Yuki (ユキ) is a recurring character in the Yakuza series introduced as a side character in Yakuza 0. She is a retired legendary hostess who is now the owner of Ginsharin, a former employee of Club Sunshine, and the former owner of Four Shine.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Yuki is a young woman with shoulder-length brown hair and a fair complexion.
Attire[]
In Yakuza 0, Yuki's hostess outfit consists of a white dress and a blue polka-dotted bow with blue heels. For her casual outfit, she wears a beige grid jacket over a shorter white dress, as well as black leggings and silver heels.
In Yakuza Kiwami 2, Yuki wears pink framed glasses and her hair is tied in a side ponytail. She retains the casual white dress and leggings but now wears a pink blazer and blue heels. When she becomes a hostess again, her hair is untied and she wears a blue floral patterned dress over a white corset with silver heels once more.
Personality[]
In Yakuza 0, Yuki has difficulty in finding a job, despite the booming economy, as her reserved and honest nature does not lend itself well to job interviews. She came to work at Sunshine because Youda happened to find her alone and dejected at a park, and hired her on the spot; probably out of pity or desperation, as her timid personality and shyness around men are not traits one would typically look for in a hostess.
Yuki has a naive and gullible personality; she describes her ideal man as a typical high-fantasy prince, and believes in the possible existence of cryptids (specifically the TsuchinokoWP). Because of this, both Goro Majima and Youda feel protective of her, and often treat her like a child. Despite their concern, Yuki shows throughout her story that she is independent and can make decisions on her own.
Yuki's superiors frequently ignore or insult her in a teasing manner, and she often gets into petty, childlike arguments with Majima. She takes the teasing in stride, however, switching between acting annoyed, laughing it off, or retaliating with her own sassy remark, depending on the situation.
Background[]
Around the age of 15, Yuki began tending to bonsai plants. As an adult, Yuki took a loan from her father and moved to Sotenbori to become a hostess in an effort to overcome her shy personality; she expected to switch to an office job eventually. Every month, her father visited her and she gradually paid him back.
Involvement[]
Yakuza 0: 1988[]
Yuki first appears as the Number One girl of Club Sunshine, a cabaret club in Sotenbori, which is later managed by Goro Majima in order to assist in defeating their five rival Cabaret Clubs. Despite being the top girl at the club, Yuki is still new to the business, but grows to become a highly skilled hostess with the help of Majima, the club's owner Youda, and the other hostesses on staff.
Completion of Yuki's training unlocks the substory Paternal Instincts.
1989-2006[]
Over the years, Yuki becomes a hostess of legendary stature in the business. However, Kanzaki, who was working at Club Sunshine, eventually overthrew her and Youda and forced them out of the club, due to a substantial loan debt he decided to alleviate by forcing out hostesses and buying out their cabaret clubs. Some time before February 2006, Yuki and Youda found Four Shine and recruit Koyuki, but struggle to keep the club afloat as Sunshine closes in on it to control all clubs in Sotenbori, just like the Five Stars from before, while Youda seemingly defects to the Kanzaki Group, making things worse for Yuki.
Yakuza Kiwami 2: 2006[]
In December 2006, Yuki is hiring managers, and happens to come across Kazuma Kiryu, who was mistaken for their candidate at the time, Kiritani. As Kiritani was poached by another club, Kiryu is asked to oversee Four Shine, and he accepts. Within his first shift, Four Shine finally brings in a profit. Kanzaki and his group, looking to finish off Four Shine, forces the club to participate in the Cabaret Club Grand Prix, and Kiryu is officially brought on as shift manager full time. Under Kiryu's leadership, they win the Fresh and Paradise Leagues, winning Kana Momonogi and Aika over from their respective clubs. Despite the Grand Prix restricting Four Shine to 6 hostesses per shift for the Executive League, the club still takes the win and recruits Shoko Takahashi.
