There are a total of 23 Social Links in Persona 4 Golden that the protagonist will need to rank up during free time. Some Social Links such as Strength allow players to choose between two different people. The events of the Social Link will play out differently depending on whose selected.
Yumi Ozawa and Ayane Matsunaga serve as the Sun Social Link in Persona 4 Golden. If players choose one for their first playthrough, they can get the next on a NG+ if they want. The Sun Social Link is required for unlocking one of the many ultimate Personas in P4G. They're also one of the first Social Links to unlock, leaving plenty of time for players to get them to Rank 10.
Where to Find Yumi/Ayane
On April 25th, players will have the opportunity to join the Drama Club or the School Band. Choosing which club to join comes down to preference, as the rewards for completing the Sun Social Link are the same across both characters. However, it should be noted that a handful of the best choices/responses in Ayane's Social Link require Level 3-4 Social Stats. Having Level 3 Social Stats is, of course, not required for Ayane's Social Link, but it will make Ranking Up much easier.
From then on, Yumi or Ayane can be found in the Practice Building (First Floor) on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. They're also the only Social Link (aside from the Fox/Hermit) that the protagonist can spend time with on rainy days. They're not available during midterms/finals week.
It's highly recommended to have a Persona of the Sun Arcana when spending time with Yumi/Ayane. Having one will usually give an extra point when selecting the best answers during the Social Link. The following Personas are part of the Sun Arcana:
- Cu Sith
- Gdon
- Jatayu
- Phoenix
- Horus
- Tam Lin
- Suparna
- Yatagarusu
- Narasimha
Yumi & Ayane Social Link Guide
Rank 1
Like all Social Links, Rank 1 is automatic. The choices during Rank 1 won't give any Social Link points. Depending on who P4G players chose, they'll get to know Yumi as she struggles to cope with her father's declining health, or they'll support Ayane with her solo in the school band. As stated, Ayane's Social Link has more prompts that give points, but in later Ranks, the best answers are locked behind Social Stats. Should P4G players find they need more points so they can unlock Rank 2, they can spend free time at the respective clubs (band or drama), or they can draw fortunes at the Tatsuhime Shrine once it becomes available.
Rank 2
These are the best answers for Rank 2:
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Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"> The line began..." |
What crazes me is not… |
0 |
N/A |
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"> then it went..." |
The light of the moon… |
0 |
N/A |
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"...But I do want us to take it seriously, so give it a shot, okay?" |
I'll give it my all! |
3 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"I wish I had as much talent as you." |
You do have talent. |
3 |
Requires Level 3 Understanding. |
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Effort is what matters. |
2 |
N/A |
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"> Cleanup looks like a big task for just one person..." |
Help out. |
3 |
N/A |
Rank 3
These are the best answers for Rank 3:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"Huh...? Oh, er... What should I do...? We're still..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"Wh-When did you get here!? Were you listening to me?" |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"I think I'll stick around and practice. I was out so long, I didn't even touch my trombone." |
Forget about it today. |
3 |
N/A |
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"...Not that I'll be in it, but still..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"Because there are lots of other things I can do for the club. Scheduling, accounting, cleaning up..." |
That's a great attitude. |
2 |
N/A |
Rank 4
These are the best answers for Rank 4:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"...Was I wrong when I said that?" |
No |
3 |
N/A |
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"...Anywhere but at home." |
Is something wrong? |
3 |
N/A |
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"Just forget about this, okay?" |
I can't forget. |
3 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"Shoot... I still can't play the part I was messing up last time." |
Why don't you give up? |
3 |
Requires Level 3 Courage. |
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"It'd be nice to be able to play outside, but I'd embarrass myself if I went alone..." |
Want me to help out? |
3 |
Requires Level 3 Understanding. |
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Alright, follow me! |
3 |
Requires Level 3 Courage. |
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"Oh... I'm distracting you from your own practice, aren't I..." |
No, you're not. |
3 |
Requires Level 3 Understanding. |
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Just hang in there. |
2 |
Adds a point to Diligence. |
