"Multiple cards were discovered among your belongings—replicas of the same design. I don't have a clue how these cards were used, but someone proficient in the arts was close to you... ...What were you having this person do!?" —
Sae Niijima interrogating the protagonist about Yusuke Kitagawa.
This article covers information about the Emperor Confidant , Yusuke Kitagawa Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal
The protagonist can start Yusuke's Confidant as early as June 18th. He can be found in the Shibuya Underground Station during the day.
Completing Yusuke's Confidant enables the fusion of Odin . He also gives the protagonist Desire and Hope New Game Plus .
Skills [ ]
Rank
Ability
Description
1
Novice Duplication
Allows Yusuke to use Blank Cards to duplicate low rank Skill Cards .
2
Baton Pass
Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More .
3
Follow Up
Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker's attack does not down the enemy.
4
Artist Talk
Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry.
5
Adept Duplication
Allows Yusuke to duplicate mid-rank Skill Cards.
6
Harisen Recovery
Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
7
Master Duplication
Allows Yusuke to use Blank Cards to duplicate high rank Skill Cards.
8
Endure
Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining.
9
Protect
Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack.
MAX
Second Awakening
Transforms his Persona into a mythological trickster.
Rank
Ability
Description
1
Card Duplication
Allows Yusuke to duplicate Skill Cards .
3
Follow Up
Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker's attack does not down the enemy.
4
Art Talk
If negotiation with a lone Shadow fails, you can try again.
5
Card Creation
Allows Yusuke to create any Skill Card he has copied once before.
6
Harisen Recovery
Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
7
Live Painting
Allows Yusuke to use Card Duplication and Card Creation on the spot, and to do so inside Palaces.
8
Endure
Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining.
9
Protect
Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack.
MAX
Second Awakening
Transforms Persona into a mythological trickster.
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
Yusuke
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
Yusuke's Rank 4, 6, and 9 rank-up events take place outdoors and are therefore unavailable when it is raining. Dialogue Options [ ]
Rank 1 In the middle of the Confidant event, the protagonist and Yusuke will venture to Mementos and face five Slimes .
Rank 1
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...What's the matter? Have you been overcome by an urge to paint?"
Just hurry it up.
0
0
Give me your brush.
0
0
"...You're like Theo ."
What are you talking about?
0
0
No, I'm my own person.
0
0
You caught me.
0
0
"Van Gogh did not achieve fame in his lifetime, but found an admirer and supporter in his brother."
An admirer?
0
0
A supporter?
0
0
Thanks.
0
0
"My picture... turned into a real skill card?"
That's an amazing power.
0
0
This will be useful.
0
0
"I know... Why don't we act as the thieves we are and strike a deal?"
I'm counting on you.
0
0
Let's do it.
0
0
It's a deal.
0
0
Additional bonus:
Recarm Skill Card
Rank 2
Rank 2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I would like your honest opinion... if you would."
It's novel.
+2
+1
It's enigmatic.
+2
+1
...What is it?
0
0
"More importantly, it shall be the spark that revitalizes my slumbering art career!"
I can't wait.
+3
+2
I hope you're right.
+3
+2
Will people like it?
0
0
Rank 3
Rank 3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"My work is... empty?"
That was harsh.
0
0
What a dick...
0
0
Don't let it bother you.
+2
+1
"This grave mistake shall be the end for me...!"
Stop exaggerating.
0
0
This is just the beginning.
0
0
Stand up.
0
0
"What is going to happen to me now...? Without art, what will remain of my being...!?"
You're really giving up?
+2
+1
This isn't like you.
+3
+2
Stand up, Yusuke.
0
0
"But that is all the more reason I must break out of my slump. I must prove my ability to him...!"
How exactly?
+2
+1
That's the spirit.
+2
+1
Rank 4
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Thank you for your assistance today. After all, it would be impossible to sketch while rowing."
What are we doing here?
0
0
Why are we in a boat?
+2
+1
I should bring a girl here.
+2
+1
"It seems my bias has caused me to overlook the truth of the matter..."
Love comes in all forms.
+3
+2
Maybe you should train more.
+2
+1
You have a wild imagination.
0
0
Rank 5
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Very well. <Protagonist>, you will have to be my model today."
Make me beautiful.
0
0
I dunno if I can do it...
+2
+1
Do you want me to strip?
+3
+2
"<Protagonist>... Do you think I will be able to capture the truth someday?"
I'm sure you will.
+3
+2
It doesn't look like it.
+3
+2
Do you want to give up?
+2
+1
Rank 6 To complete Yusuke's Rank 6 Confidant, the protagonist needs level 4 Proficiency (Masterful).
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Hm, this place has not changed in the slightest..."
It feels nostalgic.
+2
+1
Why are we here again?
0
0
Are you going in?
0
0
"It had begun to rust even while I was a pupil here. It seems now it has finally broken."
We should get it fixed.
0
0
Let's force it open.
0
0
"Why do I still treat him as my mentor? How long will I allow him to control my life...?"
Are you OK?
0
0
You're not looking so good.
