speculated to be a highly talented Persona User given their insightful comments on the supernatural, Personas and Cognitive Spaces. After Rumormonger Chikarin asked for their identity in order to trade rumors in person, Alyss threw down the gauntlet to the entire Dark Side of Sumaru forums by replying. 'And you call yourself a Rumormonger? Whoever proves themselves by solving the mystery of who I am, will receive the full complement of my services any time they should desire them.' This has caused a flurry of activity, wherein the various Rumormongers have begun attempting to prove their mettle by trading intelligence on their true identity. As of yet, some have claimed victory, but none have been able to prove it.

*'''Rumourmonger Hibari''' - ''Open'' - ''Kasugayama High'' - A third-year student at Kasugayama High, Hibari Aoki is Kasugayama's rumourmonger, information broker, gossip station, and occasional counselor - she's considered more trustworthy than the adults by some students. She collects secrets, and has a strict policy of not sharing information given to her in confidence - which doesn't mean she doesn't have plenty to trade! Much like Chikarin, she also knows about the supernatural and will trade information and rumours about it, but claims not to have a Persona herself if asked. Still, she's surprisingly knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics, both supernatural and mundane.

*'''Rumormonger Nielsen''' - ''Open'' - ''Good Evening, Sumaru'' A talk variety show on network television in Sumaru. The show goes into rumors, gossip, entertainment news with a panel of guests who are of some note to what's trending. Sometimes they might even talk about something Paranormal if its juicy enough. Rumormonger Nielsen tends to pick up his rumors via the internet but he can meet up in person for the right fan. He tends to be very abrasive to talk to despite always having a smile on his face.

==OOC Note==

*Being a played Rumormonger does not give someone special status in making their Rumors come true. Just like everyone else, you must submit a request for Rumors! A Player Rumormonger does however convey a certain in-character status to the character in Sumaru City, and offers you a multitude of scene hooks.

*To check current Rumors that are Active, see [[Active Rumors]].

==See Also...==
*[[Rumors and Rumor Culture]]
*[[Active Rumors]]
*[[Assorted_Supernatural_Phenomena#Kotodama|Kotodama]]
*[[Sumaru City]]
*[[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]

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Fictional Pop Culture and Brands

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This is a non-exhaustive list of various in-universe pieces of pop culture, brands, celebrities, places, items, and so on. Entries may be added as we think of them or as they get ICly released. Players may add entries of their own, but please don't edit already existing entries. If you see something that you think is wrong or should be changed, please send a request to staff.

== Fashion ==

; Rosa Candida (Persona 2)
: A fashionable boutique in Sumaru City's Aoba Ward that sells a variety of stylish clothes and accessories. Rumor has it they also sell quality armor.

; Croco Fur (Persona 4)
: A clothing store in Okina City that offers a wide range of outfits and accessories, from bags to boots, swimsuits to Halloween costumes. Run by Reiko Osa, charismatic fashionista.

; Tsurukame Diamond (Persona 5)
: A jewelry store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Furugi no Neuchi (Persona 5)
: A vintage clothing store in Kichijoji. The perfect place to do some thrifting or sell old, unwanted clothes.

; Adios Shoes (Persona 3)
: A cheap knock-off of a more popular brand; sold by Tanaka's Amazing Commodities. Say "goodbye" to your foes.

; Baipas (Persona 4)
: A brand of sports bags that's similar to Adidas, right up to the logo.

== Entertainment ==

=== Music ===

; Giga Macho CD (Persona 2)
: Hosts a big CD store, production studio, and flamboyant radio DJ wearing a red hoodie and shades known as 'Meteor Masa,' who hosts 'Meteor Masa to the Max.'

; Kenneth Arnold (Persona 3)
: A CD and DVD chain store that has a location within Paulownia Mall.

; Babel Records Music Store (Persona 5)
: A CD and DVD store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Gas Chamber (Persona 2)
: The band of Kasugayama High's Leader, Eikichi Mishina, who is the lead singer. Not yet fully formed, as Eikichi is still scouting members... and getting the members he does have to learn how to play instruments. It's not a failure, it's pre-successful.

; Muses (Persona 2)
: A hot new three-member idol group that's been successfully hyped by their manager, Ginji Sasaki. Many people are very excited for their upcoming debut.

; Hug-My-Heart (Persona 5)
: Debut single by a boy band.

; 3SHINE
: An idol trio from the 90's known briefly for the bittersweet hit 「ＡＮＯＴＨＥＲ♩ＬＩＦＥ」, but disbanded in 2007 after the lead singer died in a car crash.

=== Video/Computer Games ===

; Groove On Fight (Persona 1)
: Atlus fighting game.

; Innocent Sin Online (Persona 3)
: A mysterious MMO that's been running for years, it tells a fictionalized larger than life version of the Innocent Story version with Tatsuya and Maya. How it came about in this world is a mystery. (Don't use this to establish knowing things about the Other Side. Just don't.)

; Condemnation of Witchcraft (Persona 3 - Original)
: The new biggest MMO that everyone is leaving Innocent Sin Online for due to all the gold farmers and dupers. Affectionately known as CoW by its fans, it's a game wherein the Holy Empire of Sturmward fights the Witch Queen and her coven of 'The Abhorred'. A PvE game with PvP elements.

; Game Parade Games
: House of the Deceased - A horror game with terrifying zombies. Raises Guts.
: Real Wheel Racing - An intense racing game. Raises the equipped Persona's agility.
: Print Club - A purikura-style booth. Raises charm.
: High School of Youth - Dating sim game. Raises Charm.
: You're the Answer - Quiz show-style arcade game. Raises Academics.
: Punch Boxer - Fighting Arcade game. Raises the equipped Persona's strength.
: Edgar's House of Fortunes - Fortune-telling tarot game. Raise the equipped Persona's Magic.
: Super Game Spaceshot - Space shooter.

; Computer Software
:Lessons in Etiquette - PC software for learning manners that will charm others.
:Virtual Diet - PC software for helping you attain a beautiful body via watching videos.
:Language Made Easy - PC Software for learning English through pictures and images.
:Animal Othello - PC software for children. Adults need courage to play this.
:TypinGhoul - PC software that requires courage to defeat zombies through typing.
:Muscle Boot Camp - PC Software for learning how to effectively strengthen your muscles.
:Mindful Boot Camp - PC Software for growing your mind through meditation.
:Umiushi Fan Book - For those who love beef bowls. Has a membership code for the official site.

; Photochop (Persona Q)
: Graphics editor that has become the most used digital art software in the world. Due to image manipulation that is then posted online becoming so ubiquitous, the program has popularized the slang term 'Photochopped' worldwide.

; Star Forneus (Persona 5)
: Retro console shooting game with a space theme.

; Super Bash Bros. (Persona 5)
: Long-running crossover Versus Battle game. 'Challenger Approaching!'

; Gambla Goemon (Persona 5)
: A game about a notorious thief who fell into the depths of hell… Demons make you gamble with games of chance to pass through gates in hell and move on to further challenges.

; Stray Sheep Dolls (Persona 5)
: A puzzle game about sheep. Now with more off-kilter gender commentary! Procreate or else!

; Featherman Seeker (Persona 5)
: A retro game based on the popular long-running tokusatsu show, Phoenix Rangers Featherman. It follows the story of Gray Pigeon and their mentor-guided training to acquire power that will rival the Phoenix Rangers.

; Matador <nowiki>re:fancio</nowiki> (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A video game about a skeletal bullfighter who must find a way to fancy up his life. May or may not be looking for a nice candelabra.

; Drake Adventure (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A massively popular and influential JRPG series, with cute monsters and a cartoonish medieval fantasy vibe. It is currently on its ninth entry.

; Night Parade (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A classic fighting game series by the Motojima Corporation, known for its theme of supernatural yokai and their hunters as the fighters. Latest release is Ultimate Night Parade 4 Remix Lightning Edition.

; Stiletta (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A much-beloved urban fantasy action-adventure game about a stylish succubus who fights to find her lost memories using her transforming hair and weaponized heels. Utterly fabulous. The hotly-anticipated sequel has recently been announced.

=== Books and Manga ===

; Bookworms (Persona 3)
: A small but robust bookstore in the Iwatodai Strip Mall, owned and run by an elderly married couple, Bunkichi and Mitsuko Kitamura.

; Taiheido Bookstore (Persona 5)
: A bookstore on Shibuya Central Street with shelves also available outside the entrance.

; Rubber-Armed Pitcher Hero (Persona 4)
: Sports shounen manga about baseball.

; Witch Detective (Persona 4)
: A ploddingly written romantic comedy manga about a girl on her first day of school in a new town. Vampires are involved.

; The Great Thief (Persona 5)
: The story of Arsène Lupin, greatest thief of all time.

; Zorro the Outlaw (Persona 5)
: The story of Zorro, the dashing masked vigilante.

; Pirate Legend (Persona 5)
: The story of Captain Kidd, a Scottish-American privateer.

; The Alluring Dancer (Persona 5)
: The story of Carmen, an opera about a seductive Romani woman.

; The Gallant Rogue (Persona 5)
: The story of Goemon Ishikawa, a legendary outlaw hero.

; Speed Reader (Persona 5)
: A book that gives the reader tips on how to read more quickly and efficiently.

=== TV Shows ===

; Scarlet (Persona 5)
: DVD/Blu-Ray rental store. Has a very generous membership plan for students.

; Phoenix Ranger Featherman (Persona 2)
: Long-running tokusatsu franchise with tons of seasons, movies, and extensive merchandising. Much beloved by the Japanese youth.

; Tanaka's Amazing Commodities (Persona 3)
: A home shopping program hosted by Tanaka, who is also the CEO of the company. Its jingle: "Here comes Tanakaaaaa~ Over the airwaves to youuuuu~ Granter of your desires!" Sells a wide range of products, from high quality to possibly less-than-stellar knock-offs. Things go quick, so buy buy buy!

; Wraith (Persona 5)
: TV show about a woman who can speak to ghosts.

; The X-Folders (Persona 5)
: Sci-fi investigation TV show. The opening theme involves a spooky whistle.

; Bubbly Hills 90210 (Persona 5)
: A Western teen romantic drama TV show set in the ritzy upscale neighborhood of Bubbly Hills.

; ICU (Persona 5)
: Medical drama show about high stakes saves in the emergency ward.

; The Running Dead (Persona 5)
: Zombie drama about fast zombies. Humans in this drama are the real monsters.

; Mouse M.D. (Persona 5)
: A maverick rodent's medical heroics. Learn about true kindness.

; D. Housewives (Persona 5)
: Women's stories of love and passion.

; 31 (Persona 5)
: A writer and editor battle looming deadlines. Praised for its gutsy tension.

; Tee (Persona 5)
: A teacher helps revive a near defunct high school golf team.

; Not-so-hot Betsy (Persona 5)
: A TV show that tells the story of a homely girl who captivates people with her inner charm.

; Jail Break (Persona 5)
: A jailbreak TV drama.

; Fist of the Phantom Star (Persona 5)
: A post apocalyptic martial arts retro anime that codified a lot of Shounen tropes. Contains numerous beefy men rescuing beautiful women from their rivals.

=== Movies ===

; Climax Theater (Persona 2)
: Sumaru City movie theater where rumors have made the films occasionally quite strange.

; Screen Shot (Persona 3)
: Movie theater chain throughout Japan.

; Friday in a certain day (Persona 3)
: A film starring Catherine Billey. Its tagline is, "Fans of a Dutch soccer team, Americans heading off to war are facing." Yes, just that.

; The more than dreamin (Persona 3)
: A film about an alien visitor.

; Detonator (Persona 3)
: Starring Sharon Waxman and Craig.S.Smith. Its tagline is, "A troubling trend for a Dutch." It's a film about boxing! (It references Lennox Lewis and Andrew Golata's boxing match.)

; Worst Detective (Persona 3)
: A film noir about a detective who is terrible at his job.

; Loan of the Rings (Persona 4)
: Fantasy epic film.

; Dumminator II (Persona 4)
: Film on… Why?

; Trial of the Dragon (Persona 4)
: Kung fu epic film.

; My Neighbor Dodoro (Persona 5 - Original)
: A classic heartwarming children's movie about two young sisters meeting a big yellow bird and having adventures together. Includes a cat that is also a large vehicle.

; Tanktop Millionaire (Persona 5)
: Movie about a scrappy kid who came from the slums to win big on a quiz show.

; The Cake Knight Rises (Persona 5)
: A cake-themed vigilante avenges a friend who was wronged by a psychopathic baker. It's a ridiculous film, but the protagonist's passion to fight for his friend is touching.

; Like a Dragon (Persona 5)
: Yakuza action film.

; Mes Miserables (Persona 5)
: Apparently just like the real work except with even more theological commentary. (A bishop is the antagonist rather than Javert.)

; Pach-Saw (Persona 5)
: Horror film involving an elephant and torture elements.

; Wild Max (Persona Q2)
: Post-Apocalyptic film series praised for it's fight choreography in vehicles.

== Food and Drink ==

=== Vending Machine Beverages ===
; First Appeared in Persona 3
: Aguafeena - Extensively purified tap water.
: BauerBar - Keeps you going for 24 hours straight.
: Cielo Mist - Beverage imported from Jamaica.
: Cylon Tea - Comes in 12 different varieties.
: Definitely Lemonade - A fresh, lemon-based drink. A bit watery.
: Dr. Salt - Salty soda. Popular, but an acquired taste.
: Fountain Dew - A disturbingly yellow soft drink.
: Happiness Water - Water that tastes like happiness.
: Mad Bull - A mildly bitter beverage with a flavorful kick.
: Moonkist - Soda with the slogan, "Kist my full moon!"
: Nastea - Tea that tastes great, despite its name.
: SoBay - Popular tea often auctioned online.
: Starvicks - Famous coffee, mixed with cough syrup.
: 1UP - Soft drink coveted by old-school gamers.
: 4biotic Pack - A set of 4 probiotic drinks.

; First Appeared in Persona 4
: Dokudami Tea - An herbal tea good for detoxes.
: Dr. Salt NEO - An intensely carbonated beverage.
: Orange Smash - A refreshing citrus beverage.
: Second Maid - A cold beverage that got heated.
: TaP Soda - Old-fashioned fizzy beverage.

; First Appeared in Persona 5
: Arginade - Contains arginine.
: Chunky Potage - You can never drink all the kernels.
: Creature - A drink that blows away sleepiness.
: Durian-au-Lait - Made from the king of fruits.
: Earl Green - A blend of Eastern and Western tea.
: Joylent - Unsettlingly nutritious.
: Manta - Makes you want to dance all night.
: Muscle Tea - Popular tea often sold online.
: Oh! Shiruko - So good it makes you say, "Oh!"
: Udagawa Soda - Triple-filtered carbonated Shibuya water.
: Udagawa Water - Triple-filtered Shibuya river water.
: Ultimate Amazake - Makes you think you're drunk.
: Water of Rebirth - Blended with placenta.

=== Dining Out ===

; Peace Diner (Persona 1/Persona 2)
: Franchise that serves mostly fast food; there's a branch in Yumezaki's Yumezaki Center. Rumormonger Chikarin can be found here almost daily working on the Sevens school newspaper. The part timer at the register loves Japanese period dramas, and so talks like a ninja. Menu: Peace Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Burger, Peace Double Meat, Big Peace Burger, Fries, Peace Shake, Value Meal.

; Gatten Sushi (Persona 2)
: Popular sushi shop in Rengedai's Lotus Mall, run by the Mishina family. Head chef is Kankichi Mishina. It's the popular hangout of Rumormonger Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose favorite sushi is the olive flounder fish fin, despite his nickname meaning Fatty Tuna. Menu: Tuna, Squid, Sweet Shrimp, Eel, Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe, Fish Fin, Fatty Tuna.

; Double Slash (Persona 2)
: Internet cafe in Aoba's Aoba Way that offers a surprisingly robust menu of drinks, snacks and even meals. The teenager who mans the counter is pretty lazy. Menu: Coffee, Cafe au Lait, Milk Tea, Herbal Tea, Double Sandwich, Pizza Toast, Spaghetti, Curry Rice.

; Jolly Roger (Persona 2)
: Pirate-themed restaurant in Konan's Seaside Mall. The rumormongering proprietor is sad and trades in rumors as a balm for the sea, to which he can no longer return. Menu: Coffee Blend, Tea Blend, Veggie Juice, Special Cocoa, Baked Apple Pie, Chocolate Cookie, Brown Rice Curry, Pirate’s Set.

; Clair De Lune (Persona 2)
: Classy French restaurant in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, served by Garçon Soejima. May or may not also sell top-notch armor on the sly. Menu: Vichyssoise, Escabèche, Cassoulet, Brochette, Brandade, Bouillabaisse, Ballotine, Navarin.

; Wilduck Burger (Persona 3)
: A fast food burger chain with a location in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The mainline item is the Mystery Burger for those with the Guts to try it.

; Hagakure Ramen (Persona 3)
: A ramen restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Their mainline item, the Pork Ramen, is full of collagen to make the eater's skin silky smooth and Charming.

; Wakatsu Kitchen (Persona 3)
: A sushi restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The seafood in their Prodigy Platter is healthy and full of omega-3s--the perfect brain food to help the Academically challenged.

; Yon-Germain Bakery (Persona 5)
: A small bakery located at the Ginza Line Gate at Shibuya Station. Perfect for when you need to grab a snack in between train transfers. Menu: Sandwich, Fruit Danish, Moist Katsu Bun (rainy day special), Melon Pan (summer-only; limited product).

; Bikkuri Boy (Persona 5)
: A spacious family diner located up a stairwell off Central Street in Shibuya. Practically deserted when it rains, so you can concentrate extra-well for study sessions in between meals. Menu: Hot Coffee (coffee with free refills), Surprise Sando (crayfish paste sandwich), Nostalgic Steak (salisbury steak like grandma made), Frui-Tea (tea made with lots of fruit), Totem Pole (tower of ice cream).

; Big Bang Burger (Persona 5)
: A fast food chain with a location on Shibuya Central Street that holds the Big Bang Challenge, wherein people can become a 2nd Mate, 1st Mate, or Captain by completing various stages. Menu: Big Bang Burger, Saturn Fries, Venus Salad (fruit salad), Earth Burger (seasonal spring offering with veggies), Moon Burger (seasonal autumn offering where the egg looks like the moon).

; Ore no Beko (Persona 5)
: Beef bowl restaurant on Shibuya Central Street. The beef part is pre-made so a worker only has to assemble and serve a bowl.

; Wilton Hotel (Persona 5)
: Upscale hotel chain with a location in Shibuya. Known for its high-priced gourmet buffet.

; Melty Donut (Persona 5)
: A donut franchise popular with cops, lawyers, and security guards.

; Katsuo Shokudo (Original)
: A mom-and-pop restaurant in Inaba, well-known to locals for its excellent food. Or it was, as with the declining Inaban economy, it finally had to close its doors in early 2010. The owner and primary cook, Hideji Aoki, moved away to the big city with his daughter Hibari.

=== Bars and Pubs ===

; Izakaya Shiraishi (Persona 2)
: An Izakaya bar in Hirasaka's Kameya Alley that absolutely doesn't serve ramen--except for banana ramen. Rumor has it the proprietress, Ma'am, is a former spy that can give tips on finding anyone. Hangout of Rumormonger Toku-san. Menu: Edamame, Yakitori, Sesame Chicken, Oden, Red Bean Gyoza, Banana Ramen, Beer, Sake.

; Parabellum (Persona 2)
: A noir-ish bar in Aoba's Aoba Way with an elderly gentleman barkeeper who makes firearms-themed cocktails. Rumor has it they also secretly sell weapons. Menu: Revolver, Double Action, Magnum, Bullet Core, Browning Power, Angel Trigger, Tilt Barrel, Derringer.

; Ebony (Persona 2)
: Classy bar in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, run by a rumor-lovin' bartender who's as quick with a rumor or a story as she is with a cocktail. Menu: On the Rocks, Between the Sheets, Gimlet, Blue Lagoon, Green Eyes, Mockingbird, Angel's Kiss, Spritzer.

; Crossroads Bar (Persona 5)
: An adult entertainment bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The bartender and owner is Lala Escargot; the shop logo includes a snail. On top of wines, beers, and cocktails, there are a few snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available.

; Izakaya Nichinan (Original)
: An izakaya in Konan Ward. Known more for its beer selection than its food, it gets most of its business from younger office workers who live in the ward.

== Pharmacies and Convenience Stores ==

; Yin and Yang (Persona 1)
: Convenience store chain. They'll sell you medicine, and if you get friendly with the owner, they might let you see their collection of airsoft guns too. Yin and Yang stores operate in supernatural spaces, too -- and under those conditions, they'll sell you ''real'' weapons.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 1)
: Vibes less like they're gonna conquer the world, unlike the Sumaru City branch. Has an infectious theme song explaining what each item they sell does.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 2)
: Drugstore chain throughout Sumaru City. All the shopkeepers look the same, and are open about being sisters. Don't worry about the music overhead or why it has a different style in each store, just don't.

; Mayo Mart (Persona 4)
: A 24-hour konbini (Japanese convenience store) in Inaba.

; 777 (Persona 5)
: Convenience store chain with special sales on all days ending in 7. Pronounced 'Triple Seven.'

== Other Notable Shops ==

; GOLD Gym (Persona 2)
: Major gym workout chain with locations throughout the world.

; Kaori (Persona 2)
: Perfume and aromatherapy shop in Rengedai; scents that cleanse the soul, perhaps more literally than you'd think...

; Padparadscha (Persona 2)
: Jewelry store in Hotel Pleiades in Narumi.

; Rafflesia (Persona 3)
: Floral shop franchise throughout Japan; has various smaller branches everywhere. Sometimes includes services where they'll grow and nurture your plants for you.

; Junes Department Store (Persona 4)
: Department megastore chain. The jingle goes: 'Every day's great at your Junes!' A new store is presently being built in Inaba -- look forward to the grand opening!

; Moel Gas Station (Persona 4)
: A gas station chain where one can go to fuel up one’s vehicle. May or may not have a grey-haired gas station attendant, or job openings.

; Untouchable Airsoft Shop (Persona 5)
: A military-esque airsoft shop in a back alley off Shibuya Central Street. Although all their goods are models, the proprietor, Iwai, has a scary look.

; Electronics Superstore Akindo (Persona 5)
: A huge electronics store in Akihabara.

; De La Mancha (Inspired by Soul Hackers 2)
: Or just Mancha. A chain discount store that sells just about everything, from groceries to electronics to clothing. Notorious for overloaded shelves so they can offer more products. Very lucky shoppers may occasionally find a cognitively useful item buried in there, whether a consumable, equipment, or even a card!

== Services and Appointments ==

; Hiiragi Psychotherapy (Persona 2)
: Run by Dr. Reiko, located in Seaside Mall.

; Sumaru Genie (Persona 2)
: Fortune-teller based in Seaside Mall who goes by the same name as the store. Her fortunes stopped coming true after Wang Long fortune-telling rose into prominence.

; Time Castle (Persona 2)
: Clock shop run by the eclectic Time Count, a man who acts the part of a Victorian gentleman who gets a little intense sometimes. Offers Skill Card services.

; Tominaga Chiropractic (Persona 2)
: Run by Mr. Tomi, a bombastic chiropractor trained in the US who has a US-themed 'flair' to his personality. He utilizes his ultimate technique, the Gold Finger, to adjust any spine, satisfaction guaranteed.

== Housing ==

; Lunar Palace (Persona 2)
: Apartment complex chain; there's one such apartment building in Konan. Maya Amano, Ulala Serizawa, and Shiori Miyashiro live there.

== Famous People ==

; Eriko "Elly" Kirishima (Persona 1)
: Popular rising model. Her hobby is the occult and she gives no comment on any potential boyfriend situation.

; Hidehiko "Brown" Uesugi (Persona 1)
: Talk show host. He's known for his boisterous laughter and nonstop jokes.

