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maddogofshimano · 6 months

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The Fist of Reason: Majima Boss Rush

Happy 5th anniversary to rggo! hard to believe it’s been this long already

look at our festival boys! anyways lets get into this because I’m very excited

summary:

sometime after the events of Y1, Kiryu gets a call that Haruka has a fever. On his way to pick her up, he bumps into someone familiar...

[One day, some time after the strife caused by the Tojo Clan's stolen 10 billion yen was settled...]

Kiryu: Hello. ...Thank you for calling.

Kiryu: ...Huh? Haruka's got a fever? ...I understand, I'll be there right away. <scene change to outside> Kiryu: .....

<he bumps into someone> Kiryu: Oh, sorry. ???: Sorry? If sorry was enough to cut it, there wouldn't be yakuza! Majima: Ain't that right? Kiryu-chaaan!

Kiryu: Majima no nii-san!? What are you doing at a place like this... Majima: What's so weird about that? If Kiryu-chan's somewhere, then Majima is too! Majima: Outside of that, the spot where ya just rammed into me hurts like hell... Majima: Shit, ya probably broke the bone... Hehe, what're ya gonna do? Kiryu: People with broken bones don't laugh about it. Sorry, but I'm in a rush right now. Majima: Why ya bein' so cold~? We ain't seen each other in ages.

Kiryu: We can talk more next time. Like I said, I'm in a rush. Majima: Too bad! No matter what ya say, ya gotta beat me if ya wanna go!! Hehehe! Kiryu: Tch...! Kiryu: Give it a damn rest already! Haruka has a fever! Majima: ! ........ Majima: What the hell... I didn't know that. Majima: I'm sorry for this. Go on, hurry up 'n' get gone.

Kiryu: .....Damn. <he runs off>

[And then, 3 months later...]

Kiryu: ...I haven't seen Majima no nii-san around here since then.

Kiryu: (I thought he was the kind of person to come back the next day for a fight, but...) Kiryu: ........... Kiryu: (Even if I was in a rush at the time, did I speak too harshly to him...?) Kiryu: (Of course I don't think a guy like him would be dejected from that... Well, it is possible...) ???: Kiryu no ojiki (tl note: ojiki is an honorific that's literally "dad's younger brother" which is used for patriarchs less senior than your own. Nishida usually uses it) Kiryu: ...Hm? Kiryu: You're that Majima Family guy...

Nishida: About that... My boss is going to be put in jail. Kiryu: What...!? Nishida: It happened yesterday... Our family is supposed to be running a festival... Nishida: In the middle of it some thugs started acting up, and they got into a fight with our family members. Nishida: So now they've issued a warrant for my boss, since he was the one in charge... Kiryu: What is Majima no nii-san going to do? Nishida: He thinks it would be futile to resist, so he's waiting at the festival site for the police to arrive. Kiryu: What? Nishida: My boss has been acting oddly for the past 3 months or so. He doesn't have any energy, and seems pretty depressed. Kiryu: 3 months... it can't be. Nishida: And so, my boss really wants to see you before he goes to jail... Kiryu: Me...? Nishida: Yes. He said he has something to tell you, so... Kiryu: ...Got it. Lead the way. Nishida: Y-Yes sir! <they leave> Majima: ......... (tl note: I'm sorry the image of him just holding that pose in that outfit while waiting for the cops to show is so funny to me)

Kiryu: ...Majima no nii-san. Majima: ...Oh, Kiryu-chan, ya showed.

Majima: Excuse my appearance. I was up on a float till now. Kiryu: ...I just spoke with Nishida. Are you really going to jail? Majima: ...Yeah. Orders from on high, can't be helped. I'll be awfully lonely during those years... Majima: That said, I won't be botherin' ya any more, Kiryu-chan. Kiryu: ...... Majima: I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused ya. ...I wanted to at least say that, before I went to jail. Kiryu: ...That's not like you. Kiryu: Are you really going to let your underlings see you leave the outside world with such a pathetic display? Majima: ...I don't really care either way. Kiryu: ........... Kiryu: ...Good grief. You acting this way is completely infuriating to me. Kiryu: It can't be helped, this is a big favor. ...I'll get you all fired up again.

Majima: Hah...? Kiryu: You know the best way I can cheer you up? ...Come at me, Majima. Majima: ...!

Majima: Is this... are you pickin' a fight with me?

