Real & the Ideal: A Persona 5R Dark Sun Sequel (Goro Akechi x Amamiya Ren)

10: Heed My Warning

No one will ever have to suffer again under the yoke of an unfair world..

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(?????? Flashback)

Brrrnnnnggg!

My last class was just finishing, and the loud chime of the bell signalled it was time to head home for the day.

Except, I wouldn't be heading home just yet.

I took out my phone, having noticed it vibrate in my bag during my studies.

Maruki: I'm happy to hear you're interested in meeting me again.

Maruki: I'll be waiting in the nurses office after school!

I sighed softly as I finished reading my text messages, switching my phone back on sleep, then stood up and grabbed my bag. I swiftly headed out of my classroom and began towards the nurses office.

In truth, despite having not really talked much during our last appointment, today it had been me that requested his time. Ever since our first meeting, things had been better; I was feeling happier, and I had less intrusive and wallowing thoughts.

But, I still found myself getting stuck in those ruminating holes at times. Where I felt worthless, and not good enough.

I thought maybe Maruki could help.

I approached the nurses office door and knocked politely. In moments, the councilor appeared, a bright smile on his face.

"Ah, there you are."

He gestured me to walk inside, and I followed after him.

"Please, take a seat. I have snacks on the table as well."

I did as was told and sat down on the couch opposite a lounge chair he sat down on.

"So, how have you been feeling since our last visit?"

I nodded politely and broke into a small smile.

"Much better. Things are much clearer to me now."

Maruki returned my smile.

"I'm happy to hear that. Is there anything you'd specifically like to discuss today?"

I looked down towards my lap.

"Well..to be honest, I still have that pain in my chest..."

I didn't need to say much more before Maruki took over.

"I see. That's a very normal feeling to have after experiencing something so traumatic."

He leant over in his seat towards me.

"There is still so much research that needs to be done on treating wounds of the heart."

I blinked in confusion.

"Wounds of the heart?"

The councilor grinned at me.

"Precisely. Wounds of the heart are emotional pains, such as the devastation of losing a loved one, or breaking up with a long term partner. The pain that you feel in your chest, as if someone is stabbing you through the heart, that is the emotional pain that is such an enigma to researchers and doctors alike."

I nodded quietly.

"I see..."

"Alike putting antibiotics on a scratch on your hand, it would be amazing if there was a way to heal an emotional wound just as easily."