Many social links inPersona 3 Reloadwill be with other students at Gekkoukan, but there are also a lot of other characters to meet and form bonds with throughout the city. Maiko is a young girl who comes and plays by herself at the shrine after school and is one of the earlier social links players can start.

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This social link takes a few steps to begin and is a great option to try to rank up during summer break when the other school-based social links won’t be available. Here’s how to unlock Maiko and complete all of her social link ranks.

Yukari & Akihiko’s Theurgy Attacks

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Unlocking Maiko & Her Availability

Players will first overhear talk about Maiko on 5/6, which is also the first day players can go and meet her. Maiko is found atNaganaki Shrine onMondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.Upon first meeting Maiko, she will say that she is hungry.

Head toIwatodai Strip Maill and get Weird Takoyaki from Octopiaon the first level. Take that back to Maiko, and she’ll then say she is thirsty. Now head toIwatodai Station and buy the drink Mad Bull from the vending machine.Giving both of these things to Maiko will unlock her social link.

The Player Standing Next To Maiko At Naganaki Shrine

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The Courage Stat & Wild Duck Burger

The Player & Maiko Sitting At Naganaki Shrine

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