Confidant/Goro Akechi

This article covers information about the Justice Confidant, Goro Akechi, including events and skills featured in Persona 5 and Persona 5 Royal.
The protagonist automatically starts Akechi's Confidant on June 10th, during a social studies trip to a TV station. In Persona 5, the Confidant is automatically ranked during certain story events. As such, he gains no points regardless of dialogue chosen.
In Persona 5 Royal, Akechi's Confidant is now manual. However, in a similar vein to Tohru Adachi's Social Link, the Confidant freezes at Rank 8 and becomes story-based going forward, meaning Ranks 9 and 10 are largely unchanged. He can be found in Kichijoji outside the Darts and Billiards club Penguin Sniper at night, even on rainy days. Maxing out his Confidant will also make it possible to see the altered true ending cutscene. The final day for completing Rank 8 of Akechi's Confidant is November 17th.
Completing Akechi's Confidant enables the fusion of Metatron. Akechi does not have a farewell gift for the protagonist on 3/19.
==Skills==
<tabber>
Persona 5=
Rank	Ability 	Description
6 	Baton Pass 	Allows you to pass your turn over to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More.
6 	Follow Up 	Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker's attack does not down the enemy.
6 	Detective Talk 	Chance to step in after Shadow negotiation fails, allowing a retry.
6 	Harisen Recovery	Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
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Persona 5 Royal=
Rank	Ability 	Description
- 	Follow Up* 	Chance to perform a follow-up attack if Joker's attack does not down the enemy.
- 	Smooth Talk* 	If negotiation with a god-like Shadow fails, you can try again.
2 	Sleuthing Instinct	Chance to reveal one enemy affinity at the start of battle.
4 	Sleuthing Mastery 	Chance to reveal all of one enemy's affinities at the start of battle.
7 	Harisen Recovery 	Chance to cure status ailments inflicted upon party members.
MAX 	Protect* 	Chance to shield Joker from an otherwise fatal attack.
MAX 	Endure* 	Chance to withstand an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining.
</tabber>
==Availability==
Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability	Availability
Character 	Monday 	Monday 	Tuesday 	Tuesday 	Wednesday 	Wednesday 	Thursday 	Thursday 	Friday 	Friday 	Saturday 	Saturday 	Sunday 	Sunday 	Rain
Character 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day 	Night 	Day/Night
Akechi 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✓ 	✗ 	✗ 	✓
==Dialogue Options==
<tabber>
Persona 5=
;Rank 1
Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"I feel like our discussions could prove quite fruitful. Would you mind talking with me again?"	"I feel like our discussions could prove quite fruitful. Would you mind talking with me again?"	"I feel like our discussions could prove quite fruitful. Would you mind talking with me again?"	 		
Fine by me. 	0 	0 	 		
If the opportunity arises. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 2
*Story event on July 27th.
Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Regarding this whole Medjed commotion... If you were one of the Phantom Thieves, what would you do?"	"Regarding this whole Medjed commotion... If you were one of the Phantom Thieves, what would you do?"	"Regarding this whole Medjed commotion... If you were one of the Phantom Thieves, what would you do?"	 		
Retaliate. 	0 	0 	 		
Ignore them. 	0 	0 	 		
I don't care. 	0 	0 	 		
"I didn't say I was being suspicious of you." 	"I didn't say I was being suspicious of you." 	"I didn't say I was being suspicious of you." 	 		
Good to hear. 	0 	0 	 		
You're the suspicious one. 	0 	0 	 		
Ryuji's a Phantom Thief. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 3
*Story event on August 28th.
Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"It seems I'm unwelcome no matter where I go." 	"It seems I'm unwelcome no matter where I go." 	"It seems I'm unwelcome no matter where I go." 	 		
It's not just here? 	0 	0 	 		
That's surprising. 	0 	0 	 		
...... 	0 	0 	 		
"I would never have thought you'd be boarding at this café... We seem to share some kind of bond."	"I would never have thought you'd be boarding at this café... We seem to share some kind of bond."	"I would never have thought you'd be boarding at this café... We seem to share some kind of bond."	 		
