Beyond your close circle of friends in Persona 5 Royal, you’ll occasionally have the chance to get to know some other curious characters. Toranosuke Yoshida might seem like another down-on-his-luck politician, but spending time with him will give a major boost to your Shadow negotiations–and his campaign.
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How to Begin the Sun Confidant
Outside of Shibuya Station, you’ll sometimes see Yoshida giving speeches and, more often than not, getting heckled by the crowd. His bad reputation proceeds him, but his dreams of changing Japan for the better are genuine. The protagonist will eventually have the chance to help with his campaign.
On May 6, you’ll finally be allowed to leave Leblanc at night. By visiting the Shibuya Station Square, you can listen to Yoshida’s speech, but starting the Star Confidant takes a few extra steps.
Ensure that you have Decent Proficiency (Level 2). Grab one of the job pamphlets in the Underground Walkway and apply to work at Ore no Beko, a beef bowl shop on Shibuya Central Street. After working there twice at night, Yoshida will notice your hard work.
After this, listen to one of Yoshida’s nightly speeches. On your next interaction with the politician, the Sun Confidant will begin.
Sun Confidant Skills
Spending enough time with Yoshida will reward you with bonus abilities that will help negotiate with Shadows in the Metaverse more effectively.
Check out the full list of abilities and necessary ranks below.
| Confidant Rank | Ability | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | -- |
| 2 | Diplomacy | Occasionally ask for more money or items during negotiations. |
| 3 | Fundraising | Allows you to ask for large amounts of money during negotiations. |
| 4 | -- | -- |
| 5 | Manipulation | Occasionally raises the chances of an enemy giving you a rare item. |
| 6 | -- | -- |
| 7 | -- | -- |
| 8 | Mind Control | Occasionally lets you skip negotiation when attempting to obtain a Persona. |
| 9 | -- | -- |
| MAX | Charismatic Speech | Allows you to form contracts with higher-level Shadows. |
Maxing out the Sun Confidant will allow you to fuse Asura, the only source of Atomic Flare. This skill deals severe Nuclear damage to one enemy. In Royal, Asura also has the Atomic Hellscape Trait, reducing the cost of Nuclear Skills by 75%. Itemizing him will reward you with the Unparalleled Vajra, one of Makoto’s most powerful weapons.
Provided that you’ve reached max rank, Yoshida will gift you a Fountain Pen on March 19, unlocking all speech abilities once you begin his Confidant in New Game Plus.
Hangout Conversations
Each time you spend time with Yoshida, the Sun Confidant will increase in rank. However, certain dialogue options still give more points than others. Follow our guide if you don’t want to hurt Yoshida’s feelings!
Yoshida’s Confidant is one of the easiest and quickest to finish, and it’s not necessary to have a Sun Persona in your possession when spending time with him to get the most points.
WarningBy ranking up Yoshida’s Confidant, you’ll also progressively boost your Charm stat.
Rank 1
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "This isn't good..." | •Let's mediate. •Let's leave them be. •Let's relocate. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "I've gone and done it again." | •That's campaign obstruction. •Aren't you doing to get mad? •You're a criminal. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "Do you really want to receive my guidance?" | •Your speeches sound great. •You seem to have conviction. •I don't care about your past. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "Everyone says I have no chance to get elected, so why come to me?" | •I like your technique. •Have confidence in yourself. | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| "It's about my speech schedules from this point on. Would you be willing to stick around to hear it?" | •Of course. •If I must. •Let me write this down. | •1 •0 •3 | •1 •0 •3 |
Rank 2
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "By the way, I forgot to ask you last time we spoke. Why do you want to become a politician?" | •I want to change the world. •I want to improve my speech. •I'm not sure... | •0 •2 •0 | •0 •1 •0 |
| "What kind of politician do you want to be?" | •One with conviction. •A popular one. •I don't know yet. | •2 •0 •2 | •1 •0 •1 |
