Annkoto - Chapter 4: Thanks to You

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It's June 30th. The Phantom Thieves are still waiting to hear about Kaneshiro from the police, since Makoto's sister took him into custody.
Ann is currently modeling for a popular magazine in Shibuya. Makoto happened to be nearby, on her way to a supermarket for dinner ingredients. The magazine wanted some "city shots" so Ann was positioned on the sidewalk with a bunch of camera-men around her.
Makoto turns the corner on that very same sidewalk and notices Ann.

Generic Camera-man: "All right Takamaki-san that was lovely, just lovely! You're free to take your break now."

Ann: "Thank you!"
This is when she turns and notices Makoto stopped on the sidewalk.
Ann waves and calls out: "Makoto-senpai!"

Makoto smiles and they both walk up to each other.

Ann: "What bring you here senpai?" (she says this very kindly)

Makoto: "Oh, I was just on some errands, nothing special. You looked so... professional, you must be a serious model Ann." (She was going to say beautiful but was too anxious)

Ann: "Thanks! But I don't take all this that seriously. Modeling's a fun experience!"

Makoto: "I see. It does sound fun."

Ann: "Hey, do you wanna come with me to our next location? We're going to Inokashira Park!"

Makoto: "Would I not be getting in your way? I don't want to be a bother..."

Ann: "Please don't worry about it, come on!"

Makoto: "Well if you say so."
Makoto didn't exactly know why she was following Ann. She was in Shibuya to get groceries after all. She may have thought of it as an opportunity to expand her horizons as student council president.

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They arrive in the park having taken the train together. The camera crew was already there, having drove in their van.
As they approached the designated spot Ann and Makoto seem to realize that someone else was there.

Makoto: "Ann, who's that modeling?"

Ann: "That's Mika, she's been in multiple photo shoots, done with the same company I work with. I am pretty confused as to why she's here though. I wasn't told that I was doing a collaboration shoot."

Random Camera Guy: "Takamaki-san, finally you're here."

Ann: "What do you mean finally, I can straight here."

Random Camera Guy: "We're on a tight schedule today so next time can you be a little more punctual?"

Ann: "What the-"

Mika: "Oh hello there you must be Ann, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Ann: "You're Mika-chan right? It's so nice to meet you too! And this is my senpai, Makoto Nijima."

Makoto: "Hel-"

Mika: "I see, I see. Now Ann do you think you could help me? You're looks are stunning and I'd just love to learn what your routines, diets and exercises are like."

Makoto (Internally): (What the hell. What is with her.)

Ann: "O-oh well, I don't do anything special. I try to eat healthy most of the time but I do love sweets."

Mika: "Tsk, you natural beauties are the worst."

Ann: "Huh-"

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