Welcome to NGB and our Persona 3 Reload Hanged Man Social Link guide. Here we’ll cover how to start the Hanged Man Social Link along with what you’ll need to do to increase its rank and the correct answers to the questions asked by Maiko. When you reach Rank 10, you’ll gain the ability to fuse the Persona, Attis. You’ll also receive a Bead Ring which will give you the perks of a Rank 10 Hanged Man Social Link in New Game Plus.
How to Start the Hanged Man Social Link
Proceed with the game until you reach Early Morning on 5/6. While passing by the lockers you’ll overhear a couple of girls talking about a lonely elementary school student playing alone at Naganaki Shrine. After school, head over there and speak with the girl. She’ll then mention how she’s hungry and wants something round, hot and soft. Leave the shrine and travel to Iwatodai Strip Mall. Stop by Octopia on the east side of 1F and buy 1 Weird Takoyaki for 400 yen. Bring it back to Maiko at the shrine who will eat it then declare that she is thirst for a fizzy drink that is mad and bitter. Leave the shrine once more, this time traveling to Iwatodai Station. Locate the vending machine in the back right and purchase a Mad Bull for 110 yen. Again, bring it back to Maiko at the shrine. She’ll then ask if you’ll be her friend. Choose “Of course.” when prompted. The last step is to leave the Shrine and come back another day that Maiko is there. Speak with her then agree to play with her. After wrapping up, you’ll unlock the Hanged Man Social Link.
How to Rank Up the Hanged Man Social Link
In order to rank up the Hanged Man Social Link, you’ll need to spend time with Maiko. She can be found at Naganaki Shrine on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Make sure to bring a Hanged Man persona with you to get a boost in affinity which will allow you to rank up faster.
Rank 1
Rank 1 is unlocked automatically after you obtain the Hanged Man Social Link.
Rank 2
During Rank 2, we’ll start off by playing with Maiko on the slide. After a while she gets hungry and wants to move the party to Wilduck. Only the first response rewards any affinity points. The other two don’t matter so pick whatever you are feeling.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| My tummy’s grumbling. Can we go to Wilduck? | Sure, let’s go. |
| Why would the get a divorce? | Any option |
| …She’s sobbing loudly. What should I do? | Either Option |
Rank 3
This time on Persona 3 Babysitter, we’ll get to meet Maiko’s other friend, Stripey. After an exchange of words, we’ll take her to get some grub. While, talking to Stripey, feel free to pick either option as neither awards any affinity. You can check the table below for the best answer to choose when you get to the second response.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| …And who are you? | Either option |
| Do you think he’ll come home and see me? | Don’t worry, he’ll be there. |
Rank 4
For Rank 4, Maiko will talk about her birthday and how she had a good time!
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| They really do care about me! | That’s great news. |
Rank 5
When speaking with Maiko for this rank, it’s clear something has happened, and she could use a friend.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| He’s so mean! It’s not fair! | That’s awful. |
| Do they just wish I would disappear? | They would never. |
Rank 6
Rank 6 sees Maiko at her breaking point resorting to some desperate measures.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| I made up my mind! I have to run away from home! | “Calm down.” or “It’s up to you.” |
| I need lots of snacks, right? And my… insurance card? | That should be enough. |
Rank 7
It’s finally time to put Maiko’s plan of running away into action. She’ll meet up with us one more time before she says goodbye. Neither of the responses this rank reward any affinity points, so feel free to pick any options you fancy.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| She’s never done anything liek this before! | Any Option |
| If you have any idea where she is, I’m begging you to tell us. | Either Option |
Rank 8
When you meet up with Maiko, she’ll tell you that she’s hungry and ask where you want to eat. She’ll also tell you about what happened with her parents.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| What do you wanna get? | Hamburgers. |
| It was sad, but I listened to the whole thing. Did I do good? | You’re a good girl. |
| Who do you think I should pick? | Your dad. |
Rank 9
At the start of Rank 9, Maiko will request that two of you get some takoyaki. While eating, she’ll then tell you about the decision she’s made.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Even if I’m gone… we’ll still be friends, right? | Friends forever. |
Rank 10
Since this is Rank 10, feel free to pick any options you like. She’ll give you a Bead Ring which will give you the perks of a Rank 10 Hanged Man Social Link in New Game Plus.
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