Wedding Aoi/Stories

General Stories Misc

Quotes

On Sortied

I'll show you my ninja bride skills!

On Entering a Room

Leave it to your friendly neighborhood ninja bride.

When Quest Begins

Time to chop some stuff up!

All ready for the wedding?

Response to Beginning of a Quest

Leave it to me!

Anything for my beloved!

When Controlling Character in Quest

Heeere comes the ninja bride!

When Receiving a Heal

Thanks for the pick-me-up!

Thanks, honey!

When Entering a Boss' Room

The ninja bride has you in her sights!

Time to put our relationship to the test!

Response to Entering a Boss' Room

You bet! Let's do this together!

We'll be done in time for the ceremony!

Upon Getting to Low Health

When we leave this world...it'll be together!

I see...cherry blossoms...

Upon Opening a Chest

Dowry time, baby!

Wedding gifts galore!

Boss on Low Health

Just a little more, honey!

It's curtains for you!

Boss Enters Break State

Caught ya off guard!

Time to lay it on thick!

Rare Enemy Spawns

ANOTHER admirer?

That's a rare one! Lucky!

Upon Death

But...I've still got work to do...

Ugh... More like the LOSER bride...

Player Uses Damaging Skill

Whoooa, that was some show!

Stop showing up the bride!

When Shape Shifting is Ready

The dragon LOVES me!

I think the dragon wants to give a speech!

Shape Shifting into Dragon

Idle During Quest

Should I dress Snow up, too?

Are we still waiting? Do I smell cold feet?

Quest Clear

Quest Failure

I think I left my brain at the altar...

Home Screen Walking

The bride makes her debut!

Can you hold my kimono's hem?

Rock-a-bye BABY!

Man, I'm hungry...

I better help Cleo with the chores...

Still not used to sneaking around in white...

Home Screen Inside

I get my guides from Hinomoto via pigeon delivery. It...takes a while.

Man, putting on this kimono is SUPER complicated...

Whenever I hear the fox wedding faerie tale, I think about sunshowers...

If we're doing a honeymoon in Hinomoto, I wanna visit lots of shrines!

Man, my feet are all "clop clop clop" in this outfit!

This white outfit makes it preeetty hard to hide on roofs...

Home Screen Portrait

Collection Portrait

You'd be amazed at what a determined wife can accomplish.

White is a sacred color in Hinomoto. Guess that's why this dress is too!

Normally a bride wouldn't want to show her horns on the wedding day. But a ninja bride is far from normal!

Ninja bride skills cannot be mastered in a day. Actually... I just read that in a guide.

At The Halidom

Any pigeon deliveries for me? ...No?

Careful, you're gonna knock off my horns!

This is PERFECT wedding weather!

Adventurer Story Episodes

Episode 1

Ninja Bride Transformation!

"A ninja's true potential is realized through the act of marriage." -A Hinomoto Guide for Beginning Ninjas. Wow, this is some revolutionary stuff! Buuuuut... Impassioned Ninja Aoi I bet it would be hard to actually DO this, though... Hmm... Tweet tweet! Aoi's Two Pigeons Snow and Ashe What has you so fascinated, Aoi? The guide I've been getting by carrier pigeon is talking about an AMAZING new category of ninja techniques! Do tell. They're called "ninja bride" skills, and they're taking the world by storm! Ninja...bride skills? Yep! Basically, you fight like a bride would while wearing a wedding dress. Wedding dresses are sacred in Hinomoto, and believed to purify the body of evil. So these skills involve using a dress to purify yourself and unleash your inner power. Tweet tweet! And all of that comes from merely wearing a wedding dress? You know it, sister! Heck, plenty of miracles in Hinomoto have been brought about by the power of love and the resolve to stay with someone for life. So that means all this stuff must have an effect. ...Probably. I don't ACTUALLY know, but I'm pretty sure it works. It sounds like these wedding dresses of Hinomoto are no ordinary garments. Oh, that's for sure. Still, I'm never gonna know if this stuff actually works or not because I don't own a wedding dress. Boo! That is a problem, yes. Normally, I'd just throw in the towel at this point and move on to something else. But not this time! See, 'cause I'll be a lot more help to the prince if I can master these new skills. After he accepted me despite all my weirdness, chipping in more around here is the least I can do. So I don't want to give up at the first hurdle! I see. If I might ask, is the design for the dress you want in that guide of yours? Yep! They put in a complete set of instructions for folks who want to try making their own dress. Then I have everything I need. Wait, you're gonna MAKE me one?! How could I refuse after seeing your devotion to Euden? Aw, thanks, Cleo! You're the BEST!

