(Increases Charm for every rank up)
Her confidant basically lowers the security level increase which can be pretty manageable if you’re careful with your engagements in palaces. Her Skills effectiveness gradually loses importance the later you get her but since there are more valuable confidants to rank up in the early months, you can’t help but to save her for later. In short, there’s no urgency to rank up Ichiko’s confidant.
Rank 1: Rumor-filled Scoop
Decreases the security level increase and lowers the security level overnight
Rank 4: Shocking Scoop
Same effect as the Rumor-Filled Scoop but to a greater effect
Rank 7: Outrageous Scoop
Same effect as the Rumor-Filled Scoop but to an extensive effect
Rank 10: Legendary Scoop
Security level will not increase and will completely drop to zero overnight.
Available starting June 23 after meeting her in Crossroads bar in Shibuya as part of the story.
1
A X
B X
C 2 “Mishima might”
2
A X
B X
3
A X
B 2 “It’s for the article”
C X
1
A X
B X
C 2 “You shouldn’t make assumptions”
2
A X
B X
3
A X
B X
4
A X
B X
C 2 “She was falsely accused?”
1
A X
B X
2
A 2
B 2
3
A X
B X
C X
1
A X
B X
C X
2
A X
B X
3
A X
B X
4
A 2
B 3 “That’s unforgivable”
C X
1
A X
B X
2
A 2 “He must not like you.”
B X
3
A X
B 2 “You should trust in her.”
C X
4
A 2 “That’s the spirit”
B 2 “You’re a great journalist”
C X
1
A X
B X
2
A 2
B 3 “Don’t let him provoke you.”
C 3 “Let’s think of another way.”
3
A 2
B 3 “You’re charming as you are.”
1
A X
B 2 “You seem tired.”
C X
2
A X
B X
Acquire the mementos quest “Fighting for Truth in Journalism”. Completion of this request is necessary to rank her up further. The target is located in Kaitul, Area 9.
1
A X
B X
2
A X
B X
3
A X
B X
4
A 3
B 3
C 3
1
A X
B X
2
A X
B 2 “You’re not giving up, are you?”
3
A 3 “I can’t leave you.”
B 3 “I want to help.”
C X
4
A X
B X
5
A “I took it seriously. “ (Romance, 6th dialogue opens)
B “I didn’t take it seriously.” (End conversation)
6
A “I love you, Ichiko” (Romance, relationship established)
B X
1
A 2
B 3 “Is that entertainment?”
C X
2
A 3
B 3
3
A X
B X
C X
4
A 3
B 3
(Farewell gifts are unique items given by confidants to the protagonist at the end of the game which can be carried over to New Game+ with added beneficial effects.)
Top-Secret Memo: Access to her Legendary Scoop ability at the start of NG+
You’ll receive these gifts if you pursued a romantic relationship with certain female confidants if you decide to spend time with them during the special “dates” in Christmas and Valentines.