※Shenmue Novel

Sha Hua: He shall appear from a far eastern land across the sea. A young man who has yet to know his potential. This potential is a power that could either destroy him or realize his will. His courage shall determine his fate. The path he must traverse, fraught with adversity. I await whilst praying. For this destiny predetermined since ancient times. A pitch-black night unfolds with the morning star as its only light. And thus the saga... begins.

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橫須賀 Yokosuka ←→

橫須賀 Yokosuka 4:00 pm Nov. 29, 1986 (Sat)

Ryo: Huh? Ine-san! Ine-san...

Ine: Ryo-san... I'm all right. But Hazuki-sensei...

Ryo: My father?

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Fuku: Ahhh...

Ryo: Fuku-san! Fuku-SAN!

Fuku: Ryo-san...

Ryo: Fuku-san!

Dojo

Ryo: Father!

Hazuki: Stay back, Ryo.

Lan Di: For the last time... Where is the mirror?

Hazuki: I've no intention of telling you.

Ryo: Father!

Ryo: Why you... !

Lan Di: Now then...

Hazuki: No matter how often you ask, I'll never tell...

Dojo

Hazuki: No... don't!

Lan Di: Hand over the mirror. Or else... your son...

Hazuki: Wait! The mirror... it's-it's buried... under the cherry tree...

Lan Di: Do you remember Zhao Sun Ming?

Hazuki: ... Zhao?

Lan Di: That's the name of the man you killed in Meng Cun.

Hazuki: It can't be... you... ?

Lan Di: Get up. I'll allow you to die like a warrior.

Ryo: Fa... father...

Dojo

black suit: Lan Di-sama... We have it.

Dojo

Ryo: Father...

Hazuki: Forgive me... for leaving you alone...

Ryo: Wha... what are you saying? Father!

Hazuki: Your friends... Keep friends, those you love, close to you...

Ryo: No... Father!... NO!!!

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Letter ←→

四日後 4 Days Later... 8:31 am Dec. 3, 1986 (Wed)

Ine: A letter, for Hazuki-sensei...

芭月家母屋 Hazuki Residence -Main House-

Ine: Ryo-san! You should still be resting.

Ryo: I'm fine, really... and you? Are you all right?

Ine: Yes, but I must keep busy, otherwise I'll get depressed...

Ryo: I understand... but you needn't work too hard.

Ine: Yes. Oh, by the way... I have this for you. This is for today. From tomorrow, I'll leave it on top of the shoe cabinet every day. [Allowance]

Ryo: Do you know where Fuku-san is?

Ine: Fukuhara-san? I believe he's in the Dojo.

Ryo: Really? Thanks.

Alter Room

Ryo: I will get them father...

Iwao's Room

note: Dear Ryo... those who follow the path of a warrior, must be ready to die in order to stand by their convictions. Live for one's convictions, die for one's convictions. That is how I lived my life. Ryo, it is up to you to discover your path, and follow it through.

Ryo: Huh, what's this key for? A key, but to what? This may come in handy. [Mysterious Key]

Dojo

Fuku: Ryo-san, is everything OK?

Ryo: Don't worry, I'm fine... I want to ask you about that man.

Fuku: Oh that man... uhh?

Ryo: The man called Lan Di... What did he talk with my father about?

Lan Di: Lan Di demanded the mirror... and then they threw me out of the dojo.

Ryo: The black suits... catch the names?

Fuku: I don't know. They came out of nowhere.

Ryo: I see... Thanks Fuku-san. If you remember anything at all, be sure to tell me.

Fuku: Ryo-san, why? Whatcha' gonna do? Ryo-san, where are you going? You're not going after them? Please don't. Look what they did to Hazuki-sensei!

Ryo: They killed my father right in front of me. I will have my revenge. I need to do this, for my father.

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Kitty ←→

山之瀨 Yamanose

Megumi: Hey, Ryo!

Ryo: Hi, Megumi.

Megumi: Oh...

Ryo: You gotta kitten in there?

Megumi: You promise not to tell my mommy?

Ryo: Sure.

Megumi: OK... then I'll show you...

Ryo: Is this your kitten?

Megumi: Uh-uh. But this kitty, see, she's all alone.

Ryo: All alone?

Megumi: See, the other day, when it rained, a car ran over her mommy... My big sister saw it. She said it was a big black car.

Ryo: A black car?

Megumi: Yeah, an' she said it was really scary. And then me an' Sis, we buried the mommy cat... And so now I can be the kitty's mommy. But mommy says we can't keep the kitten at home.

Ryo: So, you're gonna keep her here?

Megumi: Yeah, everybody's helping out, too. Like Kota, Yasuo and Kayo...

Ryo: I see.

Megumi: Kitty don't look so good. Think she's hungry?

Ryo: Wait a second.

Megumi: ... OK.

山之瀨 Yamanose

Ryo: Do this... so it's easier to eat.

Megumi: Wow! She's eating!

Ryo: She's so tiny, but already an orphan...

Megumi: It's so sad! Yamagishi-san almost got ran over too.

Ryo: Yamagishi-san?

Megumi: Yeah, the car was going so fast, he got shocked and fell... an' hurt his backside, so now he stays home all day. When I go to the candy shop I always stop by to visit him.

Ryo: Yeah, it's close by there... Megumi, you need to be careful around cars too.

Megumi: Yes...

Ryo: Well, I've got to go now.

Megumi: But wait! We gotta think of a name for the kitty.

Ryo: Oh... well... when I think of a good one I'll let you know.

Megumi: You promise? Bye-bye, Ryo.

Ryo: Bye-bye.

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Elder ←→

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

aunty: Excuse me.

Ryo: Yes?

aunty: What's this nameplate say?

Ryo: It says Tajima.

aunty: Does it? I'm trying to find the Yamamotos' house, but see my eyesight is bad, so...

Ryo: Don't worry. I'll look for it. Wait for me in that park up ahead.

aunty: You're so kind. Thank you so much.

