Event One: Forced on 4/23.

Mie: Hey, you busy? I've got nothing to do after school. Wanna hang out?

Text Box: You recall what the long nosed man said about making freinds. For some reason, thinking of him makes the name Igor pops into your head. His name must be Igor.

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Cool. Let's go. I know this great beef bowl place down the way.

(Scene change to beef bowl restaurant.)

Mie and Protagonist: (Wolf down huge bowls of beef and ramen.)

Mie: So, how long you been in Japan?

Protagonist: (Speaks)

Mie: About two months? Cool. I've been here my whole life, born and raised. I love this town, yknow?

Protagonist: A: Totally. (Best choice.)

B: Better than America. (Good choice.)

C: Not really. (Bad choice.)

Mie (A/B): I know, right?

Mie (C): Don't worry. You'll come around.

Mie: Man, it must've took balls of steel to come to Japan. Rumor says you're an illegal. That true?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Wow. That's rough man. Don't worry, your secret's safe with me.

There are a lot of rumors on why you came to Japan. Any of them true?

Protagonist: (Shrugs)

Mie: Yeah. Some of them are pretty far fetched. Some say you killed a man or some shit. Real bullshit.

Shopkeeper: Mei! I thought I told you not to show your face here until you have the money you owe me!

Mie: Come on dude not now!

Protagonist: A: This one's on me sir. (Best choice.)

B: Lay off man. (Good choice.)

Shopkeeper : Ugh, fine. (Leaves.)

Mie : I've lost my appetite. You can take the rest of mine.

Protagonist: (Pours Mei's bowl into his and pours that into a to-go bowl after leaving some money and leaves with Mei. Still eating.)

(Scene change to the park, on a bench.)

Mie: Dammit. I thought he was outta town.

Protagonist: A: You OK? (Best choice.)

B: Who was that? (Good choice.)

C: Girl are you broke? (Bad choice.)

Mie (A): Yeah, I'm OK.

Mie (B): Don't worry about it.

Mie (C): That's not funny dude.

Mie: Sorry you had to see that. I kinda... have some debts going around. Don't worry about it.

(The two sit in silence for a bit.)

Mie: Anyways, I should go. We Should hang out again sometime. See ya later.

(Leaves.)

Text Box: I feel a blossoming friendship with Mei.

...

This feeling-!

Arcana: Strength

Owner: Mie

Voice: I am thou.
Thou art I.
Thou hast started a new tale.
This tale is the one that shall push you towards the justice you seek.
Thou hast awakened to the Strength arcana.
This grants thee a chance at the justice thou seeks.

Text Box: It's getting late. You should head home.

Event Two: (Open in the park.)

Mie: Hey, sorry about last time.

Protagonist: A: It's cool. (Good choice.)

B: What was that? (Good choice.)

C: Is everything OK? (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Thanks for understanding.

Mie (B): It's a long story.

Mie (C): It's... complicated.

Mie: Truth is I'm totally broke. My mom is too, so I tend to just build up tabs at restaurants around town. Worked well for a while, but it's come back to bite me in the ass.

I thought if I didn't bother my mom and got food myself, money would be less of an issue, but now every restaurant owner has it out for me. I can't really ask her for money though.

Text Box: Mei seems troubled. You should comfort her.

Protagonist: A: Pat her back. (Best choice.)

B: Hug her. (Bad choice.)

Mie (A): Thanks man. You're a good friend, you know that?

Mie (B): Woah woah! To soon man! (Pushes protagonist away.).

Mie: Anyways, I should head home. Have a good one.

(Mie leaves.)

(Arcana rank up!)

(Mie can now baton pass!)

Event Three:

(Open in the park.)

Mie: So then I said, I'm a black belt, but I can do much more than a black eye!

Protagonist: (Appears to laugh.)

(Three buff looking men approach.)

Angry Man: (Wears a torn jeans jacket and a white tank top. His goons wear the same outfit, but without the jacket.) Where's the money Mei?

Mie: Shit! These guys!

Man on the Left: 20000 yen. You owe that much to the Big Bang Burger. Where is it?