Kiryu: Heh, isn't that what I just said? Majima: ........Hee, hehehe! Majima: Kiryu-chan, you're always the best! Majima: Let's get started...! Kiryu-chan!!!!

Majima: Hehe... As always, Kiryu-chan... you're tough as nails...

Kiryu: Heh... You are too. (tl note: RARE KIRYU SMILING SPRITE)

Majima: Oi oi, you're sayin' somethin' nice? Kiryu: Majima no nii-san... I'm sorry. Majima: Ah? Kiryu: For what happened 3 months ago. Kiryu: I was flustered, and I snapped at you. Majima: ........As always, Kiryu-chan, you're soft as a marshmallow~. I'm astounded. Kiryu: ....? Nishida: E-Excuse me! Kiryu no ojiki!

Nishida: The truth is... My boss going to jail was a lie in order to get you to show up... Kiryu: What? Then... was him being depressed also a lie... Majima: It was aaaaall an act! Majima: I was pretendin' to be put off by how ya talked to me so ya'd feel sympathetic, then after worryin' ya for long enough-- Majima: I'd reveal it was all a ruse, 'n' you'd get pissed off enough to throw down! That was the plan! Majima: It played out a little differently than intended, but, we still had a fight so it's all good. Kiryu: .....Heh, you're such an ass. (tl note: TWO smiles!! unprecedented.)

Majima: What, you're not mad? Kiryu: I had a feeling that something like this was going on. Majima: Then why'd'ya fight me? Kiryu: ...When it's with you, I can go all out in a fight. Kiryu: ...If I really think on it, I guess I enjoy fighting with you. Just a bit. (tl note: THIRD smile!!!)

Majima: !!..... Hehehehehe!! Heeey~! I knew it!!

Majima: C'mon, let's go another round! Hearin' ya say that's gotten me all worked up again! Kiryu: ...Heh, sure. It's a festival, after all. It's a good excuse to really cut loose. Majima: Hell yes!! Let's do this... Kiryu-chaaaaaa~n!!!! Nishida: A-Ah... This won't end until the sun comes up...

<END>

bonus stuff:

oh wow. oh man. that was pretty gay. between this and like a dragon: gaiden: the man who erased his name (lad gai man) thank you ryu ga gotoku studios for sending me birthday presents

obligatory boss rush pic

also a bonus shot of Kiryu’s apartment

the two new cards for this are “Mad Dog of the Festival Stage” and “Dragon of the Festival Band”

and since it was a festival I also put together a very special team to repeatedly kick Majima’s ass

#rggo #Ryu ga Gotoku #ryu ga gotoku online #yakuza online #yakuza #like a dragon #Majima #Kiryu #Nishida #Majima Goro #Kiryu Kazuma

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todayisafridaynight · 1 year

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i couldnt resist

#rgg #rggo #ryu ga gotoku #ryu ga gotoku online #ryu ga gotoku 3 #yakuza series #yakuza online #yakuza 3 #minedai #daigo dojima #yoshitaka mine #snap sketches #hes so deranged i love him #ok NOW im sleeping bye

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galaxystarfish · 1 year

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Ryu Ga Gotoku Online - Special Trailer

AYYO HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE??

#youtube #yakuza #haruka sawamura #kiryu kazuma #goro majima #saejima taiga #ichiban kasuga #yakuza online #HOLY SHITT?????#ALSO HARUKA BADASS I LOVE HER SO MUCH AAAA

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eyeballskunk · 1 year

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RGGONLINE “Iron Rule” Event Translation

CARD DESCRIPTION: A messenger sent by the Jingweon Mafia. He went to Japan on a mission to take Ryuji Goda to the Korean Headquarters. At first, Han was as calm and cold as ice, but during the process of traveling with Ryuji, he awakened something else inside.

Prior to Joon-gi Han’s visit to Japan, Ryuji Goda was invited to join the Jingweon Mafia.

At that time, Han was not yet called Joon-gi Han. He was called "Mumyeong” (lit. Nameless).

Mumyeong: “Sorry to trouble you.”

Jingweon Leader: “Mumyeong… what’s your earliest memory?”

Mumyeong: “…Stealing carrots out of hunger, and being beat up by adults after.”

Jingweon Leader: “It was around that time I picked you up out of the gutter. Who picked you up out of the gutter and kept you alive?”

Mumyeong: “The general commander of the Jingweon Mafia.”

