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Persona 3 Portablechanged a number of things about the original Persona series to modernize and spread it to a larger audience. Where the first two entries in the series were more focused on Persona usage, Persona 3 introduced the social simulation aspect for which the series has become revered.
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With two different characters filling the roles of most of the game’s arcana (depending on which protagonist you chose), there’s a lot you’ll need to factor into your Persona friendships. For help befriending either Chihiro Fushimi or Ken Amada for your Persona 3 Portable Justice arcana, we’ve got you covered.
How To Unlock The Justice Social Link
Male Protagonist
As the male MC in P3P, your Justice Social Link is filled by Chihiro Fushimi.
You can begin her Social Linkas early as 5/28, provided you’vespoken to her three non-ranking timesalready after being made to join the Student Council.
These chats need to happen ondays the Student Councildoes notmeetin order to count.
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Chihiro’s Social Link willunlock after these specific responses.
Female Protagonist
Playing as the female MC means thatKen Amadawill be your Justice Social Link.
You can begin his Social Link starting on9/1by simplyspeaking to himwhen you see him in theIwatodai Dormitory.
Beginning on9/1, Ken can be found in theIwatodai Dormitory Loungeat night. Simply speak to him there to begin the social link.
However, Ken’s Social Link won’t unlock until you’ve reachedRank 6 (Max) Courage.
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“I mean, um, I’m glad you’re willing to… b-but…”
“What are you trying to say?”
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“Change your mind?”
“Just relax…”
“My house is in the other direction…”
“You should have told me!”
“How rude of me not to ask.”
“Sorry to subject you to this…”
“Don’t worry about it.”
“I was bored anyway.”
“…Do you read much, (Protagonist)-san?”
“I read the classics.”
“I read manga.”
“I read fashion magazines.”
“I don’t read very often.”
“Is it boring to hang around with, um, a nerd like me?”
“Not really.”
“Yeah, it’s a drag.”
“I don’t care.”
“…Wh-Where do they think they are!?”
“How rude.”
“Are they going to kiss?”
“Where did they go?”
“Let’s discuss this in our next meeting!”
“I agree.”
“Why are you so…?”
“You don’t like kissing?”
“(Protagonist)-san…”
Stand threateningly
Glare at him
“Why am I still shaking?”
Hold her hand
Speak to her calmly
“(…What should I do…?)”
“So, how was it?”
“Is something wrong?”
“I-I-I have dreams about you every single night, (Protagonist)-san!”
“It’s just a coincidence.”
“It’s just your imagination.”
“Don’t be hard on yourself.”
“Don’t apologize.”
What will you do?
Kiss her
Talk to her softly
“Wh-What should I do…?”
“Is it good?”
“You’re not going to buy it?”
“Until recently…”
“What about now?”
“What do you mean?”
“It’s your own fault.”
“You’re not to blame.”
“I-I couldn’t stand up to them… But… I… didn’t take anything!”
“Don’t worry.”
“We have to do something…”
(Squinty-Eyed Student) “She has such an innocent face, though…”
Say something to them
Glare at them
“I have no one else to turn to in school…”
“The rumors will stop soon.”
“Talk to the teacher.”
“Good luck.”
Points Earned With A Matching Persona
Points Earned WithoutA Matching Persona
“D-Don’t tell me the President thinks I stole the money too…!?”
“Don’t worry, she’ll help us.”
“Mitsuru is not like that.”
Defend her
Wait and see what happens
(Mitsuru) “…Give me a hand, will you, (Protagonist)?”
“Why me?”
“What’s wrong?”
“So you ARE guilty?”
“Just promise to think of me when you read it…”
“Thank you.”
“I don’t read girl manga.”
“Please stay… Just a little while longer…”
“It’s getting late…”
“Lock your doors.”
Points Earned Without A Matching Persona
Hangout on 5/31
“There’s not much point in getting together if all we’re going to do is read, right?”
“It’s fun, actually.”
“There’s always next time.”
Hangout on 6/14
“I want to be like that too…”
“It’s just a story.”
“you may do it.”
…He gradually begins to eat faster and faster…
“Is it tasty?”
“Were you hungry?”
“Aren’t you going to eat, (Protagonist)-san?”
“Of course I am!”
You can have mine, too.""
“Um, that is, if you have time…”
“I’ll ask you out again.”
“ensure to be hungry then.”
“Kids shouldn’t be so modest!”
He carefully pushes the bell peppers aside to reach the meat…
“You shouldn’t be a picky eater.”
“I don’t like bell peppers either.”
“You gonna eat those?”
Should you talk to him about something…?
“How’s school?”
“How do you like the dorm?”
Should you try changing the subject…?
“Do you watch TV?”
“What’s popular at your school?”
“…Do you watch any TV shows, (Protagonist)-san?”
“I watch dramas a lot.”
“I like infomercials.”
“I like action shows too.”
