Makoto.
Is it finally coming back to you?
Do you remember what happened here ten years ago?
That's right.
I've been inside you all this time.
Whenever you eliminated one of the twelve Shadows,
I would recover a part of myself within you.
Aigis!
Makoto.
Aigis... How did this happen?
I... remember everything.
I know why I wanted to be by your side.
I'm sorry.
I'm scared.
What's going on?
I'm sure you already know.
Tell me, Ryoji!
That's my temporary name.
Ryoji!
I'm not even originally human.
Ryoji Mochizuki!
Over there!
Yuki!
What's going on? What happened here?
You guys...
Aigis!
Oh, no...
Why'd this...
What happened?!
The readings said there was a Shadow here.
But you're...
Ryoji... Why are you...
It's the Dark Hour right now, isn't it?
The reading... is coming from Ryoji!
That has to be a mistake.
Ryoji can't be a Shadow.
To be precise, I'm not.
I am the next evolution of Shadows.
I am the Appriser, born from the union of the twelve Arcana.
After you defeated the final Shadow, didn't you hear the bells ringing?
That was the signal.
Signal? For what?
The Fall.
He transformed!
No way. Ryoji was actually a Shadow?!
We have to fight back!
Our target is the Shadow in front of us!
Dammit!
Looks like we have to do this!
Unfortunately, there is no way you can ever touch me.
Allow me to show you just a glimpse of my power.
Get out of there!
Don't fret.
I don't intend to kill you all right now.
I just wanted you to know.
No one can stop the coming of the Fall.
What the hell?
You're going to destroy the world.
And you're saying there's nothing we can do about it?
Don't you think this joke's gone on long enough?!
I'm just the Appriser.
The maternal being will begin to awaken as she is drawn to me.
Maternal being?
Her name is Nyx.
And when she descends, darkness will once again cover the land.
And all life will vanish.
The hour of the Fall fast approaches.
You can't stop it.
I'm afraid you won't live to see spring.
However, I can give you a choice.
Nyx's coming cannot be avoided, but it's still possible to live in peace until she arrives.
You'll have to kill me.
Makoto, the only one who can do that...
...is you.
If I were to disappear,
all memories of the Dark Hour would disappear with me.
You won't remember anything. The coming of the Fall will be instantaneous, and you won't suffer.
If you don't, you'll suffer more than you could ever imagine—paralyzed by fear of your impending death.
I don't want you to endure such pain.
Makoto, I existed within you for a long time.
It may not be much, but I do have a shred of humanity.
In essence, I am the same as Nyx and cannot be killed.
But thanks to you, part of me is human.
If death comes from your hands, it may be possible.
You don't have to decide right now.
There's still a little time.
December 31st.
That's Judgment Day.
On that day, I'll appear before you again.
Goodbye.
The snow's really starting to pile up.
It somehow seems so quiet.
The school included.
It's like this wherever you go.
It's pretty depressing to be honest.
Fuuka?
Hey, Yukari...
Do you really think there's nothing we can do?
I don't know.
I don't think anyone can know.
What a bunch of slackers!
What's with the lame turnout again?
Hatano and Tsuji were absent today.
They said they were feeling under the weather.
Has a bug been going around?
I'm gonna go home now too.
What? But why?
H-Hey!
Hey...
No cause has been found for the Apathy Syndrome sweeping the world.
Experts are leaning toward the idea that it's not a virus or patho—
I dug through the research papers in my father's library again, as well as the reports Ikutsuki left behind.
As I suspected, Ikutsuki was close to the truth about Nyx and the Fall.
So you're saying it's true?
All life will be extinguished?
As Ikutsuki said, my grandfather was obsessed with the Fall.
He began collecting the Shadows en masse
because he knew it would lead to the awakening of this being called Nyx.
But that process was interrupted thanks to Yukari's father.
As a result, the collected Shadows were split into twelve Arcanas.
And Death manifested in an incomplete form.
Then Aigis fought him and managed to seal him away.
Yes...
Inside him.
I wonder if it was fate that brought him back to this city.
I don't know.
Maybe Ikutsuki was behind that too.
