Although there are plot spoilers for Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair in this guide, they are hidden by default so that new players can experience the game spoiler-free. Click to expand at your own risk.
Hajime Hinata can initiate a Free Time Event with Byakuya at the following times:
KEY:
O
Can talk to
X
Cannot talk to
Depressed
Note: Byakuya won't continue his Free Time Event route after Event #4 during normal gameplay; his route can only be completed in the post-game Island Mode.
CHAPTER:
1
2
3
4
5
FREE TIME:
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
AVAILABLE?
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Locations[]
Byakuya can be found at the following locations during Free Time:
Chapter 1
1
2
3
4
Central Island (Jabberwock Park)
Hotel (Front)
Byakuya's Cottage
1st Island (Rocketpunch Market)
Presents[]
Byakuya prefers the following presents from the MonoMono Machine:
Loves:
009. Chocolate Chip Jerky, 013. Sweet Bun Bag, 017. Cocoshimi, 045. Black Rabbit Picture Book
Likes:
002. Ramune, 008. Prepackaged Orzotto, 010. Cod Roe Baguette, 011. Gugelhupf Cake, 012. Hardtack of Hope, 014. Potato Chips, 018. Sunflower Seeds, 019. Coconut, 030. Bvlbari's Gold, 033. Hope's Peak Ring, 043. Men's Manma, 050. Razor Ramon HG, 068. Go Stone, 078. Marine Snow, 081. Stardust, 085. Bojobo Dolls, 086. Century Potpourri, 102. Rose In Vitro
Present Reactions[]
When you give Byakuya a present, he will give you a different reaction depending on how much he likes it. There are multiple possible reactions for each "tier" of present, and which of the reactions you receive is random. Each line is a separate response.
Loves
Hmph, I was just thinking that I wanted this. Are you stalking me or something. I guess I'll say thank you, but...stalking is never acceptable behavior...
Do you really think I would be happy with something like this...? Correct! Good work, Hajime!
Where...did you obtain this...!? This masterpiece couldn't even be found by the collective effort of my Togami Corporation...! I'll be keeping this...!
Likes
It doesn't look that appealing, but I guess I'll accept it from you... I'll be counting on it next time as well...
You have quite a rare item there... Even a noble such as myself has never touched something like this... Interested. I'll be keeping this.
Usually, I wouldn't pay attention to such an obvious attempt at currying favor... But this item has significant value. In my mind, your stock has increased tremendously.
OK
It's not bad, but...it's not quite there yet. However, if you insist, I guess I'll accept it.
... No, there's no need to say anything more. This is something you have preapred for me. This, too, is the duty of one who stands above all others...
Though I want to tell you to give me a better item... If you desperately did your best to choose this for me, I guess I must accept it... Hand it over.
Dislikes
I don't intend to judge the act of bribing people with presents... But if you're going to do that, choose a tastier-looking one. It's that simple...!
My heart will not be moved by something like that. There should be various other things, right? Such as that...or that!
Hates
Hmph... Kehehe... You've actually shaken me quite a bit... In a way, I think better of you...
There's a limit to how much you can disrespect me... There's no way I'd be happy with trash like this... I'd prefer table scraps over this trash...!
Skills Granted[]
Becoming close to Byakuya will grant Hajime the following skills, which will aid him:
FTE
Name
Description
Cost
#5
Sting
When you find Monocoins, you’ll earn more than usual.
Passive
Free Time Event Dialogue & Option Guide[]
Full dialogue from Byakuya's Free Time Events:
Introduction (Page 1)[]
???
...What do you want?
Th-This guy's presence is overwhelming. He doesn't seem very approachable... Even his body is overwhelming.
Ah, Byakuya... Have time for a small introduction?
...Introduction?
C'mon, Hajime.
Um, hello. My name is Hajime Hinata.
...
My name is Byakuya Togami... ...I'm done. That's it, right? Back off.
I-I can tell...this guy is thumbing his nose at me...
Well, I suppose that's Byakuya for you...
What do you mean?
That guy is particularly special, even by Ultimate standards... He's next in line to inherit his family's massive financial conglomerate. He's already begun managing the business operations, and his net worth is, well, enormous.
It's completely accurate to call him the Ultimate Affluent Progeny. He's the epitome of "exceptional".
That's like...a manga origin story...
You there, Hajime, was it...?
Eh?
Tell me...why did Hope's Peak Academy choose you? What is your ultimate talent?
Apparently he lost his memory due to shock... He can't really remember much.
Hmph, how foolish. ...
Um...
...I do believe we have finished talking. How much longer do you intend to stand there?
