*Clink!* The door to the cafe opened.

Ichiko: "Yooohoooo!~" The woman cooed as she walked through the door.

However her playful mood dropped when she look around the empty cafe area. She then sighed and leaned against the door.

Ichiko: "Hmph...ya know most boyfriends would greet their lover at the door..." She scuffed.

Akira: "I'm upstairs babe!" Akira shouted from the attic.

Ichiko: "Comiiiiiiiiing!~" She sung as she made her way up the stairs.

Apond entering the room she saw Akira waving to her from the couch.

Akira: "Heya."

Ichiko: "Hey you.~" She smiled as she sat down next to him and pecked his lips.

Akira: "So how's it hanging?" He smiled at her.

Ichiko: "Miserable..." She sighed.

Akira: "Huh?...whats wron-

Ichiko then cut him off by resting her head on his shoulder. He then blushed harshly.

Ichiko: "Without you.~" She purred.

Akira: "Chica.~" ( Translation: Cutie. ) He then put his arm around her shoulder and cuddled with her.

Morgana: "*AHEM!* Right HERE Akira!" Morgana spat.

Ichiko wasted no time to turn her head and lock lips with her lover. Akira then wrapped his arms around her pulling her closer as their tongues danced with each other.

Morgana: "OH MY GOD, STOP THAT!"

Ichiko: "Hmmm..." She parted her lips from Akira.

Ichiko: "You're cat sure does meow alot." She sighed.

Akira: "Tell me about it." He rolled his eyes.

Morgana: "Wanna fight punk?!"

Akira: "I already got sued for assault, I don't need to be sued again for cruelty to animals." He shot back leaning back on the couch.

Ichiko: "*Giggle!*"

Akira: "Whats so funny?"

Ichiko: "I think its funny how you go back and forth with your cat, like he can talk or something." She grinned.

Akira: "Yeah...about that.." He trailed off staring at morgana.

Ichiko: "Hmm? Whats wrong?"

Akira: "..." He stares at the floor.

Morgana: "Gonna tell her Akira?"

Akira: "*Sigh*...Yes."

Morgana: "Alright then."

Morgana then hopped off Akira's bed and walked over to the two. Morgana then hopped onto Akira's lap.

Ichiko: "?" She gave a very confused look.

Akira: "Ichi...listen..." Akira says in a serious tone.

Ichiko: "hm..."

Ichiko felt an uneasy feeling come over her...I mean Akira being serious was nothing too out of the ordinary but this time, she could tell something was bothering him.

Akira: "Remember when you asked how we actually changed hearts right? And how dangerous It was?"

Ichiko: "Yeah...you ducked the question." She hung her shoulders.

Akira: "Well...I really WANT to tell you the truth but..." He paused.

Akira made a very troubled face.

Ichiko: "But...what?" She gave a concerned look.

Akira: "Its...pretty crazy...you probably would think I'm on drugs or something." He looked away.

Morgana: "Akira..."

Ichiko: "..."

Ichiko the placed her hand on his. He then turned to look her in her eyes, she then gave him a smile.

Ichiko: "Akira, its okay. You can tell me. I know you wouldn't lie to me."

Akira's confidence suddenly returned and smiled at her.

Akira: "Okay...here we go...you see..."

( An hour and a half later. )

( I'm pretty sure you guys already know what he tells her, if you've played the game. Which I'm pretty sure you have cause why else would you be here?)

Akira: "Aaaaand well...thats just about it."

Ichiko: "...Ugh...I know I said I would always believe you and I DO really. But ugh...just to be sure...you...haven't suffered any head injuries recently right?" She winced.

Akira: "Agghhh..." Faceplams.

Morgana: "I told you."

Akira then boped Morgana on the head lightly.

Akira: "*Sigh*...No I haven't Ichiko."

Ichiko: "hmm...palaces born from distorted hearts, personas, shadows, metaverse..Sorry Aki..it just...sounds crazy ya know?" She gave him a dishearten look.

