Yukiko Amagi

> In front of Yomenaido Bookstore...

> It seems Yukiko has bought a book about
job certifications...
...Thank goodness. That was the last one.
Sensei recommended this book to me
because it has details on a bunch of
different job licenses...

Uh-huh... That's right.

> Yukiko seems a bit embarrassed...

...The career counselor. I ask him for
advice sometimes.

> Yukiko seems a bit embarrassed...

Inside the TV... The "other me" said
she didn't want to inherit the inn...
I think... those were my true feelings.
So I've decided to be a little more
true to myself...

I... I refuse to inherit the Amagi Inn!

When I graduate... I'm leaving this town!

...I said it.
......

I said it!
Haha...

> Yukiko has a refreshing smile
on her face...

So in order to live on my own,
I'm thinking of getting a job license.
I was thinking something along the
lines of an interior decorator...
What do you think?

It's cool, isn't it...?

> Yukiko looks happy...

Umm, someone who picks out furniture
and decorations for a room to make it
beautiful... I think...

> Yukiko explained to you eagerly...

Oh... I see. I'm sorry. I just thought
if I could hear your opinion...

> Yukiko looks a bit sad...

But it's hard. It costs money to get
a license...
And of course I can't tell Mother...

If only there was a part-time job
I could do discreetly...

> She could do the stamp-sticking
job in her room...

> She could do the translating work
in her room...

> Come to think of it, you remember
seeing job openings at the shopping
district's bulletin board.

Really...!? I'll go check the
board, then!

> It seems you were able to help
Yukiko...
> Touched by Yukiko's spirit, you feel
your relationship has grown deeper...

Thank you for keeping me company today.
I was a bit nervous about telling the
others how I feel, but...
...I think I'll be all right.

> You parted with Yukiko as she headed
toward the bulletin board and went home.

> Fog has enveloped the area...

> Junes grocery department...
> Yukiko brought you here...

Why are there so many different types
of food...?
Even eggs come in so many varieties...

No! I'd never dream of it!
I don't think my food's nearly good
enough to serve to the guests.

> Despite saying so, Yukiko looks happy...

...For some reason, they never ask me
to buy ingredients.

> Yukiko is tilting her head...

I was just thinking of practicing my
cooking...
Since I've decided to leave town...
Eating out all the time is bad for
you, right?
So I'm going to get some practice
while I can!

Thank you!

> Yukiko nodded happily...

Y-You think so...?
Well... I have until graduation,
so I'm going to do what I can.

> Yukiko seems determined...

I can clean and wash clothes. I learned
by helping out at the inn...

> Yukiko seems to be embarrassed...

Oh, yes.
I was thinking that maybe you could
taste-test my food sometime...

I want someone to eat it and let me know
how it is. I thought I'd improve quicker
that way...
And knowing you, I'd get an honest
opinion...

W-Will you...?

Really!? Thank you!

> Yukiko smiles happily...

Really!? Thank you!

> Yukiko smiles happily...

D-Don't worry, I won't be upset even
if you give me zero stars!

> Yukiko is pleading with you...
> ...You seem to have no choice but
to accept the role.

When I obtained the power of Persona,
I thought, "I can do it..."
I used to think I couldn't do anything
on my own, but maybe I really can...
I depended on others up until now,
but from this point on, I want others
to depend on me...

I'll do my best!

> You can sense Yukiko's iron will...
> You feel your bond with Yukiko has
grown yet stronger...

Now then, um...

Where do they sell lobsters?

> You helped Yukiko with her shopping
and went home.

> Tatsuhime Shrine...

......

> It looks like Yukiko is very depressed...

I'm sorry... I can't do anything right...
It wouldn't matter if I was here or not, with these skills...

No, I'm causing trouble to you and the others just by being here...

-kun...
Thank you for your worrying.

> Yukiko looks apologetic...

Gee... You don't have to be so frank about it.

