Like a Dragon Gaiden features FMV women in two cabaret clubs across Sotonbori with whom players can build relationships and earn a special romantic scene. Ai works in Castle Cabaret and can be romanced, but you must earn a 3-star Affection rating with her to experience the final date.
To achieve a 3-star rating with the 5 FMV girls available to be romanced in Like a Dragon Gaiden, you must select the dialogue choices that yield the highest level of affection. Ai is an independent woman who looking for the man of her dreams, so here are the best dialogue choices for building Affection with Ai:
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0-Star Affection Options
First Encounter – [Opening Question]
“How do you do? I’m Ai!”
- Nice to meet you.
- You really don’t disappoint. You’re the best by far.
- I’m not feeling this.
The best choice here is: Nice to meet you.
Phones
“I always end up staring at my phone…”
- I’m the same way.
- It’s one of the downsides of convenience.
- It’s hard to resist watching videos.
The best choice here is: I’m the same way.
Horror Movies
“How are you with horror films?”
- They don’t scare me at all.
- I’m not good with jump scares.
- I don’t go out of my way to watch them.
The best choice here is: I’m not good with jump scares.
Spicy Food
“How are you with spicy food?”
- Even mild spice is too much.
- I love intense heat that leaves me sweating.
- All food is the same to me.
The best choice here is: I love intense heat that leaves me sweating.
Moving Overseas
“Should I move overseas too?”
- If you do, I’ll join you.
- I’d really miss you.
- Where are you thinking of going.
The best choice here is: If you do, I’ll join you.
Old Age
“Do you ever think about old age?”
- No point worrying too much now.
- I’m still in my prime!
- What are your plans?
The best choice here is: I’m still in my prime!
Alcohol Tolerance
“I’m a lightweight drinker”
- Doesn’t look that way to me.
- Why don’t we find out?
- I’ll drink in your stead.
The best choice here is: I’ll drink in your stead.
Love and Stress
“A stress-free romance is best.”
- I couldn’t agree more.
- That sounds boring.
- Overcoming stress together creates passion.
The best choice here is: Overcoming stress together creates passion.
Special Someone – [Affection Upgrade]
“Can we take this to the next level?”
- Sounds good to me.
- I don’t know about that…
- I’ve been hoping for this since we met.
The best choice here is: I’ve been hoping for this since we met, or Sounds good to me.
1-Star Affection Options
You can see the dialogue choices below after reaching a 1-star affection rating with Ai in Castle Cabaret. Here are the best answers:
Another Day Over – [Opening Question]
“You must be tired.”
- No, I don’t feel tired at all.
- I’m supposed to feel relaxed here? Crazy
- I feel right at home.
The best choice here is: I feel right at home.
Cabaret Clubs
“Do you visit cabaret clubs often?”
- I enjoy them once in a while.
- Yeah. I live it up every night.
- This is my first time.
The best choice here is: Yeah. I live it up every night.
Growing Up
“I used to watch my brother play video games.”
- You really looked up to him, huh?
- Did you ever get a chance to play too?
- You and I should play together.
The best choice here is: You and I should play together.
Quick Learner?
“I can learn any dance right away.”
- You must have good motor skills.
- You must be very observant.
- You probably just half-ass it.
The best choice here is: You must have good motor skills.
Lucky Underwear
“I have my lucky underwear on right now.”
- You wore them so you could show me later.
- You can never have too much luck.
- What’s lucky underwear?
The best choice here is: You can never have too much luck.
Personal Assets
“They really show off my secret weapons.”
- They’re pretty obvious.
- Your legs are certainly great assets.
- That’s disturbing.
The best choice here is: They’re pretty obvious.
First Impressions
“First impressions are everything in love.”
- That first meeting decides attraction.
- My decisions aren’t appearance based.
- I like when someone can surprise me. = Bad
The best choice here is: That first meeting decides attraction.
Classical Music
“Do you attend classical music events?”
- I’d like to.
- I’d probably fall asleep.
- I’ll break out the glow sticks.
The best choice here is: I’d like to.
Fetish – [Affection Upgrade]
“I have this thing for jawlines.”
- That’s a weird fetish.
- Can you be more specific?
- So, you don’t enjoy a man in a mask?
The best choice here is: Can you be more specific?
2-Star Affection Options
To progress and have more conversations with Ai in Castle Cabaret, you must have answered the 1-Star questions correctly to earn a 2-Star Affection rating. Therefore, here are the answers to the final set of questions:
Together – [Opening Question]
“I can’t help but smile when I see you.”
- Aren’t you a little close?
- Was I making a funny face?
- Heh, same here.
The best choice here is: Heh, same here.
Opposite Sex
“Do you like to chase, or be chased?”
- I go after them.
- I let them come to me.
- It depends.
The best choice here is: I go after them.
An Easy Job?
“Some people think my job is easy.”
- Don’t pay them any mind.
- I know how hard you work.
- Isn’t it, though?
The best choice here is: I know how hard you work.
A New Interest
“I’ve gotten into arts lately.”
- You didn’t have the awareness before.
- You didn’t have the time before.
- You didn’t have the money before.
The best choice here is: You didn’t have the awareness before.
Romantic Interests
“I like independent men.”
- Having a job is important.
- Money is important.
- Health is important.
The best choice here is: Money is important.
Ideal Marriage
“A weekend marriage would be nice.”
- That seems kinda bland.
- Space is important.
- Separate rooms 24/7, 365.
The best choice here is: Space is important.
Retirement
“When do you think I should retire?”
- Once you feel worn out. – Bad
- Once fewer people start asking for you.
- Once you meet the man of your dreams.
The best choice here is: Once you meet the man of your dreams.
You’re So Dependable
“I never worry when I’m with you.”
- Sometimes it’s good to worry.
- Deep down I’m full of worries.
- I can take care of all your worries.
The best choice here is: I can take care of all your worries.
Words from the Heart – [Affection Upgrade]
“There’s something I’m hoping to hear from you…”
- You’re everything to me.
- Check, please.
- You already know how I feel.
The best choice here is: You’re everything to me, or You already know how I feel.
After this… – Final Date
After reaching three hearts of Affection with Ai, you will receive a special video where you spend time with them where she cooks you dinner. Here is the final video for Ai.
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That’s everything you need to know to romance Ai at Castle Cabaret in Like a Dragon Gaiden. It’s important to note that romancing Ai, among others, is part of the Castle VIP trophy and is required for Platinum. For more guides like this one, make sure to check out our Game Hub.
