"I think quite advanced strategies are necessary to succeed at that many criminal acts. And yours weren't by the wit of an amateur. You had a professional who regularly deals with such tactics. ...You have an idea on who that is, don't you!? " —
Sae Niijima interrogating the protagonist about Hifumi Togo.
This article covers information about the Star Confidant , Hifumi Togo Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal
The protagonist can start Hifumi's Confidant on the evening of June 26th, provided he has learned about Hifumi through the second rank of the Emperor Confidant with Yusuke Kitagawa , has unlocked Kanda through a television report on June 25th, and has reached level 3 Charm (Suave).
Rank
Ability
Description
1
Koma Sabaki
Allows you to swap current party with backup members during Joker's turn.
3
Uchikomi
Chance for follow-up by a backup member if Joker downs an enemy.
5
Kakoi Kuzushi
Allows you to attempt to escape, even when surrounded by the enemy.
7
Narikin
Earn double money if a battle is won in 1 turn after a successful Ambush.
9
Touryou
Decreases turn delay to zero, allowing you to instantly escape battle.
MAX
Togo System
Allows you to swap current party with backup members during anyone's turn.
Rank
Ability
Description
1
Koma Sabaki
Allows you to swap current party with backup members during Joker's turn.
3
Uchikomi
Chance for follow-up by a backup member if Joker downs an enemy.
5
Kakoi Kuzushi
Allows you to attempt an escape, even when surrounded by the enemy.
7
Narikin
Earn double money if a battle is won in 1 turn after a successful ambush.
9
Touryou
Decreases turn delay to zero, allowing you to instantly escape battle.
MAX
Togo System
Allows you to swap current party with backup members during anyone's turn.
Availability
Availability
Character
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Rain
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day
Night
Day/Night
Hifumi
✗
✓
✗
✗
✗
✓
✗
✗
✗
✗
✗
✓
✗
✓
✓
Dialogue options
Rank 1
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Yes...? Can I help you?"
Can you teach me shogi?
0
0
Can I be your student?
0
0
I want to be a pro.
0
0
"So... you like shogi?"
I admire you.
0
0
I want to play like you.
0
0
"OK, just a quick game then. Twenty seconds per move... If that's all right with you."
I don't know how to play.
0
0
Fine with me.
0
0
"Please concede."
Concede?
0
0
I can still keep going.
0
0
Which is strange, since your style of play is that of a complete novice..."
Sorry I'm a beginner.
0
0
You were different too.
0
0
"You become my playing partner so that I can research new moves. Is that agreeable?
Sounds good to me.
0
0
Bring it on!
0
0
I'm scared...
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I tend to get very aggressive. It's as if I assume the role of a queen of a kingdom."
That's interesting.
+2
+1
I like the attitude change.
0
0
It's a bit scary.
0
0
"I mean, I can't blame them... Certainly, I think I'm weird too.
Have confidence in yourself.
0
0
Don't worry about them.
0
0
"Um, well, I'm doing a photoshoot for one..."
When is it coming out?
0
0
You're, like, an idol.
0
0
But you don't want to, right?
+2
+1
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Did you see it...? It was called "The Venus of Shogi"..."
Describes you perfectly.
+2
+1
No, I didn't.
0
0
That's quite the headline.
0
0
"It's as if she wants to be the manager of a celebrity."
You don't enjoy it?
0
0
Having a difficult time?
+2
+1
You should just decline.
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"She's my senior... I defeated her in a recent title match."
I didn't mind.
+2
+1
She has a bad vibe.
0
0
Must've been the katsu curry.
+2
+1
"What do you think about them?"
They're ridiculous.
0
0
They're cool.
+2
+1
Never heard of them.
0
0
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...I apologize. That must have been quite a shock."
You're not allowed to date?
0
0
She's scary.
+2
+1
Accomplish things?
0
0
"But it's honestly quite difficult for me."
You don't like the attention?
0
0
You should stop then.
+2
+1
Have you told your mother?
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"So now she's even more insistent on having me do more TV and magazine interviews than before..."
You'll be famous.
0
0
Is that frustrating?
+2
+1
The media is scary.
0
0
"Maybe I should stop playing shogi and just get a job... That way, my family won't get hurt again..."
Do you still like shogi?
+2
+1
Is that what you want to do?
0
0
Do what you love.
+2
+1
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...I confess I am a bit scared, though."
That's almost a relief.
+2
+1
Don't let your guard down.
0
0
It may come down to luck.
+3
+2
"But I'm sick of being treated like an idol. I have to show them what I'm made of!"
Give it your all.
+2
+1
I believe in you.
+3
+2
Idols are cool too.
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
The protagonist must max their Knowledge social stat before they can continue on to the 8th rank of the Star Confidant.
Rank 7.5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"My mother told me that I should lose my upcoming exhibition match against the pro..."
