#ryuji sakamoto x y/n

[mindfulvenus]

៶°. ☆ passing little notes

pairing. ryuji sakamoto x reader

song. nalgotica (BAD BOYS BAD BOYS) - lumi athena

ryuji and you talk a lot during class. the two of you use all forms of communication too; whispers, paper notes, eye contact… until you guys got caught.

it’s just some paper note you seemingly pass with ease, but this time carries a message to needing to be revealed. you have been pining over ryuji, and today, you to let these feelings within your heart loose on paper.

oblivious to today’s lesson in the classroom, you tap ryuji’s shoulder, waking him up from his daily in-class nap. he slowly drags the weight of his head in your direction while wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth. you speak with your eyes, making contact with his own, and then to the pink note poking out between your fingers. you slyly pass him the note, sliding it briskly on top of his desk right before the teacher turns back to face the classroom.

ryuji rubs the grogginess from his vision and tosses you a confused look. what’s up? ryuji thinks to himself as he opens up the small note, not quite expecting the its beginning words. as he keeps reading, some light pink-ish colors show themselves on his cheeks. as he reads, “ryuji, i like you” he turns around with a faint smolder to his smile and his eyes look at you with pure elation.

your hands are covering your uncontrollable laughs as you try, but fail to be discrete in the classroom setting. catching your breath, you wave a playful hand to him and mouth to him silently, “keep reading” and his eyes continue traveling down the piece of paper. within seconds he’s completely flush in the face from your written words. he sharply turns his head back to you again, this time with a big ol’ golden retriever grin and quietly exclaims, “are you for real!?”

you nod your head vigorously out of excitement and whisper him a “yes! yes! yes!”, and then your teacher yells from across the classroom, “mr. sakamoto!” ryuji’s eyes gape and he immediately shoves the paper note into his pant pocket.

“real quick,” ryuji whips around to face you and confesses, “i like you too, almost a little too much.” the two of you share chuckles in the little situation you’ve found yourselves in.

“yeah i know bad-boy,” you stick your tongue out with a tease and pass him a flirty wink.

and the punk has the audacity to playfully blow you a kiss back.

note. here’s a little something p5 fans ♡

[sea-of-dust]

Hello c:

can I request Akira and Ryuji with a f!s/o who is going through her period

(I'm suffering the wrath of cramps 😭)

This is the worst....

Ryuji and Joker/Akira x Fem!Reader

Summary: you're on your period with them trying to help you

Notes: HI Hi annon!, dw I feel ya 💀 ALSO I GOT THE OTHER MESSAGE IM SORRY I MADE YOU WAIT SO LONG 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

Warnings: mentions of blood, the hell of period craps

He has futaba he already knows what it must be like for you maybe even worse, so he brings you stuff you like in hopes you don't turn into a fire breathing dragon and spit fire (futaba)

Offers to do your homework for you or help you with it. He wants you to rest, don't stress about it too much not like he memmorised your handwriting for this exact purpose. So what if they aren't causing you that much pain you rest watch him speed run homework.

He lays his head on your stomach sometimes, this could lead to teasing unless you were actually about to make futabas story real. "Hey leave my girlfriend alone stomach" "stop qouting that!" Getting you to laugh made it worth it

He will lay with you even if you don't ask you could take a nap and wake up with him on his phone next to you. "You're awake?" Scooing over with a chipper grin on his face he shows you his phone "take a peak at this" as he shows you the video you don't notice him sneaking his arm under your torso to pull you into his chest. "Felt that" "awe" you feel him lean over you to kiss your cheek "I woulda got you this time sure of it" smiling weakly you kiss him back "not a chance"

He does cook for you during these times. The godsend of his cooking always make you forget about the pain and misfortune of these unfortunate times. "I can spoon feed you if you want" "YES"

He looks like his brains about to explode when he learns your on your period. "Ohhh that time of the month. No biggie!" Until you didn't show up to school one day because of your cramps

He did come running to your house with pads and the plush you kept hugging when you stayed in his. "Miss l/n it's an emergency please let me stay with your daughter!" "Oh you must be Ryuji! She talks so much about you!" Her eyes water as she fondly tells him about the times you spoke about him. It was nice but what was great was sneaking away mid rant. "Y/n!" "Ryuji?!"

He takes oddly great care of you, offering you food and bringing a game with him. "You brought alot-" "well yea I didn't know what you were in the mood for so I brought everything I knew ya liked" "They're gonna last me years..." "perfect!"

Only lays next to you if you ask him to. Feels like if he moves the wrong way it'll make you uncomfortable. So when you eventually get him to lay next to you he's just a board, his mind comming up with all sorts of theories for what would happen if he even breathed wrong.

So the next day you came to school the guy was with you every step. "Ryuji your classrooms next door" "what if you pass out" "they aren't that bad worse case I end up vomiting" "what if there's no bag!" You sigh patting his shoulder "listen I'll be fine" it's gonna take the bell to ring for him to finally give in. Doesn't mean he isn't walking you home keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary.

[frickingnerd]

love triangle with ren & ryuji

pairing: ren amamiya / akira kurusu / joker x gn!reader x ryuji sakamoto / skull

tags: friendly rivalry, supportive friends, ryuji is bad at flirting, charming!ren, mentions of food, giving gifts to reader

ren and ryuji have a friendly rivalry over you!

neither of them want to ruin their friendship over their crush on you, but they both don't want to resign and let the other one win

when ren confessed to ryuji that he liked you, the two boys actually talked about it and decided there wouldn't be any hard feelings, no matter who you choose!

they can't force you to love them, but they certainly can try to win you over with gifts, charming words and other things!

ryuji is rather awkward and blunt when it comes to flirting with you. he'll blurt out “you've got a new haircut–!” before actually complimenting you on it

meanwhile ren is pretty smooth and knows just what to say to compliment your looks and personality, without seeming too ingratiating

ren isn't above teaching ryuji some smooth flirt lines either! though occasionally he sneaks in some bad ones, just for his own amusement…

ryuji always has food on him for you! he read once in some magazine that food is the way to a person's heart, so he keeps snacks on him and always invites you to lunch with him!

ren is more the type to buy you pretty things. a necklace, bracelet or anything else that would look good on you!

[honeyylin]

What About Me? - Prologue - Small parts to expect throughout the story -

If you are the artist behind this fanart of Maruki, please tell me and i'll be sure to credit you or take it down if you do not want your art to be used.

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"it's important to not push yourself too hard. Remember, your mind needs rest too." I looked up at him from my desk, sighing while placing my pen down.

"alright, fine.."

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"everytime I look at him.. I feel like I've failed him as his older sister." I mumbled, looking up after a few seconds of silence from him.

"I hope you know, he adores you more than you think.." he said to me, slowly intertwining our hands in comfort.

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I looked at the boy with a raised brow, an unamusing smile on my face "are you sure you know what you're doing?"

He simply chuckled, "what? don't trust me?"

I nodded immediately, "Akira, I absolutely do not trust you"

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"What about my sister damn it!" Ryuji yelled at Maruki, taking another step forward. "are you just going to break her heart like this?"

Maruki grunted at the sound of your name, the thought of your smile entirely replacing his thoughts of Rumi "don't mention her." he grimaced. "she has nothing to do with this."

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Joker grunted as he held Maruki's hand, "don't do this to her-" he added, trying to pull him up.

"Don't you want to be with her?"

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[dlscenarios]

Thief - Akira Kurusu/Ren Amamiya x Reader | Persona 5

I have started pretty much EVERY format P5R comes in & I have finished NONE of them—

Things started getting weird when the infamous transfer student came to Shujin. He was the talk of the school. Everyone would whisper about how he's a criminal, how he "definitely killed someone", that he was "involved in drug deals."

When he walked into your homeroom class, you couldn't pull your eyes away from him. He didn't look like someone that would commit crimes.

Soon after, word got around that he and renowned troublemaker, Ryuji Sakamoto, had gotten in trouble with Kamoshida. Days later, a bright red card was plastered across the school. You took one off of the board and read it.

The note stated that whomever wrote it knew of Kamoshida's crimes and would make him pay for his sins. Putting the card into your bag, you walked away only to notice the transfer student, Ryuji, and Ann Takamaki whispering to each other. You sped away before they could notice you.

Everyone knew Kamoshida was evil, but the day he burst into the gym and confessed caught everyone off guard. This started talk of the "Phantom Thieves" being real.

Before leaving the gym, you approached the group of misfits, tapping the transfer student's shoulder. You asked him to meet you on the roof after school, which he agreed to.

You paced the roof in circles until the boy came through the door. After exchanging hellos, the two of you sat at the group of desks.

"We haven't officially met yet. My name's Y/N." You started, fidgeting with your fingers.

"I'm Akira. Nice to meet you." He gave you such a sweet smile. It was hard to believe this was the guy students were weary of. "I have a feeling you didn't want to meet here for just introductions, right?"

You shook your head, "No. It's about Kamoshida."

Akira perked up, adjusting in his seat before nodding for you to continue.

"Those cards from the other day. Signed the 'Phantom Thieves of Hearts'. Were they from you? I saw you, Ryuji and Ann talking close by. Plus, word is that Kamoshida wanted to expel you right before those cards showed up," You paused to pull out the calling card you had in your bag, "It says that they will make him confess his sins. The next day, he didn't show up to school and then today, he confessed to everything."

"Maybe the timing was just a coincidence." Akira responded, briefly glancing at the card.

"But it's suspicious! You showed up and it was like Shujin got flipped upside down! Kamoshida's been abusing students for years and if anyone opposed him, he ALWAYS won. Then you came and, magically, Kamoshida crumbles. It's too strange to be a coincidence."

Akira smirked.

"What if I WAS involved? You didn't want Kamoshida to stay the way he was, did you?"

You jumped out of your seat, "Of course not! I'm glad he's getting locked up! But...if you ARE a part of the Phantom Thieves, I won't tell anyone. I'm your ally."

Akira stood. "In that case," he gently placed his hand on your head, "Glad to have you on our side, Y/N."

You turned your head, "Yeah yeah. Just let me know if there's anything I can do to help you guys."

~

After that rooftop encounter, you grew closer to Akira, Ann and Ryuji. You even grabbed the attention of Mishima, who asked if you could assist him with his Phantom Thieves website. You were there to greet the new thieves as they joined the squad. Akira had even asked you to hang out with him one-on-one numerous times.

Slowly but surely, you've begun to consider the band of misfits your friends.

One night, you were at Leblanc after Akira called, wanting you to try the coffee he'd learned to make.

You sipped, careful not to burn your tongue, and hummed. "It's delicious. You're getting better at this, 'Kira."

The black-haired boy smirked, dramatically posing.

"Guess you could say I've stolen your tastebuds."

You burst into laughter, grabbing onto the bar as to not fall off of the stool.

