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[Everything was still kind of a blur for Yoshino. She remembered that odd dream about that man in the mask, and hearing something about a city in danger, but that certainly hadn't prepared her for this. Where exactly was she? This obviously wasn't Tengu City, nor anywhere else she might have recognized. It was at least an hour before she decided to try and find some help.

Somehow, she managed to turn on the camera function of the COMP. How? She has no idea. She just did. A girl with blue hair is kneeling there on the ground, sniffling like she's been crying. It also looks like its been raining, at least in an area around her. Yoshino is sad, and lost, and confused. She's not sure what to do. The only thing that really sticks out about her is the strange puppet on her left hand. It looks like some sort of rabbit with an eyepatch. And it's the puppet that talks first.]

Oh, it's recording now, isn't it? Good!

So, here's the scoop. We have no idea where we are! There was some strange dream and then...poof! Here we are. Anyone know what's going on?

[And while Yoshinon talks, Yoshino continues to be absolutely silent, save for the occasional sniffle. Yoshinon would know how to handle the situation.]

If anyone's got answers, let us know. Or if you've seen our friends, Shido, Reine, Tohka, and Kotori, send 'em our way!

Aaaaand I think that's it.

[Yoshinon starts to say something about turning the camera off, but it's cut off by the feed turning off.]

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[Yeah, that probably wasn't the best thing to tell her. She was under the assumption this was still her own world, or at least the human one. She continues crying for a few moments, but his words comfort her at least a little. Even so, she's too busy sniffling and rubbing her eyes with her free hand to speak.

However, she still has Yoshinon. As long as she still has Yoshinon, she'll be fine. Even if she's trapped in some other world.]

What happened to this place then? Something real bad had to happen if everything else is gone. Makes it hard to believe someone can help.

I'm... not really sure. I don't know if anyone is. Basically, they bring people here who can use something called Persona so they can help protect the city.

...They probably should ask first, but... it seems like they really do need our help.

But...

What about all the people who need our help back in our own worlds and cities?

Time won't pass while you're here. Um. ...It's a little bit like taking a break, I guess. Whenever you go home, you'll be right back to where you were before.

...?!

[That actually sounded really worrisome. That Spirit that Kotori fought...she could manipulate time. Could this be her doing?]

Who's responsible for stopping time? Do you know who it is?

It's probably Philemon, the person who brought us here. He's... the man in the butterfly mask. You probably still remember him.

[Yoshino appears to relax at least somewhat. If Kurumi had been the one behind this, it certainly wouldn't end well. The man in the mask? She pauses for a moment before nodding.]

That...was a dream though, right?

Well... It probably was, but it still happened, too. Everything he said was true.

[So that meant these people really were in danger? She honestly doesn't know how she could help, and without her friends, would she even be able to?]

So what're we expected to do then?

Um...

It's a little hard to explain, but I think you're supposed to fight demons at night. ...With something called your Persona. That's a sort of power everyone gets when they come here.

I don't...like fighting...

[Fighting is scary, and it can hurt! Even with Yoshino by her side, she really dislikes fighting.]

What if we don't want to fight? Do we get stuck doing it, just like we're stuck here?

Um...

[Lucas looks apologetic again as he gives a small shake of his head.]

No, you definitely don't have to. ...I don't really like fighting, either, so... usually I try to just stay to the hospital and help people who are injured.

[Well, that's a relief. Yoshino really doesn't want to have to fight unless it's absolutely necessary. Even then, she doesn't like it. She nods in approval.]

Then we'll probably just stay inside! That way we don't have to worry about it, hm?

Um... Yes. I think that should be fine. The only thing is, though, that, um...

[Lucas's lot in life is to be the bearer of bad news, it seems.]

There was a big attack a little while ago, so... the buildings aren't as safe now as they should be, either.

An...attack?

[Well, that certainly is bad news. She could be quiet, though. She could hide. That was one of the few things she was actually good at.]

I think we'll be fine! We've had experience with this kind of stuff before.

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