Bonding/Trails of Cold Steel

:See also: Combat link
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== Description ==
Rean Schwarzer can earn Link EXP (リンク経験) with the rest of Class VII, Instructor Sara and President Towa by attending bonding events, playing Blade, reading books, etc., in addition to regular link EXP obtained during battles and story events.
On free days, a certain amount of bonding points will allow viewing a bonding event. One point will be consumed each time you view an event, but your bond with that character will be strengthened. On the evening of each free day, after exploring the Old Schoolhouse, the bonding events will change and an additional bonding point will be obtained.
=== Final Event ===
On the night of 10/24, Rean can spend time with a particular character if the requirements have been met, earning the corresponding trophy/achievement. The requirements are as follows:
Character	Link EXP 	Other prerequisite
 	5250 (Link LV5)	Chapter 6 bonding event (9/19), chose as partner during 10/21 or spent two tickets with them during 10/23.
 	3500 (Link LV4)	Chapter 6 bonding event (9/19), chose as partner during 10/21 or spent two tickets with them during 10/23.
 	4400 	Chapter 6 bonding event (9/19) or spent two tickets with them during 10/23.
 	2000 	Chapter 5 bonding event (8/22) or spent two tickets with them during 10/23.
Afterwards, the chosen partner will have additional dialogue during the ending.
Situation 	Character	Dialogue
Parting words 	 	Rean... There's so much I want to say right now. You're the one who gave me the courage to find my way in life.That's why, this time, I want to be the one to help you find yours!...And when we meet again... I'll tell you everything that's in my heart!
Parting words 	 	Ahaha...to tell you the truth, I'm scared right now. Terrified, really.But if it means keeping you guys safe, I won't let that fear get the better of me.Playing music with all of you was one of my happiest memories, and I'll keep fighting until we can make more!
Parting words 	 	...Be at ease, Rean.You will not bear this burden alone. I will stand and fight here as your sword.And I swear to you, this blade shall not be broken! Not before it returns to your side!
Parting words 	 	Rean...because of you, I genuinely believe we can change this country for the better, and I need you there to be a part of it.Together, I know we'll find a way to make the Empire a place where everyone can hold their heads high, regardless of class.So...this isn't goodbye. It's just farewell until we meet again...
Parting words 	 	I'm sorry, Rean. I wanted to tell you everything, but it looks like I won't have the chance after all...But you accepted me, in spite of it all. That made me happier than you realize...I've watched you all this time, and this I can say for certain: you can get through this! I know you can!
Parting words 	 	...Don't lose your composure over something like this.You gave me the courage to step out from beneath my father's shadow. You won't be defeated here; I won't allow it!We are nobles, and we have a duty to our land and to our people. Show me, Rean, what 'noblesse oblige' means to you...!
Parting words 	 	Back when I was with Zephyr, I couldn't protect them...but it's different now.I'm going to fight, Rean. For the people I care about.You and the others are my family now, and I'm not going to let anyone hurt you!
Parting words 	 	Like I said during the afterparty, this country is my second home now.I really meant that. So if it means defending this land we hold dear, I can endure any hardship....May the wind and the Goddess guide your path. I know that one day, we'll meet again.
Parting words 	 	Standing here with all of you makes me feel stronger than I ever have before.I've grown up fighting other people's battles. This is first time I've been able to fight for what I want.Ehehe... It's a nice feeling, having friends. I don't wanna lose that.
Before final battle 	 	...Let me give you one final word of warning, though.If you're still thinking we're some sort of 'partners in crime' or buddies or whatever... ...you should stop deluding yourself.Come at me like you want me dead. Showing mercy here will get you killed.
Before the assault on Trista	 	...Don't worry about me.When I tell someone I'll drink with them, that's a promise I intend to keep.I... Be safe out there.Heehee. Of course. I'll leave things here in your capable hands, then.
Before leaving Thors 	 	...Rean! I'll be waiting here when you come back!...They'll be all right out there. All we can do now is believe in them.Yeah... (Please watch over them, Goddess...)
