Mitsuru’s unlock card

Plan the Academics stat before the late-year window.
FieldDefault answer
ArcanaEmpress
First availableNovember 21
Days and placeMon–Thu and Sat · Faculty Office Entrance
GateAcademics Rank 6: Genius
RomanceAvailable through the dialogue route

Start Empress

  1. Finish Academics first

    The Rank 6: Genius gate is required before Mitsuru can progress.

  2. Use the Faculty Office Entrance

    Check the location on an available day from November 21.

  3. Carry an Empress Persona

    A matching Arcana Persona helps maximize relationship points when a rank-up is not automatic.

High-impact rank answers

Keep the prompt visible; several neutral choices do not affect the next rank.
Prompt contextChooseRoute effect
Rank 7 → 8: “How dare you say that!?”Don’t insult her father!Positive points
Rank 7 → 8: “Please excuse me.”Don’t give in.Maximum listed points
Rank 8 → 9: embarrassmentI love you too.Romance branch; the platonic branch is also valid

If Mitsuru is unavailable

Alternative route

If you are not pursuing romance, take the positive platonic response at the Rank 8 → 9 relationship prompt and continue the Link without forcing a confession.