Key Takeaway
Naoto’s Social Link, Fortune, can be unlocked as early as October 22 by talking to a man wearing a black suit in the Central Shopping District on October 21. Naoto’s Persona, Sukuna-Hikona, favors Dark attacks, and maxing out her Social Link will enable you to fuse Norn.
It’s possible to romance Naoto by selecting the correct dialogue option during the Rank 8 hangout.
Naoto Shirogane, the genius student detective, wields some mighty Dark abilities in Persona 4 Golden—so you’ll definitely want to increase your Social Link with her to unleash powerful attacks. To improve her skills and unlock new moves, you’ll need to spend time with her outside of battle.
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About the Fortune Social Link
Dubbed the “Detective Prince” by the media, Naoto Shirogane works with the local police in Inaba to uncover the truth behind the murders despite her young age. At first, the protagonist and his friends believe Naoto to be male, but it is later revealed that this is not the case. She believes that females are incapable of becoming respected detectives given the male-dominated aspect of the profession.
However, after facing her true self, she decides to accept who she truly is and rids herself of her insecurities surrounding her sex. When she joins the Investigation Team, her expert skills in deduction become an indispensable asset.
Naoto commands the Fortune Arcana and wields the power of darkness. She is the seventh and final character to officially join your party.
It’s possible to start Naoto’s Social Link as early as October 22 by talking to a man wearing a black suit in the Central Shopping District on October 21. During school days, Naoto can be found on the first floor of Yasogami High School—which is where the protagonist attends classes. On free days, she spends time at the park found at the end of the Samegawa Flood Plain.
Starting on April 19, you can sneak out of the house at night. That is if your uncle Ryotaro Dojima isn’t home. While it isn’t possible to advance a Social Link at night, it can progress to the next rank when the next day rolls around. Hanging out with friends in the Central Shopping District at night will reward you with an item. As such, this is a productive way to spend your time.
TipFortune Social Link Skills
Each time you progress Naoto’s Social Link, she’ll learn new skills in battle. These help greatly as you make your way through the game. Especially if you like blasting enemies with high-damage attacks! As such, be sure to prioritize your friends in addition to combat training.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of unlocks for each Social Link level.
| Rank | Ability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assist | Can now wake up a knocked-down ally during battle. |
| 2 | Invigorate 1 | Persona gets to learn the Invigorate 1 skill. |
| 3 | Follow Up | Can now perform a follow-up attack during battle. |
| 4 | Mind Charge | Persona gets to learn the Mind Charge skill. |
| 5 | Recover | Can now cure severe ailments during battle. |
| 6 | Invigorate 2 | Persona gets to learn the Invigorate 2 skill. |
| 7 | Endure | Can now endure a mortal blow during battle. |
| 8 | Heat Riser | Persona gets to learn the Heat Riser skill. |
| 9 | Protect | Can now take a mortal blow for you in battle. |
| MAX | Second Awakening ___ Invigorate 3 | Transforms Persona. ___ Persona gets to learn the Invigorate 3 skill. |
Fortune Hangout Conversations
When spending time with Naoto, certain dialogue choices will increase your friendship more quickly. Below, we’ve included every possible dialogue choice. Moreover, we included the number of points you’ll receive for choosing each option.
