Starting Social Links is the crucial activity in Persona 3 Reload which defines your gameplay. Throughout the game, you will find different characters that you have to befriend with them and make a certain level of relationship. Befriending with different characters will unlock certain Social Links and maxing these will reward you and you can fuse different powerful Personas by getting special fusions unlocked. In this guide, you will see how to unlock and max out the Mamoru Hayase Social Link in Persona 3 Reload.
How to Unlock Mamoru Hayase Star Social Link
Mamoru Hayase is a Social Link that represents Star Arcana. This Social Link can only be unlocked if you are playing the game as the male protagonist. Playing as a female protagonist won’t unlock this. There are certain requirements that you need to fulfill before getting this Start Social Link unlocked. To start this Social Link you need to start Chariot Social Link and have high ranks of Academics. by which you will be able to be part of the track team. This makes your way to meet Mamoru.
As part of the track team, you will meet Mamoru on 8/2. To meet him again, reach Courage Level 4. Later on, he will be found at Iwatodai Strip Mall after school on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday in the day.
How to start Mamoru Hayase Star Social Link
After fulfilling the said requirements you can start this Star Social Link by interacting and talking with Mamoru Hayase. There will be an exchange of certain dialogues between both of you, if your conversation with him goes well, this Social Link will get leveled up. Below are the answers to his questions to level up fast and max out this Start Social Link.
Note: Make sure to bring any Persona from Star Arcana to level up fast.
Rank 1 to Rank 2
- Question 1: That’s why I have to make it big–it’s for everyone who’s been helping me.
- Answer: Sounds like a lot of pressure. (+1)
- Question 2: By the way, who would you say is your biggest rival?
- Answer: Myself, really. (+3)
Rank 2 to Rank 3
- Question: Maybe I should get some for them, too…
- Answer: Any Answer (+1)
- Question: Our apartment’s pretty small, though, so we’re packed like sardines.
- Answer: Any Anwer (+1)
Rank 3 to Rank 4
- Question: …All right, just one more!
- Answer: Any Answer (+1)
- Question: Know what that means? If I do well enough, I might score a scholarship.
- Answer: That would be amazing! (+1)
- Question: And maybe… this’ll make my mom’s life a little easier.
- Answer: Yeah, I bet it would. (+2)
Rank 4 to Rank 5
- Question: huff huff Sorry I kept you waiting…
- Answer: Are you okay? (+2)
- Question: I used to come here all the time with my teammates, but…
- Answer: I’ll come back here with you. (+2)
Rank 5 to Rank 6
- Question: Let’s see…
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
- Question: Hmm…
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
- Question: Well…
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
- Question: Sorry, but I don’t think I can make it today.
- Answer: Don’t worry, it’s okay. (+2)
Rank 6 to Rank 7
- Question: Thanks for coming all the way here for this.
- Answer: It’s no problem at all. (+2)
- Question: There’s still so much I have to do.
- Answer: Any Answer (+1)
- Question: Why’d you have to die, Dad!?
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
- Question: Is this… really how it ends for me?
- Answer: Don’t give up yet. (+3)
Rank 7 to Rank 8
- Question: Hmm…
- Answer: Do it! (+3)
- Question: In the end, maybe it was my fault the team couldn’t work together.
- Answer: Any Answer (+1)
Rank 8 to Rank 9
- Question: So, uh, the big meet for that scholarship was yesterday.
- Answer: Did you win? (+1)
- Question: I got first place, of course!
- Answer: Congrats, man! (+1)
- Question: Kinda makes me feel empty inside.
- Answer: Any Answer (+1)
- Question: Go ahead and order extra noodles. It’s on me.
- Answer: Thanks! (+1)
Rank 9 to Rank 10 – Max Out Mamoru Hayase Star Social Link
- Question: Hey… Glad we could meet up one more time before I take off.
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
- Question: Hey, I gotta go.
- Answer: Any Answer (+0)
Rank 10 is the maximum rank that you can achieve with this Start Social Link.
Mamoru Hayase Reward
After leveling up to Rank 10 (max rank), Mamoru Hayase will give you his Car Key with which you will be able to fuse a Persona named Helel. Helel is the final Persona of the Star Arcana.