I agree. 	0 	0 	 		
I have no words for you. 	0 	0 	 		
It's just a coincidence. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 4
*Story event on October 24th.
Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Welcome home." 	"Welcome home." 	"Welcome home." 	 		
Honey, I'm home. 	0 	0 	 		
Why're you here? 	0 	0 	 		
...... 	0 	0 	 		
Sojiro: "What're you standing there staring off into space for? You're creeping me out." 	Sojiro: "What're you standing there staring off into space for? You're creeping me out." 	Sojiro: "What're you standing there staring off into space for? You're creeping me out." 	 		
It's nothing. 	0 	0 	 		
Don't worry about it. 	0 	0 	 		
You're standing too. 	0 	0 	 		
"'Criminals,' hm...? Well, that must be how he sees it. However, that is ignorant of their true nature."	"'Criminals,' hm...? Well, that must be how he sees it. However, that is ignorant of their true nature."	"'Criminals,' hm...? Well, that must be how he sees it. However, that is ignorant of their true nature."	 		
Don't like politicians? 	0 	0 	 		
True nature? 	0 	0 	 		
You on the Thieves' side? 	0 	0 	 		
"Perhaps my goals are not so different from theirs..." 	"Perhaps my goals are not so different from theirs..." 	"Perhaps my goals are not so different from theirs..." 	 		
But they are innocent. 	0 	0 	 		
Are you a Phanboy? 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 5
*Story event on October 26th.
Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Please, let's not feign ignorance. All of you can go to that other world too, yes?"	"Please, let's not feign ignorance. All of you can go to that other world too, yes?"	"Please, let's not feign ignorance. All of you can go to that other world too, yes?"	 		
What're you talking about? 	0 	0 	 		
Us too...? 	0 	0 	 		
Which world? 	0 	0 	 		
"I can say so with conviction because I have the same power as you." 	"I can say so with conviction because I have the same power as you." 	"I can say so with conviction because I have the same power as you." 	 		
It's not us. 	0 	0 	 		
That's right. 	0 	0 	 		
...... 	0 	0 	 		
Yusuke: "What should we do about Akechi-san's proposal...?" 	Yusuke: "What should we do about Akechi-san's proposal...?" 	Yusuke: "What should we do about Akechi-san's proposal...?" 	 		
Let me think it over. 	0 	0 	 		
You're demanding a lot. 	0 	0 	 		
Is that the only way? 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 6
*Rank 6 initiates before infiltrating Niijima's Palace; no dialogue options.
;Rank 7
Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"To think that I, a detective, would act alongside the Phantom Thieves..."	"To think that I, a detective, would act alongside the Phantom Thieves..."	"To think that I, a detective, would act alongside the Phantom Thieves..."	 		
Want to continue that? 	0 	0 	 		
Back to your real work now. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 8
*Rank 8 is a story event on November 20th; no dialogue options.
;Rank 9
Rank 9
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 9
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 9
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Under different circumstances, we could have been great rivals... or perhaps even friends."	"Under different circumstances, we could have been great rivals... or perhaps even friends."	"Under different circumstances, we could have been great rivals... or perhaps even friends."	 		
It's not too late. 	0 	0 	 		
Don't be ridiculous. 	0 	0 	 		
We're already rivals. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 10
Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please...!"	"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please...!"	"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please...!"	 		
I promise. 	0 	0 	 		
Leave it to me. 	0 	0 	 		
|-|
Persona 5 Royal=
;Rank 1
Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 1
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"That's why I believe, if a truly powerful opponent were to corner them, they would flee without a second thought."	"That's why I believe, if a truly powerful opponent were to corner them, they would flee without a second thought."	"That's why I believe, if a truly powerful opponent were to corner them, they would flee without a second thought."	 		
They wouldn't run. 	0 	0 	 		
They'd fight to the end. 	0 	0 	 		
"If it's all right with you, would you continue sharing your thoughts with me?" 	"If it's all right with you, would you continue sharing your thoughts with me?" 	"If it's all right with you, would you continue sharing your thoughts with me?" 	 		
