Related To That Protag!Nagito Idea, I Also Have This Amusing Mental Image Of A Koma Trio. In Which Main

Oooo, you're on the "Hajime Retrieval" Arc of the story! I sort of wanted to do something specific, so I started writing that arc. Also, I'm happy you enjoyed Hiyoko! Though, when I do the rewrite, I may replace Hiyoko with Monaca to be more accurate to Persona 4 (and Hiyoko is in Hajime's class), plus in this story Monaca would get the happy ending she wanted. I'm glad you're enjoying it!

YASS I AMMM!! IT'S SO INTERESTING, I loved Hiyoko in this so much you don't understand!!<33 OOOOO Adding Monaca to replace her would actually be so cool, like I despised her in my playthrough but she was still so interesting, one of my favourite antagonists now, OMG HAPPY MONACA I'M CRYING I DON'T LIKE WHAT SHE DID BUT I STILL WANT HER TO BE HAPPY 😭😭

Just played genshin recently and I am inlove ✨

Yeah, that AU would probably be one of the verses with one of the most stable relationships between Mikan and Nagito, due to the different circumstances. Wouldn't be anything like the unpleasantness of Chapter 3's trial in the main verse thanks to Mikan never developing an obsessive love for Junko, and the survivors becoming closer. Could be a very affectionate platonic relationship. Or romantic if you want to go there. And I'd like to think her and Hiyoko are on better terms too.

Even though I said their ship is "Insert preferred ship here", I do also like to muse about the idea of Protag!Nagito being in a relationship with the doppelganger of main Nagito's love interest. And it becoming a source of angst and development.

Like to use Komazumi for example, the first encounter could involve the survivors of the class swap verse traveling to the main verse and meet up with its Remnants (also Nagiko who's just chilling on the island). Lots of high emotions from seeing living variants of their deceased classmates, with the same being true for Makoto and co. visiting their Remnant counterparts. And after a bunch of interactions, Nagito, Mahiru, and the main Class 77 starts to pick up on some vibes from Protag!Nagito and Survivor!Mahiru. And then doing a double-take and realizing "Holy shit, are you two...a thing?"

The idea of his "lucky bastard" counterpart being in a stable relationship (with the doppelganger of someone he might have feelings for no less), becomes another source of envy for main Nagito. Feeling at this point that he neither can nor should be in any relationship like that. But the gradual humanization of his protag counterpart through learning about the dude's various flaws and mistakes (and their "sister" trolling him a bit), and the acceptance of him as his "precocious twin brother", eventually helps him come round to the idea that maybe it's okay for him to love again too. And seeing how happy and at ease her other self is, Mahiru starts to wonder if maybe the two of them actually could work as a couple.

Lol they hate eachother, her thinking he weird, he pushing her out of the way to hold hands with Makoto, YAYYY THEY CLOSE, I like that!! My two children getting along for once and having a stable bond with eachother! This survivor group is just amazing!!!!

Hmm I personally prefer platonic Komamiki because I like seeing them be besties and interacting hehe- survivors getting a close bond like found family is everything to me 💕💕

Ohhhhhh him getting somewhere with mains partner?? That's interesting ‼️‼️ ohhh they meet up with the mainverse!! AND NAGIKO IS JUST CHILLING IN DA BACK AHAHAHA!! OOOOO THE EMOTIONS THE MIXED FEELINGGGGSS GIMME DA JUICY ANGST!!!! They sense SOMETHING AHAHAH KNEW IT LOL, Even the gang knows ahahhaha, their romance meter has picked up on some particularly high energy around the two ehehehheeheh

BRO STOLE HIS LOVE INTEREST?! NAHH THAT'S WILDDDDD 🗣️🗣️ He should've made a move when he had da chance and NOW his literal universal counterpart is making out with his partner AHAHAHHA he got no one for real, that sheet brutal 💀💀 NO WONDER HE JEALOUS, YOU HAD YOUR CHANCE MY GUY LOL!! Oh ohhhh this is some development!!!! AND THE TROLLING HAHA- Yayyy love saves all and they get character development<3

Embrace 💜

I imagined this little backstory for her where her first encounter with an alternate doppelganger was meeting a Liquid Snake-esque version of Nagito. One who as a child was the beta model for the Kamukura project in his verse, being enhanced with a prototype of the treatment that would eventually create Izuru. An Izuru v.0.5 you could say. Only he ends up rebelling, not content to just be a footnote for someone else. And he actually succeeds in killing his verse's version of Izuru after they're created (might not even have been a Hajime). Before then going on to form a little mercenary band of fellow science experiments across the multiverse.

