Ai is one of three hostesses that players can meet at Castle Cabaret in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and it is possible to earn a special after-hours date with her. In fact, it does not take very long to earn that date, provided that the player picks the most desirable answers to the topics that Ai presents. This guide is here to assist with that endeavor, and it details the best answers to choose when interacting with Hostess Ai in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
Before getting into those answers, it is worth mentioning that players will have several opportunities to order drinks and give gifts during their encounters with Ai. Those opportunities serve as ways to gain some additional Affection from the hostess, and Like a Dragon fans that want to quickly reach the after-hours date are advised to splurge on expensive drinks and lavish gifts.
LaD Gaiden: Ai 0-Heart Cabaret Answers
The first time that players encounter Ai, the LaD Gaiden hostess will say "How do you do? I'm Ai." Fans should respond with "nice to meet you" and then move on to the following 0-Heart topics:
Phones
- Question: I always end up staring at my phone...
- Best Answer: I'm the same way.
Horror Movies
- Question: How are you with horror films?
- Best Answer: I'm not good with jump scares.
Spicy Food
- Question: How are you with spicy food?
- Best Answer: I love intense heat that leaves me sweating.
Moving Overseas
- Question: Should I move overseas too?
- Best Answer: If you do, I'll join you.
Old Age
- Question: Do you ever think about old age?
- Best Answer: I'm still in my prime!
Alcohol Tolerance
- Question: I'm a lightweight drinker.
- Best Answer: I'll drink in your stead.
Love and Stress
- Question: A stress-free romance is best.
- Best Answer: Overcoming stress together creates passion.
Special Someone (Final 0-Heart Topic)
- Question: Can we take this to the next level?
- Best Answer: Sounds good to me.
LaD Gaiden: Ai 1-Heart Cabaret Answers
After earning one Heart with Ai, players should meet with her again. This action will prompt the hostess to say "you must be tired," and Kazuma Kiryu should respond with "I feel right at home." Players should then use these answers to address the 1-Heart topics:
Cabaret Clubs
- Question: Do you visit cabaret clubs often?
- Best Answer: Yeah. I live it up every night.
Quick Learner?
- Question: I can learn any dance right away.
- Best Answer: You must have good motor skills.
Growing Up
- Question: I used to watch my brother play video games.
- Best Answer: You and I should play together.
Lucky Underwear
- Question: I have my lucky underwear on right now.
- Best Answer: You can never have too much luck.
Personal Assets
- Question: They really show off my secret weapons.
- Best Answer: They're pretty obvious.
First Impressions
- Question: First impression are everything in love.
- Best Answer: The first meeting decides attraction.
Classical Music
- Question: Do you attend classical music events?
- Best Answer: I'd like to.
Fetish (Final 1-Heart Topic)
- Question: I have a thing for jawlines.
- Best Answer: Can you be more specific?
LaD Gaiden: Ai 2-Heart Cabaret Answers
With the second Heart secured, players should initiate another encounter with Ai, which will begin with the hostess saying "I can't help but smile when I see you." Fans should respond to that statement with "heh, same here" and then work through these 2-Heart topics in order to earn a special date with Ai that takes place away from the cabaret clubs in LaD Gaiden:
Romantic Interests
- Question: I like independent men.
- Best Answer: Money is important.
An Easy Job?
- Question: Some people think my job is easy.
- Best Answer: I know how hard you work.
Ideal Marriage
- Question: A weekend marriage would be nice.
- Best Answer: Space is important.
Retirement
- Question: When do you think I should retire?
- Best Answer: Once you meet the man of your dreams.
A New Interest
- Question: I've gotten into the arts lately.
- Best Answer: You didn't have the awareness before.
The Opposite Sex
- Question: Do you like to chase, or be chased?
- Best Answer: I go after them.
You're So Dependable
- Question: I never worry when I'm with you.
- Best Answer: I can take care of all your worries.
Words from the Heart (Final 2-Heart Topic)
- Question: There's something I'm hoping to hear from you...
- Best Answer: You're everything to me. OR You already know how I feel.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
- Released
- November 9, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Franchise
- Yakuza
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure