KuroAkuma94: Picaro Persona where in the base game as well
phantomthief7296: They are not even at Christmas yet. Also, do not spam the reviews with the same question
NeonFoxJester: Have not played P3R yet. And yeah we could. Not sure if we would, especially with how... different P3 is structure wise.
Guest chapter 51 Feb 15: Thank you Jimbo.
dustinlemque: No
DJPlaysGames: Yeah I remember you. This is awesom, welcome back.
TheHyrulianHero: My sympathies about yur dad.
Kakino Nashiko: Not yet. But.. for the future~
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: AND! WE HAVE! RETUUURRNNEEEDDDD!
King: Thank you for being understanding. And Shiho's Rank Up is later
Obiki Doragon: Well we have been clear about it a few times, hahaha.
Here are some reviews answered by Ghost:
1Phantomoutlaw: He'll be busy, to say the least.
NeonFoxJester: Are you trying to kill us? We're too busy with this and can't do a P3 Revised.
dustinlemque: How do you 'reaction a story'? That doesn't make sense.
DJPlaysGames: Glad you've been getting back into Persona. And so good to have you back.
TheHyrulianHero: I'm so sorry to hear about your father. I recently lost my father, so I understand. Well, it'll be a surprise for the next Phantom Thief.
Kakino Nashiko: Wouldn't you like to know? ding
UltimateCCC: Yeah, she's a good character.
Shooting Star Dragon 3000: Yeah, there's been a lot going on.
adamse0530: No, not this time.
Obiki Doragon: Don't worry, we've got plans for later with all the harem members.
Disclaimer: We do not own Persona 5. That belongs to Atlus.
Co-written by GhostKaiser23
AUTHOR'S NOTE
And here is the newest chapter!
Heya everyone, it's been a while hasn't it? Hahaha!
Well, we are back from break! Hahaha, left you hanging on this haven't we?
Also, for whoever set up the TV Tropes page for this fic? You are awesome!
Here we go!
On a more somber note. I am uploading this a day late, on the 2nd of March, as Ghost Kaiser's father passed away at the end of January this year. I ask that you please give my buddy your regards.
On to the chapter.
Persona 5 New Game Plus, Joker's Second Chance
Chapter 52
Hawaii Part 2
The following day, Ren's mind had been filled with the past two days regarding Shinji, Hifumi, Futaba's friend and Mishima. All of it felt like he had to shoulder this burden alone "What am I going to do?" Ren asked as he covered his face with his pillow.
"You're going to be late if you don't get up." Morgana poked Ren's stomach.
Ren was back in his hotel room, it was night and everyone had enjoyed their second day in the island state... and Mishima was on his phone. "Wow, look at this. Okumura foods are ranked one on the Phan-Site!" he cheered loudly and excitedly
"You're looking now?" Ren asked, knowing that Mr Okumura was one of the previous targets from last time.
"Yeah, the Phantom Thieves can't let this pass them by. They say that Okumura exploits his employees." Mishima ranted away with excitment and a blur of wildness "Undercutting staff, pay, reduced labour wages... it's how they can open so many stores."
Ren looked out the window to see the night sky of Hawaii and his heart fell a little. 'I know.'
Knock
Knock
"I wonder who that could be?" Mishima asked as he opened the door. "Ryuji?"
"Huh?" Ren turned as he saw his friend... and looking majorly bummed out.
"Yo." Ryuji waved, the blonde's head lowered slightly
"Why're you here?" Ren asked with a raised eyebrow
"The dude I was sharing a room with brought his girlfriend back to the room! No way I was being a third wheel for that, it'd be super awkward." Ryuji explained.
Knock
Knock
"Again?" Mishima asked as he went to the door. "Takamaki?"
"Ann?" Both Ryuji and Ren looked at the door.
"Sorry about this." She apologised as she entered. "The girl I was rooming with took off to her boyfriend's room."
"I know that feeling." Ryuji answered.
"And she took the key!" Ann followed up with a deep huff
"Ouch." The boys collectively groaned.
