There are stories innumerable of countless different worlds.
There are spellbinding tales of comedy and tragedy, as different as night and day.
And yet there are legends of figures not too disparate from one another.
Even within the boundaries of fiction, these plays may sometimes share the same stage.
This story is one of those grand performances, and is one such work of fiction.
This story may seem similar to your own world, but any relations are certainly coincidental.
Any spectators who accept the fantastic nature of this drama are cordially invited to attend.
Welcome to the Velvet Theater.
This work shall be a crossover fan fiction of grand proportions, of the game Persona 5 and the Ace Attorney series. But there are a few basic stipulations to be understood.
May it be known that all are invited to attend this event. Though the subject matter is of two distinct and lore-rich continuities, exposition and explanation will be plentiful, and those not familiar with one side or the other of the crossover shall find enough information to suffice and allow enjoyment.
That being said, this story will contain various minor and major spoilers to these games, so discretion is advised to those who haven't played and enjoyed them. Please take the following into consideration:
It is importantly assumed that you, our dear audience, have played and completed Persona 5. This story is a sequel, taking place two years after the True Ending of Persona 5, and will entirely spoil any of those who have not yet experienced this game to its true end.
Persona 5 Strikers is considered canon to this story as well, as it took place shortly after the original Persona 5. Characters from Strikers will be included, which will likely spoil events from this game.
Do note that this game follows the continuity of the original Persona 5, and not Persona 5 Royal. Characters and events specific to Royal will not be included.
Previous games in the Persona series-namely, Persona 3, Persona 4, and any spin off games-could potentially be referenced and spoiled. This could include important plot twists, story developments, or epilogue content from any or all of those games.
It is in addition assumed that you have knowledge of the Ace Attorney series of games. This story takes place shortly after the events of Trials and Tribulations as well as Ace Attorney Investigations 2. Any events from the original trilogy of games, and the Investigations duology of games, may be spoiled.
Over the course of this tale, a critical event from the game Apollo Justice will be visited and will play an important part in this plot, spoiling a major event from this game.
Knowledge of any Ace Attorney games beyond Apollo Justice in the series' timeline (Namely, Dual Destinies and Spirit of Justice) is not necessary. They may be referenced, and younger versions of characters from those games may appear, but none of those games will be spoiled
With these points of understanding, the contract has been sealed.
I offer you a special tale of wits and logic, of courage and bravery. A spectacular production of two fantastic settings. Through very special circumstances, these two paths have crossed, and this story shall weave the tale of their crossing.
To our fair guests. Find your seats, settle down, lie back, relax, and enjoy.
I bring you, Logic and Trickster.