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Persona 3 Portable changed 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.

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Male Protagonist

As the male MC in P3P, your Justice Social Link is filled by Chihiro Fushimi.

You can begin her Social Link as early as 5/28, provided you've spoken to her three non-ranking times already after being made to join the Student Council.

These chats need to happen on days the Student Council does not meet in order to count.

You'll need to say specific things on these occasions as well.

Conversation Number

Response

1

I want to talk...

2

I'm male.

3

Hello.

Let's walk home together.

Chihiro's Social Link will unlock after these specific responses.

Female Protagonist

Playing as the female MC means that Ken Amada will be your Justice Social Link.

You can begin his Social Link starting on 9/1 by simply speaking to him when you see him in the Iwatodai Dormitory.

Beginning on 9/1, Ken can be found in the Iwatodai Dormitory Lounge at night. Simply speak to him there to begin the social link.

However, Ken's Social Link won’t unlock until you’ve reached Rank 6 (Max) Courage.

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chihiro fushimi and ryohi from the persona 3 portable animation

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"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?"

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"Just relax..."

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"My house is in the other direction..."

"You should have told me!"

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"How rude of me not to ask."

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Your Response

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"Sorry to subject you to this..."

"Don't worry about it."

3

2

"I was bored anyway."

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"...Do you read much, (Protagonist)-san?"

"I read the classics."

2

1

"I read manga."

2

1

"I read fashion magazines."

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"I don't read very often."

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"Is it boring to hang around with, um, a nerd like me?"

"Not really."

2

1

"Yeah, it's a drag."

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"I don't care."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"...Wh-Where do they think they are!?"

"How rude."

2

1

"Are they going to kiss?"

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"Where did they go?"

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"Let's discuss this in our next meeting!"

"I agree."

2

1

"Why are you so...?"

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"You don't like kissing?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"(Protagonist)-san..."

Stand threateningly

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Glare at him

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"Why am I still shaking?"

Hold her hand

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Speak to her calmly

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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"(...What should I do...?)"

"So, how was it?"

3

2

"Is something wrong?"

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"I-I-I have dreams about you every single night, (Protagonist)-san!"

"It's just a coincidence."

2

1

"It's just your imagination."

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"Sorry..."

"Don't be hard on yourself."

2

1

"Don't apologize."

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What will you do?

Hold her hand

3

2

Kiss her

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Talk to her softly

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chihiro fushimi and the male protagonist in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Wh-What should I do...?"

"Is it good?"

3

2

"You're not going to buy it?"

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"Until recently..."

"What about now?"

2

1

"What do you mean?"

2

1

Dialogue

Your Response

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"(Protagonist)-san..."

"It's your own fault."

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"You're not to blame."

2

1

"I-I couldn't stand up to them... But... I... didn't take anything!"

"Don't worry."

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"We have to do something..."

2

1

Dialogue

Your Response

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(Squinty-Eyed Student) "She has such an innocent face, though..."

Say something to them

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Glare at them

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"I have no one else to turn to in school..."

"The rumors will stop soon."

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"Talk to the teacher."

2

1

"Good luck."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"D-Don't tell me the President thinks I stole the money too...!?"

"Don't worry, she'll help us."

2

1

"Mitsuru is not like that."

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You made eye contact with Chihiro.

Defend her

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Wait and see what happens

2

1

(Mitsuru) "...Give me a hand, will you, (Protagonist)?"

"Why me?"

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"Alright."

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"Hahahaha..."

"What's wrong?"

2

1

"So you ARE guilty?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"Just promise to think of me when you read it..."

"Thank you."

3

2

"I don't read girl manga."

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"Please stay... Just a little while longer..."

"It's getting late..."

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"Lock your doors."

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Phone Invite Hangouts With Chihiro

Dialogue

Your Response

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Hangout on 5/31

"There's not much point in getting together if all we're going to do is read, right?"

"True."

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"It's fun, actually."

2

1

"There's always next time."

3

2

Hangout on 6/14

"I want to be like that too..."

"It's just a story."

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"You can do it."

3

2

"Interesting."

2

1

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ken with shinjiro and akihiko leaning on him in the manga for persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

...He gradually begins to eat faster and faster...

"Is it tasty?"

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"Were you hungry?"

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"Aren't you going to eat, (Protagonist)-san?"

"Of course I am!"

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You can have mine, too.""

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"Um, that is, if you have time..."

"I'll ask you out again."

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"Make sure to be hungry then."

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"Kids shouldn't be so modest!"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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He carefully pushes the bell peppers aside to reach the meat...

"You shouldn't be a picky eater."

3

2

"I don't like bell peppers either."

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"You gonna eat those?"

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Should you talk to him about something...?

"How's school?"

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"How do you like the dorm?"

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Should you try changing the subject...?

"Do you watch TV?"

3

2

"What's popular at your school?"

3

2

"...Do you watch any TV shows, (Protagonist)-san?"

"I watch dramas a lot."

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"I like infomercials."

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"I like action shows too."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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"If the rice was cooked around noon, I guess there's nothing to be done about it..."

"Don't be cheeky!"

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"I didn't notice at all."

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"Want to come earlier next time?"

3

2

"There's something that you put in that makes rice taste better when you cook it..."

"Seaweed?"

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"Honey?"

3

2

"Cooking wine?"

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"And, staying true to the basics is what's most important."

"Did your mom teach you that?"

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"Did you learn that at school?"

