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❧ In Persona 4 Golden, the types of relationships you have with other characters matters.
❧ Several people throughout the game can form a bond with your character called a Social Link.
Advice:

• In the world of Persona 4, your in-game days are limited, so you'll want to spend your time in a careful and efficient manner.

Benefits:
❧ Unlock exp bonuses for Persona Fusion
❧ Powerful new persona on hitting Max Rank
❧ In certain cases, new Skills for battle
❧ Some s-links are even directly tied to getting the true ending of Persona 4
❧ Romanceable characters that you can enter into a lovers relationship with - but you can only do that if you speak to them in certain ways

• Here is an easy-to-reference table for every Social Link, the related Arcana, and how to get started on the Social Link.
  
• You will begin most of the Social Links by talking to characters on or after certain dates, taking certain jobs, entering certain clubs, or having certain stats at certain levels.

Available Characters to ROMANCE:

• Chie (Chariot)
  
• Yukiko (Priestess)
  
• Rise (Lovers)
  
• Naoto (Fortune)
  
• Yumi or Ayane (Sun)
  
• Ai (Moon)
  
• Marie (Aeon)

Warning ☢:
❧ It is possible to romance more than one character within their s-link, but if you do this your lovers will eventually find out and you will be caught out.
❧ This will not negatively impact gameplay (for instance, your s-link rank and associated bonuses will remain), but you will be given an exclusive scene if you romance more than one character where you're caught and punished.

When she's available & where to find her:
❧ Chie Satonaka is available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. You can’t hang out with her on rainy days.
❧ Find Chie on the School Rooftop on weekdays. On Holidays and Sundays, she’ll be at the south end of the Shopping District.

Rank 1:
You’ll start the social link with Chie Satonaka automatically on April 18, as the story of Persona 4 Golden gets underway..

Rank 1 > 2:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Still, now’s the time to train, right?
“Right.” +3
...No?
“I’m cool with it.” +3
“I guess so…” +2
Chie learns the Rebellion skill upon hitting this rank.

Rank 2 > 3:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

But me, I totally lose it! Kinda funny, huh?
“It’s cute.” +3 (Requires Level 3 Courage)
“It’s very feminine.” +3
“It’s hilarious.” +2
Rank 3 > 4:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

W-well...
“Quit bragging on her.” +3 (Requires Level 3 Courage)
“None of your business.” +2
What should you do?
“Hold Chie’s hand.” +3 (Requires Level 3 Courage)
“Crack a joke.” +3
“Badmouth Takeshi.” +2
Chie learns the Ice Boost ability after this social link rank up.

Rank 4 > 5:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Mmm… The meat and rice just flow through my veins...
“You look so happy.” +3
“Looks delicious.” +3
“Wolfing it down, huh?” +3
I hope she’s not straining herself. Makes you worry, huh?
“I’ll look out for her.” +3
“I worry more for you.” +3
“Yukiko isn’t that weak.” +3
Rank 5 > 6:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

What cowards, ganging up on the weak like that!
“Exactly.” +3
We’ll grab ‘em and make them apologize! Right?
“Of course.” +3
Chie learns the Revolution skill after this s-link level up.

Rank 6 > 7:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Things aren’t looking good…
Either Option; option 1 requires Level 4 Courage.
I charged in by myself… Caused you trouble...
“It’s not trouble.” +2
Rank 7 > 8:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

I feel like I missed the point...
“That’s the first step.” +3
“There’s still time.” +3
“It’s hard to face yourself.” +3
Chie learns Bufula after the conclusion on this social link rank.

Rank 8 > 9:
This is the rank where you can enter into a romantic relationship with Chie. Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Things aren’t looking good…
Any Option is Fine.
...was that stupid of me?
“You protected that kid.” +3
“It all turned out okay.” +3
What to do?
“Will you be my girlfriend?” [Relationship Path]
“I’m counting on you.” [Friendship Path]
Rank 9 > 10:
This rank is broken into two branches: one for if you’ve pursued a relationship romance with Chie, and one for if you stayed friends.

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Romance: If Chie is your girlfriend

Oh w-well, how did the room you had back home look?
“It was messier.” +3
“It was about the same.” +3
I was thinking… maybe both of us together…
“That sounds good.” +3
What should you do?
Either Option
Wh-what am I saying…?
Either Option.
Friendship: if you’re not dating

We are always teammates… that’s it!
“Certainly!”
“We can be more than that.”

