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Sender: Robin Hood (Robin Hood) | Ren Amamiya
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[Ren's writing isn't as neat as before. It's shaky like if someone was writing while feeling really upset. That said, it is still easily readable.]

Goro Akechi is gone. I found his letter.

Just letting others know for those who might have ~~been friends~~ known him.

[Then there appears to be a wet spot. Like if someone had scanned something that, had gotten wet but then dried later, on a scanner connected to a computer.]

[He realized a tear had dropped and quickly wrote the next sentence while trying to will himself not to start crying completely.]

Note to self, don't write while cutting onions.

[A total lie if one were check up on him in person.]

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I know what that's like, losing a friend.

Yosuke's gone back home as well.

[Oh that's news to Ren. He figured he was doing his own thing, but it's not the case. At least he has that knife from him to remember him by.]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. At least Hanamura-san is back home safe and sound.

[Wait that means...]

Akechi won't be?

Hard to say. Originally he kind of died back in Shido's Palace but then came back because of Maruki using his persona ability to affect reality to grant my wish. Maruki had claimed he created him and as a result, he would disappear if we rejected his new reality.

He was missing when reality was restored, but then he showed up here in the Index.

So either Maruki really was wrong and he's back at home, or he's gone now again. Possibly for good. I hope it's the former.

Edited 2021-01-22 01:48 (UTC)

[Despite his own grief, he needs to play the protag on something like this.]

Don't give up hope...I don't understand who Maruki is but...Akechi seemed stronger than that.

Besides, is Akechi the type to return home if he knew he was going to be gone?

[Oh it'll be Ren's turn if Yu decides to lock himself away in grief too long.]

He was my school councilor that was brought in as damage control after the incident with Kamoshida. Long story.

Considering he wanted to disappear because he refused to live in Maruki's reality, yes.

[Well you tried Yu.]

[Oh...]

I'm really sorry...

Is Maruki's reality like this one? Or was it the latest story do you think that caused him to decide to return home knowing what would happen?

Not exactly. Basically he used his persona to rewrite reality into one that made people happy, but it wasn't real. Dead loved ones coming back to life, people who turned out to be horrible people suddenly good again, bad events never happening, etc.

He meant well and wanted to take everyone's pain away but he didn't understand that pain is a part of life and you need it to grow as a person.

It seemed my "wish" was for Akechi to come back because I felt guilty for failing to save him.

I don't think so. He had enjoyed changing the direction of the story when we shared a scene once. Or rather he and my shadow did. That was the incident I mentioned a while back when I warned people about the Hyde role.

That sounds...like something I'd object to as well.

[He can understand that too. His wish would have been Nanako to come back, if she had really died. Akechi sounded very important to him.]

Right. I remember that...then maybe don't give up hope. I feel, from what little I know about him, that he was able to spin the story like he wanted to...it doesn't sound like he was 'trapped' like with Maruki.

And meanwhile...you'll always carry him in your heart, right? That's what I do with my friends.

Edited 2021-01-22 03:01 (UTC)

[Those are good points. He supposed Akechi is the type to be hard to kill 'cause he just keeps coming back.]

He did like to cause chaos. It's why Loki was one of his personas, at least until Robin Hood and Loki were fused into Hereward.

[Yeaaah he forgot to mention that Akechi was a wildcard too.]

I'll keep his memory alive for sure.

[That's like a certain asshole that he knows, to be honest.]

Robin Hood...he must have found it funny that you ended up with Robin Hood.

[He'd have to tell Yu outright. He just assumes he evolved because of his help, much like he did with his own.]

Good. And if you need a shoulder to cry on, let me know. I've been uh...stress baking, haha.

Actually he was super jealous and the look on his face when I showed him my bow was priceless.

[If this was in person, Ren would be smirking right now.]

I don't cry but good to know. Better stress baking than stress eating, though I would have helped you with an exercise routine to lose the extra weight.

I can only imagine...

[Except that next part...]

I have a hungry eagle that will eat anything if I don't serve it to others but...what's wrong with crying? I know it's not a very Japanese thing to do but...it makes you feel better.

[This makes Ren pause for a moment. He's never had to explain that before. He also knows at this point Yu is aware of his criminal record.]

When my parents picked me up from the police station, they were furious at me. I tried to explain what really happened but they wouldn't listen. I had ruined the Amamiya name and I was going to be sued, which I lost of course.

My father told me I needed to man up and don't show weakness, or I'll be "eaten alive" in the streets. That most don't care for worthless criminals.

Not counting tearing up from pain, I haven't cried since.

[Ahh, that does explain a lot.]

My parents are like that too...I didn't have a record but we moved from city to city all the time. I've been to most of the major Japanese cities due to my parent's work.

It meant I never got to stay long enough to form relationships with others. Inaba was this town at the end of the train line that was more a small place but...thanks to it and my friends I guess you could say I learned about friendships and people who were important to me.

When my cousin nearly died I...waited for most of my friends to leave. I didn't want to break down in front of them, but then Yosuke came back and I cried on him. I don't know how long, honestly.

It's strange to say, but that is one of the many cherished memories I have of that place.

That does sound really rough.

[That kind of loneliness would be rough on anyone. He only suffered total loneliness after his first arrest and before he met Ryuji. He can't imagine dealing with that for years, even without the record.]

I'm glad you were able to have support and your cousin pulled through.

Yeah despite all the troubles we faced, I do have a lot of fond memories in my time in Tokyo. It's just too bad that I couldn't stay and was on my way home when I got here.

I'm only using it as an example...I'm sure you have memories like that too.

[Akechi doesn't sound like someone who would be supportive he thinks. He tries to imaging Adachi and...yeah. Not working in his mind.]

Well nothing is stopping you from returning there later, right? And your phones are even more modern than ours.

I returned to Inaba during Golden week actually...granted there were a few....issues, hahaha. You know. Wildcard stuff.

[Oh definitely not. His and Akechi's relationship has been...complicated.]

I do plan on visiting summer vacation of course. It's just mostly the distance and the fact I'm from a small town.

That doesn't surprise me. Gods just won't leave us humans alone.

I did run into some interesting people, that's for sure. Most of Makoto's friends, actually. Imagine having the Korijo heiress with her giant limo in a small town...

[He's getting sidetracked again.]

Right but my point is...well I'm not your father but from one wildcard to another, he was wrong about that.

That must have been super difficult for the driver to get through those tiny streets. I wonder how many things they ended up running over.

[That gets another pause but a shorter one.]

I know I'm not a "worthless criminal". I would defend that woman again if I had to.

[Not what he meant, Ren.]

Still, as leader, it's important to keep up an image of strength. You're looked on for both guidance and confidence so morale is kept up. Otherwise, the team would fall apart.

I hope nothing.

[...hmmm.]

I'd have done the same, in your place.

But also...don't put the world on your shoulders either. [It's funny cause they both world arcana now.] That's what your friends are there for. When I fought Elizabeth-san, I kept getting up because my friends were with me. They were the ones who tried to push me out of Izanami's way too...that's what I consider strength. It's true you have to help them out...but they help you out too. I'm sure they'd all be happy to be the shoulder for you to cry on.

[Oh the irony.]

True. They did their best to help me when I spend a month in juvy and got me out as well as my record cleared the day before Valentines day. Even my confidants helped out too.

[So he's well aware the importance of bonds.]

[How can he say no to his boyfriend?]

Yeah, I would appreciate it.

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Sender: Yu Narukami \ Zeus

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