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Romance Options and How to Romance
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Assassin's Creed Shadows (AC Shadows) features a couple of romance options that you can pursue in-game. Read on for a list of all romanceable characters and learn how to romance each of them in this guide.
List of Contents
All Romance Options
| Character | Romance Option? |
|---|---|
 Ibuki |
Yes (Yasuke Romance) |
 Gennojo |
Yes (Naoe Romance) |
 Katsuhime |
Yes (Naoe Romance) |
 Rin |
Yes (Yasuke Romance) |
 Lady Oichi |
No (Yasuke can only flirt with her) |
 Koshiro |
Yes (Naoe Romance) |
 Mayu |
Yes (Naoe Romance) |
 Hori Hidemasa |
Yes (Yasuke Romance) |
 Naoe / Yasuke |
No (The two protagonists can't romance each other) |
Ibuki, Gennojo, and Katsuhime are the main romance options in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Lady Oichi doesn't have a romance scene, but you can flirt with her as Yasuke.
How to Romance
Ibuki - Complete Putting Down Roots Quest
You choose flirty dialogue with Ibuki as Yasuke during the Homecoming quest, which leads to their romance quest Putting Down Roots, regardless of whether you successfully recruit him into the League. Players must flirt with them at least three times to open them up for romance.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Inside Help (Before Meeting) |
Players will have the option to gain favor with their companions depending on their answers during the quest Inside Help. Speaking to Ujimasa as Yasuke, responding with "I choose love" will contribute to your success in romancing Ibuki. |
| Ambush Interrupted (Introduction) |
 After meeting Ibuki in Kashiwara Vilage, you can increase your chances of recruiting them as an ally by saying "I have changed" and keeping at least five civilians alive during the ambush. |
| Homecoming (Flirting) |
 After meeting up with Ibuki. Tell them "I am here to help". |
| Homecoming (Flirting) |
 In a conversation with Ibuki after leaving Hijiyama Fort, choose "Your mind works in beautiful ways" to flirt with them. |
| Homecoming - Additional Dialogue (Flirting) |
 If you choose not to recruit Ibuki, they can still be romanced in their follow-up quest if you select "Let's be together in another way" further in the conversation. |
| Putting Down Roots (Romance) |
 Return to the hideout to meet with Ibuki. Upon hearing their complaints, say "You have lovely eyes". |
| Putting Down Roots (Romance) |
 When you meet up with Ibuki and hand them the gift, say "I want more than friendship" to initiate the romance scene. |
Gennojo - Choose Flirty Dialogue Options and Complete His Questline
Geonnojo starts flirting with Naoe from the start of his recruitment questline in Act 2. As Naoe, you can reciprocate the flirting during the Sake and Swords and Honor Among Thieves quests. Flirting back at least three times eventually leads to a romantic scene with him during Stolen Hearts.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Inside Help (Before Meeting) |
Players will have the option to gain favor with their companions depending on their answers during the quest Inside Help. Speaking to Ujimasa as Naoe, responding with "I choose love" will contribute to your success in romancing Gennojo. |
| Missing Missive (Introduction) |
 Players will have to gain the letter from Gennojo during this mission. If you approach him as Naoe, you will have the option to talk to him to gain some favor. |
| Lost Honor (Flirting) |
 Gennojo will catch up to you after defeating Ise Sadaoki. When he says that him and Naoe are good together, say "You might be right". |
| Sake and Swords (Flirting) |
 Gennojo makes a flirtatious "sword" remark to Naoe, that you can choose to playfully respond with "Depends what you're offering." |
| Sake and Swords (Flirting) |
 Gennojo and Naoe talk about friends, while he tells Naoe he will show her what a good friend he could be. Respond with "Show me, thief". |
| Honor Among Thieves (Flirting) |
 When you hand Gennojo the scroll and he jokes that it contains a nude portrait of himself, reply, "I'm keeping it then". Selecting this choice leads to continued romantic dialogue later. |
| Stolen Hearts (Romance) |
 After rescuing Gennojo and speaking to him, he opens up about his past. Choose "I'd like to embrace you" to initiate their romance scene. |
Katsuhime - Flirt With Her During Her Questline
Flirt with Katsuhime at every opportunity when you're together and during her quests. Having flirted with her at least one time, finish The Jounin Pillow Book quest after she officially joins the League to start a romance.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Showdown in Sakamoto (Flirting) |
 On Naoe's portion of this quest, Katsuhime will accompany you. Choose "I like your teppo", and the two will begin to flirt. |
| Letter From Katsuhime (Flirting) |
 When Katsuhime asks you what the Kakushiba ikki has to offer, choose "It offers time with me". |
| The Tale of Genin (Flirting) |
 Towards the end of the quest in your dialogue with Katsuhime, select "I do enjoy your company" to compliment her. |