Jingweon Leader: “Then ask. What is your life for?”

Mumyeong: “For the prosperity of our organization.”

Jingweon Leader: “No one embodies the iron rules of our organization like you, Mumyeong.”

Jingweon Leader: “A strong body, mental strength, and beauty, all at the highest level, after overcoming training that could have killed them.”

Jingweon Leader: “I am glad you grew up here. You truly deserve the name Joon-gi Han.”

Mumyeong: “Thank you for your kind words. I promise to live up to the name.”

Jingweon Leader: “Actually, besides you, another Joon-gi Han candidate has appeared.”

Mumyeong: “…A new Joon-gi candidate?”

Jingweon Leader: “Yes. He hasn't had plastic surgery yet, but he's as talented as you are.”

Jingweon Leader: “I think he should be stronger and maybe actually look like Joon-gi Han.”

Jingweon Leader: “You have to kill him and prove yourself more worthy of the name.”

Mumyeong: “It's about killing that man and winning… got it.”

Jingweon Leader: “…Come in.”

(A door opens)

Candidate: “……”

Mumyeong: (.....Body as well-honed and polished as a diamond. Sharp eyes that must have almost seen death…)

Mumyeong: (There seems to be no flaws of my opponent…..)

Jingweon Leader: “Now, put these capsules into your mouths.”

Mumyeong: “That’s…”

Candidate: “Is this a self-determination capsule?”

Jingweon Leader: “Yes. When a strong force is applied, the capsule breaks and a deadly poison flows out from inside.”

Jingweon Leader: “You guys are going to have to fight with your bare hands with that capsule in your mouth.”

Jingweon Leader: “You’re not allowed to spit out the capsule. Fight until one of you dies.”

Candidate: “Even if you grit your teeth, even if you get punched in the face… the capsule will break and you die instantly.”

Jingweon Leader: “How Joon-gi Han fights while protecting his beautiful face is also a necessary ability. Are you dissatisfied?”

Candidate: “No, thank you for giving me the chance. I will definitely be the next Joon-gi Han.”

Jingweon Leader: “…Then put the capsule in your mouth.”

Candidate: “I will be the next Joon-gi Han. I'll let you die.”

Mumyeong: “…That’s not for us to decide.”

Candidate: “You and I, only one of us is strong enough to be Joon-gi Han.”

Candidate: “I will become Joon-gi Han!!”

Jingweon Leader: “Let’s start.”

Candidate: “Haaaaaaaa!!!!”

Mumyeong: “Oaaaaaaaaa!!”

(They fight)

Mumyeong: “Haa… haa…”

Candidate: “Huff……”

Mumyeong: “….Urraaaaahh!!”

Candidate: “Haaaaaa!!!!”

Candidate: “Guahhh….”

Mumyeong: “Guh….”

Mumyeong: (The capsule…. the poison…. it’s in my body…..)

(They both collapse)

Jingweon Leader: (Desperate cross counter... As you can imagine, they were evenly matched. It seems that the battle is decided...)

Candidate: “Haaa… haaa… I… win….”

Jingweon Leader: “…Well done. The title of Joon-gi Han….”

Candidate: “Haaa… thank you.”

Jingweon Leader: “….is not yours.”

Candidate: “….huh?

(Gunshot)

Mumyeong: “Uhh….”

Jingweon Leader: “….Are you awake?”

Mumyeong: “Why…. Why am I alive…? Didn’t I break the capsule….?”

Jingweon Leader: “The capsule in your mouth didn’t contain lethal poison, it was just a simple sleeping pill.”

Mumyeong: “Sleeping pill…. Then why did you say it was poison?”

Jingweon Leader: “Originally, it was not hard to imagine that the two sides would be evenly matched.”

Jingweon Leader: “To test your loyalty to the organization, I tricked you into thinking the capsule had poison in it.”

Mumyeong: “To test my loyalty…”

Jingweon Leader: “Even though you knew you were going to die, you held the capsule in your mouth and fought until the very end.”

Jingweon Leader: “But your opponent was afraid, and spit out the capsule just before the fight was decided.”

Jingweon Leader: “Those who have the loyalty to follow the Jingweon even if they lose their own lives, are only then suitable for the name of Joon-gi Han.”

Mumyeong: “Was that the case…”

Jingweon Leader: “….Well done. From now on, you are Joon-gi Han.”

Jingweon Leader: “Starting today, you will be Joon-gi Han working for the Jingweon Mafia.”

