To unlock Toranosuke Yoshida’s Sun Confidant in Persona 5 Royal, work two evening shifts at the Shibuya Beef Bowl shop, then meet him during his political speech in Central Square. He appears on Sunday evenings at Shibuya Station Square, and his route closes after November 13 on the in-game calendar, so finish it by then. The recommended dialogue answers below help earn conversation points; they are not established as prerequisites for every rank-up.
How to unlock Yoshida’s Sun Confidant
- Work an evening shift at the Shibuya Beef Bowl shop.
- Work a second evening shift there.
- Speak to Yoshida while he is giving a political speech in Central Square. This starts the Sun Confidant route.
Yoshida is introduced on June 5, according to Prima Games, but the key unlock requirement is completing two shifts before speaking to him.
When and where to find Yoshida
After unlocking the route, look for Yoshida at Shibuya Station Square on Sunday evenings. Treat November 13 as your deadline: guides describe that date as the last opportunity or route closure, so do not leave the final rank until then.
Sun Confidant rank rewards
| Rank | Ability | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | None | The route begins. |
| 2 | Diplomacy | Occasionally lets you ask Shadows for extra money or items during negotiation. |
| 3 | Fundraising | Lets you ask for larger sums of money or multiple items. |
| 4 | None | No additional ability listed. |
| 5 | Manipulation | Can give you a chance to obtain a rare item during negotiation. |
| 6 | None | No additional ability listed. |
| 7 | None | No additional ability listed. |
| 8 | Mind Control | Sometimes lets you obtain a Persona without negotiating. |
| 9 | None | No additional ability listed. |
| 10 | Charismatic Speech | Lets you form contracts with Shadows above the protagonist’s level. RPG Site also lists Asura fusion as a final-rank unlock. |
Recommended dialogue choices by rank
Use these as recommended answers for earning conversation points, not as mandatory choices for advancing every rank. Listed alternatives are alternatives; “any” means the guide does not identify a consequential choice. Wording may vary with localization or edition.
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- Rank 1: “Let me write this down.” Other listed responses are any.
- Rank 2: “I want to improve my speech”; “One with conviction” or “I don’t know yet”; “That was helpful.”
- Rank 3: “His message” or “His speaking skills.”
- Rank 4: “I couldn’t help myself.” Phone call: “I will” or “Can’t forget your roots.”
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- Rank 6: “I don’t really care”; “I’d decline.” Phone call: “I’ll keep that in mind” or “You make quite a case.”
- Rank 7: “You should decline.”
- Rank 8: “That’s a difficult decision”; “Stick to your beliefs.” Phone call: “I’ll never forget that” or “It’s tougher than it seems.”
- Rank 9: “Do your best”; “You had a change of heart.”
- Rank 10: “Your true self was revealed.”
Why prioritize the Sun route?
Yoshida’s abilities improve Shadow negotiation and Persona recruitment: they can help you request extra rewards, sometimes acquire a Persona without negotiating, and eventually contract with Shadows above your level. Atlus describes Confidants generally as allies who can improve Phantom Thief abilities, but the rank-specific effects above come from game guides.
If you do not own the game, Atlus lists Persona 5 Royal in physical and digital editions across multiple platforms. Choose a platform and edition compatible with your system, and check current availability before buying: Atlus’s Persona 5 Royal site.
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