Move along! That's the only thing you skinny types are good at, it seems.
Let's just leave, Hajime...
Yeah, sure thing... His build and that overwhelming aura of refinement just pushes people away... Is this what it means to be the Ultimate Affluent Progeny...?
Obtained Hope Fragment.
Free Time Event 1 (Page 2)[]
Invite Byakuya to hang out
... ...Hey, Hajime. let me ask you one thing.
Huh? Me? I don't really mind, but...
There's something I've been wondering for a while, and I'd like to purge that question from my mind.
So let me ask you! What is your body fat percentage!?
...Huh? Well...I don't really know the exact number. I've never had it checked before...
Never had it checked before...?
Are you saying you have no intention of understanding the ratio of fat stored within you...!?
I swear... This is why I dislike commoners.
For some reason...Byakuya's mood seems abnormal... I'm starting to think I've actually done something wrong...
However, just by looking at you, I'd say that you're a nine...no, maybe an eight...
Regardless, it's probably around one digit.
Be grateful this is a tropical island. If you were somewhere less hospitable, you'd freeze to death.
I-I see...
Anyway, you still can't remember what your talent is...?
Y-Yeah...not yet...
I see... However, there is no need for you to be depressed about it.
Huh?
...What's with that face?
Nothing, I just thought I was going to get yelled at again...
Hmph, how foolish. Do you really think I'd get mad about something like that? A person like me has a responsibility to watch over you weaklings.
Besides...as long as I'm here, it doesn't matter what your talent is.
As long as Byakuya Togami is in charge, you will all know peace.
I-I see... His personality is so overwhelming...
The Togami Corporation is famous worldwide, but it will grow even more rapidly under my command... You should feel lucky that someone as talented as me is here.
Just believe in me. If you do, everything will turn out fine.
I-I don't really understand, but...he's extremely confident. So this is Byakuya Togami, theUltimate Affluent Progeny...
Just make sure you don't get in my way. A commoner should know their place and stay put. ...
However...if there is anything troubling you, I don't mind if you rely on me.
After saying that, Byakuya gallantly strolled away. He was being pretty condescending, but he doesn't seem like a bad guy... I feel like...I got to know a little bit about Byakuya.
I decided to return to my room for now.
Byakuya's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 2 (Page 3)[]
Invite Byakuya to hang out
The chicken in my hands...is far tastier than the beef inside the freezer...
Huh?
It's a German proverb... It means something inferior that's nearby is better than something good that's far away.
But why would chicken be inferior to beef? Aren't there times when you'd obviously want to eat fried chicken instead of steak?
That's true, but...what are we even talking about? I mean, is that even a real German proverb?
And furthermore, why is pork not even mentioned in this comparison? Is pig meat unattractive to Germans?
No...that's impossible. When you think of Germany, you think of sausage... And if you think of sausage, you're thinking of pig meat.
What does this mean!? What is this conspiracy!?
Wh-What in the world is he so worked up about?
Hajime... Do you know which meat is the most efficient source of energy...?
What meat contains the most vitamin B1 for converting glucose to energy!?
Byakuya is so serious...it's scaring me....
I have no idea...how should I answer...?
Beef
Is it...beef?
Beef, huh... It has plenty of fat and iron. This supreme meat contains essential amino acids.
He's really absorbed into talking about it now, but...it looks like that was wrong. Um...then...
Chicken
Is it...chicken meat?
Chicken, huh... It's a splendid, exceptional meat that's low in calories and lowers your cholesterol.
He's really absorbed into talking about it now, but...it looks like that was wrong. Um...then...
Pork
Um...is it pork?
Correct... The same amount of pork has ten times the energy efficiency of other meats.
Do you understand? TEN TIMES!
I-I get it already... What's your point anyway?
There's only one thing I want to say to you. ...Hajime, become my assistant.
...Huh?
The situation surrounding us and this island is even more complicated than I had thought. Even if it's just a commoner's assistance, it's better than having nobody at all...
But...I don't even remember that much about myself. We don't even know if I have a talent that would be useful to you, you know?
Memory... Who...cares about that?
Huh?
Even if you don't have your memories, you're still you, right? You are able to live your own life. That is already enough. All you have to do is be yourself.
As you stand before me, I...will believe in your potential.
B-Byakuya...
Also...what use is the past?
I, too, was...powerless in the past...but I'm different now... Throw away your past self... It's meaningless.
Powerless...? What's he talking about? Was Byakuya really powerless in the past?
Anyway...think about my offer.
More importantly, Hajime...
Do you like chicken or beef?
