The One Who Defies
Main Points:
Persona 4 Verdict AU (P4/Judgment Fusion)
Chapter Summary: Yosuke confronts the Mole in the hidden casino, the Velvet Room.
Word Count: 700
Rating: Teen
Massive spoilers for Persona 4 and Judgment.
Main Points:
The idea here for the title is that Yosuke in this universe is a law nerd and has done a decent number of civil cases—so he’d know debt terms. The debt remains the same; i.e. he doesn’t think he’s paid it off or that the terms of the contract should change and no amount of ‘you’re not at fault’ judgments from others will make him believe it. I also considered some ‘representing yourself’ terms, since he’s essentially the one putting himself on trial, but.
I don’t know what it is about this specific song that makes me go ‘this is the Verdict reasoning/putting together the pieces/thinking song’, but. It is what it is.
he's not kidding about Kanji's fashion, btw, man's one of the most well-dressed yakuza around. Unlike his counterpart he doesn't have a full gold suit and switches it up, but if you see one of the most eye-catching shirts particularly if it's got some sort of metallic pattern on it it's probably Kanji. (Honestly, he might be making one-of-a-kind shirts himself because he's awesome.) Not over the top, not gaudy, but he absolutely would fit right in at a nightclub.
Yosuke being depressed after Saki-senpai dies gets vaguely comedic. Presented here in script-like form:
Yosuke sprawls, uncaring of his fate and determined to waste away
Sanada starts making him a protein shake
(Sanada, determined)
I’m not losing anyone else.
Aragaki bursts through the wall
(Aragaki, angry)
You’re doing it all wrong, asshole.
Aragaki proceeds to whip up a feast in about an hour
(Aragaki, still angry)
That’s how you do it. Now Akihiko can get back to doing important things, like collections.
*points a threatening finger in Yosuke’s direction*
I still hate you, by the way, especially now that you’re being such a pathetic little bitch.
Aragaki leaves, Sanada and Hanamura staring after him in shock.
(Yosuke, faintly)
Thanks?
(Amagi, distantly)
Please tell me the Patriarch will pay for that wall. Hanamura can’t; he’s unemployed.
( welcome to the velvet room )
( escape )
“Akihiko, you had better treat her right.” Given the tone, it’s fairly easy to misconstrue the words as jealous or something, but Junpei’s actually genuinely concerned about your well-being.
Your senpai sputters, and the response from the boxer is…less than encouraging. But he’s startled, and he’s not the best with social situations. “What are you, her brother?”
“Nah,” Junpei states with a fake nonchalance that’s every bit backed up by real steel. “I’m her wingman, her best friend, and I’m the guy that’s going to kick your ass if you pull any crap with her. If I even hear you made her cry, I’m definitely coming for you.” He turns to you and smiles, a genuine smile that is great to see. Talking to the girl he’s too shy to ask her name is helping a lot, apparently. “I’m not too worried, given that it’s Akihiko-senpai and all, but still…”
“I’ll give any girl you date the same speech,” you answer with a grin and high-five. Then you turn to a still-speechless Senpai. “Ready?”