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Morbid yet caring, spooky yet sweet, Tae Takemi is the passionate-but-scorned doctor you’ll befriend throughout the course of Persona 5 Royal. Not only is the time you spend with her participating in clinical trial a great way to level up your Guts skill, but with her perks centered around all manner of healing and support items in Persona 5 Royal, Takemi’s confidant is something of a can’t-miss.

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So whether you’re looking to romance the snarky doctor or just pick up some items before your next palace infiltration, our guide has all the info you’ll need to max out Takemi’s confidant.

Updated on March 21, 2023 by Gabrielle Castania: Persona 5 Royal is still going strong as one of the most beloved JRPGs, and because of that, we wanted to take a look back at some of our older guides for the game and give them a fresh coat of paint. We’ve updated our Persona 5 Royal Takemi confidant guide to contain full dialogue for all of her scenes in addition to the affinity you’ll earn to help you max out Takemi’s confidant. Good luck in your clinical trials!

This guide contains spoilers for side-story elements of Persona 5 Royal.

Tae Takemi's Availability And Perks

purchase menu from takemi's clinic shop in persona 5 royal

Takemi’s Availability

One of the earliest, Persona 5 Royal’s Takemi confidant can begin as early as 4/18. To do so, simply visit her at her clinic located around the corner from Leblanc in Yongen-Jaya.

Takemi is available almost every day after school, but you’ll need Rank 2 Guts to progress into her second rank, and you’ll hit another skill check at Takemi’s Rank 7.5, where you’ll need Rank 4 Charm.

However, you’ll also earn +1 Guts for each clinical trial you do for Takemi.

If you choose to romance Takemi, she will instead become available at night once you’ve established the relationship.

Takemi’s Perks

Arguably some of the best perks in the game, Takemi’s confidant rewards are a wide selection of healing and support items that she’ll begin to sell you out of her clinic.

Rank

Ability

Description

1

Rejuvenation

Increases the selection of healing items at the clinic

3

Sterilization

Adds more healing items to the clinic

5

Immunization

Adds support items to the inventory at the clinic

7

Discounted

Decreases the price for all items sold at the clinic by 50%

10 (Max)

Resuscitation

Increases the selection of revival items at the clinic

These items can be pricey or difficult to find otherwise, so making sure to visit Takemi before big palace infiltrations is something of a must.

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How To Rank Up Takemi’s Confidant

tae takemi at leblanc with sojiro and joker on the first night you meet her in persona 5 royal

Like the rest of your friends in Persona 5 Royal, Takemi’s confidant is ranked up by spending time with her. And for our resident doctor, that’s typically by participating in clinical trials.

Takemi is your Death confidant for P5R, so be sure you’re bringing a Persona of the Death arcana to score the max number of affinity points per hangout.

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 1

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"... What exactly are you up to?"

"It's for brainpower."

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"It's for my exams."

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"It's for studying."

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"Why don't you have an energy drink or something?"

"I need that medicine."

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"I'll tell people."

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"So how about you just go home?"

"I'm not leaving."

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"Can I work for it?"

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"... Are you up for it?"

"What would I be doing?"

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"How much does it pay?"

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"Well? Go on."

"Don't mind if I do."

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"Bottoms up."

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"Are you out of your mind? Only an idiot would have drank that."

"I'm not outta my mind."

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"It's for my exams."

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"So you're strictly prohibited from disclosing what happens here to anyone... Understood?"

"Of course."

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"Same goes for you."

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"Based on today's results, I think I can whip up some new medicine for next time. Drop by when you're ready for it."

"Fine by me."

2

1

"Please go easy on me."

3

3

"So many pretty lights…"

2

1

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 2

You must have at least Rank 2 Guts to begin this ranking. You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

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(Arrogant Officer) "You don't seem to be sick... Are you up to something illegal!?"

"I have a bad heart."

2

1

"We're on a date."

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"I know my rights."

