Hey guys! Quick note, I'll only be updating Persona 5 Female Protagonist Edition for a while because my mental state is all over the place and I'm getting better, no worries fam. For now until maybe after Christmas will all be this. I will be mentioning on my other fanfics on , as I'm working on one chapter each for until after Christmas. I hope you guys are okay with this slight change (even if you guys didn't, I would still do it) and enjoy the chapter!

Akano's POV

Opening the door, Akari welcomes me with a big smile and hug. Cute. "She's been doing that all day. Good thing she's cute or else customers might yell at the poor girl," Sojiro walked around to us and rubbed my sister's head, much to her annoyance. "Akari! Next time don't be a pain!" I jokingly said as she slaps my stomach. It wasn't hard but it was was funny. "Say, Akano. I want to have a word with you alone, is that okay Akari~Chan?" Akari nods and runs upstairs while Sojiro gestures me over to sit at a booth. "Hey, how's school? Minus the drama. You're not causing trouble, are you?" Resting his chin on his hand, Sojiro awaits my answer. "I have, Sojiro. You don't need to worry, I know my place and will continue being on good behavior." It seems his answer satisfied him because he leaned back into the chair. "Good. I've gotta report to Kenny twice a month so it's good to hear that. That being said, it's already a pain in the ass as is so please don't make me have to write even more crap. Got that? This society is kept in check by laws and authority figures." I know I'm a pain in the ass but there could be better laws and authority figures for Japan, we just haven't found them yet. "You could go and get yourself killed if you want, just don't go dragging other people into your mess. Last thing we need is more idiots like you roaming around," what he said and in that tone too, he's not being mean. He's being real with me. Maybe he's not as bad as I thought...

Just then, his phone began to rang. My thoughts immediately went to, 'It's a booty call' as he answers it. Can you blame me for thinking that? Outside of the store he dresses as a cliche pimp. "Hm? What's wrong? Yeah, I'm heading out now. Sorry about that... I know. The usual, right? Ok. I'll see you later." The middle aged man hangs up and places the phone in his pocket. Okay, that IS a booty call. What else could it be? He doesn't seem like the type to be close to his family... "As you can see, I'm pretty damn busy both at work and my private life," yeah, 'busy' and 'my private life'. Then again, it's not my business unless I meet his bitch so I'll stay out of it. "If you could lend a hand, it'd really be a great help..." this old man is taking care of me, making me curry for breakfast and actually acts more of a father than my real dad. He deserves to have less stress on his hands. "Of course, Sojiro. You took me in without even knowing me or even my parents when I needed someone to take care of me. And hearing that you also took care of Akari when I was at school is reassuring enough," I bow as I hear him chuckle, "Didn't expect you to be so well-mannered. Anyway, thanks for seeing it my way. Now, you won't be doing this without a reward. I'll teach you how to make the best cup of coffee, sound good?" Coffee does sound good now. I nod my head, granting him a smile on his face.

I fee like the distance between me and Sojiro seems to be closing slightly...

Back to the interrogation room...

"You may call yourself a phantom thief, but you're still a minor. Someone had to support you. Furthermore, they did so knowing you were part of that group... isn't that owner of the cafe an accomplice of yours!?"

Back to reality

I am thou, thou art I...
Thou hast acquired a new vow

It shall become the wings of rebellion
that breaketh thy chains of captivity.

With the birth of the Hierophant Persona,
I have obtained the winds of blessing that
shall lead to freedom and new power...

And with that, the middle aged man left. There was still time before midnight as I took this time to ring up 'Becky's' work on that public phone. Like hell people are gonna find out I rang a maid service.

"Hello~! Twilight Maid Services, how may I serve you today?" It was obvious it was a flamboyant man but I didn't care as I met so much before. "Hi, I was thinking if I could hire a maid." Trying to sound more mature as I could, I prayed to anything that is holy that Akari's asleep. "Okay Master~! Do you wish for a specific type of maid or have it random?" I cringed the moment 'Master' came out of this guy's mouth. It's either he's forced to do this or he actually enjoyed it. "Um... is there a maid called Becky?" I can hear clicking of a keyboard for a few seconds and the man's voice call out to 'Becky'. "Greetings Master~!" The voice has changed. It was a little high pitched but it was Kawakami for real. "I need you to clean my room. I live in the attic of Cafe Leblanc," The moment I said that, her tone changed. "Kurusu~San, are you serious?" It is her, "I'm serious. I just need to talk and this is the only way, and don't call me 'Master' again." a few seconds passed until she told me she'll be here in ten minutes. Ending the call, I go upstairs to see Akari on her futon. Overlooking her, I can see she fell asleep. Good, now she won't ask questions about Kawakami being here in a maid outfit.

