The Weeknd shares his failed romance in Persona 5 Royal
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- The Weeknd documents his Persona 5 Royal playthrough and missing a romance with Tae Takemi.
The Weeknd shares his failed romance in Persona 5 Royal
Pop artist Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, recently shared his experience playing Persona 5 Royal. In a series of posts on his alternate Instagram account @gene.hackerman, he showed how he missed a romance with the character Tae Takemi, sparking plenty of reactions from fans of the game.
About Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal is an animated role-playing game (JRPG) developed by Atlus and an expanded version of the original Persona 5. The game gives players the chance to build social bonds with various characters, including Tae Takemi, the goth doctor who is a popular romance choice. It blends dungeon crawling and social simulation, making choices and timing crucial to the outcome.
The Weeknd's gaming experience
During his play sessions, Tesfaye guided his followers through his experience with the game, without much context or explanation. His posts included screenshots and short updates that were familiar to other players. Despite the anonymity of the account, many fans of the game followed his progress with interest.
Romantic misstep
In one of his recent Instagram posts, The Weeknd documented his frustration at being unable to romance Takemi. He realized he had missed the necessary steps to pursue her romantically, specifically the requirement to start the romance during her ninth Confidant conversation. That led to discussion among fans, who encouraged him and reminded him of the specific requirements for forming romantic relationships in the game.
Timeline
April 2026: The Weeknd starts playing Persona 5 Royal and shares regular updates on his Instagram account.
April 29, 2026: Tesfaye posts a screenshot explaining his failed attempt at romance with Tae Takemi.
April 30, 2026: Fans and followers of The Weeknd react to his posts, with many noting his accidental route into friendship as one of his biggest gamer blunders.
The Weeknd, known for his emotional music, has shared his gaming experience through a different lens. The rise of social media has made it easier for celebrities to share their personal interests, bringing gaming and music audiences closer together.
Fans of both The Weeknd and Persona 5 Royal are showing their support with comments and encouragement, and it seems Tesfaye is still enjoying his adventure with the Phantom Thieves despite the romance mishap.