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Rank 5
These are the best answers for Rank 5:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"[Protag]-kun... Why are you...?" |
Just passing by. |
3 |
N/A |
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"She's pushing herself too far. She's so stupid..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"It's all because of my parents. They're both holding me back." |
Take care of yourself, too. |
2 |
N/A |
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"It's not like you have anything to do with what's happening in my life." |
Yes, I do. |
3 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"> As the others leave, Ayane stays engrossed in her practice..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"I can't... I can't do it..." |
Don't worry, you can do it! |
3 |
N/A |
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It's okay to mess up. |
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Rank 6
If P4G players chose the band club, then Ayane's Rank 6 will be automatic and have no dialogue choices. These are the best answers for Yumi's Rank 6:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"...I just came from Dad's--that man's room..." |
How is your mom? |
3 |
N/A |
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"...Why do I have to go through all of this? Why me!?" |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
|
Ayane Matsunaga |
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Ayane's Rank 6 is Automatic. |
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Rank 7
These are the best answers for Rank 7:
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Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"...He's so stupid." |
He's a kind father. |
3 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"> Ayane is weeping..." |
Hold her. |
3 |
N/A |
Rank 8
For Ayane's Social Link, choosing to "Reveal your feelings for her." will, obviously, start a relationship with her. P4G will caution players when prompted. Choosing to date Ayane means the protagonist can spend Christmas and other holidays with her.
These are the best answers for Rank 8:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"I... I just don't know what's going on..." |
Comfort her. |
3 |
N/A |
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Cry with her. |
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Ayane Matsunaga |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"> What should you do...?" |
Reveal your feelings for her. |
0 |
Romance Route. |
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Change the subject. |
0 |
Platonic Route. |
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Rank 9
If players chose to "Change the subject" in Ayane's Rank 8, then the Rank 9 will be automatic and have no dialogue options. These are the best answers for Yumi's Rank 9:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"> Yumi is still standing there absentmindedly..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"> Yumi clenches her teeth..." |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
N/A |
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"What did they mean by 'bear fruit'...?" |
[Any Answer.] |
3 |
N/A |
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Ayane Matsunaga (Romance Route Only) |
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"> Ayane looks at the ground nervously." |
[Any Answer.] |
3 |
This only appears if Ayane's Romance Route has been taken. |
Rank 10
In a peculiar twist, Rank 10 is where the protagonist has the option to date Yumi. Normally, the romance option shows up in Rank 8-9 depending on the character. So, here are the possible answers for Yumi's Rank 10:
|
Yumi Ozawa |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Question |
Best Answer |
Points (with matching Persona) |
Misc. |
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"I'll turn around, so if you're going to reject me, just leave the room and I won't have to see you go..." |
Hug her. |
0 |
Romance Route. |
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Leave. |
0 |
Platonic Route. |
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"Picturing it... It's kind of embarrassing, huh?" |
[Any Answer.] |
0 |
This only appears on the Romance Route of Yumi's Social Link. |
Social Link Completion Reward
Those who took the time to max out the Sun Social Link will receive the Annotated Script (Yumi) or the Handmade Ticket (Ayane). These are Key Items that will carry over into NG+ and allow the players to fuse the ultimate form of the Sun Arcana: Asura.
Asura doesn't require special fusions (ie: Hexagon, Triangle, etc), but he's a level 86 Persona. This means if the protagonist isn't at least level 86, they won't be able to fuse Asura regardless if they have the Sun Key Item or not. Asura can Null Fire and Light abilities and will Resist Ice. It's weak to Wind, so keep it away from enemies that favor Garu-tier Abilities. Stat-wise, he's very all-around with Luck being his lowest. The cost to fuse him will be a little over 72,000 yen.
Persona 4 Golden is available on PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.