> Yukiko is laughing a bit.

Okay...

> Yukiko seems a bit relieved.

At this rate,
not a single thing about me will change...
In the end, I can only do things at the inn...
......

> You feel you understand the worries Yukiko has...
> You felt your relationship with Yukiko has grown deeper...

...I know. At the least, I'll pray for everyone.
Paying your respects at this shrine actually works.

> What should you wish for?

> You made a wish...

> You feel your relatioship with Yukiko has become closer...

> You feel there was a benefit...

> You feel there was a benefit...

> You can hear Yukiko's voice...

Please protect everyone from injury...
Please return peace to this town...
And, ummm...

> You accompanied Yukiko until she was done and went home.

> Samegawa flood plain...
> Yukiko handed you a homemade
boxed lunch...

It came out well, so I packed it up.
Try it out.

> It looks normal...
> ......?

> For some reason, an unusually pungent
smell hangs in the air...

Go ahead!

> Yukiko is looking at you expectantly...
> It seems you have no choice but to
eat it...

Maybe you waited too long to eat.
You'd better have this!

> Yukiko is fretting over you
needlessly...
> It seems you have no choice but to
eat it...

No, I haven't.
I wanted you to be the first to try it.

> Yukiko is smiling innocently...
> It seems you have no choice but to
eat it...

> You started with the...
omelette-looking... thing...
> ......
> It's actually sof-
> ......?
> There's something too hard to bite
on inside...
> And it smells burnt, yet raw...
> You worry that your body will reject
the foreign matter...

> You were finally able to swallow it...

...You're not about to tell me how
delicious that was, are you?
......

> Yukiko looks sad...

I-I suppose... Thank you.

> Yukiko seems relieved...

I-I'm sorry...

> Yukiko looks embarrassed...

What are you doing?

Ah, Nanako-chan... Well, I was just
having him try my boxed lunch...

Ooh, I want some.

I-I'm sorry, but I can't give you any.
It's not good...

Oh. If you make a good one, will you
let me have some?

Huh...? S-Sure, if you want...

Yay! I'm rooting for you!

Nanako-chan...
Thank you. I'll do my best, okay?

I need to go now.
I'm going to Mai-chan's house. Bye!

Be careful.

Umm... I'm sorry to drag you around...

I see... Thank you, -kun.

> Yukiko looks happy.

R-Really? I'm glad to hear that...

> Yukiko seems relieved...

...O-Okay.
But, can I ask you again once I make
something I'm confident in...?

> Yukiko has a troubled smile on
her face...

> You can sense that Yukiko is relying
on you...
> You feel your relationship has
grown deeper...

Only about a year left, huh...?
I need to be able to do anything on
my own by then...

> You handed Yukiko the rest of the
boxed lunch and went home.

> Fog has enveloped the area...

> Samegawa riverbank...
> Yukiko brought a bento box...

The book I bought with you was a bit hard.

I don't know how much "about" or a "proper dose" is...
I don't have a clue what "chiffonade" or "bain marie" mean...

あ、でもね、見た目はそれなりに
うまくできたと思うんだ!

>確かに見た目は普通に見える…
>しかし、なんとも言えない
危険な香りがしている…

ね、食べてみて?

はい、どうぞ!

