Hey guys, this chapter really got me in the feels and if you can guess by the name, you know what it's about. Anyway, I'll talk about it after this chapter. If you're wondering, yes, there will be a warning when the scene comes in but not now. So let's just get this chapter started!

Akano's POV

I walk up the stairs slowly as my gaze returns to normal. I glad that I asked Ryuji to bring me here. If I didn't I would've passed out on my way here and Sojiro would've been more angry with me than ever. I do hope that this wasn't a bother to him though. On the table in the rustic attic, was my probation journal wide open. Guess that Kenny did read it today. I look at it and saw that there was a comment in kanji written with red ink. 'What the fuck Akano? Your first day and you pull this shit? And update this daily' It translates. Fuck you, Kenny. I don't need your advise. I guess I need to be a good girl for a bit. On a new page, I explain what happened yesterday and today without mentioning the castle.

'Yesterday, I got closer to Ryuji. We're pretty similar, he's easy to talk to. We heard of a rumor with a teacher of ours and investigated it today. I can't believe the rumors were true. Of course I'm not saying it in here because you've pissed me off, Kenny. Give me advise again, I dare you. Anyway, I had an episode on both days but I'm fine now.'

I just hope he doesn't get pissy on me. I don't want to deal with him. He had it coming though... I change out of my gym wear and begin to put on my nightie. I pull the ribbon out of my hair and place it on the table where the journal is.

PI! PI! PI!

Ryuji? What does he need? Actually, he might want to talk about what we learned. He might not want Sojiro to know.

R~ Hey, this don't make any damn sense. The principal and even the parents know about the
abuse. Why ain't anyone speaking up!?

A~ Even I'm trying to figure it out. Maybe it's Dog Shit? They might be afraid of that pussy...

R~ That can't be the only thing keeping both of the principal and the parents quiet though...

A~ What about volleyball? Isn't it a big thing at the school ? I think it was in the news once right?

R~ Yeah, they won nationals and got an immense following all over the country. But that doesn't
explain the parents...

A~ Because even if the parents stand up, the school can just deny it all together. If Egghead has
Dog Shit's back, the two can just cover for each other. The only way the law can shadow
doubt on the school is if everything gets revealed. The reason why you attacked Dog Shit and
probably even the fact I go to the school. If the parents were to speak up now, they will just
get shot down, no matter if it's a majority that does so. And they know it.

R~ Holy shit... you're right. I still don't get it though. He doesn't have the right to beat up kids.

A~ No one has that right. I feel bad for Mishima~Kun, Suzui~Chan and the others, all they can do
is endure...

R~ And that follower of his gives zero shits about it.

A~ Follower? You mean the foreigner with pigtails?

R~ You don't know her name? She's in your class, dude.

A~ I haven't talked to her before yesterday. All I know she's the first blond haired girl with blue
eyes I've seen ever since I moved to Japan almost five years ago.

R~ What? Ugh, now's not the the time to ask about your past. This whole thing is a bunch of bull!
I can't let it end like this.

A~ Neither can I!

R~ I'm gonna try and find someone who knows about what's going on with Kamoshida during
break tomorrow.

A~ I'll help!

R~ No, I'll be fine. I don't want you to overwork much especially if what just happened today
might happen tomorrow. You need to save your energy for something more important than
just asking around.

A~ I'm not a baby, Ryuji...

R~ I know you're not. That doesn't stop me from worrying about you. Just you watch, I won't
give up!

Pink flared on my cheeks when he said he worries about me. He doesn't have to worry about me, I can take care of myself. But I could use tomorrow to rest my mind.

PI! PI! PI!

Huh? Akiro's calling me after a few months? What does he want? "Akiro? What's up?" I answered, "Long time no talk, Kano. I just wanted to talk to you for a bit, you okay for it?" Was his response and a smile grew on my face. "It's okay, what do you want to talk about?" And with that,he updated on what's going on back home. Akari got an award in school, he became vice president of the student council, mom and dad are planning on sending me apology money, all good things. To be honest, I wish I was there to see these things myself. Makes me feel like an outsider panning in on their lives. None the less, I'm happy for them.

Meanwhile...

Ryuji's POV

What am I going to do...? Akano almost was in a coma, finding out that no one at school cares about the volleyball team, hell, they probably don't care about any students. Sigh, I guess I shouldn't say anything like that. They probably do but they're just weird about it. Hmm, will Akano be pissed if I call her after texting her? Then again, she's probably asleep. Hope I don't wake her up. 'The number you are calling is currently on another line. Please wait for further actions'. She's on the line with someone? With who? Gah! It's not my business on who she talks to and when she talks to them.

PI! PI! PI!

Huh? She messaged me.

