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BANDORI X PERSONA 5 CROSSOVER

Title: Ran teaches the art of Flower Arranging

A.k.a During the early October, Ran passed the Flower Arranging Instructor’s Exam, making her able to assist her father in teaching Flower Arrangement. The Girls Band CIRCLE gals (Poppin' Party, Roselia, Pastel Palettes, and Harohapi) and the Phantom Thieves join. Yukiran heart to heart. Exhibit 2 of The Phantom Thieves finds out Ran is the vocalist & guitarist of Afterglow, and Minato Yukina is her Rival. 

She did it, she passed the Flower Arranging Instructor's exams. Ran was officially recognized as not only an instructor but also a wakasōshō, a successor of the iemoto, her father. Of course, her father did expect her to inherit the School one day. She is starting to show interest in flower arranging. Moca even jokes that she lives and breathes flower arranging as she did with singing. The bread-loving girl did get a glare from Ran, promptly shutting her up. 

Anyways, after her “ascension” as an Instructor as well as a wakasōshō, Ran was then given the opportunity to teach. Opportunity is an overstatement, her father dragged her to it, and she agreed on it. Well, she was brought to an event at Aurum City, where she will be demonstrating her flower arranging skills, whilst her father explains. Not only that, it would be a large workshop for people her age. 

Ran knows that the members of Afterglow will be there. Not only to support her, but to tease her. It would be those rare moments where she would wear her kimono in public. Her new kimono, the one she got days ago with her father insisting for a new one. God knows that the vocalist of Afterglow has a lot of kimonos and yukatas for any kinds of traditional events. She got a sky blue kimono, decorated with flower and leaf decorations. It is simple yet elegant, although Ran prefers her normal outfits better. Teaching Flower Arranging also forced her to use those kimonos, something that she is trained to learn to use herself. The young heiress of the Mitake School of Flowers sighs, as she was decorating the area used for the workshop. Of course, her father is the Iemoto, which makes him busy, and entrusted the decorations to her. It was a good thing she was used to it, making sure that her stage is perfect before the performance. The lighting, the discussed setlist, and so on. She was able to finish it before it's late before going home.

The event itself was set the next day afternoon, with Ran in her kimono and her hair decorated with several flowers.

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Kitagawa Yusuke had dragged his fellow Phantom Thieves (except Ran & Moca) to the auspicious event. He found a great opportunity to see the art of Ikebana, and apparently there is a workshop that interests him. Hence, all of the Phantom Thieves choose to join. Except for Sakura Futaba, who begrudgingly joined them. Well that until, she saw all the bands from the Girls Band Party coming. Pastel Palettes are there talking to a camera, seemingly happy and content while reviewing the area. Until they stopped at a booth covered with flowers and a Japanese themed household. Futaba wouldn't lie, it felt somewhat home, a special place that drowned her in. The rest of the thieves seemed to also feel that way, as the went to the booth. 

They saw a woman, wearing a beautiful flower covered kimono, who gave them a card for the workshop, and escorted them to the table. The booth itself is large, decorated with more flowers as the went it, it felt like a special place. Futaba saw as more and more people come in, until familiar group of people, a part of the girls band party arrives. The members of Poppin' Party, HaroHapi, as well as Pastels Pallettes seemingly talking to each other as if they were close. Then again, they all performed together onstage after all. Then Roselia came in with those super mysterious vibes. Futaba noted that the vocalist, Minato Yukina seemed to note the area, as her friend, the bassist, Imai Lisa seemed to be smiling. Everyone seemingly went to their group bubbles until. . .

“Ooo~ like who it is, hi everyone~” A lazy familiar voice, until Ann exclaimed, “Moca-chan!”

“Hohoho, so you do remember me~” Moca chuckled, “You should be rewarded~”

“Moca-san, what are you doing here?” Haru asks curiously. With Morgana adding, “You don't seem to be the type to be here,”

“Ooo, that's because Moca-chan is here to support a certain someone~” Moca smugly said. 

“Moca-chan!” A girl with brown short-hair exclaimed to Moca, and then saw the rest of the Phantom Thieves, “Oh hello, Moca-chan’s friends? My name is Hazawa Tsugumi. I apologise on her behalf,”

Another girl, now in pink, then came, “Moca, hurrah! We need to be on our spots! I already got us a good one near the stage!”

“Coming Hii-chan,” Moca exclaimed, “See you later~” then Moca left to join her group of friends. 

Kurusu Akira watched everything unfold. Flower Arranging is a unique culture in Japan, according to what he learned from Yusuke. A beautiful traditional art, now mastered by a family of flowers. Then the event started, with the host starting, then introducing the Iemoto, the headmaster of the prestigious School of Flowers, who will be teaching the workshop. 

“Greetings everyone,” The iemoto said, “My name is Mitake Ryuu, I am the iemoto of the Mitake School of Flowers, a flower arranging school that has been existing for 100 years,” 

The man was in his 50s, having the elegance of the old samurai artists decades ago. The man was wearing a black traditional kimono, as well as wearing glasses. Although, that's not the only thing that Akira saw. The man looked familiar, as if he had met them with similar looks. 

After that, a blur of a blue kimono is seen, a young girl with black hair and that unmistakable red streak. Her burning purple eyes bore into people’s souls. “What is Ran-chan doing in that stage. . .unless. . .”

“. . .alongside me is my daughter, Mitake Ran, the heiress to the Mitake School of Flowers. She will be demonstrating while I will explain, please listen carefully,”

Everyone then went to observe as the head of the Mitake School of Flowers explained. Ran seemed to know what she's doing, arranging the flowers one by one, using techniques he had never known before. The arrangement itself was using Sasanqua, and flowers that Akira assumed to follow the idea of sunset. As the father explained, the daughter finished the art. A magnificent piece is made for everyone to see.

Akira saw Moca and her friends smiling as they seemed to be teasing Ran, as the girl onstage blushed and became flustered because of them. Before he could continue, they had started to try to learn to arrange flowers themselves.

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Learning the traditional Japanese Ikebana wasn't easy. But it was an interesting experience, according to the eyes of Okumura Haru. Even when she saw Akira, who was well-versed in flower language,.had a difficult time grasping it. Nevertheless, it was an interesting experience. Haru gained a lot from it. She watched her fellow thieves being taught the art of flower arranging by an instructor.

She watched Ran, who was also teaching, but the girl with the red mesh seemed to know the members well. Like, she had known them somewhere and they are close, but not that close.

“Ano~ sensei, would it be okay if you explain to me how to do this part?” A cheerful yet mature voice asked. Haru looked at them, it was a girl, a year younger than her, seemingly having brown-hair and tied. The instructor seemed to nod as she assisted her. Haru watched as Futaba was then next to her, “That's Imai Lisa of Roselia! She's like the big sister bassist of the band,” Futaba said as she saw the girl talking to the instructor.

“Now that I think about it, most of the people here are a part of the bands,” Ann said.

“Even better! These girls are a part of the Girls Band Party! They usually have concerts in this livehouse called CIRCLE,” Futaba excitedly explained.

“Ya-hoo! Sorry about taking your Instructor,” The girl suddenly said, as the Instructor walked away, “Imai Lisa, nice to meet you, and this is my friend, Minato Yukina,”

Minato Yukina looked like an intimidating person, her silver hair and her eyes looking at them as if she was judging them. Although, then again, she seemed to be quiet, unlike her friend, Imai Lisa.

“Y-you’re the vocalist of Roselia!” Futaba exclaimed looking at Minato Yukina, “This is so cool! M-my name is Sakura Futaba, I am a huge fan of both Roselia and Afterglow music!”

“Well, not only her, we all are,” Makoto added, “Nijima Makoto, and these are my friends, Okumura Haru, Kitagawa Yusuke, Takamaki Ann, Sakamoto Ryuji, and Kurusu Akira,”

“Hey you forgot me!” Morgana meowed.

“Neko,” Minato Yukina said as she carried Morgana and proceeded to pet him. The not-a-cat ends up purring after that.

“That's Mona-chan, he’s Akira-kun’s cat,” Haru added, “I apologise,” Akira added.

“It's alright, I'm sure Ran-chan would be fine about it,” Lisa chuckled.

“I know right, Ran-chan is so cool!” A girl with purple hair, the drummer of Roselia, Udagawa Ako exclaimed.

“Udagawa-san, you should be careful,” The guitarist of Roselia, Hikawa Sayo came, with Shirokane Rinko, the pianist of Roselia came. Futaba couldn't believe it was happening, all of the members of Roselia is here. Of course, their music are so cool.

“Sorry sorry, Sayo-san. But Ran-chan is so cool, Onee-chan is also cool!” Ako exclaimed, “Onee-chan’s drum would always give a bam and oomph, which is super cool,”

Lisa chuckled, “That's Ako for you,”

Then a group of steps seemed to came into their general area. Futaba wouldn't lie, the tallest seemed to be a big scary delinquent. Udagawa Ako who seemed to look at the tallest exclaimed, “Onee-chan!”

“Yo, Ako! Hope you like the workshop,” Ako’s older sister said.

“Ako-chan, your here,” Tsugumi smiled, “I hope this workshop is memorable for everyone here,”

“Tsugu-chin! I made a super cool arrangement, even Ran-chan has approved of it!” Ako exclaimed.

“Heeh, Ran approved of your arrangement~ Moca-chan is so sad, she couldn't give her undying love to Moca-chan, boo hoo~” Moca came out of nowhere.

“That's because you kept teasing Ran onstage,” The pink-haired girl dubbed Hii-chan said.

“But Hii-chan, Moca-chan has collected many pictures of Ran in Kimono~” Moca said showing the picture. “Woahh, Tomoe! Look, Ran is so cute!”

The red haired girl, Tomoe, seemed to join the girl, “Woahh Moca, we can collect this some how. Himari this will be a good collection!”

Tsugumi smiled, “Those are me and Moca's childhood friends, Udagawa Tomoe and Uehara Himari,” then looks at Moca, “But Moca-chan, won't Ran-chan get mad at you,”

“Nah it's cool, Moca-chan still has more at home, Ran can't stop me,” Moca shrugged.

“Ne, Onee-chan, let's have a drum off back home!” Ako exclaimed. Tomoe seemed to smile and said, “Let's go, I'm going to show you what I've got!”

“Gambare, Tomo-chin~!” Moca exclaimed.

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Kurusu Akira merely watches the conversation happening. He didn't realize that both Ran-chan and Moca-chan seemed to know them quite well. Mostly Moca who seemed to be talking to Imai-san. Minato-san seemed to be looking at Morgana, petting him besides the not-cat adamantly saying he is not a cat. Morgana meowing seemed to make Minato-san more content in petting him.

“Akira-kun,” A calm yet cool female voice, a familiar one seemed to come to him. Next to him was none other than Mitake Ran. The girl was wearing a beautiful blue kimono, which made her utterly breathtaking, and different. Now that he thinks about it, Ran-chan seemed to have the demeanour of a cool person, with a hidden fiery passion. Her passion can burn everything in seconds. Even with her wildcard ability, he can sense that Ran-chan's fire burns brighter, especially when she is passionate about something. Like a fire ready to ignite, glowing brighter than the surrounding area.

“Ran-chan, what are you doing here?” Akira asked, the girl merely shook her head, “I'm assisting my father for this workshop,”

“Yaho! Ran, woah, you look super pretty today!” Imai-san exclaimed and Minato-san suddenly stood up, looking at Ran-chan with a calm expression.

“Mitake-san,” Minato started.

“Minato-san,” Ran-chan said, looking at the vocalist of Roselia cooly.

“Oho~ is this another classic Roselia x Afterglow fight?” Moca-chan exclaimed, with Hazawa, the older Udagawa, and Uehara walking straight next to Ran-chan, with the rest of Roselia walking next to Minato-san. Akira wouldn't lie, he didn't realize that a tense atmosphere is brewing. But then a statement shooked almost everyone. . . from Minato-san’s mouth.

“Mitake-san, Afterglow, I want to congratulate you all for winning GBT,”

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Mitake Ran didn't expect that, folding her hands she merely nodded, “Thank you, Minato-san,”

She remembered working hard, practicing her guitar and singing at home, going to CIRCLE for rehearsals each day, spending hours after hours focusing on music. She wouldn't lie, it became rare for her to do flower arranging at the very last month, until her father said that she should also focus on the Instructor's exams that she also do flower arranging. Ran remembered barely sleeping that month, dedicating herself for the band, hoping to win the GBT. Everything became worth it in the end, and that final concert in GBT Ignited the fire in her. One Of Us became a hit with everyone there.

Ako then exclaimed happily, “Onee-chan's drums are super cool and bam, it was so cool, Ran-chan's singing is also cool, I saw it, it's like so cool!”

