Social Link/Kou Ichijo

This article covers information about the Strength Social Link, Kou Ichijo, including events featured in Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden. This Social Link is shared with Daisuke Nagase, collectively known as Fellow Athletes. Who the protagonist bonds with depends on whether he joins the Basketball Team (Kou) or the Soccer Team (Daisuke).
The protagonist can start Kou's Social Link as early as April 19th by heading to the first floor of the Classroom Building at the emergency exit in Yasogami High and choosing the Basketball Team. The protagonist can get an explanation of the different clubs first by talking to Mr. Mooroka in the Faculty Office.
Kou gives the protagonist the Letter to Kou when the Social Link is maxed, which enables the fusion of Zaou-Gongen.
== Availability ==
Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability
Character 	Monday 	Monday 	Tuesday 	Tuesday 	Wednesday 	Wednesday 	Thursday 	Thursday 	Friday 	Friday 	Saturday 	Saturday 	Sunday 	Sunday 	Rain
Character 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day/Night
Kou 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✗
== Dialogue Options ==
;Rank 1
Rank 1
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 1
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 1
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
P.E teacher: "Here, why don't you say something to the team?" 	P.E teacher: "Here, why don't you say something to the team?" 	P.E teacher: "Here, why don't you say something to the team?" 	 		
Hi... 	0 	0 	 		
Nice to meet you. 	0 	0 	 		
I'm your new captain. 	0 	0 	 		
"...You've played before, right?" 	"...You've played before, right?" 	"...You've played before, right?" 	 		
I used to play all the time. 	0 	0 	 		
A little. 	0 	0 	 		
Nope, never. 	0 	0 	 		
Daisuke: "I'll help you. Let's get this done and get outta here."	Daisuke: "I'll help you. Let's get this done and get outta here."	Daisuke: "I'll help you. Let's get this done and get outta here."	 		
Help out 	0 	0 	 		
Be an ass and leave 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 2
Rank 2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Hey <protagonist>, Aiya or Junes? You decide." 	"Hey <protagonist>, Aiya or Junes? You decide." 	"Hey <protagonist>, Aiya or Junes? You decide." 	 		
Aiya. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Junes. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Let's go home. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"Well, I do like me some sweets..." 	"Well, I do like me some sweets..." 	"Well, I do like me some sweets..." 	 		
I'm jealous. 	+2 	+2 	 		
Not happy about it? 	0 	0 	 		
Sounds like a pain... 	0 	0 	 		
"You like sweets, <protagonist>? Want me to get you some, too?"	"You like sweets, <protagonist>? Want me to get you some, too?"	"You like sweets, <protagonist>? Want me to get you some, too?"	 		
Sure. 	+2 	+2 	 		
That's okay. 	+2 	+1 	 		
;Rank 3
Rank 3
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 3
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 3
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
Daisuke: "...I want you to help him out." 	Daisuke: "...I want you to help him out." 	Daisuke: "...I want you to help him out." 	 		
What do you mean? 	0 	0 	 		
Just tell me how. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Daisuke: "She calls it 'barbaric.'" 	Daisuke: "She calls it 'barbaric.'" 	Daisuke: "She calls it 'barbaric.'" 	 		
That sucks. 	0 	0 	 		
But it's just a sport... 	+2 	+2 	 		
I can see that. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Daisuke: "So... I want you to help him out."	Daisuke: "So... I want you to help him out."	Daisuke: "So... I want you to help him out."	 		
Easier said than done... 	0 	0 	 		
Leave it to me. 	+3 	+3 	 		
What can I do? 	+2 	+2 	 		
;Rank 4
Rank 4
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Just the other day I was greeting people at one of those high society gatherings. Can you imagine? Me, at one of those things?"	"Just the other day I was greeting people at one of those high society gatherings. Can you imagine? Me, at one of those things?"	"Just the other day I was greeting people at one of those high society gatherings. Can you imagine? Me, at one of those things?"	 		
It's hard to imagine. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I can see that. 	+2 	+1 	 		
> Kou tries to sound cheerful... 	> Kou tries to sound cheerful... 	> Kou tries to sound cheerful... 	 		
That's good for you. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Cheer up, man. 	+2 	+1 	 		
...... 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 5
Rank 5
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Hey. Practice over already?" 	"Hey. Practice over already?" 	"Hey. Practice over already?" 	 		
It's been over for hours. 	0 	0 	 		
You've got some nerve... 	+3 	+2 	 		
Something wrong? 	+2 	+2 	 		
"But me, I'm feeling like I've sunk to the bottom of the ocean."	"But me, I'm feeling like I've sunk to the bottom of the ocean."	"But me, I'm feeling like I've sunk to the bottom of the ocean."	 		
