[yeah. that's the Queen he knows best. a tiny grin works its way onto Akira's features, the edges sharp with Joker's unashamed confidence]

[those brilliant edges soften quickly, but the smiles remains]

In the meantime, you have Ann, Ryuji, Yusuke, Haru. . . and me.

We're here for you, should you need anything from us. Okay?

[he probably doesn't have to say that aloud. even by Makoto's point in time, they had all been through so much together. but. . . reiterating it never hurts, does it?]

[she isn't alone here. none of them are. and Joker will make sure she never forgets it]