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“When I thought about how I might never see you again… That’s when I first understood… what mattered to me the most. And so, I made up my mind. What I want… is to protect you. From now, until the end of time. I want to stay by your side. And I know, I’m not the only one out there who could do this… But still… I want to. Because I’m positive… if I do it for you… Then nothing’s a waste. My life… will have meaning. So… thank you… Thank you so much… for everything. You must be tired. Go ahead and rest now. I’ll be right here, I won’t be going anywhere. It’ll be okay. I’m right by your side… Here to protect you forevermore.”
— Aigis, Persona 3 Reload

Aikoto is the het ship between Aigis and Makoto Yuki from the Persona fandom.

Canon[]

Aigis' feelings for Makoto are an integral part of her character. Once just a machine created to fight shadows, it's through her fated meeting with Makoto that Aigis' heart begins to develop into that of a human and that she finds a reason to live, promising to protect him and to be by his side forever. After watching her beloved live and die[1], Aigis' heart is in such turmoil that she wishes to go back to being a mere machine, her grief is so severe that she develops her own shadow named Metis and awakens to the Wild Card, inheriting all of Makoto's Personas which come from the sea within his soul, once again highlighting the strength of their bond.

As a player-controlled character, Makoto's feelings aren't as clearly stated as Aigis', but they still manage to get focus regardless as nearly all interactions with her do not rely on player choice. From showing attraction to her when he first meets her, to wrapping his arm around her shoulders when she's down, to wiping her tears away and spending his last moments laying on her lap. When added to his fondness for Aigis in every other Persona 3 related work, there is no doubt that Aigis is meant to hold a special place in his heart.

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Aigis and Makoto from Persona Super Live 2022

Their bond with each other also holds a special place in the narrative, to the point that Aigis didn’t originally have a S-Link. The original staff had one planned, but they decided to scrap it partly out of fear that it would trivialize Aigis' quintessential role in the story[2]. Thanks to this, their bond develops regardless of player input, concluding in the games’ most iconic scene: Makoto spending his last moments with Aigis; a scene likely inspired by the director’s—Katsura Hashino own life-and-death experience, where having his wife by his side is what made him feel at peace[3].

Main Story: The Journey[]

7/21 Aigis is introduced during the second day of the Yakushima event, She is the only girl that Makoto shows explicit interest in outside of player choices; with a heart above his head when he sees her. Aigis embraces Makoto and tells him that her highest priority is to be with him, much to the shock and confusion of the others. Later on, Ikutsuki formally introduces Aigis, mentioning that it's unclear as to why she suddenly reactivated herself after years of being inactive. Yukari notes it seems like Aigis knows Makoto, to which Aigis says that it is very important for her to be by Makoto's side. Ikutsuki is unsure of the reason for this.

7/24 Aigis wakes up Makoto five minutes before his alarm clock rings; Yukari says that Aigis may have gone off on her own, she opens the door and is surprised to see Aigis in Makoto's room, Aigis says she entered while he was asleep and that it is ideal for her to be on standby in his room.

9/2 Aigis begins attending Gekkoukan Highschool and is given the seat next to Makoto; she comments that this is perfect because she always wishes to be by his side.

9/14 Exclusive to P3R, Mrs. Terauchi says that your other half, your soulmate is the person that you never want to leave and will treasure always which aligns with Aigis' behavior towards Makoto.

9/20 Aigis unlocks Makoto's door and checks his temperature, noting he has nearly made a full recovery and that the pillow she froze in advance for him won't be necessary. Aigis says that she shouldn't stay too long or Yukari will reprimand her; walking away but then goes back and sits near Makoto's bed, saying that she’ll keep watch over him for a little longer.

11/4 Ikutsuki betrays the party and hacks Aigis to execute the rest of SEES. Aigis aims at Makoto, yet, after looking into his eyes, Aigis breaks out of Ikutsuki's control and frees her comrades. In P3R, Makoto immediately runs up to Aigis and puts his arm around her when he is freed.

11/17 During the month of November after Ryoji's introduction, Aigis is extra cautious and protective of Makoto, being wary and sensing danger from Ryoji. Aigis follows the boys during the Kyoto trip rather than being with the girl group she was assigned to, wanting to be near Makoto.

11/30 The second years and Akihiko will walk away after their conversation about Ryoji ends, Makoto stops and turns around once Aigis speaks, Aigis says that she believes to understand the concept of loss but should Makoto ever be harmed to which Makoto stops her from continuing her sentence and she replies with that he is very special to her and that she does not know why but she always wants to be by his side and protect him and then apologizes for interrupting him.

12/2 Aigis says she intends to do her best to protect everyone referring to what will happen during the Dark Hour soon and the pair enter school together. During the Dark Hour, after Aigis collapses she reaches her hand out to Makoto to which Mitsuru notices and moves to make way for him. As he places his hand on hers, Aigis apologizes and tells Makoto that she remembers that she wanted to be near him in order to monitor Death/Ryoji, as Aigis sealed Ryoji into Makoto to prevent The Fall ten years ago, though she does not remember doing so. Aigis then loses functioning to which Makoto places his hand over her head.

12/30 Aigis recovers; she apologizes to the group for worrying them and then moves towards Makoto asking him if he has been well to which he can reply with “Not really… / I’ve been okay. / I was worried about you.” She then apologizes for not being strong enough and says that “Ten years ago.. what I did to you was…” and for all dialogue options Makoto doesn’t blame her.

1/25 Toriumi will ask to let Aigis know about college applications to which Makoto finds her on the school rooftop, she notices that she has changed and even though Death is gone she still wishes to be by Makoto’s side, she thinks that she can find out what it means to live still by being with Makoto. Aigis will move closer to Makoto and pleads for him to take her with him to which Makoto agrees. Makoto gets so lost in the moment and forgets that he originally came to bring Aigis into Toriumi's office. The P3/FES guides describes this moment as a promise between the pair.[4][1]

1/29 The final walk with Koromaru is split into groups, Yukari and Mitsuru - Akihiko and Ken - Fuuka and Junpei, leaving us with Aigis, Makoto and Koromaru hanging out.

1/31 Aigis looks at Makoto, trying to stand up - cries and tells him to not go; Besides Shinjiro - Aigis is the final voice Makoto can hear; saying that the world that gave birth to Makoto shall not be destroyed. After Makoto fights Nyx, he smiles at S.E.E.S but after Aigis starts crying, his smile widens and his eyes begin to tremble. In P3R, they adapt the P3P script where Aigis is the first one to notice him and runs to Makoto after he returns. Exclusive to P3R, Aigis is the only party member who receives a unique dialogue when she is on your team during the fight with Nyx; saying that she is with Makoto until the end.

3/4 Makoto and Junpei notice Aigis observing them behind a tree but does not know her identity as they haven't regained their memories yet, noting that she seems depressed.

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Aigis and Makoto

On 3/5, the final day of the game - Makoto and Aigis regain their lost memories and reunite ahead of the rest of SEES. They go to the rooftop to wait, Makoto rests his head in Aigis' lap. Aigis tells Makoto that she now knows what she wants most in life is to be by Makoto's side, forever. Just before the rest of SEES arrives, Makoto falls asleep in Aigis' lap, smiling. P3R adds a scene where we see Aigis from Makoto's POV as he closes his eyes, showing that he kept his eyes on her so she would be the last thing he sees. Aigis also has a flashback showing that Makoto turned to look at her one last time during the fight with Nyx, which suggests that just like Aigis feared not seeing Makoto again, Makoto felt the same way about her. Makoto never reawakens, as he gave up his life force to seal away Nyx and protect the world and those he cared for.

