Confidant/Sae Niijima

Sae Niijima

Confidant

"...Then again, I am investigating a "thief who steals hearts." Very well. No matter how absurd it may seem, I'll reevaluate my stance on believing you for now. In return, speak the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. It's a fair deal. ...Is that acceptable?"

—Sae Niijima to the protagonist, Persona 5

This article covers information about the Judgement Confidant, Sae Niijima (listed in the Confidant menu as Prosecutor), including events and skills featured in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.

The unique circumstances surrounding this Confidant's establishment, in particular the fact it occurs during a frame story, result in a highly irregular Confidant. Gameplay-wise, the protagonist automatically starts Sae's Confidant on July 9th; narratively, however, the entire Confidant occurs during Sae's interrogation of the protagonist on November 20th, meaning it does not occur concurrently with the calendar and does not take effect until after her Palace is cleared.

The Confidant is automatically ranked during certain story events, and dialogue options do not grant points. It does not provide any overworld bonuses, nor does Arcana Burst affect Judgement Personas before November 20th; this means the protagonist can only take advantage of its effects after it is maxed out because November 20th is a plot day where the Velvet Room is inaccessible. The Confidant's only gameplay function outside basic Rank 10 bonuses is to allow the calendar to progress beyond November 20th; it is otherwise purely a story Confidant.

Completing Sae's Confidant enables the fusion of Satan. She also gives the protagonist a Business Card on 3/19.

Quick Answers

How does Sae Niijima's Confidant start in Persona 5 Royal?

In Persona 5 Royal, Sae Niijima's Confidant starts automatically on July 9th. The events occur during her interrogation of the protagonist on November 20, making it unique as it doesn't follow the calendar.

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What role does Sae Niijima play in the frame story of Persona 5?

Sae Niijima is a key figure in Persona 5's frame story, acting as the public prosecutor who interrogates the protagonist. Her questioning serves as the narrative framework, with the story unfolding through flashbacks of the protagonist's experiences with the Phantom Thieves. Sae's interrogation reveals important plot details and affects the game's direction.

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Why is Sae Niijima's Confidant considered irregular in Persona 5?

Sae Niijima's Confidant in Persona 5 is irregular because it starts automatically on July 9th but unfolds during her interrogation on November 20. Unlike other Confidants, it doesn't progress with the game's calendar. This setup requires the protagonist to give truthful answers during the interrogation to advance the story.

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What are the key interrogation answers for Sae in Persona 5 Royal?

In Persona 5 Royal, during Sae Niijima's interrogation on November 20, the protagonist must answer her second and third questions correctly to progress the Judgement Confidant and avoid a bad ending. This unlocks the True Justice ability at rank 10.

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Is there any deal offered by Sae Niijima in Persona 5 Royal?

In Persona 5 Royal, Sae Niijima does not offer any deal to the protagonist. Her role is mainly as an interrogator, warning about severe consequences. The game keeps her original roles, including a non-romantic interaction where she gives a Giri-Choco on Valentine's Day.

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Skills

Persona 5

Rank	Ability	Description
MAX	True Justice	????????????????????

Persona 5 Royal

A young, talented prosecutor of the Special Investigations Unit. Makoto's sister and a regular at Leblanc.
Rank	Ability	Description	Summary
1	-	-	She did not believe the testimony up until now, but has decided to listen...
2	-	-	She seems to believe you a little more knowing that you didn't lie about the Sakura residence...
3	-	-	'
4	-	-	'
5	-	-	'
6	-	-	She has begun to think the Phantom Thieves are just. Or did she have a change of heart...?
MAX	True Justice	Cooperate as comrades who fight for justice and seek the truth.	She reclaimed her conviction, now helping to expose the true evil in broad daylight.

Dialogue Options

Rank 1

• Story event on July 9th, after clearing Kaneshiro's Palace.

Rank 1 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "Just tell me the truth!" You already know the truth. 0 0 You're clueless, huh? 0 0 ...... 0 0 "...Was Makoto also running from the police when you were arrested...!?" I don't want to say. 0 0 Ask her yourself. 0 0 ...... 0 0 "Those words could just be taken as you shifting blame to this other person, you know." It's the truth. 0 0 Take it how you will. 0 0 ...... 0 0 "Have you been telling me the truth from the very start...?" Of course. 0 0 I have no reason to lie. 0 0 You can decide that. 0 0

Rank 2

• Story event on July 24th.

