The guide contains spoilers for Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, and is not recommended for players who have not completed Chapter 1. Read at your own risk.
NOTE: Rantaro will only initiate 2 FTEs in Chapter 1. After Rantaro has completed 2 FTEs, he will still accept gifts, but will not initiate any further Free Time Events in Chapter 1.
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Locations[]
Rantaro can be found at the following locations during Free Time.
LOCATIONS
Chapter 1
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Basement (Library)
Rantaro's dorm room
2nd Floor (Classroom C)
Basement (Library)
Presents[]
Rantaro's present preferences from the MonoMono Machine are categorized as follows:
007. Sugar, 015. Sukiyaki Caramel, 027. Cheer Coat Uniform, 034. White Robot Mustache, 041. Fun Book of Animals, 051. Japanese Doll Wig, 076. Robot Oil, 100. Flower for Floromancy
Hates:
026. Hand-Knit Sweater, 092. Death Flag
Present Reactions[]
When you give Rantaro a present, he will give you a different reaction depending on how much he likes it. There are two possible reactions for each "tier" of present, and which of the two reactions you receive is random. Each line is a separate response.
Loves
Now *this* I like. I knew you had good taste, Kaede/Shuichi. I can learn from you.
Did you...get me this because you thought it'd make me happy?/Did you get me a present? Aw, you were thinking about me... I guess you thought I'd like this kind of thing, based on how I dress. Haha... Well, ah, thanks anyway./Haha, I love it. Thank you.
Likes
You've got something pretty interesting there. Where did you find it?... Oh, you're giving it to me? A present? That's so sweet. You're being so nice to a guy that doesn't even know his own talent.
But this look really valuable. Are you sure you want me to have it? I'll get you something special one day too. I have some pretty rare things myself.
OK
I always get butterflies in my tummy when people give me gifts. Thank you. Is there anything *you* want, Kaede/Shuichi? I want to give you something in return.
Oh...for me? No no, it's not that I don't like it... Just the thought makes me happy, Kaede/Shuichi.
Wow, they even have stuff like this here? This place get weirder and weirder. Don't you think it's odd? That you would find this stuff here?
Dislikes
Really? You're giving this to me? Kaede/Shuichi, you have...unique taste. I never expected this from you.
Um, I don't mean to be rude, but maybe there's someone else who would enjoy it more? I think you should give this to someone who can really appreciate it.
Hates
Haha...my, this is a pretty dark gift. You look like a sunny cheerful girl/an introverted guy, but I guess there's a dark side to ya/you're hiding your dark side.
Skills Granted[]
Becoming close to Rantaro will grant the player the following skills, which will aid them in Class Trials:
Name
Description
Cost
Viability
Increases maximum influence a little. Effective during all parts of the Class Trial. Can't be combined with Envious Influence.
15 SP
Free Time Event Dialogue & Option Guide[]
Introduction[]
???
Oh, hey there. You guys get kidnapped too? Well, you both look alright. That's good.
Situation could be better, though.
Yeah...totally.
Hey, let me ask you something... Do you guys remember how you got here?
If you're asking us, then...you don't remember either, do you?
Ha, you're the same way too, huh? You don't remember anything, do you? I guess that means everyone here's the same.
Huh? Everyone?
I asked the others too. They all said they don't remember.
So the others don't remember, either...
It's like...we all have amnesia or something.
Ah, but that's...not normal. If everyone here has amnesia—
Welp, I guess we're all in a pretty abnormal situation then.
...What?
Wait...amnesia's a stretch. We're probably just confused...I'm sure we'll remember eventually.
Or it could be group hypnosis, maybe brainwashing...
In any case... I hope we remember soon.
Otherwise...I'll end up the outcast.
The outcast...? What do you mean?
To tell you the truth, how I got here isn't the only thing I don't remember. I also forgot...my own talent.
What?
Phew, I'm in trouble. I know I must have been some kind of Ultimate... I just don't remember.
Is that true...?
'Course it is. But then again, I don't blame you for not believing me.
Oh...I never told you my name, did I? It's not like...I already told you, but then I forgot I did, right?
No, you haven't told me your name yet.
My name is Rantaro Amami. I can't remember my Ultimate talent at the moment... But I promise, I'm not a bad guy. Nice to meet ya.
For someone who can't remember his talent, he doesn't seem too shaken up about it...
...Is it weird? That I'm not really bothered by the fact that I don't remember my talent?
What?
You know, I'm actually kinda looking forward to finding out. I wonder what Ultimate I am...
Anyway, it'd be nice if we could get along. We aren't going anywhere for a while.
