ademolix : Oh, you don't even know what happened 10 years ago... Well, yes you do, yes you don't. You get the idea, right?

RAX : Yes, I'm a guy. Yes, I'm in high school... Or hell. Same thing in this case, really... How old are you? Yes, I asked for a female's age because being a gentlemen is overrated.

Nightlyy : Not like Makoto had any real reason to kill Takaya. He killed for a client meaning he killed for money, so Makoto didn't have many reasons to be scared of him, especially with Pharos.

Ultimate Kuuga : Eh, get Armageddon and Victory Cry and you've got an easy way to grind XP. Or you could go to Monad to grind. Either way, you have to go through him.

MinaxMina : Confession, I'm bad at fluff. I'm going to try, but no promises in the quality. And if any of you dare say "Do or do not, there is no try." counter argument "Only a Sith deals in absolutes." Also, you think Makoto/Minato is the hottest P3 character... Uh... That's good to know, I guess.

Raze Olympus : Okay, then you're beautiful to me, then. And since's it's an opinon, you can't argue.

Feral Voltage : A nod to what now? Did I unintentionally reference something? Anyway, he doesn't care for Kotone (yet), he just wanted to test/toy with SEES. Why? Because he enjoys it.

clevernameeh : Like I said, you have no idea why Makoto is so... Well, Makoto.

I feel like I was supposed to say something here... Eh, must've not been important. Although, I will acknowledge that I'm pretty surprised at how popular this pairing is despite being impossible. Ah well, regardless of the pairing, I need to do my best to tell a decent story.


School

Makoto was sitting in his chair somewhat frustrated now. It'd been over a week now, and Kotone was still out cold.

Honestly, it was getting ridiculous at this point. Over a week, and she's still sitting in a goddamn hospital. Only reason he knew that was because he decided to search the hospital with Pharos during the Dark Hour one day to make sure she was actually alive.

As usual, the students were too idiot or uncaring to even question what ailment this girl could have that warranted over a week's absence. Apparently, being 'sick' is enough to shut everyone up nowadays or something.

That, or maybe it's because everyone was nearly drop-dead terrified of Mitsuru for some ungodly reason.

If he was to be perfectly honest, a part of him was actually starting to miss being annoyed by her. Give the girl some credit, she was at least unpredictable and provided variation to a normally dragged out and dull routine.

It took awhile, but Junpei finally took the hint and left Makoto alone, much to his relief. It wasn't that he particularly disliked the boy, rather he just didn't care much for him. It'd be the equivalent of saying a dog in another country was hit by a car, you might feel bad but you likely won't lose any sleep over it.

Yukari opted to avoid the boy altogether after what happened last time, as did the other members of SEES (who were fortunate enough to not share a class with him). More than that, there was just something that felt wrong about the boy.

She couldn't say what it was, sure he came off as cold, somewhat rude, uncaring, and dick at times, but there was something else... Like the times when they had to stay behind for clean up duty, it'd never feel like it was just her and him, despite them being the only people in the room.

She had no idea what it was. She just knew that whatever it was, it was scary as hell.

He didn't even seem confused by her unease, if anything, he looked like he enjoyed it more than anything. The way he gave small smiles that felt unsettling despite them having no reason to seem so.

There was something deeply wrong with that boy.

The bell finally rang and class had finally ended once again.

The bluenette sighed as he massaged his temples. This was the 10th day in a row, but there's still nothing.

Without her, SEES likely won't act. If SEES won't act, there'll be nothing happening with them nor will there be anything to learn.

One question is why do they need those gun things? What were they even called? He could summon without them without any problem, so was he just special?

What was their name for the so-called 'Tower Of Demise'? What was their relation to Strega (if there is one)? Most importantly, who the hell were they?

Where they just a group of kids? No, they're too well funded judging by the existence/craftsmanship of that 'gun'.

Actually, the very existence of that thing raised more questions that had to be answered. If those things exist and are used, that means there were tested at one point.

Who tested them? How were they tested? How did they even get the means to assemble the thing in the first place?!

Every time Makoto was near one of those 'guns', he felt something from within them. It was like, whatever made those things work was also reacting to Makoto for some reason.

If that was a thing, that meant whatever that is must be connected to either personas, shadows, the Dark Hour, or all 3. If that's true, then they know much more than he does, and with Pharos having amnesia and Strega being a bunch of mercenaries at best, they're the only source of information he had currently.

Hmm... The boy thought to himself as he was quickly left the only one remaining in class. The brunette liked to visit that redhead every day, might as well try visiting her himself. At best, maybe some miracle would happen and she'd finally wake up, and at worst, he'd have something new to do now.


Hospital

Makoto walked through the hospital halls with his hands in his pockets and his head hanged low.

He already knew where her room was, the real question was when her damn dormmate would finally leave the room. Maybe she felt guilty or something, after all, she still couldn't fire the weapon she knew wouldn't kill her.

The bluenette sighed as he leaned against the wall next to the door that lead into her room. If he went in, he might scare her off and since Kotone got her ass kicked for her, she might say something useful as penance.

"Your turn again." He said to his little ghostly friend as he walked through the wall again "And no perversions this time..." he muttered which caused Pharos to let out an audible whine

"You know that guy you sit next to?" That sounded like Yukari, who was conveniently using him for a comparison "Well, I'm sorta like him. My dad died when I was little, and me and my mom aren't on good terms."

"Pf..." Makoto shook his head. She wasn't anywhere near the same level he was, he'd find that comparison a little insulting if it wasn't for her ignorance. On the plus side, unless she'd lost her mind, 'sleeping beauty' was finally awake.

