Persona 5 Royal Confidant Guide: Devil – Ichiko Ohya

Ichiko Ohya is the holder of the Devil Arcana and a Confidant in Persona 5 Royal. She is a paparazzi journalist infamous for click-baiting and twisting the truth for attention. She is first introduced on 04/11, seen discussing the psychotic breakdowns with a local police officer. You can begin her Confidant on 06/23 after visiting her at the Crossroads Bar. She is available every evening and can be found in the Crossroads Bar in Shinjuku.

As with most confidants, there isn’t a limit on when you can rank Ohya up. As long as you achieve Rank 10 before reaching an ending you can complete the Devil Confidant. Also, at Rank 9 you have the option to romance Ohya, which changes the dialogue options for the following rank. As an additional motive to rank up Ohya, you’ll earn +3 Charm for most of her ranks.

Persona 5 Royal: Ichiko Ohya Confidant skills

Below are the skills and benefits acquired from ranking up the Devil Confidant. Ohya is probably the weakest overall social link in Persona 5 Royal. Unfortunately, her skills just aren’t useful in most situations. Even so, for a completionist playthrough, you will need to max out the Devil Confidant.

• 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 a 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.

Persona 5 Royal: Ichiko Ohya Confidant answers

These are the best answers to give during hangout events with Ichiko Ohya. The answers listed were either chosen because they give the most social points or because they are required for specific unlocks. If a chosen answer doesn’t matter it will be listed as ‘ANY,’ so feel free to pick whatever you want.

• Rank 1
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • ANY
• Rank 2
  • Mishima might…
  • ANY
  • It’s for the article.
• Rank 3
  • You shouldn’t make assumptions.
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • She was falsely accused?
• Rank 4
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • “Leave it to me,” or “That was our deal.”
• Rank 5
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • That’s unforgivable.
  • I don’t mind it.

Persona 5 Royal Ohya confidant Rank 2 event. Screenshot by PC Invasion

• Rank 6
  • ANY
  • He must not like you.
  • You should trust in her.
  • “That’s the spirit,” or “You’re a great journalist.”
  • I’ll dig up some more for you.
• Rank 7
  • ANY
  • Don’t let him provoke you.
  • You’re charming as you are.
  • That’s the spirit.
• Rank 7.5 (Requires completion of ‘Fighting For Truth in Journalism’ Mementos request)
  • You seem tired.
  • ANY
• Rank 8
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • ANY
  • That’s not like you.
  • “Good luck,” or “Be careful.”
• Rank 9
  • ANY
  • You’re not giving up, are you?
  • I want to help.
  • ANY
  • “I didn’t take it seriously,” for platonic, “I took it seriously,” for romantic.
  • “I’m just kidding,” for platonic, “I love you, Ichiko,” for romantic.
• Rank 10 (Platonic)
  • ANY
  • Is that entertainment?
  • I’ll read the next issue.
  • ANY
  • ANY
• Rank 10 (Romance)
  • Is that entertainment?
  • I’ll read the next issue.
  • ANY
  • I want to go to your place.

Note: For information on the other confidants in Persona 5 Royal like Ichiko Ohya check out our Confidant guides hub.

Persona 5 Royal can be purchased on Steam.