Regardless, with his return, the scattered Shadows awakened and made their move.
So all this time, we've been inadvertently reuniting the Shadows, haven't we?
Is there really nothing we can do?
Nyx is supposed to be the incarnation of Death itself.
If that's true, then I really don't think we can defeat it through conventional means.
Either we die like this, or we forget everything and die without suffering.
Are those our only choices?
Sanada, have you decided already?
I don't know.
What about you, Junpei? Is your mind made up?
Nope.
What's the matter?
Don't tell me you're scared.
What the hell do you mean by that?
Do you think this is a joke?
Junpei?
We're going to die! Of course I'm scared!
You all need to wake up!
This is death we're talking about here!
Junpei, please calm down.
You're being pathetic.
Why're you trying to act so cool?
Iori!
Then why don't you say what you always do?
Why won't you tell us to stand and fight?!
You can't, can you?! You're just as scared!
Stop it, Akihiko!
Sanada!
If I could solve this by fighting, of course I'd fight!
But take a look!
Even as we speak, the world is marching toward destruction.
We're talking about something we can't see or know!
How do we fight something like that?
What the hell can we do?
So you are scared too.
Just stop. That's enough.
Then what do you want to do?
Do you want to kill him?
Kill... Ryoji Mochizuki?
There's nothing I can do.
He's the only one who can kill him.
Come to think of it, it's all your fault.
You had that thing inside you and didn't even know it.
You raised it, dammit!
Stop it, Junpei!
So you should do something about it!
You're supposed to be "special," right?!
I'm sorry.
Stop it, Junpei!
It's not his fault.
And the only reason we've even been given a choice is because he carried it.
Dammit... I know that!
But...
Junpei...
I can't take this anymore. Just stop.
We're all scared.
Fuuka...
Me too.
I've never been so scared in my life.
You were right, Junpei.
I'm paralyzed with fear, just like everyone else.
Sanada...
In a few months, we'll all be dead.
I don't think anyone would react to that calmly.
Myself included. If I don't try to pull back and look at things objectively...
I'm afraid I might lose it too.
How can any of us not be afraid of what's coming?
You guys...
Good morning...
Makoto.
I see.
So that's what happened afterward.
Ryoji really seems to have vanished.
Yamagishi can't even detect him.
We probably won't see him again until December 31st.
What he called "Judgment Day."
Please... try to cheer up.
Though I understand how difficult that may be considering our current situation.
I'm sorry.
On that day ten years ago, if I...
Had I not sealed him within you, you wouldn't've had to suffer so much.
It's not your fault, Aigis.
So you remember what happened ten years ago.
Yeah...
That day, on the bridge...
In that moment, she said something to me.
And then she smiled.
I wonder why she smiled.
Since I'm a machine, I don't understand anything about the human heart.
But I believe that humans have a method for protecting their sensitive hearts.
And that is to forget.
I have a favor to ask you.
On the 31st, when he arrives...
Please take his life.
What?
I can't bear watching you all suffer like this.
If your memories will only cause you pain, I want you to choose to forget.
So please...
You really want me to kill Ryoji?
There was a pink alligator living in a jungle.
Because of his color, the other animals hated him.
And not only that, his color...
Hey, Koromaru.
I wonder what it feels like when you die.
Of course you don't know.
Those who know the answer aren't around anymore.
What's wrong, Koromaru?
Hey!
Koromaru?
NYX RELIGIOUS GATHERING
Th-This is...
Is this the place that Amada told us about?
Looks like it.
Let's go.
Our own high priest, Takaya, said so himself!
In this world awash with hatred and anxiety,
Nyx will descend to lift us into a brand new stage!
What the hell is this?
The Fall is salvation. Humans constantly seek guidance.
All the more so when they're unsure of what tomorrow will bring.
And it is our duty to guide them.
Guide them to the Fall.
What the hell are you guys planning?
Don't you see? Death is always with us.
I'm sure you understand this now.
You cannot avoid death.
And that's what makes Nyx worthy of celebration.
She visits everyone on equal terms.
That's right.
She'll come for us...
And you as well.