山本家 Yamamoto Rwsidence

Ryo: Yamamoto. That's it. Guess I'll go get that lady.

Ryo: Ma'am. I found it.

aunty: Did you? Thank you so very much.

Ryo: This is it.

aunty: Thank you for taking the time to help me young man.

Ryo: I have to go now.

aunty: There're so few helpful young people these days.

伊藤家 Ito Residence

Ryo: Naoyuki.

Naoyuki: Yo!

Ryo: Got a sec?

Naoyuki: Sure. Hey, is everything OK?

Ryo: Yeah, but hey, on that day, did you see any men wearing black suits?

Naoyuki: Black suits? No I sure didn't...

Ryo: I see... See ya' later. Any idea who might know about those men in black suits?

Naoyuki: Hmm... Maybe Sakuragaoka Gossip Gaggle might know something. You know how they're always yakking over near the pay phone. Try asking them.

Ryo: Good idea.

山岸家 Yamagishi Residence

Ryo: Yamagishi-san.

Yamagishi: Oh, it's you Ryo.

Ryo: How is your back?

Yamagishi: Yes, it's much better... But, how did you know?

Ryo: I heard from someone in the neighborhood, that you almost got ran over by a car.

Yamagishi: Well, it must have been Megumi or Sumiya-san who told you. That driver was insane!

Ryo: Could you tell me about what happened with that car?

Yamagishi: Sure... This black car came flying around the corner over by Sakuragaoka Park... and went towards Dobuita.

Ryo: A black car... did you see the license plate number?

Yamagishi: Maybe, if there hadn't been any snow. And to make matters worse, I fell over. So I never had the chance.

Ryo: Oh, well I'm glad to hear you're OK.

阿部商店 Abe Store

Abe: So, are you gonne buy this, little Ryo?

Ryo: I'll take this one.

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Dobuita ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Nozomi...

Nozomi: Ryo. Have things settled down for you any?

Ryo: Yeah.

Nozomi: If there's anything I can do, be sure to let me know.

Ryo: Yeah. Did you happen to see a black car that day?

Nozomi: A black car?

Ryo: Yeah, it wasn't the kind of car usually seen around here.

Nozomi: You know, a car like that splashed mud on me when it sped past.

Ryo: Really!?

Nozomi: Yeah.

Ryo: Did you see who was in the car?

Nozomi: No, I didn't... it was too fast. But I heard a rumor... that Tom had an argument with the people in the car.

Ryo: Do you mean Tom at the hot dog truck?

Nozomi: Yeah. Why are you asking about that car?

Ryo: No reason. See you later.

Nozomi: Ryo.

Ryo: Huh?

Nozomi: Cheer up, will ya'.

Ryo: Yeah. See you.

Dobuita

Ryo: Tom.

Tom: Hey, Ryo.

Ryo: Tell me about those men in the black car.

Tom: What?

Ryo: Nozomi told me you had words with the guys driving the black car.

Tom: No. No, I don't remember.

Ryo: They might've been the ones who murdered my father.

Tom: Your father?

Ryo: Please, try to think.

Tom: Right, man. I'll try!

Ryo: Those guys in the black car, what were they like?

Tom: I saw a guy wearing this weird coat.

Ryo: What kind of coat?

Tom: It was a deep green. Maybe velvet... or silk. Like something Chinese.

Ryo: That's Lan Di... What happened?

Tom: They almost hit one of my customers so I gave them a piece of my mind... But that man, he gave me this glare... I ain't never seen such a cold stare, man.

Ryo: Do you remember anything else?

Tom: Nope. Try asking Chinese people about Chinese.

Ryo: Do you know any Chinese?

Tom: Sorry, man. But, see that travel agency over there? They get some Chinese customers. I'll ask around for you too, man. Come by later.

Ryo: Sure.

Tomato Convenience Store

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Trouble ←→

Dobuita

Enoki: Hey, wait a minute. Hey Hazuki, you think you can bump into me and not even apologize!

accompany: Yeah jerk, apologize to Enoki-san!

Enoki: Or maybe I'll just beat an apology out of ya'...

Ryo: I don't have time for this. Get lost.

Enoki: That's it. You're history.

Enoki: That's it!

Dobuita

Enoki: Damn, you're pretty tough!

Ryo: I don't have time to play your little games.

accompany: Yes I... I'm sorry.

Ryo: You don't mess with me again. Got it?

accompany: All right. All right.

Enoki: Hey, are you OK? Can you get up?

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Three Blades ←→

世界旅行社 Global Travel Agency

Ryo: Excuse me.

staff: Yes.

Ryo: I'm looking for someone who knows about Chinese people. Do you know anyone?

staff: Why don't you try the Chinese restaurant near the drug store?

Ryo: You mean the Ajiichi?

staff: Yes. I'm sure their employees are all Chinese.

Ryo: Thank you very much.

中華味臺 Ajiichi Chinese Restaurant

Ryo: Tao-san.

Tao: Yes?

Ryo: Are there any other Chinese people around here?

Tao: Why do you wanna know about other Chinese?

Ryo: Uh, nothing... really...

Lin Xia: Is it... something to do with what happened to your father... ?

Ryo: Yes.

Tao: Oh, no. Not all Chinese people are bad.

Ryo: I understand that. But, the only clue I have is that they were Chinese... Please, is there anything you could tell me?

Tao: You say Chinese people around here... But there's quite a lot of them compared to before. We don't really know the newcomers...

Ryo: I see...

Lin Xia: Why don't you tell him about the Three Blades?

Tao: Oh, the Three Blades...

Ryo: Three Blades... ? What are the Three Blades?

Tao: It literally refers to three different blades. That represent three different trades.

Lin Xia: The barber, the tailor and the cook... they all use bladed tools. The barber uses a razor, the tailor uses scissors... and the cook uses knives.

Ryo: Aha, I get it...