; Junko Kurosu (Persona 2)
: Veteran actress who's been in the profession for decades. She doesn't get quite as many roles now that she's in her 40s with a son who's nearly an adult, but she's still going strong.

; President Tanaka (Persona 3)
: CEO of and host to a TV home shopping show every Sunday morning, both of which are called Tanaka's Amazing Commodities.

; Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
: The first Detective Prince, who comes from a famous detective family and has been solving crimes across the country for years from a very young age.

; Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4)
: A popular middle school-aged rookie idol who's appeared in a few commercials so far.

; Goro Akechi (Persona 5)
: The second Detective Prince, sometimes called the Second Coming of the Detective Prince. A rookie compared to Naoto Shirogane, but nonetheless a high schooler who solves crimes for the police and gets consulted all the time.

; Ann Takamaki (Persona 5)
: An exotically beautiful model of mixed Japanese, American, and Finnish descent.

; Mika (Persona 5)
: A budding model, just starting out in the industry.

; Suguru Kamoshida (Persona 5)
: A professional athlete who won the gold medal for volleyball in the 2008 Summer Olympics and was teaching gym at Shujin Academy until recently. He turned himself in for abusing his students after he received a strange calling card from someone(s) calling themselves the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts."

; Ichiryusai Madarame (Persona 5)
: A famous artist celebrated for his incredibly broad range of styles. He recently confessed that his "range" was actually plagiarized from his various students, again after receiving a strange calling card from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

; Subaru Amamiya (Persona 5 - Original)
: The soft-spoken and stern Mayor of Inaba, elected for four terms and presently trying for a fifth. He doesn't speak of [[Ren Amamiya|his son]] often. It's rumoured that he has greater politicial ambitions than being the Mayor of a small town. His wife Akira often acts as his unofficial assistant.

;Gozaburou "Zabu" Gessou (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:Talk show host and media personality. "Good Evening, Sumaru" is his show focusing on the weird rumors and happenings of Sumaru. He is also the son of a once influential political family whose patriarch died under mysterious circumstances.

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Gozaburou Gessou

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Ryuji Sakamoto

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Fictional Pop Culture and Brands

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Ashlikesnow:

This is a non-exhaustive list of various in-universe pieces of pop culture, brands, celebrities, places, items, and so on. Entries may be added as we think of them or as they get ICly released. Players may add entries of their own, but please don't edit already existing entries. If you see something that you think is wrong or should be changed, please send a request to staff.

== Fashion ==

; Rosa Candida (Persona 2)
: A fashionable boutique in Sumaru City's Aoba Ward that sells a variety of stylish clothes and accessories. Rumor has it they also sell quality armor.

; Croco Fur (Persona 4)
: A clothing store in Okina City that offers a wide range of outfits and accessories, from bags to boots, swimsuits to Halloween costumes. Run by Reiko Osa, charismatic fashionista.

; Tsurukame Diamond (Persona 5)
: A jewelry store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Furugi no Neuchi (Persona 5)
: A vintage clothing store in Kichijoji. The perfect place to do some thrifting or sell old, unwanted clothes.

; Adios Shoes (Persona 3)
: A cheap knock-off of a more popular brand; sold by Tanaka's Amazing Commodities. Say "goodbye" to your foes.

; Baipas (Persona 4)
: A brand of sports bags that's similar to Adidas, right up to the logo.

== Entertainment ==

=== Music ===

; Giga Macho CD (Persona 2)
: Hosts a big CD store, production studio, and flamboyant radio DJ wearing a red hoodie and shades known as 'Meteor Masa,' who hosts 'Meteor Masa to the Max.'

; Kenneth Arnold (Persona 3)
: A CD and DVD chain store that has a location within Paulownia Mall.

; Babel Records Music Store (Persona 5)
: A CD and DVD store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Gas Chamber (Persona 2)
: The band of Kasugayama High's Leader, Eikichi Mishina, who is the lead singer. Not yet fully formed, as Eikichi is still scouting members... and getting the members he does have to learn how to play instruments. It's not a failure, it's pre-successful.

; Muses (Persona 2)
: A hot new three-member idol group that's been successfully hyped by their manager, Ginji Sasaki. Many people are very excited for their upcoming debut.

; Hug-My-Heart (Persona 5)
: Debut single by a boy band.

; 3SHINE
: An idol trio from the 90's known briefly for the bittersweet hit 「ＡＮＯＴＨＥＲ♩ＬＩＦＥ」, but disbanded in 2007 after the lead singer died in a car crash.

=== Video/Computer Games ===

; Groove On Fight (Persona 1)
: Atlus fighting game.

; Innocent Sin Online (Persona 3)
: A mysterious MMO that's been running for years, it tells a fictionalized larger than life version of the Innocent Story version with Tatsuya and Maya. How it came about in this world is a mystery. (Don't use this to establish knowing things about the Other Side. Just don't.)

; Condemnation of Witchcraft (Persona 3 - Original)
: The new biggest MMO that everyone is leaving Innocent Sin Online for due to all the gold farmers and dupers. Affectionately known as CoW by its fans, it's a game wherein the Holy Empire of Sturmward fights the Witch Queen and her coven of 'The Abhorred'. A PvE game with PvP elements.

; Game Parade Games
: House of the Deceased - A horror game with terrifying zombies. Raises Guts.
: Real Wheel Racing - An intense racing game. Raises the equipped Persona's agility.
: Print Club - A purikura-style booth. Raises charm.
: High School of Youth - Dating sim game. Raises Charm.
: You're the Answer - Quiz show-style arcade game. Raises Academics.
: Punch Boxer - Fighting Arcade game. Raises the equipped Persona's strength.
: Edgar's House of Fortunes - Fortune-telling tarot game. Raise the equipped Persona's Magic.
: Super Game Spaceshot - Space shooter.

; Computer Software
:Lessons in Etiquette - PC software for learning manners that will charm others.
:Virtual Diet - PC software for helping you attain a beautiful body via watching videos.
:Language Made Easy - PC Software for learning English through pictures and images.
:Animal Othello - PC software for children. Adults need courage to play this.
:TypinGhoul - PC software that requires courage to defeat zombies through typing.
:Muscle Boot Camp - PC Software for learning how to effectively strengthen your muscles.
:Mindful Boot Camp - PC Software for growing your mind through meditation.
:Umiushi Fan Book - For those who love beef bowls. Has a membership code for the official site.

; Photochop (Persona Q)
: Graphics editor that has become the most used digital art software in the world. Due to image manipulation that is then posted online becoming so ubiquitous, the program has popularized the slang term 'Photochopped' worldwide.

; Star Forneus (Persona 5)
: Retro console shooting game with a space theme.

; Super Bash Bros. (Persona 5)
: Long-running crossover Versus Battle game. 'Challenger Approaching!'

; Gambla Goemon (Persona 5)
: A game about a notorious thief who fell into the depths of hell… Demons make you gamble with games of chance to pass through gates in hell and move on to further challenges.

; Stray Sheep Dolls (Persona 5)
: A puzzle game about sheep. Now with more off-kilter gender commentary! Procreate or else!

; Featherman Seeker (Persona 5)
: A retro game based on the popular long-running tokusatsu show, Phoenix Rangers Featherman. It follows the story of Gray Pigeon and their mentor-guided training to acquire power that will rival the Phoenix Rangers.

; Matador <nowiki>re:fancio</nowiki> (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A video game about a skeletal bullfighter who must find a way to fancy up his life. May or may not be looking for a nice candelabra.

; Drake Adventure (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A massively popular and influential JRPG series, with cute monsters and a cartoonish medieval fantasy vibe. It is currently on its ninth entry.

; Night Parade (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A classic fighting game series by the Motojima Corporation, known for its theme of supernatural yokai and their hunters as the fighters. Latest release is Ultimate Night Parade 4 Remix Lightning Edition.

; Stiletta (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A much-beloved urban fantasy action-adventure game about a stylish succubus who fights to find her lost memories using her transforming hair and weaponized heels. Utterly fabulous. The hotly-anticipated sequel has recently been announced.

=== Books and Manga ===

; Bookworms (Persona 3)
: A small but robust bookstore in the Iwatodai Strip Mall, owned and run by an elderly married couple, Bunkichi and Mitsuko Kitamura.

; Taiheido Bookstore (Persona 5)
: A bookstore on Shibuya Central Street with shelves also available outside the entrance.

; Rubber-Armed Pitcher Hero (Persona 4)
: Sports shounen manga about baseball.

; Witch Detective (Persona 4)
: A ploddingly written romantic comedy manga about a girl on her first day of school in a new town. Vampires are involved.

; The Great Thief (Persona 5)
: The story of Arsène Lupin, greatest thief of all time.

; Zorro the Outlaw (Persona 5)
: The story of Zorro, the dashing masked vigilante.

; Pirate Legend (Persona 5)
: The story of Captain Kidd, a Scottish-American privateer.

; The Alluring Dancer (Persona 5)
: The story of Carmen, an opera about a seductive Romani woman.

; The Gallant Rogue (Persona 5)
: The story of Goemon Ishikawa, a legendary outlaw hero.

; Speed Reader (Persona 5)
: A book that gives the reader tips on how to read more quickly and efficiently.

=== TV Shows ===

; Scarlet (Persona 5)
: DVD/Blu-Ray rental store. Has a very generous membership plan for students.

; Phoenix Ranger Featherman (Persona 2)
: Long-running tokusatsu franchise with tons of seasons, movies, and extensive merchandising. Much beloved by the Japanese youth.

; Tanaka's Amazing Commodities (Persona 3)
: A home shopping program hosted by Tanaka, who is also the CEO of the company. Its jingle: "Here comes Tanakaaaaa~ Over the airwaves to youuuuu~ Granter of your desires!" Sells a wide range of products, from high quality to possibly less-than-stellar knock-offs. Things go quick, so buy buy buy!

; Wraith (Persona 5)
: TV show about a woman who can speak to ghosts.

; The X-Folders (Persona 5)
: Sci-fi investigation TV show. The opening theme involves a spooky whistle.

; Bubbly Hills 90210 (Persona 5)
: A Western teen romantic drama TV show set in the ritzy upscale neighborhood of Bubbly Hills.

; ICU (Persona 5)
: Medical drama show about high stakes saves in the emergency ward.

; The Running Dead (Persona 5)
: Zombie drama about fast zombies. Humans in this drama are the real monsters.

; Mouse M.D. (Persona 5)
: A maverick rodent's medical heroics. Learn about true kindness.

; D. Housewives (Persona 5)
: Women's stories of love and passion.

; 31 (Persona 5)
: A writer and editor battle looming deadlines. Praised for its gutsy tension.

; Tee (Persona 5)
: A teacher helps revive a near defunct high school golf team.

; Not-so-hot Betsy (Persona 5)
: A TV show that tells the story of a homely girl who captivates people with her inner charm.

; Jail Break (Persona 5)
: A jailbreak TV drama.

; Fist of the Phantom Star (Persona 5)
: A post apocalyptic martial arts retro anime that codified a lot of Shounen tropes. Contains numerous beefy men rescuing beautiful women from their rivals.

=== Movies ===

; Climax Theater (Persona 2)
: Sumaru City movie theater where rumors have made the films occasionally quite strange.

; Screen Shot (Persona 3)
: Movie theater chain throughout Japan.

; Friday in a certain day (Persona 3)
: A film starring Catherine Billey. Its tagline is, "Fans of a Dutch soccer team, Americans heading off to war are facing." Yes, just that.

; The more than dreamin (Persona 3)
: A film about an alien visitor.

; Detonator (Persona 3)
: Starring Sharon Waxman and Craig.S.Smith. Its tagline is, "A troubling trend for a Dutch." It's a film about boxing! (It references Lennox Lewis and Andrew Golata's boxing match.)

; Worst Detective (Persona 3)
: A film noir about a detective who is terrible at his job.

; Loan of the Rings (Persona 4)
: Fantasy epic film.

; Dumminator II (Persona 4)
: Film on… Why?

; Trial of the Dragon (Persona 4)
: Kung fu epic film.

; My Neighbor Dodoro (Persona 5 - Original)
: A classic heartwarming children's movie about two young sisters meeting a big yellow bird and having adventures together. Includes a cat that is also a large vehicle.

; Tanktop Millionaire (Persona 5)
: Movie about a scrappy kid who came from the slums to win big on a quiz show.

; The Cake Knight Rises (Persona 5)
: A cake-themed vigilante avenges a friend who was wronged by a psychopathic baker. It's a ridiculous film, but the protagonist's passion to fight for his friend is touching.

; Like a Dragon (Persona 5)
: Yakuza action film.

; Mes Miserables (Persona 5)
: Apparently just like the real work except with even more theological commentary. (A bishop is the antagonist rather than Javert.)

; Pach-Saw (Persona 5)
: Horror film involving an elephant and torture elements.

; Wild Max (Persona Q2)
: Post-Apocalyptic film series praised for it's fight choreography in vehicles.

== Food and Drink ==

=== Vending Machine Beverages ===
; First Appeared in Persona 3
: Aguafeena - Extensively purified tap water.
: BauerBar - Keeps you going for 24 hours straight.
: Cielo Mist - Beverage imported from Jamaica.
: Cylon Tea - Comes in 12 different varieties.
: Definitely Lemonade - A fresh, lemon-based drink. A bit watery.
: Dr. Salt - Salty soda. Popular, but an acquired taste.
: Fountain Dew - A disturbingly yellow soft drink.
: Happiness Water - Water that tastes like happiness.
: Mad Bull - A mildly bitter beverage with a flavorful kick.
: Moonkist - Soda with the slogan, "Kist my full moon!"
: Nastea - Tea that tastes great, despite its name.
: SoBay - Popular tea often auctioned online.
: Starvicks - Famous coffee, mixed with cough syrup.
: 1UP - Soft drink coveted by old-school gamers.
: 4biotic Pack - A set of 4 probiotic drinks.

; First Appeared in Persona 4
: Dokudami Tea - An herbal tea good for detoxes.
: Dr. Salt NEO - An intensely carbonated beverage.
: Orange Smash - A refreshing citrus beverage.
: Second Maid - A cold beverage that got heated.
: TaP Soda - Old-fashioned fizzy beverage.

; First Appeared in Persona 5
: Arginade - Contains arginine.
: Chunky Potage - You can never drink all the kernels.
: Creature - A drink that blows away sleepiness.
: Durian-au-Lait - Made from the king of fruits.
: Earl Green - A blend of Eastern and Western tea.
: Joylent - Unsettlingly nutritious.
: Manta - Makes you want to dance all night.
: Muscle Tea - Popular tea often sold online.
: Oh! Shiruko - So good it makes you say, "Oh!"
: Udagawa Soda - Triple-filtered carbonated Shibuya water.
: Udagawa Water - Triple-filtered Shibuya river water.
: Ultimate Amazake - Makes you think you're drunk.
: Water of Rebirth - Blended with placenta.

=== Dining Out ===

; Peace Diner (Persona 1/Persona 2)
: Franchise that serves mostly fast food; there's a branch in Yumezaki's Yumezaki Center. Rumormonger Chikarin can be found here almost daily working on the Sevens school newspaper. The part timer at the register loves Japanese period dramas, and so talks like a ninja. Menu: Peace Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Burger, Peace Double Meat, Big Peace Burger, Fries, Peace Shake, Value Meal.

; Gatten Sushi (Persona 2)
: Popular sushi shop in Rengedai's Lotus Mall, run by the Mishina family. Head chef is Kankichi Mishina. It's the popular hangout of Rumormonger Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose favorite sushi is the olive flounder fish fin, despite his nickname meaning Fatty Tuna. Menu: Tuna, Squid, Sweet Shrimp, Eel, Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe, Fish Fin, Fatty Tuna.

; Double Slash (Persona 2)
: Internet cafe in Aoba's Aoba Way that offers a surprisingly robust menu of drinks, snacks and even meals. The teenager who mans the counter is pretty lazy. Menu: Coffee, Cafe au Lait, Milk Tea, Herbal Tea, Double Sandwich, Pizza Toast, Spaghetti, Curry Rice.

; Jolly Roger (Persona 2)
: Pirate-themed restaurant in Konan's Seaside Mall. The rumormongering proprietor is sad and trades in rumors as a balm for the sea, to which he can no longer return. Menu: Coffee Blend, Tea Blend, Veggie Juice, Special Cocoa, Baked Apple Pie, Chocolate Cookie, Brown Rice Curry, Pirate’s Set.

; Clair De Lune (Persona 2)
: Classy French restaurant in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, served by Garçon Soejima. May or may not also sell top-notch armor on the sly. Menu: Vichyssoise, Escabèche, Cassoulet, Brochette, Brandade, Bouillabaisse, Ballotine, Navarin.

; Wilduck Burger (Persona 3)
: A fast food burger chain with a location in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The mainline item is the Mystery Burger for those with the Guts to try it.

; Hagakure Ramen (Persona 3)
: A ramen restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Their mainline item, the Pork Ramen, is full of collagen to make the eater's skin silky smooth and Charming.

; Wakatsu Kitchen (Persona 3)
: A sushi restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The seafood in their Prodigy Platter is healthy and full of omega-3s--the perfect brain food to help the Academically challenged.

; Yon-Germain Bakery (Persona 5)
: A small bakery located at the Ginza Line Gate at Shibuya Station. Perfect for when you need to grab a snack in between train transfers. Menu: Sandwich, Fruit Danish, Moist Katsu Bun (rainy day special), Melon Pan (summer-only; limited product).

; Bikkuri Boy (Persona 5)
: A spacious family diner located up a stairwell off Central Street in Shibuya. Practically deserted when it rains, so you can concentrate extra-well for study sessions in between meals. Menu: Hot Coffee (coffee with free refills), Surprise Sando (crayfish paste sandwich), Nostalgic Steak (salisbury steak like grandma made), Frui-Tea (tea made with lots of fruit), Totem Pole (tower of ice cream).

; Big Bang Burger (Persona 5)
: A fast food chain with a location on Shibuya Central Street that holds the Big Bang Challenge, wherein people can become a 2nd Mate, 1st Mate, or Captain by completing various stages. Menu: Big Bang Burger, Saturn Fries, Venus Salad (fruit salad), Earth Burger (seasonal spring offering with veggies), Moon Burger (seasonal autumn offering where the egg looks like the moon).

; Ore no Beko (Persona 5)
: Beef bowl restaurant on Shibuya Central Street. The beef part is pre-made so a worker only has to assemble and serve a bowl.

; Wilton Hotel (Persona 5)
: Upscale hotel chain with a location in Shibuya. Known for its high-priced gourmet buffet.

; Melty Donut (Persona 5)
: A donut franchise popular with cops, lawyers, and security guards.

; Katsuo Shokudo (Original)
: A mom-and-pop restaurant in Inaba, well-known to locals for its excellent food. Or it was, as with the declining Inaban economy, it finally had to close its doors in early 2010. The owner and primary cook, Hideji Aoki, moved away to the big city with his daughter Hibari.

=== Bars and Pubs ===

; Izakaya Shiraishi (Persona 2)
: An Izakaya bar in Hirasaka's Kameya Alley that absolutely doesn't serve ramen--except for banana ramen. Rumor has it the proprietress, Ma'am, is a former spy that can give tips on finding anyone. Hangout of Rumormonger Toku-san. Menu: Edamame, Yakitori, Sesame Chicken, Oden, Red Bean Gyoza, Banana Ramen, Beer, Sake.

; Parabellum (Persona 2)
: A noir-ish bar in Aoba's Aoba Way with an elderly gentleman barkeeper who makes firearms-themed cocktails. Rumor has it they also secretly sell weapons. Menu: Revolver, Double Action, Magnum, Bullet Core, Browning Power, Angel Trigger, Tilt Barrel, Derringer.

; Ebony (Persona 2)
: Classy bar in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, run by a rumor-lovin' bartender who's as quick with a rumor or a story as she is with a cocktail. Menu: On the Rocks, Between the Sheets, Gimlet, Blue Lagoon, Green Eyes, Mockingbird, Angel's Kiss, Spritzer.

; Crossroads Bar (Persona 5)
: An adult entertainment bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The bartender and owner is Lala Escargot; the shop logo includes a snail. On top of wines, beers, and cocktails, there are a few snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available.

; Izakaya Nichinan (Original)
: An izakaya in Konan Ward. Known more for its beer selection than its food, it gets most of its business from younger office workers who live in the ward.

== Pharmacies and Convenience Stores ==

; Yin and Yang (Persona 1)
: Convenience store chain. They'll sell you medicine, and if you get friendly with the owner, they might let you see their collection of airsoft guns too. Yin and Yang stores operate in supernatural spaces, too -- and under those conditions, they'll sell you ''real'' weapons.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 1)
: Vibes less like they're gonna conquer the world, unlike the Sumaru City branch. Has an infectious theme song explaining what each item they sell does.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 2)
: Drugstore chain throughout Sumaru City. All the shopkeepers look the same, and are open about being sisters. Don't worry about the music overhead or why it has a different style in each store, just don't.

; Mayo Mart (Persona 4)
: A 24-hour konbini (Japanese convenience store) in Inaba.

; 777 (Persona 5)
: Convenience store chain with special sales on all days ending in 7. Pronounced 'Triple Seven.'

== Other Notable Shops ==

; GOLD Gym (Persona 2)
: Major gym workout chain with locations throughout the world.

; Kaori (Persona 2)
: Perfume and aromatherapy shop in Rengedai; scents that cleanse the soul, perhaps more literally than you'd think...

; Padparadscha (Persona 2)
: Jewelry store in Hotel Pleiades in Narumi.

; Rafflesia (Persona 3)
: Floral shop franchise throughout Japan; has various smaller branches everywhere. Sometimes includes services where they'll grow and nurture your plants for you.

; Junes Department Store (Persona 4)
: Department megastore chain. The jingle goes: 'Every day's great at your Junes!' A new store is presently being built in Inaba -- look forward to the grand opening!

; Moel Gas Station (Persona 4)
: A gas station chain where one can go to fuel up one’s vehicle. May or may not have a grey-haired gas station attendant, or job openings.

; Untouchable Airsoft Shop (Persona 5)
: A military-esque airsoft shop in a back alley off Shibuya Central Street. Although all their goods are models, the proprietor, Iwai, has a scary look.

; Electronics Superstore Akindo (Persona 5)
: A huge electronics store in Akihabara.

; De La Mancha (Inspired by Soul Hackers 2)
: Or just Mancha. A chain discount store that sells just about everything, from groceries to electronics to clothing. Notorious for overloaded shelves so they can offer more products. Very lucky shoppers may occasionally find a cognitively useful item buried in there, whether a consumable, equipment, or even a card!

== Services and Appointments ==

; Hiiragi Psychotherapy (Persona 2)
: Run by Dr. Reiko, located in Seaside Mall.

; Sumaru Genie (Persona 2)
: Fortune-teller based in Seaside Mall who goes by the same name as the store. Her fortunes stopped coming true after Wang Long fortune-telling rose into prominence.

; Time Castle (Persona 2)
: Clock shop run by the eclectic Time Count, a man who acts the part of a Victorian gentleman who gets a little intense sometimes. Offers Skill Card services.

; Tominaga Chiropractic (Persona 2)
: Run by Mr. Tomi, a bombastic chiropractor trained in the US who has a US-themed 'flair' to his personality. He utilizes his ultimate technique, the Gold Finger, to adjust any spine, satisfaction guaranteed.

== Housing ==

; Lunar Palace (Persona 2)
: Apartment complex chain; there's one such apartment building in Konan. Maya Amano, Ulala Serizawa, and Shiori Miyashiro live there.

== Famous People ==

; Eriko "Elly" Kirishima (Persona 1)
: Popular rising model. Her hobby is the occult and she gives no comment on any potential boyfriend situation.

; Hidehiko "Brown" Uesugi (Persona 1)
: Talk show host. He's known for his boisterous laughter and nonstop jokes.