"I stepped outside for just one second. And now. I can't get in!" Ann slumped onto the bed.
"Did you and Shiho not share a room?" Ren asked, admittedly not paying much attention to the room assignments
"Unfortunately no. And I didn't want to crash just anywhere." Ann admitted. "Her room was filled too"
"Who is she rooming with?" Ryuji asked, thinking
"I think it's a third year. Not Haru or Makoto." Ann responded, before she yawned. "Sorry."
"Don't be, it's late. You can sleep here tonight." Ren offered.
"But... that's only two beds and the sofa." Mishima commented. "One of us will have to sleep on the floor."
"Or, I share a bed with my boyfriend." Ann said casually
"Oh jeez." Mishima muttered as he heard that.
"Won't it be hot with two of you in one bed?" Ryuji asked.
"I won't mind." Ren answered.
"... Yeah, okay. This. Little awkward. But not much." Ryuji admitted.
"That just leaves the sofa or the bed, Ryuji." Mishima asked.
"I'm the guest." Ryuji commented "So I'll take the sofa."
"Alright, well... goodnight everybody." Mishima answered.
"Err... Do you have your-?" Ren whispered.
"No, no pyjamas." She shook her head.
"Okay then." He mumbled. "I have a spare shirt and some shorts you can wear."
"Thank you." She answered. "I'm gonna need them."
*Time Skip*
It was hours later, the room dark as everyone tired to go to sleep "Hmm... freaking hard sofa." Ryuji mumbled as he tossed in the sheets.
Ren whispered to Ann, wearing his shirt as she looked at him with kind eyes. "Not too warm?"
"Hmm." She shook her head slowly, the blonde softly resting against her boyfriend. Looking up at him calmly as she ran her fingers against his chest
"That's good." He smiled, looking softly into her blue eyes. Feeling her arms wrapped tightly around his shoulders, a leg loosely wrapped around his. It was the closest she felt since she and he made love before coming here, since there was Ryuji and Mishima in the room they had to restrain themselves.
She wished they weren't here. She wished should could have had more private time with him. But ...
"Your heart beat us strangely relaxing." She commented
"Thanks, though...it's a little faster than normal." He admitted, snuggling a little closer making her giggle
Ryuji sighed and tried to cover himself... but looked at his phone on accident and noted the time. 'Sheesh, Mishima has been in the bathroom for a long time.' he thought to himself in concern and a bit weirded out
...
"Heya Mishima! You haven't got fallen in, have you?" Ryuji called out
"Urgh... No..." Mishima groaned as it sounded like he was rubbing his stomach.
...
...
...
"Oh no." Ren blinked as he slowly got up. "Mishima? Are you okay?"
"My-My stomach." He groaned and whimpered.
"He didn't drink the tap water did he?" Ann asked.
"I think he did." Ryuji flinched. "Pour Mishima."
*Time Skip*
It was the following morning, with a trip to get some medicine, Mishima was feeling better so the night wasn't completely ruined. "Well, we've got one more night here before we have to head home tomorrow night." Mishima commented to Ren and Ryuji.
"This friggin' sucks." Ryuji sighed. "We just did what we normally do in Japan. Walking, talking, we ate at a freakin' Big Bang Burger! It's like we never left!"
"Whine all you'd like, that's what this trip was about." Mishima explained.
"Yeah, but some guys were getting cozy with their girlfriends or some crap." Ryuji looked at Ren, who looked nervous. "You know what? Forget romance right now. Let's go surfing or something!"
Beep
Beep
Ren pulled out his phone and looked at it. The Wild Card giving a quick glance at his phone while slipping his free hand into his pocket
"Dude, you getting messages from the girls?" Ryuji asked.
"Maybe." He answered. "You two have fun." Looking through the list and at his watch, Ren was sure he had time to spend time with everyone. He blinked in shock as he saw Hifumi had messaged him before remembering she went to the same school as Yusuke and was the same age. If he was here, made sense she'd be as well 'Alright, who do I go to first?' He thought to himself.
