Parts of Persona 3 & Persona 3 FES transcripts are listed here for reference.
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Time never waits. It delivers all equally to the same end.
You, who wish to safeguard the future, however limited it may be...
You will be given one year;
go forth without falter, with your heart as your guide...
Mysterious Boy | No one can escape time. It delivers us all to the same end. You can't plug your ears and cover your eyes. And so it begins. |
Fuuka | (telepathically) I'm sorry to wake you up... Um, I'm not sure how to say this, but... You need to go to the 4th floor... and please hurry! |
Yukari | What's going on!? |
Mitsuru | Yamagishi sensed something! ...Other Persona-users. They're outside Tartarus! |
Ken | Other Persona-users...? Don't tell me it's... |
Akihiko | ...Strega. They're still alive. |
Yukari | First, the Dark Hour won't go away, and now Strega is back!? What's happening!? |
Akihiko | How many are there, Yamagishi? |
Fuuka | (telepathically) There's only one, but... I thought she was in the hospital... |
Fuuka | (telepathically) No... she's... she's inside... *shriek* |
Mitsuru | What's wrong!? |
Chidori | (telepathically) ...Long time no see. |
Junpei | Chidori!? |
Mitsuru | She's speaking through Yamagishi!? |
Chidori | (telepathically) I can't stand the sight of you all anymore... So, I've decided to do something about it. Come to me... |
Yukari | What the heck...!? I thought she was... Junpei, do you know what's going on!? Junpei! |
Junpei | No, dammit! I have no idea! Just leave me the hell alone! |
Yukari | J-Junpei? Junpei, wait! |
Mitsuru | This is most likely a trap. But, we're dealing with Strega, so we must pursue this. ...And if we confront them, we may gain some insight into our current situation. |
Fuuka | (telepathically) Please be careful. I sensed one person, but the other two may be nearby. |
Mitsuru | We have no idea what they're planning, so choose your allies wisely. We'll go after Iori once you've made your decision. |
Junpei | Chidori! What's going on!? Why are you doing this!? |
Chidori | ...... |
Junpei | It doesn't make any sense! I mean, I know I'm not that smart, and I've done a lot of stupid stuff... But, we shouldn't be fighting like this! |
Fuuka | (offscreen) Junpei-kun! Look out! |
Junpei | Whoa...! |
Chidori | Tch... |
Junpei | Chidori...! Why!? |
Akihiko | Get back, Junpei! It's useless trying to reason with her! |
Fuuka | No! It's too dangerous! ...I know how you feel, Junpei-kun! But please, just back up! |
Chidori | I don't belong here... I... I've always known that! |
Chidori | Takaya was right... You're a nuisance! |
Chidori | Why!? Why won't you leave me alone!? I just don't get it, Junpei... |
Junpei | Chidori! |
Chidori | I told you... Don't touch me... |
Junpei | Chidori, please... Tell me why you're doing this... |
Chidori | What I fear most isn't death. What I fear most is... attachment. Once I become attacked to something, I fear that I will lose it. That's why we only live for the moment... But you... you brought me pain... Pain that I didn't want... Pain that I never asked for... |
Junpei | Huh...? |
Chidori | When I'm with you, Junpei, I fear everything... I fear loss... I fear death... I fear that my time with you will end... That's why I... |
Junpei | Chidori...? |
Fuuka | I'm sensing... |
Mitsuru | What? What is it? |
Ken | So then... |
Akihiko | There you are, you sons of bitches! |
Takaya | *sigh* Chidori... I see that it is too late. You've been poisoned by them... |
Junpei | What the hell does that mean, you figgin' ghost!? |
Takaya | *laugh* I am no ghost... Fate permitted me to live, even though I wasn't attached to life... You might say I was... chosen. |
Junpei | You bastard... I've made up my mind! I won't let you do this to her anymore! I'll protect Chidori with my life! Chidori, don't stay with them! Come with me! |
Takaya | *laugh* |
Akihiko | Look out, Junpei!! |
Junpei | (being shot) Huh...? |
Chidori | Jun...pei... |
Fuuka | Nooooooooo!! |
Junpei | ...!? |
Chidori | I'm so happy you're awake... |
Junpei | Chidori...? Huh...? I-I thought I was... |
Chidori | I... I was wrong... I was scared... and I blamed you for my heartache. I never felt that way before I met you, Junpei... And for the first time in my life, I... I realized what I wanted... |
Junpei | And, what is that? |
Chidori | I... I want to be with you, Junpei. Forever. |
Junpei | I, um, I... I want to be with you, too... |
Chidori | But, it could never last... I'm different from you... Since the moment I gained my power, I've known the day I was going to die. |
Junpei | What...!? |
Chidori | Knowing that scared me... because I had never really thought about dying... And it made me realize that I wouldn't be with you anymore... |
Junpei | Chidori... |
Chidori | That's why this is how it should be... You can't die here, Junpei. |
Junpei | Die...? |
Junpei | Huh!? |
Junpei | ...Ah! |
Fuuka | Junpei-kun! |
Yukari | Junpei! |
Junpei | I... |
Chidori | It worked... |
Akihiko | She revived him... I can't believe it. |
Fuuka | Her power is the opposite of mine. Her Persona doesn't sense life; it emits life... But, in order to revive a person, she must... |
Junpei | Chidori! |
Chidori | I can hear the life pulsing through you... *chuckle* |
Junpei | Huh...? |
Chidori | Now I will live inside you, and we'll be together... forever. |
Junpei | Wh-What're you saying...!? Chidori... Chidori! |
Chidori | I'll protect you, Junpei... always... |
Junpei | I-I'll protect you too! Please... don't go! |
Chidori | It feels so nice to be with you... |
Junpei | Chidori...! |
Chidori | Thank you... Jun...pei... I love you... (died) |
Junpei | ...!? This can't be happening... Chidori... Chidori, answer me... Chidori...! Aaaaaaaah!! |
Takaya | What a pity... Such a meaningless death... |
Junpei | Meaningless...!? |
Takaya | Hm? |
Junpei | Aaaah...! |
(The resolution in Junpei's heart has awakened a new Persona...) | |
