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[The video feed began, and Naoto would appear on the screen, dressed in her usual hat, fine jacket and neck tie, perhaps even more refined than usual. Sitting at her desk, she'd made sure that the area where the video would work was immaculate. First impressions were important after all.]

Good day, Saeng Seong; my name is Naoto Shirogane. I have met some of you already, but to those who I've yet to meet, I felt it was important to make this video to properly introduce myself.

In my own world, I am a detective working with various police organizations across Japan, helping them solve 'unsolvable crimes'. Obviously, Saeng Seong is relatively peaceful...

[Ignoring the Mutant Snowmen...]

But, I find it still prudent to be prepared. Thus, I'd like to announce that by Wednesday next week, the Shirogane Detective Agency will be opening in District 3. If you ever are in need of assistance, please consider coming to the agency or contacting me.

[She tipped her hat towards the screen, offering them a small smile.]

Please, also feel free to ask any questions you may have here.

[Filtered for Mitsuru and Fuuka]

[For these two, there would be a continuation of the feed, Naoto's smile still there.]

Fuuka-san, Kirijo-san; I am aware this is sudden, but I would like to extend an invitation to the two of you. I would be honoured if you'd consider working with me at my agency.

[Naoto leaned back somewhat, her eyes keeping that calm look, but there was a level of uncertainty; would they even be interested? Or would they doubt her sincerity?]

You're both talented women and I trust in your abilities to be able to compliment my own weaknesses. I hope to hear back from you, but the invitation will always be opened.

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[Akihiko can't help feeling impressed by her initiative. He's always had respect toward authority figures, like Officer Kurosawa.]

That's a great idea. Even if there hasn't been much going on yet, who knows when that'll change...

If you need any help, let me know, okay? Doesn't matter if it's field work, or admin-related. I've always wanted to learn more about stuff like this.

[... Huh. She wasn't sure what sort of reaction she was expecting, but this from Sanada-san was interesting, indeed.]

You have an interest in Police work, I assume?

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[Remembering her speech pattern, he relates it to the way Mitsuru speaks. He thinks she would probably prefer more formal language, unless indicated otherwise.]

Yes. I had helped out Kurosawa-san sometimes, back home. He's a police officer. I haven't had experience with detective work, but it's similar, right?

Kurosawa...

[Did she know a police officer by that name? Nothing rang a bell at the moment...]

Yes, there is certainly some cross over between the two. You have to know police protocol in order to work alongside officers, as well as proper handling for evidence and material so they're still able to be used in a court of law, etc. I'm also a trained and registered gun owner, which was no easy feat in Japan.

[A brief pause, and Naoto seemed a little pensive. Determined, a strong sense of justice, physical capable and seems to take life by the horns...]

It's a pity Dojima-san isn't here to talk to you, then.

Do you know him? He works at the station in Paulownia mall on Port Island.

[He listens to her explanation without interruption, nodding at the end.]

That makes sense. Have to admit, I'm more interested in field work, but I'll need to learn the other aspects of the job too. [Akihiko quirks a brow at her rather surprising statement.] At your age? Heh, that's pretty impressive.

Dojima-san? Is that a colleague of yours?

It doesn't ring a bell, unfortantely. Still, if he's trustworthy, I'll definitely keep that in mind.

[She smiled briefly at his comment] It's understandable to want to specialize, but everyone who starts working as an officer usually starts on patrol or other such duties. And... [Part of her wanted to huff at him; that part of her that hated being treated as a child. But it's alright; it was pretty impressive about her age... and she was a good shot too, Kanji and Yu could tell you.] --thank you for the compliment.

[She paused again, her eyebrow raised.]

Ah, so Yu-senpai didn't tell you then. Ryotaro Dojima is Yu-senpai's uncle in Inaba; he was also one of the Detectives working on the murder case I was involved with. He's a man who is very dedicated to his job, as well as his family... and he respects those who are willing to work hard and put their all into things.

[And she gave a small smile.]

I have a feeling you'd work well together.

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Hey, if you're ever in the area, I'll introduce you to him. He helped our team a lot during the-uh, that incident we talked about, before. [Despite how many people might know about the situation already, he still isn't comfortable discussing it in a public forum. He has Mitsuru's reputation and desire for discretion to think of.]

Yes, I know. I'm willing to do whatever it takes, though. Nothing in life ever comes easily.

[His smile is a little wry, but he doesn't elaborate on her remark. He hasn't exactly been very social in the past couple of months.] He definitely sounds like someone I can respect. So he's like a mentor to you, huh?

Knowing my work, I could very well end up in Tatsumi Port again. Whenever we return... I would like to meet him.

[There was an odd realization in her mind; whenever she went back home, she'd forget about these other Persona users. It was a strange and unsettling one; now their groups would never know they were not alone...]

Well, if you are, I can get something organized for you. Allow me some time to work on that, hm?

[At his comment about Dojima being a mentor... well. She had her own wryly smile.]

I... wouldn't go so far as that. He is my elder, and he is very skilled and well suited for his job, but I'd say he's more of a... respected colleague. If anything when I started the working with the Inaba police, he was honest with his distaste in my presence there, which is far better than most. Often times officers would just talk behind my back... he was at least forthright. I can respect that. And as time went on, our interaction took on a more favorable turn.

