It’s more like
Choose genuine reaction
Choose option that please them the most
It’s like they expect you to put on a mask and behave in a way that best fits the situation and adopt a different, uh, persona for the situation. But, like, not just in combat. Which is really weird, especially with all the themes of masks (5), shape shifting (5), negotiating differently with different demon types (series-wide), shadow selves (4), evoker symbolism (3), etc.
I like it tho. It raises the stake of your choices and it feels good when you choose what you want to do instead of the correct answer anyway.
Isn’t that like ignoring weaknesses in battle and just doing what looks cool?