Main Story: The Answer[]

“When I close my eyes... I remember the last moment I spent with him... The day he fell asleep, we brought him back to our dorm, fear beginning to well up within us. And the next morning, our fears became reality, and he was lost to us. For some time after that, I fell into depression, and began seeing the same dream night after night... A dream where I run after him, calling his name... but can never catch up. When he was alive, I promised to protect him, and I made that my reason for living. That promise is gone... unfulfilled. Then one day, my sadness suddenly left me, as if a prison door had swung open. I stopped dreaming... and I no longer required sleep.”
— Aigis, beginning of The Answer

The Answer follows the events after Makoto passes away; it is revealed that Aigis is the one who has kept his evoker and is now on a journey to figure out what happened to him. Fuuka rushes to Aigis who is in her room and the two meet Metis who immediately declares she will protect Aigis, Metis attacks the others to which Aigis fades out; seeing a vision of Makoto softly smiling at her from the sea of souls; yelling that she won't let that happen anymore and Athena merges into Orpheus, awakening to the power of the wildcard.

After reaching the deepest part of The Abyss in the Heavens Door, Mitsuru notes that this door should be the reason for the time skip, Metis states that whatever reason it is, is strong enough to keep the abyss of time from disappearing. The door unlocks the same dream Aigis always wakes up to; where Makoto is walking away from her and Aigis chases after him; yet never being able to reach him. In the dream, she says that she promised to protect him and that her life was for that sole purpose yet she can't fulfill that purpose anymore; wondering if life even has a meaning anymore - her eyes go blank and she wishes to go back to the time where she was solely a machine. Aigis then says it was so painful to lose him, withdrawing and being alone in her room - unable to do anything yet after a while; she stopped dreaming entirely. After defeating Shadow Makoto, it's found out that the day S.E.E.S gave their farewells to Makoto - Aigis was the only person who didn't show up.

Later on, Metis tells Aigis that she'd do anything to protect her and that she's the only thing she has in the world; Aigis replies to this saying that there was a time where she felt the way for someone. Metis breaks down to Aigis saying that she'd give up her life for Aigis and pleading for her to not leave her behind. Aigis tells Metis that she showed her so many things about herself that she left behind after losing Makoto.

S.E.E.S finds out that Makoto's death was because he performed the Great Seal to protect the world and those he loved after finding the meaning of life. After defeating Erebus, Yukari tells Aigis that it bothered her that she received the same power Makoto had which she realized was plain jealousy, noting that it was because of how Aigis felt and not because she was the chosen one; everyone wanted to protect Makoto yet it seems as if Aigis' desire to protect him was the strongest as she never stopped thinking about him.

Later on, everyone gets transported to the Velvet Room, Metis tells Aigis that she was able to keep her promise and Aigis discovers that Metis is a part of her; she developed a entire new part of herself that took form as a response to the grief of losing Makoto. Metis is the part of Aigis she wished away, constantly clinging onto Aigis and being afraid of being left alone is the direct opposite of Aigis after Makoto passes away. Metis returns to Aigis; Aigis feels as if she's slipping away, now feeling at peace with losing Makoto - feeling foolish for not attending Makoto's farewell and locking herself away from others. Aigis' voice of heart (Metis) tells her that spreading the message with the passion and strength of her and everyone else; Makoto wouldn't have to bear the burden alone.

Social Link[]

Rank 1 Makoto and Aigis visits the shrine on their way back to the dorm, Aigis notes that similar to Koromaru visiting the shrine despite his owner dying; she can't protect Makoto yet she still stays with him, she was subconsciously following her feelings rather than the data she was programmed with and that her behavior has seemed to change while being with Makoto.

Rank 2 Aigis and Makoto visit the school rooftop, she notes that things that she hasn't recognized before are becoming clearer now and that it's a bit intimidating but if she can change by being with Makoto, she wants to hold onto the feeling.

Rank 3 Aigis and Makoto are surrounded by stray dogs who are Koromaru's friends, they assumed S.E.E.S are mistreating Koromaru; biting Aigis' hand and then running away after realizing her hand is hard. Aigis notes that her body isn't natural and hopes that the dog isn't hurt by it. She says that she's not strong enough to be a weapon and not rigid enough to pass as a human, neither completely machine nor a human. By choosing "That's not true." Aigis doubts herself then pauses and thanks Makoto. She apologizes and says that hadn't she been created, she would've never met S.E.E.S which includes Makoto too; saying that by staying by his side nothing should faze her.

Rank 4 Aigis and Makoto are approached by an Old Lady who can't find her cat, Mewlie. Aigis initiates that she and Makoto should look for Mewlie. Aigis is unable to find Mewlie and says that she's useless, apologizing for being the one who initiated the search despite it not working out. Aigis then says that it's getting late and thanks Makoto as it made her happy he took the time to search for Mewlie with her. Aigis says that she's going to go to the dorm alone to clear her mind and then apologizes again as Makoto was the one who invited her out.

Rank 5 Aigis and Makoto finds Mewlie, they bring Mewlie back to the Old Lady. Aigis asks the Old Lady if being by oneself is considered being lonely, to which the Old Lady replies with that living alone is a dreadful thing. Aigis notes that she understands that she feels happy when she's with Makoto.

Rank 6 Makoto and Aigis encounter the Old Lady again but with her grandson, Kiyoshi. Aigis chases after Kiyoshi, asking if he knows what it means to live, Kiyoshi believes life’s purpose is to have fun. Aigis seems to understand, and when Kiyoshi asks her out, she thanks him, wanting to leave with Makoto, which angers Kiyoshi. Aigis is confused and, upon choosing the option where Makoto says Kiyoshi thought of him as her boyfriend, she says that Makoto is her friend and a boy, wondering if that makes him her boyfriend, feeling embarrassed by her mistake afterwards. Aigis reflects that the more time she spends with Makoto, the more she realizes there are things she can’t understand, particularly why she isn’t alive. She wonders if she’s frustrated but at the same time, she has the privilege that others don’t; the privilege of being near Makoto who is the most precious to her.

Rank 7 Aigis and Makoto bumps into the Old Lady, they find out that Mewlie has disappeared again, going away to a place to die peacefully, Aigis stops the Old Lady from walking away; telling her that she isn't alone to which the Old Lady says that of course she isn't alone, because as long as people are left in the world; no one can truly be alone. Aigis asks Makoto if Mewlie was happy and if she was grateful to have been born and wonders which purpose was Mewlie born for. Aigis says that if living is to be connected with others but if life eventually ends then parting seems to be an unavoidable end, Aigis remarks that life is cruel and wonders if there will be a day where she must part with Makoto forever. Aigis says that she doesn't want to just become close to being a human, she also wants to be with Makoto.

Rank 8 Aigis and Makoto goes to the school rooftop together, Aigis apologizes for their last encounter; she feels as if her heart is becoming more human, Aigis asks if Makoto has came alone with another girl before to the rooftop, by choosing "I'm doing it now." Aigis will say that she's a machine, seeming fidgety; Aigis is concerned that if staying with Makoto too much would cause a misunderstanding that they're a couple, she doesn't want to get in between Makoto getting close to another girl, by choosing "You're not in the way." Aigis says that the reason why she sees couples on the rooftop afterschool must be because the view is beautiful, it pains her to see this as it may never be the connection she can have to someone. The closer Aigis' heart becomes close to that of a human, she realizes how much it sets her and Makoto apart. Aigis says that she recently realized she has another wish, one just as precious as her desire to live, Aigis seems distressed and quickly backs away, Makoto looks back and then Aigis says that the feeling that he is precious to her will never change no matter what happens. She then says that until now she has always referred to Makoto as something precious to her, but that isn't the correct way of expressing her emotions, yet if she used the correct words - she knows it would never come true, Aigis then runs away.

Rank 9 Makoto and Aigis goes to the school rooftop together again; she says that farewells inevitable and that it's sad to consider but one day her and Makoto will also have to part their ways as well. Aigis says that even if her wishes are unfulfilled; she has to share her true feelings; Aigis tells Makoto that she loves him and that she knows she's a machine and that she can't be touched, all she can see or think about is Makoto. She says that she loves him so much that she feels as if she's about to break down. Makoto then hugs Aigis, she backs away and apologizes as she can't think of anything to say; wondering if something really has broken inside of her and that she feels so happy. They decide to leave separately as Aigis can't look at Makoto right now.

