All Romance Options in Persona 5 The Phantom X

Those who want to unlock one of the Romance options of Persona 5: The Phantom X will need to work a lot and focus on upgrading their Social Stats, like Knowledge, Kindness, and Proficiency. Most of the characters that players can increase their Synergy Rank with are just confidants (also called accomplices), but some of them can become Romanceable Characters.

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This guide offers some insight into all currently available Romance options in Persona 5: The Phantom X along with all the requirements to romance each of them, all the exclusive rewards players can earn by reaching the Soulmate status, which gifts are better suited for each of them, and what places to visit in their outings.

All Romance Options In Persona 5: The Phantom X

The three characters available for romance in Persona 5: The Phantom X are Motoha Arai, Tomoko Noge, and Yaoling Li. Motoha is the first Persona user players meet besides Lufel, but strangely, it isn’t until later in the game that she becomes a romance option. The same can be said about Tomoko, but Yaoling Li becomes an early Romance option, and the Synergy Rank rewards she unlocks are quite good.

There are only a few romanceable characters in the current version of the game, but that might change in the future, and this guide will be updated with the new information when more romance options become available.

How To Romance Motoha Arai

To romance Motoha Arai, players need to complete the first Episode of the story and Kiuchi Palace and then complete the Side-Mission called ‘The Day The Pearl Flies!.’ After completing this Side Mission, the Batting Cages will become available, and a Synergy Bond with Motoha will be formed. Players need to reach a Synergy Rank of 15 to unlock the Romance option for Motoha, and to manage that, they will need to increase their Proficiency Level to at least 14.

Here’s a list of the exclusive rewards that players unlock when Motoha becomes their Soulmate:

Rank 15	Soulmate Motoha Avatar
Rank 18	Work Out Emote
Rank 20	Strawberry Cream Frame

One of the things players can do to increase their Synergy Ranks with Motoha faster, is to give her gifts related to Sports. This is a full list of all the gifts that increase Synergy with Motoha the most:

Heart Ring – Found at the Jewelry Underground Market Store, requires 10 of Charm, and costs 88 K – Increases Synergy by 250 Points (125+125 for preferred first-time gift).
Alloy Baseball Bat – Found at the Supermarket in the Underground Market Shibuya, requires 13 Proficiency, costs 11 K – Increases Synergy by 52 (26+26 for preferred first-time gift).
GOAT Uniform – Found at the Supermarket in the Underground Market Shibuya, requires 10 Proficiency, costs 8600 – Increases Synergy by 44 (22+22 for first-time gift bonus).
Baseball Gloves – Found at the Supermarket in the Underground Market Shibuya, requires 5 Proficiency, costs 6900, can also be obtained at the Batting Cages for 1000 Coins – Increases Synergy by 34 (17+17 for preferred first-time gift).
Preserved Flower – Can be crafted on the Workbench – Increases Synergy by 26 (13+13 for preferred first-time gift).
Cat Hairpin – Found at the Accessory Shop in the Underground Market, Shibuya, costs 6900 – Increases Synergy by 20(10+10 for the preferred first-time gift).
Sports Towel – Found at the Supermarket in the Underground Market Shibuya, costs 3000, can also be obtained at the Batting Cages for 500 Coins – Increases Synergy by 16 (8+8 for preferred first-time gift).
Protective Sports Gear – Found at the Convenience Store in Central Street, costs 2800, can also be obtained at the Soccer Club Bulletin Store for 500 Coins – Increases Synergy by 14 (7+7 for preferred first-time gift).
Sumo Wrestler Stickers – Can be purchased in the Discount Store on Central Street, costs 1600 – Increases Synergy by 8 (4+4 for preferred first-time gift).
Gourmet Food Tour Guide – Can be purchased in the Convenience Store on Central Street, costs 700 – Increases Synergy by 8 (4+4 for preferred first-time gift).

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Ideally, players would want to prioritize this Bond if they want to romance Motoha, and they can do so from the Synergy Rank tab in their Main Menu. Once they do so, they will be able to encounter Motoha more frequently. She prefers to meet Afterschool, so save those Action Points to go on outings with her.

How To Romance Yaoling Li

To romance Yaoling Li, players need to complete the first part of Episode 1 until the first Intermission. Then, complete the ‘Foreign Exchange‘ Side-Mission, where they will meet for the first time with Yaoling, and unlock her Synergy Bond. Yaoling is quite the foodie, and she will unlock tons of important crafting recipes for both the Workbench and the Cooking table. Players who want to romance her will need a high level of Knowledge to unlock all the meetings and opportunities to increase their Synergy Ranks.

Players can unlock these rewards once they manage to make Yaoling become their Soulmate:

Rank 15	Yaoling Soulmate Avatar
Rank 16	Overwhelmed Emote
Rank 20	Duck Hot Pot Frame

To increase Yaoling Synergy Rank faster, players should give her gifts related to Tourism, Technology, and Japanese culture. This list will help players pick the best gifts to give her during their outings, taking into consideration the highest value of Synergy Points first:

