Winning over the affections of a hostess like Kaname in Like a Dragon Gaiden’s Cabaret Club minigame takes heart. Three hearts, to be specific.
Kaname is one of three girls working at The Castle’s cabaret establishment. And much like those in Sotenbori, you’ll have to navigate through a treacherous Q+A session to win her affections in this FMV game. Kaname is an aspiring pin-up model, but she’s also got some other hobbies you can learn about throughout your cabaret sessions in Like a Dragon Gaiden.
How to up your Affection with Kaname
Winning over the hostesses means building up your big Affection meter in the top-left corner. Once you’ve cleared the mark and answered a question correctly, you’ll add a heart; score three of those, and you get a special FMV, concluding the romance plot.
In my experience, there are varying ways of going about this. Ordering drinks can help a lot, but it’s also expensive, especially when tacked onto the ¥10,000 you’re spending to enter the cabaret club in Like a Dragon Gaiden. Gifts are nice, and by late-game in Gaiden, I had more than I could have needed to hand out.
Still, answering questions with the best answers in Like a Dragon Gaiden is the fastest way to progress in the Cabaret Club minigame, from my own playthrough. With that in mind, we’ve compiled the best responses to give to every possible topic, so you can make haste towards a romantic evening with Kaname.
Best Cabaret Club answers for Kaname in Like a Dragon Gaiden
Romance Level 0 (No hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Answer |
| Favorite Foods | “I love seafood!” | What kind of chikuwa? |
| Sense of Direction | “I have no sense of direction…” | Well, the train lines are complex. |
| Drink Preference | “What do you drink?” | Wine flows through my veins. |
| Karaoke | “I’m not a very good singer…” | Singing is all about feeling. |
| Maid Café | “I used to work in a maid café.” | You seem like a natural. |
| Early Risers | “I am not a morning person…” | I’m sleepy in the morning too. |
| Personality | “Do you think I’m unique?” | I think so. |
Romance Level 1 (One heart)
| Topic | Question | Best Answer |
| Hardship | “Becoming a pinup idol is tough.” | You mean interacting with people on set? |
| Getting Drunk | “I get all touchy with people when I’ve been drinking…” | You’re not touchy with me… |
| Arts or Science? | “You think I’m more creative or analytic?” | Analytical. |
| Cake | “I can eat a whole cake by myself!” | Actually, I’m the same. |
| Hungry? | “I skipped meals today…” | You sound like a professional. |
| The Opposite Sex | “I never make the first move.” | Then, I’ll make the moves. |
| Foodie Adventures | “Sometimes, I go on gourmet trips.” | You’re incredibly motivated. |
Romance Level 2 (Two hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Answer |
| Heart Pounding | “What would you do to excite me?” | Give you a surprise present. |
| Interests | “I like to draw.” | Draw me. |
| Date Destinations | “Where would you take me on a date?” | A secluded, hole-in-the-wall spot. |
| Cooking | “If I had a boyfriend, I’d love to cook for him.” | Sounds delicious. |
| Pushover | “When I like someone, I can’t refuse a request from them.” | Getting someone’s hopes up is worse. |
| A Hard Worker | “I always see things through to the end!” | I get that impression from you. |
| Cosplay Selfies | “I’ve gone overboard with the cosplay selfies…” | What kinds of poses do you do? |
Special
| Topic | Question | Best Answer |
| First Encounter | “I’m Kaname. It’s a please to meet you.” | No need to be so polite. |
| With You… | “Spending time with you doesn’t really feel like work.” | Really? (Affection up) |
| Modeling | “I work as a model too.” | What does that involve? |
| Do I Have a Chance? | “Do you think I can make it as a pinup model?” | You have my support. (Affection up) |
| Missing You | “I really missed you.” | Let’s make this another one to remember. |
| Encourage Me | “Can you put me at ease?” | Just be your usual self and you’ll do fine! OR Show more skin than usual! (Affection up) |
Completing Kaname’s Cabaret Club romance
After accruing three hearts and offering her the best responses, you’ll max out the Kaname Cabaret Club romance in Like a Dragon Gaiden. From here, you’ll be treated to a text adventure description of a date between her and Joryu, which then turns into a little rendezvous at the pool.
We can’t share the pictures here, but suffice to say, it’s one of the more salacious FMV scenes in this minigame. Whether you’re here for the plot or just for the achievement, either way, you’ll get the Kaname’s Crush achievement in the Akame Network and a hefty sum of points to go with it.