Ann. Shiho. Makoto. Kawakami. Hifumi. ... And, come to think of it, Lavenza might want to be in on it to.
'Six ladies, twelvish hours before tonight and tomorrow.' He thought to himself. 'I think I need to make up time for Ann first. Last night was... awkward.' He thought as he sent a message through the group-chat.
"Hey, everyone. Since we're going to be here for the next day, I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date." Ren answered.
"Are you serious?" Shiho asked on the thread.
"Ren, you can't just drop something like this on us!" Makoto admitted.
"Ren, wouldn't this be throwing caution to the wind?" Kawakami asked as she followed up.
"Yeah, who're you going to go on a date first?" Ann added.
"Not gonna lie, Ann messaged first. So I think it's only fair she goes first." he responded
"Okay, I guess that's fair." Makoto answered.
"That's fine, I'll work on my tan." Shiho teased
"Please don't tell him that!" Ms Kawakami panicked.
"Thanks, Ren!" Ann followed up.
Ren smiled and saw her send a location, nodding he quickly used his phones map feature and was off
*Time skip*
Ann was sitting by the beach, under the shade as she waited for Ren, which she didn't have to wait long.
"It's finally just the two of us." She smiled as she looked at him.
"Making up for last night." Ren nodded.
Ann smiled as she ran her fingers through her hair. "You're staring a little, it's not like you've seen me in less." she responded cheekily, bumping their hips together
"It's 'cause you're cute." He answered as he stepped a little closer.
"You~!" She smirked and patted his chest only for his lips to catch hers in a quick kiss Ann blushed as she was caught by surprise. "Ren!"
"Can't I surprise you?" He smiled, as they held hands. "Come on, let's enjoy ourselves." The two walked on the beach feeling the soft sand between there feet as the sun kissed their skin with its clear rays. "This is wonderful." Ren smiled as he held her close
"You know, we might have something for lunch." Ann thought ahead.
"Oh yeah. I saw this place near the beach." Ren nodded. "Let's go." The two walked to a beach parked food truck, which was selling 'Garlic Shrimp', apparently it was super popular and delicious. "Two plates, please." Ren asked, pulling out his wallet and trying his best to speak English politely.
"No problem, you two." The owner answered, cooking up the plates as he responded in Japanese.
"English is hard." Ren mumbled
"You did well to do that though." She reassured him. "I struggle getting anything out."
"Here we go." The owner spoke, passing two paper trays filled with garlic shrimp. The smell was enticing, spices and a fruity tartness to mix well with the seafood flavour
"Ooh, smells good." Ann grinned
"Thank you." Ren spoke in Japanese respectfully as they took their shrimp and began to tuck in.
"Hmm~, oh my god. This is so good!" Ann hummed happily. Seeing her smile brought a grin to Ren's face as he tried his own, humming in enjoyment at the taste
"Oh, kids. You're from Japan, right? You must've heard about those Phantom Thieves." The owner asked, catching their attention.
Ann almost choked at that, hearing this Hawaiian talk about them. "Y-You know about them?" She asked.
"Heard about it on the news, they're all the rage in Japan, yeah?" The man answered.
"Eh, not as much as you'd expect." Ren chuckled with a soft smile
"If you run into them, tell them I said 'hello'. And ask them to change people's hearts so everyone loves shrimp!" The man joked.
"Sure, we'll tell them." Ren chuckled as he and Ann walked off.
"Aloha!" The man waved as he got back to work.
"Aloha!" They waved
"Nice guy." Ren commented with a soft gentleness and calmness, letting out a soft laugh
"Yeah, he was." Ann agreed as they walked together until they sat down on a bench. "Mmm~"
"This place... is gorgeous." Ren smiled softly "Almost as wonderful as you."
"Flatterer." Ann laughed playfully giving her boyfriend a small and playful elboy push against his side
"I try." he smiled, kissing her forehead softly as he moved an arm around her waist softly
"Is it wrong that I like being here?" She asked.