A~ Hey, sorry I missed your call. I was on the line with an old friend of mine. Nothing special, he
just wanted to update me on what's going on back home. Good news is that I'll be rich.

R~ What?

A~ My parents are sending me apology money. TL;DR, they accused me of being a criminal and
now they feel bad for doubting me, hoping that the money will be okay.

R~ You gonna forgive them?

A~ TBH, I didn't care if they would send me cash. I just want their approval of me going back to
Europe since that's my home.

R~ Okay, we'll talk about this after we deal with Kamoshida, okay?

A~ Yeah, Dog Shit's gonna get what's comin' to him!

That savage side of hers and that kind, cutesy side of hers... I wonder which one I like more...

Akano's POV

I woke up to my alarm blaring in my ear. I do my normal routine and leave for the train station. Class was as boring as ever, nothing really to note down. But, Ryuji did text me in the middle of class. Man, we text too much. Okay, this may not be much but, I haven't texted someone this much.

R~ So about witnesses... I was wondering if we could get something outta your classmate, Ann
Takamaki.

A~ Is it because of her and Dog Shit being a couple?

R~ No, that ain't why. Just hear me out. You know how we didn't get a thing outta the volleyball
team? I figured it be a good idea to talk to someone who knows them. Takamaki's BFFs with a
starter, Suzui, the girl you said you saw in the locker room with bruises on her back. I tried
talking with her during break, but I got nothing. That's why we should ask Takamaki talk to
her.

A~ Easier said than done. I don't think she wants to get on Dog Shit's bad side, that's the reason
she warned us yesterday. I'll try talking to Suzui though, she might be a little shy when it
comes to others and I don't look much like a threat. Then again, if the school knows about my
record, she must know and be afraid of me like Mishima~Kun.

R~ Yeah... sorry. I'll try to think of something else.

The bell rang and I walk out of class and towards the courtyard. On my way there, I bump into that girl from before, Suzui, checking her phone. "Huh? Oh... I'm in the way, aren't I? I'm sorry... hey... um, you're that girl from yesterday, right?" I nod at her question. Something's wrong, she's got another bruise. "You're Suzui~San, right? I asked Ryuji who you were yesterday and he told me your name. Sorry if it sounds weird..." I look down, hoping she doesn't find me creepy. "It's fine. I know who you are and it saves me time introducing myself, Kurusu~San." of course she knows who I am, "Um, just by looking at you, I don't think the rumors are true so don't listen to them, okay? My best friend gets judged a lot because of her looks and her self-esteem went down. It was only when we became friends her self-esteem raised." That was the kindest thing I've ever heard from someone in this school asides from Ryuji. "Thank you. Say, this may not be my business but, are you okay? That bruise on your eye... you didn't have that yesterday, right? You don't have to answer if you don't want to, though." She begins to push a strand of hair behind ear, responding with her shaking her head no. I respect it and allowed her to leave. I hope she's okay, not just physically but mentally and emotionally too.

I made it to the courtyard and see Ryuji stomping around obviously angry. "Dammit. What the hell..." I went up to him, "Let me guess, nothing?" My hand landed on his shoulder as he grimaced. "Right on the money. Grah!" Him slamming his fist onto the vending machine gave me a fright, making my grip on his shoulder harder. "All of 'em kept saying the same shit Mishima was talkin' about...! Kamoshida had to have told 'em something! At this rate... it looks like we'll have to go to him directly..." I just looked down, dizzy. Sitting on the table, I took out my lollies and began eating them. "Is there seriously no other way...?" My brain began thinking, all outside noises, I wasn't able to hear them. Until my brain stopped on an image of someone we've both seen before. "Let's punish the 'King'." was what came out of my mouth. "The 'King'...? You mean that other world's Kamoshida? I didn't think of that, but... is there any meaning to-" Out of nowhere, a familiar voice joins into the conversation.

"I finally found you."

"... you say something" Just then, a black cat with blue eyes, a yellow collar and white paws jump on the table. "Don't thing think you can get away with not paying me back for helping you, Ryuji." Morgana? "That voice... is that you Morgana!?" Ryuji's face was the same as mine, disbelief. "How dare you up and leave me the other day! On top of that, you just drag Lady Akano away with out her consent. Have you no shame?" Must be Morgana. Ryuji is still tripping out about the cat talking which is weird. We've seen a castle, monsters in that castle, students being tortured in said castle, and on top of that the 'King' is the school's gym teacher, wearing a cape, crown, and a thong, and you think this is abnormal? This is the most normal thing I've seen to date. "- this is just what I look like when I enter this world. It was a lot of trouble finding the two of you in this city." No shit, Morgana. It's the city!? What did you expect it to be like? "Wait... you came to our world!? *Gasp* Does that mean you've got a phone!?" I... I can't even Ryuji. It took him a while but he finally found out it was Morgana. I mean, it's obvious. It's a talking cat with Morgana's voice and looks like a more cat-like version of him in the MetaVerse.

