The cabaret returns in Like a Dragon Gaiden, with an eerily immersive take on it. Head over to the Club Heavenly cabaret and you’ll met Kei, an aspiring streamer who Kiryu can share some drinks and time with.
Kei, portrayed by VTuber Kson, is one of two hostesses you can spend time with at Club Heavenly in Sotenbori. With the Cabaret Club minigame, you (as Joryu) can pick from different topics and answer questions to raise your affection level. Ultimately, to finish the hostess’ route, you must fill out their hearts.
How to up your Affection
Each level of romance has its own set of questions, and you’ll have to answer a few specific ones the right way to push through to the next tier. Every segment can be a bit different, but always consists of ordering a drink, answering some questions, and optionally offering a gift.
If you’re looking to increase Affection as fast as possible, gifts can help a lot. I picked up a lot of good items to give away in the late-game sections of Like a Dragon Gaiden that I could later hand out in the Cabaret Club minigame. Drinks are helpful, but often have a hefty price tag associated; they’re worth it if you’ve got the cash to spare, though.
In my experience, the most reliable way to win hearts and increase the Affection meter is through the Q+A section. With that in mind, we’ve put together a guide to the best answers for Kei in the Cabaret Club minigame, to expeditiously woo the up-and-coming streamer.
Best Cabaret Club answers for Kei in Like a Dragon Gaiden
Romance Level 0 (No hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Pizza | “Do you like pizza?” | Pizza gets me pumped up. |
| Adventurous Palate | “What new food do you think I tried?” | Spicy fish roe? |
| Clothing of Choice | “What do you wear besides suits?” | My birthday suit. |
| Hobbies | “Do you have any hobbies?” | Karaoke. |
| Kansai Dialect | “Sometimes, I can’t understand…” | Sometimes even I don’t understand. |
| Japanese Food | “What’s your favorite Japanese dish?” | Sushi. |
| Hitting the Bottle | “Do you usually drink a lot?” | I chug as much as I can. |
Romance Level 1 (One heart)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Talking is Nice | “It’s easy to open up to you!” | I’d love to hear more. |
| Traveling | “Do you travel a lot?” | I’ve been all over Japan. |
| Feeling Unwell | “Are you tired or something?” | Maybe a little. |
| Ladies’ Man? | “You must be popular with the ladies.” | I suppose I am. |
| Chatty Drunks | “Are you a chatty drunk?” | Only around you. |
| Hairstyles | “What kind of hairstyle do you like on women?” | Long. |
| Live Streaming | “I got worried about people’s reactions…” | If you have fun, that’s all that matters. |
Romance Level 2 (Two hearts)
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Fighting Prowess | “You’re a force to be reckoned with, huh?” | I’m nothing to write home about. |
| Being Cheated On | “What would you do if a girl cheated on you?” | Break up with her. |
| Pick-Up Lines | “Do you have any pick-up lines?” | You’re one interesting woman. |
| Date Destinations | “Where would you take me on a date?” | We’d start at my place. |
| Dearth of Dates | “I wonder why I haven’t been able to date much…” | Do you have high standards? |
| Getting Out of Things | “I can’t pretend I don’t understand Japanese anymore…” | You did that? |
| Too Much Alcohol | “I might’ve had too much to drink…” | Your face does seem a little red. |
Special
| Topic | Question | Best Response |
| Streamers | “Do you know what a streamer is?” | Someone who does live broadcasts online. (Affection up) |
| What to Stream | “What would you stream, Joryu-san?” | Karaoke. |
| Goals | “What do you think my goal is?” | To become a legendary streamer. (Affection up) |
| Good Friends | “Do you have any close friends?” | I have online friends. |
| Worries | “I wonder if I’ll ever be able to do that… I’m worried.” | I believe in you. (Affection up) |
| First Encounter | “Sorry if my Japanese sounds a little weird.” | I can be your speaking partner. |
Completing Kei’s Cabaret Club romance
After hitting full hearts and correctly answering her questions, Kei will offer to see Joryu privately after her shift at Club Heavenly. Saying yes will start a visual novel-like adventure scene, culminating in a new FMV section where she and Joryu work out. It’s very, uh, “suggestive?”
After this, you’ll finish the Kei Cabaret Club plot in Like a Dragon Gaiden. You can head back to Club Heavenly to answer more questions or re-watch scenes, or just visit with her again. Clearing her path earns the Kei’s Husbando achievement on the Akame Network, for 2,500 Akame points.
