Arcana: Lovers

Location: Shujin Academy Classroom 2-D and Shibuya Underground Mall

Confidant Starting Date: 15th April 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: Sweet foods and makeup products available at the shops in Shibuya Underground Mall

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Ann, you will give you the gift item Earmuffs as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Ann’s Confidant, you will gain the Fashion Magazine at the end of the game, which allows certain Confidant abilities to be available immediately.

Ann Takamaki is a initially shy teenager who is deeply devoted to those she cares about. During the game, she grows in confidence, becoming a loyal friend and trusted member of the Phantom Thieves.

Arcana: Fortune

Location: Shinjuku

Confidant Starting Date: 22nd June 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: A vase available at Shibuya Underground Mall, and various trinkets from Shinjuku General Store

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Chihaya, you will give you the gift item Cologne as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Chihaya’s Confidant, you will gain the Fortune Tarot Card at the end of the game, which allows all of her Confidant abilities to be available immediately.

Chihaya Mifune is a fortune teller who is misusing her psychic abilities. During the game, she realises the mistake of using her abilities for profit, becoming true to her potential by assisting the Phantom Thieves with their missions.

Arcana: Hermit

Location: Outside Cafe Leblanc

Confidant Starting Date: 31st August 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: A vest available at Shibuya Underground Mall, and character models from the Tokobushiya shop in Ahikibara

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Futaba, you will give you the gift item Headphones as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Futaba’s Confidant, you will gain the Promise Note at the end of the game, which allows some of her Confidant abilities to be available immediately.

Futaba Sakura is a gifted young technical genius who isolated herself following the death of her mother. During the game, she comes out her shell, and takes Morgana’s role as the navigator for the Phantom Thieves.

Arcana: Empress

Location: Roof of Shujin Academy

Confidant Starting Date: 30th October 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: A vase available at Shibuya Underground Mall

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Haru, you will give you the gift item Hat as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Haru’s Confidant, you will gain the Dyed Hankerchief at the end of the game, which allows some of her Confidant abilities to be available immediately.

Haru Okumura is the heiress of a national company who is expected to follow her father’s wishes. During the game, she gains a sense of independence, and becomes a member of the Phantom Thieves to reform her family’s image.

Arcana: Star

Location: Kanda Church

Confidant Starting Date: 25th June 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: A vase available at Shibuya Underground Mall

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Hifumi, you will give you the gift item Gloves as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Hifumi’s Confidant, you will gain the Kosha Piece at the end of the game, which allows some of her Confidant abilities to be available immediately.

Hifumi Togo is a professional Shogi player who is looking for learning some new skills. During the game, she coaches the main character, inadvertently aiding the Phantom Thieves with their strategies during their heists.

Arcana: Devil

Location: Crossroads Bar in Shinjuku

Confidant Starting Date: 18th June 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: Various gifts available at Shibuya Underground Mall and a mug from the General Store in Shibuya

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Ichiko, you will give you the gift item Camera as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Ichiko’s Confidant, you will gain the Top-Secret Memo at the end of the game,

Ichiko Ohya is a journalist who has an unhealthy addiction to alcohol. During the game, she comes to terms with her issues, overcomes her problems and helps the Phantom Thieves by publishing articles supporting their actions.

Arcana: Priestess

Location: School Gate or Student Council Office at Shujin Academy

Confidant Starting Date: 25th June 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: Classical literature from Shibuya Underground Mall

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Makoto, you will give you the gift item Wristwatch as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Makoto’s Confidant, you will gain the Buchi Calculator at the end of the game, which allows her first Confidant ability to be available immediately.

Makoto Niijima is a third year high school student at Shujin Academy, and the Student Council President. During the game, she learns to focus her attention on other things than her studies, and takes the role of the strategist for the Phantom Thieves.

Arcana: Temperance

Location: Cafe Leblanc, after initiating the Confidant link by the Staff Room at Shujin Academy

Confidant Starting Date: 24th May 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: Various gifts available at Shibuya Underground Mall, and a mirror from Shinjuku General Store

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Sadayo, you will give you the gift item Pen Case as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Sadayo’s Confidant, you will gain the Unlimited Service coupon at the end of the game, which allows her last Confidant ability to be available immediately.

Sadayo Kawakami is a teacher at Shujin Academy who works as a maid in her spare time. During the game, she gains the confidence to become a better teacher, and eventually she can prepare vital items and massage services for the Phantom Thieves.

Arcana: Death

Location: Yongenjaya Clinic

Confidant Starting Date: 15th April 20XX

Gifts To Boost Relationship: Various gifts available at Shibuya Underground Mall and a mug from the General Store in Shibuya

Christmas Present: If you decide to become intimate with Tae, you will give you the gift item Muffler as a Christmas present, which allows your Confidant link to grow faster during a New Game Plus run.

Max Confidant Bonus: If you reach Rank 10 of Tae’s Confidant, you will gain the Dog Tag at the end of the game, which allows immediate access to every item and accessory sold by Tae.

Tae Takemi is a young doctor who provides medical services via her independent clinic. During the game, she rebukes the reputation that was placed upon her by her greed driven peers, and provides healing items and accesories for the Phantom Thieves.

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