Makoto's POV

I finished telling the Phantom Thieves about my journey with S.E.E.S.

Ryuji: "So that's why you reacted like that when you said my name."

Ryuji does sound like Ryoji.

Haru: "I can't believe all of this happened right under our noses."

Futaba: "I can't believe there have been other Persona users besides us."

Makoto: "Are you going to be okay without your... evoker, was it?"

That's a good question.

Me: "I think so. When I sealed away Nyx, I didn't need it. Maybe I'll be okay."

Makoto: "Okay, good."

Ren is just shocked.

Ren: "Guys, what are you doing? Did you not hear his story? We all owe him our lives!"

I mean it's not that big a- no it's kind of a big deal.

Ann: "He's right... you sacrificed your life for the whole world and no one even knows."

Ryuji: "I was right all along, Ren. Heroes are cooler when they're unknown. You're awesome, Yuki-kun."

Haru: "Thank you, Yuki-kun."

Ann: "So much."

Makoto: "For everything, Yuki-kun."

Youske: "You're a true hero. You have my thanks."

Futaba: "What they said."

Mona: "Yeah, you might be cooler than me."

Ren: "Thank you, Makoto. You're my hero."

Dang it I'm crying.

I never once thought I would be thanked like this.

"I just wanted my friends to live."

Ren: "And that's enough."

Was that out loud?

They're all coming closer. Why?

Oh, they're consoling me.

Okay, stop crying. I never do this.

Ren: "I've never seen you cry before, Yuki-kun."

Me: "Don't get used to it."

After about a minute of this, Mona cuts us off.

Mona: "Sorry to interrupt, but we're here."

Mona is landing as I compose myself. I can't believe I cried.

Futaba: "This is it."

Makoto: "That's definitely a palace, but it's huge!"

The moment I step out of the helicopter, I feel my body become weightless.

I hear faint yelling.

"REN! YUKI KUN!"

Ren and I are being transported inside. And we're being SEPARATED!

Everything goes dark.

...

When I open my eyes, I'm in... this is the Iwatodai dorm lounge! And the fog is clearer here too.

I look around to get my bearings and... Aigis?

"Aigis? Aigis!"

I can't believe she's here, why is she here?

I ran closer to her.

When she turns around, she smiles, which quickly turns into a sad look, then becomes determined and emotionless... even angry.

"This is cruelty, using my memory of him against me. Well, I won't be deceived again. Come at me."

Aigis takes a battle stance.

"Aigis? What are you doing? It's me!"

"If you don't, then I shall make the first move."

She lunges at me.