Persona 4: Golden Music

Chapter 5

Dojima Residence

“Welp, here we are. Your new home until we can figure out how to get you back to Equestria….still can’t believe that something like this is happening to me.” Dojima said as he opened the door to his home for Vinyl and Octavia to enter.

“Whoa, nice place you got here dude.” Vinyl said as she examines the inside of the house. “Looks like something that Tavi’s grandparents would live in if they had a house like this.”

“I guess that would be pretty accurate to say the least. I never expected to see a house as lovely as this. Wouldn’t mind having a house like this back in Ponyville.” Octavia said as she looked around as well.

“Make yourselves at home for the time being. There’s a room upstair next to Nanako’s room that you can use to sleep in, but you’ll have to share the foldable bed that’s inside though.”

“Neat, looks like it’ll just be you and me alone in the bed Tavi~.” Vinyl said in a teasing tone as she placed a hand on her hip. Only for Octavia to slam her hoof onto Vinyl’s hoof causing her yell in pain.

“Oops, my bad. Didn’t see your hoof there Vinyl. I’ll try to be more careful next time.” She said as Vinyl rubbed her hoof from the pain.

“Geez, I was only kidding Tavi. Damn, you don’t have to be a bitch about it.” The DJ said as she limps a bit inside.

“Make yourselves at home for the time being. Once I bring over Nanako, I would like to lay down some ground rules about living here with us until you can return home.” Dojima said as he begins to turn around and make his way to his car. “Try not to hurt each other while I’m gone, or break anything in the house. Got it?”

“Don’t worry Mr. Dojima. I’ll make sure Vinyl doesn’t do anything to damage your home while you’re away.”

“Hey! I take offense to that!” Vinyl yelled as Octavia looked back at the DJ pony with an unamused expression on her face.

“Like I said, I’ll make sure she’ll behave while you’re gone.” The classical pony said as Dojima nodded and begins to drive off. As Octavia watch Dojima drive off, she then walked back into the living room of the house and glared at Vinyl who was laying on the couch.

“What?”

“You better not throw any wild parties while we’re here Vinyl. That also applies with you going to all night parties, playing loud music at night, and anything else that could cause trouble for us and Dojima.”

“Oh come on, when have I ever done any of that stuff in someone else’s home?”

“Do I need to remind you about what happened when I left you alone with my parents house?”

“You should’ve known by now that you shouldn’t have left me alone in a empty huge ass house in Canterlot. You can’t expect me not to throw a rave party in a house that could fit all of Ponyville.”

“A mistake that I will not have happening here. Now you better not do it here or so help me Vinyl I will never talk to you again.”

“You said that the last time and look how that turned out?”

“Vinyl…..”

“Alright, fine. I won’t throw any wild parties here in this house, nor will I play loud music either. Pinkie Promise.” Vinyl said as she rolls her eyes.

“Good, now on to the important matter at hand. How do we get back home?”

“Teleport is one way to do it. But something tells me that it won’t work for a few reasons.”

“And those would be?” Octavia asked as she moves to sit next to Vinyl.

“I’m not an alicorn, I don’t know where we are seeing how we’re not in Equestria, and I’m not so good with teleporting magic.”

“So you’re saying that we’re stuck here until somepony figures out we’re missing?”

“Possibly, but I have my doubts they would be able to find us seeing how we got on a different train then the friendship express.”

“....So we’re gonna be stuck here forever huh?” Octavia asked as she sigh. “As if this this day couldn’t get any worse?”

“You really need to lighten up a bit Tavi.”

“How can I lighten up when we might end up stuck here for the rest of our lives!? Do you know how hard it’ll be to start over from scratch? Especially seeing how we’re creatures from another world or country?”

“Well worrying about it isn’t going to solve anything now is it? Look I know you’re scared and all, but you need to calm yourself down a bit before you have another panic attack like before. Remember?”

“.....Alright. For once I’ll have to agree with you on that.” Octavia said as she begins to take deep breaths for a while. “So….what do we do now?”

“I don’t know, just wing it I guess? I mean surely somepony back home will know that we’re missing. So we might as well wait and see how things turn out.” Vinyl said as she looked over at the TV. “Any idea what that strange box with the glass on the front of it is?”

“No clue, but I advise you not to mess around with it.”

“Oh come on. You can’t tell me you aren’t curious about what it is?” Vinyl said as she hops up from off the couch and walks over to the TV. “Maybe it’s some kind of music box or something?”

“I doubt that it would be something like that. Now back away from it before you break it.” Octavia ordered as Vinyl began to press the buttons on the TV. “Are you even listening to me?”

“Yeah, yeah. Don’t touch stuff. But you can’t expect me not to do nothing-.” Before Vinyl could finish her statement, the TV that she was messing around with turned on as she fell onto her bottom from the sudden flash of light. “Hey, I got it to turn on.”

