[ He nods. ]

I can't remember where I learned about them, but...

[ Guess the best way to explain it would be... ]

All the closest bonds you've made here would be considered your confidants. Basically, we bond with people, help them, and the power from that makes us stronger Personas users...

[ He gives a quiet, thoughtful hum. ]

When we maximize our bond with a fellow Persona user, it can awaken them to their strongest Persona.