2026-02-06: Gonna Prove Just How Strong I Am!
- Log: Gonna Prove Just How Strong I Am!
- Cast: Tamaki Uchida, Eikichi Mishina
- Where: Kuzunoha Detective Agency, then Aoba Park
- OOC Date: February 06, 2026
- IC Date: September 21, 2012
- Summary: Just to make sure that Eikichi has what it takes to stand up to the Joker Killer as per his request, Tamaki takes him out to put his abilities to the test and have a practice fight during the Dark Hour. The end result is, perhaps, more comically stupid than anyone can imagine.
(|======================== Kuzunoha Detective Agency =========================|)
-=================================================== Sumaru City/Aoba Ward ====-
The first thing that greets visitors to Kuzunoha Detective Agency is a giant
golden lucky cat statue that, with its left paw raised, bids a hearty welcome to
customers and opportunities alike. Inspect it, and a mewling voice will ask for
donations: 100 yen from students and other children, and 1000 yen from adults.
A pair of dark couches that frame a coffee table have an excellent view of the
massive HDTV and dual stereos on the far right wall. On the far left wall are
shelves upon shelves full of books, none of which definitely can slide to one
side. A large desk with a lamp and computer stands in front of it. This is where
the portly older ex-gumshoe, Chief Daisuke Todoroki, makes his business, as...
blessed... by the agency's original owner. He investigates (and will spread) all
manner of rumors to find out the truth (and change reality), assisted by veteran
Persona User Tamaki Uchida.
The back room is nothing special; it has a stove and a sink, so it's a simple
task to always have tea ready for customers. There's a bathroom there too, but
it seems like it's always occupied. Don't ask who's in there, meow.
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
It's nearing the end of the workday at the Kuzunoha Detective Agency, and evening approaches just behind it. Chief Todoroki has packed up his things and stepped outside, and someone on the way to the Agency might encounter him along the path to briefly exchange greetings and pleasantries.
The lucky cat statue is, admittedly, a permanent fixture in the office. Always watching. Always staring. Always beckoning. Always soliciting donations, nya~! 100 yen, please!
Tamaki is still inside, gathering up various documents from her desk to put away in their proper places. Soon enough, she'll pick up her sports bag, retrieve her keys from a pocket, then lock up for the night.
Somehow, she gets the odd sensation that she's forgetting something.
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
The evening is chilly enough that Eikichi has his uniform jacket draped over his summer uniform. The jacket is semi strapped down by the large guitar case hanging behind the delinquent.
"Sup, Pops..." Eikichi nods at the Chief as they pass each other briefly. Eikichi continues down the path until he stops right in front of Tamaki.
He holds a hand stylishly under his chin, posing with his body in a very "anime" way. "Ya ready to rumble?"
This could startle anyone but Eikichi seems semi-oblivious?
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
Normally, this sight wouldn't perturb Tamaki. She's gone through enough ... eventful moments to be somewhat inoculated to surprising threats. (Somewhat.)
That creeping sensation from earlier was ultimately correct: she had forgotten about her arrangement with Eikichi to test his abilities and see how fit he was to help out with the fight against the Joker Killer. He happens upon her just as she's turning the key in the lock outside --
"YEEEEK!" Tamaki leaps what feels like to her several feet in the air and flattens herself against the front door to the Agency. She glances at Eikichi, pauses, then the rest of her brain catches up to the current moment as her heart and respiratory rates drop back down to normal levels. Oh.
After this display, Tamaki dusts off the front and sleeves of her jacket, runs a hand through her hair, adjusts the choker around her neck, and clears her throat. "Ahem." Now she is once again well-composed, the very picture of unflappable.
Acting as if nothing at all had happened, she gestures a hand towards Eikichi and flashes him a confident grin. "You know it! Do you want to kill some time before we do?"
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
Eikichi blinks as Tamaki flies for a few seconds. It takes a moment for his mind to realize whats going on. "My bad...Is it a bad time?" He blinks a few more times, completely dropping his pose as it might've been too much.
