Welcome to NGB and our Persona 3 Reload Star Social Link guide. Here we’ll cover how to start the Star Social Link along with what you’ll need to do to increase its rank and the correct answers to the questions asked by Mamoru Hayase. When you reach Rank 10, you’ll gain the ability to fuse the Persona, Helel. You’ll also receive a Car Key which will give you the perks of a Rank 10 Star Social Link in New Game Plus.
How to Start the Star Social Link
In order to start the Star Social Link, you’ll need to join the track club and progress through the game until you reach the track meet in August. During the event, you’ll meet Mamoru Hayase who will be impressed with your performance and want to meet up later. Continue on with the story until 8/7 then travel to Iwatodai Strip Mall to find him. You’ll need to be Rank 4 in Courage to speak with him and start the Star Social Link.
How to Rank Up the Star Social Link
In order to rank up the Star Social Link, you’ll need to spend time with Mamoru Hayase at Iwatodai Strip Mall after school/during the day on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Make sure to bring a Star Persona along to gain additional affinity with him to rank up faster.
Rank 1
Rank 1 of the Star Social Link is unlocked automatically after you obtain the social link.
Rank 2
Today we’ll be getting some ramen with Hayase.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| That’s why I have to make it big-it’s for everyone who’s been helping me. | Sounds like a lot of pressure. |
| By the way, who would you say is your biggest rival? | Myself. |
Rank 3
This time, Hayase will invite you out for meat.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Maybe I should get some for them, too… | Either Option |
| Our apartment’s pretty small, though, so we’re packed like sardines. | Either Option |
Rank 4
Rank 4 see’s the duo eating some takoyaki will discussing future prospects.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| …All right, just one more! | “What are you doing?” or “Slow down and savor it.” |
| Know what that means? If I do well enough, I might score a scholarship. | That would be amazing! – 1 |
| And maybe… this’ll make my mom’s life a little easier. | Yeah, I bet it would. – 1 |
Rank 5
Today we’ll get some beef bowls and learn a bit more about Hayase.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| *huff* *huff* Sorry I kept you waiting… | Are you okay? |
| I used to come here all the time with my teammates, but… | I’ll come back here with you. |
Rank 6
This time we’re changing up the pace and heading to the music store in Paulownia Mall.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Let’s see… | Either Option (no affinity) |
| Hmm… | Either Option (no affinity) |
| Well… | Either Option (no affinity) |
| Sorry, but I don’t think I can make it today. | Don’t worry, it’s okay. |
Rank 7
When you speak with Hayase at the strip mall, he’ll ask if you have time to talk.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Thanks for coming all the way here for this. | It’s no problem at all. – 1 |
| There’s still so much I have to do. | Sounds pretty rough. |
| Why’d you have to die, Dad!? | Either Option |
| Is this… really how it ends for me? | Don’t give up yet. |
Rank 8
Following the events during the previous rank, Hayase seems to be doing much better today.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Hmm… | Do it! |
| In the end, maybe it was my fault the team couldn’t work together. | Don’t sweat it. |
Rank 9
For today’s meal, we’ll have ramen with Hayase while he tells us about the results of the big meet.
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| So, uh, the big meet for that scholarship was yesterday/ | Did you win? |
| I got first place, of course! | Congrats, man! |
| Kinda makes me feel empty inside? | Either Option |
| Go ahead and order extra noodles. It’s on me. | Thanks! |
Rank 10
As this is Rank 10, feel free to pick any options you like. You’ll receive a Car Key which will give you the perks of a Rank 10 Star Social Link in New Game Plus.
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