The first few days are largely tutorial-driven. You'll meet Yukari Takeba, Junpei Iori, and Mitsuru Kirijo. The pivotal moment is your first awakening to your Persona, Orpheus, during the Shadow attack on the dorm. After this, you'll gain access to Tartarus. Focus on understanding the basic combat mechanics and exploring the dorm.
- April 7th: Arrive at Iwatodai Dorm.
- April 8th: First day at Gekkoukan High. Meet Yukari.
- April 10th: First Dark Hour experience. Persona awakening.
- April 18th: First official Tartarus exploration.
During this period, prioritize attending school and getting familiar with the school layout. Don't worry too much about Social Links yet, as most are unavailable.