Amidst the murder and mayhem in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, players still have the opportunity to bond with the characters. In the shoes of Hajime Hinata, they can do this by choosing to spend their Free Time with any of their classmates — at least, those who are still alive.
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Spending time with classmates and witnessing their Free Time Events can earn the player Hope Fragments, which eventually unlock useful bonuses in class trials. However, Hajime may need more than just his presence and a few words to get the others to open up. By giving the right gifts at the right times, he'll be able to grow closer to his classmates.
Updated August 10 by Demaris Oxman: With Danganronpa Decadence announced for the Switch, plenty of fans are returning to the Danganronpa games — or discovering them for the first time. With that comes the tricky puzzle of navigating friendships within the game. In Goodbye Despair, the time that Hajime spends with classmates is vital, as it will eventually help him in the class trials. Understanding each character's best gifts is even more important in Island Mode, where making friends is a key mechanic. With that in mind, we've updated this list to include more examples of gifts, as well as guides to how characters' personalities can help players pick out the best presents.
There are two different ways to purchase gifts for classmates in Danganronpa 2. One has a limited but safe selection; the other has a large selection, but relies on the luck of the draw.
Just like its predecessor, Danganronpa 2 lets players try their luck in a gashapon-style game. By putting in a Monocoin, Hajime will receive a gift to give to one of his classmates. The MonoMono Yachine is located on the first island's Beach.
Putting in additional coins will decrease the chances of receiving a repeated gift. However, having multiples of the same items isn't necessarily a bad thing. Many students have Liked or Loved gifts in common, and characters won't turn down gifts they've received before. Generally, using only one coin will still get the player a gift someone will enjoy, so don't waste coins.
In the Rocketpunch Market on the first island, players can find a vending machine. For a few Monocoins, Hajime can purchase snacks, drinks, and a few other cheap items. Don't be fooled by the low prices — some of Hajime's classmates will be more than happy to receive a bottle of ramune or a bag of sunflower seeds.
For a bit of a steeper price at 50 Monocoins, the vending machine also sells items that unlock bonus scenes. However, if the player's goal is to befriend classmates, don't spend money on these — they aren't viable gifts.
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Players will earn a number of Monocoins at the end of every class trial, depending on how well they performed during the minigames. The can also find them hidden around the island, by investigating various objects. To find Monocoins, simply investigate everything!
Hajime should give his friends Liked gifts during his first few conversations with them, up until he has received two or three Hope Fragments with that character. Afterwards, Loved gifts will be necessary to gain the rest of the Hope Fragments.
Other gifts fall into separate categories of Neutral, Disliked, or Hated.Don't worry too much about these other categories, however. It's best to avoid giving any character a gift that doesn't fall on their Liked or Loved lists, as it won't increase their friendship with Hajime. Thus, the latter are the most important to remember.
Below, players can find a complete list of each character's Loved gifts — ones they should keep on hand when trying to complete that character's last few Free Time Events. Since many characters have several dozen gifts on their Liked lists, a few are listed here, while players can find links to comprehensive lists on each player's wiki page.
With her endless appetite, hotheaded gymnast Akane will rarely turn down a snack. Almost any food item from the Vending Machine or MonoMono Yachine will win her over, but the following are some of her favorites.
Loves:
- 008. Prepackaged Orzotto
- 086. Centuri Potpurri
Likes:
- 002. Ramune
- 009. Chocolate Chip Jerky
- 010. Cod Roe Baguette
- 013. Sweet Bun Bag
- 028. Safety Half-Shoes
- 073. Moon Rock
- See the wiki for more
Like Akane, Byakuya isn't one to turn down a snack. However, his tastes aren't identical, as players can see below. Additionally, as someone from a wealthy background (or rather — spoiler — as someone pretending to be from a wealthy background), he has an appreciation for the finer things in life.