When you hit rank 10 with Chie, you’ll get the Wristband, a key item that lets you fuse Suzuka Gongen and Futsunushi. (Persona)

When he's available & where to find him:
❧ Yosuke Hanamura is generally available to hang out on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. He’s not available on rainy days.
❧ You can find Yosuke at school, in the Classroom Building 2F level, on weekdays. On Sundays and Holidays, you can meet him at Junes.

Rank 1:
As the story of Persona 4 Golden begins, you will meet Yosuke and get to know him. The social link begins on 4/16.

Rank 1 > 2:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Sorry about that. You know me, I’m infamous around here.
“It must be tough.” +3
Yosuke learns the Trafuri skill upon hitting this rank.

Rank 2 > 3:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Wait a minute… Am I starting to sound like Teddie?
“Hmm, you’re looking hairier.” +3
“Teddie’s cute.” +2
Looks like someone got my address. I get a lot of spam.
Any Answer
Rank 3 > 4:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Phew, I’m beat… I am not the complaints department...
“You’re incredible.” +3
“Don’t strain yourself.” +2
“That must be hard.” +1
I have to do what I can…
“That’s the spirit!” +3
Yosuke learns the Dekaja skill upon completing this rank up.

Rank 4 > 5:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

So…? You keep the goods under your futon?
“Of course.” +3
“Huh?” +3
So, you ever invited a girl in here?
“I will soon.” +3
Rank 5 > 6:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

But hey, I’m glad you were there! Thanks.
“No problem.” +3
“Tell me next time!” +3
“It was fun.” +3
So… there’s no need to bother with outsiders.
“You’re right.” +3
“Man, you’re mature.” +3
Yosuke learns Auto-Sukukaja upon ranking up.

Rank 6 > 7:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

They started to badmouth Saki-senpai...
Any Answer
I just blurted out a buncha crap, huh?
Any Answer
After finishing Rank 6, you can speak to a lady in the Junes Lobby to get a new costume for Yosuke and, if he's unlocked, Teddie.

Rank 7 > 8:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

But then...
Any Answer
I'm sorry... Saki-senpai. I'm sorry.
Any Answer
I think I'm all cried out...
Any Answer
Yosuke learns Diarama after this rank-up.

Rank 8 > 9:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Yosuke is smiling sadly…
“Cheer up.” +2
Just being born, living your life… Before you know it, you’re already special to someone.
“You’re right.” +3
“That’s not true.” +3
“I don’t get it.” +3
Rank 9 > 10:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

No impactful choices - go with whatever makes you happy. But, well, why wouldn’t you have a brotherly punch-up??

Yosuke learns Evade Electric after this rank-up. You will receive the Buddy’s Bandage item, which lets you fuse Susano-o and Mada.

When she's available & where to find her:
❧ Yukiko Amagi can be hung out with on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and some Sundays. She’s not available on rainy days.
❧ Yukiko can be found on floor 1F of the Yasogami High School’s Classroom Building on weekdays. Holidays and weekends, she shows up in the South area of the Shopping District.

Rank 1:
You’ll start the social link with Yukiko Amagi naturally through the profession of Persona 4’s story - she’ll first become available on May 17, kicking off Rank 1.

Rank 1 > 2:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Sensei recommended this book to me because it has details on a bunch of different job licenses...
“Going to apply for one?” +3
“Sensei?” +2
I was thinking something along the lines of an interior decorator… what do you think?
“Sound’s good.” +3
What’s that?” +2
Rank 2 > 3:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Even eggs come in so many varieties...
“Making dinner at the inn?” +3
“On an errand?” +2
So I’m going to get some practice while I can!
“Good luck.” +3
W-will… you?
“Count me in!” +3 (needs Level 4 Courage)
“I don’t mind.” +2
Rank 3 > 4:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

For some reason, an unusually pungent smell hangs in the air.
“Let’s eat!” +3 (needs Level 3 Courage)
“Hold on, my stomach…” +2
“Have you tried it?” +2
Yukiko looks sad...
“There’s always next time.” +3
Umm… I’m sorry to drag you around...
“It was fun.” +3
“It’s okay.” +2
“Just don’t feed me.” +2
Yukiko learns the Divine Grace ability after this rank up is completed.