"No, of course not." He answered. "Although I like home a lot to, myself." Ren added to himself
"Of course, you do." Ann sighed gently and contently. "It is nice, I have to admit." She added "But a vacation here every now and again would be heavenly."
Ren nodded and closed his eyes, thinking about a scenario where he could come here again, not as a student, but as a free man.
"I think it's time for your second date." Ann commented as she looked at him.
"Really? You don't want a little longer?" He asked with a slight cautious grin and nod
"If I did, there won't be enough time for everyone else." Ann answered.
"Especially as there are a few... things I want us to do." She giggled, while reaching down to pull up a small gift out "I got you something."
"Really? What is it?" He asked as Ann produced a pair of dolls that were holding hands.
"They're called 'Menehune dolls'." Ann explained. "Kind of look like us, don't they?" She asked.
"Yeah, they kind of do." He nodded. "I'll see you later, yeah?"
"See you later." She kissed his lips as she left. "I think Shiho misses you, so...maybe see her next?"
"Yeah, makes sense." He nodded, giving her another kiss to the forehead "Later." He waved "Alright, Shiho." He muttered as he sent her a message.
"Hi! Yes, of course. I'll come right over." Shiho answered.
'I hope I don't have to eat any more tonight.' He thought to himself as he put the empty trays in the bin. Ren waited a few minutes as he waited for Shiho, seeing the sun slowly set above the horizon, he still had time for two more dates today. 'I should get changed soon.' He thought to himself.
"Hey!" Shiho waved to him, seeing him sit on the bench.
"Hey, Shiho. How's your day been?" He asked.
"Great, thanks." She answered as she kissed his cheek. "... Did you eat something garlicky?"
"... Yeah. I had some lunch with Ann." He answered honestly.
"Oh, yeah. That place is popular." Shiho answered. "I saw Haru and Makoto go there the other day."
"Is that right?" He asked with a soft chuckle.
"Yeah, besides. I've got somewhere we can go." She lead him away.
'I wonder where we're going?' He thought as they walked through the town and headed to a beautiful view of the volcano where people were painting. "Oh, wow."
"I thought we could try a little of this." Shiho explained.
Ren nodded and sat down with Shiho by some empty stands and sketching pencils. "Want your picture drawn?" He offered
"Are you sure?" She asked, blushing a little.
"Yeah, I am." He nodded as he sat down by the canvas.
Shiho sat in front of him, trying to get the right place for her picture and to make sure the sun wasn't in her eyes all that much. "I hope this isn't too boring." She asked.
"Are you kidding?" He responded with a smile. "I'm going to do my best here, so, sit how you feel comfortable."
"Okay." She smiled
"Wish me luck though, I'm no Yusuke." He chuckled
"I'll forgive you if you just do a stick figure." She joked back as she began to relax and sit as still as she could.
Ren picked up the pencil and began to sketch Shiho, starting with her face for reference. As he admitted, he wasn't as good as Yusuke, but the art lessons in Shujin helped him with still life drawing.
Time ticked on, Shiho had to stretch a little from time to time, seeing Ren sketch away. The sun was coming down a little more as the Hawaiian air was cooling.
Scribble
Scribble
Ren continued to draw Shiho, catching her face, neck and shoulders. Her long black hair was shaded and catching the sun. Sure it wasn't Yusuke or Picasso, but it was his own drawing of her. 'Let's see... this... a little here...' He thought as he finished the shading under her chin. "There, I think I'm done." He spoke up.
"Really?" She asked as she walked over, a little numb from sitting all that time.
"Yeah, though... Hmm, what do you think?" He asked as she saw it. It was a good picture of Ren's own talent; wavy hair, her eyes were shaded to have sunlight bouncing off them. Almost like he was trying to do a photo, but it looked as well as it could.
"I love it." She answered, hugging him.
Ren sighed in relief as he signed his name at the bottom of it before giving it to Shiho. "My gift for you."
"Thank you." She answered taking it. "Oh, I have something for *you* back in my room."
"... Is that a-?" He asked as he looked at her, s she pulled him away. "Shiho!"