Loves:
- 009. Chocolate Chip Jerky
- 013. Sweet Bun Bag
- 017. Cocoshimi
- 045. Black Rabbit Picture Book
Likes:
- 008. Prepackaged Orzotto
- 011. Gugelhupf Cake
- 012. Hardtack of Hope
- 019. Coconut
- 030. Bvarbi's Gold
- See the wiki for more
Everyone's favorite gamer girl is among the easier of Hajime's classmates to please. With a fairly substantial list of Loves and several other Likes, it's not too hard to find something she'll like. Predictably, she'll be happy to receive anything to do with video games, as well as other cool trinkets and knickknacks.
Loves:
- 041. Tips & Tips 2nd Edition
- 062. Power Gauntlet
- 064. Nitro Racer
- 086. Century Potpourri
- 102. Rose In Vitro
- 103. Skullhead Mask
Likes:
- 015. Viva Ice
- 018. Sunflower Seeds
- 033. Hope's Peak Ring
- 06. Slap Bracelet
- See the wiki for more
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Fuyuhiko is one of the harder characters to befriend, partially because he's only available to talk to after Chapter 3. What's more, his list of Loves is incredibly short — although he does have plenty of Liked gifts. Food isn't the way to his heart, but he seems to enjoy quirky collectibles.
Loves:
- 071. Antique Doll
- 081. Stardust
Likes:
- 007. Non-Alcoholic Wine
- 020. Iroha T-Shirt
- 033. Hope's Peak Ring
- 079. Gold-Coated Sheath
- 110. Secret Wind Sword Book
- See the wiki for more
Gundham is an eccentric character, and his preferred gifts reflect that. This endearingly odd animal lover will appreciate anything to do with the occult or the strange. Additionally, snacks for his Four Dark Devas (i.e., sunflower seeds) rank high on his list.
Loves:
- 018. Sunflower Seeds
- 031. Earring of Crushed Evil
- 056. Small Degenerated Reactor
- 108. Angel's Fruit
Likes:
- 004. Blue Ram
- 023. Falkor's Muffler
- 034. Spectre Ring
- 097. Jabba The Frog
- See the wiki for more
For players willing to put up with Hiyoko's nasty attitude, be on the lookout for dainty, feminine items. Her preferred gifts reflect her outward appearance more than her personality; most are childish or girly.
Loves:
- 035. Cloth Wrap Backpack
- 038. Biggest Fantom
- 077. Paper "10th Act Verse"
- 086. Century Potpourri
- 102. Rose In Vitro
Likes:
- 003. Coconut Juice
- 037. Jabbaian Jewelry
- 045. Black Rabbit Picture Book
- 071. Antique Doll
- See the wiki for more
Similar to Chiaki, Ibuki is likely the easiest person to befriend. Her list of Loves is longer than most, and her Likes include dozens of items. Keeping in line with her talent, most are music-themed; however, she likes snacks and fun toys as well.
Loves:
- 046. 2.5D Headphones
- 060. American Clacker
- 075. Desperation
- 083. Two-Sided Ukulele
- 087. Absolute Tuning Fork
- 101. Lust Setsugekka
Likes:
- 005. Civet Coffee
- 016. Jabba's Natural Salt
- 025. Queen’s Straitjacket
- 064. Nitro Racer
- 070. Old Timey Radio
- See the wiki for more
Danganronpa 2's resident gearhead loves to receive gadgets and gizmos as presents. A few also have descriptions claiming to help people who are unlucky in love — after all, Kazuichi always has Sonia on his mind.
Loves:
- 047. Radiosonde
- 053. Lilienthal’s Wings
- 056. Small Degenerated Reactor
- 070. Old Timey Radio
- 092. Broken Warhead
Likes:
- 043. Men's Manma
- 044. Kiss Note
- 050. Razor Ramon
- 058. The Funbox
- 068. Century Potpurri
- See the wiki for more
Not many available gifts in Danganronpa 2 relate to Mahiru's photography talent; however, there are a few presents that highlight her proclivity for organization, propriety, and taking care of others. Like other female students, she also won't turn down pretty trinkets.
