A cynical journalist who’s always on the hunt for the latest scoop, Ichiko Ohya runs into Joker and his friends one day while searching for a story. Joker soon realizes getting on the paparazzi’s good side might benefit The Phantom Thieves, and strikes a deal with the young reporter. Here is a spoiler-free guide on how to max out her confidant in Persona 5 Royal.

Availability

After 6/23, Joker receives information regarding Ohya’s whereabouts and can start traveling to Shinjuku to meet with her. Head to the Crossroads Bar and begin talking to her to begin her confidant.

Ohya is available at nighttime every day of the week. On rainy days, she is available during the day. Note that there are some events that cannot happen on rainy days.

Perks

  • Rank 1 || Rumor-Filled Scoop: Security level decreases when a new Safe Room is discovered. Rank 3 || Shocking Scoop: Security level is less likely to rise and will decrease after successful ambush. Rank 5 || Unbelievable Scoop: Security level at the start of infiltration is lowered. Rank 7 || Outrageous Scoop: Security level at the start of infiltration is lowered further. Rank 10 || Legendary Scoop: Allows ambushing of enemies regardless of security level.

Rank-Up Events

As with every confidant, having a persona of a corresponding arcana will increase the number of points you earn with them by one. The point increases with a Devil persona on hand are indicated in brackets next to the regular increases as such:

Prompt 1) point values for answers a, b, c [point values with matching persona]

Rank 1

The answer choices for this event are irrelevant to your confidant progression.

Additional effects:

  • Charm +2

Rank 2

    1. 0, 0, 1 [0, 0, 2] 2) 0, 0 3) 0, 1, 0 [0, 2, 0]

Rank 3

    1. 0, 0, 1 [0, 0, 2] 2) 0, 0 3) 0, 0 4) 0, 0, 1 [0, 0, 2]

Rank 4

Unavailable on rainy days.

    1. 0, 0 2) 1, 1 [2, 2] 3) 0, 0, 0 Phone call) 1, 1, 0 [2, 2, 0]

Rank 5

    1. 0, 0, 0 2) 0, 0 3) 0, 0 4) 1, 2, 0 [2, 3, 0] Phone call) 1, 0, 0 [2, 0, 0]

Rank 6

    1. 0, 0 2) 1, 0 3) 0, 1, 0 4) 1, 1, 0 [2, 2, 0] Phone call) 0, 0, 1 [0, 0, 2]

Rank 7

*Note that if you are interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with Ohya, you must select at least one of the three *-ed conditions (the other two are offered in Rank 8 and 9). If you do not select at least one of these, you’ll be locked out of the option to pursue a special relationship with her later on.

    1. 0, 0 2) 1, 3, 2 [2, 3, 3] 3) 1, 3* [2, 3*] Phone call) 1, 0, 0 [2, 0, 0]

  • Charm +3

Rank 7.5

    1. 0, 1, 0 [0, 2, 0] 2) 0, 0

Receive the “Fighting for Truth in Journalism” Mementos request.

Rank 8

Locked until the “Fighting for Truth in Journalism” Mementos request is completed.

*Note that if you are interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with Ohya, you must select at least one of the three *-ed conditions (the other two are offered in Rank 7 and 9). If you do not select at least one of these, you’ll be locked out of the option to pursue a special relationship with her later on.

    1. 0, 0 2) 0, 0 3) 0, 0 4) 3, 2, 2* [3, 3, 3*] Phone call) 1, 1, 0 [2, 2, 0]

Rank 9

*Note that if you are interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with Ohya, you must select at least one of the three *-ed conditions (the other two are offered in Rank 7 and 8). If you do not select at least one of these, you’ll be locked out of the option to pursue a special relationship with her later on.

    1. 0, 0 2) 0, 1 [0, 2] 3) 2*, 3, 0 (skip to prompt #5) [3*, 3, 0 (skip to prompt #5)] 4) 0, 0 5) 0 (romance), 0 (remain friends, end of conversation) 6) 0 (romance), 0 (remain friends)

If friends:

  • Phone call) 1, 0, 0 [2, 0, 0]

If dating:

  • Phone call) 1, 1, 0 [2, 2, 0]

Rank 10

    1. 0, 0 2) 1, 2, 0 [2, 3, 0] 3) 2, 3 [3, 3] 4) 0, 0 5) 0, 0, 0
    1. 1, 2, 0 [2, 3, 0] 2) 2, 3 [3, 3] 3) 0, 0, 0 4) 3, 3

Non-Rank Hangouts

If you do not have enough points to unlock the next ranked event (or have already maxed out your bond with her), you can invite Ohya out to several different locations. All of the same parameters for bonuses apply to non-rank hangouts as well.

Provide Information (General Hangout Event)

There are no conversation options. You will receive 2 [3] affinity points afterward.

Odaiba (Seaside Park)

Only available between Ranks 4-6.

  • 2, 3, 1 [3, 3, 2]

Ginza (Sushi Restaurant)

Only available after reaching Rank 8.

  • 3, 2, 2 [3, 3, 3]

Receive the “Sushi Mug” room decoration.

Tsukishima

Only available if you decide to stay just friends (Rank 9 or higher).

  • 3, 2, 3 [3, 3, 3]

Odaiba (Giant Ferris Wheel)

Only available if you are in a romantic relationship.

  • 3, 1, 2 [3, 2, 3]

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