Look at this, everybody! I can't believe I'm wearing a real wedding dress right now. You're AMAZING, Cleo! Tweet tweet! Your joy in receiving it has made all of my effort worth it. Good luck. I won't let you down! I'm gonna train real hard and keep my master safe! Heya, Aoi! I hear you're gonna be trying out some crazy new ninja skills? So, like, what kind of ninja stuff can you even DO in a wedding dress? Yeah, do ya attack like yer cuttin' a cake or somethin'? Well, I think cake-cutting's an Alberian tradition. But here, let me check the guide for an example... Ah, here's an interesting ninja bride skill. "Fine Cutlery"! Hiiiiyayayaya! Tweeeeeeeet! Ow! Hey, watch where you're swingin' that thing, kid! Aaagh! You're going to shred our clothes! Please stop! I don't want to have to repair everyone's torn garments! Nooo! I need my clothes! They're the only thing that keeps me from being naked! I suppose it does make fine cuts... Wait, this is no time for pondering the name! Stop attacking us, Aoi! You're supposed to PROTECT the prince, not dice him up and serve him to guests! Ack! Okay, I'm stopping, I'm stopping! Holy crow, man. I thought I was gonna be sliced to ribbons there. Hmm... According to my guide, that technique is supposed to be for creating an elegant atmosphere, not hurting people. Perhaps it would be better suited to more relevant circumstances. Ooooh! So I just used it at the wrong time! Hee hee! Oh man, what a dope. A "dope"? Ya just tried to murder us! Yes, but she DIDN'T murder anyone, which is all that really matters. And while it certainly could have gone better, isn't that what training is for? Yep! In the future, I'll use my skills properly AND learn lots of new ones! Good luck, Aoi. We're counting on you! You...really mean it? Aw, I'm so honored! I won't let you down! I'm gonna become the strongest ninja bride in the land!

Episode 2

Exposed Horns

"The horn covering is a traditional form of wedding headwear believed to hide one's 'horns,' which symbolize the anger of the wearer. Ninja bride skills, however, involve deliberately unleashing this power. The resulting explosion of anger is fiercer than any volcano." - A Hinomoto Guide for Beginning Ninjas. Wow! All this time, I thought the horns on this were just a fashion thing! Okay, what else does it say...? "Order is a necessity in any troop. The sin of sloth must be stamped out by righteous anger. Ninja bride skills are pivotal in this, for they allow the wielder to enforce order to a degree otherwise unthinkable." ...Oh man, that is SO cool. All right, time to go out and do my job. If anyone is threatening the order of the castle, I'm gonna give 'em what-for! Let's do this, guys! Tweet! Heh heh heh... Another devilish prank is ready to be unleashed upon the world. I can't WAIT to see the looks of surprise on everyone's faces! (Ha! Order is always in grave danger when Luca is about! Okay, Aoi, let's do this. First, I steel my heart... then I deliver swift justice!) Ninja Bride Skill: Exposed Horns! Raaaagh! When are you going to stop trying to prank people and grow up already?! Seriously, act your age! Ack! A-all right, all right! Jeez, where the heck's this comin' from, anyway?! That's right, cower before my mighty ninja skill! Think about it this way. Which matters to you more: pranks or me? Umm...pranks? WROOOOONG ANSWER! Whoa! Calm down! Calm down! I get it already, I'll stop! ...Hmm? Ah, I think I just heard a voice from the back garden. Everyone should be sound asleep now, so this person is clearly up to no good— which means it's Aoi's time to shine! Hah! Hah! Haaah! Do you have any idea what time it is?! Aoi? Whatever are you doi—ACK! Stop poking me with your horns! This is no poke—it is an advanced ninja technique! Now tell me, what do you think you're doing training this late at night? You need to take better care of yourself! We can't have you collapsing from exhaustion with so much still unfinished! Good heavens, I had no idea you could be so strict. I will be in as soon as I finish this set. Perhaps you should go get some sleep. Oh no you don't! One set turns into twenty, and you'll still be out here when the sun comes up! If you don't go to bed right now, I'll give you the horns again! *poke* Hee hee hee! Stop it, that tickles! *sigh* Fine, I'll go. Are you happy now?