Akira: "*Sigh*...I wish there was some way to prove it to you..." He looked defeated.

Morgana then jumped from Akira's lap to Ichiko's. Ichiko then petted the cat as he looked up at her.

Arsene: "Taking her to the metaverse is out of the question." Arsene spoke in Akira's mind.

Akira: "Like hell I would do that anyway." He shot back.

?: "There is a way Akira..."

Akira: "Really? What?"

?: "You just have to simply change her cognition."

Akira: "ohh...just like with Morgana's speech."

?: "If you manage to make her believe that we are real and Morgana can talk then, she should be able to see and her us. And be able to understand Morgana."

Akira: "So...just change her cognition and she'll be able to see and hear you guys?"

?: "Yes. That should be the case. Have her place her hand on your chest, near your heart. We will try to speak to her."

Akira: "Okay I'll give it a shot."

?: "Hehehe...good luck."

Akira: "Hey...if I manage to pull this off...will you show yourself to her?"

?: "...Do YOU want me to? You do know that if I reveal myself to her you will have to explain...your childhood...are you ready to revisit that dark room in your mind with her just yet?"

Akira bit his lip and trembled at the mear thought of remembering his past.

Akira: "No...not yet...I love Ichiko...and I want her to know me better then anyone else but...I can't right now...I need more time to...mentally prepare myself...what happened all those years ago still haunt me...and it still hurts.."

?: "Yes...I know...I was with you through it all. Okay then...I will keep myself hidden."

Arsene: "I am sorry I could not be there for you the way he was Akira."

Akira: "Its Arsene. Your here for me now."

Akira: "Alright lets do this."

Akira then snapped out of his thoughts.

Ichiko: "Were you...talking to your personas?"

Akira: "Yeah. Listen there is a way I can prove this is all real."

Ichiko: "Well then shoot, I'm all for it." She said crossing her arms.

Akira: "Okay, put your hand on my heart."

Ichiko: "Huh? Hehehehe! Oh Aki-kun, if you wanted get all lovey dovey with me, all ya had to do is ask!~" She teased him.

Akira: "There will be plenty of time for that later.~"

Ichiko then laughed and placed her hand on Akira's heart.

Ichiko: "What now?" She raised an eyebrow.

Akira: "Close your eyes."

Ichiko: "Oooohhh...I liiiiiiiiiike where this is going.~" She then shut her eyes.

Akira: "Good...now concentrate. Believe that they are real...believe that we are not alone...believe that there is something that is beyond this world."

Ichiko: "Okay...hmmm..." She tried with all her might.

Arsene: "Hello? Ichiko?"

Ichiko: "WOW!" She nearly jumped out of her shoes, as she heard a voice echo in her head.

Ichiko: "Wha-wh...wha...what...the hell?.." She trembled.

Arsene: "Ichiko? Hello? Are you able to hear my voice?"

Ichiko: "Holy hell...Akira...there is a voice...in my head...it knows my name too...damn this is one hell of a magic trick..."

Akira: "It's not a trick. The voice is real. That's my persona speaking to you."

Ichiko: "Seriously? Ugghh...hey ughh...voice?"

Arsene: "Yes Ichiko?"

Ichiko: "Oh my god...ugh...are you..real?"

Arsene: "Yes. Yes I am very real. I exist within Akira's heart, I am his heart given physical form. However I'm pretty sure he already explained what a persona is."

Ichiko: "Woah...this is nuts...and kinda cool too..."

Akira: "Would you like to see him?"

Ichiko: "Ughh...yes?"

Arsene: "Very well then...I shall reveal my true form to you."

Morgana: "And thats my cue to get off." The cat the jumps off Ichiko's lap.

Before Ichiko could even process a thought Arsene then appeared in front of the two floating in the air.

Ichiko: "HOLY FUCK!" She jumped and held Akira close.

Akira the patted her on the head to try and calm her down.

