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One of the founding members of SEES and a pivotal member of it, Mitsuru Kirijo is all business in Persona 3 Portable. Though she won’t join the combat party until a little ways into the game, her support is pivotal both on the front lines and behind the scenes.

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Her social link is the Empress arcana, fitting for a woman as in-charge as Mitsuru. As the male protagonist, you end up dating her by default, but she’s still worth getting to know regardless. If you’re looking to get closer to Mitsuru in P3P, we’ve got everything you’ll need to know.

This guide will contain spoilers for the plot and subplot of Persona 3 Portable.

mitsuru congratulating the protagonist for a high exam score in persona 3 portable

While you meet Mitsuru on your very first night at Iwatodai Dormitory, it takes quite a long time to actually unlock her social link.

The first day on which both protagonists are able to begin Mitsuru's social link is 11/21.

However, it might not be a bad thing that you've got to wait so long, as Mitsuru will require you to have reached Rank 6 (Max) Academics before you can spend free time with her.

We've got a full Guide to Social Stats if you'd like some help raising your Academics stat in P3P, but what it boils down to is, be sure to study.

mitsuru introducing herself in persona 3 portable at iwatodai dormitory's lounge

Below, you'll find a list of every scene from Mitsuru's social link. You'll likely have finished several social links by the time you unlock hers, so it ought to be easy to make time for her.

The Empress social link is notedly different between the protagonists, as the male protagonist dates each of his female social links by default.

Be sure you're following along with the correct protagonist in the tables!

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Both Male and Female Protagonists

"Please tell me what the etiquette here is. Are there any customs I need to follow...?"

"Make a lot of noise."

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"Add a lot of spice."

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"Eat your food quickly."

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"Drink all the soup."

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"... Does that make me strange?"

"Yeah, totally."

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"No, not at all."

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

Mitsuru seems nervous.

"Is this your first time?"

2

1

"Can you eat with your hands?"

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Female Protagonist

Mitsuru seems nervous.

"Is this your first time?"

3

2

"Do you know how to eat?"

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

Mitsuru seems dejected.

Treat her to takoyaki

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Ask her to treat you

2

1

"Perhaps he's just maturing..."

"Does that make you sad?"

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"Does that make you happy?"

3

2

"I can't explain why, though..."

"Maybe you're in love."

2

1

"Maybe you're anxious."

2

1

"Maybe you're sad."

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"Sorry for subjecting you to my incoherent ramblings... Please forget what I just said."

Cheer her on

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Agree to forget about it

2

1

Female Protagonist

Mitsuru seems dejected.

"I'll treat you."

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"Anyways, let's eat."

3

2

"Perhaps he's just maturing..."

"Does that make you sad?"

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"Does that make you happy?"

3

2

"I can't explain why, though..."

"... Love?"

3

2

"That's anxiety."

3

2

"I think you're lonely..."

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"Sorry for subjecting you to my incoherent ramblings... Please forget what I just said."

"I'm behind you 100%."

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"Okay, I will."

3

2

mitsuru giving a motivating speech as student council president in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"Soon, we'll be looking back nostalgically on these times..."

"Are you going to college?"

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"Did something happen?"

2

1

"What are your thoughts on marriage?"

"It's the result of love."

3

2

"It's a social agreement."

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"It's based on compromise."

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"Do you disagree?"

"Do you have a boyfriend?"

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"That's a tough one."

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Female Protagonist

"Soon, we'll be looking back nostalgically on these times..."

"What's next for you?"

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"You seem troubled..."

3

2

"What are your thoughts on marriage?"

"To be with your true love."

3

2

"... I never considered it."

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"The end of your life."

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"Do you disagree?"

"But your boyfriend..."

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"I don't know..."

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"I find it interesting that so much thought is put into the design and construction of a movie theater."

"... Said the rich girl."

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"I'm glad you enjoyed it."

3

2

"She's also more suited to ride a motorcycle..."

"A motorcycle?"

3

2

"And you're not?"

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Mitsuru seems happy.

Mitsuru's motorcycle...

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"Let's go for a ride."

3

2

Female Protagonist

"... You can have 'bored' written all over your face without having to consider the feelings of others."

"Was it boring?"

3

2

"What's it usually like?"

3

2

"You may be more suited to ride a motorcycle than me..."

Motorcycle?""

3

2

"You're giving up riding?"

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Mitsuru seems happy.

"Motorcycles seem dangerous."

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"Can I ride with you someday?"

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

Mitsuru is looking at the bookshelf.

"Looking for a specific book?"

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"Can I get a book for you?"

2

1

"What are you doing?"

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"It's the best solution for everyone involved."

"You gotta be kidding..."

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"That's news to me!"

2

1

"So, I won't run from my destiny."

"You have to reconsider."

3

2

"I'll do something about it."

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Female Protagonist

Mitsuru is looking at the bookshelf.

"Looking for something?"

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"Not feeling well?"

3

2

"What are you researching?"

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"It's the best solution for everyone involved."

"You're kidding, right!?"

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"It's the first I've heard..."

3

2

"So, I won't run from my destiny."

"You should reconsider!"

3

2

"I think it's okay to run."

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"Or, is that being selfish?"

"Let's do it!"

3

2

"Are you sure it's okay?"

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Female Protagonist

"When you're with me... what do you think?"

"What do you mean?"

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"I enjoy myself."

3

2

empress threatening junpei for being sexist toward the female protagonist in persona 3 portable

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"Somewhere far away, where no one knows who you are?"

"Yes."

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"No."

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"... Hypothetically?"

"No, I don't think so."

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"Yes, definitely."

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Mitsuru is trembling with anger.

Calm Mitsuru down

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Say something to the guy

3

2

Mitsuru is leaving... What will you do?

Stop her

3

2

Grab her fiance

3

2

Female Protagonist

"Somewhere far away, where no one knows who you are?"

"I have."

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"I haven't."

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"I am... a fool."

"That's not true."

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"Don't blame yourself."

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Mitsuru is trembling with anger.

"Senpai, calm down..."

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"How dare you!?"

3

2

"Please excuse me."

"Wait!"

3

2

Senpai, let's run!""

3

2

(Well-Dressed Man) "I advise you never come near Mitsuru again, little missy."

"I refuse."

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"It's none of your business."

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Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"I'm so sorry about what happened the other day."

"What are you talking about?"

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"Don't worry about it."

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"That makes me happy."

3

2

Female Protagonist

"I'm so sorry about what happened the other day. It must have upset you."

"How so?"

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"It didn't bother me."

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"You were cool."

3

2

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Male Protagonist

"... I can't wait until then."

"I can ride a motorcycle."

3

2

"I'll sit on the back."

3

2

Female Protagonist

"... I can't wait until then."

"I'll do my best."

3

2

Let me ride on the back!""

3

2

Follow along with the dialogue suggestions above, and you'll have maxed out Mitsuru's social link in Persona 3 Portable!

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