Jin | ...!? |
Takaya | What!? |
(Hermes has given rise to Trismegistus!) | |
Junpei | Aaaaaaaaaargggggh!! |
Jin | Gah! |
Junpei | *gasp* *gasp* I refuse to... ugh... |
Akihiko | Junpei! |
Takaya | My... That was quite a specticle. Now, allow me to reciprocate. |
Jin | Takaya, don't! |
Takaya | ...Wh-What is the meaning of this!? *grunt* Release me! |
Jin | Don't forget about your mission! This is just a waste of energy! |
Takaya | (to the party) I have something much greater to accomplish... And since you have no means of destroying the Dark Hour, I will let you be... for now. |
Takaya | ...But know that the day I shall finish this is soon approaching. |
Junpei | Wait! |
Akihiko | Stop! |
Junpei | Let go! I...! |
Akihiko | She entrusted you with this life! Don't waste it. |
Junpei | ...... |
Junpei | Chidori... Chidori, I... I... This is so hard... But... It's not just my life anymore... |
Yukari | Junpei... |
(...... Everyone was silent as you walked back to the dorm together. No one can find the right words to say to Junpei... ......) |
Nyx Avatar | The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate... Entrusting his future to the cards, man clings to a dim hope. Yes, the Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Attaining one's dream requires a stern will and unfailing determination. |
Nyx Avatar | (Priestess) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... The silent voice within one's heart whispers the most profound wisdom. |
Nyx Avatar | (Empress) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Celebrate life's grandeur... its brilliance... its magnificence... |
Nyx Avatar | (Emperor) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Only courage in the face of doubt can lead one to the answer... |
Nyx Avatar | (Hierophant) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... It is indeed a precious gift to understand the forces that guide onself... |
Nyx Avatar | (Lovers) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... There is both joy and wonder in coming to understand another... |
Nyx Avatar | (Chariot) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... One of life's greatest blessings is the freedom to pursue one's goals. |
Nyx Avatar | (Justice) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... To find the one true path, one must seek guidance amidst uncertainty... |
Nyx Avatar | (Hermit) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... It requires great courage to look at oneself honestly, and forge one's own path... |
Nyx Avatar | (Fortune) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Alongside time exists fate, the bearer of cruelty. |
Nyx Avatar | (Strength) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Only with strength can one endure suffering and torment. |
Nyx Avatar | (Hanged Man) The Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... In the face of disaster lies opportunity for renewal. |
Nyx Avatar | The moment man devoured the fruit of knowledge, he sealed his fate... Entrusting his future to the cards, man clings to a dim hope. Yet, the Arcana is the means by which all is revealed... Beyond the beaten path lies the absolute end. It matters not who you are... Death awaits you. |
Familiar Voice | ...Don't worry. |
Akihiko | That voice...!? |
Familiar Voice | I will sleep once again. Normal days will return to this universe, for you... and for him. |
Yukari | ...! |
Familiar Voice | He's found the answer to life's greatest question. It just happened a bit sooner than it will for the rest of you. |
Aigis | Life's greatest question... |
Familiar Voice | Aigis... You'll find the answer one day as well. You, too, are a precious living thing... You just need to realize how the bonds of friendship have changed you... The Dark Hour will soon vanish from this world... All will truly be reliquished from its dominion, and the legacy of life will continue Congratulations, you have the miracle you sought. We shall meet again some day... |
Aigis | The wind feels so nice... This is my first time experiencing spring. But, this season will eventually pass... After fighting alongside you, and facing the world's end... I finally began to understand... what it means to live... Thinking for yourself... Not running away... Accepting the inevitable... All things eventually come to an end... Every living thing will one day disappear... Only by accepting this can one discover what they truly want... What the meaning of their life will be... I understand now why I was so tormented by my lack of strength. Protecting others became more than just an order I had to obey. I wanted to do it for my own reasons... I realized this once I decided to try and prevent the Fall. When I thought I might never see you again, something else became clear to me--what I wanted most. And so, I made up my mind. I decided that I would continue to protect you. I want to be your strength. I know I'm not the only one who can do this... but that's okay. My life will be worth living if it's for this reason... Thank you... |
Makoto | Don't cry. It'll be okay. |
Aigis | You're right. What am I doing? I understand now, so I should be happy... |
Junpei | Heyyy!! |
(You hear voices calling out to you...) | |
Aigis | Everyone... I realize now that I have friends as well. You don't have to save the world to find meaning in life... Sometimes, all you need is something simple, like someone to take care of. I'll keep on living no matter what, so that I can protect you... |
(The gentle spring sunlight warms your body. You feel a little sleepy...) | |
Aigis | Thank you for everything... You must be tired... Please get some rest... I'll stay right here with you... |
(The sounds of footsteps and familiar voices are getting closer...) | |
Aigis | Soon, all your friends will be here by your side... |
(You're getting sleepier... Your eyes feel heavy...) | |
(Close your eyes) |