“Ako-chan,” Rinko smiled, looking at the members of Afterglow, “But yes, Afterglow's performance at the GBT Finals is so powerful, I can't help but feel at awe and intimidated. Hazawa-san’s piano is beautiful, it made me want to improve more,”

“Rinko-san. . .” Tsugumi’s eyes widened, then she smiled, “Thank you so much, it means a lot coming from you. I will also improve a lot, I still want to catch up with the rest of Afterglow,”

“Ooo~ Tsugu is being Tsugurific~!” Moca said with glee.

“Aoba-san’s guitar has a unique sound,” Hikawa-san added, “As well as the rest of Afterglow has created a beautiful and powerful performance, even the audience agreed,”

“Oh I remember,” Himari said, “The audience keeps yelling Encore, it sounded like music in the ears. We end up having to bring up another 3 songs,”

“I won't lie, I still wanted to perform more songs ya’know,” Tomoe chuckled.

“Tomo-chin was banging the drums as if there is no tomorrow, and Ran on the other hand is singing so deeply~” Moca said.

“That is true,” Minato-san said, “Mitake-san, your music is the same as always, and your performance has left an impression to all of Roselia, and we as a band, are aiming to the top, but cannot stop to think that Afterglow has always been and always will be Roselia's band rival,”

“Yukina?” Lisa-san looks at Roselia.

“Roselia, of course, will not go down and lose, that is why, we Roselia wanted not only to congratulate you, but to request for a joint-concert,” Minato-san said, her eyes looking serious.

“FOR REAL?!?!” Ran can hear Ryuji in the background, exclaiming. She looks at the rest of Afterglow, before nodding, “Minato-san, I accept, may the best band win,”

Minato-san nodded, “I will be informing you when and where, although I believe we will be performing at CIRCLE as usual. That will be all,”

The silver-haired singer turned heel and was going to leave before being stopped by Ran. “Minato-san, about the question you ask back then, I like singing, no I love singing. Being in a band, Afterglow, has always been everything to me. Many can say, I have a passion in music, in being in a band. Afterglow has always been home to me, creating a song for Afterglow, playing on stage with everyone. Yes, I like, no, love singing and being in a band, because Afterglow has always been my version of the same as always,” Ran explained, “Minato-san, the question you ask back then, that is my answer, but I won't be only say in through words, but through music. Minato-san, thank you for being my rival,”

Minato-san looked at her, before nodding, “I felt it, when you sing, that burning passion that I feel can consume me. Nevertheless, it made me want to move more, to improve, to be the top, just as I want it,”

“That is why,” Ran gave a challenging smirk, “Afterglow will win against Roselia, we won't go down that easily,”

Minato Yukina seemed to smile, but her eyes burning, as if she was challenging Ran also, “Of course, Roselia also won't lose,”

A handshake from the two vocalists seemed to semen the two rivals, a burning rivalry that is ready to bring the others, a drive to improve and perform the greatest performance they have.

Hikawa Sayo seemed to nod approvingly, “A healthy rivalry between both bands, one that strives to improve to best one another, that is a foundation of a perfect rivalry,” Hikawa-san then looks at Moca, “Aoba-san, I won't lose against you,”

“Alright, Sayo-san~ Moca-chan is ready to shred some guitar in the stage,” Moca smugly said, crossing her arms.

“Rinko-san, I will try my best!” Tsugumi said with a look of determination.

“Of course, we will see what we got,” Shirokane Rinko smiled.

“Himari, Roselia's bassist vs Afterglow’s bassist, let's see what we got!” Lisa-san said.

“I won't lose that easily, Lisa-senpai!” Himari said.

“Onee-chan, it's another drum off again, I, the great demon princess Ako, shall win this fight with the power of music and drums!” Ako dramatically said.

Tomoe smiled, her eyes burning in determination, “I'm fired up, I could do this for hours!”

Both bands nodded and shook their hands once again. Let the world see what their made of.

Then one of the instructor went to Ran, knowing that she was called by her father. She bowed before leaving them.

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“Chotto, Imai-san, you know Ran-chan?” Ann asked.

“Yep~, Moca is a fellow part-timer at the convenience store, and knew her from Moca. While I personally met Ran-chan when we're both having a rivalry. I didn't realize, we've been rivals for so long, months after the creation of the GBP,” Lisa said, “But having rivals are good, makes me want to improve more,”

“I remember that joint concert well, Afterglow went all out, and we're both tied,” Ako exclaimed, “But it was so cool, like the whole audience are burning!”

“Roselia and Afterglow went to a tie, but it's insane. I can't wait to see after this,” Lisa smiled, “I won't lie, I am looking forward to see how much Roselia has improved, as well as Afterglow,”

“Woah, I didn't realize it's like that,” Futaba said. 

“But well, after the incident with Kamoshida, they went on a hiatus, went back again because Himari and Tsugu. Their re-debut was so cool, Onee-chan was even cooler, Ran-chan's singing was insanely cool, like Afterglow went bam and burning!” Ako exclaimed. 

Himari then chuckled, “Its insane that Ran was able to keep up, especially with those techniques. I'm surprised that we were able to go this far. If I could remember, Ran never had sang for those months when I was in the hospital. When we practiced together for the first time, Ran’s voice felt like the same as always,”

Lisa then nervously chuckled, “That's because Yukina has been dragging her alot, especially after that visit from the hospital. Yukina literally brought Ran to CIRCLE, just to sing,”

Himari's eyes widened, and so is the rest of Afterglow, “Wait? Really?”

“Maybe that is why Ran suddenly felt determined to sing~ Moca-chan throught it was for Moca-chan~ you know, like a love song~” Moca thought, looking innocent as she said so. 

“Moca-chan,” Tsugumi quietly warned.

“Kidding~ kidding~ just classic Moca-chan joke~,” Moca said with a smile, “But, Ean and I, have been playing the guitar after that, especially after a certain situation,”

“But I didn't realize that Ran-ran is in a band, especially Afterglow,” Ryuji said.

Neither does the rest of the thieves knew about that either. Mitake Ran, is after all, an enigmatic figure to them, with a fortress surrounding her. It was after Moca joined the Phantom Thieves when Ran’s walls are starting to fall. “Maybe one day, she could trust us. . .” Kurusu Akira thought as he watches. 

Author's Notes: Kinda focused on Ran's Flowers Arranging stuff and Roselia-Afterglow rivalry. Thought it would be nice for once, to see Ran's friends teasing her about wearing a beautiful Kimono. I have a feeling Afterglow has a whole album on that. The story was directly inspired from "Vow of the Orchid" by PtRanlover12, focusing on the chapter "Predestined Rivals". I just need Platonic YukiRan content I guess. And in my defense, AkiRan is a good ship (P5 Protag x Mitake Ran).

Also I named Ran's dad, Mitake Ryuu, the meaning is actually unique, and I thought it fits well lol.

Please listen to KYOUEN REDXVIOLET, it's actually bangers, as well as IGNITE GLOW by Afterglow and PASSIONATE ANTHEM by Roselia. Anyways, wish you all a great day!

[justwritesstuff-xox]

Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: RAN IS A WHAT? (Exhibit #1)

aka The members of the Phantom Thieves found out about Ran being a member of Afterglow. Akira was helping out modelling with Ann and the Pastel Palettes. Ryuji, Yusuke and the rest of the thieves without Ran wanted to watch, and Haru as Okumura Foods Sponsor. Coincidentally, Ran was discussing with Hina about a joint concert of Afterglow with Pastel Palettes. They meet and chaos ensues. Moca is there to start drama, Tomoe, Tsugumi, and Himari watch the world implode. Exhibit one on How the Phantom Thieves Found out Ran is a part of Afterglow.

“Did you hear, a band called Afterglow has like the greatest song, try listening to SENSENFUKOKU!” 

“They have guts to create a song, a kind of declaration of war against other bands,”

“The singer is so cool, her vocals are electrifying,” 

“I heard the drummer was a member of the local Taiko Youth player and the older sister of Roselia’s drummer,”

“I followed Afterglow's Bassist on social media, who knew she actually visited many places!”

“Afterglow's pianist is also quite talented, she seemed easygoing,”

“You haven't even hear the guitarist's guitar solos, it's super cool,”

“Aren't you gonna research their names?”

“Oh yea! I forgot about that, how can we call ourselves Afterglow's fans, if we don't know their member’s names!”

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Afterglow had won the Girls Band Tournament, and had made a name for themselves at the Girls Band Era hall of fame, as Himari would say. Afterglow had joined several joint concerts after winning. Mainly with Roselia and Poppin' Party. Despite diverging aims from both bands, Afterglow produced rock-genre down-to-earth songs. Their popularity sky-rocketed with Hey-day Capriccio being its top most listened song in Spotify.

That's why, at the current time, the members of Afterglow are currently at a meeting with Pastel Palettes’ Agency regarding a joint concert, rather than making a song for them. Afterglow had a discussion from the day before, when Hina-san asked them for a joint concert with Pastel Palettes. They already agreed, just some reservations and adjustments that need to be discussed between Afterglow and the staff.

Tsugumi and Himari did most of the work actually, Ran joined in with Tomoe, and Moca basically just listened. The contract itself was actually nice, a 50/50 that satisfies both. But Ran didn't really care about the money part, she and the rest of Afterglow wanted only to deliver the best concerts they have.

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Takamaki Ann is modelling with the rest of Pastel Palettes. She saw Akira, Yusuke, and Ryuji who were assisting the photographers and staff. While Haru and Futaba watched, with Haru as a representative of Okumura Foods. The Pastel Palettes are actually nice people, a popular Idol band, since currently Girl Bands are viral these days. Ann and the rest of the Pastel Palettes modelled for a new magazine issue. 

Futaba joined in editing, despite being a hacker, her Photoshop skills are good, so they end up making Futaba join, touching up the members via the computer. Ryuji, Yusuke, and Akira did the heavy work, as Haru is discussing with the staff for a business. 

Ann had a good time talking to Maya-san, Aya-san and Hina-san, the two are her age, and they seem fun to talk to. Eve-chan is a great friend and fellow model, liking the culture of Bushido, and Chisato-san is a busy actress but makes time for her bandmates. Overall, their bonds are similar to that of the Phantom thieves, they care for each other no matter what.

“I wonder how Afterglow is doing, I heard them talking with the staff right now regarding the contracts,” Maya-san said to Chisato-san. 

“I hope they're doing alright, the last time we did that, there was a disagreement between Afterglow and the Staff,” Chisato-san nodded. 

“Afterglow?” Ann asked, she remembered that they are now a popular band for winning the Girls Band Tournament. “Is something happening?”

“Yes, Afterglow and Pastel Palettes are planning to do a joint concert,” Chisato-san said, “Afterglow is currently discussing with the staff about it,”

“But it's insane isn't it, within two months of coming back, Afterglow practiced to the limit and fought to win the GBT,” Aya-san said, “They are pretty cool, to be able to win a large Band Tournament,”

“I know right, their sounds are always so boppin’, even Tsugu is cool enough to play the piano,” Hina-san exclaimed, “I can't wait for them to do a Joint Concert with us, it'll be so cool!” 

“Eh?” Ann is confused.

Aya-san chuckled, “Hina-chan is just like that. But yes, we can't wait for the joint concert. Although Hina-san just have to text Ran-chan when it's late,”

“You can't wait after all!” Hina-san exclaimed.

It was then one of the staff came in, “Pastel Palettes, oh Takamaki-san, I apologise for disturbing you, I just want to tell you all the good news, Afterglow will be doing the joint Concert and everything is set. If you want to talk to them, they're at one of the studios, practicing,”

“Afterglow is here?” Eve-san stood up, and another staff came in, “The photoshoot is done, thank you for the hard work,”

Most of the photographers are leaving, with the Pastel Palettes and the Thieves there waiting. Before Hina-san sprung up the idea of “Hey guys, what if we all go to the studio together, bet Afterglow is waiting, and they wouldn't mind more people!”

None of the members had objections, so they chose to join. Deep down the Phantom Thieves are also a fan of Afterglow and Roselia after all. 

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Afterglow chooses to practice at Pastel Palettes’ Agency's studio. They were all practicing a new song, SWITCH ON NOW. Moca and Ran are both practicing the guitar while Tsugumi, Tomoe, and Himari discuss their parts. Afterglow is steadily improving, they plan to create another set list, and their schedules are full.

It was then they wanted to combine, but Himari thought that for the Joint Concert, they should try Y.O.L.O, so that's what they did now. Singing the full song and perfecting it. After all, the creator of the song knows what the lyrics are about, and Ran was able to deliver it the same as always. Minato-san was right, she did have a passion for singing, in Music. The song ended. Ran chuckled as they all packed their bags to meet up. But a staff member came in, saying that they will do a meeting here instead.

Then out of nowhere, Hina-san comes in, running to Moca, “Moca-chan, that guitar shred is boppin', you have to teach me that!”

“Hina-senpai, this is Moca-chan’s sacred guitar skills. But do not worry, Moca-chan will teach you~,” Moca answered.

The rest of the Pastel Palettes coming with Eve-san bring Takamaki Ann into the room, alongside the rest of the Phantom Thieves. “ANN-SAN?” Ran’s eye widened.

