Persona 5 Royal - Ichiko Ohya, the Devil Confidant (Confidant Abilities and Guide)

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Overview and guide about Ichiko Ohya, the Devil Confidant or Social Link, in Persona 5 Royal. Included also are the confidant's availability, abilities, and dialogue choices.

Persona 5 Royal - Ochiko Ohya, the Devil, Confidant Abilities and Guide

Ichiko Ohya, the Devil Confidant in Persona 5 Royal

Persona 5 Royal - Ochiko Ohya, the Devil, Confidant Abilities and Guide

Ichiko Ohya is a reporter in her mid-20’s. As a journalist, she is dedicated to uncovering corruption. However, her current work has her stuck in the less than glamorous work of tabloid-like writing.

Persona 5 Royal Confidant List and Recruitment Guide

Unlocking Ohya

She first appears in a Shinjuku Crossroads Bar on June 25 during the evening. Speak to her to trigger her confidant link. After you max out, you can unlock Beelzebub.

Confidant Availability

Day Period
Monday Day ()
Night ()
Tuesday Day ()
Night ()
Wednesday Day ()
Night ()
Thursday Day ()
Night ()
Friday Day ()
Night ()
Saturday Day ()
Night ()
Sunday Day ()
Night ()
Rainy Day ()
Night ()

Persona 5 Royal Devil Confidant Abilities

Rank Name Effect
1 Rumor-filled Scoop Security level decreases when a new Safe Room is discovered.
2
3 Shocking Scoop Security level is less likely to rise and will decrease after successful ambush.
4
5 Unprecedented Scoop Security level at the start of infiltration is lowered.
6
7 Outrageous Scoop Security level at the start of infiltration is lowered further.
8
9
10 Legendary Scoop Allows ambushing of enemies regardless of security level.

Persona 5 Devil Confidant Abilities

Rank Name Effect
1 Rumor-filled Scoop Lessens the security level increases, and decreases security level more overnight.
2
3
4 Shocking Scoop Delivers the same effects as Rumor-filled Scoop, but to greater effect.
5
6
7 Outrageous Scoop Delivers the same effects as Rumor-filled Scoop, but with incredible effect.
8
9
10 Legendary Scoop Security level will not increase and will drop to zero overnight. Also unlocks the Devil Arcana’s ultimate persona, Beelzebub

Dialogue Guide

Make sure that you have a persona under the Devil Arcana when interacting with Ohya to maximize gains.

Rank Dialogue Choices Effects
1 Dialogue:

  • All choices are +0
  • After 6/22, head to the Newcomer bar to talk to her.
  • Unlocks Rumor-filled Scoop (lessens the security level increases, and decreases security level more overnight).
2 1st Choice:

  • “Mishima might…”+2

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

3rd Choice:

  • “It’s for the article.”+2
  • Charm +1
3 1st Choice:

  • “You shouldn’t make assumptions.”+2

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

4th Choice:

  • “She was falsely accused?”+2
  • Charm +1
  • Unlocks Shocking Scoop (delivers the same effects as Rumor-filled Scoop, but to greater effect.).
    (For P5R)
4 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +2

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

Phone (P5R only):

  • “Leave it to me.” (Choice 1) +2
  • “That was our deal.” +2
  • Unlocks Shocking Scoop (delivers the same effects as Rumor-filled Scoop, but to greater effect.).
  • Charm +1
5 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

4th Choice:

  • “That’s unforgivable.”+3
  • “That sounds like defamation.”+2

Phone (P5R only):

  • “I don’t mind it.” +2
  • Charm +1
  • Unlocks Unprecedented Scoop (For P5R)
6 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • “He must not like you.”+2

3rd Choice:

  • “You should trust in her.”+2

4th Choice:

  • “You’re a great journalist.”+2
  • “That’s the spirit.”+2

Phone (P5R only):

  • “I’ll dig up some more for you.” +2
  • Charm +1
7 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • “Let’s think of another way.”+3
  • “Don’t let him provoke you.”+3
  • “Calm down.”+2

3rd Choice:

  • “You’re charming as you are.”+3
  • “You should work on that.”+2

Phone (P5R only):

  • “That’s the spirit.” +2
  • Unlocks Outrageous Scoop (delivers the same effects as Rumor-filled Scoop, but with incredible effect).
  • Charm +1
7.5 1st Choice:

  • “You seem tired.”+2

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +0
8 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

4th Choice:

  • All choices are +3

Phone (P5R only):

  • “Good luck.” +2
  • “Be careful.” +2
  • Report back to Ichiko to Rank up
  • Charm +1
9 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • “You’re not giving up, are you?”+2

3rd Choice:

  • “I can’t leave you.”+3
  • “I want to help.”+3

4th Choice:

  • All choices are +0

5th Choice:

  • Romance – “I took it seriously.” +0
  • Friendship – “I didn’t take it seriously.” +0

6th Choice:

  • Romance – “I love you, Ichiko.” +0
  • Friendship -“I’m just kidding.” +0

Phone (P5R only):

  • Friendship – “Are you OK?” +2

Phone (P5R only):

  • Romance – “I wanted to hear your voice.”+2
  • “Don’t throw it away.” +2
10 (Friendship) 1st Choice:

  • All choices are +0

2nd Choice:

  • “Is that entertainment?”+3
  • “You’re really earnest.”+2

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +3

4th Choice:

  • All choices are +0

5th Choice:

  • All choices are +0

6th Choice:

  • All choices are +0
  • Unlocks Legendary Scoop (Security level will not increase and will drop to zero overnight).
  • Also unlocks the Devil Arcana’s ultimate persona, Beelzebub
10 (Romance) 1st Choice:

  • “Is that entertainment?” +3
  • “You’re really earnest.” +2

2nd Choice:

  • All choices are +3

3rd Choice:

  • All choices are +0

4th Choice:

  • “I want to go to your place.” +3
  • Unlocks Legendary Scoop (Security level will not increase and will drop to zero overnight).
  • Also unlocks the Devil Arcana’s ultimate persona, Beelzebub

Hangout Events

Hangout Area Dialogue Choices Effects
Story Event
  • No dialogue choice available. +2 / +3
Odaiba Seaside Park
  • “That’s right.” +3
Ginza
  • All choices are +3
  • Receive Sushi Teacup
Monjaya (Tsukishima)
  • All choices are +3
Giant Ferris Wheel (Odaiba Seaside Park)
  • “I like it?” +3  
  • “It’s a secret.” +3
Protagonist’s Room
  • “Always welcome.” +3
  • “Easy going.” +3
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12 Comments

  1. For doing rank 7, when you hand Shinya the calling card and he says that his mom is bad, if you choose “No, she’s not.” you get +3

  2. 8-2 Third Answer I put: “I’ll go with you.” and got +3. Just thought I’d point out there was a bit there that was missed, since it is not listed here.