>雪子は嬉しそうに見守っている…
>しかし、どれも危険そうで手が動かない…

え…?
だ、大丈夫?
あ、だったら、持って帰って
みんなで食べてくれてもいいよ。
そうしたら、堂島さんや
菜々子ちゃんにも感想聞けるし…

>雪子はひとりでうなずいている…

ううん、してないよ。
くんに、
一番に食べてもらいたかったから。

>雪子は無邪気に笑っている…

>雪子が期待に満ちた目で見つめてくる…
>……。

>玉子焼きを食べてみた…

>これは…
食べ物だったのだろうか…

……。
…ごめん、何も言わないで。
立ち直れなくなりそうだから。

>雪子は大きな溜息をついている…

せめて、みんなのために
お弁当くらいは作れると思ってたのに…
私…どうすればいいんだろう…

料理を教えてくれそうな友だち…
……。
いない…

>雪子は落ち込んでしまったようだ…

…うちのお母さんね、
料理、できないんだ…
ご飯はいつも、
板長がまかない、作ってくれてるから。
それに…お母さんに余計なこと、
言われたくないし…

>雪子は溜息をついている…

む、無理だよ、そんなの…
だって、あの人たちは、
仕事で私と接してるだけだし…
む…無理だと…思うけど…
ど、どうなのかな…

>雪子は考え込んでいる…

でも…くんの言う通りかも。
何かを教えて欲しいなんて、
自分から頼んだこと、あまりなくて…

ちょっと不安だけど…
でも、頑張ってみる。
そうじゃなかったら私…
いつまでもこのままだもんね。
ごめんね。
こんなことにつき合わせちゃって…

そっか…
ありがとう、くん。

>雪子は嬉しそうだ。

え…?
あ、あの…
ありがとう…

>雪子は頬を赤くしている。

う…うん!
私、頑張るから!

>雪子はとても嬉しそうだ。

>雪子の前向きな気持ちが伝わってくる…
>雪子と仲が深まった気がした…

どうせ作るなら、
くんの好きなものにしようかな。
…簡単なもの、限定で。

>雪子と好きな食べ物について話をし、
途中まで一緒に帰った。

> Junes food court...
> You accompanied Yukiko on her
shopping trip.

Ummm, notebooks, three colors of pens,
a loose-leaf folder, labels at the
stationery department...
Then the furniture department.
I want to look at the desks.
Those and the lamps...

*giggle* Studying!

> Yukiko is full of energy...

I definitely can't carry a desk.
I wonder how long it would take to
arrive if I have it delivered...

> Yukiko is thinking...

I'm thinking of studying seriously for
a job license...
Though I haven't decided on exactly
which one I'll pursue.
But I was thinking of trying for all
the ones I feel I can earn.
I've started working at night, you see.
Remember the job you told me about?
Thanks to that, I have some money...

Huh? Well, if it isn't the manager
of the Amagi Inn.
Or should I say, the manager-to-be.

...I see you haven't gone home yet.

Well, I can't very well go anywhere
until the next bus or train departs.
This really is the boonies.
Stuck here with nothing to do...
Man, the countryside is the dumps.

...I beg to differ.

Turning down sweet deals is part of
country life, too, is it? Hahaha.

Oh... I'm sorry.
Those people are from some TV station.
They wanted to cover the Amagi Inn...

No, it isn't!
...Oh, I'm sorry.

> Yukiko seems embarrassed...

Yes...

> Yukiko seems embarrassed...

It's a "news of the weird" show...
It isn't real journalism.
You know that our inn was associated
with Ms. Yamano's murder, right?
They want to make a special called,
"Hot Springs Getting Too Hot for
the Amagis!?"
It was an abhorrent title. Mother turned
them away.

But maybe she shouldn't have declined...

I mean... If it gets a bad reputation...
We'd lose customers, and the inn really
would close its doors.
Then...
...I'd feel better about leaving.

I'm serious...

> Yukiko muttered darkly...

...I know.
But I wasn't born there by choice...

> Yukiko muttered darkly...

But you're right, there's no real point
in saying things like that.
I'm leaving under my own power...
My life is in my hands now.

And of course, I want to help everyone.
You too, for being such a patient
listener all the time.

> You can sense Yukiko's iron will...
> You feel that you understand Yukiko
even more...

W-Well, let's go shopping.
First is... the stationery department...

> You helped Yukiko with her shopping
and walked home partway together.

> Junes grocery department...
> Yukiko brought you here...

I wrote down everything I need, so this
shouldn't take that long.

