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[Well, it turns out approaching people via video is a lot easier than just walking up to someone in that crowded room the night they arrived. The feed shows Akihiko wearing a reserved smile, the view that can be briefly glimpse over his shoulder clearly that of his snug apartment, with a large, cylindrical punching bag hanging behind him.]

I've already met a few of you, but I'm Akihiko Sanada, from Iwatodai, Japan. I'll be staying at Libra 5-08. I've had some extensive experience with the use of Personas already, so if anyone needs a hand, I'd be willing to lend one. I know getting used to it isn't always easy.

If there's anyone out there with an interest in boxing and looking for someone to spar with, drop me a line. Some of my equipment came with me, but there's nothing like a sparring partner to help keep your skills sharp, and I won't be giving mine the chance to slip.

[The feed ends rather unceremoniously. He'll get better at this. Maybe.]

[Private Text to Mitsuru]

When you get a chance, can we meet up? Maybe you could come over. There's a lot we need to talk about, concerning our situation and our friends.

[He also suspects she might have something to say about her father, but he'll leave that unspoken for now.]

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I'm sure she'd like having someone to practice with. Not many other fencers where we come from.

I'm in Libra, too. 5-08, just above our own training area, but you're right, it sounds like the gym has a little more to offer. Besides, I like to weigh all of my options. I take my training pretty seriously.

Thanks. By the way, my name's Asem. Asem Asuno.

I see, I see. What's her full name? That might make looking her up a bit easier.

Good. That makes giving the directions much easier. Get a pen and paper. [He begins to go into the directions to the gym. The gym is actually not that far from the apartment building, though there are a few turns required.]

... anyone turn into coffins? Or any Shadows?

Nice to meet you, Asem. I'm Akihiko -- though you probably already caught that.

I didn't see any coffins while I was out, but there were a whole lot of demons. They weren't exactly like the Shadows we know, but not that different, either. You should see it for yourself. They're everywhere.

2160... people here really do come from all different times as well as places, it seems.

Mitsuru Kirjio. I'll mention the interest to her when I see her, too.

I've got them. [He scribbles the directions down quickly but accurately, nodding his thanks as he finishes up.]

Thanks again. Maybe I'll see you there sometime.

That does seem to be the case, but even 2160 was several years before my time.

Yeah, I did. But I'll remember it better this way.

... mm. That's what I've heard.

[ And that's sort of why - aside from just still sleeping a lot - he's avoided it. It's not fear. It's just... he doesn't want to deal with anything like the Dark Hour again. Not now. Not yet. Soon. When he's feeling more energetic and more himself again. ]

Yes, our experience from home definitely puts us ahead of the game. I'm beginning to wonder if we should offer lessons for those that don't have experience.

[She pauses, glancing around his room almost distractedly. Her father is the one that told them about what little information they had.

She only prays for his safety from them.]

...We most likely will.

Duly noted. And you're welcome. I'll be sure to say hello if I see you there.

I was thinking the same thing. There's bound to be a lot of people who could use a hand when it comes to adjusting to having a Persona. I'd like to help, if I can. The more people we have in fighting shape, the better chance we'll stand against the demons here.

Yes. We'll have more of a fighting chance with greater numbers.

[And another pause while she thoughtfully bites the inside of her cheek.]

I could... try to ask my father for advice on where the best and safest place to train others would be.

[At first, he just nods.]

He'd probably know. He always seemed like a pretty well-informed guy.

[The topic is an awkward one, but one he'd wanted to inquire after. He pauses for a moment, but continues on a few seconds later.]

If you need to talk about it, I'm here to listen. You haven't said much about him since we got here.

He always had connections. [And even here that stays true.

She pauses herself for a moment, eyes downward and focusing on her fingers that are laced together. It's hard to put things like this into words, but.]

I'm not... sure what there is to say. [She's not quite at a loss for words, but it is hard to describe.] I'm glad to see him here and safe, but...

You don't have to say anything, if you don't want to.

[He's awkward at this care-and-share thing, which is probably to be expected.]

I just wanted to let you know that if you needed to... you could. It's strange, seeing someone alive and well after you've spent so much time grieving them.

[He's going through something similar with Shinjiro, really.]

[It's par for the course. Every one of them in SEES is awkward at it to some degree.]

I know. I should actually be making the same offer to you as well, given Shinjiro's status here.

...Thank you, Akihiko. I suppose I'm just... [Deep breath.] unsure about this all. I don't want to have to bother him here as well.

[He's always a man of importance and power, and although he's her father, that comes first.]

[He smiles grimly.]

We've talked. It's definitely surreal, but I'm glad to see him again. He's family. ... I'm glad to have another chance.

[Her last comment troubles him, and he frowns, concerned.]

Do you really think it would be bothering him? He might have trouble showing it, but... I have to think he'd like to see more of you.

[Her smile tries to be a little reassuring. After all, she's very grateful to see him alive and well again too.]

I'm glad for you as well. The both of you.

Perhaps. But even here, he's busy, taking care of the city and developing more useful technologies. That's a far more important matter to deal with.

[Even if they did have a tearful and intense reunion in private.]

[He nods, unable to deny that no matter where they are, her father seems to be a busy man.]

I guess I've just been thinking a lot about second chances since we've come here. You know... not wasting them. We're not the only ones who've been reunited with people.

[He pauses before continuing, hesitant.]

I never realized that Minato had a sister. After speaking to her... she brought to light a lot of things that I've never considered before.

[Of course.]

So what are you goin' to do then?

... well. Fighting off demons will be a help, right?

[He's very imaginative.]

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