Yakuza 4: Hostess Guide

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Yakuza 4’s version of cabaret management is much the same as in Yakuza 3. In some ways, it’s easier, and in others, it’s harder. Nevertheless, much of the content of our Yakuza 3 hostess guide applies here too. Finding, customising, and training a hostess to reach No.1 in the club is the name of the game.

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Yakuza 4’s multiple protagonists might have you wondering who gets the honours this time around. Rather than Kiryu, it’s Akiyama, the first character you control, who will be dealing with the club management, meaning that you can get this sidequest started pretty early in the game.

Unlike the last game, Yakuza 4’s cabaret minigame isn’t attached to a specific substory. Rather, it’s unlocked as its own unique sidequest during the main story. At the start of the game, Akiyama already owns a cabaret club, Club Elise, and it’s located opposite the Millennium Tower entrance in the centre of Kamurocho.

During Chapter 3 and 4, Akiyama will carry out “Lily’s Test,” which will introduce you to hostess customisation and running Club Elise. While you start with her, Lily won’t be your main hostess.

After speaking to Lily on top of the Millennium Tower during Chapter 4, you’ll get a phone call from the club’s manager wanting to discuss finances. Head there and the quest will start.

The setup for the quest is pretty similar to Yakuza 3’s version — the club’s struggling and needs more talent. Good guy/cheapskate Akiyama volunteers to find a new hostess himself rather than hire anyone else to do it. Select "I’ll take care of this myself" during the conversation with the manager and you’re good to go.

You’ll be taken back outside to scout for hostesses, and the main