Third Person's POV

*At the SIU director's office*

"A minister of transport announcing his resignation...." The SIU director said and chuckled "Things are going as planned...." he said and then sighed "Sae Nijima.....That reminds me..." he said with a sigh "....Better to leave it be for now" he said.

*At the entrance to Shujin Academy*

Brody's POV

Ryuji and I arrived to school finally but the castle was nowhere to be seen "Is this for real?" Ryuji asked "I'm sure we came the same way...What's goin' on here....?" He asked "That's exactly what I eanted to ask you" the counselor said "We received a call from the police" he said "That damn cop snitched on us after all!" Ryuji said "It's rare not to see you alone" The counselor said "Where were you roaming around until this time?" He asked "Uhhh...a ca- a castle?" Ryuji said 'If he thinks he's going to buy that Ryuji is really dumb' Arsene said "so you have no intention of giving an honest answer?" The counselor asked "What's this about a 'castle'?" Kamoshida asked as he walked over 'It's Kamoshida' I thought "Kamoshida?!" Ryuji asks shocked "You seem so carefree, Sakamoto" Kamoshida said "Quite a difference from when you did morning practice for the track team" he said "Shuddup! It's your fault that-" Ryuji said "How dare you speak that way to Nr. Kamoshida!" The counselor said "...There's not much ñeeway left for you, you know?" He asked "He's the one that provoked me!" Ryuji said "Do you really want to be expelled?!" The counselor asked "In any case you'll havr to explain yourself! Follow me!" He said "What?! This is bullshit!" Ryuji said "Come now. I should have been more considerate, too. Let's just say that we are both to blame" Kamoshida said smiling "Well if you say so..." the counselor said "still you are coming with me. It's undeniable that you're extremely late" he said "Fine...." Ryuji said "By the way...you're that new transfer student, correct? Brody Dreemurr..." Kamoshida said as Ryuji followed the counselor not before shooting a glare at Kamowhida as he went inside "....Have we met somewhere?" Kamoshida asked 'Huh? He remembers?' I thought 'No. Remember? with that girl?' Arsene asked 'Oh yeah' I thought.

*At the castle
*Nope
*I saw a girl in your car

"I saw a girl go in your car at the station" I saod "Oh yeah that's right...that's why you looked familiar" Kamoshida said "...Well, I'll overlook this just for today" he said "I'm sure you've heard from the principal, but cause any trouble and you'll be expelled. Understand?" Kamoshida asked

*I understand
*Can you overlook more?

"I understand" I said "At any rate, hurry up and go to the faculty office. I'm sure Ms. Kawakami's tored of waiting" Kamoshida said "Good luck trying to enjoy yiur new school life 'Prince' "Kamoshida said said going inside.

*Back at the present in the interrogation room*

I shake my head tired "The school turned into an old castle...? A talking cat...?....Are you hallicinating from an overdose? I won't put up with you if uou're simply joking around" Sae said "Just because you have monster friends doesn't mean I'm going to buy whatever excuse you say Dreemurr" she said and looked at her clock "I'm going to have you continue the story" Sae said "The one who received a 'calling card' from the phantom thieves was an Olympic medalist...." Sae said and moved away the calling card showing a photo of Kamoshida "...An alumnus from shujin academy--the PE teacher Suguru Kamoshida" Sae said "It's true that what he did were deplorable crimes from....indulging his desire. He confessed to it all" She said "But there should've been no connection between the two of you since you had just transferred" Sae said "Why did you target him?" She asks

*I don't want to say
*I'll tell you later

"I'll tell you later" I said and she stood up slamming her hands on the table angry "That's unacceptable! Try and recall it once again...!" Sae said.

*Back to the past inside shujin academy*

As I got inside I started to make my way to the faculty office. Once inside I made my way to Miss Kawakami and she sighs when she sees me "Unbelievable....Being over half a day late on your first day....?" She asked "Can you explain yourself?" She asks

*I got lost
*My train was late
*I was in a castle

"I got lost" I said "How could you have been lost for this long? It's almost lunchtime?" Kawakami asked "Well, it's probably true that you're not used to the area yet...but you're still way too late" she said "Will you pull yourself together? You were given fair warning yesterday" she said "More importantly....I heard that you were caught along with that Sakamoto-kun?" She said

*I didn't have a choice
*"that" Sakamoto....?

