Sadayo Kawakami, Joker’s homeroom teacher begins the game with a cold attitude toward the new student with a criminal record. But only a few weeks into his year in Tokyo, through a bit of teen-boy debauchery, Joker learns a secret about Kawakami that changes everything.
Sadayo Kawakami is one of the more divisive Confidant links, but we’ve got a full guide for you on how to rank up Kawakami’s Confidant.
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Benefits Rank Skill Description 1 Slack Off Joker can perform other activities during Kawakami’s class at school. 3 Housekeeping Kawakami can make coffee or do laundry when you call her to Leblanc. 5 Free Time Joker can perform other activities during other classes at school. 6 Super Housekeeping Kawakami can make curry or infiltration tools when you call her to Leblanc. 10 (Max) Special Massage By calling Kawakami for a massage after going into the Metaverse, Joker will still have enough energy to go out at night afterwards.
Rank 1 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “It’ll be our wittle secret, just for Becky and Master, okay? Can you keep a secret?” “Yeah, I get it.” 2 3 “I will if you will.” 1 2 “Please stop talking like that.” 1 2
Rank 2 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “But then, doesn’t it pain your heart to see such a cute maid all dirty?” “It does.” 1 2 “I feel nothing.” 0 0 “I’ll tell your boss.” 0 0 “You weren’t expecting to do anything weird with me, were you?” “I can’t say I wasn’t…” 0 0 “Absolutely not!” 1 2 “What kind of weird things?” 0 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 0 “What’s it for?” 0 0 “You shouldn’t be wasting it on services like this…” “Are you scolding me?” 0 0 “This is all for you.” 0 0 “I requested you.” 0 0 Phone Call: “I really wanna do a lot more cleaning for you… Is that okay, Master?” “You have the wrong number.” 1 2 “Uh, what the hell?” 1 2 “Is this the hard sell?” 1 2
Rank 3 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “The high-end cup noodles really do make a difference, don’t they?” “Yeah, they do.” 1 2 “Do some real cooking.” 1 2 “Can I have a different maid?” 0 0 “…Besides, I thought I warned you already. Why would you request me again…?” “I was curious.” 0 0 “So I could slack off in class.” 0 0 “I wanted to see you.” 0 0 “I heard they might even cut the teachers’ salaries… I’m so sick of it…” “Your sister’s bills, right?” 0 0 “I’ll request you more often.” 3 3 “You’re really blunt.” 0 0 “Oh, did you hear that? Haha… Yeah, I’m a little behind on my sister’s medical bills.” “You have it rough.” 0 0 “Are they that expensive?” 0 0 “Don’t overdo it.” 0 0 Phone Call: “…Seriously, though. You’re still young, so you really need to eat properly…” “Thanks.” 1 2 “I’ll work hard at it.” 0 0 “You’re not in character.” 0 0
Rank 4 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “I want to provide more services for you…” “That would be great.” 0 0 “What are you scheming?” 0 0 “But he said that he prioritizes ‘younger’ women!” “How rude.” 1 2 “No surprise there.” 0 0 “How old ARE you?” 0 0 “I look pretty good as a maid, don’t I?” “Yes, you do.” 1 2 “You’re pushing it.” 0 0 “You need to love yourself.” 3 3 “I don’t have a sick sister. All that stuff about the fees and charges was all a lie too.” “I already knew that.” 0 0 “Why did you lie to me?” 0 0 “You’re a bad teacher.” 0 0