That's fine by me. 	0 	0 	 		
I'd love to. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 2
Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"I found myself with some free time, so I was hoping to find someone to play against." 	"I found myself with some free time, so I was hoping to find someone to play against." 	"I found myself with some free time, so I was hoping to find someone to play against." 	 		
You always seem so busy. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Do you have no friends? 	0 	0 	 		
"Oh, my apologies. A break ace." 	"Oh, my apologies. A break ace." 	"Oh, my apologies. A break ace." 	 		
Is that your win? 	0 	0 	 		
Not bad. 	0 	0 	 		
"Not bad. Everything's riding on your next shot, though. How will you handle this?" 	"Not bad. Everything's riding on your next shot, though. How will you handle this?" 	"Not bad. Everything's riding on your next shot, though. How will you handle this?" 	 		
Shoot very carefully. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I'll go for a power shot. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"Is something the matter?" 	"Is something the matter?" 	"Is something the matter?" 	 		
You used your right hand. 	0 	0 	 		
...Aren't you left-handed? 	0 	0 	 		
"I'm rather dextrous with my right hand. I can even use chopsticks with it. Frankly, I didn't expect you to see through it."	"I'm rather dextrous with my right hand. I can even use chopsticks with it. Frankly, I didn't expect you to see through it."	"I'm rather dextrous with my right hand. I can even use chopsticks with it. Frankly, I didn't expect you to see through it."	 		
Maybe I'll be a detective. 	+2 	+1 	 		
No holding back next time. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I see a lot of things. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"I think you'd be an interesting influence on me. If you're so inclined, we could go out again sometime." 	"I think you'd be an interesting influence on me. If you're so inclined, we could go out again sometime." 	"I think you'd be an interesting influence on me. If you're so inclined, we could go out again sometime." 	 		
Sure. 	0 	0 	 		
I'll think about it. 	0 	0 	 		
As rivals? 	+2 	+1 	 		
;Rank 3
*To initiate Akechi's Rank 3 Confidant, the protagonist must have rank three Knowledge (Scholarly) and Charm (Suave).
Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 3
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"The cake here's fairly popular. I've been wanting to try it myself." 	"The cake here's fairly popular. I've been wanting to try it myself." 	"The cake here's fairly popular. I've been wanting to try it myself." 	 		
Got a sweet tooth, huh? 	0 	0 	 		
Come here often? 	0 	0 	 		
"Uh-oh. Looks like I've been spotted." 	"Uh-oh. Looks like I've been spotted." 	"Uh-oh. Looks like I've been spotted." 	 		
Should've figured. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Your life must be so hard. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I can shoo them away... 	0 	0 	 		
"We should go." 	"We should go." 	"We should go." 	 		
You've done nothing wrong. 	0 	0 	 		
Why the rush? 	0 	0 	 		
"A shame I don't have glasses like you. Maybe I would have been able to get out of this situation."	"A shame I don't have glasses like you. Maybe I would have been able to get out of this situation."	"A shame I don't have glasses like you. Maybe I would have been able to get out of this situation."	 		
How about we find out? 	0 	0 	 		
Come here a sec. 	0 	0 	 		
"I suppose I'd better learn to watch what I say around you." 	"I suppose I'd better learn to watch what I say around you." 	"I suppose I'd better learn to watch what I say around you." 	 		
You looked great. 	0 	0 	 		
It was a necessary evil. 	0 	0 	 		
I should've taken a picture... 	0 	0 	 		
"I saw firsthand what happens when I'm too careless with my words around you." 	"I saw firsthand what happens when I'm too careless with my words around you." 	"I saw firsthand what happens when I'm too careless with my words around you." 	 		
That was careless, huh? 	0 	0 	 		
Wasn't it fun? 	+2 	+1 	 		
I can always dress you up again. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 4
*Reaching Rank 4 unlocks the jazz club in Kichijoji.
Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 4
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"It's nice to take some time off when we can, don't you think?" 	"It's nice to take some time off when we can, don't you think?" 	"It's nice to take some time off when we can, don't you think?" 	 		
What kind of place is this? 	0 	0 	 		
This looks shady... 	0 	0 	 		
"It's just a jazz club. You get to hear some great performers here." 	"It's just a jazz club. You get to hear some great performers here." 	"It's just a jazz club. You get to hear some great performers here." 	 		
