Here's another Persona 5 crossover story that I've thought of. This time, it's the TV side series for the LGBTQ+ movie Love Simon; Love Victor starring the two main stars Victor Salazar and Benji Campbell. I've been watching their scenes on Youtube (rather than admittedly watching the actual show) and thought I'll come up with a short crossover fan fiction with Persona 5 set after the final season of Love Victor. Do note that it will feature some heavy handled topics.
The story begins when Victor and Benji visit Japan for their holiday, only to get confronted by a bigoted journalist who happened to be the Phantom Thieves' latest target. Enjoy and stay tuned for more possible crossovers with the Persona series.
Love Victor X Persona 5 - The Drag Phantom Thieves
Chapter 1 - Step into the unwelcoming
Two Creekwood High School students and lovers, Victor Salazar and Benji Campbell, are taking a romantic getaway in Tokyo. They were taking a peaceful stroll around the streets, holding hands closely side by side. Having to go through several challenges that put their relationship to the test, they felt that they had become closer than ever. Their vacation, spent just the two of them, was their way to celebrate their love and make up for the lost time they had spent apart.
Victor and Benji were passing by the Cherry Blossom Trees, looking at them with admiration. “We came here at the right time. The Cherry Blossoms are beautiful, as you are,” said Victor, looking at Benji with a warm smile. Benji blushed at Victor’s compliment. “Thanks, it’s even more beautiful, spending this moment with you”, replied Benji as his smile matched Victor’s. Victor’s face matched the colour of the Cherry Blossoms as he was flattered by Benji. This was the moment when they were motivated to share their love by kissing each other. Little do they know that an app icon that resembles an eye has appeared on their phones.
Their affection, however, got ruined by a voice yelling, “Hey, you Fags! Quit plaguing my home!” In shock, Victor and Benji turned to the voice and saw a hostile man dressed in smart, casual journalism clothing named Shade De Porter and some teenage delinquent thugs standing beside him. “Who do you Homos think you are, having the right to rub in your abhorrent sexuality in us, corrupting the public with your so-called gay rights? You gays make me sick!” said Shade in disgust. “Yeah, you sissy boys have no place in our society!” said a male thug mockingly. “Why don’t you ditch each other for a girlfriend? That way, you’ll be normal!” said a female thug contemptuously.
This made Victor and Benji unwelcome. Experiencing homophobia is the last thing they desired while on a supposedly romantic vacation. Victor felt intimidated, but Benji did his best to put on a brave front and stand up to them for Victor’s sake, saying, “Who do you think you all are, talking down at us just who we happened to be and for whom we love? All of you have no right to scare us like that!” That helped Victor to have the courage to back up Benji, saying, “Yeah, we have the right to be here!” “Ooooh, you Foreign Faggots are so rude! I’m going to have to write a report on how insolent you Gays are, talking to adults like that! Get out of my country! You Faggots are not welcome here!” exclaimed Shade. “We’ll teach those aliens a lesson!” said one of the thugs, and they chased Victor and Benji, making a run for it, with Shade having a sadistic smile watching this.
Victor and Benji held each other tightly, fleeing for their lives. Luckily, they have found a corner where they hide with the thugs running past the corner. Victor and Benji were both shaken by the whole ordeal. “Are you ok, Victor?” asked Benji, even though he wasn’t himself, but was relieved that he was with Victor unharmed. “No...I’m not...but thanks for that Benji...though I don’t feel safe here,” said Victor sadly, though being with Benji does help with the incident somewhat. “Maybe it was a mistake coming here”, said Benji sadly.
They both then heard a voice saying, “Did both of you meet my Dad? I’m sorry for having to go through his hate.” They turned to the voice and saw a young man named Aikazu. Aikazu explained that he is also gay and is accepted by his Mother and tried to keep his sexuality a secret from his Father, Shade De Porter, knowing that he would never accept him because he knew about the hate journalism that he writes about minority people, especially LGBTQ+ people, putting them in a negative light to get people to hate them. But Shade found out when he found a lipstick in Aikazu’s room and got angry at him for preferring feminine hobbies to manly hobbies. His Mother stood up for him, only for Shade to beat her up for hiding Aikazu’s sexuality from him.