Rank 5 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “You know you’re being used for money… and you still request me?” “It’s fun.” 1 2 “I want to know more.” 0 0 “Who’s the Master here?” 1 2 “He threatened me… saying that I’d be dismissed if I continued to tutor Takase-kun.” “How terrible…” 1 2 “It was inevitable.” 0 0 “So, did you stop?” 1 2 “If only I had kept my promise to him…” “It’s not your fault.” 0 0 “It was bad luck.” 0 0 “It’s no one’s fault.” 0 0 “So I ended up paying them the ‘apology’ money so they wouldn’t sue me or say anything.” “You OK with that?” 0 0 “Guardians, huh…” 0 0 “I’ve been coming here because of a random twist of fate, but we should say goodbye as well.” “It’s too late now.” 0 0 “What about our deal?” 0 0 “I want to see you again.” 0 0 Phone Call: “There’s always this nice curry smell around the place. Do you get to eat that place’s curry every day?” “Curry is all I eat.” 0 0 “You get bored of the taste.” 0 0 “You want some?” 1 2
Rank 6 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “Sorry… I need to take a break…” “You just got here.” 0 0 “Want to rest a bit?” 1 2 “Give me back my money.” 0 0 “I can’t stop coughing…” “Are you all right?” 3 3 “Have you seen a doctor?” 1 2 “You should go home.” 3 3 “I had my boss give me more shifts. I had to beg him for them, but…” “Are you OK?” 0 0 “Don’t overdo it.” 0 0 Phone Call: “If you neglect stuff like that, it makes you more likely to get sick.” “I’ll be fine.” 0 0 “Nah, too lazy.” 0 0 “How are you feeling, though?” 1 2
Rank 7 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “I should be able to send it out tomorrow…” “Don’t strain yourself.” 1 2 “Don’t lie.” 0 0 “Don’t pay them.” 2 3 “I guess transferring to our sister company is the only way…” “Sister company?” 0 0 “Can you make a lot there?” 0 0 ** “Think this through more.” ** 3 3 “So if his guardians demand money, then I just have to pay them…” “That’s the wrong choice.” 0 0 “Isn’t there another way?” 0 0 “Just rest for now.” 0 0
Rank 8 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “…So this is just what I have to do.” “That’s the wrong decision.” 0 0 “Please reconsider.” 0 0 “Is this really what you want?” 2 3 “That’s why I’m going to quit both my teaching job and my maid job… What do you think?” “You’re running away.” 1 2 “If that’s what you decided.” 2 3 “I need my teacher.” 0 0 “And yet, I still felt the need to teach… I wonder why I feel that way even now.” “Try to remember.” 0 0 “That’s your answer.” 0 0 “Take a look at yourself.” 0 0 “I can’t make things right with Takase-kun like this…” “Are you going to give up?” 0 0 “Mistakes can be fixed.” 0 0 “And that is my answer! …Well, what do you think?” “Be confident in your answer.” 2 3 “That’s the right choice.” 2 3 “You’re asking a student?” 2 3 “But from now on, I’m going to protect you too. As your teacher, I will never betray you.” “I want to protect you.” 2 3 “That’s reassuring.” 2 3 Phone Call: “But I felt so stuck facing it alone. It’s thanks to you that I actually figured out what I need to do.” “You’re welcome.” 1 2 “So much for being a maid.” 0 0 “I’ll do anything for you.” 0 0
Rank 9 Kawakami’s Dialogue Joker’s Response Points earned without a Temperance Persona Points earned with a Temperance Persona “I bet I’ll be an old woman by the time I achieve my dreams.” “Nonsense.” 2 3 “You may be right.” 0 0 “Aren’t you old already…?” 0 0 “Today marks the day I graduate from being your maid.” “What a bummer.” 3 3 “Thank you for your service.” 3 3 “Besides, won’t you be lonely? Hm?” “Not really.” 1 2 “I want to keep seeing you.” 1 2 “Giving someone the wrong idea… It’s a sinful act, you know?” “Got it.” 1 2 “I mean what I say.” 0, progress to romance track “This situation isn’t normal. I’m a teacher, and you’re my student, you know?” “I’m a master; you’re a maid.” Friendship “I’m a man; you’re a woman.” Romance
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That’s how to rank up Sadayo Kawakami in Persona 5 as I’ll see you in the next guide.
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