Is that your reason for accepting the Fall?
Man cannot face death without first finding meaning in life.
But the world has realized that any meaning in life was lost long ago.
And so, Nyx has come because humanity has cried out for her salvation.
Do you intend to continue resisting the will of the people?
TODAY'S BROADCAST IS NOW OVER.
CONTINUALLY GROWING APATHY-SYNDROME
Next up...
TODAY'S BROADCAST IS NOW OVER.
In the first place—
Do you think those two are okay?
Isn't it too late to look into what Strega is up to now?
Well, they need to be doing something to stay calm.
Yukari?
Yukari!
Are you all right?
Let me help.
It's nothing.
Is she really okay?
Yukari hasn't eaten anything in two days.
Though I'm no different.
Food doesn't taste good when you're worried about the end of the world.
He said we wouldn't live to see spring, right?
Then when will it end?
I wish it would all end right now!
The fuck's up with guy?
Why's he trying to pick a fight with us?
You wanna die, kid?!
You hit like a girl.
Compared to Sanada, you ain't shit.
Hey, did you know?
You there, and you, and you, and you!
You're all gonna die soon.
Huh? What'd you say?
Hey, let's just go.
This dude's fuckin' nuts.
Whatever.
What the hell?
Weren't you gonna kill me?
I'm beat.
CLOSED
Looks like they're closed.
Well, this blows.
I wanted to treat you here.
Why?
Remember our bet in Yakushima?
Our target may have been Aigis, but you beat me fair and square.
Since I lost, dinner was going to be on me.
And besides, this could be our last chance.
Can't leave any loose ends.
We'll just look for another restaurant that's open.
Come on.
This isn't like you.
I'm flattered.
Yukari, are you in there?
It's unlocked.
Yamagishi wanted me to give this to you.
She finished recovering all the video data your father left.
She also restored the parts we couldn't see before.
I see.
She could've brought it to me herself.
I heard from Yamagishi that you haven't been eating lately.
I know how you feel, but you should...
If that's all...
...would you mind leaving now?
Yukari.
I'm sorry, but I don't feel like talking to anyone right now.
Okay, then. I'll leave the disc on your desk.
What's the point of watching that now?
When I die, I wonder if I'll see Dad.
Io?
But why?
No...
No!
Malnutrition and excessive tension leading to hyperventilation.
They say she'll recover in no time with some rest and a drip.
But...
What is it?
Just before she lost consciousness, she told me she was attacked.
By her own Persona.
But that can't...
Right, she was probably just imagining it.
But Personas are summoned by confronting death and one's darkest parts.
If Yukari's grown apathetic toward life and death...
So it's possible to be attacked by a rampaging Persona with a will of its own.
CLOSING CEREMONY
The snow's not stopping, huh?
Junpei?
What?
I'm giving it to you, so just take it!
Listen.
I'm sorry for making it sound like it was all your fault the other day.
I was being a douche.
And I don't want that to be the last thing I'm remembered for.
That's why I wanted to apologize.
I was scared.
I mean, I'm still really scared.
And I wanted to hide that from myself by lashing out at you.
It's only natural to be scared.
I'm no different.
I guess you're right.
Still, you're the only one who can decide what to do.
Whatever you decide, I won't resent you.
None of us will.
I just wanted to let you know that.
See ya.
Happy New Year!
These clothes are assembled in an interesting way.
But they're a bit hard to move around in.
Anyway, aren't you cold?
Why would we be?
Junpei said you aren't wearing any—
Amada! No!
Not wearing any...
What?!
You're the worst!
Mitsuru, Sanada, congratulations on graduating!
It'll be your turn next year.
Our turn, huh?
There!
I said on my count!
Oh, my.
Come on, you guys!
Give it your best smiles, like mine!
Here we go!
Nope, not happening!
Live.
You look like you've seen a ghost.
Good evening.
What're you doing here?
Well, I've been interested in the outside world for a while now.
If you don't mind, I'd like you to give me a tour.
I thought it would be a nice change of pace for you.
Fine.
Thank you very much.
So the festival dances from ancient times have been incorporated into daily life?