All right. I’ll keep that in mind.

[That isn’t something he’s thought very much about. He just kind of assumes that everyone would keep their memories when they went back home.

Akihiko nods, maintaining his friendly exterior.] That’s fine. No rush. I just want to help out however I can.

Distaste? [He frowns in mild confusion.] Because of your age? [He doesn’t personally see gender being an issue. Mitsuru is, after all, an extremely competent person, and that has nothing to do with her being a woman.] Or did he think you weren’t experienced enough?

I appreciate it, Sanada-san.

[Though, his questions made her sigh.]

Yes, on both accounts. You see, the case in Inaba had gone on for over a month with no leads. Thus, after doing some initial investigation myself, I offered my services to the prefectural police, and asked for no money in return. I did not need it and I was intrigued as to where this case would go.

[She readjusted her cap as she continued, frowning slightly.]

Obviously, the Inaba police force did not take kindly to my intrusion, already on edge due to not having any answers for the scared public. So imagine an upstart young detective who is younger than his nephew arriving... But again, at least he was forth right with me. I rather have honesty than whispers behind my back, after all.

[Or being treated as a 'brat who acted an adult'. At least Dojima called her on that and didn't just hide it behind words.]

[A detective agency does sound pretty unnecessary (mutant snowmen aside,) but Crystal's always had a respect for the law. At least -- she's never gone breaking them of her own free will, unlike some people she could mention.

"You seem pretty young for a detective," would be a normal person's response -- but the Pokémon world has people not much older as Gym Leaders. Put your mind to it, and you can become it.]

Would you be willing to investigate things that aren't crimes or cases? [A very important prelude to her inquiry. It's not even something she's big on -- just a nagging curiosity that keeps coming up in the back of his mind, with not much to do.]

[An interesting question... Naoto tilted her head in thought.]

If I believe I can be assistance, certainly; however I would need to evaluate and make decisions on a case by case basis.

[After all, she didn't really want to go following someone around to figure out if they're cheating on someone else... that was beneath her, in her opinion.]

~~[...then again, if she was bored enough...]~~

Do you have a question of some sort?

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It's more of research than anything serious, but if you could find out anything about the city's history, I'd be glad. I'd check the library, but an acquaintance of mine mentioned that section of it burned down in a fire a while ago. I wanted to know about the circumstances behind it... It's just something I'm curious about, it's nothing important.

[She's sure that, you know, it's no big deal or whatever. Plenty of things catch fire and sometimes burn down. In her hometown, a tower burned down around a hundred and fifty or so years ago, so...

But, with not much else to do, it'd was just bugging her.]

[...Hmm. This one was attentive then; also curious about the information that had been lost. She'd need to report back to England about this, see if he'd like someone else helping out.]

Rest assured, that is something I am looking into. There should be some network recordings with the Priestess Rhea that should be still accessible to you, if you haven't seen them already. They give some information about the religious culture here...

[Naoto tilted her head, glancing towards her old note book.]

We could discuss it more in detail sometime once I have my Agency established, if you'd like.

[Good idea -- she makes a note to check them out as soon as possible, then nods.]

Thank you -- I'd like that a lot. I'm not sure I'll find out anything you haven't already uncovered, but I'll let you know if anything interesting comes up. I get the feeling I'm going to be spending a lot of my free time around the city anyway.

[At first, she was a bit surprised at the invitation. Sure, she had worked with law enforcement back home, but to work at a detective agency had never been something she thought about.

Then again, perhaps she could lend her own talents to help out, whatever they could be when it came to the occupation in question.]

I would be delighted to help you out, Shirogane. Though I must ask what it is that I would be doing exactly.

[Or rather, what did she possess that would help to cover Naoto's possible weaknesses?]

[Ah, it was reassuring to know Mitsuru-san was interested. Though to explain exactly what she'd be doing...]

You would be assisting me with parts of investigations I am not necessarily an expert on. Namely, anything to do with commercial enterprises and governmental affairs.

[Glancing away, Naoto continued. She never liked admitting her own weaknesses, but here it was necessary.]

I have some experience investigating such issues; embezzlement, corruption, etc. But I am not completely knowledgeable of the nuances involved in business activities.

[Her gaze returned to the camera, and she nodded.]

You are the Heir to the Kirijo Group, so you must have been taught what to keep your eyes out for. Not to mention you are quite talented in leadership and negotiation. These activities will be important to keep an eye out for, as I've noticed a mild... strain, in the city in regards to the different factions involved. Would any of that be an interest to you?

[She's quiet as Naoto went on to explain everything. And she had to be honest, most of it sounded much like how things were done back home for the Group.]

It sounds like something I would be able to handle. So I say yes, consider me interested. Even if I haven't been head of the company for too long, what I've learned over the years should be enough.

[If not, well, she'll just have to adjust what she knows and expand on it.

Though there had been something else that caught her attention.]

You mentioned 'different factions'. Would you mind explaining that a bit more?

... Too long ago?

[Wait, something was off here... she'd been suspicious of this before, but now here was some confirmation.]

