The Navi party members in Persona games are quite honestly the team’s backbone, and Futaba Sakura in Persona 5 Royal is one such that’s no exception.
If you want to maximize her in battle with the buffs and other passive benefits she provides, maxing out her social link is vital, especially for the mid-to-late-game events.
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To unlock those beneficial confidant abilities quickly, we’ve prepared a confidant guide for her Hermit Arcana in Persona 5 Royal with every event, dialogue option, and the known favorite gifts to gain her likability.
As with our other confidant guides, make sure you’ve got a Hermit Arcana Persona in your inventory before engaging with Futaba to gain the maximum points from the dialogue choices.
Futaba Sakura Confidant Abilities
If we’re talking about the best party members in the game, Futaba has the Navi role in the team, and if you’ve possibly played any other Persona title, you know how crucial the role is.
In the long term, Futaba provides various kinds of random buffs in battle, and her confidant abilities, which I mention below, only help to strengthen that pool of buffs or stat effects.
You’ll definitely want Position Hack for the instant battle advantage and Active Support’s Charge buff during boss fights for extra damage.
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Social Link |
Ability |
Description |
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Rank 1 |
Moral Support |
Chance to cast Kaja or party-healing magic during battle. |
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Rank 2 |
Mementos Scan |
Chance to fully map a floor of Mementos when entering that floor. |
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Rank 3 |
– |
– |
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Rank 4 |
Position Hack |
Chance to instantly hold up enemies when starting a battle. |
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Rank 5 |
– |
– |
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Rank 6 |
Active Support |
Moral Support may now Charge or recover SP |
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Rank 7 |
Treasure Reboot |
Chance to revive search objects in the area after battle. |
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Rank 8 |
– |
– |
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Rank 9 |
Emergency Shift |
Chance to swap current party with backups when 2 or more people are KO’d. |
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Max Social Link Rank |
Final Guard |
Chance to nullify a fatal attack to a current party member. |
Rank 1
You meet up with Futaba automatically on August 31st to start her Rank 1 social link event. Both Joker and Futaba visit Akihabara to get some sightseeing done.
This whole adventure ends up causing a misunderstanding with a police officer, but I guess it does help Futaba experience a part of the public world.
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“That looks bad! What are you gonna do!?” |
Let’s help. 0 |
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Let’s watch. 0 |
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Let’s ignore her. 0 |
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“Do you know this girl?” |
She’s my friend. 0 |
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She’s family. 0 |
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Sorry for the trouble. 0 |
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“Hm… I feel kinda calm when we’re this close. You’re okay being like this, right?” |
I can’t move. 0 |
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Are you a remora? 0 |
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“I’ll try and get better at navigation if you do!” |
Is this a deal? 0 |
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Sounds good. 0 |
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I’m not an item… 0 |
Rank 2
The social stat requirement for this event can temporarily soft-lock you for a good while, so don’t be discouraged if you have to sideline Futaba momentarily to raise your Kindness.
In this event, Futaba reflects on the Akihabara trip and vows to do better. The biggest takeaway is her preparing a ‘Promise List’ of different goals she wants to accomplish.
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“But online classes are better for studying! I wouldn’t even have to leave the house.” |
That wouldn’t solve anything. 0 |
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That’s a great idea. +2 |
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“…Do you think I’ll be able to?” |
If we work together. +3 |
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Want my help? +2 |
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I don’t know. 0 |
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“…How’s that?” |
Sounds good to me. 0 |
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Can you tell me again? (Repeat dialogue) |
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“Do you think it’d make Sojiro happy?” |
I bet it will. +2 |
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I’m not sure. 0 |
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Why not ask him directly? 0 |
Rank 3
We’re going back to Akihabara…again. But this time, Futaba’s not lost or astray without Joker.
We do end up losing her amidst a crowd that rushes in like a tidal wave, but Futaba finds us without losing her nerve.
On the bright side, the task of “being in a crowded place” is off the list, so that’s good.
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“I… I, I, I…” |
I what? 0 |
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So you’re okay? 0 |
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I was about to come find you. +3 |
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“But then I thought about you while I was wandering around the store, and bam, a wild |
Good to see you again. +3 |
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You’re the one who appeared. +2 |
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You need to be more careful. 0 |
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“But at this pace, I’ll clear it in no time…! Right?” |
It’ll only get tougher. 0 |
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You will. 0 |
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We’ll both do our best. +2 |
Rank 4
Make sure Shujin Academy is in session for this event to be available and not off for the weekend or holidays.