"Gah! That's not the point! How can you talk!? You're a cat!?" Ryuji, just accept it. "How should I know!?" Morgana looks as pissed as me. "You hearin' this too...?" Okay, you know what? I'm gonna do something to piss you off more. Putting my fists under my chin, I look at Ryuji, "Meow?" while tilting my head. "Th-Th-This is not time to be jokin' around!" I made him flustered AND pissed. Two for the price of one. "You guys are having a rough time of this, hm? I heard you mention something about witnesses. I can help you guys, and it has to do with what Lady Akano here was pretty close, too." Cocking my head to the side, I pick up Morgana and hold him. I cannot, okay? I'm a cat person. "Gah! Let me go!" He tried struggle, not taking out his claws on purpose. "You're gonna get used to this, Morgana. Sucks to be you but I'm a cat person." He groaned and I held him even tighter. "We really got to be looking for a cat in a busy time like this...?" That was a teacher's voice, are they looking for Morgana...? "I just heard a meow somewhere around here. Didn't you hear it?"

Oh okay, I think I get it. Unlike Luna and Artemis from Sailor Moon, (love that anime) to us we can hear perfect English, to others people, we hear, 'meow, meow, meow, meow, meow (Kubz Scouts reference!) I begin to zone out to think of every possibility this 'Magical Destiny' will take me while Morgana jumps from clutches. I mean, we got a mascot, I'm basically a magical girl, Ryuji's a magical boy, don't we need a bigger team than three people? I came back to reality when Ryuji just grabs Morgana by the collar and tells me to stick him in my bag. "Ryuji! Be gentle!" I snatch Morgana and carefully place him in my bag. "I need you to keep quiet until I let you out, okay Morgana?" I zip up the bag and the two of make our way to the rooftop.

A Few Moments Later...

Morgana said his plan. I was all for it until he mentioned there's a risk where Dog Shit would die... "What do you think, Aka~Tan?" "If I'm being honest, Dog Shit deserves it. But, I don't think that we should be doing it. That's just what I think..." my attention draws towards Morgana, "I'm so sorry, Morgana. I want to help you but, I don't think it's right if we do this. We won't get caught, yes, but I don't think Ryuji's or even my conscious will allow us to do so. Am I right, Ryuji?" he nods his head. Morgana sighs and walks to me, "I'll give you guys some time to think about this. I get where you're both coming from so it's all I can do. Bye." he purrs against my legs and wonders off. "I need to go home, Ryuji. I need to think this thoroughly, you do do too." I grab my bag and walk away. Why is the only way to kill the guy? That thought lingered with me all the way to Shibuya, as it was cut off by a familiar voice.

"Will you please give it a rest!? I told you, I'm not feeling up to it..."

Oh, it's Ann Takamaki. Who's she talking too? Well, it isn't any of my business.

"Wait, what...!? That's not what you promised! And you call yourself a teacher!?"

Is she talking to Kamoshida?

"This has nothing to do with Shiho! Huh? The bastard really just hung up on me..."

She curled up in a ball, muttering, "Shiho's starting position...". Okay, I have to get involved.

"Takamaki? Are you okay?" My words gave her a fright, "Oh, it's just you, Kurusu. I take it you heard everything?" I nod at her question as I get to her level. "You want to talk about it? It sounds like you want to get this off your chest. I'll be a good brick wall!" I flashed a smile at her and she looks down. After a few seconds, she nods and I take her to a place called, Big Bang Burger. Do they not have McDonalds here or something? "You want anything?" I ask her as I sat her down. "Caramel milkshake please..." With a nod, I go up to order it along with a mocha frappe for me. I got them and sat with Takamaki. This will be good information to use against Dog Shit. But, she's not saying anything. She needs to let this out. Not just for information, but for her. Having something like this on your back is bad for your mental health. "... Ann..." her first name being said by me made her jump a bit. "Ann, you really need to let it all out. If not, you will be stressed and... might take it out on someone innocent. I know I may be a stranger to you but, I'm asking this as a concerned classmate. If you need a person to vent to, I don't mind being that person. I also vow to keep things between the two of us unless the situation changes. You know what I mean." And with that she looks up at me.