Although this might look like the same simple moves on an endless loop,
it does require a significant amount of skill.
You're really good.
It's the fruit of my intensive training.
Would you like to dance one round?
Like I said before, I think it would be a suitable change of pace for you.
No, I'm good.
Oh? Then on to the next stop!
So this is the place where you learn and the form Tartarus takes during the day.
Gekkoukan High School, correct?
I see.
One can gaze upon the entire city from here. What an exquisite spot.
I can't see anything.
Not at this moment, you cannot.
On to our next stop!
There is a pitfall!
It's just under construction.
This delightful fragrance...
It must be...
Enveloped in this springy outer sphere, this unique texture is, without a doubt...
A truly impressive culinary encounter.
I'm quite surprised.
This playground equipment rises before the altar.
It appears to be bursting with a generosity of spirit that has dispensed with any outward gravitas.
Whee!
To enjoy this,
one must first climb as high as one slides down.
It silently instructs us regarding providence.
What a profound piece of equipment!
I cannot get out.
Now this is...
My balance.
This is exceedingly... difficult!
You look like you're having fun.
Yes, very much so!
Thank you for humoring me today.
The next stop will be our last.
The school dorm?
Yes. I wanted to see the place where you reside.
What?
During my tour through this world, I've come in contact with many things.
I've gone to your school, strolled through the city, enjoyed a meal,
and played like an innocent child at a shrine.
All of them have become unforgettable memories.
They're like sparkling gems.
Why did I feel as fulfilled as I did?
The answer, I believe, is context.
Context?
Through my contact with guests, for the first time, I learned about the outside world, and I can give it meaning.
And now that I've made a connection with you, I have acquired it.
How about you?
How was it to spend one year here?
A lot of things happened.
So... many things.
I see.
Is something the matter?
There's one place I'd like to go.
Where?
To the place where it all began.
Even though its owner has passed away, this place has been kept clean.
Father... I...
Koromaru.
Aragaki used to make you food all the time in that bowl.
Want me to make you something too?
Well, I can't. I'm no replacement for Aragaki.
I can't.
I said I can't!
Aragaki's not here anymore!
And soon, we won't be either!
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How can I send something like this?
Ever since that accident ten years ago...
I never really felt like I was alive.
But after coming to this city and spending time with my friends...
For the first time...
I think I was able to start living.
As I sleep walk, my eyes drift to the darkest corners of my memories
This way.
Like snow softly killing a flower,
That is an extremely expensive wine made on the year you were born.
time comes for us all one day
The year I was born?
Yes. It was his dream to drink that wine with you when you grew up.
I thought it was only natural to be erased by the hands of time
The late master often spoke of that when he was alive.
Father said that?
But for some strange reason,
Father!
Natsuki
Message Sent
I'm crying from the bottom of my heart
What should I do?
(Natsuki)
Empty texts are annoying, you know.
I can see the brilliance in everything mundane
I can see it in the foggy air of crowded streets
You can tell me if something's
bothering you.
Because you and I are
always connected.
Natsuki!
I don't want to lose the glimmer of everyday moments,
so I'll start moving forward
Live for the future, huh?
That's asking a lot, Aragaki.
Since living is just as hard as dying.
I see.
Ever the busybody, aren't you, Shinji?
In that case, watch me until the end.
Daybreak reveals yet another dream in this grayish dawn
I'll struggle in vain for you too!
There's not much hope for me now.
I can feel the warmth of sand in-between my fingers
I have just one favor to ask.
Whoever finds this... Please...
Give my daughter Yukari this message...
I'll keep moving forward and see what awaits me at the end
I want you to know...
Daddy was the happiest man on Earth when he was with you.
This surely is my testimony
I love you, Yukari.
Please take care of yourself.
I want to see that distant future
So I'll sing from the bottom of my heart
I can see the brilliance in mundane tomorrows
Everyday is the same, and nothing may change
I know, Chidori.
I've gotta live for the both of us, right?
Pain and sorrow eat away at me
But I still treasure it all and will continue to move forward
You have acquired the answer, have you not?