Mie: I don't have it! I just need more time!

Man on the Right: And who's this, your boyfriend?

Protagonist: A: That's right. (Bad choice.)

B: Maybe someday. (Good choice.)

C: If she's OK with it. (Best choice.)

Mie (A): (Blushes.) Dude, no.

Mie (B/C:) (Blushes.) Really?

Protagonist: (Stands up.)

Angry Man: Oh, you're gonna fight us now, is that it?

Protagonist: A: (Punch him.)

B: Not alone.

C: Well, I don't wanna touch shit like you.

Angry Man (A): Oh you're gonna pay for that!

Mie (B): Hell yeah! Let's do this!

(Understanding increase.)

Angry Man (C): You're dead kid!

Protagonist: (Dodges attack.)

(Proficiency increase.)

Mie: Let's get them!

(Fade to black.)

Text Box: You and Mie lay out the leader in one punch from each of you, causing his goons to flee.

(Return to park. Goons are gone.)

Mie: What weaklings! That was to easy!

Protagonist: A: Are you OK? (Good choice.)

B: That was fun. (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Yeah I'm good.

Mie (B): Sure was! It's great to show guys like that what for!

Mie: (Blushing.) Hey, about when they asked if you were my boyfriend, were you...

I gotta go. Sorry!

(Runs away.)

(Arcana rank up.)

(Player can now take out lower level shadows with a first strike, granting minor exp and money.)

Event Four:

(Open on the lake.)

Mie: (Holds a fishing pole.)

Come on you stupid fish! Gal's gotta eat too!

Protagonist: A: Is everything OK? (Good choice.)

B: Lunch is on me if you wanna go. (Best choice.)

Mie (A): It's... complicated.

Mie (B): Thanks, but...

Mie: I'm trying to fend for myself more. Not burden my mom. Money's been really tight as of late. I don't wanna burden her, so I decided to fish while we hang out. I hope you don't mind.

(Stomach growls.)

Protagonist: A: Is your mom... neglecting you? (Bad choice.)

B: Why not ask your mom for help? (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Dude, lay off with the accusations!

Mie (B): I...

Mie: Look, my mom and dad used to love each other. If I ever saw two people truly in love, it was with them. But then my dad got a new job at a Junes down at Inaba, good pay, but they began to argue about the money.

It was always the money.

My dad would stay in Inaba for weeks at a time for work, and visit on some Sundays, but they were always fighting about the money.

I'm scared if I ask mom for money she'll stop loving me. Just like they stopped loving each other...

Before the divorce.

Protagonist: (Shocked expression.)

Mie: They got a divorce after all that, and my mom couldn't find work. Sometimes, I think about going down to Inaba to work at Junes. It's not like my dad's bad or anything, but I can't abandon my mom.

Dammit I don't know what to do.

Protagonist: A: I'm here for you. (Best choice.)

B: It'll be alright. (Good choice)

Mie: Thanks. Means a lot.

(Stomach growls.)

Agh! Stupid fish!

(Jumps into water.)

Protagonist: (Shocked expression.)

(Fade to black.)

Text Box: You help Mie out of the water after coaxing her back to shore.

(Return to river.)

Mie: Sorry. Hunger pushed me over the edge.

Protagonist: A: You mean off the deep end? (Best choice.)

You OK? (Good choice.)

Mie (A): (Bursts out laughing.) Yeah.

Mie (B): I'm tougher than I look.

Mie: Well, I should go. You have a good one.

(Mie leaves.)

(Arcana rank up!)

(Mie can now remove status conditions from allies!)

Event Five:

(Open in the park.)

Mie: (Stomach growls.)

Ugh. Man I'm starving.

Protagonist: A: When did you last eat? (Best choice.)

B: My offer for lunch still stands. (Good choice)

Mie (B): Thanks, but I'll pass.

Mie (A/Normal): Man I haven't eaten since (three days ago). It sucks.

Text Box: Mie seems troubled and hungry, but she won't accept your help. Maybe if you were proficient enough to teach her to fish...

