Key Decision is a quest in Kuki Shinobu's Hangout Event: Act I - The Gang's Daily Deeds.
Steps[]
- Talk to Mamoru and the others
- Go to the second floor of Uyuu Restaurant
- Talk to Arataki Itto
- Return to Uyuu Restaurant
- Talk to the merchants near the street
- Talk to Aoi, owner of Tsukomomono Groceries
- Go to the next person you need to apologize to
- Talk to the Arataki Gang Members
Gameplay Notes[]
- Attempting to walk in the room at the second floor of Uyuu restaurant after listening to Kujou Sara, Kuki Shinobu and Norika's conversation will give the player the Memories of the Heart achievement "Upstairs..."
Dialogue[]
Back to Business[]
Quest DescriptionShinobu, her temper cooling for now, decides to go back to her real plans for the day...
- Kuki Shinobu teaches the three a painful lesson...
- Mamoru: Ouch... Ouch...
- Kuki Shinobu: There we go... Whew... *exhale*...
Now that you've taught them a lesson...- You can get back to your original plan for today...
- Kuki Shinobu: Hmph... You got off lightly.
- Kuki Shinobu: I have more important things to do today. We'll finish this off tomorrow, is that clear?
- Genta: Huh? Tomorrow? ...Do we have to?
- Kuki Shinobu: Excuse me?
- Genta: Got it, got it! We'll, we'll, leave you to your other plans!
- Kuki Shinobu: ...Hmph.
- Kuki Shinobu leaves...
- Mamoru: (TravelerTraveler)! Why did you just stand there and watch?
- Akira: Don't you care about us at all?
It was going to happen sooner or later...- Better to get it out of the way...
- Mamoru: I guess that's true. And the longer she puts it off, the angrier she gets...
- Genta: But she said there'll be more to come tomorrow.
- Mamoru: Aaah! If only Shinobu was busy tomorrow, too!
- Genta: Hmm... Hey, how about we hold her up somehow, so she still has things left to do tomorrow?
- Akira: Uhh... that sounds kinda risky. If we end up sabotaging Shinobu's work... even boss wouldn't be able to protect us, would he?
- Mamoru: Yeah, if Shinobu ever found out it was us... Urgh, I don't even wanna think about it.
- You're not going to do anything awful, are you?
- I'd put a stop to it long before Shinobu ever found out.
- Genta: No way, we won't do anything bad! We're just gonna go have a look and, y'know, hold things up if it's possible... Ahem, I mean, we can't just sit here and do nothing, can we?
- Genta: If you don't trust us, why don't you come and watch? Uh, y'know, to keep an eye on us!
- Akira: Yeah... there's nothing wrong with just taking a look? Who knows, maybe it'll give us some other ideas.
- Akira: Also, if (TravelerTraveler)'s there... we can probably talk our way out if we get discovered...
- Mamoru: Um, o—okay then... From what Shinobu was just saying now, she should be heading to the Uyuu Restaurant.
- Mamoru: Let's quietly follow her and just... see how it goes...
- (Proceeds to Eavesdroppers)
Eavesdroppers[]
- (Go to the second floor of Uyuu Restaurant)
- (Upon entering Uyuu Restaurant)
- Akira: Looks like they're not on the first floor... Maybe they're upstairs?
- Genta: A—Are you sure we should go up there? I—I gotta psych myself up first...
- (Talk to Okazaki Erika)
- Okazaki Erika: Are they waiting to be served? Uh... somehow, it doesn't look like it...
- (Talk to Akira or Genta)
- Akira: How about... you head up first?
- Genta: Uh... maybe I can watch the exits, keep them clear...
- (Talk to Mamoru)
- Mamoru: We need to be super stealthy when we head up... mustn't make a sound...
- (Go upstairs)
- Kujou Sara: ...This is Miss Kuki Shinobu, whom I've recommended to you before.
- Kuki Shinobu: Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Kuki Shinobu, I studied law in Liyue, so while I couldn't claim to be an expert, I do have a rudimentary grasp of the basics.
- Norika: Hehe, from what I've heard, Miss Kuki, I'm sure you're being very modest. I'm looking forward to working together.
- Kujou Sara: I can assure you that she is exceptionally capable. All the Doushin from the Police Station have vouched for her abilities.
- Norika: Well, with such a glowing endorsement, I'm almost tempted to ask you if you'd like to start right away, Miss Kuki.