She carried the picture under her arm as she lead him back to the hotel and up to her room, not that many people noticed her. "I got this yesterday." As she opened the room, she went into her bag and pulled out a shell necklace. "It's a little on the nose, but I think it's the thought that counts."
"It's lovely, Shiho." He responded, kissing her on the lips. "Thank you."
She smiled as she looped her arms around his neck, embracing him closely. 'I won't let anything ruin this right now.' She thought to herself. "I wish we could stay here forever." She commented softly
'Heh, just like Ann.' Ren thought with a smile as she snuggled close to him. "I thought so, it's beautiful here."
"Plus we could have some... Fun." She admitted with a blush "But at the same time... That would be selfish."
"Why would it be selfish? We haven't spent a lot of time alone." He admitted.
"I know, but don't you have Makoto and Lavenza to go on dates with?" She asked.
"And Kawakami." he added with a flinch "Plus my friend Hifumi wants to hang out."
"Holy shit, you've got a lot of girlfriends." Shiho blinked in shock, her eyes popping open a little bit
"Hifumi is just a friend." Ren grumbled
"Oh, right. Sorry." She apologised as she looked into his eyes. "For now." She smiled softly, giving him a quick kiss
"You cheeky little..." He mumbled, sighing.
*Time skip*
The sun had begun to kiss the horizon, leading the populous to go out to a restaurant or just stay inside. But this also meant that Ren and the others could switch to their normal clothing, so they didn't feel the slowly chilling air. "Thank you for seeing me, Ren." Ms Kawakami spoke as she and Ren were together right now.
"Of course, Sadayo." He smiled at her
"I must admit, I thought this trip would've been more 'exciting' considering that there are two whole school's worth of students here." Sadayo quipped.
"You expected more disobedience and rule-breaking?" Ren asked as he pushed his glasses up his nose.
"Not as such. But yes. Hormones, tropical location... things like that." She admitted as she felt her hand being squeezed gently by Ren.
"I can understand that." He answered.
"I'm glad we've got this time away from everyone," Sadayo continued. "Did you have a good time with your friends here?"
"Yeah, I have." He nodded. "It's nice out; isn't it?"
"The sun, the sea reflecting the light, palm trees dancing along the side of the beaches. Yeah, it's nice." She admitted. "It's been a nice change of pace since... everything."
"I know, but it's been an adventure with everyone." He added.
''Adventure', such a nice word.' She thought to herself as they walked, ignored by everyone as they weren't being looked at. The two walked along the beach, seeing a few other couples walking on the opposite side of the roads, so they didn't look quite out of place. Ren looked at their hands entwined together before looking at her, smiling as they just looked like any other couple... despite having a slight age difference. Although he doubted most people would realise it
"You know, I'm glad you helped stand up for me." Sadayo commented. "I doubt I'd be here today."
"Of course I did." He urged
"It means so much to me that you helped." She admitted. "It means everything."
"Of course, Sadayo." He gently squeezed her hand. "Where would you like to go? We've got the evening tonight."
"Well, there was an arcade near the beach. We could maybe spend a little time there?" She asked.
"Sure." He smiled. The two walked to the arcade, the only place with more neon lights than wooden designs. Inside were some slot machines in a tucked away corner, claw machines, dime coin machines and other such games. "Care for some skeeball?" He asked.
"Seems the safest option, doesn't it?" She chuckled. "I can't guarantee that I'll be any good."
Clink
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Roll
Ren picked up a ball and caught it in his hand after a little toss. "It's just a game, we're here to have fun."
"Well, alright." Sadayo answered, picking the ball from Ren's hand and rolling it on the skeeball base as it headed to a 40-point ring. "Ooh! First try!"
"Nice." he cheered back happily and cheerfully
"Think we can get to 100 points before it locks up?" She asked.
"One way to find out." He answered, rolling the ball to leap into a 20-point ring. "Ah, so close."
"Don't give up." She responded, rolling the ball and saw it jump into a 30-point ring.