He develops something of a fondness for his "little sister". Accepting her request to train and mold her. Admiring her determination in spite of her illnesses. Not every Nagito variant will end up with the dementia + lymphoma combo, but it's quite common for many of them to have at least some kind of disease. Hers perhaps might be something connected to her heart? Or her bones? Whatever the case though, there is a secondary reason related to that why she joins him. She wants access to the same physical enhancements the rest of his group have to neutralize or at least weaken her illness. The technology that created Kamukura having been democratized and more widespread across the multiverse.

He indulges this request. On the condition that she complete one last test, and take out the two individuals she'd been training to kill back in her home verse. Honestly he finds the whole vendetta a little childish, being like "Oh, those guys", remembering a long forgotten episode of his life where he killed his verse's Despair Sisters. Which was just another job for him. But he plays along. And ramps up the difficulty by warning the sisters in advance. Naturally of course Nagiko is pissed after having completed the job, as she lies on an infirmary bed. With her "brother" channeling Death in Terry Pratchett's 'The Hogfather'.

"You warned them I was coming."

"Well obviously. It was a test. It was meant to be educational."

"I lost my fucking right leg! I had to blow it off with a shotgun after they caught it in a trap!"

"And that was an important lesson."

In the end though she still gets rewarded for her accomplishment with the same enhancements to her body as the other members of the group. Not gaining all the talents + combat knowledge of a Kamukura, but now having their inhuman strength, speed, and stamina. As well as alleviating her illnesses somewhat. But it all ends on a rather bittersweet note. With Nagiko slowly realizing that despite her affection for her mentor "big brother", this is not a healthy sibling relationship at all. It occurs to her that she's starting to mirror Mukuro somewhat. And the assassination mission she went on ended up alienating her from her verse's Chiaki and the others. Eventually she decides to call it quits, and flees the group to strike out on her own.

Oooo backstories!! LIQUID SNAKE?!?! I'M SORRY I CAN'T TAKE THAT SERIOUSLY WITHOUT CRACKING UPAHAHAHHAHA JUST THE MENTAL IMAGE- the snake stole Tsumugi's cosplay wig or some sheet, OH NEVERMIND THIS GOT DARK REAL QUICK- part of the Kamukura project?!?! Ohh he a rebell!!!! Good for him!! Go snake guy- AHHHH THEY SIBLINGS I LOVE SIBLING BONDSS!!

Yep I can't argue with that, he seems really ill I can imagine the other variants having some sort of illness even if it's not the same one, maybe a branch or something completely different.. oh a heart or bone illness?!?! NAGIKO NUU- OHHH THAT MAKES SENSEEE!! SHE DESERVES THE WORLD OKAY!!

Oh no she have to kill in turn- actually this is the apocalypse of course people gonna die, WHAT?! HE TELLS THEM IN ADVANCE 💀💀 No offense to him but Nagiko get them both!! Him and the Despair sisters honestly!! Yeah no wonder she's mad!! CONFRONT HIM GIRL!! Oh NO HER RIGHT LEGG!! AHHHH the parallels though!!!! Maybe she'd get a robotic leg or something ehe

YASS SHE GOT AN UPGRADE!! LESSGOO SHE got them strength!! She got them stamina!! Atleast it somewhat helps her illness even if it's not a complete cure- oh no.. THAT'S SO SADDDD AGHHH, And now she calls it quits and is on her own WHY YOU GOTTA HURT ME LIKE THAT ANON?!?! actually she does meet up with the other two Nagitos so all is well am I right<33 💝💝

Actually maybe I could share some mental images I have for those Nagi rarepairs?

Kuzukoma:

Nagito and Peko taking great amusement in playfully teasing Fuyuhiko together. His bodyguard/childhood friend and boyfriend turn out to be quite chipper around each other. And will get into some zany misadventures to protect Fuyuhiko from things that they assume are threats. The end results usually leave Fuyuhiko holding his face in his hands in disbelief. But he just can't hold it against the two. Especially when Nagito pecks him on the cheek.

