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Persona 3 Portable once again drops you into the shoes of a high school student, and one of the many extracurricular clubs you can join at Gekkoukan High is a sports club. The male protagonist and female protagonists each have different clubs, coming with different athlete social links for each.

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The male protagonist has a friendly rivalry with Kazushi Miyamoto, while the female protagonist befriends Rio Iwasaki instead. Hang out with your pals at practice to rank up their social links, and if you’d like to know what to say to increase your Chariot social link in P4G, read on ahead.

This guide may contain spoilers for the plot of Persona 3 Portable.

side by side image of kazushi and rio in the sports club rooms in persona 3 portable

Male Protagonist

When playing as the male protagonist, your Chariot social link will be Kazushi Miyamoto.

Your social link with him begins when you speak to him on 4/23, when you join the Fencing Club or Swim Team at Gekkoukan High.

Unlike other Persona games, regardless of which sport you choose, Kazushi will be Persona 3 Portable's athletic social link if you're playing as the male MC.

Female Protagonist

P3P's female protagonist has Rio Iwasaki as the Chariot Social Link.

Similar to the male MC, Rio is your athletic social link for Persona 3 Portable, you meet her by joining either the Tennis Club or Volleyball Club at Gekkoukan High.

This can be done by speaking to her as soon as 4/24. However, if you've not triggered Rio's Social Link manually after your first month at Gekkoukan, then it will then start automatically on 5/27.

As always, be sure to bring a Chariot Persona with you when you hang out with Kazushi or Rio.

Doing so will give an extra affinity point for any answer that grants them, up to three total per answer.

mr. takenozuka introducing kazushi to the male protagonist at kendo practice in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I'm Kazushi Miyamoto. You've seen me around, right?"

"Yeah."

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"No."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"M-My side is killing me..."

"Don't overdo it."

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"Toughen up."

2

1

"You don't even look tired... *pant* Wh-What kind of training have you been doing?"

"The usual."

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"Special training."

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"Let's get go--ugh!?"

"What's wrong?"

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"Hurry up."

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You see Yuko...

Talk to her

Points toward the Strength social link opening, proceeds to the next prompt

Ends scene

(Yuko) "Oh, (Protagonist)-kun... What's up?"

""

Points toward the Strength social link opening

""

Ends scene

Depending on your choices both here and in the scene prior, you will initiate your Strength social link with Yuko Nishiwaki at the end of the scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Um... My anemia's just acting up."

"If you say so."

2

1

"Are you sure you're OK?"

3

2

"Even if I put medicine on it, or massage it, the pain won't go away."

"Will it heal?"

3

2

"Take the day off."

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You see Yuko...

Talk to her

Points toward the Strength social link opening, proceeds to the next prompt

Keep walking

Ends scene

(Yuko) "Oh, (Protagonist)-kun... What's up?"

"Wanna walk home together?"

Points toward the Strength social link opening, proceeds to the next prompt

"See you tomorrow."

Ends scene

(Yuko) "Why don't we stop somewhere along the way?"

"Sure."

Establishes the Strength social link

"Sorry, I don't have time."

Ends scene

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Wh-What's up...? I was just gonna sneak into practice..."

"Where did you go?"

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"Did you ditch?"

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"She made the appointment without telling me, so... there was nothing I could do!"

"How did it go?"

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"That sucks."

3

2

kazushi declaring the male protagonist his rival in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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"Wh-What's up...? You're probably wondering where I've been..."

"The hospital again?"

3

2

"You ditched?"

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"D-Dammit! ... I can't--"

Let him use your shoulder

3

2

Carry him

3

2

Go get help

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"Well, I just want to win..."

"Oh, well."

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"Suck it up."

3

2

"I promised to be the number one athlete in Japan."

"Promised?"

3

2

"Is it that important?"

3

2

"So, I have to win this meet to make it to nationals."

"Do you think you can win?"

3

2

"What about your knee?"

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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"I'm not accusing you of telling him, but... damn! What should I do? I think he knows..."

"How's your knee?"

2

1

Can you fake it?""

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"Otherwise, I won't be able to keep my promise to my nephew!"

"You need to toughen up."

3

2

"You can't win like this."

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"You should take a break."

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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(Coach) "You must know something..."

Lie

2

1

Look away

2

1

Dialogue

Your Response

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"I'm sure you love lugging all this dead weight around, right?"

"I'm fine."

3

2

"I'll survive."

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"I'm stronger than I look."

2

1

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I need to talk to you..."

"Right now?"

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"What about?"

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"... I've made up my mind. I'm going to have surgery to fix my knee..."

"What about the big meet?"

3

2

"What about your promise?"