“RAN-CHAN?!?!” Ann exclaimed, didn't see that one coming.

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“I didn't realize you know Pastel Palettes, is there anything we don't know about you? I swear, it's like you're that mysterious girl in our friend group!” Futaba-san exclaimed.

“That's definitely Ran for you~ she'll definitely not say anything~” Moca added, chuckling.

“Moca… !��� Ran warned Moca.

Tomoe laughed, “We all know that's true,”

“Ran-chan tends to keep things to herself,” Tsugumi noted.

“But it's alright, Ran loves us after all! Especially when she's being honest, she's super cute!” Himari added.

“Himari, Tomoe, Moca. . .shut up,” Ran said flustered. Of course, Tomoe, Moca, Himari, and Tsugumi just laughed, it was the same as always after all.

“But even with that, we all love Ran~” Himari jokes, and Tsugumi smiles, before looking at Hina-san, who was reading Moca's sheet on YOLO. Ran then sighs, “Now that I think about it, I thought we're here for a meeting. We were waiting for Pastel Palettes for awhile,”

“We are glad that you accepted the joint concert, I hope it's not too much, after all, Afterglow and Pastel Palettes aren't really aligned with themes, I apologise in behalf,” Chisato-san said.

“No need to worry about that,” Tsugumi said, her face looking determined, “We wouldn't mind a challenge after all!”

Ran nodded, “Afterglow will always perform the same as always, no matter what kind of stage we're in,”

“Woah, that's so cool!” Futaba-san exclaimed, “Ran-chan you're so cool!”

“Hah. . .” Ran became flustered, “T-thank you,”

“Ran~! You look cute when your flustered,” Moca teased, “Come on, look at the camera~ Ran~!”

“Moca!!!”

“Ran is super shy and mysterious~” Moca teased, “And she makes beautiful love songs for dear Moca-chan~”

“Heeeh? Is that true?!?!” Ryuji and Tomoe shouted at the same time.

“Yes~yes~, Ran makes beautiful love songs for Moca-chan. Moca-chan wouldn't mind for another wedding~ ne Ran~” Moca lazily said.

“Moca, I'm getting mad, I'm going to hit you,” Ran said, as she folded her hands.

“Heeeh, Ran wants to hit sweet Moca-chan~” Moca said, “Tomo-chin, tasukete~”

“We all know that's not how it's works,” Tomoe said mirthly.

“We should hurry up, Yamabuki Bakery will be closing,” Ran added, “I'm not buying you bread,”

“Heeeh, Ran~!” Moca’s eyes widened dramatically at the words of Ran not buying her bread. Moca's very livelihood. “Yamabuki Bakery is my livelihood, I cannot like without bread~ Yamabuki Bakery’s bread,”

“The you should pack up,” Ran said, “Or you'll not be getting those bread nor am I paying them,”

“Ran~!!!”

Ann and the Phantom Thieves seemed to note that Ran and Moca's relationships was a unique thing. Like two minds and one body, each reading the other’s body language. Even in battle, even Akira-kun/Joker noted that Ran and Moca seemed to support each other no matter what. They are beyond words, it's like they can sense each other's thoughts and pure emotions.

“Are they always like that?” Makoto-senpai asked, Tsugumi seemed to smile, “They are always like that. All of us Afterglow, we all are childhood friends, of course, but Ran and Moca have a unique relationship both onstage and backstage. Their like two bodies and one mind,”

“Even I always wondered how Ran was able to follow Moca's wandering mind and handle Moca. Moca also handles Ran. It's like they're made for each other,” Himari said, as Tomoe nodded and added, “Ran always stays true when there's Moca. Those two are also the most stubborn people,”

Akira-kun nodded as she watched Moca begged Ran to buy her bread from the Yamabuki Bakery. Tsugumi and Himari seemed to laugh, “That's a first,” Himari chuckled. In the end, Ran seemed to waver and sigh. “Looks like it's a queue for me to tell the Agency staff that we're already okay with it, we’ll send the setlist later on,” Himari said as she went to one of the agency staff and proceeded to talk with them.

“We should probably get going also,” Makoto-senpai added, “We have school tomorrow,”

That made most of the thieves except Ran and Moca winced. Himari then came back with the smile, “Looks like we're done! Let's go to Tsugu’s cafe after this, I'd like to try those new sweets!”

“I still miss Tsugumi’s coffee, I would like to bring it home sometimes,” Ran said with a smile.

“Thank you for being such loyal customers,” Tsugumi smiled.

“After we go to the Yamabuki Bakery!” Moca added, before everyone in Afterglow laughed. The members of Afterglow packed up, as did the members of Pastel Palettes discussing things with Afterglow about the songs. The members of Afterglow and also the Phantom Thieves said their goodbyes as they left the agency.

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“I can't believe Ranran is a part of Afterglow!”

“Right? I didn't saw that also, she and Moca, I swear their super mysterious,”

“Now we know, I didn't realize we ended up meeting her and her friends after Ann’s modelling gig with Pastel Palettes,”

“Ran-chan’s voice is like a beautiful art, a melodic evanescence of beauty and skill. I had an inspiration already for my next painting,”

Akira-kun was seen sitting, and he remembered making coffee for Ran. Although she never seems satisfied with it. Now he knows why. He wonders if he can learn from Hazawa-san.

“Akira-kun, are you alright?”

“Just thinking, thank you, Haru,”

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“Moca, how many breads are you planning to buy,”

“Just one more!”

“That would be 2000 yen,”

“Moca. . .I'm playing for it,”

“Ran~ thank you~!”

Author's Note: Heya, back again with another Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover content. Fyi, I actually did this with the power of procrastination and no braincells on my side. I am a uni kid, and I still have those braincells and need those for projects, but ANYWAYS, there is some MocaRan content if you squint. This one is kinda inspired by the "Azure Shine Bright" event. Set list? Hmmmmm Afterglow would start with "ON YOUR MARK", then "Easy Come Easy Go," after that it's "SWITCH ON NOW", then we have, "ONE OF US" and last but not least, "Y.O.L.O".

Yes guys, I even think about the setlist. Also, RAN IS BUYING MOCA BREAD IS MY HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY. Thank you for listening to my rants, especially if it's about Bandori x P5. As well as saying, why SENSENFUKOKU, I just like Afterglow declaring war on other girl bands and proceeds to do a band off. Well, Afterglow wins ofc. Dunno if it's Afterglow vs Roselia, or Afterglow vs RAS, I'll make a poll about that. Prolly.

Another thing is that, I still don't know if I should put it on AO3. . .oh well, just uh, liven the comments please? Thanksss

It's for writing purposes, not for argument purposes btw! Anyways, TAKE CARE!

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BANDORI X PERSONA 5 CROSSOVER

Title: These Five People Standing here are Irreplaceable

Timeline in September, Afterglow back in business, currently joining the Final part of the Girls Band Tournament. A small talk before the concert.

They're back, Afterglow is back. Regular concerts, rehearsals, and coming together as a band. Everyone was improving, especially Himari and Tsugumi, working hard to improve and give the greatest concerts. They joined it was until weeks later they were recommended by Marina-san to join the Girls Band Tournament.

They won most rounds, and made it through the semi-finals. Afterglow had gotten popular, far more popular than expected. Their electrifying concerts and life changing performances, had made everyone love their songs. Afterglow's concerts are getting intense, to the point where both Ran and Moca are busy, especially when it comes to investigating & joining the Phantom Thieves missions. Ran and Moca are getting busier, especially joining the GBT finals. It will also be Afterglow's re-debut and Himari hoped that they could be scouted by Music Agencies, much to the amusement of Afterglow.

“I won't be so sure if that's the case,” Tomoe chuckled, “But, I can't wait to bang the drums and give ‘em a performance that they will remember!”

The rehearsals are always lively and intense, with the Final part of Girls Band Tournament coming in, everyone is on edge. It was a good thing that when the letter came for them to be moved to the finals makes their heart race. Motivating each other as well as practice to improve to give out the best. It is natural for both Ran and Moca to look so tired the next day for their Phantom Thieves weekly meeting. 

“Woah Moca-chi. . .Ranran, you look like you're gonna pass out in a sec,” Sakamoto exclaimed when the two slumped on the table. Ran was holding a book for the new song Afterglow is going to sing. They only got a week left before the band tournament. 

“. . .one more week. . .” Moca slurred, she looked tired, “. . .we. . .win. .”

Moca passed out as Ran sighs, “Gomen. . .we’ve been busy by a lot, we both tried to make time to join,”

Futaba-san sat on the table, with Ann, Makoto-senpai, Morgana, and Sakamoto joining. Kitagawa takes the chair near the counter, with Akira-kun walking in, giving Ran a black coffee, “On the house,” he added, which is pretty rare at some point. Ran thanked the leader of the thieves, before drinking the coffee until it's finish, making everyone’s eye widened. 

Ran looks at the cup tiredly, “I'll pay for the next one,” 

“No, what you need is sleep!” Makoto-senpai glared, “When was the last time you slept?”

“. . .” Ran was quiet before answering, “Two days ago,”

“WHAT!”

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The Phantom Thieves meeting was cancelled, with both Ran and Moca being escorted to their homes. Well, technically Moca joined Ran, since Moca's parents are out, and Moca is staying with her. The two thanked both of them, before nodding to each other to sleep on the same bed. It wasn't until the next day, the two woke up fresh, and ready for another rehearsal.

After all, they did agree that they want to win the Girls Band Tournament, and they want to give it their all.

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The day of the concert is nerve-wracking for every member of Afterglow, all those practices, creating a new song, practice again, until late at night until their parents get mad. But still, they want to give it their all, to create the greatest performance, and plant the legend of Afterglow. 

Everyone in Afterglow is in the changing room, using their new costumes. Adorning their new costumes makes them look confident, and they want to do their best. Everyone was sitting, waiting for the other two bands to finish performing. Yes, performing on a large stage, one that they practiced on yesterday. 

Himari looks at them, fidgeting in nervousness, “I can't believe this is real, were on the final of GBT,”

Tsugumi also fidgeted in nervousness, “It is true, I wouldn't lie, it felt intimidating suddenly, like everything seemed real,” Tsugumi looks at them, “I'm scared if I make a mistake in one of the songs, what if I made a mistake,”

“We're not a rookie band anymore,” Himari added, “W-we’re Afterglow, but, I can't help but feel nervous,”

“No need to worry about that,” Moca said lazily, “Just think of everyone as bread,”

“Moca, we all know that wouldn't help,” Tomoe nervously chuckled, although she acted tough. Ran noted her nervous chuckles, “Tomoe. . .”

“Although at the same time, I feel fired up,” Tomoe added, as she gripped her first, “After all we're doing it together, hell, we've been through rough times together, as a band and as childhood friends,”

“That is true,” Tsugumi said, determined, “After all, we can do it, we’re Afterglow after all! We will face this together no matter what,”

“Now that's Tsugu for you~ we gotta have to be tsugurific after all~!” Moca added.

“We practiced a lot for this, you know!” Himari smiled, “Everyday after school, practice until the evening, we did rehearsal at CIRCLE, we did everything to practice no matter what, Afterglow can do this!”

“That's the spirit, Himari!” Tomoe exclaimed.

“That makes me feel so fired up, let's chant, let's go, ei! ei! Ooh!” Himari chanted but everyone became quiet, but smiling as if it was something normal.

“Ooh!” Moca exclaimed, making Himari exclaimed, “Moca that's not how it works! Why didn't anyone join?”

Tsugumi, Tomoe, Moca, and Ran laughed, the tension levitated, then Himari joined the laugh. They each smiled, looking at each other, before a staff member came, telling them to get ready before it's their turn. 

The members of Afterglow got ready, with Ran, Moca, and Himari taking their respective instruments (Ran & Moca guitar, while Himari a bass), and Tomoe her drumsticks. Before Tsugumi joined and smiled.

Once their near the stage, they can hear the audience clapping.

“Looks like the bands fire them up already,” Tomoe said.

“Well then, everyone. . .the same as always, the very best,”

Everyone in Afterglow nodded, before going to the stage to play the greatest band performance in all of Japan’s history. 

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They won, they couldn't believe it but they won. Afterglow won the Girls Band Tournament. The childhood friends smiled at one another before celebrating their re-debut as well as their stepping stone to create the greatest performance in all of History. Next off, all of Japan will hear their music. 

Author's Notes: Missed me? Guess not. Ngl, I did forget to send this btw, it's been on my docs for days. So. . .why skip to GBT? I think that Afterglow would want a challenge, coming back and in high motivation. Of course, they practiced hard and improved their sounds, similar to their GBJ (Girls Band Jam) in the First story, they were recommended by the staff. Thought that it would be nice for them to join, especially now they work several times harder to win.

And yes, I am biased for Afterglow, they did end up winning in the end. They deserve it btw, and like that year was a hard year for them. Concerts, especially those that are written as tournaments or competitions can be nerve-wracking, especially when they just came back. But, hey, they did it, Afterglow lovers rejoice, they win! Anyways, yea, hope y'all have a great day. Take care!

