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[Video] Gearing up for the first issue!

Ciao, Vatheon~!

[ Have a perky journalist, guys. She's smiling at the screen. ]

Seems like the influx of newcomers has stopped as predicted, huh? I'd like to take the time to say "hi!" to everyone here, new and old, if we haven't already met. I'm Maya Amano, and it's nice to meet you! Things can get a little hectic here, though it's mostly a nice peaceful place, so don't worry! We'll get through this together.

[ Moving topics, she holds up what appears to be a magazine cover. The words "COOLEST" are on the front in English, and at the bottom is a little "Kismet Publishing". ]

Right! And on that note... news. Yes, that's right, this journalist is looking for her first big scoop~! If you guys have anything you think is news-worthy, call your Ace Reporter, and I'll be there in a zip, okay?

[ Have a little silly salute as she continues on. ]

I'm currently looking for stories to collect, so if any of you guys would like to tell me about yourselves, your home world, what you do, or especially about any dreams you have of the future, I might feature you in Coolest's first issue, next month! Or I may even save your story for another issue. I'm aiming for everyone to get to know each other better on top of learn about Vatheon here itself with my magazine, so I want to do a spotlight column on all of us foreigners. I don't care about what you did back home, even if you were what you'd consider "ordinary" or not!

Because "ordinary" is really only a few letters away from "extraordinary", don't you think?

[ Putting the magazine away, the camera focuses on Maya, who is jokingly holding and smiling over a microphone in her hand. ]

Doesn't matter the topic you're comfortable talking about, Vatheon! Go ahead and tell me, because you're all live with Maya now! I hope we can all get to know each other and have some fun along the way. Cheers!

[ And then the feed cuts with a wink and grin. ]

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[ There is a short pause, before she makes another call. Akihiko was gone from the dorms, as she'd noticed. ]

Hey, everyone. I heard your senpai went back... I know I haven't gotten the chance to meet and talk to all of you just yet in SEES. There's Haruka-chan and Ken-kun and Junpei-kun along with Mina-chin and Yukari-chan, right? I know you guys have inducted some new members, too. But if you guys need anything, don't hesitate to talk to me! As a fellow Persona user and an adult with personal experience on this sort of thing... I'd be happy just to listen, if you want. Maya's got your back! All of you.

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[ To the Persona 4 cast, including Souji and Kanji and Naoto, Maya gives a happy little wave, now. ]

I heard from the grapevine you guys are from Inaba... and you know the Gekkoukan kids, from Tatsumi Port Island? You met recently, right? So you guys can also use a Persona? If you don't mind, I'd really love to talk to all of you in person! Ciao~ ♥

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Well, that goes for you too, you know!

[ She smiles brightly. ] And family means that Maya-nee has Yuka-chin's back!

[ ~~No one is escaping these nicknames.~~ Everyone called her that, so she may as well be everyone's big sis. ]

That's the hope! Luka-kun's helping me with the photos since I don't have Yukki-chan around, and I've heard some interesting things over the network already~ Not particularly call-wise after this, but we'll see! I've got my ears and my mic ready for the next big scoop that heads my way. But hopefully it won't be dinosaurs again.

Oh, that's great! Let me know if you need a couple extra hands, okay? Yukari holds up her own to the screen, wiggling her fingers like one might do to show innocence, showing how empty they are. I've got your back, too, of course. And I could use something to do, until I can find a steady job here.

She pauses for a moment, still smiling. She doesn't seem to mind the nickname at all, actually; she'd even managed to get used to Junpei's Yuka-tan, after all, so she carries on like she hasn't even noticed.

A hand goes on her chin, and she looks like she's deep in thought...

...so, you're... you're looking into dreams, too, huh? Do you do that cool supernatural thing where you tell people what they mean?

She forces a giggle out for that last question, but...her expression is actually kind of serious.

[ Maya blinks. And then pauses. And... bursts into giggles. She can't help it. ]

N-no, Yuka-chin. Well... you told me about your family, you know? When I was little, I promised I'd become a reporter who could help other people work towards granting their dreams... like my father.

Which is why I want to know, because... I think everyone has a dream. If you don't, then I want to help people find one! If you do, I want to do what I can to help people reach them... that's all. I'm not psychic or anything... sorry!

[ She tacks the apology on as a last second sort of thought, clasping her hands together as if in a sincere gesture, joking as she may be. ]

Besides, if you wanted your fortune told, you'd have to go to Jun-kun for that. It's really a shame he's not here, you know? He and Mina-chin could be doppelgangers too... I was pretty surprised.

A-awwww. You wanted to help people, even back then, huh?

Hahahaha oh those dreams! Yukari can't help but smile at this, especially with that adorable mental image of Maya trying to brighten the world, little by little. She's still a little embarrassed, though, at the slight misunderstanding--she totally knew what kind of dreams you were talking about okay, she was just testing you. 8(

...sorry. Guess I was thinking a little too literally there. It's... it's just that it's been on my mind lately, I guess.

I mean...before I came to Vatheon, I never really had any dreams--or at least, not ones that I remembered. And now...I feel like I have one every night.

...she can't seem to decide if this is a good or bad thing.