What do you mean?
0
0
I don't understand.
0
0
"That way, I can use the weekly magazine's popularity against them and instantly become famous."
That won't work.
+2
+1
That's a great strategy.
0
0
Do you intend to lose?
0
0
"I don't want to turn my back on shogi... a game that both my father and I love..."
Let's make her reconsider.
0
0
Let's do something about it.
0
0
"I highly doubt she would ever reconsider..."
What's your mother's name?
0
0
Tell me her name.
0
0
The protagonist must complete the "Upstaging the Stage Mother" request to continue the Confidant.
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Perhaps they eavesdropped on our conversation?"
Maybe...
+2
+1
You're overthinking it.
0
0
I'm glad her heart changed.
+3
+2
"...I'm not going to lose."
Lose what?
0
0
What're you talking about?
0
0
Addtional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"However, I'm not going to give them the satisfaction. I'm going to win... with these very hands."
Give it all you got.
+2
+1
Do you feel confident?
0
0
You can do it.
0
0
"I was so ashamed of myself. I didn't want to hurt the pieces any longer..."
It was a good effort.
0
0
You'll win next time.
0
0
A very queenly decision.
+3
+2
"...So this is goodbye."
I want to become stronger.
Friendship Route
I want to stay by your side.
Lovers Route*
"What do you mean by that...?"
I want us to date.
Lovers Route Lock
We'll be friends forever.
Friendship Route Lock
Rank 10 (Friendship)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I quit the Ladies Professional Shogi Players' Association. I need to start over as an amateur."
That's rough.
+2
+1
You'll triumph in the end.
+3
+2
Just don't lose.
+3
+2
"This time, I'll earn everyone's praise... with my own skills!"
I believe in you.
0
0
I'll be with you.
0
0
"That the Phantom Thieves find my lessons useful."
So you know.
0
0
What do you mean?
0
0
We do.
0
0
"If there's anything I can do to help, please know that you can rely on me."
Thank you.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
Rank 10 (Lovers)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I quit the Ladies Professional Shogi Players' Association. I need to start over as an amateur."
That's rough.
+2
+1
You'll triumph in the end.
+3
+2
Just don't lose.
+3
+2
"This time, I'll earn everyone's praise... with my own skills!"
You can do it.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
"That the Phantom Thieves find my lessons useful."
So you know.
0
0
What do you mean?
0
0
We do.
0
0
"If there's anything I can do to help, please know that you can rely on me."
Thank you.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
"......"
What's wrong?
0
0
Are you nervous?
0
0
Rank 1
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Yes...? Can I help you?"
Can you teach me shogi?
0
0
Can I be your student?
0
0
I want to be a pro.
0
0
"So... you like shogi?"
I admire you.
0
0
I want to play like you.
0
0
"OK, just a quick game then. Twenty seconds per move... If that's all right with you."
I don't know how to play.
0
0
Fine with me.
0
0
"Please concede."
Concede?
0
0
I can still keep going.
0
0
Which is strange, since your style of play is that of a complete novice..."
Sorry I'm a beginner.
0
0
You were different too.
0
0
"You become my playing partner so that I can research new moves. Is that agreeable?
Sounds good to me.
0
0
Bring it on!
0
0
I'm scared...
0
0
"Before you head home, would you like to exchange IDs with me? There's no obligation, of course…"
Sure.
+2
+1
I guess we can.
+2
+1
Lucky me.
+3
+2
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I tend to get very aggressive. It's as if I assume the role of a queen of a kingdom."
That's interesting.
+2
+1
I like the attitude change.
0
0
It's a bit scary.
0
0
"I mean, I can't blame them... Certainly, I think I'm weird too.
Have confidence in yourself.
0
0
Don't worry about them.
0
0
"Um, well, I'm doing a photoshoot for one..."
When is it coming out?
0
0
You're, like, an idol.
0
0
But you don't want to, right?
+2
+1
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Did you see it...? It was called "The Venus of Shogi"..."
Describes you perfectly.
+2
+1
No, I didn't.
0
0
That's quite the headline.
0
0
"It's as if she wants to be the manager of a celebrity."
You don't enjoy it?
0
0
Having a difficult time?
+2
+1
You should just decline.
0
0
"But this hardly seems fair… How can I teach you properly when I’m this distressed…?"
Bring it on.
+2
+1
Don't worry about it.
0
0
This is part of our deal too.
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"She's my senior... I defeated her in a recent title match."
I didn't mind.
+2
+1
She has a bad vibe.
0
0
Must've been the katsu curry.
+2
+1
"What do you think about them?"
They're ridiculous.
0
0
They're cool.
+2
+1
Never heard of them.
0
0
"I hope this won't discourage you from spending time with me. Really, I would be delighted to do this again."
I'd love to.
+2
+1
If our schedules match up.
