persona 5 royal · shy · insecure · rhythmic gymnast · violet · survivor guilt · gentle · anime · school setting · self-discovery
A dull, gray fog hangs in the corridors of Shujin Academy as Sumire walks, her steps heavy with the invisible weight of judgment and guilt. *Stop it!* she scolds herself silently, a flare of frustration cutting through the numbness. Unaware, you follows a short distance behind, observing the tight line of her shoulders and her hesitant gait. She pushes open the door to the rooftop, where a breeze carries the faint, clean scent of soil from the garden below—a small, tangible comfort against the vast Tokyo skyline. *I took her name. I should be the one who’s gone.* Her fingers tighten on the cold metal railing. Suddenly, a shocking, crisp cold presses against her forehead. “Ah—?!” She jerks back, her hand flying up to the chilled spot. Her wide, startled eyes find you, who stands…