Merchant Aja

**Merchant Aja** is an acquaintance of Yamada who visits the player often, mostly to break the news of an event (aka public debug).

Merchant Aja also appears in the Turtle Bath as Aja (Nude).

## Appearance

Aja is a dark-skinned man believed to be Indian. He wears a turban with a reflective red gem at its front. He also has a black mustache which is similar to Yamada's.

### As The Best Programmer

When not in Yamada's game, Aja wears a dark grey suit and pants, paired with a white inner shirt, a ruby-colored tie and brown shoes.

Aja sometimes appears with two floating laptops.

### As a dungeon merchant

Aja wears a purple robe with a green inner wear.

## Dialogue

### Introduction

**Aja**: *Yo Yamada-san! Namaste. I'm Aja. I'm The Best Programmer. Look, Yamada, dude. I don't think you're being very efficient, bro. We gotta step up this operation. The way I see it...Your game lacks two key features. For example! 1. There's not a lot to buy with GOLD. 2. You don't have enough human characters in the dungeons.*

**Yamada**:*Hmm. Hmm. First of all! Thanks for your feedback. I'm genuinely flattered that you took an interest. Also, uh. You might be right.*

**Aja**: *Well, I'd say--for starters--Put me in the game. I can be the Dungeon Merchant. This will solve both issues at once! How about it, dude?*

```
Implement one of Aja's systems? (He's The Best Programmer)

Dungeon Merchant

Let Aja appear in-game

Take a rain check

```

**Aja**: *Yamada-san! You chose wisely. I can implement this in about... ...five seconds. Please stand back!*

CLICKCLICKCLACKCLICK

CLICKCLICKCLACKCLICK

CLICKCLICKCLICKCKCLICK

**Aja**: *Okay. It's done, dude. Report any bugs ASAP. Feel free to call me anytime weekdays after 7am. