The Phantom Thieves of Hearts Pt. 3

Chapter 10: Stop Blaming Yourself

Ext. Café Leblanc – Evening

Makoto and Akechi walk up to Leblanc.

Goro Akechi: So, he isn't doing very well, huh? Perhaps, this would be the ideal time to apologize to him. This wouldn't have happened if...

Makoto Niijima: You both acted recklessly; you can't take all the blame. Let's go inside.

Akechi opens the door to Leblanc and holds it for Makoto, who walks in, first.

Int. Café Leblanc – Continuous

Akechi lets the door shut behind him. There are just a few customers in Leblanc and Sojiro is reading the newspaper. He looks up from the newspaper.

Sojiro Sakura: Here for the kid?

Makoto Niijima: Uh...yes, Ann mentioned that he wasn't doing well.

Sojiro Sakura: He actually ate some food today so I guess that's a step in the right direction. Still, he hasn't come down here, once. Maybe, you two can be the ones, who can cheer him up a little.

Makoto Niijima: I...will try my best.

Makoto makes her way past the customers as Akechi follows. They both make their way up the stairs to the attic.

Int. Café Leblanc – Continuous

Makoto and Akechi make their way into the attic and Akira is sitting on his bed, staring at the floor, gloomily.

Goro Akechi: The atmosphere here is quite depressing to be...

Makoto elbows Akechi.

Goro Akechi: Ow.

Akira looks up and when he sees that it's Makoto and Akechi, he looks back down at the floor, to avoid eye contact. Morgana is lying down by the window next to Akira's bed.

Akira Kurusu: You two decided to check up on me too, huh? Did one of the others tell you to?

Makoto Niijima: I...got a text from Ann...she seemed worried about you. I mean, we all are.

Akira Kurusu: I'm fine. You guys can go.

Goro Akechi: Well, this is awkward; I suppose that I shall start, then. I wanted to apologize for my rash actions and the injuries you have sustained because of them.

Akira Kurusu: We both knew that the plan was dangerous. Don't beat yourself up about it.

Goro Akechi: I...I'll take that as a "it's okay, I forgive you."

Akechi looks at Makoto and is able to read the room.

Goro Akechi: I...have to make a few calls. Makoto, I'll be waiting outside for you.

Akechi walks down the stairs, leaving the attic. Makoto makes her way over to Akira and sits on his bed, next to him.

Makoto Niijima: It's weird seeing you, of all people, so mopey. Your face looks better.

Akira laughs.

Akira Kurusu: Thanks. It still feels pretty swollen.

Makoto rests her hand on Akira's swollen face. Akira flinches a little.

Makoto Niijima: I can't believe that monster did this to you.

Akira Kurusu: I'm...kind of glad he did.

Makoto Niijima: What?

Akira Kurusu: Now, I know what it must have been like for you. The uncertainty, the pain...the feeling of not knowing if you're ever going to see your loved ones, again. It's fucking terrifying. It was probably much worse for you, though.