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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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It'll happen. It usually appears for the first time when you're stressed or in need of help. At home, we used Evokers to simulate that feeling and be able to call on them more regularly... but it sounds like we won't need those here. From the way I heard people talking, they're pretty reliable all on their own, once they've appeared.

It's good to be able to fight without it, though. You never know when you'll be in a tight spot. I'm glad I've got my fists to back me up.

I guess I'm stuck waiting for it for now, no matter what. But I'll do what I can in the meantime. This isn't the first time I've had to fight when other people have had an edge over me, and I'm sure it won't be the last.

You've got it. While it would be nice if everyone was evenly matched, sadly, that's not reality. It's good to be prepared. It sounds like you've got the right attitude about it.

That's right. Like I said, that part isn't new for me.

If you have any more questions about Personas in the future, feel free to ask. I know it can be a little unsettling at first.

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

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

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

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