; Junko Kurosu (Persona 2)
: Veteran actress who's been in the profession for decades. She doesn't get quite as many roles now that she's in her 40s with a son who's nearly an adult, but she's still going strong.

; President Tanaka (Persona 3)
: CEO of and host to a TV home shopping show every Sunday morning, both of which are called Tanaka's Amazing Commodities.

; Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
: The first Detective Prince, who comes from a famous detective family and has been solving crimes across the country for years from a very young age.

; Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4)
: A popular middle school-aged rookie idol who's appeared in a few commercials so far.

; Goro Akechi (Persona 5)
: The second Detective Prince, sometimes called the Second Coming of the Detective Prince. A rookie compared to Naoto Shirogane, but nonetheless a high schooler who solves crimes for the police and gets consulted all the time.

; Ann Takamaki (Persona 5)
: An exotically beautiful model of mixed Japanese, American, and Finnish descent.

; Mika (Persona 5)
: A budding model, just starting out in the industry.

; Suguru Kamoshida (Persona 5)
: A professional athlete who won the gold medal for volleyball in the 2008 Summer Olympics and was teaching gym at Shujin Academy until recently. He turned himself in for abusing his students after he received a strange calling card from someone(s) calling themselves the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts."

; Ichiryusai Madarame (Persona 5)
: A famous artist celebrated for his incredibly broad range of styles. He recently confessed that his "range" was actually plagiarized from his various students, again after receiving a strange calling card from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

; Subaru Amamiya (Persona 5 - Original)
: The soft-spoken and stern Mayor of Inaba, elected for four terms and presently trying for a fifth. He doesn't speak of [[Ren Amamiya|his son]] often. It's rumoured that he has greater politicial ambitions than being the Mayor of a small town. His wife Akira often acts as his unofficial assistant.

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Fictional Pop Culture and Brands

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Ashlikesnow:

This is a non-exhaustive list of various in-universe pieces of pop culture, brands, celebrities, places, items, and so on. Entries may be added as we think of them or as they get ICly released. Players may add entries of their own, but please don't edit already existing entries. If you see something that you think is wrong or should be changed, please send a request to staff.

== Fashion ==

; Rosa Candida (Persona 2)
: A fashionable boutique in Sumaru City's Aoba Ward that sells a variety of stylish clothes and accessories. Rumor has it they also sell quality armor.

; Croco Fur (Persona 4)
: A clothing store in Okina City that offers a wide range of outfits and accessories, from bags to boots, swimsuits to Halloween costumes. Run by Reiko Osa, charismatic fashionista.

; Tsurukame Diamond (Persona 5)
: A jewelry store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Furugi no Neuchi (Persona 5)
: A vintage clothing store in Kichijoji. The perfect place to do some thrifting or sell old, unwanted clothes.

; Adios Shoes (Persona 3)
: A cheap knock-off of a more popular brand; sold by Tanaka's Amazing Commodities. Say "goodbye" to your foes.

; Baipas (Persona 4)
: A brand of sports bags that's similar to Adidas, right up to the logo.

== Entertainment ==

=== Music ===

; Giga Macho CD (Persona 2)
: Hosts a big CD store, production studio, and flamboyant radio DJ wearing a red hoodie and shades known as 'Meteor Masa,' who hosts 'Meteor Masa to the Max.'

; Kenneth Arnold (Persona 3)
: A CD and DVD chain store that has a location within Paulownia Mall.

; Babel Records Music Store (Persona 5)
: A CD and DVD store in the Shibuya Underground Mall.

; Gas Chamber (Persona 2)
: The band of Kasugayama High's Leader, Eikichi Mishina, who is the lead singer. Not yet fully formed, as Eikichi is still scouting members... and getting the members he does have to learn how to play instruments. It's not a failure, it's pre-successful.

; Muses (Persona 2)
: A hot new three-member idol group that's been successfully hyped by their manager, Ginji Sasaki. Many people are very excited for their upcoming debut.

; Hug-My-Heart (Persona 5)
: Debut single by a boy band.

; 3SHINE
: An idol trio from the 90's known briefly for the bittersweet hit 「ＡＮＯＴＨＥＲ♩ＬＩＦＥ」, but disbanded in 2007 after the lead singer died in a car crash.

=== Video/Computer Games ===

; Groove On Fight (Persona 1)
: Atlus fighting game.

; Innocent Sin Online (Persona 3)
: A mysterious MMO that's been running for years, it tells a fictionalized larger than life version of the Innocent Story version with Tatsuya and Maya. How it came about in this world is a mystery. (Don't use this to establish knowing things about the Other Side. Just don't.)

; Condemnation of Witchcraft (Persona 3 - Original)
: The new biggest MMO that everyone is leaving Innocent Sin Online for due to all the gold farmers and dupers. Affectionately known as CoW by its fans, it's a game wherein the Holy Empire of Sturmward fights the Witch Queen and her coven of 'The Abhorred'. A PvE game with PvP elements.

; Game Parade Games
: House of the Deceased - A horror game with terrifying zombies. Raises Guts.
: Real Wheel Racing - An intense racing game. Raises the equipped Persona's agility.
: Print Club - A purikura-style booth. Raises charm.
: High School of Youth - Dating sim game. Raises Charm.
: You're the Answer - Quiz show-style arcade game. Raises Academics.
: Punch Boxer - Fighting Arcade game. Raises the equipped Persona's strength.
: Edgar's House of Fortunes - Fortune-telling tarot game. Raise the equipped Persona's Magic.
: Super Game Spaceshot - Space shooter.

; Computer Software
:Lessons in Etiquette - PC software for learning manners that will charm others.
:Virtual Diet - PC software for helping you attain a beautiful body via watching videos.
:Language Made Easy - PC Software for learning English through pictures and images.
:Animal Othello - PC software for children. Adults need courage to play this.
:TypinGhoul - PC software that requires courage to defeat zombies through typing.
:Muscle Boot Camp - PC Software for learning how to effectively strengthen your muscles.
:Mindful Boot Camp - PC Software for growing your mind through meditation.
:Umiushi Fan Book - For those who love beef bowls. Has a membership code for the official site.

; Photochop (Persona Q)
: Graphics editor that has become the most used digital art software in the world. Due to image manipulation that is then posted online becoming so ubiquitous, the program has popularized the slang term 'Photochopped' worldwide.

; Star Forneus (Persona 5)
: Retro console shooting game with a space theme.

; Super Bash Bros. (Persona 5)
: Long-running crossover Versus Battle game. 'Challenger Approaching!'

; Gambla Goemon (Persona 5)
: A game about a notorious thief who fell into the depths of hell… Demons make you gamble with games of chance to pass through gates in hell and move on to further challenges.

; Stray Sheep Dolls (Persona 5)
: A puzzle game about sheep. Now with more off-kilter gender commentary! Procreate or else!

; Featherman Seeker (Persona 5)
: A retro game based on the popular long-running tokusatsu show, Phoenix Rangers Featherman. It follows the story of Gray Pigeon and their mentor-guided training to acquire power that will rival the Phoenix Rangers.

; Matador <nowiki>re:fancio</nowiki> (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A video game about a skeletal bullfighter who must find a way to fancy up his life. May or may not be looking for a nice candelabra.

; Drake Adventure (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A massively popular and influential JRPG series, with cute monsters and a cartoonish medieval fantasy vibe. It is currently on its ninth entry.

; Night Parade (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A classic fighting game series by the Motojima Corporation, known for its theme of supernatural yokai and their hunters as the fighters. Latest release is Ultimate Night Parade 4 Remix Lightning Edition.

; Stiletta (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
: A much-beloved urban fantasy action-adventure game about a stylish succubus who fights to find her lost memories using her transforming hair and weaponized heels. Utterly fabulous. The hotly-anticipated sequel has recently been announced.

=== Books and Manga ===

; Bookworms (Persona 3)
: A small but robust bookstore in the Iwatodai Strip Mall, owned and run by an elderly married couple, Bunkichi and Mitsuko Kitamura.

; Taiheido Bookstore (Persona 5)
: A bookstore on Shibuya Central Street with shelves also available outside the entrance.

; Rubber-Armed Pitcher Hero (Persona 4)
: Sports shounen manga about baseball.

; Witch Detective (Persona 4)
: A ploddingly written romantic comedy manga about a girl on her first day of school in a new town. Vampires are involved.

; The Great Thief (Persona 5)
: The story of Arsène Lupin, greatest thief of all time.

; Zorro the Outlaw (Persona 5)
: The story of Zorro, the dashing masked vigilante.

; Pirate Legend (Persona 5)
: The story of Captain Kidd, a Scottish-American privateer.

; The Alluring Dancer (Persona 5)
: The story of Carmen, an opera about a seductive Romani woman.

; The Gallant Rogue (Persona 5)
: The story of Goemon Ishikawa, a legendary outlaw hero.

; Speed Reader (Persona 5)
: A book that gives the reader tips on how to read more quickly and efficiently.

;The Whimsy of Orange Streets (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:An older romantic comedy manga about a esper student in a love triangle with two delinquents. Reading it might help you understand relationships better.

;Dragon Sphere (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:A martial arts manga that takes inspiration from Journey to the West.

=== TV Shows ===

; Scarlet (Persona 5)
: DVD/Blu-Ray rental store. Has a very generous membership plan for students.

; Phoenix Ranger Featherman (Persona 2)
: Long-running tokusatsu franchise with tons of seasons, movies, and extensive merchandising. Much beloved by the Japanese youth.

; Tanaka's Amazing Commodities (Persona 3)
: A home shopping program hosted by Tanaka, who is also the CEO of the company. Its jingle: "Here comes Tanakaaaaa~ Over the airwaves to youuuuu~ Granter of your desires!" Sells a wide range of products, from high quality to possibly less-than-stellar knock-offs. Things go quick, so buy buy buy!

; Wraith (Persona 5)
: TV show about a woman who can speak to ghosts.

; The X-Folders (Persona 5)
: Sci-fi investigation TV show. The opening theme involves a spooky whistle.

; Bubbly Hills 90210 (Persona 5)
: A Western teen romantic drama TV show set in the ritzy upscale neighborhood of Bubbly Hills.

; ICU (Persona 5)
: Medical drama show about high stakes saves in the emergency ward.

; The Running Dead (Persona 5)
: Zombie drama about fast zombies. Humans in this drama are the real monsters.

; Mouse M.D. (Persona 5)
: A maverick rodent's medical heroics. Learn about true kindness.

; D. Housewives (Persona 5)
: Women's stories of love and passion.

; 31 (Persona 5)
: A writer and editor battle looming deadlines. Praised for its gutsy tension.

; Tee (Persona 5)
: A teacher helps revive a near defunct high school golf team.

; Not-so-hot Betsy (Persona 5)
: A TV show that tells the story of a homely girl who captivates people with her inner charm.

; Jail Break (Persona 5)
: A jailbreak TV drama.

; Fist of the Phantom Star (Persona 5)
: A post apocalyptic martial arts retro anime that codified a lot of Shounen tropes. Contains numerous beefy men rescuing beautiful women from their rivals.

;Yureka Six (Velvet Room MUSH - Original)
:An anime about growing up in a war torn world of robots and flying skateboards. The main character starts off as rather childish but grows mature through facing the shortcomings of adults.

=== Movies ===

; Climax Theater (Persona 2)
: Sumaru City movie theater where rumors have made the films occasionally quite strange.

; Screen Shot (Persona 3)
: Movie theater chain throughout Japan.

; Friday in a certain day (Persona 3)
: A film starring Catherine Billey. Its tagline is, "Fans of a Dutch soccer team, Americans heading off to war are facing." Yes, just that.

; The more than dreamin (Persona 3)
: A film about an alien visitor.

; Detonator (Persona 3)
: Starring Sharon Waxman and Craig.S.Smith. Its tagline is, "A troubling trend for a Dutch." It's a film about boxing! (It references Lennox Lewis and Andrew Golata's boxing match.)

; Worst Detective (Persona 3)
: A film noir about a detective who is terrible at his job.

; Loan of the Rings (Persona 4)
: Fantasy epic film.

; Dumminator II (Persona 4)
: Film on… Why?

; Trial of the Dragon (Persona 4)
: Kung fu epic film.

; My Neighbor Dodoro (Persona 5 - Original)
: A classic heartwarming children's movie about two young sisters meeting a big yellow bird and having adventures together. Includes a cat that is also a large vehicle.

; Tanktop Millionaire (Persona 5)
: Movie about a scrappy kid who came from the slums to win big on a quiz show.

; The Cake Knight Rises (Persona 5)
: A cake-themed vigilante avenges a friend who was wronged by a psychopathic baker. It's a ridiculous film, but the protagonist's passion to fight for his friend is touching.

; Like a Dragon (Persona 5)
: Yakuza action film.

; Mes Miserables (Persona 5)
: Apparently just like the real work except with even more theological commentary. (A bishop is the antagonist rather than Javert.)

; Pach-Saw (Persona 5)
: Horror film involving an elephant and torture elements.

; Wild Max (Persona Q2)
: Post-Apocalyptic film series praised for it's fight choreography in vehicles.

== Food and Drink ==

=== Vending Machine Beverages ===
; First Appeared in Persona 3
: Aguafeena - Extensively purified tap water.
: BauerBar - Keeps you going for 24 hours straight.
: Cielo Mist - Beverage imported from Jamaica.
: Cylon Tea - Comes in 12 different varieties.
: Definitely Lemonade - A fresh, lemon-based drink. A bit watery.
: Dr. Salt - Salty soda. Popular, but an acquired taste.
: Fountain Dew - A disturbingly yellow soft drink.
: Happiness Water - Water that tastes like happiness.
: Mad Bull - A mildly bitter beverage with a flavorful kick.
: Moonkist - Soda with the slogan, "Kist my full moon!"
: Nastea - Tea that tastes great, despite its name.
: SoBay - Popular tea often auctioned online.
: Starvicks - Famous coffee, mixed with cough syrup.
: 1UP - Soft drink coveted by old-school gamers.
: 4biotic Pack - A set of 4 probiotic drinks.

; First Appeared in Persona 4
: Dokudami Tea - An herbal tea good for detoxes.
: Dr. Salt NEO - An intensely carbonated beverage.
: Orange Smash - A refreshing citrus beverage.
: Second Maid - A cold beverage that got heated.
: TaP Soda - Old-fashioned fizzy beverage.

; First Appeared in Persona 5
: Arginade - Contains arginine.
: Chunky Potage - You can never drink all the kernels.
: Creature - A drink that blows away sleepiness.
: Durian-au-Lait - Made from the king of fruits.
: Earl Green - A blend of Eastern and Western tea.
: Joylent - Unsettlingly nutritious.
: Manta - Makes you want to dance all night.
: Muscle Tea - Popular tea often sold online.
: Oh! Shiruko - So good it makes you say, "Oh!"
: Udagawa Soda - Triple-filtered carbonated Shibuya water.
: Udagawa Water - Triple-filtered Shibuya river water.
: Ultimate Amazake - Makes you think you're drunk.
: Water of Rebirth - Blended with placenta.

=== Dining Out ===

; Peace Diner (Persona 1/Persona 2)
: Franchise that serves mostly fast food; there's a branch in Yumezaki's Yumezaki Center. Rumormonger Chikarin can be found here almost daily working on the Sevens school newspaper. The part timer at the register loves Japanese period dramas, and so talks like a ninja. Menu: Peace Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Burger, Peace Double Meat, Big Peace Burger, Fries, Peace Shake, Value Meal.

; Gatten Sushi (Persona 2)
: Popular sushi shop in Rengedai's Lotus Mall, run by the Mishina family. Head chef is Kankichi Mishina. It's the popular hangout of Rumormonger Kenta "Toro" Yokouchi, whose favorite sushi is the olive flounder fish fin, despite his nickname meaning Fatty Tuna. Menu: Tuna, Squid, Sweet Shrimp, Eel, Sea Urchin, Salmon Roe, Fish Fin, Fatty Tuna.

; Double Slash (Persona 2)
: Internet cafe in Aoba's Aoba Way that offers a surprisingly robust menu of drinks, snacks and even meals. The teenager who mans the counter is pretty lazy. Menu: Coffee, Cafe au Lait, Milk Tea, Herbal Tea, Double Sandwich, Pizza Toast, Spaghetti, Curry Rice.

; Jolly Roger (Persona 2)
: Pirate-themed restaurant in Konan's Seaside Mall. The rumormongering proprietor is sad and trades in rumors as a balm for the sea, to which he can no longer return. Menu: Coffee Blend, Tea Blend, Veggie Juice, Special Cocoa, Baked Apple Pie, Chocolate Cookie, Brown Rice Curry, Pirate’s Set.

; Clair De Lune (Persona 2)
: Classy French restaurant in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, served by Garçon Soejima. May or may not also sell top-notch armor on the sly. Menu: Vichyssoise, Escabèche, Cassoulet, Brochette, Brandade, Bouillabaisse, Ballotine, Navarin.

; Wilduck Burger (Persona 3)
: A fast food burger chain with a location in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The mainline item is the Mystery Burger for those with the Guts to try it.

; Hagakure Ramen (Persona 3)
: A ramen restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Their mainline item, the Pork Ramen, is full of collagen to make the eater's skin silky smooth and Charming.

; Wakatsu Kitchen (Persona 3)
: A sushi restaurant in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. The seafood in their Prodigy Platter is healthy and full of omega-3s--the perfect brain food to help the Academically challenged.

; Yon-Germain Bakery (Persona 5)
: A small bakery located at the Ginza Line Gate at Shibuya Station. Perfect for when you need to grab a snack in between train transfers. Menu: Sandwich, Fruit Danish, Moist Katsu Bun (rainy day special), Melon Pan (summer-only; limited product).

; Bikkuri Boy (Persona 5)
: A spacious family diner located up a stairwell off Central Street in Shibuya. Practically deserted when it rains, so you can concentrate extra-well for study sessions in between meals. Menu: Hot Coffee (coffee with free refills), Surprise Sando (crayfish paste sandwich), Nostalgic Steak (salisbury steak like grandma made), Frui-Tea (tea made with lots of fruit), Totem Pole (tower of ice cream).

; Big Bang Burger (Persona 5)
: A fast food chain with a location on Shibuya Central Street that holds the Big Bang Challenge, wherein people can become a 2nd Mate, 1st Mate, or Captain by completing various stages. Menu: Big Bang Burger, Saturn Fries, Venus Salad (fruit salad), Earth Burger (seasonal spring offering with veggies), Moon Burger (seasonal autumn offering where the egg looks like the moon).

; Ore no Beko (Persona 5)
: Beef bowl restaurant on Shibuya Central Street. The beef part is pre-made so a worker only has to assemble and serve a bowl.

; Wilton Hotel (Persona 5)
: Upscale hotel chain with a location in Shibuya. Known for its high-priced gourmet buffet.

; Melty Donut (Persona 5)
: A donut franchise popular with cops, lawyers, and security guards.

; Katsuo Shokudo (Original)
: A mom-and-pop restaurant in Inaba, well-known to locals for its excellent food. Or it was, as with the declining Inaban economy, it finally had to close its doors in early 2010. The owner and primary cook, Hideji Aoki, moved away to the big city with his daughter Hibari.

=== Bars and Pubs ===

; Izakaya Shiraishi (Persona 2)
: An Izakaya bar in Hirasaka's Kameya Alley that absolutely doesn't serve ramen--except for banana ramen. Rumor has it the proprietress, Ma'am, is a former spy that can give tips on finding anyone. Hangout of Rumormonger Toku-san. Menu: Edamame, Yakitori, Sesame Chicken, Oden, Red Bean Gyoza, Banana Ramen, Beer, Sake.

; Parabellum (Persona 2)
: A noir-ish bar in Aoba's Aoba Way with an elderly gentleman barkeeper who makes firearms-themed cocktails. Rumor has it they also secretly sell weapons. Menu: Revolver, Double Action, Magnum, Bullet Core, Browning Power, Angel Trigger, Tilt Barrel, Derringer.

; Ebony (Persona 2)
: Classy bar in Narumi's Hotel Pleiades, run by a rumor-lovin' bartender who's as quick with a rumor or a story as she is with a cocktail. Menu: On the Rocks, Between the Sheets, Gimlet, Blue Lagoon, Green Eyes, Mockingbird, Angel's Kiss, Spritzer.

; Crossroads Bar (Persona 5)
: An adult entertainment bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The bartender and owner is Lala Escargot; the shop logo includes a snail. On top of wines, beers, and cocktails, there are a few snacks and non-alcoholic drinks available.

; Izakaya Nichinan (Original)
: An izakaya in Konan Ward. Known more for its beer selection than its food, it gets most of its business from younger office workers who live in the ward.

== Pharmacies and Convenience Stores ==

; Yin and Yang (Persona 1)
: Convenience store chain. They'll sell you medicine, and if you get friendly with the owner, they might let you see their collection of airsoft guns too. Yin and Yang stores operate in supernatural spaces, too -- and under those conditions, they'll sell you ''real'' weapons.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 1)
: Vibes less like they're gonna conquer the world, unlike the Sumaru City branch. Has an infectious theme song explaining what each item they sell does.

; Satomi Tadashi Pharmacy (Persona 2)
: Drugstore chain throughout Sumaru City. All the shopkeepers look the same, and are open about being sisters. Don't worry about the music overhead or why it has a different style in each store, just don't.

; Mayo Mart (Persona 4)
: A 24-hour konbini (Japanese convenience store) in Inaba.

; 777 (Persona 5)
: Convenience store chain with special sales on all days ending in 7. Pronounced 'Triple Seven.'

== Other Notable Shops ==

; GOLD Gym (Persona 2)
: Major gym workout chain with locations throughout the world.

; Kaori (Persona 2)
: Perfume and aromatherapy shop in Rengedai; scents that cleanse the soul, perhaps more literally than you'd think...

; Padparadscha (Persona 2)
: Jewelry store in Hotel Pleiades in Narumi.

; Rafflesia (Persona 3)
: Floral shop franchise throughout Japan; has various smaller branches everywhere. Sometimes includes services where they'll grow and nurture your plants for you.

; Junes Department Store (Persona 4)
: Department megastore chain. The jingle goes: 'Every day's great at your Junes!' A new store is presently being built in Inaba -- look forward to the grand opening!

; Moel Gas Station (Persona 4)
: A gas station chain where one can go to fuel up one’s vehicle. May or may not have a grey-haired gas station attendant, or job openings.

; Untouchable Airsoft Shop (Persona 5)
: A military-esque airsoft shop in a back alley off Shibuya Central Street. Although all their goods are models, the proprietor, Iwai, has a scary look.

; Electronics Superstore Akindo (Persona 5)
: A huge electronics store in Akihabara.

; De La Mancha (Inspired by Soul Hackers 2)
: Or just Mancha. A chain discount store that sells just about everything, from groceries to electronics to clothing. Notorious for overloaded shelves so they can offer more products. Very lucky shoppers may occasionally find a cognitively useful item buried in there, whether a consumable, equipment, or even a card!

== Services and Appointments ==

; Hiiragi Psychotherapy (Persona 2)
: Run by Dr. Reiko, located in Seaside Mall.

; Sumaru Genie (Persona 2)
: Fortune-teller based in Seaside Mall who goes by the same name as the store. Her fortunes stopped coming true after Wang Long fortune-telling rose into prominence.

; Time Castle (Persona 2)
: Clock shop run by the eclectic Time Count, a man who acts the part of a Victorian gentleman who gets a little intense sometimes. Offers Skill Card services.

; Tominaga Chiropractic (Persona 2)
: Run by Mr. Tomi, a bombastic chiropractor trained in the US who has a US-themed 'flair' to his personality. He utilizes his ultimate technique, the Gold Finger, to adjust any spine, satisfaction guaranteed.

== Housing ==

; Lunar Palace (Persona 2)
: Apartment complex chain; there's one such apartment building in Konan. Maya Amano, Ulala Serizawa, and Shiori Miyashiro live there.

