Igor: It is very nice to have a new guest. Isn't that right Beth?

(A girl in a blue outfit closes a book and approaches the protagonist. She has short, curly white hair, and a kind smile. Her outfit is nothing extravagant. Not having a hat or thick overcoat, more casual attire than most other assistants. She looks at the protagonist, but does not speak.)

Protagonist: A: Who are you?

B: Where am I?

C: Am I crazy?

Igor: This is the Velvet Room. A place that exists between mind and matter. Dreams, and reality. This room is tied to one's fate, and your fate, like those of other guests, lies in the cards.

(Beth takes out a deck of tarot cards and lays them out, drawing three of them.)

Beth: The tower. It represents collapse. Some day, your life here, if you fail, will collapse.

The Fool. You must go off on a journey, and will be blessed with the power of the Wild Card. Your journey shall lead you to what you seek.

And finally...

Judgement. You shall face judgement, and give judgement, to those society refuses to judge. But remember, judgement is a two way street.

Igor: Do you desire this?

Protagonist: A: Yes.

B: I wanna avenge Aimi.

Igor: Very well then.

(Opens a contract by waving his hand.)

If you sign here, you may challenge Aimi's tragic fate and receive our services, but be wary. Such things can come at great cost. You must think-

Protagonist: (Signs without hesitation.)

Beth: My my. Such powerful resolve.

Igor: And thus, your fate is sealed. You have chosen to chase justice at all costs.

To do this, you must have faith in your allies. You must trust in them. In your Social Links. Nurture your bonds and let them grow. They will open the door to new power, but do not see them as extensions of your goal. Accept them as your friends, and then, power will come.

(Alarm clock rings.)

Igor: You must now awaken. Continue to chase the truth, and find the one who killed Aimi.

Protagonist: (Wakes up. Exits room. Grabbing his backpack on his way out.)

Kazue: How are you holding up anyways? Since Aimi... passed.

Protagonist: A: I'll be alright.

B: Don't worry about me.

C: I can handle it.

Kazue: If you need to talk, I'm here. As long as you keep up your end of our deal, I'll be here if you need me.

Protagonist: (Thinking) Kazue seems concerned for my well being. (Kinda.)

(Justice Arcana rank up!)

(On the way to school. Protagonist overhears a discussion.)

Short Haired Student: You hear about that Dawn Site?

Easygoing Student: (Has dyed orange hair. Is taller than the protagonist by about four inches, and thinner too. Wears a baggy jacket over his uniform, orange in color.) Man I looked up that Aimi girl this morning, and there was some messed up stuff. Stuff about some dude beating her? It was not OK.

Short Haired Student: She was pretty chummy with that West kid. The exchange student from America? Heard they were friends on the internet. Maybe they were dating? Long distance thing?

Easygoing Student: My guess, if that's the case, he killed her. It was clearly someone she was close to. At least according to the Dawn Site. Dammit I never even told her I-

(Sighs.)

No. I know he did it. He's gonna pay! After school, he's gonna pay!

Protagonist: A: We can settle this now.

(Gives courage increase.)

B: (Clear throat.)

C: Easy dude. I know it's hard, but it wasn't me.

(Increases kindness.)

Easygoing Student: Well speak of the Devil. Look who it is!

Short Haired Student: Woah dude. Come on. It's not worth it.

Easygoing Student: Shut it dude. This guy's a murderer! I heard he's the main suspect!

Text Box: You recall the call Kazue got yesterday. Could she have been asked to investigate you?

Protagonist: A: It wasn't me.

B: You wanna go tough guy?

Easygoing Student (A): Don't lie to me you son of a bitch!

Easygoing Student (B): Yeah! Let's go! Right now!

(Courage increase.)

Easygoing Student: Put up your dukes man!

Protagonist: A: (Teach him a lesson.)

B: (Just avoid his attacks.)

C: We don't have to fight.

Easygoing Student (A): (Gets punched.)

What the Hell man!?!

(Courage increase.)

Easygoing Student (B): (Throws a punch. Protagonist dodges the blow.)

Short Haired Student (B): Man he's smooth!

(Charm increase.)

Easygoing Student (C): Yes we do! You don't understand what it's like!

Text Box: You think maybe you do...

(Understanding increase.)

Easygoing Student: Don't think it'll be that easy! (Pulls back to throw another punch.)

Familiar Voice: Hideo! Stop!

(Mie rushes over.)

Mie: Dude what the Hell you hitting West for!?!

Hideo: He has it coming! Who else could've killed Aimi!?!

Mie: I dunno. Literally ANYONE else?

Protagonist: A: Guys be cool.

B: Not cool Hideo.

C: Mie I got this.

Mie (A): Alright alright.

(Kindness increase.)

Hideo (B): You got some nerve saying that.

(Courage increase.)

Mie (C): If so say so.

Hideo: I'm gonna ask you outright. Did you kill her?

Protagonist: (Shakes head.)

Hideo: But the Dawn Site mentioned you! I only managed to skim the article, but I saw your name!

Mie: I read it, and she mentioned talking to West to feel better after someone else hit her. If anything, that proves West's innocence!

Hideo: Then who did it?

Mie: Do I look like a cop to you?

Hideo: Come on. We've all heard the rumors. The police are stumped. Trail has gone cold.

Protagonist: (Appears to speak.)

Mie: Something they don't have?

Protagonist: (Appears to speak.)

Hideo: Use the Dawn Site? You wanna use that to find the killer?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: Well, it's not the worst idea. Maybe it'll work.

Hideo: You know what? Aimi was a friend of mine too. In fact, all three of us hung out before she died. Right Mie?

Mie: Man you did not take her death well.

Hideo: Shut up. Anyways, if we put our heads together and use the Dawn Site, we might be able to find the killer.

