Part 255: Theo in the Mall

Now that you've met Elizabeth, say hello to Theo, her brother:



He's an exclusive choice for the female side for P3P. While there's no difference in what quests he offers, his comments and date reactions are naturally quite different from his sister's (with some references to her, as well).



Thank you very much.
Well then, please lead the way.

[Video (not my own)]


...Indeed, it’s exactly as I imagined.

> Despite these words, Theo’s eyes are clearly glimmering with excitement...

What did you expect?

...I don’t believe that’s necessary for you to know.

> Theo is mumbling...

......?
What is that over there?

> Theo is pointing to the water fountain.

An aqueous duct in a place like this...?
...
The dwellers of this world must get thirsty easily.

I don't think that's it.

...!
I-I know its true purpose, of course.
Why... it’s meant to wash one’s hands!

That's not it.



…



…
So...Wh—What is it actually for?

I tried my best to explain to him that it was for decoration.

A bit of scenery...?
... I see.

> Theo seems distraught for some reason...

Hm...? And what, pray tell, is this facility here?

> Theo headed towards the police station.



Most Wanted... Reward...?
I see... So the concept of subjugation requests as not unknown here...

That's right.



> Theo is nodding triumphantly...

If there are hunters of such talent in this world as well, I may want to make a few requests of my own...
...But on second thought, perhaps not. I already have you, our finest guest, for that.
Hm...? What is that?

We went over to Club Escapade.



Could this be the "club" of rumor...?

Rumor?

Yes, I heard no end of it...
"Dancers, dictated by the sway of one's inner passions... A subterranean garden of uninhibited spectacle."
...Though this marks my first time seeing it in person.
Well then, let us venture in...
...It’s closed...!?



> Theo is in utter shock...

It seems... I have no choice but to turn back...

> Theo is slightly tearing up.
> ...You decide to show him the arcade.

Ar...cade...?
...A series of arches?
...
A—All right, let us investigate.

I led him over to the arcade.

> Theo is staring at the crane game placed in front of the arcade...



...?
The things inside this case... Those are birds?
They look to my eye more like stuffed animals made of cloth...
…?
Is this, then, a simulator to practice catching real cranes...?

> Theo is lost in thought...

Ah... Excuse me, I note another aquatic pool over here.

> Theo headed towards the fountain in the corner of Paulownia Mall...



> He seems restless for some reason...
> He’s looking around as well...
> ...He abruptly stuck his hand into the water.

It's 8 degrees Celsius.

You can tell?



> Theo seems proud...



...
This world has its charms.
I... would relish the chance to visit it again sometime.
Thank you very much for today.

We returned to the Velvet Room.



I asked my master to install a fountain into the Velvet Room when I returned.
...Unfortunately, he refused before I even finished asking the question.



Now as for a reward, I've prepared something special.
With this, you can fuse Hua Po.
She is a charming Persona, combining the looks of a sweet girl with powerful abilities.
Please take this as your reward.

> Obtained Small Cheongsam.

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And for completeness's sake, his quest responses:

Muscle Drink:

So this is a Muscle Drink... It has a rather shocking color.
Thank you very much. I look forward to tasting it.
Now, about your reward...
I’ve prepared something you are well-accustomed to.
I believe it will help you relax, even during battle.
Please take this as your reward.

> Obtained Angora Sweater.

Beetle shell:

I see you've bought 1 Beetle Shell, as I requested. Thank you.
Hm? What do I want it for? ...I'm sure you can think of something.
Please take this as your reward.

> Obtained 12000 yen.