== Famous People ==

; Eriko "Elly" Kirishima (Persona 1)
: Popular rising model. Her hobby is the occult and she gives no comment on any potential boyfriend situation.

; Hidehiko "Brown" Uesugi (Persona 1)
: Talk show host. He's known for his boisterous laughter and nonstop jokes.

; Junko Kurosu (Persona 2)
: Veteran actress who's been in the profession for decades. She doesn't get quite as many roles now that she's in her 40s with a son who's nearly an adult, but she's still going strong.

; President Tanaka (Persona 3)
: CEO of and host to a TV home shopping show every Sunday morning, both of which are called Tanaka's Amazing Commodities.

; Naoto Shirogane (Persona 4)
: The first Detective Prince, who comes from a famous detective family and has been solving crimes across the country for years from a very young age.

; Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4)
: A popular middle school-aged rookie idol who's appeared in a few commercials so far.

; Goro Akechi (Persona 5)
: The second Detective Prince, sometimes called the Second Coming of the Detective Prince. A rookie compared to Naoto Shirogane, but nonetheless a high schooler who solves crimes for the police and gets consulted all the time.

; Ann Takamaki (Persona 5)
: An exotically beautiful model of mixed Japanese, American, and Finnish descent.

; Mika (Persona 5)
: A budding model, just starting out in the industry.

; Suguru Kamoshida (Persona 5)
: A professional athlete who won the gold medal for volleyball in the 2008 Summer Olympics and was teaching gym at Shujin Academy until recently. He turned himself in for abusing his students after he received a strange calling card from someone(s) calling themselves the "Phantom Thieves of Hearts."

; Ichiryusai Madarame (Persona 5)
: A famous artist celebrated for his incredibly broad range of styles. He recently confessed that his "range" was actually plagiarized from his various students, again after receiving a strange calling card from the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

; Subaru Amamiya (Persona 5 - Original)
: The soft-spoken and stern Mayor of Inaba, elected for four terms and presently trying for a fifth. He doesn't speak of [[Ren Amamiya|his son]] often. It's rumoured that he has greater politicial ambitions than being the Mayor of a small town. His wife Akira often acts as his unofficial assistant.

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2025-11-14 The End Is The Beginning

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*'''Cutscene: The End Is The Beginning '''
*'''Cast:''' [[Eikichi Mishina]]
*'''Where:''' Abandoned Shrine
*'''OOC Date:''' 2025-11-14
*'''IC Date:''' Sometime in Mid July
*'''Summary''': ''<Eikichi begins to rebuild the new Gas Chamber.>''

----<poem>
There evening is still somewhat hot from the day. The air is loud with the sounds of cicadas crying out as Eikichi steps in front of the steps to a rather unkept set of stairs. He examines the stairs and notices signs someone still uses them, noting crushed weeds and the occasional foot print in some dirt. With a sigh, the delinquent begins to ascend the stairs just as a distant rumbling starts from further up the incline. The Cicadas continue to whine but that distant rumbling is still heard.

Eikichi checks the note in his pocket. This is where Ken said the guy was...Evenings out by the abandoned shrine outside of town. Kind of weird if you ask Eikichi but he's admittedly seen weirder. He climbs up the stairs, hearing the rumble start to sound more distinctive.

When he started Gas Chamber, Eikichi could only see his friends with him. They had been there when Kasugayama's culture wasn't under his control. They had even put in the muscle with him to take it over. So why couldn't it be them?

Eikichi sighs, listening to the rumbling becoming a melody that blends in with the surroundings. It was like Eikichi was in immersive concert and that was pretty cool.

Eikichi passes near a collapsed Tori gate, frowning as the state of this place was not getting any better. What were the chances a step would give away and he'd break his neck?

Gas Chamber. According to his friends, this was Eikichi's dream and one they couldn't be a part of. They'd just cheer him on.

It wasn't registering with Eikichi entirely yet. Could he really do this by himself? Without his guys on stage with him?

The melody is now clearly a solo guitar...Electric? How do they get power out here? Eikichi stops in his tracks, listening to skill of this musician. Fast but not a dropped note. It was splendid. The delinquent starts walking away, faster now. More confident.

Finally, Eikichi arrives at the threshold of the abandoned shrine. The music now completely covers the Cicada's crying down below. It wasn't large but it had seen better days. In front of the main temple, there was a single boy, dressed in black jump suit with large shoulder pads and a large striped wig styled into a mohawk. He wore makeup similar to Eikichi, prompting the Death Boss to grin. It was the look that Eikichi wish he had the guts to pull off. It would piss off his dad SO much. The boy continued to play guitar on his battery powered Amp, speeding up his melody. It was a powerful sound that shook the temple.

"You must be Mishina. Your friend said you'd be coming about an opportunity." The boy looks up, finally stopping his playing.

Eikichi grins, "I can already tell you're perfect for what I got in mind but let me hear more of that." He thinks about his guys and nods. He whispers to himself. "Thanks guys. I'm gonna make Gas Chamber something."</poem>

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*'''Cutscene: And introducing: Cheddar '''
*'''Cast:''' [[Gozaburou Gessou]]
*'''Where:''' Narumi Ward, Sumaru at Zabu's Home
*'''OOC Date:''' 2025-12-20
*'''IC Date:''' August 28th 2012
*'''Summary''': ''Zabu has a meeting with his assistant. There is a cameo by his pomeranian, Cheddar.''

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<poem>Meanwhile, at Casa de Gessou.

"And you have a meeting with the network tomorrow at 08:30" Ami says flatly, checking her notes before adjusting her glasses. After a moment, she looks to the man next to her, remaining neutral in her expression as her eyes go back to her notes.

To his credit, Gozaburou is listening....half listening. He is currently using an exercise bike he keeps in his office to remain "marketable". He reaches for a sports drink as he takes a break, looking to his assistant with a confident grin. "Right. Confirm that for me and make sure to set up a gift basket for the president's wife. Hmmm, the '85 Chateau included in there."

Ami nods, adjusting her glasses again. "You also have another meeting at 11:00 with advertising. They are concern advertisers will pull out because of the Joker Killer segments."

After a swig of his drink, Zabu smirks with a shake of his head. "Tch, yeah well they are going to be thanking me when my 5 part Joker Killer segment makes them enough money to make up for any cowardly brands. Don't these morons understand what kind of yokels watch us?!"

"Hmm...You also have a 16:00 appointment with the veterinarian for Cheddar."

"Hmmm. Move that up. I can't have my precious show mascot sick can I?" Zabu looks around Ami to a -very- large dog bed where a small reddish brown Pomeranian lays, looking particularly tiny next to his pile of toys. Zabu kneels and smiles at the clearly disinterested dog, spoiled rotten by plenty. "Whose stealing the hearts of all of Sumaru? It's you Cheddar.."

Cheddar does the dog equvilent of rolling his eyes. The only respond is a deep sigh followed by a snort.

Zabu smiles, pleased with himself as he looks back to Ami. "Gotta love that deep bond we share. Like a father and son... Anyway, cancel my appointments after that. I want to look over the stuff for the 'oh so advertiser poison' Joker Killer segments. They are lucky I'm not pulling some strings and bring the wrath of god down on them. I could have their metaphorical head on a platter if I wanted."

"If you say so, Gessou-sama."

"I -do- say so...I'm not the tippy top of the pryamid but I know I'm higher than some peasant in advertising. Pth, anyway. You're free Ami-chan. I'm gonna go do some research...with my best buddy!"

Cheddar is unmoved but offers a stern grumble in response. </poem>

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2025-12-18: Good Evening, Sumaru: Interview with the Detective

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Ashlikesnow: Created page with "*'''Log: Good Evening, Sumaru: Interview with the Detective''' *'''Cast:''' <Gozaburou Gessou, Goro Akechi> *'''Where:''' <Sumaru City/Yumezaki Ward> *'''OOC Date:''' <2025-12-18> *'''IC Date:''' <Aug 27 2012> (Can be found with +checkdate if you aren't sure what it is for the OOC date.) *'''Summary''': ''<Zabu interviews Goro Akechi on Good Evening, Sumaru!>'' ---- <Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed. Today, 'Good Evening, Sumaru' is out in the field,..."

*'''Log: Good Evening, Sumaru: Interview with the Detective'''
*'''Cast:''' <[[Gozaburou Gessou]], [[Goro Akechi]]>
*'''Where:''' <Sumaru City/Yumezaki Ward>
*'''OOC Date:''' <2025-12-18>
*'''IC Date:''' <Aug 27 2012> (Can be found with +checkdate if you aren't sure what it is for the OOC date.)
*'''Summary''': ''<Zabu interviews Goro Akechi on Good Evening, Sumaru!>''

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<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
Today, 'Good Evening, Sumaru' is out in the field, meaning there is a section near the entrance to the Mu Continent that is blocked off to the public, though a few watch from afar. It's a good day for it! Not too hot due to some light cloud cover. The set up is actually rather impressive consisting of a well lit stage with two -very- comfortable chairs separated by a photogenic plant, a craft services table, and a tent for make up and hair services. There is also a second stage set up with a few random people. This is the infamous panel, consisting of anything from celebrities to people of interest. Today it is populated by few teenage girls, one of which has a shirt on with a heart with Goro Akechi's face at the center of it. Wonder why they were chosen?...heh.

Zabu stands mid stage, checking his phone as he flatly chews his gum. He was dressed in a light colored linen suit with white shirt and tie.

He looks up when a stage hand announces they are coming back from break. The second he looks up his face brightens with the Hollywood magic entertainment was known for. "Alright, buddy. Hey, keep up the good work... or else. Haha." He might've sounded like he was kidding but he wasn't.

Zabu looks toward the camera, standing in front of his comfortable chair with his hands clasped together. He makes micro adjustments as the countdown begins. On the final number, Zabu smiles and opens his hands, gesturing off stage. "Good Evening, Sumaru! My next guest is known as the second coming of the Detective Prince. I'll see if he can figure out what's up with the latest fashion trend. Goro Akechi!"

The "panel" erupts in loud applause, cheering, -swooning-, and one very sincere 'I LOVE YOU' to the guest star of the moment. Zabu keeps smiling despite being a little perturbed he isn't the man of the moment.

<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

'Good Evening, Sumaru.' is a popular enough TV show. And Akechi is a well-known media darling, making the circuit because of his opposition to the latest 'trend' of support for the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.

Of course he accepted the invitation. He's a resident of Sumaru City, though some more casual fans may not realize that given the amount of time he spends in Tokyo.

When he introduces him, the Guest comes out from back stage, in a sweater vest over a white sleeved button up shirt, khaki pants. Ordinarily he prefers his uniform, but during summer break him being in more 'casual' attire makes him feel more relatable, doesn't it?

He's all smiles, as he walks across the set, with a cant of his head, a smile, and a raise of his hand as if to wave to his fans in the crowd. "Why hello there." Right before he settles down in the Guest Chair.

"Thank you for having me." He says with a well practiced tone of friendliness in front of his host. "I can't say I expected this crowd response."

He takes on a jocular look, "It makes me feel as if I might be a little overdressed for the occasion. But in my line of work, you rarely get enough time to enjoy one's Summer Break."

He seems to be playing to the crowd of fans, at least, making quips in order to get a response. It's rather normal for him during an introduction.

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
The crowd goes wild upon seeing Akechi's outfit. Zabu is tipping the scale by keeping the crowd entirely on the Team Akechi hypetrain but the reasons remain a mystery right now.

Zabu gives Akechi a respectful bow, smiling brightly for the cameras. "What sort of reaction were you expecting?" He laughs giving Akechi a little throw away to get some banter going.

"No, you look great. Very professional which makes sense for someone of your status" Zabu laughs before gesturing for Akechi to sit on the opposite chair before taking his own. "So how is summer break going for you? Any summer time romance for a dashing hero of justice like yourself? I'm sure these girls wanna know."

The crowd quietly murmurs over the question. Did the Prince have a Princess? Who is she? (Or He?!) Oh say it isn't so, Akechi.

Zabu just quietly chews his gum, smiling at Akechi as he waits to see how this interview will go.
<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

Folding his hands together from his elbows on each arm rest, he crosses a leg over the other.

"Well I'm not accustomed to welcomes so... enthusiastic. It's a bit embarrassing, actually. However, I can't say I'm not flattered by it. I would like to thank my fans for their support."

It's this contradiction of emotions between the practiced humility of the humble boy next door, embarrassed at all the attention - and the none too subtle validation while soliciting attention from his fans that makes him quite popular.

It's almost like he discovered the perfect show biz formula for being a teenage Detective in Japanese media.

"I appreciate you going easy on me." He says on his choice of outfit, "Often I have little enough time to do anything but throw something on before I'm out the door."

And yet the outfit looks perfectly pressed. Newly put on. Not a drop of sweat despite it being the summer.

"Haha..." Akechi chuckles at the question of having a 'summer romance'. "... Mostly I've been working on my various cases, though I do catch a little 'me' time every now and then. In that sense, it's certainly more relaxing than during a school semester. As for romance, that's quite the dangerous question..."

He lets that linger off for a time, as if to leave a lingering sense of 'discomfiture' among his fans that he might, before answering, "... I have a feeling if I answered 'yes' it would only add to my caseload. As it stands, I've been far too busy to be searching for romance- though, if I were to find the right girl... well, I certainly would find a way to make time for her."

And with a smile that leaves everyone of his fans in the crowd feeling like he might choose /them/ as the right girl.

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
Gozaburou smiles and nods as he watches the boy get flustered. Generally, if you put anyone in front of their hardcore followers, they either got flustered or lived in the moment. From Zabu's perspective, Akechi seemed to be someone embarrassed by their fame.

Such a pity.

"Well well, a man dedicated to his craft. Gotta love it folks." Zabu clasps his hands together before reaching for a notecard where presumably most of the questions were. Teleprompter got left at the studio it seems.

The crowd of panelists go wild for Akechi's answers. This time there are three "I Love You"s for example.

After a beat, Zabu checks the card and then turns to Akechi, smiling. "So you are no simple guest...Tell us what is a day in life for you right now? Like I'm sure there are some people out there who want to know what it's like being someone who has to juggle school and this job usually held by much older individuals?"
<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

Is he truly embarrassed? Well, no, but it wouldn't suit his purposes to let the entire world know.

"Haha... well, I would like to think I'm quite committed to my pursuit of Justice. Though perhaps I'm not quite as dedicated as some of our studio audience."

He says, while lifting a hand, and making a small raise of his hand as if in acknowledgement of them.

Zabu's next question causes him to tilt his head as if in thought, "Well during the school year on most days, I wake up early - perform a light work out. Then often I catch the earliest train to Tokyo that I can."

He says with a smile, "Not many my age can say they already have the proper 'Salaryman' experience. Aha."

He's still smiling, "You see- given my work with the Police, often I'm called upon to miss school. However, I have an arrangement with the administration at my school. So long as I turn in all of my assignments, and sit for my exams, they're more than willing to 'share' me. I /do/ still try to make time to go into class when I can... though unfortunately it's less than I'd like."

He gestures at the camera casually while still looking at Zabu, "Perhaps I might ask any criminals out there watching right now to give yourselves up? Then I'd have much more time to enjoy my life as a high schooler."

He says as he makes a light joke, "The prosecutor's office will go much easier on you if they don't have to wait for me to catch you."

He's definitely trying to get a laugh there, before he smiles at him, "Still, I do quite well for myself, even missing many days. I believe I'm still top of my class, though- I can't say I've even had time to look at the results."

He makes a small theatrical sigh, "These Phantom Thieves of Hearts are keeping me quite busy."

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
Zabu listens to Akechi grandstand and charm the crowd. It was something he did so he knew these tactics well. Still, there was no way he could see past Akechi's exterior as Zabu was too concerned with himself.

Still, he laughs at Akechi's jokes, following the story of someone who gets to play as an adult without being one. Not an ounce of disgust shows on the TV host's face. He turns to the camera. "You hear that, criminals? Akechi-kun has got you in his sights. So lets hope he catches you before he misses out on all the precious youth." There is a laugh on the back of his heartful, polite plea to the underworld.

Then there is the moment he was waiting for. The Phantom Thieves. Zabu nods at Akechi's sigh, laughing. "I take it the case isn't going well." There is a pause for laughter, which is piped into the mix on TV. In the actual air, there is only a split second of dead air as Akechi's fans won't laugh at their idol. The magic of Television!

"So would you say the Phantom Thieves are your greatest trial, Akechi-kun? Surely they are no match for someone of your intellect." Zabu turns his gaze to look at Akechi. He isn't trying to be a dick. Not yet. Right now, it was about making Akechi feel good.

"While my show had some bad intel on their latest target, I find it disturbing how there are a band of criminals extorting even children. While my sources are now telling me this child was arrested for very credible crimes, Can the law actually carry out justice when these confessions are--coerced?" Zabu isn't sure how this next question will go as he is starting to get a little more direct. The man just waits to see how Akechi deals with this latest question.
<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

"Yes. I do hope I won't grow up to be someone that says that youth is wasted. That would be a true tragedy."

He says, referencing so many adults who claim that youth is wasted on the young. "So please turn yourselves in, right away."

Winning smile. The camera certainly loves him. And then, Akechi folds his fingers again together, "Oh? What makes you say that?" He replies, seeming curious as to Zabu's justification. "Even if they're not in custody, I'd say the case is going quite well thus far."

However... he asks if they're his greatest trial, "Well. I suppose we'll know for certain when I finally bring this case to a close. However, if you were to think about it, the value of a Detective is uncertain- isn't it?" He says with a more serious expression, "What separates one from another? What defines their value to society?"

He offers to him, as if he were getting philosophical on the matter as he raises two fingers, "Two things - a tough case that only he can solve, and the existence of a worthy rival to make such a case." One fingers lower at a time as they say each of those things, "If indeed - they became my greatest trial..."

He pauses, seeming lost in thought for several long seconds before...

"... well that would truly be a shame, don't you think? To face my greatest trial before I'd even graduated high school! What would there be to look forward to?"

He grins at Zabu, "Besides, I'd say my current greatest trial are my upcoming college admissions exams. I do hope they manage to top that one!"

However... the interview turns to Eiji, and the grin just vanishes to become more pensive, as he leans forward, placing a hand to his chin, "That is indeed the question. If a Change of Heart is forced upon another party- then can they be said to be offering that confession of their own free will? I believe the answer is 'No'. Nevertheless - when we are faced with a Juvenile charged for such serious crimes, we cannot exactly ignore the wrongs he has done. The victims would demand no less."

Taking his hand off of his chin, he leans back again, and concludes to Zabu's question, "We as a society must come together and decide to reject the 'Justice' of the Phantom Thieves. If a criminal such as this one is to be truly punished for what he has done, then his sentence cannot be the result of a coerced sense of responsibility. He must choose to take it of his own accord."

It's a tough needle to thread, to say 'even if their hearts are changed, they deserve punishment' while also saying 'it's not right for the heart to be changed for the sake of their responsibility to society'.

And yet, he threads it rather well, in a well practiced manner from defending his position time and time again on TV.

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
Zabu laughs at Akechi's joke. "So true and I think we can agree you have a long way before you become an old man like that" The same smile is given back to the boy detective. Such is the tango of talk show television.

"Oh ho...I suppose I'm not used to how a detective sees their work. From the outsider's perspective, your mannerisms kinda paint a picture of someone in over his head...Temporarily of course." Zabu crosses his legs and he adjusts himself in the chair. "If you're saying that the case is going well, then who am I to argue?"

Zabu listens to the Detective Prince explain what makes a detective, chewing his gum with a satisfied smirk. "Is that so--fascinating! Though I suppose it would be sad to meet their match in High School. Most couples don't meet until college and I can't imagine a better comparison than soul mates for such a fated confrontation!" Zabu winks at the camera. "So in a way, maybe you do have more of a summer romance than you think." There crowd makes a "oooooo" and if they don't, it's piped in.

"I can't imagine college being very useful for a young man who has such a stunning career already. Does this mean we might see the Detective Prince at an office space near you?" More laughter.

"You are part of a legacy...the previous Detective Prince was well known for solving cases just like you. When you consider who came before, are you afraid they could've solved the Phantom Thieves case before you? Do you ever compare yourself to your predecessor?"

Zabu notes Akechi's flawless handling of the Eiji case. While he wishes that brat only the worst time in prison, he can't help but understand the public. If you were stupid enough to get caught, you deserved what came next.
<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

"I do hope so!" He replies quickly to the idea it will be a long time before he becomes an /adult like that/ that /undercuts children/. Or as Ryuji Sakamoto himself would say...

'A shitty rotten adult'.

He doesn't know how much Akechi would agree with him there. Zabu however, indicates that his mannerisms paint him as someone in over his head, temporarily, "My- and here I thought I was the Detective, here. Are you sure you're not moonlighting as a Psychological Profiler for the police?"

Akechi quips in regards to Zabu calling out his 'mannerisms', "I wouldn't say I'm in over my head at all. if anything, I'd say I'm eminently suitable for this case." As he pushes back just - lightly.

He's not exactly warning him yet, but it's rather clear a button was pressed.

Zabu keeps going however, calling it a 'romance' of sorts eliciting crowd 'oooooo's. And Akechi's smile widens subtly, in a somewhat forced manner. "Do I? Well I'd hardly think of it as romance. I suppose some may see a certain 'romance' in rivalry. But it's not as if I'm considering a criminal as a serious romantic prospect."

His close-eyed smile opens on the side of Akechi facing Zabu to stare at him, outside of the camera's angle on him. "Aha... hardly. I certainly don't expect to settle down as an Office Worker. However, just because my career is well underway, doesn't mean there's no value in an education at a proper university, don't you think?" He says, as he offers back to that point, "No, I fully intend to continue my studies to be of even greater use to society."

He then has to try his hardest not to frown at him bringing up Naoto. "I have nothing but respect for Shirogane-san." Akechi seems to be taking on a more guarded tone now, "I don't believe it's particularly relevant who would solve it first... so long as Justice is done. However, if I had to speculate for the sake of argument... given what I know of their prior cases." He pauses, as if considering the subject thoroughly, "I believe Shirogane-san and I would solve the case in a near equivalent amount of time. If it were a competition - it would be quite a close thing."

How humble!

However, let's take a brief look at Akechi's internal landscape right now:

https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/047/210/nah_id_win.jpg

"I must admit though, I would rather enjoy a competition like that-!" Akechi says, musing out loud. "However, with the stakes so high... I think it more likely the two of us would be working together."

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
"Well I do enjoy a good mystery book every now and then." Zabu laughs and shrugs at the camera. "But I guess I do have a decent judge of people so maybe I have my backup career as the Detective Prince III" Another laugh. Another quip to entertain the masses.

"Oh ho...Ex~cit~ing!" He responds to Akechi's claim that he was suitable for the case. "Then we can expect to see a showdown for the ages. I hope we get to see it all go down!"

Zabu notices that smile, making his wider too. Like beast showing its fangs in a grin. "No, of course not! I mean more of a poetic romance between rivals. Sherlock Holmes and Moriarty for example. Though I can see a movie there....star crossed lovers on either side of the law." Zabu looks at the camera and points. "I'm copyrighting that just in case. He winks and turns back to Akechi. "That is very true, Akechi-kun. Can you believe this boy? So dedicated to the justice and betterment of society!" There are actual applause from the panel.

The panel goes wild when Akechi proves he is just a humble. To not grandstand against one's processor? To speak of all parties with a sense of respect? Yowza!

"So you think you'd work together the case? It sounds like a manga set up. Two generations teaming up on their greatest case." Zabu smiles and taps a finger to his chin. "Lets hope it doesn't come to that as I think our lovely audience wants you to take the win.....Speaking of, lets leave our guest with a question from the panel." Zabu gets to his feet and walks to the second stage. He walks to the girl in Goro Akechi heart shirt and smiles. "What do you want to ask Akechi-kun?"