Get a grip, man. 	0 	0 	 		
You just need a rest. 	+2 	+2 	 		
Let's go do something fun. 	+3 	+2 	 		
;Rank 6
Rank 6
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 6
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 6
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
Daisuke: "Hey, <protagonist>, what's his problem? Is he sick or something?" 	Daisuke: "Hey, <protagonist>, what's his problem? Is he sick or something?" 	Daisuke: "Hey, <protagonist>, what's his problem? Is he sick or something?" 	 		
You could say that... 	0 	0 	 		
It's something else. 	0 	0 	 		
Daisuke: "Right?" 	Daisuke: "Right?" 	Daisuke: "Right?" 	 		
You're right. 	+3 	+3 	 		
A real game? Impossible... 	+3 	+2 	 		
We gotta save Kou. 	+2 	+2 	 		
Daisuke: "I got some dirt on a bunch of other guys too, so we should have no problem getting together a full team."	Daisuke: "I got some dirt on a bunch of other guys too, so we should have no problem getting together a full team."	Daisuke: "I got some dirt on a bunch of other guys too, so we should have no problem getting together a full team."	 		
You're quite a strategist. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Isn't that blackmail...? 	+2 	+2 	 		
What about yourself? 	+3 	+2 	 		
;Rank 7
Rank 7
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 7
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 7
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Should I just leave?" 	"Should I just leave?" 	"Should I just leave?" 	 		
You're thinking too much. 	0 	0 	 		
Did they say anything? 	0 	0 	 		
"Yeah, the orphanage." 	"Yeah, the orphanage." 	"Yeah, the orphanage." 	 		
What for? 	0 	0 	 		
Planning to run away? 	0 	0 	 		
"I was thinking maybe I'd ask about my real parents."	"I was thinking maybe I'd ask about my real parents."	"I was thinking maybe I'd ask about my real parents."	 		
And once you know? 	0 	0 	 		
You going to meet them? 	0 	0 	 		
I'll go with you. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 8
Rank 8
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 8
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 8
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
Daisuke: "I'm kinda worried..."	Daisuke: "I'm kinda worried..."	Daisuke: "I'm kinda worried..."	 		
About what? 	0 	0 	 		
Let's catch up to him. 	+3 	+3 	 		
"What are you two doing here?" 	"What are you two doing here?" 	"What are you two doing here?" 	 		
You alright? 	+3 	+3 	 		
Find anything out? 	+3 	+3 	 		
"I have no one..." 	"I have no one..." 	"I have no one..." 	 		
That's not true. 	0 	0 	 		
What do you mean? 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 9
Rank 9
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 9
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 9
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"And now that I don't have to wear that mask anymore... I guess it's time to step off the stage."	"And now that I don't have to wear that mask anymore... I guess it's time to step off the stage."	"And now that I don't have to wear that mask anymore... I guess it's time to step off the stage."	 		
You're going to leave? 	0 	0 	 		
What do you mean? 	0 	0 	 		
Don't jump to conclusions. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"...What do you think?" 	"...What do you think?" 	"...What do you think?" 	 		
It was stored well? 	0 	0 	 		
The letter was swapped? 	0 	0 	 		
It was written recently? 	+3 	+2 	 		
"How 'bout you? Wanna go for a dip?" 	"How 'bout you? Wanna go for a dip?" 	"How 'bout you? Wanna go for a dip?" 	 		
No way. 	0 	0 	 		
I better get home. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 10
Rank 10
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Studying, lessons, and all that crap... I think I'm gonna keep doing it all."	"Studying, lessons, and all that crap... I think I'm gonna keep doing it all."	"Studying, lessons, and all that crap... I think I'm gonna keep doing it all."	 		
Isn't that a bit much? 	0 	0 	 		
You can do it, man. 	0 	0 	 		
Daisuke: "D-Dude... We can't take this...!" 	Daisuke: "D-Dude... We can't take this...!" 	Daisuke: "D-Dude... We can't take this...!" 	 		
Return it to Kou 	0 	0 	 		
Accept it 	0 	0 	 		
===Other===
In Persona 4 Golden, starting on 4/19, the protagonist can sneak out at night when Ryotaro Dojima is not home and spend time with Social Links in the Central Shopping District. Since time is limited in the evening, the Social Link cannot advance. However, during the day, it can then be progressed to the next rank. The protagonist will also receive an item.
