Persona 5 Royal Haru Confidant Guide Empress
In this guide, you’ll find all ranks of your confidant relationship with Haru. Haru is a character that joins the Phantom Thieves gang rather late in the game. She represents the Empress Aracana. Her family is loaded with cash but Haru remains one of the friendliest people in the game. She is also romanceable for those that want to pursuit that route.
Some questions give +1, +2 or +3 points. The more points, the faster you level your confidant cooperation. Unfortunately, this is an invisible tracker so you can’t be sure on the progress you make. To get the points mentioned in this guide, you need to have a Persona of the corresponding Arcana with you. In the case of Haru, you need to bring a Persona of the Empress Arcana.
Why You Should Max Out Haru’s Confidant:
Maxing out Haru’s Empress Confidant in Persona 5 Royal offers a few nice benefits. Maxing her out is a must if you want to include her in your party. Here’s an overview of what you get:
- Cultivation (Rank 1): Unlocks the ability to grow vegetables on the Shujin Academy rooftop with Haru. These vegetables are similar to Sojiro’s coffee and curry, they restore SP.
- Follow Up (Rank 3): Haru may perform a follow-up attack, resulting in a critical hit and knockdown of the enemy.
- Celeb Talk (Rank 4): Gives you a second chance if negotiation with a group of Shadows fails.
- Bumper Crop (Rank 5): Increases the number of vegetables you harvest.
- Soil Improvement (Rank 7): Decreases the growth time for all vegetables, allowing for more frequent harvests.
- Endure (Rank 8): Haru might survive an otherwise fatal attack with 1 HP remaining.
- Protect (Rank 9): Haru may jump in to take a fatal blow on Joker’s behalf.
- Second Awakening (Rank 10): Haru’s initial Persona, Milady, transforms into her powerful awakened form, Astarte, gaining improved stats and abilities. In Persona 5 Royal’s Third Semester, she gets a Third Awakening to Lucy, further enhancing her abilities and giving her the “Life Wall” skill.
Haru Okumara Confidant Quick Facts
- Arcana: Empress
- Persona: Milady (initial), Astarte (evolved at Rank 10), Lucy (Third Awakening in Royal’s Third Semester)
- Weapon: Axe/Grenade Launcher
- Availability: She is available almost every day except Sundays and rainy/snowy days (daytime).
- Location: Shujin Academy Rooftop.
- Best Persona: Equip an Empress Persona for bonus points
- Romance: Yes
- Gifts: Flower Basket, Book Cover, … Complete list further down.
Haru Confidant Guide - Empress
Rank 1:
- After 10/30, talk to Haru on the school rooftop.
This is actually the only thing I can honestly say I’m good at.
- No points for these answers.
I certainly have plenty of seeds, so if you have a preference, I’ll prioritize growing those first
- Option 1: “Sounds good.” +3
- Option 2: “That was our deal.” +3
- Option 3: “Thanks. I’m counting on you.” +3
- Unlocks Cultivation. Cultivation lets you to grow vegetables on the roof.
Rank 2:
To continue with Haru Confidant Rank 2, you need Rank 5 (Transcendent) Proficiency.
… Coffee beans.
- Option 1: “Are you opening a cafe?” +3
- Option 2: “You like coffee?” +3
- Option 3: “Are you starting a farm?” +2
He even offered to assist me with asset management. I fear he has an ulterior motive though…
- “He sounds suspicious.” +3
… At least, it’s possible.
- Option 1: “This is a complex issue.” +3
- Option 2: “You might be wrong.” +2
- Option 3: “Maybe you should fire him.” +2
Phone Conversation (Royal): Any choice +3
- Unlocks the Baton Pass This lets you pass Haru’s turn to other Baton Pass users after a 1 More.
Rank 3:
But um, (Protagonist)-kun… I’m worried what the school might do if they found out about this.
- Option 1: “A phantom thief wouldn’t worry.” +2
- Option 2: “They won’t find out.” +3
- Option 3: It’ll be okay, I promise.” +3
So, um… what can I say to decline his offer…?
- “I don’t want to go with you.” +2
Have, um… Have you ever experienced that?
- Option 1: “I have.” +2
- Option 2: “Not yet.” +3
- Option 3: “Too many times to count.” +3
Phone Conversation (Royal):
- “Smart Response.” +3
- Unlocks Follow Up. Haru has a chance to attack an enemy after Joker as a follow-up.
Rank 4:
You see, just a single cup of the Dark Ivory coffee here costs roughly six thousand yen.
- Option 1: “That’s pricey.” +2
- Option 3: “It must be amazing.” +3
Well, shall we order? I’ll be paying for your cup as well.