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Mie: I'm in, but what are we gonna call this little group of ours?

Hideo: You caught that mugger, right? You have the most experience in this field so it seems only fair you decide.

Protagonist: (Speaks.)

Mie: Dawnbreakers? Huh, I like it.

Hideo: Has a nice ring to it.

Mie: Then it's settled. We'll all check the Dawn Site, and discuss our findings tomorrow.

Hideo: So, Dawnbreakers, seekers of justice? I like it. This outta be fun.

Protagonist: (Wears a shocked expression.)

Text Box: This feeling-!

Arcana: Fool

Owner: Dawnbreakers

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 Fool arcana.
This grants thee a chance at the justice thou seeks.

Mie: Let's meet up outside the school tomorrow.

(Trio head to class.)

Noon

Teacher: (Is a chubby man in a white suit.)

Alright kids, listen up! I'm Mr. Bunta, your English teacher. Today we'll be discussing American culture, taking a quick breather from the ordeal that is the English language to examine the culture of the language.

West, this is right up your alley.

Protagonist: (Stands up.)

Bunta: Which State in the U.S. allows alcohol to be served to minors in religious services?

Protagonist: (Clenches fist. If this were a game, this would not be an emphasised detail and would be almost unnoticeable.)

A: Kentucky

B: New York

C: Orgeon

Bunta (A): That's correct. It's actually legal in many states in the bible belt. See, the bible belt is...

(Knowledge increase.)

Bunta (B/C): No. See, it's actually mostly legal in the bible belt which is...

Protagonist: (Sits down. Fist still clenched.)

Afternoon

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 day.

(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: Mie! 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 Mie's bowl into his and pours that into a to-go bowl after leaving some money and leaves with Mie. 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 Shoild hang out again sometime. See ya later.

(Leaves.)

Text Box: I feel a blossoming friendship with Mie.

...

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. I should head home.

Evening.

Kazue: You're late. Where were you?

Protagonist: A: I was out.

B: I was with a friend.

Kazue: Well, just stay out of trouble.

Have you eaten?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Kazue: Good. I'm not gonna let you work on an empty stomach. Lend me a hand with this case. It's about a smuggling ring at the docks and I've hit a dead end.

(Screen goes black.)

Text Box: I worked the case with Kazue.

(Knowledge increase.)

(Transition to player's room.)

Text Box: It's been a bit of a day.

...

You decide to go to sleep.

(Poem Of Everyone's Souls begins to play.)

Igor: Welcome to the Velvet Room.

Beth: I see you've started making friends. This will help you later on. Keep that in mind.

Igor: Tell me, what do you intend to do when you find the killer?

Protagonist: A: Kill them.

B: Apprehend them.

C: I don't know.

Igor: If I may make a suggestion...

(Igor takes out a blue notebook.)

Write their name in this notebook with a writing utensil they last used, and I shall handle the rest.

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Igor: Until we meet again.

(Alarm clock goes off.)

4/24

Morning

Text Box: You should check the Dawn Site.

...

Dear God!

Article: I just said my last goodbye to West. When I get home, I'm taking a stand. He's probably going to kill me, but I don't care anymore! You hear that dad? I'm standing up for myself! You're not gonna hit me again! 4/18.

Text Box: The Dawn Site goes down.

4/18. That's the day she died.

You have to tell the others what you just saw.

...

You decide to head to school.

Afternoon

(Outside the school.)

Hideo: Dammit I can't believe this!

Mie: No wonder the cops can't find the killer! Bastard's hiding the evidence!

Protagonist: (Silently looks away.)

Hideo: What are we gonna do?

Protagonist: (Silently opens backpack. Takes out blue notebook.)

Mie: What are you-

Protagonist: (Sprints down the road.)

Hideo: Wait! Dude!

(Mie and Hideo go after the protagonist, who has already reached the police station.)

Protagonist: (Dashes into the police station.)

Aimi's Dad: Ah, hello West. Slow day, huh? Man, everyone else is out on their runs and I'm the only one stuck here doing paper work.

Protagonist: A: I know who kill Aimi.

B: You bastard! You killed her!

Aimi's Dad (A): Oh? Who.

Protagonist: (Appears to speak.)

Aimi's Dad (A): You're to smart for your own good. Let's take this to the back.

Aimi's Dad (B): You got guts kid. I admire that.

(Courage increase.)

Aimi's Dad: (Takes out gun.)

Walk to the interrogation room. Slowly. Quietly.

(Scene change to an interrogation room.)

Aimi's Dad: You accuse me, Chikao, of beating my daughter to death?

Protagonist: (Nods.)

Chikao: And you will be found guilty of it.

Protagonist: (Shocked expression.)

Chikao: Don't play dumb. I'm a cop. You're a suspect. I can have you framed in two weeks. Hope you enjoy your last two weeks as a free man kid. Now, see yourself out. I have papers to sign.

Protagonist: (Leaves. Stops at Chikao's desk for a moment, grabs something, and keeps walking.)

Chikao: (Returns to desk.)

Now where's that pen?...

Protagonist: (Exits station.)

Hideo: Oh thank God you're OK!

Mie: What happened in there!?!

Protagonist: (Appears to speak.)

Mie: That's horrible.

Hideo: Damn that bastard! We're gonna make him pay!

Protagonist: (Appears to speak, taking out a pen.)

Mie: Why did you steal his pen?

Protagonist: (Writes in notebook.)

Text Box: You feel an uneasy sensation in the pit of your stomach.

Hideo: Man my stomach's acting up.

Mie: You too? Huh. I thought it was just me...

(The area around the trio begins to morph and change as the screen fades to black.)

Hideo: What's going on!?!

(Screen goes blank...)