TipRank 1
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What sort of person gave this to you?" | •A man with black sunglasses. •A man who knew I knew you. •A suspicious man. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "The man is most likely still here in Inaba. I cannot drag you further into this." | •I can't back out now. •I gotta help. You're a girl. •Let's go home together. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 2
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I'd chalk it up as a prank." | •Really? •I'm still worried about you. •That's no fun. | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •2 |
| "......" | •What happened? •You don't need to go home? •A thief in a sleuth's house? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "I don't know about those, but my belongings aren't of any particular value, so..." | •You should be careful. •Who would want your stuff? •Remember that card...? | •3 •0 •3 | •2 •0 •3 |
Rank 3
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| >Naoto is holding a sealed letter... | •A challenge for a duel? •A love letter? •That card business again...? | •3 •0 •3 | •3 •0 •2 |
| "How misleading...A sealed letter at a time like this..." | •You won't read it? •What if it's from a guy? •What'll you do with it? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 4
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| >Naoto is holding a card... | •Another love letter? •Is it a guy this time? •That 'card' again? | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •3 |
| "I haven't the time to waste on this..." | •That's right. •Why so uncomfortable? •Running from a challenge? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "But...to ignore it only makes me angry!" | •Good luck. •Let's catch him together. | •3 •3 | •2 •3 |
Rank 5
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| *sigh* "What should I do...?" | •Soak it. •Burn it. •Eat it. | •0 •3 •0 | •0 •2 •0 |
| "'Eating letters with a red face'...? This is..." | •A riddle. •A mailbox. •A goat. | •0 •3 •0 | •0 •2 •0 |
| "Grampa had this? Why did he keep it...?" | •What was that? •Good, you got it back. | •0 •3 | •0 •2 |
| "I, er...I think I'll let this play out...And, umm, if possible..." | •I guess I'll help. •Let's do it. •You're on your own. | •3 •3 •Reverses Social Link | •2 •3 •Reverses Social Link |
Rank 6
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Why you, though...?" | •Because I looked reliable. •Because we looked 'close'. •Because I looked useless. | •3 •0 •3 | •2 •0 •2 |
| "'When the banks close, the fruit tree grows. By the large seven at the third is the spot I chose...'" | •7 and 3 o'clock, maybe...? •The phrasing is suspicious. •The numbers are important. | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •3 |
| "......" | •I'm glad you're a girl. •Your gender doesn't matter. •Nothing you can do. | •Lovers flag •3 •0 | •Lovers flag •3 •0 |
Rank 7
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Perhaps the 'minus' part is important..." | •Maybe it's a math problem. •Check the other cards again? •Subtract '40' and '4'? | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •3 |
| "I feel that...I'm undergoing a change." | •You'll still be you. •People change. •Don't be afraid. | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •3 |
Rank 8
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "We may be able to catch him in the act." | •You seem happy. •Don't put yourself at risk. •I feel kinda sad. | •3 •3 •3 | •2 •2 •3 |
| >The man brandished a knife! | •Protect Naoto •Run with Naoto •Fight back | •Romance route •Friendship route •Friendship route | •Romance route •Friendship route •Friendship route |
| "Why...!?" *If choosing Romance route | •Because I love you. •Because we're friends. | •Romance route •Friendship route | •Romance route •Friendship route |
Rank 9
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "A place I'd be fond of...?" | •Somewhere bright. •Somewhere high. •Somewhere quiet. | •0 •3 •0 | •0 •3 •0 |
| "Next, what I 'can't stand' to do. There are several possibilities, but..." | •Cooking. •Exercising. •Throwing things away? | •0 •0 •3 | •0 •0 •3 |
Max Rank (Friendship)
Note| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What about you?" | •It was a cinch. •It was exciting. •I was about to give up. | •2 •3 •2 | •1 •3 •1 |
| "Now you're my assistant!" | •Leave it to me! •I want to be your partner. •You're MY assistant. | •2 •3 •3 | •1 •3 •3 |
Max Rank (Romance)
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What about you?" | •Is it that interesting? •Why don't you sit down? •I can't relax... | •3 •3 •2 | •3 •2 •1 |
| "D-Do you find the pitch of my voice strange?" | •Whatever you prefer. •I like it higher. | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
The richness of the game’s characters continues to impress players 15 years after its initial release. Naoto Shirogane has a complex story in Persona 4 Golden worth delving into, even if you’re not planning on using her in battle too often—although you should if you plan on raising your Social Link with her! Having some Dark abilities on hand can make plenty of battles easier by eviscerating certain enemies with a single click.