Do they have coffee? 	+2 	+1 	 		
But I'm underage. 	0 	0 	 		
Now this is my kind of club. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"Well then, why don't we get some drinks?" 	"Well then, why don't we get some drinks?" 	"Well then, why don't we get some drinks?" 	 		
Any recommendations? 	+3 	+2 	 		
Anything's fine by me. 	+2 	+1 	 		
An ice-cold beer for me. 	0 	0 	 		
"Whew... How relaxing. I really do like coming here." 	"Whew... How relaxing. I really do like coming here." 	"Whew... How relaxing. I really do like coming here." 	 		
It's a great place. 	+2 	+1 	 		
I feel a bit nervous. 	0 	0 	 		
"I guess you could call it my go-to place. Do you have anywhere like that?" 	"I guess you could call it my go-to place. Do you have anywhere like that?" 	"I guess you could call it my go-to place. Do you have anywhere like that?" 	 		
A run-down café. 	0 	0 	 		
A shop with great coffee. 	0 	0 	 		
I live there, actually. 	0 	0 	 		
"That reminds me, do you cook?" 	"That reminds me, do you cook?" 	"That reminds me, do you cook?" 	 		
Pretty frequently. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I can use a microwave... 	+3 	+2 	 		
All I need is curry. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"There's something about that strange, erratic synchronicity… It's a euphoria like when I manage to solve a case."	"There's something about that strange, erratic synchronicity… It's a euphoria like when I manage to solve a case."	"There's something about that strange, erratic synchronicity… It's a euphoria like when I manage to solve a case."	 		
What are you talking about? 	0 	0 	 		
I kinda get it. 	+2 	+1 	 		
You really are having fun. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 5
Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 5
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Do you normally play games like these?" 	"Do you normally play games like these?" 	"Do you normally play games like these?" 	 		
All the time. 	0 	0 	 		
I'm not great at them. 	0 	0 	 		
Have you played any? 	0 	0 	 		
"Phew! My fingers are going to be sore tomorrow. What a realistic game." 	"Phew! My fingers are going to be sore tomorrow. What a realistic game." 	"Phew! My fingers are going to be sore tomorrow. What a realistic game." 	 		
Are you used to gunplay? 	+2 	+1 	 		
You took that seriously, huh. 	0 	0 	 		
"All this reminded me of running around the house with it, playing hero..." 	"All this reminded me of running around the house with it, playing hero..." 	"All this reminded me of running around the house with it, playing hero..." 	 		
You wanted to be a hero? 	+3 	+2 	 		
Very interesting. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Hard to imagine. 	0 	0 	 		
"So? Which of those two fits more with your conception of a hero?" 	"So? Which of those two fits more with your conception of a hero?" 	"So? Which of those two fits more with your conception of a hero?" 	 		
Sticking to your justice. 	0 	0 	 		
Doing what people want. 	0 	0 	 		
Neither, really. 	0 	0 	 		
"Hopefully I didn't come off as too much of a novice. I wish I'd played better."	"Hopefully I didn't come off as too much of a novice. I wish I'd played better."	"Hopefully I didn't come off as too much of a novice. I wish I'd played better."	 		
You did fine. 	+2 	+1 	 		
You've still got a long way to go. 	+2 	+1 	 		
You were getting cocky. 	+2 	+1 	 		
;Rank 6
*Rank 6 is unavailable until September 3rd. Akechi is in Leblanc rather than Kichijoji.
Rank 6
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 6
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 6
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Ahh, this feels wonderful... It's been a while." 	"Ahh, this feels wonderful... It's been a while." 	"Ahh, this feels wonderful... It's been a while." 	 		
So relaxing... 	+2 	+1 	 		
Seeing you here is weird. 	0 	0 	 		
A while, huh? 	+3 	+2 	 		
"My mother worked at a nightclub. Whenever she had to bring a man home, she'd send me off to the local bathhouse."	"My mother worked at a nightclub. Whenever she had to bring a man home, she'd send me off to the local bathhouse."	"My mother worked at a nightclub. Whenever she had to bring a man home, she'd send me off to the local bathhouse."	 		