A song of love resonates throughout me in this desolate winter
Right now, you just might arrive at the answer to life's greatest question.
Life's greatest question?
My heart trembles, as I make it my own
Did you know?
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
Those who understand and were said to have truly lived
I can see the brilliance in everything mundane
are able to arrive at the answer.
Even in the breath of the moment when we hold hands
It's possible you would be able to...
Now then...
I don't want to lose the glimmer of everyday moments,
The banquet is in full swing, but I must soon be on my way.
so I'll start moving forward
You know, I came here today because this world is interesting to me.
And also because I wished to see the value of life with my own eyes.
I see. And are you satisfied?
Yes, very much so.
I see.
I wish you all the happiness in the world. And now, good day.
I'm sorry to have made you all worry.
Thank goodness, Aigis!
You're back to normal. We were so worried.
Since I'm a machine, if I were to break down, all you'd need to do is rebuild me.
Come on. Don't talk about yourself like that.
Where's Makoto?
Soon, the day will come to an end.
Hey.
Long time no see.
Yeah, I guess.
Brings back memories.
We used to sit here and talk like this all the time.
Yeah, we did.
Although back then, I didn't appear in this form and wasn't known by this name.
You're still the same. To me, at least.
Am I?
Midnight's just around the corner.
At midnight, I'll change from this form into something unrecognizable.
This is your only chance to make your choice.
If you kill me, Tartarus, the Dark Hour, and your memories of battle will disappear.
But if you let me live, you'll spend every waking moment in fear of your inevitable death.
Now make your choice, Makoto.
I...
I'm not going to kill you, Ryoji.
There's still some time until midnight.
Make the right choice.
You've seen what I've become, haven't you?
I'm not human.
I will only bring death to this world until I'm finally satiated.
Ryoji.
Because of the bond you and I shared, I'm giving you one last chance.
Please reconsider, Makoto.
I'm begging you.
I've thought about it enough.
I want to live some more.
I don't want the world to end.
No matter how impossible that may be!
I see.
So that's your choice, then?
Yeah.
You're really stubborn, you know that?
You think so?
Hey, guys, long time no see.
If you came down together, then that means...
Yep.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
I feel the same way.
Me too.
Aigis!
It's no use, Aigis.
Makoto is the only one who can kill me.
Aigis.
But why?
I asked you to choose to forget!
I...
I don't want to see it!
I don't want to see you all suffering!
That's why I wanted you to choose to erase your memories.
It's an unfortunate decision, but it's his to make.
No matter what you say to him, he won't budge.
I want to respect Makoto's decision.
I won't try to change his mind anymore.
It's almost midnight, so I'll keep this brief.
I'll tell you where to find Nyx.
But I'll say it again: Nyx cannot be defeated.
If you still wish to face her, you'll have to go to...
the top of Tartarus.
Tartarus?
That's where we'll find Nyx?
One month from now, on January 31st.
On that day, Nyx will descend to Tartarus.
And the world will end.
January 31st.
The day the world will end.
It won't come to an end.
That's why we must fight!
Is that right?
I should get going now.
I'd rather say goodbye to you while I'm still in this form.
Thanks, Ryoji.
Don't say that.
There's no reason for you to thank me.
Goodbye, Makoto.
Goodbye, Ryoji.
Happy New Year!
Hey!
Aigis!
What's going on?
I do not understand.
Hey, where are you going?
We have to get her!
Aigis!
Let's go home, Aigis.
I am unable to defeat Ryoji.
Unable to defeat Death.
A machine that can't fulfill its duties has no reason to exist.
Aigis, do you really think that's okay?
That's a pointless question.
After all, I'm a machine devoid of emotions.
That's not true.
Would a machine devoid of emotions feel scared?
Well...
You don't want us to suffer.
Isn't that coming from your heart, Aigis?
You're... wrong.
You're not a machine.
Aigis, you're just like us...
I'm telling you, you're wrong!
I'm nothing but a machine!
No matter how strongly I feel about everyone,
I can't even shed a single tear.
So it's all right.
Such a useless machine...
should just be put down.
And yet, I still want to be by your side.