Rank 4 > 5:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Then the furniture department. I want to look at the desk. Those and the lamps...
“What’s all this for?” +3
Those people are from some TV station. They wanted to cover the Amagi Inn.
Any Answer
...I’d feel better about leaving.
Either Answer.
Rank 5 > 6:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

I wrote down everything I need, so this shouldn’t take that long.
“Gotten any better yet?” +2
But it’s not turning out quite like it does in the book, even though I’m following the directions.
“Keep practicing.” +3
Are they that worried about my cooking…?
“They care for you.” +3
Yukiko learns the Amrita skill after you pass this rank-up sequence.

Rank 6 > 7:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Once I leave this town… I won’t be able to come here again, will I…?
Either Answer.
They all have the wrong idea… I’m really sorry...
“It’s okay.” +3
“They’re not mistaken.” +3
Rank 7 > 8:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

I’m sorry, I have to go.
Any Answer
W-was I scary?
“You were cool.” +3
“You should’ve said more.” +3
Yukiko will learn the Mudoon ability when this social link hits rank 8.

Rank 8 > 9:
This is the rank where you can enter into a romantic relationship with Yukiko. Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Are you going to wish for something?
“For everyone…” +3
“For you…” +3
“For me.” +2
I-is it okay… for me to ask…?
“I really like you.” [Relationship Path]
“You’re my classmate” or “You’re my friend.” [Friendship Path]
Rank 9 > 10:
This rank is broken into two unique and exclusive branches: one for if you’re now boyfriend and girlfriend with Yukiko, thus a romance, and one for a friendship.

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Romance: If Yukiko is your girlfriend

All choices are neutral.

Friendship: if you’re not dating

All choices are neutral.

When your Yukiko (Priestess) social link reaches rank 10, you’ll receive the Shrine Charm, a key item that lets you fuse Amaterasu and Scathach. It'll also unlock a special costume for Yukiko for purchase from a specific store

When he's available & where to find him:
❧ Kanji Tatsumi can be hung out with on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. He’s not available when it rains.
❧ Find Kanji hanging out in the Practice Building 1F of Yasogami High School. On holidays and Sundays, he’ll be in the north of the Shopping District.

Rank 1:
Kanji’s S-Link unlocks automatically as you progress the standard Persona 4 story, but you will have to manually trigger it once unlocked from June 9.
On or after June 9, go to the Practice Building 2F of Yasogami High. There’s a female student here, near one of the sets of stairs. Speak to her - she talks about Kanji. Then find Kanji in the Practice Building 1F.
When prompted, say “Yes I do” to earn rank 1 and kick off this s-link.
Rank 1 > 2:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

She’s always apologizing for me. She’s been sprouting more and more white hairs...
“Apologize to her.” +3
“You just need to change.” +3
“That’s what kids do.” +2
Kanji learns the Dizzy Boost skill when your social link hits rank 2.

Rank 2 > 3:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

......
Any Answer
Sorry. Looks like it was no big deal...
Any Answer
He's always had trouble getting along with people. He didn't have any friends like you before.
Any Answer
Rank 3 > 4:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Ugh… when you met Ma at the hospital… she say anything about me?
“Plenty.” +3
“Nothing in particular.” +2
Oh, uhh… I’m gonna go now.
“I’ll go with you.” +3
“Violence isn’t the answer.” +3
Oh… Anyways, sorry ‘bout dragging you into this…
“You’re giving him a new one?” +3
Kanji learns the Masukunda skill when your social link hits rank 4 after this chat.

Rank 4 > 5:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Er...
Either Answer
Hah, he said I’m cool...
“It was pretty amazing.” +3
“Don’t get cocky.” +2
Rank 5 > 6:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Strange situation I got myself into, ain't it?
Any Answer
Once your Kanji s-link ranks up to the sixth level, he’ll learn the Power Charge skill.

Rank 6 > 7:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

That okay with you, “big bro”?
“I want to learn too.” +3
“Yeah, go ahead.” +3
“Don’t call me bro.” +3
There's something else I gotta confront too, ain't there?
Any Answer.
Rank 7 > 8:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

... Come with me.
“You got a warrant?” +3
“Kanji didn’t do anything.” +3
Hmph, so you admit it. Not a shred of remorse, either.
Either Answer.
What a load of… There’s no way you’re getting me to believe that!
“Tell him, Kanji.” +3
“Believe it!” +3
“The truth is the truth.” +2
Kanji picks up the very useful Regenerate 3 skill once your social link hits rank 8. Also, at this rank or later you can speak to Kanji's mother outside her Textiles Store in the shopping district to get a new costume for Kanji.

