animus_network | [video] Fifth Remembrance

[Ryoji wasn't often seen using the network. In a place such as this, there was too much to do and too little time to spend on the terminals, unless it was to check for information. That had been Ryoji's main reason for paying attention to the network, and he hardly responded lately, after his last message went awry.

Today, though, he's gained enough confidence to turn back on the feed again. He's looking a little cheerier than usual, though that may not be completely genuine. He's not really happy... yet. But he's hoping with this message that maybe he can have some conversations that will help him cheer up, and more importantly, cheer up others in the process.

He offers a small wave and then begins to speak.]

Hi, everyone! I know this may seem to be out of nowhere, but I have a question. You see, as strange as this is going to sound, I didn't get a chance to stay very long in my original world, and because of that, there are a lot of things I've never experienced. I know here, there isn't much opportunity to try new things, but I don't mind that.

I think hearing about something is sometimes just as interesting as experiencing it yourself.

So, if you wouldn't mind, I'd like to ask what you did for fun back home! I can understand if it's hard to get yourself in the mood, or if you don't really want to share something personal, but I think swapping stories could be a mood booster. We need some of those lately.

If enough people share, then maybe I'll even tell you a secret story of my own! It's pretty embarrassing though, so my lips are sealed for now.

[He chuckles softly, but there is evidence of a blush...]

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[And anyone who sees this next part will understand why.]

One... other question. If anyone has any experience with dating, would you let me know what kind of things you'd do at one? I mean, I've had a few before! But... I want to make sure I can make the next date I have really special.

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Yeah, we did.

He died when I was eight.

[Ryoji pauses, clearly in shock for a moment. Why didn't he sense anything... Right, they aren't speaking in person. His expression softens, and he struggles to maintain eye contact.]

...I'm so sorry. This won't help, but I'm certain he's at peace now.

[Naoya shakes his head, rubbing that single earring he has. The one thing that used to be how he remembered who he was (and not his brother) but now was more of a momento of his lost twin brother. While the memory used to be painful, he's come to terms with it in the course of his own journey.]

I know. Don't be sorry, you didn't know.

[He tilts his head.]

I like singing too.

[Ryoji raises an eyebrow at the earring, a bit confused, but decides not to question it. He can understand relating a memory of the past to a special item. He may not have one that he wears on his person, but he still has plenty.]

Singing? That sounds like a lot of fun! I mean, I only do karaoke, but... What do you do?

[video] Fifth Remembrance

Meanwhile have sad protag life.

oh crap Ryoji hates himself now

#Persona in a nutshell

s-sob