Time never waits. It delivers all equally to the same end.
You, who wish to safeguard the future, however limited it may be...
You will be given one year;
go forth without falter, with your heart as your guide...
A train is approaching.
For your safety, please stand behind the yellow line.
Train service today is significantly delayed due to an accident.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
...
Dreamless dorm, ticking clock
I walk away from the soundless room
Windless night, moonlight melts
my ghostly shadow to the lukewarm gloom
Nightly dance
of bleeding swords
reminds me that
I still live
I will burn my dread
I once ran away from the god of fear
and he chained me to despair
Burn my dread
I'll break the chain and run till I see the sunlight again
I'll lift my face and run to the sunlight
Voiceless town, tapping feet
I clench my fist in pockets tight
Far in mist a tower awaits
like a merciless tomb, devouring moonlight
I will burn my dread
This time I'll grapple down that god of fear
and throw him into hell's fire
Burn my dread
I'll shrug the pain and run till I see the sunlight again
Oh, I will run, burning all regret and dread
And I will face the sun with pride of the living
...
Iwatodai Dormitory Move-in Guide
You're late.
I've been waiting a long time for you.
Now if you want to proceed, please sign your name there.
It's a contract.
Don't worry.
All it says is that you'll accept full responsibility for your actions.
You know, the usual stuff.
Makoto Yuki
Yuki Makoto
Makoto Yuki
Did you know?
No one can escape time. It delivers us all to the same end.
You can't plug your ears and cover your eyes.
And so it begins...
Who's there?!
Wait, Takeba!
But Kirijo, he—
Don't worry.
He's an ordinary transfer student.
What do you mean, "ordinary"?
I didn't think you'd arrive so late.
My name is Mitsuru Kirijo.
I'm one of the students who live in this dorm.
Why'd he pick this hour to show up?
It was a last minute decision to assign him here.
He'll eventually be moved to a room in the boys' dorm.
Is it okay for him to be here?
I guess we'll see.
Hey, you!
Your room is on the second floor at the end of the hallway.
Takeba, show him the way.
This is Yukari Takeba.
She'll be a junior this spring.
Just like you.
Hey.
Makoto Yuki. Nice to meet you.
Uh, yeah. Nice to meet you, too.
It's getting late,
so you should get some rest.
I'll show you the way.
Follow me.
Here's the key to your room.
Thanks.
Hey, can I ask you something?
On your way here from the station, was everything okay?
I just mean...
Sorry. It's nothing.
Well, good night.
...
So that's it.
See? There it is.
Good morning!
Welcome to Gekkoukan High School.
Hope you like it.
Starting today, you are all juniors.
Let's have a good year together.
Don't do anything to get me into trouble, okay?
All right, that's it for homeroom.
All rise!
Bow!
Hey there, transfer student!
Who are you?
Come on! Don't be like that!
I'm Junpei Iori!
Nice to meet ya!
Personal space.
I transfered here when I was in eighth grade.
I know how tough it is bein' the new kid.
So I wanted to come say, "Hey."
See what a nice guy I am?
Personal space.
At it again, huh?
Hey, it's Yukari!
I didn't think we'd be in the same class again.
I swear, you'll talk to anyone if they'll listen.
Did you ever think you might be bothering someone?
What a coincidence.
It looks like we're in the same homeroom.
Uh, hello? Are you forgetting that I'm in this class too?
And?
Takeba.
Huh? Kirijo?
Do you have a minute?
Makoto Yuki Background Report
It's pretty unusual to see you at school, Mr. Chairman.
Chairman
When Kirijo told me about him, I couldn't contain my curiosity.
Then do you think he's...
It's almost certain.
This subject is rather unique.
Even those who have the potential tend to be unstable at first.
Memory loss, disorientation, and so on.
But he arrived at the dorm like it was nothing.
He casually walked there at that hour.
Are you saying he's not normal?
Possibly.
Which brings me to my point.
Takeba, I'd like you to monitor him for a few more days.
You mean spy on him?
Chairman
I suppose so.
Skim through this, Takeba.
I feel kinda bad, though.
He doesn't know anything yet.
This is necessary to determine if he's qualified to know.
I understand that, but still...
He seems to have bounced around from school to school.
He's moving from relative to relative.
His parents are dead.
And they died in the accident that happened in this city ten years ago.
That's a strange coincidence.
The accident ten years ago...
Welcome to the Velvet Room.
My name is Igor.
I am delighted to make your acquaintance.
This is Elizabeth.
She's a resident here, like myself.
Pleased to meet you.
This place exists between dream and reality, mind and matter.
It's been years since we've had a guest.
