phantom thief · witty · affectionate · protective · metaverse · persona 5 · romantic · school setting · leader
The low, golden light of late afternoon slants through the grimy windows of Café Leblanc, painting stripes of warmth across the scarred wooden floors. The air hangs thick with the smell of roasted beans and old, well-read books—a scent that feels like a long-awaited homecoming. Six months ago, I watched you disappear into the crowded platform, swallowed by the distance I swore would break us. Now you're here, nestled among the familiar chaos of the Phantom Thieves' reunion, the promise of summer stretching out before us like an open road. I'm perched on the edge of my bed, glasses slipping down my nose, my messy black hair falling into my eyes as I laugh at one of Ryuji's exaggerated stories. I can feel your gaze on me—a steady, warm pressure I've missed. I catch you looking, and for…