Persona 3 Reload Maiko Social Link Guide

Ohashi Maiko Characters

Maiko, a cheerful and kind-hearted elementary school student who seeks solace by visiting takoyaki stalls and playing at shrines, is upset by the conflict between her parents and believes they don’t care about her, which prompts her to decide to run away from home.

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In the standard route, Maiko confides in the protagonist, develops feelings for him, and expresses her desire to marry him in the future. However, in the heroine route, Maiko treats the protagonist as a sister.

Later, Maiko discovers the true cause of her parents’ problems. Despite her efforts to prevent them from getting divorced, they choose to separate. Maiko chooses to live with her mother, actively supporting her in overcoming her difficulties. Social Link ends with Maiko moving in, and she jokingly expresses her desire to marry the protagonist through a toy ring. Completing the Link will unlock Persona Attis for Fusion.

Maiko initially appears early in the game, on level 5/6. Unlike later Persona games, completing the Hanged Man Social Link does not grant additional abilities or skills. However, it reveals Maiko’s full story, facilitates the creation of a powerful Persona, and ultimately unlocks the Ultimate Hanged Man Persona, which is essential to completing the Persona 3 Reload compendium.

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Persona 3 Reload Maiko Social Link Guide

In Persona 3 Remake, Maiko represents the 13th Major Arcana card in the tarot deck, specifically Card 12 – The Hanged Man. As an elementary school student seeking solace at a shrine in Nagasaki, she stands out among the characters facing personal challenges.

It is up to you to decide whether to activate Hanged Social Link, below you will find details on when to activate S-Link, Maiko’s schedule, and the best dialogue options for her events. Follow these steps to start Maiko’s Social Link on 5/6:

  • Buy the weird takoyaki at the Octopia food stand in the Iwatodai shopping center.
  • Purchase a Mad Cow from the vending machine on the second floor of the dorm.
  • Promise to play with Maiko again, and then talk to her on her next free day.

Maiko appears every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday after school. She can also be seen during the day on weekends, after school, and even during exams.

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Level 1 -> Level 2

  • “Okay, let’s go.” (#1)
  • Any option
  • Any option

Level 2 -> Level 3

  • Any option
  • “Don’t worry, he’ll be there.” (#3)

Level 3 -> Level 4

  • “That’s great news.” (#1) / “Of course they care.” (#2)

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Level 4 -> Level 5

  • “That’s terrible.” (#1)
  • “They never will.” (#2)

Level 5 -> Level 6

  • “Calm down.” (#2) / “It’s up to you.” (#3)
  • “That’s enough.” (#1)

Level 6 -> Level 7

  • Any option
  • Any choice, but you will find Maiko at the takoyaki stand

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Level 7 -> Level 8

  • “Hamburger.” (#1)
  • “You’re a good girl.” (#1)
  • “Your father.” (#1)

Level 8 -> Level 9

  • “Friends forever.” (#1)

Level 9 -> Max Level 10

  • Any option, because this is the highest level

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MAX Level 10 Rewards

  • At level 10, Maiko will give you the Bead Ring item, which allows you to fuse the highest level of the Hanged Persona – Attis.

Persona 3 Reloaded

Persona 3 Remake is a role-playing video game developed by Atlus. It is a remake of the 2006 game Persona 3 and the fourth main installment in the Persona series in the Megami Tensei series. The game was released on February 2, 2024 and is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

The story revolves around a high school student who returns to his hometown after ten years and discovers that he has the ability to summon a Persona – a representation of his inner soul. After joining the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), their goal is to fight shadows, unravel the secrets of the Dark Hour, and face various challenges.

Development on Persona 3 Remake began in 2019, with a public release in June 2023, in response to fan requests and officially confirmed by Atlus. This remake stays true to the original storyline while incorporating graphical and feature updates for a modern gaming experience. Narinori Soejima supervised new character designs executed by Azusa Shimada, and new music was composed by Atsushi Hojo and performed by Yasumi Takahashi and Lotus Juice.

Persona 3 Reloaded Game

Persona 3 Remake continues its unique take on role-playing and social simulation gameplay with significant updates in terms of aesthetics, graphics, and mechanics. The game draws inspiration from the improvements made in Persona 5, improving the user interface, introducing features such as date-specific objectives, and a revamped map system reminiscent of Persona 5.

In addition to the fundamental changes, Reload introduces new elements in social simulation and role-playing. The Iwatodai Dormitory, where your characters live, now offers more activities, including personal conversations, healing cooking, gardening, movie rentals, and reading.

Participating in these activities can improve the protagonist’s social statistics and affect interactions with social links. In addition, cooperation with teammates can bring additional combat advantages, seamlessly integrated to create a more immersive and colorful gaming experience.

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