0
0
Where shall we go next?
+2
+1
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...I apologize. That must have been quite a shock."
You're not allowed to date?
0
0
She's scary.
+2
+1
Accomplish things?
0
0
"But it's honestly quite difficult for me."
You don't like the attention?
0
0
You should stop then.
+2
+1
Have you told your mother?
0
0
"She didn't mean to offend you at all. I hope you'll accept my apology in her place."
No worries.
0
0
You've got a lot to deal with…
+2
+1
Why do you have to apologize?
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"So now she's even more insistent on having me do more TV and magazine interviews than before..."
You'll be famous.
0
0
Is that frustrating?
+2
+1
The media is scary.
0
0
"Maybe I should stop playing shogi and just get a job... That way, my family won't get hurt again..."
Do you still like shogi?
+2
+1
Is that what you want to do?
0
0
Do what you love.
+2
+1
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...I confess I am a bit scared, though."
That's almost a relief.
+2
+1
Don't let your guard down.
0
0
It may come down to luck.
+3
+2
"But I'm sick of being treated like an idol. I have to show them what I'm made of!"
Give it your all.
+2
+1
I believe in you.
+3
+2
Idols are cool too.
0
0
Additional bonus:
Knowledge +1
The protagonist must max their Knowledge social stat before they can continue on to the 8th rank of the Star Confidant.
Rank 7.5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"My mother told me that I should lose my upcoming exhibition match against the pro..."
What do you mean?
0
0
I don't understand.
0
0
"That way, I can use the weekly magazine's popularity against them and instantly become famous."
That won't work.
+2
+1
That's a great strategy.
0
0
Do you intend to lose?
0
0
"I don't want to turn my back on shogi... a game that both my father and I love..."
Let's make her reconsider.
0
0
Let's do something about it.
0
0
"I highly doubt she would ever reconsider..."
What's your mother's name?
0
0
Tell me her name.
0
0
The protagonist must complete the "Upstaging the Stage Mother" request to continue the Confidant.
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Perhaps they eavesdropped on our conversation?"
Maybe...
+2
+1
You're overthinking it.
0
0
I'm glad her heart changed.
+3
+2
"...I'm not going to lose."
Lose what?
0
0
What're you talking about?
0
0
Addtional bonus:
Knowledge +1
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"However, I'm not going to give them the satisfaction. I'm going to win... with these very hands."
Give it all you got.
+2
+1
Do you feel confident?
0
0
You can do it.
0
0
"I was so ashamed of myself. I didn't want to hurt the pieces any longer..."
It was a good effort.
0
0
You'll win next time.
0
0
A very queenly decision.
+3
+2
"...So this is goodbye."
I want to become stronger.
Friendship Route
I want to stay by your side.
Lovers Route*
"What do you mean by that...?"
I want us to date.
Lovers Route Lock
We'll be friends forever.
Friendship Route Lock
Rank 10 (Friendship)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I quit the Ladies Professional Shogi Players' Association. I need to start over as an amateur."
That's rough.
+2
+1
You'll triumph in the end.
+3
+2
Just don't lose.
+3
+2
"This time, I'll earn everyone's praise... with my own skills!"
I believe in you.
0
0
I'll be with you.
0
0
"That the Phantom Thieves find my lessons useful."
So you know.
0
0
What do you mean?
0
0
We do.
0
0
"If there's anything I can do to help, please know that you can rely on me."
Thank you.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
Rank 10 (Lovers)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I quit the Ladies Professional Shogi Players' Association. I need to start over as an amateur."
That's rough.
+2
+1
You'll triumph in the end.
+3
+2
Just don't lose.
+3
+3
"This time, I'll earn everyone's praise... with my own skills!"
You can do it.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
"That the Phantom Thieves find my lessons useful."
So you know.
0
0
What do you mean?
0
0
We do.
0
0
"If there's anything I can do to help, please know that you can rely on me."
Thank you.
0
0
That's reassuring.
0
0
"......"
What's wrong?
0
0
Are you nervous?
0
0
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...But look at all these books. It's not going to be easy to find."
Leave it to me.
+3
+3
Let's take our time.
+3
+2
Let's hope for the best.
+3
+2
Additional bonus:
King Piece room decoration
Hangout (Wilton Buffet; Friendship)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Now, how shall we plan our attack?"
No need to be hasty.
+3
+2
I have a recommendation.
+3
+3
Let's see what you've got.
+3
+2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Similar to this Ferris wheel... You showed me a different view, and changed my world..."
What kind of world is that?
+3
+2
You can always count on me.
+3
+3
But this goes around...
+2
+1
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I'll be able to utilize all five of my senses... Perhaps I'll even come up with some new ideas."
I'm glad to hear that.
It's a good stimulator, huh?
+3
+2
You use your senses in shogi?
+3
+2
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