"That is the dumbest thing you've ever said to me!" You took a breath, trying to steady your voice, "Aren't criminals supposed to be sly?"

Akira shrugged, "Maybe I'm just special."

You rolled your eyes. "Yeah, maybe you are."

The thief leaned on the counter, looking at you with a soft gaze.

"You're special too, you know?"

"How?"

"Let's see. You were the first person to know we were the Phantom Thieves, you are willingly helping us even though it's dangerous, and you-" He gently booped your nose, "-are the cutest person I've ever met."

"Mmh." You leaned on your arm, ignoring the heat rising to your cheeks. "You're cuter. Do you know how many students say you're the hottest criminal they've ever seen?"

Akira lowered himself to your level, looking into your eyes. "They don't have a chance with me though. I've already got someone I'm interested in."

"And who is that?"

"You." Akira rose to place a kiss to your head before walking away, taking off his apron. You buried your face in your arms.

Suddenly, you perked up and called out to Akira.

"Maybe you ARE a thief, because you've stolen my heart!"

[1-800-c0sm1c]

Hey!! Sorry if I’m doing this wrong I am new to this kinda stuff but do u mind writing headcanons on how the p5 phantom thief boys would take care of the reader when they’re on their period? If not it’s fine!

꒰baby im yours !꒱

p5 boys when their s/o is on their period headcannons !

character x afab!reader

includes joker, ryuji, yusuke, and akechi !

warnings : mentions of periods, obviously lol

a/n : its shark week for yours truly so i thought now is the best time to write this :D i wasnt sure what gendered reader you wanted, so i just decided to leave it as afab, hope thats alright :))

JOKER // REN AMAMIYA

maybe this is biased, but i feel out of everyone on this list hes the most prepared.

like, hes not overbearing but he knows just enough to spare you both any awkward conversations.

he doesnt have any feminine products in his bathroom since its technically shared with leblanc customers and he doesnt want to embarrass you or anyone else, but you know theres always a few of whatever you need in his school bag or his dresser!

hes a very calm person, which can be very relieving, especially when you accidentally bleed on something.

you both were hanging out one day after school, and when you got up off of his bed to go make some food, you noticed a red spot on the sheets.

you were internally freaking out, trying to figure out what to do knowing how some guys tend to find it gross, while ren literally just comments "dont worry about it, i needed motivation to do laundry anyways." and asks if you need anything.

you feel like youve just been given whiplash, no way thats it, hes so cool with it?

he even gives you a pair of his boxers and sweatpants since you bled through your clothes, and when you come out of the bathroom hes got a steaming hot cup of coffee and some chocolates on the counter all ready for you. <3

SKULL // RYUJI SAKAMOTO

confused, embarrassed, and a little bit (a lot) dramatic. he tries to act like its not a big deal, but in reality he doesnt really know anything about periods, and hes convinced youre secretly in a lot of pain. (which i mean, you could be depending on cramps… but you get what i mean.)

hes horribly uneducated on this topic, and definitely the worst person to be stuck with when you start. 

hes calling ann asking her to explain what to do with the reddest face youve ever seen. 🧍

ryuji definitely thought it was a little gross at first too, but once he understood it was just a normal thing your body did he felt more okay about it.

hes trying super hard to be a good boyfriend, but hes stuttering over his questions. barely able to ask you if he needs to get you anything.

i swear his eyes almost popped out of his head when you said all you wanted was for him to shut up and cuddle with you. 💀💀

he tries to be there for you as much as possible, but if you tend to get more angry, just note that hell try to stay away a bit. 

he has issues keeping his temper under control, even when it comes to you, and he doesnt want to start any unnecessary arguments.

at the end of the day, communication is key when it comes to you guys relationship, he just wants whats best for both of you!

FOX // YUSUKE KITAGAWA

yusuke has probably never felt the touch of another human being before you so hes very… confused to say the least.

what do you mean youre bleeding? and its normal? this happens monthly? his mind is blown.

i dont see him being weird in the way he wants to use your period as inspiration for a painting, but weird in the way that hell track it.

maybe this just a personal thing who finds it weird when a guy wants to track when your on your cycle, but it seems right up yusukes alley 😭.

hes a little strange, and he just wants to help! but he also doesnt really know what hes doing, so his presence can be a bit overwhelming.

gets pouty when you end up snapping at him, but once you explain why hes a lot more aware of how much hes bothering you.

hes also willing to get you whatever you need, as long as youre buying.

one time you had asked him to get you pads/tampons, and he called you 30 minutes later saying that he didnt have any money…

however, unlike someone else on this list, hes not embarrassed about it. more so genuinely curious, as he loves learning about you and he thinks its important to know how your body works!

hell probably draw you something nice as well if it makes you feel better. :)

CROW // GORO AKECHI

oh boy, akechi sure is a character. and i think with him it depends.

usually though hes just a pretty average guy. hes not stupid, but he also isnt the best at understanding your emotions, or his own, for that matter.

youre in public, akechi talking to one of the tv hosts after hes finished appearing on a show, and you gently tug on his jacket to let him know you started your period, and need the restroom. 

hes conflicted, whats supposed to come first, you or his reputation? when it comes to him, he makes any simple situation way more complicated in his head.

he makes an eternal sacrifice to shoo away the people talking to him, and he quickly takes off his jacket to wrap it around your waist. you both find a bathroom nearby and he paitently waits for you outside.

when you walk out, he offers to pick up whatever you may need (including some food) and take you home.

at your front door, he kisses your cheek, but cant help but noticed the nervous expression on your face.

its only then when you mention that akechis jacket is, in fact, a light color, and is most definitely stained now with bright red blood. his face goes blank, and youre worried for a second he might be mad.

he only shrugs at that, same detective prince smile as always, and jokes that youre paying for his dry cleaning.

[idk6123]

Standing Up For Yourself (Ryuji Sakamoto X Male reader)

Rank 1

The school is looking just a bit better, despite the many other problems. Now that Kamoshida is behind jails, The Phantom Thieves are making their start. No one knows that it started with 4 students in Shujin, all of them felt victim to Kamoshida one way or another. Even though they defeated him, most of them felt closure, except one member, Y/N.

Ryuji knows his classmate a bit before him joining the team. He’s part of the volleyball team, and whenever he got bruises, he’s more standoffish and more timid then the day before. Even though the teen got his courage when fighting his abuser, Ryuji knows whatever happens still affects him to this day. Knowing he needs a friend; the blonde is more than happy to help him.

“I prefer ramen, but this ain’t bad.”

At Big Bang Burger, Y/N and Ryuji are eating a burger and some fries. “I’m more accustomed to this then eastern food.”

“Oh yeah. You’re from America, right?”

“Yup. Definitely recommend visiting it.”

Ryuji smiles. “Was already on my bucket list.” He takes a bite of his burger. “Jesus… I’m already feeling stuffed.”

“You’re almost done with just one burger.”

“I know, but I’m not used to this.” Ryuji sighs. “I should probably think of burning these calories…” He mutters. That’s when he got an idea. “How about we go running sometime?”

“Like jogging?”

“Sure. Since we’re both on the team, we need to pull our weight. Besides, now that we’re Phant-” Ryuji let out a yelp after getting kicked by Y/N. “I mean, now that we’re… in a new team, we need to increase our stamina.”

“True. I haven’t lost my skills… but it’s probably better to not neglect them.”

Rank 2

On a free day, both teens get in their jogging clothes and run around the area. After several minutes, they stop at the park and sit down a bench to rest.

“How’re ya holding up?” Ryuji says through breathing.

“I’m fine.” Y/N replies. “I have to say, I did miss this.”

“Running and sweating?”

“Yeah. There is just something fun about it.”

“I know, right?” Ryuji agrees wholeheartedly. His smiles drop. “…Do you also miss being in the volleyball team?”

“…Sorta.” Y/N answers. “I miss my friends and moving my body… but I couldn’t look at it the same way then before all this happened.” He let out a sigh.

“Do you think you will ever rejoin?”

“I doubt that. Anyway… how about we continue running. Bet I’m faster than that.”

Without a respond, he runs away, with Ryuji quickly following him. Tbe blonde did notice Y/N quickly changing the conversation.

Rank 3

Both teen run again. They rest again at the same bench then before.

“I’ve been meaning to tell you something.” Ryuji speaks up as they both do some stretches. Y/N is curious what he’s going to say. “I’m sorry.”

“About what?” Y/N has no idea what he’s talking about.

“Before. I didn’t want to pry. I’m just worried about you.”

“Oh.” Y/N put his left foot back on the ground. “It’s just a sore spot… that’s all. But you don’t have to worry about me. With Kamoshida gone, I’m getting better.”

“…But you’re not… fully over it?”

“…Yeah.” Y/N answers with some difficulty admitting to it. “I just need some time to process what happened. I still hold a grudge against him… and me for not doing anything.”

“Y/N…” Ryuji looks sorry for him. “Remember that in the end, you did stand up against him, and you stopped him. And you didn’t do alone. You have friends. And with us, you don’t have to worry about being treated like shit.”

Y/N smiles. “Yeah… That’s true.”

Rank 4

It’s another day for the teens to jog. Each time they do, they get better and better. During their break, Y/N looks at the environment, while Ryuji is drinking water. Far away, Y/N sees two guys hanging around, which reminds him of something.

“I’m happy I got friends like you.”

“Eh?” Ryuji is looking a bit off guard. “Whaddaya mean?”

“You don’t remember?” Y/N asks as he looks back. “You said I’m not alone anymore. And even though I’m often scared to stand up, I remember I’m not alone, and I got support by my friends. That’s why I need to tell you something”

Ryuji is intrigued. “What can I help you?”

“…I’m getting bullied.”

The delinquent looks immediately furious. “What!? By who?!”

Y/N remains quiet. “Look, I don’t want you get into a fight because of me. I want to try to fix it by myself.”

Ryuji can’t believe what he’s hearing. “Didn’t you just said it was nice being supported by friends?”

“Yeah… b-but I want to try to do it on my own.” Ryuji looks doubtful at him. “Please. I promise I will go to you if things go south.”

Though not liking it, Ryuji gives in. “Fine.”

Rank 5

When Ryuji walks in the hallway as he goes to the restroom, he hears people inside it. What makes him worried is that they sound like they’re fighting.

“You really think you’re better than me!?”

“I’m not! But that doesn’t make it right to treat me like shit!”

“But you are!”

Ryuji quickly gets in the bathroom to see the bully closing in on his friend. The blonde quickly runs to him, grabs his shoulder and pull him away.

“If you want to deal with him, then you have to deal with me!”

The bully scoffs. “Whatever.” He walks away, out of the restroom.

The delinquent looks back at his friend. “You OK?”

“I’m fine…” Y/N looks still startled. “Thanks for helping out.”