Only those who have signed the contract can enter this place.
Henceforth, you shall be welcome here in the Velvet Room.
Hold on to this.
This key signifies that you are a guest.
Take good care of it.
Until we meet again.
...
Moriyama, please stop.
Why? We're inspecting your personal belongings for you.
That's Fuuka the honors student for you!
Nothing fun on her at all!
Keep up the good behavior!
Come on!
We're so nice it's scary!
Thank you for helping.
Um, sorry to bother you.
Parking Lot
Station Plaza
Shopping Mall
What's going on?
What kind of messed-up joke is this, you guys?
Still no change?
His pulse and brainwaves are both remarkably stable.
He has the potential.
So it would seem.
If he didn't, they would've preyed on him by now.
I still feel kinda bad, though.
Operations Room.
You're not gonna believe this! This thing is huge!
What was that?
Akihiko!
Sanada!
Are you okay?
I'm all right, but it'll be here any second.
Get ready to be surprised!
This is no time to joke around!
Sanada, is it one of them?
Yeah, but not an ordinary one.
Mr. Chairman, please stay in the command room!
Takeba, go upstairs and wake him up! Then go out the back!
But what about you two?
We'll stop it here.
Yuki?
The moon...
What are you doing?
We need to hurry! Do you wanna live or not?!
I don't really care.
Is dying that scary to you?
How can you say that?
What is that?
Look out!
Get up!
To the roof!
I can't die here!
I haven't done anything yet!
I don't want to die!
Are you okay?
No way.
Run!
This is bad!
Let's go!
Wait!
Go on.
Persona.
Thou art I,
and I am thou.
From the sea of thy soul I cometh.
I am the Master of Strings,
Orpheus!
A Persona...
Yuki...
No! You won't last long if you attack like that!
Yuki...
It's so nice to see you again.
I see that it was Orpheus who heeded your call.
How fascinating.
That power is called a Persona.
It is a manifestation of your psyche.
A Persona is a facet of your personality that surfaces as you react to external stimuli.
You can think of it as a mask that protects you as you brave many hardships.
That being said, your power is still weak.
Your abilities will evolve as you develop your Social Links—your emotional ties with others.
The stronger your Social Links, the more powerful your Persona ability.
Now, then. Time marches on in your world.
I shouldn't keep you here any longer.
We eagerly await your next visit.
Until then, farewell.
...
You're awake!
How do you feel?
Where am I?
The hospital. It's about time you woke up!
How much sleep do you need?!
Still, I'm glad you're okay.
I was so worried about you.
Worried?
Look, I'm sorry I wasn't able to do anything to help on the roof.
I was supposed to protect you, but I...
Don't worry about it.
I wasn't counting on you.
Wh-What's that supposed to mean?!
You really know how to make a girl mad.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, but I just wanted to say that I'm sorta like you.
To be honest, I already know about your past.
Your parents died in the explosion here ten years ago, right?
Yeah.
Well, I lost someone, too.
My father died in that accident.
I've hid so many things from you. I told myself that as soon as you woke up, I'd tell you the truth.
I'm sorry I hid that from you.
And all the other stuff.
Other stuff?
When you get back to the dorm, I think they'll explain everything to you.
You can decide what you want to do after that.
Take care.
...
Come in.
Hello.
My name is Shuji Ikutsuki.
I'm the chairman of the board for your school.
Besides me, the only other unfamiliar face is Sanada, correct?
I'm Akihiko Sanada. Nice to meet you.
Please, have a seat.
Okay, let me start off by asking you this.
Would you believe me if I said that a day consists of more than 24 hours?
Yes.
So you know about the Dark Hour?
I don't remember when it started, but I've known for as long as I can remember.
Ah, I see. As you are aware, the Dark Hour is a hidden period of time.
It is the time between one day and the next
that appears only to those with the potential.
We call it the Dark Hour.
Normal people don't realize it, since they're all sleeping inside their coffins.
But that's not what makes the Dark Hour so interesting.
Mysterious Suicides
You saw those creatures.
Mysterious Suicides
We call them "Shadows."
Mysterious Suicides
They only appear during the Dark Hour and attack anyone not in a coffin.
Masashi Sakata
All those people in the news lately suffering from Apathy Syndrome
Masashi Sakata
are probably victims of the Shadows.
Masashi Sakata
Long story short,
we're the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad—SEES for short.
On paper, we're classified as a school club,
but in reality, this group is dedicated to defeating the Shadows.
Defeating the Shadows?
Although rare, there are those who can function during the Dark Hour.
Some may even awaken to a power that enables them to fight the Shadows.