Always have! That's the kind of person my father would've wanted me to be, you know?

[ He died when she was little. Yes, Yukari, she can understand it quite a bit. There's a pause where Maya looks contemplative. Don't feel bad, she makes those silly mistakes all the time. ]

Well... I'm no therapist, but that probably means something? What sort of dreams are they?

H-huh? Oh! It's um...

She hesitates a little, looking away from the screen for a moment in nervousness. She bites down lightly on her hand--maybe she can lie, make up something. She doesn't want her to worry over nothing, after all--they're just dreams! ...but no, she can't do it.

They'd finally started to trust each other; it wouldn't be fair to keep secrets now.

J-just stuff with my dad, really. He's...he's been gone for so many years now; I don't even think I dreamed about him after it first happened, but...hah, I guess I must miss him.

She forces a chuckle, though her voice is cracking a little, and her eyes are looking just a liiittle watery...

Always stuck in the past. Pretty lame, right?

Why can't you have dreams and aspirations for the future like normal teenagers, Yukari? :\

... That's not lame at all. To be honest, my father died when I was little... I understand what you mean.

[ There's a thoughtful nod here. ]

I think it just means your life really lacks an adult figure, Yuka-chin. ... But that's alright, I aim to make up for that! For all of you guys. Haru-chin, and Ken-chan, and Mina-chin, too. Because you guys all deserve that.

We're all a little bit in the past. It'd be weird if we didn't think about it sometimes.

Your father...so then...you, too...

Yukari looks a little bit shocked. Not that it's the first time she's known someone with a missing parent like her--Ken-kun, Minato-kun, and of course Mitsuru-senpai--but it's still comforting, in a way, to hear it. She feels a little selfish, though, a trait she's still trying to get rid of.

...I'm sorry. I didn't mean to... to bring it up. Maybe you're right, but...I think I tend to think about it more than most.

A light, somewhat dismissive chuckle. Maya-nee... she's beginning to feel a little like the older sister she never had. Maybe she's right after all...it's not like Ikutsuki was the best figure to look up to. And some of Gekkoukan's teachers were more like children than they are.

Those memories, at least, are fond; the time she spent in the classroom, with Minato, Aigis, Junpei. She learned from them, too; and she has hope that her time with Maya would be equally precious.

... Why are you apologizing, Yuka-chin?

[ She just smiles. ]

You're young... like I said, I'd be worried if you didn't think about it. It's not easy when someone so important is missing from your life, you know? You said it yourself, after all! You deserve better than what you're getting.

[ There's a pause, as she thinks here. What to tell her...? ]

It's not much, but maybe I can help fill that gap a little bit. Even if it's only looking out for you and the others, I've always wanted to make sure kids like you have a good example to follow. Since my father was really dedicated to his job... but he couldn't balance his family life well because he was always away, corresponding on wars...

[ She looks pretty determined here, despite her smile. ]

Which is why one day I'm going to do what he couldn't; balance my work and a family. Of course I don't have one yet--I'm really married to my job!--but that's alright. I'm not looking. I'm pretty content with the family I have here, in you and in Tatsuya-kun and the others, too.

[ Here, she takes out a little handmade bunny. ]

Besides... if I was sad, then the bunny would just laugh at me! Hop, hop!

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Ah, yes, the balancing act. She knows it well...

Hah. I think we can relate... all of us. I may not have been the leader, but...

She thinks for a moment, on their lives back in Iwatodai. Going to Tartarus, training each month; sometimes Minato worked them hard. She remembers how stressful it could be, during exam time, and how she wished so much that their nightly gallivanting would excuse them--especially on the exam weeks that seemed to coincide with the full moon.

I think we all know how tough the balancing act can be, right? School, friends...and the world... it can take a lot out of you. I guess it's just about priority...and not everyone can deal with it.

My dad...he was kind of the same way, really. He was busy a lot...working with the Kirijo Group, and he apologized to me all the time for it. She swallows, remembering the video of him Fuuka touched up for her, and the letter she wrote for her. ...but you know, I don't think I ever held it against him.

...and suddenly the mood changes, as Maya pulls out one of the most adorable stuffed animals she's ever seen. It's no surprise, really, that she takes a liking to it; it's pink, and it reminds her of her room that she lived in, back home at the dorms. She smiles, noticing that it is hand-made.

Awwww, it's so cute! Did... did you bring that from home?

I sure did! I made it myself when I was little. This bunny... I made it for my father one day as a good luck charm. It was all I got back, though, before he died...

[ She hasn't stopped smiling, though. ]

He told me that if I ever cried, it would laugh at me, to cheer me up. It's a little beat up, but I think it's still got some charm. I always carry it with me.

It's true... balancing life, work... being a Persona user, being chased by demons... what happened to Jun-kun... losing my memories... it was all hard. But I don't regret any of it.

[ She smiles. ]

Even if it's hard, Yuka-chin... that's what brought you guys together, right? I'm sure you feel the same way about your team.

That's exactly how I feel. She's not even surprised how well Maya understands at this point. And wow, that...that is really cool! I... I don't think I could make that, even now, let alone when I was younger...