"Ummm, oh...Uh...Akechi-san, I was wondering if uh...who are your heroes? And also what you use in your hair since it's so pretty. Omigosh! I'm talking to him. EEEEEE"

Zabu smiles and chews his gum as he looks back to Akechi. "I asked for one question but it seems we have two. Akechi-kun, would you be so kind to close us out by answering either or both questions?"

<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

"Oh my- do I have more competition in the room? Well, to declare yourself our successor... you must be a great deal younger than you appear!"

He says it so playfully! It's all in good fun, isn't it?

"Well, I'll do whatever I can to meet your expectations."

Then of the poetic romance between rivals, "Of course of course-!" He chuckles, "Though I'd say it's more akin 'Herlock Sholmes' and 'Arsene Lupin' myself... after all, Moriarty is more Mastermind than 'Gentleman Thief'."

Well, of course he'd say that, the Detective Prince has to be fully knowledgeable of Detective fiction, right?

"Aha-! Well of course! What reason would we have to compete, when we both have the same end?" He laughs, before the audience question comes.

And-!

The fangirl goes wild, Akechi looks mildly startled, like a boy befuddled and charmed by the fairer sex all at once.

"Aha... why yes you are. It'd be my pleasure to answer you."

Folding his fingers together, "My heroes - one might say it was somewhat fated. But I grew up on my mother's Detective Novels. She was a great fan of Edogawa Ranpo's work - with the character of Kogoro Akechi. One might say she named me after him. I sincerely hope that I'm able to meet her expectations with my work."

He says with a smile, Filial piety! What a guy! "I have others as well of course, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and even Philip Marlowe from the Western Noir genre. And then there's Shirogane-san. His young age when he solved his first case was inspirational, even to myself at the time."

Inspirational, as in Naoto Shirogane had everything - wealth, lineage, all the resources he did not to make his way in the world.

Akechi's definitely bitter.

"As for the latter... I believe I use a brand from a local Convenience Store?" Akechi looks up as if straining to remember, "I don't actually put all that much thought into it. I'm afraid my hair's naturally always been this way."

(He's lying, he has a whole treatment regimen and actually uses Yoru Relax the Brand as his main conditioner.)

"I hope that answer met your expectations, miss!" He tells her, cheerfully, "Though you needn't be shy about talking to me. I promise! I don't bite."

<Pose Tracker> Gozaburou Gessou has posed.
Zabu's teeth grind when Akechi mentions his age. He is still smiling because yes it was all in good fun. Keep the audience positive.

The fan girl eyes go wide when Akechi mentions "biting". She is bright red and ready to put such info in her Goro Akechi fanfic where he romances the beautiful Phantom Thief self insert character she wrote about.

Zabu nods slowly at Akechi's answer, knowing full well that convenience store conditioner wouldn't do what Akechi is claiming. Still, props to the kid for clearly thinking about his image. He wonders if Akechi has studied all those detectives or if it was part of this brand he was selling. Still, there was a chance Akechi was truly this ray of sunshine. A knight in shining armor perhaps.

Zabu can feel his stomach start to turn. He was going to keep an eye on this boy to see if he was useful. "Coming up, we look at some new trends in Sumaru. Can you believe what rumors are going around? Join us."

The stage hand calls clear and Zabu's smile dims just a little when the cameras turn off. "Good working with you, buddy. I hope you bring those criminals to justice quite soon. It would be good TV. Let me know if we can be there to see you bust the Phantom Thieves." He nods politely to Akechi, treating him with the respect usually reserved for adults.

Keep the audience happy. That was the key to success.

<Pose Tracker> Goro Akechi has posed.

All in good fun! Such good fun between host and guest on TV!

Indeed Zabu pegs it correctly, that being overly concerned with his /hair/ wouldn't be masculine enough. It wouldn't be /boy next door/. There's an order in the chaos of his unruly mane.

Every single strand is exactly where he wants it to be.

But indeed, he's read nearly every piece of Detective Fiction that exists in Japan translated - and several in English.

"I know I can't wait to hear all about them." Akechi follows up the 'Can you believe what rumors are going around'. Getting a word in before the Stagehand calls 'clear'.

"And it was a pleasure working with you as well, Gessou-san." He says, as he extends his right hand to shake it. "I'll keep that in mind, when the time comes."

He definitely sounds like he's taking it seriously! The publicity tours after he defeats the Phantom Thieves - ah, they'll be epic, he can already see them now.

Keep the audience happy. Akechi looks towards his fans in the audience, and smiles at them one last time.

He is ever so good to his fans.

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Rumormongers

2025-12-11T23:05:02Z

Ashlikesnow: /* Player Rumormonger List */

Individuals who hold metaphorical court within Sumaru City's culture of [[Rumors and Rumor Culture|Rumors]], these information brokers get to decide which rumors spread far and wide and which never go further than them. Each has their own reasons for participating, and not all of them necessarily understand the supernatural weight that comes with being an information broker.

Some just think spreading rumors about the occult is fun! Others act as Rumormongers entirely on the internet, primarily on the [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]. Whatever their reasons, everyone knows: if you want the latest rumors, you go see a Rumormonger.

==The Official Rumormongers==

*'''Rumormonger Toku''' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - An older homeless gentleman who hangs out in Izakaya Shiraishi with the implicit permission of Ma'am, the woman who runs it. (Considering the rumors about her being an ex-spy and/or manhunter on the side, one can understand the benefits.) He offers his rumors to individuals who can give him rumors he hasn't heard before; otherwise they'll have to offer something of value for his services.

*'''Rumormonger Toro''' - ''Rengedai Ward'' - Kenta Yokouchi, nicknamed Toro, is a portly salesman in his early twenties who calls St. Hermelin High School his alma mater. He's supernaturally in the know due to his Persona, which he admits isn't suitable for combat but makes his information-gathering skills second to none. Holds court at Gatten Sushi as the 'Baron of Sushi' in a group of local connoisseurs known as the 'Sushi Nobility', and typically can be bought for the price of a meal, so long as it's fish fin, his favorite.

*'''Rumormonger Chikarin''' - ''Yumezaki Ward'' - Chika Ueda, nicknamed Chikarin, is a first year student of Seven Sisters High School who works with the school newspaper as its hottest new journalist. She is known most of all for her speed on getting information faster than anyone and an incredibly positive attitude, but has a reputation for being a tad sloppy. Despite all this, she can be easily frightened away from rough locations that would be dangerous for a high school girl to investigate, often recruiting other people to do it for her.

*'''Rumormonger 'Master'''<nowiki/>' - ''Konan Ward'' - The proprietor of Jolly Roger Restaurant at Seaside Mall, the 'Master' claims to be a retired pirate captain. Whether this is true or not, he's often the least sought-after Rumormonger because his sunken, shadowed eyes and emaciated skin is rather off-putting. Regulars of his place, however, find him to be a man who keeps his anecdotes of his pirate days close to the chest, instead possessing an insightful knowledge of human nature and a melancholy wit that undercuts his ghoulish image.

*'''Rumormonger Sumaru Genie''' - ''Konan Ward'' - The titular fortuneteller of Sumaru Genie at Seaside Mall, who once was said to have great supernatural power within her fortune-telling but now states that her fortunes have stopped working. That doesn't stop her from keeping her business open as one of the most well-known Rumormongers of Konan Ward.

*'''Rumormonger Baofu''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The administrator of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and owner of Double Slash, a net cafe on Aoba Ward's Aoba Way. Baofu rarely meets people in person, instead communicating mostly online. A ruthless pragmatist, everyone who works with him might gain the impression that all he does is simply a means to an end, an impression he does absolutely nothing to dispel. He's started working in person with Maya Amano, but he isn't advertising this just yet.

*'''Rumor-Lovin' Bartender''' - ''Narumi Ward'' - The eloquent bartender of the high class Hotel Pleiades Sky Lounge, Ebony, is known for her love of rumors, and her unwillingness to part with her name under any circumstances. She is, after all, a consummate professional.

*'''Rumormonger Lucky Cat''' - ''Aoba Ward'' - The rumormonger of Kuzunoha Detective Agency, an enormous golden lucky cat statue that requests money be inserted into it and sometimes offers the latest rumors to those who persistently insert enough to please it. Apprentice Detective Tamaki Uchida and Chief Daisuke Todoroki tend to just shrug all this off, stating that's the power of rumors in Sumaru City and offering to spread those rumors for the right price. Lucky Cat is nobody suspicious, meow~

*'''Rumormonger Moriae''' - ''Online'' - Rumormonger Moriae is the online pseudonym for Jin Shirato, [[Strega]]'s Rumormonger with an aggressive personality whose down-to-business attitude online puts most people off. Nevertheless, he's willing to offer rare information to those who are looking to push the boundaries of their supernatural abilities. Discussions of morality need not apply.

===Other Personalities===

There are other individuals out there that despite not calling themselves 'Rumormongers' still engage in Sumaru City's culture as part of their job. Some may be information brokers, while others may just work in 'acquisitions' for anonymous parties.

*'''Suspicious Man''' - ''Paulownia Mall - Club Escapade'' - This man holds court in the back of Club Escapade, offering no details of who he is, merely what he has to offer. Need to find the Revenge Site's URL? Find videos that even the Black Market refuses to carry? He's your man, for a price. He seems to know about Sumaru City and will spread rumors too, if you can afford his fee--though who can say what his true thoughts are on culture there?

*'''Trader Sakai''' - ''Tokyo - Kichijoji'' - No one knows if Sakai is his real name, only that he's able to trade valuable items in exchange for whatever his client is looking for at the time. While he's focused on this trade, he always seems to know the latest rumors about the Phantom Thieves or Sumaru City's affairs. Trying to pry into his affairs is always shut down, but perhaps for the right price, he might be persuaded to spread rumors of an item you're looking for to the right ears for it to become reality.

==Player Rumormongers==

Players are welcome to submit requests to staff by email to list player characters as Rumormongers if you intend for them to participate in the Rumor culture of Sumaru! (Note that this is if they want to actively gather and disseminate rumors and other information; someone who "buys" rumors from Rumormongers, even in exchange for other information and rumors, would not necessarily be a Rumormonger themselves.)

As a [[Requests|Request]], please submit this as '''Requests - Character - Character Name''' to '''velvetroommush@gmail.com'''

In the body of the request, utilize the following format for us to post it to the wiki: Name - Open/Hidden - Location Where they Monger Rumors - A brief blurb about them.

'''Example:'''

'''Rumormonger Shady''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Online'' - A mysterious individual whose online avatar is definitely just President Tanaka of Tanaka's Amazing Commodities wearing sunglasses. Rumormonger Shady openly criticizes Rumormonger Baofu as wasting the potential of The [[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]] and discusses opening his own rival site to capitalize on the black market. Rumormonger Shady mostly trades rumors of the business world and openly solicits confidential information for insider trading.

==Player Rumormonger List==

*'''Rumormonger Merry''' - ''Open'' - ''Hirasaka Ward'' - While posing as a book and card store in Hirasaka Ward, the Cardboard Dragon is the front business of the Baengnyong, a small intelligence agency led by Rumourmonger Merry, who seems to have rumours and hot gossip that convinces one that they'd have to be indulging in illicit means to gather. In contrast to rumourmongers that operate online, Merry largely operates on an in-person basis, more akin to traditional private eye services.

*'''Rumormonger Alyss''' - ''Hidden'' - ''Unknown'' - An uncommonly seen but highly regarded personality on the Dark Side of Sumaru, Rumormonger Alyss is a figure of some mystery, speculated to be a highly talented Persona User given their insightful comments on the supernatural, Personas and Cognitive Spaces. After Rumormonger Chikarin asked for their identity in order to trade rumors in person, Alyss threw down the gauntlet to the entire Dark Side of Sumaru forums by replying. 'And you call yourself a Rumormonger? Whoever proves themselves by solving the mystery of who I am, will receive the full complement of my services any time they should desire them.' This has caused a flurry of activity, wherein the various Rumormongers have begun attempting to prove their mettle by trading intelligence on their true identity. As of yet, some have claimed victory, but none have been able to prove it.

*'''Rumourmonger Hibari''' - ''Open'' - ''Kasugayama High'' - A third-year student at Kasugayama High, Hibari Aoki is Kasugayama's rumourmonger, information broker, gossip station, and occasional counselor - she's considered more trustworthy than the adults by some students. She collects secrets, and has a strict policy of not sharing information given to her in confidence - which doesn't mean she doesn't have plenty to trade! Much like Chikarin, she also knows about the supernatural and will trade information and rumours about it, but claims not to have a Persona herself if asked. Still, she's surprisingly knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics, both supernatural and mundane.
*'''Rumormonger Nielsen''' - ''Open'' - 'Good Evening, Sumaru' is a talk variety show on network television in Sumaru. The show goes into rumors, gossip, entertainment news with a panel of guests who are of some note to what's trending. Sometimes they might even talk about something Paranormal if its juicy enough. Rumormonger Nielsen tends to pick up his rumors via the internet but he can meet up in person for the right fan. He tends to be very abrasive to talk to despite always having a smile on his face.

==OOC Note==

*Being a played Rumormonger does not give someone special status in making their Rumors come true. Just like everyone else, you must submit a request for Rumors! A Player Rumormonger does however convey a certain in-character status to the character in Sumaru City, and offers you a multitude of scene hooks.

*To check current Rumors that are Active, see [[Active Rumors]].

==See Also...==
*[[Rumors and Rumor Culture]]
*[[Active Rumors]]
*[[Assorted_Supernatural_Phenomena#Kotodama|Kotodama]]
*[[Sumaru City]]
*[[Assorted_Topics_and_Events#Dark_Side_of_Sumaru|Dark Side of Sumaru]]

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2025-11-06: Destruction Before Creation

2025-11-07T02:08:12Z

Ashlikesnow:

* '''Cutscene: <Destruction Before Creation>'''
* '''Cast:''' <[[Eikichi Mishina]]>
* '''Where:''' <The Prison>
* '''OOC Date:''' <2025-11-06>
* '''IC Date:''' <Mon, Aug 06 2012>
* '''Summary''': ''<Ken, Shogo, and Takeshi quit Gas Chamber in order to take Eikichi to his next level.>''

----"Boss, I don't think we can keep doing this." Ken says sadly, rubbing the back of his neck as he looks over at the blue haired punk, who is sitting on the edge of the stage. Eikichi was silent for the moment, finding himself unable to find the words just yet. Was this the end of Gas Chamber?

No.

This is happening because Ken, Shogo, and Takeshi want Eikichi to go further. The three know that they can't carry the boss any further.

Ken sighs looking over at the other two members of Gas Chamber, who remain silent for the moment, letting Ken break this news to Eikichi. The two are close so it should come from Ken.

"We worked our asses off, Boss, but there is no reaching you anymore. In order to get you to your next stop on this journey, the guys and I....we need to step down, Boss. I'm sorry/" Ken is kinda tearing up as he says these things, looking away when Eikichi almost starts to tear up as well. This was always going to be hard but it needs to happen.

Finally Eikichi looks up, nodding his head slowly. He puts on a brave face and prepares to officially disband Gas Chamber. He wipes a tear from his eyes before speaking up. "Without you guys, I don't think I can do this..."

"No, Boss...You aren't giving up. That isn't going to happen." Shogo finally speaks up.

"Yeah, you can't give up because we can't match up to your passion." Takeshi adds bluntly.

"Which is why we have already been looking for our replacements..." Ken crosses his arms and meets eyes with Eikichi. "Boss, we aren't abandoning you...If anything we're just changing how we work in this band."

"It's not going to be the same..." Eikichi sighs and looks downstage. He tries to image another group up here with him. The blue haired deliqnuent can't picture it yet. Or maybe he doesn't want to yet. "It's not gonna be the same."

"No. It's not. Honestly, the people we have scouted are a different vibe...Just like you." Ken nods slowly. "But with some real talent behind you....You're gonna go far, Boss. And we'll be cheering you on the whole way."

Eikichi looks between the members of his crew, standing on stage finally. He isn't sure what the future has instore but it felt like Eikichi was moving toward something. "Alright...If you guys are sure, then I can't really fight back. I guess Gas Chamber is about to have a new line up!"

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2025-11-06: Destruction Before Creation

2025-11-07T02:02:35Z

Ashlikesnow: Created page with "* '''Cutscene: <Destruction Before Creation>''' * '''Cast:''' <Eikichi Mishina> * '''Where:''' <The Prison> * '''OOC Date:''' <2025-11-06> * '''IC Date:''' <Mon, Aug 06 2012> * '''Summary''': ''<Ken, Shogo, and Takeshi quit Gas Chamber in order to take Eikichi to his next level.>'' ----"Boss, I don't think we can keep doing this." Ken says sadly, rubbing the back of his neck as he looks over at the blue haired punk, who is sitting on the edge of the stage. Eikichi w..."

2025-08-01: The Prison

2025-08-05T00:32:52Z

Ashlikesnow: Changed the IC date so it didn't happen on the same day as the Joker scene.

*'''Log: The Prison'''
*'''Cast:''' [[Eikichi Mishina]], [[Jun Kashihara]], [[Shinjiro Aragaki]], [[Tatsuya Suou]], [[Tsubasa Seki]], [[Ichika Kawase]], [[Saika Kikuchi]], [[Maria Sakurai]], [[Masao Inaba]], [[Umie Akabane]], [[Julian Marlowe]], [[So-young Park]], [[Ririka Kawase]]
*'''Where:''' Sumaru Prison
*'''OOC Date:''' August 01, 2025
*'''IC Date:''' June 18, 2012
*'''Summary''': '' The time has come. A band will rise from the ashes of Kasu High School and will attempt to blow the roof off the Prison.''

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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>Tonight the Sumaru prison is hopping. Something that hasn't been seen since it actually was a...Prison.

Tonight is Gas Chamber's first show. The start of something that is either going to rock or make the Death Boss look like a complete joke. Which is why most of Kasugayama High School is in attendance! The crowd looks like a whose who of delinquency, some squatting in the corner of the room trying to figure out if the smoking rule counts at the show.

Full disclosure, yes it does.

Even the controversial student council president was in attendance, keeping to himself at the refreshment table. In truth, he really stuck out like a sore thumb amongst the aggressive crowd. He sips his drink nervously, waiting to see Eikichi Mishina fall on his face.

Why were they here? The Death Boss would either put on a good show or this would be a moment of weakness. Something other bosses could use to ridicule the untouchable leader of the school. It was blood in the water and the sharks were swarming, waiting for their chance at a bite.

The crowd is restlessly waiting around the old looking stage in the indoor courtyard. A stage which as a makeshift curtain up to hide the performers while they try to warm up. The noise coming from behind the curtain is...not terrible but someone with musical talent might hear a few things that are off.

After a little time, there the noise stops and a spotlight, originally used to spot escaping prisoners shines down on the stage.

The curtains open and Eikichi stands there in a frilly white shirt and black bondage pants. His make up is crisp. His blue hair almost glows under the heavy light. The rest of the band is not quite as immaculately dressed, mainly wearing t-shirts and jeans. They stare out at the crowd like a deer in headlights. It was clear that Eikichi was the one you were supposed to pay attention to. He stares out at the audience as the guitar part starts, clutching the mic stand as he starts to sing. "Gravity don't mean too much to me, I'm who I've got to be...These pigs are after me, after you. Run away like it was yesterday and we could run away. If we could run away, run away from here..."

The band comes in for a rocky start. They aren't great but you can tell it's music that's a little uncoordinated. Some of the crowd snickers while others are into Eikichi's showman ship as he is really owning the space. Could this Kasu student's dream come true?! Or was this something that was going to haunt the Death Boss in his battles to come?

Eikichi continues as he leans back the mic stand, grabbing hold of the mic in a powerful stance. "I got a bulletproof heart, you got a hollow-point smile-- Me and your runaway scars, Got a photographed dream on the getaway mile. Let's blow a hole in this town!" There are some missed notes from the band as the song continues and does their best to keep up with Eikichi.

Eikichi points a finger gun with his free hand, firing the imaginary weapon toward the crowd. "And do our talking with a laser beam. Gunnin' out of this place in a bullet's embrace. Then we'll do it again."

Eikichi leans into the crowd, singing to them as if in conversation. "How can't they say, "Jenny, could you come back home?"...'Cause everybody knows you don't... ever wanna come back. Let me be the one to save you!"

"Gravity don't mean too much to me, I'm who I've got to be. These pigs are after me, after you! Run away like it was yesterday when we could run away. When we could run away, run away from here---" Eikichi sings the chorus with the rest of the band, who are out of sync but doing their best.

The song continues until it comes to an end. Eikichi stands there, breathing heavily as he takes in the crowd. Some laugh as that was not a polished performance behind Eikichi. Others cheer because the Death Boss was doing something outside the norm. It is a sea of noise that blends together.

There is a brief pause for some reason, giving people a beat to talk and take in all of that.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
<poem>
Jun Kashihara is part of the Kasugayama portion of the crowd. However, he isn't here hoping to see Eikichi fail or make a fool of himself. On the contrary, he thinks it's beautiful that he's working so diligently towards his dream that he's finally putting on a show. He'd heard for the longest time that Gas Chamber was working on finding members, on practicing instruments, and more... To see them finally perform is too exciting to pass up.

...Mind, as Jun listens to the band warm up, he gets the distinct sense that maybe Eikichi got tired of waiting for everyone to practice enough to get good and decided to just put on a show. No, it's not terrible, but it's certainly not as polished as it could be either.

He smiles ruefully when the curtains go up and only Eikichi is dressed up. He looks quite good, but the rest of his band looks even more woefully unprepared by comparison. Still, he shushes those in the crowd who snicker. He has far more respect for someone who takes a big chance and fails than someone who never tries at all to keep from looking like a fool.

As Eikichi sings and his band tries their best to keep up, Jun nods along to the beat. Regardless of the quality of the performance, there's no mistaking the passion from the lead, and it does seem like his bandmates really are trying.

When the performance is over, Jun claps, smiling broadly at the band. It's not quite a cheer, but it's certainly no jeer.

"It really is marvelous watching them work so hard to make their dreams come true," he says to the air, for anyone to overhear and react to.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>Shinjiro was invited to the concert by his friendly acquaintance, the Death Boss and frontman of Gas Chamber, Eikichi Mishina. He's not come alone, having met up with ANOTHER friendly acquaintance.

As they approach, he whispers to her. "If people start pushing and you need to get out of it, just send a signal." He doesn't know if she's ever been in a pit!

For now, though, he listens to the first song. An American band... he knows them. He's listening *keenly*, like his brain is scanning the music and figuring out what's right and wrong. He can't play, but he's got the ear - so he knows this is better than it could be, and worse than it should be.

He also knows exactly why... Eikichi's the only one with real talent here.

Even so, as the song wraps, Shinjiro's nodding along. If someone jeers near him, he gives them a death glare. That's not cool, dude.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Tatsuya Suou has posed.
<poem>
There's a... guy here.

Unlike the sea of blue that forms most of Kasu High's students -- if they decided to show up in uniform, anyway -- this guy's in red. He should've really changed out of his red motorcycle leathers, but he's already showering the salt off off them and cooking them in the dryer and doing all sorts of other crimes to them, so it's kind of fused to his skin at this point.

They're at the very back, underneath the stairs you have to use to get into the band chamber proper, with the hood up. Why is he here?

Why indeed. He shouldn't be here. This is... attachment. This is sentimentality. This is a ghost, visiting your live performance and haunting your former prison halls. But still -- no matter how rough and unrefined the music is, there's heart and soul in all this. It takes them all the way back... this place, on that day, when Eikichi called him out by name for a contest to see who'd be coolest. You're still doing that even now, aren't you, Eikichi? All draped in glamour and glitz, no matter what your dad says... the Death Boss is really living it up, giving it his all.

That's right. He's a part of the living. The dead... shouldn't bother the living.

