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An absolute perfectionist if ever there were one, Shu Nakajima is the boy your protagonist can tutor inPersona 4 Golden.Shu is a brilliant kid with a lot of talent, but the pressure on him to succeed academically bends him almost to the point of breaking.
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Shu is the top student in his grade, a position he’s willing to do almost anything to defend, even if it means putting a stain on his permanent record. For help with Shu’s social link in Persona 4 Golden, we’ve got you covered in our guide below.
This article contains slight spoilers for Persona 4 Golden.
How To Unlock Shu’s Social Link Through Tutoring
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to establishing Shu’s social link. The good news is that he becomesavailable earlyon in the game, beginning as soon as5/25.When Yu is able totake on part-time jobsfrom theBulletin Boardin town,tutoringwill be one of the options.
The bad news, however, is that you need to haveRank 5 Understandingto begin tutoring and unlock Shu’s social link.
We have a guide toraising your Understandingin P4G, so you’re able to start Shu’s social link quicker!
It’s unlikely you’ll have your Understanding skill that high by 5/25, butkeep Shu in mindas you advance your skills throughout the game, as you’ll almost certainly need to double back to him later when your skills are better.
you may begin Shu’s social link whenever you’re able to undertake tutoring work, so be sure to prioritize skill-building whenever possible.
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How To Rank Up Shu’s Social Link
Remember, you willearn bonus affinity for keeping a Persona in your party that matches the arcanaof the character with whom you’re hanging out.
The same answers award bonus points just for having one. Shu covers Persona 4’sTower social link, so pay a visit to the Velvet Room before planning out an evening of tutoring Shu.
Points Earned With A Matching Persona
Points Earned WithoutA Matching Persona
“If I think you’re inadequate, I’ll have you replaced immediately. Remember that.”
“Nice to meet you.”
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“Don’t worry about me.”
“Wow, you’re a little prick.”
“… If I get into a good college… Am I really ‘set’?”
“Of course.”
“I don’t know.”
“I don’t think so.”
“… Do you know what that means?”
“Sure I do.”
2
1
No, what?""
“Huh… Time’s already up. We were still in the middle of that last question…”
“Wait until next time.”
“I’ll stay and help you."(Requires Rank 5 Diligence)
“What do you think of your school?”
“It’s fun.”
“It’s strict.”
“It’s boring.”
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“……”
“I’m a transfer student, too.”
“Well, it is the countryside.”
“Make friends with him.”
“They don’t get what it means to learn at all.”
“That’s just how it is.”
“That’s not true.”
“That place…”
“It’s the law.”
“You don’t have to go.”
“You’re not the only one."(Increases Courage)
“Is there any bullying at your school?”
“Yes, there is.”
“No, there isn’t.”
“Not that I know of…”
“Maybe that’s not the same thing as bullying.”
“Just ignore them.”
Put some effort into it.””
“Leave it to me.”
“It seems that I’ve been talking to you about things that really aren’t relevant to my studies…”
“It’s not like you.”
“I don’t mind."(Increases Understanding)
“Were they a pain in the ass?”
“Didn’t you join in?”
“… They’re all stupid.”
“You’re just at that age.”
“Um… You only come here because you’re being paid to, right?”
“That’s just one reason.”
“That’s not it.”
“… I wish I was a genius.”
“Work hard, and you’re able to be.”
“You already are one.”
“Just give up now.”
“Let’s change the subject to something else. What’s up?”
“The other day at school…"(Increases Expression)
“The other day on TV, I saw…"(Increases Expression)
“What I like in a girl is…"(Increases Courage)
“Is it possible for anyone to be all those things? Do you know anyone like that?”
“I do.”
“This guy.”
“… Every time I have that dream, the person gets one car closer to me.”
“You must be tired.”
“You must be possessed.”
Ask him what he’s worried about
Cheer him up
Leave him alone
“Today…is my birthday, I forgot…”
“Happy birthday.”
“Don’t forget next time.”
Have a grand celebration
Have a modest celebration
Proceed to next prompt
Only one place springs to mind
Soothe him
Wait for him to calm down
Comfort him
Kindly reason with him
Sternly scold him
“Thank you for recognizing… ‘me.’ I wouldn’t have been able to talk to Mom if you hadn’t.”
“I am proud of you.”
“No, it’s all you.”
Follow the dialogue as listed above, and you’ll have maxed Persona 4 Golden’s Shu social link in no time.