“You’re welcome. …He’s not going to stop anytime soon.”

“I know.” Y/N respond. “Just let me think of how to deal with it…”

“He won’t stop.” Ryuji said again. “You’re method didn’t work.”

“Ryuji, I need to be the one to stand up.” Y/N says insistently. “I appreciate the support, but I need to be the one to help myself. I can’t rely on others 24/7, but I do on myself. Please, let me think of something.”

Ryuji sighs. “If you say so.”

Rank 6

Y/N once again tried to stand up for himself and end the bullying. He again meets up with his bully somewhere isolated and away from the other group. Someplace outside at the seating area, Y/N hopes his deeds will succeed.

“Look, I don’t want to fight anymore. We both just get hurt. None of this is worth it. Can’t we just move on?”

“Why should I?” The bully responds with some snark. “You deserve it.”

Y/N frowns. “Why do I deserve it then?”

“Because you’re pathetic, even now.” The bully gets closer to Y/N. “And it pisses me the fuck off!”

Suddenly, the delinquent appears with a glare. “That’s enough!” Without bothering for a respond, he runs to the bully to give him a sucker punch. The bully looks shocked, as does Y/N. “If you ever thought you can lay a finger on him ever again, think again.”

The bully tsked. With one glare back at his target, he walks away, leaving the two alone.

“You’re okay?”

“I’m fine, b-but you shouldn’t helped. I had it under control.”

Ryuji doesn’t expect Y/N to raise his tone. “He was just about to hit you!”

“And I should’ve faced it.” Y/N argues. “You can’t always have my back, and I need to learn to rely on myself. But with you helping me, all I’m doing is rely on other people!”

“Well, excuse me for caring!” Ryuji frowns. “All I was doing is looking out for a friend, and you couldn’t even say thank you.” He let out a grown, as both teens continue to look annoyed. “Fine, have fun relying on your own.” With that, he walks away, making Y/N tiredly sigh.

Rank 7

“Don’t you think there is something wrong?” Ann asks to her friend, Makoto. Both of them are talking on the roof. On the other side, Y/N is chatting with their leader and Morgana, while Ryuji is talking with Yusuke. “They used to be inseparable. And now they barely look at each other.”

“Maybe they had a fight?” Makoto suggests. “I can sense they hold some irritation for each other.”

Ann frowns. “And they don’t make things up.” She sighs. “I guess they’re guys after all…” She then has an idea. “We should help them. If they won’t do it, we need to.”

“As much as I would like to help, we can’t force them to be friends.”

Ann thinks of something. “I got something.”

-

After sharing her plan, the two girls got it to action. Ann is currently at Leblanc with Ryuji. When the door opens, the blonde is surprised to see Makoto and Y/N. There is instantly an awkward silence, as the other two walk towards them.

“What’s going on?” Ryuji asks.

“You guys need to make up.” Ann speaks up. “You two were supposed to be best friends. It really kills moral that our two goofballs don’t get along.” So, the other two sits down, starting the conversation.

“How about we start what started all of this?” Makoto suggests. “How about you talk Y/N?”

Y/N sighs. “I got this bully who harasses me.” The two girls look surprised. “And I wanted to deal with him. …I know I’m not the most… outspoken, but I want to proof to myself I can stand up for myself. When I tried fixing things, Ryuji overheard… and punched him.”

“The guy was about to hit Y/N! I gotta do somethin’!” Ryuji defends himself. “I’m trying to help, but he kept saying he can handle it, but this guy won’t stop.”

“I think I know this is about.” Makoto speaks up. “I think we can blame this on miscommunication. Ryuji, do you understand that Y/N wants to improve his self-confidence and be more independent?”

“…Yeah.”

“And Y/N, do you understand despite your protests, Ryuji wants to help you?”

“Yes.”

“And about the bully, how many times did you faced him?”

“Two times.”

Makoto hums. “Y/N, give yourself some credits. You stand up for yourself, despite him not stopping. It takes some real guts to do that. But there are times when we need other people’s help. Let me handle it. I’m sure I can help you.”

Y/N hesitates. He looks back at Ryuji, knowing what he would say. “Alright.”

“Good.” Ann looks happier. “I guess that means you two made up.”

“Huh? We did?” Ryuji asks.

Makoto closes her eyes. “How about we leave you two to figure things out.”

Thus, the two girls left the café, leaving Ryuji and Y/N alone.

“I meant it when I said I was trying to help you.” The blonde says. “And I know you wanted to prove yourself, and you did, but there is nothing to be ashamed to ask help.”

Y/N hums. “I guess so… I’m sorry, Ryuji.” He smiles. “And thanks for being my friend. I appreciate I got you watching over me, like everyone else.”

Rank 8

Inside of the student council classroom, Makoto summoned Y/N and Ryuji to it.

“Thank you for coming.” Makoto speaks up. “Thank you for speaking out, Y/N. I got a lot of info for it, but I’m afraid we need evidence in order to get him punished.”

“Are you shitting me!?” Ryuji yells. “This guy is harassing innocent people, and the school can’t even do something about it?”

“I get how you feel. I wish the school took stuff like this more seriously.” Makoto looks disappointed, but that soon disappears. “However, I won’t let this slide. If the school wants evidence, we will get some.”

“What do you mean?” Y/N asks.

“We record you talking with him, and if he threatens you, and even better, confessed for what he did, then we can use it.” Makoto suggested. “However, that would mean using you as bait.”

“I’m up to it.” Y/N says.

Makoto looks proud at him. “Good. That’s why I wished to speak to you as well, Ryuji. If he tried to hurt Y/N, you jump in. But try not to use violence.”

“As long as he gets what he deserves.” Ryuji responds.

“He does.” Makoto assures. “It looks like we got a plan.”

Rank 9

It’s finally the day the bullying is going to end. Everything has been set up. Y/N lured the bully to the empty student council room with his phone calling with Makoto, who’s recording it. She, as well everyone else of the team except Yusuke are outside of it, who can’t get in the school. Their leader, as well as Ann and Morgana learned about the plan, and want to help, so there they are.

Inside of the room, the bully is quick to glare at him. “You really think third time is going to be the charm?”

“I take every time if it means you’re bullying is going to stop.” Y/N knows he needs his confession, so he gives him the bait. “I just can’t understand why you’re doing this.”

The bully scoffs. “I already told you, you dumbass. You deserve it. You’re just pathetic. It’s no wonder Kamoshida hit you.”

Although knowing he comes out on top, hearing it hurts Y/N. “So ever since he started to abuse me, you think it’s fine to do it to me too?”

“I don’t see why not.” The bully comes closer to Y/N. “What are you going to do? Stand up for yourself. Isn’t it funny how much you try, it’s not good enough.” Right about as the bully grabs Y/N’s shirt, the door opens, revealing the thieves.

“I advise you stop.” Makoto demands. Every member glares at him. Ann is even filming the scene.

“It’s over asshole!” Ryuji quickly gets besides Y/N, daring the bully to touch him.

Being shocked and speechless, the bully quickly panics and runs away, getting pass the crowd of thieves. When everything seems to be over Ann stops recording and Makoto stops calling Y/N. With the evidence they gathered, it appears everything is over. The group walks over to Y/N.

“You did well Y/N. Now that we got this, I will make sure he’s going to punished.” Makoto assures.

“To be fair, he mostly dig his own grave.” Morgana comments with some snark.

“Are you okay?” Ren asks.

Y/N remains quiet for a second. “I… I guess I don’t fully realized it’s over…” The team looks at him with sympathy. “Can you give me some time alone? I just need to process this.”

“Sure thing.” Ann gives a kind smile. “Let us handle the thing. You just make sure you rest.”

With that, the group walks away. Y/N, however, wants one person to stay. “Ryuji? Can you stay?”

The blonde is a bit surprised but find it okay. “Sure.” They sit down at the table. With them being alone, Ryuji can tell how fully vulnerable he is. “You’re alright?”

“I’m fine.” Y/N shows a small smile. “It feels weird though. It’s like when we changed Kamoshida’s heart. I think it’s too good to feel true.”

Ryuji chuckles. “Yeah…”

“But even though I didn’t do it by myself, I feel proud. I feel much stronger than before, even considering what I can do in the Metaverse.” Y/N smiles. “I make sure to never allow myself to be treated like dirt.”

“I’m sure you won’t.” Ryuji assures. “And remember, we always got your back.”

“Yeah.” Y/N smiles. He looks a bit nervous. “…With me getting braver, there is a thing I want to confess…” Ryuji wonders what it is. “I know you won’t make fun of me, and it’s fine if you… decline.”

The blonde looks confused. “No way I’m making fun of you.” He smiles widely. “I’m here for you.”

“Thanks.” Y/N smiles. “I think I like you… as more than a friend.”

Ryuji looks surprised and quickly blushes. “O-Oh…!”

“But like I said, it’s fine if you don’t feel the same!” Y/N is quick to make the situation less awkward. “I don’t mean to make you uncomfortable and-”

“Y/N, wait!” Ryuji quickly stops him talking. “I-I feel the same.”

Y/N then looks surprised. “You do?”

The delinquent blushes hard, scratching his head. “Y-Yeah…”

His teammate let out a relieved sigh. “I guess that makes you my boyfriend.”

Ryuji gives his goofy smile. “It sure does.”

Rank 10

“And? What happened to him?”

At the bench where they stop for resting, both teens sit. This time however, they just chat and eat their lunch instead of jogging.

“Apparently, after some other investigation, I wasn’t the only one getting bullied by him.” Y/N begins sharing the news he got from Makoto. “Mishima and the other volleyball members had the same problem. With so many people speaking up, and having the evidence, Makoto was quick to make him confessed. He’s going to expelled.”

Ryuji smiles. “Good. He got what he deserved. You know, I thought about what happened, but we could’ve avoided this by taking his heart. But dealing with this in the real world, it’s like you said, it makes me feel powerful.”

Y/N smiles back. “I wonder if one day we can’t rely on the Metaverse. But when that day comes, we need to learn to stand up on our own. This was the perfect opportunity to do that.”

“Not just that. You managed to catch yourself a handsome and awesome boyfriend.” Ryuji says with a cheeky smirk. He put his arm around Y/N.

“And that’s because I dared to confess.” Y/N feels really proud for himself. “I was scared for rejection, and I know in the future things won’t always turn out like I want to, but I make sure that won’t stop me.”

Ryuji hums. “Saying you stuff like that makes me wonder how strong I am. I mean, sure, in the other world I am, but here?”

“Ryuji, you never stop yourself for speaking out for injustice. Although I think you can often overreact, I wish I had your spirit.”

“You’re way too sweet.” Ryuji turns a bit red. “Guess this is one of those situations where people say the grass is always better at the other side.”

Y/N raises an eyebrow. “Don’t you mean greener?”

