Persona 3 Portable gives you the option to play as a male or female protagonist. The female protagonist is the new addition, giving players access to new social links and romance options. Rio Iwasaki is the exclusive Chariot Social Link of the female protagonist while Kazushi Miyamoto is for the male.
Choice Guide for the Chariot Social Link
Depending on what you choose, you can have positive or negative outcomes when talking to social links. The positives and negatives are presented in the form of hidden points. Once you hit the threshold for points, you advance to the next rank. Sometimes just picking the best choice isn’t enough for the subsequent rank and you’ll need to hang out with your friend in order to boost their points. This guide will only give you best choice(s) possible.
Unlock Kazushi/Rank 1
You can unlock Kazushi by joining a sports club when the choice is presented. You also can unlock the Strength link but we’re focusing on advancing the Chariot.
Rank 2
“My side is killing me”
- Toughen up – +2 points
Rank 3
Kazushi will say “My asthma’s acting up”, you should respond with:
- Are you sure you’re okay? – +2 points
“Even if I put medicine on it, or message it, the pain won’t go away”
- Will it heal? – +2 points
Rank 4
“She made an appointment without telling me…”
- That sucks – +3 points
Rank 5
“What’s up? You’re probably wondering where I’ve been…”
- The hospital again? – +2 points
“Dammit! I can’t…”
- Let him use your shoulder – +3 points
Rank 6
“Well, I just want to win…”
- Suck it up – +2 points
“I promised to be the number one in Japan”
- Promised? – +2 points
- Is that important? – +2 points
“So, I have to this meet to make nationals.”
- Do you think you can win? – +2 points
- What about your knee? – +2 points
Rank 7
“I’m not accusing you of telling him but…what should I do…?”
- How’s your knee? – +2 points
“Otherwise, I won’t be able to keep my promise to my nephew!”
- You need to toughen up – +3 points
Rank 8
“You must know something!”
- Lie – +2 points
- Look away – +2 points
Rank 9
“I’m sure you love lugging all this dead weight around…”
- I’m fine – +3 points
Rank 10
“I’ve made up my mind, I’m going to have the surgery…”
- What about the big meet? – +3 points
Bonus points
You’ll be able to get some bonus points from a call with Kazushi.
“Any ideas?”
- A game – +3 points
Unlock Rio/Rank 1
Much like Kazushi Miyamoto for the male protagonist, Rio serves as the sports friend that is unlocked by signing up for a sports club. It starts in late April and is the same regardless of the sport you choose.
Rank 2
When Rio says “I’ll be fine on my own”, you should choose:
- I can’t leave you alone – +3 points
- Spot me while I do sit-ups – +3 points
Rank 3
“Sorry, I want to be left alone right now.”
- That ain’t happening – +3 points
Rank 4
From here own you may be presented with multiple questions and dialogue options.
“Oh, sorry. I ended up loafing around”
- You seem to get along with him – +3 points
- Aren’t you being too nice to him? – +3 points
“All that stuff about having never been in a relationship is none of their business”
- Don’t let it get to you – +3 points
“Kotone-san, do you have…someone you like?”
- Nope – +3 points
Rank 5
No choice has any advantage or disadvantage over the other. Pick what you like.
Rank 6
Rio desperately tries to hold back tears
- Comfort her – +3 points
- Hug her – +3 points
- Cheer her up – +3 points
Rank 7
Rio is waiting for an answer from you
- You can do it, Rio – +3 points
- Your words can change them – +3 points
Rank 8
“Kotone, you know who that is, right?”
- This is your decision – +3 points
- We’re here for you if he says no – +3 points
“…I’m gonna go tell him”
- That’s the spirit – +3 points
- It’ll work out for you – +3 points
Rank 9
“You’re really got an eye for details. Seriously, you’re a much better leader than I am”
- Thanks – +3 points
Rank 10
This is a free link, whatever you choose will result in maxing out the link.
Bonus points:
Rio has a couple phone calls with you, these can help you advance your rank by answering correctly and getting the max points.
1st Call
“Don’t you get nervous that someone might see your underwear?”
- Yeah, sometimes – +3 points
2nd Call
“If she likes him that much, she should tell him how she feels”
- Good point – +3 points
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