But it's the dead that have the most attachment to the living. He hasn't spotted Jun or Shinjiro or the others yet. It's a big crowd here, and he's lost in memory.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
<poem> Tsubasa's looking ''particularly'' dark and ''particularly'' orange, today, owing to the tanning they were able to book in on Myunghon's strange bounty. They're in a tank top with the bottom half shorn off to expose their belly; the concealer on the right side of their body ''mostly'' obscures the scars they're hiding under that tan. (Funny thing? The tan actually makes the scars stand out ''more,'' that's why they need ''more'' makeup... but there's no going back, now.) Bright blue ruffled board shorts and loud ankle-length sneakers complete the ensemble, and they put one of those sneakers up on a bench as they look up at the makeshift curtains.

Lance is ''not'' here today. The world's goodest dog would probably get scared with all this noise. Tsubasa took her on a nice long walk ''before'' they rocked up here.

"Better sort those clams out before he gets out here," they rumble, thoughtfully, their voice sounding like they'd dragged it through a mile of gravel. (They ''sound'' like a smoker, but surely they ''can't'' be. Not here!)

They sling their elbows over their knee, as the curtain comes up, and the show starts playing. "Shit," they curse, hearing those flubbed notes carrying through into the main performance. It's more sympathetic than derisive, though. "C'mon, guys... makin' one guy carry..." They're as focused on the poor, frozen band members ''behind'' Eikichi as they are on the Death Boss himself.

Eikichi pours his heart into it, though, and Tsubasa slams the side of their fist into a set of bars to make it ring out into the crowd. "OI! GOOD SHIT!" They holler into it, for all the mistakes they've noticed, to help tip the mockery into appreciation.

</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Ichika Kawase has posed.
<poem>
Obviously, Ichika Kawase was going to be here. The Thorn Boss wouldn't miss it... and besides; she wants to see Eikichi's dream. ...She doesn't care about the smoking rule. She never has. But it's going to be a show, and she has a good feeling about it. But she is a little nervous.

There might be Sevens students here, too. Which means there might be one in particular.

That's why Ichika has a buddy! Well, not the only reason. She ''could'' have come with the Spike Boss, but that would've made things look a little ''too'' cozy. Besides; she'd rather attend with her own. That means Tsubasa for this one. She's casual for this, in an outfit that can move; skull-emblazed crop top, short green skirt, tights, boots. "...Hm," Ichika says about the hiccups in their performance. "Well, polish isn't that important for us," she says. "Still, uh..."

Making one guy carry? But it's ''Eikichi''. Ichika, too, cheers for him after the song. "WOO!"

Jun claps, and so does Ichika--but she smiles over at Jun. "Yeah," Ichika says. "A dream... that's really special."
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
<poem>
Saika Kikuchi is

* HERE
* Alone
* legally capable of purchasing alcohol (she has a card asserting this)
* somewhat frustrated because there is no alcohol

Which is why there is some woman with punk hair standing in the middle-front of the club with a face pulling an expression like this: :/

She has her right hand on her hip. In her left hand is a bottle. Of juice. Which is ice cold, yes, from a cooler, and which Saika has taken a big sip out of, but which is, in fact, only and simply orange juice.

Saika's face turns to be like this: :%r
This may be the living metric by which the scene will be judged. She unscrews the cap and takes a big swig out of the bottle (of ORANGE JUICE) (disgusting) while turning her eyes forwards towards the stage as Eikichi gets up in front and begins playing. The :/ face gradually relaxes to a neutral expression; her head starts to bob in time with the music.

Preliminary results: 'not demanding train fare refund, trend line positive.'

</poem>
<Pose Tracker> Maria Sakurai has posed.
<poem>
Maria shouldn't be here. Sevens students don't, as a rule, hang out around Kasugayama students (a point that has remained in place even after -- because of -- the merger of the old girl's reform school). The good news is that she's not in uniform (and thus no one has tried to pinch her emblem (or for that matter, anything else, just yet)) so the young ex-athlete and last month's feel-good news story hasn't gotten too much unwanted attention. No one's recognized her face, which suits her just dandy!
The last thing she wants is an extra dollop of pity on her little escape.

But, no. She's not supposed to be here. In her former life, she never went to ''any'' kind of concert, having been more focused on things like practice or roaming the local shops with friends like a horde of locusts. She'd been a (mostly) good girl.

But that's why she's here now, joining the throng of ''delinquents'' and loving every bit of it of the rush even this brings her. If granny finds out she went ''here'', there'll be hell to pay, but--

In there here and now, Maria screams like any other groupie and waves her arms over her head like she just doesn't care about anything else in the world. "Louder! LOUDER!!"
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Masao Inaba has posed.
<poem> Masao "Mark" Inaba decided to hit up a local club this evening, just... tonight feels like a good night for that. Watch some local talent, kick back, let the imagination recharge after the latest bit of hassling from the family. Love 'em, of course, he's glad they're still around to love and be loved. Some of the nature of the complaints from them, a bit less so.

...

Lots of the local students here tonight, huh. A part of him wonders if he's trespassing on school property just being here. From where he's sitting, he casts a glance as a certain person in orange. Huh...

That's not the only face he recognizes, with their friend next to them (Ichika)... and, hey, that guy slinking over there, is he... (Shinjiro)

So, it's time for the show. Well...

Mark watches, all right, as much as he listens. It's an awkward picture, for reasons already well outlined.

"Shit, that confidence and showmanship there," he muses aloud, with a little laugh that almost sounds derisive and mocking in a vacuum.

"That's an artist, all right. Throwin' all of himself into that..."

He breaks out into applause. He knows how kids can get nasty in a time of vulnerability. How they might look out to others for approval, for validation, for some kind of proof that what they're putting all of themselves into is worth it, and you know what?

He can recognize a fellow artist, through all of that mess.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Umie Akabane has posed.
<poem>
Saika is not the only one here that is a legal adult who can purchase alcohol.

"If I pulled a stunt like this three years ago, my parents would've had a heart attack," Umie mumbles to Shinjiro. If Umie's dyed blond hair and color choices labeled her as somehow on the fringe of being 'alternative', it's here that Shinjiro will discover the lie.

For one, _Umie has definitely not been in a mosh pit_.

Right now, Umie is sticking close to Shinjiro, allowing her hood to cover her head, but for far more mundane reasons than revisiting old memories (since she has none to revisit, _unlike Tatsuya_).

For one, going to some concert put on by a band of Kasugayama High students is definitely something Umie would have never done when she was in high school. The duality of Seven Sisters High, when held up against Kasugayama High, meant that, for someone who was trying to keep her head low and navigate the waters between 'doing just enough' and 'dealing with a tide of resentment and disillusionment while also going to school' meant, well, she never would have met people like Eikichi, much less attend a concert.

She feels so... awkwardly... adult, like this is a space she Should Not Be In. What if they discover her? _Why is she suffering from imposter's syndrome at a place she was invited to_?

"He's... pretty good. Lots of passion behind his performance." She has nothing to compare it to, but still, Eikichi's clearly putting his heart into it.

Besides, being the underdog is something that will always earn Umie's appreciation. So, when Eikichi's first performance ends, a pair of hands raises up besides Shinjiro, trying to show appreciation amongst an ocean of taller people. (She's used to it.)
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Julian Marlowe has posed.
<poem>
Julian Marlowe is doing a fine job of standing out wherever he goes, as usual. This time, aside from all the obvious elements of 'being a foreigner', it also includes 'being quite possibly the oldest person here'. He is absolutely not the target audience for this performance, of which he's well aware. But here he is anyway, dressed in a nice suit as usual, despite this not matching the vibe here at all. Not like he matches the vibe at Kasugayama very well to begin with. That's never seemed to bother him, so why would he look at all bothered now?

Of course, there are some who have Opinions about this Old Man being at a concert targeted at high schoolers. Especially considering most of those present know very well who he is, and already had opinions about him to begin with. Such as two second-year girls standing not far away from him, talking amongst themselves loudly enough to be overheard even by Julian himself.

"Ugh, why is there a ''teacher'' here? Can't they let us enjoy anything in peace?"

"I know, right? As if it wasn't enough he's always watching us at school. Just waiting for us to slip up so they can throw the book at us, even more than they already do."

The conversation draws the ire of a third female student, who butts in, "Hey! Marlowe-sensei isn't like that! Unlike most teachers, he's actually interested in students' lives, that's why he's here."

The first girl rolls her eyes. "Great, it's miss teacher's pet." The second girl makes a dismissive gesture. "Buzz off, Harayama. If you like the guy so much, why don't you marry him?"

Thrown off, Tomoyo Harayama stammers, "Th-that's wildly inappropriate! Marlowe-sensei would never consider such a thing!"

Julian lets out a deep sigh, struggling to keep pretending that he isn't hearing all this. Mercifully, the concert gets underway in short order, giving everyone something better to pay attention to.

Well. Perhaps not everyone would strictly call that a performance worthy of their attention. But Julian seems to enjoy it fine. He's smiling, at least. And why wouldn't he? Regardless of anything else, Eikichi is clearly in his element, living his dreams. Exactly the sort of thing he encourages in every student who does give him a chance.

He applauds afterwards, of course. Loudly, to try and be of some influence on those nearby. It doesn't matter what they think of him, what matters is that they appreciate what Eikichi is doing here today.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
<poem> One figure in the audience rather stands out, looking like she's just stepped off of a movie set rather than nursing a plastic cup filled with what might be cheap white wine as she stands at a high table in a kind of grungy Sumaru live house. At least So-Young seems to actively enjoy standing out, cutting a striking and rather goth figure - the woman is fully monochrome, wearing a black dress with her long white hair run through with dark vertical stripes, and wraps herself in a supreme aura of self-assurance.

She's also... you know... an actual adult, and while you can't call her 'old' she does as a result have several years on a lot of the clientele. It's fifty-fifty odds on whether the bar actually had wine to sell her, or if she simply smuggled the drink on her table by herself and no-one has mustered up the courage to ask her about it. She also has a pair of sunglasses perched in her hair, though chances are they're just there to set off the rest of her image.

(The slightly odd part about her is that she was already looking dazzled before the show even started. The venue on its own seems to hold an incredible appeal for her, and she'd even arrived early to scope it out and snap some shots of the more, uh, obviously converted sections of the old Prison, delightedly gushing to herself about the theming.)

So-young beams brightly as the song fades away, clapping in what is apparently complete earnest. "It's lovely, isn't it? The best gems are the ones that haven't quite been polished yet," she replies to Jun's open comment as she turns the smile on him instead. It does reach her eyes, but there's a thoughtful look there as well as she glances up to regard the band at large and Eikichi at its front. "So long as you want to play, you should. That's really all there is to it."

As subtly as she can manage - which is in fact 'not at all' - she slides her crappy little plastic cup in Saika's direction, grinning as she offers it up as a mixer for the very depressing orange juice. It's the perfect crime, because it involves disposing of the evidence _and_ making it someone else's problem if they're caught.

She's already given Marlowe a happy nod of acknowledgement and mild recognition, but she seems unhurried and unfussed about asking anything about the scene at the Cardboard Dragon a few days ago. Here, there is music to enjoy instead.
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
<poem>
A show! In an ''ex-prison''! That's kind of hardcore, and Ririka is ''here for it''.

She is ''not'' a Kasu student, though, so she might not be immediately recognizable to most of the people here, save for the fact that she does come over to hang out at the girls' dorm occasionally. (... with her sister, Ichika, who happens to be one of the school's bosses.) (Neither is she Sevens.)

She might also be unrecognizable for the fact that she is dressed ''far'' different than usual. Her tall (5'10") self is decked out tonight in a dark purple croptop over a fishnet shirt, a cropped denim jacket, black skinny jeans, and boots. Her hair is half-up in a ponytail, with the restleft to frame her face and flow over her shoulders, with dark eye makeup and purple lipstick and nail polish. A studded black leather choker and bracelets complete the look.

But she offers Tsubasa an awkward smile as she sees them. "Hey, Seki-san. Um... thanks, for the other day." She won't get into it ''here'', but it's not too hard to figure out what the thanks are for.

"Heeey, nee-san," she says to Ichika as she turns to her next, getting settled in for the show.

She does pause, though, as she hears those noises coming from behind the curtain. She turns her head a little, subtly turning her ear towards the curtain and closing her eyes for a moment, as if concentrating.

Hmmm... well, maybe it'll all come out in the performance.

She ''does'' let out a cheer as they take to the stage, though. "Woo!" She can tell who's got the stage presence, but... mayube the others will loosen up once the show gets going?

She frowns a little as she listens, her fingers trying to tap on her thigh, but those off moments interrupting her flow.

Still, she cheers when the song finishes. That's a brave thing to do, to get on stage.

"Yeah," she says to Jun. "Getting up on stage isn't easy. It's awesome to see them go for it!" She looks to Ichika. "Well, polish helps, but it's not ''everything''..." It ''does'' help, though.
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>After a break where Eikichi leaves the stage, there is a loud "LETS GO!" from the back, setting off the band to a very uncoordinated but quick beat. Eikichi runs onto the stage in a full black long uniform coat. The kind you saw school delinquents in anime. His hair is greased into a blue pompadour, making him look very 80's bancho. He grabs the mic, sliding to a crouch as the band begins to chant.

"BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP"

"BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP"

Eikichi looks to the audience as he begins, rising to his feet as he dances. He does a high kick in the air. "I usually lie, so ask me those kind of questions -teacher-..." The word teacher is hit in English, sounding very intense. Eikichi continues as he dances rhythmically. "We always had a reason for doing it -teacher-...The pain feels like it stabs me!

The band comes in, doing their best to keep up with Eikichi but coming up short. The guitarist misses his cue. The keyboardist drops a few notes. When it gets bad, it gets loud. "one, two, three, four!"

"BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP! BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP BAD DO-WAP BE-BOP DO-WAP"

Eikichi spins and jumps to the bands chants, doing a split as lands. He stands with his back to the audience, looking over his shoulder as he continues."I can never grow up, so scold me about it -teacher-"

Eikichi spins around, leaning toward the crowd."I'm unusually sentimental, so laugh at me -teacher-...Shining through like the sun"

The pace quickens again as the band struggles to keep up, Eikichi dancing wildly as he sings. "It sparkles down, the desktop was our stage...Those jewel like days are unending...I tell my fellow students (all right) to shout from their chests..."

The band shouts in unison, "Too fast to live, too young to die!"

The song continues showing that they practice this one more. It's just that besides Eikichi's showboating, the rest of the band was not as gifted. As the song ends, some other friends of Eikichi push trash cans on stage, setting over a very roudamentary pyrotech nics (fireworks in a trash can). It's loud but it looks kinda cool.

Eikichi stands on stage grinning as he holds out his arms, waiting for the crowd's reaction to his art. The rest of the band braces for impact, knowing that the few practices they forced on Eikichi weren't enough for a damn show. But they wanted their boss to have his dream, flawed as the execution was.

There are some who enjoy it. One guy in the back, Hiroki Sugimoto, seeths with anger that any of this went over well. Even if one person cheered for the Death Boss was one too many. He leaves, comtemplating on what he can do to take down that bastard Mishina.
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<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
<poem>
Jun smiles over at Ichika and Tsubasa next to him. Tsubasa seems really into the performance, and Ichika is of course of an accord with him on the matter of dreams. "It's a fine start for his debut. And the approval is much louder than anything else! I'm happy for him--I've hard about how long he's been working on getting this band together."

He is himself in his school uniform, but he certainly doesn't blame anyone else for not doing the same--especially any Sevens students who definitely aren't here, wink.

A streak of red in all the teal flashes in the corner of Jun's uncovered eye. Startled, he looks back, eye settling on a point at the bottom of the spiral stairs to see... someone he doesn't know. His eyebrows furrow. Someone he doesn't know? No. Someone he definitely does not know.

So why does his chest ache all of a sudden?

He shakes his head a little. The comment of a young woman who's clearly no student helps him drag his thoughts back to the present, as does the cheering of Ichika's younger sister, and he smiles back at So-young and Ririka. "You're both quite right. Technical skill will come with enough practice, but there's no matching the love one pours into one's music and the courage to perform it for all to hear."

And Ririka, being a musical prodigy, would know that better than most.

''Oh... Is that Marlowe-sensei in the crowd? Why, it is,'' Jun thinks with a mild lack of surprise, spotting the foreign teacher. He smiles to him, too. Kasugayama High doesn't have a ''lot'' of teachers who actually care, but the ones who do are a cut above.

He turns back around as the performance resumes--and with a costume ''and'' hair change from Eikichi. High performance values! ''And'' a daring dance; not many could manage a split like that. The band has an easier time keeping up too--maybe they practiced this one more? The trashcan pyrotechnics are a surprise, and Jun even startles at the LOUD noise (loud even for a prison-turned-concert venue!), but he ultimately laughs and claps for Gas Chamber anew.

He does not notice Sugimoto in the back even a little.
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<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>Mark gets a recognized look from Shinjiro, but only for the briefest of moments. As he glances around, he DOES spot Tatsuya. He's got a temporary kitchen now, he can abduct him for his MEAL later.

Umie says her parents would've had a heart attack. "Never took you as a goody-two-shoes," he jokes. "Yeah. His band needs work, though. Maybe a replacement, though I doubt he wants that... they're friends, after all," he says quietly.

As the second song starts, though, he decides to step in. There's a roar of approval as he hears the speed of it, and he can sure roar. But even so, the band is struggling... yeah, they're not gonna cut it. Shinjiro frowns briefly.

Though, in the back, a guy is *angry*. Shinjiro glares at him as he leaves, hoping he takes his bad vibe elsewhere.

"FUCK YEAH, GAS CHAMBER!" Shinjiro shouts out as the song ends, marveling at the trashcan pyrotechnics. If Eikichi's going to give it his all, he can at least hype him up.
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<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
<poem>
Saika is passed a cup. She looks at So-young for a moment, as if judging her, but she seems to pass the vibe check. Saika opens up her bottle of orange juice and pours what's in that cup into the bottle, wordlessly. She tilts it up and down afterwards, mixing without shaking, even as the group finishes off Track #1...

At which point Saika undoes the cap, drinking half the bottle swiftly, then passing it to So-young! Whatever horrifying jungle juice has resulted, Saika seems to be bearing it... although she does have her lips puckered.

The slug of WHATEVER IT WAS, as well as the music, has got her bobbing her head, not just nodding it, and by the time the fireworks are reached -- the sudden screaming flashing and banging makes her flinch for a moment, in shock, but then to let out an ear-splitting "WHOOOOH!!!!" of enthusiasm afterwards, tapering off to almost a *shriek!*

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<Pose Tracker> Tatsuya Suou has posed.
<poem>
Everyone here is so... alive.

The way Tsubasa and Maria just wear their admiration on their sleeve. And Ichika and Ririka there... was she one of the other Kasu bosses? Parts of the 'Other Side' are a blur now... no, don't try to sink deep into that well of memories, Suou. Even thinking about it might be dangerous. Even now, you're still picking away at that ripped seam of memory... you're no better than Sudou. Sudou's more honest about it. There's adults here, even. One of them is... hmm, isn't that guy one of Yukino-san's crew? From the SEBEC scandal...

... no, Suou. You don't know who Yukino-san is. She never went on an adventure with you, introduced her to her other Persona-User friends who helped you with Napoleon (stupid Napoleon) and his bizarre misadventures... Masao wouldn't know who you are, and that's all the better for it.

Umie's concealed in a hood, but he notices her too, with Shinjiro.

But just for a moment -- one fateful moment -- his eye catches Jun's, as he coincidentally turns to look straight at him. (There's nothing straight about this.) Tatsuya breaks eye contact almost immediately, but his heart rate's already risen a good 10, 20. He's here too. Of course he'd be here. He's a Kasu student. Why wouldn't he be? He's living his best life now... Jun...

Just keep telling yourself: It's not your Jun. It's not your Jun.

Eikichi leaps into the stage again, all bancho-style, and a pompadour? Heh... Tatsuya can't help but get wrapped in memory. They might've clowned around like that to try to get a Demon on their side, a lifetime ago. Tatsuya was responsible for making noises with his expert mimicry as his SFX crew...

...

There's a frown, however, as Tatsuya senses animosity. He glances to his side and sees -- Sugimoto. Tsk...! He's seething with anger and storms off, his palpable anger noticeable. Was he carrying a Crystal Skull? Is he in on some other group's plans on 'This Side' too? Is he still targetting Eikichi Mishina...? What could he possibly do on this side, now that the Masked Circle is no more? The Phantom Thieves of Hearts? Or...

A miserable, paranoid feeling fills him again. Shoot... there he goes, trying to meddle again. Time to get some fresh air...

The red-hooded guy starts up the spiral staircase, not long after Sugimoto.
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<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
<poem>
"It's cool," Tsubasa shrugs, as Ririka comes over. They glance over the crowd, and remark, lightly: "Lotta aunties in today. Who's the losers gettin' escorted by their moms? ... huh, Mark-san's here, too. Cool." They saw Masao, too! "Shit, though, there's a teacher over there... weirdo." And they sound kind of uncomfortable, dismissing Julian like that, but they might just be ''cringing'' at a ''teacher'' being here. Their blue eyes... pass right over Maria, who isn't in ''uniform,'' and so isn't drawing heat, remarking in their mind only that she's got the right spirit.

They look over to Jun, though, as he shakes his head. "... you cool?" They ask, apparently paying enough attention to notice him startling like that between all the noise. (No one can blame them for being on high alert, though. ... there's a reason they're sticking to Ichika's side, tonight.)

But Gas Chamber pours their heart out into another set, and Tsubasa focuses on the band, again. "So this's what they practiced," they comment, though their thoughtful reflection might be lost in all the noise. It's ''their'' turn to stiffen up and startle when the fireworks go off in those trashcans, but they don't comment on ''that'' in the slightest. Instead, they pound on the bars again, wooping deep in their chest. "FUCK YEAH! KNOCK 'EM DEAD!"

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<Pose Tracker> Ichika Kawase has posed.
<poem>
Ichika laughs about the aunties. And Mark, "Oh, yeah? Cool." She waves over at him. And... Ririka likes music, and wants to get a little more involved in Ichika's life; so goes the logic of Ichika inviting Ririka to the concert! ...She's still a little nervous at first about how she'll react, though. "Hey," Ichika replies to her little sister. And--when she hears it...

"Mm!" Ichika agrees with Ririka about getting on stage. She only catches one of the adults in the crowd, and that's because she's so tall that she can see over everyone to see him ''also'' being tall. Julian is here!

"Huh," she says. "...Not bad." Ichika says of Julian, "Nah, he's cool." She's not displeased to see him.

She doesn't notice Tatsuya at all; why should she? "Love. Right. That's a good word for it. ...You can tell he's put his heart into it."

But briefly, looking across the crowd, Ichika happens to spot Maria. It's not that she looks familiar; it's that she happens to look at her at just the right moment, so she grins at her enthusiasm, enjoying the crowd.

She cheers at the pyrotechnics. "YEAH!"
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<Pose Tracker> Masao Inaba has posed.
<poem> It's the calm before the storm, and it sounds like a lot of people are into it. Mark relaxes in that small period of time between the first and second number, when...!

...When the second number happens with a bold 'LETS GO!'

"Whoooa, holy shit." Mark looks up. That's not half-measures there - even when the rest of the band isn't keeping up any. "...He ain't bad at dancing, either."

The makeshift pyrotechnics go off - the sort of thing that a responsible adult might, and probably should, second-guess as to whether they're truly safe, but you know what? In the moment, it's kinda nostalgic for those kinds of days.

'FUCK YEAH, GAS CHAMBER!' Mark hears that suspicious guy from before call, and there's a whooole lot of noise he can't shout over. So, from one artist to another, he raises a thumb up from where he sits.

...

Two kids just left. One guy looking all surly, another guy in red, Mark looks over his shoulder. Huh...

...

Anyway.

He follows through with more applause.
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<Pose Tracker> Umie Akabane has posed.
<poem> "A lot can change in three years," Umie says, simply, to Shinjiro. "And really, not going to concerts makes someone a goody two-shoes? I'm sure I would've sneaked out to see one if I was ever invited."

