[4th wall]

[wildmagician]

If you see a guy who looks like me [Yosuke looks at a reflection to show himself through Sensory Livestreaming.] but has creepy golden eyes and creepy fog tagging him, do me a favor and don't listen to what he has to say.

He might get aggressive if he's as bored as I think he is and ... I should know. Since he's me.

[And then a desperate attempt.]

Do you hear that you damn shadow? You're me. Come back here!

Comments

[fridgeninja]

On a scale of five to ten, how concerned should I be?

[wildmagician]

... seven-ish? I mean, I have some issues, but I recognize them so there isn't going to be a "you're not me" act.

Well, if the guy's familiar with me and not some other timeline me.

[fridgeninja]

So there's a possibility he really isn't you?

[wildmagician]

I haven't had a chance to talk to with the Shadow myself, so I don't know for sure... but seeing how messed up the timelines here are, anything's possible?


... I'm just yelling he's me just in case.

[leftbehindagain]

We've already met.

[fridgeninja]

I'll keep Thunder Reign prepared.

Also just in case.

[wildmagician]

Oh.

... what kind of things did he say? You know. Just to see if he's really me or some other me.

[shiroganeheir]

He came to bug me. I'm... uncertain if it is actually your Shadow or just... a Shadow version of you.

The difference is subtle, but possibly important. He seemed more interested in starting a riot than taking over.

However, I will assist if it is needed, of course.

[She pauses, concerned.]

You... are doing alright, are you not, Senpai?

[wildmagician]

... I can sort of feel the pain even if it's not directed at me.

Though if he is me, be careful. We don't know how wild card shadows work, right?

[leftbehindagain]

He seemed bored by everything, and he was surprised I had a Persona.

[wildmagician]

I see. It would be weird to have a shadow here without being in a dungeon of any kind...

[Though he wouldn't be surprised, with how he's been feeling about Wild Card things and such. He just hopes the guy's not a real threat.]

... yeah.

[He doesn't want to admit it, but his talk with Izanami kind of brought the thoughts from before the last Jaunt back on.

... and being a slave who was happy with what position he had been given hadn't really helped. Because it almost felt like a parody of him who would have accepted being the ~second choice~, never the actual hero.]

[wildmagician]

Well, it's hard for me to be bored in a place like this and my timeline wasn't the only one with a regular you. He hasn't even started taunting me so... maybe he's not formed because of me, after all.

[leftbehindagain]

Maybe. At a time like this it's difficult to say.

But if you do need help... we won't leave you hanging.

[shiroganeheir]

Are you certain?

[Her tone seems very worried.]

If you would like to talk, I am always here to do so.

[wildmagician]

Guess we'll have to wait and see what he does.

... thanks.

[wildmagician]

[After a quiet moment, he chuckles a bit.]

I have a feeling denying something's wrong would be a bad when there's a shadow risk.

Can we meet somewhere private?

[leftbehindagain]

No one should have to go through that alone. [Not even you, Hanamura.]

Besides, I helped get Adachi-san out of a Shadow dungeon. I at least have some idea of how much more annoying it is when it's a Wild Card.

[shiroganeheir]

Absolutely, Senpai. No matter how private we take things, there are always those who believe others' business is their own on the network.

Name a place, and I will meet you there.

[comebewe]

...Shadow?

[fridgeninja]

That's true.

Although, he can't be worse than Margaret.

[wildmagician]

You've fought with her?

[wildmagician]

Hopefully you won't need the knowledge.

[wildmagician]

Well, I've somehow managed to rebuild a very familiar place.

[Enjoy the nostalgic image of Junes food court, some didtance away from the Workshop.]

[wildmagician]

It's the term we use when someone's suppressed feelings take form.

ACTION

[shiroganeheir]

I will see you there, Senpai.

[It isn't long before she's there, walking over with a worried expression on her face.]

Hello, Senpai.