Promise you won't laugh...?
Miso soup...

> Yukiko looks a bit embarrassed...

That's... I hope so.

> Yukiko is smiling sheepishly...

I'm studying the basics of the basics.
But it's not turning out quite like
it does in the book, even though I'm
following the directions.

Yes... I know that's the best way.

> Yukiko gives a half-smile...

Yes. Practice makes perfect.

> Yukiko nods...

What? Really?
Oh... I'll pass, but thanks anyway.

> Yukiko looks apologetic...

I think there's no point unless I do
it alone...

Our cooks help me out all the time.
At first they just give me advice,
but eventually they take the knife
from me.
So even if the meal turns out
wonderfully, it doesn't mean
anything that way...
I told them to leave me alone, but they
still stay and watch.

Are they that worried about my
cooking...?

That... is true, but...

> Yukiko is at a loss for words...

Oh, I'm careful.
I worry about food poisoning, so I use
a different set of ingredients and
cookware than our customers...

> Yukiko looks unhappy...

They care about... me?
Do... Do you really think so?

> Yukiko looks surprised, but happy...

Last time the head chef took the knife
from me, shouting, "I can't stand to
watch anymore!" and made the rest.
The waitress saw it and said to the
head cook, "Yukiko wants to make it
herself, even if it's awful..."

Before I knew it, I was "studying how
to cook for a boy I like"...
My parents got involved and it exploded
from there... *giggle* Funny, isn't it?

But... maybe it wasn't all a lie.
......

T-Taste my food again, okay...?

> Yukiko is blushing...
> You felt a faint hint of love
from Yukiko...

Ummm... Oh yeah, shopping!

> You helped Yukiko with her shopping
and walked home partway together.

> Tatsuhime Shrine...
> Yukiko brought you here, saying she
wanted to pay her respects.

I come here every so often.
It's nice and quiet...
I visit here with the waitresses, too.
Like before a big guest arrives.
We make our annual hatsumode visits
here. The exam charm was here, too...

Once I leave this town... I won't be able to
come here again, will I...?

I mean... I couldn't face my parents again...

> Yukiko looks sad...

...Yes.

> Yukiko nodded vaguely...

Oh, Yuki-chan!

Kasai-san... What are you doing here?

Taking a little break after ordering
from the liquor store.
*sigh* So now you know.

O-Oh, I won't tell...

Hahaha, just kidding.
Oh! Is that the rumored boyfriend?
I see... That hard work in the kitchen
paid off, huh?

I-It's not like that!!

Wow, your face is burning red.
Well, I'll let you two be alone!

Sh-Sheesh... I-I'm sorry about that.
Oh, that was one of our waitresses.
They all have the wrong idea...
I'm really sorry...

...Thank goodness.

> Yukiko seems to have broken out
in a cold sweat...

Huh...? S-Stop that... That kind of joke's
not very funny...

> Yukiko seems to be sweating
unnaturally...

Kasai-san is teaching me how to cook, along
with the other waitresses and chefs.
I said I'd learn on my own, but I kept
messing up... I burnt myself a couple
of times...

"Please let us teach you," they said.
*giggle* It's usually the other way
around, you know?
They use up their break time for my
lessons... They're so nice to me...

When I was halfway successful one time,
everyone gathered around and taste-
tested it, saying how good it was...
I didn't know what to say...
I was just happy...

Plus I have my friends at school...
All things considered, I'm pretty lucky...
I want to do my best...
For everyone's sake...

> You sensed the quiet passion in
Yukiko's smile...
> You feel that you understand Yukiko
even more...

But I'm trying to leave... Betraying those
who've been kind to me...
I... can't help that, I suppose...

> You hung out with Yukiko and walked
partway home together.

> Fog has enveloped the area...

> Tatsuhime Shrine...

> Yukiko seems embarrassed for
some reason...
Uh... Umm.
Do you remember Kasai-san, the waitress?
She seems to have told everyone
about you...
Now, they're saying I sh-should bring
you home...

