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: Maki will only initiate 2 FTEs in Chapter 1. After Maki has completed 2 FTEs, she will still accept gifts, but will not initiate any further Free Time Events in Chapter 1. Also her third to fifth events contain plot spoilers for Chapter 4 Daily Life event, but you could spend these FTEs before anyway.
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Locations[]
Maki can be found at the following locations during Free Time:
091. Space Egg, 095. Home Planet, 130. Key of Love
Likes:
001. Oolong Tea, 002. Boba Tea, 004. Cleopatra's Pearl Cocktail, 009. Astro Cake, 011. Maple Fudge, 013. Bunny Apples, 018. Silver Earring, 019. Crystal Bangle, 023. Workout Clothes, 028. Nail Brush, 030. Beret, 031. Ladybug Brooch, 032. Cufflinks, 033. Dog Tag, 037. Travel Journal, 041. Fun Book of Animals, 045. High-End Headphones, 046. Teddy Bear, 049. Hand Mirror, 060. I'm a Picture Book Artist!, 061. Hand Grips, 069. Potted Banyan Tree, 073. 3-Hit KO Sandbag, 074. Sports Towel, 081. Jelly Balls, 108. Rice Toy Blocks, 110. Fully-Automated Shaved Ice Machine
Present Reactions[]
When you give Maki a present, she will give you a different reaction depending on how much she 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
...Thank you. I'll cherish this. Why are you surprised? I got something I like, so of course I'm going to thank you for it.
Is this for me...? Hmm... ...Huh, do I look mad? I may not show it, but I'm actually pretty happy.
Likes
Hmm... You must not worry a lot if you're giving presents in a situation like this... ...Well, it's not like I mind. I'll take it.
I didn't think I would get something like this from you. But I have nothing to give in return... Is that okay with you?
This is...something you should give to a child. You shouldn't give this to someone my age. Well...when we get out of here, I'll give it to the kids. That's why you gave it to me, right?
OK
...You have surprisingly bad taste. If you don't want it, then I don't mind keeping it.
I see... You're giving it to me. What? Did you think I would be excited? Sorry, but I don't intend to give empty thanks because of social obligations.
Dislikes
What is this...? Where did you even get this thing? It's for me? Why would you even think about giving this to me?
...Did you think this would make me happy? You really don't know anything other than the piano, do you?/For a detective, you're not that intuitive, are you?
Wait... I'm going to stop you right now if you plan to give me something I don't want. ...Am I wrong? That's a joke, right?
Hates
... Sorry, but I don't need this.
Skills Granted[]
Becoming close to Maki will grant the player the following skills, which will aid them in Class Trials:
Name
Description
Cost
Financing
Increases the amount of Monocoins obtained after class trials.
32 SP
Free Time Event Dialogue & Option Guide[]
Introduction[]
???
...
Um... Are you an Ultimate student, too?
Yeah, that's right.
...
Huh? Is that it? She sure doesn't talk much.
I'm Kaede Akamatsu. I'm the Ultimate Pianist.
I'm Shuichi Saihara. And I'm the Ultimate Detective, I suppose...
Geez... Not "suppose," you *are* the Ultimate Detective, okay?
Y-Yeah...you're right.
...
And what about you?
Maki Harukawa... Ultimate Child Caregiver...
Ultimate Child Caregiver, huh...
...Surprised? I don't look like someone who'd like kids, do I?
Huh?
Well, you'd be right. I don't like kids all that much.
B-But...if you're the Ultimate Child Caregiver, then children must like you a lot, right...?
... Kids are...weird. They come to me on their own. I'm not that good at taking care of them... I'm not that friendly, either...
But they say kids are very intuitive. If they like you that much...
...then they can probably tell how loving you really are, Maki!
...
Yeah! That must be it! You've chosen a perfect career for yourself!
...It wasn't my choice to begin with.
Huh? What do you mean by that?
...Nothing. It's just...I grew up in an orphanage and got saddled with helping out a lot.
Orphanage, huh? I see...
Ah, but the way... Do you know anything about the Monokubs?
Yeah! Someone's gotta be controlling them, right!? Any idea who it might be?
...How would I know?
Well, fair point... Hmmm... The Monokubs are definitely involved in our situation...