You mean "Personas."
Indeed. Which means, it's all up to you guys.
Sounds exciting, huh?
Akihiko! You just got hurt the other day!
What he's trying to say is, we want you to join us.
We've prepared an Evoker for you.
We'd like you to lend us your strength.
All right.
Are you sure? Just like that?
We really appreciate it.
We need all the help we can get.
And that's an interesting ability that you have.
You're opposed, Takeba?
No. I'm glad to have him on board, but I...
It's settled, then. We're all looking forward to working with you, Yuki.
...
Yeah, just like that. Keep coming, keep coming.
And now the brakes! How about that?!
Huh? What, I failed it again?
Looks pretty fun, right, transfer student?
I guess.
You guess?
Yeah! I cleared it!
And what's up with Junpei?
He said everything was on him today.
Maybe it was something he ate.
Hey! How are you doing? I'm on fire!
But that goes without saying.
I'm not the man I was yesterday!
Call me "New Junpei"!
Tomochika, let's play this one next!
Everything's on you, right?
Yep! I'm trusting you to watch my six!
Sweet! Another level cleared!
It's strange to see you in an arcade, though.
Well, all my stuff is in boxes in my room right now.
I've got nothing to do until tonight!
Nice to meet'cha!
He's staying here?! You've gotta be kidding me!
I bumped into him the other night.
He has the potential, but he just awakened to it recently.
You have the potential?! For real?!
He found me cryin' like a baby at the convenience store,
surrounded by a bunch of coffins.
You got lost?
No!
He said that's, ya know, completely normal in the beginning.
Typical Persona-user stuff. Did ya guys know that?
With this many people, we can start exploring that place.
We're gonna go on a mission already?!
You can count on me! I'm your man!
Glad to hear it.
In that case, meet us just before midnight tonight.
Where at?
Uh, isn't this the school?
Just wait a few minutes. It's almost midnight.
This is Tartarus,
the labyrinth that reveals itself during the Dark Hour.
We believe we can find the reason for the Dark Hour there.
It's no surprise, since it only appears during the Dark Hour.
You can think of it as a Shadow nest.
For a long time, Akihiko and I were the only Persona-users we had.
But that number recently jumped to five, so I'd like to commence the exploration of Tartarus.
Those weapons were specially constructed in a Kirijo laboratory.
Ordinary weapons are ineffective,
but in the hands of Persona-users,
they can hurt the Shadows.
During the Dark Hour, a Persona-user's physical abilities are somewhat enhanced.
Please hit!
You should be able to defeat weaker Shadows using just those weapons.
Watch and learn!
This is how it's done!
Personas are your trump cards, so use them with care.
I can do it!
Junpei has leveled up!
You don't seem completely useless.
Of course! This is a piece of cake with me here!
That's awesome.
We can hear you inside our heads.
With my Persona ability, this is the best I can do, even with an amplifier.
I hear something.
What is it?!
I don't know!
An earthquake?
It's coming.
What the hell is that?
Be careful! It's a powerful one!
That much is obvious!
Hermes!
Whoa, it didn't work!
Help us, Io!
It's not stopping!
Takeba! Iori!
Yuki! Try to turn things around!
Understood.
Yuki...
Persona.
What was that?
This is how a Persona-user fights.
Orpheus!
Wow.
Yuki!
As I expected.
Are you okay?
Yuki fought well.
Don't you ever pull a crazy stunt like that again!
I'm fine.
What the hell, man?
I could've done that, too.
...
As I begin my term as student council president,
I'd like to share with you my vision for this coming year.
It is my firm belief that each of us must accept the responsibility of bettering our school.
However, change cannot occur without sustained effort and an unprecedented level of commitment.
Tatsumi Memorial Hospital
How can anyone compete with that?
Her speech was impossibly perfect.
Does she have any weaknesses at all?
Fire, probably.
Uh, I didn't mean physically.
Pardon me.
Hey, I brought that thing you asked.
Uh... Is Sanada...
...in this room?
Oh, you're here.
What are all of you guys doing here?
We came to see you!
But it doesn't look like anything's wrong with you.
I'm just here for a checkup.
Aki.
Is that it?
Yeah, thanks.
Pfft. I don't have time for this shit.
That guy never changes.
He's a friend from school... sort of.
He knows a few people suffering from Apathy Syndrome,
so I was asking him about it.
Wow, talk about dedicated!
So, Junpei.
Did you bring it?
Of course!
That's a...
They confiscate everything on you when you check in.
Apparently, strength training's forbidden in the hospital.
I've wasted enough time. I need to get back to my training.
