In Persona 5 Royal, having a personal maid to handle chores while you explore Tokyo is a unique mechanic that enhances the gameplay experience. Among the many confidants you can encounter, Kawakami stands out as she embodies the Temperance arcana and her social link initiates automatically as you progress through the storyline.
Time management is crucial in Persona games, which means prioritizing the dialogues that yield the most affection points is essential for quickly completing Kawakami’s confidant. This allows you to move on to other confidants in a timely manner.
Kawakami’s Confidant Perks
Building a rapport with your teacher not only benefits you academically but also enhances your character’s experience in the game. Instead of battling alongside the Phantom Thieves, Kawakami can ease Joker’s daily life as a maid.
As you level up your relationship, she’ll unlock several useful perks, detailed below:
| Rank | Perks | Description |
| Rank 1 | Slack Off | Okay to carry out activities in Kawakami’s class. |
| Rank 3 | Housekeeping | Request Kawakami to brew coffee or do laundry. |
| Rank 5 | Free Time | Gain free time in classes with Kawakami’s assistance. |
| Rank 6 | Super Housekeeping | Request Kawakami to create curry or infiltration tools. |
| Rank 10 | Special Massage | Receive a massage after returning from the Metaverse, enabling nighttime exploration. |
My favorite perk from Kawakami is Super Housekeeping. Since funds aren’t an issue in the later stages of the game, I took advantage of Kawakami’s abilities to prepare food and tools while I focused on developing relationships with other confidants.
Confidant Overview
On May 27th, you will encounter an event where Joker plans to hire a maid, accompanied by Ryuji and Mishima. Completing this quest provides you the opportunity to converse with Kawakami in front of the Faculty Lounge at school, leading you to obtain her phone number.
With the secret out, you can use the yellow telephone in Leblanc to invite Kawakami over as your maid. She is available to assist you on Fridays and Saturdays. Remember, her confidant progress must be completed before November 18th, making it essential to prioritize her social link if you wish to develop a romantic relationship.
Unlike many other social links, utilizing Kawakami’s services incurs a fee of 5000 yen each time you summon her. Choosing the right dialogues can reward you with affection points, which are necessary to advance to the next rank.
If you happen to have a Temperance Arcana person, you will earn bonus affection points during your time with Kawakami.
Some of the best gifts to earn her favor include Crimson Lipstick, High Performance Electric Toothbrush, and Super Noisy Alarm Clock. Utilizing the gifting system strategically can help you compensate for any missteps in dialogue choices in prior ranks.
Rank 1
Prerequisite: You must possess at least Staunch (Rank 3) Guts to initiate Kawakami’s confidant.
This initial rank sees you inviting Kawakami into your room, where she offers to let you skip classes in return for keeping her side job a secret. There is only one dialogue choice at this rank that yields affection points, so feel free to choose other options liberally.
| “It’ll be our wittle secret, just for Becky and Master, okay? Can you keep a secret?” | “Yeah, I get it.”+3 |
| “I will if you will.”+2 | |
| “Please stop talking like that.”+2 |
Rank 2
In this rank, Kawakami discusses her overwhelming workload from both teaching and her side gig as a maid. She confides that financial struggles stem from her sister’s medical expenses. Here are the ideal dialogue options to gain affinity:
| But then, doesn’t it pain your heart to see such a cute maid all dirty? | “It does.”+2 |
| “I feel nothing.”+0 | |
| “I’ll tell your boss.”+0 | |
| “You weren’t expecting to do anything weird with me, were you?” | “I can’t say I wasn’t…”+0 |
| “Absolutely not!”+2 | |
| “What kind of weird things?”+0 | |
| “I assume you make a lot, since you can afford a maid service… Well, let me know if you do.” | “You need money?”+0 |
| “What’s it for?”+0 |
Rank 3
Kawakami reveals further details about her exhausting work-life balance. After receiving a phone call, she expresses the need for funds for her sister’s medical bills, hinting at a hidden story behind her struggles. Notably, you unlock the Housekeeping perk at this stage, which allows you to delegate chores to Kawakami.