But it seems Tamaki's memory...and demeanor return prompting a grin and nod from Eikichi. "Sure thing but nothing too fancy. Don't want my Miyabi-chan to be jealous. Oohohoho." The blue haired punk laughs jovially as he gives Tamaki a thumbs up.
"I guess we're waiting for the Dark Hour, eh?" Eikichi is suddenly a little more serious, looking like someone dangerous and worthy of being called the "Death Boss". "Otherwise it would be in the bunker at Kasu."
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
"It's not a bad time at all!" Tamaki glances down at her sports bag. "Just slipped my mind. Knew I brought this with me today for a reason ..." She looks back up at Eikichi, then forms a fist as she lightly knocks at her head. "I was just a little bit embarrassed that I had forgotten about our appointment, that's all!" (... that was a little bit?)
At hearing of a 'Miyabi-chan', Tamaki lightly titters behind a hand. "Aww! You sly devil! I wouldn't dream of interfering." He's definitely not her type, in any case.
Tamaki shakes her head, then wags a finger at Eikichi. "Those are two options, sure. We could hit up a train or bus station and look in the bathroom mi -- " Midsentence, just as she's about to explain the method of getting to Mementos available to her, Tamaki freezes with a startled expression on her face, having remembered a recent rumor that's troublesome to remember. And getting out of the bunker underneath Kasugayama would also require a mirror, to her recollection ...
"The Dark Hour it is! Let's head to the pharmacy first, and I can catch you up on the Joker Killer's activities. See, there's an art exhibit coming up soon, and we think he's going to show up there. Suzuki-kun was over at this place called Tartarus one night, see, and ..."
...
Unless there's anything else of note between then and now, Tamaki informs Eikichi of what she knows so far of the Joker Killer's plans, asks him about what's been going on with his life lately, and mentions a few other people like Tsubasa, Hyousuke, Jun, and Julian.
Over at the Satomi Tadashi pharmacy, she picks up a few protein bars, energy drinks, bandages, and ointments, as well as a few magazines -- all moderately discounted for her. The woman at the register seems to know her well, though Tamaki is evasive on the topic.
Then, over in a clearing at Aoba Park, the Dark Hour falls.
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
Eikichi just nods, unsure of how to handle this side of the detective. It felt like forbidden knowledge.
The blue haired delinquent cranes his head when she mentions another way. He leans in, hanging on every word until....she stops herself and decides on the dark hour. "Woah, wha?..O, Okay. I guess we can do that." She was the expert afterall and Eikichi didn't particularly love going down into the bunker anyway.
Eikichi talks pretty passionately about his new band, also named Gas Chamber. The information about the Joker Killer does give him some pause, feeling like he wants to go find the asshole in deck him in his face.
Of the gathering of people, Eikichi nods, grinning. "Sounds like the student body of Kasugayama is giving you some business."
At the Pharmacy, Eikichi gets some essentials (drinks, magazine, basic first aid). Yes the Rocker magazine was essential---for the soul!
By the time the Dark Hour hits, Eikichi has put on his coat and buttoned it closed. He still has the guitar case, strap slung over his shoulder, looking at Tamaki before looking around. "Alright...Ladies first." He grins as he slouches in place, both hands in his pockets. "Gonna prove just how strong I am!"
AS: Tamaki Uchida has readied for combat as Arianrhod! She is now fully healed! AS: Eikichi Mishina has readied for combat as Rhadamanthus! He is now fully healed!
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
Tamaki is initially withdrawn and quiet when Eikichi talks about Gas Chamber. Her frosty attitude thaws again soon enough, though, ("No, no, just -- reminded about something. Don't worry about it, keep talking!") and she's back to listening intently.
She tilts her head curiously at the mention of the Kasu High students and teacher, then proudly grins at Eikichi. "Business? You could see it that way, yeah, but I'm hoping to really help 'em out, you know?"
As for their duel in the dark here ... see, Tamaki recognizes something in Eikichi in herself: they're both good at exuding a sense of brash self-assurance, earned or not. Her intent here is to discern how much of that is genuine strength or flimsy bluster -- both Eikichi's and her own.
The (apprentice) private detective draws her practice sabre from her sports bag and offers Eikichi the traditional fencer's salute. She rolls her eyes and smirks at his offer. "Ladies first? Confident, aren't we?"
Tamaki lowers her stance into proper fencing form, but rather than approach, she clutches at the coins on her necklace, summoning forth Arianrhod. "You'd best not show him the same mercy! Persona!" The radiant moon goddess bursts through a flood of luminescent blue water and fire, then levels her broadsword towards Eikichi and chants a series of proclamations.
Nothing seems to happen at first, but he'll feel it, like lines of attack on a chessboard or laser sensors on a security system, walling him off from certain positions and approaches. There is a path through this maze, but can he discern the way?
AS: Persona! Tamaki Uchida has used the Almighty skill Threefold Tynghedau on Eikichi Mishina! AS: Ruin: Tamaki Uchida gains 1 Limit! AS: Take! Eikichi Mishina takes 0 Almighty damage from Tamaki Uchida's Threefold Tynghedau. AS: Charm, Pain, and Poison added!
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
Eikichi's goofiness dissolves once Tamaki's sabre goes up. The Death Boss scans his opponent as she seems very confident. Eikichi just is right now, staring at her with a fierce expression that doesn't seem to waver. Even when the Persona comes out.
Eikichi looks at Arianhod, not yet bringing out his Persona. Which is a mistake as the magic attack starts to hinder his movements. It wants him to go a certain way. That isn't his style. The blue haired delinquent groans as he tries to force his way through the ailments that are holding him back. Finally, Eikichi raises his Guitar Case and reveals a freakin' machine gun. There is some clicks before the gun seems to come to life in the paranormal space. He opens fire toward where Tamaki should be, hoping to put a stop to this magic by just attacking.
AS: Persona! Eikichi Mishina has used the Pierce skill Bullet Rain on Tamaki Uchida! 3 Hits! AS: Charm results in party damage! Eikichi Mishina takes 90 damage! AS: Eikichi Mishina: Loses 74 HP from Poison! Poison removed! AS: Eikichi Mishina regains 8 HP from Regenerate! AS: Block Best! Tamaki Uchida takes 12 Pierce damage from Eikichi Mishina's Bullet Rain. AS: You have 2 more attacks in queue! AS: Avoid Neutral! Tamaki Uchida takes 33 Pierce damage from Eikichi Mishina's Bullet Rain. Critical Hit! AS: You have 1 more attack in queue! AS: Avoid Best! Tamaki Uchida takes 7 Pierce damage from Eikichi Mishina's Bullet Rain.
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
Tamaki doesn't initially understand what Eikichi's up to with that guitar case. She expects him to wield it like a melee weapon, and already her mind goes towards calculating how much his reach would extend with it and how quickly she may or may not be able to maneuver around it.
Those precious few seconds of time are wasted as she realizes exactly what that 'click' sound indicates, and her previously imperious attitude dissolves completely into a comically undignified panicked scramble. " -- a gun?! That thing's actually a GUN?!" Tamaki, it seems, now feels foolish for having brought a sword to a gunfight.
Well played, Death Boss. Well played.
All pretense of 'proper fencing form' has been abandoned in favor of positioning the flat of Arianrhod's blade to block some of the projectiles while she makes a full on mad dash across the clearing in an attempt to avoid Eikichi's volley of fire. "aaaaAAAAHHHH -- "
If she hadn't realized the true form of Eikichi's attack early enough, she might have been a goner already. She should feel lucky that he had only winged her a few times, though Arianrhod may have taken the heaviest brunt of it.
