Rise Kujikawa represents the Lovers Arcana in Persona 4 Golden. Players will have glimpsed Rise as far back as the first cutscene, but she'll make her first appearance in Inaba around P4G's halfway point. By then, the protagonist should have started more than a handful of Social Links. Thus, players will want to start managing their free time if they want to complete Rise's Social Link as well.
Persona 4 Golden players can start the Marukyu Striptease dungeon on June 25th. However, Rise's Social Link won't be available until a month later (in-game). This gives players plenty of time to rank up and possibly max out other Social Links before the Lovers Social Link officially becomes available.
Where to Find Rise
Rise's Social Link unlocks on July 23rd in-game. From then on, she's available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as well as holidays. Like other Social Links, the protagonist can't spend time with her on rainy days. During weekdays, Rise can be found in the Classroom Building 1F. On Sundays and holidays, she'll be standing outside Marukyu Tofu in the South Shopping District.
Since most of the responses to her give 3 points, Rise's one of the easier Social Links to Rank Up. However, it's still recommended to bring a Persona of the Lovers Arcana to speed up the process. These Personas are all part of the Lovers Arcana:
- Cybele
- Leanan Sidhe
- Queen Mab
- Raphael
- Undine
Rise's Persona learns some great Support Abilities as the Social Link advances. It's highly recommended to complete her Social Link on a first playthrough, or, at the least, get it to Rank 9 for her Protect Ability.
Rise Kujikawa Social Link Guide
Rank 1
As stated, Rise's Social Link will automatically get to Rank 1 on July 23rd. None of the responses will give any Social Link Points, so choose whichever feels best. Unlike Ai and Naoto, there aren't any choices that can Reverse the Social Link, but players will still want to rack up as many points as possible during each Rank.
If P4G players find they're still missing points to reach the next Rank, they can try and spend time with Rise during the evenings (she'll be near Marukyu Tofu), or they can draw a fortune from Tatsuhime Shrine.
Rank 2
These are the preferred responses for Rank 2:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"But it's a little embarrassing to show up alone, you know?" |
So you don't eat out? |
3 |
N/A |
|
Just order takeout. |
Rank 3
These are the preferred responses for Rank 3:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"It'll take time to get back, so let's walk around quick!" |
[Any Answer.] |
3 |
N/A |
Rank 4
These are the preferred responses for Rank 4:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
">Rise is worried..." |
Call the police. |
3 |
N/A |
|
Grab her hand and run. |
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"> Rise is desperate..." |
3 |
N/A |
|
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"I'm sorry... Lying about marrying you and all..." |
I don't mind. |
3 |
N/A |
|
It... It was a lie? |
Rank 5
These are the preferred responses for Rank 5:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"Senpai, have you ever thought that you're pushing yourself too far, or that you were just acting...?" |
All the time. |
3 |
N/A |
|
Sometimes... |
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"You're with me right now because I'm Risette, yeah?" |
No |
3 |
N/A |
|
I don't know. |
Rank 6
These are the preferred responses for Rank 6:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"A fan letter came, you see..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
|
"To think I trusted him... I feel betrayed!" |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
|
"I gave up on being Risette. I can't meet her expectations..." |
Having second thoughts? |
3 |
N/A |
|
She'll understand. |
This response requires Level 5 Understanding. |
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"Doesn't that sound fun? H-How about it? Haha...ha..." |
Sounds great. |
3 |
N/A |
|
If you're serious... |
Rank 7
These are the preferred responses for Rank 7:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"...She was cute, so I figured she would sell." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
|
"You like having such a cute underclassman, right? I'm an ex-idol, after all." |
That part doesn't matter. |
3 |
N/A |
|
"> Rise looks helpless..." |
[Any Answer.] |
3 |
The "Laugh it off" response requires Level 5 Courage. |
Rank 8
If the protagonist is already in a relationship with another girl, they'll want to be careful with the answers for this Rank. When the protagonist is given the option to hug Rise, P4G will treat it as a "confession." Although it sounds cruel, the best option is to "Stand there"... Unless P4G players want to date them all. In that case, select the first option.
These are the preferred responses for Rank 8:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"Senpai... I... I don't know why I'm crying..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
|
">...You sense this is an important moment. There's no turning back." |
Hold her. |
Relationship route. |
N/A |
|
Stand there. |
Platonic route. |
Rank 9
These are the preferred responses for Rank 9:
|
Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with a matching Persona) |
Misc. |
|---|---|---|---|
|
"And yet... I felt so angry about it... Why do you think that is?" |
[Any Answer.] |
3 |
N/A |
Rank 10
Like Rank 1, any of the responses made during Rank 10 won't influence the Social Link. The protagonist is given a dialogue option in the Relationships Version of Rank 10, but this doesn't matter in the long run. The scene and lines will be altered to accommodate the player's choice from Rank 8.
Social Link Completion Reward
As a reward for all the help, Rise will give the protagonist the Signed Photo Key Item. This will carry over into NG+ and allows players to create the ultimate form of the Lovers Arcana: Ishtar. As an ultimate Persona, Ishtar has -dyne tier spells (ex: Maziodyne) as well as healing skills: Mediarahan and Samarecarm.
Ishtar can be fused regularly (ie: does not require a Special Fusion). However, she won't be available if the protagonist is below her level. Players will want to get to at least level 71.
Since Rise is a party member, her Persona, Himiko, will undergo a transformation into Kanzeon. As a bonus, Kanzeon will also learn Weakness Scan, which will immediately identify a Shadow's Affinity Weakness at the start of battle. Getting Kanzeon is also required in getting Rise's third-tier Ultimate Persona, Kouzeon, in the third semester.
Persona 4 Golden is available on PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.