Hi everyone!

It's been a while! It's already my term break (only for a week though)! How was your holiday?

Anyway, I wrote this fic like a couple of weeks ago, but I've been busy with school that I couldn't post it and my friend, who betas my fics was busy too.. So ya..

This is my second fic for Persona 3 Portable. I suck at making up titles… Do forgive me.

Disclaimer: I don't own Persona 3 and Persona 3 Portable.

Culture Festival

The sun was setting as the students of Gekkoukan High School were putting up decorations for the upcoming school festival. The school was now decorated with booths for selling food, sweets, and more. Even each classroom was decorated on what each class is supposed to do for the school cultural festival. Some students are now going home or going to their part-time job.

"Mmmm! It's finally tomorrow!" Yukari stretched her arms upward as she, their leader, Fuuka, Aigis and Junpei walked towards the train station to get to their dorm.

Their leader smiled at Yukari as she remembered those long practices for their play tomorrow. She felt a bit nervous since she has to face a crowd of people who are going to watch. Sure, it's not as bad as battling Shadows but looking at the sea of people makes her a bit nervous.

"Aren't you nervous, Yuka-tan?" Junpei asked.

"Just a little, but we did practice for weeks." Yukari answered then she turned to their leader. "What about you, leader? Are you nervous?"

"Yes, a bit." She smiled and added, "But I'm also excited for tomorrow."

"I am looking forward to the festival tomorrow." Aigis said, sticking close to their leader.

Fuuka giggled and looked forward. "Hey, isn't that Akihiko-senpai?" she asked and pointed.

As they neared the gates of the school, they noticed a swarm of girls surrounding and the familiar silver haired hotshot of Gekkoukan High School. Akihiko Sanda is the captain of the boxing team and is popular among the girls – not only in Gekkoukan High School but also from other schools.

"Yeah, it is Akihiko-senpai." Junpei said and waved. "Hey Akihiko-senpai! Going somewhere?"

Akihiko looked a bit irritated as girls swarmed around him, trying to talk to him, he wanted to go home since he still had other things to do for tomorrow. He looked up, seeing the familiar red eyed girl, and smiled.

"I was about to go home, but these girls won't let me leave me alone." Akihiko said, irritatingly and pushed his way towards his friends.

Akihiko eyed their leader. He was aware of his feelings towards her but didn't want to make it public since he was still unsure and was afraid of rejection.

"Awww but Akihiko-senpai!" One of the girls cooed. "We just wanted to know if you're available for tomorrow's festival."

"I'm busy, so could you please leave?" Akihiko said, not looking at them. "Are you guys going home?" he asked, ignoring the girls.

"Uh… Ya..." Junpei said, a bit afraid of the girls glaring at them.

"Good. I'll go home with you guys." Akihiko said as he stood beside their leader. "Let's go?"

"But… what about them, senpai?" Yukari pointed, nervously.

Akihiko looked at them for a second then turned away. "I don't even know them."

Their leader looked at the girls as they glared at her. She blinked and nodded at Akihiko, not wanting to make anything worse. As they left the school, she can feel their glares like daggers behind her back. She did felt sorry for them since they like Akihiko.

"Senpai, I heard that you and the boxing club are doing a café for the cultural festival." Fuuka said, breaking the cold silence once they boarded the train.

Akihiko grumbled. "Oh that…"

"What's wrong?" Their leader asked.

Akihiko looked at her and sighed. He pinched the bridge of his nose and exhaled, irritatingly. "I don't know why even the coach even agreed to this..." but he was cut off.

Akihiko grumbled loudly. "It's a stupid idea. I don't know why one that junior even suggested that we do something stupid." He grumbled more.

"It's not so bad." Yukari consoled.

"Yes, it is Takeba. I have no idea what to do in a butler café." He closed his eyes and sighed. "Anyway, what are you guys doing for the school festival?"

"Well, my class is doing a haunted house." Fuuka said meekly.

"We'll be sure to pass by tomorrow, Fuuka." Their leader said.

"Yes, please do. It would be fun." Fuuka smiled.

"What about you guys?" Akihiko asked, looking at their leader.

"We're doing a play." She answered.

The train came to a stop to their destination. They squeezed out of the train, panting. Akihiko dusted himself off and placed his bag over his shoulder. They walked out of the train station and to their dorm. Once they entered, they saw Ken sitting on the couch while Koromaru walked over to greet them. Koromaru barked.

"We're home!" They all said.

"Hi Koro-chan!" The brown haired leader said as she patted his head.

"Welcome home!" Ken greeted.

Junpei walked towards the couches and plumped himself beside Ken, putting his bag down. "Hey Ken! Tomorrow's the school festival, you should come. We're doing a play."

Ken blinked. "A play? What kind of play?"

"We're doing Sleeping Beauty." Junpei answered.

Ken's eyes widen at this. "Who's playing who?" he asked.

The three girls walked towards the dining table and sat down on the chairs while Akihiko got water from the fridge.

"The dress for the princess was beautiful. It really suited you." Yukari said.

"Affirmative." Aigis agreed and sat down with the three girls.

Akihiko's eyes widened chocked on his water. He coughed loudly. 'She's playing the princess?' He thought as he coughed. At least the water didn't go through his nose.

"Are you okay, Akihiko-senpai?" A familiar voiced asked him.

Akihiko looked at her and gulped. She was close to him. "Yeah, I'm ok. I just drank too fast."

She nodded. "Be careful next time." She said with a smile and walked away from him.

"Can you run lines with me for tomorrow? I'm afraid I might forget them." Yukari said as she grabbed their leader's arm.

The girl looked at Yukari and nodded. "Sure."

"You too, Stupei!" Yukari shouted.

Junpei sat up straight. "What? Why? I'm just a minion in the play!"

"Just help us." Their leader said, smilingly. "Let's go, Aigis."

Junpei sighed and got off the couch. The four of them walked upstairs with their bags. Akihiko stared at their leader as she ascended to the stairs. Then he turned to Fuuka as she types in her computer.

"Fuuka." The girl turned to her senpai. "Do you know the roles they're playing in the play?"

Fuuka looked a bit surprised, and then lifted a finger to her chin. "Hm… I'm quite not sure, senpai. Though I know Aigis is in charge of the props." She looks at Akihiko. "Why do you ask?"

Akihiko shook his head and muttered nothing. Suddenly, the door opened and Mitsuru came in with her schoolbag in hand. Mitsuru looked a bit stressed but didn't show, though Akihiko can see it.

"Long day?" Akihiko asked, knowing that Student Council was hazardous since tomorrow is the festival.

"Yes." That's all Mitsuru answered as she sat down on one of the chairs.

Akihiko nodded and ascended to the stairs with the water bottle in hand. Once he reached the second floor, he thought about peeking in the command room to see their practice. Maybe a peek wouldn't hurt. He ascended to 4th floor and stopped in front of the door to the command room. He breathed in and turned the knob.

"What the -" He pried the knob again.

Locked.

Akihiko scowled then pressed his ear on the door to listen to their voices. His eyebrows knitted, he couldn't make out their voices since it's muffled.

"The prin… has been… curs… by the ev-" It sounded like Yukari's voice.

Akihiko pressed his ear even further to listen, careful not to make too much noise as to bother their practice. He blinked. The door of the conference room was too thick. He shook his head; giving up. He walked down the stairs to his room. He laid his water on his desk, and when he was about to punch the punching bag near, he stopped on his tracks.

"Wait a minute…" He said to himself. "Sleeping Beauty…. Sleeping Beauty…"

It hit him. He smacked his head with his hand; suddenly remembering what Sleeping Beauty was about.

"So… if she's the princess… that means…." He trailed off, his eyes widening as he remembered that in order to wake up the sleeping princess, a kiss is needed from a prince.

Akihiko cursed under his breath as he got out of his room and up the stairs once more. He got to the 4th floor and proceeded to enter when he noticed that the door was open. He entered the command room just to see that the room was empty.

'They must have gone to bed early for tomorrow.' He thought to himself.

Akihiko retreated once more to his room. His mind wandered. She'll get kissed by some other guy… he thought. He felt angry at the guy who is playing the prince's role. Angry at the person who suggested they do Sleeping Beauty. Angry that fate had chosen her for the princess' role. He shook his head and sighed.

Sure, it wasn't his place to stop since they're not a couple, but he was sure that he has feelings for their leader. These couple of months, they've been spending time together, she helped him cope his problems with the bad memories he remembered about his sister.

Akihiko looked at his gloved hand. He blinked a couple of times, his mind trailing off. He looked up with determination in his eyes. Determination in stopping that play, he has to do it no matter what. With that, he went to bed to prepare for tomorrow's festivities.

I originally tend to make this a one-shot fic but my friend said it'll be better as a three chapter story and I agreed since its a bit tad long for a one-shot