Less Than Three Proficiency:

Text Box: You should help her when you're more proficient.

(Event ends and must be repeated with at least three ranks in proficiency. This outcome does not consume time.)

3 or More Proficiency:

Protagonist: (Speaks)

Mie: You'll teach me to fish? Really?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Teach me your ways wise one.

(Transition to river.)

Mie: Like this?

(Casts line.)

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: You know, you're pretty cool. Looks like you Americans know a thing or two.

Protagonist: (Turns away.)

Mie: Don't wanna talk about it huh?

Protagonist: (Shakes head.)

Mie: That's fair. I understand. Still, makes me wonder about-

(Line goes stiff.)

We got one!

Protagonist: A: (Help her.) (Bad choice.)

B: You can do it! (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Back off man I got this!

Mie (B): Hell yeah I can!

Mie: (Lands a massive salmon that looks good enough to eat.)

Finally! Fresh meat!

(Bites into the raw fish, spitting out scales after chewing for a bit.)

Bleh! But it was worth it!

Protagonist: A: Shouldn't we cook it? (Good choice.)

B: Let's make sushi outta that sucka! (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Something quick. Like sushi?

Mie (B): NOW we're talking!

(Screen fades to black.)

Text Box: You returned home and prepared the fish with Mei.

Mie: Oh man that's good.

Protagonist A: In America, there's an expression. "Kiss the chef."

B: Glad you liked it.

Mie (A): (Blushing.) Oh, uhhhh... didn't we both cook?

Mie (B): It was great. Thanks.

(Door opens. Kazue walks in.)

Kazue: Oh, am I interrupting something?

Mie: No madam.

Kazue: Is this your girlfriend West? You gonna introduce me?

Mie: (Blushes.) What? No. I'm just a friend.

Kazue: (Chuckles softly.) My apologies. Anyways, I have a case to work, so I'll leave you two be.

(Walks into another room.)

Mie: I should go. Thanks for your help. See you at school.

(Mie leaves.)

(Arcana rank up.)

Event Six:

(Open on the protagonist and Mie walking down a street, talking. Soon passing by two alleys.)

Mie: Man I haven't eaten in forever man. Fish aren't biting at all.

Protagonist: A: You gonna be OK? (Best choice.)

B: We can go grab food. (Good choice.)

Mie (A): I'll be fine.

Mie: Look, I told you, I only count on me, myself, and I. OK?

(Two armed men with knives corner the duo.)

Bearded Man: (Has protagonist at knife point.) You don't move an inch kid.

Mie: Ugh. You guys. Who you collecting for?

Angry Man: (Has Mie at knife point.) Oh, we aren't collecting. We're teaching you two a lesson.

Mie: Come on then! We can take...

Take...

(Staggers. Stomach growls. Collapses.)

Protagonist: (Appears panicked.)

Familiar Voice: Freeze! All of you!

(Kazue approaches holding a gun.)

Kazue: Both of you! On the ground! Now! You're both under arrest!

(The two men comply.)

(Approaches protagonist.)

Are you OK?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Kazue: Oh thank God. I'll call an ambulance. You make sure she's OK.

(Screen fades to black.)

Text Box: Kazue arrested the two goons as you went with Mie to the hospital.

(Fade in to Mie in a hospital bed.)

Mie: What happened?

Protagonist: (Speaks.)

Mie: I passed out? What?

Protagonist: (Speaks.)

Mie: Doc says it was from being famished huh? Nuts to that man. I gotta go. Can't have my mom knowing I'm here.

Protagonist: A: I'm worried about you. (Good choice.)

B: This has to stop. (Best choice.)

Mie: I know. I know.

Look, I need to think about some stuff. All I have to do now is endure, but I'll see you at school.

Protagonist: A: Stay safe at least. (Best choice.)

B: Get some rest. (Good choice)

Mie: I will West.

(Arcana rank up.)

(Mie can now endure a fatal blow with one HP.)

Event Seven:

(Open on river, Mie fishing with the protagonist.)

Mie: Hey... can we talk?

Protagonist: (Turns to face Mie.)

