#phantom thief minato

[mmmn-thirsty-for-vinegar]

Birb boy

I also doodled Wizard-finix's son

[persona-minty]

All of the Phantom Thieves have their own kind of thief archetype that they fit into or were styled after. Like Ann is a cat burglar, an archetype commonly seen in western cartoons and comics. Ryuji is a pirate, Futaba is a hacker, etc. And then of course Joker is styled after the quintessential phantom thief, and Akechi is styled after the detective characters that usually go hand in hand with that archetype.

My point is, when trying to add on an additional Phantom Thief it’s cool to try to think of a sort of archetype to style them into. So anyway, I was thinking about an AU where Minato Arisato (P3 male protagonist) is a Phantom Thief.

Orpheus is Minato’s initial persona, which I think fits remarkably well with the Phantom Thieves already. While Orpheus is a figure in Greek Mythology, he’s also a figure in a folk tale like the rest of the P5 initial personas are. And in that story, Orpheus ventures down into the underworld to retrieve his dead wife’s soul and return her to the land of the living. Now, this might be a bit of a stretch, but it could be interpreted as him stealing his wife back from the underworld.

You see where I’m going with this.

I think that’s a cool idea; a thief specifically geared towards stealing the souls of the dead, or essentially stealing from death itself. I also think this melds remarkably with both Persona 3 and Persona 5’s themes, in differing ways. (Also it’s worth noting that the Reaper in persona is weighed down by chains, and Persona 5 has a thing of breaking chains.)

[ahhhhhhhhhelp]

More stuff from Nightly Dance of Bleeding Swords cause seriously this fic is too good.

Here’s the link:

https://archiveofourown.org/works/33852076/chapters/84164365

And um… yea, I know A03 is down right now so if you’re interested, maybe have a look when it gets back up?

[soraritsuka]

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[nerdygingergremlin]

If Ken had been part of the Phantom Thieves, imagine how Maruki's arc could have impacted him (and SEES) with all the trauma that he had individually and with the group. Would Maruki have tried to resolve Minato and/or Shinjiro's deaths? Especially since that's about 7 years before Persona 5 game? And if Minato shows up, would Ryoji, and how would their memories be affected since Minato is the Great Seal and Ryoji is the Harbinger?

Or Strikers? Cause the requirements for a jail, or even a defunct one could apply to Gekkoukan (Tartarus) and to the dorm building (Abyss of Time). Imagine them seeing Tartarus for the first time and then being told that "no we need back up for this". Would they find audio files of various explorations into Tartarus or ones from the night they had the final showdown with Nyx?

(Yes, I am reading 'Ace in the Hole' and I am in love with it)

[dxfiedfxte]

“People keep calling me a floof.”

Unprompted Asks || Always Accepting

[{ 🦋 }] - "That's okay Hana-Chan, you should take it as a compliment, it just means you have fantastic hair."

Probably not what she meant, but to Minato, that sounded like a compliment, if someone said that to him, he'd thank them for it, and flip his hair to further flaunt his blueberry-colored locks.

[katsona-the-katsequel]

Hiyah! Do you have any Persona fic recs? 👀

Long ago I made a Rec List, but that's lost to the abyss of Tumblr's awful search mechanism, so here's a new one. You didn't specify, so I included a little of every game. Each game is indicated by a specific color: 🟠 for P2 (both of them), 🔵 for P3, 🟡 for P4 and 🔴 for P5. Each one of these fics really stayed with me for a reason, so I heavily recommend you at least give them a chance.

Dust in the Air Suspended by @stealthnoodle 🟠

The dead timeline lives on, and Katsuya Suou stubbornly persists in it. His brother is determined to do better.

Gardenia by LunaDePlata 🟠

Jun can't sleep, and neither can his thoughts. A short vent piece.

heaven by [Orphan :(] 🟠

Lisa didn’t understand how Tatsuya could trust Jun so easily while she still woke from nightmare after nightmare of Joker’s piercing stare and twisted grin. She didn’t understand the pain in her chest when she saw the two of them linger at one another’s side, either.

under the mask by gaytimetraveller 🟠

Joker grants wishes, Joker receives calls (not always pleasant), Joker despairs.

maybe Death wants to be saved, too by @senblades 🔵

In December of 2009, Makoto Yuki slits Death’s throat in his bedroom. --- In January of 2010, Makoto Yuki meets an odd boy in a yellow scarf, haunting the entrance to Gekkoukan like a phantom. (The world is ending, and all Ryoji Mochizuki can do is watch)

No Ghosts, No Mistletoe by @stealthnoodle 🔵

If anyone asks, Junpei is technically spending Christmas Eve with a girl. It's just not anything like a date.

Threnody by @laora-ryn 🔵

In February, Nozomi shares a meal with Minato. [You know,” Minato says suddenly, “I had a twin sister.”]

All That Remains by @laora-ryn 🔵 ft. 🟡🔴

An exploration of the end of Persona 3, its aftermath, and those he left behind.

Equal or Lesser Value by Lisse 🔵 ft. 🟡

The wrong family dies on Moonlight Bridge.

A Barrel in the Sea by signalbeam 🟡

Post-game. Yukiko tells her parents about her relationship with Chie, and after the resulting fight, takes refuge in the Dojima residence.

First Impressions (Seventeen Variations) by jackdawq 🟡

It sucks to be the new transfer kid. Right?

Fusion Inheritance by @rabbitprint 🟡

In your first life, you're an asshole. There's no other way to describe it; even you would call it that.

I Have My Dead by signalbeam 🟡

Eight letters written from the Investigation Team to their families in the event of their deaths.

sentence by @corvus-corvus 🟡

Adachi rises to the balls of his feet for a better view. Yu knows they’re visiting a woman from the case files, but it’s only when Adachi mimes an exaggerated whistle that he knows it’s going to be a problem. "She told us to leave and we have other witnesses.” Yu holds out a light. Adachi breathes smoke until it ghosts over the beating sun. “She doesn’t know that.”

Lost Kingdoms by jackdawq 🟡 ft. 🔵

Every girl in Inaba likes Teddie; Port Island's no different.

A Year To Fill An Empty Home by @lostozian 🔴

The officer who came to explain the terms of the probation had a sad smile on his face the whole way through. He seemed like he was trying to be sympathetic at first, telling them about the mandatory school transfer and the probation terms, but when he got to the part about “removing Akira-kun from bad influences,” Chou couldn’t see the smile as anything less than sadistic. “I know you’re facing a lot of pain right now, Kurusu-san,” the officer had said. “But perhaps better parenting would have helped Akira-kun know that he shouldn’t assault people in the street.” OR, Takeshi and Chou Kurusu aren't bad people. They never stopped loving their son, not for a single second.

Falsities by Raaj 🔴

They keep saying you were sold out by a teammate. You can’t remember which one.

Killing Hope by Raaj 🔴

Akechi stops by Leblanc once after assassinating Amamiya, looking to find the last Phantom Thief.

Stumbling on the Chopping Block by vivvav 🔴

Even after Yaldabaoth leaves, the executions go on.

The Trickster's World by vivvav 🔴

The game has not played out how he imagined it would. Could the Trickster actually prevent humanity's ruin? Is it possible that Ren Amamiya truly poses a threat to his ascension? Only a journey into the boy's Cognition will tell.

marigolds by colbub 🔴 ft. 🔵🟡

Akechi meets a mysterious being chained to a door after death and gains a second chance.

Reflections by @senblades 🔵🟡🔴

In the space between dreams, there's time to think. And so, the attendants reflect; on the tragedies and triumphs their guests have left in their wake. On the saviour, the seeker, and the tricksters, and what facets of humanity they supposedly held in their depths. ___ The Velvet Room is a place of guidance. But what purpose does a guide serve once their role is complete?

Smart Kid by [Orphan :(] 🔵🔴

A troubled kid is brought into Officer Sanada Akihiko's office in the juvenile department, and Akihiko does his best to set him on the right path.

[mollypollykinz]

hello, im here from throw away your mask! i've really enjoyed the journey so far and am eager to see its conclusion (after which i'll probably download it to my phone haha)

any ways, dropping in to say that in my mind there was absolutely a cognitive minato in kamoshida's castle, and im headcanoning him as the court jester- a miserable fool (lol) that heckles and ridicules and undermines the 'king' at every turn, but can't actually do anything other than that for fear of execution (though there's nothing kamoshida can do to him either). but he's absolutely willing to help out some phantom thieves looking to infiltrate- ohhh nooooo, it would be a shame if any thieves found this complete map of the castle on the ground that he dropped. would be Such a shame if they knew there was a secret passage in the main hall behind the giant painting. what's that, king kamoshida- you're out of servants to set up your killshot and the only person who could possibly set for you is the court jester? well that's unfortunate, he's such a goshdarn fool that he didnt even set it properly and the attack totally whiffs. yes of course you should insult the court jester for failing at that- don't look over at the thief climbing the balcony, that's definitely nothing to worry about.

sorry, this was absolutely not the point of that chapter or even the meat of it lol, and the phantom thieves absolutely took care of the palace just fine! but im doubly hc-ing that the presence of this cognitive double (plus goro and ken's explanation maybe) helped ann and ryuji to not harbor any resentment toward minato- maybe the majority of the school was indifferent but he was always trying, so much so the kamoshida's subconscious has manifested him as a thorn in his side always. ryuji probably knew from his time in the track team, but ann might need a lil more reassurance. ahem, in my head, that is.

thats.. all for now (lowkey i wanna write a spinoff of taym detailing this exact scenario? maybe if i have time, idk) ! hope u have a nice day, and im off to read the new chapter o7 thank u for writing!

YOO this is actually genius I love this idea so much.

[leafandart]

Fanart of Phantom Thief Minato but with wings, just because, from the fic series Ghost of Mementos by @keylimesiren.

[dyzzythedemon]

wanted to try designing Minato a Phantom Thief-style persona outfit! I feel bummed out that it's only the kids from 5 who got cool outfits... take my silly art, boy

maskless below cut!

[theredcuyo]

Been digging even more into the persona ships so here are the tropes they make me think of

Tatsujun

They make me think of the old shojo anime for some reason, you know, those where the main character is dumbly crushing over this "bad" guy (without all the questionable actions) who is hard to approach because he has a bad past trusting people

Can you picture what I'm saying? Jun waiting in the school entrance just to see Tatsuja arrive in his motorcycle and while he takes the helmet off Jun is seeing the roses and sparkles around him

Ryomina

To me they feel like an old married couple with the twist that they're not a couple nor have they known each other for more than a month

And they don't even have a confession, at some point they just decide to yk, live together, and then they adopt a cat, and one day their friends just find their marriage certificate in a drawer

Sometimes they work together in dumb shit, and sometimes Minato is taking Ryoji by the scarf to get them to class in time

Souyo

They are the slowest of the slow burns, maybe a childhood friends to lovers too?

No one tries to date them because they already are and everyone seems to know except for them, or more exactly, except for Yosuke, Yu is thinking about their anniversary gift

Maybe a girl asks Yosuke if he knows if Yu's in a relationship and he says no, and next thing he knows, is that for some reason everyone is giving his partner his condolences

Shuake

They are the enemies to lovers, the rivals to/and lovers THEY ARE THE STAR CROSSED LOVERS

THEY EVEN ARE THE COFFEE SHOP CLICHE, THE PHANTOM THIEF X DETECTIVE LITERALLY

They are the "till death do us apart" cliche become true but even death can't with their love, even if now separate their hearts are together or something

They are separated but holding a promise that keeps their hearts beating at the same rhythm

They are the sweet reunion under the light of dawn

They are the hurt/comfotr tag on a03

[mmmn-thirsty-for-vinegar]

vv Original vv

We ball hard 💪

[newt-man0304]

Ren, in phantom thief outfit: Look at this outfit. Its a cry for help

Minato: Can i say something?

Ren: I don't want you to

[justwritesstuff-xox]

Bandori x Persona 5 Crossover

Title: In which Ran is supposed to do a Karaoke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Hey, "Y.O.L.O!!!!!"

Kabe no takasa nante kankeinai yo

Norikoeta jijitsu ga daiji sa

Kono basho ni gonin ga iru koto

Kakegaenai koto de

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

Jibun wo tsuranuki rashiku hikare!

Kagayaki wa nani yori mo kirei...

Zettai daijoubu dayo yareru saa! Yes, sir!

Zettai daijoubu dayo yareru saa! Yes, sir!

Utsukushiki yozora no ichibanboshi sagashi ni yukou”

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

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

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

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

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

“ENCORE! ENCORE!” Futaba-san chanted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does that mean she sang for them?

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

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

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

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

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

[narrators-journal]

Hi! I am a huge fan of your work! (Especially winter is a lovely season for romance and funerals; you really know how to make a guy cry!)

I wish there was more ryomina content out there, so would it be possible to write a pinning Makoto that’s in denial about his feelings for Ryoji (first love sorta vibes?!?!)? (Crushing on the popular guy?!?). He could have internalised homophobia or he could just straight up just be in denial, but I’ll leave that up to you!

Thank you for reading this request and I hope you have a wonderful day!

I’m so happy you enjoy my fanfic! WISRF is my baby rn, and I hope you don’t mind the super slow updates, I’m doing my best with it. In the meantime, I hope this holds you over, because! Oh my god, if you want more Ryomina content?? You came to the right lady!! I love these two with such an aggressive love. For example! When I finished this one, I had to click off of Tumblr so I didn’t post it too early. I ITCHED to post it. I don’t care if this is super polished, it’s not the fanfic. I can be a bit more lenient. I just wanted to have fun and enjoy the change of pace.

So! It’s a bit vague, but I went ahead and implied Minato’s a bit of a yandere for Ryoji as well as in denial.

Winter was probably Minato’s favorite season. The way the sunlight made blankets of snow sparkle like a sea of diamonds, the crispness of the air, the excuse to wear comfier clothes and stay under warm blankets, how peacefully quiet everything was due to the birds and animals either hibernating, hiding from the ice, or south for the season. It was all a blissful reprieve from the torturous heat of summer or the pollen-choked air of the spring months. Not to mention, Ryoji mochizuki had transferred to gekkoukan in those colder months.

Ryoji Mochizuki. Tall, around 5’11, with dark brown hair that was brushed back from his round, cheerful face as if his styling routine included putting his face in front of a high power fan. Paired with gorgeous blue eyes like two pools of the world’s most refreshing water, and it wasn’t a surprise that the charming trasnfer student had become Gekkoukan’s most popular student in the few weeks he’d been there. Which, was a feat, with how beloved Akihiko was. Yet, even with the fighter’s adorable, oblivious charms, when Ryoji had come to school, he’d taken the hearts of the student body like an expert phantom thief.

Or, well, at least, 99% of the student body adored the man. Minato Arisato was no stranger to charming playboys and their faux innocent, lovey-dovey antics, so Ryoji’s sugary magnetism was useless against the deadpan emo. No matter how soft those lovely sapphire eyes got when the brunette looked at him.

Or...that’s what Minato told himself each day when he heard one of his classmates whisper about some new facet of sex appeal the boy had. Irritation was what he claimed as the cause for how much he hated when he saw Ryoji out on a date with a classmate. Jealousy? No. Minato Arisato hated other people, they grated on his nerves without fail, so there was no way in hell he had any warm feelings that would stem something like jealousy. Right?

But, if that’s so, why does the mention of Ryoji going out on dates make you so aggressive? Orpheus asked, the epitome of that little voice in the back of your head that you fought to ignore. Although, does a crush really explain your feelings? What about how possessive you are of him? “Aren’t you cold, Funeral lily?” The words all but ripped the blue-haired teen away from his persona’s musings and brought him back to reality. The reality where Ryoji Mochizuki waited beside him for the train. Close enough for the shaggy-haired teen to smell how the various scents of food that had permeated the white dress shirt and black vest of his work uniform mingled with Ryoji’s peppermint-and-oleander-scented cologne. Which, meant he was too damned close. “I’m fine.” Minato said flatly before he stepped away to put a bit of distance between them. Some distance between himself and the irrational urge to brand the brunette’s cute ass. Yet, Ryoji didn’t seem to get that memo, because in the time it took the persona user to flick through a few of his songs, he became aware of the pretty boy’s body heat once again breath-tak- annoyinglyclose. “Personal space, Mochizuki.” “Are you sure? I didn’t see you grab a jacket after work tonight, and, I mean, it’s winter.” Ryoji pointed out. As if the midnight-haired teen hadn’t even spoken, and had somehow also missed the delicate flakes that drifted down from the darkened sky outside. “Yes I’m sure, and I don’t see youwith a coat either, so get off of my ass about it.” He snapped, yet when he looked back to glare at the teen who had stumbled into the shaggy-haired emo’s part time job, and just so happened to choose to work there as well, Ryoji’s blue eyes met his evil look with nothing but a warm sense of concern. The fact that the most popular boy in school had the absolute gall to look at him like that made Minato’s stomach churn. Though, that may have been caused by the swarm of butterflies he ignoring whenever he saw that addictive, sweet look.

Regardless of whatever confused feelings he harbored though, Ryoji still looked at him with undeniable softness in his gaze. A softness that Minato recognized from their first encounter outside of the very train station that they now stood in. A softness that drew Minato in like a warm hug in the chilled air of the winter night and blurred the prickly, hostile thoughts into simple white noise on that near-empty, slightly smelly boarding platform.

In fact, Minato had plenty of time while they waited for their train to notice just how soft Ryoji himself was. From that round face and dark, fluffy hair that looked feather-soft even before the blue-haired teen reached up to gently touch a stray strand that dared to fall into Ryoji’s sapphire eyes, to the warm body that he’d heard from the many girls was great to hold. And, that spark of jealousy was the dose of ice water that pulled Minato out of the trance he’d fallen into. So, the proximity of Ryoji’s face to his crashed down like a precariously balanced box at a sharp gust of wind and hit Minato right in the impulses. "Ah! Mina! What the hell?!” Ryoji yelped, his hand on his cheek as he stared at the midnight-haired emo who’d let those jealous, vicious urges slip just a bit. “I-I-I…” Sadly, when he tried to speak, shame choked the persona user worse than the stale, dank air of the dark hour, but he pushed the words out regardless. “I-I told you, personal space, god damn it! Listen!” “Motherfucker, you’rethe one who leaned in! I just met you in the middle!” Ryoji pointed out, but what was Minato to do? Confess to the jealousy he harbored towards all of the girls he heard talk about the brunette?

No. If he tried to explain the intricacies of his ‘jealousy’, he’d be forced to explain why the mere memory of his classmates harmlessly gossiping about Ryoji had driven him to sucker punch the man. He’d have to confront whatever those disgusting, squishy feelings were that Ryoji’s presence always seemed to dig up. And, the violent possessiveness that followed.

So, instead of doing any of that, Minato snarled, “I did not! Get your mind out of whatever pipedreams you have rattling around in that shallow ass head of yours.” And, while the look of hurt in Ryoji’s eyes stung, it stung far less than the humiliation of explaining himself. Especially since the train came along to rescue him from marinating in the kicked-puppy aura the captivating man gave off.

So, he simply ended the conversation with a huff, and put his music back on to drown out any other chance to converse.

Minato hated people. That included Ryoji Mochizuki as well.

[keylimesiren]

I've run across your phantom thief minato art a couple times n I saw you mentioned a fic you were writing of it? could you tell the name, I'd love to read it

Of course!! 0: It's two separate fics at the moment (more like an intro and a continuation), but they're called The Ghost of Mementos and Stygian Ringlet on AO3! The latter's still ongoing :) (and has been consuming my thoughts for well over a year now)

I uhhhhhh just realized I never actually did post the artwork that inspired the whole thing to tumblr so here it is