Naoto Shirogane: Difference between revisions

Naoto fully recovers from the effects of the [[TV World]] on '''October 6, 2011''', where she meets the [[Yu Narukami|Protagonist]], [[Yosuke Hanamura|Yosuke]], and [[Chie Satonaka|Chie]] in front of Yasogami High School. She thanks them for rescuing her<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Chie Satonaka:''' Are you feeling better now? / '''Naoto Shirogane:''' Yes, thanks to all of you. I'd like to thank you once again for what happened.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> and asks to discuss the case with the Investigation Team.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' That aside, I'd like to discuss the case with you all. We're dealing with a kidnap-and-murder case perpetrated by someone lurking in this very town. And it isn't over yet... Let's go over the finer points after school.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> They meet in [[Junes]]' food court, where Naoto recounts her kidnapping.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' First, I heard the doorbell ring. But when I opened the door, I saw no one there... Just as alarm bells sounded in my mind, someone grabbed me roughly from behind and covered my mouth with something. Immediately afterward, I was put into something like a sack and most likely carried on the culprit's shoulder.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> With this experience in mind, Naoto states that she believes that all cases in which the victim was kidnapped to have the same culprit- a man acting without accomplice.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' And going by the surrounding circumstances, my kidnapping and everyone else's were near identical... There is no question that the culprit is the same in each case.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' Judging by their actions and body type, I'd say the culprit is definitely a man. I heard no conversations or voices, so I believe he is acting alone.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> However, the amount of time in-between being placed into the sack and thrown into the TV confuses her, as it seemed to be only a few minutes.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' I felt a single impact, which I assume is when I was thrown inside the TV... But the time from kidnapping to that point seemed too short... It was a matter of minutes.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Considering everything, Naoto concludes that [[Mitsuo Kubo]] had only ever killed [[Kinshiro Morooka]] in an attempt to mimic the original two murders, though the question of why Mitsuo left these inconsistencies remains.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' Mitsuo Kubo's only victim was Mr. Morooka. It was a copycat killing that mimicked the culprit's method.  / '''Yosuke Hanamura:''' No wonder King Moron's death broke the pattern in so many ways... / '''Naoto Shirogane:''' The question remains, though, as to how Kubo learned of that world. / '''Chie Satonaka:''' That's it! That's what was bothering me! Mitsuo could enter the TV, right? Then why didn't he kill King Moron that way?|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Before disbanding, Naoto asks to join the Investigation Team's effort to find the true culprit, as she has developed an attachment to the case.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' But this is no longer a mere job, or someone else's affair. I want to know the truth of why we were targeted. Please allow me to join your effort. / '''Protagonist <small>(Dialogue option)</small>:''' Of course. / '''Naoto Shirogane:''' Thank you very much. I'll do my best, Leader.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>  

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Later in October, the Investigation Team gathers on the rooftop of Yasogami High School after the Protagonist is sent a message by the culprit. Naoto urges the Protagonist not to tell [[Ryotaro Dojima|his uncle]] about the letter, and states what she believes is the culprit's intent in sending the message- to tell the Investigation Team that he knows who they are.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Naoto Shirogane:''' Senpai... Dojima-san is trustworthy, but it may be best to keep this to ourselves. He will ask why you received such a letter, and if he were to put you under surveillance, our hands would be tied. If this letter is real, what's most important isn't what it says... It's the fact that it was delivered to the Dojima residence, adressed directly to you. This means that the culprit knows in great detail who has been interfering with his crimes... And of all of us, he chose to deliver his message to the Dojima residence, home of a police detective.|title={{Link|Game|P4}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref>