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Left feeling isolated as her parents work through a nasty divorce, Maiko Oohashi is the grade-school girl you befriend at the playground inPersona 3 Portable. Your friendship with her starts simple, by sharing snacks, but grows until she views you as the older sibling she never had.
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Maiko is too young to grasp all the nuances of divorce, but that doesn’t mean she’s not feeling the effects of watching her parents go through one. If you’re looking to keep this precious little lady company as her family unit changes in P3P, we’ve got all the right dialogue choices below.
This guide contains spoilers for subplots of Persona 3 Portable.
How To Unlock The Hanged Man Social Link
Regardless ofwhich protagonist you’ve chosen, you’ll haveMaiko Oohashias your Hanged Man Social Link for P3P.
In both cases, you need tobuy a can ofMad Bullfrom one of thevending machineson the second floor ofIwatodai Dormitormy.
The drink costs¥120to purchase and can be obtained as early asyour first day in the dorms.
You’ll also need to be ready with a serving ofWeird Takoyakifrom the shopOctopia, which can be found atIwatodai Strip Mall. The snack will run you¥400.
you may buy this whenever you’re able and hold onto it as well - Maiko demands snacks, not freshness.
To begin Maiko’s Social Link after obtaining these items,offer Maiko the snacks. However,the dateon which you’ll be able to give these items to her isdifferent for each protagonist.
How To Rank Up Maiko’s Social Link
As with all social links the two protagonists share, your ranking scenesmay be different between the male and female protagonists.
We’ve included a section for each protagonist in the tables below, so be sure you’re following the correct protagonist’s responses!
Maiko’s Persona 3 Portable Social Link, Rank 1
This is one of the few scenes where the protagonists both have the same responses.
“It’s up to you, ‘kay? Your choice!”
“See-saw.”
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“Jungle gym.”
“Horizontal bar.”
“I want to go home.”
“I’m hungry. … Can we go to Wild-duck Burger?”
“Sure, let’s go.”
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“Let’s keep playing.”
“But, why would they get a divorce?”
“They just fell out of love.”
“It’s probably your fault.”
“Why don’t you ask them?”
Maiko is sobbing loudly. What will you do?
Try to calm her down
Wait for her to finish crying
“They fell out of love.”
“You were a bad girl.”
“Ask your parents.”
Maiko’s Persona 3 Portable Social Link, Rank 3
You must advance Maiko’s social link through this scene if you’d like to create a social link with Akinari Kamiki.
(Thin Young Man) “… And you are?”
“I’m Maiko’s friend.”
“Just a random passerby.”
“Oh! Do you think he’ll come home for my birthday?”
“He’ll probably forget.”
“I really can’t say.”
“Don’t worry, he’ll be there.”
“I was just passing by.”
“They remembered!”
“I’m happy for you.”
“Nobody could forget you.”
“You’re pretty forgettable…”
“Good for you!”
“Of course, they love you!”
“They might not want you.”
“I don’t know what to do…”
“That’s terrible.”
“Did you deserve it?”
“I bet they wouldn’t care if I wasn’t even here at all!”
“Yeah, you’re right.”
“That isn’t true.”
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“That’s mean!”
Did you do something?""
Points Earned With A Matching Persona
Male Protagonist
“So I made up my mind! I have to run away from home!”
“Don’t do anything hasty.”
“Calm down.”
“Sounds like a plan.”
“I’ll need lots of snacks, right? What about my health insurance card?”
“You don’t need that stuff.”
“It’ll take more than that.”
Female Protagonist
“You shouldn’t!”
“Calm down, okay?”
“You’ve already decided?”
“That’s good enough.”
“That’s not enough.”
(Maiko’s Mom) “She’s never done anything like this before!”
“C’mon, we can find her.”
“Just leave her alone.”
(Maiko’s Dad) “If you have any idea where she is, I’m begging you to tell us.”
“Maybe at the music store.”
“Maybe at the takoyaki stand.”
“I think it’s your fault.”
“Let’s go look for her.”
“She’ll be okay.”
“What do you feel like eating?”
“Japanese food.”
“I was sad, but I listened to what they said. … Did I do good?”
“Yeah, you did good.”
“No, you messed up.”
“But I can’t choose that! You decide for me, okay?”
“Choose your dad.”
“Your mom would be best.”
“I can’t… I’m sorry.”
“How about hamburgers?”
“I prefer Japanese food.”
“Good girl!”
“Not really.”
“Your dad.”
“Your mom.”
“Decide yourself.”
“We’ll still be friends though, right?”
“We’re friends forever.”
“I’ll move on with life.”
“We’re sisters forever.”
“Do you think I’ll have a family of my own one day?”
“I bet you will.”
“… I’m not so sure.”
“Can we be a mom and dad together?”
“Sure thing.”
“I have to think about it.”
“Forever and ever.”
“I won’t forget.”
“Take care.”
Follow along with our guide, and you’ll have maxed your Hanged Man social link with Maiko in Persona 3 Portable with ease!