Stop that. We'll escape soon.
...You really think it's gonna be that easy?
Huh? What do you mean...?
Nothin'. Just a feeling.
Haha, hey, don't worry about it, alright?
... I thought he would be a pretty chill guy to talk to, but... ...I have no idea what's going through his head right now.
Obtained Friendship Fragment! Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
With Kaede Akamatsu[]
Free Time Event 1[]
Spend time with Rantaro
Kaede, would you like to have some tea and chat for a bit?
And here I am, sitting across from Rantaro, drinking tea with him. I wonder...
Hey, are you hitting on me?
Ha, no, I'm not trying to hit on you. I guess people assume I'm a sleazy guy because of the way I look, but I'm not.
Besides, "would you like to have some tea?" What kinda old-school pickup line is that?
Hm... But maybe it's so old-school that it's looped around and become cool again.
Haha, yeah, maybe.
Although, it is true that I wanted to spend some time with you. I'm surrounded by strong personalities... I like them, but it's a tad overwhelming at times.
Yeah, a lot of the Ultimate students here are pretty unique.
But you know, he isn't so hard to understand if you talk to him a little. He's always calm, and he seems pretty sharp. I think he could end up being pretty reliable.
...
Keebo
Keebo...
Being a robot is interesting enough that his personality barely matters.
But you know, I think Keebo is on our side...
What do you mean, on our side?
Have you ever heard of the Three Laws of Robotics? The long and short of it is...robots can't harm people. If Keebo's creator was a good scientist, he would have programmed that into Keebo's AI. We're all human, so we can assume that he's on our side.
...Of course, I'm just guessing.
...
You seem pretty composed, Rantaro...
Where did that come from?
From how you observe everyone and make rational judgments about their personalities.
You think so?
Yeah...how do I put this? It's like he's already used to this kind of situation... But that's a weird way to put it... There's no way he could be used to any of this.
Well, I guess I feel more relaxed around you. I almost feel...normal.
Oh, but don't misunderstand! I mean normal in a good way.
Hahaha, okay, I get it.
I spent some time drinking tea with Rantaro...
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Rantaro
Kaede...I remember you saying that we should all be friends after we get out. You're serious about that, right?
Yeah, of course! Despite these circumstances, I'm happy to have met everyone... I'll always treasure that.
...I see.
H-Huh? You don't seem too enthusiastic about the idea, Rantaro.
No, it's not that... I would be really happy if I could become friends with you and everyone else.
But...I don't know what my own Ultimate talent is. What if it's...not something to be proud of? Or some kind of useless talent... Or even worse, a talent that would make everyone hate me.
Useless? Make everyone hate you? How would a talent like that even work?
M-Murderous fiend? I doubt it. That would mess up this whole killing game.
It could be the reason why my memory was wiped, y'know?
N-No way... Rantaro definitely would not have that kind of talent!
Oh! But the opposite could be possible too!
The...opposite?
Maybe you're the Ultimate Mystery Writer and if your memory wasn't wiped, you'd solve all this!
...But Shuichi's the Ultimate Detective, and he didn't get his memory wiped.
I-I'm sure there's a reason for that... Maybe you're better at deducing than Shuichi is?
Haha, oh come on! Don't be mean to Shuichi!
Y-You're the one who made me say it!
Okay, you got me. Sorry, I know I'm teasing you.
Anyway, I don't know what you're so worried about...
No matter what your talent is, I still want to be friends with you.
The reason I'm spending time with you has nothing to do with your talent, Rantaro.
...Thank you. I also want to get out of here soon, to become friends with you all, y'know?
Yeah! I'm looking forward to it!
Once we escape this place, I wanna know more about everyone, not just their talents... But also what food they like, what kind of books they read, how they spend their weekends...
Oh! And I definitely wanna know what kind of music everyone likes!
Yeah... Honestly, I can't even imagine what sort of stuff everyone's into.
That's why we all should talk more. We may live far apart, but these days, there are lots of options for keeping in touch.
But it would be nice to meet up in person every now and then.
I know, I'll invite you to my next concert! You and everyone else!
...I'm looking forward to it, Kaede.
I want us all to meet again...and I'll work hard to make that happen.
It's not just you, though. We all need to work hard together to make that happen.
...Yeah. You're right.
We nodded to each other. That's right. One person's strength may not be enough, but there are 16 of us here!
After parting ways with Rantaro, I returned to my room.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
With Shuichi Saihara[]
Free Time Event 1[]
Spend time with Rantaro
I give up... Why is this happening to us? Why were we brought here?