The reason I wanted to stay near you was to fulfill my mission.
To be able to keep an eye on Death.
But it's so strange.
Even though he's gone, I still...
There's a lot of snow on the ground, so we can't really see it now.
I wonder if the cherry blossoms will bloom in the spring.
I can barely remember how they were last year.
Makoto.
This time, I want to make sure I remember.
So...
Let's go see the cherry blossoms together, okay?
I just realized something now.
I'm a machine who's been ordered to live.
And I was the one who gave that order.
I might not have a reason for existing.
But even so, I want to see what it's like to live.
Together, with you.
Yes, together.
Hey, there they are!
Thank goodness!
We were worried about you!
We were looking everywhere for you guys.
Everyone.
So glad we found you!
Are you all right, Aigis?
Yes, I'm fine now.
What was up with that look just now?
Something happen between you two?
Personal space.
Makoto! How can you say that, man?!
I guess we're back to normal now.
Personal space.
Seems like it.
"Personal space"?
Is it really going to be okay?
Want me to get closer?
Everybody. I'm going to join you in making a stand against Nyx.
But by defeating Nyx, we'll also be eliminating the Dark Hour.
Does that mean all our memories of the Dark Hour will be erased?
So we'll even forget about moments like this too?
Not just what happened here.
We'll probably forget why we met in the first place too.
We'll forget that we fought together and all the time we spent together.
We're going to forget it all, then?
We won't forget.
Even if we do, we'll find a way to remember...
our memories of each other.
Makoto...
Okay! Then after the battle, no matter what happens,
let's promise to meet each other again!
Good idea!
Why don't we pick a date now?
Right. When should we meet?
What about Graduation Day?
There's no day that'll have more significance to us all.
Wow, you're really smart, Yukari.
Yes, that'll be easy to remember.
Yeah, that's probably our best bet. Graduation day it is!
Now where should we meet?
Where?
So beautiful.
When spring comes, the whole area will be covered with cherry blossoms.
Wow, I really want to see that. With all of you.
Let's promise each other.
No matter what happens,
we're going to meet up again, right here.
No matter what!
The readings for Shadow activity are on the rise!
There's no end to this.
No time to lose!
Yuki, Akihiko, Aigis. You guys go on ahead!
You too, Junpei!
Got it!
Don't get killed, Yuka!
As if!
We've been waiting for you.
We were certain you'd show up.
Strega.
By fighting Death, you've obtained the answer to life's greatest question.
But I was able to foresee your arrival.
And not everything will go your way.
Cut the crap.
You're going to let us through.
On the contrary.
Firing now!
Oh, no you don't!
It's too late.
Sorry, Yuki. You go on ahead!
I won't let anyone go beyond this point.
Go, Makoto!
I got your back, all right?
Not so fast!
I won't let you get in Makoto's way!
I won't let you...
Fine.
Orpheus!
Megidolaon.
Thanks.
Here it comes.
Ryoji.
That was my name for a time...
I didn't mind it.
I am merely a harbinger of the Fall.
After the joining with Nyx, we are now one and the same.
Makoto, you must already know.
You must already know what I am.
I am what awaits all living things from the moment they are born.
It is inevitable.
You know, so why do you resist?
Persona.
The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate.
Entrusting his future to the cards,
man clings to a dim hope.
Yes, the Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...
That's...
Attaining one's dream requires a stern will and unfailing determination.
Surt!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
The silent voice within one's heart whispers the most profound wisdom.
Mother Harlot!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
Celebrate life's grandeur...
Its brilliance... Its magnificence...
Scathach!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
Only courage in the face of doubt can lead one to the answer...
Odin!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
It is indeed a precious gift to understand the forces that guide oneself...
Kohryu!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
There is both joy and wonder in coming to understand another...
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goals.
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
To find the one true path...
You can't cure stupid.
...one must seek guidance amidst uncertainty...
This is...
Junpei! Sanada!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
It requires great courage to look at oneself honestly, and forge one's own path...
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
Alongside time exists fate, the bearer of cruelty.
Norn!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
Only with strength can one endure suffering and torment.
Siegfried!