She's impressed, that's for sure. She always did wonder what it would be like, if she joined a crafts club with Fuuka instead of the Archery Club.

I don't think it's too beat up, either. A smile. Does it have a name?

Aww! Thank you. But it really doesn't! Just Ms. Bunny~

[ She makes it hop a little bit, then giggles. ]

I'd be happy to teach you! I'm terrible at any other kind of domestic skills, to be honest... I can't sew clothing well, but I can sew little plushes. But ever since I started work, I haven't had the chance to make anything... Ulala-chan actually puts my make-up on for me...

[ There's a bit of an embarrassed laugh here. ]

I actually got my entire outfit for one Yen once! You don't make a lot on the lower rungs, so you can bet I've been loving the money thing here!

Awwww. Well, maybe I can fill in for her! I'm pretty good with make up.

She grins. Okay, she's really good with make-up, and basically fashion-related trends in general...but, no need to brag, right? So she just leaves it at that, and nods.

But yeah, I'd love to learn. I can't really make clothes from scratch either, buuut hey. It's something we could try! I've sorta been thinking about things to do while I'm here, so...learning new skills, trying new things...

It's like that feeling you get, when you move into a new house and you run around, opening all the doors.

And she giggles at the last comment. As a shopper, of course, saving money is always a good thing worth mentioning and talking about.

I guess it is pretty convenient, huh?

[ She seems a little embarrassed. ]

Oh! Well...

[ Pffft. ]

I-I'm not THAT bad at it, but it does take me a... really long time to apply anything aside from lipstick. I kind of fumble with most things, actually...

[ There's a thoughtful pause here. ]

You're right! Oh, I love that feeling! It was like that when Ulala-chan and I first found out apartment! And our dorm does have an awful lot of doors, huh?

It does! It looks a lot like the dorm we used to live in, back at Gekkoukan, actually. I...I like it.

She...didn't really mean to insinuate that Maya was bad at make-up, in any case, and looks a little apologetic. But she decides not to dwell on it. Maya seems happiest when she's talking, so Yukari moves on.

So you guys lived together, too? W-what was your apartment like?

[ ... She just giggles. ]

Which side? Ulala-chan's was a lot cleaner than mine... I never really had time to pick it up, h-haha... but I was two rooms, part of a big complex called "Lunar Palace Konan", since we lived in the Konan ward of Sumaru city.

[ It has struck her a bit, here, that she feels quite at home with everyone in the Volo dorms as well. They're... so alike Tatsuya and the others, she supposes, that she finds comfort in that. Not that she'd ever admit to being unsettled to begin with. ]

I have to admit, compared to Sumaru, this place is so quiet...! I'm used to living in a big city, you know? It's a nice change of pace.

Yeah, it is! It's a lot quieter than Iwatodai, too...for the most part.

[ She doesn't go into detail about the Dark Hour--probably the only time of night when it's quiet, outside Tartarus. Otherwise, it's night clubs, students out and about, both with and without Apathy Syndrome...late night karaoke. Sometimes she's thankful their dorm was just far away enough from all that. ]

And don't worry. If it wasn't for Mitsuru-senpai, I don't think any of us would've been as diligent with cleaning our rooms, either.

[ She chuckles. ]

And even so, I doubt your room was anywhere near as bad as Stupei's. You know, it was so bad once, senpai thought he'd been robbed.

[ ~~... It's probably a good thing Yukari doesn't know that in Eternal Punishment Katsuya thinks the exact same thing of Maya's room.~~ This makes her feel a little better. ]

That bad, huh? Ahaha! That's actually kind of cute.

[ She can't help but laugh; it's an amusing image. ]

I think it says something about a person, you know? Their room. Of course, you'd have to be home enough FOR it to say something...

[ Annnnd she kind of wasn't. If she was, she was sleeping. ]

[ ~~...well, I guess the idea had to come from somewhere--~~ Yukari doesn't think it was cute at all, though she does not in agreement to the second part. Her room...it meant a lot to her, even if she could relate to never having time to be in it. She laughs too, upon hearing Maya. ]

Yeah, I think that's true. I guess that's why I was so eager to get mine set up when I got here, heh.

[ She shrugs a little, her eyes averting away from the screen a bit. ]

Even if it is kind of a petty thing to be worried about, in the long run...

Petty? I don't think so! I think it just means you want to feel a little more at ease in your surroundings. Who could blame you for that, Yuka-chin?

[ She certainly understood that much. ]

...ha. Well. When you put it that way, I suppose...

[ Yukari smiles a little, feeling a little better already. Maya had that effect on people, it seemed. She scratches her head, looking around her room. ]

It's...very "me" now. The bedsheets, the curtains and all--they have a better selection here than I expected. Especially with everyone grabbing things for themselves, for free and all.

[ A smile! That's because this is Maya, and she takes care of those around her. She wants them to be happy, not be hard on themselves. ]

That sounds like fun! I haven't actually decorated mine much, to be honest... I just got some pink to spice it up a little. Usually I'm around town doing things.

[ Translation: SNOOPING, EAVESDROPPING, MOMMYING PEOPLE ETC. ]

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