Chapter 1: Birth of a Zero

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**Birth of a Zero** is the first chapter in P6EoR. It begins once the player has selected 'New Game'

## Summary

The chapter begins with Ching-Chong Tomato at St Hermelin on August 29th 20XX. He is hanging out in the playground during first break with his friends, notably his implied girlfriend Wing-Wang. He has been tasked by Saeko to look after the younger children. During the lesson, he works on a project for his next school, St Johns Academy for Blooming Students. He meets Autistic Kidd, a troubled student who has a strange obsession with his pen. When he drops it and it rolls close to Ching-Chongs foot, he asks Ching-Chong to pick it up, to which he responds 'Uh... sorry.' as he does not want to touch it. Autistic responds by screaming, before leaving class and slamming the door behind him. After class, you will recieve the 'Detailed Drawing' which can later begin a social link in Chapter 3.

From here, Ching-Chong has one more lesson to attend, only to find out its a leaving party arranged by his friends. He is leaving for England, as he's been chosen as a transfer for St Johns to learn more about culture. Once he party ends and everyone has bid farewell, he makes his way to Sumaru City Airport by bicycle. Along the way, he takes a wrong turn and ends up at a strange bar, where he is attacked by a strange drunken man. Luckily, he is saved by some people who seem to have a mysterious aura about them. Atter ensuring his safety, he thanks them and leaves.

When he arrives at the airport, he goes through standard checks. He plays a pilot game on his phone to pass time. On the plane, you can explore, but only a bit. You cannot enter the toilet until you notify an atendant, leading to the pilot solving the issue.

You then land at Heathrow airport, which is very different to what Ching-Chong is used to. He takes the train to Birmingham. The train arrives at its destination and Ching-Chong makes his way to his new carers house. There, he meets a wealthy businessman Charles Potato. Charles is taking care of him now. He tells him to stay out of trouble, and allows him to use the Sony PlayStation 2.

The next day, he makes his way to St Johns. He comments on its poor appearance and goes to form. There, he meets James Olympus. He insults Ching-Chong before attacking him. Mr Jackson, the form tutor, sees this commotion and blames Ching-Chong for it. At break, Ching-Chong orders tickets to a convention happening neaby, known as Polecon. However, he is caught by James, who sends his goons Barry and Dan to attack. At this moment, Ching-Chong awakens his initial persona, Gyokukou Joutei. After an easy battle with the two, he is exhausted and faints. This gives them enough time to steal his phone.

Once he wakes, he is greeted by Persephone, who has been told by the Headteacher to show him around. If the player picks the third option, she becomes mildly embarrased. After showing him around, he finishes the school day and goes to town. Many side quests can be begun at this point.

When he returns home, he looks back on the day he just had while Charles watches Coronation Street. He inquires into what Ching-Chong is listening to on his iPod, as he is wearing headphones. He responds to Charles that he is just listening to pop music, which is shown to be an album by Japanese Idol Rise Kujikawa. He then goes to bed.

During his sleep, he meets someone known as Philemon, who explains a prophey to him, only to figure out that it is obviously wrong, as Ching-Chong was not supposed to awaken a persona at this time, instead it was meant to be a young girl, who is never mentioned by name.

The next morning, he is awoken by Charles, who heads out to work. The next two days are standard school and side quests. On Tuesday, he is in a lesson with Miss Pallet. You can mention your artwork, but she says she cannot mark as she is busy. You then get her phone number, to which you will get 'do not disturb' status on until chapter 3.

On Thursday at break, Ching-Chong meets James, who appears to have awakened to his own persona, Hades. He then reveals that Persephone is his girlfriend. Barry and Dan grab Ching-Ching. After setting off the fire alarm, Ching-Chong tries to run to avoid the blame for James actions, but is seen by Mr Jackson. He is taken to the Headteacher, Yaldson's, office, where he is suspended for a week.

During his dream, he subconsciously enters the Velvet Room, where he meets attendants Igor, Nanashi, Belladonna, and Painter. He also meets the first party member, Fridge, who's persona is revealed to be Orpheus. After exiting, the chapter ends.