Han: “Yes sir.”

Han: “As Joon-gi Han’s shadow, I will dedicate everything to the Jingweon Mafia’s prosperity.”

Thus, the man became Joon-gi Han.

A little while later, he took on a mission to bring Ryuji Goda to the Korean Headquarters, but that’s a story for the future…

END

NOTES: I wish there was more Mumyeong content I could translate WAAAAAA I love him very much

#rggo #rggonline #ryu ga gotoku online #ryu ga gotoku #yakuza #yakuza online #joongi han #joon-gi han #yakuza 6 #yakuza 7

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skelabra · 2 years

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The Man Called Yoshitaka Mine Event Story: Board Text

In the Board Game events in RGGO, there are little text boxes you get when obtaining items. While these are usually just unimportant bits of trivia, I figured I could translate the ones for Mine’s story.

Enchanting Pyroxene

I acquired a piece of stone with an intriguing color from a certain someone.

My collection has improved even more.

{T/N: These gem shards are an item used in the game. The “certain someone” is just one of Mine’s “connections”.}

Mysterious Dice

The owner of the antique shop recommended me these mysterious dice.

Well, they are certainly tasteful.

{T/N: Again, these dice are used for gameplay reasons.}

Protein

The protein I regularly use is unexpectedly sold out. Damn. I can’t get myself to work out without it...

Sushi Restaurant

I was enjoying the fine tuna. According to the owner, a customer of the restaurant had caught it. Who the hell is he?

{T/N: This is referencing the Tuna Fund substory from Yakuza 3. Said customer asks Kiryu to invest into his tuna farm, which is a scam (Kiryu gets his money back after beating him up, though. And he gets tuna.)}

Moneymaking Scheme

I was approached on a street corner to invest into a Tuna Fund...? An idiotic idea like that isn’t even worth considering.

{T/N: This is referencing the Tuna Fund substory again. Mine could never be a protagonist because he wouldn’t fall for the substory scams.}

Auction

I succeeded in acquiring the painting I wanted at an auction.

Paintings do not betray anyone.

Baseball

I see baseball equipment lined up in a sports store.

In the past, I was too poor to be able to afford such things. I wonder if things would have been different if I had had money back then.

Man Who Shines In Gold

I heard that there’s a man who walks around fighting people wearing a golden suit because he has a lot of money.

Hah, how unrefined.

{T/N: I believe this is referencing the “Nouveau Riche” enemies.}

White Mystery Man

I saw a suspicious man in a white coat with white hair. He was mumbling to himself about some kind of virtual machine...? What’s that?

{T/N: This is referencing Minamida, the guy that lets Kiryu play a fighting simulator.}

Billiard

I played pool for the first time in a while. Surprisingly I managed to get a break ace, but it’s not that big of a deal.

{T/N: A break ace is when you manage to sink the 9 ball in the first turn of pool. You get an achievement for doing this in Y3.}

#op #yakuza #yakuza online #rggo #rgg #mine yoshitaka

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draayder · 2 years

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Hi! I just found your old yakuza pins post and hope it's not too late to ask something. Were did RGGO state that 'Daigo picked out the Hakuho Clan crest for Mine'? I'm not doubting you or anything, I just want to know more about Daigo playing favorites >:) Thank you for the food!

Thanks! I checked my notes to be sure and it was in the Mine board game event "The Man Called Yoshitaka Mine" but UNFORTUNATELY I never posted a full translation of that event and I went through it way back in 2019 when it first ran and, upon second review, Daigo just says "Hakuho Clan huh.... That's a good name, Mine." (白峯会…　か。いい名前じゃないか、峯。) which I'm assuming 2.5 years ago I got hung up on the じゃないか which dictionary entries will give as like "how about we..." so I probably took it as him suggesting it as a good name rather than suggesting it is a good name lol. I'll fix that on the yakuza pins post

but there was plenty of other favorite playing at least: here was my personal recap, which likely has a few other minor errors