When the Millionaire League starts, Koyuki goes missing and Four Shine is forced to continue without her. When they win against Yua Mikami, Koyuki reveals herself to be unharmed, having been asked to hide by none other than Youda, who only pretended to join Kanzaki in order to gather intel on their intentions throughout the Grand Prix; by the time the Millionaire League began, he already knew that Kanzaki was targeting her and suspected that the Grand Prix was being rigged by someone in the Grand Prix staff. Goro Majima makes a sudden appearance, reuniting with Yuki and Youda after 18 years, explaining that he was asked by Youda to help protect Koyuki. He also pinpoints the traitor rigging the Grand prix, which turns out to be Buono Isozaki. When he flees, Yuki is challenged by Kirara Asuka for the title of best club in Sotenbori, while Yua voluntarily joins Four Shine.
While reluctant, Yuki decides to return to hosting once more after some encouragement from Majima and the rest of the hostesses, becoming the lone Diamond-class on the roster while reinstating Youda as Four Shine's general manager. After one final match, Four Shine wins the entire Grand Prix and puts an end to Kanzaki and his group. Yuki makes amends with Kirara and recruits her, and asks Kanzaki why he went so far to control Sotenbori's clubs, lamenting the path that he took. To celebrate the victory, Kiryu and Majima buy a statue of the former, much to Yuki's dismay as Majima had previously done so back at Club Sunshine.
After Kirara's training is complete, Yuki meets up with her father once more to lend him money in a similar manner to 18 years ago. She spots Kiryu and Kirara spying on her, assuring that this was only another opportunity to see her father and pay him back. She becomes distraught when her father calls back to tell her he was conned again out of the money.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon: 2019[]
Yuki can be hired as a manager for Ichiban Confections in the Management mini-game if the DLC Management Mode Set is bought. Yuki and Koyuki, during the time of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, are running a sushi restaurant together, as Four Shine remains in business without them.
Hostess Training[]
Customer Service 1[]
| "Oh, just boring stuff like what happened today, what I should make for dinner, how my bonsai plant's growing... that kinda thing." | Little details work. | +
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| Bonsai? | +
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| Yeah, boring... |
| "B-But I... I don't have a clue what I should talk to them about! What should I do if it gets quiet?" | Try to smile a bit. | |
| Try to compliment them. | +
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| "Um, well... I'm... o-older people do tend to like me..." | Older gents, huh? | +
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| That's a talent? | ||
| You're a grandkid type. | +
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| "Um, that's, uh... it's because... oh, I know! It's because I'm not good at it! I thought I could get used to talking to men by working here!" | Y'know, I'm a man too. | +
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| You're lying! |
Customer Service 2[]
| "He should be kind, tall, and handsome, with flowing hair! He'd really respect me, and he would look good riding a white horse, y'know!?" | Sounds just like me. | +
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| I think I get you. | +
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| That doesn't exist! |
| "Well, since it came up, I've been wondering if my issues talking to customers might be holding everyone else back, and I wouldn't want that..." | A club needs variety. | +
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| Don't worry about it. |
| "Every date would be a struggle for the right clothes and make-up, and even then, I can't begin to imagine what I'd be able to talk about with him." | You'd figure it out. | +
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| That's his job though... | ||
| Do a horseback date. | +
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| "I-I-I've gone out with plenty of guys! Of course! Th-There's Sato-kun, Suzuki-kun, and... Tanaka-kun!" | Those are last names... | +
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| I yield! |
Customer Service 3[]
| "Uh, umm... Majima-san, wh-what kind of sushi do you like?" | I like tamago. | +
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| That's too random... | ||
| I like engawa. | +
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| "But, if you're always eating out or eating junk food, you won't have a balanced diet. Would you like me to make you some meat and potatoes stew or something?" | I can make that. | |
| That'd be great. | +
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| "I guess that's true." | I'll request you then. | +
