"Acting as a Phantom Thief would've been more efficient alone. You could've gone about it that way... However, you did not. There are merits to having associates... That's what you decided. Am I wrong?"
—Sae Niijima interrogating the protagonist about Ryuji Sakamoto.
The protagonist automatically starts Ryuji's Confidant on April 12th, after exiting Kamoshida's Palace for the second time. He can be found during the day near the stairway by the protagonist's classroom on the second floor of Shujin Academy. During days off, Ryuji is hanging out in the arcade in the central street of Shibuya.
"So... Wanna help me look for those guys or any witnesses?"
Sure, I'll help.
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Nah.
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Sounds difficult...
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"Everyone already knows. They totally got you pegged as a criminal."
......
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How'd that happen?
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"Kamoshida opened his damn mouth!"
Seriously?
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But why?
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A teacher did that...?
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"And after seein' Kamoshida's distorted-heart thing in person, there's no way I can just sit back!"
Of course.
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I feel you, but...
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"It'd be weird splittin' off now, so why don't we grab a bite somewhere?"
Sure.
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What kind of food?
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I'm not feeling it...
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Rank 2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Plus, maybe then I'll be able to help out a little more."
I'm counting on you.
+3
+3
You seem pretty excited.
+3
+2
...Help with what?
+2
+1
"If my time dropped even a little, he'd cuss me out. Then on top of that, he brought up my parents..."
What about them?
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And then you punched him?
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"......"
Do you go want to go back?
+2
+1
Do you regret it?
+2
+1
Rank 3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"......"
Let's not fight.
+2
+1
Want to train with us?
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It's nice to meet you.
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"That don't got anything to do with this..."
Calm down, Ryuji.
+3
+2
Just endure it.
+2
+1
I'll shut them up.
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0
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"But for some reason it don't look like he's gettin' along with the others."
Nakaoka?
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Are you worried about him?
+2
+1
Just leave him be.
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"It's good they're keepin' their heads low now though. I don't want 'em endin' up like me."
But you're doing great.
+3
+3
It's not so bad.
+2
+1
I know how you feel.
+3
+2
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Oh yeah! You bring your stuff?"
A towel?
+2
+1
Protein powder?
+3
+2
"...Good for them."
You seem conflicted.
+2
+1
Do you want to rejoin?
+2
+1
You're done with them, right?
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"But I'm still worried 'bout their advisor, Yamauchi. He's basically like a mini Kamoshida."
So he's short?
+2
+1
So he's an asshole?
+3
+2
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"You got any ideas?"
Let's stay here.
+2
+1
How about Protein Lovers?
+2
+1
We can train at my place.
+3
+2
"Huh? That's a load of bull!"
You guys should trust Nakaoka.
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+3
This is no time for arguing.
+3
+2
"<Protagonist>... You get what I'm tryin' to say, yeah?"
Absolutely.
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+3
More or less.
+3
+2
Not in the slightest.
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"It's like how I feel when I'm talkin' to you, man."
I don't get it.
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Can you explain that?
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"Uhhh, I don't know how else to explain. I just feel...free."
...Huh?
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I really don't understand.
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To initiate Ryuji's Rank 7 Confidant, the protagonist needs to wait until he texts him at night when he is ready to go out on a stakeout in Tsukishima at specific dates:
April - 20th, 25th, and 27th.
May - 25th or 27th
June - 29th
July - 1st or 6th
August - 12th
September -21st
October -2nd
November - 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th and 30th
December - 2nd, 7th and 9th.
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"If we don't do something quick, Yamauchi's gonna get rid of Takeishi too... God dammit!"
Should we change his heart?
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Let's talk to Takeishi.
+3
+2
"I know that ain't the coolest thing to say, but it's how I feel."
I think it's cool, Ryuji.
+3
+3
Wait, what?
+2
+1
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"So, I called Nakaoka and Takeishi over here. I'm gonna tell 'em what that bastard Yamauchi is up to."
What if they start fighting?
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I doubt they'll believe you.
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"You saw that, right? That was some serious violence!"
Things turned out for the best.
+3
+3
You deserved it.
+3
+2
"...Thanks."
All I did was watch.
+3
+2
Are you gonna pay me back?
+2
+1
"It's kinda like I was doin' a sprint... and you were runnin' next to me."
But I was just standing here...
+2
+1
You weren't cool though.
+3
+2
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Looks like they're finally walkin' their own path."
Are you satisfied now?
+3
+2
Not running?
+2
+1
"Oh, and uh... they asked me to come back to the team."
What did you say?
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+1
Do you have any time for that?
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+1
Don't do it.
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+2
"Wherever you decide to be, that's where you belong."
You're right.
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+2
I never realized that.
+3
+3
"...I'm just glad I found it."
I agree.
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+1
Be more specific.
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And where is this place?
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Rank 10
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I think they might even go far in the meet."
I'm looking forward to it.
+3
+3
We can't lose either.
+3
+3
"So... thanks, man."
You're welcome.
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It's all because of you.
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Other
Hangout (Ogikubo)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Ain't you totally fallin' for this soy sauce flavor too!?"
I'm in love.
+3
+3
I prefer richer soups.
+2
+1
It was lacking in umami.
+3
+2
Additional bonus:
Ramen Bowl
Hangout Invitation 7/3 Ichigaya Fishing Pond
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...Hey, doesn't meetin' in a place like this look like we're talkin' some shady business...? I like it."
This is shady.
+3
+3
Think so?
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"...How am I supposed to do that?"
Let go of all worldly desires.
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Accept the grim reality of society.
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"She keeps gettin' fish even as she nags... I'm impressed!"
Call her "Master" Kawakami.
+3
+3
She's the true master fisher.
+3
+3
Leblanc 7/28
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"So, hey. Who do you usually root for? The main hero or the rival?"
The main hero, of course.
+3
+3
The rival, actually.
+3
+3
The hero's allies.
+3
+2
Leblanc 8/3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"How about you? Whaddya like more, soccer or baseball?"
Soccer.
+3
+3
Baseball.
+3
+2
I don't like either...
+3
+3
Hawaii Trip
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
Mishima: "Will this really work...?"
We won't lose.
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You got this, Ryuji.
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I love swimming!
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Ryuji: "Even in Hawaii, it's the same ol' Yusuke."
