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In Lost Judgment, you can obtain The Forbidden Taste side case from the bulletin board at Yokohama 99 in Chapter 3. You’ll be tasked with finding the phantom ramen stall. Start by talking with Joe Koike (aka the Bespectacled Man) who is sitting at a table at Meng Wu in Chinatown. Exit Meng Wu and head northeast to the trio standing near the vending machines next to the pavilion. Listen to their entire conversation to learn that they use cats for their soup stock. Next, head to the two guys in suits talking behind Paradise VR on Pier St. to learn that the phantom stall can be found only at night. Lastly, listen in on the two guys standing next to the vending machines on the east side of Paradise VR to learn that a cat leads you to the ramen stall. Now that you’ve gained all the intel, speak with Joe at Meng Wu. Select the following:
- Stall that Only Appears at Night
- Guided by a cat
- Cat Broth
Joe will then want you to obtain a cat! Head directly south of Meng Wu to find a cat then examine it. Petting it will cause the cat to run away. Nekomiya will show up and give you the run down for interacting with cats. Head to Welcome Pharmacy on Isezaki Rd. and purchase Homestyle Chicken Cat Food, Miso Crispy Beef Cat Food, Fresh Tuna Cat Food or Cheese Salmon Pate Cat Food for 300 Y. You might want to stock up! Return to the trio of cats in Chinatown. One will approach you so name it something you’ll remember. Enter Meng Wu to reset then return to the cats. A different one will approach you this time so give it a name as well. Again, remember what you name it! Enter Meng Wu to reset then return to the cats once again! This will be the cat that originally approached you so say the name that you bestowed upon it. Next offer up some cat food. Again, enter Meng Wu to reset then return to the cats. The original one will approach you again. Say its name then offer up some cat food. Your pawpularity will increase and you’ll receive Extract Recipe: Diplomatic Solution!
The map will update with a new objective of finding the phantom ramen stall. Follow the marker to Yokohama 99. When you’re standing outside Yokohama 99, a cat will approach you on the sidewalk and a cutscene will ensue. Afterwards, the case will close and you’ll receive the Book of the Ravenous. The skill Verge of Death: Ravenous Snake will unlock!