Ten minutes passed as I see a maid knocking on the door. I open it to see none other than Kawakami in a revealing maid outfit with a pink pin near her breast and her hair in two pigtails. "Why do you choose to wear that? It just looks weird... anyway just sit down there," She follows my instruction as she sits. "So what do you need that you can't just ask at school?" "It's about Ryuji, what happened last year with the track team disbanding?" The young maid looks taken aback by this, "Why don't you ask him yourself?" I look at her with this expression of, 'If I would, I wouldn't have rang up your service.' With a sigh, she adjusts her seating position and looks me dead in the eyes. "Back then, the old coach got fired for having a 'fap box' full of pictures of a student. Because of this, the track and volleyball teams were in the care of Kamoshida. Both teams would be bruised up, I never asked questions though. I have my own baggage..." so Ryuji, Mishima and Shiho were abused along with other students but no one did anything about it!? "Suddenly, Sakamoto~Kun went violent for some unknown reason on Kamoshida. He acted in self-defense and made Sakamoto~Kun walk with crutches for the rest of the year. His mother was called to the office but I was working as a maid during that time. Your best bet should be asking either Principal Kobayakawa or Kamoshida, but I don't recommend it. Kobayakawa already doesn't like you and there's been rumors surrounding Kamoshida..." even she's realized it. Wait, something's off of what she said...

"His mom? What about his dad?" she grew quiet. "His dad left... from what I can say is this. I have been keeping an eye on you and you've been around him. He doesn't seem violent, he seems calm and never lets his rage out on you. His mom called up the school and since his homeroom teacher and I are good friends, we talk about it. She asked if he had detention because he wasn't home yet. A few hours later, she rang back and told the school not to worry, that he was just helping you back home. We were both shocked but she wasn't, saying it's in his nature. That he cares a lot for others and will defend them to the end." Woah... "Are you saying that, Kamoshida said something that set him off?" She nods. "Thanks Kawakami, I'll keep your secret only if you keep feeding me info on anyone. That okay for you?" Kawakami nods as she leaves the Cafe. "I'll say you canceled so you don't have to pay, Kurusu~San. Anyway, good night."

4/21

School was as boring as usual as Kawakami tried to stay awake, must've got long shifts last night after me. I got up to leave the toilet and make a stop at my class to pick up Morgana as I took out my phone and texted the others about the operation.

A= We're heading into the Palace

An= Okay! I'll meet you guys and the front gate at around 4, visiting Shiho

R= Okay. Hey, Aka~Tan? Want to go get food after school then meet up with Ann?

Maybe this is my chance...

A= Sure! Seeya after school! Meet ya at your class.

(And before you ask, yes. Akano took her phone into the toilet. Call it unhygienic but you must've done it at least once, reader. No use denying it.)

"Well, well, well. Hi Kurusu~!" That voice... moving my gaze from my phone up, Dog Shit is there. "Hi sir... I gotta go, bye..." I try to get away but his hand gripped onto my wrist, "Let me go..." I muttered but he didn't care. He brought me closer to him while his other hand began fondling my ass. With all my strength, I try not to moan. I won't make him satisfied. "C'mon, Kurusu... don't torture yourself. I know that you love this..." He moved his hand on my wrist to my thigh and traveled up. I just froze as his hand grazed my panties. "You're wet? Wow, you are horny for this..." Fuck off. After ten more seconds, he walked away with a smirk. And here I thought the first time was traumatizing. "Aka~Tan? Why are you standing there?" As if it was magic, Ryuji just popped right in front of me with my bag in his hand. "R-Ryuji..." I shake off my expression and replace it with my cheerful smile, "It's nothing, Ryuji! C'mon, lets go get some food! Where we heading?" rushing to his side, I clung to his arm like the other day as we began talking about random stuff and Akari was mentioned. "Small Lady Akari is so sweet! You guys will adore her!" The cat popped his head from my bag as we continued to walk.

Orenobeko, Beef Bowl Shop

The restaurant wasn't packed, which I liked, and because of that, the workers were in the back room while the two of us had the store to ourselves. He ordered himself a large barbecue bowl, me a medium one and a medium natto bowl for me to give to Akari. "Itadakimasu!" We digged in. I even passed food over to Morgana a few times. "Say, what happened before I met up with you, Aka~Tan?" Oh shit, I knew it would be asked. "Don't react, okay?" I try to say as I look straight into his eyes. He knew I was serious so he nods. Turning my attention to the dish in front of me, "It was Kamoshida. He came to me when I left the toilets and... did something..." "WHAT WAS THIS 'SOMETHING'?!" His voice was loud enough to pierce someone's ears from Antarctica. "Oh God, keep your voice down, megaphone..." I took a bite out of my food, "Look, what happened? I'm worried about you, Akano." It's been a while since he last called me Akano, I know he's serious. I move my arms so my hands could intertwine with each other over my lap, "He... touched me..." Ryuji looked where my hands were and got furious. "That bastard... first Ann, then Suzui and now you!? He thinks he can get away with it too, not for long." The blonde student reached for my hands and grasped them tightly. Gasping, never thinking he would do this, I tilt my head to the side. "Akano, you don't know how pissed I am that I wasn't there to stop him for the second time. From now on I WILL be there, don't forget that." Ryuji...

