[ID: A comic with Persona 5 characters. Goro Akechi and Yusuke Kitagawa are sitting at conveyor belt sushi. Akechi says, “Kitagawa-kun, may I be honest with you for a moment?” Speech bubbles with a question mark and a series of dots are drawn above Yusuke. Yusuke says, “…Go ahead?” Akechi, facing away from the camera, says, “Well…” Melancholy, Akechi says, “All my life, I’ve chased for affirmation. I wanted to be something so bad I would sacrifice others to earn it. I don’t regret it.” A version of Akechi covered in shadow, eyes crazy and wide, face dripping with sweat, is drawn clawing his way out of a crystal made of the smiling faces of the Detective Prince. “Now that it’s all over, I’m lost. My fate, identity, everything; it’s broken. I’m learning to live normal now, but it’s so hard these days. I don’t think I could ever live the same way I did after Shido.” Akechi turns back to Yusuke and says, “That’s all. Keeping busy with you has been easier to cope, but… ah…” Akechi freezes awkwardly as Yusuke stares intensely, eyes shining and an admiring blush on his face. He says, “…Kitagawa-kun? What’s with that beaming glare on your face?” Yusuke says, “You are a pretty admirable person, Akechi-kun.” Akechi startles, mouth open, and blurts, “Huh? The fuck? Why??” Yusuke says, “Your circumstances let you see the world in a different light, and that is interesting to me.” Yusuke serenely continues to eat his sushi and says, “I was the same with my mentor, aimless in the world back then. But once I had something to live for, I was finally able to create something I could be proud of.” Cheeks bulging with food, Yusuke smiles honestly and says, “And when that eventually comes for you, I would love to paint it one day.” Charmed and flabbergasted, a wide-eyed Akechi says, “Ah… I… I see…” The two of them sit there in silence. Then Yusuke turns to Akechi and says, “BTW Could you spot me I’m broke.” Akechi jolts and says, “Ah, okay.” End ID]
GAZA NEEDS YOU. DON’T LOOK AWAY. YOU CAN SAVE LIVES. Below are some VETTED campaigns to support the people who have been experiencing an active genocide for almost a full year. DONATE DONATE DONATE. If you cannot, share widely.
(June 1)
Help Iyad and his family (@iyadsobhei) - Iyad is an elderly man who has been living in dire conditions with deteriorating health; he needs to evacuate with his wife and eight children. This fundraiser currently has NO FUNDS.
Help evacuate Hani’s family (@skatehani) - A dear friend, and a Palestinian skater trying to evacuate 10 members of his family; he has lost his father to injustice. Less than halfway to his goal.
Ahmd needs urgent evacuation (@ahmd-iyd) - Ahmd has lost his livelihood to this genocide, and needs funds to help his family evacuate and rebuild their life.
Help Omar evacuate (@omarsobhi) - Omar is a 20 year old Palestinian student who wants to save himself and his family from this genocide.
Support Fahmi and his family (@fahmiakkila) - Fahmi’s life has been turned completely upside down, and he now finds himself responsible to save his parents, sisters, & brothers - 7 members.
Save a displaced Gazan Family (@ranibra) - Rania is married with five children, her husband needs medical care. She is now responsible to save her children. Help them evacuate.
Don’t ignore this list—your support is URGENTLY needed. Each fundraiser here is an opportunity to help, and it has been made easy for you to find these fundraisers. You can easily save lives. Pick at least one to support. Once again, your donation can save lives. If you can’t donate, please share these campaigns.