- Kuki Shinobu: You flatter me, Madam Norika, but perhaps we can discuss the role in detail over our meal before deciding how well I'm suited to the role.
- Norika: Oh! Forgive me for getting ahead of myself. You're quite right, Miss Kuki. Let's continue this discussion as we dine, or the food will get cold.
- Kujou Sara: Heh, it's quite understandable to be hungry for top talent.
- Mamoru: Akira, Genta... did you hear that? Is Shinobu... at a job interview? And look who it's with — the Tenryou Commission tengu!
- Akira: Never thought I'd see that self-important tengu acting so polite... who's that other woman they're with? Some bigshot official?
- Genta: Well, duh! That tengu is the Shogunate's general! So that other lady has gotta be someone ridiculously high-up.
- Akira: Well, whoever it is — it looks like Shinobu is gonna take a new job with the Shogunate! You heard 'em, the job's practically hers already!
- Genta: But without Shinobu... what's gonna happen to the Arataki Gang...
- Mamoru: We gotta do something! Quick, let's go tell the boss! He should be looking for Onikabuto nearby...
- (Attempt to walk in the room at the second floor)
- Genta: Hey! Don't let Shinobu and the tengu see you!
- Mamoru: Come on, let's head back and talk things through with the boss.
- (Talk to Arataki Itto)
- Mamoru: Boss! Bad news, Boss! Really bad!
- Arataki Itto: Hey, hey... What's with the panic vibes, huh? This is the Arataki Gang, remember? It ain't bad news till we show up, am I right! Haha, so come on, what's up?
- Akira: It's Shinobu... She, she...
- Genta: Shinobu's gonna go work for the tengu!
- Arataki Itto: ...What? Shinobu found a new job!? You have got to be kidding me!
- Mamoru: No, it's true, Boss! We saw her at the interview with our own eyes, didn't we, (TravelerTraveler)?
- She was interviewing, but...
- Yes, Sara was there, however...
- Arataki Itto: Grr! That slimy... I knew that tengu had her greedy eyes on Shinobu!
- Arataki Itto: I mean, she's obviously jealous of the Arataki Gang's top-class talent, but now she's trying to poach my people... Gah, that thieving tengu!
- Shouldn't we ask Shinobu about this first?
- Akira: But they're already asking her for a start date!
- Genta: It's in the bag, the interview is clearly just a formality!
- Arataki Itto: Huh... Well, based on my experience of interviewing once every three days, I know for a fact that they will have been plotting this for a long time by now!
- I don't think Shinobu would switch jobs for no reason...
- Could this all just be a misunderstanding?
- Arataki Itto: Oh! There is no way she— Well, actually, you know what, you could be right... she gets treated pretty well in the Arataki Gang. I mean, every time we win some snacks, she does get first pick...
- Mamoru: But I heard that a day's salary in the Shogunate is enough to buy a week's worth of snacks for the whole gang...
- Arataki Itto: Yeah, but, still... in the Arataki Gang, we have a more relaxed working environment, don't we? Seriously, have you ever seen that tengu smile? No! She always has that same sour look on her face...
- Akira: But we seem to be the only ones who're relaxed, no? Every time we get caught, Shinobu's the one who has to come and get us out.
- Genta: Do you think maybe... after we got arrested for posting flyers this time... Shinobu finally had enough?
- If it were me, I'd be looking for a new job.
- Those flyers drive me mad too.
- Arataki Itto: Wait, so it's not a misunderstanding then?
- Akira: It's all our fault! We made Shinobu angry and now she's found a new job!
- Mamoru: Boss! What are we gonna do? Without Shinobu... the Arataki Gang won't survive!
- Arataki Itto: Alright, you guys. Come with me, we'll go door to door and apologize! And we'll... we'll tear down all the flyers!
- Genta: What? But boss, it took you months to make those!
- Arataki Itto: Don't you think I know that, I know what it took! But... but we have to show Shinobu we're truly sorry, and this is... it's the only way...
- Akira: Boss! *sobs*
- Arataki Itto: Also, (TravelerTraveler), I need you to do something for me.
- Let's hear it.
- Arataki Itto: Go find Shinobu and tell her you want an interview!
- Arataki Itto: If you tell Shinobu that you want to join us, suddenly she'll have a whole different outlook on the future of the Arataki Gang!