"I'm not one to do so." he responded with a smile
"I know. Honestly, part of why everyone likes you." she responded with a chuckle "You know... I would like to do something special soon. Before we go back."
"Yeah?"
"Yes." she nodded simply as she continued "All of us who are on the island... together. In... one bedroom."
"Ah." Ren blinked, his mind instantly going wild as only a young mans could "Well... we..."
"We won't be able to all meet up like this often so it... well, it would be nice." she admitted
"Yeah... yeah it will." the Wild Card admitted with a soft chuckle and a gentle smile
"I'll contact the others. Text them. And... well chat about it." Sadayo responded calmly and simply
"Might want to start with Ann and Shiho." Ren commented simply and calmly "Don't wanna overwhelm the others before they've 'had their turn'."
"True." the teacher nodded "Don't want to spoil their dates with unneeded preassure." she agreed... and landed a top score "Yes!" she cheered as she saw it land in the 100 point hole, hugging Ren tightly
"Way to go!" he celebrated happily
*time Skip*
It took a few attemtps, but Ren and Sadayo managed to get a good number of tickets from the arcade, the two of them having to choose a single item from the win corner. "What do you want?" Ren asked
"Hmm, I think... that." She asked, pointing to a plush-cat with a novelty collar around its neck.
"It reminds me of someone." She giggled
"Oh yeah." Ren chuckled and agreed as he traded the tickets for the cat-plush. "Here you go."
"Thank you." She smiled. The two began to walk back to the hotel, Sadayo cuddling her cat plushy tightly.
"Sadayo, do you... want to do anything else tonight?" He asked.
"Hmm... Oh? I have a few ideas." She hummed playfully and cheekily "Come to my room tonight." She winked
"Oh? Okay. See you tonight." He answered before she kissed him quickly. Ren's glasses began to fog up as his cheeks flushed by that, almost staggering in place.
"I guess you'll have to see my bikini when you come visit.' she winked and walked off
'Teacher bikini...' He thought as he imagined her in it. "Ah..." He whispered as he felt his body react.
Okay, be honestly couldn't wait~
*Time skip*
Ren managed to slip out of his room quietly, having his Room Key on hand as Mishima was busy looking at the Phan-Site before heading to bed. He was going to get some quick packing down before heading off to see Makoto, knowing he might not have much time later. 'Here we go.' he thought, approaching his door... When he heard a familiar voice
"Dude, this is so frigging cool!" That familiar voice spoke as they approached Ren. It was Ryuji! "Have you heard? People are talking about the Phantom Thieves!"
"Huh? Ryuji?" Ren asked, turning to his friend
"We. Broke. The States! This is so frigging awesome!" Ryuji excitedly answered, grabbing his friend's arms and shook him. "We gotta celebrate!"
"Ryuji!" Ren snapped, covering his friends mouth
"Hmm? Whff ah muh-huh?" Ryuji asked with his voice muffled.
"Do you want people to know this? If people know, we'll be in trouble." Ren answered. "I get your excited dude, but CHILL!" he urged, pulling his hand back. Letting Ryuji talk again
Ryuji let out a gasp as he could speak again. "We-why can't we celebrate? We can ride this high."
"Celebrating is fine, but we haven't DONE anything. Also, you where screaming about it dude." Ren explained
"But DUDE! I have heard SO MANY hot Americna chicks talking about us!" Ryuji responded
Ren sighed as he heard that. Ryuji did want to brag about this... and to try to pick up girls with it? Yeah, it made sense for a teenager. "Maybe, but the cons weigh out the pros."
"Huh?" he blnked softly
"Yeah, you might get those girls to talk to you... but then what? You'll be sitting there with girls who'll be listening to you run your mouth off. And if someone catches you that you're 'a phantom thief' you'll be caught by the police for questioning, or worse." Ren explained. "Plus, you'll get layed... So what? You'll never see them again."
Ryuji was going to say something about that... but yeah. Ren had a very good point. "You...'re right."
Ren nodded, seeing his friend come to reality.