" 'That' Sakamoto....?" I ask raising an eyebrow "Just don't get involved with him, Ok? He's nothing but trouble" Kawakami said "He wasn't like that when he was devoting his time to track and field though...." She said "....Anyway. Break's almost over. Classes will end after fifth period today because of the subway accident" She said "I'll have you introduce yourself when class resumes. Follow me" she said standing up.

*At the door to the classroom*

"By the way, when you introduce yourself...Be serious about it even ig you're ling to the class ok? Do NOT say anyting unnecessary" Kawakami said amd we entered.

Once inside, I hear a lot of whisperong from my classmates "Being super late on his first day? He really is insane..." a quiet student said 'Huh?' I thought confused "He looks normal though..." a brown haired student said "But he might slug us if we look at him in the eye" a Gaudy Male student said 'Oh boy' I thought "Settle down" Kawakami said "....Well, I'd like to introduce a transfer student: Brody Dreemurr" she said. "Today, we....had him attent from the afternoon on since he wasn't feeling well" she said "All right please say something to the class" She said to me

*I'm Brody Dreemurr
*Nice to meet you
*.....

"Nice to meet you" I said "He seems quiet...but I bet when he loses it..." a prim female stident said "I mean, he was arrested for assault, right....?" The brown haired student asked 'What? How do they know that?' I thought "I even hear he was raised by monsters. What a weirdo" a female student said 'Quite the first day' Arsene said "...uhh, so...Your seat will be....hmm... Over there. The one that's open" Kawakami said "Sorry but can the people nearby pñease share your textbooks woth him for today?" She asks "This sucks..." The brown haired student said and I roll my eyes and walk where I was told and I see the same girl in Kamoshida's car  "...Lies" she muttered the seat behind her is the one I'll be sitting.

*Huh?
*You're that girl....

"You're that girl...." I said but she remained silent and I hear some girls gossiping that I hit on her before and that she's cheating on me woth kamoshida "Oh right! The volleyball rally's in two days" Kawakami said "Everyone's just changed classes? So make sure you use that time to get to know each other" she said and started class.

*After School*

Once class was over Ibleft the classroom and I held my head seeing a quick flash of the castle then back to the school "Hm? What's wrong?" Kawakami asked.

*Is this a school?
*Is this....a castle?

"Is this a school?" I asked and Kawakami sigs "Are you sure you're Ok?" She asked "Also....it seems like people are already talking about you, but I'm not the one who told them" she said 'What? But how did that information leak?' I thought "I can't even catch a break....why do I have to deal with this?" She asked annoyed 'They're spreading rumors about me not her' I thought "You should head straight home without stopping by anywhere. Sakura-san sounded pretty angry" she said 'Great.....' I thought "Oh and about Sakamoto-kun. Don't get involved" she said and as if on cue Ryuji walked over to us "Speak of the devil...What do you want? I heard the police caught you cutting classes today" Kawakami said "ugh...it was nothing" Ryuji said "And you haven't dyed your hair back to black either...." she said "sorry about that" Ryuji said and walked over to me "....I'll be waiting on the rooftop" He whispered in my ear and leaves "See? That's why I don't want you getting involved. Understood?" Kawakami said leaving 'We are going to the rooftop?' Arsene asked 'We are going to the rooftop' I said 'Such a rebel' Arsene said chuckling and we noticed Kamoshida and the Principal coming from downstairs "Why did you allow a student like him to transfer here? He's already started associating with Sakamoto" Kamoshida said "A student with a criminal record, and the culprit of an assault case" he said "At this rate, it'd be pointless how much I contribute to the school"  Kamoshida said "Now, don't be like that...." the principal said "This school counts on you. Kamoshida-kun. You are our star" he said "Still, a steady build-up is necessary behind such brilliance as well" he said "...Your troubles never seem to end, do they, Principal Kobayakawa?" Kamoshida asked "All right, I understand. I'll continue to do my best to answr your expectations of me" he said and the principal left and Kamoshida went upstairs and I decided to go to the rooftop.