- Option 1: “I can’t let you do that.” +3
- Option 2: “Let me cover the bill.” +2
- Option 3: “Cheers.” +3
Apparently it’s brewed using beans gathered from elephant dung.
- Option 1: “You mean… poop!?” +3
- Option 2: “I can taste the elephant.” +3
- Option 3: “Excuse me while I vomit.” +3
Speaking of cats, do you think Mona-chan would be able to…?
- “Let’s ask him.” +3
Hey, um… what did you think of him?
- “I’m not really sure.” +3
Phone Conversation (Royal) You took the time out of your schedule to hang out with me, but we ended up dealing with my own drama…:
- Option 1: “I don’t mind.” +2
- Option 3: “Let’s get coffee again sometime.” +3
Unlocks Celeb Talk. Haru has the chance to step in on a failed demon negotiation.
Rank 5:
One side has to be deceiving me, correct? I’m honestly suspicious of everyone at this point…
- Option 2: “Somebody’s telling the truth.” +3
- Option 3: “Trust no one.” +2
Though now that I think about it… that may be my best chance to help the employees my father left behind…
- Option 3: “There has to be another way.” +3
Would I have just resigned myself to the fate he had made for me…?
- Option 1: “That doesn’t matter now.” +2
- Option 3: “I don’t think so.” +3
Phone Conversation (Royal) Once I started to imagine that again, this powerful fear came flooding back…:
- Option 1: “Are you okay?” +2
- Option 3: “Pinch yourself.” +3
- Improves vegetable crop with Selective Breeding.
Rank 6:
t says here that the type of roast you want should differ depending on how you want to drink your coffee.
- Option 1: “That’s fascinating.” +3
- Option 2: “You’re so studious.” +2
- Option 3: “Can you make some for me?” +3
But that’s where the real origin of our family business lies.
- “I had no idea.” +3
I mean, Takakura-san seems to only be focused on profits… At this rate, we’ll never lose our black image.
- Option 2: “That would be bad.” +3
- Option 3: “Black like coffee?” +3
I’m sorry about that…”
- No bonus points
He’s going to get Okumura Foods as well as my entire inheritance… and I’m totally powerless against him…
- “Be strong, Haru.” +3
Phone Conversation (Royal): The negativity felt so painful, too much to handle alone, and… before I knew it, I was already calling you.
- “You can talk to me anytime.” +3
- Unlocks Harisen Recovery. Haru has a chance to step in and heal status ailments on party members.
Rank 7:
Sorry about that… I just got a little dizzy for a second there…
- No bonus points
In the end, I’m just not sure what to do…
- Option 1: “That sounds really tough…” +2
- Option 3: “What do you want to do?” +3
But… I don’t think you can truly gain the same joy from the low-cost chain Takakura-san is suggesting.
- Option 1: “What does Takakura-san think?” +3
- Option 2: “There has to be a way.” +3
- Option 3: “You should tell him that.” +3
I’ll make him see what I’m really thinking… and what’s truly important to me.
- Option 1: “That’s the spirit.” +3
- Option 2: “You can do it, Haru.” +3
Phone Conversation (Royal) It’s thanks to your support that I can keep pushing forward.:
- Option 2: “I’ll always have your back.” +3
- Option 3: “So what’s this “magic item”?” +2
- Unlocks Soil Improvement, which reduces the time for a crop to grow.
Rank 8:
The thing that will help me show Takakura-san how I really feel… is right here.
- “The soil?” +3
I wonder what Takakura-san will think when he tries it…
- Option 1: “It’ll help him understand you.” +3
- Option 2: “He’s going to love it.” +3
But if they want to fool people with a low-quality product instead of regaining their trust… I will proudly oppose them.
- Option 1: “I’ll be cheering for you.” +3
- Option 2: “You’re amazing, Haru.” +3
- Option 3: “Are you sure you can do that?” +2
Phone Conversation (Royal) I’m already testing the soil I brought home today. I can tell my coffee plants are happy.:
- Option 2: “It’s in your nature to nurture.” +2
- Option 3: “I want some too.” +3
- Unlocks the Endure ability, giving Haru a chance to withstand a blow in combat that would otherwise kill.
Rank 9 (Romance Point):
At rank 9, romance with Haru becomes an option.
……
- No bonus points
W-Well… um…
- Option 1: “I’m sure you’ll do great.” +3
- Option 2: “It’ll be fine.” +2
- Option 3: “Give it all you’ve got, Haru.” +3
… Thank you, (Protagonist)-kun.
- Option 1: “You’re very welcome.” +3
- Option 2: “You did amazing.” +3
Why do you think… ?
- Friendship – Option 1: “He saw us as good friends.”
- Romance – Option 2: “I like you too, Haru.”