Rank 10 Aigis shows Makoto her room, knowing that she's not a human used to make her sad but now she realized that because she is unable to die, there is something that only she can say:

“I... will never leave you. No matter how or when your life comes to an end... At that moment, I will be at your side. You will... always remain in my heart.”
— Aigis

NOTE: Besides Aigis frequently telling Makoto she always wants to be by his side, "I will never leave you" is also a lyric in Memories of You which is written from Aigis' point of view and is the direct English translation of her original line.

Aigis then gives Makoto her charred screw, she says that she'll fight by Makoto's side and protect him and that the charred screw is proof of this. Aigis then says that if living means to spend time with people you've forged relationships with - she wants Makoto to be the strongest relationship she has. Aigis says that her connection to Makoto is her reason for living, the thing that's most precious to her is to be at Makoto's side, Aigis has one final favor; which is for Makoto to literally touch her heart; wanting his genetic information to be embedded into her; to leave indelible proof of their relationship.

Reload Social Events[]

Summer Festival

If player choses to go alone; Makoto sees Aigis and Mitsuru who notes that Aigis wanders off to which Makoto can say "Should we hold hands?" which Aigis assumes that he is trying to restrain her, telling him that it would be a poor attempt.

Gardening

Aigis notices that plants are also living beings who are doing their best; she says that she will do her best to make her way into the world just like everyone else. Makoto can respond with "I won't let you beat me." or "I don't get it." Doing this gardening event in January after Aigis' resolve and Makoto's growth - instead of saying he doesn't get it, the option is replaced with "Don't push yourself too hard." By choosing, "I won't let you beat me." Aigis will say that she is impressed and hadn't expected competition, making her motivation fully charged. By choosing "Don't push yourself too hard" in January, Aigis tells Makoto that he's already working hard enough yet that also makes her more motivated.

Reading

After reading a phrase in a book, Aigis innocently asks Makoto if his butt is also cracked; if choosing "That's a secret." Aigis will ask him to tell her someday, if choosing "Who knows?" Aigis offers to search her database yet says it will be faster to investigate manually. In a second reading event, Aigis is curious about what she looks like to others; In all options, Makoto consoles her. By choosing "A cute girl." Aigis is confused and says that the term is used to describe small animals, Aigis says that she is a anti-shadow weapon and must correct this at once.

Studying

Aigis and Makoto are studying together until Ken (and Koromaru) joins them; Aigis quizzes Ken and Makoto cheers him on, a little later on - Ken falls asleep and Aigis and Makoto can carry him back to his room together.

Movies[]

Summary

The Persona 3 Movies are animated by AIC ASTA and A-1 Pictures, each movie except the second and fourth have a different director, they are all written by Jun Kumagai. In the film adaptations, Makoto's bond with Aigis is a large part of his character. As opposed to the games, Makoto is the one who fears losing Aigis more, as he fears losing all those he cares about since the death of his parents, Aigis reassures him from the start that she will never abandon him. See Aikoto moments throughout the movies here.

Midsummer Knight’s Dream[]

Akihiko, Junpei and Makoto see Aigis at the pier for the first time. Junpei and Akihiko take turns flirting with Aigis; Junpei notes that for once Makoto is into something as he participates with no hesitation. Aigis notices Makoto walking towards her and the two look at eachother for a while until Aigis sees the professors looking for her and runs off. Later on, Aigis eliminates all the shadows that were attacking Makoto and Yukari - she goes up to Makoto and tells him that she has found him at last after searching for him. Aigis then lies on Makoto’s chest and tells him that her highest priority is to be with him.

Then on, Aigis shows Makoto to the room the full moon shadow is in. Aigis protects Makoto from the Arcana Chariot, he tells her that she can’t do it alone to which she proclaims that it is her job to protect him. After Orgia Mode fades, Aigis is overheated - Makoto is worried and attempts to protect her yet falls over and tells Chariot to stop. After S.E.E.S defeats Chariot, Makoto limps over to Aigis, asking if she’s alright, she says that she rises after fall to which he giggles and tells her that it isn’t the proper way to use that phrase.

During the Summer Festival, Aigis and Makoto are hanging out; Aigis aims at a target with her hands and Makoto says that she’s right but she’s supposed to use the rifle given at the booth. They join Ken and Shinjiro and see the fireworks. While the second years hang out at Wilduck; Makoto gets worried as Aigis says she will no longer exist once their mission is complete.

Aigis moves Shinjiro away from Makoto and shields him after he grabbed him by his shirt. Aigis goes into Makoto’s room and he wonders if his prior words to Shinjiro were wrong, Aigis says that she does not know and that Makoto's actions weren’t understandable. Even so, Aigis tells Makoto that the most important thing is to be by his side.

Falling Down[]

During the November full moon operation, Aigis notices Makoto coming to fight along and smiles, she then tells Makoto to neutralize the Hanged Man with his persona. After defeating the Hanged Man, S.E.E.S celebrates with a sushi party - Makoto walks away and Aigis follows him. She asks him if something is wrong and Makoto just tells her that he isn’t feeling well; Aigis tells him to sleep early. Suddenly, Makoto asks if Aigis won’t disappear from him and S.E.E.S - Aigis says she won’t as he and Yukari changed Ikutsuki’s mind. Ikutsuki reprograms Aigis at the lab, she restrains Mitsuru's dad to which Makoto tells her to stop frantically. Makoto steps closer and Aigis shoots down at the floor; he asks if she recognizes them; when S.E.E.S is hanged, Makoto asks her to stop again; Aigis aims at Makoto who yells out her name - she ultimately lets S.E.E.S free and falls down to which Makoto rushes over and holds her. Ikutsuki tries again and Aigis gets on top of Makoto and aims at him; luckily Koromaru stops this and Aigis falls back onto Makoto who then holds her again.

Later on, Aigis returns from the lab still injured and limps to Makoto. Before Aigis falls, Makoto runs up to her and holds her - she says that she felt a bad premonition and asks him where he was going to go to which Makoto stands up and tells her that it doesn’t matter, Aigis gets up and tells him that she’ll go with him - falling down again, Makoto bends down and Aigis stands back up. She tells him that the most important thing is to be by his side and Makoto turns away, telling her that she’ll one day leave him too. Aigis almost falls down again to which Makoto reaches out his hand before she regains balance and promises that she’ll never leave him. Before Aigis collapses, Makoto hugs her tightly.

“I will not abandon you. I will not leave you by yourself. I am sure that is the reason I was granted this eternity of time.”
— Aigis

Ryoji gets introduced and Aigis is immediately suspicious and considers him a threat to Makoto. Throughout the time Ryoji is present, Aigis will often interrupt and follow him and Makoto around. During the Kyoto Trip, Aigis attempts to follow Makoto into the boys room but is stopped until she enters their room through the windows, saying that she found it unreasonable that her and Makoto aren’t in the same room. Makoto attempts to stop Aigis from dragging Junpei and Ryoji to the girls room to which they all end up falling into the water; causing him to burst into laughter.

Winter of Rebirth[]

The movie begins with Aigis regaining her memories and attempting to fight Ryoji, ultimately losing to which Makoto sees and rushes over and holds her. Her hands tremble as she caresses his face. Later on, Makoto visits Aigis who is recovering at the lab; he smiles at her when she wakes up. Makoto talks to Aigis about recent events and Aigis apologizes for what she did ten years ago, Makoto tells her that it isn’t her fault. Makoto expands on the day ten years ago and that his mother’s last words to him were “live.” Aigis asks Makoto to kill Ryoji and that it’d be better for everyone to forget everything rather than continue to suffer in the pain she feels that she caused. On December 31st, Aigis attempts to kill Ryoji again - she yells at Makoto telling him that she asked him to forget everything as she doesn’t want to see everyone suffer any longer. She zooms out the door in attempt to look for Ryoji after he leaves.