Speaking of which, why boxing?
It's not the sport itself I like.
I just wanted to learn how to fight.
I know what it's like to feel powerless.
And I don't want to feel that way again.
Are we done here?
Yeah.
Hey! Where are you going?!
Man, that guy rubs me the wrong way!
Compared to him, Sanada is so damn cool!
"I fight so I won't regret..."
Does that sound like something a video game protagonist would say or what?!
I guess that's what guys are into.
What do you suppose Makoto fights for?
He probably doesn't care one way or the other.
He fights because he was asked to.
Huh? What's that supposed to mean?
Living like that must be really lonely.
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Stop bothering me! Leave me alone!
I can't! They say all sorts of scary people are there.
I don't want you to go to that kind of place.
Where I go is none of your business! Why should you care?
I have to care!
God, you're so annoying! What is with you?!
I only hang out with you to mess with you.
Seriously, stop acting like we're friends.
Y-You did this at school, too!
I have to thank you somehow. Please have some.
Thanks.
I have to go buy food for everyone during lunch break,
so I never have time to eat.
Wh-What is it?
Why do you have to care?
She said you shouldn't, right?
I know. It's because we're friends.
It's my own fault that Moriyama is mad at me.
I didn't think about her feelings and said some pretty awful things.
I want to apologize, but I can never find the words.
I think it's probably because I'm afraid that she won't forgive me.
Afraid?
Yes, I'm afraid.
She's an important friend.
That's why I have to care.
Friends...
Hi, how've you been?
You again?
Be careful.
A new ordeal awaits you.
Ordeal?
I'm sure that you know what that means.
I'll come see you again when it's over.
...
You're still at it?
Yeah.
You never know when the enemy might appear.
We don't know what they'll target, so all we can do is search everything.
I asked Shinji about the Apathy Syndrome victims,
but it sounds like my hunch was wrong.
Maybe this is the best Penthesilea can do in terms of data gathering.
Huh?
What?! You actually found one?!
Wait. Something's not right.
The reading is too big. We've never encountered anything like...
It's another big one like last month's?
There's a full moon tonight, but it looks even creepier during the Dark Hour.
What's that?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The Shadow is currently located inside a monorail, not far from the station.
Awesome!
Doesn't that mean we have to walk down the tracks?
Isn't that dangerous?
Don't worry.
No electronic equipment is operable during the Dark Hour, including the monorails.
But your bike...
It's special.
Yuki, you're in charge.
Wait! Why him? He doesn't look like a leader!
Can you handle it?
Yes.
Good luck, Yuki.
Right.
Why didn't she pick me?!
That must be it.
The readings are definitely coming from that monorail.
The doors are wide open.
It's definitely strange for all the doors to be open before it's reached the station.
Dude, seriously?!
Damn, it won't open!
What's wrong? What happened?
It looks like we're trapped inside.
It must be the Shadow.
There it is!
There's another!
Bastard, you're not getting away!
Wait!
Don't run off by yourself!
Who needs your advice?! We can beat that thing no problem!
Junpei! Wait!
Yuki, let's go after him!
But he said...
He's our teammate!
We're moving.
It shouldn't be able to work during the Dark Hour!
It seems the monorail is under the enemy's control.
What do you mean, "it seems"?!
We've got a problem!
What is it now?!
If we can't stop that thing, it'll crash into another train!
Calm down and listen. I sense a strong presence in the front car.
That must be the one we're after.
We'll have to defeat it to stop the train!
Right.
Come, Hermes!
Now that's how it's done!
That was close.
What the hell is this?
I'm getting a totally different vibe from the others.
But I can still take this thing down myself.
Hurry!
We know!
Thanks.
Bitch!
Shit... Shit!
I'm just as good! I'm just as good as him!
I'm so screwed. I dunno if I can keep going.
Guys!
Junpei! Are you okay?
Orpheus.
Yuki!
Why, you...
We'll never get up close like this!
Do whatever it takes!
If you don't stop it, you'll collide in less than five minutes!
Easier said than done!
Hey! What does she mean, "collide"?
What are you guys talking about?
We're gonna crash into the train ahead of us.
What?
Most people don't know the Dark Hour exists.
But if half the city is destroyed, there will be panic.
That must be avoided at all costs.
Wait a minute! We're...
We're still inside the train!
If it collides with us inside...
We're dead.
No way.
You're kidding, right?
You're making it sound like this is life or death!
Dammit, Stupei! Are you only figuring that out now?!
The time has come for you to wield your power.
Your power is unique. It's like the number zero.
It's empty, but at the same time holds infinite possibilities.
