Persona 5 - The Jester's Point Of View

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‘ Bye everyone

You’re wondering where I am? I think you know the answer by now.

It’s as they say… I’m just some weirdo. Don’t play sad, I know that none of you will miss me. After all, I was just the weirdo crossdresser in your life. But that is no more. You’re free from my presence. You’re laughing, aren’t you? Yeah, that’s what I thought… But I will no longer have to hear it. There’s no need to pretend to pity me. It’s fine. Just laugh like everyone else.

As for you Mom… Sorry for having been a burden. I’ll be gone. And tell Ole that I love him still. I’ll greet Dad for you two.

Anja ’

The note had been carried around… She had dropped it. Yeah, it had to be her. This was signed with her name on it. This note… Combined with her having stepped closer and closer to the rails, even if slowly… It said all that it had to say, didn’t it? This was a suicide note. Wasn’t it?

Of course Ann had not known Anja that well yet it would add up. The signs were there, enough to come to this conclusion. Honestly all you had to do was put two and two together and you would get your answer. It was obvious, screaming right into your face. No matter how one would try covering it up… It was all too obvious in the end.

“I was too lost in thought again, wasn’t I? But this time it could’ve cost me my life, right? I’m more than aware. Sorry, I shouldn't have made you all worried. I will watch out next time.”

This was on purpose, wasn’t it?

Looking at the note made Ann almost sick. It would all come back to her, the image of Shiho jumping down from the rooftop… With her unable to do anything about it, only being able to watch. Maybe that is why she had a sense of urgency that time and her hunch would only be confirmed. At least she could do something about it that time but right after? These thoughts didn’t just disappear from one moment to the next. That didn’t sound plausible nor was it really plausible. Because if it was that easy then— 

“Ann? Ey Ann, you listenin’!?” A voice would get her out of her thoughts, making the blonde nearly fall over and drop the note in her hands. Right, back to the present… School had been over by then and the group was meeting at their current hideout – The Teikyu Building Accessway. Though one could only wonder for how long they could still keep being around there without drawing too much attention… 

That aside however Ann noticed the stares at her. First was Ryuuji who had been looking a tad bit annoyed at her by now, as if… Waiting for something? Though it was not just him who showed a little impatience. When looking over she could also see Yuusuke and Makoto looking at her, as if waiting for something. Not just that but Morgana had peeked at her as well, the cat looking perhaps the most concerned. And then there was also of course their leader of the entire group, though his face was hard to read. But he had been looking at her all the same, just like the others.

“Is something the matter?” Yuusuke asked in his usual calm voice. It was hard to tell what he was thinking yet if he asked he must be concerned at the very least. And it was not just him.

“Ann, is something on your mind?” Makoto would bring up. “If there is, it would be best to bring it up now so we can go back focusing on our next target.”

“Lady Ann… What is troubling you? Can I help?” Was Morgana’s only response. 

Ann looked at all of them, her face perhaps showcasing how nervous she was right now… She didn’t know how to explain this after all! Or she did… But that she had spaced out when discussing the next target… A potential next tar— Wait a minute!