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Hifumi Togo is a prodigy at shogi, a Japanese variation of the ancient game of chess. Rumor has it that the developers of Persona 5 Royalconsidered making Hifumi a Phantom Thief at one point, but as it is she's the Star confidant and can teach Joker some valuable tactical skills.
Hifumi isn't as essential a confidant as others, since many players of Persona 5 Royal can get by without her tactics (and players of previous Persona games had to get by without them as well). Still, some of them can come in handy during boss fights or when encountering Savage Shadows. Overall, players should definitely spend some time to see what she has to offer.
General Information
The Star card in the Tarot deck depicts a female figure by the ocean at night, and she pours water from one jug into the sea while she pours water from a second jug onto the land or into her mouth. In readings, the Star represents hope, inspiration, and a good life balance, while the reverse Star indicates disappointment, stubbornness, and imbalance.
Hifumi spends her evenings in the church in Kanda, which unlocks when Yusuke mentions her in a text message. She's available for ranking events and hangouts on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, and since most of her events take place inside she's a good confidant to visit on rainy days.
Like most confidants, Joker can spend time with Hifumi to get enough relationship points to rank up. He can bring her to certain hangout spots in Tokyo, but only if he knows about them and only in a certain order. Hifumi's second hangout location is Jinbocho, and taking her here will give players the King Piece room decoration. Joker can also give Hifumi gifts during hangouts, and she most prefers the Heart Ring, Luxury Aroma Set, Book Cover, Sakura Fan, and Bath of Roses.
Hifumi is a potential love interest, and Joker can spend time with her in Hawaii if players haven't yet completed her friendship path. During this event, Hifumi gives Joker a Honu Charm, an accessory that gives the holder Evade Curse. If players complete her romance path, they can invite her out on Christmas Eve, and her gift to Joker is a pair of Gloves. In New Game Plus runs, this item will give players more relationship points from the same-Arcana bonus. Joker can also get Hifumi's Chocolate on Valentine's Day (an item that restores one ally's SP to full) and go on a date with her on White Day.
Rank 1
Joker first hears about Hifumi on 6/25, but only if his rank with Yusuke is 2 or higher. If it is, Yusuke will tell Joker about a girl at his school known for her shogi skills, and suggests meeting her in the church in Kanda. If players haven't advanced the Emperor confidant far enough, Yusuke will make his suggestion as soon as he reaches rank 2.
Next, Joker must have Charm 3 (Suave) to get Hifumi's attention. Once he does, the rank 1 Star event will begin and Joker will ask Hifumi for shogi lessons. The main reward for this rank is Koma Sabaki, which lets Joker use his turn to swap one active party member with a backup member. Joker also gets a small Knowledge boost from the shogi lessons.
Players should also make sure they have a Star Persona in stock for this event. While most of the dialog in this event has no effect, the last choice can give players some early relationship points. Note that all the numbers in this guide assume players have a matching Persona.
- Sure. 2
- I guess we can. 2
- Lucky me. 3
Rank 2
During this event, Hifumi demonstrates the unusual way she invests herself into her shogi matches.
- That's interesting. 2
- I like the attitude change. 0
- It's a bit scary. 0
- Have confidence in yourself. 0
- Don't worry about them. 0
- When is it coming out? 0
- You're, like, an idol. 0
- But you don't want to, right? 2
Joker gets another small Knowledge boost from this rank.
Rank 3
Hifumi has a fandom interested in more than just her shogi skills, but she puts up with it for her mother's sake.
- Describes you perfectly. 2
- No, I didn't. 0
- That's quite the headline. 0
- You don't enjoy it? 0
- Having a difficult time? 2
- You should just decline. 0
- Bring it on. 2
- Don't worry about it. 0
- This is part of our deal too. 0
Along with another small Knowledge boost, this rank grants the ability Uchikomi. Backup party members will sometimes ask for a special gun-based follow-up attack that's unique to each character.
Rank 4
Hifumi asks Joker to come with her to Jinbocho, which can unlock this location. Since it takes place outside, this rank is unavailable on rainy days.