Tao: Most of the Chinese who came to Japan, were one of the three. It doesn't cost muct to set up, so you can start the business quickly... People of the Three Blades also know each other very well. It's a good idea to ask them, if you're looking for information on people from China.

Ryo: Who are some of the Three Blades people around here?

Lin Xia: For the barber, visit Maeda-san. For the tailor, see Itoi-san, who's making patches now... For the cook, go and ask Manpukuken Ramen. The Three Blades people should know about other Chinese people as well.

Tao: Oh, there is also another barbershop, the Liu Barber and Hair Salon but... But, Liu-san's father is in the hospital now, his family's having a hard time. The shop's been closed recently.

Ryo: So, I should go and speak with Maeda-san, Itoi-san and Manpukuken Ramen right?

Tao: Yes.

Ryo: I see. Thank you very much.

Dobuita

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Barber ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Um...

Itoi: Yes.

Ryo: Itoi-san... Do you know about the Three Blades?

Itoi: Who told you about that, son?

Ryo: I heard it from Tao-san.

Itoi: I see, I see.

Ryo: That's why I'm looking for Chinese people that are members of the Three Blades.

Itoi: In that case... I suppose you could ask Liu-san.

Ryo: Liu-san?

Itoi: That's right. Over at the barber's...

Ryo: I see... But, Itoi-san... how do you know about the Three Blades?

Itoi: Years ago... I was Chinese. Now, I'm a naturalized Japanese. In China my name was Su Jian Ren.

Ryo: Is that so? Thank you... See you...

劉 Liu Barber & Hair Salon

Ryo: Liu-san.

Liu: Hello.

spouse: Welcome.

Liu: How would you like your hair today?

Ryo: I'm not here for a haircut. I came to ask about people from China...

Liu: And you are?

Ryo: I'm Ryo Hazuki of the Hazuki Dojo in Yamanose...

Liu: Hazuki-san... ?

spouse: Darling, you saw it in the paper on that snowy day...

Liu: Ah, I understand you've gone through a lot.

Ryo: I'm looking for a Chinese man who goes by the name Lan Di. Tao-san and the others of the Three Blades said that perhaps you'd know...

spouse: So, Tao-san referred you to us...

Liu: Well, I'm a second generation Chinese, so I don't think I can be of much help...

spouse: Maybe they meant your father.

Liu: Oh, I see...

Ryo: He is... ?

Liu: My father's 80 years old. He owned a shop in Yokohama from before the war. Maybe he knows...

spouse: He's been in hospital for the flu and was just discharged yesterday.

Liu: He's been through a lot so we've kept it closed for a while...

Ryo: Is he all right?

Liu: Oh, he's much better now.

spouse: Perhaps he's exercising in Suzume Park.

Ryo: Suzume Park?

spouse: He walks once around Dobuita and eats at the soba restaurant everyday...

Ryo: Thank you very much. I'll try there.

Suzume Park

Ryo: Um... are you Liu-san?

Liu's father: Yes, I am. And you?

Ryo: My name is Ryo Hazuki. From the Hazuki Dojo in Yamanose.

Liu's father: Ah, I've heard what happened to your father. My condolences. What can I do for you?

Ryo: I'm looking for a Chinese man who calls himself Lan Di. Three Blades members like Ajiichi's Tao-san suggested that perhaps you might know.

Liu's father: Ahh... you know of the Three Blades?

Ryo: I know it refers to the three professionals: barbers, cooks, and tailors.

Liu's father: That it does. Did you know that the proud elite of these professionals were also imperial bodyguards, protecting emperors from assassinations with their razors, knives and scissors?

Ryo: About Lan Di...

Liu's father: I gather by his name that he is most likely a member of a Chinese black market cartel. Or perhaps even the Chinese mafia.

Ryo: Would they be here in Yokosuka?

Liu's father: They have developed a base in the harbor to bypass customs and expand their activities. Try asking some of the sailors in the vicinity, they're bound to know more.

Ryo: Sailors? I'll look for some. Thank you very much.

Liu's father: Good luck.

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Sailors ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Ono-san.

Ono: Oh, it's you Ryo. I heard you had a hard time.

Ryo: Yeah...

Ono: Are yo OK now?

Ryo: Yes. I feel a lot better now.

Ono: Don't overdo it.

Ryo: Do you know anyplace where sailors might hang out at around here?

Ono: Sailors? There should be a lot of them in the bars around here at night.

Ryo: Bars... Thank you.

Dobuita

Ryo: Get outta my way...

sailor : What? Go home.

sailor : Hey, you!

Dobuita

Heart Beats

bartender: Welcome.

sailor: Here ya' go! Milk's perfect for schoolboy I'd say!

Ryo: Are those guys sailors?

bartender: Maybe.

Ryo: I'm looking for sailors who work with Chinese ships.

Heart Beats

sailor: What are you? Some kinda TV detective or something?

Ryo: Back off.

sailor: You little punk! You looking for some a this!

sailor: You stupid...

Heart Beats

bartender: That's enough. You put on quite a show, boy!

Ryo: I'm looking for info about a Chinese cartel.

bartender: I'll tell you.

Ryo: What?

bartender: In return, you don't show your face here again.

Ryo: OK.

bartender: Look for a guy named Charlie.

Ryo: Charlie?

bartender: He deals in smuggled goods. He's well known in the underworld. He should know about the Chinese cartel.

Ryo: Where is he?

bartender: He loves his hawg. Try asking at the motorcycle shop nearby.

Ryo: What's he look like?

bartender: He always wears shades and a black leather jacket. And, he's got a tattoo on his arm.

Ryo: A tattoo on his arm...

bartender: Enough talk. Now get out!

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Charlie ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Ono-san.

Ono: Hey. Ryo.

Ryo: Do you know a guy named Charlie?

Ono: Charlie?

Ryo: You know him?

Ono: He's such a poser. Thinks riding a hawg makes him look cool, but it don't. He ain't a real biker.