Apparently, Yukari is here to learn the truth behind her father's death. Apparently, her father worked with the Kirijo group... Kirijo was also Mitsuru's surname. That's probably where they got most of their toys, but how'd the Kirijo group know? What other secrets does that group have?

The bluenette continued to listen, but most of it really was worthless. Just more and more sentimental hogwash until both felt it appropriate. Judging by how nothing was said, it was clear that what happened wasn't just her first summoning, she wasn't even an official member... yet.

Of course, eventually the brunette had to walk out and came face to face with Makoto.

"Hello." Makoto greeted simply, finding a small of amusement in Yukari's shock from seeing him

"W-What're you doing here?!" She asked right away, barely able to hide the slight shaking in her voice. Last time he appeared suddenly, he was easily able to figure out their lie, and now...

"Can't I visit my classmate when she's sick?" Makoto asked as he looked around and chuckled "Hospital, eh..? My, it must've been some fever. What kind of person would I be if I didn't see if she was alright?" he almost lost control and laughed when she began to slightly tremble.

He wasn't all that intimidating by looks alone (at least, not at the moment), rather she was so unprepared for this situation that she didn't have any idea what to do now. He obviously knew that they lied to him, and Kotone had just woken up so what excuse could she think of now?

Thoroughly amused, Makoto simply patted the girl on the head "Run along and play, little dove." he taunted before walking inside. Kotone may not be a member now, but she probably will be soon, might as well get close to her.

There was nothing really special about the room itself, it was an average hospital room from an above-average hospital.

"Welcome back." Makoto greeted the previously sleeping girl who was still in the hospital bed.

"Hiya." The girl returned the greeting as the bluenette sat in the chair next to her "Aw, I knew you cared."

Makoto rolled his eyes "Don't flatter yourself." He'd almost forgotten how... unique she was "I just wanted to know how long I'd be able to enjoy some peace and quiet." even if he was using her, he still had to be in character

"Hmph." Kotone turned her head away with a frown on her face "Meanie."

Makoto just shrugged casually "That might be the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me."

Kotone instantly forgot what made her angry as her frown broke and she snickered, just the way he delivered that was simply hilarious.

Makoto leaned back into his chair and crossed his legs "Much as I hate to admit it, you're the most endearing person I've met in this city."

Kotone shook her head as she sighed and looked back at the boy "Is this supposed to be your way of starting over?"

"Fine..." Makoto groaned as he extended a hand to her "My name is Makoto Yuki, nice to meet you."

"Kotone Shiomi..." She returned the greeting as she took his hand "Nice to meet you, too, Makoto-kun." then she came close to crushing the boy's hand which made him cringe slightly "Don't think this gets you out of making me something as an apology."

Makoto grunted as he bit his lip "Y-You're still on that?" He had to give this girl some credit, she had a stronger grip than she looked "Alright, alright, you win."

That was enough to make her smile warmly like a child who was given a new toy "Good."

The bluenette shook his hand to relieve the pain and stood back up "I'll see you back at school tomorrow." he said before walking to the door "See ya."

"Bye-bye!" She returned as the bluenette left and walked home.

Even during the entire walk, Makoto was still shaking and rotating his hand "Holy shit, she's strong."

Pharos laughed as he followed his friend, always staying by his side like how a guard would defend his prince "I like her..."

"Which part of her?" Makoto asked back as his hand felt somewhat normal enough to put back into his pocket

Pharos blinked "... A lot..." he said coyly, not wanting to give a proper answer

"You're lucky I love you, you little perv." Makoto said as he snickered, Pharos' perverted mind was pretty annoying but Makoto still loved the little guy.


Makoto's Apartment

Like every night, there was another waiting game. He didn't even plan for anything tonight, he just had a habit of waiting for the clock to strike 12 before going to bed.

Pharos never liked that. He thought that it wasn't healthy for Makoto to constantly do that almost every night, but at the same time knew that he'd be upset if he didn't so he kept silent.

Another habit that scared him was Makoto's constant self harm as they continued to wait. Currently, Makoto was using a knife to vertically cut the flesh from his wrist all the way until he hit his elbow. Of course, he always healed him so that it was as if the damaged never happened in the first place, even the blood that was lost and fell into the bowl below in preparation was almost instantly replaced.

If he was being honest, Pharos wasn't completely sure if Makoto did that because he'd be healed or if he was hoping the one day he wouldn't. He's been with the boy for a long time, but there were many things even he didn't know about him.

All he wanted was for him to be happy, but he seemed to either be unwilling or unable to do so. And that was why they were here, where it all started. Perhaps here, here they'd be able to find the ones responsible and make them pay for what happened to him... and them.

There were many gaps in his memory, gaps that if filled, perhaps they'd lead to some answers. Those answers would hopefully help lead them to their goal. That was all the mysterious child wanted for his friend.

Friend... At first, Makoto shunned him, knowing exactly what he truly was... What he had done. But he soon realized that Pharos was no better than an animal then, and when someone sets loose a wild animal, who do you blame?

Do you blame the animal that acted out of nothing but instinct? Or do you blame the one that deliberately set the beast loose in the first place, knowing full well what would/could happen?

It was for this reason, that Pharos would continue to protect Makoto to the best of his ability. It was for this reason that Makoto only trusted Pharos, and Pharos alone.

Everyone responsible must pay... Everyone connected to what happened, must pay... They. All. Must. Pay.

Every single last one of them, and if any decided to get in their way... they were just as guilty.


In other words, Makoto's here with an objective. An objective he'll resort to manipulation, murder, etc just to achieve. And since he has Death's full support... Don't fuck with the Dark Prince.

So, yes, currently Makoto is tricking Kotone to see if he might be able to squeeze anything out of her later. But rest assured, this won't be a one-sided pairing. Also, he enjoys fucking with SEES just for the hell of it.