Digital Camera – Found at the Supermarket in the Underground Market Shibuya, costs 39,800 Yen – Increases Synergy by 128 (64 + 64for preferred first-time gift).
Paranormal VHS – Found at the Discount Store in Central Street, Shibuya, requires 10 Guts, costs 32 K – Increases Synergy by 110 (55 + 55 for preferred first-time gift).
Electric Tooth Brush – Bought from the Convenience Store in Central Street, Shibuya, costs 29,800 Yen – Increases Synergy by 104 (52 + 52 for preferred first-time gift).
Puzzle Rings – Bought from the Convenience Store in Shinjuku, Red-Light District, costs 4700 Yen – Increases Synergy by 24 (12 +12 for preferred first-time gift).
Japanese Sweets Sets – Bought from the Supermarket in Zoshigaya (Omotesando) for 3800 Yen – Increases Synergy by 20 (10 + 10 for preferred first-time gift).
Jasmine Tea – Can be crafted at the Workbench using Jasmine Leaves and Simple Envelope – Increases Synergy by 18 (9 + 9 for preferred first-time gift).
Black-Framed Glasses – Bought from the Discount Store in Central Street, Shibuya, costs 3560 Yen – Increases Synergy by 18 (9 + 9 for preferred first-time gift).
Idol Photo Set – Bought from the Convenience Store in Central Street, Shibuya, costs 3200 Yen – Increases Synergy by 16 (8 + 8 for preferred first-time gift).
Mixed Nuts – Bought from the Supermarket in Zoshigaya (Omotesando) for 2800 Yen – Increases Synergy by 14 (7 + 7 for preferred first-time gift).
Kendama – Bought from the Japanese Souvenir Store in the Underground Mall in Shibuya, costs 2400 Yen – Increases Synergy by 12 (6 + 6 for preferred first-time gift).

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Yaoling Yi prefers to meet in the Evening, so check the City Life for activities marked with her face, or check the Phone Messages for any invitation from Yaoling. Players should also keep in mind that gifts lose effectiveness after the first use, so repeating gifts is not the best way to increase Synergy. Ideally, they should go from the cheapest to the most expensive of gifts, but always try to give something new on each ‘date’ to receive the ‘first time‘ boost.

How To Romance Tomoko Noge

Tomoko Noge is the third and final romance interest that the players can conquer in Persona 5: The Phantom X, and her Synergy Bond becomes available after the Sub-Mission Part-Time Dreamer has been completed. Tomoko prefers quiet places, sweets, and to work part-time, so most of her Synergy Rank rewards are related to boosting the Part-Time Jobs City Life activities. To unlock all Synergy Ranks with her, players need to have a high level of Kindness, so think about raising that stat before prioritizing her bond.

These are the exclusive rewards unlocked after Tomoko becomes a Soulmate:

Rank 15	Soulmate Tomoko Avatar
Rank 18	Whisper Emote
Rank 20	To You, With Love Frame

To boost Wonder’s Synergy Rank with Tomoko, players should prioritize giving her gifts that are considered ‘cute’ and ‘trendy,’ as her Bio implies she likes those things. But to be more specific, here’s a full list of Tomoko’s preferred gifts:

Heart Ring – Found at the Jewelry Underground Market Store, requires 10 of Charm, and costs 88 K – Increases Synergy by 250 Points (125+125 for preferred first time gift).
Uji Matcha Flan Set – Bought from the Supermarket in Underground Market (Shibuya) for 12000 Yen, Requires Kindness Level 13 – Increases Synergy by 56 (28 + 28for preferred first-time gift).
Shichi-Kun Doll – Bought from the Convenience Store Central Street, Shibuya for 7800 Yen, can also be obtained from Shichi-Kun as a reward for his Quiz – Increases Synergy by 40 (20 + 20 for preferred first-time gift).
Super Loud Alarm Clock – Purchased from the Discount Store on Central Street, costs 7000 – Increases Synergy by 36 (18 + 18 for preferred first-time gift).
Choco Stick Value Pack – Bought from the Supermarket in Zoshigaya (Omotesando) for 4890 Yen, can also be obtained in Gift Pack rewards from visiting the Cinema at Shibuya – Increases Synergy by 24 (12 + 12 for preferred first-time gift).
Cat Hairpin – Found at the Accessory Shop in the Underground Market, Shibuya, costs 6900 – Increases Synergy by 20(10+10 for preferred first-time gift).
Sunflower Seeds – Can be crafted at the Workbench using Sunflower and Simple Envelope – Increases Synergy by 18 (9 + 9 for preferred first-time gift).
Strawberry Bento Box – Found in the Convenience Store in Shinjuku, Red-Light District, costs 3200 Yen – Increases Synergy by 16 (8 + 8 for preferred first-time gift).
Heart-shaped Hand Mirror – Found in the Jewelry Shop at Shinjuku, Red-Light District, costs 1200 Yen, can also be part of Gift Box rewards from Events – Increases Synergy by 6 (3 + 3 for preferred first-time gift).
Part-time Job Magazine – Bought from the Supermarket in Yogen-jaya, costs 800 Yen, also part of the random Gift rewards from Shichi-Kun Quiz City Life encounter – Increases Synergy by 4 (2 + 2 for preferred first-time gift).

Players can encounter Tomoko during after-school hours, and attending her outings will most of the time involve helping her deal with new Part-time jobs. Each of the outings to ‘Form Bonds‘ also grants 6000 Yen as a reward. Tomoko is also a great romance target for players who want to make money fast, since she unlocks several boosts for Part-Time Job City Life activities.

All Upcoming Romance/Synergy Options in P5X

P5X Global version release is a lot of steps behind its Japanese version, and some of the upcoming characters are already in the game, only that players cannot romance them or increase their synergy bonds. One of these future Synergy bonds is Ayaka Sakai, the girl with the guitar who hangs out in Shibuya Center all the time. Another one, a main character named Riko Tanemura who will make her debut soon (rumored to be out in August with version 2.0).

Then, we got Miyu Sahara (Puppet) a character already available in the game as a Phantom Idol, that might become available for synergy at a later date. Players also had a chance to interact with Minami Miyashita, but this is not a romanceable option for the moment, although she has an entire questline dedicated to her (‘Steel your Heart’) and is the Phantom Idol known as Marian. Finally, characters like Ichigo Shikano are way far in the release schedule, but might become available as a romance option in the future.