...Hey, boy detective, shouldn't you have figured out what's going on already?
...What?
W-Well, he's a detective, not a god! He can't know everything!
I mean, who cares about some stuffed animals!? Escaping this place is way more important!
Seriously? You think we can escape? Abducting Ultimates from across the country would require massive resources and planning. What makes you think a group capable of that would just let us walk out of here?
If they won't end this, then we will! I know we can do it if we work together!
Work together? With strangers? You're a naive fool if you think you can end this so easily.
Our conversation finished, she quickly headed out of the library.
That was...kind of odd. She didn't seem like the Ultimate Child Caregiver.
Geez, don't say that.
Obtained Friendship Fragment! Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
You're the Ultimate Child Caregiver, aren't you, Maki?
...Yeah. What of it?
No, nothing... I just thought you'd be more worried about the kids.
Kids...?
Oh, you mean the kids at the orphanage?
Yeah! Will they be okay without their caregiver?
...They'll be fine. Even if I'm not around, those kids should know how to take care of themselves.
...Really?
...At least where I grew up, we had to learn how to take care of ourselves. Of course, the older children care for the younger ones until they're old enough. There are several other older kids there, so they should be fine.
But...I'm sure you're like a big sister to those kids. They must miss you terribly.
...I wonder about that. Honestly, I don't know why kids are so attached to me... They probably just want someone to spoil them. It doesn't necessarily have to be me.
Don't say that... Shuichi also mentioned that he couldn't see Maki as the Ultimate Child Caregiver...
Oh! Maybe... ...she doesn't want people to find out she's worried? Maki does seem pretty reserved.
...Is that all? You just wanted to ask me that?
Um, no! Uhh, well.. I also wanted to know what child caregivers usually do.
What they usually...do?
...Normal stuff. I play with the kids and make sure they don't do anything stupid... When it's time for their afternoon nap, I sing them lullabies or read them books...
Hmmm, that is pretty normal.
...What did you expect?
Like...some kinda Super-Duper High School Level[1]Ultimate childcare technique!
...That's stupid. Nothing like that exists.
Then it has to be love! Your deep love is the reason why they like you so much!
...What does love mean to you?
Don't hesitate!
Don't hesitate!
...Huh?
I think you gotta let love into your heart so you can act without any hesitation.
Are you talking about emotions? So I have to act on my feelings first... And that feeling is love, right? Well, that is...if I had any.
That feeling of cherishing someone is an emotion everyone naturally has. When you build up that feeling, it becomes love, don't you think so? The kids probably felt your love, Maki.
It's about having a benevolent heart!
It's about having a benevolent heart!
...Like a god? That kind of thing is one of the most uncertain ideas in the world.
You think so? I wouldn't know if there's a god or not... But I think it's only natural to think about cherishing someone.
The kids probably felt your love, Maki.
You have to love children!
You have to love children!
... ...Is that what you're into? One wrong move and the police will be all over you.
N-Not that! Kids are just an example...
But it's the thought of cherishing someone other than yourself.
The kids probably felt your love, Maki.
*sigh*
Is that all? Then, I'm going.
Huh!? Maki!
She left... I felt like she was annoyed...
Or was she just being shy?
After parting ways with Maki, who left in a huff, I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Maki
Hey, what's your orphanage like?
What's it like...?
I only know orphanages from books and stuff... But I wanted to know what it was like at yours.
...Again, I'm not sure what you're expecting, but it wasn't anything particular weird. If I had to describe it for you, it's like going to camp. One with children of all ages.
A camp, huh? Then, do you cook together?
Not really. We had a cook who prepared us three meals a day. But we also had to clean up after ourselves. We also had to do our own laundry. However, we'd help the younger kids do theirs until they learned how to do it.
Ooh! And that's how you became the Ultimate Childcare Giver, right!?
...I won't deny it, but it's not like I did anything special. We all lived under the same roof. So obviously, we had to help each other out.
Yeah, just like how family members help each other out.
Is that so? I didn't have a family, so I wouldn't know.
Oh...s-sorry... Damn it. I was totally being inconsiderate.
U-Um... Do you hang out with them on the weekends?
It depends, but we usually did since the older children had to take care of them anyway. Since we didn't have much of an allowance, many of our toys were old... Some of the kids wanted newer games, and that got pretty problematic.