Where... or when I come from, you've been CEO of the Kirijo Group for the last two years, Kirijo-san. What year is it for you, exactly?

...As for the different factions... I rather discuss that with you in person, if you don't mind.

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Excusez-moi, but did I hear you correctly when you said I've been CEO for two years?

[That was...definitely some time indeed. Hard to really process given her own time frame, but definitely some time.

Ah, but she was asked a question. So quick recovery!]

It was only 2010 back home. Early 2010, to be more precise.

[But two years between them? The idea that some people were brought from different points in their lives was one thing, but the idea that someone from years down the road was a bit baffling.]

Not at all. [She definitely understands. With networks like this, there really was no telling what may or may not be watched/listened in on.] When and where would you like to meet up and discuss this?

[So that explained it; everything fell into place. Fuuka's unawareness of the murders in Inaba, what she knew of the situation in Tatsumi Port 2 years before...]

Yes, that's what I said. And the year you're experiencing explains it; It's 2012 where I am from.

[Naoto offered the woman a brief smile.]

If anything, allow me to reassure you, you're doing a fine job as CEO, to my knowledge.

How does this Friday sound? Hopefully I'll have most of the furniture moved in by then, including your desk.

[She was going to ask if she could help Naoto in someway, so the invitation is a pleasant surprise. Deeply pleased, she is already smiling as her video starts.]

Shirogane-san, I would be honored to work with you and Mitsuru~! You are both so talented, I know I could learn a lot more from the both of you. I will do my best to serve.

[Bowing, she raises her head, her smile still wide as ever. Finally, she could have a real purpose again.]

[Yes, she'd made a wise choice in asking Yamagishi, of this she was certain.]

Thank you very much, Fuuka-chan. It'll be an honour to work with someone as talented as you as well. You might be the busiest of the three of us, in all honesty; with the Webula coming up, I'm going to want a website for the Detective Agency... as well as other things, which we can discuss in person.

Yo. Got need for a security guy?

[He's down for lugging furniture into the new place, of course, but hey. Let him throw out unruly jerks.]

Hmm... well, it certainly wouldn't hurt to have back up if I'm going out into some unsavory places.

[She's smiling all the while, tilting her head some.]

I'm not sure exactly HOW much work you'd end up getting, of course... people here seem mostly civil.

[Daaaahh, c-cut that out with the cute face!]

Y'never know, man. But if y'got guys standin' around givin' mean looks, nobody gets ideas in their head to make the place less 'civil', y'know?

Quiet days can mean I go on coffee runs and deliver mail or whatever.

[Was it cute? She certainly had no idea.]

Well, what salary would you want for your services?

[She was paying Fuuka and Mitsuru, after all...]

Sal-

...H-hell no! Screw that! I ain't takin' cash for this.

I thought you might say that.

[And a soft sigh escaped her. Stubborn man...]

How about a free lunch from the same place I bought your birthday dinner, whenever you come to help out, then?

[With that, a small sound in his throat. That Chinese place was really good. For a moment he was quiet, not really considering as he wants to play a little hardball. The walking stomach doesn't look at the camera and shrugs stiffly.]

I-I toldja I don't wanna be paid for that kinda stuff!

...Jus' don't treat every time I come help out, y'hear me?

Don't worry, I'll make you work for it.

[Was that a smirk on her face? After all, just because she wouldn't buy him lunch directly didn't mean that she could finish those huge lunch portions herself, y'know?]

How is your new edition to your household, by the by?

[W-whoa, what'd that mean? Ahh, but he feels like he's too dumb to work it out.]

Oh... Clive? He's a handful, man, and he's barely a week old. Follows me around everywhere and eats like one'a those black holes.

[Like 'mother', one guesses.]

[It meant she was going to pay you back whether you liked it or not, Kanji-kun.]

Well, that's good; it means he's imprinted on you properly and considers you his mother. What does he feed on?

[Gahh, why'd she have to say it like that!? She could'a said 'father', but... alright, he -did- help the bird hatch and... well, shit, he's not even piping up to correct her.]

Nuts sometimes, but... veggies, man. All kinds'a veggies. Broccoli, carrots, celery-

[He pauses, looks around, and lowers his voice.]

-Spinach. His favorite. Can't say the word unless I got some in the kitchen somewhere or he goes crazy lookin' for it.

I see... I'll need to buy some spinach over for a treat, then, next time you come up to visit.

[Another small smile.]

And have some nuts around the office, as those don't go bad as easily...

Ahh, you're gonna spoil him. ...Wait, s'it spoiling if you're not givin' 'em sweets?

Only if it's not particularly healthy for him. Either way, I can make it a 'sometimes food' if you'd prefer.

...Damn, I dunno. Maybe it'll give him that growth spurt he's missin' out on- the other babies are gettin' huge, but he's still a little guy.

Well, I have some time tonight. I'll stop by with some treats for him, then. If that's alright for you, of course.

... S-sure. Clive really likes you. [You hear that? That's a big bird going weeeeehh!! when he hears a familiar voice over the communicator watch.]

I gotta take him for a walk pretty soon though, so I gotta run, man. I'll seeya later!

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