-Mine just sorta............ saw Daigo from the distance, overheard that 4 of his dudes had just died protecting him, and was like damn............ what kind of dude inspires that in men. I must know more. Then immediately finds the closest yakuza (who happens to be a Nishikiyama guy) and convinces him to let him join up -Kanda saves his life by running a dude over and he decides okay I hate this guy but I do owe him one. I'm going to drag this shitty family to the top so that Daigo will notice me -He smooth talks his way into joining Kanda in his meeting with Daigo and finally gets to talk to the guy. Daigo thinks Mine is super cool gives a passionate speech about protecting the clan. Every single one of Mine's internal thoughts is about Daigo -Daigo then immediately chews him out a lil and says the Nishikiyama family must stop fighting other Tojo dudes. Mine decides this is the most important thing -True to his word when a tojo dude points a gun at Mine and Kanda he's just like damn. I can't fight him. guess I'll die. Kanda runs away -Instead Daigo shows up and takes the bullet for him, because they're family now. Mine is ready to kill -Daigo also attempts to trade one billion yen to the guy for Mine's life. gay ass -Kanda also got Daigo when he ran away, so Mine decides Kanda is useful............. for now -2 months later Daigo personally gives Mine the Hakuho Family (白峯 using the same 峯 as Mine), a direct line family. Mine has been a member of the tojo for two months. Daigo also has them swear up as kyoudai. gay ass -sometime between then and a year later Mine is promoted all the way up to lieutenant advisor of the tojo

the wiki actually has a solid really recap of the event that covers things in a lot more detail! sorry for the accidental mis-info and thanks for sending me an ask about it so that I could take a second look!

#yakuza #rggo #ryu ga gotoku #ryu ga gotoku online #yakuza online #Mine #sometimes I feel like my japanese has completely stalled #but being able to go back to that line and immediately be like dude what the hell was I smoking to read it that way #is kind of a nice feeling #it's a very common turn of phrase it's just not Textbook so I was thrown off dramatically #kirinposting

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gaykudo · 2 years

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does anyone have a translation of ryuji’s rggo story i need it for gay reasons

#rggo #rgg online #yakuza online #ryuji goda

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trevorphilips · 8 months

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#yakuza #goro majima #ryu ga gotoku #yakuzaedit #gamingedit #rgg online #mine #they should make a yakuza game where he's romanceable

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majimassqueaktoy · 10 months

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Rgg release a pin up calander NOW

#these are really pin ups what is this 😭#minami daisaku #goro majima #rggo #ryu ga gotoku online #yakuza

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brennabug · 9 months

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ok so normally in ryu ga gotoku online the character portraits are normal right

but if you have a status effect that prevents you from attacking they all get sad and it's so funny gjkfkgjf

sadbusawa

sadjima

10 years in the joint made you depressed

noodles weren't cold kashiwagi

and finally please let me live a happy life with my kids kiryu

#yakuza #ryu ga gotoku #ryu ga gotoku online #龍が如く

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maddogofshimano · 10 months

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Zhao Character Story

This was requested by the giveaway winner @trixibebe ! Hopefully it is worth the wait! I love Zhao a lot so this was great to do

Summary: Zhao’s been informed that one of his long time friends is planning a coup against him, and will be eliminated. This quickly turns into a manhunt--and cathunt--as Zhao faces down his old friend.

Ijincho, Yokohama, has the underground ruled by 3 powers, commonly known as the "Ijin Three". This is a story about one of those people, a few years after the boss of the Liumang had been replaced by Zhao Tianyou... Qing Jin, Ijincho Close Associate of Zhao: ...Tianyou-sama. Regarding the matter with "Jin". (Tl note: the name is 陳 which as usual could be a lot of readings. I went with Jin, but Chen might be more accurate if I were keeping with how localization does it. separately, calling him Tianyou-sama instead of Zhao-sama is interesting)

Zhao: Which Jin do you mean by Jin? Associate: Jin Yangming. (Tl note: okay yeah a name. I am guessing on specific readings as per usual) Zhao: Hmm~? What's Jin-kun done? Did he get a stomach ache? Associate: This is a serious matter. I've long had misgivings about him being a traitor. Zhao: ..... Associate: Recently he's been even more suspicious, so I had an internal investigation check it out. The result-- Associate: We learned that he's been gathering members from within the organization to stage a coup. Zhao: Are you sure there hasn't been a mistake? Jin-kun doesn't have the guts for that.

Associate: No, I'm certain of this information. Zhao: Hmmmm.... Associate: ...By all rights, the planners should have been purged as soon as it was discovered. It never would have needed to be reported. Associate: That man... It's only because Jin is an old friend of yours that it's being brought to your attention. Zhao: So he's a friend of mine. That doesn't mean he's a good person. Associate: It's been decided to do the purge tomorrow night. Just so you're informed. Zhao: ...Gotcha. Knock 'em dead.