The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed.
In the face of disaster lies opportunity for renewal.
Attis!
The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate.
Entrusting his future to the cards,
man clings to a dim hope.
Yet, the Arcana is the means by which all is revealed...
Beyond the beaten path lies the absolute end.
It matters not who you are...
Death awaits you.
Enemy readings still on the rise!
You need to realize something.
Realize the stupidity of trying to resist the Fall even now.
Stupid, you say?
If it's not stupid, what would you call it?
Try to remember.
Who worked so hard to defeat the Shadows and resurrect Nyx?
You all worked tirelessly to prevent it,
and yet in doing so, you unwittingly aided in her coming.
This is the will of all people.
Makoto.
You of all people should've understood...
who I was.
There must be fear in your hearts...
So why?
Why am I trying to resist?
I don't want to...
You don't want to hurt me?
That's just like you, Ryoji.
Even so, I...
Come on.
Persona!
Yukari. You can still go, right?
What about you? Still got some fight left in you?
Of course.
We can't let ourselves get held up here!
That's right! We have a promise to keep!
You two may have a point.
But!
That doesn't mean I have to just take it!
What?
No matter how deep the despair, you never give up.
That is what makes a human's...
...soul so strong!
So you'll resist the Fall to the very end.
Just a few more left!
All Shadows eliminated!
All right, let's catch up with Yuki and the others.
Takaya!
We're gonna live! And you can't do shit about it!
We're going to end this now, Strega!
Dammit! We can't let it end like this!
Jin!
Let's go!
Am I...
Am I... hesitating?
No!
Makoto!
Did you do it?
No.
Close. That was really close.
You understand fate, yet you still fight against it with all of your will.
If more people were like you,
then perhaps the Fall could've been prevented.
But it's too late now.
Th-The Moon!
What is that?
This... This can't be real!
Soon, it will descend upon us...
Upon us all...
What is that?
Amazing! The Moon!
Just like the prophecy said!
It's really happening.
The end of the world is really here!
Fuuka.
At last, it's coming. The end of this world.
I wanted to see the end with my own eyes...
Jin...
Something's coming!
What's happening?
A powerful gravitational wave!
You're gonna have to try harder than that if you wanna stop me!
It's futile.
This is...
What?
There are so many Shadows.
Makoto!
I can't let it end!
Everyone...
Even if it costs my life!
You finally know, don't you?
The answer.
You found something that's irreplaceable.
Something you want to protect, even if you have to sacrifice yourself.
Now that you've found your answer, you're qualified to obtain a miracle.
And that power will make even the impossible possible.
But are you sure that's what you want?
All right.
Makoto?
Live.
What's...
What is this?
Come back here!
Wait!
What are you thinking?
Yuki!
Don't go!
Makoto!
It seems that, in addition to Death, fate has also dealt you the wild card.
You must accept your destiny.
Even if you're all alone, you're not lonely by any means.
Can you hear them?
Yuki! Don't let it end like this!
Yuki! No matter what happens, you and the rest of us are one!
Separately, they are weak.
But together, they will bring about a great change in you.
Have they reached you?
Please, give Yuki our strength!
The strength to stand up to the Fall!
Yuki! If you don't come back, I'll never forgive you!
Please, give him our strength, our hopes!
You can't be the only one looking cool!
I'm coming right now, so hold up!
I'll lend you a hand. Now decide.
You remember our promise, don't you?
Promise me... Promise you'll come back!
Behold the last power you and I shall unveil.
It is the power to bring about a new beginning or the ultimate end.
What you have in your hands is the power of the Universe.
All of creation itself.
Nothing is outside the realm of possibility for you now.
We will soon reach the top floor.
Our contract has been fulfilled.
I have completed my role as well.
You were truly a remarkable guest.
Where are we?
We were enveloped by light.
Before I knew it, we were here.
We're alive, right?
Where's Yuki? What happened to him?
Everything was engulfed by a bright light.
I don't sense him.
No way.
Yuki.
How could I be so powerless?
Why can't I protect the one I cherish?
This is what I was trying to prevent.
Don't worry.
