Unlocking social links in Persona 3 Reload is essential for building strong Personas and enjoying the game's rich story. One early challenge players face is finding the famous Persimmon Tree to obtain the Persimmon Leaf. This key item allows you to start the Hierophant Social Link with the elderly couple at the bookstore.
How to Trigger the Persimmon Tree Quest
Before searching for the tree, you must first visit Bookworms Used Books at the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Speak with Bunkichi and Mitsuko, who will mention a special tree growing at Gekkoukan High School. Once they mention this detail, the quest to locate the tree officially begins during your daytime free time.
You must ensure you visit the bookstore on a day when it is open to trigger this initial dialogue. Without speaking to the couple first, interacting with the tree will not yield the required item.
Exact Location of the Persimmon Tree in Persona 3 Reload
To find the tree, travel to Gekkoukan High School during the day and head to the 1F School Building. Walk down the hallway past the Home Economics Room and Laboratory until you reach the doors leading to the Corridor. Go through the Corridor doors to step outside into the small courtyard area between buildings.
In this outdoor corridor section, walk down the small steps toward the grassy area near the iron gate. You will see a single foliage tree standing there. Approaching and inspecting this tree allows you to pick up the Persimmon Leaf item necessary for the couple.
Unlocking the Hierophant Social Link
After acquiring the Persimmon Leaf from the school grounds, fast travel back to the Iwatodai Strip Mall. Return to Bookworms Used Books and hand the leaf over to Bunkichi and Mitsuko. They will express deep gratitude, which formally unlocks Rank 1 of the Hierophant Social Link.
Establishing this connection early gives you a valuable head start on social activities in Persona 3 Reload. Spending time with the elderly couple routinely will help you max out the Hierophant Arcana as the school year progresses.