“Oh.” Ryuji looks surprised, though he won’t let that bother him. “Anyway, let’s make sure to stick together. As Phantom Thieves and partners. That way, we don’t get screwed over by any assholes.”

“That’s a promise.”

[dragondemoness]

Ryuji sakamoto x male reader during a palace investigation y/n accidentally meet a lonely Jack Frost crying soon it deer that y/n father instinct kick in then go reunited with ryuji he see his boyfriend and a hugging in a protective way a Jack Frost y/n say ryuji I’m adopt this adorable thing now it our son Jack Frost : hee ho I’m love my new hee dad and father ho ryuji: for real 🤯 headcanons please

Dragon's Note: I may or may not have based this off the "hee horde" scene from Strikers, because that scene was hilarious 😆

I went with a Jail investigation, specifically the third Jail (the Sapporo one) because it’s a snowy-themed jail, and it seemed the most fitting. Hope that’s alright

Our Little Buddy - Ryuji Sakamoto x Reader

Because of the hee horde situation, you and the rest of the Phantom Thieves were forced to exit the jail

But right after the others exited, the hee horde came to an end

How convenient. 

Ryuji scratched the back of his head with a slightly irritated expression

“Man, what timing. Well, better follow ‘em, right? Erm, (Name)?”

You weren’t listening

Instead, you were looking at a Jack Frost that strayed away from the rest

It was curled up against one of the icy buildings, and it seemed to be crying

Even appearance wise, this one seemed to be different

Instead of its iconic sharp-toothed smile, this one’s face was fixed in a frown, and even its teeth weren’t as sharp

Something in you felt bad for the little thing

“Hey Ryuji, stay here. I’m gonna go check that out.”

Ryuji was hesitant, but stayed behind anyway

So you slowly walked over to the strange Jack Frost

When you approached it, it cowered away from you

You held out your hand and spoke to it with a soft, gentle tone

“Hey, it’s okay. I’m not gonna hurt you, little guy. I’m only here to help.”

The Jack Frost looked back at you with a look of fear, but slowly reached toward your hand and clung onto your arm

You slowly walked back to Ryuji, who jumped in shock upon seeing you with your new friend

“Woah! What the hell?!”

He prepared to summon Captain Kidd before you stopped him

“Ryuji, don’t! This one isn’t like the others. Look at it.”

The Jack Frost slowly peeked from behind your leg before hiding back again

“Look, I know you’re skeptical, but this Jack Frost has attached itself to me, so we’re adopting it. No ifs, ands or buts about it.”

Your little friend stepped out from behind you, this time with a smile

“Hee ho! Yay! I love my new dads, ho!”

Ryuji looked at you, wide-eyed

“FOR REAL?!”

[rheagodlywrites]

Save My Heart

WARNING ⚠️: this includes themes of suicidal thoughts, sexual assault/harassment and abuse. If you cannot read this comfortably please contact someone who you can trust.

Ryuji Sakamoto x fem reader

Ryuji found you crying your eyes out on the street near the school. After taking you home, he learns of the situation between you and the coach.

Ryuji held his umbrella looking up at the cloudy sky. Days like this were common so it wasn’t anything unusual, what was unusual was that he found you crying your eyes out on the sidewalk in front of the school. He quickly walked to your shaking form as you wiped the tears and rain away.

“Babe? What’s wrong?” He went to gently touch your shoulder but you slapped him away.

“DON’T TOUCH ME!” You screeched terrified. You looked up with an intense glare but when you saw it was Ryuji, you only broke down more.

“Ryu..I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” You repeated. Your tears started to flow and became heavier as your apologized but Ryuji stopped you.

“It’s ok! I’m not hurt! Is it ok if I touch you?” Ryuji gently asked. You slowly nodded and he put his blazer over your shoulders. He held the umbrella over your head and the two of you walked to your home. Your parents were never home and always on business trips so no one was there to see what happened to you besides Ryuji. Ryuji sat you down on the couch and left to grab some towels. You slowly dried yourself with the towels thinking about what happened to you.

“Do you want to change? I can leave you alone to do that if you want?” Ryuji asked. You knew he was worried about any possible injuries you may have without his knowledge.

“Y-Yeah. Can you help me up..?” You didn’t have to say and he already helped you into your feet and slowly guided you to your room. He shut the door and you took off your shirt.

Your body was toned for Volleyball. You were used to rigorous workouts and training since your parents did the same when you said you wanted to go to college with it. But this…this was different. You couldn’t bring yourself to continue to stand at the sight of your body in front of the full length mirror. You fell to your knees with a loud thud as your tears started pouring out again.

“Y/n? Are you ok?” His voice expressed immense concern and you couldn’t respond to him.

“R-Ryu? Help me..” You cried. You heard the door open but you didn’t see Ryuji. You heard his footsteps and you saw his feet in front of you but saw nothing else.

“Y/n..Who did this?” He questioned. You looked up to him teary eyed to meet his angry gaze. The only comforting thing about his anger was that it made you so happy to have him.

“It..It was coach..He called me to his office and he seemed happy at first..” You shuttered recalling the moment.

“He wanted to talk about my performance and how I can do better but he started to get closer to me. He said he WANTED me..” You held yourself in your arms as you leaned back down to your knees.

“He tried to touch me! I told him no and then he started hitting me with anything he could grab! He told me I should die for rejecting him! And I honestly believed it! But I don’t wanna die! I can’t leave you to him! ” Your fear started to take you and swallow you while. Ryuji couldn’t do much but stare at the bruises and the scabs that were starting to open back up. Ryuji shook his head clearing his thoughts.

‘My girlfriend needs me. I can worry about shittyshida later.’

Ryuji kneeled down to your level. He didn’t touch you. He knew that’s not what you needed or wanted right now.

“It’s not your fault. His actions were never your fault. You are an amazing person. You are ambitious for wanting to take volleyball seriously. You’re incredibly talented when you play the guitar! I mean you play so well! I love when you do. You’re also smart. You have the top grades in our grade. I don’t know what I did to deserve you but I will always do my best to be sure that I can be someone you can lean on..”

Ryuji let you cry. He let you keep him at a distance until you were ready to hold him. He was going to wait for you to come to him. As time went on, you had cried yourself into a state of exhaustion. Only then you realized that you had been sitting in front of Ryuji in your bra for twenty minutes. Your face went red as you had started laughing. Ryuji smiled despite not knowing what was funny.

“Ryu, can you sleep with me tonight? I don’t want to be alone..” You awkwardly asked. You were worried that nightmares would plague your sleep so having him there would bring you comfort. He stared at you for a second and his face bloomed in a shade of red that would put tomatoes to shame.

“Y-Yeah! I’ll stay over tonight. B-Be glad it’s our day off tomorrow!” He stuttered out. He stood up with you and he walked to the door. You watched as he got to the door frame.

“Thank you, Ryu..for sticking with me.” Ryuji smiled at you.

“There is nothing that I wouldn’t do, for someone so amazing. Just get ready for bed and I’ll do my best to cook you something. I’ll get you some ointment for those injuries too. I love you,Y/n. More than you’ll ever know.” He shut the door behind him and beyond the door you could hear a faint cheer.

“I heard that!” You called after him.

“You have to admit that I was pretty cool!”

[blissfullyapillow]

Itto & Ryuji Best Friend Headcanons

Itto x gn reader (platonic)

Ryuji Sakamoto x gn reader (platonic)

Fandoms: Genshin Impact, Persona 5 & Persona 5 royal

wc: 1129

Notes: Same person different font, fun fluff with your bestie!, I’ll have a separate section for persona 5 royal with a spoiler tag which will include third semester spoilers!

Back to Masterlist C

Back to Masterlist D

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*   ♡　*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Itto x gn reader! (Platonic)

You’re best friends with THE Arataki numero oni Itto?? Well, you’re in for a fun yet chaotic ride!

Whenever you & Itto struggle to come to a compromise, you battle it out using the oni kabuto (you almost always win but that doesn’t deter Itto)

Itto will always go out of his way to find you and drag you along to participate in his next crazy idea

Kujou Sara knows you well since every time she encounters Itto, your name always comes up. “hey hey Kujou CHICKEN, have you seen y/n? I’ve got this great idea and I need their help to- ...Is it legal?? Pfft, it’s only illegal if you find out- W-WAIT you didn’t hear that part!”

Shinobu has scolded you many times for indulging Itto in his ridiculous ideas, since it gives her more work as she now has to bail out two people instead of one

You gave Itto rainbow horns on a night he was particularly bummed out about something, and the radiant smile he gave you when he noticed his horns warmed your heart so much

Not only yours, but Itto's cheeks hurt for the rest of the day due to the permanent smiles etched on your faces

Itto had to drag you away from fighting numerous people because they threw beans at Itto and called him names without knowing anything about him

The Arataki gang is a home for you, you’re always welcome there <3

You and Shinobu actually get along quite well when you’re laughing at Itto. You both chuckle as he gets hounded by kids who all want to rematch him at the same time. “Okay okay, you can all fight the notorious Itto at once! Oh, you wanna know about my horns? Well well well, you’re in for the story of a lifetime! But I’ll only tell ya if you win this battle, how about that?”

Itto won the battle but still told the kids anyway, and although he grumbled to you about it later it was clear he enjoyed the positive attention from the children. He refers to that particular group of children as “The mini Arataki gang” now despite their parents protests.

Late night bonding with Itto as you’re local menaces to the residents of Inazuma?

You’ve each picked up some habits from each other, and it’s cute when one catches the other unintentionally mimicking something they usually do.

Don’t get me started about the pranks you guys tried to pull on THE Kamisato Ayato.

Oh, wait. You’re starting to talk like him now too??

You have hobbies? Music? Itto is down to learn how to play an instrument, or listen to you play. Arts and crafts? Bring the supplies baby! Comedy? He’s laughing at all your jokes, good & bad.

You’re each other’s number one supporters, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*   ♡　*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

Ryuji Sakamoto x gn! reader (Platonic)

You & Ryuji became fast friends, bonding over your mutual dislike for "shitty rotten adults"

You learned pretty quickly about his phantom thief endeavors, but chose to keep quiet about it until he brought it to your attention (if he ever did)

Ryuji loves to bring you along for his workouts, encouraging you to stay healthy through exercise

Whenever you feel down, ryuji picks up on it pretty quickly

"Hey, you feelin' okay? You... don't feel like doing anythin' today? huh.... I feel ya. Hey, how about we get in a good workout? That'll be sure to cheer you up! No? ...Okay then... How about we eat some good grub? Yeah, of course I'm talkin' about ramen! Nope nope, come on, you're going! I'm not just gonna let you sit here and mop around all day! Lets go, come on Y/n! There ya go! Now lets go have the best meal of our lives, WOO-HOO yeah!"