0
0
"...<Protagonist>, why do you think Madarame decided to take me in?"
Maybe he was sympathetic.
+3
+2
He somehow knew you had skill.
+2
+1
I couldn't possibly tell you.
+3
+2
Rank 7
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
Kawanabe: "There is definitely a market for you. We'll sell you as the 'tragic, handsome artist.'"
That's a great name.
0
0
What do you mean?
+2
+1
Handsome...?
0
0
"Why is it that all artists talk about is money, money, money!? Has the true meaning of art been lost!?"
The truth is within you.
+3
+2
Money is important.
0
0
Rank 8
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"<Protagonist>, what subject do you think would most capture beauty?"
Scenery is always nice.
0
0
I'd say Morgana .
0
0
It has to be Ann .
+2
+1
"Is this what pure passion is supposed to look like!? My heart is clouded by worldly desires...!"
What's wrong with that?
+2
+1
The same applies to everyone.
0
0
You've really grown, Yusuke.
+3
+2
Rank 9
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"When my mother was painting the 'Sayuri'... what do you think she was thinking about?"
Her love for her son.
+3
+2
The pain of separation.
+3
+2
I don't know.
+2
+1
"But that is why I am going to wield my brush again... To give hope to all those who see my paintings."
You've really changed, Yusuke.
+3
+2
That's a great idea.
+2
+1
It won't be easy.
0
0
Rank 10
Rank 10
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"The title is 'Desire and Hope.' What do you think?"
It turned out well.
0
0
So you added hope?
0
0
"What are you playing at?"
You provoked Yusuke on purpose?
0
0
Are you scheming something?
0
0
Kawanabe: "If only he had your strength..."
"He"?
0
0
Do you mean Madarame?
0
0
"Sensei..."
He was a good man deep down.
+3
+2
That was another aspect of him.
+3
+2
"What a strange man..."
Yeah...
0
0
You're stranger, Yusuke.
0
0
Are you sure about this?
0
0
Rank 1 In the middle of the Confidant event, the protagonist and Yusuke will venture to Mementos and face five Slimes .
Rank 1
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"...What's the matter? Have you been overcome by an urge to paint?"
Just hurry it up.
0
0
Give me your brush.
0
0
"...You're like Theo ."
What are you talking about?
0
0
No, I'm my own person.
0
0
You caught me.
0
0
"Van Gogh did not achieve fame in his lifetime, but found an admirer and supporter in his brother."
An admirer?
0
0
A supporter?
0
0
Thanks.
0
0
"My picture... turned into a real skill card?"
That's an amazing power.
0
0
This will be useful.
0
0
"I know... Why don't we act as the thieves we are and strike a deal?"
I'm counting on you.
0
0
Let's do it.
0
0
It's a deal.
0
0
"I have to hold up my end of the deal, so I’ll perform to the best of my ability. You need only ask."
Thanks.
+2
+1
I'll try not to.
+2
+1
I'll be asking a lot.
+3
+2
Additional bonus:
Recarm Skill Card
Rank 2
Rank 2
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I would like your honest opinion... if you would."
It's novel.
+2
+1
It's enigmatic.
+2
+1
...What is it?
0
0
"More importantly, it shall be the spark that revitalizes my slumbering art career!"
I can't wait.
+3
+2
I hope you're right.
+3
+2
Will people like it?
0
0
"I'm on a roll right now. I shall keep up this momentum and apply it to the Phantom Thieves as well!"
You're already doing enough.
+2
+1
I'm looking forward to it.
0
0
Will you really?
0
0
Rank 3
Rank 3
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"My work is... empty?"
That was harsh.
0
0
What a dick...
0
0
Don't let it bother you.
+2
+1
"This grave mistake shall be the end for me!"
Stop exaggerating.
0
0
This is just the beginning.
0
0
Stand up.
0
0
"What is going to happen to me now? Without art, what will remain of my being!?"
You're really giving up?
+2
+1
This isn't like you.
+3
+2
Stand up, Yusuke.
0
0
"But that is all the more reason I must break out of my slump. I must prove my ability to him...!"
How exactly?
+2
+1
That's the spirit.
+2
+1
"I will simply keep on drawing. I'm going to have ten pieces finished up by end of today!"
That's the spirit.
+2
+1
You're taking this too far.
0
0
That's all?
0
0
Rank 4
Rank 4
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Thank you for your assistance today. After all, it would be impossible to sketch while rowing."
What are we doing here?
0
0
Why are we in a boat?
+2
+1
I should bring a girl here.
+2
+1
"It seems my bias has caused me to overlook the truth of the matter..."
Love comes in all forms.
+3
+2
Maybe you should train more.
+2
+1
You have a wild imagination.
0
0
"When will I fully understand the heart? Even if I ever do understand it, will I truly be able to draw it...?"
Don't get discouraged.
+2
+1
Just keep drawing.
0
0
You lack love yourself.
0
0
Rank 5
Rank 5
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Very well. <Protagonist>, you will have to be my model today."
Make me beautiful.
0
0
I dunno if I can do it...