Would she, though? Sneaking out during the Dark Hour was a different experience than just 'at night'.

This song's tempo and upbeat nature is a lot more to Umie's liking in some ways. Or maybe, she's getting a taste for the sort of music Eikichi is playing? Who knows.

The sudden explosions (thankfully planned) nearly throw Umie off. Her ears are ringing. Shinjiro is shouting.

"....."

"Y-yeah, uh!" Was there someone yelling for the music to be louder earlier? Umie'll just say that. "Louder!" She's definitely shouted before, much, much louder than this. It just so happens she was *angry*.

She's enjoying herself, at least.

Out of the corner of her eye, as Tatsuya steps up the spiral staircase (thereby allowing Umie to see him above the teal suits of Kasugayama), Umie spots his familiar red outfit, coupled with a resonance that she's still unable to quantify. "... Huh. I guess he would be into this kind of music..." She never asked him, back when she tutored him. There were other things she would have asked, but.

She enjoyed his impressions. Maybe, he and Eikichi could be the kind of people to get along, if she could introduce them to each other.

Maybe if she was a better tutor, Tatsuya would have trusted her more, now, she thinks.

No, no, get your head back into the moment, Umie.
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<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
<poem> So-young abruptly stops all conversation when the band's second song comes on, her attention shifting towards it in the space of an instant. Unlike many of the people present, she doesn't yell along with the pyrotechnics, but she does stand up a little straighter, a little more at alert - and it becomes clear that's just her way of taking in the performance as a whole.

She's broken into another grin as it reaches a crescendo, laughing to herself from behind a hand at the disparity between the band's front member and, well, the rest of them. At least that laughter is bright and happy, clearly well-meant and impressed. "Oh dear. That might be a little too much courage," she says as if it isn't obvious that she clearly approves.

She reaches over to intercept the bottle that is slid her way and, in complete contrast to the rest of her image, takes a good long pull from it. Thus, the contract is sealed. "Oh, that's absolutely terrible," she decides happily as she lowers it again and squints at the bottle, comparing it to the days of awful mixer ideas at the university bar. "But it's so fitting. I'll call it a success," she chatters as she slides the bottle back over.

Her eyebrows slowly raise at Jun's too-earnest answer. Truth be told, So-young is never quite sure what to make of someone she can't mess with, surprise, or dazzle, and this young man's Nice Vibe is so positively off the charts he may as well be her final boss with the way in which he can probably tank all three. "Quite. But, more than that," she looks back at Eikichi, humming thoughtfully to herself. "I do wonder what he's rushing for."
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<Pose Tracker> Maria Sakurai has posed.
<poem>
Is the music good? Some of the people in the audience seem to disagree! Well, even someone like Maria (who has no taste as it's defined) can tell there are missed notes but... does that matter? The guy leading the band has energy, and that's what counts. Besides, as a girl not far from her notes -- it's hard to get in front of a crowd. It's just like a meet.

Too fast to live. Too young to die.

Yeah. That's how she wants it to be.

"...Huh?" She's paused mid-cheer to glance at a figure who just passed right by her. For a minute, she would have sworn it was Suou-sempai, but... didn't he quit school just before she returned to classes? And what would he be doing in a place like this, anyway? She must just be seeing things. Uncharacteristicly, Maria frowns. She's not the only one who noticed that guy, but--

--but she didn't come here to ''think''. She came here to ''feel''. Taking a deep breath, she bounces upwards, once, emitting a loud excited scream as she does so. She's never gotten to make noise like this before! This is great!
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<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
<poem>
Eikichi leaves the stage, and comes back with a ''costume change''. She cheers enthusiastically, pumping her fist into the air before the song even starts.

He, she appreciates showmanship! (And maybe some enthusiasm from the audience will help put the band at ease.)

She visibly winces at all of the missed cues and notes, though. That... still hurts her. But she's trying to be positive. (The fireworks ''do'' make her a little concerned, but that's mostly for safety. They ''do'' look kinda cool, though.)

And when they finish she cheers. "Hell yeah!"

She grins a little at Jun. "Sometimes it's the love of it that gets you through all that practice, you know?" She might be a musical prodigy but she has ''definitely'' put in the work. She follows June's eye of sight. "... everything okay?"

She nods to Tsubasa. It's cool. No need to get into it. "Aunties...?" She glances around. "Huh..." She brightens up as she notices both Saika and So-young, though. "Well ''those'' two are pretty legit." (Granted, she only met Saika earlier that day, but still. She ''definitely'' knows who So-young is though.) "Would a teacher really come to something like this...?"

She nudges Ichika's side a little. "Man, Mishina-san's getting ''really'' into it, huh? I totally wasn't expecting that costume change, but that's hella cool."
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<Pose Tracker> Julian Marlowe has posed.
<poem>
Julian tried not to show too much relief at seeing So-young in passing, who he offers a polite nod in turn. He may appear generally unbothered by other people's opinions, but that doesn't mean he wants to be the center of attention here. Other people in the crowd who are bound to be eyecatching means less eyes on him, and that's a good thing. It would be an even better thing if people's attention could remain fully focused on the stage, but that would be way too much to hope for here. That's hardly what highschoolers are like, especially not where the majority of those present are attending.

While he makes a point of not reacting to any negative attention he receives, he does respond to the occasional smile he catches. Such as one from Jun, to which he reacts with a hat tip, sans actual hat. It's not as widespread as he would like, but it's nice that some students appear to appreciate him. His attention doesn't linger in that direction long - he saw Ichika there, which means Tsubasa is likely nearby as well. For their sake, he pretends not to have noticed them, judging that they might prefer it that way. This is neither the time nor the place to discuss misunderstandings, by his reckoning.

Soon enough, his attention is drawn back to the show, he eyes widening a bit as things take a ''turn''. The start may have been a big rough, but suddenly the energy has increased manifold - Eikichi once again at the forefront, carrying that energy with a new look, showy dance maneuvers, and... an interesting choice of song. It's not that he feels targetted by it per se, but it does make him feel a little more exposed. Of course this kind of song is going to make more people look at the teacher in the room. All the more reason to keep his attention fully focused on stage.

And what's not to like? This sort of thing isn't his vibe at all, but it absolutely is Eikichi's, he's positively shining out there. To a guidance counselor, who's made it his mission to help as many people succeed in life as possible, the most beautiful thing to behold is people who seem to be doing well for themselves, whether or not he had anything to do with it. In a perfect world, people like him wouldn't be necessary at all.

Naturally, he applauds once again, following the end of the song. He can't even conceive of anyone who would begrudge another enjoying themselves so much. He may yet be a little naive, failing to notice Sugimoto's reaction.
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>After the show wraps up, Eikichi jumps off the stage, doing one of those hero landings that are all the rage. He stands and shoots his band a thumbs up, who sheepishly wave back. They knew they needed work and possibly to find better replacements to see the Boss' dream actually progressed. Ken would be on the look out for people who had the look and could keep up with the Boss.

The blue haired punk is still in his pompadour'd bancho attire, looking around before he throws up his arms. "Hey hey, you beautiful people! What did you think?" He places a hand under his chin and listens to all the noises of the crowd for a moment, taking it all in. He can hear some of the laughter but he is too much in a performance high to really register it. All he can hear are some cheers. He makes his way over to the refreshment stand for some OJ. Perfect to refresh himself and stay healthy.

On his way, he spots Jun, stopping in his tracks as his headaches every so slightly. Why was this nostaglic? He shakes out the bad vibes and chalks it up post performance anxiety. That's a thing right?

Nows the time to come meet Eikichi....Or the rest of Gas Chamber who are currently discussing the need to get better people in this band to support the boss.
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<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
<poem>
Their eyes meet for only a second, but that's enough. Jun sucks in a little breath, momentary shock on his pretty face. He only caught a glimpse of that handsome face under the hood, but... No, no, what is he thinking? That's literally a stranger across the room! He's already looking away...

Tsubasa asks him if he's good; Ririka asks if everything's okay. "Huh? Oh--I'm sorry, I'm fine," he tells them both, brushing fingers through his dark hair. "I just... thought I saw someone I knew."

He does glance back again that way. But by that point, the stranger in red is already ascending the spiral stairs, on his way out.

"Oh--yes," he utters, turning back towards Ichika. Right, he's got people he's enjoying the concert with. It's rude to get distracted. He smiles back at So-young, and if she was razzing him earlier, he absolutely did not notice. It's simply too boisterous in here for him to cotton on to something relatively subtle. "Isn't that just the nature of youth? They're always trying to hurry up and realize their dreams as soon as they can."

(jun you are barely a year older than him)

Because of all that, he doesn't catch the way Eikichi looks at him after leaping down from the stage and entering the crowd. Jun might have noticed that look and realized... something odd. As it stands, well... surely it's nothing strange if Eikichi feels familiar when he's the most well-known boy in school? And never mind that it feels like he might have shown up in some of his recent nightmares...

It's not like he can remember them anyway.

He doesn't move in to try to meet Eikichi, though. He's sure he'd rather have one of his cute girl fans come up to adore him first--especially the ones who don't already attend Kasugayama High. He at least cheers when Eikichi asks for feedback, raising his hands to show off how he's clapping again.

Right. This is a concert, and it should be a good vibe, like Marlowe-sensei with his tipped lack-of-hat. It's better not to focus on any unsettled feelings of deja vu.
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<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>"I don't know about that, but you just have this energy now. You were cool, now you're..." Shinjiro, clearly still joking, raises his hands as the concert ends. "Normal."

Though, the fact he said 'you were cool' means he definitely thinks she's cool.

"...besides, I only had the one friend to go to concerts with, and he was too busy most of the time, so." Shinjiro isn't dwelling on it, per se, it's just a fact of life even if it's a sad one. "Didn't stop me."

As Umie speaks, though, Shinjiro nods. "You saw him too, didn't you? He should have hung out." He is owed one (1) katsudon.

And then, once the crowd stops, he goes to move forward. Hopefully Umie follows and doesn't get lost.

"Good show," he immediately tells Eikichi if he can get close enough, to give support from people he invited, before moving to feel out the area. He's tall enough to see over everyone, so he's looking for people who seem interesting to talk to about the music.
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<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
<poem>
"Aight," they nod, to Jun, when he says he just ''saw'' someone. They take that on the face of it pretty easily -- there are a ''lot'' of people here to see. Like that guy who made his exit back there...

Eikichi asks what the crowd thought, after the performance, and Tsubasa whoops and bangs on those bars again.

They'll take a moment with Ichika, though, to go visit the ''other'' members of the band. "Hey," they rumble, to the people standing ''behind'' Eikichi. "Don't sweat it. Yeah, you copped some choushippazure," some discordant notes, they mean, "but it was your first gig in front of a crowd. Right? Like, just... grab some beers or somethin' to relax before you get out there. You're arright, just chokin' under pressure." That's underage drinking, Tsubasa! That's still a crime!!

But they're pretty occupied with the wellbeing of the parts of a band who ''aren't'' the frontrunner, for some reason.

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<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
<poem>
"It tastes like rat piss," Saika agrees with So-Young, but in a happy tone of voice. After this, she turns her head for a moment -- is someone looking for her, calling her name? (Saika can't quite make out Ririka. Maybe it's more of a ''vibe'' thing. Or it's Whatever The Hell That Was.)

At the end of the set, Eikichi leaps off the stage - Saika throws both hands in the air - and he makes the landing! No crowd-surfing failure, just a dynamic conclusion. She is swift to step forwards and slap him on the back, "WHOO!" on her lips afterwards, and as she throws an arm over his shoulders even as he gets up. Which may require some maneuvering on his part.

"That was pretty ****ing good for someone in a club for high schoolers!! Maybe this place doesn't suck **** after all!! You got an album or something?!" After this, at least, she disengages - possibly needing to get shoved away.

(What were those cusses? They were pretty dire cusses. Just, dropped into conversation. Too hot for the school-age crew.) After disengagement, she moves back in the direction of So-young and Myunghon -- "You guys come here a lot?!" she half-shouts to them. (Is she just being loud for fun or is it the ambient noise?)

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<Pose Tracker> Masao Inaba has posed.
<poem> Mark doesn't get up to crowd around Eikichi as he addresses the crowd. He's internally imagining some kind of art piece he might do of the whole thing, next free day he's got to sketch something up and then get to putting paint to canvas somewhere.

Better a night than it had any right to be, all told, for just killing time and getting his mind off of some stuff.

"He knows what he wants in life, that's for sure," he muses aloud, as he casts a glance over to Eikichi's back-up. They didn't seem as into it, so he's got to wonder... what are their dreams, then?
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<Pose Tracker> Ichika Kawase has posed.
<poem>
Ichika didn't notice Jun's quiet in the moment; it's hard to notice too many things. But she realizes what she missed a moment later--after he says he's fine. "Yeah, he goes all-out on style," Ichika agrees with Ririka. Eikichi of course ''jumps'' off stage. Ichika grins at that, but when Tsubasa takes a moment, Ichika goes with them. She's still a little nervous, now that there's some open space.

"You did good guys," Ichika says. She's seen them practice. "Looks like it did take more than just style, huh?" A grin. "But seriously, relax. Takea load off."

She can go see Eikichi too, in a minute--but she was cheering when he was asking questions.
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>"Thanks, Aragaki! Glad you came!" Eikichi says back to Shinjiro as he gets his OJ, sipping it lightly as he leans on the bar for the moment. "Good crowd tonight."

He turns his head when he hears Saika cussing, eyes widening before a grin hits his face. This woman was kinda crude but was a fan so hell yeah. "Thank you! We need to work on album still but that might be whats next." There are a million things before an album, Eikichi. What are you doing?

Ken, the guitarist, looks over at Tsubasa. "Thanks. This is the boss' thing so we are just trying to make his dreams a reality. Still--I wish he would've practiced more." He grumbles to himself as he puts away his guitar, looking over to Eikichi smoozing with others at the refreshment bar. A smile crosses his face. He's really doing it. Good for the boss. The rest of the band begin to pack up, letting their boss have his moment. This was for him after all.
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<Pose Tracker> Julian Marlowe has posed.
<poem>
Following the show's conclusion, Julian finds himself a bit conflicted. Certainly, it would appropriate to go congratulate Eikichi on a job well done, following his big debut. On the other hand, he should keep his role in mind. To go and actively mingle with the students in a setting like this would be...

...He would like that, if he were completely honest. But it's complicated. He can't entirely disagree with those who feel that teachers should stay out of students' personal lives. Granted, it's part of his job, but he's not on the job now, is he?

He's never not on the job, in his mind. But that still doesn't mean he should intrude overmuch.

A compromise, then. Rather than approach, he keeps a respectable distance, keeping his comments to Eikichi to a simple, "<Good show, Mister Mishina.>" He's the only one who would say that in English, it should draw attention for that alone. He'll offer a smile and a bow when regarded, but barring unforeseen circumstances, he plans to take his leave in short order, following that.
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<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
<poem> So-young's smile is not even strained a little as she looks towards Jun addressing her. Oh, this kid is absolutely going to grow up to be a teacher, isn't he? There's something slightly depressing about that as far as So-young is concerned, though she is rather biased. "There is realizing your dreams, and there is hurtling towards them. A band only tends to work if everyone is on the same page - regardless of which page it is," she muses as she taps at her chin, looking back towards the group with another thoughtful pause as Eikichi jumps down from the stage.

"I'm new to Sumaru, in fact!" she calls back to Saika, easily lifting her voice louder and glossing right over those swearwords without blinking. "But I think I'll be in and out of here a lot! What a venue!" she cheers immediately. "I wouldn't have ever expected to find a place like this. You could put on some real shows here, properly put that echo to good use. We need three separate drum kits and some very large speakers as soon as possible!"

Lifting up from her seat, she makes her way towards the stage - though much like Tsubasa, she doesn't make for Eikichi himself but for the rest of the band. "No, no, no!" she chimes as she claps her hands in time with each 'no' to gather their attention. "You just did the most terrifying thing of all, and everyone out there cheered for you, so I'll have none of this faint modesty. Even the triangle player at the back of an orchestra has their pride," she adds with another dazzling smile.

That smile burns ever so bright as she rotates her head in Tsubasa's direction almost horror-movie style, and for a moment there's a predatory gleam in her eye. "The Auntie part will definitely be remembered - how the hell did she even catch that over the music? But nothing seems to truly get this woman down, and she still looks delighted to be surrounded by life and noise.
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<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
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Eikichi asks them what they think. "You're killing it!" Ririka shouts, pumping her fist in the air.

Jun says he's fine, though, and Ririka looks at him for a moment... before slowly nodding. "Okay..." She's not sure what else to say to that. So she turns her attention back to the rest of the people gathered.

But Ririka notices when Tsubasa goes to talk to the rest of the band, grinning a bit. "Yeah he doesm" she says to Ichika. "I might have to take some notes. Be right back." She gets up to follow Tsubasa. She's smiling as she listens to Tsubasa's advice--though the mention of beer makes her frown.

"Yeah!" she agrees enthusiastically. "Getting up on stage takes a lot of guts, right? I can tell you all really wanted to support Mishina-san, but I'm looking forward to seeing you guys again, too! Keep up the good work!"

She ''knows'' they were struggling. She's not going to bother pointing out something they already know, though.
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<Pose Tracker> Maria Sakurai has posed.
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All good things must come to an end. Eventually, the music stops: the concert's over. And there's the leader of the band, triumphant as he leaps from the stage. Maria shrieks in delight-- oh, now she wants to do that, too!

The mood of the crowd is infectious: she joins the throng that swells towards the stage. Love it or hate it, there's no denying the mood of the moment, and Maria's all about that mood.

She overhears something that calls to her, and raises her voice: she's on the taller side of normal, but she's still going to have to stand up on her tippy-toes and shout to be heard over the noise. "An album? Really? I'd buy one!" she cheers, waving a bracelet-bedecked wrist furiously above the fray. The bangles do what they're meant to: they rattle noisily. Did she really like the music that much...? And-- there isn't even an album yet! He doesn't have a producer yet! But Maria's never let facts get in her way... too much.
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<Pose Tracker> Umie Akabane has posed.
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Umie's lips split in a sharp, curled open mouthed grin at Shinjiro. "Ah, but you *did* think I was cool. First impressions are worth more."

"I mean, he wasn't always like this, you know," Umie lets slip on the topic of Tatsuya, feeling loosened and rattled by the earlier concert. "I mean, he was *similar*, but not..." It's a topic for another time. They're here for Eikichi, who is now coming down off the stage.

And, when Shinjiro makes it to Eikichi, there's a certain short presence that's somehow gotten lost. Is this one of her stealth maneuvers, like she showed in Tartarus?

No, Shinjiro's just freaking tall compared to Umie, and she's somewhere stuck between Point A and Point B.

She is, alas, normal powered now, and Kasugayama High's students are vertically gifted, more or less. Or, at least, it seems that way to Umie, being in an unfamiliar situation, while being separated from someone she was using as a crutch to prop up her flagging senpai self esteem.

The crowd may as well be an ocean, and while Umie can swim, she knows better than to fight a current, or follow along a tide that may lead her in circles forever. So, she strafes through the teal uniform jungle, hoodie falling down as she is accidentally nudged straight into Jun, barely stopping herself. "...! Excuse me."
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<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
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"Figure out what you're gettin' out of it," Tsubasa encourages Ken, though as gruff as they are, it might be hard to pick the encouragement out of their tone. "Cool if that reason's how you wanna support him, but if you decide on that, you'll have a reason to push which ain't just goin' along with it." If Ririka's listening in, she might recognise that focus on motivation as similar to the advice they gave ''her;'' apparently, that's just kind of their ''thing.'' "Could tell you did way better with that second set, yeah -- guessin' you pinned him down for that one way more? He's got the style, but the Boss is right, there's more'n that goin' into a show." They crack their neck, back and forth, looking over to Eikichi and hatching a plan to ''bring'' that to him. They're a third year, so they have ''some'' capacity to approach the Death Boss, even if they're not one themself.

(They're bringing Ichika with them, for some reason. Don't worry about it.)

They look over to So-young, hand still at the back of their neck. "What? You got a problem, auntie?" They lob over to her, scowling. What they say next is more ''about'' than ''to'' her, though. "Damn adults, the vibe's so weird..." They'll start ambling over to Eikichi and the refreshment stand, anyway.

But on the way over, Tsubasa looks up, when they hear asterisks in the air. "What the fuck?" They ask, looking to Ichika with a twisted up expression. "Is that, like, English?" Ichika is about as likely to recognise the foreign language as Tsubasa is, since, as Julian would know, their English is ''terrible.''

"Yo, Death Boss," Tsubasa calls out, once they get to Eikichi. "Nice work. Though, uh, hey..." They step in a bit closer, lowering their voice so that not everyone and their dog can hear them offering advice to ''the'' Boss of Kasugayama. "... your second set was stronger'n the first one. Go easier on your boys and do more of whatever you were doin' there, woulja? Poor guys look like they're next up to die."

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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>Eikichi hears English and snaps toward it's source. "Thanks Sensei! Glad you came!" He will probably go bother the teacher later as roles and expectations weren't really his thing. Plus who the hell cares? This is Kasu.

"An Album seems like a popular choice so I guess that is our next milestone. I'll need to write some tracks." Eikichi is excited by the idea, beeming to himself.

The band looks over to Ririka and then at each other. "Yeah. This is for the Boss....I barely know what I'm doing." Shogo admits from the keyboard he's currently packing up. "So uh, thanks." He awkwardly looks over when he hears through the grapevine about an album. Oh god, was the boss going to make them record this so his parents could hear? Oh no...

Ken coughs nervously. "Thanks, we'll keep working on it."

They see So-young come and pump them up. Ken blushes nervously, looking around. He isn't used to being the one in the spotlight. Quick what did Eikichi say. "One...two?..." Ken does a weird hip move that Eikichi drilled into them rather than drilling their actual music.
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<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
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That's the dream, So-young!

"You do have a point," Jun tells her--because it's achingly clear that the current members of Gas Chamber are ''not'' on the same page. "But they're all close friends." At least, they're all members of the Death Boss's gang. "I'm sure they'll find a conclusion that's right for them."

...even if it means drifting apart. Sometimes people need to pursue their own dreams, not just support someone else's.

He doesn't stop So-young from leaving for the stage--or Ichika or Tsubasa, for that matter. Ririka still seems concerned, but he gives her a hopefully reassuring smile. They don't know each other ''that'' well, but he admires her own music, and he doesn't want to make her fret over him.

As people move away from him, though, and the music is over... the crowd starts to press in on Jun. He's not a fan of big crowds, and while it was all right while the music was playing, it's getting to be a bit too much... Jun makes up his mind and picks his way through the crowds for the spiral stairs.

That's just when Umie bumps into him, jostled by the crowd. "Oh! Excuse me," he echoes back at her. He pauses, then smiles, a chuckle on his breath. "Heading out for some fresh air? Me, too."

He'll keep heading out for that too, whether Umie confirms or not.
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<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>As Shinjiro LOSES UMIE, he frowns. She'll be fine, right? She's *a formerly cool adult*, she'll live... probably.

So, instead, he steps over to Saika and So-Young, as well as the band. "How'd you like the show?" He asks the adults, squinting.

...he glances to the drink. He sighs. "Shit bar, right?" Shinjiro you're seventeen and do not drink because it would kill you faster!!!

But, Shinjiro overheard them, which is why he approached. Maybe... "If you're new to Sumaru, there's a place in Aoba, called Parabellum. Rumor is they sell firearms or something, I've just heard the drinks are pretty good."

Why's he doing this? Because after a punk show, if you can drink, *you should drink*.
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<Pose Tracker> Ichika Kawase has posed.
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Tsubasa's advice sounds good to Ichika. she nods along. And, the asterisk... "Shit if I know," Ichika says of that. She doesn't know about the other adults who are here--she's just not going to think about it. Instead, she goes with Tsubasa. And Death Boss reached... "Yeah, me too," Ichika chimes in after Maria. "But you knew that. I got in on the ground floor, heh."