Looking at our hands, he freaks out and lets go of them with a red face while apologizing. Of course, I giggled at his awkwardness and rest my head on his shoulder since our chairs were close enough. "Thanks Ryuji. You really do remind me of an old friend I hope you get to meet. Now that we're done with me, I want to ask about you." He stares at my face which had a stern look on. "What is it?" "Kawakami told me what happened with you and Dog Shit last year. Just curious what it was about, you don't have to tell me though, if you don't want to." A few seconds past before I thought he wouldn't delve deep into it and lifted my head from his shoulder and started eating again. His mouth began to open, "Before Kamoshida came along, the track team was the biggest thing that the school had going for them. But it all changed when our coach got fired and he got replaced as a sub. That bastard... from the very beginning it was obvious he wanted us gone! He'd give us impossible task to do, then add more that stressed all of us out. Everyday was just a repeat of the previous one." Ryuji... so he was on the receiving end on what the volleyball team was going through. I expected it but wasn't confirmed til now. HIs hand began to intertwine with mine and I allowed it."He was going after me especially... he knew I would fight back if I was hit and used it to his advantage. If my time would drop, even by one nanosecond, he would go on a tangent. Telling me I should work harder if I want to go to Nationals. Then started talking about my parents..." His parents? "I don't mean to peer into your family life, but what type of lifestyle were you raised in?" I guess my worry evident since he sighed, "I'm still with my mom. While my dad was a drunk and sometimes would beat me... or her... somehow he found out and told the whole god damn team... then you know the rest. He called it an 'act of violence' then shut the team down. Since then, the track team looked at me differently. As a traitor. They're not wrong, I made them lose their chances at Nationals..."

What am I supposed to say in this situation...? I just got up from my seat and go behind him. He looked shocked until my arms were wrapped around his torso. "If you ever need someone Ryuji, I'm right here. So is Ann and Morgana. So don't think you're alone in this, okay?" my voice was a little muffled but he heard it because of his response, "Only if you do the same." Now that made us chuckle.

Rank 3= Follow Up~ Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker does not down the enemy.

"Hey! Enough of the love stuff and finish eating! It's almost 4!" The cat popped out of the bag as the two of us returned to eating. Afterwards, we made our way back to the school as Ann texted me that she's on her way and will be at the place in 15 minutes. It will take us 10 so we had to wait a while. Sitting on the ground in front of the school, I was petting Morgana on my lap as Ryuji was scrolling on his phone. "From now on I WILL be there, don't forget that." His words echoed in my mind. Unconsciously, I turned my face to Ryuji which went unnoticed by him. My mind went blank until I saw that I was near Ryuji's face, with my lips on his cheek. As quick as I could, I moved my face away as it was beet red. Why did I do that? Why. Did. I. Just. Do. That!? "Hey guys!" Ann's voice came and I immediately ran up to her and activated the app.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH! Things are escalating between Akano and Ryuji! Will they be the main couple or will others dethrone Ryuji? We shall see! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! And for funsies, I made a character profile of Akano!

Name: Akano Kurusu

Also Known As: Aka~Tan(By Ryuji)
Lady Akano (By Morgana)
Joker (Codename)
Onee~Chan (By Akari)
My Lady (By Yusuke)
My Princess (By Akechi)
Aka (By Makoto)
Kano (By Akiro)
Darling (By Mother)
Inmate (Caroline & Justine)
Prisoner
Red Head
My little guinea pig (By Tae Takemi)
Trickster
Leader
Reina Amamiya (Prototype name before Akano Kurusu was selected)

Japanese Name: くるすあかの
來栖赤野 (IDK if these are correct, please correct me!)

Romaji: Shujinkō
 Jōkā
 Shujin
 Rīdā
 Torikkusutā
Kurusu Akano
Amamiya Reina (Prototype name before Akano Kurusu was selected)

Affiliation: Phantom Thieves of Hearts

Date of Birth: 6/11/1999 (I know it's not stated, but I chose this date for a reason)

Age: 16-17

Height: 155cm (5'1")

Blood Type: O (Not stated so I guessed)

Melee Weapon: Knives

Ranged Weapon: Pistols

Arcana: The Fool

Persona: Jeanne, Jeanne (Upgrade), Satanael, Comtesse de la Motte (If she would get the same treatment as Akira in P5R, not telling who Comtesse de la Motte is though.)