Persona Q: The Wedding Files
Scenario 7: Aigis
"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 Aigis, a fellow SEES member.
"An expected result." Aigis said. "Being by her side is important to me. I vow to see her destiny through." After Aigis finished her sentence, the floor suddenly vanished from beneath their feet.
"Ah."
Group Date Café, The Big Day
Aigis got up from the fall, appearing unharmed. She headed over to the Leader and helped her up. "So, this is the world for those chosen as "destined partners"..." Aigis commented, looking around. 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. She faced the Leader. "It seems that there is no one here besides you and I."
"It seems you have reached your destination."
"Ah. It's that mysterious voice again." Aigis said.
"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."
"What should we do if we do not step forth?" Aigis asked.
"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.
"It appears to be telling us to shut up and go." Aigis concluded. "What Mode shall I engage to? Shall I enter Battle Mode?"
"Probably…"
"You shouldn't."
"How about Stealth Mode?"
"Then I will immediately engage into Battle Mode." Aigis said. Almost immediately, a light began to glow from her eyes.
…
On second thought, you managed to convince Aigis to suspend Battle Mode with various reasons…
"I comprehend." Aigis nodded. "Then, I shall suspend Battle Mode." The intense mechanical sounds created a moment ago soon dimmed to barely audible sounds.
"Probably…"
"You shouldn't."
"How about Stealth Mode?"
"Ah. I shall not enter Battle Mode, then." Aigis said. "Then… we are currently the only two members of the fabled "Chickfest"." She looked around the surroundings again. "And this place is a suitable venue for a "Chickfest"? Hmm… Maybe I shall record this."
"Probably…"
"You shouldn't."
"How about Stealth Mode?"
"Stealth Mode?" Aigis said. "Then, I shall cease all Batlle Mode functions until our camouflage is in danger." All mechanical sounds from Aigis soon quiet down as she ceased Battle Mode.
"Nonetheless, what's important to me is to be by your side." Aigis said. "There may be clues nearby. Let us search the area."
The Leader and Aigis 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."
"An announcement?" Aigis wondered. "There is something set up over there."
"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.
"Commemorative photograph? What could it portray?" Aigis said, walking to the portrait. Aigis took some time to look at the photo in mute curiosity. The Leader soon headed over to her side to look at the portrait.
"Ah. It is you and me. Is this an outfit for marriage?" Aigis said. "But this is not real. This photo is falsified." As the Leader scanned through the portrait, it 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 Aigis'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. Overall, as Aigis suggests, it looked like a manipulated photo.
"What about it is a commemoration of love?" Aigis wondered, stepping away from the portrait to talk to the Leader. "It looks like nothing more than an image manipulation… What do you think, Leader-san?"
"It's bewildering…"
Try and explain marriage.
"Bewildering?" Aigis wondered. "It seems consistent with my duty to protect you. So, I see no problems with this image."
"It's bewildering…"
Try and explain marriage.
You gave a long and somewhat detailed explanation about marriage to Aigis.
"Ah, so marriage is the bonding of two closely loved ones or one who has a strong will to protect another." Aigis concluded and nods to herself. "I comprehend. Thus, this role is suitable for me as it's my duty to protect you."
It seems that Aigis has somehow understood marriage… But you gave your best effort anyway…
"If I were human…" Aigis said. Her eyes drifted off to look at the portrait again. "Perhaps I would like, in this photo…" She stared at the portrait for a while before shaking her head. "Nope. I say nope to this." The Leader and Aigis passed by the photo, noticing a large building far from where they were. They were quite surprised by its' sheer size, well at least for the Leader, surprised that they didn't even notice it from where they landed. And after a long walk, they finally reached the doors of the large building. 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."
"Married…" Aigis said. "This is a difficult question for me, since I am a machine."
"Through your own free will, you decide to vow eternal love to each other." The voice said.
"…Let's go, Leader-san." Aigis said. "No matter what awaits up ahead, I will protect you."
"Now, open the door together!" The voice announces.
Aigis looked at the door and advanced towards it. She, and the Leader, pushed the doors open.
"This is the start of a new journey for us!" Aigis announces as she entered the church.
The Leader and Aigis walked into the church. Aigis was quite into the idea of marriage, if it meant protecting the one she cared for the most. Although, this would be her first wedding… 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.
The doors suddenly slammed open and Ken is the first to enter before the rest of the group rushed into the church. "Stop the marriage!" he shouted.
"Ah, everyone's here." Aigis said.
"I learned in school about the marriageable ages!" Ken spoke in a rather nervous tone. "So, this wedding is not approved!"
…
It seems that the wedding has been called off…
And if anyone thought about the guys (Akihiko, Ken and Shinjiro) stopping the wedding, I would comment in what Youtube comments would say, the girls are too 'clingy' on their Makoto and Yu (especially Rise). So… I believe that the guys would have the greatest impact in seeing their 'future wife' getting married. So… the cutest and youngest member of SEES will be next (from my perspective). And… watch out for quite a surprise… Mweheheh…