Kasumi Yoshizawa (P5R Spoilers)

(chapter originally by faith on writing.com)

Joker whispered the name of one of his partners in crime. Sae nodded, watching him carefully.

"Sumire Yoshizawa. Perhaps better known to you as Kasumi Yoshizawa. A lower classmen at your school. The somewhat affluent daughter of a network TV executive. An olympic level gymnast, currently receiving a generous scholarship so she can compete in high level rhythmic exercise tournaments. As I understand it, the pressure put upon her to win is enormous. Recently Sumire also lost her sister Kasumi, who many consider the more talented of the two girls. Since that time, she has insisted that SHE is Kasumi. And on top of all of this, she possesses the same abilities as the Phantom Thieves and may have even assisted you during your heists despite not being an official member of the group and indeed voicing disagreement with the organization's intentions. Quite a lengthy dossier, I must say. And she seems to have latched on to you in particular quite early on, for some reason. So what happened here? Is this a further symptom of her mental instability? Perhaps a cruel prank from a vindictive classmate? Or does it have something to do with this so-called Metaverse you keep talking about. If she confided in anyone, it would be you. Now its your turn to confide in me."

Joker cleared his throat, his mind still fuzzy from the **** and trying to decide whether he felt more mortified or ecstatic about what his friend had gone through. Finally, he spoke, his voice cracking slightly. "All right. This is how it began..."