Arianrhod advances in Eikichi's direction and raises her blade to bring it down over him -- in truth, this is a feint, with Tamaki just behind her, running at full tilt to lunge with her blade pointed at Eikichi's lower arm -- the one he uses to steady his aim.
AS: Weapon! Tamaki Uchida has used the Pierce skill Pinning Lunge on Eikichi Mishina! 2 Hits! AS: Ruin: Tamaki Uchida gains 1 Limit! AS: Counter Neutral! Eikichi Mishina takes 62 Pierce damage from Tamaki Uchida's Pinning Lunge. Critical Hit! AS: Paralyze added! AS: COUNTER! Tamaki Uchida takes 41 Pierce damage in return for her attack! AS: Block Worst! Eikichi Mishina takes 33 Pierce damage from Tamaki Uchida's Pinning Lunge. <Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
Eikichi keeps firing as a grin appears on his face. He chuckles when Tamaki again loses her cool. The punk watches her scramble to avoid the gun fire.
Finally, the Death Boss ends his assault, staring at the advancing Persona. "Tch. I guess I gotta use your strength, eh? Get out here, Rhadamanthus!" The humanoid motorcycle appears behind Eikichi, revving it's engine to respond to the blue haired delinquent.
Then Arianrhod attacks, prompting the punk to open fire point blank before attempting to block the second strike with the case. Eikichi grins, feeling a trickle of blood run down the side of his mouth. "Heh...Not bad. Your turn! Rhadamanthus!" The engine revs again, turning toward Tamaki's direction as it raises its arm and summons a sphere of water before sending it surging toward the junior detective.
AS: Persona! Eikichi Mishina has used the Water skill Aques on Tamaki Uchida! AS: Charm results in party damage! Eikichi Mishina takes 90 damage! AS: Eikichi Mishina: Pain removed! AS: Eikichi Mishina regains 8 HP from Regenerate! AS: Avoid Neutral! Tamaki Uchida takes 128 Water damage from Eikichi Mishina's Aques. Weak! <Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
Try as Tamaki might to dodge out of the way, Rhadamanthus' spell strikes true, causing Arianrhod to shatter and disperse in a Persona Break, and the watery chilling sensation from the Aques serves as a grim reminder of that dream she had had so many times in the years past. It threatens to wash her down the rivers Sanzu, the Styx, the Kanda, take your pick -- regardless, the torrential downpour sweeps her off her feet and leaves her now-drenched form kneeling.
"... that isn't going to be enough." As she rises back to both feet, Tamaki gets the sense that he's holding back for her sake. The Joker Killer is someone who terrifies even her. "Take this seriously! Show me what you're REALLY capable of!"
Tamaki clutches her choker again, now sending everything she's got into preparation for this fight's conclusion. Arianrhod appears once more and points her broadsword to the waxing crescent moon above, tinting everything its light touches with a harsh new glow.
An illusory pool of water forms underneath Eikichi, reflecting the crescent moon back up at him. A multicolored prism of light refracts from Arianrhod's blade and shines its power onto Tamaki.
Tamaki repeats, "Show me!" Finally, Arianrhod herself slashes the air twice in front of her, forming a golden 'X' in midair which surges towards Rhadamanthus. He is seen.
AS: Tamaki Uchida spends Limit on Exploit! Tamaki Uchida can use another Weak skill this round! AS: Tamaki Uchida spends Limit on Exploit! Tamaki Uchida can use another Weak skill this round! AS: Persona! Tamaki Uchida has used the Recovery skill Per Aspera on Tamaki Uchida! AS: Tamaki Uchida takes 45 damage from Stress! AS: You still have 0 regular actions and 2 bonus Weak action! AS: Take! Tamaki Uchida takes 0 Recovery healing from Tamaki Uchida's Per Aspera. AS: Atk_Up and Inner_Strength added! AS: Persona! Tamaki Uchida has used the Almighty skill Light Break on Eikichi Mishina! AS: Ruin: Tamaki Uchida gains 1 Limit! AS: Persona! Tamaki Uchida has used the Light skill Cross-Reference on Eikichi Mishina! AS: Take! Eikichi Mishina takes 0 Almighty damage from Tamaki Uchida's Light Break. AS: Light_Break added! AS: Avoid Best! Eikichi Mishina takes 66 Light damage from Tamaki Uchida's Cross-Reference. Critical Hit! AS: Tamaki Uchida's Weakness Scan! Eikichi Mishina is weak against Elec! AS: Eikichi Mishina spends Limit on Exploit! Eikichi Mishina can use another Weak skill this round!