The next to-do thing on the list is to go to school. Something easier for most students, but it is an enduring task for a recovering shut-in like Futaba.
Luckily, our esteemed Student Council President, Makoto Nijima, is still here to give a campus tour. She also encourages Futaba to attend school in the future to make friends and further improve her knowledge.
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“Can I use a Goho-M instead?” |
Nope. +2 |
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Let’s do this together. +3 |
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If you want. 0 |
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“…Am I weird, |
No, you’re talented. 0 |
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I bet they were just surprised. 0 |
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“I guess dwelling on the past is just a bad habit of mine, huh?” |
Not at all. +2 |
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Everyone does it. +2 |
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I think it’s cute. +3 |
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“I still think I’d run out of MP way too fast. The real world is a scary place…” |
We’ll take it slow. +2 |
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You need more training. 0 |
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I’ll help you anytime. +2 |
Rank 5
Probably one of my favorite events from Futaba’s social link. Joker and Futaba head to the diner, where they run into Mishima.
The entire conversation is lighthearted banter between both, with the occasional (slightly cringe) video game lingo from Futaba to make some jabs at Mishima.
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“Is this a friend of yours?” |
He’s in my class. 0 |
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Friend might be a bit much. 0 |
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“Maybe my luck stat’s really high.” |
I think you’re right. +3 |
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No. 0 |
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Your… what? +2 |
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“Mishima… Are you an NPC!?” |
What’s an NPC? +2 |
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Savage 0 |
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He’s the protagonist. +3 |
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“I’m a completely different person now! No more getting scared of the police! C’mon, tell me I’m cool!” |
You did great. +2 |
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That’s nothing special. 0 |
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Ding! Level up! 0 |
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Rank 6
With most of the “Promise List” done and dusted. We now move on and learn about someone very important in Futaba’s life: her childhood friend Kana.
Kana was Futaba’s only friend in elementary school before the former eventually moved away.
Futaba’s biggest regret is not being able to apologize to her for reading her horrifying diary entries and not helping her, so it’s time she made some overdue amends.
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“But one day, she said something to me: ‘Good morning.’ She started saying it every day from then on.” |
Were you Happy? +2 |
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That must have been a shock. +3 |
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How did you react? 0 |
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“I felt terrible, but she just kept yelling at me for reading it…” |
You didn’t know any better. +2 |
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Did you apologize to her? 0 |
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Sounds like it was her fault. 0 |
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“Y-You have to help me now, got it!?” |
Understood. 0 |
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Someone’s pushy today. 0 |
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“I know I promised myself that I’d do this… but when I remember how angry Kana-chan got, I get so scared…” |
Are you running away again? +2 |
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Let’s calm down first. 0 |
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I’m right here with you. 0 |
Rank 7
This is a short rank-up event in which we learn the dark secrets of Kana’s horrible parents from every dirt Futaba found on them.
As dreadful as it is to learn everything they’re putting her through, the only way to save Kana is to change her parents’ twisted hearts.
Kana’s already issued a request for her parents on the ‘Phan-site,’ so we’ve got both the husband and wife’s names.
This unlocks the “Daughter’s Just a Meal Ticket” request for Mementos, which you must complete to unlock the next event on Futaba’s social link.
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“…Apparently, they’re still having her model in strange clothes. They’re even selling the pictures now…” |
What horrible parents. +2 |
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We have to put a stop to this. +2 |
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Strange… how? 0 |
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“Please, help me save her!” |
I’ll do it, for you. +3 |
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We’ll show them the truth. +2 |
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Give me some time. +2 |
Rank 8
With the case about Kana’s parents finally cleared up, Futaba finally reached out to her friend, and both of them promised to attend high school together starting next year.
Futaba also thanks us for supporting her throughout this ordeal and completing her arduous list of goals.
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“Long story short… we made up! I finally apologized to her.” |
That’s incredible. +3 |
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I’m glad to hear that. +3 |
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Did you stutter at all? +2 |
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“It’s all because of you that I could do it, |
You worked really hard too. +3 |
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You’re making me blush… +2 |
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Do I get a reward? 0 |
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“…Can you do it?” |
Fine by me. 0 |
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That’s all? 0 |
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“And now I’m getting along with Kana-chan… I’m so glad I cleared that goal.” |
Congrats. +2 |
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You’ve still got more. 0 |
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Want more pets? +2 |
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Rank 9
Futaba and Kana get along well, eagerly anticipating their high school life together. But there’s still one last thing left for Futaba.