“If the rice was cooked around noon, I guess there’s nothing to be done about it…”
“Don’t be cheeky!”
“I didn’t notice at all.”
“Want to come earlier next time?”
“There’s something that you put in that makes rice taste better when you cook it…”
“Cooking wine?”
“And, staying true to the basics is what’s most important.”
“Did your mom teach you that?”
“Did you learn that at school?”
“You… don’t read mangas, right?”
“I read a lot of them.”
“I read them.”
“I read them from time to time.”
“And you’re a girl, too…”
“Women can still read them!”
“I just can’t stop reading them…”
“Is there a law saying I can’t?”
“C’mon, tell me more.”
“You must really like that series.”
“It’s stupid…”
“That’s not true.”
“Can I borrow it next time?”
“You gonna eat that?”
“Is it true that… you won’t get big and strong if you don’t eat right?”
“It’s true.”
“You’ll grow out, not up.”
“Don’t force yourself.”
Could something have happened to him…?
“What’s the matter?”
“Why do you want to be bigger?”
“Y-You’d prefer someone like Akihiko-san too, right…?”
“Yeah, he’s cool.”
“Nope, not at all.”
“I don’t know about that…”
But, he doesn’t seem to have much of an appetite today.
“Does it taste bad?”
“It’s not good, huh…”
“That’s totally fine.”
“Actually, I want to hear more.”
“If you think so, then smile.”
“I threw all of them away.”
“What a waste!”
“I’ll buy you a different series.”
“But, I enjoyed reading it…”
“It’s all make-believe.”
“I hate that I feel that way…”
“You’re okay the way you are.”
“You can change.”
“I was getting worried that yours might taste bad too, if you’re with me…”
“You worry too much.”
“It was always terrible!”
“You’ll hurt yourself if you rub it.”
“Don’t worry about it so much.”
“……”
“What did you end up writing?”
“Did you not write anything?”
“I’m not trying to be nice.”
“That’s just how I am.”
“What’s wrong with being nice?”
“Cheer up.”
“Stop crying!”
“I’m with you.”
“I have one.”
Ends the conversation
“Unfortunately, I don’t have one.”
Progress toward Ken’s Romance Path, proceed to the next prompt
“Who cares about stuff like that!”
“Is there anyone you… do like?”
That’s a secret.""
“He’s right in front of me.”
“If I said… that I liked you, would that bother you?”
“…I think so.”
“Not at all.”
“We’re friends, right?”
“We’re team members, right?”
“I’m sorry…”
“It didn’t bother me.”
“He’s just a kid.”
“…We’ll get him back later.”
“You’re a special friend.”
Friendship Path secured, ends the conversation
“It’s because I like you.”
“That’s how adults lie, all the time…”
“I’m not teasing you.”
“I’m not lying!”
“Your face’s red.”
“C’mon, let’s talk.”
“This is kind of embarrassing.”
“If we tell everybody about this, I’m sure everything’ll get weird…”
“It’ll be a secret to everybody.”
“We should just tell them.”
“Are you all right?”"
“Wanna hold hands?”
This scene is exclusive to the Romance Path with Ken. If you are not romancing him, this scene will be skipped.
“It all depends on… how I become one.”
“Try your best with it.”
“There’s no rush.”
“A-About when we were holding hands…”
“It didn’t bother me at all.”
“Let’s hold hands together again.”
“Didn’t you want to hold hands?”
“I’m sorry! I’m so sorry…!”
“I didn’t mind at all.”
“You shouldn’t lie!”
“Don’t push yourself.”
“It can’t be helped.”
“You’re fine the way you are.”
“Wait for me, (Protagonist)-san…”
“Don’t worry, I’ll wait for you.”
“I’ll look forward to it.”
“Just hurry up, okay?”
“I m-mean, my house is long gone. But I’ve been holding onto that key all this time.”
“I can’t accept this.”
“I’ll hold onto this.”
“Oh, I-I’m sorry. I shouldn’t be staring.”
“Something catch your eye?”
“What should we do?”
“Please swear it, right now…”
“I swear it.”
“I’ll be there for you too.”
Christmas Eve scene on 12/24
“…It’s not as pretty as you, though.”
“Why, thank you.”
“Nice try.”
“I love you.”
“You sure you don’t mind spending your Christmas with me?”
“Of course I don’t!”
Phone invite on 1/6
“It was so good, I ate the whole thing before I even knew it… I should’ve eaten it more slowly…”
“I’ll make it for you again.”
“It’s bad to eat that quick.”
“Did you savor it?”
Phone invite on 1/11
“The Featherman R one…”
“You really like the series?”
“Can I borrow it!?”
“You really are a kid.”
Ken’s Christmas Eve scene rewards you with aCoffee Cup.
Additionally, if you buy aNamayatsuhashifrom thegift shopduring your trip toKyoto, you may offer it to Ken on11/20to receive three affinity points.