Chapter 6 - Footsteps

Guide to Chapter 6: Footsteps in The Lullaby of Life. Follow Kiryu and his allies back to Kamurocho, uncover clues about Tatsukawa, and face off against Joon-gi Han.

Alright, we've finally got a solid lead! Nagumo and Usami are joining you for the trip back to Kamurocho, and Kiyomi's watching Haruto. It's still nighttime, but you're back on the streets. You can do pretty much anything you want right now, but remember, Spearfishing and Baseball are off the table for now. You'll be heading back to Kamurocho pretty soon, so take care of any lingering business, then make your way back to the Navy Apartments. Joe from Clan Creator will have a quick word, and then it's inside the apartment to sleep and begin the journey back.

It seems like the travel takes all day because it's the next evening when Kiryu, Yuta, and Nagumo finally roll up to Kamurocho. Kiryu suggests heading to Cafe Alps to figure out the next move. You can go there right away, or you can take a spin around the city with your buddies. Just a heads-up, you can't start any new Substories right now, but otherwise, you're free to explore. Once you've had your fill, head over to Cafe Alps.

At Cafe Alps, Yuta will point out Tatsukawa's online profile, but it's a dead end – it won't lead you to his actual location. Kiryu's next idea is Stardust on Tenkaichi Street. Head there now. As soon as you arrive, Yuta will slip away to the restroom. Follow him to the Poppo. Meanwhile, Nagumo will be flipping through magazines and you'll learn that Daigo's appeal has failed, meaning he's likely heading to prison. Yuta's restroom break takes him to Stardust, where he's unceremoniously kicked out. Turns out Kazuki and Yuya aren't running the place anymore. But then, through a bit of luck, Yuya walks by, looking quite different these days. You'll catch up with him at Kanrai. Apparently, the Korean mafia, the Jingweon, have moved in on Stardust and made Kazuki a pretty sweet offer.

After your chat at Kanrai, the guy who tossed Yuta out shows up, followed by a rather flashy dude. This is Joon-gi Han, the current owner of Stardust. He makes quite an entrance by barbecuing his own associate for not letting you in, then invites you all to Stardust to get your questions answered. Yuya warns Han that he's also a Jingweon member and to be careful. As you leave Kanrai, head over to Stardust. You'll need to follow a specific path through Theater Square. On your way, you'll be ambushed by Jingweon members. There are a lot of them, so watch out for the bigger guys. Once you clear them out, another group shows up, but your friends will tell you to go on ahead. Rush south towards the club. You'll likely get attacked at least one more time, but deal with it until you reach Stardust.

Inside, Han welcomes you and assures you he holds no grudge. He even invites you downstairs, where things get a bit more… intense. It seems Stardust has upped its kinkiness factor. Han tells Kiryu that Tatsukawa no longer works there but offers a hint to his whereabouts – but only if Kiryu can defeat him in a surprisingly convenient wrestling ring that just appeared. Kiryu declines, but Yuta steps up. Yuta gets thoroughly beaten, and then Kiryu steps in to fight Han.

Boss Fight: Joon-gi Han

• Stats / Weaknesses: Han is a powerful and smart fighter.
• Strategy: Take your time, don't take too many risks, or he'll punish you. You have a simple arena with no environmental advantages. Fight smart and use Extreme Heat whenever possible.

After you defeat Han, he respects your fighting skills. Back upstairs in the main club, Han identifies Tatsukawa as someone he recognizes and mentions he's been seen in Little Asia, likely working for the Saio Triad. He gives you his address: the Ouka Building on Senryo Avenue.

You've ditched Nagumo and Yuta, so you're free to roam. A bunch of Substories have opened up, so dive in! Just try to avoid the south side of Senryo Avenue for now, as it's an easy trigger to advance the story, though you'll have other chances later. Once you head to that specific spot, Nagumo and Yuta will escort you into the Ouka Building, officially closing out the chapter.