The Futaba Confidant is a navigator for the Phantom Thieves in Persona 5 Royal. Not only does progressing her social link provides the players with various powerups, but she is a major love interest for our protagonist.
Following a similar formula, Futaba’s social link has a specific initiation date and location. Since she is a prominent story character, your relationship journey will automatically begin at a certain point. Want to know how? Here is a detailed rundown on Futaba Confidant in Persona 5 Royal.
When and Where to Start Futaba Confidant in Persona 5 Royal?
Futaba Confidant’s social link will progressively initiate with the story at Cafe Leblanc on August 31st. She represents the Hermit Arcana, allowing the players to receive extra points if a Hermit Arcana’s Persona is equipped.
However, her days are limited to Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. On rainy days, she can only be found inside the Cafe.
Futaba Confidant All Ranks Levelling Process
Below, you can find the process of completing all ranks for the Futaba Confidant.
Rank 1
The initiation of this cooperation doesn’t require any specific replies. This progression unlocks Moral Support, allowing Futaba to heal all party members with the Kuja Spell.
Rank 2
Before you can progress further, you will need Rank 4 of Selfless. You can engage with daily activities to do so. Additionally, after this level, Mementos’s navigation will be much simplified.
- Dialogue 1: But online classes are better for studying! I wouldn’t even have to leave the house. – Select, “That’s a great idea.”
- Dialogue 2: Do you think I’ll be able to? – Select, “If we work together.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): Do you think it’d make Sojiro happy? – Select, “I bet it will.”
Rank 3
- Dialogue 1: I, I, I… – Select, “I was about to come find you.”
- Dialogue 2: Bam, a wild Joker appeared! – Select, “Good to see you again.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): I’ll clear it in no time…! Right? – Select, “We’ll both do our best.”
Rank 4
Remember the ‘Hold-up’ negotiation in battles? With this rank, Futaba will unlock Position Hack, allowing her to open up a battle directly with them.
- Dialogue 1: Can I use a Goho-M instead…? – Select, “Let’s do this together.”
- Dialogue 2: Am I weird, Joker? – Select, “I think it’s cute.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): The real world is a scary place… – Select, “I’ll help you anytime.”
Rank 5
- Dialogue 1: Maybe my luck stat’s really high. – Select, “I think you’re right.”
- Dialogue 2: Are you an NPC?! – Select, “He’s the protagonist.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): No more getting scared of the police! C’mon, tell me I’m cool! – Select, “You did great.”
Rank 6
From this rank, the Moral Support ability can recover your SP occasionally.
- Dialogue 1: She started saying it every day from then on. – Select, “That must have been a shock.”
- Dialogue 2: I felt terrible, but she just kept yelling at me for reading it… – Select, “You didn’t know any better.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): I get so scared… – Select, “Are you running away again?”
Rank 7
- Dialogue 1: They’re even selling the pictures now… – Select, “What horrible parents.”
- Dialogue 2: Please, help me save her! – Select, “I’ll do it, for you.”
Rank 8
Before initiating the eighth interaction with Futaba, complete the Daughter’s Just a Meal Ticket sidequest in Mementos that unlocks after Rank 7. You can find this quest on Path of Adyeshach Area 3.
- Dialogue 1: Long story short… we made up! I finally apologised to her. – Select, “That’s incredible.”
- Dialogue 2: It’s all because of you that I could do it! – Select, “You worked really hard, too.”
- Dialogue 3 (On phone call): I’m so glad I cleared that goal. – Select “Congrats.”
Rank 10
This is the turning point of the relationship where you can either romance Futaba or remain friends.
- Dialogue 1: I’m gonna go back. – Select, “You’ve really matured.”
- Dialogue 2: Then even when we’re apart, I can’t stop thinking about you… – Select, “Are you OK, Futaba?”
- Dialogue 3: …Can we skip that last promise? – Select, “If you want.”
- Dialogue 4: Why…? – Here, select “Because we’re teammates” for friendship or “Because I love you” for the romance route.
From here, no choices will matter on the phone call.
