Hey guys! I know this is late lol. I kinda went insane in quarantine and tried to calm myself down. I'm back though and fine, I hope you enjoy this chapter!

"Hey, kid! Help me out down here!" Ugh... I just wanna sleep old man... "Nee~Chan, Sakura~San said get down here!" You too, Akari? Eh, Guess I should. I'm supposed to sell that medal today too. Ugh! I'll deal with it later! I got up and changed out of my pajamas and into some clothes I don't really mind getting dirty/wet which was just a beige sweatshirt and a pair of black sweatpants. Heading downstairs, Sojiro handed me an apron so I put it on and started doing the dishes. There weren't any customers so there weren't many dishes there. The TV was on, showing the news. Huh? Wait, they're doing a coverage on Shujin! I know that uniform anywhere, that damn fatso gave me a small uniform on purpose probably. They were talking about the Kamoshida incident while interviewing the students. They were each talking about their experiences and I swear I saw Fuyumiya~San and Watanabe~San on there too. Just hearing them speak up made me smile that they were able to do so. "Hey, this is your school, right?" I nod at Sojiro's question, "Hmmm... is it the same teacher who made that girl jump?" I nod again. "My friend and I are victims..." I mumble but he heard it because he almost dropped his cigarette. "You've got to be fucking kidding..." a tear rolls down my face as I turn to him and shake my head. "Does Kenny know?" I shrug my shoulders, "It's likely... he was the one who arrested him..." a sigh escaped his lips.

"I don't know what to say... I should've known when you cut your hair. If you wanted a haircut, you wouldn't have used the bathroom as a place to do so. And yes, I know that's where you cut your hair because you missed a few strands. *sigh*, I'm sorry I didn't say anything earlier. If you want, I can let you go to a therapist and I'll pay for it. I don't care when it is, just tell me when you want to go to a therapist and I'll help you out. I'm supposed to be your guardian and I wasn't much help at all. Let me help you out, okay?" Wow, never in my life here in Japan have I heard someone be so genuine. "Thanks Sojiro... maybe I'll take you up on that offer but not now. I wanna try and see if I can help myself, ok?" I ask as he nods. Akari comes up to me and gives me a side hug. I pat her head and get back to the dishes.The day wasn't tiring it's just now I don't have the energy to go and trade in that medal. "Sojiro, I'm gonna go to the bathhouse, can you put my clothes in the washing machine?" I ask him as he nods and the two of us head to the laundromat and bathhouse which are next to each other and across from the cafe. I would invite Akari but there's two things. 1, she's asleep and 2, it's not your business, reader! (Damn, breaking the 4th wall Akano. But really, it's not your business why Akari isn't going. You can only guess and no, it's not for plot reasons). I only took my winter nightie, a pair of booty shorts and my lingerie that I can change into after the bath along with a towel and the rest of my clothes to wash. Undressing in the changing area of the bathhouse, I place my clothes in a small basket that Sojiro took from beyond the curtain.

The moment my skin was exposed to the hot water, I immediately sunk in. Older people were in the bath but I kept to myself. Apparently this day was special because they added chopped mint leaves to it which they only do something like this on Mondays and Thursdays but I'm not complaining. My mind begins to wander as I let my body soak from everything that's happened these past months. Arrest... probation... castle... persona... talking cat... physically and sexually abusive douchebag... suicide... change of heart... this is all too much for me to handle. At least I'm not alone in most of it... "Kurusu?" Huh? My gaze goes to find the voice and I see Nakamura... covering his junk... I would go red but I'm in a bathhouse, it's natural. "Oh... hi Nakamura. Didn't know you lived here in Yongen," I looked away to give him time to get into the bath while also hugging my knees to hide my obvious parts properly. "Yeah, the thought is shared..." He got into the bath and sat in front of me but also gave me my space. "I moved here so I can go to Shujin. It's a good place, I like it." I was obviously uncomfortable because I've never been in a bathhouse with someone my age, more specifically a male my age. We're butt naked in the same bath, he's feeling the same too cause his face is red. "So, um..." Yup, uncomfortable. "I'm sorry... you probably want to bathe in peace so um... I'll leave you be Kurusu." Nakamura turns to leave but I grab onto his wrist.

