It's been too long since I've written a fanfiction. This will be my first story in about 3 years, and I hope I can provide my readers with a good story.

-drops of jelly

Standard Disclaimer Applies.

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First Turnabout

"It's… all over… I can't believe it." The ace attorney lowered his head, then glanced at the lovely face in front of him through a glass wall.

"It's been too much, but that day had to come. I only wished it didn't have to hurt you like this." The person behind the glass responded with a regretful voice.

"The truth is, I don't know whether I can still stand in a courtroom ever again…"

"Don't say that. You're the reason why I…" the person behind the glass stopped.

*Silence*

"What were you going to say, Iris?" the attorney asked.

"You're a great lawyer, Mr. Wright. I'm proud of you. Ever since before, I always believed that you would become a great lawyer, so please don't tell me that you'd let my case stop you." Iris smiled gently onto him.

"Well, from now on, the future seems quite vague to me." He replied with a sad smile.

"The only direction to move from here on… is forward." Iris smiled.

Phoenix looked Iris in the eyes. He wanted so much to say something, but couldn't let the words out.

Iris wanted so much to embrace him and tell him everything will be fine, but her conscience repeatedly tells her that she no longer can reach him, and her heart constantly reminds her that she had no longer any right to do so.

"You didn't answer my question earlier Iris. What were you going to say?" he asked.

"Forget it. It's nothing. Thank you for visiting me. I'm so happy that you still do." Her eyes brimmed with tears or guilt and regret.

Deep in her heart, she still wanted to be part of his life. She hoped that one day when she would be set free, she could start over with him as friends, him as Phoenix Wright, and her as Iris of the Hazakura Temple.

"Hey Iris…" the lawyer placed his hands on the table.

"Yes, Mr. Wright?" she asked.

"How do you know if a person is denying the fact that she or he's falling in love?"

"… Why would you ask me that?" she lightly blushed.

"Well, I know someone who needs a boost… well, before it's too late." He smiled.

"Why the sudden… change of topic?" she laughed lightly as her heart felt calmer.

"The only direction to move from here on… is forward, isn't it?" he replied with a smirk on his face.

"I see Mr. Phoenix Wright had recovered..." Iris laughed heartily.

They both laughed.

"So, why is it almost too late for this someone you know?" she asked.

"I watched these kinds of stuff in movies! If he doesn't tell her how he feels, someone else gets her!" he suddenly burst.

"So, this someone you know is a man?" she smiled gladly.

"Not necessarily." He smirked proudly having to keep this a secret, as if he was a little boy who had an ultra-rare trading card and wouldn't show it to others.

"Hmm, before someone else gets the girl, he should confess to her, you say.." she thought of this.

"…" Phoenix had suddenly realized something and traced a smile over his lips.

"THAT'S IT!!! Thank you Iris! You're brilliant!!!" he laughed.

"Mr. Wright, I didn't even do any…" she laughed and was very happy to see that somehow, her Feenie hadn't changed much since college. He still had that energy and impulse when he set his mind onto something.

"Iris you're the best! Thanks, see ya later!" he dashed out of the Detention Center.

Iris sighed happily as she watched him out the door.

Phoenix had a little plan, but he couldn't believe why he suddenly thought of doing this.

He didn't know why boosting this someone he knew over confessions of love ever crossed his mind… He realized he was sort of playing matchmaker, and acting like Pearl, and with the enthusiasm like Maya's.

He had one thing to do…

Woo and propose marriage to Franziska von Karma… without dying by whip slashes of course.