Makoto finds Aigis at the rooftop, telling her to go home. Aigis says that she is a machine devoid of emotions who has no purpose to exist; Makoto walks towards her and tells her that it isn’t true, and that if she was just a machine she wouldn’t feel scared and wouldn’t want us to suffer, which is Aigis’ heart - she is the same as him and S.E.E.S. Aigis tears up telling him that he’s wrong, that she’s nothing but a machine - she can’t shed a single tear but still, she wants to be by his side even if death is gone. Makoto notices the snow and wonders if cherry blossoms will bloom in the spring, he couldn’t remember how it was like last year but this time he wants to; inviting her to see the cherry blossoms with him together. Aigis realizes that she is a machine who was ordered to live, but this time she is the one issuing that command. She wants to see what it’s like to live together with Makoto, he agrees. The rest of S.E.E.S finds the two and Junpei notices the eye contact between them and asks if something happened.

On January 31st, before Makoto goes to fight Death - he looks at Aigis and says the same words his mother did before she died, “Live.” Aigis grabs onto his evoker which was left, telling him not to go and screams his name. During the fight, Aigis along with the others wants to give him their strength; she asks if he remembers their promise and asks him to promise that he’ll come back. She looks at his evoker and her eyes begin to tremble wondering why she’d been so powerless. On March 5th, Makoto notices Aigis looking at him behind a tree and pauses, regaining his memories. Makoto struggles but manages to walk to the rooftop, seeing Aigis and remembering everyone’s promise. They walk towards eachother yet he almost falls over to which Aigis holds and then hugs him, welcoming him back. Makoto lies on Aigis’ lap under the cherry blossoms, fulfilling their promise. Aigis tells Makoto that she wants to continue protecting him forever, to give him strength, that she’ll always be there for him, placing her hand on his - she tells him to close his eyes and rest as he has nothing to worry about. The others catch up and Makoto passes away happily in Aigis' lap.

Moments[]

The Journey[]
  • Makoto has a heart above his head when he first sees Aigis in the original and FES versions. Though Akihiko and Junpei hang their heads in disappointment upon discovering she is a robot, Makoto doesn't react in turn.
  • Exclusive to portable and reload, on 8/16 during the Summer Festival, if player choses to go alone; Makoto sees Aigis and Mitsuru who notes that Aigis wanders off to which Makoto can say "It isn't her fault / Should we hold hands?" if choosing the second option; Aigis assumes that he is trying to restrain her.
  • Aigis gets placed next to Makoto and tells him that it is perfect for her to be seated next to Makoto as she always wants to be besides his side.
  • When Makoto gets sick, Aigis takes care of him. She breaks into his room to check on him, prepares a cold pillow, and keeps watch over him.
  • After defeating the full moon shadow, Aigis asks about a victory cheer; Makoto can respond with "Hip hip hooray!" or "Can we go home now?". Aigis will recite either options in a enthusiastic voice.
  • Looking into Makoto's eyes causes Aigis to break free of Ikutsuki's control. In Reload, Makoto immediately goes to Aigis and puts his arm around her; both are the first times where Makoto will touch another person without player choice interfering.
  • After Aigis' fight with Ryoji, she collapses; Mitsuru notices Makoto looking at her and moves aside for him to walk and hold Aigis' hand as she apologizes and explains her memories.
  • Aigis makes a promise with Makoto that she'll always be with him even if Death is not around, promising they'll fight Nyx together, Makoto also has the option to tell Aigis that he needs her with him.
  • Aigis tells Makoto that she understands the meaning of loss, because she is afraid of losing him.
  • Aigis and Makoto hang out with Koromaru for the final walk before their battle.
  • Aigis begs Makoto not to leave when he leaves to fight Nyx, and cries for joy when he returns alive. In the original and FES versions, Makoto is shown to smile at this.
  • In the true ending of the game, Makoto falls asleep smiling in Aigis' lap, wiping her tears and again taking her hand. Aigis realizes her true desire and promises to protect and stay with Makoto forever. This scene has a number of parallels with Chidori's death in the lap of her lover, Junpei, earlier in the game.
    • In New Game+ of P3P, a non-canon alternate ending can replace Aigis with the player chosen love interest, greatly reinforcing the romantic subtext.
The Answer[]
  • Junpei tells Aigis it seems that back then she could never stopped thinking about Makoto.
  • Each time Aigis closes her eyes, she's reminded of the painful memory of Makoto and is unable to dream and doesn't require rest anymore to function as trying to sleep would only grant her the same dream of not being able to run after Makoto.
  • After Makoto's death, Aigis keeps his evoker. She is said to be so pained by his loss that she wishes to return to a time before she felt emotion, reversing her entire character development.
  • When Metis attacks the party, Aigis fears she will lose yet more of her friends. Makoto is shown in her subconscious, smiling at her. Her persona then transforms into Makoto's persona, Orpheus. Aigis then awakens to Makoto's wild card ability, and his Velvet Room.
  • Aigis who is entirely shook in grief forms a entire new part of herself; Metis who is a major character. Metis clings onto Aigis initially and is constantly overprotective of her and emotional; showcasing the side Aigis shut away.
  • At the end of the game, Yukari admits that Aigis' feelings for Makoto are strongest. In the Japanese version, she says that Aigis' feelings for him are bottomless, while in the English dub she says that Aigis never stops thinking about him.
Persona 4 Arena/Ultimax[]
  • Shadow Aigis taunts Aigis for her insecurities about her relationship with Makoto, both her feeling that she could never be a proper lover to him and her failure to prevent his death.
  • Labrys wants Aigis to make the same wish of seeing someone precious to her; Aigis naturally felt drawn to the pier where she and Makoto first reunited and thanks Labrys for helping her find happiness.
  • Aigis comments that seeing Yu surrounded by his friends reminds her of a certain someone. Aigis comments that he is similar to her "precious person" when battling against him.
  • In Arena’s Official Design Works, Makoto is referred to as Aigis' "beloved".[5]
  • Junpei, Yukari and Aigis revisit the Moonlight Bridge; she remarks that it's also a very important place to her as it's where everything began.
  • In the P4AU stageplay; Aigis tells Labrys "Thanks to the wish you entrusted [your descendants with]… I met someone irreplaceable — the one precious to me." Later on, Aigis also says “This world, protected by that person… somehow (save it)..!“.


