While Yakuza: Like A Dragon offers plenty of intense action, it’s also packed with role-playing activities. Beyond battling and exploring dungeons, the main character, Ichiban Kasuga, has numerous ways to occupy his time in the city, including dining, enjoying drinks, playing games, and meeting new friends.
As the narrative unfolds, Ichiban meets several women who spark his interest. By enhancing his personality traits and engaging with them, he can build closer connections that may lead to romance.
As of December 26, 2024, by Andrew Scariati: If you’re uncertain about your romance options in Yakuza: Like A Dragon, we’re here to guide you. Whether you’re seeking a quick path to relationship success or still pondering your choices, this guide provides all the necessary insights to help Ichiban find love before diving into the latest installment, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii.
Who Are Your Potential Romance Partners?
Throughout the game, Ichiban can form bonds with six different romantic partners. To establish these connections, he must improve certain aspects of his personality.
How To Romance A Character
Each woman connects with different personality traits of Ichiban. You’ll need to interact with four of them when their corresponding personality trait reaches levels four, seven, and ten.
To fully transition into a romantic relationship with any of them, their related personality trait must be maxed out at level ten.
For the four women who are not party members, you must engage with them multiple times and present them with gifts as you reach specific levels of personality traits.
The gifts consist of bouquets, which you can either grow or purchase. Then, take them to the Survive Bar Barkeep to turn them into beautiful arrangements.
If you prefer, you can buy bouquets from a shop called Flowers 2 Go located in Yokohama’s waterfront area.
Here’s how to foster romance with the non-party members:
- Engage with the character once you attain level four in their favored personality trait.
- Gift them bouquets to boost your bond.
- Speak to them again once you’ve reached level seven in that personality trait.
- Gift them their favorite flower to strengthen your connection.
- Engage once more upon reaching level ten in the personality trait.
- Continue to gift them their favorite plant until your bond is at its peak.
Additionally, each woman has a story arc that Ichiban must complete before pursuing romance.
Party members simply need their bond maxed out to initiate their romance storylines.
How To Romance Saeko
Saeko, the first female party member Ichiban encounters, is a strong-willed and passionate individual. She begins to lower her defenses around Ichiban and his crew once she recognizes their genuine concern.
No gifts are necessary, but you’ll need to enhance her Bond to level 5 by battling alongside her, chatting in Party Chats, and visiting Seagull Cinema together.
To grow closer, make sure to complete her Drink Links at the Survive Bar after maximizing her Bond.
Once her Bond is at its peak, you’ll also need to level up your Style to ten before asking her out.
How To Romance Eri
Eri, the second female party member, initially presents as an acquaintance who Ichiban assists in revitalizing her struggling business.
You’ll need to successfully complete the Management quest to elevate her business in the Share Price ranks.
This action will maximize her Bond and open the door for a romantic relationship. However, before asking her out, it’s essential to have Ichiban’s Kindness at level ten.
How To Romance Iroha
Upon visiting the Survive Bar, Ichiban not only meets the intriguing Barkeep but also the approachable and conversational hostess, Iroha. She gives you the chance to replay any Party Chats you’ve had.
Iroha responds positively to Ichiban’s Charisma, and at levels four, seven, and ten, you will need to provide her with one, five, and ten bouquets of roses, respectively.
Afterward, ensure you’ve participated in at least 20 Party Chats to proceed with asking her out.
Gathering Party Chats can be done by visiting intriguing locations like restaurants, bars, and monuments around town.
How To Romance Sumire
In classic RPG style, there is a spot called the Romance Workshop run by the talented Sumire where you can craft and enhance your gear.
She is most responsive to Ichiban’s Passion, requiring one, five, and ten Bonsai trees at levels four, seven, and ten, respectively.
Also, you’ll need to completely fund her workshop with over 20,000,000 yen before asking her out.
The quickest way to earn this amount is by completing the Management quest, allowing you to reap Shareholder bonuses between two to three million yen with each successful run.
How To Romance Miyakoshi
This lengthy side quest involves visiting Ounabara Vocational School and enrolling for exams alongside the pleasant Miyakoshi.
Miyakoshi appreciates Ichiban’s Intellect, requiring one, five, and ten bouquets of lilies as you reach levels four, seven, and ten.
Additionally, you must clear all exams at the vocational school before requesting a date with her. Each exam costs between 30,000 and 50,000 yen, so it’s wise to save beforehand to avoid financial waste.
How To Romance Ririka
In a nod to traditional RPGs, Ichiban can change jobs that grant varying abilities by speaking to the diligent and soft-spoken Ririka at Hello Work.
She responds to Ichiban’s Confidence, needing one, five, and ten bouquets of pansies at levels four, seven, and ten, respectively.
Among all characters, Ichiban has the broadest range of job options, but he needs to enhance his physical stats and various personality traits to unlock them all.
Before asking Ririka out, ensure that Ichiban has tried each job. To confirm that the game acknowledges Ichiban’s job attempts, make sure to level it up before switching.