Adults are so quick to poke fun at me...
It's such a hassle, isn't it...?
B-But of course my family runs an inn,
so guests come by all the time...
Maybe next time, you can just come in...

Oh, Yuki-chan!

Oh, the deputy mayor.

The people at the inn seemed very busy.
Is something going on?

Huh...?

Oh no! Today was the interview for the
travel show!

On TV? That's great! You'll try and make
Inaba look inviting, won't you?

I'm sorry, I have to go.

Uh-huh. It's for a travel show.
It looks like a serious show, and we
agreed to it because my mother and I
won't be filmed.
But they need me to help clean, so I
have to go now.

> Yukiko looks apologetic...

No, I won't. We requested that no
employees will be filmed or shown.
It seems like a serious travel show,
so everyone's eager to help.
But they need me to help clean, so I
have to go now.

> Yukiko looks apologetic...

Goodb--

There you are, Yuki-chan!

Kasai-san? What's wrong?

That TV crew came, but don't go to the inn!
It was a trick! It's those people from
that "news of the weird" show!

And I think they're looking for you!
So stay put, you got that?

Huh... O-Okay, but...

There you are.

No use in hiding, future manager of
the cursed inn.

C-Cursed inn...?

We know all about that murder case.
Mayumi Yamano stayed at your place,
right?
And you guys've been hurting what with
the drop in visitors, huh?
So I came up with a great idea!
"The High-School Manager's Embarrassing
Struggle: Renovating the Cursed Inn!"
How's that grab you? The customers will be
pouring in, I tell ya.

I don't understand what you...

I want you to be the star. When we
introduce the hot springs, let us film
a little bathing scene, eh?
"The Modest Manager's Steamy Service!"
Our ratings will be through the roof!

That sounds like a great idea!

Listen, you...

Anyway, please leave. We are not
interested in your coverage.

You're refusing? *sigh* Look, kid...
You don't know the power of television,
do you? Well, I can't blame you, living
in the countryside.
We're trying to help you out here.
I mean, do you WANT the patrons to
dry up?
If you're gonna be the next manager,
I'm trusting you to make the right
decision here.

I... won't be... the next manager.

Oh, really? Hmmm... That so?
Well, you just say the word, and I can
hook you up with a better gig than
running this dump of an inn.
You could call yourself the "Former
High-School Innkeeper"...
Heheheh, I'm already liking the sound
of that! Why don't you hear me out?

How dare you say that to Yuki-chan...!

...It's okay. Let him say what he wants.
He'll go home once he gets it all out.

What the shit...?
You say your inn has been going for
generations, but all that means is,
it's crappy and run-down.
Tradition is so last year. You'd be
better off if you did close up shop.
I've seen the stuff you serve...
Small portions, decent service,
nothing that stands out.
If you want customers, you can't just
do the same old, same old.
You guys don't get that, and that's why
you suck.
Your waitresses don't even give any
extra service unless you tip 'em, huh?
Heyyyy... I know!
Why don't you make all the waitresses
young girls, and have 'em do all-day menus?
Y'know, spread the futon out, then go
straight in!
But anyways, I was saying... Let's give
your place a little TV-style publicity.
Use your head, will ya?

......

...the hell up.

Don't say another word about our inn!
Who'd take your stupid ideas seriously!?
From now on, we refuse ANY coverage
from your station!

You... bitch!
If that's how you wanna play it,
I'll plaster those words all over
prime time! See how that feels!

Go ahead, by all means.
And we'll respond with an official complaint
to your sponsors.

Th-This isn't sounding good, sir.

...Tch!

I said some incredible things...

...Haha.

Hahaha...

Oh, I should contact the inn.
I'll see you later!

I just... kind of lost it when he was
insulting everyone.
W-Was I scary?

I-I see... Were you... disillusioned...?