- Arataki Itto: With you and Shinobu as my trusty number two's and, Arataki "Numero Uno" Itto running the show, we'd be unstoppable! The Shogunate would have a tough time competing with us then, huh!
- Mamoru: Whoa, nice one, Boss!
- Genta: The Arataki Gang rules!
- Arataki Itto: What do you say, partner?
- Alright, but just this once...
- Arataki Itto: Haha, okay, I'll leave Shinobu to you then. Boys, we've got some apologies to make!
- (Talk to Arataki Itto again)
- Arataki Itto: Man, at second glance... I really outdid myself with the artwork on these flyers! Ugh, now I'm having second thoughts...
- Arataki Itto: No, no, I said I'm gonna tear them down, and I'm an oni of my word! Let's do this!
Not Quite Your Daily Deeds[]
Step DescriptionKuki Shinobu decides to take you out to the street to help you further consider joining the Arataki Gang...
- (Return to Uyuu Restaurant)
- Norika: ...Alright then, you can expect us to be in touch very soon to follow up, Miss Kuki.
- Kujou Sara: It's getting late, I should get back. I hope that the next time we meet will be at the headquarters of the Tenryou Commission.
- Kuki Shinobu: Thank you, I'm truly honored.
- Sara and the others say goodbye to Kuki Shinobu.
- Kuki Shinobu: Huh? (TravelerTraveler)? When did you get here?
- I just arrived...
- I saw nothing!
- Kuki Shinobu: Huh...? Whatever. What did you want? Ugh, have Genta and the guys caused a scene again?
- Actually... I came to request an interview with you.
- I'd like to join the Arataki Gang.
- Kuki Shinobu: An interview? You wanna join the Arataki Gang? ...You haven't consumed any strange substances, have you?
- Of course not.
- I'm being serious.
- Kuki Shinobu: So this isn't a joke... huh, that kinda makes this even more concerning.
- Kuki Shinobu: It's not like you don't know the Arataki Gang, so what's gotten into you, (TravelerTraveler)? ...Ahem, I mean, what sparked your interest in joining?
- I like the people.
- I like the culture.
- Kuki Shinobu: I see... Well, enjoying it from the outside is one thing, but actually being in the gang is a whole different story.
- Kuki Shinobu: I have to go into town to take care of some routine gang business. You can come with me — consider it your internship.
- Kuki Shinobu: After that, if you still want to join us...
- Then I'm in?
- Kuki Shinobu: ...We'll see how it goes.
- (Talk to the merchants near the street)
- Shimura Kanbei: Ah, Shinobu. Can I get you anything?
- Kuki Shinobu: No thanks, Mr. Shimura. I'm actually here to apologize on behalf of the Arataki Gang for the whole posting flyers incident...
- Shimura Kanbei: Oh, that? Don't worry about it, your boss and his pals already came to apologize.
- Shimura Kanbei: Not only did they take down all the flyers, they cleaned up the shop for me, too...
- Kuki Shinobu: Wait, are you sure that was the Arataki Gang? Did the leader have horns on his head?
- Shimura Kanbei: Sure did. Ah, it looks like at long last, they've turned over a new leaf...
- Kuki Shinobu: How is this possible...?
- Maybe it's your influence at work.
- Kuki Shinobu: I find this all very hard to believe, (TravelerTraveler)... Let's head to Tsukumomono Groceries.
- (Talk to Aoi, owner of Tsukomomono Groceries)
- Aoi: Welcome to Tsukumomono Groceries. What can I do for you?
- Kuki Shinobu: Sorry, Miss Aoi. I'm here on behalf of the Arataki Gang, regarding the incident with the flyers...
- Aoi: Oh, the flyers? A bunch of guys came by and cleaned them up already. They also kept loudly proclaiming that they were gonna compensate me in full if it was the last thing they did...
- Aoi: This whole thing really wasn't a huge deal, so I told them that if they really wanted to make it up to me, they could just buy something from the shop.
- Aoi: They huddled together and discussed it for a while, and in the end they bought the most expensive item in the store... Even though all four of them had to empty their pockets to get enough Mora.
- Kuki Shinobu: What the... Have they really had a change of heart?
- See, your teaching was not in vain!
- Kuki Shinobu: ...There's one more person we need to apologize to, let's go.
- (Go to the next person you need to apologize to)
- Shouta: Hey! Girl in the mask!
