Persona 5: The Delinquent and his lover: Full Edition

Alone

After a few days, classes finally started back up in Shujin. Normally, most students would drag their feet inside, their minds still fuzzy with all the fun they'd had over summer break. But a series of recent events had the gossip friendly school completely buzzing with excitement. The thing most were talking about was, of course, the news of Haru's wedding and it's recent postponement, which was announced on the very first day of class. Rumors were already going wild with theories that the marriage was called off because Haru had a secret boyfriend in school. Then there was the school trip, which would start in less than a week. There was also the new relationship between Ann and Ryuji, both infamous after everything that happened with Kamoshida and the fact that the Student Council President and the Criminal Transfer Student, who flaunted their relationship the last week before classes ended, appeared to not be an item anymore.

"I'm telling you, he dumped Miss Prez and went for Okumura, that's why they canceled the wedding."

"I heard it was someone from outside school, some weird guy from Kosei High."

"Who cares!... Now I can finally confess to Makoto-san without getting stabbed."

"Give it a rest man, Transfer student or not, She's never going to go out with you."

The last thing everyone talked about was the change in Akira, at least when he wasn't around. The only moment the students seemed to quiet down was when he was near. Ever since classes started, he had been alone. No one had seen him talking to anyone. No one had seen him smile. His isolation added an air of mystery and danger to him, so everyone felt on edge when he was close by.

Makoto tried to ignore the rumors as much as she could. She tried to concentrate on her studies and responsibilities, while keeping a watchful eye on Haru. Most of all, She tried not to think about the messy haired boy that had stolen her heart, and was now just a staircase away. That last part was becoming impossible, as almost every day something happened that reminded her of him, and worried her to her core about what Akira was doing.

The first day back, Makoto went up to the Student Council Room, where, to her surprise, Ann was waiting for her.

"Hey Makoto... can we talk?"

Makoto opened the room and motioned her inside. She locked the door so no one would disturb them.

"Hey Ann... How have you been?" said Makoto, a sad smile on her face.

Ann looked at her for a second. She had been sure Makoto would still be mad after what she did the last time they talked. Instead, all she could see was a friendly, yet slightly worried look. Ann decided to cut to the chase.

"Amazed at how much of a bitch I can be?" Ann said.

Makoto gasped. "Don't talk about yourself like that!"

"But I was... I mean... I didn't let you explain. I hit you... After Ryuji and Futaba told me everything you went through and everything you did, I realized how unfair I was to you. I... I'm so sorry Makoto. I can't believe you're even talking to me right now."

"Don't worry about it. You were in distress about what happened. Besides, I would be quite the hypocrite if I were to judge you just for one slap."

"Heh. Yeah, I guess you do like to get physical when you're upset... But, I still wanted to apologize. You may be ok with it, but I'm not. I want to make it up to you..."

"That's ok... I understand. I did lie to you about what Akira and I were doing... I found out recently how bad that can hurt."

"Please don't talk about him. I don't even want to hear his name" said Ann, suddenly looking very angry.