Got a post mostly written up; should have it out real soon c:

Edit: Got it done, now ready for that sweet level up! I've been thinking about introducing the social links as an actual ability, but I need to think about how it would work. Maybe using the level up mechanic already present, yet for dialogue when Minako is speaking to someone. But since there's a max level of 10, it will need to be tweaked so it is balanced. Everyone gets bonuses through her, synchronising with her role as a "squad leader", and will allow her access to new personas as she comes to know her confidants.