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Persona 3 Reload (P3R)

Can you Save Shinjiro?

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Shinjiro cannot be saved in Persona 3 Reload (P3R). Learn more on what you can do with Shinjiro, how to progress his linked episodes, and what rewards you earn from it.

Can You Save Shinjiro?

Shinjiro Cannot be Saved

Persona 3 Reload - Shinji Cannot be Saved

Unlike Persona 3 Portable, Shinjiro cannot be saved in this game. His fate in this game is sealed, even if you complete all of his linked episodes in time. Although, it is still best to complete his linked episodes to explore his character and unlock the ability to fuse a special Persona.

How to Progress Shinjiro's Link Episodes

  1. Spend Time with Him When He Texts
  2. Talk to Mitsuru to Ask Shinji to Return
  3. Interact with Both Characters
  4. Do Not Give the Note to Mitsuru
  5. Return the Note the Shinjiro
Note: You only have until 10/4 to complete his Link Episodes

Spend Time with Him When He Texts

As you progress through the story, he will occassionally ask you to spend time with him when he texts you. With that, make sure to always check your phone at night since these link episodes can disappear if you wait too long.

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Talk to Mitsuru to get a Prompt Asking Shinjiro to Return

Eventually, you will come at a point where you need to talk to Mitsuru to get her to ask Shinjiro to go back to school. This will let you start one of his final link episodes.

Interact with Both Characters Until Shinjiro Asks You to Give Mitsuru a Note

Once Mitsuru asks Shinji to return, go back and forth between them until Shinji asks you to give Mitsuru a note. This note indicates his intent to extend his leave of absence from school.

Do Not Give the Note to Mitsuru

While in the student council room, do not give the note to Mitsuru. Instead, hold on to it for now and wait for the scene to end.

Return the Note to Shinjiro to Complete the Link Episodes

After you choose not to give it to Mitsuru, you can return the note to Shinjiro to complete his link episodes. This will let you fuse Hell Biker, a special Persona, after you clean up his room on 10/28.

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1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 2 years

HOW ABOUT A SPOILER WARNING NEXT TIME?! it's not that hard, you could have said "can you save --- during [event]?", but no... I've been waiting to play this game for years and this article ruined my experience. Be careful next time and change the title. Be professional.

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