“As LGBTQ+ guys ourselves, I feel your pain. It reminds me that the world has a long way to go for full equality,” said Victor with sympathy. “If only the world were safe for everyone”, said Benji sombrely. “I wish I could help you guys. I’m tired of my Father’s corrupted journalism and hate, so that’s why I called...Er, I mean, we have to run away home,” said Aikazu. “You deserve better. I hope your Mom is ok, and don’t let it stop you from being who you are,” said Victor, trying to make him feel better. “You have us loving community to turn to so that you won’t be alone”, said Benji. Aikazu smiled at them.
Victor and Benji then decided to get out of here while they can before Shade or any of the thugs show up. “Why don’t you come with us?” asked Victor. “No thanks, I’m ok here. You both go on ahead,” replied Aikazu, and Victor and Benji made their leave. Aikazu has almost revealed the fact that he has reported Shade to a group of young vigilantes known as The Phantom Thieves of Heart on The Phantom Aficionado Website, but he wasn’t sure if he should keep the secret from outsiders.
Speaking of The Phantom Thieves, they happened to be on the other side of the street, near a bureau that had to receive Aikazu’s request. They were discussing among themselves about Shade De Porter with the news articles that have been found about him and people’s response. “So this Shade De Porter...is well known for his tabloids, which involve fake facts and exaggerated gossip about marginalised people, with LGBTQ+ people his main target”, said the high scholar with wavy black hair named Ren Amamiya, who grimly read one of Shade’s articles. His so-called articles claim that LGBTQ+ people spread diseases and groom others to follow their lifestyle. I know that none of it is true,” said the girl with blond pigtails, Ann Takamaki, with disgust.
“You think it’s that bad? He finds a minor incident involving LGBTQ+ people like a quarrel or a mistake, snooping into their business and exaggerates them to make them seem that they are divas or criminals for the sake of causing attention!” said the girl with orange hair wearing glasses and headphones, Futaba Sakura. “He uses those tabloids to turn people against them and to blackmail those involved, causing them to commit suicide, which is horrible!” said the girl with curly, light ginger hair, Haru Okumura appallingly.
“Men, there is so much corrupt journalism these days! How does he get away with such fake news and gossip?” ranted the young rebellious athlete with spiky dyed blond hair, Ryuji Sakamoto. “Hard to believe that there are people who uses journalism to put down people who are different” said Makoto Nijime dourly, the school council president with bob hair. “It must have something to do with those who blindly fall for his tabloids. As long as they keep on paying him and give attention to his news, then he’ll keep on rising on top” answered Morgana sombrely, a mysterious being who takes form of a cat.
“I believe that the one who wrote the request is the Son of Shade, who also has beaten up his Wife. We’ll be the ones who’ll put a stop to him,” said Yusuke Kitagawa, the boy with dark blue hair. “That’s right, we Phantom Thieves shall not only create a society free from corrupted hearts but also a better society for equality!” said Ren him sharing his friends’ resolve to stand up to Shade. “Right, though we need to find his palace first”, said Ryuji. “Well, this must be his bureau where he spends his time writing those hateful scandals of his”, said Makoto bitterly.
Yusuke happened to read one of Shade’s articles, which involved his rant about how minority people are ruining society. “We all know that The Corrupted Journalist Shade De Porter looks down at those who are different, with this article claiming that they are invading Japan. It’s like he wants to build a fortress that keeps those that are alien to him out.” And it turned out to be the correct input for the Metaverse Navigator app that inevitably leads The Phantom Thieves to Shade De Porter’s palace. Victor and Benji happened to be nearby as they cautiously made their way out of the street. As if it were decided by fate, Victor and Benji were taken to the palace with the young couple looking in awe at their surroundings, distorted.
To be continued
Mega McBustedeon
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