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: Moca enjoys giving Ran a migraine

A.k.a Aoba Moca joins the Phantom Thieves as its newest member, Hun Gree. Ran becomes Moca's Knight in Shining Armor, with an impending migraine happening. Moca just want to have fun.

Moca becomes a persona user. Hence saying, all kinds of chaos ensues. It now becomes the same as always as for the last four weeks, Moca has been joining Ran in Mementos, fighting against shadows. Ran couldn't lie, they are a great team, they have known each other for years. The trust is always there. But now that's the thing, since Moca is now a persona user, Ran has to tell the rest of the Phantom Thieves. 

That's the problem, she wasn't sure how to explain the situation to them. She didn't really tell them about herself. Another part is that Moca is a little shit. Something that Ran noted even from the day she met her. Hence, how can Ran explain about Moca, and how can she try to tell them without being in trouble. It's been a week since Himari went home, Ran and Moca have started to do self rehearsal for the revival of the band. At first their guitar skills need improvement, and Ran usually sings in Mementos. Although, everytime she sang, especially in Mementos, it made her feel strong. 

Yes, She and Moca trained together in mementos, leveling up their personas and improving themselves. They have mastered their version of teamwork. Even her fellow Phantom Thieves have noted that Ran has become powerful. Although, that made Ran flustered in embarrassment. Anyways, it was after rehearsal. The Phantom Thieves wanted to do a meeting, and Ran thought it would be alright for her to introduce Moca. When Moca knows the plan, she chuckles, she gets to do a surprise prank, in which Ran is not amused. 

Anyways, it ends up as a Mementos mission. Ran couldn't introduce Moca, but Moca seemed to know what to do. Everyone was now on Mementos as they got themselves ready to fight the shadows. Mementos is a grim place according to Ran, a dark and red combination with an eerily scary feeling. She was always nervous when visiting this place. Akira-kun seemed to know as he smiled, although he suddenly felt calm. 

They got ready, and drove around Mementos. The Phantoms Thieves fought the Shadows who were in the way. Going down deep the levels. But luck wasn't always by their side, as a reaper lurks underneath. 

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Aoba Moca, with her preferred codename, Melonpan, was currently in her metaverse form. Her outfit, inspired by mostly the cyberpunk version of her band outfit, made her different from the dark views of mementos. What was Moca doing here? She wanted to train herself, after all, no matter what, she wanted to be on Ran's side no matter what. Moca felt something weird, her gut telling her something weird is going to happen. Then a young man with a crow mask came out of nowhere. Moca pulled out her spatha, as if her body was controlling her by instinct, telling her to stay on guard. 

“What are you doing here?” The black crow asked. That made Moca confused, but she was in the mood to play with the guy.

“Who~?” Moca playfully said. 

“What are you doing here?” He asked once more, getting madder. 

“You don't have to get mad, I was just wandering around here~” Moca shrugged lazily, “Melonpan-chan just being curious~”

“Do you even know how dangerous it is here?” the guy hissed. 

Moca just shrugged. The man sighs, he was still pissed of course, or is he naturally that pissed, “I will leave you here. . .idiot,” The guy disappeared.

“What a weird guy~” Moca said loudly, as she walked in front. Moca was lucky she hadn't gotten killed yet. . .wait. A familiar chain sound, it gets louder every second. Moca looked at her back, and the reaper was Infront of her.

“Yabai~” Moca's eyes widened. 

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Mitake Ran had a bad feeling. As a Phantom Thief, these bad feelings are a norm, especially when it comes to predicting future battles. Even as a vocalist, these feelings help her be able to navigate, to create the greatest concerts. But this dread, it felt like something is going to happen to someone she knows and cares to the very end. “Moca. . .” She thought. She was at the level, and everyone was getting ready, before she heard Oracle said, “There's a reaper up ahead, wait, it's attacking someone,”

Ran didn't know any persona users, except. . .no. her eyes widened, she pulled out her Katana, before running to the direction told by Oracle. 

“Scarlet!” Joker exclaimed. Ran (Scarlet) looks at him as she runs, “No time to explain, I'm helping her out,”

The Phantom Thieves joined Scarlet without hesitation. The amount of trust, especially to her. She didn't realize it at first. But it'll someday give warmth to the Vocalist of Afterglow. 

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Aoba Moca was fighting for her life. Summoning her persona to create an attack, while slashing the Reaper. It was fast, agile, and Moca wouldn't be able to stand a chance alone. She needed back-up. “Ran. . .” She felt herself wanting to scream as she fought on her own. “Scheherazade. . .Triple Down!” Moca summoned her persona. 

But she was injured, everything hurts. She fell to the ground, on her knees as she bore her spatha. She was breathing heavily, but in her mind, she thought of one thing. 

She owed herself more bread for this.

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Scarlet came in as she saw everything. Melonpan (Moca) was on her knees bearing her spatha, and a reaper still standing bearing its fangs. That is enough for her, and Scarlet exclaimed, “Mulan. . . Blazing Hell!” 

Scarlet's persona was summoned, attacking the Reaper with a burning fire. Her eyes burn as she pulls out her katana, slashing the reaper and protecting Moca. The silver-haired girl was not in good shape, injured every spot, but there's one thing Scarlet knew. She gave it her all. 

“Ran. . .” Her voice is low, with her signature laziness can be heard, “Your here~”

“Moca. . .” Scarlet, no, Ran said, “Please hang in there,” 

Moca nodded as Scarlet lay her near the walls. Scarlet stood up and attacked the Reaper herself. Combined with her skills and abilities, as well as her resolve to protect Moca. She felt herself thrumming with power. She fought, using both her persona and her sword, it felt like she was singing, as if she was performing in front of the audience alongside Afterglow. 

Joker and the rest of the thieves were just on time. They fought the Reaper, with Scarlet dealing the killing blow. When the battle is over, the red rock-punk phantom thief runs to the silver-haired bread-lover. 

“Moca!” She said as she checked on her fully. Scarlet checked her pulse, the girl is still alive.

“Johanna,” Queen summoned her persona, “Diarahan,” with that Aoba Moca’s HP went to full. Scarlet smiles, “Moca, wake up,”

“Ran~ 5 more minutes, Hii-chan is. . .” Moca is definitely sleeping. Scarlet sighs before Ryuji asks, “Now what?”

Ran sighs and pulls out her bag, pulling out a paper bag from Yamabuki Bakery. “Moca, wake up. . .” Scarlet/Ran said as she takes out the melon bread, “Or I will be eating the bread,”

Moca sniffs and wakes up, before taking the bread from Ran’s hand. The bread-loving girl eats the bread as if she was breathing it. “Oishi~” Moca enjoyed it and Ran sighs, “Moca, you scared me,”

“Gomen Ran~” Moca sheepishly said as she stood up, then she looks at everyone, “You all must be the Phantom Thieves~” Moca smiled, “Aoba Moca on your service~ also known as Melonpan, I am also Scarlet-chan’s best friend~”

“Scarlet's best friend?” Panther asks, never expecting that. 

“Yes sir~” Moca said, and Ran sighs, “Moca. . .let's get you up,”

“Ran~ can we go to Yamabuki Bakery after this?” Moca asked. Ran sighs, “How about we go to Leblanc first, then we go to Yamabuki Bakery, there is some things I need to explain,”

All of the Phantom Thieves have no objections. 

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The discussion at Cafe Leblanc went smoothly. Everyone got to know Moca, and welcomed her as a member of the Phantom thieves. Ran sighs as she leaned at the chair as the others talked to Moca. Akira came, giving her a warm black coffee, making Ran smile. 

“Akira-kun, thank you,”

“Why do you need to thank me?” 

“For accepting Moca,” Ran said, “I am not usually be this sappy, but thank you,”

“Anytime, Ran-chan, Anytime,”

“Ne~ Ran, I'm hungry, feed me~ Moca-chan wants to go to the Yamabuki Bakery~” Moca said, tugging Ran. The red-highlighted girl sighs, as she said, “I have to go, thank you,”

“I can't wait to buy all those bread, all for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner~” Moca listed.

“Then let's go before the Yamabuki Bakery closes,” Ran said. 

“Life without bead. . .is not life at all~” Moca dramatically exclaimed, making everyone laugh.

“Moca-chan really loves her bread, doesn't she,” Ann said.

“Very much, let's go, Moca,” Ran said, as she waved to the others. 

“Bye bye~”

The two left the cafe. Before the rest of the Phantom Thieves look at each other, with Ann saying, “Who knew Ran-chan is such a knight in shining armor,”

Although Kurusu Akira didn't realize it, he suddenly felt jealous of one Aoba Moca. 

Author's Notes: Please welcome the Bread Goddess, The April Fool's Icon, Chaos Incarnate, new Phantom Thief, Melonpan (Aoba Moca) on service. Poor Ran, the source of her unending migraines comes from Moca, and jeez Akira, you're now crushing on Ran now. Getting information about Ran is no easy task after all.

Moca is a chaotic little shit. I had to swear, because it's true. But anyways, I hope you like my MocaRan angst. You definitely did not see this coming. LOL. I swear this is the longest ramble I have ever done for Tumblr.

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: Because you are here with us, watching the same Afterglow

A.k.a Uehara Himari comes back home, and a fluffy reunion between Afterglow members. Moca spills the beans because she just wants to. Ran has a migraine part 1, and Afterglow appreciates Ran’s Sasanqua Flower Arrangement.

Uehara Himari is finally coming home from the Hospital. She wouldn't lie, she was ecstatic to be able to meet everyone outside of the hospital. She was given therapy and support, and her friends are always there no matter what. Himari smiled, today will be a brand new day for Afterglow. The bassist of Afterglow came out of the car and saw her house. It has been months since she last was here. It made Himari feel sad. 

She walked into the house, as she marvelled. Everything, despite being the same as always, felt new, it felt like an old friend welcoming her back. Himari smiled as she walked up the stairs, through the corridors and landed herself in front of her room. The pastel pink hairs touched the door knob. Filled with anticipation and curiosity, she opened the door to her room. It was clean, tidy, and neatly decorated. At her table, there were two pots of flowers. One written “For Himari in Cursive,” and the other one “For Afterglow,”

Himari sat on her bed, before, BOOM!

A trumpet sound and confetti happened, and four girls are In front of her, smiling widely. “Welcome back, Himari!” “Welcome back, Hii-chan!” “Welcome back, Himari-chan!”

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Everyone was sitting on the floor, except for Himari who was sitting on top of her bed. Everyone was smiling, laughing as if there is no tomorrow. It has been a long time since everyone has been this carefree. 

“Tsugu, you're the best! The hospital food didn't have any sweets, I had to suffer a lot without it,” Himari dramatically said as she ate the candy. 

“I am glad you like it, Himari-chan, just don't overdo yourself,” Tsugumi said as she smiled.

“Yea~ Hii-chan, don't be too tsugurific~!” Moca lazily added. 

“Moca!” Ran warned.

“Then you should eat more, it's been awhile you've been out, we missed you a lot,” Tomoe said.

Himari chuckled, “It's true, at least everyone hasn't changed at least one bit!”

That statement did pull out a nervous laugh on everyone. 

“Well. . .we did have a fight. . .”Tomoe confessed nervously.

“You. . .WHAT?” Himari exclaimed. 

The four girls looked at each other, with Tsugumi started sheepishly, “Tomoe-chan got frustrated with Ran-chan, and Tomoe was targeted by the phantom thieves,”

“Daijoubu Hiichan~ Tomo-chin is back to normal of course, although Ran is. . .a different story altogether,” Moca smiled lazily, earning a glare from Ran, “That is nothing to be worried about. . . Moca, shut up,”

“I'm joking~ I'm joking~ but yea, Tomo-chin got herself a change of heart. . .now she just loves Moca-chan better~!” Moca said, looking serious.

“She's serious?” Himari said, looking at Ran, Tsugumi, and Tomoe.

“Himari. . .it's Moca,” Ran merely said, “That's not how it works,”

“But yes, we already tackled that, so no need to worry about it,” Tomoe said, “I did apologize to Moca, Ran, and Tsugu. . . mostly Ran,”

“Should I ask. . .you know what, as much as I want to know, I think it's time for a game,” Himari exclaimed. “Confession time!”

Tomoe, Tsugumi, Moca, and Ran, do not see that coming. Confession time. . .may sound innocent, but this ain't about that. 

Himari sighs, “Mooo! It'll be fun, you just have to confess stuff…” Himari then cried, “L-like in the movies, please!”

“Himari-chan. . .” Tsugumi started, she already felt bad, “I'll try it out with you!”

“C-count me in Himari!” Tomoe said, despite not liking the idea, she wouldn't want to back down from a good old challenge.

“Ran! Moca! Come on!” Himari urged, “I'll buy you more bread, Moca. . .as for Ran,”

“The answer is. . .no,” Ran said, crossing her hands.

