Author's Note: Before reading chapter four, I truly apologize for the long update: finals have been a bitch to me (and I was a bit of a lazy bum after finals). Secondly, this chapter is going to focus on Sae Niijima and Sojiro Sakura and their feelings toward this situation. Thirdly, I would like to give thanks for favoring and following my story. Without further ado, here is chapter 4! :-D!

(Me speaking off topic)

Me narrating

"Speaking or Thinking"

Me narrating Dream Sequence

"Speaking or Thinking" in Dream Sequence

(Play 'Persona 5 OST – Recall ~ Hint' now)

Three policeman were currently in pursuit of a malefactor wearing a black hoodie and running in the rain. They chase the person into an alleyway where they reach a dead end, leaving their suspect trapped between them and the wall. Two of the police suddenly grabbed and roughly pinned the person face down on the ground. One of them removed the hoodie of the suspect's head, and is revealed to be Makoto Niijima that they were chasing. She is then face to face with a barrel of a gun.

"Say your prayers, Phantom Thief." The last police officer said with the gun pointing at her and an evil smile on his face.

Makoto then closes her eyes in defeat and shed a tear. "Sis, I'm sorry." She said sadly, and then everything turned black and a gunshot was heard.

(Stop playing the song)

"MAKOTO!"

Sae Niijima yelled in fear, who had shot up in her bed heavily and held her arm out as if trying to save her sister in her dream. She had woken up from her nightmare, but it still felt too real for her. The prosecutor calms down a bit and wipes off the sweat on her forehead, and checks the date on her phone: It was 9:00 AM; November 25, 2016.

"Might as well get up now." She said as she gets dressed to go to the Public Prosecutors Office. As she made her way there, many people around the city notice and start to gossip near her about the recent news.

"Isn't that Prosecutor Sae Niijima?"

"Did she know that her own family was a Phantom Thief?"

"Poor woman. She has to hunt down her own family."

"I hope she catches those trouble makers!"

(Play 'Persona 5 OST – Restlessness' now)

More comments overlapped near her when she reached her job. Once she walked inside the building, one of her subordinates informed her that the SIU Director called for her, in which she immediately goes to his office. Once she enter the office, she saw him sitting at his desk as usual.

"You look like you had a nightmare, Niijima." He said to her, with a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Did you need me for something important, sure?" Sae asked, slightly annoyed from his snide comment.

"Right. As you know, everyone on the force is on the manhunt for the Phantom Thieves. While the police are checking the streets all over Shibuya, the media is helping us by keeping the public eye on guard. However, I'm going to have to relieve you from this case and the manhunt completely." He responded.

Sae then widen her eyes in shock and disbelief. "WHAT!? With all due respect Sir, but I can't just sit back and-"

"You will attract too much from the public. Aside from the recent news, you have been the talk of the city; especially since two members of the Phantom Thieves are acquainted with you." He continued.

The prosecutor did her best to keep a straight face. "Those 'acquaintances' are my younger sister and my partner. Not to mention that they are all teenagers out on the streets with nowhere to run or hide."

"That is all true, which is why I can't let one of my best subordinates be affected by a case this personal. No need to worry so much, those kids will safe and sound once the police find them. You are dismissed." The SIU Director finished.

"Yes, sir." Sae replied obediently and walks outside the office. "Lying bastard. You relieve me just thought I wouldn't get in the way." She thought as she walked away.

This has been the 20th time Sojiro tried to call Futaba. He was more than outraged to see his surrogate daughter and the boy he was caretaking become fugitives of the city. He wished that he had Akira's number as well, then maybe he could have gotten a hold of both of them.

"Futaba, please pick up. Just tell where you are, and I'll come find you and the other kids. Or…at least tell me that you're all okay." He left a voice message. As he hung up, he brushed his hand up in his hair in frustration, not knowing anything else to do. "Dammit, you kids really gotten yourselves into a fine mess." He thought to himself. He then hears the café door open and turns around quickly, hoping that it was one of the kids. But then expresses a look of disappointment as it was just Sae who walks in.