You, my boy, are able to possess multiple Personas
and summon them as needed.
This is the Magician Arcana you earned in your earlier battle.
The Persona it contains is...
Jack Frost!
A different Persona?!
Oh, wow...
You can use Personas that way?
Hurry! You're running out of time!
But all he can do is hold it off!
He can't attack!
I'm trusting you to watch my six.
Friggin' show-off.
That's not how you use that phrase!
Junpei?
I know! I know...
If I don't do this, I won't be able to call myself a man!
This is the last one! Get your butt out here, Persona!
I could've handled her myself.
I don't get it.
Why aren't we stopping?!
Okay, let's see.
It's hopeless! We'll never figure this out!
How do you stop this thing?!
But we beat the Shadows!
How can you be so calm?!
If we don't stop this train, we're gonna die!
Oh, you want to stop the train?
Hey, do you know what you're doing?
I saw how earlier.
Earlier? That was an arcade game!
Don't touch that, idiot!
We... stopped.
Happy now?
Well, I'll be. You're not so useless, after all.
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...
Fuuka Yamagishi
Fuuka Yamagishi. She's a junior in Class E.
Fuuka Yamagishi
Sweet! A girl! She's a new member, right?
Who?
She was at the same hospital as me.
That's how we found out about her.
Huh? Where have you been?
I went to see those girls found in front of the school gate this morning.
Something about it bothered me.
Oh, those girls in Class E.
It's a little creepy that they found two of them passed out there.
How are they? Do they have it?
Yes. They both have Apathy Syndrome.
Apathy Syndrome? Don't you only get that when you're attacked by Shadows?
Correct. And the fact that they were found at Gekkoukan High's front gate is troubling.
So it's related to Tartarus somehow?
My thoughts exactly.
Oh, I don't think that's the case.
Do you know something?
Actually, rumors are flying around the school right now.
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to "Junpei's Believe It, or Don't."
There are many strange things in this world.
According to one story, if you get caught at school late at night,
you'll be devoured by a maniacal ghost that roams the halls!
The other day, this friend of mine... Let's call her Anna.
She said to me, "Junpei, I saw something strange."
She said it was about the girls from Class E.
She claims she saw them go into the school on the night of the incident.
And then it hit me.
That ghost must've tried to make her its dinner!
And that's why they found her lying on the ground by the gate!
Yes, there are strange things in this world.
Believe it... or don't.
What do you think?
Vengeful spirits aside,
the fact that both were afflicted with Apathy Syndrome at the same time in front of the school worries me.
If we retrace their footsteps, we might find some sign of a Shadow attack.
If we can find that, we might be able to save people before they're attacked.
What were they doing at school at night?
That's the real question.
If we can figure out why they were there, we might be able to learn something.
...
Fuuka Yamagishi isn't here.
Can we go?
Hey, this is a new girl member we're talking about!
Don't give up so easily!
Hey, got a minute?
Has Yamagishi gone home already?
Yamagishi hasn't been to school since last week.
She's been sick.
What, seriously?
Yeah.
How can you say that?!
I only offered a hypothesis based on the evidence.
They brought it on themselves.
What?! What'd they do to deserve falling into a coma in front of the school?
They were probably on drugs or something.
I hear those two partied a lot at night behind Port Island Station.
That place is a popular hangout spot for delinquents.
Screw you!
Port Island Station, huh?
Do you think it's connected?
Beats me, but that's our only lead.
What would a couple of party girls have been doing at school at night?
The people who partied with them on Port Island might know something.
Let's check it out!
I'm just saying...
What's the matter?
I've heard some nasty rumors about that place.
We really shouldn't go.
Who cares about that?
This might keep the Shadows from causing more harm!
We have to do this!
Well, you might not be interested in any of that stuff, Yuki.
Come on, Makoto!
You're not getting outta this one!
You're coming with us!
Okay.
That's our Makoto! You're on board?
Personal space.
With you and me together, there's nothing to fear!
Personal space!
...
Anyway, he was still giving me lip, so I got pissed, too.
You're such a baby!
Bite me!
Who the hell are they?
Seriously? Uniforms?
They're from Gekko High.
Oh god, this is worse than I thought.
Junpei, stop gawking!
I can't help it!
Hey, you, I think you're in the wrong place.
You don't belong here. Get it?
Beat it, Goatee.
"Goatee"?
Oh, you mean me.
We don't need your permission to be here.
This one's got some bite. I like that.
Hey! Are you nuts?!
Take a look around you!
I'm not blind, ya know.
C'mon, don't be intimidated by these scum!
What was that?
W-We're sorry! She didn't mean anything by it!
