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[dream-meister-translations]

PERSONA 5 : THE PHANTOM X

PERSONA 5 : THE PHANTOM X BETA - PART 1

NOTE :These translations are done using the Chinese version of the game, we apologize for any inconsistencies that may come with an official English release.

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STATION ANNOUNCEMENT : The tram is steadily approaching the station. Please, for safety measures, step behind the yellow line and wait for the doors to open. Be mindful of the gap between the platform and the tracks. 

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WOMAN WEARING GLASSES : Alright, that concludes the class syllabus. Now please pass this career survey around the room. Remember to sign your name. 

WOMAN WEARING GLASSES : Oh, and I'm sure MOST of you are intelligent enough to figure this out, but please refrain from using an online gamer tag or nickname. 

WOMAN WEARING GLASSES : For example, I would write ; Kumi Katayama. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : It may seem silly to explain it this way, but it will look bad on me if you kids mess up.

KUMI KATAYAMA : In any case, pass it around and sign your name!

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WONDER : (There we go...I wrote my name...Huh...Suddenly, I feel really tired...)

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IGOR : Hehehe... He's the one, right? 

MEROPE : Indeed. Welcome. 

IGOR : This is what you can refer to as the "Velvet Room." Ah, I spoke before introducing myself. How rude. Please, call me Igor. As for this one over here, you may call her Merope.

MEROPE : It's a pleasure to meet you.

IGOR : This room is situated on the cusp between dreams and reality. Between the mental and the material. You have made a certain "choice", haven't you? That's why you have arrived as my special "guest." 

WONDER : A choice? 

IGOR : Yes. What I mean to say is, this is a "choice" you made of your own free will. Haven't you realized that yet? This room is not visible to just anyone. 

MEROPE : This is an underwater tunnel in the sea of your mind. 

IGOR : Without you even realizing it, you have shown me your desire for "curiosity." So, this concludes our meeting for now. 

IGOR : Oh, and last piece of advice : "Lack of desire" can often times lead to giving up on life...Please remember these words, for I wish to see you again in the future. 

MEROPE : In a world like this, there are many individuals like you. I hope you can one day understand and appreciate Master's advice. 

IGOR : Sorry for keeping you so long. Well then, I am looking forward to when next we meet. Hehehe...

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PURPOSEFUL FEMALE STUDENT : Hey, Wonder, what's up with you? You look like you're thinking really hard about something. 

PURPOSEFUL FEMALE STUDENT : Is this about your future plans...You still haven't looked into anything, have you?

WONDER : (Higher education...Employment...What will the future hold for me...?)

PURPOSEFUL FEMALE STUDENT : You still can't decide what you wanna do?

WONDER : For now.

KUMI KATAYAMA : Arai-san, do you have any questions?

MOTOHA ARAI : Ah, Katayama-sensei...

KUMI KATAYAMA : I was informed that those of you students who refuse to check a career path on the sheet will be labeled as "lacking ambition." Let me take that.

She takes the career survey and returns to her desk.

MOTOHA ARAI : Katayama-sensei is making her angry face again...

KUMI KATAYAMA : That concludes today's class. You are dismissed. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : ...Ah, before I let you kids go, there was another incident in the news recently. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : Your school uniforms already make you stand out on the streets. Keep your heads down and be careful not to draw too much attention to yourselves. You might end up targets. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : Now class is dismissed. 

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KUMI KATAYAMA : You boys nearly ran into me. Let me guess, you were playing games on your phone again? 

Kumi Katayama is berating two students in the hallway outside of the classroom. She spots Wonder as he heads in their direction.

KUMI KATAYAMA : Ah, Wonder. One moment please. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : You two may go without punishment, but remember to be more careful and pay attention to where you're walking. 

The boys nod despondently and walk away. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : The least they could do is apologize or make an excuse...It's like they don't care at all...

She turns her attention to Wonder. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : Sorry for calling you over right after class dismissed. I promise not to take much of your time. It's just that I noticed you left all the boxes unchecked on your career survey. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : Is there really nothing you care about or want to do in the future? You can write anything at all. For example, maybe you want to get famous? Or make a lot of money? 

WONDER : Hopes for my future...

KUMI KATAYAMA : Yes, any hopes you have...It can even start small and simple...

KUMI KATAYAMA : .......

KUMI KATAYAMA : This is probably our fault as the adults and your instructors. We must not be setting good examples for you children...Ugh...I have a headache...

WONDER : Katayama-sensei...?

KUMI KATAYAMA : Hm...? I-It's nothing. I have a lot I need to arrange for my next class. If you think of something to write, please do come tell me. Anytime. 

KUMI KATAYAMA : Thank you for listening. Be careful out there.