Learn about The Flamboyantly Gay Manekata, the main shopkeeper in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and his prize boxes.
The Flamboyantly Gay Manekata (FGM) is the main shopkeeper you will encounter throughout Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster. He operates all mainstream stores, taking over Jack Frost's store once you reach Ikebukuro. His inventory varies between stores, and he will always be present even in abandoned areas if you return. He is the NPC (non-player character) you will likely conduct the most business with.
Unlike Hee-Ho-kun, the FGM gives you a Happy Ticket whenever you leave his shop after purchasing more than 1000 Makka (the in-game currency). Collecting 10 Happy Tickets allows you to receive a free pick from one of three prize boxes:
- Black Box: Contains various gemstones, with a chance to yield a Hogyoku.
- White Box: Offers either a Hangonko or a Stat Incense.
- Pink Box: Provides various rare healing items, such as Soma, Chakra Pots, and Ikutamas.
The White Box is generally considered the most useful, though the Pink Box can be beneficial if you are critically low on healing items. While the Pink Box can dispense valuable items like Ikutamas, it is not profitable as the minimum cost for a prize box pick is 10,000 Makka.
- The Manekata's inventory differs between stores, so you may need to teleport to older areas to find specific items.
- The White Box is often the most useful for general progression.
- The Pink Box is best used when you are in dire need of healing items.
- You cannot make a profit from the prize boxes due to their high cost.
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