A spirit-like entity used to kill demons and fight shadows; obtained by accepting your shadow, shaking hands with a god diguised as a gas station attendant, forming from rebillion in the hearts, and shooting yourself in the fucking head. From the spinoff of Shin Megami Tensei: Persona. Developed by Atlus
Guy: “ I shot myself in the head and got a persona!”
Girl: “ Well I shook hands with a god diguised as gas station attendant to get my persona!”
Guy 2: “Well I accepted my shadow to get my persona!”
Girl 2: “ Well, mine just formed out of the rebillion in my heart.”
Persona is one of the best video game series made by Atlus. It includes, good times, meaningful friendships, amazing storywriting, negotiating with demons, and seeing some perv in Pink Underwear, depending on which of the Persona games you play. Play it. Now.
P.S. You can date people
The role or facade that one assumes or displays in public or society; one's public image or personality, as distinguished from the inner self.
While (genericnamehere) was only a 15 year old high-school nerd, his online persona was an 18 year old harley enthusiast, complete with leather jacket, doo-rag, chrome shades, and matching attitude.