+2
+1
Do you want me to strip?
+3
+2
"<Protagonist>... Do you think I will be able to capture the truth someday?"
I'm sure you will.
+3
+2
It doesn't look like it.
+3
+2
Do you want to give up?
+2
+1
"The more I think about it... the further I seem to be from understanding the abyss of the heart."
Don't overthink it.
0
0
You have to keep drawing.
0
0
There's still hope.
+2
+1
Rank 6 To complete Yusuke's Rank 6 Confidant, the protagonist needs level 4 Proficiency (Masterful).
Rank 6
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Hm, this place has not changed in the slightest..."
It feels nostalgic.
+2
+1
Why are we here again?
0
0
Are you going in?
0
0
"It had begun to rust even while I was a pupil here. it seems now it has finally broken."
We should get it fixed.
0
0
Let's force it open.
0
0
"Why do I still treat him as my mentor? How long will I allow him to control my life?"
Are you okay?
0
0
You're not looking so good.
0
0
"...<Protagonist>, why do you think Madarame decided to take me in?"
Maybe he was sympathetic.
+3
+2
He somehow knew you had skill.
+2
+1
I couldn't possibly tell you.
+3
+2
"By the way, that gentleman... Kawanabe, was it? What's your impression of him?"
He had a certain dignity.
+2
+1
He seems reliable.
0
0
I'm not sure.
0
0
Rank 7
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
Kawanabe: "There is definitely a market for you. We'll sell you as the 'tragic, handsome artist.'"
That's a great name.
0
0
What do you mean?
+2
+1
Handsome...?
0
0
"Why is it that all artists talk about is money, money, money!? Has the true meaning of art been lost!?"
The truth is within you.
+3
+2
Money is important.
0
0
"I'm tainted after all...! I'm a petty sellout, a slave to the power of money!"
Calm down.
+2
+1
It's not a crime to enjoy sushi.
+2
+1
Let's go again sometime.
0
0
Rank 8
Rank 8
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"<Protagonist>, what subject do you think would most capture beauty?"
Scenery is always nice.
0
0
I'd say Morgana .
0
0
It has to be Ann .
+2
+1
"Is this what pure passion is supposed to look like!? My heart is clouded by worldly desires!"
What's wrong with that?
+2
+1
The same applies to everyone.
0
0
You've really grown, Yusuke.
+3
+2
Rank 9
Rank 9
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"When my mother was painting the 'Sayuri'... what do you think she was thinking about?"
Her love for her son.
+3
+2
The pain of separation.
+3
+2
I don't know.
+2
+1
"But that is why I am going to wield my brush again... To give hope to all those who see my paintings."
You've really changed, Yusuke.
+3
+2
That's a great idea.
+2
+1
It won't be easy.
0
0
Rank 10
Rank 10
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"The title is 'Desire and Hope.' What do you think?"
It turned out well.
0
0
So you added hope?
0
0
"What are you playing at?"
You provoked Yusuke on purpose?
0
0
Are you scheming something?
0
0
Kawanabe: "If only he had your strength..."
"He"?
0
0
Do you mean Madarame?
0
0
"Sensei..."
He was a good man deep down.
+3
+2
That was another aspect of him.
+3
+2
"What a strange man..."
Yeah...
0
0
You're stranger, Yusuke.
0
0
Are you sure about this?
0
0
Other [ ]
Leblanc (7/27)
Leblanc (7/27)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"You know, I never asked... What kind of art do you like?"
I like pretty art.
+2
+1
Comforting stuff.
+2
+1
A bit of everything!
+3
+2
Leblanc (8/8)
Leblanc (8/8)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Might I suggest that you perhaps invest in a newer model?"
If I can find a good deal.
+3
+2
This one's fine for now.
+3
+2
If you pay for half.
+2
+1
Leblanc (8/11)
Leblanc (8/11)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"I wonder if I too would be able to create a slew of masterpieces were I to spend my days alone..."
There's no way.
+3
+2
Maybe.
+3
+2
We won't let you be alone.
+2
+1
Hawaii Trip
Hawaii Trip
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
Mishima : "Will this really work...?"
We won't lose.
0
0
You got this, Ryuji .
0
0
I love swimming!
0
0
Ryuji: "Even in Hawaii, it's the same ol' Yusuke."
He's a weirdo.
0
0
He's perverted...
0
0
Ryuji: "Oooh! I never thought of that!"
Uh, no.
0
0
Let's use the Phan-Site .
0
0
Ryuji: "Man... Shit went south real fast..."
That was a major defeat.
0
0
It's all your fault.
0
0
Let's go on a food binge.
0
0
Hangout (Shinagawa )
Hangout (Shinagawa)
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"Look, <protagonist>. That creature has such an unusual form... It's fascinating, is it not?"
It's pretty bizarre.
+3
+2
You think so?
+2
+1
Truly one of life's mysteries.
+3
+3
"It may be the fish we're looking at, but I'm feeling a bit hungry."
They're not for sale!
+2
+1
Same here.
+3
+2
Want a free sample?
+3
+3
