Building upon the rich tapestry of relationships in Persona 5 Royal, mastering the Confidant system is key to unlocking the game’s full potential. Among the most enigmatic and powerful confidants is Chihaya Hifune, the Fortune teller of Shinjuku. This guide is your definitive resource to navigate and maximize your bond with Chihaya, the Fortune arcana confidant.
By following this comprehensive walkthrough, you’ll not only strengthen your relationship with Chihaya efficiently but also unlock invaluable abilities that will aid you throughout your Phantom Thief journey. We provide you with all the correct dialogue choices for each rank, ensuring you level up this crucial confidant as quickly as possible. This is essential for accessing powerful Persona fusions and making the most of your limited in-game time.
If you’re seeking guidance on other character relationships, our complete Persona 5 Royal Confidant guide offers a detailed breakdown of every confidant in the game.
Chihaya Hifune Confidant Guide: Fortune Arcana (X)
- Chihaya’s Location: You can find Chihaya in Shinjuku, operating her fortune-telling booth at night. She is available as long as it is not raining.
- Availability: Chihaya is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.
- Gifts for Chihaya: To accelerate your relationship, consider giving Chihaya gifts she appreciates. Ideal gifts include the Star-shaped hand mirror, Flower Basket, and Sponge Cake. For a wider selection, consult our dedicated Persona 5 Royal gift guide. You’ll find more gift suggestions further down this guide as well.
Below you’ll find a detailed breakdown of each rank in the Chihaya confidant cooperation, including all conversation choices and guidance on how to romance Chihaya. The numbers next to each dialogue option indicate the points awarded towards your confidant rank progression – higher numbers are better for faster leveling.
Important Note: Choices not listed have no impact on your confidant level. To maximize point gains, always have a Fortune arcana Persona in your active stock when spending time with Chihaya. This provides a bonus to the points you earn.
Rank 1: Unlocking the Fortune Teller
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Unlock Requirements: Chihaya becomes available from June 22nd onwards. Locate her booth in the side street of Shibuya at night. Initiating her confidant link requires a few steps:
- First Encounter: Speak to Chihaya and request a fortune reading. This will trigger a scene upon returning home.
- The Holy Stone Purchase: Return to Chihaya on another night and purchase the “Holy Stone” for a hefty ¥100,000. This will initiate another event after you go home.
- The Truth About the Stone: Visit Chihaya a third time to discuss the Holy Stone. This unlocks a Mementos mission: “Ending the Boyfriend’s Abuse”.
- Mementos Mission: Complete the “Ending the Boyfriend’s Abuse” request in Mementos and then return to Chihaya. This will finally unlock Rank 1 of the Fortune confidant relationship.
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Unlocks Luck Reading: At Rank 1, Chihaya unlocks the Luck Reading ability. This allows you to pay her for a reading that temporarily boosts the growth of a chosen social stat after your next activity.
Key Dialogue Choices for Rank 1:
- I suggest you don’t try to get out of it. Or else, who knows what kind of black magic I’ll have to resort to…?
- Choice 1: “I’ll be there.” (+3)
- Choice 3: “You’re pretty extreme…” (+2)
If you are receiving fewer points than indicated, ensure you have a Fortune Persona in your stock.
Rank 2: Facing Workplace Challenges
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 2:
- What can we do to help this woman who is so oppressed by the savagery of a male-dominated work environment?
- Option 3: “Encourage her.” (No points indicated in original, assume neutral)
- Incidentally, what would you say if you wanted to encourage her?
- Option 2: “Overturn your fate.” (No points indicated in original, assume neutral)
- Fate cannot be changed. Fate is absolute… That is how it must be.
- Option 2: “Open your mind to change.” (+2)
- Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal): You’re currently standing right in front of your house, correct!?
- Option 1: “Of course I am.” (+2)
Rank 3: Guiding Lost Souls
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 3:
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How should he move forward?
- Option 2: “Follow his heart.” (No points indicated in original, assume neutral)
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What would you say to make him choose his childhood friend…?
- Option 1: “Thieves may steal her away.” (No points indicated in original, assume neutral)
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Unlocks Money Reading: Rank 3 unlocks Money Reading. This ability allows Chihaya to perform a reading that temporarily increases the amount of money you earn in battles.
Rank 4: Building Self-Belief
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 4:
- How can I become one of those people, Joker-san?:
- Option 3: “Trust in yourself.” (+3)
- Option 1: “Strengthen your will.” (+2)
- Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal): Talking to you about everything is helping me feel a little better.
- Option 2: “I didn’t do much.” (+2)
Rank 5: Expanding Horizons
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 5:
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This way, I can suggest new alternatives instead of leaving them resigned to their fates.
- Option 1: “You’re such a hard worker.” (+3)
- Option 3: “You must have a lot of free time.” (+2)
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Unlocks Fate Reading: At Rank 5, Chihaya unlocks Fate Reading. This incredibly useful ability reveals the abilities and unlock ranks of other confidants, allowing you to strategically plan your confidant progression. While this guide already provides this information, in-game, it’s a valuable tool!