Ryo: Do you know where he lives?

Ono: No idea. He only stops by sometimes. Oh yeah, go to Tsuruoka's place.

Ryo: You mean Tsuruoka-san at the jacket shop?

Ono: I heard Charlie goes there sometimes.

Ryo: Thank you.

山之瀨 Yamanose

Kota: Get ready Yasuo!

Yasuo: OK, Kota.

Kota: Ryo, watch out!

Yasuo: I'm sorry!

Kota: Are you OK?

Ryo: Yeah. But be careful when playing in the road.

both: OK.

girl: Wait up! Yasuo! Wait for me!

Dobuita

Ryo: Excuse me.

Tsuruoka: Hey!

Ryo: I'm looking for a guy named Charlie.

Tsuruoka: Charlie? What's he like?

Ryo: He always wears a black leather jacket and sunglasses. Has a tattoo on his arm.

Tsuruoka: Ah!

Ryo: You know him?

Tsuruoka: There's this guy who's always whining about our jackets... like he knows what he's talking about. Always showing off his tattoo.

Ryo: I see. About that guy with the tatto...

Tsuruoka: Yeah. He came by four or five days ago. Ugly as the worst sin. Always showing his tattoo. What a loser.

Ryo: Know where I can find him?

Tsuruoka: Nah, I wouldn't know, and don't care. Sorry I can't be of more help.

Ryo: I see.

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永井 Nagai ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Sawano-san.

Sawano: Hello there, Ryo.

Ryo: I'm looking for someone. Do you know a man named Charlie?

Sawano: Charlie? Is that a foreign name? What does he look like?

Ryo: He wears a black leather jacket and sunglasses... he also has a tattoo on his arm.

Sawano: He's not Yakuza, is he...

Ryo: Huh?

Sawano: Well, I've only heard rumors about it but... there's apparently an office where people like that are seen. It's called Nagai Industries...

Ryo: Nagai Industries... Sawano-san, do you know where this Nagai Industries is...

Sawano: I'm pretty sure... it was just past the thrift store...

Ryo: You mean the Water Dragon?

Sawano: Yeah. But Ryo, you really aren't going there, are you?

Ryo: Yeah.

Sawano: Well now, you be extra careful. Don't get yourself into trouble.

Ryo: I got it. Thank you.

永井興業 Nagai Industries

Ryo: Excuse Me.

guy: Tsk...

Ryo: Hey...

guy: Huh?! Shut the hell up! Who in the hell are you? Eh? You don't shut the hell up, I'll make you wish you had.

Ryo: Asking this guy is pointless... Sorry. It's OK.

永井興業 Nagai Industries

Ryo: Excuse me, but may I ask you something?

Nagai: I hope I'm not rude but, who are you?

Ryo: My name is Ryo Hazuki.

Nagai: Ryo? I see... I heard about that incident. My condolences.

Ryo: Thank you. I'm looking for a man who goes by the name Charlie.

Nagai: Charlie? Don't believe I've ever heard of him. Anything to do with that incident perchance?

Ryo: Yes.

Nagai: Is he a gangster?

Ryo: I don't know, but apparently he has a tatto.

Nagai: Mmm... in that case... Ask one of our younger guys. One of them just may know something.

Ryo: I'll do that.

永井興業 Nagai Industries

Ryo: Excuse me.

assistant: Ah?

Nagai: Hold it. He's just a kid.

assistant: Uh, sorry.

Ryo: Can I ask you something? Can you tell me about a man named Charlie?

assistant: Charlie?

Ryo: He always wears a leather jacket and sunglasses.

assistant: You mean that bad-ass dude with a tattoo on his arm?

Ryo: That's him.

assistant: I've seen him around at night.

Ryo: Really?

assistant: For details, go ask Toshiki over there.

Ryo: Got it.

永井興業 Nagai Industries

Ryo: Got a minute?

Toshiki: Hey, what's up?

Ryo: I want to ask you about that guy Charlie.

Toshiki: Oh, that low life... That guy walks around Dobuita at night like he owns the place.

Ryo: Where?

Toshiki: You know the military surplus shop right. And the Yokosuka jacket shop... ? I hear he's a real pain down there.

Ryo: Right...

永井興業 Nagai Industries

Dobuita

Ryo: Kurita-san.

Kurita: Yo! How are ya'?

Ryo: Do you know a man named Charlie?

Kurita: Huh? Charlie?

Ryo: Wears a black leather jacket, sunglasses and has a tattoo on his arm.

Kurita: I see that guy out in front of the shop sometimes. Always raggin my merchandise. Like he'd ever buy anything, ha!

Ryo: When does this Charlie come around?

Kurita: He usually heads over this way after hitting the jacket shop. You know man, guys like that almost always look around without buying anything.

Ryo: I see.

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Meet Again ←→

Dobuita 7:00 pm

Dobuita

sailor: Yo, pal! What's up?

Ryo: Hey, I know you...

sailor: No. Let me apologize for before.

Ryo: What?

sailor: You know, you're a good fighter. I was impressed!

Ryo: So... ? I'm looking for a guy named Charlie.

sailor: Charlie? Yeah, he's a friend of mine.

Ryo: Really?

sailor: Yeah. You don't trust people, do ya? Come on. I'll take you to meet him.

Car Park

sailor: Hahahaha! We gotcha. C'mon tough guy. Show us what you got.

Car Park

Ryo: So, do you know Charlie?

sailor: I... I don't know any Charlie.

Ryo: Where'd you get the tattoo?

sailor: Okinawa. I'm not lying! But there is a Tattoo Parlor in Yokosuka, too. A friend told me about it.

Ryo: Where's the Tattao Parlor?

sailor: I don't know. You've got to believe me.

Tattoo Parlor

artist: Sorry man, we're closed.

Ryo: A guy named Charlie gets his tattoos here, right?

artist: ... never heard of him.