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| Give it some time. | ||
| Imagine they're me. | +
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| "As an employee of the club... well, what do you think of me?" | You're cute. | |
| You're workin' hard. | +
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Customer Service 4[]
| "Hobbies? Yeah, I seem to recall yours was..." | Writing in a diary. | +
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| Bonsai. | +
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| Reading self-help books. |
| *sigh* "I'm a real loser, aren't I?" | They were clueless. | +
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| Honesty is a talent. | +
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| "But, this club is a comfortable place to be, and I learn so much every day. So I'm thinking maybe I should grow up a little more here before I start looking again." | You gotta get sexier. | +
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| You can network here! | ||
| I'll work ya hard! | +
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| "Huh? What is it?" | A lady needs sleep. | +
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| I wish ya the best. |
Customer Service Final[]
| "Before you came in, this place was practically deserted. A lot's changed since then." | You've come a long way. | +
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| I'm that good. | ||
| You were number one! | +
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| (What should I tell her?) | I'm there for ya. | +
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| Break up with him! |
| "Hmm, what does Yuki-chan think of me... hmmmmmmm..." | The love of your life. | +
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| A sketchy, one-eyed bastard. | +
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| A dependable boss. |
| "That's right... he is... important to me." | T-Take care of him. | +
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| You're moving fast! |
Suggested Makeover[]
Set 1 (Double Circle at Beauty, Cute and Funny)
- Hair Accessory: Tiara
- Earrings: Star
- Necklace: Elegant or Onyx
- Nails: Rainbow
- Ring: Flower Ring
- Watch: Simple Watch
Set 2 (Double Circle at Sexy, Beauty and Funny)
- Hair Accessory: Bunny Girl
- Glasses: Imported Sunglasses
- Earrings: Heart or Gaudy
- Necklace: Elegant or Onyx
- Nails: Black
- Watch: Designer or Gorgeous Watch
- Bracelet: Gold or Onyx Bracelet
Trivia[]
- In Yakuza 0, Yuki is the only Platinum hostess not modeled after a Japanese model.
- As a Diamond hostess in Yakuza Kiwami 2 (even higher rank than Platinum), Yuki's appearance cannot be changed.
- Yuki is one of the few hostesses available in both the Cabaret Club Czar and Cabaret Club Grand Prix.
- Yuki's dress makes an appearance in Judgment as one of the dresses that Saori Shirosaki is able to wear when working at Queen Rouge.
Gallery[]
Yakuza 0[]
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Yakuza Kiwami 2[]
Ryu Ga Gotoku Online[]
![SSR [1, 2, 3 Shine!] Yuki (Summer Vacation)](/wiki/File:RGGO_-_Card_-_SSR_Yuki_(Summer_Vacation).png "RGGO - Card - SSR Yuki (Summer Vacation).png (359 KB)")
![SSR [Four Shine Owner] Yuki (2006)](/wiki/File:RGGO_-_Card_-_SSR_Yuki_(2006).png "RGGO - Card - SSR Yuki (2006).png (382 KB)")
.png "RGGO - Card - KSR Yuki ('06 Christmas Eve).png (404 KB)")
.png "RGGO - Card - KSR Yuki ('06 Lively).png (364 KB)")
Miscellaneous[]
Notes[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Yuki is stated to be 23 in Yakuza 0. This is inconsistent with her stated age of 39 in Yakuza Kiwami 2, which takes place 18 years later.
- ↑ The given birth years of 1964-1967 are an estimate based on Yuki's age and are not intended as a substitute for an official date.
- ↑ The given height of 165 cm (5′ 5″) is based on the character model's scaling factor within Yakuza Kiwami 2's data.[3] For Dragon Engine games, this method is believed to be very accurate (±2 cm). However, this is intended as an estimate, not a substitute for an official statistic.
References[]
- ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Yuki Hostess Training 2, Yakuza 0 (2015; Tokyo: SEGAWP, 2017), PlayStation 3/PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Windows/Amazon Luna.
Majima —
Lemme ask you, Yuki. How old are you anyway?
Yuki —I'm 23.
— Majima and Yuki - ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Cabaret Club Grand Prix, Yakuza Kiwami 2 (2017; Tokyo: SEGAWP, 2018), PlayStation 4/Windows/Xbox One/Amazon Luna.— Koyuki to Yuki, Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yeah! you're only 39, Yuki-san! I know you can still do it!
- ↑ Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, “character_model_model_data” (.BIN file), Yakuza Kiwami 2 (2017; Tokyo: SEGAWP, 2018), PlayStation 4/Windows/Xbox One/Amazon Luna.