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

• 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.