Kokoro is a hostess at Castle Cabaret in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, and players that want to see her outside the club will need to reach her maximum Affection level. The fastest way to do that is to provide the most desirable answers to the various questions that Kokoro poses, though fans may occasionally be confused about which one they should select. This guide is here to alleviate that confusion, and the best answers to choose when interacting with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name's Hostess Kokoro are listed below.
To note, players can expedite the rate at which they increase Kokoro's Affection level by ordering expensive drinks and giving her lavish gifts when the opportunities to do so arise. While it is not requisite that those grand gestures be made, Like a Dragon fans who ignore them entirely may find that it takes them two encounters to raise the hostess's Affection level by one Heart, while players that are more generous can do that in just a single encounter.
LaD Gaiden: Kokoro 0-Heart Cabaret Answers
The first time that players encounter Kokoro, the LaD Gaiden hostess will say "hey there, I'm Kokoro," and players should respond with "I'm sure I will." Fans should then work through the following 0-Heart topics to raise Kokoro's Affection level:
Kids
- Question: Do you like kids?
- Best Answer: Kids are great!
Mahjong, Anyone?
- Question: Have you ever played mahjong?
- Best Answer: Heh, wanna try me?
Romantic Interests
- Question: What's your type?
- Best Answer: You like gorilla-like men?
Physique
- Question: How did you get so fit?
- Best Answer: I fight thugs.
Makeup
- Question: I don't usually wear makeup.
- Best Answer: Looks like it's doing your skin good.
Getting Drunk
- Question: I'm a chatterbox when I'm drunk...
- Best Answer: You look sexier when you're drunk.
Marriage
- Question: Interested in marriage?
- Best Answer: I might consider one with you.
Biggest Accomplishment (Final 0-Heart Topic)
- Question: What's your greatest accomplishment?
- Best Answer: It's still to come.
LaD Gaiden: Kokoro 1-Heart Cabaret Answers
At the beginning of the encounter that occurs immediately after reaching one Heart of Affection, Kokoro will say "I have so many interests," and Kazuma Kiryu should answer with "how do you find the time?" Fans can then start selecting 1-Heart topics, and here are the best responses to all those questions:
The Perfect Relationship
- Question: What's the perfect relationship?
- Best Answer: You make a good point.
Yakuman on East One
- Question: I dealt into a dealer yakuman on east one, and immediately zeroed out.
- Best Answer: I've done the opposite before.
Moving House
- Question: I think it might be time to move!
- Best Answer: I can help you make space where you're at.
Your Dreams
- Question: What are your dreams?
- Best Answer: A trip around the world.
Age
- Question: How old are you?
- Best Answer: 51.
Opinion on Me?
- Question: What do you think of me?
- Best Answer: I'm not particularly interested.
Spice It Up!
- Question: Let's kick things up a notch!
- Best Answer: Yeah! Let's have a blast tonight!
Saving Up (Final 1-Heart Topic)
- Question: I'm saving up for my dreams.
- Best Answer: Then I'll be sure to ask for you every time!
LaD Gaiden: Kokoro 2-Heart Cabaret Answers
Players that reach 2-Heart Affection with Kokoro will be told "I can't help but wish there were two of me..." At the beginning of their next visit, and they should respond with "I feel the same way sometimes." Fans should then address the following topics in order to reach maximum Affection with Kokoro and earn a date that occurs outside LaD Gaiden's Castle Cabaret:
Birthday Present
- Question: Any recommendations for a present?
- Best Answer: An accessory.
Domestic Bliss...
- Question: I wish I had a sweetheart husband waiting at home...
- Best Answer: With a delicious home-cooked meal ready?
Public Relations
- Question: How should I deal with people?
- Best Answer: Secretly record them.
Overwhelmed
- Question: Sometimes, work consumes my whole life.
- Best Answer: I'd like to support you if I can.
Gorilla
- Question: You remind me of a gorilla!
- Best Answer: I'm a long way off compared to a real gorilla.
Fun Together
- Question: Wanna have some fun?
- Best Answer: Let's play some mahjong.
Feeling Tense
- Question: I haven't had a massage in a while...
- Best Answer: I could do with one myself.
Frugality (Final 2-Heart Topic)
- Question: Maybe I should give up on something.
- Best Answer: Take a break and think about it. OR Don't give up. Go for what you want!
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