Ichiko: "WHAT. THE. SHIT?"

Arsene: "Greetings Ichiko Ohya...I am the rebel spirit that dwells inside of Akira's soul. I am the pillager of twilight! ARSENE!" He roared as he flexed his wings.

Arsene: "Pleasure to meet you face to face." He bowed.

Ichiko: "..." She could only stare with her jaw wide open.

Akira: "Sheesh Arsene that introduction was pretty grand. Also sounds a bit familiar." He smirked.

Arsene: "It's only natural I'd be a show off like you." He crossed his arms.

Akira: "Got me there."

Ichiko: "..."

Akira: "Ichiko?" He nudged her arm.

Ichiko: "..."

Akira: "Ichi-chan?" He waved his hand in front of her face.

Ichiko: "..."

Akira: "I think you broke her Arsene..."

Arsene: "My apologizes..."

Ichiko: "Wow...just wow...this IS for real...I wont lie...its actually pretty cool!"

Akira: "Heh! Glad you don't think its creepy."

Morgana: "Well she took it well."

Ichiko: "WOW talking cat!"

Morgana: "Agghh! I'm a human!" She spat.

Ichiko: "Ya sure about that kitty?"

Morgana: "I don't have to take this...I'm outta here." Goes downstairs.

Ichiko: "Hold on...did you say your name was Arsene?"

Arsene: "Yes. Arsene Lupin, the famous gentlemen thief." He puffed his chest proudly.

Ichiko: "*Fangirl scream!* O.M.G! I loved you in the novels!"

Arsene: "It's always nice to meet a fan." He tipped his hat.

Ichiko: "This is so freaking kick ass! My boyfriend is Arsene Lupin!"

Arsene: "Well we are one and the same. But I'm cooler."

Akira: "Hm? Oh I'm sorry Arsene could you repeat that? All I heard was please put me in the electric chair." He said in a cold tone.

Arsene: "As ruthless as ever..."

Akira: "You don't choose the thug life Arsey...the thug life chooses you."

Ichiko: "Electric chair?"

Akira: "Oh yeah...I didn't explain the Velvet room to you." He scratched the back of his head.

Ichiko: "Velvet room? Is that some kinda club or something?"

Akira: "HA! I WISH that it was a club. Let me explain."

( 30 minutes later. )

Akira: "And that pretty much covers it." He clapped his hands together.

Ichiko: "...Ughh...Aki..." She then cringed.

Before Ichiko could finish Akira threw his face into his hands and growled loudly.

Akira: "Oh my god...NO! No. No. No. No. No. NO. NO. NO. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...NO! I am NOT into domination! I do NOT enjoy being verbally abuse! And for FUCKS SAKE! I... am...NOT! A LOLICON!" He roared in a utter rage.

Akira the took a deep breath and calmed himself.

Akira: "Sorry...lost the cool there."

Ichiko: "...Wow..."

Arsene: "Sorry Ichiko...Its kind of a sensitive topic for him. He's told he's teammates about the Velvet room as well and...well...lets just say there were some...misunderstandings."

Ichiko: "Say no more, I get it." She then cuddled up to him and kissed his cheek.

Ichiko: "Oh my poor baby...~"

Akira smiled and kissed her forehead.

Akira: "Ichiko used Lover's comfort! Akira's rage was healed!" He rested his head on hers.

Pandora: "*Giggle.* You're love is very amusing." Pandora said twirling her long black hair on her finger.

Ichiko: "Wow! Oh...right. You said you have multiple personas right?"

Headless: "Correct." Said the headless horseman said holding his flaming pumpkin head.

Headless: "We are Akira's many masks. We fight along side him in that other world. My blade is always ready!" He yelled swinging his fiery sword.

Jack the Ripper: "You're ladyfriend is rather beautiful Akira...I would love to...explore her body..."

Arsene: "You sicken me..." Arsene said with disgust.

Jack the Ripper: "Thats only because you know me." He said spinning his knife.

