Hello,

I’m Jeymer, a Nexon Picker.

In subculture collectible RPGs, I think connecting with the characters is one of the genre’s core appeals.

Blue Archive especially stands out here, with its affection system letting you unlock each character’s personal story,

earn beautifully presented Memorial Lobbies, and build a special bond between the player and each student.

Today, I’ll be taking a look at the affection story of

Nagisa (Swimsuit), a character loved for both her standout performance and visual appeal!

How to Raise Affection in Blue Archive

Method	Points Gained	Details
Touch students in the Cafe	+15	You can interact with a student once every 3 hours. Students rotate daily at 04:00 and 16:00.
Progress Schedules	+15 ~ +25	The number of points increases based on academy level, and at level 12 you can earn up to 25 points.
Give gifts	+20 ~ +240	Giving gifts that match a student’s preferences is a more efficient way to raise affection!

If you want to see the students’ hidden stories, consistent affection building is essential.

The table above summarizes the main ways to earn affection points in-game.

Swimsuit Nagisa, a Memorable Episode!

Nagisa, a member of Trinity General School’s Tea Party student council, appears at the beach in a swimsuit!

As you’d expect from someone who normally values elegance and decorum,

her beach episodes are especially memorable for highlighting her own unique and adorable charm.

The first scene that really stood out to me was her love of tea, something she absolutely refuses to give up even at the beach.

When Nagisa heads to the beach, she brings only hot water in her thermos instead of pre-made black tea.

There’s just one reason for that: she can’t tolerate the idea of the tea’s flavor and aroma being altered inside the thermos.

Watching her launch into a full speech about how pre-brewed tea under the blazing sun on a sandy beach is the one thing to avoid

felt so unmistakably Nagisa that it naturally made me smile.

She always tries to stay composed, but when she’s in front of Sensei,

she sometimes shows a more human side, looking a little shy or flustered instead of as cool-headed as usual.

As the episode goes on, you get to follow her lively beachside days alongside Sensei

and watch her trust and affection for Sensei gradually deepen.

The Memorial Lobby in particular pairs Nagisa’s elegant swimsuit appearance with the beautiful beach atmosphere,

and it really helps you understand once again why so many players love her as a character!

Swimsuit Nagisa is already known for her excellent performance,

but this kind of deeper affection story makes her feel even more layered as a character.

I’m already looking forward to collecting more characters and checking out their stories too!

Which student’s affection story has stayed with you the most?