Fuuka joins SEES at an early stage, but in Persona 3 Reload, you’ll need a lot of courage to approach her.
Persona 3 Reload handles its Social Links differently from Persona 4 and 5, much like the original game. The party members in those games represent some of the most significant and ancient Social Links available. However, these Links are among the toughest and last to start in Persona 3 Reload.
The Priestess Social Link, Fuuka Yamagishi, is a bit of an exception to this norm. Once she formally joins SEES in mid-July, you may start her Social Link. However, in order to have any chance of making this Link work, you must fully utilize your Courage stat.
General Information
The Priestess, often referred to as the High Priestess or the Papess, is a feminine archetype of extraordinary discernment, wisdom, and common sense. Fuuka possesses all of these attributes in spades, but her social anxiety and pessimistic thoughts prevent her from speaking out for herself.
On Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays, once she’s free for Social Link activities, you may find Fuuka outside her classroom in the Gekkoukan second-floor corridor. But because her first experience entails consuming some subpar cuisine, you’ll need Courage 6 (Badass) to accept her offer.
Progressing through the Priestess Social Link won’t get you access to any new abilities or traits, in contrast to other Persona games’ Social Links and Confidants. Once you max up the Link, you can fuse the ultimate Priestess Persona. The sole advantage of fusing Priestess Personas is that you earn extra free levels. Naturally, you also get to see Fuuka’s character development and have the opportunity to fall in love with her.
Fuuka occasionally requests that the protagonist spend time with her on a day off, much like other student Social Links do. The event you witness and whether she asks are determined on your Priestess rank at the moment. Two options will earn you three relationship points at these occasions, while the third option will net you nothing.
If Fuuka’s Link isn’t ready to rank up, you can also gift her during these outings as a possible love interest. Since she adores almost everything from the flower store, Fuuka is a very simple person to please.
Priestess Rank 2
Fuuka tries her hand at cooking again, but even a stray cat won’t eat it.
- Sure. 3
- Don’t do it. 0
- I can handle a bit. 0
- Maybe we can use it in battle. 0
- Sure thing. 3
- Will it be good next time? 0
Priestess Rank 3
Fuuka is casting a wide net for cooking advice, but she isn’t having much luck.
- Just a dash or two. 3
- I don’t add salt. 0
- Just dump in a ton. 1
- Just take it slow. 3
- Don’t get discouraged already. 1
- Practice makes perfect. 1
- Go to the bookstore. 0
- I’ll help you find something. 0
Priestess Rank 4
Fuuka is struggling with her self-worth, and her “unladylike” love of electronics.
- Do you really need one? 0
- Start with the basics first. 0
- There’s nothing you’re good at? 0
- What about your Persona? 0
- You’re a hard worker. 1
- That’s not true. 3
- Maybe you’re right. 0
- Why do you think that? 1
Priestess Rank 5
Fuuka has managed to make some actually edible food: rice balls.
- It’s good. 1
- You did a great job. 3
- I’m glad I could help. 1
- I didn’t do anything. 0
- Thank you. 1
- I think I get it. 0
- Can you make more sometime? 3
Priestess Rank 6
Fuuka is pleased with her cooking accomplishment, but she hopes to make more than just rice balls to give back to the SEES team.
- Of course. 3
- You sure you’re not overdoing it? 0
- That’s the spirit. 3
- Don’t get too carried away. 0
- You’re already plenty useful. 1
Priestess Rank 7
Fuuka goes hunting for cookbooks, and along the way she brings up a traumatic event that happened to her in a bookstore.
- What is it? 0
- Something wrong with that? 0
- Yeah, I remember. 0
- But we were just in one… 0
- You did nothing wrong. 0
- …… 0
- That’s messed up. 1
- Is that the only reason? 0
- That’s probably it. 0
Priestess Rank 8
Fuuka admits to her problem with negative thinking, and she asks the protagonist how he can be optimistic.
- I believe in myself. 1
- It’s just my personality. 1
- I’ve never thought about it. 1
- Not at all. 1
- We’ll see each other in the dorm. 1
Priestess Rank 9
Fuuka is happy that she’s getting encouragement from the other SEES members. This is also the moment when you can start a romance with Fuuka.
- She’s right. 0
- Ahaha! That’s funny. 0
- I feel the same way. 0
- Me too. 0
- I love you, Fuuka. 3 (Romance)
- We’ll always be friends. 0(Friendship)
On the Romance path:
- We’ll be together forever. 0
- I’ll treat you right. 0
On the Friendship path:
- Sure. 3
- I’m not confident. 0
- What are you gonna make? 0
Priestess Rank 10
You assist Fuuka in preparing gyoza for the dorm on the friendship road. You two spend time in her chamber on the Romance route. Select the possibilities that appeal to you, as the connection points become irrelevant in any case.
You will get Fuuka’s headphones as a prize for reaching the highest level on the Priestess Social Link. Scathach, the ultimate priestess persona, may be unlocked by possessing this artifact. If you don’t fuse Scathach before then, you can bring Fuuka’s headphones into a New Game Plus just like other Persona items.