| "That is the foundation of a great speech. You'd do well to remember that." | •That was helpful. •I knew that already. •What I want to accomplish? | •2 •0 •0 | •1 •0 •0 |
| "...What do you think? Did you take anything useful from it?" | •It was helpful. •Somewhat. •It changed my whole outlook. | •2 •2 •2 | •1 •1 •1 |
Rank 3
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietman Matsushita: "Do you know about the Kuramoto Children? | •Yes, Mr. Yoshida told me. •No, and I don't care. | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| Dietman Matsushita: "(Protagonist)-kun, was it? Tell me, what about Yoshida here drew you in?" | •His message. •His speaking skills. •It's hard to say. | •2 •2 •0 | •1 •1 •0 |
| "That is why...I want you to use your experiences to forge your own conviction." | •I will. •I'm not sure I get it. •You think I'll ever find it? | •0 •0 •2 | •0 •0 •1 |
Rank 4
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What can I say to that?" | •Stop interrupting him. •You're annoying the audience. •Just shut up and listen. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| Anti-Yoshida Man: "What was that? You got something to say to me, kid!?" | •Yep. •What do you think? | •0 •0 | •0 •0 |
| Anti-Yoshida Man: "Wh-What's up with this kid?" | •The ex-convict has a point. •Listen to what he has to say. •So what if he's No-Good Tora? | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "The highlight, though, was your yelling." | •I couldn't help myself. •I just spoke the truth. | •2 •0 | •1 •0 |
| "Perhaps it seems too obvious, or too trite, but...I hope you remember to cherish that, too." | •I will. •I'm not sure if I can. •Can't forget your roots. | •2 •0 •2 | •1 •0 •1 |
Rank 5
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "However, I've been distancing myself from that. Do you think I've regained my confidence?" | •I think so. •Don't let your guard down. •The media doesn't matter. | •2 •0 •3 | •1 •0 •2 |
Rank 6
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietman Matsushita: "I'd like to hear your honest opinion. As a young man, are you for or against them?" | •I'm for them. •I'm against them. •I don't really care. | •2 •0 •3 | •1 •0 •2 |
| "What would you do at a time like this, (protagonist)-kun?" | •I'd decline. •I'd take the offer. •I'd leave it to chance. | •3 •0 •2 | •2 •0 •1 |
| "You'll have your own major decisions to make, in time. The most crucial thing is that you don't lose sight of who you are." | •I'll keep that in mind. •Lose sight of who I am? •You make quite a case. | •2 •0 •2 | •1 •0 •1 |
Rank 7
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo: "...(Protagonist)-kun, could you talk some sense into him? You'll benefit as well." | •You should decline. •That's a sweet deal. •I wasn't paying attention. | •2 •0 •0 | •1 •0 •0 |
| Benzo: "So you're OK with being No-Good Tora forever?" | •He's not No-Good Tora. •Call him Mr. Yoshida. •He'll get elected this time. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| Benzo: "Looks like you chose the wrong politician to follow." | •That's not for you to decide. •Maybe... •I still believe in him. | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
Rank 8
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Join with Matsushita and take my revenge against Mr. Kuramoto, but drop out of the election..." | •Are you going to do it? •Don't do it. •That's a difficult decision. | •0 •0 •2 | •0 •0 •1 |
| "To achieve my dream, I have to set aside my beliefs. What should I do?" | •Stick to your beliefs. •Clear your name. •Get elected. | •3 •0 •0 | •2 •0 •0 |
| "Would you care to...talk about it?" | •What good would that do? •So what if you're right? •...... | •0 •0 •0 | •0 •0 •0 |
| "That is why you must never forget what's truly important to you...You understand?" | •I'll never forget that. •It's tougher than it seems. •...... | •2 •2 •0 | •1 •1 •0 |
Rank 9
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "OK, I'm going to get started." | •Do your best. •Break a leg. •I'm getting nervous. | •3 •0 •2 | •2 •0 •1 |
| "Perhaps, it's the effect of you moving my heart." | •What are you talking about? •You had a change of heart. •...... | •0 •2 •0 | •0 •1 •0 |
MAX Rank
| Dialogue | Possible Responses | Points WITH Matching Persona | Points WITHOUT Matching Persona |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I didn't intend for any of this to happen though..." | •Your true self was revealed. •You're going to be popular. •Don't let your guard down. | •3 •2 •3 | •3 •1 •2 |
