The Hierophant Arcana, represented by Bunkichi and Mitsuko, is a Social Link in Persona 3 Reload (P3R). Read on to learn how to start Bunkichi and Mitsuko's (Hierophant) Social Link, social stat requirements, schedule, gifts, unlocks, romance options, and the best choices for every Social Link event!
How to Start the Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant) Social Link
Present the Elderly Couple a Persimmon Leaf
Visit the Bookworms Used Book Store in the Iwatodai Strip Mall. You will meet an elderly couple named Bunkichi and Mitsuko running the store. Talk to them repeatedly until they mention the Persimmon Tree at the back of Gekkoukan High.
After this prompt arises, go to the back of Gekkoukan High to find the Persimmon Tree and get a leaf. Return to Bunkichi and Mitsuko, talk to them, and you will get a prompt to show the Persimmon Leaf to them. Doing so unlocks the Hierophant Social Link.
Bunkichi Gets Trapped in Tartarus on 9/12
Another Tartarus related events are people getting caught inside Tartarus. Bunkichi is the first social link character that can get trapped inside Tartarus. While Bunkichi is trapped, you will not be able to meet him nor his wife in their Bookstore and failing to save Bunkichi will lock the player out of the social links available for the Hierophant Arcana.
Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant) Social Link Choices Guide
Note: All responses marked with (✦) gives +1, (✦✦) gives +2 points, and (✦✦✦) gives +3 points to increase S-Link rank. It is also recommended to bring a Hierophant Persona for an additional point.
Rank 1 to 2
Prompt 1
What was your name again?
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Tell him your name. +1
✦✦
✦
2. ...
-
-
Prompt 2
Someone gave them to me, but I have more than enough. Go ahead and take it, Makoto-chan.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Thank you. +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
2. I'm okay, thanks.
-
-
Prompt 3
We have so many, my wife and I would take forever to finish them all.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. I'd like that. (Free Melon Bread)
-
-
2. No, thank you.
-
-
Prompt 4
He should be here helping customers... Sorry about that, Makoto-chan.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Boy?
-
-
2. No need to apologize.
-
-
Prompt 5
Oh, my dear, he's...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. He's what?
-
-
2. What's this about?
-
-
Rank 2 to 3
Prompt 1
I don't see it anywhere...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Looking for something? +1
✦✦
✦
2. Cleaning the store?
-
-
Prompt 2
I’m looking for my glasses-Er, not my glasses - my wallet! I can’t seem to find it.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Best of luck.
-
-
2. Can I help? +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
Prompt 3
I am one as well! I am a student at Gekkoukan!
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Nice to meet you.
-
-
2. ...Who are you?
-
-
Prompt 4
But you can call me "Bebe"! It's quite nice to meet you!
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Nice to meet you.
-
-
2. ......
-
-
Prompt 5
Why must you get into a car...? Do you want me to end up all alone!?
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. What's this about a car?
-
-
2. All alone?
-
-
Prompt 6
On his way home from work, he got into an accident... He was hit by a dump truck driver who was drunk on the job...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. I'm sorry to hear that.
-
-
2. That's terrible luck.
-
-
Rank 3 to 4
Prompt 1
My wife just headed out to Gekkoukan.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. I should go too. +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
2. I'll wait here. +1
✦✦
✦
Prompt 2
The... The... The tree...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Ask what happened
-
-
2. "Remain silent
-
-
3. "
-
-
Prompt 3
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Do you know anything about this, Makoto-chan?
-
-
2. No, I don't.
-
-
3. I'm worried. +1
✦✦
✦
Rank 4 to 5
Prompt 1
We've been feeling a bit guilty for troubling you about the persimmon tree...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. I wouldn't worry about it. +1
✦✦
✦
2. What tree?
-
-
Prompt 2
Why now? Why do they want to cut it down now...?
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Cheer up. +1
✦✦
✦
2. It'll be okay. +1
✦✦
✦
Rank 5 to 6
Prompt 1
If we lose that tree... it would be like losing our son all over again...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. You're overthinking it.
-
-
2. Please don't fight. +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
Prompt 2
Unfortunately, that just reminded my dear the pain we felt the day our son died...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Cheer up.
-
-
2. I'm sure it'll be okay.
-
-
Rank 6 to 7
Prompt 1
Ah...
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. What happened? +1
✦✦
✦
2. Are you fighting again?
-
-
Prompt 2
They say the tree is a memorial to their former teacher... They don't want it to be cut down.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. The tree? A memorial?
-
-
2. That's great. +1
✦✦
✦
Prompt 3
You must be the one who called on them for this, right, Makoto-chan?
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. No. +1
✦✦
✦
2. That's right. +1
✦✦
✦
3. What are you talking about? +1
✦✦
✦
Rank 7 to 8
Prompt 1
Who do you think it was? Here's a hint: "signature."
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. A petitioner?
-
-
2. A fan of yours? +1
✦✦
✦
Prompt 2
He's already gathered a number of signatures from students who were in our son's class.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. That's great.
-
-
2. That's amazing.
-
-
Prompt 3
I have to tell my son the good news!
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Sure, let's go. +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
2. Right now?
-
-
Rank 8 to 9
Prompt 1
What? is that surprising? I'm actually quite the net surfer, you know!
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. What does the letter say? +1
✦✦
✦
2. Why a letter? +1
✦✦
✦
Prompt 2
Are you curious about the letter? Excited, perhaps? Even exhilerated?
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Excited.
-
-
2. Exhilerated.
-
-
Rank 9 to 10
Prompt 1
Bunkichi is sleep talking. Looks like he's taking a nap.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. Take a closer look.
-
-
2. Leave him alone.
-
-
Prompt 2
It's the middle of the day, but I feel awfully sleepy.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. What matter?
-
-
2. Why are you relieved?
-
-
Prompt 3
We asked them to go ahead and cut the persimmon tree down.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. But.. why? +2
✦✦✦
✦✦
2. Oh well.
-
-
Prompt 4
He was a teacher after all.
Response
W/ Arcana
W/O Arcana
1. That's true.
-
-
2. Are you really sure?
-
-
Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant) Social Link Overview
Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant) Start Date and Requirements
Bunkichi and Mitsuko
Arcana
V. Hierophant
Start Date
April 25
Pre-Requisites
Obtain the Persimmon leaf at the tree from 1F Corridor in Gekkoukan High.
Days Available
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Location
Bookworms Used Books in Iwatodai Strip Mall
Bunkichi and Mitsuko (Hierophant) Best Gifts
Since there is no option to invite them on a date outside, you cannot give gifts for this Social Link.
Completing the Hierophant Social Link rewards you with a Persimmon Fruit, which lets you perform a fusion of the Ultimate Persona of the Hierophant Social Link!
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