Ryo: That's funny... he's been bragging about your work. I want to ask him something in person.

artist: That so? Hey man, why don't you lose the jacket?

Ryo: What?

artist: Easy man. I just figure you've got perfect skin for my work... Nice color, no sag... I would love to get the chance to work on someone fresh for a change. I'm sick and tired of those cheap greasy punks...

Ryo: No, I'm not into tattoos. I want to know about Charlie.

artist: Hey, let me work on you man. I won't charge you nothing'. Come on...

Ryo: I said no!

artist: Aww man, too bad...

Ryo: You know Charlie, don't you?

artist: Come on back tomorrow.

Ryo: Is he coming in tomorrow?

artist: ... he might come. Look, I'm closed. Get out.

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Name ←→

芭月家母屋 Hazuki Residence -Main House-

Ryo: Today's allowance.

山之瀨 Yamanose

Ryo: Hi Megumi.

Megumi: Hiya, Ryo! Ryo, I named the kitty! Her name is Mimi. It's cute, isn't it?

Ryo: Uh-huh. It's a real cute name.

山之瀨 Yamanose

Ryo: You're still so tiny. [Pet]

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Worry ←→

Tattoo Parlor

green: Gimme something tough. So no one'll mess with me.

purple: Yeah, like that schoolboy!

green: Shut up! He kicked your butt too! That schoolboy.

purple: It's him!?

green: I'm outta here!

purple: Oh, no!

Tattoo Parlor

artist: Have you come for a tattoo?

Ryo: I'm looking for a guy named Charlie...

artist: He's over there... He's sleepin'. Wouldn't wake him, lest ya' wanna get hurt.

Tattoo Parlor

Charlie: What the... ?

Tattoo Parlor

Ryo: The wrong one...

Charlie: What do you want?

Ryo: I want to know about the cartel.

Charlie: I don't know. Why do you want to know?!

Ryo: That's none of your business. Just tell me!

Charlie: OK. Lemme go. I'll tell you! I'll arrange for you to meet some of them... OK? You didn't need to rip my arm off!!

Ryo: OK. So when?

Charlie: Tomorrow at 3. Wait at the arcade.

Ryo: I have your word?

Charlie: Yeah!

Ryo: You know what I'll do if you don't show!

Okayama Heights

Nozomi: Hi Ryo...

Ryo: Nozomi... ? What're you doing here?

Nozomi: Class just got out.

Ryo: You shouldn't be around here.

Nozomi: But I was looking for you.

Ryo: Oh?

Nozomi: My friend said she saw you down here.

Ryo: But, why?...

Nozomi: Today we had our college orientation... But you weren't there.

Ryo: Yeah...

Nozomi: Have you decided where to go?

Ryo: Not yet... But if I go, it'll have Karate.

Nozomi: It's about time you started studying for the entrance exams.

Ryo: Yeah, I know.

Okayama Heights

Nozomi: I'm worried about you. and with exams...

Ryo: I'll be fine.

Nozomi: Ryo... I understand what you're going through with your father and all, but...

Ryo: We can talk about it later.

Nozomi: Promise?

Ryo: Yeah. It's dangerous here... You should go home.

Nozomi: See you later.

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Hint ←→

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: Father, I promise to avenge you.

Dojo

Fuku: Ryo-san.

Ryo: Let's spar for a bit, huh? It's been a while.

Fuku: All right. No holding back OK?

Ryo: That's the Fuku-san I know.

Fuku: How's that?

Ryo: That was a good one.

Ryo: How 'bout this?

Fuku: Hey! Don't use that move.

Ryo: Sorry.

Dojo

Fuku: It's been a while since we practiced together.

Ryo: I feel much better now.

Fuku: ... Have you found something?

Ryo: I've got a lead on the Chinese cartel.

Fuku: Are they the same ones... who killed Hazuki-sensei?

Ryo: I don't know yet...

Fuku: You're not thinking of going after them alone, are you? You'd go up against those killers?

Ryo: It's my only option.

Fuku: I know how you feel but... it's too dangerous... even Sensei couldn't...

Ryo: I've made up my mind.

Fuku: But, what if something happens to you? I feel responsible!

Ryo: Don't worry about me.

Fuku: No... Ryo-san, is that why you started training? Oh, please... I'm beggin you. Please think it over.

Ryo: My mind is made up. I must go.

Fuku: Ryo-san...

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: Ine-san... You overheard?

Ine: Please don't pursue this, Ryo-san.

Ryo: I have to. Please step aside.

Ine: I'm begging you. Respect Hazuki-sensei's will and look after the Dojo.

Ryo: I can't believe my father killed someone...

Ine: Ryo-san... Please wait! There's something I must give it to you.

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: ... A letter to my father?

Ine: This came right after Hazuki-sensei passed away... I had a bad feeling about it, so I felt I should... keep it hidden until today.

Ryo: This letter's in Chinese... But why?

Ine: Because... I didn't want you to do anything foolish and risk your life. And because I don't want you to upset the spirit of oyur father. Please make a promise to me.

Ryo: Ine-san...

Ine: Please, I need you to promise me...

Ryo: Yes. I promise...

Ine: Thank you, Ryo-san...

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Fuku: Ryo-san. What were you talking about with Ine-san?

Ryo: Well.

Fuku: Is that a letter? In Chinese... ? Is it from the man who murdered Sensei?

Ryo: I don't know.

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Fuku: Damn it! If only we knew someone who reads Chinese.

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Football ←→

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: What's wrong?

Gao Wen: A man with sunglasses took my soccer ball! He said he'd give it back if I brought you to him.

Ryo: What? Where is he?

Gao Wen: At the construction site.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: You.

Charlie: I knew you couldn't resist... boy.

Ryo: What?

Charlie: Remember the Tattoo Parlor? Payback time! Here, catch.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: Go home.

Gao Wen: What? But...

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Charlie: That's enough.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Charlie: Damn! Don't think you can get away with this!

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: Are you OK?