== List of Bonding Events ==
Date	Morning	Afternoon	Points	Link EXP	
4/18	 	 	2+1 	500 	
5/23	 	 	2+1 	500 	
6/15	
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== List of Link EXP Events ==
Date 	Trigger 	Characters 	Link EXP
Chapter 1 	Chapter 1 	Chapter 1 	Chapter 1
4/18 	Defeat Minos Demon during Old Schoolhouse Mystery 	(All pairings) 	100
4/18 - 4/24 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	50
4/24 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
4/25 	Complete Theft at the Grand Market 	(All pairings) 	500
4/25 	Complete Theft at the Grand Market 	(All pairings) 	500
4/25 	Complete Theft at the Grand Market 	All other Class VII pairingsMachias & Jusis earn no EXP	250
Chapter 2 	Chapter 2 	Chapter 2 	Chapter 2
5/22 	Speak with Fie at the Old Schoolhouse entrance 	(With Rean) 	50
5/23 	Defeat Cherubic Gate during Old Schoolhouse Mystery II	(All pairings) 	100
5/23 - 5/29 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	50
5/29 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
5/30 	Complete Rescuing Machias 	(All pairings) 	500
5/30 	Complete Rescuing Machias 	(All pairings) 	500
5/30 	Complete Rescuing Machias 	All other Class VII pairings 	250
Chapter 3 	Chapter 3 	Chapter 3 	Chapter 3
6/20 	Defeat Pit Demon during Old Schoolhouse Mystery III 	All pairings between party members 	100
6/20 - 6/26 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	50
6/26 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
6/27 	Automatically at the end of the day 	& 	100
6/28 	Complete Attack on the Watchtower 	(All pairings) 	500
6/28 	Complete Attack on the Watchtower 	(All pairings) 	500
6/28 	Complete Attack on the Watchtower 	All other Class VII pairings 	250
Chapter 4 	Chapter 4 	Chapter 4 	Chapter 4
7/17 	Speak with Emma behind the Academy Field storehouse 	& 	50
7/18 	Choose a partner during Swimming Lessons 	(One with Rean) 	100
7/18 	Defeat Seraphic Gate during Old Schoolhouse Mystery IV	All pairings between party members 	100
7/18 - 7/24 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	100
7/24 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
7/24 	Defeat Rean and Machias during The Vermillion Capital 	(With Rean) 	250
7/24 	Defeat Rean and Machias during The Vermillion Capital 	& 	1000
7/26 	Complete Pursuing the Terrorists 	All Class VII pairings 	500
Chapter 5 	Chapter 5 	Chapter 5 	Chapter 5
8/21 	Automatically 	(With Rean) 	1000
8/21 	Automatically 	(With the rest of Class VII) 	500
8/21 	Choose two partners to look for Millium 	(Two with Rean) 	100
8/22 	Choose a partner during Swimming Lessons Mk. II 	(One with Rean) 	100
8/22 	Defeat Unsurtr during Old Schoolhouse Mystery V 	All pairings between party members 	100
8/22 - 8/28 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	100
8/28 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
8/31 	Complete Recovering the Railway Guns 	All Class VII pairings 	500
Chapter 6 	Chapter 6 	Chapter 6 	Chapter 6
9/19 	Defeat Elvavria during Old Schoolhouse Mystery VI 	All pairings between party members 	100
9/19 - 9/25 	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	(With Rean) 	100
9/22 	Defeat Instructor Sara 	All pairings between party members 	50
9/25 	Play Blade 	(With Rean) 	50
9/25 	Find Fie before exiting the Reinford Building at night	& 	50
9/26 	Complete Assault on the Iron Mine 	All Class VII pairings 	500
Final Chapter	Final Chapter 	Final Chapter 	Final Chapter
10/21 	Choose a partner to pick up the outfits 	(With Rean) 	600
10/21 - 10/24	Buy and read books from Keynes' Bookstore 	& 	100
10/23 	Spend tickets during the festival 	(With Rean) 	300×6
10/23 	Win the Mishy Panic minigame 	(With Rean, only once each) 	50
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