Persona 5 Artist's Rebellion.

Museum of Vanity.

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4/11 monday.

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Yusuke got dressed five minutes after he woke up because he needed the extra time just to calm himself down. When he was done he walked into the sitting room.

"Good morning Yusuke" Madarame said as he entered the small room where a rather distraught Yusuke sat, holding his hands together to stop them from shaking.

"It was just a dream." He muttered to himself over and over agen.

However he couldn't believe that. It just felt too real, he stared at his wrists where the heavy metal of the chains once rested.

"Yusuke?" His Sensei asked concerned, sitting across from him.

"Ah, Sensei. Forgive me, I was merely lost in thought." Yusuke said, finally looking at his teacher.

His Sensei frowned slightly. "I see. Is that the painting you're working on?" he asked, looking at the canvas covered by a tarp.

Yusuke nodded as he walked over to remove the tarp.

"Yes, I started painting it yesterday whilst you were out at the interview." Yusuke explained as he showed the painting of the figure in the flames with a crazy smile.

"Hmm, it's very well done and unique. You should be proud Yusuke." His Sensei prasad, causing the young artist to smile.

Still there was a bit of anxiety bubbling in his chest. He hesitated, should he tell his teacher about his dream? Perhaps he'd have some advice on how to handle it.

"I had a disconcerting dream last night." He explained, trying not to sound too shaken.

"Hm. Is that so? Well, I'm sure it's fine. Dreams are good fuel for the imagination, just be able to separate it from reality. Now, off to school with you." His teacher advised as he stood up, stretching slightly.

Yusuke watched him confused, how could something as terrifying as the dream he had last night fuel his imagination.

"Yes Sensei..." He answered, not wanting to argue with his master.

"Good, now we probably should get going. After all, you don't want to be late to school." Maderami said as he walked out of the room.

"Of course," Yusuke said as he followed from behind.

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While taking notes in his home room class Yusuke was suddenly hit with a sudden wave of exhaustion that he couldn't shake off.

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He saw a girl with reddish brown hair. wearing a black mask with silver Highlights, a strapless black Leotard with a sweetheart neckline, a chain belt with two silver rose motifs, a black choker, red gloves, and a black ribbon in her hair.

"Pretending to be Kasumi is not the right way..." she said as she ripped off her mask making her face bleed.

"The weak, Insecure Sumire... Dies today!"

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He blinked a few times trying to bring himself back to reality. Thankfully he was still sitting up and his teacher didn't seem to notice him dozing off.

'Another strange dream, but this one was more... nostalgic, much like my first one.' He mused as his teacher continued his leghers.

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