Now that you mention it... Did you guys have any cell phones or gaming consoles?
No...we didn't have anything like that. Once you get to high school, you can start earning money from jobs, but that's about it.
Hmm, I see... There wasn't much to do then.
The teacher at the orphanage thought we didn't have much to do, either.
Hey, how about I come over and play the piano for you guys?
...Huh? What's that?
What? You don't know what a piano is? Don't they have one at the orphanage?
Oh, yeah...there might be an old upright piano.
Then, I just need to go there. How about it?
Asking that might be a problem. I don't have any authority to make that kind of decision.
Oh, that's true. Hahaha, sorry for inviting myself... I got too excited. But I'm serious! When we escape from here, can you ask the teacher for permission?
...You're such a busybody. What good will come of that?
Don't think like that. Like they say, "Selfish help is better that no help at all."
...
You actually believe...we'll be able to get out of here...
Of course! And we all need to work together to do that.
Hmmm... I'm gonna be honest... You're annoying. But I guess we need people like you in the world.
A-Annoying... Maki's insults are always so harsh...
But she doesn't seem like a bad person... If she's being this straightforward with me, does that mean we're closer now?
After parting ways with Maki, I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
I already said that several times. Detectives really are more skeptical than necessary.
W-Well, that's part of my job... Anyway, I was wondering how you did your work. I've never heard of assassins working together, but she couldn't be working alone...
Wouldn't assassination organizations disband after they become known?
That is true...
If you want to know my job, then I don't mind talking about it. It won't be a problem.
Maki's voice was confidant, but she swiftly averted her gaze.
Have you heard of the Holy Salvation Society?
...No, that's the first I've heard of it...
Of course. A normal person would have no affiliation to any cults.
A cult? What does this have to do with your assassinations, though?
That's the assassination organization I belong to.
You belong to a cult!?
...Even though you're a detective, you're pretty slow. It's a new cult. From behind the scenes, it trains assassinations.
Th-That sounds...made up.
It's real. The founder is the boss of the organization, and all the staff are part of it. The clients ask for "consultation" and the fee is a "donation." That's how it's set up. The other believers don't matter--they're there for the founder. I'm not sure of the details.
...
I can't believe it... A cult like that exists in our country?
Well, it's fine. They disguise it so those things aren't revealed to the public.
...
When you hear about a cult, it makes you want to stay away, right?
Well, yes, it does give off that impression...
Being shady like that is just a coverup for illegal things like assassinations. As a society, the cult is pretty normal. And it hasn't caused any trouble either. The boss and the staff don't actually believe in their god... But they haven't been punished for their sins... God really doesn't exist in this world...
Her tone was neither demanding nor cold. She sounded as if...she's just accepted that's the way things are.
Then, I assume...you're a devotee to this cult?
...Of course not. It may seem that way since I'm affiliated with the cult, but... ...Wait. Can't you figure that out without thinking? Are you sure you're a detective?
That's true, I suppose she couldn't be.
There are several assassins besides me, but no one is devout. We don't really get along with each other anyway, so I wouldn't know.
So you don't share that kind of information with each other.
Of course not. When the time comes, assassins will be cut and disposed of.
... Her tone hadn't changed. She's just accepted it. ...What did I say to put her into that state of mind?
Still a bit dazed by Maki's incredible stories, I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 2[]
Spend time with Maki
Hey, Maki. I noticed all of those weapons in your lab, do you know how to use them all?
...
Uh oh. Did I upset her again? I'm sorry...did I ask something wrong?
...Not really. I just think it's strange that you keep asking me irrelevant questions. Depending on the situation, my weapons change. But I know how to use them all.
Ah, is that right? I imagine stealthy weapons when I think of assassinations.
We use those too, but I mostly have knives. Also poison, sniper rifles, jiu-jitsu, bombs--
Bombs? For an assassination?
A warning kill has to be flashy. I've turned a 5 story building into a 4 story one before.
You can control an explosion to destroy just one floor? How frightening... No wonder she's theUltimate Assassin...
It's rare to be that flashy though. Normally, disposing one target is enough.
...So what kind of people have you assassinated?
What do you mean?