Persona Q: Shadow of Labyrinth[]
  • When introducing each team, If the player chooses to play as Yu; Chie assumes Aigis and Makoto are dating after hearing Aigis describe herself as wanting to be by Makoto's side. Rise asks them if them being open makes their group awkward at times, Aigis and Makoto are present and listening but do not comment any further. This scene is also adapted into the manga.
  • If the player chooses to play as Makoto, Aigis tells Chie that she and Makoto are "like that", as in, dating. However, she doesn't seem to understand what this means, which Yukari is quick to point out.
  • Aigis tries to cheer up Ken by saying that a chameleon's tongue is 1.5 times the length of its body; Ken is confused, Makoto can play along with the "Aigis is absolutely right." option.
  • Aigis asks if changing means growing; Makoto can either say "I'm sure that's it." or can ask Aigis if she wants to change; she wants to grow alongside the others. Makoto can choose between “I’m sure you can change”, “Let’s grow with everyone” and “Ask to be upgraded.” When choosing the last option; Aigis appears surprised and says she had forgotten about that, the other options grant Aigis being thankful to Makoto.
  • Later on, Makoto and Aigis both play a prank on Mitsuru; Makoto tells Mitsuru to look behind and Aigis appears with a scary doll covering her face.
  • In an animated cutscene where S.E.E.S return to the dormitory; Makoto comes back home and Aigis is the first one to welcome him back, telling him that they couldn't have started [eating] without him.
  • If Yu Narukami is paired with Aigis in the Group Date Cafe, Aigis will insist that Makoto is most important to her, and that she will not leave him. She is one of the if not, only girl to explicitly reject Yu when paired with him.
  • In a stroll event, Aigis is said to wake Makoto up every morning for school.
  • If Makoto is paired with Aigis during the Group Date Cafe, Aigis will conclude that she wants to always be able to closely feel his existence, showing that her feelings for him were already romantic by that point without she realizing it. If she isn't paired with him, she will often show up to object to his wedding with other party members besides Naoto where Kanji appears instead and for Rei, Zen will appear instead.
    • If Makoto says that he’s fine with their hands being stuck to each other, Aigis says she’s fine with it as well but it might be inconvenient when fighting shadows.
    • If Makoto says that their marriage photo made him happy, Aigis says that it also made her feel a little strange and goes “If I were human… Maybe I, like in the photo…” before blushing and saying nope repeatedly.
  • Aigis sees Makoto eavesdropping, accidentally blowing his cover by telling him that it'd be easier to hear if he moved closer to them. Aigis accidentally makes Makoto sounds suspicious by saying he frequently leaves the dorm at night to tour or speak to other people. scaring Fuuka.
  • Later on in a dungeon, Aigis says that Junpei asks to be treated better than a grasshopper to which Makoto plays along with and tells her, "...How much better than a grasshopper?"
  • In the final dungeon, Aigis comments that life is beautiful, Makoto stops Aigis who appears upset from dwelling further as seen from other adaptions; it isn't uncommon for Aikoto's conservations to end up going to a more emotional direction.
  • Aigis says she will fire her vulcan cannons to which Makoto asks if she even has those.
  • The only Makoto-focused stroll when playing as Yu, is the Aigis' Morning Call one. Naoto asks Makoto if Aigis wakes him up everyday; to which Makoto responds with "...Uh, yeah, that's right". Makoto tells Aigis he appreciates the sentiment but wishes she'd stop using guns to wake him up; Aigis tells him that it's an order from Mitsuru even if it costs him his life.
  • Ren and Zei share many parallels to Aikoto and they are explicitly in love.
  • Like with other party members, Makoto and Aigis have battle lines together;
    • Makoto's battle lines are: "Let’s do this, Aigis! / Being with you is my duty!, Aigis! Are you all right? / Yes, I… must… stay with you.." If Aigis falls unconscious; Makoto yells Aigis' name frantically; unique to his other battle lines.
    • Aigis' battle lines are: "Let us begin, vice-leader! / I’m counting on you." , "You have sustained heavy damage. Recovery needed. / It’s okay, Aigis. I’m not as weak as I was". If Makoto falls unconscious, Aigis will say "I won't let you hurt him anymore!".
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth[]
  • Aigis' character profile from the artbook is: The Mechanical Maiden who courageously risks everything for Makoto: Her strong feelings for Makoto: Ever since meeting Makoto, Aigis has longed to be together with him.  Her feelings are so strong that she unlocked the door to his room and entered it of her own accord. In the same vein, she then transferred to his school. At this point in time, Aigis herself does not understand the real reason behind her desire to stick to Makoto (the accident where Makoto lost his parents 10 years ago). When they were blown away into the Movie World, Aigis was the one by Makoto’s side, perhaps thanks to her strong will to protect him.[6]
  • Makoto and Aigis are introduced together, having been separated from the others. Aigis tells Makoto to not worry and that no matter what happens, she will protect him until she breaks down as Makoto had lost his evoker and couldn't fight, at which point Makoto holds her and protects her in turn.
  • The game shows that Makoto and Aigis have now joined the party, Makoto worries for Aigis and repeatedly asks to make sure that Aigis is alright, thanking Yu and Hikari twice; once on his behalf and the other on Aigis'.
    • The code written when Aigis and Makoto join the party is KitaAi (Aikoto's Japanese fandom shipname).
  • Ribbon asks why S.E.E.S treats Aigis as a normal person, Makoto responds with a smile that it's because Aigis is their friend.
  • Later on, Aigis says she's going on a dangerous mission to which Makoto shows immediate concern over; reassuring him that it will be fine.
  • Ribbon notes that Aigis was so free that she was confused at first, in Japanese she starts this by saying that Aigis is special (this line is missing in the English localization). Once Ribbon is done praising Aigis; Makoto intervenes with an emphatic "Did you hear that, Aigis?" to which Aigis smiles at, saying that she isn't special but the ones who accept her is special instead.
  • Makoto and Aigis have a special mission together; Aigis is updating her data and Makoto is concerned that she may have not fully recovered yet - Aigis reponds saying that it's fine as she is programmed to fight. Makoto tells Aigis to not bare the burden alone and that she also has reliable comrades who will fight alongside with her. After the mission, Makoto will thank specifically Aigis and then everyone else for their hard work.
  • Makoto shows often investment in making sure Aigis knows how special she is - when Futaba tells Aigis that she is legit and moe, Aigis doesn't understand to which Makoto steps in to translate, "Hahah. I think she means you're amazing, Aigis." Right after, Makoto thanks Futaba for listening to Aigis' request.
  • In a donut eating contest between Makoto and Yu, Aigis is the sole observer, shown to cheer Makoto on. She praises Makoto for being able to eat more than humanly possible without his vitals or expression changing.
  • Aigis jokingly says to tear down the wall so everyone can move further; no one besides Makoto understands that she is joking.
  • Aigis is the only character Makoto has a ticket with, aside from the protagonists.
  • Makoto and Aigis are shown paired together in one of the menus talking to each other.
Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight[]
  • Makoto has various unique lines towards Aigis.
    • Some lines include; "Just as I thought, Aigis is unstoppable!", “If you say so, Aigis, then there’s no doubt about it”, “I believe in Aigis, but… that was even better than expected”, "You’re skipping too much, Aigis! I love it, though,”, ”I believe in Aigis, but… it was better than expected!” "You’re skipping too much, Aigis! I love it, though!” “Aigis, do it with all your heart… though without being reckless, okay?" "You’re so energetic that you’re tireless, Aigis. But I like that about you." “You shouldn’t be the only one doing the helping… once in a while we have to help you, too, okay?and more...
    • There are the dialogues characters can have with each other while watching other party members dance; If Aigis is the one to make a compliment, Makoto replies with: “If Aigis says so, there’s no mistake!"
    • If Aigis makes a comment ending with ~de arimasu (her verbal tick in Japanese), Makoto repeats after her. Makoto also repeats "Naruhodona~" after Aigis, imitating another one of her verbal ticks.
  • Aigis also has special lines towards Makoto.
    • A few lines include; "It was over in the blink of an eye, it’s a shame we have to part, isn’t it?", "This feeling of closeness during your fever… I won’t forget it!", "Your dancing… was engraved in my memory.", "That was perfect! If it’s you, I can never look away."
  • Makoto reaches out to Aigis with both hands and Aigis being saved for last during the Burn My Dread dance. The developers said they were super careful with the choreography, so Makoto reaching out to her like that (differently from the rest of SEES) was deliberate. She also tells him to accept her feelings (her devotion in the English version).
  • There are differences in bond fevers.
    • There is a part in the Brand New Days choreography where the camera focuses on Aigis looking at Makoto instead. Later at the end of the bond fever; Aigis nods at Makoto and isn't actually seen disappearing the stage compared to other bond fevers where they'll walk away from him.
    • During the A Way of Life bond fever, unlike with Junpei; Aigis does not target Makoto and lets him dance freely along with doing a flip with him. Before Makoto exits, Before the bond fever ends and Makoto exits the pier; turns back and waves at Aigis.
  • In the Memories of You dance, Aigis is shown sitting on the bench where she and Makoto spent their last moments together.
  • Aigis and Makoto interact in other Social Events.
    • In Junpei's Social Event, Aigis asks Makoto to accompany her to Junpei's room.
    • During Yukari's Social Event, Aigis fears there aren't cute dresses she can wear. The player is only given positive options ("There are", "Go and see." and "I'll find you one"). If you choose the latter, Yukari will comment that it seems like Makoto wants to join them in their shopping.
    • Fuuka's Social Event shows how in sync Aigis and Makoto are.
    • In Akihiko's Social Event, Aigis drags Makoto along for a extraneous training session with Akihiko.
    • During Aigis’ Social Event, Makoto shows amazement at Aigis’s capability to record videos with her system and at her growing humanity. Makoto shows concern when Mitsuru suggests one of Aigis’ circuits may suffer an overload, to which Aigis says is because she wants to dance like him.
Audio Dramas[]