I will sleep once again.
Normal days will return to this universe.
For you... And for him.
You mean...
He's found the answer to life's greatest question.
It just happened a bit sooner than it will for the rest of you.
Life's greatest question...
Aigis... You'll find the answer one day as well.
You, too, are a precious living thing.
That goes for everyone.
The Dark Hour will soon vanish from this world.
All will truly be relinquished from its dominion.
And the legacy of life will continue.
Congratulations.
You have the miracle you sought.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
I can't believe they're finally graduating.
Now it's our turn to take the entrance exams.
Last year was great, wasn't it?
We didn't have to think about anything.
Right, because you don't think about anything 365 days a year.
Now, now.
It's just that unlike seniors, juniors don't have anything urgent they have to do.
Yeah. If anyone asks what I did last year, nothing pops up!
How about you, Yuki?
What was the past year like for you here?
Nothing really life-changing happened, right?
I guess not, huh?
I thought I saw a girl looking at us just now.
Someone you know?
No, not anyone I know.
Look at the time!
Oh, shoot! Hurry!
The cherry blossoms at the front gate are in full bloom,
and the breeze going by is filled with hints of early spring.
Where's Yuki?
Where did he go?
We meet again.
Welcome back.
Makoto.
Next we have our valedictorian's speech.
Representing today's graduates, from Class D,
Mitsuru Kirijo.
Thank you, ma'am.
Dammit! Yuki totally bailed on us!
Hey!
Be quiet, will you?
Fine...
This last year, I accepted an important responsibility as student council president.
When I first addressed you from this podium, I spoke to you all
about seizing opportunity while you had the chance.
We shouldn't ignore the fact that the future is finite.
It may have been fate that afforded me the opportunity
to ponder this.
As many of you may know, my father unexpectedly passed away due to sudden illness...
The wind feels so nice.
I finally understand now.
All things eventually come to an end.
Only by accepting this can one discover what they truly want.
What the meaning of their life will be.
It's finally clear to me.
Why I live. What I want most.
I...
I decided that I would continue to protect you.
I want to be your strength.
My life will be worth living if it's for this reason.
You must be tired.
Please get some rest.
I'll stay right here with you.
Soon, all your friends will be here by your side.
Don't worry.
I'll always be by your side, protecting you.
Hey!
Makoto!
Yuki.
Yuki!
Yuki...
Yuki.
Yuki!
The voice of the wind and droplets of light embrace you as you gently sleep
I'll never forget your tender smile or the sorrow hidden in your eyes
Even though it hurts
to make a wish,
you fill me with courage, so I'll do it
When I wake up
from this dream,
I'll be able to see you again
I will hide these distant memories in my heart and sing
You protected this fleeting, fragile world with your own hands
Now rest your wings and sleep peacefully,
surrounded by tranquility and love through all eternity
As you sleep in my hands, I tenderly look at you,
remembering your laugh, cries, and anger
I'll never ever forget them until my life is exhausted
At a crosswalk, I hear a voice that sounds just like yours
I turn around, and then gaze at the sky, fighting back my tears
Whether it be tomorrow
or some other day,
I know I'll find you as I wander around
Through rainy nights
and sunny mornings,
I will keep waiting for you
I'll never forget about all the nights we spent together
I was together with everyone in those bright, shining moments
I took them for granted, not knowing they'd be irreplaceable
Now all I can do is fondly reminisce, so I will embrace the feeling
I know you were always by my side back then
You were always, always, always smiling right next to me
Even if I lose you, I'll get you back
I promise I will never leave you
You protected this fleeting, fragile world with your own hands
Now rest your wings and sleep peacefully,
surrounded by tranquility and love through all eternity
As you sleep in my hands, I tenderly look at you,
remembering your laugh, cries, and anger
I'll never ever forget them until my life is exhausted
I was together with everyone in those bright, shining moments
I took them for granted, not knowing they'd be irreplaceable
Now all I can do is fondly reminisce, so I will embrace the feeling
I know you were always by my side back then
You were always, always, always smiling right next to me
Even if I lose you, I'll get you back
I promise I will never leave you