For the last two decades, hot springs scenes have been a staple of the Persona RPG series, just like social links and exam week. Beginning with 2006’s Persona 3, the series always takes its ensemble cast of high-school pals on a vacation. On paper, it’s a way for players to get to know the cast in a more relaxed and informal setting, but in practice it’s mostly a transparent excuse to see the pretty girls wearing very little clothing while they giggle and praise each other’s shapely bods.