“Chotto. . .bread?!?!?” Moca’s eyes went starry wide, imagining many kinds of bread, “Hii-chan, you~! Moca-chan will join~”

At this rate, Ran had to give up and join the game indeed. So the game end up starting innocently, like Moca hiding Tomoe's favorite games when they were younger, Tsugu's hidden shrine of dolls, Tomoe having a small crush on Kaoru-senpai, and Ran hiding Moca’s bread supplies. Well that until, Moca chose to give a big smile. That is until Himari confessed that she wanted to be a part of the Phantom Thieves that made both Ran and Moca tense. 

Aoba Moca knows that Mitake Ran is a Phantom Thief. Ran told her everything, from the day she became a Phantom Thief and her adventures. Despite being a grandiose dream job, for Ran, it was a neverending nightmare, exposed to humanity’s inner shadow selves. A mistake, such as killing a shadow, can cause a mental breakdown, a murder. It was a harsh reality that Ran faced, no matter what. The idea of her succumbing to that, as well as dying in an unknown world. Moca knows despite Ran telling her everything, there are some that are so dark that Ran couldn't tell her. But Moca knows. 

“Ne~ Hii-chan, why do you wanna be a Phantom Thief anyways, I wanna be a baker instead~!” Moca said, trying to smooth down the situation.

“Moca,” Ran chuckled, hiding her tenseness, “Not everyone wants to be a baker,”

Himari thought about it, “Well, I think it's pretty cool, helping others no matter what. They are my hope, because they were able to fight for what they think is good. The Phantom Thieves are my heroes, because they saved me from Kamoshida,”

Ran remembered that conversation. The reason why she became a Phantom Thief. “Please give me a minute, I need to go to the toilet. Moca, accompany me,”

“Ran~?” Moca stood up and joined Ran outside the bathroom. Ran closed the door as Moca closed the closet and sat on top of it. 

“I. . .want to tell them the truth,” Ran said, “But. . .I am scared, I know I am a coward but—” “Ran~ you do what you do~ I will be on your side to the very end~” Moca interrupted, giving something that Ran wanted to hear. Ran nodded and walked outside, to go to Himari's room. 

Ran stood as Moca sat. “Himari. . .Tomoe. . .Tsugumi, I have something to confess,” Ran said, as she breathes to calm herself, her face then looked serious, “I am a member of the Phantom Thieves,"

Silence - - -

“WHAT?!?!” Himari exclaimed.

“Ran-chan? Are you alright?” Tsugumi asked, looking worried, “You don't have to–” “So that's why,” Tomoe said, shutting both Tsugumi and Himari up.

“Tomoe-chan?” Tsugu asks.

“Ran seemed to know something we don't, and the Phantom Thieves, Ran would always lie and claim they don't exist. Not only that, Ran. . .you knew about the change of heart, and the Phantom Thief that talked to me. . .it was you, wasn't it,” Tomoe said, making Ran's eye widened, “You knew?” That was a question Ran wanted to confirm.

“I had my suspicion,” Tomoe said, “But Ran, thank you,”

“Please tell us everything,” Tsugumi said and Ran nodded. Mitake Ran proceeded to tell everything, the start of her journey as a persona user, as a Phantom Thief. How she rejected their offer and changed her mind for Himari, as well as Moca recently being a Phantom Thief. Everyone in Afterglow was taking it seriously, after all, it's Ran. The vocalist also told them about the other world, the Metaverse, and personas.

“Woah, that's so cool, you make me jealous you know,” Himari said, “But then again. . .thank you, we know it isn't your fault, but thank you for everything,”

“Himari. . .”

“Ran. . . you're so cool, handling yourself and being a Phantom Thief, you are always strong, no matter what,” Tsugumi smiled, “We will be on your side no matter what,”

“To think that Moca is a persona user, but she's not a Phantom Thief yet?” Tomoe asked.

“The thieves didn't know, she awakened when I was training in Mementos,” Ran glared, “Another reason why I choose to confess,”

“Hehehe~ sorry~ sorry~ Moca-chan is really sorry~!” Moca sheepishly said.

Ran sighs, shaking her head before looking at the Sasanqua, with a sunset as its background. She changed her position and watches the window, “Guys, the sunset is beautiful,”

Everyone stopped and looked in Ran's direction. “It's been awhile since we have seen the sunset together,” Tsugumi smiled.

Tomoe smile, “It's true,”

Moca lazily exclaimed, “The sunset makes me feel emoi~”

Everyone chuckled. “Ne~Ran~ that flower looks familiar,”

“Those are Sasanqua, the same flower I gave you the day we met,”

“Afterglow is finally together~” Moca exclaimed.

“It's been awhile,” Tomoe added.

“Maybe we can revive the band again! I miss playing the bass after all,” Himari exclaimed.

“Then I'll have to brush up my piano skills then!” Tsugumi said, “I'll work extra hard on it,”

“Tsugu is being tsugurific~!” Moca smiled, “I'm playing my guitar again then~!”

“Then I'll go back to creating new lyrics,” Ran added.

“Yes! Afterglow is back on business, I'm super hyped up! Ei~ ei~ oh~!”

Author's Note: Afterglow is finally back, it's great to see that. I bet they're gonna work hard. Anyways thanks for reading and I don't really have much to say lol.

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: Our Bonds Will Bloom With A Sasanqua

AKA Ran does some errands to arrange a flower for Himari. She met Akira who was working part-time in a flower shop. Ran saw a banquet of Sasanquas on sale and requested to buy some. Simple and deep conversations with Akira about the Flower.

Mitake Ran was on an errand. She had requested her father days ago for some flowers to arrange for Himari’s welcome home celebration. Ran wanted to make it special for her dear friend, Himari. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t on her side since there was not much supply of flowers at home, and there was a problem with the delivering. In other words, they had a delay in the supply. Hence, Ran had to complete some errands, which meant she had to visit Shibuya Underground Mall’s Rafflesia Flower Shop, with most of the flower supplies sent there. She had to go early to catch a train to Shibuya. 

Shibuya is always busy, especially in the morning. The morning rush on the train doesn’t help her one bit. Ran merely walked to the way of Shibuya Underground Mall. She checked her phone, realizing that the Underground Mall would open at 10.00, meaning she had two hours left. Ran sighed, knowing that she’d have to wait, so she went to a nearby cafe. It was quiet and peaceful, so she ordered a cup of black coffee as she enjoyed the view of people walking. Once the drink was on her table, she started sipping and opened her book. After she started singing, she started scribbling lyrics. She didn't realise it until she was finished. She had written a lot, most inspired by her friend's journeys in her eyes, the idea of the same as always. Ran sighs finishing her coffee, taking her time to text her friends. She remembered yesterday, a chaotic time between both Ran and Moca. A shocking revelation that Moca, her childhood friend, becomes a persona user, her persona transformation bombarded her till the very day.

They could have gone home more quickly. They had a detour to the Yamabuki Bakery. Ran remembers how she used most of her money to buy all of Moca’s favourite bread. It’s a good thing that she did commissions as a flower arranger as well as assisting her father when it comes to teaching others. She knew that her father was considering making her take the Flower Arranging Master’s Certification exam. Of course, she was constantly improving. Her father even said that she exceeded his expectations. Ran merely sighed. Moca seemed tired yesterday. She remembered that her awakening made her want to sleep for days. Looking at the time, it was already 10.00; she walked to the Shibuya Underground Mall, and she saw that it wasn’t busy. She found herself lucky at the timing.

Ran navigated to a place called the Rafflesia Flower Shop. She then saw it: a simple yet colourful flower shop. She saw the flowers in front, pink tulips in a bucket, reminding her of Himari. She knew it was a fresh batch of it, especially with its freshness.

“Welcome to Rafflesia Flower Shop,” A familiar male voice said, which made Ran look up.

“Akira-kun?” Ran said, acknowledging him as her eyes widened, “What are you doing here?”

“This is one of my part-time jobs,” Akira said, “And you?”

“Running some errands, I need to get a supply of flowers for. . . something,” Ran answered, she didn't really know what to say to the Leader of the Phantom Thieves.

“Something. . . is there anything I can help you with?” Akira asks.

“Yes. . .” Ran said, “I made a request under the name Mitake,”

Akira nodded, although Ran noted that he was a bit confused. The girl merely sighed, before suddenly the owner of the Rafflesia Flowershop, Ran knew she was familiar, came out from the back. “Ah, Mitake-chan! I do hope Mitake-sensei is doing alright, are you here for the flower supplies?”

The woman, the owner of the Rafflesia Flowershop, was a former graduate student of her father, a Kadoka, Yaoyorozu Ayame. She remembered that Yaoyorozu-san wanted to open a flower shop when she was younger, and Yaoyorozu-san was one of the best students in the year.

“Yes, I am here for the flowers I requested under my Father’s name. Father is alright, currently still leading the school,” Ran answered.

“Please send my regards to Mitake-sensei,” Yaoyorozu-san said as she took the banquet of flowers and pulled out a box of flowers, it was filled with yellow roses, Anthuriums, Wisterias, Pink Tulips, and Chrysanthemums. Ran smiled as she checked the flowers, making sure they were in good shape. Hidden in the box was a bucket of water, the flowers were many, made as a temporary supply for her father. She looks at Yaoyorozu-san, “These are all in good shape, thank you,”

“You're very welcome, oh yeah, I forgot the memo, please give me a minute,” Yaoyorozu-san said before going to the back. Ran then looks at her back, seeing Akira attending a customer. She noted that he learned some basics in arranging flowers, but not Kado. The young Mitake chose to look around the shop.

They have a variety of flowers; tulips, roses, wisterias, lilies, dahlias, and many more. The many colors that made the small shope rather lively. But then, a certain flower caught her attention. The beautiful sasanqua camellia. The very flower that decorated her persona, Mulan’s head dress. The very flower she gave to Moca the first time she met her. “Sasanqua. . .” Ran said as she smiled, remembering her friends, Afterglow, the good days of the band, their bonds that are always strong, tying them together.

“Ran-chan. . .” She heard Akira trailing, his steps can be heard, before stopping at her back. “That is. . .?” He trailed as if he wanted to ask her.

“Sasanqua. . . this is Sasanqua,” Ran said as she was mesmerised by the Flower. “You know I have a group of childhood friends right?”

Akira nodded, giving Ran a chance to continue, “The day I met them, I was a shy kid, I met a girl who pretended to have a bread shop. . .and she was the one who reached out to me. I gave her a Sasanqua. . . I am not sure if she remembered it, but. . ..” Ran remembered the events that transpired yesterday, “I get the feeling she did,”

Akira chuckled, “They must’ve been good friends, the ones you trusted. . . the sasanqua. . . “

“. . . was similar to a symbol, if I could say. . . “ Ran said.

The two became quiet, before Ran spoke up, “What if one of them joined our path? I. . . won’t lie, I would feel devastated that they have to remember a cruel grim reality, to the point where we were on the verge of death,”

“Then we should welcome them with open arms, everyone who is your friend, is our friend, Ran-chan,” Akira smiled, “That means something happened, you seem to never grasp the idea of forgiving oneself. Ran-chan, thank you for opening up,”

“Your deduction skills. . . not bad,” Ran chuckled, she then puts her left hand on her hip, “Well then, I would also like to request that bucket of Sasanqua, pleasure doing business with you,”

Akira smiled as he took the Sasanquas and put it in the box. In coincidence, Yaoyorozu-san went out for the paycheck, and gave it to Ran. The girl gave her a thank you before looking at Akira. 

“Akira-kun, please take care of yourself,” Ran said.

The young man chuckled, “Well, Ran-chan, please be careful and don't forget to be online at the PT group,”

“. . . noted,” She murmured, yet she felt herself blushing. “Uh. . . Akira-kun, thank you,” She said before walking out of the area. Why was she suddenly blushing?

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Mitake Ran is now at the workshop in her house. A simple large room full of flowers and flower arrangements made by both her and her father (mostly his room). She finished her arrangement for Himari, a beautiful welcome home & get well soon arrangement theme, following the liveliness of Himari. The unused flower was for her father's next workshop, as she already cleaned it up. But then. . .the Sasanqua.

Suddenly an idea sprung out, and she went to action. Using the techniques she learned to create a beautiful Ikebana, an original creation made by herself, for her friends.

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“Ran, that's so cool!”

“Himari-chan would probably like the arrangements you make!”

“Hii-chan would never see it coming!”

“Let's go start decorating before Himari and her parents got home,”

Author's Notes: How was it? I hope it is satisfactory, I literally wrote this lol, in Google docs. I wonder if I should make Akira-kun one of Ran's romantic interests. Hmmm, we'll see, we'll see, after all, everything I wrote here, you'll never see it coming.

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: In which Moca finds out and becomes a persona user

A.k.a Ran just wants to train in Mementos, but Moca finds out. Time for some Mocaran era. Officer, they're still first years btw.

