Social Link/Naoki Konishi

This article covers information about the Hanged Man Social Link, Naoki Konishi, including events featured in Persona 4 and Persona 4 Golden.
The protagonist can start Naoki's Social Link as early as , first meeting Naoki on during a mandatory storyline event after Kinshiro Morooka signs him up for the Student Health Association. Afterward, the protagonist must speak to Naoki three more times on the first floor of Yasogami High to formally establish the Social Link, though this requires rank three Understanding (Generous).
After establishing the Social Link, he can be found in front of his family's liquor store in the Shopping District. His Social Link cannot be progressed on days off from school.
Naoki gives the protagonist a Junes Receipt when the Social Link is maxed, which enables the fusion of Attis.
== 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
Naoki 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗ 	✗
*Naoki is occasionally available on Fridays if storyline events would affect his usual availability.
==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		
> He expressed his gratitude... 	> He expressed his gratitude... 	> He expressed his gratitude... 	 		
No, thank you. 	0 	0 	 		
Thanks for what...? 	0 	0 	 		
It was a big help. 	0 	0 	 		
"Um, I apologize for saying I hated you when I first met you."	"Um, I apologize for saying I hated you when I first met you."	"Um, I apologize for saying I hated you when I first met you."	 		
I didn't mind. 	0 	0 	 		
You're usually more polite. 	0 	0 	 		
I was hurt. 	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		
"I usually eat here a lot because it's so close to our place, but for some reason, I haven't eaten here recently."	"I usually eat here a lot because it's so close to our place, but for some reason, I haven't eaten here recently."	"I usually eat here a lot because it's so close to our place, but for some reason, I haven't eaten here recently."	 		
Too busy? 	+3 	+2 	 		
Tired of the food? 	+3 	+3 	 		
Because of the murder? 	+2 	+2 	 		
"I mean... What exactly is an 'admirable life,' anyway?" 	"I mean... What exactly is an 'admirable life,' anyway?" 	"I mean... What exactly is an 'admirable life,' anyway?" 	 		
Contributing to society. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Making your parents happy. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Leaving something behind. 	0 	0 	 		
I don't know. 	+3 	+3 	 		
;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		
> Naoki is laughing like he's having a good time...	> Naoki is laughing like he's having a good time...	> Naoki is laughing like he's having a good time...	 		
Ask him to tell another story 	+3 	+3 	 		
Tell your own tale of failure 	+3 	+2 	 		
Tell an American joke 	+2 	+1 	 		
> Naoki is biting his lip... 	> Naoki is biting his lip... 	> Naoki is biting his lip... 	 		
I'll go tell them off. 	+3 	+3 	 		
You're not saying anything? 	+3 	+3 	 		
Let the gossipers gossip. 	0 	0 	 		
;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		
> Naoki looks distressed... 	> Naoki looks distressed... 	> Naoki looks distressed... 	 		
 	+3 	+3 	 		
 	+3 	+3 	 		
Keep quiet 	0 	0 	 		
"I'm sorry... It's a little awkward to be around me, huh?"	"I'm sorry... It's a little awkward to be around me, huh?"	"I'm sorry... It's a little awkward to be around me, huh?"	 		
It's not your fault. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Let's forget about it. 	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		
"......" 	"......" 	"......" 	 		
That's a good idea. 	+3 	+3 	 		
I don't know about that...	0 	0 	 		
"...I have to do it." 	"...I have to do it."	"...I have to do it."	 		
Good luck, Naoki. 	0 	0 	 		
You've got other choices. 	0 	0 	 		
You should think it over. 	0 	0 	 		
;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		
"They got all suspicious of me suddenly. I wasn't expecting that at all."	"They got all suspicious of me suddenly. I wasn't expecting that at all."	"They got all suspicious of me suddenly. I wasn't expecting that at all."	 		
I wouldn't have, either. 	0 	0 	 		
Just forget about them. 	0 	0 	 		
Don't worry them too much. 	0 	0 	 		
"Am I really that pitiable...?" 	"Am I really that pitiable...?" 	"Am I really that pitiable...?" 	 		
Yeah, you are. 	0 	0 	 		
You're not the only one. 	+3 	+3 	 		
I know what they mean. 	+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		
"I wanted to apologize for that." 	"I wanted to apologize for that." 	"I wanted to apologize for that." 	 		
I don't mind. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Last time? 	+3 	+2 	 		
"How do I get out from that...? What would be best for me, for Sis...? I just don't know."	"How do I get out from that...? What would be best for me, for Sis...? I just don't know."	"How do I get out from that...? What would be best for me, for Sis...? I just don't know."	 		
Take your time. 	0 	0 	 		
Take action. 	+3 	+2 	 		
;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		