That was horrible of her. 	0 	0 	 		
...You've been through a lot. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"Actually, are you all right? I know the hot water can make people dizzy..." 	"Actually, are you all right? I know the hot water can make people dizzy..." 	"Actually, are you all right? I know the hot water can make people dizzy..." 	 		
This is nothing. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I'll stay until you're ready. 	+3 	+2 	 		
Are YOU okay? 	+2 	+1 	 		
"Oof... I think I feel a little lightheaded." 	"Oof... I think I feel a little lightheaded." 	"Oof... I think I feel a little lightheaded." 	 		
Same. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I'm just fine. 	0 	0 	 		
Guess I win. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"I've never told anyone else about my family situation, either. I wonder why I told you? Curious indeed." 	"I've never told anyone else about my family situation, either. I wonder why I told you? Curious indeed." 	"I've never told anyone else about my family situation, either. I wonder why I told you? Curious indeed." 	 		
Because we get along. 	+2 	+1 	 		
Because we're similar. 	+2 	+1 	 		
"We're both victims of the adults who unfairly impacted our lives." 	"We're both victims of the adults who unfairly impacted our lives." 	"We're both victims of the adults who unfairly impacted our lives." 	 		
I think you're right. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I don't know about that. 	0 	0 	 		
Can I put my clothes on? 	+2 	+1 	 		
"If they saw how I was acting today, perhaps they'd say I wasn't acting like the Detective Prince." 	"If they saw how I was acting today, perhaps they'd say I wasn't acting like the Detective Prince." 	"If they saw how I was acting today, perhaps they'd say I wasn't acting like the Detective Prince." 	 		
True. 	0 	0 	 		
They'd probably love it. 	0 	0 	 		
My bad, I guess. 	+2 	+1 	 		
;Rank 7
*Rank 7 is unavailable until November 2nd, and the protagonist must have rank four Knowledge (Encyclopedic).
Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 7
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"You can't simply strike the ball you're aiming for. You have to be indirect, but precise, to land it in the pocket..."	"You can't simply strike the ball you're aiming for. You have to be indirect, but precise, to land it in the pocket..."	"You can't simply strike the ball you're aiming for. You have to be indirect, but precise, to land it in the pocket..."	 		
Yeah, it's convoluted... 	0 	0 	 		
That's why it's so fun. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"You eliminate your target without ever directly connecting yourself to it. I don't suppose that rings any bells?" 	"You eliminate your target without ever directly connecting yourself to it. I don't suppose that rings any bells?" 	"You eliminate your target without ever directly connecting yourself to it. I don't suppose that rings any bells?" 	 		
The psychotic breakdowns. 	0 	0 	 		
What're you getting at? 	0 	0 	 		
"Even then... do you still intend to play this game?" 	"Even then... do you still intend to play this game?" 	"Even then... do you still intend to play this game?" 	 		
I've made up my mind. 	0 	0 	 		
I won't miss my shot. 	0 	0 	 		
"Even if it was with my self-imposed handicap, I'm impressed that you beat me. You've become quite skilled." 	"Even if it was with my self-imposed handicap, I'm impressed that you beat me. You've become quite skilled." 	"Even if it was with my self-imposed handicap, I'm impressed that you beat me. You've become quite skilled." 	 		
It's thanks to you. 	0 	0 	 		
I couldn't let myself lose. 	+3 	+2 	 		
"Yet I'm doing so as a detective, and you're acting as a phantom thief. Our stances couldn't be more different." 	"Yet I'm doing so as a detective, and you're acting as a phantom thief. Our stances couldn't be more different." 	"Yet I'm doing so as a detective, and you're acting as a phantom thief. Our stances couldn't be more different." 	 		
But we're teammates now. 	0 	0 	 		
You want to join us? 	0 	0 	 		
"How about it?" 	"How about it?" 	"How about it?" 	 		