Rank 2 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "Hold on. While Medjed was targeting you, you chose to deal with someone completely unrelated to them?" That's right. 0 0 Are you surprised? 0 0 They were an unseen enemy. 0 0 "It appears you aren't feeding us a false testimony." Of course not. 0 0 I'm not lying to you. 0 0 You still doubt me? 0 0

Rank 3

• Story event on August 22nd, after clearing Futaba's Palace.

Rank 3 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "What did your group think of this other Metaverse user?" The true criminal. 0 0 Not so different from us. 0 0 Unimportant. 0 0

Rank 4

• Story event on September 13th, after Makoto steals data from Sae's computer.

Rank 4 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "And is it true you were completely uninvolved with the Kobayakawa case?" It's true. 0 0 We had nothing against him. 0 0 We don't kill. 0 0 "But I suppose targeting someone at Shujin again and actually taking their life would be nonsensical." That's right. 0 0 Will you believe me now? 0 0 I'm not lying to you. 0 0

Rank 5

• Story event on October 12th, after clearing Okumura's Palace.

Rank 5 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "Why would you go so far as to further investigate and pursue this criminal?" We can't ignore criminals. 0 0 My teammate was in danger. 0 0 We were interested. 0 0

Rank 6

• Story event on October 28th.

Rank 6 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "That's why you targeted me...? Not for your own preservation?" That's right. 0 0 Do you believe me now? 0 0 That's not all. 0 0 "...Did Makoto come up with that speculation?" What are you talking about? 0 0 I don't remember. 0 0 ...... 0 0 "But the look on your face isn't one of defeat... Why is that...?" I haven't lost yet. 0 0 I'm not alone. 0 0 Justice wins in the end. 0 0

Rank 10

• All of the Rank Ups onwards take place on November 20th, after clearing Niijima's Palace.

Rank 10 Response Points (W) Points (W/O) "...Care to strike a deal? If you cooperate with me, I'll consider lightening your sentence." A deal? 0 0 What do you want? 0 0 ..... 0 0 "Those are the accomplices in the Phantom Thieves case, are they not?" No. 0 0 Never heard of them. 0 0 That's right. Bad Ending "Can you tell me about them?" There were no such people. 0 0 I'll tell you everything. Bad Ending "Might he be a part of your team too?" No. 0 0 Not Akechi. 0 0 That's impossible. 0 0 "So be it. You clearly have no intention of bargaining with me." That's right. 0 0 I don't know a thing. 0 0 ..... 0 0 "Why won't you talk about them?" It goes against justice. 0 0 It's wrong. 0 0 It's a dirty tactic. 0 0 "Don't be ridiculous! You're the one suspected of foul crimes!" You call this justice? 0 0 Justice is on our side. 0 0 "...Then tell me! What is this 'justice' you speak of?" Sticking to the right path. 0 0 Saving others. 0 0 Not forgiving criminals. 0 0 "The truth, huh? I don't even know what's right anymore. And it's all due to your strange story!" You still doubt me? 0 0 Are you leaving it here? 0 0 What about the true culprit? 0 0 "Although I find your story to be quite interesting, I won't be able to speak with you any longer." Are you giving up? 0 0 Don't you want to win? 0 0 "...Goodbye." Do you know this place? 0 0 Is this what you planned? 0 0 Why did you come here? 0 0 "Might you have an idea as to who sold you out?" I'm starting to remember. 0 0 I might. 0 0 I want to make a deal with you. 0 0 "If you know something, you must tell me! I won't allow things to end like this!" The confiscated item... 0 0 The phone... 0 0 That right there... 0 0 Morgana: "Now we gotta figure out a way to show him the phone." Him? 0 0 Show it? 0 0 What're you talking about? 0 0 "And what about this smartphone?" Show it to the traitor. 0 0 Show it to the true culprit. 0 0 "I need you to be clear with me! Who am I supposed to show this to?" Not a teammate. 0 0 I already told you. 0 0 "You're referring to him, aren't you?" I think so... 0 0 Just show it... 0 0 You need to trust me... 0 0

Trivia

• Another unique quirk of Sae's Confidant progression is that, like the others, she has 10 ranks of progression and initially progresses through them one by one; however, her final rank up event jumps from Rank 6 straight to MAX.