Komazumi:

Nagito never imagined he could enter a loving relationship with an Ultimate. But what surprised him even more...is just how comfortable and at peace he feels with the relative normality Mahiru offers. The simple act of doing household chores together feels gratifying to the both of them. Mahiru loves having a partner she can rely on to pitch in. And for Nagito these moments provide a sense of stability and tranquility. It's a mutually caring relationship where each of them are constantly trying to make sure the other isn't fatigued or overworked. Like Nagito will be all "Mahiru-san doesn't have to do any work today!" on her birthday, which she plays along with for a smile. But she'll step in and assists after a few hours when it's clear he's starting to feel a bit tired. And Mahiru is slowly making progress in selling Nagito on the idea that he is an equal partner.

Twokoma:

Nagito actually manages to figure out that Imposter is not who they say they are early on. After carefully observing the animation work of "Ryota Mitarai", and realizing that while the stuff "he" does in class is decent, there's a noticeable quality gap between that and the animation brought in from "his" dorm. As well as discovering from older photos that Ryota Mitarai was supposed to be very skinny less than a year before Hope's Peak. It leads to Nagito confronting Imposter, fearing for the safety of the real Ultimate Animator. Only for Nagito to perk up immediately upon learning that he's discovered a secret Ultimate with an incredible talent. He agrees to keep it a secret to a grateful Imposter (who was relieved the confrontation came from a place of concern for Ryota). And that leads to the beginnings of a close relationship, with Nagito eagerly agreeing to help Imposter with their "Nagito Komaeda" impersonation. Which is quite good, although Imposter can't convincingly replicate Nagito's bizarre luck. Which they actually use to make a "See, there is something quite special about you" point to a protesting Nagito.

ASJFYJSJW these are so cute AHHH, I love all of them, the Komazumi is so adorable, the Twokoma is chef's kiss and I love the Kuzukoma one too!! WHY ARE YOU AMAZING AT THIS ANON YOU KNOW WHAT, A good idea deserves some sketches!! 💕💕 Also I tried to draw the others but I got a lil lazy.. but to make up for them I drew something at the end

What's your opinion on Junko in P4+D2? I feel like she's the hardest to write since I want to get it across that she's a villain, but I want it to still be Junko despite the change in what she's planning.

I think you wrote her almost perfectly!! She really was in character the whole time, though to be completely honest I feel like she could've used a tad more evilness?? I think she should've been a little more in personality, like maybe a few more mood swings and slightly lacked more heartlessness- But other than that I really did enjoy how you wrote her alot, her dialogue was so interesting here!! Your comic is underated and deserves way more appreciation!! 🩷🩷

Whats you're opinion on how Natsumi is written in P4 + D2?

Natsumi's was great, but could use a bit more sass (probably just me lol), I did like her a lot though!! The way you right everyone in general is just amazing!! Like how you wrote Izuru is just, OR MY PERSONAL FAVOURITE HIYOKO- SHE'S AMAZING, THE LORE IN THIS COMIC IS EVERYTHING TO ME!! LIKE YOU COULD GO PLACES WITH THIS AND ALSO TSUMUGI HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITES OH Akane was amazing here!! And Sonia swearing was so funny I love her, GAHH I GOT CARRIED AWAYY AGAIN ehehe but I liked her here!! not one of my favourites in this because of the other characters and their personalities but Natsumi supremacy 🩷🩷

Oh! And it could also be an AU where Class 77's families and loved ones are still alive. Natsumi and Sato for example could have been taken as hostages (possibly along with Mahiru's family) as part of the blackmail video motives for Fuyuhiko, Peko, and Mahiru. Getting rescued later on after the THH scenario is over.

Also one idea that I think could be really interesting in a class swap verse in general is a Novoselic that hasn't been utterly devastated by a Despair Sonia's rule. Maybe it becomes sort of like a safe haven of sorts for the survivors.

AJSHSKSNS THEY'RE ALIVE YASS, (or died in the apocalypse- JUST KIDDING LET THEM BE HAPPY!!<33) It's the motive!! Love the idea, THEY ALL COULD BE SAFE THEY DESERVE HAPPINESS AHH🩷🩷 BRUH THIS IS THE PERFECT AU ANON!!

Thank you again for the kind words and compliments. If you don't mind me asking, what's your favorite chapter from what you've read?

I can't choose there's so many good chapters!! But if I had to pick a few favorites it would have to be Izuru siding with Junko, and the other Nagito and Sato chapters because I love those two alot!! :))

And the new killing game one where we met the whole cast (v3 + 2) I really like how you wrote Tsumugi and gave her more personality, oh and how you wrote her interactions with Chiaki 💕💕