Substory 17

Follow our guide to start and complete The Lucky Cat Substory in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, including how to max your bond with the lucky cat and earn great rewards.

Alright, let's get this Substory sorted! For "The Lucky Cat," you'll need to have reached Chapter 4 and unlocked the Another Life feature. Once you're there, head over to Rakunai and make your way to the shrine in the northwestern part of the area. Just before you turn west onto the street leading to the shrine, keep an eye out. You should spot a man with a cat. Approach them to kick things off!

After a bit of a chat, the man will give the cat 1,000 Mon, believing it brings good luck. Once he's off, it's your turn to interact with the cat. Give it 1,000 Mon, and it'll scamper off, returning with a Whitebait. Since the cat seems to want it, hand it over. This will wrap up the initial part of the Substory.

Now, here's where it gets interesting: you'll actually build a bond with this lucky feline! After completing the initial Substory, you can interact with it again. To do this, you'll need to pop into a nearby building, like the Nichibuza, and then return to the cat. Each time you give it money, it'll bring back a different item. Here’s what you can expect:

After you've given the cat 5,000 Mon, try offering it 1 Ryo. This time, the cat will lead you on a little chase, and you'll end up overhearing two shady characters plotting something. You'll have to fight them – don't worry, they're not tough at all. Winning this fight nets you 5 Ryo. The cat will then decide to become your companion and move into your second home, where you can even give it a name. This maxes out your bond with the Lucky Cat, so you're all done with this particular Substory!