Gao Wen: Shey shey. Thank you.

Ryo: Shey shey? Hey are you Chinese?

Gao Wen: Yes! My name's Xie Gao Wen. What's your name?

Ryo: Ryo, Ryo Hazuki.

Gao Wen: Ryo... Hazuki.

Ryo: Yeah.

Gao Wen: Shey shey, Ryo-san.

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Chinese ←→

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: Yamagishi-san.

Yamagishi: Oh, it's you Ryo.

Ryo: Do you know anybody who can read Chinese?

Yamagishi: Chinese... you know, that reminds me. I learned a bit when I was in the army... well, I was ordered to learn it...

Ryo: So, can you read it?

Yamagishi: No, no. That was so long ago. I've forgotten it all by now. You'd be better off asking the owner of Ajiichi.

Ryo: Yeah...

中華味臺 Ajiichi Chinese Restaurant

Ryo: Tao-san. Have you got a minute?

Tao: Yes? What is it?

Ryo: I was wondering whether you could translate this letter for me...

Tao: Oh, no... There are a lot of old Kanji characters. And it's written in an unusual way.

Ryo: What does it say?

Tao: I'm sorry. I can't read it.

Ryo: Oh, really?

Tao: Right?

Lin Xia: Oh yeah, really...

Tao: But this kind of paper is used for ceremonial purposes in Chinese calligraphy.

Ryo: Ceremonial purposes? Tao-san, what ceremonial purposes...

Tao: It's the top quality grade of paper. It's used for fine calligraphy. It's also used for ceremonial cooking. To wrap around sea bass, it's very famous.

Ryo: But, you can't read it...

Tao: No, we can't. Oh, but Guang Ji might be able to...

Ryo: Huh?

Tao: Ask Guang Ji. He's out delivering on the shopping street. He's good with Kanji characters.

Ryo: I got it. I'll try him.

Dobuita

Ryo: Hi.

Guang Ji: How's it going?

Ryo: What's wrong?

Guang Ji: I'm so thirsty, I want a drink... but I don't have any change...

Ryo: I'll but you one, what do you want?

Guang Ji: You're really nice. Thanks. What kind of drink do you recommend?

Ryo: Hmm... Let's see... Here.

Ryo: Thanks a lot... you've made my day!

Dobuita

Ryo: Can I ask a favor?

Guang Ji: Yes.

Ryo: Can you translate this letter for me?

Guang Ji: These Kanji are weird, I can't read them...

Ryo: Really...

Guang Ji: I'm sorry.

Ryo: It's OK...

Guang Ji: Wait! My Japanese teacher's a Kanji expert. Show her it.

Ryo: What's her name?

Guang Ji: Xia Xiu Yu. She sells antique dishes, at her china shop.

Ryo: Xia Xiu Yu at the china shop?

Guang Ji: Yes.

Ryo: I'll ask her. Thanks.

Guang Ji: OK, I've got to go. Got things to do. Thanks for the drink.

Ryo: It's OK...

Guang Ji: See ya'!

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Old Legend ←→

Russiya China Shop

Xia Xiu Yu: May I help you?

Ryo: Excuse me, are you Xia-san?

Xia Xiu Yu: Yes, that's right... And you are?

Ryo: I'm Ryo Hazuki.

Xia Xiu Yu: Ah... Hazuki-san? Oh, yes. My grandson... Gao Wen told me. Thank you very much.

Ryo: Huh?

Xia Xiu Yu: You helped him at Sakuragaoka.

Ryo: Oh... I remember.

Xia Xiu Yu: He was so excited when he told me. He now aspires to grow strong and brave, just like you!

Ryo: It was nothing really...

Xia Xiu Yu: So what brings you here?

Ryo: Well, I have a letter I'd like you to translate...

Russiya China Shop

Xia Xiu Yu: Heh? Reversed Kanji?

Ryo: Reversed?

Xia Xiu Yu: Yes, but they aren't just reversed left to right. They're written in a special style.

Ryo: Could you read it for me?

Xia Xiu Yu: Yes, of course. 'Beware of those who pursue the mirror...' 'If you ever need help, seek the aid of Master Chen...' 'Zhu Yuan Da...'

Ryo: Zhu Yuan Da... Master... Chen... ?

Xia Xiu Yu: Oh, there's something written on the back too. 'Tian zhi fu, Jiu tiao long, Di zhi mu, Wo de you...'

Ryo: What does it mean?

Xia Xiu Yu: Father's Heaven, Nine Dragons, Mother's Earth, Comrades... I'm sorry, it doesn't make sense.

Ryo: I understand...

Xia Xiu Yu: But I think, this part may be a phone number. These ancient characters are numbers.

Ryo: A phone number... ?

Xia Xiu Yu: Yes, 0468... 61... 5647...

Ryo: 0468-61-5647, right? I've got it. Thank you very much.

Suzume Park

Ryo: Liu-san.

Liu: Oh, it's you again. What is it?

Ryo: There's something I'd like to ask you.

Liu: Is it something I might know?

Ryo: It's about the expression Heaven Dragon Earth Comrade.

Liu: That's an old legend from Hong Kong.

Ryo: Hong Kong?

Liu: It is said that in ancient times, there were nin dragons born of Father's Heaven and raised by Mother's Earth to become gods of the Hong Kong islands. Much revered by the island people, they were considered both parents and comrades. And thus they have remained for eternity. That is the legend...

Ryo: I see... Thank you.

Liu: There's no need to thank me.

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Contact ←→

Dobuita

Ryo: Hello... [Call 615647]

Gui Zhang: Mother's Earth.

Ryo: Comrades.

Gui Zhang: Father's Heaven.

Ryo: Nine Dragons.

Gui Zhang: Warehouse No. 8.

Ryo: Warehouse No. 8?

Gui Zhang: You. Who are you?

Ryo: Isn't this the Chen Residence?

Gui Zhang: Oops!