“Congrats, now can you turn it off before you get us in trouble.”

“I’m pretty sure the police dude said to make ourselves at home. So I’m gonna make myself at home like he said.” Vinyl said as she pulls herself away from the TV and sat back next to Octavia. “It’s weird that we can understand what they’re saying, but we can’t understand their written language so far.”

“I...will admit that is weird...I’m more then surprise they’re able to speak equestrian. You think they know that they’re speaking that?”

“I’m pretty sure they might not know seeing how we’re from different countries and stuff. You’ll be able to learn more about this country once we start school….great…. ”

“Shame that we have to go to school again. Even though we already finish school back in Equestria.”

“Man this sucks! Why do we have to go to school? I mean we’re ponies. You think we would be hidden from the world or something.”

“I think that pretty much didn’t work after you got us arrested last night.” Octavia said as Vinyl lifted her shades and deadpans at her. “Shoot me all the looks you want Vinyl. You know what you did was uncalled for.”

“Hey, that colt didn’t take my bits. His fault, not mine this time.”

“And provoking the police here was his fault as well?”

“.....I’m still saying that it was that colt’s fault.”

“Typical, always blame somepony else for the trouble you get yourself into.”

“Hey buck you, yeah-!” Before Vinyl could finish her sentence, she heard the knob on the front door began to turn as the door opened up.

“I’m home!” Dojima said as he makes his way to the living room of his house. As Vinyl and Octavia turned their attention to Dojima, they notice a little girl hiding behind him as she peeks over him for a quick moment before hiding.

“Welcome back Mr. Dojima.” Octavia said as Vinyl looked over at the girl hiding.

“Who’s the kid?” Vinyl asked as she felt her head being smacked upside her head by Octavia. “Hey!?”

“Don’t be rude Vinyl. That’s his daughter Nanako that he mentioned in the car remember? I’m sorry for my friend’s rude manner.”

“It’s fine. Really.” Dojima said as he looked over at Nanako. “Go on Nanako. Introduce yourself to them.” He said as Nanako slowly made her way from behind Dojima as she blushes.

“U-Um...h-hi…” She said before quickly hiding behind Dojima.

“Hehe, why are you so shy for?” Dojima asked with a chuckle causing Nanako to pout and slap him on his back. “Ow, hahaha.” he said chuckling even more along with Vinyl and Octavia.

“Cute kid you got there Dojima. Reminds me of how Octavia was when me and her went to school back home.” Vinyl said as she turned her attention at Dojima. “So. Now that you’re daughter is here, didn’t you say you were going to lay down some rules or something about us living here?”

“RIght, ground rules.” Dojima said as his facial expression harden quickly. “No smoking, no drinking, no throwing any parties, you are to be home before night time on school days, no getting into fights, no causing trouble, no stealing, using drugs, no sneaking out at night, no loud music, and above all else no getting my daughter hurt or into trouble. Got it?”

“Yes Mr. Dojima.” Octavia said as she looked over at Vinyl who was daydreaming for a while before feeling the earth pony hit her upside her head.

“”Ow! What? I was paying attention to him. It’s pretty much like it is back home, only different.” Vinyl said as she adjust her shades. “Relax, you have nothing to worry. We’ll be on our best behavior while we’re here.”

“I’ll keep you to your word on that.” Dojima said as his expression lightens up. “Okay, with that out of the way. Who here is hungry?”

“I could go for something to eat. Nothing against the food you've given us in the car on the way here, but a pony can’t eat on junk food alone.” Octavia said as she heard a belch from Vinyl and deadpans.

“Says you, but Tavi does have a point there. What do you have in mind of food?”

“Hm, we might have something in the refrigerator for you guys. You do eat plant stuff right?” Dojima asked as the two ponies nodded their heads. “I think I might have something that can suit your diets.” The man said as he walks into the kitchen along with Nanako following him. Reaching over to the refrigerator, Dojima pulled out four rectangular size black box covered with a plastic wrap and four soda cans. As Dojima was making his way back, he felt the items he was carrying feel light. Looking at the stuff he was carrying, they began to float into the air and made their way towards the futon in the middle of the room.

“Don’t worry buddy, I got this covered.” Vinyl said as she began to set the food on the table along with unwrapping the boxes.

“W-Wow.” Nanako said before blushing and quickly hides behind Dojima.

“Still not going to get used to seeing something like that.” Dojima said as he took a seat at the futon along with Nanako who sat next to him. Vinyl and Octavia soon follow them after Vinyl set the food down on the futon.

“Unicorn magic is always helpful when multitasking stuff or DJing at a birthday party or something.”

“You’re a DJ?”