Pandora: "I have a box that holds all the evils of the world...and somehow...YOU make my skin crawl more then whats in this box."

Ichiko: "Ughh...who's the scary looking guy in the coat and hat?"

Akira: "ughh...Jack the Ripper..." He sighed.

Ichiko: "...The killer?" She cringed.

Akira: "Yeah...look he's a strong persona okay? Thats the ONLY reason I keep him."

Ichiko: "Hey do what ya gotta do. Thats what I say." She crossed her legs.

Jack the Ripper: "Hmm..I like her."

Ichiko: "Well needless to say I believe in the whole palace and metaverse thing now but..."

Akira: "But what?" He questioned.

Ichiko: "I knew you being a Phantom thief was probably dangerous...but know I know EXACTLY how dangerous it is now..." She looked down at her hands.

Akira stayed silent...his shoulders felt heavy.

Ichiko: "I knew you were probably risking your life but...holy crap...I don't know whats worse...you being shot at by thugs or cops...or going toe to toe with huge monsters that can shoot fire, ice, wind, and lighting at you..." She bit her lip and frowned.

Akira couldn't say anything...all he could do was listen to her. She was right though...what he did was beyond dangerous. And now that she knows the whole truth...she would only worry even more then she did before.

Ichiko: "I know your not a push over...and I'm fully aware of what your capable of but...Aki..."

Ichiko then looked him in the eyes...Akira could see the pained look in her eyes. She was also on the verge of tears.

Ichiko: "PLEASE...be careful...I know your not gonna stop fighting for the innocent and for justice but..." Her bottom lip trembled.

Akira could hear her voice start to crack and her body begin to shake. His heart felt heavy...

Ichiko: "I know people need you...b-but...b-but..." She stuttered.

Ichiko then grabbed his hand and held it tightly. She couldn't hold the tears in any longer, and they fell down harshly.

Ichiko: "I need you too...A-Akira...I...I-I...cant imagine my life without you...I don't want you to disappear...I couldn't BARE it...I already lost Kayo...I don't wanna lose you too...PLEASE...whatever you do...just promise you'll always come back to me...that I'll see you again...please...I-I love you...I love you s-so fucking much...It h-hurts..."

Akira's heart BURNED watching Ichiko act like this...Ichiko Ohya...the woman with the strong, care free, happy go lucky, and unrelenting spirit...was now a emotional mess...and it was his fault...for making her love him. He didn't waste another second and wrapped his arms around her and held her close and tight. She buried her face into his chest.

Akira: "It's okay...everything will be fine. I wont go anywhere."

Ichiko: "PROMISE ME!" She roared into his chest as her tears soaked into his shirt.

Akira: "I promise Ichiko...I promise I'll ALWAYS come back to you. Always. Besides...we ARE going to tell Kayo its all over one day together right?" He smiled.

Ichiko then looked up at him and smiled.

Ichiko: "Yeah...and don't you forget it." She kissed him.

Akira: "Wouldn't dream of it."

Arsene: "Awwww..." He tipped his hat.

Pandora: "Heart warming."

Headless: "Ugh...I'm not the kind for romance..but this is rather touching."

Jack the Ripper: "Meh.."

Ichiko then wiped her eyes and calmed down.

Ichiko: "Sorry you had to see me like that..." She frowned.

Akira: "Ichiko its okay. Everybody has their moments. Even me at times." He patted her head.

Ichiko: "*Giggle!* Looking forward to that day!" She grinned.

Akira: "Someday...but not today." He gave a cocky smirk.

Ichiko: "Hey...I don't wanna go home tonight..." She looked into his eyes.

Akira: "Then don't. Today is Saturday anyways." He said putting his arm around her shoulder.

Ichiko: "Saturday huh?...in that case...wanna continue this conversation...in the bed?~" She purred.

Akira: "Now your speaking my language."

Akira then lifted Ichiko up and carried her to his bed.