- Shouta: Guess what? The guy with the horns came to see me... and he gave me back all the snacks he won off me yesterday! Haha!
- Kuki Shinobu: W—Wow, did he? ...Well, I also brought some snacks, you can take them, too. Then you'll have extra in case they come to play cards with you again...
- Shouta: No need! They promised they're never gonna take my snacks again!
- Kuki Shinobu: Is this really the same Arataki Gang I know...
- Kuki Shinobu: No, I have to see it with my own eyes...
- Shouta: Huh? Look, they're down there right now.
- (Talk to Shouta again)
- Shouta: They're down there right now.
Key Decision[]
- (Approach the Arataki Gang Members)
- Kuki Shinobu: It's really them... Huh, unbelievable.
- (Talk to the Arataki Gang Members)
- Amano: Hey! Are you posting flyers again?
- Mamoru: No, no, we're innocent! We're cleaning them up!
- Arataki Itto: You Tenryou Commission types... maybe if you opened your eyes, you'd see that people can change, ever think of that?
- Arataki Itto: Playing the blame game before you even understand the situation... No wonder you're always catching the wrong people.
- Kuki Shinobu: Ahem, sorry, Doushin. Please don't mind them, they're just a little over-excited.
- Akira: Ah, Shinobu and (TravelerTraveler)! We're saved!
- Kuki Shinobu: I know how preposterous it sounds, but they have, in fact, been cleaning up the flyers. Numerous witnesses in this area can attest to that.
- Amano: But I just heard about a street gang who've been reported for posting flyers. And look at this thing...
- Amano: ...This is clearly the guy with the horns! Even the expression is identical!
- Arataki Itto: Ohohoho! Turns out this Tenryou blockhead's a real art connoisseur! Yeah, really captures my style, doesn't it?
- Amano: So you admit it, then? Right, that's it, you're coming with me to the Police Station!
- Kuki Shinobu: Wait, please! I can explain...
- Norika: What's going on?
- Amano: So sorry, Madam Norika. I'm just stopping some hooligans from posting flyers...
- Arataki Itto: We already told you, we are innocent! Are you even listening?
- Amano: You've been detained at the Police Station for graffiti countless times. You're really trying to tell me you're an innocent man?
- Arataki Itto: Well, oni... but that's beside the point. It's different this time, I swear!
- Norika: Doushin, this is Miss Kuki, a business partner of mine. I can vouch for her honest and forthright character.
- Norika: If her friends have done anything wrong, she will not hide it. Perhaps we could hear her out first?
- Norika: After all, since we're gonna be working together in a few days... it would be a shame to let something like this come between us, don't you think?
- Amano: Working together... Oh, you mean, the thing Madam Kujou Sara briefed us on?
- Amano: Understood. We will hear your explanation.
- Kuki Shinobu: *sigh* Alright...
- Kuki Shinobu explains the situation to Doushin Amano...
- Amano: I see. So you did post the flyers, but then you did the responsible thing and came back to clear them up...
- Amano: It seems I jumped to conclusions on this occasion. Please accept my apologies.
- Kuki Shinobu: No apology needed. We know how much trouble we've created for you in the past.
- Norika: *sigh* Well, I'm glad to see that the misunderstanding is resolved. Well, I will see you soon — I hope we can work together effectively.
- Amano: Most certainly, Ma'am.
- Genta: Boss... did you hear what they said...
- Mamoru: This means... Shinobu has already made her decision?
- Arataki Itto: Yep, looks like it's time for us to make a decision, too...
- Arataki Itto: Move to the backup plan!
- Kuki Shinobu: Guys, chill... What are you up to now?
- Arataki Gang Members: Shinobu... Thank you for everything!
- Kuki Shinobu: Hey, what's this all about?
- Arataki Itto: Shinobu, this is a parting gift from all of us in the Arataki Gang. We all pitched in and bought you this from Tsukumomono Groceries.
- Arataki Itto: We know it's nothing compared to your salary in the Shogunate, but...
- Kuki Shinobu: A Naku Weed bracelet...? What am I supposed to do with this?
- Genta: Shinobu! Don't forget about us when you're in the Tenryou Commission!
- Mamoru: We'll all try and be better people... and better oni. We promise to stay out of trouble and not make your job difficult!
- Kuki Shinobu: Wait... who said I'm leaving?
- Akira: Also, Shinobu, when you couldn't find your snacks last week, the truth is... I ate them...
