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However, it wasn't until I saw that conflict culminate in a series of twists of betrayal and grief that directly addressed her inner conflict, along with heartfelt discussions exposing how broken and devoid of love each of them was amidst the chaos of the times, that I began to appreciate how well their relationship was done.

In the Teradaya Inn where Sakamoto Ryoma (Kiryu's alt-historical identity) was staying, I was constantly fascinated by how Oryo (the Inn maid based on Ryoma's real wife) was torn between her secret love for Ryoma and her feelings for the samurai squad he belongs to - the squad that killed her father in cold blood. Like a Dragon: Ishin! doesn't dangle the illusion of a romantic partner and make false promises of meaningful relationships, but actually takes care to create a spark between the characters and nurture it until it blossoms. Moreover, aside from not having any meaningful and long-term payoffs, the heroines never really shined in the spotlight of their respective games, playing damsel in distress until their final minutes. I could also say the same for Majima (Yakuza's deuteragonist) and his so-called love interest Makimura, which felt like a rather forced breakup under the guise of the two living in different worlds. The same goes for Yakuza 2's Kaoru Sayama, who shared an intense kiss with Kiryu on top of a collapsing building, only to be scrapped entirely from the story one entry later. I always found it odd how the series never mentioned Yumi (Haruka's mother and Kiryu's original love interest) in any meaningful way after the first Yakuza. RELATED: Here's A Tip: Avoid Fast Travel In Like A Dragon: Ishin! The way I see it, the Yakuza series would gain a lot–and has already benefited sometimes–by incorporating a good feminine perspective, which, until I played Like A Dragon: Ishin!, has consistently suffered from a lack of direction and squandered opportunities. While I adore the series, on the series, I won't lie and say I am tempted to relive them again, largely due to the lack of long-term emotional investment and the repetitiveness of the main protagonist Kiryu's relationship templates–new kickboxing sparring bro character, daddy issues with Haruka and Daigo–rinse and repeat.

I think everyone has that one e, that moment they highly cherish, but would rather die than go through playing again. This article will include spoilers for the Yakuza series and Like A Dragon: Ishin!

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