Yes, it was confirmed already by Dengeki Playstation. Apparently it will included a teacher studen showdown (?
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/12/26/atelier-meruru-plus-will-have-a-teacher-and-student-showdown/
I hope these games releases in english for Vita, they are not system sellers but they are solid and very good games too.
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