The Strength Arcana, represented by Yuko Nishiwaki, is a Social Link in Persona 3 Reload (P3R). Read on to learn how to start Yuko's (Strength) Social Link, social stat requirements, schedule, gifts, unlocks, romance options, and the best choices for every Social Link event!

How to Start the Strength (Yuko) Social Link

Progress the Chariot Social Link

Invite Yuko for a Walk Home Twice

Progress the Chariot Social Link

The first step to unlocking Yuko's Social Link is to unlock and progress Kazushi's (Chariot) Social Link. His Social Link will be available on April 23, and players simply have to go to the running track at Gekkoukan High and volunteer to join the Track and Field team.

Chariot Arcana Social Link Rank

Invite Yuko for a Walk Home Twice

Right after Rank 1-2 and 2-3 of the Chariot Social Link, you will encounter Yuko in a cutscene near the lockers. On both encounters, talk to Yuko and ask her to walk home together to start the Strength Social Link.

Yuko (Strength) Social Link Choices Guide

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1-2	2-3	3-4	4-5	5-6
6-7	7-8	8-9	9-10

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 Strength Persona for an additional point.

Rank 1 to 2

Prompt 1
Also, I wasn't really in the mental state to do this alone today.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. What happened? +1	✦✦	✦
2. You did good.	-	-

Prompt 2
And before I knew it, I'd dozed off. I ended up handing a blank paper.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. That's bad.	-	-
2. It wasn't your fault. +1	✦✦	✦

Prompt 3
But come on, it's way too early to worry about the future, isn't it? We're still just teenagers!
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. That's true. +2	✦✦✦	✦✦
2. I don't think so.	-	-
3. You haven't thought about it?	-	-

Rank 2 to 3

Prompt 1
Going that far would've been crossing the line.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Does this happen often?	-	-
2. Do you know who did it?	-	-

Prompt 2
Sorry you got dragged into that.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Friend of yours?	-	-
2. Don't worry about it. +1	✦✦	✦

Prompt 3
They called you my boyfriend. That must have made you feel awkward, huh?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. I’m honored. +2	✦✦✦	✦✦
2. I don't mind.	-	-
3. It might be a problem.	-	-

Rank 3 to 4

Prompt 1
Makoto-kun, what do you think I should do?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Why not give it a go?	-	-
2. That's for you to decide.	-	-

Prompt 2
I mean, why not right? Please? Honestly, I don't think I can handle it on my own...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Sure thing. +1	✦✦	✦
2. It's kind of a hassle.	-	-

Rank 4 to 5

Prompt 1
Elementary school kids really learn fast don't you think?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. You're right. It's impressive. +1	✦✦	✦
2. That's not normal?	-	-
3. It's because you teach so well. +2	✦✦✦	✦✦

Prompt 2
Should I change the training routine? Maybe they should be running more.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. You shouldn't change it. +1	✦✦	✦
2. Maybe you should rethink it.	-	-
3. I trust whatever you decide Yuko. +1	✦✦	✦

Rank 5 to 6

Prompt 1
Oh Makoto-Kun, why don't you give them some advice too?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. You guys got this! +1	✦✦	✦
2. Show some guts! +1	✦✦	✦

Prompt 2
Age difference really matters when you're as young as they are. Do you really think they can beat the sixth graders.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. It's gonna be tough.	-	-
2. As long as we believe in them. +1	✦✦	✦

Rank 6 to 7

Prompt 1
They called you my boyfriend till the very end...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Wanna make that true?	-	-
2. It's embarassing.	-	-
3. They're just joking.	-	-

Prompt 2
It's like the kids have left the nest...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Are you sad?	-	-
2. Are you relieved? +1	✦✦	✦

Prompt 3
Maybe we should have a little party… you know, to celebrate our first attempt at coaching...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Let's do it. +2	✦✦✦	✦✦
2. Why?	-	-

Rank 7 to 8

Prompt 1
I was out buying stuff that might be useful for running practice, and I ran out of money.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. It's fine.	-	-
2. This is a nice room.	-	-
3. Stuff for the kids?	-	-

Prompt 2
Hmm... Oh, do you like children?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. I do.	-	-
2. Not really.	-	-

Prompt 3
Would you want it to be a boy or a girl?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. A boy. +1	✦✦	✦
2. A girl. +1	✦✦	✦
3. I don't care.	-	-

Rank 8 to 9

Prompt 1
All it did was make me more confused than I originally was. Guess I'll have to go ask again tomorrow.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. You're so hardworking. +1	✦✦	✦
2. Why go through all that trouble?	-	-

Prompt 2
Can you guess what it is?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. A track and field star? +1	✦✦	✦
2. An instructor? +2	✦✦✦	✦✦
3. A nursery teacher? +1	✦✦	✦
4. No idea...	-	-

Prompt 3
I realized that I might've been relying too much on you.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. I don't mind.	-	-
2. You can rely on me even more.	-	-

Prompt 4
Are you like this... just with me? N-No, no, th-that can't be it, huh...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. It's because I love you. (Romance)	-	-
2. It's because you're a close friend. (Platonic)	-	-

Prompt 5
(Romance) What's happening...? Is this a dream?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. I love you, Yuko.	-	-
2. It's not a dream.	-	-

Prompt 6
(Platonic) So you should really be careful about that. It could land you in some hot water.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Okay, I will.	-	-
2. Why?	-	-

Rank 9 to 10

Prompt 1
I could’ve given this to you at school, but I wanted to talk somewhere quiet.
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Is it important? +1	✦✦	✦
2. What is it? +1	✦✦	✦

Prompt 2
I know they were kind of a handful, but they also have an endearing side to them, don't you think?
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. Yeah. +1	✦✦	✦
2. Not really.	-	-

Prompt 3
Because today... Well, my parents aren't home, so...
Response	W/ Arcana	W/O Arcana
1. I see.	-	-
2. What does that mean? +1	✦✦	✦

Yuko (Strength) Social Link Overview

Yuko Nishiwaki (Strength) Start Date and Requirements

Yuko
Arcana	XI. Strength
Start Date	April 24
Pre-Requisites	Walk Yuko home in Rank 1 and 2 of the Chariot Social Link.
Days Available	Wednesday, Saturday
Location	2nd Floor Hallway

Yuko (Strength) Best Gifts

Best Gifts	・Teddy Bear ・ Mini Cactus

List of Gifts

Yuko (Strength) Social Link Rewards

Persona	Arcana
Atavaka	Strength
	Starting Level
	72

Completing the Strength Social Link rewards you with a Kids' Letter, which lets you perform a fusion of the Ultimate Persona of the Strength Social Link!

How to Fuse Atavaka

Can You Romance Yuko (Strength)?

Romance Possible Upon Reaching Rank 9

Players can romance Yuko, the Strength Arcana, upon reaching Rank 9 at her Social Link. You will know you will enter into a relationship when the game prompts you to be careful of what you say.

All Romanceable Characters

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