- I didn't mind. 2
- She has a bad vibe. 0
- Must've been the katsu curry. 2
- They're ridiculous. 0
- They're cool. 2
- Never heard of them. 0
- I'd love to. 2
- If our schedules match up. 0
- Where shall we go next? 2
No shogi lessons during this event, so no Knowledge boost.
Rank 5
Joker has a chance to meet Hifumi's mother, who seems to be micromanaging her daughter's career.
- You're not allowed to date? 0
- She's scary. 2
- Accomplish things? 0
- You don't like the attention? 0
- You should stop then. 2
- Have you told your mother? 0
- No worries. 0
- You've got a lot to deal with... 2
- Why do you have to apologize? 0
Joker gets another small Knowledge boost along with Kakoi Kuzushi. Joker can now attempt to escape a battle even if the party starts out Surrounded.
Rank 6
Joker meets Hifumi at the Skytree, and they talk about how much she puts up with for the sake of her family. This event can unlock Asakusa, and while it takes place indoors it's unavailable on rainy days.
- You'll be famous. 0
- Is that frustrating? 2
- The media is scary. 0
- Do you still like shogi? 2
- Is that what you want to do? 0
- Do what you love. 2
- You think so? 0
- You're imagining things. 2
- Confess your sins, my child. 0
This rank comes with a small Knowledge boost.
Rank 7
Hifumi has an exhibition match against a professional shogi player, and she's both nervous and excited about it.
- That's almost a relief. 2
- Don't let your guard down. 0
- It may come down to luck. 3
- Give it your all. 2
- I believe in you. 3
- Idols are cool too. 0
The rank's rewards are a small Knowledge boost and Narikin. If the party can ambush a Shadow and defeat the enemy in a single round, the yen reward for the battle will double.
Request
The next time Joker meets up with Hifumi, she tells him that her mother asked her to throw the match against the pro and become more of an idol than a shogi player.
- What do you mean? 0
- I don't understand. 0
- That won't work. 2
- That's a great strategy. 0
- Do you intend to lose? 0
- Let's make her reconsider. 0
- Let's do something about it. 0
- What's your mother's name? 0
- Tell me her name. 0
This event unlocks the Mementos request "Upstaging the Stage Mother." Players will find Hifumi's mother in Akzeriyyuth Area 6, and her Shadow is Lilim. The Shadow resists most magic elements, but she's weak to Bless, and the item she drops is a Bead Chain.
Rank 8
After her change of heart, Hifumi's mother confesses to fixing most of her previous matches. Still, Hifumi plans on sharing the truth and going ahead with the exhibition match.
- Maybe... 2
- You're overthinking it. 0
- I'm glad her heart changed. 3
- Lose what? 0
- What're you talking about? 0
- I support it. 2
- You should really rethink this. 0
- It's certainly admirable... 0
This rank comes with a small Knowledge boost.
Rank 9
Hifumi loses her match as expected, but with her dignity intact. Note that the first dialog option takes place before leaving the church.
- Give it all you've got. 2
- Do you feel confident? 0
- You can do it. 0
- It was a good effort. 0
- You'll win next time. 0
- A very queenly decision. 3
- I want to become stronger. 0
- I want to stay by your side. 0
If players choose the second option:
- I want us to date. 0 (romance flag)
- We'll be friends forever. 0
If players are on the friendship path:
- That's a great way to see it. 2
- You're overthinking it. 2
- Let's win the next one. 2
If players are on the romance path:
- Anything for you. 2
- It was all a big coincidence. 2
- It was love at first sight. 2
The rank 9 reward is Touryou. This ability lets the party escape a battle immediately instead of after a delay.
Rank 10
The location of the rank 10 event depends on which path players are on. On either path, Hifumi explains that she plans on rebuilding her shogi rank honestly. Relationship points don't matter at this rank, but players can get a better response from Hifumi by choosing 2 or 3 for the first response on either path.
The final reward is the Togo System. Players can now swap out party members on any character's turn, but they can only swap out the active character and this will use up their turn. Joker also gets access to Lucifer, the final Star Persona and one of the best Personas in the game.
On 3/19, players can speak to a maxed-out Hifumi to get a Kosha Piece. Bringing this item into a New Game Plus run will give players Touryou immediately after reestablishing the Star confidant.
Persona 5 Royal is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