Hirata Tobacco Shop

Ryo: Hi Hirata-san.

Hirata: Ah, hi there Ryo.

Ryo: Do you know where Warehouse No. 8 is?

Hirata: What? Firehouse No. 8?!

Ryo: No, Warehouse No. 8.

Hirata: Hmmm... don't believe I've ever heard of it before.

Ryo: I have the phone number, but...

Hirata: Well, then, why don't you try looking in the phone book. The address might be listed.

Ryo: Yeah.

Hirata Tobacco Shop

Ryo: 61... 61... got it! 61... it's in Amihama...

Dobuita

Ryo: Kurita-san...

Kurita: Yo! How are ya'?

Ryo: Do you know where Amihama is?

Kurita: Huh? The harbor area, but why... ?

Ryo: Is Amihama down by the harbor?

Kurita: Amihama is the harbor. Man, anybody interested in the military knows that. Whenever the navy submarines are in port you can get close-up shots of them. Wanna take a look while you're here?

Ryo: Next time.

You Arcade 3:00 pm

Ryo: Excuse me.

changer: Yeah?

Ryo: How can I get over to Amihama?

changer: Amihama? The bus'd probably be fastest. You know, from the main street. Just go over to the bus stop near the tobacco shop.

Ryo: That's right. Thank you.

Dobuita

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The Harbor ←→

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

accompany: Hey you! I said hand over all your money!

boy: I don't have no more... Please leave me be.

accompany: Heh? ... No more!? Don't mess with me!

Ryo: Stop it!

Goro: And jus' who are you?

Ryo: Don't you know that blackmail is way uncool!

Goro: Thinks yous tough eh?! Eh? Ryo Hazuki from Suka High?

accompany: Ha... Ha... Hazuki...

Ryo: Yeah,

Goro: so what? I ain't afraid of him... I can take this geek!

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

accompany: Goro-san!

accompany: Hey you! Wait! Damn!

Goro: Oh, you've had it now! Ouch! Argh! ... pretty tough after all. Wh, what?

Ryo: I have a question.

Goro: Sure, what is it?

Ryo: Warehouse No. 8... Where is it?

Goro: Yeah. Down this street, there's the New Warehouse District. Turn right, and No. 8 should be there.

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: So it's straight and to the right?

Goro: That's it, well, uh, time for us to go...

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Sneak ←→

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

security: Hey you! Hey! You're not authorized! You can't be here without authorization!

Ryo: I wonder if there's another way in?

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: An open window... I'll need to boost myself up there.

Ryo: There must be some information here.

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Ryo: This looks like an office. An invoice for Warehouse No. 8... This must be the right place. A breakroom... ew, cigarettes... blah.

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Ryo: I hear voices. Is someone there?

head 1 : Would ya' look at this invoice... The address is wrong. So it is. I've asked them a million times to get it right.

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

head 2 : Yeah, it says right here... Old Warehouse District. What are they thinking?

head 1 : Can you call over to the Old Warehouse No. 8?

head 2 : OK, got it.

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Ryo: So there's another Warehouse No. 8? I'll need to find the Old Warehouse District.

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Wait ←→

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: Tom.

Tom: Hi, Ryo.

Ryo: Have you heard of the Old Warehouse District?

Tom: The Old Warehouse District? No, never heard of it, man.

Ryo: Really... Do hou know anyone who might know about it?

Tom: Maybe Hisaka-san can help you.

Ryo: Hisaka-san?

Tom: She sells lunch boxes near the warehouses. She's way over there.

Ryo: I see. I'll ask her.

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: Hisaka-san.

Hisaka: Ryo.

Ryo: I need to get to the Old Warehouse District, but...

Hisaka: The Old Warehouse District... It's just up this street.

Ryo: Great. Thank you very much.

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: Excuse me.

security: Do you have business here?

Ryo: I need to ask you something. Do you know the Old Warehouse District?

security: The Old Warehouse District is in the back of here. What about it?

Ryo: How do I get inside?

security: It's closed to the general public. Only authorized personnel can get it.

Ryo: I have business with someone inside.

security: Unless you have an appointment I'm afraid I can't let you in.

Ryo: I see.

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

security: Hey, you! You can't get in without authorization. Go on, get out!

Ryo: Gotta wait till' tonight.

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor

Ryo: Excuse me.

worker: Huh... ?

Ryo: So noobody's ever allowed entry into the Old Warehouse District?

worker: Ah, over there. No one's allowed in. The official word is that they deal in artifacts and artwork. So that's probably why they won't allow just anyone in.

Ryo: OK.

港灣休憩所 Harbor Lounge

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Sneak 2 ←→

新橫須賀港 New Yokosuka Harbor 7:00 pm

舊倉庫街 Old Warehouse District

security: Uh. Hello? [Telephone]

舊倉庫街 Old Warehouse District

Ryo: Phew, that was close! OK, now's my chance!

舊倉庫街 Old Warehouse District

Ryo: Yes, this is Warehouse No. 8.

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Help ←→

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Gui Zhang: Who's there?!

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Master Chen: Wait Gui Zhang.

Gui Zhang: Master Chen...

Ryo: Master Chen?

Master Chen: You are the young man who has called?

Ryo: Yes, Ryo Hazuki. This says, 'If you ever need help, seek the aid of Master Chen.'

Master Chen: May I look at the letter?

Ryo: Sure.

第8倉庫 Warehouse No. 8

Master Chen: Yes, this is Zhu's handwriting. But, it appears this letter arrived too late.

Ryo: Yes... This Zhu Yuan Da. How does he know my father?

Master Chen: Zhu and your father brought back a certain mirror from China.

Ryo: The mirror! The one that man stole...

Master Chen: It was stolen?

Ryo: Yes, the man who killed my father... Lan Di.

Master Chen: Lan Di?

Ryo: Do you know him?

Master Chen: Well, I know of him... An organization called Chi You Men, its leader goes by that name. I hear he's a master of a deadly martial art.