Fierce-looking Man: ........

[a shuttered door opens] Zhao: Yo, Jin. How's the beef ramen taste? Jin Yangming: Zhao....! Zhao: Same as ever, this shop's my fave. Zhao: But the stir-fried Chinese cabbage is so good. You know how the garlic really pops? Zhao: Ah, but you were eating Chinese cabbage until two years ago, right? Did you get tired of eating it? Or is it due to your lady friend~? Jin: .......... Zhao: Oh yeah, how's your cat doing, Ranran-chan? It's just 2 years old. It's an indoor cat, right? Jin: ....I can tell you've been monitoring my activities closely. Let's just cut right to the chase then. Zhao: That right? Well, how about we do that. Zhao: Some of the elders in the group, they seem to have caught wind of your little plan. Jin: ....I figured as much. Zhao: The purge is planned for tomorrow night. Couldn't you save your own life by offering yourself up right now? Jin: Your father was a cruel and strict leader, but he had a passion for protecting the immigrants of this city. Jin: But what about you? You don't protect us Liumang at all. Acknowledging you as our leader... how could I do that?

Zhao: So you're throwing a coup? Man, you've always been way too extreme. Jin: ...Thanks for the food. I'll leave the cash for it, boss. [he leaves] Zhao: ...Haaaaa~.

The next night

[people are rushing down the street] Liumang Member: Jin went this way! Don't let him escape!!

Jin: Shit...! Zhao: I got it. Jin: Zhao...! Zhao: But I do gotta ask. What's the point in doing this? Jin: Shut up.... At least I'll be able to deal with you! [they fight, Zhao kicks his ass] Zhao: Hey, how you doing Jin? You had enough?

Jin: Shit... You're fucking dodging non-stop... Associate: Wait! Jin! Jin: ....Tch! [he runs off] Zhao: Tsk tsk tsk... He managed to get away. Associate: You all go after Jin. He absolutely cannot be allowed to escape!

Associate: Are you safe? Zhao: Fit as a fiddle. Associate: To correct the blunder of allowing him to flee, the general foot soldiers have been mobilized. Zhao: OK. Well then, let's seal off the entrances and exits to the district.

Zhao: Be sure to get the sewers and river too, anything that can be used to leave. We want him trapped like a rat. Associate: On it. I'll get it started. Zhao: Alrighty, now do I start my own punishment for the traitor?

[END PART 1]

Liumang A: Oi, did you find that Jin bastard?

Liumang B: Nah, the room was totally empty. He must have come back once and then ran off again. Liumang A: I see.... With the district sealed off he's trapped like a rat. He has to be hiding somewhere here. Liumang A: You guys stay here and kill Jin if he returns. No mercy for traitors! Liumang B: Yes sir! [he leaves] Liumang B: ....Do we really need to keep watch on this place? It's not like Jin-san's gonna come back to his house when he's being chased. Liumang C: Yeahhh. But Jin-san's really boned now. How could he even consider something like a coup? Liumang B: If he gets caught, they're going to turn him into manju filling. Still, I can sorta see why he might not agree with our new nepotism boss. (Tl note: for those unaware, manju is a stuffed bun. also nepotism is a liiiitle bit of a stretch but he is complaining that Zhao just got the job because his dad was the previous boss) Zhao: Excuuuse me. New nepotism boss here. Relying on things like heritage isn't very rational, is it?

Liumang B: B-Boss!? I-I'm sorry!! I was... Zhao: It's all good, man. But maybe watch your back better when you're in the mood for griping. Zhao: ...This here is Jin's house, yeah? You already checked it out? Liumang B: Y-Yes sir. We checked thoroughly for anything that might indicate where he fled to, but nothing turned up. Zhao: Hmmmmm... I gotcha. Was there a cat inside? Liumang B: A-A cat? No, there wasn't one... Zhao: So he took his beloved cat with him... I see. Zhao: Sorry for the bother. ...How bout you keep up the great work as look outs~. [Zhao leaves] Liumang B: Geez... I'm just glad I didn't get turned into manju filling.... [at a different set of apartments, a doorbell rings] Stern man: ...Yeah? Who is it? (Tl note: are these the same apartments you visit in LJ? haven't they been through enough??)