| The Diary of Lady Rokkaku (Recruiting) |
 After completing this quest, Katsuhime can be recruited into the league. |
| The Jounin Pillow Book (Romance) |
 Katsuhime playfully asks you to guess why she invited you out, choose "Let's find out" to initiate a romance scene with her. |
How to Recruit and Romance Katsuhime
Rin - Flirt with Her During Her Questline
Rin is unique in that she is romanceable despite not being part of the main story or a possible ally of the league. You can start her quest, Arrow Strike, while completing The Winter Raiders objective board in Kii. Progress her questline across 3 different season changes and flirt with her at least five times to get the chance to romance her.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Arrow Strike (Flirting) |
 When Rin says "Forgive the mess, my grandfather clearly saw little need to by tidy", reply with "Let me help you clean" to flirt with her. |
| Arrow Strike (Flirting) |
 After teaching Rin, she will say "I think you'll make for a fine teacher". Reply with "It wasn't my archery you were testing" to flirt with her. |
| War Horse (Flirting) |
 When Rin says "I will leave that to your imagination, sensei", reply with "You excel at everything you try" to flirt with her. |
| Ride into town (Conflict) |
After War Horse, wait for the season to change then return to the Mount Omori Hut. Let Rin handle the bandits while you keep watch. |
| Ride into town (Gain favor) |
When racing into town with rin, deliberately lose the race and let her win. |
| Ride into town (Flirting) |
 When Rin asks you to pick an onigiri, choose "Plum onigiri, please" since it's her favorite. |
| Ride into town (Flirting) |
 When Rin asks you "Tell me...what beauty do you intend to create?", reply with "I want to draw a picture of you." to continue flirting with Rin. |
| Ride into town (Romance) |
 When Rin describes her life as "One filled with excitement...and you", reply with "I would like to kiss you" to initiate a romance scene with her. |
Lady Oichi - Yasuke Can Only Flirt With Her
Though Yasuke can flirt with Lady Oichi and share moments together, she ultimately cannot respond to his advances further due to their differing backgrounds.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| A Prayer For Omi (Rejects You) |
 When Lady Oichi asks "how would you live your last night?", reply with "I would spend my last night with you". However, she rejects the idea. |
| The Wheel Turns (Flirting) |
 In Okishima, you'll meet Lady Oichi and have the option to select "I am drawn to you" in dialogue. However, the romance will not progress further. |
| The Wheel Turns Pt. 2 (Flirting) |
 Towards the end of the quest, you have one more opportunity to say "Let's enjoy the moment". The two will have a moment together, though its nature is ambiguous. |
Koshiro - Flirt with Him During The Leaf Turns
Naoe can flirt with Koshiro for a total of five times during the quest The Leaf Turns. You must respond with flirty dialogue at least four times to open him up as a romance option.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| The Leaf Turns (Flirting) |
 At the start of The Leaf Turns, you will help out Koshiro in tidying his house. When you find a letter addressed to Naoe, respond with "You're more than a blade to me" |
| The Leaf Turns (Flirting) |
 Retrieve his carving tools and return to Koshiro. Talk to Koshiro and tell him "We have a special connection". |
| The Leaf Turns (Flirting) |
 Koshiro will ask if you want to take a walk. Tell him "I'd like to spend more time with you" and begin following him. |
| The Leaf Turns (Flirting) |
 After following for some time, he will stop and initiaite dialogue. Say "You must follow your heart". |
| The Leaf Turns (Flirting) |
 Follow him once more until he sits down on a mat. Talk to him and respond with "Like me" when he asks why he should stay. |
Mayu - Flirt with Her After Honoring Jizo Statues
Naoe will have several opportunities to flirt with Mayu at after honoring 10, 35, and 69 Jizo Statues found throughout Feudal Japan. Players need to flirt with her at least twice to unlock the dialogue option to completely romance her.
Mayu Romance Guide and Choices
Hori Hidemasa - Return to Him as Yasuke After Completing the Betrayers
Yasuke will have the opportunity to romance Hori Hidemasa after eliminating all the targets in the Betrayers questline. Speak to him as Yasuke when you've dealt with all the targets.
| Quest | Romance Dialogue |
|---|---|
| Complete the Betrayers (Flirting) |
 Return to Hori Hidemasa as Yasuke after killing all of Genzaburo's Soldiers. When you speak to him, tell him that "Meeting you was my reward". |
Yasuke and Naoe - No Romance
The two protagonists do not have an option to romance each other. The closest to that idea would be during the Raise a Cup quest in Act 2, Naoe and Yasuke relax by a campfire in the Hideout, sharing drinks and conversation.
You can make them ask one another about love or past lovers, but the exchange remains lighthearted as they continue to spend time as close allies and friends.
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