コープ正義, ペルソナ5ザ･ロイヤル総合攻略Wiki P5R攻略 Wiki* 	0 	0 	 		
I'm not doing that. 	0 	0 	 		
 	0 	0 	 		
"I have to ask—why do you get so competitive against me?" 	"I have to ask—why do you get so competitive against me?" 	"I have to ask—why do you get so competitive against me?" 	 		
Do I? 	0 	0 	 		
I don't know. 	0 	0 	 		
We're rivals, aren't we? 	+2 	+1 	 		
;Rank 8
*If the protagonist loses against Akechi, the Confidant will not progress. The player must then challenge Akechi to a rematch and win in order to rank up the Confidant.
Rank 8
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 8
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Rank 8
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Well, this place should do nicely..." 	"Well, this place should do nicely..." 	"Well, this place should do nicely..." 	 		
What'd you want to discuss? 	0 	0 	 		
Why are we in Mementos? 	0 	0 	 		
"Remember what I told you? If you ever won against me using my right hand, I'd take you on with everything I've got."	"Remember what I told you? If you ever won against me using my right hand, I'd take you on with everything I've got."	"Remember what I told you? If you ever won against me using my right hand, I'd take you on with everything I've got."	 		
I thought you meant in pool. 	0 	0 	 		
You want to fight? 	0 	0 	 		
But why, though? 	0 	0 	 		
"Thus, I've built up this urge to duel you without holding anything back." 	"Thus, I've built up this urge to duel you without holding anything back." 	"Thus, I've built up this urge to duel you without holding anything back." 	 		
All right. 	0 	0 	 		
Let's do this. 	0 	0 	 		
"You've caught up to me on this front already, too..." 	"You've caught up to me on this front already, too..." 	"You've caught up to me on this front already, too..." 	 		
Are you satisfied? 	0 	0 	 		
Was that all you've got? 	0 	0 	 		
Do you want to keep going? 	0 	0 	 		
"In all honesty, it's to the point that I'd be relying on you in a pinch." 	"In all honesty, it's to the point that I'd be relying on you in a pinch." 	"In all honesty, it's to the point that I'd be relying on you in a pinch." 	 		
I'd say the same for you. 	0 	0 	 		
The feeling's mutual. 	0 	0 	 		
"By the way, about that duel—if we had fought to the end, do you see yourself winning?" 	"By the way, about that duel—if we had fought to the end, do you see yourself winning?" 	"By the way, about that duel—if we had fought to the end, do you see yourself winning?" 	 		
I definitely wouldn't lose. 	+3 	+2 	 		
I don't know. 	0 	0 	 		
Probably. 	0 	0 	 		
"...You're the one person I refuse to lose to." 	"...You're the one person I refuse to lose to." 	"...You're the one person I refuse to lose to." 	 		
Same here. 	+1 	+1 	 		
Really hate losing, don't you? 	+3 	+2 	 		
"Should the opponent accept the glove, the duel is also accepted." 	"Should the opponent accept the glove, the duel is also accepted." 	"Should the opponent accept the glove, the duel is also accepted." 	 		
 	0 	0 	 		
Let me think about it. 	0 	0 	 		
;Rank 9
*Ranks 9 and 10 are automatically triggered during Shido's Palace if Rank 8 is complete.
;Rank 10
Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Rank 10
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;"	Response		
"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please!"	"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please!"	"Change Shido's heart... in my stead... End his crimes... Please!"	 		
You better deliver your promise. 	0 	0 	 		
I'll hold on to your glove. 	0 	0 	 		
To gain Akechi's ultimate Persona, at least one of the following two options must be chosen:
*During Rank 7, choose "You're my rival."
*During Rank 8, win against him in battle then choose "I accept."
If the criteria above has been met, the protagonist will be able to confirm their choice:
*On the night of the day you secure the Treasure route to Shido's Palace, choose "I want to keep our promise."
*On the path to the true ending, Akechi will meet with the protagonist on the evening of 2/2. Choose "We're stopping Maruki." This will then cause Akechi's Persona to transform into Hereward.
The subsequent True Ending on the 20th of March will also be altered as long as the protagonist maxed Akechi's Confidant, regardless if his third awakening occurred.
For the events that occur should the protagonist not fulfill Akechi's promise, see here.
;February 2nd
Story event in February 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Story event in February 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Story event in February 2
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response 		
"Don't tell me you think dangling my life before us is going to have any impact on our decision." 	"Don't tell me you think dangling my life before us is going to have any impact on our decision." 	"Don't tell me you think dangling my life before us is going to have any impact on our decision." 	 		
You figured that out? 	0 	0 	 		
So you knew... 	0 	0 	 		
Maruki: "I'll be going now." 	Maruki: "I'll be going now." 	Maruki: "I'll be going now." 	 		
This is for you. 	0 	0 	 		
You forgot something. 	0 	0 	 		
"I refuse to accept a reality concocted by someone else, stuck under their control for the rest of my days."	"I refuse to accept a reality concocted by someone else, stuck under their control for the rest of my days."	"I refuse to accept a reality concocted by someone else, stuck under their control for the rest of my days."	 		
Are you sure? 	0 	0 	 		
But then, you'll... 	0 	0 	 		
...... 	0 	0 	 		
"Or, are you really so spineless that you'd fold over some bullshit, trivial threat on my life?" 	"Or, are you really so spineless that you'd fold over some bullshit, trivial threat on my life?" 	"Or, are you really so spineless that you'd fold over some bullshit, trivial threat on my life?" 	 		
This isn't "trivial"! 	0 	0 	 		
Don't oversimplify this. 	0 	0 	 		
I won't fold. 	0 	0 	 		
"I won't wait a moment longer. Answer me." 	"I won't wait a moment longer. Answer me." 	"I won't wait a moment longer. Answer me." 	 		
 	True Ending 	True Ending 	True Ending		
We're taking the offer. 	Bad Ending* 	Bad Ending* 	Bad Ending*		
* "Are you serious?" 	* "Are you serious?" 	* "Are you serious?" 	 		
I misspoke. 	True Ending 	True Ending 	True Ending		
I am serious. 	Bad Ending 	Bad Ending 	Bad Ending 		
</tabber>
===Other===
;Hangout (Shinagawa)
*Only available on July 29th; Akechi will call the protagonist the night before. Ohya will be present.
Hangout (Shinagawa)
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Hangout (Shinagawa)
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Hangout (Shinagawa)
{|class="table p5 mw-collapsible-content" width="100%" style="text-align:center;" 	Response		
"Sorry for dragging you along." 	"Sorry for dragging you along." 	"Sorry for dragging you along." 	 		
It's a nice place. 	+3 	+3 	 		
Why me? 	+2 	+2 	 		
Could bring a girl here... 	0 	0 	 		
Ohya: "W-Wait, what!?" 	Ohya: "W-Wait, what!?" 	Ohya: "W-Wait, what!?" 	 		
Keep it quiet, please... 	0 	0 	 		
Why are you here? 	0 	0 	 		
Ohya: "And unlike you, he's pretty hardline anti-Phantom-Thieves, right? Mind if I ask a couple questions about you two?"	Ohya: "And unlike you, he's pretty hardline anti-Phantom-Thieves, right? Mind if I ask a couple questions about you two?"	Ohya: "And unlike you, he's pretty hardline anti-Phantom-Thieves, right? Mind if I ask a couple questions about you two?"	 		
If you like. 	+3 (Devil) 	+3 (Devil) 	 		
That's kind of personal. 	0 	0 	 		
What's it worth to you? 	+2 (Devil) 	+2 (Devil) 	 		
"And if I heard right, you two have some sort of professional agreement?" 	"And if I heard right, you two have some sort of professional agreement?" 	"And if I heard right, you two have some sort of professional agreement?" 	 		
What of it? 	+2 	+2 	 		
It's nothing bad. 	+2 	+2 	 		
How about these fish, huh? 	0 	0 	 		
==Trivia==
* In Persona 5 Royal, ranks 2 to 8 of Akechi's old Confidant scenes from Persona 5 are no longer part of his new Confidant path and are instead regular cutscenes.
* During the story event on February 2nd, one of the protagonist's dialogue options when Akechi calls his life trivial was "This isn't small potatoes." With a small post-release update, the line was changed to "This isn't trivial."
==References==
Category:Confidants