Persona 4 Golden: Eri Minami (Temperance) social link choices & unlock guide

Persona 4 Golden lets you get to know all sorts of characters, though many of them are school kids. One of the more unique relationships is the Eri Minami social link, which represents the Temperance Arcana in P4G’s gameplay systems.

If you want help with this s-link, this is the page for you. In it, we detail every s-link rank with Minami and all dialogue options so you can say the right things to earn bonus points to level up your social link more quickly.

This isn’t just limited to Eri - if you want the same sort of information on every other character, hit up our very detailed Persona 4 Golden s-link choices guide.

Eri Minami S-Link Guide - Temperance 

As noted just above, this guide details the full Eri Minami Social Link in Persona 4 Golden, going over every conversation option to detail the quickest way to rank up your s-link relationship. This carries bonuses for Persona Fusion, and a final unlock if you hit rank 10.

In Persona 4, your relationships rank up through hidden stats that grow when you spend time with s-links - but this stat can grow more quickly if you speak to your friends in the right way. That’s what this guide is for; it helps you to level up that s-link quick.

The points listed next to each dialogue choice are how many bonus points each answer is worth. If an answer isn’t listed, it rewards no extra points. The values listed include the Persona affinity bonus, which you get for having a Persona of the matching arcana with you. When hanging out with Minami, always have a Temperance Persona with you. 

• Eri Minami is available to spend time with on Monday, Friday and Saturday, and this s-link is started via the Shopping District South bus stop.

Rank 1:

• To get this social link started, you’ll want to take on the Assistant Daycare Worker job as detailed in our Persona 4 Golden part-time job guide. You can do this from May 2nd.
• Once you have the Assistant Daycare Caretaker job, go to it twice - this s-link will start through your work there, just like the hospital job and the Devil arcana s-link.

Rank 1 > 2:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• Do you like children?
  • “I hate kids.” +3
  • “I am on the fence.” +2
• I don’t hate him, but...
  • Either Answer

Rank 2 > 3:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• I guess he wants to see his father. 
  • “I don’t know.” +2
  • “Probably.” +2
• He’s so inconsiderate...
  • Either Answer

Rank 3 > 4:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• I should have known better than to tryu. We’re not related, so there’s nothing I can do about it...
  • Either Answer
• Doesn’t that make you feel better? Isn’t that a wonderful idea?
  • “You’re right…” +3
• Honestly, though… I just want to go back to the city.
  • “Just let it go.” +2
• Please, don’t tell Yuu-kun… or the other mothers.
  • Either Answer.

Rank 4 > 5:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• ...is she mad at me?
  • Any Answer
• ......
  • Any Answer

Rank 5 > 6:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• ...I’ve never seen Phoenix Ranger Featherman R.
  • Any Answer
• ...she’s always watching TV.
  • Any Answer
• I’m sorry I’m late…
  • Any Answer
• I don’t know what a child wants…
  • “Featherman R.”  +3

Rank 6 > 7:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• You told her I liked Phoenix Ranger Featherman R, huh?
  • Any Answer
• I-in return for her gift?!
  • Any Answer
• I wonder if he’s afraid of me.
  • “You’re both afraid.” +3
  • “He’s not afraid of you.” +2
• He must hate the fact that I’m here.
  • “That’s not true.” +3

Rank 7 > 8:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• Oh, who is this? He seems a bit young to be your husband.
  • Any Option
• If only… if only he was a more studious child...
  • Any Answer

Rank 8 > 9:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• I’m sorry about the other day. Were you hurt?
  • “I’m fine.” +3
• ...sor...ry….
  • Any Answer
• He’s actually a sweet boy...
  • “Yeah, he is.” +3
  • “You’re a doting parent now.” +3
• ...what took me so long, huh?
  • “It’s never too late.” +3

Rank 9 > 10:

Choices that impact your relationship this rank:

• So, today’s the last day he’ll be here. When Yuuta’s done with school, we’ll spend time together at the house.
  • “I’ll be lonely here.” +3
  • “It’s for the best.” +3

Once your s-link with Eri Minami - and in a sense Yuu - reaches rank 10, you’ll unlock the Clover Bookmark key item. This lets you fuse Vishnu.