Indeed, you both have the best meal of your lives (and you do every time) <3

If you REALLY don't wanna go out, he'll stay by your side until you're feeling better. He'll even sit with you in silence for as long or as little as you want.

"That's because we're the PHANTOM THIEVE- oh, uh, Y/n!? ...Shit."

You could only chuckle in amusement as the rest of the phantom thieves whip their head around in horror as they balk at you standing in the doorway.

"God damn it ryuji you did it again!" Ann scolds ryuji as he looks at you with a sheepish expression

Everyone else only sighs when you tell them you knew their secret from the beginning, since ryuji isn't exactly... discreet about it

"Wait, you've known since way back then!? ...FOR REAL!?"

He secretly feels like a weight's been lifted off his chest. He properly introduces you to the phantom thieves, and soon enough you become a part of their quirky dynamic

Sometimes Ryuji will invite Ren to workout with you two, and if he isn't busy seeing other confidants he'll tag along

One particularly cloudy day, ryuji opened up to you about his past with Kamoshida and why they changed his heart. You listened attentively and consoled him, and he's appreciated you for your kindness ever since

"Hey hey Y/n! What's poppin'? So today I found this place that sells really nice shoes so I kinda wanna check it out! ...No, i-it's not for track! It's uh.. for phantom thief trainin'?" You almost would've believe him if not for the questioning tone he used, but you go with him nonetheless

Someone's gotta give him a nudge in the right direction, right? Afterall, you know he'd do the same thing for you in a heartbeat <3

Persona 5 royal third semester spoilers below!

You still retained your close friendship while the whole maruki distortion went on, but it was clear something was missing from your lives

When you and the rest of the phantom thieves finally realized the false reality you were thrust into, you felt your heart sink

You consoled ryuji in the privacy of his room later that day as he pretended he wasn't crying

You dragged him to a ramen shop after a nice workout, and you both felt a million times better afterwards

You're a source of constant moral support for ryuji as he fights against the traumatizing distorted reality alongside his friends

Once everything is finally over, although ryuji will be moving away you both know your friendship will survive any distance. Besides, he doesn't need to know you already plan to visit him often, does he?

Little do you know, he already has similar plans for the future. Besides, there's no one else he wants as a best bud other than you...

....aaaand, well, maybe ren. but you didn't hear that from him

[m-y-fandoms]

COMMISSION: Joker/Ren x Reader x Akechi (angst + comfort ending)

Warnings: Heavily depressed reader, anxiety

Relationship is NOT a polyamorous threesome, just a trio of best friends HOWEVER the ending can be interpreted as a possible polyamorous relationship starting or an implied one in the past. Also can be read as just best friends.

Female pronouns used

Word Count: 7k words

FINALLY: If you didn't play Persona 5 Scramble/strikers you may not get this plot fully.

Why was it so hard? Why was it all so fucking hard these days? It used to be easy: answer emails, find clients, sign contracts, write, never get the credit for it, make bank. Her fingers used to fly across the keyboard, used to scribble in her notepad at the speed of light. Nowadays, it took all the energy she could muster just to write a single paragraph. Or bathe. Or eat. Or… not do something stupid and irrational that she would most definitely regret later.

Was something wrong with her? Was she just being such an irritating little snot? An ungrateful bitch? Her career was lucrative, and this was the best time of the year, not only because she tended to get contracted more around summertime, but because this was when they all came back.

She exhaled deeply, shakily, like it was draining to do even that. It was time to turn that frown upside down, to plaster on a fake smile; they deserved it, and their moods might be ruined if they saw her like this. She would make them worry. She couldn’t do that, that’s what burdens do.

Fuck…

No no no… don’t think like that. This is the best time of the year. Her thoughts screamed at her much like the beeping of her smoke detector, the music through her neighbor’s wall, The ambient buzz of the fridge, the birds outside of her apartment window. It was all too much, too overwhelming, overstimulating. The thing is, she could handle it at first, this all-enveloping sadness. She would get lost in her own words, pages and pages of content. She loved writing. It was her escape when her loved ones could not be. It was something that was always there for her. But now… now she would rather rip the pages out, split her laptop screen in two than write another fucking word for another fucking desperately needed paycheck for another fucking unappreciative client. They always wanted their ideas put on paper, written expertly. They wanted her to make them look good. She ghost-wrote for others’ glory. Her original content, the novels she desperately wanted to be known for, the articles on topics she chose, under her own name were never published, always rejected. Writing just wasn’t fun anymore, nothing was…

Anyway, it was the best time of the year, and she owed them a smile. She stood, closing her laptop, shutting down the part of her that wrote to survive. She should be happy, not only was she seeing her friends for the first time in a year, but she would get to leave this prison of an apartment. It was messy, uncleaned for months, dimly lit, claustrophobic. It was an unhealthy environment for her in her current mental state, and she knew that, but just couldn’t quite force herself to get off her ass and just step outside. Maybe a walk, a dinner at Leblanc instead of just delivery food, or nothing at all, as had been the case a few times this week. Sojiro would be happy to see her, right? He doesn’t call, but that’s just not his style, right?

She considers it, she really does, throwing on her favorite little summer dress - light and airy, pastel yellow with the tie at the waist - but it doesn’t seem like her anymore. It belongs to someone more… pastel yellow aura-wise. She didn’t deserve it. Opting to throw on a hoodie and thin sweatpants (bordering on pajama pants), she walked into her bathroom, avoiding piles of clothes and debris. It was almost routine to avoid eye contact with the mirror at this point, not wanting to scare herself with the pallid reflection that was sure to be looking back. She’d lost weight, which normally would seem like a good thing to most, especially here in Japan where foreigners like her were often considered huge.

She simply ducked under the sink, retrieving her hair brush and doing what she could to salvage the rat’s nest on her head. They should be honored at the effort she put in today to see them! It’s more than she’d done to take care of herself in a while. That reminds her… should she shower…? Nah, by her count she’d just showered a few days ago. Her pocket vibrates, and she allows herself a second of hope, of excitement. She’d been waiting for an email from a publisher for months, and every ding of her phone was a possible fragment of joy.

An exhausted sigh escapes her throat. Of course it was a let down. She couldn’t seem to get enough of those. Woah, where did that one come from? She mentally scolded herself. The notification was a text from her friends in the group chat. She loved her friends, this text was a blessing, not a let down, and on one of the best days of the year!

… Yikes, maybe she was getting a little ungrateful.

They all had lives now: plans, schedules, classes, or jobs. The fact that they had time for the group chat or summer reunions at all should've satisfied her. But…

*

Ryuji - 11:47 am : I’m almost to Leblanc :)))

You guys better not make me be the first one there!!! I hate being alone in there

Fuckin awkward sometimes man

Makoto - 11:48 am: (Y/N) lives closer to Leblanc than any of us. You’re still at that swanky apartment a few blocks away, yeah (Y/N)? You’ll probs be there first.

Save Ryuji from this pain he’s invented lol.

*

She chuckled a bit at this. It was dry, rusty, out of practice. This felt nice. Her friends were home to her, not this prison around her, not Tokyo.

*

(Y/N) - 11:48 am: It’s hardly swanky… but yeah, I’ll probably be a bit early…

idk, no promises.

Ren - 11:50 am: Sojiro will be thrilled to see you, old man likes you more than me. Figures, I’m only like his adopted son or whatever…

*

The message was a joke, sarcasm, lighthearted, but it left her bitter, angry. They always did, Ren’s messages, along with Akechi’s. She’d found herself responding less and less to messages aimed at her from those two men in the group chat, and double ignoring direct, one-on-one texts from them. It hurt, to be honest, it hurt real bad, reading messages or listening to voice mails from those two. They were so rare, something to be savoured, and that’s why she could not savour them. They shouldn’t have been rare, they should be plentiful… they should’ve been something normal in her life, regular and as routine as the passing of time. Considering how close those two in particular were to her - closer than anyone else in her life - two souls she felt bound to for all eternity, the fact that they hardly kept in contact hurt.

I mean, Makoto visited occasionally though her police work kept her busy, Ryuji was never too far, Yusuke - the traveling prodigy turned master artist - made time for her, but not her two closest friends in the entire world? Akechi and Ren seemed to take their diplomas and run as far away from Shibuya as possible, and from her along with it. It left a bad taste in her mouth. Did she really mean that little to them, after everything they’d been through?

So, she ignored Ren’s message, allowing others to chime in and continue talking about meeting up, who was bringing what, and what the plans were after lunch at Leblanc.

_____

Ren sighed, tucking his phone back into his pocket after staring at the group message for what seemed like no less than half an hour, just waiting for her to reply, to say anything directly after he had, as if staring would compel her to move, force words onto the screen. Of course, she didn’t, she never did these days. He wondered what he’d done to earn her scorn, and hated to admit that it bothered him a little more than he usually allowed.

He’d noticed this starting to happen nearly half a year back, about six months after the last summer meet up. Sure, (Y/N) had stopped replying in the group chat as often in general, and certainly never started the conversation anymore, but it seemed different for him in particular, like she was ignore solely him more often. Maybe it was just his ego, his irrational anxieties maybe, and he allowed himself to think that, until it happened one too many times. He tried texting her and her alone, and was always left on read, and then suddenly there was no longer even a left-on-read checkmark anymore. Well, at least she felt guilty enough about ignoring him to turn read receipts off, he thought cynically.

He messaged all of their friends, their little group of Phantom Thieves separately, asking if they were getting the same version of the silent treatment, and they all said the same thing: that they noticed (Y/N) getting a bit quieter over text, but that they just assumed she was busy. Did she ignore them completely like they did him? No, they all answered, save for one: Goro Akechi. He, feeling the exact same worries as Ren but refusing to admit them to anyone, was awash in relief to find that this experience was not exclusive to him, but now the trouble was finding out why?

_____

She felt a bit petty, a bit immature not answering Akechi or Ren, like a spoiled child throwing a fit, but there was a part of her deep inside that simply could not bear to answer their texts or respond to their calls, rare as they might be. She’d find herself in tears, shaking if she even tried. The rational part of her brian told her that this was the chance to patch things up that she needed, that they were texting and calling because they realized she felt abandoned by her two best friends, the two loves of her life. Another part of her said that they were extremely busy, that the Phantom Thieves and their fun, mischief and adventures were in the past, that her existence and being forced to come back to Tokyo every summer were burdens, and that the more she ignored them the sooner they would realize that for themselves. Another part still said that they deserved to be ignored, forgotten like they’d forgotten her, that contacting them would lead to nothing but pain.

_____

Another buzz from her waist area. She’d thought it may be her stomach growling, as she hadn’t eaten a proper meal in at least 48 hours, but it was simply a different type of notification. Her heart beat sped up. The email app icon glowed and pulsated. She clicked it immediately, seeing that the sender was the publishing company she’d sent her latest novel’s manuscript to.

