All Aloha Links Rewards in Pirate Yakuza

Discover all the rewards for befriending NPCs in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii! Learn how to make friends and what items you'll get.

Alright, so you're diving into the Aloha Links system in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and you're wondering what's in it for you? It's all about making friends, or 'Buddies' as the game calls them, with the folks you meet around the islands. Most of the time, the rewards are pretty straightforward, but there are some key milestones that get you some neat stuff, especially from Kei. Plus, making enough friends is crucial for beefing up your pirate crew!

There are a few different types of people you'll run into who are part of the Aloha Links network. You'll know them because they've got a little face emoji above their head and an empty gauge next to it, showing how much they like you. Filling that gauge all the way makes them a 'Buddy,' and some of them might even toss you an item. It's not a huge deal for everyone, but some Buddies are definitely worth the effort.

Types of Aloha Links Friends

Here's a quick rundown of the different kinds of folks you can befriend:

Type	Description
Wanderer	These guys are just strolling around. You might see them, you might not – it's a bit of luck. They stick to certain areas, so you won't find someone from Little Japan chilling in East Waikiki. Just wave at them with [Square/X] to boost their gauge.
Performers	Think of these like Wanderers, but they're always in the same spot. They don't move around.
Victims	You'll find these people getting hassled by some local bullies. Jump in and help them out by beating up the troublemakers. It seems like only Wanderers can show up as Victims.
Moocher	These folks hang out in one place and will ask you for something when you talk to them. What you give them doesn't matter too much, but a better item might fill their gauge up more.
Animals	Just like Moochers, but they're animals! Give them an item, usually Pet Food, and they'll become your friend.
Vendors	Yep, even some shops are part of Aloha Links. Just buy anything from them – the quality or amount doesn't matter – and their gauge will go up.

A lot of these friends are Wanderers, so you'll be doing some hunting. It can be a bit of a chase sometimes since it's random, but you'll bump into them pretty often. If you're not using a guide, finding the stationary NPCs can be a little tough since they don't budge. Pro tip: for those you need to give an item to, you can hop in a taxi, go somewhere else, and then come back to their spot to reset them. Makes becoming Buddies with them way easier!

Aloha Links Rewards

Honestly, the rewards for hitting certain Friend milestones aren't super extensive, but they're definitely worth grabbing. Once you hit a specific number of Friends, Kei will text you, asking you to come chat. She'll hand over an item as a thank you for reaching that goal. Beyond that, you'll need a total of 30 Buddies to recruit Kei to your pirate crew and 100 Friends to get the Bartender. Some individual Friends, like the Animals and Victims, might give you small rewards too, usually cooking ingredients or plates you can sell, but nothing too game-changing.

Kei is your main source for milestone rewards, and she'll always text you when she's got something for you. Here’s what you can expect:

Friends Needed	Reward
5 Friends	Button-Up (Short Sleeve)
15 Friends	Cargo Pants
25 Friends	Sacrifice Ring
50 Friends	Hannya Ring
100 Friends	Heart Earrings
150 Friends	Bandana
200 Friends	Majima Sail

So, the table above lists all the rewards you'll get directly from Kei. Since both Kei and the Bartender are super useful crew members, focusing on getting to 100 Friends is a solid goal. The last couple of items, the Bandana and Majima Sail, are mostly for cosmetic stuff for Majima and his ship. You don't really *need* them unless you're going for that 100% completion file.