Rank 6: Embracing Individuality
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 6:
- All this talk about me being a maiden or a monster…
- Option 3: “You’re just Chihaya to me.” (+3)
- Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal): I just can’t find the courage to say what I need to…
- Option 2: “Be honest with yourself.” (+2)
Rank 7: Confronting the Past
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 7:
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I’m a terrible person, huh?
- Option 3: “I don’t think so.” (+3)
- Option 2: “You shouldn’t have tricked them.” (+2)
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Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal): I’m done turning a blind eye.
- Option 2: “Are you gonna be okay?” (+2)
- Option 3: “Be careful.” (+2)
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Unlocks Affinity Reading: Rank 7 grants you Affinity Reading. This powerful ability allows you to pay Chihaya to deepen your bond with another chosen confidant, granting you relationship points without spending time with them directly.
Rank 8: Debunking the Psychic Scam
- Rank 8 is divided into two parts. Initially, your dialogue choices are less critical. Progressing to the second part requires completing a Mementos request: “Debunking the Psychic.” Accept the request during your conversation with Chihaya.
- Once you’ve completed the “Debunking the Psychic” mission in Mementos, return to Chihaya to continue the confidant progression with more significant dialogue choices.
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 8 (Post-Mementos Mission):
- It’s even shown up on the news!
- Option 2: “I know.” (+3)
- Option 1: “I had no idea.” (+2)
- It’s almost like this curse that’s followed me ever since the villagers called me a monster… has passed.
- Option 1: “I’m glad to hear that.” (+3)
- Option 2: “That’s some good luck.” (+3)
- Option 3: “It’s because you’re strong.” (+3)
- Are you… interested in older women…?
- Option 2: “Hell yeah, I am.” (+3)
- Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal): I think that’s thanks to your influence.
- Option 2: “It was all your own will.” (+2)
Rank 9: Romance or Friendship?
Rank 9 is the pivotal moment where you can choose to romance Chihaya Hifune or remain friends.
Impactful Conversation Choices for Rank 9:
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To avoid our fates…
- Option 2: “Well, fate can be changed.” (+3)
- Option 3: “That’s all in the past now.” (+2)
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Why do you come here?
- Friendship: Option 1: “I like having my fortune read.” (Friendship Route)
- Romance: Option 2: “So I can be with you.” (Romance Route)
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Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal – Friendship Route): “I’m planning on it.” (+2)
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Phone Call (Persona 5 Royal – Romance Route): “I wanted to hear your voice too.” (+2)
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Reward: Upon reaching Rank 9, Chihaya returns the ¥100,000 you spent on the Holy Stone at the beginning of her confidant link.
Rank 10: Maxing Out the Fortune
- At Rank 10, all dialogue choices are inconsequential as you have reached the maximum rank.
- Unlocks Special Fate Reading: Reaching Rank 10 unlocks Special Fate Reading. This ultimate ability allows you to preview all unlockable abilities for any confidant in the game, giving you complete strategic foresight.
- Persona Fusion Unlock: You also unlock the powerful Lakshmi Persona for fusion.
Chihaya Hangout Choices: Bonus Points
These optional hangout events with Chihaya outside of the regular confidant ranks can offer minor boosts to your relationship.
Akihabara Hangout: Electronics Shopping
- Choice 1: Both options are neutral (+0)
- Choice 2:
- Option 1: “Leave it to me” (+3)
- Option 2: “I can recommend one.” (+3)
Jinbocho Hangout: Book Browsing
- Choice 1: All options provide the same bonus (+3)
- Option 1: “Autobiographies of great people.”
- Option 2: “Books on business.”
- Option 3: “Whatever’s popular.”
Skytree Hangout: City Views
- Choice 1:
- Option 1: “Superiority?” (+3)
- Option 2: “Such a delicious Thrill…” (+3)
- Option 3: “That’s so petty.” (+2)
Top Gifts for Chihaya Hifune in Persona 5 Royal
Gift-giving is a highly effective way to accelerate your relationship with Chihaya. Pairing gifts with correct dialogue choices ensures you maximize your confidant link efficiently. Gift bonuses are not affected by your active Persona’s arcana.
While our comprehensive Persona 5 Royal gift guide provides an exhaustive list, here are some of the most rewarding gifts for Chihaya:
- Star Mirror: Grants a +3 relationship boost and unlocks unique dialogue with Chihaya.
- Face Beautifier (Persona 5 Royal Exclusive): Giving Chihaya the Face Beautifier, purchasable from the Akihabara Electronics store, provides a +3 boost.
- Local Mascot Set: Offers a +3 boost in Persona 5, and a slightly reduced +2 in Persona 5 Royal. Available in Akihabara.
- Flower Basket: Provides a +3 boost in P5, but a reduced +2 in P5R. You can purchase it in Shinjuku.
By utilizing this guide and offering thoughtful gifts, you’ll forge a strong bond with Chihaya Hifune, unlocking her invaluable Fortune confidant abilities and enriching your Persona 5 Royal experience.