Daylight

  • During Track 3, Aigis asks if she can come along with Junpei to visit Chidori to witness happiness, Junpei accepts and grabs Makoto as well to join them; Aigis agrees with Makoto joining as she feels it wouldn't be adequate for Junpei to guide her alone. Junpei and Chidori are deep into their conversation; not noticing their presence and Makoto whispers to Aigis to leave; Aigis agrees and then asks if what occurring to Junpei and Chidori is considered happiness; bringing up carbolic acid and ethanol to which Makoto replies with that it isn't quite like that. Later on, Aigis tells Makoto that Junpei's relaxed way of speaking brings comfort to Chidori to which Makoto thinks she should tell Junpei that directly; Aigis says that Junpei seems pained whenever his slacking off behavior is brought up. Aigis asks Makoto if it's alright to visit around the city for a while together which the next few tracks revolve around such Aigis being curious of Bebe's sewing machine to which Makoto tells her to not touch as it would injure her; Aigis tells Bebe that she's manufactured from Kirijo Research Lab to which Bebe is confused and Makoto laughs nervously. During Track 10, Makoto asks if Aigis would like to try icecream to which Aigis replies that she is highly attracted to his offer, Makoto says he will buy her some before they head home. Aigis says that she greatly enjoys cooling down and Makoto laughs, reaffirming her cooling down.

Moonlight

  • Aigis notices Makoto changing Koromaru's water bowl and mentions how the group has been more collected and how it feels more like a team now; she asks Makoto if this is what fulfillment feels like; Aigis tells Makoto she wishes this period will last forever; Makoto is worried about her to which Aigis shuts down the conversation and they wish each other goodnight. During Track 10, Makoto asks Aigis how she spent the night; Aigis had a fuzzy dream and Fuuka says that if Aigis has become more human-like and her data processor has as well then it wouldn't be unusual for her to have dreams as well; Akihiko says Aigis is pretty much human already anyways to which Makoto tells Aigis that she may as well truly become human someday.
  • Later on, Ken discusses what he'll do after S.E.E.S wins against Nyx, Makoto asks Aigis what she'll do as well; Junpei says that she can't just say she'll return to lab again and Ken follows up saying there wouldn't be anyone to translate Koromaru; Makoto tells Aigis that what Aigis wants to do is the most important thing. Aigis tells Makoto that what she wants is the one most important to her before Junpei shuts her down and tells Makoto and Aigis to stop creating a weird atmosphere. Aigis says she made a promise to find happiness to which Makoto asks with who; Aigis says she doesn't exactly remember but it may as well be a promise with herself - Makoto tells her that she'll definitely find her happiness one day to which Junpei again shuts down and tells them to stop making the atmosphere weird. It isn't uncommon for Aigis and Makoto to drift into a emotional conversation.

NOTE: Although there are other audio dramas featuring Aikoto moments, Daylight & Moonlight are an official side story drama based on a plot by the Persona 3 development staff.[7]

Persona 3 X Chain Chronicles Collaboration[]
  • Aigis’s profile mentions that she: “harbors a strong attachment to Makoto Yuki, so she will stay by his side at all times.”
  • During the Prologue, Aigis asks Makoto if he’ll go fight. When he confirms it, she asks him to please stay by her side because she will do her best no matter what happens.
  • When attacked, Aigis asks Makoto to stay behind her because she’ll attract the enemy. Makoto tells her not to push herself and says “Let’s fight together”
  • Aigis suggests to the Chain Chronicle characters that Makoto should be the leader and says that following his orders they’ll save the world.
  • When she realizes they may be in danger, Aigis says "Makoto-san, please don’t leave my side”.
  • Aigis protests to being on Junpei’s team because she wants to stay by Makoto’s side, since “Makoto-san is what’s most precious to me”, Fuuka notes how fixed Aigis is onto this decision.
  • Makoto asks Aigis to go with Junpei and reassures her that he’ll see her in just a bit while staring intently at her. This shakes Aigis (her character render literally shakes), she says that she’s unable to refuse if Makoto tells her that while staring at her like that.
  • Makoto says that he’ll definitely save everyone and Aigis tells him that she'll follow him wherever he leads.

Credit for translations: theoneprecioustome.

Persona 3 Movies[]

Midsummer Knight's Dream

  • Makoto becomes interested in the Babe Hunt Operation for the first time when he lays eyes on Aigis. He is awestruck when he sees her. Their meeting also has their own theme song: Confessions. Later that night, Yukari and Makoto are attacked by Shadows and Aigis comes to save them. Makoto’s eyes start trembling as soon as he sees her. Once Aigis destroys all Shadows, she hugs a stunned Makoto and declares that she has always been searching for him and that her highest priority is to be by his side.
  • Ikutsuki explains that Aigis suddenly reactivated on her own that day, and Aigis says that she doesn’t know why that was but that it’s very important for her to be by Makoto’s side, much to his surprise.
  • Aigis wakes up Makoto five minutes earlier than his alarm clock. Instead of being startled by it, he just wraps himself in the covers and tries to go back to sleep while Aigis tries to convince him to get up.
  • Makoto is surprised when Aigis reveals that she can talk to Koromaru.
  • Aigis points a distracted Makoto in the direction of the enemy. When they get attacked, Aigis jumps in to protect Makoto. He tries to tell her not to go fight alone, but Aigis tells him that her job is to protect him (much to his shock) and activates Orgia mode. However, she is in danger once she overheats. A weakened Makoto cries out her name, tries to crawl to her, and begs the shadow to “Stop!” while reaching out for Aigis. Afterwards, Makoto goes to Aigis and asks her if she’s okay. She says yes while messing up Japanese saying, and Makoto smiles and tells her that’s not how she’s supposed to use that phrase.
  • Makoto plays along when Aigis (unknowingly) teases Shinjiro.
  • Makoto goes with Aigis to the Summer Festival. They visit one of the stands together (with Makoto telling her she has to use the fake gun instead of her finger-guns).
  • They run into Ken and Shinjiro. The four go together to the goldfish stand and Makoto once again plays along to Aigis’s humor, much to Shinjiro’s and Ken’s chagrin. Then, the four of them go to watch the fireworks together.
  • Aigis starts going to school, takes the empty seat by Makoto’s side (while he smiles at her) and then declares to the entire class that she wishes to always be by Makoto’s side.
  • They go to a café with Fuuka, Junpei and Yukari and Makoto is surprised when Aigis declares that she will no longer have a raison d'être once that Shadows are destroyed.
  • Aigis separates Shinjiro from Makoto when he grabs him by the collar.
  • The following night, Aigis drops by Makoto’s room. He asks her if there is something wrong with him, and Aigis admits that she does not know but that his actions were incomprehensible to her. She then reassures him that despite that, being by his side is what’s most important to her.
  • During the battle against the Shadow Boss, Makoto hesitates and Aigis is surprised by this. Aigis is the first to react when Makoto wakes up. Then, they finish the Shadow together (Aigis breaks its wings and tells Makoto to finish it off).