Dear (Y/N) (L/N),

Though your manuscript was excellently written and extremely unique, we regret to inform you that it was not quite a fit for our-

Her hand shook around the phone, gripping it until it hurt. She couldn’t bear to read on.

_____

She dragged her tired ass over to Leblanc, making it there before everyone else as expected. Sojiro gives her a wide grin and a hug, elated to see one of his many children he’d acquired throughout the reign of the Phantom Thieves. Knowing better than to address the stale scent of her clothing or unnatural thinness of her form, he guides her to the usual booth, as if she hadn’t sat there thousands of times, and promised the others would be there soon.

Time began to pass with her picking at her nails and checking her phone, when two women she loves so very much enter with a jingle at the door. The excitable redhead and bubbly blonde hug her tightly and squeeze into the booth.

The state of her body does not go unnoticed.

The artist enters, then the heiress. Then the future police commissioner.

The state of her body does not go unnoticed.

They were all excited to see each other, overjoyed just to be there. The cafe filled with laughter when the loud-mouthed Sakamoto entered next, swinging around a bag that no doubt contained convenience store snacks and liquor.

“Sorry I’m a bit late guys! I know you were all probably cryin’, thinkin’ I wasn’t gonna show, huh?! Ye of little faith! I brought snackies and booze!” He shouted in glee, hopping over the back of the booth and nearly into Yusuke’s lap.

“You literally said you’d be the first one here, how did you still manage to be late…” Futaba snatched the bag of snacks, incredulous.

“Well, I may have been so worried about being too early that I uh… overcorrected a bit and messed around to pass the time…” his words faded off, looking around the room at his beloved friends until his eyes fell onto (Y/N) across the booth from him. “Jeez, you look like shit,” he teased, popping a chip into his mouth with a lighthearted shrug. Embarrassment flooded her visage.

“Ryuji!” Ann slapped the rowdy blonde’s shoulder in reprimand. Of course he, the blunt and outspoken soul he was, managed to mention the elephant in the room that they all had enough tact to gloss over.

“What?! I’m just sayin’! You look ghoulish my dude. And aren’t you roasting in that fit? Black is the new pink I guess!” He laughed, mocking how her usually feminine and cheery wardrobe had been replaced by dark-colored sweats and her rigorous skincare routine had apparently given way to oil and eyebags. Normally she wouldn’t have even blinked at his words, in fact she would’ve laughed. That’s just how Ryuji was, how their group’s humor was. Normally if she looked like this, it would’ve been just a rough day, something to make fun of and laugh off, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case this time.

All of their heads turned at once as the door chimed again, signaling another arrival. Goro Akechi stepped in, hair neatly tied back in a bun and his suit in perfectly un-creased condition. He smiled that familiar charming smirk, greeting everyone politely. She felt her heart lurch. The group of twenty-somethings were all highly intelligent, perceptive after years of Phantom-Thievery, and not a soul missed the way (Y/N) refused to greet Akechi, the way she couldn’t even make eye contact with him. Ryuji, feeling the tense vibe in the air and not able to stomach more awkwardness after his poorly-received remarks and lateness, spoke up, trying to lighten the mood.

“(Y/N), your Japanese sure has gotten better huh?! You lousy foreigner! Remember how shitty it was freshman year?!” He chuckled.

“Ryuji, you haven’t heard me fucking speak in over a year,” she rolled her eyes, pulling out her phone with a dismissive sigh. Her nerves were frayed. She loved her friends so very much, but this was more social contact than she’d had in a year, and Akechi’s addition to the already overwhelming atmosphere was killing her softly.

Everyone paused, some shrinking back a bit at her biting tone. What was up with her? She hardly ever swore, and never spoke so sourly to a loved one. Again, they were an intelligent bunch, intelligent enough to notice the shift in her mood right after Akechi’s appearance.

The group continued conversing, trying to ignore the energy in the room, talking of recent achievements and funny stories, what they’ve been up to. Ann models full time now, getting a degree online on the side just to have one to fall back on. Modeling is going very well for her, she doesn’t see herself ever needing to do anything else to support her income. She works hard, harder than many other models and actresses her age. Futaba also attends online classes, but takes it very seriously, passing with flying colors while maintaining her love of hacking, otaku culture, gaming, and tech. She lives on her own now, more confident and competent than ever. Yusuke travels the world, selling art to private patrons, repeat clients, visiting galleries as an honored guest, never thinking his art is good enough but not as hard on himself as he was years ago. Haru is on the road to earning several degrees and the owner of her own little line of cafes that will surpass Leblanc in her heart someday. She was often at business lectures and meetings internationally, and doing anything to better her skills and not become her father.

Why couldn’t (Y/N) achieve what they had? Why wasn’t she out there thriving, snatching her goals by the throat and manifesting victory?! Why didn’t clients want her original creative works like they wanted Yusuke’s? Why wasn’t she content being an independent homebody like Futaba? Where was her drive like Haru and Ann? Holding back tears, she scrolled through her phone silently with an uninterested farce glazed across her face. Almost emotionless. Did she even give a shit that her friends were here? They were starting to wonder. She was usually the healer of their group, the mother, the mediator, the support. She always had advice, a shoulder to cry on, a wealth of funny anecdotes, something to keep the conversation going. Maybe shit was just changing… Maybe the saying that people change after high school was true. But… they were supposed to be the Phantom Thieves! Thick as thieves! What had gotten into her? Some of them were starting to feel a bit guilty for not checking up on her in person more often.

Akechi, ever the practical, analytical mind, fought hard to bite back his irrational jealousy, his negative thoughts. He’d been trying to change, to grow, but something was telling him that she was only here to see Ren, that she was in a foul mood because he wasn’t here yet. They’d both had her heart for years, a bit of a rivalry, and his immature feelings of possessiveness and ugly envy reared their head subconsciously at times. He had to take a breath, remind himself that Ren as well as himself had been getting the cold shoulder from her, Ren had confirmed as much. His jealousy was unnecessary… but man, did he want her attention, to hug her, feel her-

The door burst open, a messy mop of black hair and glasses rushing in, dripping sweat.

“Sorry I’m late! Lots of little delays and-” The group spared no time swarming him, Futaba scooping Morgana from his large backpack. They missed their esteemed leader, the one who recruited and united them the most it seemed. Well, he always did seem to be the main character of his own story. They all barraged him with questions and warm embraces, Sojiro taking his things silently with a smile to prepare his old room upstairs for his summer stay. Akechi fell back, noticing the way (Y/N)’s fists shook, the way she stood, bypassing the group and sneaking out the front door.

So he was right after all, her issue was with her seemingly-former two best friends, not the entire group, and now just with him. His presence disturbed her, and Ren’s pushed her over the edge.

Once the fuss has calmed down a bit, The detective pulls his long-time rival aside, a discussion blooming quietly in the corner. Ren half scoffs, half chuckles at how predictable his tawny-haired friend could be. Straight to the point, comparing her behaviors toward the both of them, theorizing why she seems to hate the two men she once loved the most, deciding to confront her and no Joker you don’t have a choice you’re coming with him.

The two men make their way outside, one with steeled nerves, a level head and a plan should a conflict or argument arise, one just wanting his best friend back to her normal self, and the detective pales to see the streets around Leblanc void of her completely. He didn’t like carefully thought out plans going to waste, or not getting his way.

“Where’d she go?” Ren shoved his hands into his pockets. “Thought she just stepped out for air?” He sighed, dreading everything he foresaw in his near future. Something was up, and he was feeling like he was going to have an awkward and miserable summer vacation or lose a best friend forever… maybe both.

“Well I don’t know, she’s obviously not here. You scared her off it seems,” Goro’s arms crossed over his chest impatiently with a false calm tone to his voice.

“Now now, you said she was already peeved before I got here… ‘cause of you.” The raven-haired male, seasoned to Akechi’s little jabs, replied in kind, never thrown off of his game by something so simple anymore.

“Well, she didn’t leave until you showed up,” Akechi seethed.

“I think we both know her issue’s with both of us…” Ren snaked his hand into his pocket, pulling his phone out before grunting in frustration. “Well, no, I guess I can’t just call her, can I?” he mumbled, hand coming up to scratch his neck in stress.

“Well, we’ll just have to go retrieve her, now won’t we!” Akechi brushed a hair up and out of his face, walking off in the direction of her apartment.

“Where are you- ?”

“We going, old friend! She still lives in that same old place,” he gestured vaguely through the air, “ - oh! Or don’t you remember even that?! Some best friend you are… Anyway, I assume she just headed home, she doesn’t talk to me anymore - as you well know - but the others said she never really leaves her apartment these days.” The judgemental tone was not lost on Ren, and he stumbled, trying to catch up to the other male who was already so far ahead.

“Do you… do you think that’s it?” Ren spoke up pensively.

“What’s it?” Akechi replied as the other fell in step.

“ ‘ Some best friend you are’... that’s what you said…” Akechi’s ears perked at this. Was there really a possibility that Ren was coming to a realization before him?!

The two men, never ones to get mushy with each other of all people - one far too proud and the other just not one to share his heart’s contents with many - engaged in a conversation far more genuine and emotional than any they’d had in years.

Was she really that miserable that she’d skip her favorite day of the year, seeing her best friends? Just slip out without a word? Was she planning to come back?

When did you last fly back to Japan to see her?

When did you?

How was her writing going?

Was she even still doing that?

Was she dating anyone?

Did she still have a crush on the both of them?

Did they still both have a crush on her?

When did you last text…

When did you last call…

By the time they arrived in front of her apartment building, they’d come to the conclusion that they were horrible friends.

Ren braced himself, preparing to step into the lobby of the building and head up the stairs to the second level where she resided, when his world went black.

_____

Swirling colors, inky blackness and red splotches surrounded Akechi and himself. The feeling would’ve tripped out anyone else, but it seemed all too familiar, and he felt at peace. Their vision swam, and they reached out for each other in a moment of weakness as they seemed to float, feet swept out from under them. When they were finally able to regain their footing, their mouths fell agasp, looking each other over with a sense of both nostalgia and horror.

“What the hell are you wearing?!” Akechi grasped at Joker’s black coat, eyeing his red mask and gloves.

“Back at you,” Ren… Joker replied, looking around at their surroundings.

“No… it can’t be. We haven’t - it’s been years!” Akechi marvelled at his Phantom Thief regalia, the same as he remembered it. He huffed. “I can’t believe we wore this, that my cognition has not altered this awful garment since the last time I visited the Metaverse.”