- Genta: And last month, I stole that toy we won, and when you came and asked me for it, I... I lied and I told you it was broken... *sobs*
- Kuki Shinobu: ...
- Arataki Itto: Hey, no crying! We talked about this, send her off with a smile, alright? Who are we? We're... t—the Arataki Gang!
- Arataki Itto: Shinobu is moving on to better things. We should be happy for her!
- Mamoru: *sobs* ...You're right... You're right, Boss... *sobs*
- Genta: The Arataki Gang... rules... *sobs*
- Ugh...
- Sh—Shinobu...
- Kuki Shinobu: Hey, don't you start, too.
- Norika: Ah... Is this the Arataki Gang you mentioned, Miss Kuki? What an interesting group of people...
- Kuki Shinobu: ...Yes. Sorry for making a scene.
- Norika: Hmm, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Norika, a merchant who does business between Inazuma and Liyue. Recently, I've been negotiating a business deal with the Tenryou Commission regarding medical supplies.
- Mamoru: *sniff*... Huh? A merchant? Wait, so... you're not a Shogunate official?
- Norika: Of course not, I'm just a merchant. I was lucky enough to secure exclusive sales rights for some new first aid supplies from Bubu Pharmacy recently.
- Norika: So I thought I would ask the Tenryou Commission if they would be interested in establishing a long-term supply relationship. Injuries are a regular occurrence in the army, after all.
- Norika: Cross-border trade is a complicated affair, but fortunately, Madam Kujou Sara was able to bring in a legal consultant proficient in the laws of both nations.
- Genta: Oh... You mean... Shinobu?
- Norika: That's right. Thanks to Miss Kuki, our negotiations went very smoothly.
- Norika: The rest of the process will probably take another 10 to 15 days, after that, I will have to borrow Miss Kuki from you again for a while.
- I knew it...
- I thought so.
- Kuki Shinobu: I can definitely spare the time — so long as these guys stay out of trouble.
- Norika: Ah, yes, I have a little compensation for you all: here, some trial packs of our new supplies.
- Norika: Miss Kuki tells me that you often find yourselves in injury-prone situations... I heartily recommend our product!
- Mamoru: This is unexpected...
- Akira: So she's really a merchant...
- Arataki Itto: Uh... hehe... Hahaha! Oh, you guys, I knew you must have gotten the wrong idea! Shinobu would never quit!
- Arataki Itto: Look at all this fuss you made over nothing! Pfft, planning a whole leaving ceremony...
- Genta: But... wasn't the backup plan your idea, Boss?
- Arataki Itto: Ahem! Alright, well, if we're done here, I'm gonna head to Tsukumomono Groceries and see if they'll let me return the bracelet...
- Akira: Wait up, Boss, we'll come with you!
- Kuki Shinobu: Hold it right there.
- Mamoru: Eek!
- Kuki Shinobu: Last week's snacks, last month's toy... What else aren't you telling me?
- Genta: Oh, uh... the thing is... you see...
- Shinobu, let it slide!
- Calm down, Shinobu!
- Kuki Shinobu: You've all got your new first aid supplies — don't you want to test them out?
- Arataki Itto: Run... Run... Run!
Ending: The Arataki Gang Community Service Chronicle[]
| The Arataki Gang Community Service Chronicle | |
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| Aether | Lumine |
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| The Arataki Gang's path is never short of bumps along the way, even in such matter as sweeping the streets. | |
Other Languages[]
| Language | Official Name | Literal Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| English | Key Decision | — |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 重大决定 Zhòngdà Juédìng | Major Decision |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 重大決定 Zhòngdà Juédìng | |
| Japanese | 大事な決断 Daiji-na Ketsudan | Important Decision |
| Korean | 중대 결정 Jungdae Gyeoljeong | Important Decision |
| Spanish | Una decisión importante | An Important Decision |
| French | Décision cruciale | Crucial Decision |
| Russian | Важное решение Vazhnoye resheniye | Important Decision |
| Thai | การตัดสินใจครั้งใหญ่ | |
| Vietnamese | Quyết Định Quan Trọng | |
| German | Wichtige Entscheidung | Important Decision |
| Indonesian | Keputusan Penting | Important Decision |
| Portuguese | Uma Decisão Importante | An Important Decision |
| Turkish | Önemli Karar | |
| Italian | Decisione cruciale |
Change History[]
Released in Version 2.7