Bow to the Kappa

Walkthrough

1. Speak to Old Toshiro

   Ask about the stolen catch, then offer to help. His shop remains available through ordinary business.

   Old ToshiroShinigami

   Say Something's taking your catch? → I'll sort it out → I know what to do

2. Hear the pond etiquette

   Ask Toshiro for the three rules before visiting the kappa.

   Old ToshiroShinigami

   Say I know what to do

3. Accept the kappa's terms

   Speak to the pond kappa on the east bank. Accept three safe, bare-handed bouts.

   Pond kappaShinigami

   Say I accept your terms

4. The first bow

   Bow lower than the kappa. Win the first fall. A loss keeps your saved progress.

   Pond kappaShinigami

   Say Bow lower than it did

5. Wait for a proper bow

   Wait until its dish tips, then return its bow. Win the second fall.

   Pond kappaShinigami

   Say Stand still until it bows properly, then bow

6. A wet bow

   Bow without wiping your face. Win the third fall.

   Pond kappaShinigami

   Say Bow, dripping, without wiping

7. Choose the kappa's promise

   Choose one permanent promise. The choice changes village dialogue, not fishing rates.

   Pond kappaShinigami

   Say Return the stolen catch → Drive fish into the village nets → Guard the koi pond

8. Tell Old Toshiro

   Return to Toshiro with the promise. Rewards are delivered once, with trout held for you if your pack is full.

   Old ToshiroShinigami