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Nanako Dojima is your protagonist’s foster-sister inPersona 4 Goldenwhen he arrives for his year with his uncle in Inaba, and it’s no wonder why she’s such a fan favorite – she’s absolutely adorable. Most of your social link with this bubbly little lady centers around the two of you growing closer as siblings, and it comes to be that Nanako needs you just as much as you need her.
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But with specific time frames on her availability occasionally making befriending her a challenge, we went through and laid out exactly how you can befriend Nanako Dojima in Persona 4 Golden
This guide may contain spoilers for the story of Persona 4 Golden.
Nanako’s Social Link, Explained
Nanako’s social link begins automatically on 5/3.After this point, you can find herat the Dojima residence every evening, making her one of the easier social links to locate. However, she’s very particular about when she’ll spend time with you.
Youcan’t spend time with Nanako until you’re finished with your current dungeon,or if you’re between them in the story. Additionally, you’re only able to increase Nanako’s social link on theevenings when Dojima isn’t home.
However, it’s worth noting early that befriending Nanako requires you tomax your Expression skill.
Youcannot begin Rank 4with Nanako until you haveRank 3 Expression, while you need toreach Rank 5 Expressionto begin herRank 6 scene.
This will take some doing, so plan accordingly.
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How To Rank Up Nanako’s Social Link
You’re probably no stranger to the idea by the time you begin spending time with Nanako, but you earn bonus affinity with your social links simply byhaving a Persona that matches their arcana in your party when you spend time together.
Nanako fills the role of Persona 4 Golden’sJusticearcana, so hit the Velvet Room before you spend your evenings in with her to optimize your point-earning potential.
“Yeah, come with us.”
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“Would you rather watch TV?”
“What’s wrong?”
2
1
“Go ahead and ask.”
3
“Are you an only child?”
“That’s right.” (Ends the conversation)
“Nope” (Progresses to the next dialogue)
“Hmmm… Then do you have a little sister?”
“I do.”
“I don’t.”
“I have you.”
“Dad’ll be disappointed.”
“I’ll go buy some.”
“Let’s go buy some together.”
“He’ll live.”
“I’m sorry.”
Hear her out.(Requires Rank 3 Expression)
“Why all these questions?”
“Is there anything else?”
“What happens to a person when they die?”
“They disappear.”
“They go to heaven.”
“I don’t know.”
“Why do bad people do bad things?”
“They have no choice.”
“Because they enjoy it.”
“Are bad people more important to Dad than I am?”
“That’s not true.”
“He’s protecting everyone.”
“He’s protecting you.”
“What do they mean by ‘real’?”
“Related to you by blood.”
“A person you love a lot.”
“Always by your side.”
“Daddy doesn’t come home because I’m not his ‘real’ daughter?”
“Did he say that?”
“You have me.”
What should you do?
Talk with her
Put her to bed
Listen to her talk(Requires Rank 3 Understanding)
Ask what happened
Swear to it
“He can’t come, huh?”
“He’ll come.”
“I’ll ask him with you.”
(Dojima) “What’s gotten into her…?”
“Let’s go look for her.”
2 (to Dojima’s social link)
“Let’s leave her alone.”
(Dojima) “She’ll listen to you…”
“Big bro…”
“Why’d you come here?”
“Let’s go home.”
“Your dad’s worried.”
“Is he going to throw me away, too…?”
“He hasn’t forgotten.”
“He won’t abandon you.”
“Don’t worry.”
“What should I do…? The teacher will yell at me.”
“I’ll help you look for it.”
“Nothing you can do now.”
“Why did Dad stop smiling…?”
“He’s lonely too.”
“Because you’re lonely.”
“Big bro… I love my Dad.”
“I know.”
“He loves you, too.”
“What about me?”
“…I feel sorry for him, losing someone he loves.”
“He still has you.”
“She’s not lost.”
“I feel sorry for you too.”
Play with her
“Big Bro, can you make me a salad?”
“Sure thing.”
“I think…”
“I eat salad for breakfast!”
“You’re my family, too, so… Let’s work hard together!”
“Don’t strain yourself.”
“Let’s do it.”
“But I’m not your Mom…”
With this in mind, you’ll have everything you need to max your Justice arcana in Persona 4 Golden and befriend your “sister,” Nanako Dojima!
