The Social Links you unlock in Persona 3 Reload allow you to meet several notable characters who appear in the story and create strong relationships with them. One of them is the man in the suit, who later reveals himself to be President Tanaka.
Unlike the other Social Links you have in your journey, the man in the suit can be tricky to locate. Not only does he appear at specific dates throughout the story, but you also have to go out of your way for him to appear, and it’s easy to miss him if you need to know what to look for during your playthrough. Here’s what you need to know about unlocking Tanaka and maximizing his Social Link in Persona 3 Reload.
Should you give money to the man in the suit in Persona 3 Reload?
Yes, you should give the man in the suit money in Persona 3 Reload. Although it might seem like a scam, giving him money is the only way to progress his story and make sure you unlock his Social Link. You can choose not to give him money if you don’t have enough, but it’s crucial to do it sooner rather than later because of his schedule.
You can encounter Tanaka in the Paulownia Mall on Tuesday and Saturday evenings, and he initially appears next to the fountain at the center. He offers a wonderful opportunity if you invest with him, which is required for this Social Link in Persona 3 Reload.
He asks for three separate money exchanges, so long as your Charm is at least rank four. The first is 20,000, and then the next two are 10,000. Even more troublesome is getting him to show up, which requires you to reach rank four with Maya, the Hermit Social Link.
How to unlock Tanaka Social Link in Persona 3 Reload
The only way to unlock the Tanaka Social Link is by giving him the money he requests during your Persona 3 Reload playthrough. After giving the man in the suit money the third time, he reveals himself to be President Tanaka and wants to take you under his wing.
You then unlock the Social Link for Tanaka, which is the Devil. You can continue to find him at the Paulownia Mall fountain on Tuesday and Saturday evenings, willing to offer you advice so long as you have a high enough bond to progress his Social Link.
Why won’t Tanaka show up in Persona 3 Reload?
If you need help for Tanaka to show up as the man in the suit at Paulownia Mall, make sure you have Maya at rank four. He won’t appear at the fountain until she reaches this point, which can be challenging. It means you have to give Maya the best responses during your reactions to her and to have a Hermit Persona with you when that happens. Without reaching rank four with Maya, Tanaka will never appear, and you might miss out on this Social Link or get it too late during your Persona 3 Reload playthrough.
All Tanaka Social Link answers in Persona 3 Reload
You can pick a series of responses when you speak with Tanaka during his Social Links. You will highlight the best choices you should pick for each response, giving you the best chance to reach rank 10 for his Social Link in Persona 3 Reload. I also recommend making sure you have a Persona associated with the Devil Arcana to maximize these interactions.
At rank one
- “Placebo”! The stress is on the middle syllable.
- “Placebo.”
- These are just a fraction of our unique line of products!
- Any option
At rank two
- These days, even a grade-schooler knows how to buy stocks online. How about you? Interested in stock trading?
- “Maybe a little.”
At rank three
- Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see through people’s bathing suits at the beach?
- “Sure have!”
At rank four
- Ugh, I just can’t concentrate. I get so worked up when I picture his face.
- “Whose face?”
- Then … he just stopped coming to work.
- Any option.
- It just makes me sick thinking about the net losses …
- “It’s all about the money.”
At rank five
- Just the other day, my high school organized a class reunion.
- “Sounds fun.”
At rank six
- Well? Do you notice anything different about me?
- “Sort of.”
- Which one do you think the supermarket would rather stock?
- “The organic one.”
At rank seven
- He said, “Thank you.”
- “Why would he say that?”
At rank eight
- But no matter how attractive she was, I was repulsed by her dedication to charity work.
- “Are you going to donate?”
At rank nine
There are no choices at rank nine during your final encounter with Tanaka in Persona 3 Reload.
