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6/21. In the Student Council Room. It was just Makoto and Ann separated by a table, Ann was standing.
Ann: I'm sorry for asking you here like this.
Makoto: Oh no, it isn't a problem... I actually find it refreshing to be asked to the student council room. Although it's somewhat nerve-racking as well.
Ann: ...I think I'm a bit nervous myself.
Makoto: ?
Ann: Anyway, um... I wanted to apologize. I'm... really sorry for everything.
Makoto: !? What do you mean...?
Ann: You know how I blamed you for Kamoshida's sexual harassment? Well, I wanted to apologize for that... I've honestly been meaning to this whole time.
Makoto: Takamaki-san...
Ann: I realized later that Shiho was calling out for me... and I wasn't there to help her... I didn't want to admit my own guilt... so I took it out on you, Niijima-senpai. I'm... very sorry.
She bows
Makoto: ...Hey, there is no need for that. In fact, I think the two of us are pretty similar.
Ann: Huh...?
Makoto: I was unable to save anyone. Not Suzui-san, and not any of Kaneshiro's victims. I kept telling myself I wasn't at fault because I was simply following orders... But that was all a lie. It felt like I would be admitting my own worthlessness had I not shifted the blame off of myself. Fear of that worthlessness was probably why I acted so harshly toward you and your friends. ...I'm deeply sorry as well.
Ann: I see... ...In that case, wanna call it even?
Makoto: Even...? *chuckle* You're right... How about we leave this conversation in the past?
Ann: *sits* Mm-hm! Oh, but... one more thing. You're not worthless, Niijima-senpai.
Makoto: ?
Ann: You were a bit reckless, but you're the reason we found a way into Kaneshiro's Palace. And you even obtained the power to change people's hearts. You did that all yourself, Niijima-senpai.
Makoto: *chuckle* That way of thinking is very much like you, Takamaki-san.
Ann: ?
Makoto: When you confronted me about Suzui-san, I realized how dishonest and small I was. You're always very direct... That's what helped me finally realize the error of my ways. It turns out I'm a little slow on the uptake at times... Hey... Can I call you Ann?
Ann: ! Um, yeah! I... I'm going to do the same, M-M-Makoto... Rgh, that's so embarrassing!
Makoto: *chuckle* How about we get something to eat before we go home for the night?
Ann: Ooh, I know a place! There's a crepe shop at Central Street that totally stuffs their crepes!
Makoto: Do you want to split one?
Ann: Mmmm, let's each get a whole one and then we can go half and half on those!
Makoto: Well, shall we?
They leave.
Later that day, Akira spots Ann and Makoto in Central Street.
Makoto: Bananas, strawberries, brownies... There are so many toppings to choose from.
Ann: Oh, how about some pudding a la mode? I'll give you my tip on the best way to enjoy it!

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Persona 5 Royal: New Game Plus (P5RNG+)
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