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[At first, there's no picture. All that can be seen is a blank screen. However, Issei starts to speak.]

Do you know the festival Ryuujin Matsuri? The dragon god of Fuyuki's river Miongawa rampaged many, many years ago. A traveling monk prayed for three days and three nights. At the end of that, the dragon was converted to Buddhism. The monk joined Ryudoji Temple, and the dragon god taught judo to the monks there.

Myself, I prefer karate.

[Finally a picture appears. It's the hallway of Issei's school. Issei is standing calmly over another male teenager, who is lying on the ground groaning in pain.]

And that's why you're on the floor right now. Hm, that festival is coming up, isn't it? I should be preparing...

((Before anyone gets on my case, him being skilled at karate is obscure, just-translated for me canon. Sob.))

Comments

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

Remind me never to get on your bad side, Issei-kun.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I could never raise a hand to you!

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

I know, I know! I was simply emphasizing your martial prowess. It's easy to forget that even Buddhist monks maintain a martial tradition, despite their pacifistic beliefs.

Might I inquire as to what that young man did to deserve such punishment?

[stripping.livejournal.com]

He was sexually harassing the female students. As a former student council president, I cannot allow such things to go on unfettered.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

In that case, I fully condone your actions. Though... I hope you didn't get in trouble with the principle...

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I've been asked not to come back inside for a few days, but as I'm no longer a student there, the punishment is light.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

Bravo, Issei-kun. Bravo. Justice was served, and you pretty much got off with a slap on the wrist. I must say, I'm impressed with your foresight.

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I do my best. Nothing will replace the combat experience I gained under your command, however.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

W-Well... you seemed to have a natural talent for combat, after all. And your Persona helped you a lot, too. I didn't really do all that much...

[stripping.livejournal.com]

Nonsense. You taught me how to keep a cool head when facing the most frightening enemies. I can stand tall against anything the community has to offer now.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

Thank you... To be quite honest, I wasn't sure if I was really up to the task of leading a team of fighters. I was so used to following Senpai's orders in battle... But maybe I have what it takes to be a leader, even outside of battle?

[stripping.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you do, Naoto. And I would love to be your second-in-command, if you'll let me.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

You might have a bit of competition for that position...

[stripping.livejournal.com]

Tatsumi has your ear in other ways. Let me do my part here.

[truthinfortune.livejournal.com]

All right, all right. You can be my second-in-command. I'm just not sure what sort of duties you think the position will entail...

[stripping.livejournal.com]

Making sure your authority is obeyed, of course.