"Ironic, isn't it...?" 	"Ironic, isn't it...?" 	"Ironic, isn't it...?" 	 		
They're trying to be kind. 	0 	0 	 		
Charge 'em extra. 	0 	0 	 		
"Yosuke-san sure is nosy. Oh wait, so are you..."	"Yosuke-san sure is nosy. Oh wait, so are you..."	"Yosuke-san sure is nosy. Oh wait, so are you..."	 		
Don't lump me in with him. 	+3 	+2 	 		
We can't just ignore you. 	+3 	+3 	 		
;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		
"Because I wasn't able to cry like the actors on TV, I thought that maybe I didn't actually like Sis..."	"Because I wasn't able to cry like the actors on TV, I thought that maybe I didn't actually like Sis..."	"Because I wasn't able to cry like the actors on TV, I thought that maybe I didn't actually like Sis..."	 		
That's not true. 	+3 	+3 	 		
People are different. 	+3 	+3 	 		
You're just inept. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"She must've wanted to live more, huh?" 	"She must've wanted to live more, huh?" 	"She must've wanted to live more, huh?" 	 		
Yeah, I'm sure of it. 	0 	0 	 		
I don't know. 	0 	0 	 		
Live for her sake. 	0 	0 	 		
> Naoki is biting his lip... 	> Naoki is biting his lip... 	> Naoki is biting his lip... 	 		
It was out of your hands. 	+2 	0 	 		
She can hear you. 	+3 	+2 	 		
 	+3 	+3 	 		
;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		
"It's all thanks to you." 	"It's all thanks to you."	"It's all thanks to you."	 		
I didn't do anything. 	+3 	+3 	 		
That's right. Be grateful.	+3 	+2 	 		
===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, which can differ depending on the progress of the Social Link.
;9/17 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 9/17
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 9/17
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 9/17
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"I wish I had another reason, but that's really the only reason I didn't go."	"I wish I had another reason, but that's really the only reason I didn't go."	"I wish I had another reason, but that's really the only reason I didn't go."	 		
I understand. 	+3 	+2 	 		
That's a shame. 	0 	0 	 		
It was fun. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Mini Anpan / Sour Konbu / Stimulant 	Mini Anpan / Sour Konbu / Stimulant 	Mini Anpan / Sour Konbu / Stimulant 	 		
;10/8 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 10/8
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 10/8
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Evening, 10/8
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Man, if that's what alcohol does to me when I don't even swallow it, I'm going to be in big trouble once I do drink..."	"Man, if that's what alcohol does to me when I don't even swallow it, I'm going to be in big trouble once I do drink..."	"Man, if that's what alcohol does to me when I don't even swallow it, I'm going to be in big trouble once I do drink..."	 		
I'll train you. 	+3 	+2 	 		
That's usually how it is. 	+3 	+3 	 		
You'll probably get used to it. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Choco Melon Bread / Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Rice Chocolate / Seaweed Cracker 	Choco Melon Bread / Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Rice Chocolate / Seaweed Cracker 	Choco Melon Bread / Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Rice Chocolate / Seaweed Cracker 	 		
;11/12 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 11/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 11/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 11/12
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"I was impressed, though. You went all out to make the event a success."	"I was impressed, though. You went all out to make the event a success."	"I was impressed, though. You went all out to make the event a success."	 		
That's a senpai's duty. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I sacrificed my soul. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I like cross-dressing. 	0 	0 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Amrita Soda / Medical Kit 	Amrita Soda / Medical Kit 	Amrita Soda / Medical Kit 	 		
;12/10 – Shopping District, North
 
Evening, 12/10
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 12/10
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Evening, 12/10
 {|class="table p4 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"They're working extra hard to try and forget... It pains me to see them like that."	"They're working extra hard to try and forget... It pains me to see them like that."	"They're working extra hard to try and forget... It pains me to see them like that."	 		
You want the fog to continue? 	0 	0 	 		
You need rest, too. 	+3 	+3 	 		
You guys raking in the dough? 	+3 	+2 	 		
Item: 	Item: 	Item: 	 		
Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Tater Longs 	Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Tater Longs 	Quelorie Magic / Red Bean Cornet / Tater Longs 	 		
 
Category:Persona 4 Social Link