“Yeah… what a blast from the past, huh?” Joker held out his hands, wondering where all the time went. The memories stored in those gloves, the things that mask had seen. That was the best era of his life… and she was there for all of it, right beside him. With that thought, his goal was shaken back to the front of his mind. “Akechi… is this…?” The men both looked around once again at their surroundings. Shadow-like beings skulked around dark corners, chains clung to the ankles of their slithering forms, barred cells lined the walls, greater shadows dressed like demonic police-men stomped around with their chests’ puffed out.

“A palace…? Yes, it would seem so.”

They snuck about, not wanting to rush into a fight after years out of practice. What persona would even pop up? Would that, like their outfits, stay the same? The walls around them seemed to shift, to morph around the shadows, trapping them like inmates behind the bars. They phased in and out like ghosts, the pair avoiding them like the plague. Gathering intelligence about their surroundings - the who, what, when, where, and why - seemed like the best choice for now. They didn’t have to wait long, however, as the nightmare around them quickly started to reveal itself.

They spotted a shadow that looked uncannily like their old gym teacher, Kamoshida stalking by, shouting to every other minor shadow that would listen. That was him alright, they could tell by his voice, though his form was more monstrous looking and spooky than it’s real-life counterpart. He spat venomous gossip, something about a “stupid American” student, some ugly foreigner who talked funny. His shadow approached ones that took the forms of young girls, pretty peppy things wearing Shujin uniforms. They ran from him, and before he could give chase, one of those superior demons, the ones wearing police uniforms, guided him forcefully into a cell.

It was then that Ren recalled to Akechi that Kamoshida tortured (Y/N) mercilessly about being a foreigner all the way up until the Phantom Thieves stole his heart and he resigned from his position. The men searched every corridor, years of Phantom Thievery boosting their stealth abilities, and took in the not-so-subtle clues. There were random items scattered about a prison yard: a Japanese III: Advanced Course textbook with the pages torn and strewn about, notebooks, journals, a stuffed animal Ren won for (Y/N) at a festival with its stuffing ripped out, coffee pots, bowls of curry, and most tellingly, on the far wall, a display case that held what seemed to be (Y/N)’s Phantom Thief costume, proudly adorning a mannequin with her weapons behind it. The men came to the realization that this was not just a palace, but (Y/N)’s palace. They shared a look of disappointment, and they were disappointed in her. How could she have fallen this far? How could she become something that they spent years fighting against, something they all hated so very much? What corrupted desire had taken her heart, so much so that it had turned her against her friends?

Ren and Akechi circled back around to find the group of shadow Shujin students looking for more context and followed them up a rusted, bloody staircase to a second, seemingly higher-security part of the prison. Two things had become immediately clear:

Those giggling Shujin shadows knew they were being followed and

They had led the men directly into an ambush.

Waiting for them at the top of the staircase was a large shadow, a demon standing nearly ten feet tall, and he laughed dramatically as the Shujin students dispersed to reveal him.

“...Yusuke…?” Ren’s brow furrowed. Akechi, with the same look of disbelief, manifested his weaponry, preparing his body mentally and physically to use his very rusty magical skill. An altercation seemed inevitable. The demonous form of Yusuke Kitagawa before them flourished grandly, blood-like paint sticking to his hair and dripping down his chest. His skin was tinted blue, standing nude save for a sash around his middle like some statue of David wannabe draped into a pretentious pose. He pulled a weapon from thin air, a long spear shaped like some sort of deadly paint brush. He seemed to, in fact, be a very caricatured and theatrical imitation of their dear friend. “Akechi, why is he-?”

“Doesn’t matter, prepare yourself for a fight. He clearly means to give us one.” Joker summoned that old familiar flame of battle inside, joining Akechi by his side.

“Ha!” Yusuke spoke up, “you really mean to fight me?! You have no hope of winning, no matter what! You’ll be either slain by my brush here and now, or subjected to a life of slavery and servitude, just as I am, should my Monarch show you mercy… not that it’s much of a mercy at all...” he mumbled that last bit, and his sash dragged across the ground, revealing a ball and chain around his ankle.

“Monarch…?!” Akechi turned to his friend, waiting for his input. Ren shook his head, now only feeling disappointed in himself. How could he have not realized? The scenery literally screamed the truth at him.

“This isn’t a palace… it’s a jail.” He sighed, removing his trusty dagger from its familiar sheath.

“I used to be a Phantom Thief, and when it no longer brought me joy, she took my heart, forced me to stay chained to the past. She will not let me thrive, will not let me become who I want to be! Every year, thrust back into this hell, this reunion like Persephone called to the underworld come winter. A pact with Hades.” Yep, that was definitely Yusuke.

They slowly but surely dispatched with the shadow, gaining back their skills like muscle memory, and without a moment to rest, were greeted by another, one that floated down from the sky like an angel defying gravity.

A shadow with blush-pink skin kneeled on the ground before them, demure and shy. A veil hid her face, and as her dainty hand came up to remove it, a ball and chain appeared, fusing her to the ground. She called out to the men with a screech like a banshee, mascara running down her soft cheeks from her eyes. The veil now removed, it was clear who sat before them.

Haru Okumura.

“Please spare me! I don’t want to fight you! She forces me to! The Monarch owns my soul, she chains me here, to defend her to the death.”

Ren and Akechi stood in shocked silence, hesitant for a moment before drawing their weapons. Haru’s innocent, scared expression faded to anger.

“I gave up my precious life and dreams to be here! She takes everything from me!” She screamed, before swirling balls of psychic magic formed on either side of her, and she attacked.

_____

With the body of Haru’s shadow crumpled on the floor behind them, the pair approached the opposite side of the large landing at the top of the stairs, where a gate had opened, allowing them access to the next room.

“Is this… really what she thinks we think of her?” Ren felt his heart breaking, and it showed plainly on his face. Akechi, having reined in his temper quite a bit over the years and never one to wear his weakness on his sleeve, simply placed his hand on Joker’s shoulder, pressing him to continue on. “How long has she been struggling with these thoughts? Why weren’t we there? Did the others know?”

“I don't know. At least we know these are just figments of her cognition, what she thinks her friends feel like, not their actual-” Akechi’s thought is cut short when a large woman, like an greek goddess, phases up through the floor, materializing in the center of the room with a golden glow to her skin, much of which is showing. Her muscles, curves, and ethereal beauty are on display as her chest rumbles with a hearty, cocky laugh.

Ann’s shadow.

“It seems that we will be fighting off each and every one of our Phantom Thief comrades. Perhaps we should go back for backup after this one is dealt with,” Akechi stretches his arm out, an ache in his shoulders forming.

“No, (Y/N)’s shadow is here somewhere. We can’t just leave her like this. She needs us now. We weren’t there before. We can do this, just you and me. We’ve been in Mementos alone together before. We’ve got this,” Ren nods to his friend, hoping to bolster his confidence and endurance the way (Y/N) always bolstered their party.

“Bold of you to assume I would even let you leave for reinforcements!” Ann’s voice boomed, the walls shaking with its volume. “I’m the most competent slave here!”

“Is that so?” Akechi stalls for time, giving Joker an opening to attack with at least some element of surprise. This demon seemed arrogant, and getting her to talk about herself might just have been the trick.

“Why do you think she keeps me chained up here?! She’s jealous of me! I’m out there, gorgeous body, powerful mind, thriving! She can’t even publish a measly book, and I’m on the cover of magazines!” She laughed wickedly, thoroughly distracted. “The bitch makes me protect her because I’m the only one who can do it competently. She’s positively envious, the useless thing.”

_____

Every battle was much the same after that: shadows trapped in this jail fought to defend it because they were burdened with that duty.

Futaba’s shadow judged the Monarch’s inability to live alone, to be satisfied with solitude and for being so clingy and needy.

Morgana’s shadow spat at the Monarch’s ungrateful and self-pitying attitude. She was a human and could go anywhere she wanted but allowed herself to remain stagnant.

Ryuji mocked the Monarch’s depression, her sunken cheeks, her loss of appetite and weight loss.

Makoto was disgusted with her Monarch’s lack of drive as of late, that she wasn’t trying harder for her dreams, not as determined as Makoto herself. If Makoto wanted a novel published or her article on a prestigious website, it already would be.

Of all of the different viewpoints and woes, there was one thing the shadows had in common:

They did not want to be in the Monarch’s life. They wanted to branch out, grow up, leave high school and the Phantom Thieves behind, and she was keeping them there.

_____

As the two approached what was clearly the throne room, the worst thing they could’ve imagined, but unfortunately were expecting awaited them.

Straddling a broken down, oversized office chair was the warden of this prison. (Y/N) sat with her head in her hands, not acknowledging their presence, tears streaming down her face.

“(Y/N)!” Joker called out, and she cringed backwards on her dilapidated throne. She twitched, shrinking into herself, and shifted, her chest shaking as a sob rolled forth from the depth of her heart. She cried aloud, still paying them no mind, as if they weren’t even there. A crown sat lopsided on her head, and adorning her waifish body was her Phantom Thief uniform, except unlike the one in the display case on the first level, this one was poorly maintained, ripped in areas, shredded, stained.

“(Y/N)! Please listen to us!” Akechi reached forth, and his hand immediately snapped back as two vaguely human-shaped figures materialized before them like smoke. (Y/N) sat up, taking notice of these two new figures, but not her real, living, breathing best friends before her. Chains formed around these figures’ necks, and (Y/N) held the other end of them, one in each hand, controlling them. The figures solidified, becoming completely corporeal, and Akechi and Ren were now staring up at massive shadows of themselves, leashed and armed, ready to protect (Y/N). The final bosses.

“This can’t be real. She can’t truly feel this way!” Ren was shaking, looking up at himself in disgust. The two guards, the shadow-selves blocking their view of her, spoke in unison:

“We tried to move on, we tried to forget her. She saw us escaping, and reeled us back into this toxic prison. She can not let go of the past. It was our fault for showing her so much love and kindness for years. Now she can not live without it. She leeches off of us. She will not let us go. She. will. not. let. us. go.” They chanted, in a trance like drones.

_____

(Y/N) awoke with a start, immediately realizing she was not in her apartment, where she last remembered crying herself to sleep. The air was clean, sterile, the walls cream-colored, and the room extremely bright. She tried to sit up, immediately meeting resistance when a hand on her chest lowered her back onto the stiff hospital bed below her.

“Woah, woah, slow down. You can’t just move all fast like that after you’ve been out for four days.” She looked to her right, where Ren sat, calm and casual in his summer polo shirt, Morgana peeking out of his bag.

“Three days… I don’t even remember coming here. How did you guys find me? I think I was in my apartment… How did you two get in...?” She looked to her left, where Goro clasped a warm hand around her feeble one. Her mind was dizzy, probably half from only having what an IV could give her in the way of life sustaining nutrients and fluids for the past four days, and half from having her jail destroyed and her heart altered. “Four days…? How-”

“We can explain everything later,” Akechi looked to Ren for confirmation of their plans. He nodded back. Maybe now wasn’t the best time to tell her she had become the very embodiment of all the things she hated and formed a jail around her twisted cognition. There would be time to ease her into that. For now, there were other things she needed to hear more.