Falling Down

  • Aigis notices Makoto leaving and goes to check up on him. Then, Makoto expresses fear that Aigis will disappear just like Pharos did (“You won’t go and disappear on us, will you, Aigis?”). Then, Aigis reveals that Makoto and Yukari had asked Ikutsuki to not deactivate her. She tells Makoto he has nothing to worry about, but he is too weary to believe her and goes inside his room.
  • When Ikutsuki reveals his true colors, Makoto is on guard like everyone else. But as soon as Ikutsuki mentions Aigis, Makoto gasps in shock.
  • Then, he calls out to her and tries to go to her but Aigis stops him by shooting at his feet. A shocked Makoto realizes Aigis doesn’t recognize them.
  • Makoto keeps crying Aigis’s name as she prepares to shoot them. Then, when she liberates them, Makoto runs to her side and holds her in his arms.
  • Ikutsuki takes control of Aigis again, who crawls on top of Makoto and points her finger-guns at him while trying to stop all the while. Makoto looks away. Aigis falls ontop of Makoto, who holds her to his chest again.
  • When Makoto goes off on his own, Aigis feels there’s something off and goes to check on him. Makoto, who had been trying to keep his distance from others, can’t help but to run to her and hold her, since she was still weak. Aigis tells him that wherever he is going, she wants to go with him. Because her highest priority is to be by his side. Makoto tries to resist her, saying that she’ll vanish as well someday. But while he turns his back on her, he immediately reaches out to her when he hears her falter. Aigis then tells him that she won’t go anywhere and that she won’t leave him be alone. Because: “I’m sure that is why I was granted this eternity of time”. Makoto hugs her at that, leaving out a whimpering sigh. However, by the time Aigis goes back to school, Makoto is back to closing himself off. Aigis is visibly hurt by this.
  • Makoto is then shown being the only one looking as Ryoji tries to flirt with Aigis. Aigis objects to the idea of Ryoji going with Makoto and the others to the Karaoke. When the girls tell Aigis that having a new friend (Ryoji) could be good for him, Aigis starts seriously reflecting on this, she no longer keeps Ryoji away from him but still keeps an eye on them.
  • Aigis wants to be assigned to Makoto’s room during the Kyoto School Trip. So, she climbs to their window and asks Ryoji to switch rooms with her. Makoto actually doesn’t react to any of this until Aigis tries to get Ryoji and Junpei off through the window instead of through the door. All of them end up falling, and Makoto laughs for the first and only time in all the movies.
  • When the boys get caught at the hot springs, Makoto goes “Aigis…” and Aigis says that it’s been nice knowing them.
  • Aigis joins Makoto and Ryoji, sneaking in between them while they buy souvenirs. Aigis notes that Junpei looks like he’s having fun, and a smiling Makoto agrees.
  • When Junpei tells Chidori that since they’re both afraid of being alone and losing one another, they should stay together, Makoto smiles and says “That’s it, isn’t it?”. The camera then focuses on him and Aigis, who doesn’t get what he’s talking about.
  • Makoto jumps in to protect Aigis from an attack.

Winter of Rebirth

  • Back in the present, Makoto gathers the fallen Aigis in his arms. She tells him she remembers why she wanted to be by his side, cups his face and apologizes before passing out.
  • When SEES starts fighting Ryoji, we see Makoto in the back looking at Aigis before getting ready to fight.
  • Makoto goes to visit Aigis in the lab during winter, and it’s the very first time he smiles in the movie.
  • He updates her on the situation and Aigis apologizes again for what she did 10 years ago, suggesting that if she hadn’t, he wouldn’t be suffering right now. Makoto tells her it’s not her fault. He then opens up to her about not being able to remember his mother’s last words and about wondering why she had smiled at him before dying. Aigis is the first and only person Makoto tells this to during the movie. Aigis then asks him to kill Ryoji in order to forget their pain. Neither of them look happy with the prospect.
  • Akihiko invites Makoto to eat to pay for his bet, since Makoto won in “seducing” Aigis back at Yakushima.
  • When Makoto imagines their Group Picture, he pictures Aigis smiling fondly next to him.
  • When Makoto decides not to kill Ryoji, a distraught Aigis cries that she had asked him to choose to forget so none of them would suffer.
  • Makoto (and Koromaru) find Aigis at the school rooftop. There, Aigis tells him that she has no purpose now that she can’t defeat Ryoji and that she’s a machine devoid of emotions. As an arranged version of their theme (now called “The Heart of Two”) starts to play, Makoto makes his way towards her and tells her that she’s not a machine and that she’s just like them.
  • Aigis confesses that even though Death is gone now, she still wants to be by Makoto’s side. Then, Makoto tells her that he can’t remember how the cherry blossoms were last year but that he wants to remember properly this time, this makes Aigis realize that she herself wants to live. And she says that she feels she may be able to find a reason for her existence together to which Makoto repeats after, and the two look into each other’s eyes as the sky begins to clear up. When the others get there, Junpei catches on the way Aigis and Makoto look at each other and asks if something happened between them.
  • Aigis says that she won’t let Jin get in Makoto’s way when fighting him.
  • Aigis is the first to run to him when they all get to the top of Tartarus. As they get swarmed by shadows, Aigis watches Makoto fall and cries out to him. As he opens his eyes, Aigis fighting is the first thing he sees. Aigis stops Makoto from being absorbed by shadows. He turns just in time to see her smile at him before getting overpowered by the shadows. Makoto then screams his lungs out.
  • Makoto fuses Messiah and beats all the shadows. Aigis calls out his name. Makoto turns to look at her, smiles at her and tells her to “Live on.” His very last words are the same ones his mother told him before dying.
  • His Evoker falls by Aigis’s hands. A distraught Aigis can only watch as he leaves them, trying to reach out to him and screaming out his name while holding his fallen Evoker. Aigis is the last voice Makoto hears before using the seal. “You remember our promise, don’t you? Promise me… Promise you’ll come back!” she cries out. Afterwards, a heartbroken Aigis cries “Why can’t I protect the one I cherish?” while holding Makoto’s Evoker and looking at it.
  • In March, Junpei tells Makoto “Nothing really life-changing happened, huh?” right before Makoto sees Aigis watching them from behind a tree. Their theme starts playing as Makoto stops walking, staring at the empty space where Aigis had been standing. Then, his eyes widen, seeing her had triggered him to regain his memories.
  • Makoto struggles to make it up to the rooftop, a look of hopeful urgency in his face. When he opens the door, there stands Aigis. They smile at each other and make their way to one another. Makoto stumbles halfway and Aigis catches him in her arms, hugs him close and welcomes him home while he smiles, his head on her shoulder.
  • While Makoto lies on Aigis' lap, she tells him that what she wants is clear to her, now. She wants to continue protecting him and to be his strength. She takes his hand, they smile at each other, and Aigis tells him to get some rest because she’ll always be right by his side.
Side Stories[]

There are various Aikoto moments in side stories usually from 4komas, anthologies or manga that are mainly from fanbooks licensed by Atlus; they are fun additional content showcasing how other authors view Persona 3, An example is during the P3 DNA Comic Anthology, Makoto says that it wouldn't seem so strange of him to stop existing - Aigis tears up, Makoto pats Aigis' head softly and apologizes to her for discussing him passing so suddenly; Aigis tells him that she'd be worried if he disappeared when her eyes aren't on him; saying she'll stay with him a little longer - Makoto thanks her and tells her that she doesn't know how much those words mean to him. You can view more moments here. Including Sogabe's manga[8], Atlus does not supervise with the writing so the canonicity of the comic adaptions are questionable to non-existent.

Songs[]

Because I Will Protect You

This song plays during the final scene of the game where Aigis promises Makoto that she'll continue living no matter what to protect him on the rooftop. After you finish the game in Reload, it will play in the title screen.

Kimi no Kioku (Memories of You)

The ending song of Persona 3, which is from Aigis' perspective. The song focus' on Aigis' love for Makoto, her heartbreak at his passing, and her resolution to remember him as long as she lives.

Touch my Heartstrings

Duet sung by Shouta Aoi (Sakuya Shiomi) and ZAQ (Aigis) in Act 2 of Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade (Male Route). The song is about how Aigis and Sakuya feel a sense of familiarity with one another and don't know why - almost like it is destiny. You can view the lyrics translation here.

Kokoro Sagashite (Search for a Heart)

Sung by ZAQ (Aigis) during her second awakening in Act 5 of Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade (Male Route). It starts off with Aigis telling Sakuya that she has started to search for her heart and her will to start living. Aigis smiles directly at Sakuya and tells him that thanks to meeting him; she found her heart. You can view the lyrics translation here.

Confessions

This song plays first when Aigis is introduced at the Yakushima Beach Trip during Midsummer's Knight 2. The arranged version of the song is played again during Winter of Rebirth when Makoto regains his memories after seeing Aigis.

One Single Word

This song plays when Aigis finally meets Makoto, telling him "I've found you."

Mechanical Feelings

This song plays when Aigis is injured yet has a bad feeling about Makoto so she finds him during Falling Down promising to go with him to wherever he is heading; she falls yet gets up showing her determination. Makoto tells her that one day she'll leave him as well to which Aigis ensures that she will not; Aigis almost falls again yet Makoto hugs her preventing it.

