Persona 5 ~ Fallen Trickster (DISCONTINUED)

Chapter 16 ~ Ryuji's Past Part 1

Hey guys, it's been a while since I've updated this. Sorry, my mental health has been all over the place but now I'm in a good place to where I can improve it. I don't want to get into it because it's personal but I want you guys to know that I am fine so you guys have no need to worry. Anyway, I hope you like this chapter.

4/19

Waking up, I see that Akari isn't on the futon Sojiro helped me set up. She might be downstairs. Ugh, I gotta get up. I don't want to go to school, not after what happened. But I have to. Changing my clothes, my phone buzzes off. The name, 'Akiro' was on it. "Yo, Akiro! What you want? I'm getting ready for school." I tie my hair into a small ponytail to keep my hair out of my face but it doesn't do much. "Quit the bullshit. I know what's going on. You can't hide it from me," What the fuck? "Wow, what a way to say good morning. If you want to say it better, here's the chance". "Look, I have to get to school too. Just tell me, did something happen?" How did he come to that conclusion? Whatever... I'm not comfortable telling him now. "I'll tell you later... all you have to know is that it's school drama. You know, pointless shit. I'll be fine, I made some friends who understand me. You'll like them," Ryuji's face appeared in my mind as Ann's followed after as Morgana jumped on the shelf. I pet him as I hear Akiro sigh, "I'll take your word for it but tell me if you're feeling down, I'll be there at lightning speed. Anyway I've got to go, talk later?" he maybe a jerk at times but I know he cares. My lips form a small smile, "Yeah, I might call up in a few days after this drama sorts itself out. Bye..." Hanging up, I walk downstairs after placing Morgana in my bag.

~Timeskip~

Ugh, why do we have to got to gym class? Especially since Dog Shit is presiding over it. Sigh, at least I can just hang with Ann. "Okay 2-D, we are gonna do a few warm ups and start playing badminton. Got that?" The class responded with a 'yes sir!', excluding Ann, Mishima, and myself.  For warm ups, girls and boys were separated as we were just doing basic exercises like jumping-jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. Dog Shit was overlooking both groups but was mainly circling the girls, fucking perv. "Nice form, Fuyumiya~San! Keep up the good work Watanabe~San..." He makes his way to me as I was doing push-ups, "Hold on a moment, Kurusu~San. You're form seems to be uncomfortable for you. Here, let me help." he gently pushes my knees inwards and my hips lower. Thanks, asshole. I was comfortable before, I never needed that. "When you push up and down, keep your back align with your shoulders." If that wasn't uncomfortable enough, he grips onto my ass while a small gasp escapes my mouth. Fuck you, you dumb pedophile, bitchass, motherfucker. "Mnngh..." I look up and see that Dog Shit was 'helping' Ann with her sit-ups. His 'help' included him him pushing her back up while also subtly fondling with her chest. Okay, I need to try and get him off our backs or he'll keep doing that. 

My eyes scanned the room, seeing a way the two of us can sneak out. They landed on a boy with short brown hair and light brown eyes doing jumping-jacks. That's Hiro Nakamura, our class president. Maybe I can have him distract Dog Shit... then again, I don't want to bring unnecessary people in this operation. "Alright, now that everyone's warmed up, grab a racket each and go in groups of 2-3 with one of the things you hit," It's called a shuttlecock, dumbass. Hell, you could've at least called it a bird. Ugh, whatever. "I'll get you one, Ann. Let's at least play the part of 'good girls'," I tell her as she nods. The items necessary weren't hard to find, it's just that there was too many people in one place. Grah! This is going nowhere! "Kurusu~San... here you go," Huh? I turn to see Mishima handing me two rackets and a shuttlecock. "Since you and Takamaki~San are friends, I had a feeling that you were going to pick one for her..." "Thanks Mishima~Kun!" Flashing him a smile, I go to Ann as we start playing.

Mishima's POV

I know I can't change the way she thinks of me... but I can at least show to her I'm a good person. That's the best I can do for now, right? She's become Kamoshida's target along with Takamaki, I need to help them before it gets out of hand. But, what can I do? I'm just a zero... "Mishima, come here." Oh no, that voice... I'm gonna get a new bruise, aren't I?