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"*sigh* I'm so over this..."

"I agree."

2

1

"Harassment?"

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"The Plague?"

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"You know how it is. Some patients get sick on their way back home."

"I'm totally fine."

2

1

"I feel lightheaded."

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"I think I have superpowers."

2

1

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 3

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"... Awfully rude, just hanging up on a lady like that."

"What was that about?"

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"Was that an emergency?"

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"They call me the Plague... due to a grave medical error I made."

"A medical error?"

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"What do you mean?"

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"Participating in clinical trials run by a doctor like that?"

"I don't mind."

2

1

"Is it true?"

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"I need the medicine."

2

1

"You… haven't told anyone about my drugs, right?"

"Of course not."

2

1

"I don't think I did…"

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"Have you?"

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 4

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"......"

"You'll be OK."

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"Dr. Takemi will help."

2

1

"... Hehe."

"You seem happy."

3

2

"You're so kind."

2

1

"Why free?"

2

1

"Especially after approving that girl's consultation without my permission."

"I'll reflect on my mistakes."

2

1

"But she ended up okay."

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"Punish me more."

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Persona 5 Royal Takemi Romance

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 5

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I even told them about the medical error I made..."

"They trust you."

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"Was it really your fault?"

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"... No matter what I said, I couldn't change how they felt about me."

"I had no idea."

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"It's not too late."

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"That's why it's harmless for people who don't have the disease... probably."

"That's good."

3

2

"When will it be done?"

2

1

"... 'Probably?'"

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"Also… sorry for the long talk today. I wasn't planning on telling you all that."

"About Miwa-chan?"

2

1

"About Oyamada?"

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"About Crawford-Ende's?"

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 6

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"*sigh* ... What the heck?"

"Well, someone's popular."

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"You seem annoyed."

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"Did something happen?"

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"Sheesh. It's not like I'm some kind of genius doctor."

"Having fun?"

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"You ARE a genius."

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"That's my role as the Plague. I'm not suited for all this other stuff."

"You're a masochist."

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"It suits you."

3

2

"You're not honest."

2

2

"I'll need you to stick around just a little bit longer. I hope you can handle it."

"You can count on me."

2

1

"I think I'm at my limit…"

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"Anything for you."

2

1

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 7

You'll earn +1 Guts after this scene.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"......"

"This is harassment."

2

1

"She's a great doctor."

2

1

"Please be quiet."

2

1

"There's no way..."

"Don't lose hope."

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"Let's ask for details."

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"......"

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"I can't..."

"Just rest for today."

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"Anything I can do?"

2

1

"Let's retaliate."

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"Ugh. I wish I hadn't shown you that side of me..."

"It was inevitable."

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"We all do sometimes."

3

2

"I'm glad you did." (First romance flag)

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 7.5

You must reach Rank 4 Charm to continue Takemi's confidant from here.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"They're probably being pressured by Oyamada to stop doing business with me. So I figure it's over."

"What about Miwa-chan?"

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"You OK with this?"

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"I'm all out of allies..."

"Don't give up."

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"Anything you can do?"

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"I'm your ally." (Second romance flag)

2

1

"So... thank you."

"You gonna run away?"

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"And your patients?"

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"Bye..."

"What's his full name?"

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"Tell me about him."

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"You mean Oyamada? Why? I hope you're not planning to get revenge for me."

"I won't do anything."

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"It's for my research."

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takemi and joker at her clinic as takemi resumes the work on her experimental medicine in persona 5 royal

Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 8

You must complete the "Bad Medicine" Mementos request before you can begin this scene. However, you'll earn +1 Guts after.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"It doesn't change the fact that I couldn't save her..."

"Miwa-chan is alive."

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"Oyamada lied to you."

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"So she's... she's alive..."

"You should hurry."

2

1

"Let's get to work, doctor."

3

3

"It's not over yet."

3

2

"... Sorry. Just hang in there, OK?"

