Soryu was at a party some Italian gang had organised. They were one of the most powerful Italian families he knew, and he certainly didn't want to make them his enemy. So, even if reluctantly, he decided to go to this party. Apparently, it was the birthday of the daughter of the boss and was advised to.. buy a plushie for her. Which was.. strange. Usually these spoiled brats want expensive things. Not.. plushies.