Shenmue: An Alternative Story
Chapter 7: The Three Blades?
Ryo had walked just a few inches from Tom, who was now back to his dancing, before stopping
" Now where am i going to find Chinese people? I know ill go to China"
So Ryo went to the travel agent opposite Toms hot dog truck.
" Ahh, take a seat sir" The travel agent welcomed
Ryo does so.
" So you want to take a trip then?"
" No. I actually came to order a pizza." Ryo replied sarcasticly
The man behind the desk just stared with a confused face. " O...k"
" Of course I came to book a holiday, why else would I be here." Still speaking sarcasticly
" Right. So where would you like to go?"
" China"
" One way?"
" Why would I want one way? I don't intend to stay you know, I just got to find some Chinese people."
" Right. Well a trip to China will cost about 350,000 Yen."
" Shit. Can't you make it any cheaper?"
" Sure, hows 9800 Yen suit you." the bloke said, taking his turn to be sarcastic. Ryo didn't notice.
" Great, I'll take it." Ryo replied enthusiastically."
" Im joking you idiot, now if you can't afford the trip then get out!"
A Few Mins Later
Ryo left the travel agent, leaving the guy behind in a rather less than comfortably position
After a brief walk, Ryo reaches the Ajiichi resterant. Ryo enters and takes a seat.
" Hello Ryo" Tao-san Welcomed " What can I do for you."
" Ill have the usual."
" You don't have a usual."
" Well then make me something, then make it my usual. And make me a tea, then throw it away and give me a coke. I hate tea!"
Tao-san just sighs and goes to make Ryo's order. A little later the female speaks
" So, what you up to these days Ryo?"
" Im trying to find Chinese people, but I can't find any anywhere."
Crash!. The sound of pots and pans hitting the floor is heard.
" What did you say Ryo?"
" I said, im looking for Chinese people, but I can't find any."
" Ryo." The lady started " Don't you know that this is a Chinese restaurant?"
" Yeah, so whats your point?"
Everyone apart from Ryo falls anime style
" Ryo! Who would you expect to work in a Chinese restaurant."
Ryo thinks for a few seconds.
" Chinese people."
" Exactly. So why do you want to see Chinese people?"
" The person who killed my father was Chinese"
" Ah, not all Chinese people are bad you know." Tao-san said, butting in
" I know that, but the only clue I have is that he was Chinese."
" Why don't you tell him about the three blades" The lady said
" The three blades?"
" It refers to the three different types of trades that use blades. Most people who came here from China became one of these."
" I see."
" People from the three blades also know each other well, so if your looking for information on people from China, then it's best to ask one of these."
" Who are these people?"
" Well, there's the barber Liu-san, but his father is in hospital, so they have been closed recently." Tao-san said
" Damn people." Ryo muttered under his breath
" Though they did re-open this mourning." Tao-san added
" Really, great. See ya"
Ryo then sprinted out the restaurant.
" Wait, your food is ready." Tao-san shouted, but Ryo had now long gone.
After leaving the restaurant, Ryo had now made his way to Suzeme park. After being at the barbers, And having a rather uninteresting meeting, Ryo got some information to see Liu-san's father, who was at the park.
" Excuse me" Ryo asked the person on the bench " Are you Liu-san?"
" No." The young lad answed " Now kiss off."
" Kiss off?"
" Censorship forays the word piss off" The lad answered
" But they still allow Shit"
" I know, stupid censorship people."
The lad them leaves, leaving an old man by himself
" Excuse me, are you Lui-san?"
" Yes. And you are?"
" Ryo Hazuki."
" Ahh. I see you've been through a lot. So what can i do for you?"
" Im looking for a Chinese man called Lan Di"
" I gather from his name that he may be part of a black market cartel, or even the Chinese mafia."
" Are they here?"
" They are often involved with illegal deliveries in the harbor. Try asking so sailors who work around here, they should know something."
" Really? Well thank you."
With this new piece of information, Ryo once again sets off.
So it seems our hero is finally making some progress. But where will this new information take him? Are sailors really the answer to the mystery of Lan di? Are what they say about sailors true?
Find out next time...Maybe
Posted 7th November