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[Early in the morning, the network will be greeted by the video feed of an intense young man in a school uniform. He maintains that intensity as he begins his declarations.]

Good morning, people of wonderland! This is Kiyotaka Ishimaru. If we have not met before, I am a student from Hope's Peak Academy, where I am known as the Super High School Level Public Morals Committee Member! We have endured quite some events lately, haven't we? They have resulted in several delays of this message, but I will not wait any longer and risk becoming a procrastinator! I am addressing you all today to make a few announcements, so listen up!

There are two proposals I would like to put forth. The first is to set up an arrangement that I organized the last time that I was trapped somewhere. Every morning, anyone who so wishes is free to join me in the dining hall for breakfast! There, we can swap information to keep ourselves updated about the mysteries of this place while we prepare for the day!

Secondly, who's up for some serious studying?! I have noticed that there is no formal education system in place in this world, and this is a crying shame! However, in the absence of a school, it is important that we keep our minds sharp. This is no excuse to slack off! So, I think that it is also important to organize study groups. We can meet up in the library regularly and coordinate our studies of the the wealth of knowledge contained there! There may be some language barriers to deal with, as I have noticed that the books in the library do not translate like our spoken words do. However, I am sure that we will be able to work around that! This will also be a valuable opportunity for me to work more on my studies of English, so I welcome the challenge!

[With that, he smiles and practically chuckles.]

That will be all for today! I urge everyone to do your best and work hard in any and all of your daily endeavors! [And with that, he stops the feed.]

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[He pauses for a moment, frowning as he considers that question.]

A-ah...

...Normally, it doesn't exactly. Life is different from when I- I was trapped at the school. The atmosphere is much richer and more lively, and it also helps to have access to the outside world and some fresh air! No, so far this place has only helped me to forge new good memories...

[Minato listened, then nodded. It made sense. Not that it had to make sense since it was Ishimaru's feelings about it. But Minato thought he could understand.]

You know that if it does bother you, we can talk about it.

[Even if Ishimaru was a fountain of enthusiasm and perseverance, he didn't have to do everything alone.]

You would... talk about such a thing with me, Arisato-kun? [He says in a vulnerable tone, but after a beat, he smiles lightly and shakes his head.]

Of course you would. You are a good and upstanding young man, after all, Arisato-kun. I... I will humbly keep your offer in mind as I move forward! [But he doesn't know if he feels ready at the moment.]

So are you, Ishimaru. But you shouldn't have to do everything alone.

[That was something that did take time to learn, as Minato knew. He wouldn't pressure him though into talking about it or anything else. Everyone had something they kept close to their hearts, and Minato didn't have the right to go peeking into it.]

Thank you very much! I understand what you mean. Teamwork and companionship are both very important things, and I will not belittle them!

I... One of these days, I will be sure to confide more in you!

Looking forward to it. I'll confide in you too.

[To make it fair. To again get the pressure off of Ishimaru.]

You will?! Come to think of, I do not think that I know much about your own life... But please, do not forced to do so!

[Minato shook his head since it wasn't Ishimaru's fault that he didn't know. Minato just didn't open up as much about anything. That might have to change.]

I can tell you. It might help, in case anything happens.

[He really didn't want anything to happen, but he couldn't trust Wonderland.]

[He nods.]

You're right. There could be useful information, in case an 'event' ever comes from your memories...

Whenever you may wish to tell me, I swear that I will diligently listen!

[Minato thought about for a moment.]

What about now?

Well, there is no time like the present! I leave it all up to you, Arisato-kun!

[That's true. He could tell him now.]

At home, there were Shadows, born from negative emotions that preyed on the living. They could only be defeated by Persona users.

[Sort of. He tried to think of the easiest way to explain this.]

What?! This sounds like some sort of supernatural force...! [If it weren't for what he's already experienced in Wonderland, he'd have a harder time believing that!]

If I may ask, what exactly does it mean to be a Persona user?

[Minato nodded. It was a supernatural force of sorts.]

It's someone who can use their soul to fight against Shadows. I can show you one.

One's own soul?! I have heard about putting up a spirited offense, but this - this is an entirely different!

If it will not harm you to do so, I would love to see such a thing!

It doesn't hurt.

[Minato had to warn him because it could be alarming. He brought his Evoker out and then pulled the trigger in order to summon his usually equipped Persona Messiah. It was hovering above and behind him, waiting.]

[Despite the attempted warning, Ishimaru is still alarmed when Minato points what looks like a gun to his head, and he cries out!

But the cry soon dies out when, instead of a gunshot, a figure appears near him.]

...Wh-what...

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