"It's fine, Nakamura. Just talk to me like we're at school and don't think about the obvious thing about us being naked." He stopped in his tracks and turned to face me. "Okay... if you're fine then I'll try... I'll be up front, this is the first time I've seen a girl around my age naked. Also your um..." His eyes dart to my chest but immediately away with an even redder face than before. Normally, I would tell him off but considering our situation, I won't. "Heh, it's okay. If I wasn't okay with this, I would've slapped you already." I smile at him as he eases up a bit. The two of us started talking about things for about ten minutes as we started to yawn. "I think it's time we leave, Kurusu. I wouldn't be a good class president if not only I stayed up late but also another student." I couldn't help but chuckle at him, "You can go out first, Kurusu." I did so and stepped out while wrapping my towel around my figure and walked into the woman's changing room. I got changed and stepped out of the changing room while Nakamura walked out of the men's changing room. He wore a blue sweatshirt with black jeans. "Thanks Kurusu, for letting me talk to you and get to know you in the weirdest way ever." We laughed about it for a bit as we left the bathhouse. "Say, I know this is gonna be weird if I ask you this but... you see, I haven't been feeling the best these past few days and it's been affecting me a lot in both my schoolwork and personality. And from the way you keep your head up is really inspiring. What I want to ask is some personal feedback on my performance as class president.".

Helping out a class president, huh? "I won't let you do it without something in return! Hmm, what could be good... there's only one thing I have going on is the Debate Team and father being a member of the Diet but I don't know if-" Wait, he's in the Debate Team? And his dad is in the Diet? Shadow negotiations popped in my head, thinking that if I had skills to do debates, I would get more out of negotiations. And before you ask reader, yes I know we're gonna keep up as the phantom thieves. Magical destinies are not one hit wonders. "I actually need help with debating, myself!" I stopped him from talking and blurted that out. "Huh? You do?" "Yeah, who knows when you'll need debating skills. They are a necessity most of the time.". He put his hand under his chin and thought. Eventually, he put his hand out, "Deal." I shook it with a smile.

Back in the Interrogation Room...

"Staging your crimes with calling cards... It's hard to believe that a student could manage this alone. An adult--for example, someone talented enough to move people with words--perhaps they coached you. ...Isn't that right!?"

I mean, he's not an adult but he does have a dad in the Diet...

Back to the past...

I am thou... thou art I...
Thou hast established a new vow...

It shall become the wings of rebellion
That breaketh thy chains of captivity.

With the birth of the Sun Persona
I have obtained the winds of blessing that
shall lead to freedom and new power...

The sun, huh? "Thanks Kurusu, see you after Golden Week!" He turned to leave but what I said stopped him. "It's Akano, class prez!" with a small chuckle, he left. I enter the laundromat to see Morgana in front of the dryer. "Lady Akano!" He jumped on my head as I sat down on the chair he was on to wait for my clothes. It was taking a long time. My eyelids got heavy as I slowly drifted to sleep.

Morgana's POV

She's asleep. I have to wake her up when her laundry's done.

...

She's been through a lot this past month. Not only that...

A few days ago...

Akano was at the hospital visiting that girl again. I was with Lady Akari ever since school ended. "Hey, Morgana? You probably can't understand me but I have to get this out. Ever since Onee~Chan's attempt, she's been... different..." Different? "I asked uncle and auntie if she acted like this back in England but she never was like that. She's started overworking herself and her smiles were all fake. The only ones who noticed were me and Akiro... but he was the one to bring it up. Morgana, look after Nee~Chan please... I want you to be there for her even if you can't talk... just being there with her will help..." Tears from the small girl's eyes fell on my fur as I just purred against her.

Present time...

"Lady Akano... I'll always be here for you... please know that..."

Akano's POV

"Lady Akano... I'll always be here for you... please know that..."

