The protagonist automatically starts Nanako's Social Link on May 3rd. She can be found during the evening inside the Dojima Residence when the protagonist finishes the story's current dungeon or between story dungeons. The protagonist is only allowed to rank Nanako's Social Link when Ryotaro Dojima is not home.
In Persona 4, the deadline to complete Nanako's Social Link is November 3rd, as it will become unavailable for the rest of the game after this. In Persona 4 Golden, her Social Link becomes available again starting on January 23rd.
Nanako gives the protagonist a Family Picture when the Social Link is maxed, which enables the fusion of Sraosha.
To initiate Nanako's Social Link Rank 4, the protagonist must reach Rank 3 Expression (Persuasive).
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
> Nanako is nodding her head cheerfully.
Why all these questions?
0
0
Is there anything else?
+3
+2
"What happens to a person when they die?"
They disappear.
0
0
They go to heaven.
+3
+3
I don't know.
+2
+1
"Why do bad people do bad things?"
They have no choice.
0
0
Because they enjoy it.
0
0
I don't know.
+2
+1
"Are bad people more important to Dad than I am?"
That's not true.
0
0
He's protecting everyone.
0
0
He's protecting you.
+2
+1
Rank 5
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"What do they mean by 'real'?"
Related to you by blood.
0
0
A person you love a lot.
+3
+3
Always by your side.
+3
+2
"Daddy doesn't come home because I'm not his 'real' daughter?"
Did he say that?
+3
+3
That's not true.
0
0
You have me.
+2
+2
> What should you do?
Talk with her
+3
+2
Put her to bed
0
0
Listen to her talk
+3
+3
Rank 6
To initiate Nanako's Social Link Rank 6, the protagonist must reach Rank 5 Expression (Enthralling).
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
> Nanako looks like she's about to cry...
Ask what happened
0
0
Swear to it
+2
+1
"He can't come, huh?"
He'll come.
+3
+2
I don't know.
0
0
I'll ask him with you.
+3
+3
Rank 7
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
Dojima: "What's gotten into her...?"
Let's go look for her.
+3 (Hierophant)
+2 (Hierophant)
Let's leave her alone.
0
0
Dojima: "She'll listen to you..."
That's not true.
0
0
Why?
0
0
Okay.
0
0
"Big bro..."
Why'd you come here?
0
0
Let's go home.
+3
+3
Your dad's worried.
0
0
"Is he going to throw me away, too...?"
He hasn't forgotten.
0
0
He won't abandon you.
0
0
Don't worry.
0
0
Rank 8
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"What should I do...? The teacher will yell at me."
I'll help you look for it.
+3
+3
Nothing you can do now.
0
0
"Why did Dad stop smiling...?"
He's lonely too.
+3
+3
Because you're lonely.
+3
+3
Rank 9
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Big bro... I love my Dad."
I know.
+3
+2
He loves you, too.
+3
+3
What about me?
0
0
"...I feel sorry for him, losing someone he loves."
He still has you.
+3
+2
She's not lost.
+3
+2
I feel sorry for you too.
+3
+2
> What should you do?
Talk with her
+3
+2
Put her to bed
0
0
Play with her
+3
+3
Rank 10
Rank 10
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Big bro, can you make a salad?"
Sure thing.
+3
+2
I think...
+2
+1
I eat salad for breakfast!
0
0
"You're my family, too, so... Let's work hard together!"
Don't strain yourself.
+2
+1
Let's do it.
+3
+3
But I'm not your Mom...
+2
+1
Other[]
6/11 - Gardening
Garden, 6/11
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Do you not like rain either, big bro?"
I hate it.
+2
+1
Rain's okay.
0
0
11/22, 11/24, 11/25, and 11/26 - Inaba Municipal Hospital
After School, 11/22, 11/24, 11/25, and 11/26
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
> Nanako seems to have noticed your presence and woke up...
You can go back to sleep.
+2
+1
Does it hurt anywhere?
+2
+1
We came to see you.
+2
+1
Bonus:
+3 points with Investigation Team members with matching Personas; +2 without matching Personas.
11/23 - Inaba Municipal Hospital
Daytime, 11/23
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
> Speaking still seems to be painful for her...
How are you doing?
+2
+1
Try not to talk.
+2
+1
Hang in there.
+2
+1
Dojima: "Sorry, and thanks for coming all this way..."
Anything for Nanako.
0
0
Hey, she's family.
+2 (Hierophant)
+1 (Hierophant)
It is kind of a pain...
0
0
Bonus:
+3 points with Investigation Team members with matching Personas; +2 without matching Personas.
11/27 - Inaba Municipal Hospital
Daytime, 11/27
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
> Speaking still seems to be painful for her...
How are you doing?
+2
+1
Try not to talk.
+2
+1
Hang in there.
+2
+1
Dojima: "So, um... how are things over at the house?"
It feels too big for me.
0
0
Nothing's really changed.
0
0
It's relaxing.
+2 (Hierophant)
+1 (Hierophant)
Bonus:
+3 points with Investigation Team members with matching Personas; +2 without matching Personas.
Notes[]
In Golden, the protagonist can increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point by saying "I'll help too." on 5/22. If the protagonist has a Persona of the Justice Arcana in his stock, the progression will be 2 points.
On 7/23, saying "I'll protect you." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point without a matching Persona, and 2 points with a Persona.
After clearing Void Quest, making an Asian American, soy flavored omelette will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 2 points without a matching Persona, and 3 points with a Persona.
During the summer festival on 8/20, saying "You look cute in it." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point without a matching Persona, and 2 points with a Persona.
Agreeing to help Nanako with her homework on 8/23 will increase her Social Link progression by 3 points, and will automatically increase by 2 points each on the evenings of 8/24, 8/25, and 8/27.
On 8/26, saying "No." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point.
On 8/28, saying "Male." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point.
On 8/29, saying "It stopped raining by then." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point.
In Golden, saying "I'm happy for you." on 8/30 will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point without a matching Persona, and 2 points with a Persona.
During the class trip on 9/10, buying an Iwatodai Lamp will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 2 points without a matching Persona, and 3 points with a Persona.
After arriving home from the class trip on 9/10, saying "Come with me next time." will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 1 point without a matching Persona, and 2 points with a Persona.
In Golden, saying "You need guts." on 1/2 will increase Nanako's Social Link progression by 2 point without a matching Persona, and 3 points with a Persona.
In Golden, agreeing to help Nanako with her homework on 1/28 will increase her Social Link progression by 2 points, and will automatically increase by 2 points each on the evenings of 1/29 and 2/4.