*At the rooftop*

Once I arrived, I find Ryuji sitting on a chair and I walk up to him "...There you are" Ryuji said "Sorry for calling you up here like this" Ryuji said "I bet Kawakami already told you stuff like 'Don't get involved with him', huh?" He asked

*Nope
*How'd you know?
*She said you're trouble

"How'd you know?" I asked "Figured as much" Ryuji said "Then again, we're in the same boat" he said "I heard you got a criminal record. Everyone's talking about it" he said "No wonder you were so gutsy" Ryuji said and I sit on one of the tables "...What was all that that happened? You know? How we almost got killed at a castle..." he said "It wasn't a dream....right? You remember it too, yeah?" He asked.

*Yeah
*I don't know

"Yeah" I said "Well, just 'cause we both remember it doesn't mean much though...." Ryuji said "I mean, even if it was a dream, you saved me from Kamoshida" he said "So yeah....Thanks, Brody" he said and I nodded with a smile "It was nothong" I said "It was more than nothing" Ryuji said "But man, that Kamoshida we saw there...You prolly don't know about it, but there are some rumors about him" he said.

*Kamoshida...
*The guy we met earlier?

"Kamoshida...." I said "You know the guy you met at the school gates. The ripped one" Ryuji said "That asshole who was all full of himself at the castle" he said "No one says anything against him 'cause he's some medalist who took the volleyball team to nationals" he said "The way Kamoshida was king of that castle felt crazy real 'cause of that..." he said "I wonder if we can go back to that castle again...." he said "Ugh, forget it. Must've all been a dream! It has to be!" Ryuji said standing up "Sorry to drag you out here like this. That's all I had to say" He said "You know we might be pretty similar" he said "I feel lile we're gonna get along just dine as 'troublemakers' " Ryuji said "I'll come talk if I see ypu around. Don't ignore me, all right?" Ryuji said and I nodded "seeya" Ryuji said leaving "I should probably head back too" I said leaving.

*Back at Leblanc*

As I arrived and went inside of course Spjiro is mad "Hey, I got an interesting call from your school today" Sojiro said "It's only your first day and you're already showing up hours late?" He asked

*It was an accident
*I'm sorry
*......

"I'm sorry" I said "And here I thought you got up and left on time this morning" Sojiro said "Look, just behave yourself" he said "Your life's forfeit if anyrhing hPpens. You understand the meaning of probation, right?" Sojiro asked

*I do
*....

"I do" I said "Ok then" Sojiro said ad his cellphone rang and he picked it up "Hey, what's up?" Sojiro asked "....Yeah I just closed up shop. I'll be there in half an hour" he said then he put his phone away covering it "Hey, what're you standing around for? Go hurry on up to bed" Sojiro said then resumed his phonecall "....No, I just hired a part-timer" he said and I went upstairs not before closing the store and turning off the lights when Sojiro left.

As I layed on my bed I closed my eyes and when I open my eyes, I'm back in this cell, the velvet room so I stand up "....About time you've come to" Caroline said  "On your feet inmate!" She said hittimg the bars with her baton and I stand up "Our master wishes to speak with you. It's for your own sake that you take his words to heart" Justine said "First off, let us celebrate our reunion" Igor said "Oh...? You've awakened to your powers. And special ones at that" Igor said "Your rehabilitation can finally begin" he said

*My powers?
*Rehabilitation?

"Rehabilitation?" I asked "There is no meed to understand it all for the time being" Igor said "You will be training with the power of Persona, which you have awakened to" he said "Personas are, in other words, a 'Mask'--an armor of the heart when confronting worldly matters" Igor said "I have high expectations for you" he said.

*What do you mean?
*That's not my concern
*......

"What do you mean?" I ask "There's no need to worry. You will learn when the time comes" Igor said "By the by...have you come to appreciate the Metaverse Navigator?" He asked "Using it will allow you to come and go between reality and palaces" he said 'So he's the one who put the app?' I thought "The metaverse navigator?" I asked "....I bestowed it to you as a means to train you as a thief" Igor said "The Metaverse Navigator is a gift from our master! You better take care in using it, Inmate!" Caroline said "Devote yourself to your training so that you may become a fine thief" Justine said "It must be disheartening to make use of the Metaverse Navigator alone" Igor said "Should therr be others who would prove beneficial to you, I will grant it to them as well" he said "This is all for you to grow as a most excellent thief..." he said and a bell sounds "Hmph, it's time. Go back and enjoy whatever rest you might have...." Caroline said and so I did and saved.

*You got through your first day of school but the prospect of seeing Morgana again as well as Igor's words fills you with determination.

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