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
It isn't enough. Eikichi stops in his tracks, lowering his weapon temporarily. He raises a brow as he considers her statements, finally just laughing.
"Thats just the thing..." Eikichi isn't afraid. Maybe he's dumb. Maybe he is just wreckless. But the Death Boss grins at Tamaki, calling Rhadamanthus again.
"This is me serious...but you want more. Alright." Eikichi prepares for Arianrhod's illuminating assault. The attacks strike the Engine Persona, causing the Persona to come sailing backwards into Eikichi who winces.
He groans before giving an impressed whistle. "Guess we're at the end....Then how about I sing us to hell."
Eikichi hops up and down on his feet, psyching himself up before he stops dead. Eikichi opens his mouth and lets out a high note that could shatter bone. The Persona seems to amplifying the frequency since it seems rather potent.
AS: Persona! Eikichi Mishina has used the Dark skill Mudo on Tamaki Uchida! AS: Charm results in party damage! Eikichi Mishina takes 90 damage! AS: Block Worst! Tamaki Uchida takes 117 Dark damage from Eikichi Mishina's Mudo. AS: Tamaki Uchida is unable to continue fighting! AS: Panic added! AS: Eikichi Mishina is unable to continue fighting!
<Pose Tracker> Tamaki Uchida has posed.
Music. Music, music, music. An even worse vulnerability exists within Tamaki's psyche, beyond whatever taxonomy of spells and skills that Personas are capable of. For her, it's the singing voice of someone who she hasn't seen nor heard for nearly five years. Not only does Eikichi's high note threaten to shatter her eardrums, it breaks her heart all over again.
The Karukozaka High School Music Club room. Reiko Akanezawa harmonizing with the Demons in the hallways. The song Which Nameless and Belladonna forever perform within the Velvet Room. The silence which has lasted for far, far too long -- now suddenly broken, it's all much too much for her to bear, at least in this present moment.
Whatever final attack she had been planning, she has now abandoned it. Before the harm of Arianrhod's initially-issued geas overtakes Eikichi, Tamaki slumps to the ground and covers her ears as she shouts, "I yield! I yield!"
Once she's collected herself again, she walks over to Eikichi and offers him a hand up. "Well fought, Mishina-san." That's ... an upgrade from the '-kun' she had used before with him, isn't it? "Take a breather. Once the Dark Hour ends, well -- that's what the sports drinks are for, after an exchange like that. Take one."
She peers at him curiously, now much more interested in matters of music than she had seemed earlier in the evening when he started talking about Gas Chamber. "... goddamn, you have some killer pipes, though. How did you train to do that?!"
<Pose Tracker> Eikichi Mishina has posed.
Eikichi breaths heavily once he drops the note. While it seems to be have been successful, the delinquent is sure it was missing something.
'I yield, I yield'
Eikichi grins nodding as he finds somewhere to lean. He is definitely wiped by that fight....suddenly feeling like he needs a little more training since he is going after someone stronger than this.
"Heh. Thanks for the drink but I got a low calorie one. I can't let this figure go to waste." He laughs confidently, finding a place to squat down and relax.
"Heh. That's just Mishina talent." Eikichi takes a sip of his low calorie drink, liking the cold on his vocal cords. "But let me tell you my singing regiment so you can try it Hehehe."
Eikichi goes into excruciating detail about vocal health and diet. This is going to take awhile...