For some reason, I still ended up discussing meat with Byakuya until I had heartburn... Anyway...what happened to Byakuya in the past...?
I parted ways with Byakuya and decided to return to my cottage.
Byakuya's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 3 (Page 4)[]
Invite Byakuya to hang out
And what did you want to talk to me about?
Huh? I didn't say anything.
Hmph, I can tell just by looking at your face. You need my power, right? As a member of the Togami family, I'm in a position to guide weaklings.
No need to hold back. Come, try me.
If you insist...well...
Hold it. There's no need to say it since I already know. I share your dissatisfaction.
No...l wasn't really trying to talk about my dissatisfaction...
If l lived like a beast, I would not be dissatisfied living on this island. However...I am a creature of intellect. I'm a modern person who lives in a new era.
There's something important missing from this island... You should also know what that is, right...?
Something important missing from this island...? Wait, why am I being quizzed all of a sudden!?
Of course, there are many things it could be, but I'm pretty sure Byakuya is probably talking about...
Family restaurant
Um...is it a family restaurant?
You're right... It's true that that doesn't exist on this island. However, there aren't many foods that are exclusively served at family restaurants. Of course... I also don't dislike how obvious they are about microwaving some of their food...
Byakuya's grinning slightly, but it looks like I got it wrong. Um... then...
Convenience store
A convenience store?
It's true that that doesn't exist on this island, but I don't really feel like it's a necessity. Of course, I don't mean to diminish the warm snacks that are sold at convenience stores.
That unique oily feeling...is quite tasty as well...
Byakuya's grinning slightly, but it looks like I got it wrong. Um...then...
Fast food
Could it be...fast food?
That's right... Don't you think it's strange too? Despite all these facilities, why didn't they bother to build even one fast food location...!?
That's true but... I'm surprised. I never figured you were the type to eat junk food.
Hmph...how foolish. Your shallow beliefs are typical of an ignorant commoner.
Y-You don't have to go that far...
Do you know how much the body fat percentage of the upper class increases every year due to fast food? From Hollywood celebrities to presidents of industry...
Even Bill Gates is fascinated by that clown with an afro. Also, it is common knowledge that many professional athletes eat an unbalanced diet.
I-I don't really understand but he's really passionate about this... What's making him so driven...?
You...will probably never understand.
Huh...?
You always find the same things waiting for you wherever you go. You'll never know what a relief that truly is... For someone like you who has lived a fortunate life... You'll never understand.
Fortunate...? That sounds like...l'm better off compared to Byakuya...
...
Oh well. If there's anything worrying you, just let me know anytime. No need to hold back.
Good day.
And with that, Byakuya left. But he totally didn't listen to what I wanted to talk to him about... ...More importantly, what did he mean that I'm more fortunate than he is?
As I thought about what Byakuya had said, I went back to my room...
Byakuya's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Free Time Event 4 (Page 5)[]
Invite Byakuya to hang out
Listen well, there are three types of affluent progenies in the world... Despite their intellect, there are useless progenies who only have their smarts... Despite their good looks, there are useless progenies who only have their looks...
But the one who is superior in both aspects is the most powerful affluent progeny of all...Byakuya Togami.
I-I see... And I thought he was making a grand introduction...but no, he was just boasting.
Hajime...I will tell you and only you the secret of how the Togami family has prospered.
How they prospered...?
It is based on a special hereditary system. The head of the Togami family doesn't have a wife... Instead, he has countless children with excellent women throughout the world... The children are forced to compete with one another, and who remains standing as the winner...
...will become the next head of the Togami family.
You mean...the kids all have to fight each other...?
During my time...108 of us, boys and girls, fought to become the next head of the Togami family.
108 people!? Were they all your siblings!?
That's right...and we were ranked based on our strength. The most powerful affluent progeny is gold... The one below that is silver... I was ranked the weakest of all: bronze...
But in the end, I defeated every last one of them. I even defeated the affluent progeny of darkness...
And from there, I finally reached the top.
It was the first time in the history of the Togami Family that a bronze won their way to the top...
That's amazing... Well, it's not like I know if it's true... But if it really is true...I definitely would've run away at some point during the middle.
It's the history of a battle that will continue for many ages. Isn't it horrifying? And now, Byakuya Togami is standing atop that history.
How about it? Isn't it amazing? As expected of the Togami line, right? As expected of...Byakuya Togami, you mean?
Hmhm... Compared to any other person, his was the most absolute existence I'd ever seen.
Huh...? There's something strange about what he said just now...
Hajime... If...if by any chance...
If you could become anyone other than yourself... Who would you want to be?