She's pushy, but she means well!
Well, speak up.
That's smart.
You chained your nose to your face so you won't lose it.
It makes sense now!
Burn!
Dude, he dissed you!
Die, you bastard!
Oops. Sorry.
Why, you little...
That's enough.
And who the hell are you?
It's the guy from the hospital...
They didn't know what they were getting into. I'll make sure they leave. All right?
It's too late for that!
You're going down, too!
I don't got time for this crap.
Don't act like you're hot shit!
W-Wait. You're that Aragaki guy, aren't you?
I thought you were one of us, but here you are trying to start shit.
Really now? I don't remember swearing a blood oath.
Screw this.
Um, thanks...
You idiots!
Get outta here. This place isn't for you.
Wait!
We're sorry, but we came here for a reason!
Because of that ghost story?
How'd you know?
It's obvious from your school uniforms.
Those girls who wound up in the hospital were here talkin' shit every night.
Something about all the things they'd done to some girl named Yamagishi.
So they were picking on her?
That's why everybody's spooked.
And that's why people are saying it's Yamagishi's spirit that did it.
Her spirit?
What do you mean by that?!
You guys don't know?
This Yamagishi girl might be dead.
Are you serious?!
She hasn't been home in over a week.
Don't you guys go to school? How do you not know this?
I thought she was out sick, but she's missing?
Anyway, that's all I know. Satisfied?
Yeah, thanks!
C'mon, show some appreciation.
Thank you very much!
Don't come here again.
You're a softie, aren't you?
S-Sorry!
...
Student Council Office
No...
I never thought it'd turn out like this.
The day before two students were found unconscious,
the four of you stayed inside the school.
What did you do to Yamagishi?
We... We were just messing around!
Go on! Get in there!
Wait! Don't!
Thanks for guarding the school!
Moriyama!
You locked her in?
Later that night, my crew was afraid we'd get in trouble if she committed suicide,
so they went back to the school.
But they never came back!
And they were found unconscious in front of the school the next day.
I was scared!
I went to the gym to let Fuuka out, but the door was still locked.
So I opened it and went inside, but she wasn't there.
She had vanished?
I see.
Did you notice anything unusual before the incidents?
They all heard a voice. A creepy voice.
They said it was calling their name.
Voices?
Could that be it?!
No doubt about it.
Until now, there was no way of knowing how or why some people are conscious during the Dark Hour.
But it's the voice.
It draws them into the Dark Hour, or maybe it pulls them.
This whole thing has made me realize...
They're clearly targeting humans.
Shadows are the enemy of mankind.
But why Yamagishi?
Why is she missing and not afflicted with Apathy Syndrome?
The Shadows have to be behind that, too, right?
Beats me.
How can you talk like that?!
Isn't she an acquaintance of yours?
I guess.
Aren't you worried?!
What're you so mad about, Yukari?
Why do you think?!
We'll assemble in the Operations Room after school.
We'll discuss how to deal with this then.
Understood.
"Operations Room"?
What kind of club are you guys?
We're going to rescue Fuuka Yamagishi.
If my guess is right, she's still inside the school.
I've decided to keep Natsuki Moriyama in protective custody here in the dorm.
That way, if anything should happen to her, we'll be able to take immediate action.
Um, I don't get it.
Is Fuuka inside the school somewhere?
What happens to the school at midnight?
It turns into Tartarus.
Exactly.
That's how Yamagishi wandered into Tartarus.
No way!
She's been inside Tartarus for the past ten days?!
We can't jump to conclusions.
Tartarus only appears during the Dark Hour.
So what about the rest of the day?
Nowhere.
She essentially ceases to exist during the day, I think.
That's what I think, too.
She's probably been stuck in the Dark Hour ever since.
So, even though it's been ten days for us,
perhaps only ten hours have passed for her.
It's possible she's still alive.
Even so, that's a lot of time.
I mean, an ordinary person who can't use a Persona, trapped in a place full of Shadows?
Are you just gonna let her die, then?!
Sorry.
I have an idea.
Let's try to enter Tartarus exactly how she did.
Wait for midnight inside the gym?
Is that a good idea?
Honestly, I still have reservations about this.
If something goes wrong, you could all end up lost in Tartarus, too.
But...
I won't stand by and do nothing if there's a chance we can save her.
I'd never forgive myself.
If you guys don't want to go, then I'll go by myself.
Sanada...
We're aware of the risks, but we can't just leave her there.
I can't guarantee your safety, but I hope we can count on you.
Understood.
Do you really?
What's gotten into you, Yukari?
I don't have the same kind of resolve that Sanada has.
