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[ He said he'd do this weeks ago but maybe it's more convenient to do it now that there are more people around. There's no real reason to ask, beyond curiosity. It's not like they have their old powers from home.

But he is curious. And Souji had been too. ]

Did anyone here have a Persona?

[ The question is short and to the point and easily misunderstood if you have no idea what a Persona is. Minato's not saying any more on that particular matter, either. For most people, the feed ends there.

However... for one person it will not. Another video message follows. ]

[ filtered to Minako Arisato: ]

[ He looks downward after turning the feed back on and remains silent for a few moments to collect his thoughts before looking back up again, almost shy. ]

Minako-chan... can we talk? I have a few questions. [ Looking away again with a frown, he practically mumbles the rest: ] You're the only one I could think to ask. Who would understand.

[ Wow, that sounds serious. Okay, seriously, he's done now. Time to wait for replies somewhat nervously. ]

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[Gosh, Minato. You're so cute. And so the opposite of her in these situations. She pauses though, a bit smitten as she tries to figure out the best way to help him realize the signs.]

Well, when you're with her... do you just want her to be happy? Maybe like you forget there's even anyone else in the world?

[ A good question. He pauses to ponder it. ]

Yes... sort of. Yes to making her happy. [ Except for the teasing but that's another matter. ] I'm not sure about forgetting other people though.

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Well, it's more like... hm. [She needs a second. Putting love into words isn't something so easily done, even for her.] When you're with her, you want to put your attention on her... and just block out everything else, even for a little while. Maybe not all the time, but when you're alone together.

[ He considers that. ]

...some of my attention is on me, though. [ But not most of it. Most of it's on her. This is really confusing. It's hard to quantify this kind of thing. ]

Well... yeah, it would have to be, at least a little. [This is haaard.] I think when you can't put it into words clearly, it's a good way of judging if it's love. Love is really hard to pin down! It's... different for everyone.

[ He stares at Minako, somewhat lost. ]

...Most things, I can't put into words. All of that can't be love.

Is this... any different from those other things at all, though?

I think so. We've gone beyond rank 10.

[ Surely you know what that means, Minako!! ]

[She knows. Oh gosh, she knows. Guess what? She's had this conversation before, so her eye are lighting up with excitement.]

It's definitely love!

[ Wow. She sounds so certain. Was that all he had to say from the start?

...It's kind of a relief, knowing for sure.

At the same time, it's terrifying. He's never been in love. This is totally new to him. ]

...Okay. [ Swallowing, now. He needs to draw upon all that Courage and learn to deal with this. ] What do I do now?

Tell her.

[She says it with a smile. With confidence. Speaking from her own experiences, there's really not much in the world that's better than hearing those words come out of the mouth of someone you care for so much.] I bet that would make her really happy.

[ Oh, no.

Anything but that. ]

...Do I have to?

Why wouldn't you? [She doesn't understand.]

It's... awkward.

[ Imagining himself saying that... it's so weird. ]

What if you're wrong and it's not love?

I'm not wrong! [Which she says with a huff. She knows she's right about these things!]

...Can it at least wait a few days?

[ He can probably do it. Maybe. It seems he needs uncharted amounts of Courage to even attempt it. ]

[She nods.] You should wait for the right moment. It's not the easiest thing to say, but I'm sure it'll fall into place afterwards!

[She definitely sounds positive about this.]

The right moment... [ He's holding his head in one hand at this point. There's no doubt that he'll spend every moment he's talking with or spending time with Yukari from this moment forth debating over whether any particular moment is the right one. This is more stress than it's worth... or so it seems. ]

You'll know. [Her confidence isn't wavering, but she's speaker a bit softer now, expression more reassuring.] Don't over think it, okay? You'll do great.

Right. [ He's managed tougher things. Technically. ] Thanks.

It's fine. I believe in you! [Turning up the positive energy to 110%]

[ Turning up the stoic awkwardness just as much...

But having someone believe in him does help.

He gives her a little smile and a wave goodbye. ]

[She smile, returning the wave before cutting the video!]

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