Ryo: Yes... he used a style I've never seen.

Master Chen: I think we mean the same person.

Ryo: What does this mean? Please tell me why my father...

Gui Zhang: You needn't tell this boy anything father.

Ryo: Father!?

Master Chen: No I'm bound by my promise to Zhu Yuan Da regarding this boy's father.

Gui Zhang: But, but...

Master Chen: Was only one mirror stolen?

Ryo: Huh?

Master Chen: I'm asking if only one mirror was stolen?

Ryo: Y-yes. Made of stone... a Dragon design...

Master Chen: If so, then there's one more. I believe, the Phoenix Mirror.

Ryo: Phoenix?

Master Chen: A mythical bird of Chinese legend... that guards human life.

Ryo: That mirror... my house?

Master Chen: Perhaps... find it, and then we'll talk!

Ryo: Yes, when I do I'll return.

Master Chen: From now on, telephone beforehand. And remember the password.

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Hint 2 ←→

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: Fuku-san!

Fuku: Umm, Ryo-san, I...

Ryo: What is it, Fuku-san?

Fuku: I'm sorry! I told Ine-san.

Ryo: What did you tell her?

Fuku: I told her what you're doing. I told her everything I know...

Ryo: You what?

Fuku: I jusy couldn't help myself. And Ine-san needed to know.

Ryo: Fuku-san...

Fuku: I'm really sorry.

Ryo: It's O.K. Fuku-san... Do you know anything about the Phoenix Mirror?

Fuku: The Phoenix Mirror?

Ryo: My father may have had it.

Fuku: No! I've never heard him say anything about a mirror.

Ryo: Really?

Fuku: Ine-san might know something about it though!

Ryo: O.K... . Let's go ask her.

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: Ah, Ine-san...

Ine: Fuku-san talks very loud, doesn't he? I just heard the two of you talking.

Ryo: We were talking... ?

Ine: Yes. I'm sorry. It was rude of me to eavesdrop.

Ryo: It's OK.

Ine: No it wasn't. But then, who could tell the son of Iwao Hazuki to stay out of trouble? I hate to say it, but... I feel like I'm letting your father down!

Ryo: I... I'm sorry. For making you worry so much.

Ine: Ryo-san... I don't know if this will help or not, but there was one thing I recall... It wasn't that long ago, when... Hazuki-sensei went to an antique shop to have something stored for him.

Ryo: My father did what?

Ine: I don't know what it was... But he said it was very important.

Ryo: Antique shop...

山之瀨 Yamanose

Ryo: You and I have a lot in common, our parents died on the same day.

山之瀨 Yamanose

Nozomi: Ryo.

Ryo: Oh, Nozomi...

Nozomi: What were you talking about?

Ryo: Nothing...

Nozomi: You always say 'Nothing.' You never tell me anything anymore.

Ryo: It's not like that. It's just...

Nozomi: I understand. But you need to talk to me, OK?

Ryo: OK.

Nozomi: Take care of yourself. See ya'.

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Antique ←→

骨董屋 Antique Shop, Dobuita

Ryo: Excuse me... Oh!

Oishi: That's a delightful sound, don't you agree? It was made especially for that butterfly woman... you know Madame Butterfly, don't you? You... You're Hazuki-sensei's... Oh my... That was a terrible thing... your father... Ah! I was holding something at Sensei's request. Hmm... just where did I put it... uhhh? Oh yes! It was very important... so I put it here. He'd asked me to polish and look after it for him.

Ryo: For my father?

Oishi: It's given to the Hazuki heirs once they turn 18... I gather this antique has been passed down from generation to generation.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: Father... [Sword Handguard]

Oishi: If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. Hazuki-sensei was always there for me when I needed him.

Ryo: Was there anything else that he asked you to hold for him?

Oishi: Anything else?

Ryo: Like a mirror called the Phoenix Mirror?

Oishi: I Phoenix Mirror... hmmm. Sorry, I don't know of any mirror.

Ryo: That's OK. Thank you very much.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Ryo: No way... you're working with Lan Di?

Gui Zhang: If I was?

Ryo: Why you!

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Gui Zhang: If I continue, then I'll fail as your bodyguard.

Ryo: A bodyguard?

Gui Zhang: Father told me to guard you...

Ryo: What?!

Gui Zhang: Calm down. If you don't live, it'll be a problem for us.

Ryo: Whatcha' mean?

Gui Zhang: You still don't realize your role, do you? If Lan Di gets that mirror... No one can stop him. Hurry and find that mirror... before they suspect anything.

櫻月丘 Sakuragaoka

Chai: Heeggh. Lan Di-sama... the Phoenix Mirror?

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Dojo ←→

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Ryo: Fuku-san.

Fuku: Yes?

Ryo: This was at the antique shop for me.

Fuku: Let's see... It's a Sword Handguard.

Ryo: Yeah... It was my father's. It's a part of my inheritance.

Fuku: I see...

Ryo: Have you seen this before? Like, this design?

Fuku: It might be a family crest. Have you asked Ine-san?

Ryo: No, not yet.

Fuku: Well, you should ask her.

Ryo: You're right.

Fuku: I think she is in the alter room.

Ryo: Thanks.

芭月家母屋 Hazuki Residence -Main House-

Ryo: This was at the antique shop.

Ine: A Sword Handguard...

Ryo: Ine-san, do you know anything about this?

Ine: The snow ring, the two stars and a sword. That's the Hazuki Family Crest. And that mirror you're looking for... I wonder if there's a connection. Maybe your father left us a clue.

Ryo: Snow ring, two stars, one sword. Thanks.

芭月家 Hazuki Residence

Dojo

Ryo: That shape... Why is that here? OK. [Sword Handguard]

Dojo

Ryo: Yeah, it opened. [Mysterious Key]

Dojo

Ryo: This sword, it has...

Dojo

Ryo: Wow, so it was a switch.

Dojo