Well, I only know about assassinations from movies and stuff, so...
...This will probably disappoint you, but I don't kill only bad people.
...
I kill anyone on my orders list. It doesn't matter who the person is.
I suppose that's just the way it is.
...But, I've also had to dispose of people who I knew well.
Huh? Like who?
Friends from school.
Friends!? Why would you have to do that?
A daughter of a yakuza leader. She was the child of a mistress with no ties to the gang. Her father loved her very much... Which is why she was seen as dangerous. The yakuza's elites decided to have her removed, in case rival groups used her.
What!? But she didn't do anything wrong!
Yeah, but I did as ordered.
Why!?
Why!?
Why? Because it's my job.
But you were friends, right?
I said it before. It doesn't matter who they are.
...
...You may think it's unreasonable to kill someone on the account of other people.
I suppose...you had to
I suppose...you had to.
Yeah. That's when I realized this would be my life now. I heard them calling it an act of God... I don't believe in that. I also don't intend to blame it on anyone else.
...You may think it's unreasonable to kill someone on the account of other people.
Just make sure you don't forget her
Just make sure you don't forget her.
Why are you looking at me like that? I don't have time to remember every face I killed.
...
But...I actually do remember her. Is this... ...No, it's nothing.
...You may think it's unreasonable to kill someone on the account of other people. But... Everyone does what they can to live. You, me...and everyone I've murdered. I kill. But I can also be killed. That's all.
... The cold and indifferent Maki had been overwhelmed by words... I had never seen that happen before. I couldn't think of anything to say.
Staggering from the weight of Maki's story, I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 3[]
Spend time with Maki
I didn't know that assassins were scouted.
It's better if you didn't know. Also, there's no need for you to know.
Gathering children from orphanages...? I couldn't believe it.
Hmm... Do you want me to surprise you even more then?
Huh?
The orphanage I was raised at was run for that reason.
...What do you mean?
To raise potential candidates as assassins.
What!?
That cult donates to the orphanage as "charity." That's believable, right? The amount of work I put in is the amount of charity given. That's how the exchange goes.
I see... How much is Maki carrying on her shoulders? Such small shoulders...
You said you were taken in by a man. Did he raise you?
Are you asking if he raised me as an assassin?
N-No, that's not what I meant...
...You don't need to be so serious. The man scouted me and put me in a training facility.
I remember you saying that the training was quite harsh.
No matter how talented you are, a child is still a child. The basic training forces your body to go beyond its human limitations. They physically beat us to help us withstand torture, and taught us how to die when needed...
How to die!?
The only option left when you fail a mission is to die, right? Dying sooner is the nicer way out. It's much better than being tortured alive.
So you... You were trained to withstand torture...?
Would you like to hear what kind of training we endured?
...No, thank you. I think I'll pass. I can't bear to think of what Maki had to go through...
After they tortured us, all I could do after was just stare at the room's ceiling... They tried to break me during training, but *I* was still there. They tried to drag my dignity and tear it... To make me feel empty... But even then, *I* found myself. And then, they would do it all over again.
...
It...wouldn't have been strange if I broke during all the torture. But even so, I tried my best. I wouldn't have accepted the job in the first place if I knew I couldn't do it... But most importantly... If I broke, then *that girl* would replace me...
That girl?
...
Sorry... Pretend you didn't hear any of that just now.
What? But...
It's fine. Just pretend.
...Alright, I understand.
Reeling from Maki's incredible story, I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 4[]
Spend time with Maki
...You look like you want to ask something.
I do?
Well, whatever. I told you to pretend like you didn't hear anything... ...but I can't take back what I said.
...
You're wondering who that girl is, right? She was a close friend from the orphanage.
A close friend...
Why do you look so relieved?
Ah, I do?
Yeah, you do. It's gross.
Gross...?
I'm just glad that...you have a friend like that in your life.
Hmm...I see. So that's why you're making a gross face. Back at the orphanage, I was a normal kid.
...Is she angry about something? I-I'm sorry...
It's fine.
Then, what did you mean when you said she would take your place?
...The scouts had their eyes on her first, not me.
What?