“Jeez… four days… I’m so sorry,” she shook her head in shame. “Everyone must be worried sick. I probably ruined the summer vacation… I’m sorry.” Great, another thing she’s burdened them with.

“Funny you should say that-” Akechi’s lip twitched, a bit irritated.

“Akechi…” Ren warned, letting him know to go easy on her.

“You think they’d be worried sick? Really? Considering you think we all don’t give a shit about you, huh?” Her eyes widened, suddenly very nervous.

“You haven’t been eating right, your apartment’s a dump, your journal looks like the ravings of a mad man, you don’t bathe, you ignore our messages, and you won’t let any of us help you because you think you’re a burden. Do you know how infuriating that is, that our best friend is wasting away and thinks we don’t want to help… or don’t care?!”

“Akechi!” Ren speaks sternly, a final warning as tears begin to form in her eyes. His intense stare softens as he turns to look at (Y/N) instead. “Everyone has been to visit throughout the past four days, even Sojiro. You should’ve told us you were this depressed. I know it isn’t always easy, but to let it get this bad...”

“I-” Her voice shook, unable to form words. She’d been keeping this in for so long, and now… Akechi was mad, her friends were worried… she didn’t know how to feel.

Akechi’s anger was tamed by the guilt pulling at his heart strings as he took in her terrified expression, the trembling of her hands. He sighed, taking her shaking hand in his own.

“This is our fault as well. We should’ve checked in more. We should be here more. For nearly six years you’ve been there for us, all of us, all of the Phantom Thieves. You’ve supported us through thick and thin, and none of us noticed you suffering, crumbling away in your prison of an apartment. We all are at fault, but none of us more than Ren and I.” She shook her head at that, not wanting them to feel the guilt of her own childish feelings, not wanting that pressure to gnaw away at them like it had her. “Yes, it’s true and you know it. All of the Phantom Thieves are close, but none have the bond we three had. There was a period in time where we could tell you anything, things we would never dare say to someone else, sides of ourselves we would never dare show the world. Hell, Ren and I fought over our love for you like two jealous, bull-headed children. For years we refused to share your attention until your love forced all three of us into a trio that couldn’t be shaken. And then we abandoned you. We said ‘fuck it’ and moved on with our lives and never gave you back the love and effort and time you gave us. We weren’t even keeping up with the most basic things in your life until recently, like what you’ve been up to career-wise or how you were doing mentally. We’ve failed you.”

“Goro, please-”

“And about you ‘ruining our vacation,’ don’t worry about that,” Ren interrupted her before she could throw herself into another fit of self blame. “You’re going to be seeing a lot more of us very soon.”

“W-what?” Her heart stopped at that, a sentence she’d yearned to hear for so long.

“Yep. After I finish up my culinary degree this coming spring, I’m taking over Leblanc and moving back here to help Haru with her restaurant and cafe business. I may even be a co-partner and part owner. I’ll be living right down the street from you again, just like old times.” Ren smiled softly, standing to reach for her other hand.

“And I’m going to take up work as a private investigator here in Tokyo. Working overseas was fun and all, but here at home, I’ve already got a name for myself. I’ll be making substantially more, and I can always be hired to go overseas temporarily for a case. I want to be here, close to home, close to you. It’s time we repaid your love in kind.”akechi

[mindfulvenus]

send me an ask with a word + a persona 5 boy and i’ll write you a drabble <3

[sapphirestuff]

Can I’m have ryuji sakamoto x male reader who loves cute things and use cute clothes and have a bunny plushie with him all the time and even have adorable bunny persona headcanons please

Ryuji with male!reader who is into cute things

Characters: Ryuji Sakamoto

Tags: male!reader, headcanons, p5, fluff

A/n:

{Ryuji Sakamoto}

When he takes you out on an arcade, he tries his best to won a giant big plushie for you so your bunny plushie can have a friend, but miserably fails

Speaking of plushies, he might be interested in borrowing some of your plushies once, he feels like holding a part of your comfort when he looks at them, and he's grateful for that

He'll totally get you more plushies tho! He gets the comfort of having some and with other cute designs

Punk x softie, where the punk swores to protect the softie

You totally have a way for making him blush, it’s like whenever you do anything, you always take his breath away

Especially when you smile in front of him while holding your bunny plushie close, oooh you got him in his heart he can’t take the cuteness anymore

He just want to wrap you with his arms and protect that smile, he won’t shame you for any of your taste, it’s what makes you you after all

Hmm cute clothes... I don’t really think Ryuji would like anyone to see him wearing something cute, but no offfense for you though, he just doesn’t think cutesy colours doesn’t suit him

Unless it's a matching couple clothes

I get his that kind of guy who likes those cheesy couple things, you can get him even pastel coloured and frilly clothes matches with yours and he'll wear it

Although he will have a tint of blush on his cheeks skbwoebrsk

Also a bunny persona... To have a cute thing attacking shadows is scary to him, he may be lowkey be frightened so he gets his guard up not to mess with it

But it's quite funny, since the other's personas are rather sadist and yours are a cute literal bunny

Who is maybe a sadist on the inside-

"Hey y/n! Does persona/name want some carrots? I found some in the kitchen" -Ryuji; "Of course! Hey p/n! Say aaahh..." -Y/n;

When they open it's mouth, and some fangs centered his attention but also a cute smile

Yep Ryuji would let you handle a conversation with it

[frickingnerd]

poly relationship with ren & ryuji

pairing: ren amamiya / akira kurusu x gn!reader x ryuji sakamoto

tags: wholesome fluff, established polyamorous relationship, supportive friend!ann, wearing ryuji's shirts & ren's glasses

people always have the wrong idea about ren and ryuji, believing them to be dangerous troublemakers! so when they see how soft the two of them get around you, it confuses the hell out of people!

ren and ryuji both wear their hearts on their sleeves! it's why people end up getting the wrong idea about them, but that also means they're not shy about their feelings for you either!

you'll always be reminded by them how much they love you and care about you! of course, they'll remind each other as well that they care about one another!

the three of you have a group chat with each other, where ryuji always sends silly and wholesome memes that remind him of you and ren!

ann is the biggest supporter of your relationship and while she was ryuji's friend first, she's always on your side and makes sure the boys (mostly ryuji) treat you well!

and he does! ryuji loves to borrow you his graphic t-shirts, his heart melting everytime you wear one of them!

he's not really the type to know what kind of romantic gifts to make his partner, so lending you his clothes is his way of showing affection!

ren also likes to make you wear his glasses, whenever you're wearing ryuji's shirts, so you can have something from both of them!

the two boys got pictures of you in ryuji's shirt and ren's glasses as their lockscreens and like to show off those pictures to the other phantom thieves, to gush about how cute you are!

[honeyylin]

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What about Me?

Takuto Maruki x Reader

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(notes at the end to be read)

We've felt the need to help others (health-wise) since our dad left. Our mother had to work to feed us and our younger brother. It intensified after the Kamoshida track incident. Seeing our younger brother blamed like that has caused so much pain, we've decided to work at the school so that he would not go through the experience again.

After another Kamoshida incident where he confesses all of his actions, we advertise getting a school counselor for the school during a teacher meeting. Knowing how traumatic it was for her younger brother after the first time, she wants the school to finally start taking care of their students after not listening to her the first time.

She never would've expected that the same counselor would become someone so important to her.

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Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3...

Chapter 4...

More to be added later...

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A FEW NOTES TO MENTION.

first of all, I HAVE NO IDEA WHO MADE THAT DRAWING OF MARUKI, IF ANYONE OR IF YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO MADE IT, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TELL ME AND I WILL CREDIT YOU OR IF YOU WANT ME TO TAKE IT DOWN PLEASE TELL ME. the only thing added to the art was more space on the side.

second of all, this is totally not what i usually write. i've been trying to keep up with writing and reposting stuff within the kpop community, specifically within seventeen, but i've been hit with the sudden inspiration to write a story about one of my favorite game franchises.

AND LASTLY, i still plan to work on what i've been hinting at, but i've lost a bit of inspiration for it lmao so i decided to work on something else in the meantime.

i hope you all enjoy this small project of mine :)

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[randoimago]

Hi! It’s Yora! So I just got my braces off and I was hoping for some Persona 5 Boy Phantom Thieves X Female Reader headcanons? The reader had just gotten their braces off and how would the boys react when they see her? Again feel free to ignore and I hope you have an amazing day!- Yora :)

S/O Getting Their Braces Off

FANDOM: Persona 5

Character(s): Akira Kurusu, Yuki Mishima, Ryuji Sakamoto, Yusuke Kitagawa

Type of Request: Headcanons

Word Count: 404

Note(s): Hi Yora! I hope you got some rest cause I know my brother felt sore after getting his off! Also I know you specified Phantom Thieves but I’m going to add Mishima because he’s my baby.

Akira

Going to be a dramatic bitch about it.

Oh my god look at your smile! Your smile is so radiant that he’s going blind! Look at how they twinkle just like the stars in space!

Going to point it out in casual conversation, to be honest. 

Akira looks to anyone and says things like, “oh hey, did you see [Y/N] got their braces off? They look gorgeous.”

Definitely going to be happy to eat popcorn and stuff with you because you don’t have to worry about that getting stuck in your braces.

Mishima

This sweet baby is going to be complimenting your smile constantly. 

Does ask if you’re doing okay. Do you want an ice pack? Need some ice cream or something cold but soft to eat?

Definitely going to be doting and making sure you’re okay. 

Like you just got your braces off but he’s acting like your wisdom teeth or tonsils were taken out.

Mishima is probably just a bit overbearing to you which you’d have to remind him a few times that you’re okay. 

Ryuji

Honestly, I love Ryuji, but he’s not going to notice you got your braces off until like a week later. 

Going to be the most casual about it when he does realize though.

Like, hey you got your braces off? Cool. How does it feel? Your teeth look good.

I mean, he’s happy for you. He’s definitely happy for you but also not going to make a huge scene about it because this is your moment, not everyone else’s.

I can definitely see him getting smacked and elbowed by Ann or Makoto for not making a big deal about it.

Yusuke

I feel like before you got the braces taken off that Yusuke draw a portrait of you and now that you got them off, he wants to take another portrait.

Basically going to show you that you are extraordinary either way but also, look at how much more confident you seem with them off.

Honestly tries to draw you at the most random moments and he will speak up with “Please don’t move so much” which you have to just sigh and let it happen because Yusuke is stubborn.

He’ll be talking about there being an air around you. There’s just a new vibe about you.

Constantly compliments you on your smile because it makes you super happy and helps with the new confidence you seem to have.