WARNING!!! PEDOPHILIA & TRAUMA

"... you've heard the rumors... haven't you? About Mr. Kamoshida... everyone says we're getting it on. But... that's so not true...! That was him on the other line. I avoided giving him my number... for the longest time..." her voice was weak but I don't blame her. Having all these rumors come about you and a teacher, who wouldn't be like this. She begins to toy with a napkin, "He told me to go to his place after this... grr... you know what it means." Ann grips the napkin as hard as she could while I tensed up. If it wasn't for the fact that he was abusing the volleyball team, the castle, and that Ann doll he had in the castle, I might've thought differently. That asshole, she's only 16, how scummy can you get?! "If I turned him down, he said he'd take my friend off as a regular on the team... she worked so hard for that spot... I've been telling myself this is all for Shiho' sake... I can't take it anymore..." she leaned back in a huff. I can kinda get where she's coming from but, you can't sacrifice that much. "I've had enough of this... I hate him!" Tears begin to fall from her eyes, "But still... Shiho's my best friend. She's all I have left in that sorry excuse of a school! Tell me, what should I do!?" I wish I knew the answer Ann, I really do. "Sorry... I shouldn't have asked. It's not your problem." Ann, I'm so sorry you went through all this pain...

WARNING OVER!!! SCENE SUMMARY: KAMOSHIDA TOLD ANN TO GO TO HIS PLACE FOR SEX. IF SHE REFUSED, HE WOULD CUT HER FRIEND, SHIHO SUZUI FROM THE TEAM. ANN DOESN'T WANT TO DO IT BUT SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.

"Ann, I wish I knew you when this bullshit started. I would've been there to protect you from this. Probably even Suzui." I got up from my chair and sat next to her. She turned to me and I gave her a hug. She was caught by surprise for a bit but she started crying into my turtleneck. "Let it out Ann. Let it all out. I'm here for you..." She kept crying for a few minutes and moved back to her original place. "Thank you, Kurusu. You're right, I needed to get that out." Even with her red, puffy eyes and wet cheeks, she gave me a sad smile. "You're welcome. And it's Akano." I returned the smile as she looked at her milkshake. "... you're so weird. Usually people just ignore me. I know this is a dumb question, but I want to know. Are those rumors about you true?" Actually, this is a good chance for me to know those rumors. All I know is that people are scared of me, I need to know if it's exaggerated or not. I ask her and the answer was shocking. "That you assaulted someone. That you almost killed them. Judging by your face, they're exaggerations. Had a feeling they were because you seem so kind the times I've talk to you. You seemed lonely - almost like you didn't belong... we're the same in that regard. Maybe that's why it was so easy fro me to talk to you." I do sense we have something in common, like Ryuji and I.

"Is there really no way for me to help Shiho...? I wish he'd just changed his mind... like, forget about me, and everything... hah, as if something like that would ever happen..." That look... she may not be saying it but, her eyes show faint glimmers of hope. "It could happen. The future is undecided." I tried sounding optimistic but she saw right through me. "...ahaha... I wasn't asking for a serious response. But, that does make me feel better. Thank you, Akano." Her smile this time was a little forced but it was better than before this whole chat. "I want to also mention this too, Ann. It's about Suzui... at the volleyball rally, I saw she had bruises on her back. I need you to keep a closer eye on her, please." Her eyes went wide for a second but changed with a nod. "It's getting late, I'm gonna go home. Thanks for the milkshake, I'll be sure to finish it. Also, don't tell anyone I told you, okay? I'll try and figure out a way to persuade Kamoshida. And, I know I keep thanking you but you don't know how thankful I am. Thank you... for everything, there, I think I'm done. Heh, see you at school. Bye." And with that, the foreigner leaves with her caramel milkshake. What should I do? Do I want to kill him? Or do I want the volleyball team and Ann to continue their suffering? I still don't know... what I do know is that, I think that at the very least, Ryuji should know about this.

A~ Hey, I want to tell you something. Keep it a secret from everyone, okay?

R~ Okay...? What's this about?

A~ I got something from Ann

R~ Whoa, when did you start calling her 'Ann'?

A~ Is that important?

R~ No, not really. Anyway, what did you get?

A~ Dog Shit's forcing her to be in a relationship with him so that Suzui can be a regular. Not just
that but he told her to go to his place.

R~ What the fuck, man...

A~ I know. Don't tell Ann I told you, okay? I promised her I wouldn't tell anyone unless the
situation changes.

R~ Got it. Anyway, you holding up okay?

A~ Yeah... just got through a whole boat of feels from Ann's story

R~ Good. I'm got to go, my mom's calling me. TTYL?

A~ TTYL.

"Tell me, what should I do!?"

I really wish I knew the answer...

Hey guys! So, this chapter was hard to make due to the fact that Ann's scene here made me cry so much. I really pissed me off that in the game, there was no choice to give Ann a hug so made it in here. Ann is one of my favorite characters from Persona 5, having Futaba at the top, and I love her to pieces. This is why that in this story, she will be what Yukari was to FeMC in Persona 3 Portable. The best girl friend. (not the space in between girl and friend.) Anyway, I hope you guys like this chapter! Bye!