In Mitake Ran's defence, she aims to train every night in order to improve. Unlike other members of the Phantom Thieves, Ran felt much weaker than them. She finds herself insecure, that's why she aims to improve at Mementos, often sneaking out from home to train herself, in the guise of self rehearsal at CIRCLE livehouse. Of course, she makes sure to go there first before training in Mementos. 

Ran has improved a lot after that, she was able to fight against shadows without the help of others. She also had an easier time navigating mementos, oftentimes giving herself experience. Of course, she had to avoid the reaper. Fighting the shadows got rid of her stress and burdens, as well as training herself. Mementos always have Hey-day Capriccio on, as Ran sang and fought against the Shadows. It is quite fitting, Moca and Himari would say it sounded like Boss music. 

Although, training at night would end up making her sleep at class in the morning. She wouldn't be able to focus a lot, it is a good thing Tsugumi helps when it comes to classes, despite being located in a different classroom. Ran knew Moca was suspicious of her. The Tomoe incident did make Moca more observant of Ran, while Tomoe seemed to accept the fact that Ran can take care of herself. In two days, Himari is stated to be discharged from the Hospital, but still attends regular therapy. Ran and the rest of the Afterglow have promised to join Himari, and support her on her way home. Tomoe and Tsugumi went far to do errands to decorate her room, to make it extra homely for the welcome home celebration. While Moca, chose to buy many kinds of breads from the Yamabuki Bakery, as her own version of welcome back. How about Ran?

Ran was told by Tomoe and Tsugumi that it would be a good idea to arrange some flowers for Himari's room. Ran has already ordered the flowers, she just needed to wait for tomorrow to be able to pick them up at Rafflesia Flower Shop in Shibuya. The owner was a former student of her Father's school, as well as one of her former acquaintances. The woman was ecstatic to be able to help her out. 

Since Ran has nothing to do right now, and it was a Saturday night. Ran has chosen to go to Mementos to train. Although she told Moca she won't be joining, she got the feeling that something will happen. Her gut says so. Ran chose to ignore it, and went to the train to go to the Shibuya Railway. What she didn't know is that Moca was following her all along.

Ran comes out of the Shibuya Train Station, she pulls out her phone to open Metanav. As she clicked the app, she heard a familiar voice, “Ran!”

Ran was then in Mementos, in front of her was no other than Aoba Moca herself, her dearest childhood friend. She looked at her in worry and sadness, and Ran, who was now in her Phantom Thief form, didn't know what to do. “Moca, what are you doing here?!?!” She exclaimed, “It's dangerous!”

“Ran. . .” Moca looks at her. The other girl’s worried eyes as she smiled in sadness. “I’m sorry,” Moca said.

They were not in a safe spot, but no Shadows are on site. “Moca. . .” Ran’s emotions suddenly felt overwhelming, like a tidal wave that crashed down. Blue fire went down, showing her form in the real world. Her eyes looked sad as she fell down, breaking down, “I'm sorry. . .I'm sorry. . .I did it for Himari's sake. . . because. . .I'm sorry. . .I really am,”

Ran was on her knees, crying, a sobbing mess as it is. She became a Phantom Thief because it was Himari's wish, maybe it was a way to atone her sins. For what she did to Himari. She still hadn't forgiven herself.

“Ran,” Moca stood down, to Ran’s level, as she then hugged her, “Ran. . .” She could feel her sobbing, “It isn't your fault, that is Kamosida's fault. . .you. . .you did it to save Hii-chan, and look, Hii-chan is okay, we’re going home,”

“B-but, Himari wouldn't be that way. . .if I just listened to her,” Ran sobbed.

“Hii-chan. . .would be in the worst shape as possible,” Moca said, “You did what you can,”

Ran looks at her, “Moca. . .”

Then a group of shadows surrounded the two. Moca's eyes widened in fear, and Ran stood up and blue fire surrounded her, transforming into Scarlet, the Phantom Thief. She unsheathed her Katana, and slashed the shadows without hesitation, eliminating them to protect Moca. The Shadows are getting less and Ran was able to destroy it. But luck. . . wasn't on her side. The reaper came to reap. It attacked Ran in front of Moca. The scarlet fought but it was not enough, she wouldn't be able to fight on her own. The Reaper attacked, throwing Ran to the nearest wall. Moca only stood there, her eyes widened, “Ran!” 

Moca couldn't do anything, she felt helpless. She didn't watch her best friend in pain, as she fought. She couldn't do it, she wouldn't want to stay and watch through other lenses, she must catch up to her, to Ran!

A pounding headache shook her, as Moca fell on the ground writhing in pain. “I see you finally made a resolve,” The voice(s) said, it sounded like Ran, but it wasn't. “Do you wish to stay on the sidelines, watch through the lenses, or walk forward to catch up with her?”

“Ran. . .I promised to catch up to you no matter what,” Moca said, her resolve is set in stone.  “Your resolve. . .” The voice(s) said, “I can feel it, you will do anything in your power to catch up to her, to be in her side no matter what,”

“Vow to me. . .I am thou. . .thou art I,” The voice chanted, “Thou art willing to walketh f'rward nay matt'r what, to square f'r the sake of oth'rs, f'r the sake of what thee calleth the same as always . . . calleth upon thy strength, and bid the w'rld what thee can doth. . .”

Moca's mask, a white colombina mask, decorated in black-blue swirls, was on her face as she ripped it out, Ran saw the whole thing, Moca was awakening. She couldn't believe it was happening, but she knew that she had to trust Moca. When the silver’s mask falls, Moca transforms, dressed in a white shirt, black cargo pants, with a large blue jacket hoodie covering her thighs. She wore a pair of long black cargo boots.

At her back, Ran knew what it was. A persona, Moca's persona. A large feminine being covered in rolls of Persian themed outfit, its face covered in white mask, and its hair was a bun. Moca opened her eyes, it was yellow before back to blue. Moca pulls out a bazooka, and shoots it to the reaper. Before calling her persona, Scheherazade, before using her psi ability to attack the Reaper.

Ran tried to stand, but to no avail, her body felt weak. Until Moca uses dia to heal her. Ran stood, she knew she had to fight, Moca was there lending her hand. “Moca. . .”

“Ran. . .”

The two suddenly knew what to do. Moca pulls out her spatha, and Ran, her katana. The two attacked the reaper, using their persona as well as their trust with each other. Ran, didn't feel insecure about herself, she didn't feel weak nor different. With Moca on her side, she felt like regaining her strength, and fought the Reaper as easily as before. Ran attacked and Moca, despite being new, chose to be a support. They fought in tandem, similar to their live performances.

The Reaper fell after a while, and the two girls were breathing heavily. Who wouldn't be, they fought the Boss of the level. The two smiled, brighter than before, and Ran. . .she didn't feel burdened. She felt the same as always.

“Moca. . .let's go. . .” Ran said as she took Moca’s hand, and proceeded to walk to a safe area. Ran explained everything, about the world of shadows, personas, and palaces. How Kamoshida confessed, and how the change of hearts happened. Occasionally, the two fought against the shadows before finally finding a safe area, to go back to the real world.

The real world was hectic, bright, not like the eerily dark mementos. Ran and Moca went to the train, going to the station near home. When the two sat on an empty chair in the train, Ran looks at Moca with a small smile, “Moca. . .thank you for being on my side, for everything,”

Author's Notes: Heya! How was it? I hope it's okay for you all. Making personas is soooo hard, especially when you have to like, incorporate it with the characters. Although I had an easier time with Moca than with Ran. Sooo. . .is your daily dose of MocaRan amuses you? I hope so. Can't wait to see Joker's impression on them, anyways take care!

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: The Phantom Thieves Changes the Heart of Udagawa Tomoe

Explanation? Basically a fic on the Phantom Thieves saw a post about Udagawa Tomoe acting differently, and two worried friends (Moca & Tsugumi). They investigate Udagawa Tomoe and find out a bit about Mitake Ran’s life. Moca is worried and suspicious of Ran. They're still first years btw.

| Anon: Need help! Frustrated Red Drummer on the Loose!

Our friend has been acting strangely these days, and it's been worrying us. She's been lashing on everyone, especially us and her sister. Phantom Thieves, I know it's nothing compared to others but please help! I can't lose her! |

Ran was on her way to Yongen-Jaya to meet up with the Phantom Thieves at Cafe Leblanc. Today would be another set of missions in Mementos. She wouldn't lie, it was a good cafe, a good curry and coffee. But nothing beats Hazawa Coffee. . .or maybe it was bias, after all it held most of her memories.

She was finally at Cafe Leblanc, she bowed to the owner, Sakura Sojiro, before going upstairs to meet up with the rest of the thieves. When she got there, everyone was discussing something, a new request.

Nijima-san was the first one that acknowledged her, “Ran-chan, you're here,”

“Ranran! We found a new quest! Something about a frustrated Red Drummer,” Ryuji said. Nijima-san sighs, “Futaba has been keeping touch with the person,”

“She said the girl went to Haneoka Girls' School, which means Ranran’s school!” Futaba exclaimed, “Turns out, the girl was the post creator's childhood best friend! Who was also a close friend to the girl who is involved with Kamoshida back then,”

Everyone went into position, the name Kamoshida seemed to gain the attention of almost everyone. But for Ran, she suddenly knew who it would be. A pit of worry formed on her stomach. “Himari. . .” She thought.

“Apparently they are a group of 5 childhood best friends. The girl, by the initial H, was a victim of Kamoshida. She and a girl with the initial M are both worried about their two friends, initials R & T, mainly T. I'm trying to ask her name so that we would be able to investigate, but I think Ranran knows about it,” Futaba said. 

Ran sighs, Tomoe was not doing well. She checked the metanav a few days ago on her name, Tomoe had a shadow. Ran wouldn't lie, she was worried about Tomoe. 

“Yes. . .yes, I know her,” Ran said, and everyone looked at her expectantly, “The target you asked, her name is Udagawa Tomoe, and the person you texted is Hazawa Tsugumi… they are both in my year at Haneoka,”

Nijima-san seemed to open metanav, and showed her phone, “Match,”

A sense of dread finally worsens. 

- - -

Mitake Ran sighs as she and Akira put an envelope for Tomoe. It was already dark, and Ran was looking at Tomoe's window. They choose to hide, and saw Tomoe reading the calling card. Ran knows that Tomoe is furious. Akira and Ran left the premises, Akira went back to cafe Leblanc and Ran went home. 

Her phone pinged, with Tomoe wanting to meet at Hazawa Coffee. Ran would go there immediately. 

The mood didn't seem to change, Tsugumi was already there with Moca, and Ran just walked in. “Tsugumi, Moca, I saw the message, what happened?” She asked, her eyes shocked and confused.

Tsugumi merely frowns as she shows the post, Ran herself already knew that Tsugumi and Moca sent the particular post. But. . .oh. . .Tomoe is furious, she didn't just read the calling card, no, she saw the post. 

“Moca. . .Tsugumi. . .” Ran started, but Tsugumi looked at her, she interrupted, “We know. . .”

Tomoe walked in, with fury written all over the place. “I don't need help!” She said, her eyes blazing in anger, “It is my business, and it certainly is not yours!”

Moca looks at Tomoe, “Tomo-chin, calm down~!”

“Calm down? CALM DOWN? Oh well, you should know, you didn't bother to even ask Ran what she's been up to, and you bothered to ask mine!” Tomoe furiously said, “Himari is already in the hospital, and Ran, you always keep us in the dark! So it's none of your business how I've been doing!”

“Tomoe, it is our business if you end up exploding, none of us are fine, Tsugumi and Moca are worried,” Ran said calmly.

“SO AM I TO YOU? Ran, everything has been a fucking mess, Afterglow is on hiatus, Himari is hospitalized, and you. . .you kept us in the dark, you never bothered to talk to us on what's on your mind, so I have the right to be frustrated!” Tomoe argued.

“Yes. . .TO THE POINT OF HURTING TSUGUMI AND MOCA, or even Ako?” Ran glared, “What the fuck is wrong with you, Tomoe!”

“And WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU, RAN!” Tomoe shouted, the patrons could hear them in the background and she didn't care. Moca stood In Front of Ran, “Tomo-chin, you need to calm down~ Tsugu is worried,” 

Tomoe grabbed Moca’s hand, “And tell me if I CAN'T BE WORRIED ABOUT RAN? ABOUT HIMARI? ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH US?” Tomoe said, “Tell me, if this keeps happening!”

Ran took Tomoe's hand, “Let Moca go,”

“Only if you tell me! Unless you have been running away from us!” 

That was the last straw, and with Ran eyes, her tears fell. Tomoe saw and her eyes widened, and let Moca's hand free. Ran shook her head as she cried, before running out of the Cafe. Tomoe who saw this crossed her hands, with Tsugumi and Moca worried. 

- - -

Mitake Ran, now Scarlet, is now at Mementos, where Tomoe's shadow dwells. She could see Tomoe in her Haneoka uniform, looking angry and frustrated, but at the same time she looked like she was suffering, in pain. “Himari. . . Everyone. . .”

