Persona 4: Eyes of Truth [Please Read New Ver.]

Hitomi Narukami's Chaotic Summer Pt. 1

A/N: Hello, everyone! I'm so sorry for the wait, I have been really drained lately, with college and my voice acting work. I've been working small bits at a time, but it hasn't been that much. I got a major boost in energy though way back when I was suddenly suggested to do the Phantom Awards by @LAXH1107. I don't consider this chapter finished by my own standards, but honestly? It would be a really really long chapter if I finished it all the way through. So, might as well cut the chapter in half- for both my sanity and yours. Thank you all for being so patient with me!

OH BTW! I had to do math with this chapter. Yes, that's right. M-A-T-H. UGH. Be grateful, mortals.
I also received a score of 82.5% from the Phantom Awards! I am very proud of myself for my accomplishment.

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Sunday, August 7th | Early Noon...

"Huh? You're sold out?" I repeated, blinking in surprise as I felt a bead of sweat roll down my jaw. Standing in front of the large, rather lizard like owner of Shiroku, I felt a wave of uneasiness and unfathomable heat ghostly caressing my exposed arms. After deciding to buy Mimi a new Love-Line umbrella, I spent the entire evening rummaging through my belongs for every yen I could find. Thanks to the expensive medication for my recent wounds, the money in my wallet has practically vanished overnight. With luck and determination, however, I managed to find 1,689.46 yen. It amazes me that I was able to find a majority of the money in the pockets of my clothes.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, somebody bought the last one yesterday. I'm not expecting another load until October" the shopkeeper explained, her round face flapping with sincere apology. I glanced to the empty Love-Line umbrella box, the tingling sensation of anxiety teasing me.

"O-October...? Well, isn't there anything I can do?" I asked, returning my gaze to the owner.

"Nope. Sorry" she replied bluntly with a shake of her head. Rather taken back by her blunt reply, I opened my mouth to try and reach an understanding, only to purse my lips together. The owner, despite her kind and peaceful personality, with her black hair tied in red polka dot scarf, I felt rather intimidated by her brown eyes that hid behind her small circular glasses. Perhaps it was the fact that she wore a red kimono with a blue apron and light yellow socks with wooden sandals, a rather traditional Japanese outfit, that I felt so intimidated by her.

Not wanting to cause any trouble, I calmly exited the store, the summer heat quickly splashing me with humidity. I hadn't realized it, but the store was surprisingly cooler than the outdoors. I let out a sigh of exhaustion and strapped on my helmet. It was thanks to this very same heat that I had decided to take my scooter out and drive here instead of walking, so that the light sweat covering my body would fight with the rather chilled breeze.

Since Shiroku is sold out of the umbrella's, I need to go to Coco's Fur in Okina City. Hopefully the young cashier there would be more open to a negotiation... After awkwardly prompting my scooter up, I got on and carefully drove my way out of Inaba.

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"Excuse me..." I called out softly, the door of Coco's Fur closing quietly behind me.

Due to the summer break quickly ending, there was a lot of traffic on the highway on my way here. I couldn't help but feel nervous with the numerous cars around me. To step inside the store with a powerful air conditioner, I couldn't help but let out a loud sigh of relief. Although, I wasn't sure how to feel with the overwhelming pink walls...

"Hello, welcome~" a young voice chimed, catching my attention. The young cashier from the last time I visited was here once again, her fashionable summer clothes flashing as bright as her smile at me. Walking up to her, she quickly recognized me and flashed an even wider smile. I couldn't help but feel a bit shy, slightly startled by the almost inhuman smile.