;4/25 – Shopping District, North
Evening, 4/25
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 4/25
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 4/25
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"How hard do you think we should be practicing? If you think we're not doing enough, I can adjust it."	"How hard do you think we should be practicing? If you think we're not doing enough, I can adjust it."	"How hard do you think we should be practicing? If you think we're not doing enough, I can adjust it."	 		
Bring it on. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Let's not overdo it. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I prefer taking it easy. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Blue Cheese Chips / Choco Melon Bread / Yakisoba Cornet 	Blue Cheese Chips / Choco Melon Bread / Yakisoba Cornet 	Blue Cheese Chips / Choco Melon Bread / Yakisoba Cornet 	 		
;5/2 – Shopping District, North
Evening, 5/2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 5/2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 5/2
{|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"To jump from that to murder! That's a big difference."	"To jump from that to murder! That's a big difference."	"To jump from that to murder! That's a big difference."	 		
It’s a quiet town. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Did they find the cat? 	+3 	+2 	 		
It's better off peaceful. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate / Stimulant 	Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate / Stimulant 	Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate / Stimulant 	 		
;6/6 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 6/6
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 6/6
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 6/6
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"But I was all, 'Back off, buddy, <protagonist> is property of the basketball team.'"	"But I was all, 'Back off, buddy, <protagonist> is property of the basketball team.'"	"But I was all, 'Back off, buddy, <protagonist> is property of the basketball team.'"	 		
Word up. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Not really. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I prefer baseball. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Mouthwash / Stimulant 	Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Mouthwash / Stimulant 	Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Mouthwash / Stimulant 	 		
;6/20 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 6/20
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 6/20
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 6/20
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"I don't feel any sympathy for him, though. If Chie cooked anything for for me, I'd eat it all and lick the plate clean."	"I don't feel any sympathy for him, though. If Chie cooked anything for for me, I'd eat it all and lick the plate clean."	"I don't feel any sympathy for him, though. If Chie cooked anything for for me, I'd eat it all and lick the plate clean."	 		
You sure about that? 	0 	0 	 		
It was extra-smelly. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I'd rather eat the plate. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Blue Cheese Chips / Cough Drop / Rice Chocolate 	Blue Cheese Chips / Cough Drop / Rice Chocolate 	Blue Cheese Chips / Cough Drop / Rice Chocolate 	 		
 
;9/5 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 9/5
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 9/5
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 9/5
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"But it doesn't matter! Once school starts, I have basketball again!"	"But it doesn't matter! Once school starts, I have basketball again!"	"But it doesn't matter! Once school starts, I have basketball again!"	 		
Let's do our best. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Do you feel better now? 	+3 	+2 	 		
That sucks. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate 	Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate 	Heavy Soup / Mini Cornet / Quelorie Mate 	 		
;10/3 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 10/3
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 10/3
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 10/3
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"And, it's a good way to learn. Like, which playstyle best fits us Japanese players."	"And, it's a good way to learn. Like, which playstyle best fits us Japanese players."	"And, it's a good way to learn. Like, which playstyle best fits us Japanese players."	 		
You're a scholar. 	+3 	+2 	 		
It's not easy to copy. 	0 	0 	 		
What kind of style is it? 	+3 	+2 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Quelorie Mate / Slimming Food / Tater Longs 	Quelorie Mate / Slimming Food / Tater Longs 	Quelorie Mate / Slimming Food / Tater Longs 	 		
;11/7 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 11/7
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 11/7
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 11/7
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Sorry that we couldn't turn the tide! I should've asked my classmates, too!"	"Sorry that we couldn't turn the tide! I should've asked my classmates, too!"	"Sorry that we couldn't turn the tide! I should've asked my classmates, too!"	 		
Let it go. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I'm disappointed. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I wasn't really trying. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Antibiotic Gel / Yakisoba Cornet 	Antibiotic Gel / Yakisoba Cornet 	Antibiotic Gel / Yakisoba Cornet 	 		
;12/12 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 12/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 12/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 12/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"What're you gonna do this year? You don't have a girlfriend to spend Christmas with, do you...?"	"What're you gonna do this year? You don't have a girlfriend to spend Christmas with, do you...?"	"What're you gonna do this year? You don't have a girlfriend to spend Christmas with, do you...?"	 		
I do. 	+3 	+3 	 		
I don't. 	+3 	+2 	 		
It's a secret. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Heavy Soup / Yakisoba Cornet 	Heavy Soup / Yakisoba Cornet 	Heavy Soup / Yakisoba Cornet 	 		
 
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