The Phantom Thieves, except for Scarlet, got ready on their battle stance. The red rock-punk phantom thief merely moves forward and needs her. “Joker. .  Give me time to talk to her,” She merely said going front. As the leader of the thieves told the rest to stay on guard, Scarlet moves forward, she needs to face her, maybe Tomoe was right, she was running away. 

“Tomoe. . .What happened to Himari. . .it wasn't your fault,” Scarlet started, “You did what you could, you did what you have to, you don't have to keep your burdens to yourself,”

“What do you know? You're only just another Phantom Thief, Himari. . .she didn't deserve what happened, that bastard, he hurted her, and I didn't even stopped her,” Tomoe said, “She deserves something better, and. . .how could I do that to her. . .and Ran, I was stupid, I was supposed to tell her sorry, I didn't mean to shout to her. Tsugumi and Moca tried their best, and I. . .why am I like this? Why. . .what did I do? I didn't deserve it. . . everyone. . .”

“Tomoe. . .” Ran said, “It isn't your fault, and you are not alone in this. . . Tsugumi and Moca, they tried their best to help you. . .and. . .Himari. . . she's coming back, that's why, you have to be strong, but don't forget, we’re at your side, everyone. . .Himari would want us to count on one another, to see the same sunset as we used to,” 

“. . .” The shadow of Udagawa Tomoe's eye widened, “Ran. . .”

“Tomoe. . . about before, you were right, I was running away. . .from you all,” Scarlet, now Ran, confessed, “I was scared that you would blame me for what happened, and what I did to Himari, I made her to a worst state, and now. . .I. . .can only follow what Himari wanted, all because I am too weak,” Ran sarcastically laughed at herself, “I am not that cool aren't I. . . Afterglow was falling apart, and I. . couldn't even help out, I was running away again. . . And here I thought I stopped running away for good, I've grown, but I was wrong. . .Tomoe. . .I'm sorry,”

Shadow Tomoe looks at her, before going ahead, “Ran. . .I'm sorry for what I did before, for what I did to Moca, Tsugu, and. . .Ako. . .” The red-head looks down, their voices are merely whispers, “. . .and to you. . .I was mad at you, frustrated with what's happening, everyone was not. . .”

“The same as always,” Ran said, “Tsunagu, Soramoyou. . . everything is tied to the skies. . . everything changes, but us. . .we would always be stubborn. . . standstill. The five of us together. . .Tomoe. . .the choices we did, everything we don't, it's time for us to move forward, if it's not for your sake, than for Himari,”

Shadow Tomoe smiled, her voice now loud, can be heard by the Phantom Thieves, “I will go back to my real self, I bet I scared everyone in the process. . .Tsugu. . . Moca. . .I know the two are worried about me. . . especially Tsugu,” Shadow Tomoe chuckled, before looking at Scarlet, “and also to Ran for hurting her again, I know she is suffering, but. . .that's just mean for me to say it. Well then, thanks for the enlightenment, prolly need it. . .a lot,”

It moves to look in the opposite direction, before stopping, she looks at Scarlet, “. . .and Ran. . . please don't blame yourself. . .you tried your best to Protect Himari from Kamoshida, you did your best, please. . .you don't have to. . .”

“Everyone knows it's my fault,” Scarlet interrupted, “If I didn't listen to Himari, she wouldn't be falling down from the stairs and went to the hospital, I didn't do anything, I could've helped her more, I could been there to stop it, Himari. . .”

“This is the first time you opened up, for months. . . please tell the real me. . .tell the others, I will see you tomorrow,” with that Shadow Tomoe disappears, leaving Scarlet crying.

- - -

“So. . .they are your childhood friends?”

“Yes,”

“And Himari. . .she was the girl that was a victim of Kamoshida,”

“Yes. . .she's the reason why I am here,”

“I see. . .thank you for trusting us,”

“I did nothing,”

“But doing that takes a lot of courage, thank you,”

“No. . . Akira-kun. . . Thank you for everything”

- - -

Ran visited Hazawa Coffee the next day, with Moca, Tsugumi, and Tomoe already sitting. Ran sat on the table, with Tomoe looking at her.

“Ran. . .I. .” Tomoe started, Ran sighs, “Tomoe, you we're right, I was running away from you all. . .I was scared. . .that you would blame me for what happened to Himari. . .for. . . everything,”

“Ran. . .” Moca, Tsugumi, and Tomoe's eyes widened.

“That's why. . .I was scared. .  Tomoe has the right to be angry at me, for . . .being frustrated. . .for. . .”Ran was then close to tears, “But. . .I am scared, we can't go back to our same as always, that's why. . .this is so uncool of me,”

“Ran. . .I'm sorry, but this isn't your fault, as it is not mine. . .Ran. . .this is all Kamoshida’s fault,” Tomoe said, “That's why. . .I want to say sorry, I shouldn't have shouted at you, hurting Moca, and exploded in Tsugu’s cafe,”

“Ran and Tomo-chin are finally getting along now~!” Moca lazily said, “Mama Moca is so proud of you~!”

That made Ran blushed and Tomoe laugh so hard. It's a good thing there's no patrons here. 

“Moca!!!” Ran exclaimed, as she glared at the bread-loving girl. 

“But Tomoe, it seemed that you had a change of heart, yesterday you were pretty mad,” Tsugumi said, then realised, “I didn't need to offend. . .”

Tomoe chuckled, “Nah, it's fine, it's just I did have a change of heart. I got a calling heart from the Thieves, and well. . .I learned a new perspective. . .and most of all about Ran,” Tomoe looked at Ran, “I don't know why, but I had a dream last night that I was talking to Ran. . . although someone look like Ran,”

“Maybe Ran has become Tomo-chin’s voice of reason~!” Moca said.

“Moca!” Ran glared and Tomoe laughed at the reaction. Ran sighs, “But yea, it's nice to see Tomoe having a change of heart, I remember her being mad last night. But, I promised to open up. . . especially after. . .what happened,”

“Ran. . .it's not your fault,” Tsugumi said, “You did what you could,”

“Everyone keeps saying that,” Ran sighs.

“But, we know it's true. . .”Tsugumi said, “Ran. . .thank you for opening up,” 

Tomoe's eyes widened as if she remembered something. “But yea. . . somehow this dream seemed real, like it's deja vu. . .”

“Would it be a side effect from a change of heart?” Tsugumi asked, “I heard many people are like that after a change of heart,”

“Maybe it's just a theory,” Ran said, “We don't know if it's true, or it's Tomoe's dream,”

Ran dismissed it, she personally didn't want them to find out. What's the use of a heart attack from them? Either way, Ran hoped that the conversation would be done.

Moca seemed to look at Ran, “Mooo~! Does that mean that the Phantom Thieves of Hearts are not real?” 

“That is up to your interpretation,” Ran said quickly, “We don't even know they are real or not,”

Moca looks at Ran suspiciously. She knows that Ran is hiding something. “Nee~ Ran~ are you hiding something ~?”

That immediately made Ran flustered, “N-no!” Ran then regained her composure, “No. . .”

Moca smiled sadly, it looks like Ran didn't tell the whole truth. Putting down her suspicions, Moca felt hungry, “Talking about emotions makes me feel hungry, let's visit the Yamabuki Bakery~!”

“Only you, Moca, only you,” Ran sighs.

“Ne, Moca, never change!” Tomoe chuckled.

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: In which Ran is supposed to do a Karaoke

A.k.a Ran was forced to do karaoke and be a fan of her own band. The Thieves absolutely don't know that the band they like is actually Ran’s friends and band. At this rate, Ran needs to go to Tsugu for braincell advice, since Nijima-san ain't doing anything.

Mitake Ran hasn't sung for almost 5 months. Despite what happened to Himari, she was encouraged by her childhood friends to at least have a life. Himari scolded her, for acting similar to a zombie. Although Ran didn't sing anymore.She still partakes in flower arranging for her future career.

She could not say no to Himari after all. After what happened of course. Or maybe it was a change of heart. Who wouldn't want to change the heart of a Phantom Thief.

So, it was basically just another day for her. After the defeat of Medjed and gave Sakura Futaba, a new member of the Phantom Thieves, a change of heart. They promised to have a meeting in a karaoke room. They did promise privacy, which Ran doubts, karaoke rooms are similar to studios after all.

Although, Ran doubts she would want to join. Yet, this is a phantom thief meeting. So now, Mitake Ran is waiting next to her fellow thieves, Nijima Makoto and Kitagawa Yusuke. She did talk to them, school related or art related. Although, Ran isn't much of an expert on the media arts than the musical arts.

Nijima-san reminds her of Sayo-san from Roselia. Sayo-san tends to follow the rules, despite her not being the Student Council President like her twin, Hina-san. Nijima-san, also known as Queen, is the strategist of the phantom thieves.

Kitagawa is much more eccentric. He is the artist of the thieves, creating the calling cards. Although she did realise that everytime they make a calling card, both Sakamoto and Kitagawa seemed to ask her a lot when it comes to polishing the calling card. Maybe being a lyricist of Afterglow can be quite useful after all.

Maybe Ran has lied to herself. She did sing, but only for herself. The day Minato-san asked if she is still passionate about singing. She didn't truly know the answer. Maybe in some part, somewhere within her lies her passion for singing.

“Yo! Makoto-senpai! Yusuke! Ranran! Where here!” She can hear Sakamoto Ryuji coming from a mile away. He reminds her of Tomoe.

“Sakamoto,” Ran merely shook her head, “Do NOT call me Ranran,”

“Too late,” Sakamoto merely answer, “I did told you to call me, Ryuji,”

“Ano. . .c-can we go to the karaoke?” Sakura Futaba, the newest member of the Phantom Thieves asked quietly. The girl is shy, but Ran knows she's a genius hacker.

Now it made her feel insignificant. Everyone in the Phantom Thieves has their own roles, and capabilities. But Ran? She felt like nothing. She didn't see herself artistically talented like Kitagawa, a genius hacker like Futaba-san, a disciplined strategist like Nijima-san, a capable fighter like Sakamoto & Takamaki, nor a great leader like Akira-kun. She would always doubt herself as a Phantom Thief. She trained hard, but she wouldn't be as good as them, she always seemed to lack.

Before she knew it, everyone was coming into the karaoke room, and Ran chose to sit on a chair, a bit further away from others, aiming to just observe. Everyone sang, of course, lots of songs and karaoke as Ran watched. They took a break by drinking as they discussed their favourite bands and music.

“For me? Pastel Palettes I guess,” She heard Ann said, “I actually modelled with them actually Eve-chan, she's actually great, really kind, really likes to say Bushido,”

It is supposed to be tamed. But for Ran it would end up horrifying. They are going to talk about the girl bands she used to have a joint concert with.

“Woahh Pastel Palettes? I like Poppin’ Party!” Futaba-san exclaimed, “Their songs are like super doki-doki and it's really fun to listen to!”

Futaba-san then looked at Ran, “Etto, Ran, is there any band you like?” She asked, seemingly curious. Ran can't really shut down the conversation. So she sighs, thinking about it first. She wasn't sure to be frank.

She merely shook her head, “There is not any bands I am interested in, but I am into rock genre,” She crosses her arms when she said it.

It was then Ann suddenly said, “I like this song. . .Y.O.L.O covered by Pastel Palettes. I think it was from another band, Afterglow is it,”

It was that time, Mitake Ran knew, she fucked up.

“I heard about it,” Nijima-san added, “I listened to it once recommended by a classmate. The original one is better I supposed,”

“Let's sing it!” Futaba-san exclaimed, “Wait, Ranran! Can you sing it? Pretty please, you haven't sing yet,”

The girl begged Ran. Yet Ran knew she couldn't resist it, she felt bad for the girl after all. “Fine,” She said, taking the mic from the front, as Futaba-san typed for YOLO. Then the lyric video came out, but even then, Ran didn't have to rely on the lyrics to sing. Ironically, she actually did create the song after all, alongside the rest of Afterglow. But she didn't disappoint everyone. She rarely sings to the point of having audiences these few months. Well after the Minato fiasco that is.

Ran doubts she wants to talk about how her “former” rival has chosen to “kidnap” her to CIRCLE. Just to sing Kyoen Red X Violet. It would end up being a complicated talk after all.

The music started, she can feel the familiar song. She wouldn't lie, she felt Moca's guitar, Himari’s Bass, Tsugumi's Piano and Tomoe’s guitar, as it started.

She remembered how she strummed the guitar as she sang In Front of the audience, her passionate voice as she sang alongside Afterglow. She lived with it and she was thrilled.

“Hey, "Y.O.L.O!!!!!"

Kabe no takasa nante kankeinai yo

Norikoeta jijitsu ga daiji sa

Kono basho ni gonin ga iru koto

Kakegaenai koto de

Hey, "Y.O.L.O!!!!!"

Jibun wo tsuranuki rashiku hikare!

Kagayaki wa nani yori mo kirei...

Zettai daijoubu dayo yareru saa! Yes, sir!

