"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!? "
This article covers information about the Emperor Confidant , Yusuke Kitagawa , Events and Skills featured in Persona 5 .
The protagonst can start Yusuke's Confidant in June 18th. He can be found in the Shibuya Underground Station during the day.
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.
10
Second Awakening
Transforms his 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
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
Dialogue Options
Confidant's Prompt
The protagonist has to complete Yusuke's Confidant prompt in order to initiate his Rank 1 Confidant on 6/18.
Prompt
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"<Protagonist>... I fear I have found myself in quite a horrible mess...!"
What are you talking about?
0
0
Calm down, Yusuke.
0
0
"To be honest, I am unsure as to whether I can even call myself an artist anymore..."
You seem stressed.
0
0
You're so tough on yourself.
0
0
"Hence, I believe you of all people may be able to bring me closer to the truth."
I'd be glad to help.
0
0
Maybe when I have some time.
0
0
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
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
+3
I hope you're right.
+3
+2
Will people like it?
0
0
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
+3
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
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
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
+3
"<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
To complete Yusuke's Rank 6 Confidant, the protagonist needs to reach Rank 4 of the Proficiency social stat (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
+3
Rank 7
Response
Points (W)
Points (W/O)
"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
+3
Money is important.
0
0
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
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
+3
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
+3
That's a great idea.
+2
+1
It won't be easy.
0
0
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
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