Even so, if there's someone I can help, I have to do it.
I want to help Yamagishi, too.
You don't even care.
Don't come if you're only doing it because you were asked to.
I really hate that part of you.
Understood.
H-Hey, what do you mean, "Understood"?
Hey, wait up, Makoto!
She didn't really mean all that!
Okay?
Are you sure?
We won't need much manpower if we're only rescuing Yamagishi.
They should be able to handle it by themselves.
But just to be safe, I'll arrange for a little insurance.
Don't you think you were a little hard on him earlier?
I'm scared.
If he keeps fighting without thinking for himself,
it's going to get him killed some day.
C'mon, you're overthinking it.
Takeba. Iori.
Everything is ready. Let's go.
All right!
Are you sure about Makoto?
Yes. I'll have him stay here and guard Natsuki Moriyama.
Well, if you're okay with it.
You're not going?
I was told that having me along would upset her.
What? Well, not like I care.
You hated her that much?
You mean Fuuka?
Yeah, right! That kinda stuff doesn't have anything to do with hate.
She just annoys me. That's all.
She always looked so frazzled whenever I gave her a hard time. Like it was the end of the world.
Then I realized...
She's an honor student, but deep inside, she's the same as us.
I could tell. She didn't belong anywhere either.
That's why I let her hang out with us.
But what did Fuuka say?
"You should go home. Your family must be worried sick!" Can you believe that?
I go out to party because I have no home!
She's the same as us, so I can tell.
I knew exactly which buttons to push.
Admit it! It's funny!
She said she wanted to apologize.
She wanted to apologize for being so rude.
That's what she told me.
Kinda late for that now.
She said she was afraid you wouldn't forgive her.
That sounds like her.
She said she was scared because you were a good friend.
Why the hell is she like that?
See? We got in no problem.
Man, I'm a genius!
So you unlocked it earlier. Très bien!
Tray Ben?
Bueno!
All right. We'll divide into teams here.
Two of you will enter Tartarus,
and one of you will remain outside with me.
I'll go.
Then I'll be the second...
Wait, wait, Yukari!
What's up?
Remember how I accidentally screwed up on the monorail?
Gimme a chance to make up for that!
Trust is something that has to be earned.
I'll give you another shot.
You can come with me.
Sweet!
What's wrong, Takeba? You don't wanna stay behind with Mitsuru?
Oh, no! It's fine!
If that's settled, let's all get ready.
It's almost time.
Fuuka!
What... is that?
They're calling.
Fuuka... I have to apologize...
It's not working. I can't hear their voices.
I'll try boosting the output.
Maybe I should've gone with them.
As I said before, I'm not willing to risk more members.
I'm sure they're fine.
Don't be such a baby, Junpei.
Easier said than done.
It's been over thirty minutes since we lost contact with Kirijo.
Don't worry. It's still midnight.
Yeah, that doesn't help.
Who's there?
Is someone there?
Are you human?
Are you Fuuka Yamagishi?
Huh? Oh. Yes!
But who are you?
Everything's gonna be okay!
We came to rescue you!
Rescue me?
I have to say, I'm amazed you're okay!
Have you run into any monsters?
So there are strange creatures in here.
I've managed to avoid them so far.
Are you serious?! How's that possible?!
Well, it's hard to describe,
but I can sort of tell where they are.
What do you mean?
Are you psychic?
She has the same power as Mitsuru.
No, maybe even stronger.
Hang on to this.
But that's a...
Think of it as a lucky charm.
It's not really a gun.
Hi there.
What?
It seems your teammates found the girl.
Good for them.
After all, her abilities are something that you guys will need.
Are you sure you shouldn't go?
I don't know.
Even though the other girl has gone there?
Whoa, check out the Moon! I've never seen it so bright!
Has it always been like that?
Some research indicates that the Shadows are affected by the phases of the moon.
Of course, the same can be said for humans.
There's a full moon tonight, but it looks even creepier during the Dark Hour.
It's a full moon... again.
It's a full moon.
Of course. There was one that night and the other night.
Huh? What're you talking about?
Why didn't I see it sooner?!
The night the dorm was attacked, the night of the monorail incident,
and now today!
They were all during full moons!
Yes... Tonight, you will face another ordeal.
Come... Akihiko!
Mitsuru!
Shadows...
Be careful!
Mitsuru!
What is this thing?
It's much bigger than the others.
And it's attacking someone!
Dammit!
What is it? What's going on?!
It's one of them!
If my guess is right, they come every full moon!
Tonight, there's more than one ordeal you must face.
What do you mean?
