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Ren Amamiya. The so called delinquent of Shujin Academy. He never thought he'd be able to make any friends in his new school due to his reputation but luck was on his side as he befriended the likes of Ryuji Sakamoto or Skull, Ann Takamaki or Panther and even Haru Okumura or Noir; however, there was one in particular that stood out to him the most, Makoto Nijima.
Admittedly they had gotten off to a bad start, Makoto originally only writing him off as a delinquent and nothing more, the latter writing her off as a teacher's pet that blindly obeyed those in charge; but after she joined the Phantom Thieves, he started to notice the struggle she had been going with: constantly having her college recommendation letter used against her; the pressure coming from her sister and the student body finding her unapproachable. But she had come a long way, broadening her horizons, trying new things and even making a friend by the name of Eiko Takao who shared the same interests as her and it was during this time that Ren had started developing feelings for Miss President. This only intensified when she had asked him to her help with something else.
Her friend Eiko had found herself a boyfriend by the name of Tsukasa and it was pretty clear he had an ulterior motive. So Makoto asked Ren to be her "boyfriend" in order to get closer the couple. Ren had to admit, he liked this feeling of being named "Makoto 's Boyfriend" and he secretly wished that it could last forever. She had a lot of things going for her; smart, beautiful, downright cute and she was a proper badass in the metaverse, but all good things must come to an end as the investigation was coming to a close as they finally confronted Eiko and Tsukasa, with it ending with Eiko having a handmark on her face and Tsukasa running away like a bitch. After that whole event unfolded, they found themselves in the Crossroads Bar, drinking water and talking about what just happened. Ren was sad that this whole boyfriend thing was coming to a close.....or so he thought.
"I can't believe I just did that," Makoto said with tired look on her face, her hand resting against her foreahead.
"You got to admit though, you have one hell of a slap," Ren joked.
"H-hey.....do you think I did the right thing?" Makoto asked.
"Honestly, I think you did. She would still be in denial if you didn't knock, or should I say "slap" some sense into her," Ren laughed.
"Do you have to tease me like that?" Makoto asked with a smirk on her face.
"Hey look on the bright side, at least Eiko is free from that long haired womanizer," Ren said.
"Yeah, you're right. Still....I can't believe I did that. I have a pretty bad habit of getting caught up in the moment. I can't help but have my emotions take over. It's why i always take care to keep myself composed, it's also what my father did," Makoto sighed, taking a sip of her drink.
"That aside, what is this place? It's quite the interesting location," Makoto asked.
"I'm a regular here, I come here to meet with a friend of mine and sometimes work here part time," Ren answered.
"So you come here often? You know, it's hard to believe your a high schooler. You have so much experience then me and I'm supposed to be older," Makoto said.
Makoto looks down at her cup and swirls it around.
"You and Eiko really opened me up to a whole new world. I learnt so many new things. I was ignorant and assumed i already knew how everything but the time I spent with you, the more I realised how naive I was," Makoto said.
Ren did his best to hide the small blush that formed on his cheeks when she only mentioned his name, it made him feel special.
"Hey Ren. Do you remember when Eiko told me that I would fail a test in love? Well to be honest, I don't know how to study that subject. I need someone to teach me something as complex as that," Makoto said
Ren clenched his fist
"Okay Amamiya, this is your chance, tell her how you feel," Ren thought.
"I'll....be your study partner," Ren said with a blush on his face.
Makoto suddently looked up, eye to eye with Ren and having an equal level of red on her cheeks.
"I-I'm sorry, b-but could you repeat that?" Makoto asked.
Ren inhaled and exhaled and gathered his resolve to say what he was about to say.
"Gladly, I'll be your study partner," Ren exclaimed with confidence.
Makoto looked at Ren, her blush deepening.
"Ren, are you tr-trying to say you....," Makoto asked but couldn't form the question.
Ren stood up from his seat and faced her.
"That's right Makoto. I do like you but I don't think it's just "like". To be honest, I was really sad that I couldn't be your boyfriend anymore and during our time playing pretend, I found that I had fell for you hard and now....I can no longer keep what I feel a secret from you. Makoto Nijima, I love you!" Ren exclaimed abit too loudly, a blush forming on his cheeks.
Makoto stared at Ren with a now massive blush on her face. She examined Ren's handsome face and stood from her seat, getting closer to Ren.
"I'm glad to hear that because, I reciprocate your feelings as well. Ren, I love you as well," Makoto said.
This caught Ren slightly off guard.
"R-really?" Ren questioned, his blush growing stronger.
"Y-yes. To be honest, I've felt this way about you for while. Your intelligence, your ability as a leader, your charm and your handsome face, all those things made me fall for you and if I'm revealing my true feelings......during our investigation of Tsukasa, I wished that we were actually dating," Makoto confessed.
"Well then, let's make this official," Ren said taking Makoto's hands, "Makoto Nijima, will you be my girlfriend?"
"*giggle* Of course, I wouldn't have it any other way," Makoto said.
And then, as if a magical force overcame them, both pressed their lips against each other, staying that way for a while. When their lips parted ways, they stared at each other.
"You know, that WAS my first kiss," Ren confessed with a smug look on his face.
"What a coincidence*giggle*, that was my first kiss as well," Makoto added as well.
And just as they were about to go in for another kiss...
"Amamiya - kun, are you done playing with your girlfriend because I'm going to need your help tonight?" Lala - chan asked.
Ren and Makoto quickly let go of each other's hands, Makoto covering her face and Ren putting his hands in pockets while looking at the floor.
"S-sure," Ren said, too embarassed to answer the question.
"S-sorry for that," Makoto said apologetically.
"No need honey, that was quite a spectacle to witness," Lala - Chan laughed, making the new couple blush.
"Well then, I-I'll be on my way now," Makoto said, picking up her bag and then facing Ren, "I'll call you once I get home."
"Yeah okay. Well see you later," Ren answered, bringing Makoto in for a hug and then a kiss on the forehead, "I love you."
"I love you too," Makoto responded.
Ren Amamiya and Makoto Nijima are now a couple.