Loves:
- 032. Silver Ring
- 054. Kirlian Photography
- 082. Japanese Tea Cup
- 086. Century Potpourri
- 102. Rose In Vitro
- 107. Compact Costume
Likes:
- 022. Apron Dress
- 039. Ubiquitous Handbook
- 044. Kiss Note
- 071. Antique Doll
- 093. Girl with the Bear Hairpin
- See the wiki for more
Many of Mikan's best presents relate to her talents as a nurse, but there's still a wide variety present in her list. Vending machine snacks and drinks aren't really the way to go, but Mikan does seem to like useful and pretty things.
Loves:
- 025. Queen’s Straitjacket
- 055. Mr. Stapler
- 109. Bandage Wrap
Likes:
- 028. Safety Half-Shoes
- 029. Passionate Glasses
- 032. Silver Ring
- 042. Ogami Clan Codex
- 051. Infrared Thermometer
- See the wiki for more
Many fans believe it's impossible to truly understand Nagito, and his best presents don't offer much more insight. Like Nagito himself, these items and their descriptions range from uplifting to strangely ominous. It's also worth noting that he has the smallest number of Liked gifts, at only eight.
Loves:
- 033. Hope's Peak Ring
- 090. Memory Notebook
- 091. Mukuro's Knife
Likes:
- 004. Blue Ram
- 012. Hardtack of Hope
- 015. Viva Ice
- 031. Earring of Crushed Evil
- 036. Another Hope
- 068. Go Stone
- 086. Century Potpourri
- 110. Secret Wind Sword Book
- See the wiki for additional info
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Ever-enthusiastic Nekomaru's best gifts are highly varied. A few are, naturally, sports-related; however, others seem a bit out of left field. It seems the Ultimate Team Leader's interests go beyond his talent.
Loves:
- 019. Coconut
- 024. Fresh Bindings
- 042. Ogami Clan Codex
- 089. Sand God's Storm Horn
Likes:
- 021. Brightly Colored Jeans
- 039. Ubiquitous Handbook
- 051. Infrared Thermometer
- 078. Marine Snow
- 096. Tissue
- See the wiki for more
Serious, intense Peko takes awhile to soften up, but the following presents should help Hajime get to know her. As much as she loves anything related to swordsmanship and martial arts, she has a feminine side, as some of her best gifts show.
Loves:
- 022. Apron Dress
- 071. Antique Doll
- 079. Gold Coated Sheath
- 086. Century Potpourri
- 110. Secret Wind Sword Book
Likes:
- 007. Non-Alcoholic Wine
- 074. Another Battle
- 081. Stardust
- 082. Japanese Tea Cup
- 102. Rose In Vitro
- See the wiki for more
The Princess of Novoselic lives up to her high status, as the best gifts for her are rather classy. Yet, she can't resist presents that cater to her darker fascinations, such as occult happenings or bloody historical battles.
Loves:
- 011. Gugelhupf Cake
- 021. Brightly Colored Jeans
- 074. Another Battle
- 086. Century Potpourri
Likes:
- 006. Cinnamon Tea
- 063. Mesopotamia
- 070. Old Timey Radio
- 100. Occult Photo Frame
- 102. Rose In Vitro
- See the wiki for more
Danganronpa 2's token creep is defined just as much by his lustful nature as he is by his passion for cooking. Unsurprisingly, many of his best gifts have sexual connotations; however, a few others highlight his talents as a chef.
Loves:
- 029. Passionate Glasses
- 044. Kiss Note
- 067. Kokeshi Dynamo
Likes:
- 048. Male Cylinder
- 049. Measuring Flask
- 066. Gag Ball
- 093. Girl with the Bear Hairpin
- 101. Lust Setsugekka
- See the wiki for more
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