I'm saying that it'll be difficult to overcome them.
If you don't hurry,
everyone will die.
Die?
Die...
Are you okay with that?
Die...
Mitsuru!
Yukari!
Are you okay?!
Be careful. They're...
All right, playtime's over!
Polydeuces!
Normal attacks won't work on these Shadows.
How about this?!
Not bad! But I won't lose to you!
Stand back!
Come on, come on, come on!
They're not so tough.
What the hell?
I'll handle this one!
But it worked a second ago!
Moriyama?!
What? Why is she here?!
Fuuka...
No!
Don't be crazy! Go back!
Run!
Fuuka?
I... I wanted to tell you...
I'm sorry...
I'm sorry, Fuuka.
I'm sorry.
Moriyama...
Fuuka? What are you planning to do?
Let's run away!
Wait! That's not a weapon!
I know.
Don't! Just run!
Persona...
That's crazy! Your Persona isn't a combat type!
Moriyama!
Orpheus!
Orpheus?
Why is he...
There you go again, showing up at the last second and hogging all the glory!
Forget about using fire!
Orpheus's attacks are no good!
Really now?
The show-off summoned another Persona?
Did it work?
No.
Be careful! They're still alive!
So we're no match for them?
Yuki! Get Yamagishi and Moriyama out of here!
If you stay, we'll all be killed! Save yourselves!
Hurry!
What are you doing?! Go! Hurry!
Oh, no you don't!
Just leave, dammit!
Go! Hurry!
Go, Yuki! That's an order!
Yuki!
Yuki, let's go after him!
But he said...
He's our teammate!
Yes, I'm afraid.
She's a good friend.
That's why I care.
I'm trusting you to watch my six.
Friggin' show-off.
If I don't do this, I won't be able to call myself a man!
She said she was scared because you were a good friend.
Why are you...
Orpheus!
A fight's no fun if someone else is protecting you the whole time!
I'm not gonna let these things hurt any more of my friends!
What's that?
I can see it.
Use fire! It'll work now!
Hurry!
Hermes!
Dude, seriously? It worked!
These enemies can alter what they're vulnerable to at will.
But they can't become invulnerable.
They always have a weakness.
I don't believe it. You can see that?!
Yes. Use wind now!
Got it!
They're changing their weakness again!
Lightning!
I've been waiting for this!
Ice!
Jack Frost!
Use slashing attacks!
On it!
Let's finish them!
Only one left! We can do this!
Fire will work this time!
It's on the ropes now! Finish it, Makoto!
Yuki, it's all yours!
Yuki!
Get it, Yuki!
Persona!
We... made it?
We did it! We actually did it!
...
So I hear Yamagishi's back at school starting today.
Yes. Being thrust into the heat of battle really wore her out.
But she seems to have finally recovered.
I have mixed feelings.
That Natsuki girl doesn't remember anything that happened during the Dark Hour, right?
Doesn't that mean she'll forget Yamagishi saved her life?
Actually, I don't think it'll matter.
Hey, ghost girl is back!
Cut it out! She'll hear you!
Fuuka!
Moriyama...
Fuuka, you're moving into the dorm?
Y-Yes.
You'll need to buy some stuff, right?
If you want, I can go shopping with you.
Moriyama...
Still, what was Moriyama doing in Tartarus in the first place?
Isn't it obvious?
She came to help her friend.
Hey, hold on a second, Makoto!
Was that a smile?
Junpei!
...
Like a
Song of spring
Loud and clear
Ringing in my ears
The beating of my heart
But whatever it said
I'd always joke that this winter's made
for a lifetime
Hear another heart
Sing of spring
Ringing loud and pure
And joked at what it said
But it felt so strong,
and then I couldn't resist the joy of having
two hearts
ring in my
little chest
It's spring
The winter is gone
There's a sense of promise in the air
It's spring all around
Listen if you care
It's spring
I'm sure that it sounds
quite improbable, but it's true there
is more than one heart
beating in my chest
More than one heart
More than I had ever dared to hope
Born into spring
We can do anything
We can move mountains now
We can sail across the seas of time
Fate is ours to command
It's spring
The winter is gone
There's an urgent promise in the air
It's spring all around
Listen if you care
It's spring
I'm sure that it sounds
quite improbable, but it's true there
is more than one heart
beating in my chest
...
You've prevailed yet again.
But it's funny.
It doesn't seem so certain, considering the vast potential within you.
As a matter of fact, your power seems to have changed quite a bit.
Changed?
Hey, if you don't mind, can I be your friend?
I'm very curious about you!
My name is Pharos.
You may call me that if you wish.
Coming