I'm...not sure. They told us this was a school, but I have my doubts.
Even if this *was* a school, it makes no sense to have a bear robot for a headmaster.
Oops, I shouldn't say that. Keebo wouldn't like me saying something bad about robots.
That is true...
Ultimate Robot...I never could have seen that coming. Guess anything goes. Maybe my talent is something really obscure too.
Rantaro, you still don't remember your talent?
Yeah, it's a real pain...
Everyone else remembers their talent, but why can't you remember yours?
Maybe...I don't want to remember.
Huh?
Maybe I was brought here unwillingly. Maybe it was a mistake and I don't really have a talent. I mean, that's not impossible, right?
It certainly isn't. I wasn't exactly brought here "willingly" either... We're similar. I'm called theUltimate Detectivejust because I happened to solve a case... Now that I think about it...
Hey, Rantaro. Maybe you don't remember your specific talent... but you do remember everything from before you came here, right?
Yeah, I remember that stuff. I wouldn't have been able to introduce myself otherwise.
Well then, tell me everything that you remember. There may be a hint in there.
...Yeah...you're right! I can't believe I didn't think of that. I guess I'm more shaken up than I thought.
Uh, where to begin... If I started at my childhood, this will take forever.
How about your favorite things? Perhaps your hobbies? People become Ultimates by devoting themselves to their hobbies and honing their skills.
Then I'd have to say...traveling.
Traveling?
Traveling is my hobby. Actually, I travel around the world by boat.
On a boat! Whoa, that's amazing!
Haha, no no, I'm not the amazing one, my dad is. I just freeload on his boat. I'm...how do I put it...? I guess you could say I'm a "rich kid." My family is pretty wealthy. I sorta take my parents' boat and do whatever I want.
Oh man, I sound like a spoiled brat, don't I?
No, not at all... I'm just taken aback. I've never met a "rich kid" before...
Well, I help out with the family business, too. I look for trading partners while I travel. Globetrotting like that, you make a lot of connections, y'know?
Maybe you're something like the Ultimate Rich Kid or Ultimate Traveler.
Nah...neither of those sound right. As far as rich kids go, there are plenty of people out there who are richer. And "traveler"... I dunno, that sounds a bit too romantic for me.
Ultimate Useless Older Brother sounds a lot more up my alley.
"Useless Older Brother"? What do you mean? You have siblings, but—
Sorry, Shuichi, but I really don't want to talk about it.
But...
Really, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have even mentioned it. Forget it.
...
Rantaro's smile somehow seemed...pained. With the conversation stalled, I returned to my room.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Rantaro
Hey Shuichi. What's wrong? You look so serious... Is something bothering you? We can talk about it if you want.
I'm just...worried, Rantaro.
Worried? What about?
About what you said before. That you're the Ultimate Useless Older Brother.
...
I told you...to forget about that.
I'm sorry, but I can't. What did you mean by that?
...
Rantaro?
...Who cares about that?
What?
Hey, do you want to talk about my talent? I still can't remember what it is! I can tell you more about my hobbies, if you'd like to hear.
...There's that smile again. It's a warning. He doesn't want me to push.
Y-Yeah, of course...
Thank you! It really helps a lot, y'know?
You said traveling was your hobby, right?
Yeah. Before I was brought here, I was traveling in Northern Europe.
Northern Europe? I imagine it's something like a fairy tale.
Haha, yeah... The cityscapes are gorgeous, but the nature is the best part. Right out of a story book. Although, the people... They seem friendly, but when you get down to it, they're pretty aloof.
If the environment is harsh, perhaps the culture developed that way as well.
Yeah, something like that. Like there was one time I was trying to get some information... I was suspected of being an informant or something. Almost got taken out.
Huh? By "taken out"... he couldn't possibly mean...
But South America? That's where you have to watch out. There are a lot of shady areas. But it's not all bad. You can get whatever you want, if you're willing to take some risks.
Take some risks...?
Oh, don't ask. If I told you, your life would be in danger.
...Why do you have so much dangerous information, Rantaro?
Welp, that's just how things played out.
Just how it played out, huh?
Rantaro...I feel like you and I have a very different definition of "travel."
Really? What do you think of by "travel"?
I think about relaxing and touring scenic locations...
Hey, I go sightseeing too. I travel to see *everything*, y'know?
I suppose that includes all of that "danger" you mentioned earlier...
...Ah! Maybe that's it!
What's it?
Your Ultimate talent! You disguise yourself as a high school student traveling around the world... Maybe...you're the Ultimate Spy or something like that?