> Yukiko is blushing...

R-Really? Thank goodness...

> Yukiko seems relieved...

M-More? I see... So I could have gone
even further...

> Yukiko is laughing with relief...

......
There was a time not long ago when
I thought, "It'd be better off if it closed,"
but it's like my home...
It's where everyone in my world is...

I can't let it close...

> It seems Yukiko is starting to face
her true feelings...
> You feel your relationship with Yukiko
has grown yet deeper...

Hey... Can you stay here just a little
longer...?
My heart's still racing...
Please...

> You stayed with Yukiko for a while
and walked her to the inn.

> Fog has enveloped the area...

か…葛西さん!

あ…だ、だめ!
何でもないから!

でも…

あれ～?
若女将じゃないですか!
こんなとこで会えるなんてラッキー!

ちょっと、やめてください!
雪ちゃんはまだ高校生なんですよ!?

どーも、初めまして。
“週間明朝"のヤマシタです～。

で、どうなの?
山野真由美の幽霊とか、出るの?

え…!?
そ、そんなことは…

やっぱ嫌だよねえ、幽霊の出る
傾きかけた旅館の女将なんてさあ。
それで家出したんだよねぇ?
あなた、行方不明だったんでしょ?

ち、違…

うんうん、分かるよ。
こんな、な～んにもない田舎町、
ホントはうんざりだよねぇ。
もっと都会に行きたいよね、若いんだし。
そんな素敵な彼氏だっていることだしさぁ。

……。

>雪子は困っているようだ…

>雪子を背にかばおうとした…

ま、待って!
そこにいて。
ここは…私がやらなきゃ…

>雪子の決意が伝わってくる…

…くん、そこにいて。
そうしたら…きっと大丈夫だと思う。
今は、私がやらなきゃ…

>雪子の決意が伝わってくる…

>男に掴みかかろうとした…

ま、待って!
そこにいて。
ここは…私がやらなきゃ…

>雪子の決意が伝わってくる…

でさぁ、旅館についてなんだけど、
やっぱアレでしょ、潰しちゃうよね?
こんな醜聞立っちゃったら、
お客さんの方から遠慮しちゃうしさぁ。
そしたら次は、“オトナの施設"になるって
読んでるけど、その辺の話って聞いてる?
あ、“女子高生の元女将が涙の御奉仕!"
なんて、人気出そうだよね～!

ちょっと、あなたねぇっ!

葛西さん、いいから。

まず、何か誤解なさってるようですから
はっきり申し上げておきます。
山野さんのことはお気の毒でしたが、
私どものことは、ご心配には及びません。
確かに今は事件の影響で、お越しになるのが
不安なお客様も多いでしょう。
私たちにできることは、今までと同じ姿勢で
誠心誠意、お客様をおもてなしすることです。
そのためにも、従業員一丸となって天城屋旅館を、
ひいてはこの町の観光を盛り上げて参ります。

私が…
私が、天城屋旅館次期女将、天城雪子です。
…他に何か、ご質問は?

あー…いや、
とりあえずは、この辺で…
女子高生女将、健在、か…
ま、いいか。
それじゃまた。

き、緊張した…
言っちゃった…
ど、どうしよう…

雪ちゃん、大丈夫!?

葛西さん…
ごめんなさい、嫌な思いしたでしょう?

