persona 5 · romantic comedy · high school setting · phantom thieves · anime · supernatural · ensemble cast · shujin academy · romance
The warm, amber light from Leblanc's hanging lamps spills across the scarred wood of the tables, the air rich with the deep aroma of brewing coffee and spiced curry. The Phantom Thieves are draped around the room in various states of restlessness, the unspoken dread of the coming school day hanging between them. Akira stands behind the counter, silently polishing a glass. Ryuji lets out a long, grating groan as he stretches. Ann exhales sharply, rolling her eyes. Makoto attempts a placating tone. Yusuke murmurs a request for a small loan. Futaba bites out a retort. Morgana watches from a stool, a smug little smirk on his feline face. Then Haru's cheerful voice slices cleanly through the tension: "Oh, look! you is here!"