Morgana's voice echoed in my head. I felt a smile grow on my face.

3rd Person POV

With the washing slowly stopping, Morgana slightly nudges Akano until she wakes up. She begins folding the clothes and the two walk back to Leblanc where they both fell asleep just after collapsing on the bed.

The next day...

Akano's POV

Okay, today's the day we pawn that medal. Changing out of my nightie and booty shorts, I put on my sweater, white jeans, brown boots and my white scarf. I tied my hair slightly back with the ribbon while also putting the medal in my bag with Morgana and went downstairs. "Heading out?" Sojiro asks as I nod and the cafe's door opens. It was a lady with off-brown hair and in a suit. "Welcome." Sojiro smiles at her as Akari comes from the kitchen. "They your daughters?" Sojiro nods as she sits. The news was broadcasting those mental shutdown things that's been happening, "Isn't it so weird? People who were living normal lives suddenly went mad or deranged out of the blue... not to mention they've been happening one after another. Could it really be a coincidence?" The lady thought to herself before looking up at Sojiro, "Oh, sorry. Um... I'll have the house special." Sojiro nods and starts making the coffee. "Are you a high school student?" I nod, "What school do you go to?" "Shujin..." I mumble as she taps her fingers on the counter. "Huh, someone I know goes there. I heard things are rough there nowadays..." I immediately felt uncomfortable about it and Sojiro caught it. "Hey kid, don't you have to go?" with a nod, I left the cafe and went to the train station. I think I need to buy something for Sojiro as a thanks. What would that old man like? Eh, he looks like a person who likes free shit so I'll just give him anything.

On my way to the gun shop, there were people talking to each other in front of a faint blue prison door with Caroline on top. Um... "They can't see me, inmate! Move along!" Okay then. Gosh, she is such a bitch... I open the door to see the store manager behind the counter like last time. "Hm?" He looks at me and I walk up to him. "You again? What do you want?" With a sigh, I opened my bag and tossed the medal onto the counter. "I wanna sell this." After examining it further, he sighs and pushes it close to me. "I don't buy stolen or fake shit." I don't care, you're buying it. My eyes fired seriousness as he sighs and takes out a stack of yen. "30,000 yen, that's my offer. Take it or get out with your medal." That's what Ryuji said it was work, right? I'm bad with yen... "Deal." Swiping the money, he also put a paper bag on the counter. "This is a thanks for selling me the medal, here. Bring it back next time you come, okay?" Um... sure... I take it as the door opens showing the two men from outside. I went to leave but they started talking with the man behind the counter. "Do you know why we're here?" One of the men spoke, "I dunno, looking for evidence? You tell me, Detective~San." Wait, they're detectives? They look like pussies... "Watch your attitude!" Okay, maybe they aren't pussies. What the fuck? " Well, you guys gonna search me? Go on, do what you gotta do." Why is he so cooperative? "... what was that?" "An upstandin' citizen's supposed to cooperate with the cops, right?" That's actually a good answer. " Grr... you!" Excuse me? His body turns to me, making me face him. "What's in the bags, huh?" Crap, gotta think of something. Ugh, if they know Kenny I'm fucked. "Mister detective, I don't feel comfortable showing what's in my bags. And without a warrant, you can't make me." I go to open the door but they stop me.

"Hey, I don't want you guys scaring my customers. If you want proof that she's a customer, come back and I'll show the cameras" Shit, even if I leave and they see it, they'll recognise me from my hair. I can't have them see the recordings. "My bag only has my cat!" I open my bag to show Morgana. "See? It meows when you pat its head! It's just a stress toy!" I pat his head and with a little confusion, he meows. "And the other bag?" Shit, what do I do about this one? "Don't worry about it. She's not in our problem. Go, kid." And like that, I left. I sure hope to hell he doesn't show that recording. "That was close... say, what's in this bag?" Actually, I am. I almost risked Kenny yelling at me for this guy. This must be imp- the moment I opened the bag, I saw a glistening gun. Holy shit it looks real, sad it's fake. "A model gun?" "Not just any model gun, it's a modified Tkachev. I remember my uncle had one of these for his collection." But why would he give it to me? I know it was to smuggle it but still... why me? With these thoughts, I walked away from the alleyway and into the underground mall. I need to get Sojiro something and I'll get Akari something too. Actually... "Morgana? What would you say if I asked if we can bring Akari with us to the buffet?" I asked as he stuck his head out, "I don't have an issue with it as long as we don't mention anything about it." Okay, now time to ask the others.

