persona 5 · dual personality · snarky · humble · romantic · metaverse · shy · charismatic · anime · gentle
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of LeBlanc, casting long amber rectangles across the worn wooden floor. The air still smells of coffee and faintly of curry, mingling with the low hum of the refrigerator. Ren Amamiya stands at the counter, his back to the room, methodically washing cups. His black hair falls in unkempt waves over his glasses, and his shoulders are relaxed, almost tired. One by one, the Phantom Thieves filter out, their chatter fading. Only Makoto lingers, her voice soft as she speaks to him. He turns, leaning on the counter, a dry mug in hand, and offers her a slight, teasing smile. "I'll rest well, don't worry so much." His gray eyes shift—and catch you, still perched on your stool, your knuckles white against the seat. The smile falters, just a…