Anyone...other than myself? Hmmm...I've never thought about it before, but... I...I'm definitely fine with who I am. Right now, I'm more focused on what I'm supposed to do.
I see... That's perfectly fine. Especially if that's the real you...
Hmph, that was quite a nice way to kill some time.
After he said that, he turned and walked away. I was struck by how lonely he looked with his back to me... Hmmm... What did he mean by what he said just now...? I feel like I'm starting to get to know Byakuya better, but...I feel like something's missing. Even if it's impossible right now...there might be a day when Byakuya is able to tell me... ...with his own words.
Holding that belief, I decided to return to my room...
Byakuya's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him.
Note: Byakuya won't continue his Free Time Event route after this point during normal gameplay. His route must be completed instead in Island Mode.
Free Time Event 5 (Page 6)[]
Invite Byakuya to hang out
Hey Byakuya...I've been wondering about this for a while now... What you said earlier... What did that mean? That whole bit about the "real you"...
...Hajime, what do you think of me?
...Huh?
Do you like me?
Wh-Whoa! What are you talking about!?
I'm just asking if you like me or hate me. It's a simple yes or no question.
B-But...I don't know how to answer that when you spring it on me so suddenly...
Byakuya looks serious. It's as if he's being backed into a corner. It almost feels like...he won't forgive me unless I say something. But that doesn't mean I should just tell him the truth.
What do I need to say to make Byakuya understand...?
I don't like you
...
...
I-It's no use... There's no way I can say something that horrible in this kind of situation! Ugh... This is...well, there's really only one answer...
I can't say
Um... It's not like I can answer that...so suddenly...
It's a simple question, isn't it? Do you like me or not? That's it.
Ugh... This is...well, there's really only one answer...
I like you
If I have to choose between liking you and hating you, then...well, I don't hate you. I definitely consider you a friend, and there's no way I could ever imitate your leadership... The truth is...I think you're amazing.
I see...
Byakuya seems a little relieved. But...what's with him? I feel like he's not his usual self.
Such a hesitant...no, kind answer. As expected of you.
But that's how you feel about Byakuya Togami, right? What if I wasn't a Togami? What if I never had my birthright, my name, or my ability? What if I was more handsome and more disagreeable?
Would you still feel the same way that you do right now?
I...don't know about that, but... I feel like Byakuya is speaking differently than usual. What does this mean...?
The exterior is very important. From a person's name and appearance, an impression is already being formed... Let me tell you an interesting story about a certain man...
This man was born with nothing. No name, no birth certificate, no family... He had nothing... He was nothing...
Absolutely nothing at all. Do you understand? His existence was completely invisible... He was a person whose life had no meaning whatsoever...
The only thing he had was...a desire to live a normal life... So what did he have to do in order to live...? What did he have to do to have his existence acknowledged, to receive that affirmation...?
There was only one way. His only option was to become someone else. He had to lie to everyone. He had to lie to the entire world.
Is he...talking about himself? I mean...if he is... Then the person in front of me isn't the real Byakuya Togami?
... No, even if he's telling the truth, it's not like I know the real Byakuya Togami. All I know is...
Byakuya, I don't know how you're going to take this, but... The only Byakuya Togami I know is the person standing right in front of me.
Hajime...you... ...
Thank you. I...always wanted someone to say that to me. I see... So I'm really here. I'm really...here.
If...if by chance everything that's happening here is resolved safely... There's something I would like to tell you. I no longer want to...lie anymore... Not to anyone...not to anything...not even to myself.
I want to live as myself, the person standing before you right now. I've never told anyone this before, but...I want you to hear what I need to say.
Yeah...of course. But saying "you" like that. It's kind of weird... The Byakuya I know always says "you" in a condescending way, right?
Huh...?
Hmph...you're right. You're absolutely right.
The "Byakuya" you know, huh...
For some reason...the expression on Byakuya's face at that moment was different than any I'd seen before. I can finally feel a strong bond between Byakuya and me... All I can do now is wait until Byakuya is ready to tell me everything. And in order for that to happen...we need to get off this island soon. I completely lost track of time as I discussed our future course of action with Byakuya... Strangely enough...we were making jokes with each other, too.
After I parted ways with Byakuya, I decided to return to my cottage.
Byakuya's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with him. You just unlocked the skill Sting! You have obtained a present: Byakuya's Undergarments.
↑ 2.02.1The trophy for completing all report cards, "Mr. Congeniality", refers to the "Miss Congenitality" reward given at Miss Universe beauty pageants, and the 2000 Sandra Bullock movie of the same name.