Persona 4 Golden Yukiko x Reader

Chapter Thirteen

April 25th, 2011

Y/N overhears two students.

Energetic girl: The cultural clubs are accepting new members starting today! You're welcome to join, even if you're already in a sports club. Hmm...Which cultural club should I join?

Brisk girl: You're going to join a sports AND cultural club? Aren't you going to end up half-assing both of them?

Energetic girl: Ouch! You don't have to be so harsh. I mean, I put some thought into this. Studying and grades are important, but I thought I should join a club and improve my personal skills.

Brisk girl: Oh. Then do you want to join our club? If you're serious about it, we'd welcome you.

Running girl: Gotta get ready...! M-My bag....!

Mr. Kondo: Good morning! Today, I'll have you run so much, you'll have sore muscles! Hahaha! Don't look so sad! Everything requires muscles, after all! Why am I going to make you run until you're sore? Because that's how your muscles grow efficiently! Hey, L/N! Answer this one: what's it called when you gain more muscle after getting sore through exercise?

Y/N: Overcompensation.

Mr. Kondo: You must be working out, L/N! That's right! It's called overcompensation! If you rest for a couple of days after getting muscle soreness, you'll have more muscle than you started with! If you use this to your advantage, you can gain muscle efficiently! Now! Enough jibber jabber! I'll have you run until you're sore! Forget about your other classes! Just run! Work hard! You can do it! Hahaha!

Y/N chooses to join the symphonic band.

Male student: Oh, and don't forget to stop by the faculty office and pick up the key.

Ayane: Okay, no problem! Aaah! Oh. Sorry about that...? Ummm...

Y/N told her he's here to join the band.

Ayane: Oh, okay. Umm, wait right here, please. Captain! Caaaaptain!

Band captain: This is Y/N L/N, a second year. Let's give him a warm welcome, everyone.

Band members: Welcome!

Band captain: So, Y/N, have any experience with musical instruments?

Y/N: I play all the time.

Band captain: Really? That's great. So you'll be helping me coach everyone, right? Why don't you stick around and watch for now? We meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. And hey, Ayane!

Ayane: Y-Yes!?

Band captain: Why don't you introduce yourself to Y/N?

Ayane: Umm, er, my name is Ayane Matsunaga. I'm a first-year. I-I play the trombone. And, uh...

Band captain: Alright, she'll get you brought up to speed. If you'll excuse me...Bring it in, guys. Break's over. Let's take it from the top again.

Y/N watched the symphonic band rehearse. The band members went home...

Ayane: Oh, Senpai.....You're still here? It's okay, you can go home! Oh, I'm sorry! I was supposed to give you the details on our club, wasn't I? Umm, we meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays...er, they already told you that. We don't take attendance, so you don't have to come if you don't want to. But practice makes perfect, so...If you keep at it, this is a great way to learn to express yourself! Though I'm not the best example of that...Do you have any questions, Senpai?

Y/N: Where does the club play?

Ayane: Well, sometimes we do performances at hospitals, or for senior homes. We aren't a big enough band to enter any competitions, but people enjoy our performances. We really pour our hearts into our music...well, I say "we," but I don't usually play. I take care of all the paperwork around here. A-Anyway, I have to tidy up. Why don't you go on ahead, Senpai?

Cleanup looks like a big task for just one person...

Y/N: I'll help you clean up.

Y/N offered to help Ayane.

Ayane: Huh? Uh, ummm...N-No, i-it's okay! It's my responsibility! So, um, please, don't go out of your way! Still, it was nice of you to offer.

Ayane is smiling cheerfully...Y/N joined the symphonic band and became acquaintances with Ayane Matsunaga. It seems Ayane handles even menial tasks with a smile...Thou art I...And I am thou...Thou hast established a new bond...It brings thee closer to the truth...Thou shalt be blessed when creating Personas of the Sun Arcana...

Ayane: Oh, it's already getting dark. Be careful out there, Senpai.

Y/N decided to go home. Before going to bed Y/N makes lunch for tomorrow.