Persona Q: The Wedding Files
Scenario 6: Koromaru
"Your destined partner is… lo and behold…" The mechanical voice soon finishes, and two spotlights lit up. One was shining on the Leader from Gekkoukan, or P3 Heroine. And the other was… on Koromaru, one of the only non-human members of SEES (and Persona 3's mascot character).
"Arf, arf!" Koromaru barked, wagging his tail. Suddenly, the floor gave way beneath his feet.
"*howl*"
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"*whine*" Koromaru whimpered while the Leader got up after the fall.
It appears that Koromaru fell on his butt…
…?
The Leader looked around their surroundings. It was like something that could be described as a fantasy land for love. The place is a garden of colourful flowers complete with a dirt path that was obviously meant to be stepped on. Heart-shaped arches extended all the way through the dirt path.
It seems that you're all alone with Koromaru…
"It seems you have reached your destination."
Koromaru heard the voice speak and started to growl. "*bark* *bark*"
"This seems to be a path where lovers who met their destined partners discuss their love for each other." The mechanical voice says. "What could be waiting up ahead? You are free to step forth hand-in-hand, curiosity and fear in your hearts, or you can refrain."
Lovers…?
…
The Leader took one step back in surprise when she realized the situation.
Lovers…!?
You look around you for a long time, but you see no one aside from Koromaru…
"…Arf?" Koromaru barked, dropping his offensive stance.
"You are free to step forth, or refrain from doing so." The mechanical voice said. "These are your apparent options. Now, step forth!"
Afterward, the mechanical voice went silent.
"…" Koromaru politely remains sitting in the "stay" position.
…Looks like there's nothing else to do but go forward…
"Let's go for a walk, Koro-chan!"
"Let's look for the others!"
"Arf!" Koromaru barked, looking happy to hear that.
"Let's go for a walk, Koro-chan!"
"Let's look for the others!"
"Woof!" Koromaru barked, appearing to be ready for anything.
"Arf." Koromaru barks.
You decide to try going forward with Koromaru…
The Leader and Koromaru followed the dirt path that apparently continued to expand as they took steps forward. Eventually, they reached an area where they could see a portrait resting on a stand, but they couldn't make out what it was from their location.
"Suddenly, all in attendance hear an announcement."
"Woof!" Koromaru nearly jumped.
It looks like the voice surprised Koromaru…
He began to scratch himself as though he's embarrassed…
"Up ahead, they see a bride and groom's joyous commemorative photograph of love." The voice says. "They confer between them whether to look at it, or ignore it."
The voice falls silent once again.
"Grrr…" Koromaru growled, appearing wary. The Leader decided to head over to the portrait along with Koromaru. "Arf." Koromaru began sniffling the picture. The Leader took a look at the portrait.
What could this be…?
It's rather surreal…
The photo depicted a lacy pinkish background filled with pink roses, a "Happy Wedding" written at above the base of the image, and two formally dressed groom and bride. The groom was carrying the bride and one of their hands connected with each other to form a heart-shaped spacing. Although… the faces of the bride and groom… they were the Leader's face and Koromaru's face respectively. The faces looked like they were taken from another photo before it was torn off from that photo and is pasted on this portrait.
"Arf!" Koromaru barked. He appears to be in a good mood for some reason…
"A dog doesn't go for marriage."
"We have a forbidden love."
"Come here, Koro-chan!"
"*whine*" Koromaru whimpered.
It's hard to tell whether Koromaru understands or not, but he is cocking his head…
"A dog doesn't go for marriage."
"We have a forbidden love."
"Come here, Koro-chan!"
"Woof!" Koromaru barked.
It's hard to tell whether Koromaru understands or not, but he seems happy…
Could it be that he was happy to have his love acknowledged…?
"A dog doesn't go for marriage."
"We have a forbidden love."
"Come here, Koro-chan!"
"Arf!" Koromaru barked and suddenly jumped onto the Leader.
"Arf arf!" Koromaru barked on the Leader's head.
Koromaru is excited…
"Arf arf arf!" Koromaru barked.
Koromaru is still very excited…
Why did he jump onto your head, though…?
…You feel as if your neck is about to snap, so you decide to put him down.
"Woof." Koromaru barked.
…Koromaru urges you forward, so you decide to proceed…
They passed by the photo, noticing a large building far from where they were. They were quite surprised by its' sheer size, surprised that they didn't even notice it from where they landed. It looked like a church based on the designs.
"The long-awaited moment has come. The bride and groom are finally about to enter." The mechanical voice spoke suddenly. "The last moment of hesitation has arrived before you are to be wed."
"Arf?" Koromaru barked.
Wed…?
…
The Leader took a step back in surprise.
Get married to Koromaru!?
"Through your own free will, you decide to vow eternal love to each other." The voice said.
"Arf!" Koromaru barked.
Eternal love!?
The voice spoke. "Now, open the door together!"
The Leader stared at the door. If she steps in, she'll get married to Koromaru… possibly? Maybe? She shook her head and shoved her hands on the door, pushing it open.
"Woof! Woof!" Koromaru barked happily, wagging his tail.
Koromaru seems happy… He must think that you two are going out for a walk…
The Leader and Koromaru walked in the church. Was a marriage between a dog and a human alright? The Leader wondered what she was even thinking opening the doors earlier. The doors behind them closes automatically, and the mechanical voice from the beginning speaks.
"You must vow your unwavering love for one another, in sickness and in health. Now, vow your love!" The voice declares.
"P-Please wait!" Fuuka's voice suddenly shouted. "You can't do this!"
The doors suddenly slammed open and Shinjiro is the first to enter before the rest of the group rushed into the church. "Hold it!" He shouted.
"Arf?" Koromaru barked in confusion.
"How can I say this so that you'll understand…" Shinjiro grumbled. "We're cancelling the marriage!"
…
It seems that the wedding has been called off…
…It just dawned on me that Aigis was next before Koromaru joined SEES, but who cares? I've been so absorbed on Koro-chan cuteness and his very epitome of puppy-dog eyes…! And… yeah, due to reviews, I had to agree that holding Koromaru for the entire session looks quite troublesome. Thus ends the shortest PQ story with the least dialogue. So, anyway, Aigis next. "Ah."