Ah, I see there's a light on in that room. It appears that someone else dares threaten the order of the castle! Stop right there! How many times must I tell you not to snack between meals?! The hell's wrong with your eyes, Aoi? They're all bloodshot and crazy. I can't have you snacking so much you skip out on the next proper meal! Why, just the other day, you snuck out of the house, stuffed your face full of food, and came home so full our dinner went to waste! And after Cleo worked so hard! Hey now, that was one time! Every stomach's got its off days! ENOUGH! Accept your punishment. Ninja Bride Skill: Exposed Horns! *poke* Ow! Knock it off, ya weirdo! That hurts! Urrrgh... ...Huh? Wh-where am I? I coulda sworn I was just over in the dining hall. It got you too, eh? ...IT? Someone has been naaaaughty! And I'm gonna fiiiiind them! The hell is WRONG with her? I believe she used one of her ninja bride skills so much that it took control of her. We must do something, and quickly. You're strong, Ranzal. Can't ya just return her to her senses with a little knock to the old noggin? No way! I ain't gettin' NEAR her! You sound legitimately frightened, Ranzal. 'Cause I AM! Ain't a man alive what can face THAT kinda rage. Quiet, you fool! She's going to hear— I FOOOOUND YOOOOUUUU! NOOOO! EEEK! We're done for! I never thought it would end like this! GRAAAAAGH! Feel the horns of looooveee! Stop this, Aoi! ...Graaagh? Stay back! She's crazy in the coconut! Aoi, look how terrified everyone is of you, right now. Do you REALLY think that's what being a ninja is all about? I know you're just trying to maintain order, but this isn't the way. Did you really learn your ninja bride skills just to create suffering for others? SCREEEEE! ...Huh? M-master? Thank goodness you finally returned to your senses. Huh? What do you mean? Did I, um...do something terrible? YES, YOU DID! It's like ya were a literal demon. Even had horns'n everything! Oh, I am SO so sorry! I was just trying to make bad people see the error of their ways, not become one myself! I wanted to protect order, but I ended up creating chaos instead. Geez, these ninja bride skills are really hard to control. So it seems. But after going throught this, do you feel better equipped to handle them next time? Yes. I've seen the error of my ways, and I won't let this happen again! Being a ninja bride is about love and caring for others—I won't forget that!

Episode 3

Young Again

You want me to find your missing wife? Tell me what happened. One day she just up and vanished on me. She's always been a mite sickly, and I worry she may have collapsed somewhere. Please help me find her! Leave it to me. The power of my ninja bride skills will have her found in no time!

...Or so I thought, but this isn't going very well at ALL. Looks like I'll need to bring in the big firepower for this one. Ninja Bride Skill: Open Ears! Ooo, I heard a JUICY rumor the other day! The wife of the man across the way has finally had enough and wants a DIVORCE! Heavens, really? Oh, but HERE'S a story: Apparently an old lady has gone missing! That's the first I've heard of that. But never mind old people—let me tell you about that new girl in town!

...So in the end, I heard loads of useless gossip, and nothing at all about the old woman I'm interested in. Yaaay, me! Wait, I shouldn't be celebrating that. What the heck am I going to DO? Tweet! Tweet tweet tweet! What is it? Did you find something? Wait... Is that who I think it is?! Umm, excuse me? My, but that is a lovely dress, young lady. Hey, thanks. It's a style of wedding dress from Hinomoto. Super pretty, right?! A wedding dress? Oh, how lovely. That certainly takes me back. What I wouldn't give to return to those halcyon days of yore... But alas, I'm just a wrinkled old lady now. Nothing at all like the pretty young thing that he first fell in love with. Who do you mean? Why, my beloved, of course! He's so very kind, and we've been there for each other through thick and thin across the years. But lately, I only seem to make life harder for him. I seem to be past my sell-by date. So one day, I ran off. I simply couldn't bear to be a burden on him any longer. I'm sure he doesn't feel that way. In fact, I know he's super worried about you! And yet I just can't stand the thought of returning to him as I am now. Not unless there were some way to be pretty again... Then leave it to me! What do you mean? If it's facing him you're worried about, my ninja bride skills will give you the confidence boost you need! Surely you aren't implying that you can return me to my younger self, because such a thing is simply not possible. Ha! Being a ninja bride is all ABOUT making the impossible possible! Besides, what better way to show the power of ninja bride skills than by helping two lovers reunite? So you just leave this to me!