A~ Hey guys, I sold the thing. 30,000 yen like you said Ryuji.

An~ Good job, Akano~Chan!

A~ I want to ask something too.

R~ What's up?

A~ I was wondering if I could bring my little sister with us, that's all.

An~ You have a little sister? How old?

A~ 11

R~ Wait, she's that young and still whooped my ass at that guitar game?

An~ ?

A~ Oh yeah, Ryuji met her, you haven't yet Ann. This could be your chance to meet her!

An~ I'm okay with it, Ryuji?

R~ Yeah, she seems cool, bring her!

Looks like Akari will be joining us... she deserves it.

I went to the convenience store and bought a castella cake from there for Sojiro and stuck around Shibuya for a while. Never in a million years ever thought all of this would happen. This magical destiny out for me, a normal girl. Why? I've got nothing special for me...

"Say Akano, do you like Ryuji?"

Ugh! Why am I still hung up on that question?! I don't like him like that! Sure he's nice and kinda cute and means well, but that doesn't mean I like him, right? Flashes of him saving my life and me leaning on his shoulder flood back to me along with his piggy backing me to Leblanc.

He... doesn't see me like that... he's just, a good guy with a good heart. Besides...

Flashes of Doll Ann come back and him with a red face.

He likes her... not me anyway... no one would like me...

Ann's POV

So Akano~Chan is gonna bring her little sister, huh? Heh, can't wait to meet her! Huh...? I look over in an open box in my closet. I went to it and saw what caught my eye. It was Ryuji and I back in middle school, when his hair was black. In his hands was the dolphin he bought his mom. I remember, he bought that dolphin but didn't have enough money for the ride back so I gave him my money for the bus fair. It was when he, Shiho and I were all so close... I miss those times...

"You know Ann, if you ever need help, I'm here for you!"

"Stay away from me!"

Ryuji... I understand why you pushed me away now. Kamoshida split us up but we're back. But...

"I... I don't know... yeah he's cute and stuff but we just met and stuff. It's only been a few days, ya know?"

She likes him... it's obvious... and he likes her back... Ryuji...

"Y'know, you're pretty Ann!"

If you ever liked me, I missed my chance, didn't I? Heh... I'll... help you out.

Fool= Rank 2

Magician= Rank 2

Priestess= Rank 0

Empress= Rank 0

Emperor= Rank 0

Hierophant= Rank 1

Lovers= Rank 2

Chariot= Rank 3

Justice= Rank 0

Hermit= Rank 0

Fortune= Rank 0

Strength= Rank 0

Hanged Man= Rank 0

Death= Rank 0

Temperance= Rank 2

Devil= Rank 0

Tower= Rank 0

Star= Rank 0

Moon= Rank 0

Sun= Rank 1

Judgement= Rank 0

Aeon= Rank 0

Hey guys! I hope you like this chapter, it took me a while to write this actually. And I also thought I might start a love triangle too but not really a love triangle lol. And yes, in this will have traces of RyuAnn but I won't confirm it being the end goal. And yes, Ann is a RyuNo shipper (if you don't know what that is, look on the ships chapter.) and the other girls will have their own guy they ship Akano with because I love ships lol. And Hiro... I'm gonna make a profile for him too, don't worry. I actually like Hiro. I was actually wondering when and where his confidant would've started because I wanted it to be in the beginning-ish but also not too close to the middle and I thought I did good. Also, the bathhouse... don't ask why I chose the bathhouse... my god, if this fanfic gets big, I can't wait for the shipping wars lol. Anyway, that's it. Have a good day!