The plot thickens when the principal is savagely murdered in his office. The murderer quickly reveals himself as the Joker, and sends one of his demons to attack Maya, Ulala and Katsuya.
Every character has many Personas, just like in life where a person can have many different faces.
In game terms, a Persona gives you special magical powers. While fighting, you can summon your Persona to cast a spell. If the conditions are right, many Personas can be combined to create an even more powerful spell. The game also introduces a rumor system. The game revolves around the fact that rumors are becoming true.