Rank 8 > 9:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

It’s the first time I went on my own… Well, I had a lot to tell him.
“How was it?” +3
“Why didn’t you go before?” +3
“Tell him?” +2
As long as there’s someone like that snot-nosed kid to accept me, I ain’t afraid of nothing!
“Find more of them.” +3
“Good for you.” +3
Rank 9 > 10:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

No choices at this rank can change how much of a social link boost you earn with Kanji for this rank up.

Maxing out your s-link with Kanji grants him the Evade Wind skill, and gets you the Cute Strap item that in turn lets you fuse the Persona Rokuten Maoh and Odin

When she's available & where to find her:
❧ You can hang out with Rise Kujikawa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. She’s not available on rainy days.
❧ Rise can be found in the Classroom Building 1F on weekdays, while on holidays and weekends she hangs out in the South Shopping District.

Rank 1:
The social link with Rise will begin automatically on July 23, which will be some time after you first encounter the budding superstar as part of the story. That’ll get you rank 1 for free.

Rank 1 > 2:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

But it’s a little embarrassing to show up alone, you know?
“Just order takeout.” +3
“So you don’t eat out?” +3
“Why?” +2
Rank 2 > 3:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

It’ll take time to get back, so let’s walk around quick!
“You come here often?” +3
“Can’t you shop in Inaba…?” +3
“What are you looking for?” +3
Rise learns the Treasure Radar ability to assist the party with once you hit rank 3 in her s-link.

Rank 3 > 4:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Rise is worried...
“Grab her hand and run.” +3
“Call the police.” +3
Rise looks desperate…
“Go along with her.” +3
I’m sorry… Lying about marrying you and all…
“I don’t mind.” +3
“It… It was a lie?” +3
Rank 4 > 5:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Senpai, have you ever thought that you’re pushing yourself too far, or that you were just acting…?
“All the time.” +3
“Sometimes.” +3
“Not really.” +2
You’re with me right now because I’m Risette, yeah?
“No.” +3
“I don’t know.” +3
Rank 5 > 6:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

A fan letter came, you see...
Any Answer
To think I trusted him… I feel betrayed!
Any Answer
I gave up on being Risette. I can’t meet her expectations…
“She’ll understand.” +3 (Level 5 Understanding required)
“Having second thoughts?” +3
Doesn’t that sound fun? H-how about it? Haha… ha…
“If you’re serious…” +3
“Sounds great.” +3
Rise will learn the Enemy Radar skill that’ll help you out in dungeons once your social link hits rank 6.

Rank 6 > 7:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

She was cute, so I figured she would sell.
Any Answer
You like having such a cute underclassman, right? I’m an ex-idol, after all.
“That part doesn’t matter.” +3
“I’m happy.” +2
Rise looks helpless…
“Laugh it off.” +3 (Level 5 Courage required)
“Move closer to her.” +3
“Cheer her up.” +3
Rank 7 > 8:
This is the rank where you can choose to pursue a romantic relationship with Rise Kujikawa. Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Senpai… I… I don’t know why I’m crying...
Any Answer
...You sense this is an important moment. There’s no turning back.
“Hold her.” [Romance Relationship Path]
“Stand there.” [Friendship Path]
Rank 8 > 9:
Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

And yet… I felt so angry about it… why do you think that is?
“Risette is Rise, too.” +3
“You regret leaving.” +3
“You’re selfish.” +3
Rank 9 > 10:
This rank is broken into two distinct branches: one for if Rise is your girlfriend based on your choice in rank 7>8, and one if you’re just friends.

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

Romance: If Rise is your girlfriend

I’ll ask the man himself! So - where do you hide them?
Any Answer
Friendship: if you’re not dating

No Choices in this Branch.

When your Rise (Lovers) social link reaches rank 10, you’ll receive a Signed Photo item, which also unlocks the ability to fuse Kanzeon and Ishtar, powerful Persona. Rise also learns the Weakness Scan ability, which can be a lifesaver in dungeons