[ Wishful thinking it may be, but those who'd regained their items necessary for Persona summoning were able to re-manifest those entities without any trouble at all. Or at least, without most trouble.

It seems like the resort enjoyed playing tricks on its guests, even going as far as to slightly alter Persona summoning techniques...

Minato glances over his shoulder. "She"?

He follows Makoto's field of view and -- oh. ]

That's Shiomi Kotone, another guest at this place.

[ "Another guest" definitely doesn't cut it, however, when it comes to the relationship between the two of them. There's a sunny smile on Kotone's face, and though Minato's expression is much more reserved, it's relaxed and clear that she must be someone he trusts. ]

We're friends. ...if you run into her, it would make her happy if you said hello.