Zhao: Yoooo, Taka. Hope you don't mind me barging in for a sec~. Heyyy~ as I thought this place is pretty nice. Is this stuff for a pet? (Tl note: his name is 王 which has a bunch of possible readings, Taka was a very arbitrary pick) Liumang Taka: Wh-... Boss...!? Zhao: Aw you don't have to call me boss, it's fine~. You're one of the people who disagrees with my hereditary placement, aren't you? Taka: No, that's not... Zhao: It's chill if you do. I'm not here to blame you for anything. Zhao: Actually, I'm here cause I think Jin's cat is here. ...Ranran-cha~n, are you here~? [Ranran meows at Zhao] Taka: !? Zhao: Hey, that hurt~. Zhao: Since it seemed like Jin took his cat when he ran, I've been hitting up all the homes of the anti-hereditary faction to see which ones could keep a pet~. Zhao: So, Taka... This is Jin's cat that you're taking care of, yeah? Taka: No... you've got it all wrong. This is my cat. Come get some food, Ran. Zhao: ...Hmmm~. Is that it. This looks an awful lot like Jin's cat, you know. Zhao: A black and white persian with odd eyes, how'd you end up with one that's just got so many similarities? Taka: ...I saw Ranran and wanted to get a kitten just like it. I also took the name from it. Zhao: Hmmm~ ...But, well, the little bit of thick black fur on the underside of its tail shouldn't be exactly the same as Ranran's, right? Zhao: Just let me check that real quick. Taka: No, you don't need to. It's there. It truly is a miraculous resemblance. Zhao: ........Wooow~, that's a hell of a coincidence. But, hmm, it doesn't seem like this cat has any thick fur like that? Taka: Eh!? Zhao: What I said was a lie, actually. The real Ranran doesn't have any black fur on the underside of its tail. Zhao: Oooh bad luck~. You fell for the oldest trick in the book. Taka: Guh.... uuhh..... uraaaaahghhhh!!!! Zhao: Woah there, I'm not letting you run. I've got a mountain of questions I gotta ask you now. Taka: G-Get ready!! You're already going to kill me...! I'll have to kill you instead to make my escape!!!! [they fight, Zhao wins] Taka: S-So strong... Why's some nepotism baby that strong...

Zhao: Well that's a hurtful thing to say. I've never once lost a fight, you know?

Zhao: Well now that the persuasion session is over... Talk to me~. Where's Jin? Zhao: Since you tried to escape, it doesn't seem like you're hiding him in your house. Taka: I-I don't know... I was just supposed to look after Jin-san's cat for him when it came time for him to escape. Taka: I really don't know anything else.... Zhao: ....You understand from before that you can't lie to me, right? Taka: I-It's not a lie!!!! I really wasn't told anything else!! Please believe me!! Zhao: .................Yeah, okay~. I believe you. Not like you have any room left to lie. Zhao: .........But just to be safe, how about you show me around this place. Zhao: ...Yep, no hidden rooms or signs of another person living here. Seems like he really isn't here. Zhao: Well, hiding in another anti-hereditary faction members' house is basically asking to be caught. Zhao: Sooo... He probably dropped the cat off and went directly to wherever he's hiding. Taka: Y-Yes sir... He wasn't able to bring Ranran with him... so he really stressed how important it was that I look after it... Taka: He knew I had raised and loved a cat, so he believed I would be trustworthy... Zhao: ...Hey Taka, what are some of the things that cats don't like? Taka: Things they don't like...? There's a lot. Hot stuff, the sound of the vacuum cleaner, water... Taka: Besides those... really strong smells can be bad. All of that varies on the individual cat, though. Zhao: Really strong smells, huh... [flashback] Zhao: Yo, Jin. How's the beef ramen taste?

Zhao: But the stir-fried Chinese cabbage is so good. You know how the garlic really pops? Zhao: Ah, but you were eating Chinese cabbage until two years ago, right? Did you get tired of eating it? Or is it due to your lady friend~? Jin: .......... Zhao: Oh yeah, how's your cat doing, Ranran-chan? It's just 2 years old. It's an indoor cat, right? [flashback over] Zhao: .....I probably got it~. Jin's location. Taka: Eh....?

[END PART 2]

[the sound of the door to the restaurant opening] Zhao: Table for one, please~.

