3. [Text, locked to the Network]

[greatseal]

Hello, everyone! ＼(=^‥^)/’

I have a request for the Network today. I don't know if there's enough time for this before the tournament, but I fight with a naginata and it's really conspicuous to just carry around. Since we have some great engineers here, I was wondering if someone would be able to design a naginata that could fold up or retract to fit into a handbag. I'll pay you for the trouble, of course.

And also in exchange - Well, not really in exchange, because this part is open to everyone! But the tournament uses Evokers, which is a pretty different style of Persona-summoning from usual. I use an Evoker normally, so if anyone would like to practice with one, or practice with a Persona in general, I'd be glad to help out! I'll be down in the Capricorn ward if you'd like to meet me there.

And, that's all I have for today. Thanks for reading!

Comments

[fools_journey]

[ Probably about a half hour later... ]

Heading out the door now. See you soon.

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[greatseal]

....Synthesis venue? [what are you talking about Cloche...]

Of course, it's still open. I don't have that many interested people yet.

[nyxterious]

A naginata? Wow! I wouldn't expect you to use a weapon like that, Minako-chan.

It's nice that you're helping everyone out. I didn't even think about how much an evoker could help with summoning.

[poweryetunknown]

Is there seriously no other option for the tournament?

[greatseal]

Of course, I'll let you know! What's your name? I'm Minako Arisato.

[greatseal]

That's how the Tournament works. It lets you summon a bit faster than normal. Plus well, it's Persona "duels." I'd assume that's why it's standard.

[greatseal]

Evoker! It looks like a gun and it's a tool for summoning your Persona.

[poweryetunknown]

I was in the last one, but the stupid Evoker tripped me up.

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[greatseal]

Really? That would be great! Thank you so much! When would be a good time to stop by?

[This is the first really positive response, so she's pleased. also, giant talking robot up close...]

[greatseal]

That's understandable. But at least here it's not necessary every day. Are you not going to enter again?

[poweryetunknown]

I don't know. I might.

[greatseal]

[Well then she'll just go and buy them two coffees. There's no people waiting for practice right now, so she's basically just waiting for Minato and his lunch.]

[eyewillprotect]

My name is Aoi Misato. It's nice to meet you, Arisato.

[greatseal]

Oh, why not? It has good speed and range.

Some people have asked about using it to help awaken their Personas, so I hope it will work out for that. I don't see why it shouldn't, though!

[greatseal]

Well, I hope you do well with whatever you choose.

If you decide you do want to practice with the Evoker to get more comfortable with it, I'll be here.

[poweryetunknown]

[There's a long pause before he responds.]

Yeah. I do. Where are you?

[greatseal]

Nice to meet you too! And it's nice to meet someone else who uses a naginata. I actually haven't had much formal training with it, though.

[Or... any formal training, really, but she at least has battle experience?]

[maybe_a_king]

I don't know if I'll be able to by sunset, but I have no issue with going out during the 13th Hour if you don't, Miss.

[eyewillprotect]

I had formal training from a young age, but I haven't used it very much in battle yet. I hope I can change that; I know it's a lot different when you're fighting a real opponent.

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[risetocaesar]

It's hard to imagine a naginata that small. Has anyone turned up yet that might be able to do it?

[greatseal]

That's all right with me too! Though we should probably meet up at the apartments then, or before it starts so no one's wandering the streets alone.

[greatseal]

In the Capricorn ward. There's more space down here.

[text]

[greatseal]

I'd say it wouldn't be possible with our technology, but if they could build Aigis... But either way, there's lots of people here from the future and outer space, right? I've gotten a couple of offers.

[poweryetunknown]

I'll meet you there.

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[risetocaesar]

That's true. If they could build Aigis, it makes sense that they could do something like that. Even more likely if it's a visitor from somewhere more advanced.

It still feels weird to me to consider that some of these people are from "outer space."