And that’s being okay without Joker around. Now here’s where you can make a move on Futaba and possibly romance her or be friends. It’s your choice.
Recommended Gifts: If you still require a few points to reach the max confidant rank event with Futaba, the best gifts to give her are the “Best of KGB49” CD from the Underground Mall and the local mascot set from Akihabara.
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“I’m gonna go back.” |
You’ve really matured. +3 |
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And if you’re bullied again? +2 |
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“Then even when we’re apart, I can’t stop thinking about you…” |
That doesn’t sound healthy… 0 |
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Are you okay, Futaba? +3 |
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You’re imagining things. +2 |
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“…Can we skip that last promise?” |
If you want. +2 |
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No way. +2 |
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You’re giving up? 0 |
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“Why, |
Because we’re teammates. (Friendship) |
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Because I love you. (Romance) |
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“And… I’m your girlfriend?” (Romance) |
I would like that. 0 |
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If that’s okay with you. 0 |
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“……” (Romance) |
Um, hello? 0 |
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Is something wrong? 0 |
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“……” (Romance) |
Earth to Futaba? 0 |
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Are you still alive? 0 |
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Uh… I mean, like… what do you want…?” (Romance) |
Instant yakisoba.0 |
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Morgana. 0 |
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Do I really have to say it? +2 |
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“Could you get specific? What kind of teammate am I to you?” (Friendship) |
A true friend. +2 |
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A partner. +2 |
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A key item. +2 |
Rank 10 (Friendship)
You travel to Akihabara again (Well, you can’t complain because IT IS Futaba’s safest and favorite place to be).
Futaba reminisces on her journey of overcoming her shut-in lifestyle thanks to Joker, reconnecting with Kana again, and vowing to help us in any way possible with her Navi skills.
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“I just hope I can keep changing little by little… like everyone else does.” |
Take your time. +3 |
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You can do this. +3 |
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We’ll do it together. +3 |
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“Even Kana-chan’s trying to step out into the world.” |
You can’t lose to her. +3 |
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Do you want a job too? +2 |
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“Hey! You said you’d give me a reward if I completed my promise list, remember!?” |
I honor my promises 0 |
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Just keep it cheap. 0 |
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You remember that? 0 |
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“I’m serious, okay!?” |
I’m counting on you. 0 |
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That’s a lot of pressure. 0 |
Rank 10 (Romance)
A playful date with Futaba in her room where we can also get a slight nod to PlayStation’s trophies as she remarks on finishing the list and getting the Platinum.
Unfortunately for us and her, this is real life; the trophy for completing a seemingly impossible list won’t pop up in the upper right of the room.
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“Th-This can’t be helped… It’s a small room! So… So… I should be pardoned!” |
What are you talking about? 0 |
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Don’t worry about it. 0 |
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…Pardoned? 0 |
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“M-Mission complete, huh?” |
Mission complete. 0 |
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Nice job, Futaba. 0 |
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You did great. 0 |
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“S-So… me being right next to you, um, c-can’t be helped…” |
I know. 0 |
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I don’t mind it. 0 |
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I like being close. 0 |
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“I…” |
What’s wrong? 0 |
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Come closer. 0 |
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“I just hope I can keep changing little by little… like everyone else does.” |
Take your time.+3 |
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You can do this. +3 |
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We’ll do it together. +3 |
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“Even Kana-chan’s trying to step out into the world.” |
You can’t lose to her. +3 |
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Do you want a job too? +2 |
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“So! You said you’d give me a reward if I completed my promise list, remember!?” |
I honor my promises 0 |
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Just keep it cheap. 0 |
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You remember that? 0 |
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“I’m serious, okay!?” |
I’m counting on you. 0 |
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That’s a lot of pressure. 0 |
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“That way… we’ll never be apart if I don’t want to be.” |
You already have that right. +3 |
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Took you long enough to ask. +3 |
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I want that right too. +3 |
For completing Futaba’s confidant and maxing out the Hermit social link, you’ll be able to fuse Ongyo-Ki Persona in the Velvet Room. It also transforms Futaba’s Necronomicon Persona into Prometheus.
- Top Critic Rating:94/100 Critics Recommend:98%
- Released
- March 31, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Atlus, P-Studio
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- Genres