... A spy, huh? Hm, no, I don't think so...
I mean, if I were a spy, I wouldn't have told you my identity. Or gotten caught like this. Besides, I couldn't be anything cool like that, look at me. I'm just a regular guy.
... Rantaro is always smiling. It's a gentle, friendly smile.
Something wrong?
No, it's nothing. But right now, I feel like that smile is a wall...
Rantaro and I parted ways, and I returned to my room.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 3[]
Spend time with Rantaro
Rantaro has a secret. That's not just my detective's intuition talking. If he were just traveling the world, he wouldn't get into so many dangerous situations. Perhaps it's none of my business, but...
Shuichi? Something wrong?
No, nothing. I just thought we could talk about your talent a bit more.
I see... Well, thank you for showing me so much concern.
But honestly, I just have no idea. What kind of Ultimate could I be, after all of this?
Maybe I don't have a talent at all. Maybe I'm here by mistake.
What? Oh, sorry. I just started thinking about why I'm even here... ...
Rantaro...
I...can't stay here, Shuichi. I don't have time for this.
It's the same for all of us.
...Yeah, you're right about that. No one has the time to be stuck in a place like this. Seriously, I wonder what this place even is. I just can't figure that out.
This might be some kind of experiment
This might be some kind of experiment.
You mean, this place is like a research institute?
It could be. It looks like a school, but perhaps it's a lab designed to look that way.
So, a facility designed to study Ultimate talents... One that was taken over by Monokuma. Yeah, that seems plausible.
Hey, you really are the Ultimate Detective! I could use intuition like yours.
But either way...before we do anything else, we have to get out of here.
It certainly doesn't seem like a school
It certainly doesn't seem like a school.
Yeah, but...we've known that for a while. Come on, Ultimate Detective, I'm sure there's more to it than that. I thought you'd have an idea by now...
Ah, s-sorry...
Nah, no need to apologize. Can't exactly make deductions without more information.
But either way...before we do anything else, we have to get out of here.
It's like a game
It's like a game.
A game... Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I remember this one game where you have to escape a room by solving puzzles. I didn't win. It was too hard, I gave up. Hey, when I get out of here, maybe I'll use this experience and try again.
But either way...before we do anything else, we have to get out of here. I can't... I can't afford to just be stuck in here...
By any means necessary, I would do anything... I need to get out of here. Or else I'll...never reach...
...
You must have a good reason...to want to get out of here so badly. May I ask...what it is?
...Do you have any siblings, Shuichi?
Huh? Siblings? No, I'm an only child...
I see. Then you wouldn't understand.
Wh-What? Why is he so standoffish? And why did he bring up siblings...?
Ah, well, regardless...you don't have to face this alone. We can do it together.
...
The silent Rantaro and I parted ways, and I returned to my room.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 4[]
Spend time with Rantaro
I wouldn't understand... I couldn't get Rantaro's words out of my head. I needed to talk to him, but...
...Can I help you?
He's obviously irritated with me... What should I say?
I'm just checking in...
I'm just checking in...
Then I'd rather be left alone.
B-But, isn't something troubling you, Rantaro?
...I'm fine. I don't want people worrying about me.
...
I couldn't leave you alone
I couldn't leave you alone.
...What?
Haha...you can't be serious. Come on, Shuichi, save that line for the ladies, huh? I...don't know how to respond to that, coming from a guy...
Ah, s-sorry...
Look, I'm glad that you're thinking about me, but really, I'd like to be alone.
But...I don't want you to be all alone, Rantaro.
...
I want to help you
I want to help you.
Help? What for?
What for? I just want to help you, Rantaro... Do I really need a reason?
Guess you don't really have a reason. In that case, I'd like to be alone, please.
...
...
...
...*sigh*, alright, alright. You win.
Maybe...I really do want you to listen to me. Deep down inside. Maybe that's why I told you so many things without thinking...
You mean the Ultimate Useless Older Brother thing?
...Yeah, exactly. Well...I actually have a little sister. But I've been an awful big brother...
Ah, so you have a little sister.
But you've been trapped here. There's nothing you can do about that.
No, it isn't that. This is from before I ever came here...
From before?
How many years has it been now...? Back then, my little sister and I got along really well... We were together all the time. Well... Well not really, uh... What I mean is, she would always follow me around, and I took care of her, y'know?
Anyway, one day, we took a boat trip to another country with the whole family... It was my first time on a boat. I was bouncing off the walls I was so excited. When we docked, I wanted to go on an adventure...so I snuck off the boat.