Tsubasa has real advise; Ichika grins. "Go with it," she agrees. "You'll get more momentum as you go!"
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>Eikichi looks over at Tsubasa as she approaches and nods. "Oh they can handle it. Those guys are my boys. They are part of why I'm the boss. They can handle anything." Eikichi looks over to the boys on stage and Shogo looks shell shocked and Takeshi looks dead tired. "See! Strong boys!" He thought highly of his gang, even if they seemed to be out of their element. He perks up seeing Ichika. "Hey! Kawase! You came! Thank you!" He grins widely as he finishes his OJ and gets another to treat himself. After all too much sugar led to....bad thoughts Eikichi. No Bad thoughts tonight.
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<Pose Tracker> Umie Akabane has posed.
<poem> "... Oh, ah." Hearing her compulsively polite words echoed back at her, Umie looks up to Jun, paused in midthought, before straightening. This is a completely different sort of student than what Umie would imagine for a place like Kasugayama. "Actually..."

She doesn't need to meet Eikichi. He's plenty swamped as it is, and she can text him a message later, along with Shinjiro.

"... Yeah, that sounds like a pretty good idea right now," she responds, making up her mind, then. Maybe she could snag Tatsuya. (Or maybe, Umie thinks, she could be a *cool adult* and let the young man enjoy his evening.)

She'll use Jun as a beacon to get to the spiral stairway, following quietly up with him into the beckoning June night air.

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<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
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"You should put somethin' out! You sound pretty good!" Saika tells Eikichi before she breaks off. After this, she folds her hands behind her head, which also sticks her elbows out, which means she's less likely to get BUMPED into. Though it seems that this place is not *quite* subway-rush-hour packed, and her attention turns up towards the approaching Shinjiro.

"It was okay!" she tells Shinjiro. wow, damning with faint praise

"Like I got the feeling like when I see some new guy completely blasting the fuck out of a tournament," Saika continues, after a moment, looking at the ceiling. "It might be nothin'... OR we're going to get to brag about being on the ground for when, what're they called? Ass Chamber?" But then:

"Drinks AND guns? Where is it??" Saika asks Shinjiro with obvious, violent enthusiasm. Back to So-young: "We gotta make this guy show us!! Even if he's tryin' to trick us into a host bar!!"

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<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
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She nods in agreement with So-young. "That's right." And she's also nodding along to Tsubasa. She recognizes that advice. "Yeah, if you guys want to do more practice, ask him. He should want you guys to succeed just as much as you guys want ''him'' to succeed." She grins. Shogo says he doesn't know what he's doing. "Welcome! But seriously, no joke, I bet you guys can keep getting better if you ask for that practice, okay?"

She winces a little at the mention of an album, looking back to the crowd... and then back to the backup band members. She lowers her voice. "''Insist'' on more practice before you worry about original songs. You'll feel a ''lot'' better about it once you're ready for it. Good luck!"

"H-hey, Seki-san," she says quietly. "That's So-young Park. I've worked with her before, she's cool." Cool does not preclude weird, however. She lets Ichika and Tsubasa go over to Eikichi, and turns to So-young, smiling. "I didn't expect to see you here!" She says that like they've met before. (Which they have.)
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<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
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The night air outside is nice and cool... Well, compared to the air inside, anyway. It's still June. Jun leans on the wall outside the door and sighs a bit, relaxing in the (also relative) quiet.

He doesn't shoo Umie away. If she's also out here for some fresh air, he's sure she'll keep to herself.

Of course, it's hard to get a good read on a complete stranger... He brushes back his bangs a bit before checking his phone. Both his parents are working late tonight, so maybe he'll pick up something from the Izakaya Shiraishi before heading home...
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<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
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"Pfft," Tsubasa blows air through their lips, when Ririka says So-young is cool. "Sure." They still sound pretty sceptical, but... well, So-young hasn't proved to ''them'' she's worth respecting.

"Weird," Tsubasa concludes to Ichika, as well, on the topic of ''asterisk swears.''

"Yeah, they're tough," Tsubasa sighs, as they -- ''not'' she, notably, they've been 'Tsubasa' and dressing in (desecrating) the boy's uniform since coming to Kasugayama -- rub the back of their neck. "But I really reckon you oughta practice more with them if you want 'em to be the best they can be. Uh, that's how it was when I was runnin' with a band, yeah? We needed the guy up front with us, or we couldn't see the way through." They're a touch uncomfortable with admitting their ''own'' skin in the game, but it's only respectful to tell Eikichi ''why'' they're suggesting what they are.

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<Pose Tracker> Tatsuya Suou has posed.
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Tatsuya's not there anymore. Well, of course -- he was prowling some angry kid convinced he was going to do something wrong, before realising the only thing he's got on him is that he did a crime in another timeline, which might or might not be worse than, like, Minority Report or something. He's becoming a psycho-pass cop. That sucks! Besides, Sugimoto's not gonna do anything out in the open like that, and maybe not tonight... tsk... the only thing he can do is check on the rumours again--

And that's why he's at Kameya Alley, staring at a random travel agency office and slapping his head.

Right, the Kuzunoha Detective Agency isn't HERE in this timeline, moron, you knew that.
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>Eikichi grins at Saika. "Then that's what we'll do! Put out an album to end all other albums" He pumps his hand in the air, hearing a distant grumble from the stage, who heard Eikichi's proclamation.

The band look at Ririka like she can help them. Ken grumbles out a "Thank you. We'll get the boss on that..I hope."

Eikichi turns back to Tsubasa, contemplating their words as he sips his OJ. "Yeah I guess, when you put it that way we could work on it. I mean Gas Chamber is going places and my boys and I are going ride this all the way to the top!"
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<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
<poem> So-young doesn't even seem disappointed by Tsubasa's rebuke, breaking out into a sudden laugh in reponse. "No, no problem. What, you think I can't know a thing or two about rock, or being the backup?" she shoots back without any heat in her voice. She does look slightly chagrined as Tsubasa huffs off - not out of fear that she might have annoyed them, but that she's driven Tsubasa away from what was giving eminently sensible advice.

As such, she's fairly quick to give the rest of the band another smile, and then return to the table to find that kid with the beanie waiting for her. Oh, she's glad he didn't get mugged in an alley yet, or arrested. That would actually put a damper on the day. "Very good!" she chimes. "Perhaps not the playing, but the intent behind it certainly made a good show. And the bar is fantastic," she adds with open surprise at his dismissal - but then, she's not exactly thinking of the drink selection. "A converted prison is _perfect_. Whoever had that idea deserves a round of applause."

Her smile tugs a little wider, laughter dancing in her eyes. "Do you always recommend bars that might sell firearms to new people you meet?" she wonders aloud, as her brain automatically starts comparing that rumor to the Cardboard Dragon. A sleepy card game shop that gets a mafia visit. A bar that may or may not sell firearms. Her curiosity fully piqued, she hums brightly towards Saika. "You can trust him, I'm sure. He's a friend of the family, I believe."

She does not elaborate on this to Shinjiro, at all.

"What else could I do but be here? It's a debut show!" So-young immediately changes tack towards Ririka, offering her an actress' smile and suddenly all poise. She... might think that Ririka has just seen her in a gossip magazine, though her smile falters a little before some degree of recognition filters through her expression, especially given the way she leaves out key details as she continues: "Oh, if you mean 'not in Tokyo', I had business out this way! If I'm lucky, maybe we'll get to light Aoba Park up with some performances."
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<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>Shinjiro pauses as Ririka is next to them, but he continues to just sigh. Saika wants him to show them the bar. He considers... but first So-Young has a question!

"Only those who pass the vibe check." Smooth, Shinjiro.

A glance to Ririka. It's a glance that says 'if you tell people I might be going to a bar with two older ladies, I will kill you'. He will not actually kill her, nor are his motives bad.

But, So-Young said something else, about friend of the family. "...you were at their place, weren't you? You're the..." Recollection dawning. What was So-Young doing there...

"...store band???"
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<Pose Tracker> Umie Akabane has posed.
<poem> Umie didn't know how hot Sumaru Prison was until she got outside; she continues on past Jun, walking until she finds a bench to sit down on as she takes out her phone.

First: a congrats to Eikichi, though he'll likely not see it until later, given how loud to was.
Second: a message to Shinjiro, letting him know she stepped outside for some fresh air.
Third: she pauses over Tatsuya's phone number, then decides against it.

(God, how did she get so many phone numbers? Her list has exploded in the past month.)

Something inside her pokes her curiosity when she looks towards Jun, but, as he checks his phone, common courtesy wins this bout.

She imagines a cute little frown, somewhere, in the back of her mind. No, Mai-chan. She's not a little child anymore.
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<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
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"Really!" Ririka insists to Tsubasa. But she knows So-young can be unconventional. That's why she liked working with her so much.

But for the rest of Gas Chamber's band members... Sadly, Ririka can only do so much. She's trying to walk a fine line between 'offering encouragement' and 'offering unsolicited advice.' She thinks it'll be better long-term if the band can ask for what they want themselves. "Welcome!" she says to Ken. "Good luck, I'll be rooting for you!"

She smiles more widely to So-young, though. "Oh, I know you're in the area. You've been doing that great series with the Tokyo Philharmonic. I've tried to get to all the performances I can." She lights up. "Oh, I was by that way a few days ago, that's a ''beautiful'' area! I was just surprised because I wasn't sure how widely word about this concert had gotten out. I only heard about it from my sister."

She looks to Shinjiro. "Aragaki-san, right?" She didn't really get a chance to thank him for the helping at Sumaru TV the other day, and this might not be the time for it. She blinks at that look, making a puzzled face. She's only coming in partway through this conversation.

"Bands have stores...?"
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<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
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Saika gives Ririka a big grin and a twirling half-salute of a wave as she gets nearer to the area, but then her attention turns to So-young. "Oh, a friend of the ''family'' huh, right?" After this, her lips purse for a moment. "So why would you build a prison in a place like this, anyway? There's like... people around. Did Sumaru just get even fatter cuz of the bubble economy or whatever the hell?"

This question of urban development and its discontents tapers off towards Shinjiro. She scratches her cheek; the motion makes her slightly relaxed jaw shift, her mouth hanging open at the exact moment when Ririka might be looking at them to judge. Imagine it, frozen in a moment: Shinjiro Aragaki talking to some punk woman with her mouth hanging open.

"Store band?" Saika then says, with bafflement, before looking back to Ririka. "Oh yeeeaaah wait what the fuck?" Saika then looks at So-young again, baffled, before asking Shinjiro, "Are all of these girls musicians??" (To Ririka, she says, "I figure like, playin' live music for the stunt shows on weekends. Or something.")

"You guys got some friggin dramatic arcs in your conversations," Saika observes after this, rubbing her chin with one hand, the other on her hip.

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<Pose Tracker> Tsubasa Seki has posed.
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So-young insists she knows a thing or two about being the backup, and Tsubasa rolls their eyes. Ugh! Teenagers!

They at least manage to figure out a way to bring Eikichi around, eventually. "Cool," they nod, to him. "Lookin' forward to the next one, Death Boss. You'll kill it." Get it? Killing? Death? ... okay, that probably wasn't on purpose, it just so ''happens'' that a bunch of youth slang about something being good and exciting is centred around violence.

They grab an orange juice of their own from the bar -- and one for Ichika, too. "Here, Boss," they say, obligingly. She gets top billing, too!

... even if it would be way cooler if this was beer.

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<Pose Tracker> Jun Kashihara has posed.
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Jun finishes up checking his phone and shuts it; he catches Umie looking his way and gives her a smile. Even more of a contrast with a certain child's gloomy frown... This is a new day, after all. A new day in a new life.

But he doesn't think anything more of it, and soon heads on his way. By the time he makes it to Kameya Alley to dinner, no doubt Tatsuya will already be gone, too.
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<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
<poem>Eikichi nods to Tsubasa. "Then it shall be done!" He waves to them and finishes his orange juice and starts to head back to the band, who are waiting around the stage. Tonight was a success but the future was still coming up. "You fellas want to get something to eat? I know a place with a great salad." The others laugh and slap their leader on the back as they start to get their gear out of here.
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<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
<poem> "The store band!" So-young chimes, as if delighted by the job title Shinjiro just gave her. "Though it's not like that was planned or anything. I just happened to have my violin with me when I was visiting, and there was a stage ready and waiting for me and an vampire event going on. What else is a self-respecting musician to do but provide some ambiance?"

'Visiting' is a slightly odd word to use for 'going to a shop', and maybe that helps connect the dots together around her talk of 'family'... but it's hard to believe that So-young might have deliberately chosen that wording to be subtle about it, given the lack of guile in her expression. She might just be a dumbass.

With a puff of air, the conductor plants her hands on her hips and beams towards Ririka. "Why, don't underestimate my ability to look out for posters. If you want to find the good music, it's important to poke your head down side alleys and check which ones have been freshly put up." ... maybe she just showed up at the Cardboard Dragon because she has no danger sense. It would certainly explain a lot.

Saika gets a bright wink. "So-young Park," she bows her head. "Guest conductor with the Tokyo Philharmonic, but very much off-duty today."
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<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>"Probably, it's a concert," Shinjiro replies to Saika, before turning to So-Young. ...does Myunghon have *family*? It'd explain a lot, like how much of a dumbass he thinks this lady is- wait, no, that's rude, she seems really cool anyways, just like Myunghon.

"Anyways, if you want to go to Parabellum, I can show you the way. I'll have to text the person I came with to meet us there if she wants, she's cool." He will not reveal he's seventeen. He's not gonna *drink* but he wouldn't even if he was twenty.
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<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
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Ririka offers a smile to Saika. "Kikuchi-san, right? I didn't expect to see you again so soon." Twice in one day! And in two different cities. What a weird coincidence.

Well, there's a lot of people here, and she's trying to talk to So-young, so... she's not going to judge Shnjiro and Saika.

'Are all of these girls musicians?' Is she counted in 'these girls'? She doesn't know, but she does helpfully say, "Well, I'm a musician, if you're counting me."

("Ohhh, that'd make sense. A store must have a lot of events to keep a band like that...")

Oh, she just happened to be visiting (a store? She ignores the word choice) with her violin. "Oh, cool! I never thought about just doing a performance in a random place like that... Vampire Bakers sound cool, though. Wasn't that that expansion of that one card game? What was it called..."

She holds up her hands in playful surrender. "Oh, I should've known ''you'd'' be able to find something like this, Park-san. That's so like you!"

She looks to Shinjiro next. "Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your help the other day, Aragaki-san." She gives a small, quick bow with the thanks. She pauses, consider. Didn't she hear... well, maybe she'll figure out if that should be -senpai later. "And if you wouldn't mind, could you thank your friend for me too?"
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<Pose Tracker> So-young Park has posed.
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"Music is anywhere you want it to be," So-young replies to Ririka. She's not trying to sound sagely here or anything - she says it so matter-of-factly, even shrugging a little. "There's no need to get hung up over acoustics or audience. Though I suppose it is a bit harder when you need a piano to play on."

"Oh, there was something about a game, yes. I think? It sounded popular." ... yeah, definitely not there for the merch, then. Obsessive opsec may not be So-young's strong point.

But she leaves that topic alone as she eyes Shinjiro, then looks to Saika for confirmation, and then claps her hands together. "Well then, lead on! I've still got plenty of Sumaru to cover for interesting spots."
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Saika Kikuchi has posed.
<poem>
"Yeah! I heard this was a debut or something, so I came over," Saika tells Ririka. "I'm basically the tastemaker for Shimokita, y'know. OK, no but BUT, if they were worth shit, I could PROBABLY suggest a club or something." DID GAS CHAMBER NOT SUCK SHIT?

apparently since she isn't vomiting on their drum kit

After this, her attention turns back to Shinjiro. "Cool, do it. What's her name?" BUT THEN:

Saika blinks once at So-young's revelation. She is quiet for several long seconds.

After So-young says 'lead on, macduff' Saika blurts, "You're the fucking CONDUCTOR???"

("Are there like degrees in that?" Saika asks, on the way out.)
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Shinjiro Aragaki has posed.
<poem>
"Kawase, right? No problem, I'll tell them," Shinjiro tells Ririka. "Take care of yourself, that seemed rough as shit."

And then, he turns back to the two cool adult women. "Akabane," Shinjiro says to Saika. They'll recognize each other if they meet, which will be weird. He flips open his phone, texting Umie.

<going to bar with two cool women, you wanna look at guns? parabellum.>

And then, pocketing his phone, Shinjiro goes to LEAD THE WAY.

This will certainly not come back to haunt him...
</poem>

<Pose Tracker> Ririka Kawase has posed.
<poem>
So-young says music is anywhere you find it. "Oh, I agree!" She kind of hears music in... a lot of places, really. But a piano... "Welll, I /do/ play acoustic guitar... that might be more portable." She's considering carrying it around more now.

Ahh, but the skateboard... too unbalanced. That's too bad.

Tastemaker... Ririka looks impressed, at least until Saika backpedals a little. "/STill/, I'm sure someone as cool as you could do it, if you wanted!"

"Thank you very much," Ririka says to Shinjiro. "And I will. Yeah, that was... certainly something. You take care, too."

She watches Shinjiro leave with /two cool women/.

... She's /definitely/ jealous, just a bit.

With a wistful sigh she turns and makes her way back to her sister, to keep hanging out with her and Tsubasa.
</poem>

[[Category:Logs]]
[[Category:Season 1]]
[[Category:Season 1, Episode 1]]

Eikichi Mishina

2025-07-07T20:50:38Z

Ashlikesnow:

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|Name= Eikichi Mishina
|Arcana= Death
|Gender= Male
|Age= 16
|Birthdate= November 15th 1995
|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
|Height=6'1
|Workplace=Kasugayama High School
|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= Ashlikesnow

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

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==PC Relationships==
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|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
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|-
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|'''Miyabi Hanakouji'''
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|'''Ken'''
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|'''Shogo'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|'''Takeshi'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|-
|'''Kankichi Mishina'''
| '''Reversed'''
|''"Please don't kick my ass, pops!"''
|}
===NPC Descriptions===
*'''Miyabi Hanakouji''' - Eikichi's girlfriend and childhood friend. A member of the newspaper club at Seven Sisters. Known to some as "Kozy".
*'''Ken''' - Eikichi's second in command. Dreams of one day becoming a boxer. Often the voice of reason.
*'''Shogo''' - Member of Eikichi's gang/band. Often frets about his family business. Plays keyboard in the band.
*'''Takeshi''' - Another member of Eikichi's gang. Dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up.
*'''Kankichi Mishina''' - Sushi Chef and the single scariest man in Eikichi's life. Might be a master martial artist. Wants Eikichi to take over the family business and for him to be a normal Japanese man.

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk

Eikichi Mishina

2025-07-07T20:46:13Z

Ashlikesnow:

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|Gender= Male
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|Birthdate= November 15th 1995
|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
|Height=6'1
|Workplace=Kasugayama High School
|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= Ashlikesnow

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

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=Relationships=
==PC Relationships==
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|-
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|-
|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
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! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;"class="unsortable" | Info
|-
|'''Miyabi Hanakouji'''
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|'''Ken'''
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|'''Shogo'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|'''Takeshi'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|-
|'''Kankichi Mishina'''
| '''Reversed'''
|''"Please don't kick my ass, pops!"''
|}
===Notable NPCs===
*'''Miyabi Hanakouji''' - Eikichi's girlfriend and childhood friend. A member of the newspaper club at Seven Sisters. Known to some as "Kozy".
*'''Ken''' - Eikichi's second in command. Dreams of one day becoming a boxer. Often the voice of reason.
*'''Shogo''' - Member of Eikichi's gang/band. Often frets about his family business. Plays keyboard in the band.
*'''Takeshi''' - Another member of Eikichi's gang. Dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up.
*'''Kankichi Mishina''' - Sushi Chef and the single scariest man in Eikichi's life. Might be a master martial artist. Wants Eikichi to take over the family business and for him to be a normal Japanese man.

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk

Eikichi Mishina

2025-07-07T20:36:46Z

Ashlikesnow:

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|Gender= Male
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|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
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|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= Ashlikesnow

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

}}

=Relationships=
==PC Relationships==
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|-
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|-
|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
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! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;"class="unsortable" | Info
|-
|'''Miyabi Hanakouji'''
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|'''Ken'''
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|'''Shogo'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|'''Takeshi'''
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|-
|'''Kankichi Mishina'''
| '''Reversed'''
|''"Please don't kick my ass, pops!"''
|}
===Notable NPCs===

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk

Eikichi Mishina

2025-07-07T20:32:32Z

Ashlikesnow:

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|Gender= Male
|Age= 16
|Birthdate= November 15th 1995
|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
|Height=6'1
|Workplace=Kasugayama High School
|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= Ashlikesnow

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

}}

=Relationships=
==PC Relationships==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
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! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Arcana
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|-
|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
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! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;"class="unsortable" | Info
|-
|Miyabi Hanakouji
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|Ken
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|Shogo
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|Takeshi
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|-
|Kankichi Mishina
| '''Reversed'''
|''"Please don't kick my ass, pops!"''
|}
===Notable NPCs===

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk

Eikichi Mishina

2025-07-07T20:27:07Z

Ashlikesnow:

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|Arcana= Death
|Gender= Male
|Age= 16
|Birthdate= November 15th 1995
|Residence= Rengedai Ward, Sumaru
|HairColor= Blue
|EyeColor= Brown
|Height=6'1
|Workplace=Kasugayama High School
|Job= 2nd Year
|Role=Focus


|Source= Persona 2 (FC)

|Group=

|Player= Ashlikesnow

|Quote="Don't underestimate Gas Chamber! We fight as well as we sing! Ooooowwwhh!"

|Profile=Known to many as the Death Boss of Kasugayama High School, Eikichi "Michel" Mishina is far what people expect of the infamous delinquent. Dressed like a Visual Kei rock star, Eikichi is outwardly an egotistical and somewhat over the top person who sings his own praises often. For example, he spends each morning putting on visual kei style for his pre-debut band, Gas Chamber. For another, he is often seen as a buffoon who brags about how absolutely stunningly beautiful he is. Regardless of outward appearances, Eikichi is just as tough as his reputation says he is, challenging teachers and students alike in order to protect those around him. Just don't tell his dad he is anything but a ultra masculine sushi chef in the making.

|Background=

|S1E1=

|PersonaInfo=Rhadamathus was the child of Europa and Zeus, who ruled over Crete. Upon his death, he became one of the three judges of the underworld and oversaw the Elysian fields.

|PersonaDesc=Appearance: Rhadamathus looks like a motorcycle transforming into a humanoid figure.

}}

=Relationships=
==PC Relationships==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Arcana
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|-
|[[Ichika Kawase]]
|XV. Temperance
|★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're alright, Kawase."''
|-
|}
== NPC Relationships ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%; text-align: center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Name
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;" | Social Link
! scope="col" style="background:#12bafa; border: 2px #000000 solid; font size: 110%;"class="unsortable" | Info
|-
|Miyabi Hanakouji
|★★★★★★★★★★
|''"My childhood friend and true love. Not even destiny will separate us."''
|-
|Ken
|★★★★★★★★☆☆
|''"I'm gonna write your entrance theme when you become a boxer."''
|-
|Shogo
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You'll figure out your family's business, bro."''
|-
|Takeshi
|★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
|''"You're gonna be an amazing Doctor!"''
|}
===Notable NPCs===

= Soundtrack =

* ''Golden Soul'' - Shonan no Kaze https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uis0osR0Wi4
* ''決意の朝に'' - Aqua Timez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLMluQow_TA
* ''Kira Kira'' - Kishidan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwwhGHzoCoQ
* ''Sore ga Daiji'' - Daijiman Brothers Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCMt0H31msk