#We Don't Play By Your Rules | P5R!Niijima

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@pansmaki said: we said that at the same time !! @ makoto !

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"We did...! What perfect timing." A delighted bout of laughter left the Priestess's mouth as she brought up her hand to her mouth. Surprisingly, her mandatory study session with the Lovers was going swimmingly, raising her own expectations when they both uttered the correct answer for the very last math problem in Ann's textbook. Thus, ending it without too many distractions, although she had voiced some complaints about the heat.

"Ah... finally, we can relax. Shall I bring us some snacks?" She leaned back to stretch her arms in the air and roll her stiff shoulders. "Of course, I can also treat you to lunch and dessert." She shot her a smile.

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She caught on quick, as expected by the first Detective Prince. Queen had no choice but to concede now, knowing it would be pointless to lie any further. Her efforts were commendable regardless.

"Yes, I am. However, the gentleman thief you speak of is our leader. I am their newest member, their tactician. My codename is Queen. I specialize in using my fists as my weapon as well as something else entirely more powerful. So long as you keep this conversation to yourself, I can give you a demonstration." Marching on, the Shadows weren't too far away from their location, knuckles cracking on instinct.

All she had to do was jump on its shoulders from behind and violently rip off its mask, just like Joker. "Show me your true self!"

That’s an explanation, she did not say, because it was laced with too much sarcasm for her liking. She sat straighter, eyeing the outfit and the environment around them. Nothing had changed besides the train whizzing by. Another world accessed by a magical app, no traces of intrusion found at the homes of those affected by a change of heart.

She was quiet for a moment, then finally spoke. “Could you be one of those fabled ‘Phantom Thieves of Heart’? Although you certainly do not look the part of a typical gentleman thief, in some ways, this costume of yours brings that particular genre to mind.”

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"Um... alright. I suppose it's only fair." A small wave of relief came over her at his response, although she was still a little concerned for him and their situation. She may have just joined their cause, however, what she did before that to make them talk was... inexcusable. Makoto couldn't forgive herself for that, and it's been eating at her conscience ever since she obtained her Persona, graduating for her false self. It was quite the rush of adrenaline she wasn't expecting.

Breathing in and out to calm herself, she clasped her hands in front of herself in a prim and proper pose fitting of the Student Council President, and offered him a smile. "Well then, where should we start? I already know about your reputation at school and that you are a former track runner. I'm... still sorry about what Kamoshida did to you and Takamaki-san."

"Do you have any interesting hobbies you'd like to share?" Makoto doubted the blond would be a bookworm, so she focused her expectations on running or working out in general.

Ryuji's day had been a pretty slow paced one, his daily morning run aside - he'd been exerting himself a lot in Mementos but even that was a distinction he couldn't take sole credit for. Everyone had been working extra hard in Mementos, no one person slacking off or not pulling their weight - and although it did feel satisfying to feel himself growing stronger bit by bit, he also knew not to overexert himself too much. Sometimes it was just nice to have a more chill day - plus not to mention, it was a good chance to get to know the newer members of his team better.

Speaking of which, he had spotted her at the station pretty quickly and moved to approach her, putting a hand on her shoulder. Although...pretty quickly he seemed to realize that may not have been the best idea, smiling apologetically.

"That's okay, I should've told you I was here," He admits, running a hand through his hair with an embarrassed smile, briefly seeming to stumble over his words as he realizes how ridiculous it might sound. "I... just thought that since you're new to the team, it might not hurt to get to know each other, y'know?

"I mean...if you want to,"