I thought I was alone, but... my sister was following me, as always. But I didn't notice. I didn't see her. I was so busy exploring, y'know? My sister...got separated from me somehow, and...she never... She never came back.
My parents told me it wasn't my fault, but a big brother is supposed to protect his sister. But I couldn't do that... I couldn't... I'm a failure as a big brother...
Rantaro...
That's the reason I travel the world. I have to find my sister. Everyone tells me that it's impossible, that it's too late now... But until I see her with my own eyes, I will never stop searching for her. No matter how long it takes, I'm going to find her. She's waiting for me. I'm not going to stop until I find her, Shuichi. Never.
...
...Rantaro... You're not a useless older brother. You're still searching, after all these years. You're the Ultimate Big Brother.
Ha, you think so...? ...
That would really be something... if it were true... ...
Rantaro told me he wanted to be alone, so I returned to my room.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 5[]
Spend time with Rantaro
Shuichi, perfect timing. I wanted to talk to you about something. Well, actually, it's more like I have a favor to ask. A big favor.
A big favor? That makes me kind of nervous...
No, it's okay, it's nothing bad! I only ask because I trust you, Shuichi.
You trust me?
Do you remember what you told me before? That I'm not a bad brother, that I'm the Ultimate Big Brother...
Honestly...it really surprised me. I thought that if I told you about my sister, you would tell me to give up too. That's what anyone would say, right?
But Shuichi, you... You affirmed my feelings. I was really surprised by that, but also...really, really happy. So, thank you.
There's no need to thank me, Rantaro, I was just being honest.
No, please, let me say it. Keeping all this stuff bottled up inside is just too stressful, y'know?
...Anyway, I guess I have a sister complex or something, huh?
Maybe my talent is Ultimate Sister Complex.
...I don't really think that's a talent...
Hahaha, yeah, you're right!
Rantaro dazzled me with his smile. This wasn't his usual smile, the one he puts on to separate himself from others. This was a genuine smile. In that way... I saw Rantaro smile for the first time.
So, anyway! The favor I want to ask you. Detectives investigate runaways and missing people, right?
Yes, we do... Ah, I see!
Haha, I knew you'd know what I was thinking! I hereby officially request that the Ultimate Detective search for my sister.
You want me to find your little sister...
I feel like you're exactly what I need. We can find her, Shuichi. What do you think? When we're outta here, do you want to travel the world with me?
I'll do my best
I'll do my best.
Yes! That's awesome! Thank you so much, I'm counting on you!
B-But, I'm still an apprentice, you shouldn't rely on me too much...
Haha, come on, Shuichi, you're makin' me nervous!
It's alright, Shuichi. I promise, I'm not relying on you *too* much. We're a team. We can help each other, right? If we stick together, we can do anything!
Well then, I look forward to working with you, partner.
Are you sure? I'm not a real detective...
Are you sure? I'm not a real detective...
You don't sound very confident...
...I'm still an apprentice.
...So? That just means we're equal.
Equal?
I'm an apprentice Ultimate Big Brother! So let's go, two apprentices, teaming up! Between the two of us, we'd add up to one pretty dependable person, right?
Ah...I suppose that's true. Okay.
Well then, I look forward to working with you, partner.
Ah, the travel expenses...
Ah, the travel expenses... I can't even imagine how much it would cost to travel around the world...
Oh, that's what you're worried about? Don't worry about that, Shuichi! If anything, consider it like...your reward.
Ah, okay! That would be plenty.
Well then, I look forward to working with you, partner. Please, stay by my side...until the day I become a real Ultimate Big Brother.
Of course I will, Rantaro. I look forward to it. As a detective, I promise to find your little sister and see you two reunited.
Two? Oh! You must have misunderstood. I have *twelve* sisters.
...What? You have...twelve sisters!?
Yeah. That story I told you, that was just my *youngest* sister. I mean, most of them are step-sisters, but they're real sisters to me, y'know? In one way or another, I lost all twelve of them, around the world... I think it will take me a lifetime to reunite with all of them.
A lifetime!?
Hey, you can't back out now! Besides, Shuichi... I'd circle the globe with you as many times as it takes. Even if it was the rest of my life.
When I get out of here, I'm going to travel the world with Rantaro...maybe for a lifetime. I never expected this would happen...
But Rantaro trusts me. And I want to keep my promise. I want to keep this bond between me and Rantaro...forever.
Rantaro and I spent the rest of the day planning our next adventure.
Rantaro's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him. You've learned a new skill, Viability. You have obtained a present: Rantaro's Undergarments.