...Sorry for the wait, but I've brought someone here to see you. Is it my wife?! Is she all right?! Oh, she's BETTER than all right! Look! Hello, dear. Heavens! You look just like you did when we first met! ...Is this a trick? No tricks! She really IS your wife! This is the power of bridal transformation! It can reach into days long gone and bring your former self to the present! After I told this young lady here how I couldn't bear to face you as I was, she used magic to make me look young. Even though it will only last a short while, you can at least see the woman you once fell in love with again. I'm sorry for all the trouble I've been causing you. But just look how pretty I am now! There's not a wrinkle to be seen! Wait, is THAT what has been troubling you this entire time? What nonsense! Huh? I'm just as wrinkled as you, aren't I? Our wrinkles serve as proof of the full lives we've led together. The more you have, the more memories you've made! Oh, my love! Well, that took a turn for the adorable. Tweet tweet! Thank you so much for finding my wife, young lady. And that ninja transformation was quite a sight, too! Uh...sure? I mean, um, you're welcome. I owe you my deepest thanks, young lady; you helped me to remember what is TRULY important. *sniff* Aw, you guys are the best. Stay happy together, all right? Score one for ninja bride skills! ...Although I suppose I can't actually take much of the credit this time. Tweet? It was so moving to see the love between a real married couple! I've got my work cut out as a ninja bride if I want to compare to that. But I'm gonna do my best, guys!

Episode 4

Mock Marriage

...Marriage fraud? Yes. It seems to be a worrying trend in town lately. Newly-married husbands are simply disappearing into the night, along with the life savings of their wives. This is no one-time affair, either; it is a well-organized criminal operation. Yeah, I've been hearin' tales about that. Not much to go on in terms'a trackin' down the culprits, though, which means it's probably gonna keep happenin'. And lemme tell ya, that... Huh? I heard everything! Leave this to me! If these criminals think all brides can do is run away and cry, they've got another thing coming! I will avenge all of the victims with my ninja bride skills! You sound very confident, Aoi. I assume you have a plan? I'm glad you asked! I've actually been having these two investigate this case for a while now. Tweet tweet! Recently, they caught wind of a party where these fake grooms are meeting with their intended victims. Ya really are a master of this whole ninja thing, ain't ya? Yeah, espionage is sort of my forte— although this was a real toughie. Anyway, my plan is to pretend to be a bride so I can sneak into that party! What do you think, master? Sounds fine to me. Happy hunting. Then let's go, my little pigeons. Oh, and you're coming too, master! I'm sorry?

I didn't actually think I was going to be a part of this plan. Shhh! Master, we're in the middle of using Ninja Bride Skill: Newlywed Disguise! See, you can't get into this party unless you're a couple, so that's why you're here. So let's do something to show everyone that we're newlyweds! Er...what did you have in mind? I dunno—I'm still new to all of this ninja bride stuff. I was actually hoping you could come up with something. Hmm... Maybe we could hold hands? We haven't been together long enough for THAT! We need to get to know each other better first! What kind of couple would marry without knowing each other first? ...Wait, look! Hmm? What am I looking at? That man is going to the back of the house all alone. Don't you think it's suspicious? Hey, yeah! Let's follow him.

...Is everything ready? Yep. You can beat it whenever you want. Har har har! Who woulda thought fake marriages would make so much money! Bwa ha ha! The best part is how happy the fools look while they're being swindled! That must be their leader! I think you're right. Let's do this, Aoi! Stay where you are, criminals! The ninja bride Aoi is here to bring you to justice, so reach for the sky! Huh? Who the hell are—AAARGH!! Uh oh. Time for this bird to fly! Boss, no! Don't leave me! Behold my exposed horns! ...Wait, he's gone? Dangit! Where did he go?! Ugh. I was so sure we had him. Well, at least we caught his lackey. Let's go inside and tell everyone what's really going on here.

Listen to me, everyone! Your husbands are con artists! Wh-what are you talking about? We have proof! We caught a lackey from their criminal ring behind this building! Urgh... Wait, I know him. He meets up with my husband all the time. He meets with my husband, too! Are we REALLY all being lied to? How could anyone be so cruel as to abuse love and devotion for their own gain? Don't worry—their misdeeds won't go unpunished. I shall avenge you! Er, but how? I'll use my ninja bride skills to deliver heaven's justice to the foul fiends who dare abuse love for their own gain! Just leave it to me! How can we trust a stranger when we can't even trust our husbands? Because a ninja bride never lies. I...don't actually have a response to that. Good luck, I guess? With so many hopes riding on me, I can't afford a single misstep. But shouldering the sadness of scorned maidens is the duty of a ninja bride! ...Oh, and her darling husband, of course. Let's do this, master! This thing is becoming a lot more complicated than what I was promised...

Episode 5

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