Like a Dragon 9 Wiki: Substories, Minigames, Business, and Karaoke Guide

Substory Guide: Completing All 52 Side Quests Like a Dragon 9 keeps the tradition of punchy, emotional substories. You'll find 52 in total, spread across Kamurocho, Ijincho, and the new Omi Harbor district. Most unlock after chapter 3, but a few require specific friendship levels with party members. ### Key Substory Walkthroughs **Substory 14: "The Karaoke King's Challenge"**

Location: Kamurocho, Theater Square

Requirements: Chapter 5, Soul level 30

Reward: 120,000 yen, "Golden Mic" accessory (boosts karaoke score by 15%)

Tip: During the boss fight, use heat actions to break his karaoke machine—it stuns him for 3 turns. **Substory 37: "The Taxi Driver's Secret"**

Location: Ijincho, taxi stand near Survive Bar

Requirements: Complete business management chapter 4

Reward: Exclusive taxi summon item (fast travel anywhere, once per day)

Trick: Accept the fare 3 times; on the third ride, choose "ask about his past" to trigger the full quest. ### Substory Checklist | Chapter | Substories Available | Notable Reward | |---------|----------------------|----------------| | 3 | 8 | Dragon's Fang (weapon) | | 5 | 14 | Golden Mic | | 7 | 20 | Platinum Suit (armor) | | 9 | 10 (final batch) | Infinite Wallet |

Business Management Minigame: Maximizing Profits The business management mode returns with a twist—you now manage a chain of 5 stores across different districts. The goal is to reach 10 million yen in total assets by chapter 10 to unlock the true ending. ### Optimal Strategy 1. **Start with a convenience store** in Ijincho (cost: 500,000 yen). It generates steady income (average 8,000 yen per cycle) with low maintenance. 2. **Diversify by chapter 6**: Add a restaurant (1.2 million yen) in Kamurocho. Pair it with a bar for synergy bonuses (+15% revenue). 3. **Focus on employee training**: Spend 30,000 yen on each employee's charisma stat—it directly increases customer loyalty by 5% per level. 4. **Avoid luxury goods stores** until chapter 8. They cost 3 million yen and have a 35% failure rate if your district popularity is below 60. ### Profit Table | Store Type | Initial Cost | Daily Profit (avg) | Break-Even Day | |------------|--------------|--------------------|----------------| | Convenience Store | 500,000 yen | 8,000 yen | Day 63 | | Restaurant | 1,200,000 yen | 18,000 yen | Day 67 | | Bar | 800,000 yen | 12,000 yen | Day 67 | | Luxury Goods | 3,000,000 yen | 35,000 yen | Day 86 | | Electronics | 2,500,000 yen | 28,000 yen | Day 90 |

Minigame Tips: Dragon Kart and Cabaret Club Czar ### Dragon Kart This kart racing minigame has 10 tracks, each with shortcuts. The trick is using drift boosts—tap brake while turning for 0.5 seconds to activate a 2-second speed burst. The best kart for beginners is the "Dragon Standard" (unlocked after winning 3 races). It has balanced stats (speed 70, handling 80). Avoid the "Lightning" kart until you master drifting—its handling is 45. **Pro tip**: On track 7 (Omi Harbor), take the alley shortcut at lap 2. It shaves 3.2 seconds off your time but requires a perfect drift at 90 degrees. ### Cabaret Club Czar This minigame is about managing hostesses. The key is matching hostess types to customer preferences:

Salarymen: prefer "Mature" type (e.g., Yuki)

College students: prefer "Cute" type (e.g., Koyuki)

Business executives: prefer "Elegant" type (e.g., Saki) Hire hostesses with high "Charm" stats (above 70) and train them in conversation skills. Each successful conversation raises the customer's mood by 15 points. Aim for mood above 80 to get a 5-star rating, which unlocks rare items like "Platinum Earrings" (boosts charm by 20).

Karaoke Songs: Full List and High Score Tips Karaoke returns with 18 songs. Here's the full list: 1. **Baka Mitai** (classic) – 120 beats per minute 2. **24 Hour Cinderella** – 140 BPM 3. **Like a Dragon** (new) – 160 BPM, exclusive to premium adventure 4. **Machine Gun Kiss** – 130 BPM 5. **Hands** – 100 BPM 6. **Spring Breeze** – 110 BPM 7. **Shinada's Song** – 125 BPM 8. **Kiwami** – 135 BPM 9. **Tonight** – 115 BPM 10. **As Long as You're Happy** – 105 BPM 11. **Pure Love in Kamurocho** – 120 BPM 12. **Rising Dragon** – 150 BPM 13. **Samurai Ondo** – 140 BPM 14. **Heartbreak Mermaid** – 125 BPM 15. **Get to the Top!** – 155 BPM 16. **Matsuri no Uta** – 130 BPM 17. **Kamurocho Lullaby** – 90 BPM 18. **The Future I Dreamed Of** – 145 BPM ### High Score Tips

**Perfect timing**: Hit notes exactly when the circle overlaps the target. A "Perfect" gives 300 points, "Great" gives 200, "Good" gives 100, and "Miss" gives 0.

**Use the Golden Mic**: Equip it from substory 14 reward—it adds 15% to your final score.

**Focus on BPM 120-130 songs** (e.g., Baka Mitai, Pure Love in Kamurocho). They have slower note patterns, making it easier to chain Perfects.

**Practice mode**: Unlock after chapter 4. Use it to memorize note sequences for your favorite songs.

FAQ **1. How long does it take to complete all substories in Like a Dragon 9?** Expect 15-20 hours for all 52 substories, assuming you use guides for tricky ones. The longest is substory 41, which requires completing the business management minigame first. **2. What's the best way to earn money early in the game?** Focus on the business management minigame starting chapter 3. A convenience store in Ijincho generates 8,000 yen per cycle. Combine with Dragon Kart races (winning 3 races nets 50,000 yen). Avoid gambling minigames—they have a house edge of 10%. **3. Are karaoke songs locked behind story progression?** Yes. 14 songs unlock through the main story, 2 are from substories, and 2 ("Like a Dragon" and "The Future I Dreamed Of") are exclusive to premium adventure mode after completing the game once. --- *This wiki page was last updated on March 15, 2025. Like a Dragon 9 is developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega. All minigame data and substory locations are based on version 1.04.*