"Dang it... I was kinda hoping to have a holiday romance." Ryuji admitted.
"Well, we are off home tomorrow dude." Ren pointed out "So bit too late."
"Yeah, I guess." Ryuji sighed "Later dude."
"Later." Ren nodded, noticing his flinch 'Damn it. I hoped going quieter would have reduced his ego about this, as well as hide us more from the cops. Looks like we DO have to go drastic, Morgana.' he thought sadly
*Time skip*
Ren hurried across the streets of Hawaii, flinching and chastising hinslef. He had spent a bitonger than he had wanted packing, but he also knew he wasn't going back to his room tonight so he wanted to make sure he didn't miss anything
But he moved with determination, hurrying as he was going to put his best foot forward to his next date. He wanted to make this special. His date with Makoto. He knew how shy she could be, how awkward she could be. And they where in another country. He didn't want her to worry at all. He rubbed his eyes under his glasses and looked for her, where she was sitting out at the beachside bench wearing a thin top and shorts wearing dark grey flip-flops that covered her feet.
"Hey, Ren." She turned to see him and smiled. Makoto giving a soft and gentle grin
"Hey, not made are you?" He asked.
"No, I just got here myself." She smiled "I got lost." She admitted
"How did you get lost?" The raven haired man chuckled at that, looking at her attire. His eyes gliding across her body, not in a sexual way just enjoying the view
"Don't make me say it." She blushed as she pushed him gently.
"No, no, tell me." He teased, hugging her close. Kissing her neck for a moment, nuzzling her
"I thought you were in the foyer at first, then I went down the road, because the beach is huge..." Makoto admitted.
"Oh my god." Ren laughed at that, making Makoto blush.
"Y-You jerk." She muttered as she hugged him.
"Where would you like to go tonight?" He asked.
"I'm not sure." she admitted with a slight shrug
"Well, let me show you around." Ren offered as he helped her to her feet and walked down the beachfront.
"Like you're an expert." she joked but smiled
"Okay, you've got me there." He laughed at that barb, while they went down to the pier-front and looked out to the horizon.
"Oh, my gosh. Look at this." Makoto whispered, looking out to see the clouds and sun reflecting on the sea as it was slowly setting.
"Beautiful, Huh?" Ren praised happily and gently
"It is. It's like looking out at the open highway. I guess all that driving in Mementos has rubbed off on me." She admitted.
"Or your love of bikes?" He joked
"That... that as well." She answered. "Just the thought to just 'keep going'. To drive off and just go. Is that weird or something?" She asked.
"No, it's not weird. You've got a dream to be free because of what we're pressured to do." Ren answered. "And I am glad you are free."
Makoto sidled up to him, hugging his arm a little tighter as they stood at the pier and looked out. "How do you find Hawaii?"
"Amazing so far." he responded gently and blissfully
"It'll be weird when we head back." Makoto admitted.
"It won't be that weird. We'll have the memories." He responded.
"Hmm." Makoto hummed with a slight nod
'I'm glad we're all here.' Ren whispered to himself. The two stood there for a little while, before Makoto looked into his eyes and giving a kiss on his cheek "What was that for?" He smiled
"Just... I'm just trying to step out of my 'comfort zone'." She admitted. "Part of my 'Hawaii list'."
"'Kiss your boyfriend while on holiday'?" He responded. "Not a bad goal."
"Slightly more than baby steps; you know?" She answered as their time together was wrapping up.
"Well... Depending on how you want to do all this... Sadayo is planning something if you want to message her." Ren shrugged
"Oh, is she?" Makoto asked as she got her phone out. "Sure, I'll do that." As she began to message her.
"Really?" Ren blinked in shock
"I mean, it sounds fun. And... it might be the only time that I can spend time with Ms Kawakami... Sadayo, as a person." She answered. Reaching out, letting her finger brush against his gently
"Yeah." He smiled, whimsically wrapping her fingers among hers
"I might even learn a few things after all of it." She added. "I'll see you back at the hotel; okay?"