Arsene: "We'll give you two some privacy." Vanishes.

Pandora: "Be safe!" Vanishes.

Headless: "Ravage her!" Vanishes.

Jack the Ripper: "...Can I watch?"

Akira: "Electric...chair..." He said coldly.

Jack the Ripper: "Kill joy..." Vanishes.

( 3 hours of passionate sex later )

( BGM: Yakuza 0 Ost: Sad piano plays. )

Akira and Ichiko both lay next to each other cuddled up against one another. Their clothes are spread out all over the floor as well.

Akira: "Ahhhh...that...was..."

Ichiko: "Frisky?"

Akira: "I was gonna say bitching but, that works too."

Ichiko: "Spending time with you like this...really makes me forget everything else in the world..."

Akira: "Same here, It's like me and you are in our own little world. Its just us. No one else."

Ichiko: "Wouldn't want it any other way. When were together, the world can go fuck it's self." She cooed.

Ichiko: "Hey..." She said tracing her a finger on his bare chest.

Akira: "Yeah?"

Ichiko: "Thank you...not only for helping me out when I was in trouble...also..." She then cuddled up closer to him and looked him in the eyes.

Ichiko: "Thanks...for loving me. My life...was just so dark before but now...its alot brighter. So..thanks." She then pecked his forehead.

Akira: "You don't have to thank me. Everyone deserve to be happy Ichiko, Including you. And I plan to make you VERY happy." He then placed his hand on the back of her head and pulled her in for a very deep and passionate kiss.

Akira: "I love you Ichiko."

Ichiko: "I love you too Akira...forever..." She then rested her head on his chest and slowly closed her eyes.

Akira then wrapped an arm around her and shut his as well.

Akira: "Goodnight...Mi amor.."

Ichiko: "Night...my cher chou.~" She cooed.

Wrapped in each others warmth they both drifted off into sleep.

?: "Hehehe...just tickles your heart doesn't it?"

Arsene: "Yes it does. Soo...when do you plan to reveal yourself to Ichiko?"

?: "When Akira is ready."

Arsene: "Hmm...Fine. Until Akira is ready I'll hold the mantle of his true persona."

?: "Thank you Arsene."

Arsene: "Oh and speaking of secrets...this teammates don't know about their relationship right?"

?: "No they don't. In fact half of them have never even met her. Ryuji, Ann, and Morgana are the only ones who've seen her. Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, and Akechi haven't even met her. He's never brought up his relationship with her to them or even gave them hints that he even was in a relationship."

Arsene: "So they all think he's single?"

?: "Yes. Even Sojiro doesn't know."

Arsene: "Let me take a guess as to why he's been so secretive about it...he knows their going to pester him with questions and tease him right?"

?: "Correct."

Arsene: "You know...I don't blame him. They can be rather...ugh...whats the word?"

?: "Annoying?"

Arsene: "Was trying not to use that word but..yes."

?: "Don't worry Akira will tell in time. He said he would tell them all next Thursday."

Arsene: "I'm sure I will be fine. With enough time to think, Akira can pretty much handle any situation."

?: "Well your not wrong. Good luck to him come Thursday."

( The next morning. )

Akira: "*YAWN!*"

Akira sat up in the bed stretching his arms. He rubbed his eyes while looking down at Ichiko who was still asleep. He smiled and kissed her forehead.

Ryuji: "Yoooooooooo..."

Akira: "HUH?!" Akira jerked his head to the left.

Akira then saw Ryuji, Ann, Yusuke, Makoto, Futaba, Haru, Sojiro, and Akechi standing next to the bed...all of them had on shocked expressions. Not only did not help that he was pretty much in the buff under the covers...there's a naked older woman sleeping next to him. It also didn't help that he had lipstick all over his face and hickies on his neck and chest.

?: "Ooooooor good luck to you now..."

Akira: "...Oh fuck me..."

Ichiko: "Again?~" She purred opening one eye.