Every month inPersona 3 Reloadpresents new challenges, and December is no exception. There are difficult choices you’ll have to make, and you’ll be one party member short for most of the month. There’s a lot to handle when it comes to shadows and Tartarus, but don’t neglect your duties as a student at Gekkoukan High School.

Finding the balance between your studies and extracurricular activities isn’t easy, but having a full breakdown of the month can help you plan out your days and make the most of your experience. Here’s everything you need to know so you’re able to prepare for New Year’s Eve!

Persona 3 Reload group study session in December

Spoilers ahead!

December Day-To-Day Walkthrough

December is adifficult month for your dorm, as you’lllose access to one member of the partyfor the month. You’ll alsoface an unimaginable choice, and have less than a month to decide what you’ll do.

On top of that, you haveexams coming up. Between studying and deciding the fate of the world, there’s a lot to handle. Here’s what you can expect:

Persona 3 Reload Christmas at the mall with Chihiro

12/1 - Tuesday

After School

You can spend your time freely, and some special options are available:

Evening

Junpei reminds you that there’s a full moon tomorrow night. you may spend your time freely or visit Tartarus, and some special options are available:

Morning

Aigis meets you at the school gate and tells you she’ll do her best.

Fuuka tells you that there won’t be an operation tonight, but she’ll still search around just in case. Aigis has been coming home late. you’re able to spend your time freely or visit Tartarus, and some special options are available:

Dark Hour

Aigis confronts Ryoji on the bridge.

After this event,Aigis will be unavailablefor the rest of the month.

You will alsonot be able to go to Tartarusuntil later in the month.

12/3 - Thursday

Mitsuru tells you that Ryoji is awake and asks that you all meet in the command room after school.

Ryoji reveals the truth about the shadows and tells you that you have a choice to make. The deadline to make the choice is December 31st, New Year’s Eve.

12/4 - Friday

You’ll overhear two girls talking about how Apathy Syndrome is like a new religion.

There’s a sale atthe Aohige Pharmacytoday!

Overhear two girls talking about Ryoji being transferred, so you won’t see him again at school.

12/6 - Sunday

Daytime

12/7 - Monday

There’s a sale on thepolice station inventorytoday!

It’s theweek before exams, so some social links may be unavailable.

Ms. Ounishi reminds you that exams start next Monday. She asks a question in class:

12/8 - Tuesday

12/9 - Wednesday

Mr. Edogawa reminds you that finals are next week. He asks a question in class:

12/10 - Thursday

Elizabeth calls to tell you more of Tartarus has opened. Mitsuru meets you at the gate and says that you should all meet up tonight to go over the decision.

Everyone meets in the lounge to discuss the decision on New Year’s Eve. You can spend your time freely, and some special options are available:

12/11 - Friday

Ms. Toriumi reminds you that exams start on Monday. She asks a question in class:

Akihiko reminds you that exams start next week. You can spend your time freely, and some special options are available:

Mr. Ono reminds you that exams start Monday. There’s an opportunity to sleep in class:

Fuuka reminds you that exams start Monday. You can spend your time freely, and some special options are available:

12/13 - Sunday

Exams start today

Last Day of Exams

You can spend your time freely or visit Tartarus, and some special options are available:

12/20 - Sunday

Mitsuru meets with Yukari in her room to talk about their decision.

Exam results are posted.

12/22 - Tuesday

Elizabeth calls to inform you that two humans have wandered into Tartarus. Mr. Edogawa asks a question in class:

Today is the Emperor’s birthday! There is no school.

Lunchtime

You’ll receive a text about Christmas Eve plans from your girlfriend(s). If not, you can spend Chistmas Eve by yourself.

12/25 - Friday

It’s the last day of the second semester. There’s an opportunity to sleep in Ms. Toriumi’s class.

First day of winter vacation!

Fuuka meets with Junpei at Port Island Station. you may spend your time freely, and some special options are available:

12/29 - Tuesday

12/30 - Wednesday

Yukari informs you that Aigis will be returning tonight, so everyone will be meeting in the lounge.

Aigis returns to the dorm and strengthens her resolve. you may spend your time freely or visit Tartarus.

It’s New Year’s Eve and there’s a full moon tonight.

Ryoji has returned, as promised.

What To Prioritize In December

In December, you’ll want to prioritize two things:your studies and your Social Links. With your finals coming up, you’ll want to do well–so spend time studying with friends and boosting your Academics.

Also, as younear the last leg of the game, this is your last chance towrap up your social links. Look at the ones that are almost complete andmake those your priority. You don’t want to spread yourself thin.Max out the Social Links you canand save the rest foryour next playthrough.