Mie: I... wanna say goodbye.

Protagonist: (Shocked expression.)

Mie: I'm going to live with my dad in Inaba. Work at Junes.

Protagonist: A: Have you told your mom? (Best choice.)

B: What about the Dawnbreakers? (Good choice.)

Mie (A): I will soon. I'm gonna call my dad first.

Mie (B): I'm sorry, but I can't stay here.

Mie: It won't be so bad. We can keep in touch, and Junes has this adorable little bear mascot that I honestly just love, so there's that. I just...

I don't want my mom to hate me.

Protagonist: (Speaks.)

Mie: Yes she will! I won't make her hate me!

Look, I gotta go. I'll see ya later, and...

Thanks for being such a great...

Protagonist: A: Friend? (Friendship.)

B: More than a friend? (Romance.)

Mie (A): Yeah. See ya later man.

(Leaves.)

Mie (B): I...

You know what? At this point, fuck it.

(Kisses the protagonist.)

See ya later cutie.

(Leaves.)

(Arcana rank up.)

Event Eight:

(Open on the river.)

Mie: (If romanced, blushes.) Yeah, still here.

Protagonist: A: You OK? (Good choice.)

B: You been eating OK? (Best choice.)

Mie (A): Not exactly.

Mie (B): Yeah, fish have been biting. But...

Mie: I told my dad about my situation and...

He said he's gonna come down here and "take care of it."

So, yeah. I'm screwed.

Protagonist: (Speaks)

Mie: You promise? You really think it'll be OK?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Thanks. Means a lot. Just gotta stay strong, right?

I should head home. He's gonna be arriving soon. See you later. Thanks for everything.

(Leaves.)

(Arcana rank up.)

(First striking weak shadows can now grant personas and items.)

Event Nine:

(Open on the river)

Mie: Hey...

Protagonist: A: How you holding up? (Best choice.)

B: Is everything OK? (Good choice.)

Mie (A): Pretty good.

Mie (B): Well...

Mie: I dunno. My dad came up, and talked to my mom. He said he'd cover all my debts and actually gave me a fair amount of yen too, said if we ever need money, call him.

Guess he still cares huh?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Yeah. Anyways, I'm just glad that's over. Worked out pretty well but...

It's given me a lot to think about so, I'm gonna head home early. Hope you don't mind.

If Romance:

Protagonist: (Hugs Mie.)

Mie: Thanks. See you later!

(Leaves.)

If No Romance:

Protagonist: (Speaks.)

Mie: Thanks. See you later!

(Leaves. )

(Arcana rank up!)

(Mie will now take a fatal blow for James West!)

Event Ten:

(Open on park.)

Mie: There's something I need to say.

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: I need to apologize.

Protagonist: (Confused expression.)

Mie: I kept denying help and pushing everyone away, because I was afraid of losing them, but if anything, that's would lead me to lose them. My mom was more than happy to help and understanding. She told me that she didn't care about money as much as she did about me. It feels so good to not worry about that anymore.

Protagonist: A: Glad to hear it.

B: Good for you.

Mie: Thanks. You really helped me out in all this. Means a lot. If you ever need anything, anything at all, just ask.

(Arcana rank up.)

Voice: I am thou.
Thou art I.
Thou hast heard this tale to its end.
Thou hast forged an unbreakable bond.
With the power of the Strength arcana,
Thou shalt now have neigh infinite power.
Power that will allow thou to reach the justice thou seeks.

(Mie has a second awakening.)

Mie: My persona!

Text Box: You have forged a bond that cannot be broken. You may now summon (ultimate strength persona.) The ultimate form of the Strength arcana.

If Romance:

Mie: You know... my dad left town today and my mom's not home. I'd suggest heading to your place, but I'm not sure how Kazue would feel about that so...

(Blushes.)

Let's head back to my place...

(Screen fades to black.)

Text Box: You spent some quality time with Mie.

If No Romance:

Mie: Now, come on. Let's go get some beef bowls. It's on me!

(Screen fades to black.)

(You enjoyed a good meal with Mie.)

(End of Social Link.)