It has been some time since I wrote anything for these two. Don't blame me, blame Persona 5 for taking my time away. I managed to get Rank 5 charm which took forever if you ask me, and got Makoto at rank 8 already.

I'm going to be making this into an actual book of oneshots for the two and will add to it later if I think of anything. Thanks for the reviews on the last one, it means a lot to know you guys actually read em'. S'cuse my rambling. Enjoy!

Makoto and Akira walked out of the bookstore in Shinjuku. Makoto asked Akira to accompany her to Shinjuku for the afternoon, for the purpose of "expanding her knowledge". Akira didn't mind, and agreed to spend his time with her.

"Thank you for accompanying me here today, Akira-kun. It means a lot that you would take your time for me."

"It was nothing."

"...I could never imagine what I'd endure if I can here alone."

"Huh?"

"Er...as it's clearly evident, Shinjuku is-"

"Oh, what a beautiful young lady!" An unfamiliar voice came from behind them. A man in a fine suit appeared from behind, and sidestepped in front of Makoto. "I'm holding a job offer for young girls, like yourself. I think you'd be perfect for the job!"

Makoto took a step back. "I-I have to apologize, but I'm not interesting in that practice."

"Just so you know, I treat all my girls extraordinarily well, and our facilities are top of the notch clean! I'll even make you a deal, and raise up the income if you do a good job! So, what'd you say, darling?"

The man reaches out for Makoto, but is blocked by Akira stepping between them, much to the surprise of Makoto. For a second, his glasses flashed. "She's not interested in your offers."

"What gives you the right to talk to me like that, kid? You her boyfriend, or something?"

Makoto looked at Akira curiously, waiting for his response to the man. His expression remained calm, almost stone faced as he responded, "Yeah."

For a second, Makoto felt her heart skip a beat. "Now, leave her alone."

The man shrugged him off and marched away with a grunt, leaving the pair alone to comprehend the ordeal that just occurred. Makoto was still in shock by the immediate response Akira gave, and she could still feel her heated face.

"Akira…erm, thank you for helping me."

"No problem. Just looking out for you."

Makoto smiled. She took a step forward beside him, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. "I'm glad to have you with me."

Akira returned the smile back at her. "I'll be there for you."

"I appreciate that very much."