(Stop playing the song)

"You thought that I was going to be one of the kids?" The prosecutor asked, noticing his change of expression.

"Yeah. But now that I think about it, it would be hard for them to do so without getting caught." He admitted. "Wait, I thought you were investigating them, Niijima. Shouldn't that make you a part of the manhunt as well?"

She sat at her usual sit at the bar counter. "I would be, but my boss relieved me of the entire case. Now I can't do a damn thing about this situation." Sae grumbled while pinching her forehead in frustration. She then hears something placed in front of her, and sees that a cup of coffee was placed for her. "I didn't order."

"It's on the house." Sojiro replied. "Besides, you look like you hide a nightmare."

"Funny, my boss said the same thing to me before he took me off of the case and manhunt." Sae then takes a sip of her coffee. "It was about Makoto. She was caught by the police and they killed her on spot."

The café owner looked at her with shock. "Goodness, and I thought I was the one here on edge. Is there really nothing we can do to help the kids?"

She looks down dejectedly. "I wish we could, but we have no idea where they are. And by trying to contact them in anyway, it would bring up suspicion for anyone. Considering that their supporters have turn against them, it would be risky. With reminds me, people who are on the case will be questioning those who had any sort of relationship with them. Friends, family, coworkers, and anyone who at least had one conversation with a member of the Phantom Thieves."

(Play 'Persona 5 OST – Sunset Bridge' now)

Sojiro stared at her with a highbrowed expression and then sighed. "This makes me wonder how their families besides us feel about this." His expression lightens afterwards. "If Wakaba were still here, she would be outraged with Futaba. Yet still be proud of her for doing the right thing."

Sae's appearance also lightens. "I'm definitely sure that all of their parents would be infuriated with them, and I can picture my dad berating Makoto for her involvement in this."

The café owner smirked in amusement and changes his look to a heartwarming one. "Niijima I'm gonna be honest with you, I'm actually proud of what they're doing. Changing the hearts of scumbags and making the community a better and safer place, that's more than extraordinary."

The prosecutor smiled softly. "Yeah, I'll admit that. Even though their methods are illegal and working against the law, they do what they have to do in order to protect the people of Shibuya. And I'm glad I gave them my gratitude." She said as a picture of Makoto pops up in her head, and her expression turns into a worried one. "I do hope that they are all safe though, especially Makoto. I can't imagine what would happen if I lost my only sister."

Sojiro obtained a worried look his face as well. "Yeah, I understand. I'm hoping that Akira and Futaba will be alright in this situation. I've done everything I could to help both of them, and yet they still find a way to get in trouble. But as long as the kids are all together, they'll definitely make it out of this somehow."

Sae nodded her head in agreement. "True. And with Akechi, I'm sure that they'll come up with a backup plan."

(Stop playing the song)

"We interrupt this program for breaking news, regarding to the Phantom Thieves!"

Both Sojiro and Sae instantly turn to the only TV in the café and see the SNN news was on with the same anchorwoman (she talked about the train incident at the beginning of the game). The former turning up the volume for them to listen in more.

"Many people have been wondering where the Phantom Thieves have vanished to ever since their true identities have been uncovered. But just recently, residents from Hachioji called in and reaffirmed that the group was spotted in this area. Police are currently investigating the area and inspecting for any evidence regarding to their new whereabouts."

As the anchorwoman continued on, the café owner and the prosecutor turned to each other and exchanged looks of concern.

"HACHIOJI!?" They both said at the same time.

Elsewhere, a silhouette is watching the same news on their TV; and taking note on the Phantom thieves' current sighting, they write it on a note and pins it to a wall with photos and news articles relating to the group.

"You and your friends are not too far from here, Akechi." The figure said to itself. They then pull out a flip phone and makes a call. The person they were calling doesn't pick up, so instead they leave a message.

"Hey partner. A new case came up, and an old acquaintance of mine is in danger. So I'm definitely gonna need your help with this…and the rest of the team."

Who was the mysterious figure at the end? What was the figure planning to do? What is their connection with Akechi? Stay tuned for chapter 5. ;-).