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"You... don't read mangas, right?"

"I read a lot of them."

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"I read them."

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"I read them from time to time."

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"And you're a girl, too..."

"Women can still read them!"

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"I just can't stop reading them..."

3

2

"Is there a law saying I can't?"

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Ken suddenly falls silent...

"C'mon, tell me more."

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"You must really like that series."

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"It's stupid..."

"That's not true."

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"Can I borrow it next time?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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But, he doesn't seem to be eating much.

"What's wrong?"

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"You gonna eat that?"

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"Is it true that... you won't get big and strong if you don't eat right?"

"It's true."

3

2

"You'll grow out, not up."

3

2

"Don't force yourself."

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Could something have happened to him...?

"What's the matter?"

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"Why do you want to be bigger?"

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"Y-You'd prefer someone like Akihiko-san too, right...?"

"Yeah, he's cool."

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"Nope, not at all."

3

2

"I don't know about that..."

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Dialogue

Your Response

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But, he doesn't seem to have much of an appetite today.

"Does it taste bad?"

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"What's the matter?"

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"It's not good, huh..."

"That's totally fine."

2

1

"Actually, I want to hear more."

3

2

"If you think so, then smile."

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"I threw all of them away."

"Why?"

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"What a waste!"

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"I'll buy you a different series."

3

2

"But, I enjoyed reading it..."

"It's all make-believe."

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"Don't worry about it."

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"I hate that I feel that way..."

"You're okay the way you are."

3

2

"You can change."

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"I was getting worried that yours might taste bad too, if you're with me..."

"That's not true."

3

2

"You worry too much."

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"It was always terrible!"

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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Ken rubs at the ink on his wrist...

"You'll hurt yourself if you rub it."

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"Don't worry about it so much."

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"......"

"What did you end up writing?"

3

3

"Did you not write anything?"

3

3

Ken suddenly looks like he's ready to burst into tears...

"I'm not trying to be nice."

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"That's just how I am."

3

2

"What's wrong with being nice?"

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ken with aigis and fuuka in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

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Ken falls silent...

"Cheer up."

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"Stop crying!"

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"I'm with you."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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"......"

"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!"

Ends the conversation

"Is there anyone you... do like?"

"Nobody!"

Ends the conversation

That's a secret.""

"He's right in front of me."

Progress toward Ken's Romance Path, proceed to the next prompt

"If I said... that I liked you, would that bother you?"

"...I think so."

Progress toward Ken's Friendship Path

"Not at all."

Progress toward Ken's Romance Path

Dialogue

Your Response

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Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Ken falls silent with a troubled look on his face...

"We're friends, right?"

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"We're team members, right?"

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"I'm sorry..."

"It didn't bother me."

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"He's just a kid."

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"...We'll get him back later."

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You must be honest with him...

"You're a special friend."

Friendship Path secured, ends the conversation

"It's because I like you."

Progress toward Ken's Romance Path, proceed to the next prompt

"That's how adults lie, all the time..."

"I'm not teasing you."

Friendship Path secured

"I'm not lying!"

Romance Path secured

Dialogue

Your Response

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He seems embarrassed that you're alone with him...

"Your face's red."

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"C'mon, let's talk."

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"This is kind of embarrassing."

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"If we tell everybody about this, I'm sure everything'll get weird..."

"It'll be a secret to everybody."

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"We should just tell them."

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Ken tripped over something...

"Are you all right?""

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"Wanna hold hands?"

3

2

This scene is exclusive to the Romance Path with Ken. If you are not romancing him, this scene will be skipped.

Dialogue

Your Response

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Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"It all depends on... how I become one."

"Try your best with it."

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"There's no rush."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"A-About when we were holding hands..."

"It didn't bother me at all."

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"Let's hold hands together again."

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"Didn't you want to hold hands?"

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"I'm sorry! I'm so sorry...!"

"I didn't mind at all."

3

2

"You shouldn't lie!"

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Ken hangs his head low...

"Don't push yourself."

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"It can't be helped."

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"You're fine the way you are."

3

2

"Wait for me, (Protagonist)-san..."

"Don't worry, I'll wait for you."

3

2

"I'll look forward to it."

2

1

"Just hurry up, okay?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

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"I m-mean, my house is long gone. But I've been holding onto that key all this time."

"I can't accept this."

3

2

"I'll hold onto this."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

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"Oh, I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't be staring."

"Something catch your eye?"

3

2

"What should we do?"

3

2

"I m-mean, my house is long gone. But I've been holding onto that key all this time."

"I can't accept this."

3

2

"I'll hold onto this."

3

2

"Please swear it, right now..."

"I swear it."

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"I'll be there for you too."

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"Umm..."

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Ken's Non-Ranking Scenes

Dialogue

Your Response

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Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Christmas Eve scene on 12/24

"...It's not as pretty as you, though."

"Why, thank you."

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"Nice try."

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"I love you."

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3

3

"You sure you don't mind spending your Christmas with me?"

"Not at all."

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"Of course I don't!"

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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."

3

2

"It's bad to eat that quick."

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"Did you savor it?"

2

1

Phone invite on 1/11

"The Featherman R one..."

"You really like the series?"

3

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"Can I borrow it!?"

3

3

"You really are a kid."

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Ken's Christmas Eve scene rewards you with a Coffee Cup.

Additionally, if you buy a Namayatsuhashi from the gift shop during your trip to Kyoto, you can offer it to Ken on 11/20 to receive three affinity points.

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