Two Hearts

This song plays during the rooftop scene where Aigis confesses that she wants to stay by his side and Makoto tells her that they should go watch the Cherry Blossoms together next year.

Disconnected

The Opening for P3R: Episode Aigis, the lyrics showcases Aigis' pain after the loss of Makoto and referencing some of her lines in-game. When revealing the full version of the song in a livestream; Aigis wonders what Makoto would do if he were still alive; so Lotus Juice tried his best to convey that in his lyrics.

Quotes[]

“I've decided to 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.”
— Aigis to Makoto, Persona 3
“Don't worry. I will always be by your side, protecting you.”
— Aigis to Makoto, True End
“You’ll definitely find it. Your happiness, that is.”
— Makoto to Aigis, Persona 3 Drama CD: Moonlight
“He who had been your proof, your life itself...The answer has been lost, never to be found again...”
— Game Over Message, The Answer
“Would a machine devoid of emotion feel scared? You don't want us to suffer. Isn't that your heart, Aigis?”
— Makoto Yuki, Winter of Rebirth"
“This time I want to make sure I remember. So, let's go see them together. The cherry blossoms.”
— Makoto to Aigis, Winter of Rebirth"
Aigis“I want to find out what it's like to live. Together, with you. ”
Makoto“Yes, together. ”
Winter of Rebirth
Ribbon“Ribbon: Aigis-san... you are special. We are both robots, but you are so free that I was confused at first.”
Makoto“Did you hear that, Aigis?”
Persona Q2
Aigis“Moe...? Legit...?”
Makoto“Hahah. I think she means you're amazing, Aigis.”
— Persona Q2
Aigis“Then, shall I decimate this wall?”
Makoto“Aigis, go easy on them - they can't tell you're kidding.”
— Persona Q2

Trivia[]

  • Aikoto is the only semi-canon Persona shipping pair where both become Wild Cards users, given Aigis inherits Makoto's after his death.
  • Aigis' maxed Social Link profile in P3FES/P3P is unique from others; instead of "Dormmate who seems to care for you deeply." Aigis' profile says "Dormmate who has promised to never leave your side."
  • Along with Makoto being the hero, in Dengeki Playstation Vol.364 - Soejima points out that although it's unintentional, Aigis is the heroine of the main story or at least the very core of it.[9]
  • During Persona 3 Radio Episode 03, Makoto's CV (Akira Ishida) favorite dialogue is Aigis' "The most important thing for me is to be by your side.” and that it makes him happy as he says it to the character he plays. Yukari and Ken's CV follows up by saying that it's a lovey-dovey thing to say to which he agrees with.
  • In Persona 3 Official Design Works, Hashino states that the final scene is inspired by a moment he had with his wife, thinking he was about to die yet his wife stayed with him the entire time which made him think that it wouldn't be too bad if he died like this.[10]
  • The Persona 3 FES Official Perfect Guide describes the cutscene on 1/25 as a promise between Aigis and Makoto; stating that he receives a confession that she wants to be with him.[4]
  • The artist of the Bungou Stray Dogs manga; Sango Harukawa has drawn Aigis and Makoto together.[11]
  • In the The Journey ending credits, Makoto is the first character shown with Aigis being the last whereas in The Answer ending credits, the roles are reversed.
  • In the Persona [P3] x [P4] World Analyze book, it is found out that P3FES represents stories of gods travelling to the underworld to retrieve their significant other after their death; which also applies to Aigis as she inherits Orpheus who also went to the underworld to find his loved one.[12]
  • In P3R, when interacting with Elizabeth after entering a relationship with someone; she tells you that it is the strongest bond you share, entwining your fates together. However, in The Answer; Igor tells Aigis that she shares the same fate as Makoto as she also takes on the journey of the Fool and inheriting his persona compendium.
  • Talking about the P3R Episode Aigis CD covers, Lotus Juice says..."In the cover, you see P3HERO and Aigis looking at each other... if you open it, they'll be separated... like they're almost within reach of each other, but aren't. I wonder if that feeling gets across to fans as well? It's very beautifully done."
  • During the Atlus USA Persona 3 Dancing in Moonlight stream; Aikoto gets called everyone's OTP by the streamers and the chat.
  • Aleks Le (ENG CV of Makoto in P3R) frequently likes fanart of Aikoto; some artists being elulit2, sylyaoh, 9thousandgame, jju_5_on. Dawn Bennett (ENG CV of Aigis in P3R) posted Aigis hugging Makoto,[13] she has also retweeted various Aikoto fanart. During a stream them both imitating their characters, he says "Oh.. okay, thanks." when Aigis hugs Makoto, Dawn says "Gimme hug", Aleks responds with "What the..", When Junpei is shocked; Aleks says "Looks like my pickup line worked....I'm the best at this." Dawn responds with "Rizz, 100%." to which Aleks responds with rizz detected.[14]
  • Dawn M. Benett posted an illustration of Makoto and Aigis on Christmas Day.
  • Atlus West posted a compilation of Tartarus dialogues, one being Aigis’ after romancing her.
  • Atlus West posted Aikoto on X/Twitter and Instagram with the caption, "My highest priority is to be by your side." on the day Reload was released.
    • Atlus West has posted Aikoto on X/Twitter before with the caption of "When Persona 3's protagonist needs help, Aigis is there to provide assistance."
  • Atlus West reposted an Aikoto fanart on their Instagram story.
  • During the Persona Super Live P-Sound Wish 2022, the Burn my Dread dance features a choreography based on Winter of Rebirth; the pair has their own special dance before the other stage dancers enters and the song ends with Makoto's stage dancer raising his hand and facing towards the screen with Aigis.
  • Persona Live Tour 2024 -more ahead- ends with a segment of Makoto and Aigis reflecting on their performance and Aigis being curious about the ropeaway, Makoto invites her to ride it alongside with the others.[15]

Fanon[]

The name "Aikoto" comes from mixing Aigis and Makoto (name of protagonist from the movies, P3P and Reload). The pairing is praised for the ways it strengthens the game's themes, with the final scene of the two on the rooftop often being considered one of the more heartfelt and beautiful endings they've witnessed in all of gaming by many fans. Artists often draw the final scene of Persona 3 with Makoto lying on Aigis' lap to celebrate the Promised Day every year on March 5th of their timezone. Given Aikoto's history combined with the content and demand by the games creators, fans usually tend to agree that Aigis is considered to be the closest of "canon" of all love interests.

Out of all the potential ships within the Persona universe, Makoto and Aigis are likely the one with the most official representation, spawning dozens of illustrations, a handful of songs, drama cd tracks and merchandise, as well as receiving ample focus in every work related to Persona 3 including both its derivative games and adaptations. This privileged position is possible thanks to the importance of their individual characters and of their bond to the narrative and themes that make Persona 3 what it is. Many people mention that the protagonist of Metaphor:Refantazio looks like Aigis and Makoto's lovechild, the P3 character designer; Shigenori Soejima is also in charge of its art direction.

On AO3, Aikoto is divided based on how one calls Makoto. The pairing is tagged as Makoto Yuki (103), Persona 3 Protagonist (341; this includes works tagged for Hamugis as well), and his manga name Minato Arisato (145). Excluding fics tagged with multiple versions of the same character or tagged for Kotone Shiomi, there are over 160 Aikoto works. Combining (without exclusions) makes the ship have 837 works.

Fandom[]

FAN FICTION
Aigis/Makoto tag on AO3
Aigis/Makoto tag on AO3
Aigis/Persona 3 Protagonist tag on AO3
Aigis/Makoto on FanFiction.Net
Aigis/Protagonist tag on FanFiction.Net
FAN ART
主アイ tag on Pixiv
TUMBLR
Aikoto tag on Tumblr
tumblr@theoneprecioustome
TWITTER
Aikoto hashtag on Twitter
主アイ hashtag on Twitter

Gallery[]

Main article: Aikoto/Gallery

References[]

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