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Phone Hangout Scenes With Kazushi

You have two additional opportunities to spend time with Kazushi outside your usual scheduled meeting times. These will be when he calls you on 6/7, as well as at the Summer Film Festival, which takes place on 8/22.

The Summer Film Festival scene contains no dialogue choices, but will give you +3 Courage for spending time with Kazushi.

Below are the dialogue options for the 8/22 scene.

Phone Invite On 8/22

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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"Any ideas?"

"Running shoes."

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"A game."

3

3

"Clothes."

2

1

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

(Ms. Kanou) "She's (Protagonist) from class 2-F. Everybody be nice to her, okay?"

"Nice to meet you all!"

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"I'll do my best."

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"Please go easy on me..."

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"This club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We don't meet for a few days before exams, so keep that in mind."

"Thanks."

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"I'll do my best."

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"If you start getting worn out, just keep your mind focused and you'll be able to pull through."

"I'll be all right!"

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"My stamina's my weakness..."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"I'll be fine on my own..."

"I can't leave you alone."

3

3

"Spot me while I do situps?"

3

2

"Um... About today..."

Is it always like this?""

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"Aren't you being too serious?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"... Sorry, but I want to be left alone right now."

"Alright, I'll leave then..."

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"That ain't happening."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Oh, sorry... I ended up loafing around."

"You seem to get along with him."

3

2

"Aren't you being too nice to him?"

3

2

"......"

"What's the matter?"

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"Let's practice."

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Rio mumbles...

"Why don't you try apologizing?"

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"They'll eventually come back."

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"All that stuff about having never been in a relationship and stuff... That's none of their business."

"Are they right?"

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"Don't let it get to you!"

3

2

"(Protagonist)-san... Do you have... someone you like?"

"Of course."

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"Nope."

3

3

rio scolding the volleyball team about not wanting to practice in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Do you know, (Protagonist)?"

"Maybe she went home already."

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"I don't know..."

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(Kenji) "Really? You think so, too? Aw, maaaaan. I'm so bummed I could just fall over and die right here."

"Why're you looking for her?"

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"Why not check another day?"

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Kenji shrugs...

"You like Ms. Kanou?"

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"Isn't she just using you?"

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"Love... It just happens to you?"

"Yeah."

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"It looks that way."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"......"

"What's wrong?"

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"Aren't you going to practice?"

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Rio's eyes brim with tears...

"They don't suit each other."

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"Aren't you happy for him?"

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"What is wrong with me?"

"It's because you like Kenji."

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"That's what love feels like."

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"Haha, how stupid of me..."

"It's not over yet."

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"Try telling him."

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Rio desperately tries to hold back more tears...

Comfort her

3

3

Hug her

3

3

Cheer her up

3

3

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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"......"

"You can do it, Rio."

3

3

"Your words can change them."

3

3

(Short-Haired Member) "(Protagonist), you know who it is, right? Tell us!"

"It's Kenji."

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"I have no idea."

3

2

"Hey, as long as we're all here... Why don't we practice?"

"Yeah, I agree."

3

2

"Are you sure you're okay?"

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Rio glances towards you, confused...

"This is your decision."

3

3

"We're here for you if he says no."

3

3

"I'm... gonna go tell him."

"That's the spirit!"

3

2

"It'll work out for you!"

3

2

"Huh!? Seriously!?"

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(Yuko) "S-Seriously? ... You think she'll be okay?"

"Let's go see how she's doing."

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"What do you guys say?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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(Short-Haired Member) "Maybe we should ask her if she wants to join us on a group date... when it isn't during practice."

"Rio going on a group date...?"

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"I want to go, too!"

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"You've really got an eye for details. Seriously, you're a much better leader than I am."

"Thanks."

3

2

"... Are you going to quit the club?"

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rio welcoming the protagonist to the team in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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Obtained Annotated Guide.

"Thanks."

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"I'll cherish this."

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Additional Scenes With Rio

You'll have two bonus opportunities to earn affinity with Rio, so long as you've begun her social link before 5/24.

She will call you on two occasions - once on 5/24, and again on 6/7.

Phone Calls With Rio

Dialogue

Your Response

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5/24 Phone Call

"But when you run around in them, don't you get nervous that someone might see your underwear?"

"Yeah, sometimes."

3

2

"I never thought about it."

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"I don't really care."

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6/7 Phone Call

"If she likes him that much, she should just go tell him how she feels."

"Good point."

3

2

"It's not that easy."

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"That goes for you too."

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Attend your practices regularly and follow along with our dialogue guide, and you'll have maxed your Persona 3 Portable Chariot social link in no time.

NEXT: Persona 3 Portable: Achievement/Trophy Guide