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Sayori hummed to herself as she walked to the school. It had been days since Kamoshida was last at Shujin. This made it easier for her and Goro to breathe, at least in the afternoons. The mornings, however, were always full of tension, the constant question being: would Kamoshida return to Shujin?

The mere thought made Sayori want to puke. Still, she needed to talk to Ann. There was something important Sayori felt she had to do. Her goals firm, Sayori quickened her pace up the school steps. As she made sure she hadn't dropped her bag, Sayori pushed through the school doors.

As she took her seat in homeroom, Sayori began rustling through her notebook. Flipping through rejected poems, important notes, and a torn copy of the strange red cards, the girl finally stopped on a single piece of loose paper.

As the bell rang, Sayori carefully folded the page. Satisfied with her work, she shifted in her seat. Before she could successfully pass the important note to Ann's desk, the loudspeaker blared. Sayori grumbled before stashing the note in her shirt pocket. She wasn't too frustrated, it would be easier to pass the note during such a sudden assembly anyway.

Sayori was struggling through the crowd when the principal started speaking. She paused when she saw the man. He's that rude man in the suit from when I first showed up in Tokyo! Shaking off the negative thought, Sayori continued her struggle. She just needed to reach Ann and give her the note.

"Let's begin this school-wide morning assembly," the principal finally began.

Sayori stopped to listen. She was just a few feet away from Ann. As predicted, the assembly was about Shiho. Sayori was glad to hear Shiho was getting better, but that was all the more reason to get the note to Ann. A slam interrupted her train of thought. Everyone looked in surprise at the other end of the gym. Sayori shuddered, closing the remaining distance between Ann and herself. Kamoshida was back.

"I... have been reborn," Kamoshida said, looking downcast. Sayori hesitated in grabbing her phone. What was going on?

"That is why I will confess everything to you all," Kamoshida continued, walking up to the stage. Everyone in the room was stunned. This was really happening. Sayori leaned in closer, not wanting to miss a word.

"I have repeatedly done things that were… unbecoming of a teacher. Verbally abusing students… physically abusing my team, and… sexually harassing female students. I am the reason Shiho Suzui tried to kill herself!" Kamoshida collapsed on his knees.

Sayori stared in shock, not quite believing what she had just heard. She had never expected whatever confession Kamoshida might make to be this truthful. She composed herself and continued to listen.

"I thought of this school as my own castle. There were even students that I sentenced to expulsion, simply because I didn't like them. I will, of course, rescind those." Kamoshida was weeping now. "I am truly sorry for putting innocent youths through such horrible acts… I am an arrogant, shallow… and shameful person. No, I'm worse than that…" Kamoshida seemed to be getting closer to the floor with every word he spoke. Sayori wondered what else he could possibly have left to say. Would he name other victims? Tell them his mental process?

"I will take responsibility and kill myself for it!"

Sayori was trembling. No, this was the worst thing he could have said! Sayori clenched her fists, looking for an exit. The teachers wanted them to return to class anyway. She would give Ann her note and leave, she decided.

"Don't run, you bastard!"

Sayori was startled when Ann yelled at Kamoshida. She didn't think it was possible for someone to look so angry. Sayori backed away, not about to get in the way. She wanted to hear what Ann had to say, much more than what Kamoshida had to say, anyway.

"Shiho's still alive even after all the things that made her want to die! You have no right to run from this!" Ann raged. Sayori nodded furiously in agreement. Kamoshida seemed to agree too, not that Sayori wanted to give him the privilege of having any more of her attention.

Sayori patted Ann on the shoulder as Kamoshida confessed the multiple crimes he had committed. Sayori didn't expect for him to admit what he had done to herself as well. Confessing he had harassed female students would be enough. Ann had it much worse than she did, anyway. And at the end of the day, he would go to jail no matter what.

Sayori was glad when the assembly finally ended. When Ann left, Sayori jogged up beside her and handed her the note. Ann gave her a questioning look.

"Give this to Shiho for me, please. I worked really hard on it," Sayori answered. The girl turned and walked away. She knew that Ann would want to know what it was first, but she didn't mind. It was only a short poem. Hopefully, Shiho would appreciate it anyway.

I hope the pain eases soon.

That the sun shines

through the clouds,

that the stars fill your eyes.

I hope the pain eases soon.

That the light of hope

shines through the sadness,

and banishes the darkened skies.

"You seem to be in a good mood. Did you give your friend the poem?" Goro inquired as he stepped through the apartment door.

"It was just a note," Sayori replied modestly. "Not only that, but I have wonderful news! Kamoshida confessed everything he did!"

"Oh, really?" Goro asked, as if he hadn't already heard all of this from Nijima. He took his place on the couch and watched Sayori fondly. Sayori could give him a much more detailed report of what happened, especially if she knew she had his full attention. He much preferred theo listen to her explain events, anyway.

"It was really strange how he confessed. I wonder what happened while he was gone from school to change him so suddenly," Sayori mused. "Did he just hit his head on a rock or something?"

"I think that only works on TV, Sayori." Goro replied as he retrieved his case notes from his briefcase. "By the way, have you remembered anything else that might help the investigation?"

Sayori shook her head. "No, but now that Kamoshida is gone I feel a lot better." She smiled wide to prove her point, and continued to fidget.

"I'm very happy for you..." Goro trailed off. He had had a theory in mind ever since he had heard the story from Nijima. But he wasn't going to get Sayori involved. She would probably think he was crazy.

"Hey, Goro?" Sayori asked, smiling shyly.

"Yeah?"

"I think it would be a good idea to get some fast food tonight. Cooking is no way to celebrate!" Sayori exclaimed.

Goro sighed. "I'm tempted to call you out on your trickery, Sayori. I don't really feel like cooking anyway... But I get to decide where to go."

"Boo! You'll just take me to the pancake place again. I'm tired of pancakes!"

"I firmly believe there is no such thing as being tired of pancakes." Akechi shot a cocky smile as Sayori crossed her arms and grumbled.

Somewhere, in the depths of Tokyo's glitz and glamor, a new evil arises. This evil will inspire the next development in our story. The questions are still out there. Who are the Phantom Thieves? What is their agenda? Why did Kamoshida repent for his crimes? Who is Sayori? Where did she come from? How will she get home?

The story of our two heroes has just begun.

I know the poem isn't the best but I warned you all. Anyway, Yusuke is coming soon and I'm excited. Please R&R and we'll see you next time!