The cabaret club minigame is back with a newly immersive lean in the latest Like a Dragon. And if you’re trying to win the heart of Ayu at the Club Heavenly cabaret in Like a Dragon Gaiden, you’ll need the right answers.
To complete the romance, you’ll have to order drinks, fill out the bar, and rack up hearts as you ascend through tiers of Romance Levels. All of this plays out over an FMV as Ayu, the hostess, responds to what you say. You’ll need to respond well, with a hefty amount of “rizz,” to win her over.
How to up your Affection with Ayu
Completing the Cabaret Club plot line with any hostess like Ayu in Like a Dragon Gaiden means increasing their love meter through various acts, accruing hearts and eventually hitting three. Once you’ve got all three hearts, you’ll unlock the special FMV and get the completion achievement.
In my experience, there are a few ways to go about this. Drinks and giving gifts can accrue extra Affection on the love meter, especially if you give a good present. By the late-game sections of Like a Dragon Gaiden, I was picking up a surprising number of gifts, so make sure to hand those out. Drinks are useful, but expensive. It’s only worth indulging if you have more cash than you could need.
Really, the most reliable and cost-efficient way to up Affection, in my experience, is through giving good answers in conversation with the hostesses. So we’ve gathered together the best responses for each topic you can broach at the cabaret club with Ayu. Here’s how to win over the hostess’ heart.
Best Cabaret Club answers for Ayu in Like a Dragon Gaiden
Romance Level 0 (No hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Was It Cold Out? | “You weren’t cold on your way here, were you?” | I’m freezing. Why don’t you come warm me up? |
| My Drinking Habits | “How much do you usually drink?” | Like a fish. |
| Valuable Work Skills | “What’s important in your line of work?” | The ability to resist temptation. |
| Playing Sports | “Do you play any sports or anything?” | I go to the gym every day. |
| What Are You Staring At? | “Why are you just staring at me?” | Your boobs are… really big. |
| My Skincare Routine | “Do you have a skincare routine?” | Face mask after bathing, every night. |
| Dressing on Days Off | “I try to relax by wearing comfier clothes…” | Like pants and flats? |
Romance Level 1 (One heart)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Talkative Women | “What do you think of talkative women?” | I love their energy. |
| Coffrets | “Have you heard of a coffret?” | Yeah, it’s a makeup thing, right? |
| Chinese Food Therapy | “Do you know what Chinese food therapy is?” | Yeah, it’s about treating problems your body might develop. |
| Alluring Sights | “What small, fleeting image gets you going?” | The nape of her neck when her hair is up. |
| Ice Breakers | “What’s your go-to conversation starter?” | Something about the time of year, perhaps. |
| Her Off Day Routine | “What do you think I do on my days off?” | Exercise, I bet. |
| Regional Friends | “Do you have a lot of friends from all over?” | You could say that. |
Romance Level 2 (Two hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Her Drinking Habits | “How much do you think I usually drink?” | Two bottles of champagne, probably? |
| Cheating | “What do you consider cheating?” | Spending the night together. |
| Admiring Her | “What are you looking at?” | Those sexy lips of yours. |
| Favored Cosplay | “What sort of cosplay do you like?” | A maid outfit, for sure. |
| More About Me | “Tell me something about yourself.” | I don’t have anything good to talk about. |
| Dating Apps | “How do you feel about fibbing on a dating profile?” | Any blatant lies should be avoided. |
| Pursuing Dreams | “Pursuing my dreams is my top priority.” | You need a guy who’s the same way. |
Special
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| First Encounter | “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Ayu.” | … Sounds good. |
| Being #1 | “How should a club’s number one act?” | They should be a role model, a leader. OR They should have the final say on things. (Affection up) |
| Customer Service | “Have you dealt with customers before?” | I was a host for a bit. |
| Her Career | “What career would be best for me?” | How about running a beauty salon? (Affection up) |
| Following Her Advice | “Did you follow my little suggestion?” | Yep. I’m drinking water along with my alcohol. |
| Her New Chapter | “I started studying to get the license I need!” | Congratulations. Let’s raise a glass to you! (Affection up) |
Completing Ayu’s Cabaret Club romance
Once you’ve hit three hearts and answer questions correctly, Ayu will invite you out after her cabaret club shift ends. After a light visual novel-like segment, she’ll invite Joryu to help her with some special photographs she’s wanted to take.
The FMV scene will play out, and you’ll get a “Finished!” clear on Ayu’s profile, netting you the Ayu’s Arm Candy title on the Akame Network and 2,500 Akame points. You can still head back to Club Heavenly afterwards in Like a Dragon Gaiden to hang out with Ayu or rewatch any scenes.
