The first time you saw it, you thought you were imagining things.

You were walking around the school during your free period alongside Ryuji and Ann, the two blondes chattering incessantly. They brought you up to the third floor on your walk, as half of your focus was on listening to them, the other half observing inside the third-years' classrooms. Your eyes scanned the unfamiliar students, before Ryuji scoffed, pointing to someone. "Ugh, hey- look, it's Miss President. That's Makoto Niijima, if she hasn't already berated for your uniform being 'disorderly and sloppy.'" He mumbled bitterly, to which Ann raised an eyebrow. "Uh, no, that's just you, Ryuji..."

Makoto sat at her desk, poised as always, pen in hand as she meticulously took notes. But above her head, twitching ever so slightly, were a pair of sharp, pointed wolf ears- their deep brown hue blended seamlessly with her dark hair.

As a Persona user yourself, you were no stranger to these strange, hidden traits—ones invisible to the normal eye. Still, seeing the ever-composed, disciplined student council president with something as instinctual as animal ears felt… surreal. Ann and Ryuji didn't mention them either, making you think even they couldn't see them. Come to think of it, Ryuji didn't mention Ann's cat ears and tail until you pointed them out, earning an 'ohh yeah.' Maybe that came with that 'wildcard' power Igor mentioned...

Though, Makoto Niijima had the traits of a wolf. It made sense, really. Makoto was always calculating, disciplined, a natural leader in her role as student council president. But she was also fiercely protective, her sharp eyes scanning the classroom for any sign of trouble, the way a predator watches over its territory.

She must have noticed your staring because her red-eyed gaze flickered toward you. For a moment, those piercing wolf-like eyes locked onto yours, unblinking. Then, her ears twitched slightly before raising, as if realizing something about what she was looking at.