To the bottom of this [Nilo]

Nilo nodded and sighed, not really expecting an answer from the red head. He didn't overly care though, sighing and brushing his hair from his eyes, looking over to Hyde. He had almost forgotten his Awakening; if not for his notes, he'd surly have had forgotten by now. He opened his book to a more recent page, tracing his finger along the well written notes describing his Awakening in great length and detail.

"Man you're stupid. But it's okay. I got a chance, but it looks like they favor you more. Maybe you'll figure it out. Good luck I guess..." he repeated cautiously, as if the words where some evil incantation. He looked over to Hyde, smiling lightly. "... I want to know what he meant by all of that... Who they are, what I need to figure out, why he got a chance..." he said with a light laugh. "I think I'm getting there though... To finding out the truth." he said in a determined voice.

“You know, I thought you were calling me stupid for a second. Then I realized that I asked you to tell me what your shadow said. It really does sound like some evil fortune cookie, the way he made everything sound. “ Hyde would rub his head for a moment before giving an answer. The truth is, only you could have the answer to those questions. If this is your shadow, then you should unconsciously know what he might be talking about. From the way you showed that little bit of confidence there, I’m pretty sure that you would find out what your shadow meant in no time. “ Hyde’s last bit of words were encouraging. “We all have questions, and sometimes we might spend a bit of our lives trying to find the answers to them. Sometimes the answers might not be what we want them to be , or think them to be. What would you do if that happens?

Nilo listened to Hyde intently, not really expecting him to give such an interesting answer and then question. He stayed quiet, mulling his words over. He didn't think much about how he was connected to his shadow. Akumu said he was as much his shadow as it was him. He twisted a strand of his hair, thinking deeply.

"... What is the answer I want to hear?" he asked no one in particular, humming for a moment before speaking again. "... I suppose the answer I wish to hear is that their is a force manipulating the shadows... A monster or stronger shadow corrupting them, trying to take over our fate..." he said before looking over to Hyde again. "... Thank you... You opened up a door a thought that was closed off to me." he said happily.

Hyde would make a small blush as he rubbed his head. “ Hey man, don’t thank me yet. I don’t think I should take the credit for your own perseverance. Just remember, it’s a lot easier to give up than it is to strive forward. The harder the difficulty, the greater the reward. But as long as you keep taking those steps forward in order to learn the truth Nilo, I’m sure that you’ll find it. You opened that door all by yourself. The best thing that I could reap from this is the fact that I’m your friend, and I’m happy to be able to support you in any way that I can.”

Hyde really meant those words; he wanted his friends and the other persona users to know that they aren’t alone in all of this chaos and confusion. It’s not so bad when you group up together, solidarity is a good way to get over challenging obstacles.

Nilo laughed lightly and smiled, seeming much more like his normal self. He sighed and looked up at the sun, blinking at it before looking down. He couldn't stay out side for much longer, not with his headache anyways. He looked over to Hyde with a light smile then, nodding his head.

"I'm glade we're friends then... And I'm glad you think I have the ability to persevere through these times." he said happily before standing, sighing and stretching his arms. "... I need to go now though... This sun is hurting my head..." he said with another sigh, rubbing his temples before putting on a smile.

"... Thank you so much though, Senpai. You've been substantially helpful... And, if you ever need my help, please call upon my aid. You have a friend and ally in me." he said with a stern look before smiling and heading off. "Good bye, Senpai." he said over his shoulder before leaving the park.

[Exit]

Hyde and Nilo's social link has ranked up...

Following stat increases by 4

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