| “The high-end cup noodles really do make a difference, don’t they?” | “Yeah, they do.”+2 |
| “Do some real cooking.”+2 | |
| “Can I have a different maid?”+0 | |
| Phone Call: “…Seriously, though. You’re still young, so you really need to eat properly…” | “Thanks.”+2 |
| “I’ll work hard at it.”+0 | |
| “You’re not in character.”+0 |
Rank 4
During this rank, Kawakami finally discloses that her sister’s illness was a façade; rather, she needs the extra funds for personal reasons yet to be unveiled. Here are your optimal dialogue options:
| “I want to provide more services for you…” | “That would be great.”+0 |
| “What are you scheming?”+0 | |
| “But he said that he prioritizes ‘younger’ women!” | “How rude.”+2 |
| “No surprise there.”+0 | |
| “How old ARE you?”+0 | |
| “I look pretty good as a maid, don’t I?” | “Yes, you do.”+2 |
| “You’re pushing it.”+0 | |
| “You need to love yourself.”+3 |
Rank 5
This rank delves deeper into Kawakami’s background as she opens up about her former student, Takase-kun. She reveals her struggles with guilt, explaining her financial aid is related to his family after his tragic death. This level underscores Kawakami’s compassion and her moral dilemmas.
| “You know you’re being used for money… and you still request me?” | “It’s fun.”+2 |
| “I want to know more.”+0 | |
| “Who’s the Master here?”+2 | |
| “He threatened me… saying that I’d be dismissed if I continued to tutor Takase-kun.” | “How terrible…”+2 |
| “It was inevitable.”+0 | |
| “So, did you stop?”+2 |
Rank 6
Due to her excessive workload, Kawakami becomes ill. It’s imperative for you to support her and encourage her to rest. This stage also unlocks the Super Housekeeping perk, enabling Kawakami to prepare food and tools while you engage in other activities at night.
| “Sorry… I need to take a break…” | “You just got here.”+0 |
| “Want to rest a bit?”+2 | |
| “Give me back my money.”+0 |
Rank 7
After learning that Kawakami collapsed from exhaustion, you rush to the hospital to see her. Unfortunately, her visit is interrupted by Takase’s parents demanding her payment. Standing up for her is essential. Ensure to pick the romance dialogue options if you wish to pursue a relationship with Kawakami.
| “I should be able to send it out tomorrow…” | “Don’t strain yourself.”+2 |
| “Don’t lie.”+0 | |
| “Don’t pay them.”+3 |
Rank 8
Kawakami contemplates quitting both her teaching position and maid role. By dissuading her from this decision, she resolves to take her teaching responsibilities more seriously without paying off Takase’s family anymore. This transformation signifies her growing self-empowerment.
| “So this is just what I have to do.” | “That’s the wrong decision.”+0 |
| “Please reconsider.”+0 | |
| “Is this really what you want?”+3 |
Rank 9
You can access this rank only after completing the request titled “A Teacher Maid To Suffer.”Since Takase’s parents no longer exert pressure on Kawakami, she can focus on her teaching career. Importantly, you now have the opportunity to express your feelings and pursue a romantic relationship with her. Choose your words carefully.
| “Today marks the day I graduate from being your maid.” | “What a bummer.”+3 |
| “Thank you for your service.”+3 |
Rank 10: Friendship Path
If you choose to pursue the friendship path, you still have the option to invite Kawakami to Leblanc for cooking sessions or making infiltration tools while you engage in other activities. This path signifies that you have offered support during her times of struggle.
| “I need to work hard so I can make up for all the times I let my students down in the past.” | “I’m glad to hear that.”+3 |
| “Sounds like you’re busy.”+2 |
Rank 10: Relationship Path
Though initially reluctant, Kawakami will accept your romantic proposal. This culminates in a deep bond between the two of you, solidifying your relationship, which is particularly gratifying in the context of the narrative. You both have faced various challenges together, leading to a meaningful connection.
| “I’m restraining myself because you’re so special to me…” | “We won’t get caught.”+0 |
| “Don’t worry about it.”+0 |
Special Interactions with Kawakami
Persona 5 Royal provides various special interactions with Kawakami. Enjoy non-ranking hangouts to earn extra affection points or engage in romantic dates during significant events like the school trip or Valentine’s Day.
During casual hangouts, all dialogues result in an increase of +3 affection points. Also, if you choose to romance Kawakami, expect unique interactions on February 14th (Valentine’s Day) and March 13th (White Day).
Hawaii Date
Completing Kawakami’s social link and entering a romantic relationship before the school trip on September 6th allows you to take her on a date in Hawaii. Here are the best dialogue options to maximize your experience:
| “What are you looking at?” | “Your swimsuit.”+3 |
| “The Waikiki beach.”+0 | |
| “I can’t really say.”+2 |
Shujin Academy School Festival Afterparty Date
If you enter into a relationship with Kawakami before the festival, you will enjoy your time together at the School Festival Afterparty on October 26th. Again, selecting the right dialogues can enhance this experience:
| “That’s today’s youth for you, I guess.” | “You’re right.”+0 |
| “It’s all fruitless effort.”+0 | |
| “You’re quite dignified.”+0 |
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