"Yeah, try and have fun with Sadayo. It might be 'educational'." Ren joked.
"Okay, no need to push it further." She responded.
The two smiled and headed back to the hotel, while Ren waited outside and saw Lavenza waiting for him as she waved while wearing a beautiful dress and strappy sandals. "Hey, Ren. Looks like you've been busy today."
"Yeah, I definitely have. You look nice." Ren admired.
"Thank you. I think I might be getting a tan." Lavenza giggled as she walked to him.
"Ooh, that's a thought." Ren smiled. "But I don't want to see you burn."
"Never." She shook her head.
"Where would you like to go?" He offered as he gestured his arm.
"I would like to just stay here, enjoy the sun." Lavenza spoke as she walked into the sand, smiling over her shoulder
"Guess you don't wanna walk arm in arm?" He joked and followed
"Hmm. I'd rather snuggle." She smiled and clicked her fingers, some towels forming before then
Ren looked at the towels and chuckled. "Magic towels. Nice... ooh, blue velvet."
"Of course." She answered as her outfit shifted to be more appropriate for sunbathing. Lavenza, still in her red-haired girl form, was wearing a velvet blue coloured bikini.
"Wow." He whispered and stared at her.
"My eyes are here." She smirked. Ren chuckled as he leaned close and kissed her cheek, while snuggling under the towels. "Shame we couldn't have more time with each other." Lavenza admitted.
"But we'll have time after all this." He answered. "Besides... we have the Metaverse. We'll have the Velvet Room."
"I kind of want more than that...but we'll have to wait." She agreed.
"I know." He nodded in response. "Still, I've enjoy the time we do have together."
"You know... I may want to meet up and hang out with our -other- girlfriends." Lavenza commented.
"Really?" He coughed "W... Well... D-do you have a... ER.. a phone?"
"I have this." She answered, getting a blue-cased phone from...somewhere.
"That'll do." He responded.
"So, what are their numbers?" She asked, wanting to join the text-thread.
Ren pulled out his phone, the two talking for a moment as the numbers where shared across "There we go, all shared and together." He muttered.
"I will see if I can arrange some 'girl time' with them." She commented
"Well, Sadayo Kawakami is planning something tonight at her room." Ren commented
"Oh, is she?" Lavenza asked with a puckish tone. "I'll have to ask if I can join."
"Yeah, yeah, good to know." Ren laughed nervously, hugging her softly
"Hmm. Care to give me a rub down?" Lavenza asked "I know this is just a disguise, but sunburn is still painful."
"Of course, Lavenza." He nodded. "Where do you want me to rub down?" Lavenza responded by rolling onto her stomach, holding out some suntan lotion. Ren nodded and squirted the lotion onto his hands and began to carefully rub her back, feeling her soft skin and massaged it in. His hands slid along her pale flesh, watching as she shuddered under his touch. "Huh, you're skin is real soft." he praised
"Thank you. Hmm~, I try and take good care of it." Lavenza hummed as she felt her eyes flutter close. "Even with this fake body. I like to be safe. To be in shape. To look after myself."
"Great care, I see." he chuckled, his hands flicking over her hips
She flinched at that but knowing Ren was just doing part of the coating. Heck, she wanted him to touch her in such a way... and he was too much of a gentleman to go for it.
Slip
"Hmm~." She moaned as she felt his hands slide up and down her legs.
"Sorry, is it cold?" He chuckled
"A little. But in this sunlight, it's very much needed. Like ice cream." Lavenza answered.
"You want some after?" He offered
"That sounds nice. Maybe a triple scoop? I hear they do sizes that large here." Lavenza chuckled.
"Oh, already thinking about what you might get?" He chuckled as he went to her legs.
"What can I say? I'm curious." She responded as she leaned into the chair and smiled.
Ren nodded and continued, letting Lavenza lie in the sun. Deeply enjoying the view of and loving the sight of the marvelous Velvet Room attendant before her...
And wondering how Justine and Caroline would have reacted/enjoyed Hawaii...
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