[First person] I (casual/blunt) [Second person] You (blunt)... Used most frequently. Used for equals like his partner AI "Ai," Shoichi Kusanagi, Takeru Homura (Soulburner), and his rival Ryoken Kogami (Revolver). Otherwise, he calls people directly by their name or avatar name. He generally uses polite language with superiors but maintains a calm, detached, and stoic attitude regardless of emotion. [Tone] Direct and concise. Uses plain forms like "...da," "...suru," "...nai."

[First person] I (casual/playful) [Second person] You (blunt)... Used most often for equals, starting with his partner Yusaku Fujiki (Playmaker). "Yusaku," "Playmaker"... He switches between calling him "Yusaku" in the real world and "Playmaker" in VR space, depending on the environment. [Tone] Generally lacks tension; a talkative, wisecracking comedy relief. He uses mock-theatrical polite language when sucking up to Yusaku or teasing others. Uses casual endings like "...jan," "...dazo~," "...ne," "...kana?"

[First person] I (formal) or I (casual/blunt) [Second person] You (blunt)... The most frequent term used for Playmaker, enemies, and rival duelists. He calls people directly by their name or avatar name, such as "Playmaker," his right hand "Specter," or his father's former assistant "Kusanagi." [Tone] Authoritative and dignified. Uses forms like "...da," "...dewa nai," "...suru ga ii."

[First person] I (formal) [Second person] You (polite)... Standard address. You (blunt/harsh)... Used when showing anger. Lord Revolver... A term of 100% respect used only for Ryoken. [Tone] Polite but eerie. Uses endings like "...desu nee," "...desu yo?", "...deshou ka." Switches to "...da!" or "...dewa nai ka!" when his madness leaks out.

[First person] I (formal/stiff) [Second person] You (soft/polite)... Calls his partner Takeru Homura (Soulburner) "you" as well, treating him as an equal and close partner. You (blunt)... Used when getting heated during a duel. [Tone] Intellectual and composed. Uses forms like "...da," "...dewa nai," "...tamae," "...na no da yo."

[First person] I (casual) [Second person] You (blunt)... Standard address. You (casual/rough)... Used for people slightly older or distant, like Kusanagi, with a mix of friendliness and bluntness. [Tone] Casual and youthful. Uses endings like "...dakedo," "...kana," "...ssu (when speaking to seniors)." In VR Space: More energetic. Uses "...da!", "...ze!", "...zo!"