"It's for Miwa-chan." (Third romance flag)

3

3

"It's for my exams."

2

1

"It's for you."

3

2

"Miwa-chan was fighting all that time. I have to fight for her, too."

"I'll be cheering you on."

2

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"Don't burn yourself out."

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"Anything else I can do?"

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 9

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"I have to thank you again. All this is thanks to you helping me with the clinical trials."

"Don't worry about it."

2

1

"It was for my exams."

2

1

"It was rough."

3

2

"I start first thing next month. Unfortunately, Takemi Clinic of Internal Medicine will be gone."

"That's troubling."

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"And your patients?"

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"Why don't you tell me the truth about why you kept coming to me?"

"I wanted to see you."

Final romance flag, proceeds to the next prompt

"It was for my exams."

Friendship path confirmed, ends the conversation

"... Don't tell me you're in love with me or something."

"I love you."

2

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"What do you think?"

Friendship path confirmed, ends the conversation

"Or... I can give you a 'special examination' if you'd like."

"It isn't a joke."

3

3

Romance path confirmed after receiving these affinity points, proceeds to the next prompt

"That sounds good."

Friendship path confirmed, ends the conversation

"Turns out my little guinea pig caught an illness that's even more annoying and persistent than Crawford-Ende's."

"It's true love."

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"So did you."

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"I've always loved you."

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"You really are the best guinea pig I could've hoped for."

"You're welcome."

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"It was a breeze."

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"I'm glad we saw it through."

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 10 (Friendship)

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"... For your escapades with the Phantom Thieves, I mean."

"Uh, what?"

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"Is that a joke?"

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"And to have it happen when it did... Isn't the only logical conclusion to think that it's you?"

"It's a coincidence."

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"I wonder..."

2

1

"So what if it's true?"

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Takemi's Persona 5 Royal Confidant, Rank 10 (Romance)

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

"... For your escapades with the Phantom Thieves, I mean."

"Uh, what?"

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"Is that a joke?"

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"And to have it happen when it did... Isn't the only logical conclusion to think that it's you?"

"It's a coincidence."

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"I wonder..."

2

1

"So what if it's true?"

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"Really... Then, would you like a 'thorough examination'?"

"What kind?"

2

1

"Yes, please."

3

2

Takemi will have her full stock at her clinic by the end of her confidant ranking, so be sure to check back often to see what she’s got on offer.

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Non-Ranking Scenes From Takemi’s Confidant

takemi and joker in a booth together at leblanc on valentine's day in persona 5 royal

Occasionally, you’ll have the opportunity to spend time with Takemi outside when you’ll rank her confidant up. These scenes are great ways to earn bonus affinity with Takemi to inch you closer to ranking up the next time you see her.

Dialogue

Your Response

Points Earned With A Matching Persona

Points Earned Without A Matching Persona

Inokashira Park (Unavailable on rainy days) (Only available between Ranks 3-9)

"Well then, shall we begin?"

"You're changing something?"

3

2

"What're you gonna to make me do?"

3

2

"What's on today's menu?"

3

3

Asakusa (Sky Tree Tower) (Unavailable on rainy days) (Only available between Ranks 6-9)

"The atmospheric pressure should have dropped at this height. Are your ears okay?"

"They feel weird."

3

2

"My heart is pounding."

3

3

"I'm completely fine."

3

2

Odaiba Ferris Wheel (Exclusive to the romantic path)

"You take your medicine without batting an eye. I wonder if I can break those nerves of steel."

"I just put up with it."

3

2

"That's my line."

3

2

"Try all you want."

3

3

Leblanc Attic (Exclusive to the romantic path)

"You've been living here for a while now. How do you like it?"

"It's a great place."

3

2

"It's got its charm."

3

2

"It's better when you're here."

3

3

While some of these scenes are locked behind romancing Takemi, there are still plenty of extra affinity-earning opportunities for those choosing to date someone else.

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