そ、そんなの…

お母さんやみんなに知らせてください。
もう…大丈夫だからって。

…うん、分かった。

>とりあえず、雪子が落ち着ける場所に
移動することにした…

>土手…
>雪子はようやく落ち着いたようだ…

びっくりした…
まさかあんなこと、言っちゃうなんて。
気がついたら口から出てた…

葛西さんや、板長や、
他の従業員の人たち、それにお母さん…
みんなが頑張ってる姿を思い出したら
なんか我慢できなくなっちゃって…
“次期女将、天城雪子です"って…

…ううん。
ほんとの、気持ち…

>雪子はうなずいている。

…うん。
言ったことに、後悔はしてない。

>雪子はうなずいている。

…うん。
くんと話してるうちに気付いたこと、
私、ずっと考えてたよ。

>雪子は真面目にうなずいている。

本当に女将なりたいのか、って言われると
まだ少し悩むけど…
でも、何も知らない人に興味本位で
あんなこと言われるのは耐えられなかった。
葛西さんやお母さんが頑張ってる場所を、
私が守るんだ、って…
私がね、そうしたいんだ、って…
初めてそんな風に思えた。

くん、私、分かった気がする。
どうして今まであんなに嫌だったのか。
それはね、私が自分で決めてなかったから。

勝手に押し付けられたような気になって、
勝手にそれしかないんだって思い込んで…
私自身は、どうしたいのかを
選んでなかったから。

くん…
私が気付くまで、ずっと見守っててくれたね。
だから私、気付けたんだよ。

>雪子の笑顔が今までとは違って見える…
>雪子と仲が深まった気がした…

くんが今まで、
私をずっと支えてくれたから…
だから、私、
勇気を持って自分で選ぶことができたの。
私…私ね、これからはもっと
くんに頼らないように頑張る。
だから…こんな私だけど、
これからも、見守っていてくれる…?

仲間…だから…
……。
そ、そうだよね!
そ、それじゃあ私、
家の方が気になるから…行くね。

>雪子は走り去ってしまった…
>雪子を見送ってから、一人で家に帰った。

……。
び…
びっくりした…
私も…同じ気持ちだよ…

>雪子と付き合うことにした。
>これからは、他の女の子と二人で過ごすと、
悲しませてしまうかもしれない。

まだ心臓ドキドキしてる…
もう少しだけ…
このまま、一緒にいて?

>雪子としばらく一緒に過ごし、
旅館まで送ってから家に帰った。

それじゃあ私、
家の方が気になるから…行くね。
今日はありがとう。
それじゃ、またね!

>雪子は元気に走って行った…
>雪子を見送ってから、一人で家に帰った。

> Tatsuhime Shrine...
> Yukiko brought you here, saying she
wanted to pay her respects.

Are you going to wish for something too?

...I see. That's so like you.

> Yukiko looks happy.

Worried about something?
I-If it's all right with you, I don't mind helping!

> It looks like you made Yukiko worry...

M-Me...?
...Thank you.

> Yukiko looks embarrassed...

S-Something you can't tell me...?

> Yukiko seems curious...

I'm wishing for everyone's health.

For Chie, for you, for the others...
And everyone at the inn, too.
And...
I'm wishing to become a woman worthy
of you...

Finally, I wish for everyone to
be able to smile together...

...Let's begin our prayer.

I've decided not to leave Inaba.

I never really objected to being the
inn's manager per se...
I just didn't like the fact that it wasn't up to
me... I felt that my life was on rails.
And I thought running away was the
only choice for me...

But no longer. I want to protect the
family inn.
After all, it's near to my heart...

Um... Thank you. I think it's because of
you that I realized this.
Because you were always by my side...

> Yukiko is smiling gently...
> Yukiko's determination makes her
look more mature...

U-Umm, I wanted to ask you this before...
......
Wh-Why...
Why are you always with me...?

I-Is it okay... for me to ask...?

I see...
......

Y-Yes, precisely!
Oh, I just remembered... I have an
errand to run! I'll be going now...

> Yukiko ran off...
> You decided to go home.

Y... You like...?
M-Me...?
......

Uh, ummm...
I-I feel the same way... so...

> ......
> There's no turning back...
> Your relationship with Yukiko has
become intimate.

I thought my heart was going to stop...
Umm...
Stay here with me... just a little longer...

> You spent a long while with Yukiko...
> You walked her to the inn and
went home.