I had enough talent, but she had even more talent. She was very kind. A crybaby who easily got lonely, but tried to be strong... If she had been taken to such a place, then she would've lived her life crying forever. That's why...I volunteered to go. At the time, I had no idea what was in store for me as an assassin... But I endured the training. If she had gone through this, she would've died. That's why...I was so desperate to do my best.
So she wasn't just doing it for the orphanage, it was for her friend as well.
...Being with her was really fun.
We would wear matching outfits, bake sweets and exchange them... We would get in trouble with our teacher because we would talk late into the night. We played House often with the other kids at the orphanage. She would play as the mom, and I would play as the dad. Well, neither of us knew our parents so the only thing we could do was imagine it.
Maki...
That's surprisingly cute
That's surprisingly cute.
Wh-What are you saying...? Don't say things like cute. That kind of thing doesn't exist in my heart.
No, I really think so. I'm sure you would make a good "dad."
Sh-Shut up! Stop imagining whatever it is you're thinking!
I can't even imagine...
I can't even imagine...
...Of course you can't. There's no point in imagining it.
But honestly...I can't see myself laughing now like how I used to back then.
So it was fun, huh?
So it was fun, huh?
...Pretty much. I think that was when I was happiest. It was a dream for me. The next day would come...and the day after that would be just as peaceful. It was such a carefree time... I wonder how many people take that for granted.
Maki shared more stories about the orphanage with me. Deep down, Maki...is just like any of us.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her.
Free Time Event 5[]
Spend time with Maki
The close friend you mentioned before... I'm sure she's thinking about you.
...
...Maki?
...She's not here anymore. She died.
What!? Died?
After I finished training, I went to see her. She died in a car accident saving a child.
Oh no...
...I was shocked. Why did I endure all that training for then? But...
She probably died happy saving someone. And the memories of her I keep inside me have kept me alive till now. Even the whole orphanage. That's why...I'll do everything I can to protect that place.
I see...
...
...You look like you want to say something. Your face is gross, so spit it out already.
I was thinking about what I can do. What I can do for you, Maki.
Huh, for me?
Maki, you're a normal girl at heart. I want you to live a normal life...
I was thinking that...you could leave being an assassin behind.
...
Perhaps...I could use my detective skills to investigate the assassin cult?
That's impossible.
...You sound awfully sure.
The world isn't as simple as you think. It needs assassins to do the dirty work. Who the hell do you think you are? Don't you think you're being presumptions?
That's the way the world works, huh?
That's the way the world works, huh?
Why don't you know this already? You're an Ultimate too... Don't you know you can't do anything with just mere words?
I know, but you're carrying all of this by yourself, Maki...
...
Maybe, but...
Maybe, but...
But? You think so too, but you're gonna push the responsibility on someone else?
That's just like Kaito. Is that guy rubbing off on you?
...I suppose that could be.
One Kaito is difficult, but two is too much.
You say that...but I can see your smile.
...
But Maki, are you okay with that?
But Maki, are you okay with that?
...
Your question is unreasonable... How do I even answer that?
...I'm sorry.
... Shuichi... Just do your best as a detective... Why don't you find solutions to problems where it won't have to lead to murder?
What?
The people I assassinate aren't killed for simple reasons. It happens because certain complications occur, and can only be settled with murder. You can...try to reduce those complications.
Maki pouted stubbornly and turned her head.
And if that happens, I guess I'll have to quit being an assassin...maybe. No one else can do this. You're the only one who can do it, okay?
Even with her head turned, I could see a smile on her lips.
So this is how Maki shows her thanks. Of course, I realize the situation isn't that simple.
Well, you are Kaito's sidekick, so I shouldn't expect much from you.
...That goes for you too, right? Aren't you kind of his sidekick too?
...Oh, you just had to say that.
Maki faced me with a sly grin. I grinned back. I didn't think it was possible. The two of us, smiling together. But I know...it's because Maki and I share a special bond. And I swear on that bond, we will escape together!
Maki and I parted ways, and I returned to my room.
Maki's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. You've learned a new skill, Financing. You have obtained a present: Maki's Undergarments.
↑The term "Super-Duper High School Level" is likely a reference to the fan translation of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc that was done by the group Project Zetsubou. The fan translation was released before the official version of Danganronpa by NISA, and used the term "Super Duper High School" in place of "Super High School Level" or "Ultimate".
