Persona 5 Royal: New Game Plus (P5RNG+)

Begin!

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!