βHumans need each other to survive! If you sever all ties with society, then of course life becomes difficult!β
Naoto Shirogane from Persona 4!
Independent Portrayal.
No Lewd on TL.
John here, I'm bad at pinneds.
Like the many mysterious disappearances lately.
"We're doing missing persons cases currently, Nanako obviously saying aliens have something to do with it, but she's good at digging up information nonetheless."
Naoto nods, Nanako did help them out with a few cases.
Despite her conspiratorial nature, Nanako was actually privy to things that even Naoto couldn't catch on to.
"She's got an eye for stuff that people in my department overlook."
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"Oh, thanks for letting me know. I don't have any issues with identities or how you present yourself. You're still Naoto-kun to me!" She smiled warmly. "So, uh, do you and Nana-chan go on any cases together?"
So they weren't upset about the whole 'Naoto-Kun' thing, that's good.
"I think I'm more masculine, but regardless I'm not bothered by people who see me the other way."
"That she did."
One could only guess why Nanako wanted Naoto specifically to meet with Rise.
They had a feeling that the kid knew about their... well, awkward feelings about the idol.
"She's so tall now."
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Taller than Naoto even, something about the Dojima genes.
"Ha, I remember when she was half my size, now look at her."
Naoto's eye widened, realizing something.
"Oh! I uh... go by any pronouns, if you're confused."
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They would hug Rise, glad to see that their old friend was alive and well.
"I look... unpresentable, sorry but when Nanako called I was expecting her to bark at me about an ancient dead mummy, instead she was talking about you!"
The years had been a bit rough to Naoto, the aforementioned eyepatch was one thing but they also had scars all over them.
They were a bit reckless, one could say.
Their hair was a tad longer, though it still did nothing to discern a specific gender.
"In the flesh."
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Her eyes widened at that familiar voice.
Turning around, sure enough, it was her old friend.
"Naoto-kun?" She asked, surprise filling her face.
||"Kun? But that's--you know what, lemme shut up." TC shook his head.||
Rise ignored him, then grinned widely.
"...Rise-Chan?"
Naoto almost didn't recognize her, though it was hard to recognize ANYONE nowadays with the eyepatch they wore.
"And here I thought Nanako was bluffing when she sent me here."
I don't have a consistent voice whatsoever, they've gone through a hundred voice actors with me.
Anyways, nothing will beat that time I was voiced by Motoko Kusanagi.
Ready for the next episode of the Persona 4 Revival Broadcast? π¬
Tune in to the ATLUS YouTube channel on September 19th for a deeper dive on the Investigation Team and brand-new features.
π Sept. 19th, 4PM PDT / 7PM EDT
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