Phantom Thieves of Hope - A Danganronpa X Persona 5 Story.

Chapter 88: Something Wicked This Way Comes

Break It Down (elp version) - Persona 5

That evening, as the soft glow of the hotel lights illuminated the room, Makoto and Chihiro sat on their beds, chatting about the day's events. The atmosphere was relaxed, filled with laughter as they shared stories about their friends and experiences.

"Did you see Hina's face when she tried that macaron?" Makoto chuckled, leaning back against his pillow. "I thought she was going to float away with how excited she looked!"

Chihiro giggled, nodding.

"Yeah, she definitely has a sweet tooth! But I think Kyoko surprised everyone when she ordered that giant chocolate cake to share with Sayaka and the other girls," he said. "I didn't know she had such a big appetite! Or that she had such an affinity for sweets."

Their laughter filled the room, creating a comforting camaraderie between them. Just as they settled into another lighthearted discussion about their plans for the next day, a firm knock echoed through the door.

"Who could that be?" Makoto wondered, tilting his head slightly.

"Maybe it's one of the others?" Chihiro suggested, looking curious.

Makoto stood up and walked to the door, opening it to reveal a familiar face standing there, looking somewhat sheepish.

"Hey, Shuichi!" Makoto greeted, stepping aside to let him in. "What's up?"

"Uh, sorry for barging in," Shuichi said, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. "May I come in?"

Makoto nodded and let Shuichi into the room. The detective, taking off his hat and giving Chihiro a quiet wave, sat down on the sofa opposite the beds.

"Is everything alright, Saihara-kun?" Chihiro asked. "You look somewhat... nervous."

"Yeah, did something happen?" Makoto asked.

My Homie - Persona 5

"N-Nothing serious," Shuichi promised. "It's just...I was sharing a room with Kaito-kun, but...he took the key with him, and I have no idea when he'll be back. So I'm kind of locked out of my room, and I'm not sure for how long."

"I kind of figured that the two of you would be staying together the whole day, at least when you weren't with Kaede," Makoto remarked. "What have you been up to all day?"

Shuichi sighed, running a hand through his hair.

"Actually, we were together for a while. He insisted on going out to find the best street food. We ended up wandering around for a while, but then he decided he wanted to explore a different part of the city, and I lost track of time."

Chihiro giggled.

"That sounds like Momota-kun," he said with a nod. "He really does have a knack for adventure, doesn't he?"

"Yeah," Shuichi said with a small smile. "He always drags me along for his spontaneous ideas. I'm just glad he didn't get us lost."

"At least you made it back safe," Makoto chuckled, imagining Kaito's usual antics. "But it does suck that you're stuck outside."

"A-About that...that's why I'm here," Shuichi stammered. "I was wondering if I could crash here for the night? I understand if you don't want me to, but...it didn't feel right asking any of my other classmates to make space for me. They have their own things to do. N-Not that you two don't, but—!"

"Saihara-kun, it's alright. You're welcome to stay," Chihiro reassured him with a warm smile. "We have more than enough space."

"Oh! Uh...thanks! I appreciate it," Shuichi replied. "Sorry for the trouble, really."