"A dog who kept waiting for his master in Shibuya, huh? A noble and loyal friend to the end..."
—Morgana, Persona 5
Buchiko's Story is a book item.
Effect[]
Buchiko's Story can be read when the protagonist spends time reading during his daily life. The book takes two chapters to complete. Upon completing the entire book, the protagonist will receive three notes of Kindness. The book cannot be reread.
| Game | Effect | Properties | Use | Consumed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters | Effect | In Battle | Outside Battle | |||
| Persona 5 Persona 5 Royal |
A heartwarming tale of a dog and his master. It is filled with kindness. | ∎∎ | Kindness (♪♪♪) | No | Certain activities only | No |
Acquisition[]
Persona 5 / Royal[]
Shops[]
| Shops | Location | Price | Available | Stock | Games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Restocks | P5 | P5R | ||||
| Taiheido Bookstore | Shibuya, Central Street | ¥700 | - | 1 | Never | ✔ | ✔ |
Gallery[]
『ペルソナ５』ショートムービー【電車で読書編】
The protagonist reading Buchiko's Story on the train in Persona 5. (Japanese)
Quotes[]
| Context | Quote |
|---|---|
| Protagonist's thought (first bookmark) |
"And so... Buchiko kept waiting..." |
| Protagonist's thought (second bookmark) |
"After his death, the statue of Buchi became a symbol of Shibuya." |
| Morgana's comment (repeats in the middle of each reading session) |
Buchiko... The story about this dog makes me cry every time... |
| Morgana's comment (after finishing book) |
A dog who kept waiting for his master in Shibuya, huh? A noble and loyal friend to the end... I have to admit that this story moves me. Can't you feel its gentle warmth in your heart? |
Etymology[]
The story of Buchiko (ブチ公*)? is a direct reference to the real story of Hachikō (ハチ公*)?, a dog that waited on the train station for years for its owner to return, without realizing that they've died during their commute to work. The Japanese name of the book may be a reference to the film Hachikō Monogatari.
Trivia[]
- Buchiko's Story isn't the only reference to Hachikō in the series. In Persona 4 Golden, the protagonist may watch the movie called Dachiko Story, which might specifically be a reference to the film Hachikō Monogatari, which is also based on Hachikō. Additionally, Koromaru from Persona 3 himself is a Hachikō reference in character.
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