I have to help out at the inn, so...
I'm going now.
Thank you for today. I-I'll see
you later!

> Yukiko cheerfully ran off...
> You decided to go home.

> Fog has enveloped the area...

> Your room...
> You invited Yukiko here...

So this is your room...

......
Oh, s-sorry! I didn't mean to look around...
It's just that this is the first time I've
been to a boy's room...

Oh, you sleep on a futon, I see.
I use a futon, too...
......
Umm, sorry... I don't know what to
talk about...

Huh...?
Oh, y-y-you mean to sit?
Anywhere's fine...

......
I-I'm... fine with anything...
You don't need to worry about me...

> You decided to relax with Yukiko...

Oh, yes. I'm still studying. Cooking...
and job licenses.
I don't plan to leave anymore, but I thought
I might as well.

I'm glad I realized sooner...
If I'd struck out on my own, I know
I would have regretted it.

I wanted to become completely
self-sufficient.
But I think I was being presumptuous.
I have the inn, I have my family,
I have the waitresses and chefs...
I am who I am now because I was raised
by such a kind group...

When I think of it that way, my problems
aren't just my own.
That's why... I'm going to stay here.
By my own will.

> Yukiko's strong will that allowed her
to accept and overcome her weakness has
awakened her heart's true power...

This is... my new power...?
The power you've shown to me...
...Power I will treasure.

I want you to have this.

> You obtained .

It's a charm from that shrine...
To protect you.

...Mm.

> Yukiko is smiling gently...

I want to, but...

> Yukiko is smiling sadly...

I'm staying here...
This charm will protect you in my place...
Then... we'll always be together...

> Yukiko's voice is trembling...

Um...
......
I love you...

> You can feel Yukiko's pure and
simple love...
> You feel a strong bond between you
and Yukiko...

U-Umm...
......
Sh-Sheesh... Don't stare so much at me...

Can I say it again...?
......
...I love you.

> You passed a long while with Yukiko.
> ......
> It has gotten dark, so you walked
Yukiko to her house...

> Yukiko's Persona has been reborn...!
> Konohana Sakuya has transfigured into
Amaterasu!

> Your room...

Ummm... Wh-What should we do?
......
Don't stare at me so much...
......
Sh-Sheesh... It's so embarrassing...
Just the two of us...
But still... -kun...
...I love you.

> You passed a long while with Yukiko.
> You feel that the strong bond you
have with Yukiko is irreplaceable...
> ......
> It has gotten dark, so you walked
Yukiko to her house...

> The Amagi Inn...

Welcome to... Hm?
-kun... That's right,
you're leaving tomorrow.
Thanks for coming to see me before
you leave...
...It means a lot to me.

I... I was thinking of spending today
as just another day.
Helping with the housework, taking a
long bath, and going to sleep...
So I can... I can say goodbye
without crying...

*chuckle* But I failed miserably...
I kept thinking about you...
And on top of that...
Here you are, right in front of me.
You're not helping at all.

...You're so mean.

That's it, I'm leaving town with you
tomorrow!

*chuckle* Just kidding... for now.

You know... After I decided to stay here
and become the manager, I realized how
afraid I was...
Whether I can meet all the responsibilities...
Whether I'll be able to support the
whole staff on my own...

I never thought of things like that...
But I've made my decision... Now I have to
make an honest attempt at it.
I'll do my best to overcome the fear.

And you'll be in my heart while I do,
-kun...
We'll be together... even when we're apart.
I promise I won't turn away from my
problems and fears.
I'm going to meet every challenge head-on,
no matter how hard it seems...
...Remember what Ameno-sagiri said?
"If mankind so wishes, I will return
at any time..."
That's not what I wish for...

I'll face myself, no matter what happens.
-kun... Thank you.

...I will always love you.

You'll forever be my precious friend.

> You feel a solid bond between you
and Yukiko...

U-Um, well... I-I should get back to work!
I'll see you tomorrow...