“Yep, DJ-Pon3 is my stage name when I drop the bass.” The unicorn said as she noticed a look of disapproval on Dojima’s face. “Hey, I don’t judge your taste in music. Don’t judge me. I get enough of that from Octavia.”

“Because most ponies don’t take well to your music. Though I will say that you are good when it comes to mixing certain musics together, not everyone can like the same music as you do.” Octavia said as she took a seat next to Vinyl.

“What about you Octavia? Are you into music?”

“I am. But I’m more into classical music then my….friend here.” Octavia answered as she heard a snort coming from Vinyl. “I’m actually a renowned musician all around equestria along with my ensemble.”

“Really now? What kind of instrument do you play?”

“She plays the cello. The most boring instrument next to the triangle-.” Before she could finish her sentence, Vinyl yelped from getting kicked in the shin by Octavia. “Will you stop hitting me like that?”

“Will you stop being so rude and saying stuff like that?” Octavia asked as she only got a mumble from the unicorn. “Thought so. As I was saying, I play cello in the ensemble I sometimes perform with on stage.”

“A career as a musician of classical music. I must say I’m very impressed by that.” Dojima said as it caused Octavia to blush.

“Don’t try to get a big head Octavia. If you do, then we’ll have to get a new door for your head to get through it.” Vinyl said as the classical pony glared at her.

“You just love to ruin moments like this huh?”

“Oh you know I’m just messing with ya. Geez, you can be a bit uptight at times.”

“And you’re too relaxed. Honestly, how is it that you’re this lazy but are able to keep the title as best DJ player ever in all of Equestria.”

“Skills Octy, skills. That and having magic always helps.”

“Now, now, you too. Let’s keep this little fight you two are having to a minimum.” Dojima said as both ponies turned their attention at him. “You two are like an old married couple after listen to your conversation.”

“Ew gross!”

“No way in tartarus would I ever marry somepony like her!”

“Then why don’t you two stop fighting and start eating?” He said as he points at their food. “Don’t want it to be cold when you eat it right?”

“R-Right...sorry.” Octavia said as she bows to the policeman along with Vinyl.

“Yeah, sorry dude. That was our bad on our part.”

“It’s fine, nothing to worry about. Now why don’t we enjoy our meal while we get to know each other a bit-” Before Dojima could finish his sentence, the phone in his pocket began to ring as he groans in annoyance. “Great, now who could it be?” He said as he reaches into his pocket and pulls out his cellphone. “Hello…yes?...Seriously? But it’s my day off and I have guests over….right, understood.” With a defeated sigh, Dojima placed his phone into his pocket and stood up.

“Something wrong daddy?” Nanako asked as her father looked at her in annoyance.

“I’m being called into work today. Apparently Adachi screwed up some paper work, and I have to go in and take care of it.”

“Adachi? Isn’t he that funny looking dude that I levitated?” Vinyl asked as Dojima nodded.

“Yeah, that’s him. Anyways you guys stay here and enjoy the food with Nanako. I’ll be back in a couple of hours or so. The spare room that you two can use is upstairs next to Nanako’s room. Be ready for tomorrow, because I’ll have to come with you to school and explain the...well situation with the principle.” Dojima said as he begins to walk towards the door of the house. “Don’t stay up too long. School starts tomorrow for everyone, and I don’t want to see any lights on when I get back. Okay?”

“Don’t worry Dojima, we’ll behave on your account.” Vinyl said as she watches Dojima leave the house. She then turns her attention at Nanako who was staring at her. “So kid, how long are you going to keep looking at my horn?” The DJ asked which caused the little girl to yelp in surprise.

“S-Sorry.” Nanako said as she looked down at her food.

“Hey, no need to be so shy. I won’t bite...well I’ll bite Octavia, but that’s only if she annoys me too much.”

“You’re an idiot. You know that right?”

“Wouldn’t be the first time you said that to me.” Vinyl said as she goes back to eating.

“I’m sorry if my friend is a bit….blunt about certain things. Anyway, why don’t we take this chance to get to know each other a bit?”

“Um...I….um.”

“Seems she’s a bit shy to do that Octavia.” Vinyl said as she noticed the earth pony glaring at her for a moment. “Give her some time to get use to us being here. She’ll open up to us in time.”

“I know that Vinyl. I figure we try to have a little conversation just to break the awkwardness around us.”

“Pretty sure it was going to be like this on the first day. No offense or anything to you kid.”

“Um...none taken…..I guess.” Nanako said as she stood up from where she was sitting and heading over to the kitchen. “I’m gonna go and do the dishes. N-Not because of what V-Vinyl said or anything, but I usually do them early so that it won’t take me long to do them later. When you’re done you can place your plates on the counter.”

“Okay, thank you Nanako.” Octavia said as she waves at the little girl for a moment before quickly looking back at Vinyl.

“What? What did I do?”

“.....You can be….so oblivious and blunt sometimes.”