Zettai daijoubu dayo yareru saa! Yes, sir!

Utsukushiki yozora no ichibanboshi sagashi ni yukou”

She sang passionately, as if it was coming back. Of course she wasn't as good as five months ago, but it was better than her first time. She got the techniques now and she knows how to control her tone and rhythms. Despite not singing for a long time, she still got it.

Reaching those high notes and low notes, accurately conveying the story. This particular song was supposed to be for Pastel Palettes, before Afterglow wants to keep it for themselves. But Ran and the others allowed Aya & the Pastel Palettes to sing it as a cover.

When the song was finished, she was heavily breathing before chugging down a bottle of water. Then she looks at the others, expecting a disappointed but not amazed expression. It's been awhile since she sang, and it's not what she used to be.

“WOAHHH!!!! Ranran, YOU CAN SING?” Sakamoto exclaimed.

“It sounded so cool! I could feel my heart pounding to the beat as you sing!” Takamaki added.

“ENCORE! ENCORE!” Futaba-san chanted.

Ran didn't really feel that comfortable with the attention. She blushed, she felt her face red in embarrassment. “G-guys,” she said, “Please. . . stop. . “

Ran looked down, feeling uncomfortable about it. She hadn't really sung.

“Guys, give her some boundaries, she clearly didn't feel comfortable,” Nijima-san, no, Makoto scolded, “But Ran, you sing passionately,”

“Hehe, sorry, but really, Makoto is right, you sing so passionately!” Ann said.

It made Ran’s chest warm as she blushed. Maybe Minato-san is right (she begrudgingly thought), she does still have passion in singing. But why did she sing?

“Most of Ran’s lyrics are technically inspired by our experiences, you know!” Ran remembered Himari. 

“Ran, when you sing, it makes me want to follow you, it's always so passionate, and lively, I wish to catch up with you!” She remembered what Tsugumi would say. 

Does that mean she sang for them?

“B-but! I think we all agree that Afterglow’s songs are the best!” Morgana said, catching Ran out of her own thinking, “After all, it somehow fits the Phantom Thieves aesthetics after all,”

“Oooo what if they make a song about us! That would be so cool!” Ryuji exclaimed. The thieves agreed that Afterglow is now their official favourite band as a group. 

Although, that made Ran cringe since she is a “member” of Afterglow.

Author's Note: How was it? Did you like it? Imagine being friends who don't know that you're basically the band they like. Funky stuff, Ran didn't sign up for this. Poor girl tho. Anyways, please leave a like and share it with others please. Oh you can even request if you want! Take care and have a great day!

Another note, Y.O.L.O is bangers, and it's an AU. Pasupare did make a cover rather than claiming the song as theirs, because Ran and Tomoe combined is just scary. What if I make all of the members of Afterglow Phantom Thieves? Oh well, just a thought.

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Bandori X Persona 5 Crossover

Title: Post Awakening

A.k.a Mitake Ran's post awakening as a persona user. She reflects on everything and Moca is always there to lend an ear or two. Inspired by "Vow of the Orchid" by PtRanlover12.

She couldn't take their disappointed faces. She was tired, she would go to bed for days if this keeps happening. But she couldn't, what was that? What really happened today? Was it truly a hallucination?

Ran falls to her bed, as she breathes heavily from the tiredness of the whole day. After her awakening, she destroyed most of Kamosida's guards, and escaped, her body was weak, and she was lucky to find a humanoid-catlike being.

The cat, by the name Morgana, explained the existence of palace, shadows, personas. It was many things, she didn't have any questions about that, nor she doubts she cares about that.

But, when she came back, she thought she could escape from them. Turns out, she didn't get any luck. Moca, Tomoe, and Tsugumi, were all worried about her. She couldn't tell them the truth, so she had to lie, it pains her, especially since they are her childhood friends. But she couldn't tell them.

She saw her guitar, her heart felt hurt.

She missed those times. . .those band days, playing the guitar, doing live at CIRCLE. But then she couldn't bring it to play the guitar, without remembering what happened to Himari. It was her fault that happened, she could've just listened to Himari, she would have paid attention. Himari had to pay for her mistake. Ran couldn't beat it. She couldn't play the guitar nor do flower arranging.

Ran can only cry. A few hours ago she would feel so powerful, she would destroy everything in her way, with her persona. But now, she felt like falling apart, she felt like crying, screaming in frustration. Her body felt weak, she could only sob as her face looked at the white ceiling.

Then a ring from her phone broke her from her trance. From her unending chain of self-pity and sorrow. She willed herself to wake up, and took her phone, she answered, who turns out to be Moca.

“Moshi moshi~! Raaaaaaan, are you okay~?” Moca said, she sounded the same as always. Ran wouldn't lie, it made her smile a bit.

“Moca, it's late, what are you calling at this time?” Ran controlled her tone, hiding her cries inside.

“Mooooo, that's because I missed you~!” Moca said lazily, “I went to buy so much bread from the Yamabuki Bakery. I have so many coupons and they have a sale today,”

Ran chuckled, Moca always buys bread from the Yamabuki Bakery. She always seemed to love buying bread, almost visiting every time they are together, and after rehearsals. A pang of guilt went to her.

“Afterglow. . .” She thought. The band has been on a hiatus for three months now. After the incident with Himari, all the concerts were cancelled. She remembered Himari is getting therapy, which is a good thing, but she is still hospitalised.

“Neeee~! Ran, are you there?” Moca asked, in which Ran answer, “Ah, sorry, just thinking,”

Ran could feel Moca’s frown, she knew her for years after all. Tomoe and Himari would say that they are one mind in two bodies. “Himari. . .” Ran looks down sadly.

“Ran. . .it isn't your fault,” Moca suddenly said, making Ran's eyes widened. Moca knows?

Ran felt herself crying, she couldn't stop the overflowing emotion. Her heart felt painful, and her eyes kept flowing tears to her cheeks. “B-but I could've been paying attention, I could've. . .I would have listened to her, and nothing like this would happen. . .Himari, would not be in the hospital, suffering because I dragged her,”

“Ran. . .it is not your fault. . . Kamoshida. . Hii-chan would be sad if you blame yourself,” Moca said, “Ran. . .How about I bring bread for Hii-chan tomorrow?”

Just like Moca to change the subject, she knows her too much.

“Moca. . .thank you,”

“See you tomorrow. . .Ran,”

The call was closed and Ran lay down on the bed once again. “It wasn't my fault. . .Moca, I know that you. . .I'm sorry, but it feels like it's my fault. . .that everything is not the same as always,”

She once again lay down, her body relaxed under the covers of her blanket. Mitake Ran, her eyes tired from all the chaos happening today. But she too knew that, she could never forgive herself for what happened to Himari.

Notes: How was it? Was it to emoi for you~? Kidding kidding. I personally really love Ran's Character, although she is a bit complicated as it is. I would like to hear your opinions, if you're okay. Maybe I'll also cross-post these stories in Wattpad & AO3. Oh my AO3 acc is Kazarinoyume, not sure which acc I'll use at Wattpad. Anyways, take care!

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Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: Awakening

a.k.a Mitake Ran's first transformation as a persona user. Inspired by the fic inspired by "Vow of the Orchid" by PtRanlover12.

Mitake Ran didn't really have a great year. She tried to save Himari, only for her friend to fall down the stairs, all because she dragged her to escape from Kamoshida’s abuse. Her dearest childhood friend, Uehara Himari was hospitalised for three months, she couldn't do anything. She was betrayed by the world. She couldn't take it. Until on that fateful day, she went to a weird place, a large grotesque castle, weird guards took her to a jail cell, and she met Kamoshida but with a weird-speedo-king outfit that would gross her out till centuries come. He taunted her, and she was mad. Who wouldn't be, but yet she felt different.

She felt herself thrumming in anger, as if she wanted to lash out. The more he taunted, but she still stood in anger, holding her ground. That is until he called her “that girl”.

“That Girl,” she couldn't believe it, Himari was just one of his playthings. He didn't bother to remember Himari, or what he had done. Afterglow fell because of him, Himari suffered because of him.

“How dare you. . .” Ran’s eyes shoot in anger. “You don't know her name do you. . .”

His answer was proof that Himari was nothing more but a plaything. When he told that her time was over. Dread fills her every being.

She was now beaten up, on the floor, weak. Helpless against Kamoshida, on the verge of dying. Until she felt it, that thrumming feeling, she felt anger, betrayal, frustration, she felt like those days when she chose to pour her feelings to her lyrics. She was angry, she'll use that anger, “I’ll make you eat your words, you son of a bitch!” Her eyes were snarling in unending anger. This is for Himari, for everyone in Afterglow.

Then, she felt her head pounding, an unimaginable pain as if rocks had gone into her head. A migraine, or was it. She heard a voice in her head, she felt her dearest childhood friends, Afterglow.

“You finally show your true colour,” Ran’s eyes widened at the voice. Her hands grabbing her hair in pain, she never felt this pain in her life. Before she knew it she was screaming in pain.

“Will you act as if nothing has happened, for the sake of your so-called ‘Same as Always’,” The voice asked, they felt familiar. Was it Tomoe? Moca? Himari? Tsugu? Or was it all of them at once, she couldn't tell. These voice(s) are just so familiar. Her head hurts like a brick falling on her head. “Or do you want him to feel the same pain as ‘we’ did?”

The ‘we’ sounded more like Himari. It added, “You know you wanted revenge, why not take it?”

“I won't forgive him. . .” Ran’s voice rasped, amidst the pain she felt. But her anger overpowered it all, “I WON'T FORGIVE HIM! I won't forgive him. . .for what he has done. . .to Afterglow. . .to Himari,”

The voice sounded amused, as if it liked her reaction, “Yes, that voice, that anger in the eyes. . .that is more like you. . .Never forget that day, for what he has done. Never forget your friend's cries,”

She remembered Tsugumi’s worry, Tomoe’s frustration of what's going on, Moca’s guitar playing with a sound of uncertainty, and Himari’s cries. She remembered Himari on the floor, unconscious, telling the girl to wake up.

She felt her hands tied to a fist, she gave a growl, “Give me. . .your power. . .”

That is then the pain stopped.

She stood up, no longer on the floor, pushing herself up. Her eyes glowing in anger and power, she felt her own determination, her body was powering up, it was thrumming with energy.

“Very well, there's no time for hesitation. Vow to me. . .” She felt a mask on her face, she opened it, it was painful, but she was filled with adrenaline. She wouldn't let pain stop her for her revenge against Kamoshida. Her determination grows every second she rips the mask, she felt blood on her face, but she didn't care.

“. . .I am thou, thou art I, thou art willing to square backeth, to alloweth yond ang'r fest'r upon thee and feedeth upon thee to square backeth. Turneth t into thy pow'r to avenge those who is't thee holdeth lief . . .”

She finally removed the mask. She looked at it, a beautiful black phantom mask covered in golden outlines of sasanqua and orchids. Her face covered in blood, and her eyes now brimming in yellow-gold. She felt relieved, she felt free.

She looks at Kamoshida, her eyes glares at him in fury ablaze, “You took everything from us. . .I will never forgive you,”

“All that show just to say your last words, and here I thought you would do something else. Guards. . .end her,”

A wind gushed from behind her, knocking them down, eliminating them for good. Kamoshida's eyes widened in fear, “No. . .not again!”

Blue fire surrounds her quickly rising to her chest, before covering her fully. The fire and the wind fully died down, as Mitake Ran was now seen no longer on her Haneoka school uniform. She was now seen with a long leather jacket almost to her , with black turtleneck crop top, black short skort, a pair of leather straps on her left thigh, and long knee-high combat boots. Her neck has a black choker, and her hands are covered with black long mitt gloves. Her style is nothing more than black-red punk, as she unsheathed her katana, her eyes still glowing yellow.

But that's not the only thing, at her back, was a feminine being with Chinese-warrior esque, covered in armour and a ponytail hairstyle. It cannot be seen, but that's not all. It's demeanour shows she is not to be trifled with, like its user. She was Mitake Ran’s persona.

Ran aimed her katana to Kamosida's throat, her eyes back to it's normal pink colour. She gave him a glare looking him in the eye, “I know what I can do now and like I said I will never forgive what you have done, to my friends,”

“With this, it will be your end,” Ran said, “Mulan, Agi!”

Notes: Did you like it? I think Mulan would be a great fix for Ran's persona. Especially since the story seems fitting to her, as well as her dedication to her friends and family. Oh noted down, this story is post Tied to the Skies.

I hope you like it! Take care and have a great day!

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How to not get bored?

EZ, write a Multicrossover story and people would think you're nuts!

Of course, in my defense, writing multicrossover fanfictions sounds fun, especially the part where you end up making up characters and OCs and changing some characters last name. So that's what I am doing here out of sheer boredom and lots of creative burst.

Mind the grammar, I'm still learning.

Either way, I hope you will like it or not. Lol, you'll never know (:

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I'm merely writing for the sake of writing ofc