Owner of the Chinese Restaurant: ....Your seat is right this way. Here's some water. Once you decide on your order... Zhao: Owner-san, do you remember me? The other day I was here with a regular named Jin. Owner: ....Ah, so you're Jin's acquaintance. I don't know if something happened, but he hasn't been by recently. Zhao: Is that so~. Jin was a regular here, but you had a private relationship with him too, right? (Tl note: 🤨 🏳️‍🌈 ❓ ) Owner: ...It was a pretty limited relationship. Occasionally we went fishing together. Zhao: Hmmmmmmmm~ ...For having such a limited relationship, it's awfully kind of you to be sheltering Jin from the Yokohama Liumang currently chasing him. Owner: Eh? H-Hold on, where are you going!! Zhao: ...Bathroom~ at least I was planning to, but you're really jumpy huh, Owner-san. Zhao: Could that be becauuuse~.... if I take a single look into the backroom I'll see that Jin is hiding there? Owner: !? Zhao: Looks like I got it in one.... Jin, how about you come out already? All the exits are blocked, you're not getting away again. [Jin exits the back room] Jin: ......How did you know I'd be here?

Zhao: Because you left Ranran with Taka. Jin: ........What? Zhao: You dote on your beloved cat. Therefore you would have taken it with you. But you didn't. Zhao: So the only explanation is that you must have gone to hide somewhere that you couldn't bring Ranran. Zhao: There's plenty of reasons I could think of why you wouldn't take Ranran. Safety, preference, the noise it makes... Zhao: However, you have connections with the Liumang and it's difficult to do a quick investigation, you could have established some trust, and you couldn't take Ranran... Zhao: So that made me think that the only place to hide must be Jinhua. This place reeks of garlic, which Ranran doesn't like. (Tl note: the store name is 金華 and could be some other readings but Jinhua is the reading for the city in China) Jin: ...How the hell did you know that Ranran doesn't like the smell of garlic? Zhao: Well, I didn't know about it originally. Zhao: I just noticed that the time when you stopped eating this place's famous stir-fried Chinese cabbage was the same time that you got Ranran. Zhao: ...That's when the lightbulb went off. Zhao: You started eating beef ramen without any garlic because Ranran hated it, right? Jin: .....Heh, you really solved that. You're a lot more clever than I thought. Zhao: Well, I'm a pretty capable kid, you know~. Jin: You've exceeded my expectations. But, after surrounding the shop and blocking all the exits isn't this a little naïve? Zhao: Hm? What's naïve about it? Jin: Coming at me alone!! I'm going to take you hostage and get the hell out of this town!! [they fight, Zhao wins] Jin: Wh-What was that power....

Jin: Shit... Just kill me already. Call in your men and make an example out of me. Zhao: Ahh, that was a lie actually. The only person here is just me. Jin: What the hell...? Zhao: In 2 hours, there will be a 5 minute gap in the guards at the Jinhua bridge. You can use that to get out of the sealed district. Zhao: I just came here to say that. Well then, good luck. Jin: ! H-Hey...! Hold on! Why are you doing this... Zhao: As long as it saves lives, I'm fine doing anything. Jin: This ain't fine! I just tried to kill you! What sort of game are you playing at...!? Zhao: ...Haaa, don't you know people don't like guys who can't take a hint? Zhao: Just to be perfectly clear, you know how I'm the boss of the organization? So that means I have no choice but to make an example out of you. Zhao: I've known you for a long time. Besides-- Zhao: Since I was the boss's son, everyone treated me like some kind of cancerous growth, but you never had any restraint even with me. Zhao: That pissed me the hell off... but really that isn't a bad thing. Jin: Zhao... Zhao: Well, that's all there is to say on that. Enjoy your second chance at life. See yaaaa. [Zhao leaves] Jin: ....I'm sorry, Zhao....

A short time later....

Associate: ...And since then, we haven't been able to locate Jin. He may have left Japan by now.

Zhao: My bad? I messed up on my initial call. I'm sure he must have left the city by then. Zhao: I'm sorry for being an unreliable boss. I'll be sure to work harder next time. Associate: ....We'll see if that happens. Zhao: Hm? Did you say something? Associate: No... Until next time.

[END]

BONUS TIME!

I love Zhao. he just goes around lying to people for fun. his two great loves in life are fucking with people and being a ginormous softie

Whenever I ran a line through deepl to doublecheck something it really really really wanted to call Zhao a girl due to all the tildes he uses lol. Zhao’s got 5 cards which is a pretty solid amount, including these two KSRs