( inspired by the pjsk event of the same name )

In the midst of all the false reality nonsense, the leader of the Phantom Thieves decided it would be a good idea to take everyone to an exhibition in the city to lighten the mood. It was appreciated...sort of. The exhibition in question was themed around dolls, puppets, and the like— opinions were divided. Ryuji found it quite boring on one hand, and on the other, Yusuke was looking to them for inspiration for art and Ann wanted to look at the cute outfits the dolls wore.

You always found dolls quite interesting, so you were excited about the outing.

When the group arrives, everyone decided to split up and travel on their own. You decided to go with Sumire; after all, the two of you were in the same class, and were practically best friends.

“Look at this one, isn’t it pretty?” Sumire remarks as she stared at a doll, dressed in a pretty pink gown with long, blonde hair.

You nod in response, your eyes drifting to some of the other displays while your companion wanders off to another area.

“Oh? What is this...”

She trails off, staring into a display case. It was a marionette, dressed in grand violet hues with long brown hair. The doll’s eyes were closed, and it wore a somber expression.

“This doll...”

When she stared at it, she felt sick to her stomach.

It felt, it looked, so familiar.