Phone Conversation (P5R no romance) If only you could smell it too.”:
- “You sound so happy.” +3
Phone Conversation (P5R romance) Er, well… H-How are you?:
- Option 2: “I wanted to hear your voice.” +3
- Option 3: “I miss you.” +3
- Unlocks Protect. Haru has the ability to shield Joker from an attack that would be fatal.
Rank 10:
- Any choices you make will be irrelevant, since this is the max rank.
- Unlocks Second Awakening, evolving Haru’s Persona to its Astarte (Lucy in semester three).
- Unlocks Mother Harlot for fusion.
Best Gifts for Haru in Persona 5 Royal
- Dragon Sword Keychain: P5R only, +2 Boost / Akihabara, 500 Yen
- Mini Cactus: +2 Boost / Underground Mall, 1600 Yen
- Flower Basket: +3 Boost / Shinuku at Night, 2400 Yen (Unique Reaction Haru)
- Rose Bouquet: +2 Boost, romance only / Shinjuku at Night, 2400 Yen
- Chocolate Truffles: +3 Boost (P5), +2 Boost (P5R) / Undeground Mall, 2800 Yen
- Book Cover: +3 Boost (P5), +2 Boost (P5R) / Underground Mall, 3000 Yen
- Glass Vase: +3 Boost / Underground Mall, 3200 Yen (Unique Reaction Haru)
- Local Mascot Set: +2 Boost / Akihabara, 3600 Yen
- Motorbike Figure: P5R only, +2 Boost, Akihabara, 3600 Yen
- All-purpose Vitamins: +2 Boost / Shibuya, 4500 Yen
- Snack Pack: +2 Boost / Shibuya Central Street, 5800 Yen
- Heart Necklace: +3 Boost, romance only / Underground Mall, 68,000 Yen
- Heart Ring: +3 Boost, romance only / Underground Mall, 88,000 Yen
Haru Story and Background Persona 5 Royal
Haru is introduced as a third-year student at Shujin Academy and the sheltered heiress to Okumura Foods, a massive restaurant corporation run by her father, Kunikazu Okumura. Her upbringing is one of affluence, but also strict control. She’s gentle, polite, and reserved, often coming across as somewhat naive due to her isolated life.
Her father, Kunikazu Okumura, is a ruthless businessman who sees everything, including his daughter, as a means to further his ambitions. He arranges a marriage for Haru with the abusive and domineering Sugimura, a politically influential figure, solely to advance his own career. This forced betrothal, along with her father’s disregard for his employees’ well-being, deeply distresses Haru, but she feels powerless to resist.
Joining the Phantom Thieves
Haru first encounters the Phantom Thieves when they begin to target her father. She initially tries to help Morgana infiltrate her father’s Palace, which manifests as a space station where employees are treated as disposable robots. During this chaotic and distressing time, Haru awakens to her Persona, Milady, a fierce and elegant figure from “The Three Musketeers” who represents a woman wronged and underestimated. She takes on the codename “Noir” among the Phantom Thieves.
Her awakening is fueled by her desire to stop her father’s cruel exploitation of his employees and break free from the shackles of her arranged marriage. Despite the emotional toll, she joins the Phantom Thieves, hoping to change her father’s heart and save his company from his distorted desires.
Tragic turn of events
However, the change of heart for Kunikazu Okumura takes an unexpected and tragic turn. Shortly after the Phantom Thieves successfully steal his Treasure and he publicly confesses his crimes, he suffers a mental shutdown and dies mysteriously during a live press conference. This devastating event is orchestrated by the true antagonist, Masayoshi Shido, and his accomplice Akechi, who frame the Phantom Thieves for the death.
Haru is profoundly affected, wrestling with grief, anger, and the public’s perception of the Phantom Thieves as murderers. Despite this, she chooses to trust the Phantom Thieves, as she witnessed her father’s true nature in the Metaverse.
With her father gone, she inherits a significant portion of Okumura Foods, but finds herself battling manipulative executives, including her repulsive fiancé, Sugimura, who attempt to wrest control from her. By the end of her Confidant, Haru accepts that she’s not ready to lead a massive corporation and entrusts its temporary management to a more trustworthy individual.
Instead, she embraces her passion for gardening and her dream of opening a small, personal café, signifying her choice to pursue a life aligned with her values rather than inherited obligations.
Conclusion of Haru Confidant Guide P5R
Haru’s story is a compelling journey of overcoming quiet oppression to forge her own path, demonstrating that true strength can emerge from unexpected places and in surprisingly gentle forms.
Her confidant is a must to max out if you want to include her as one of your main party members.
This concludes our Persona 5 Royal Haru Confidant Guide tutorial.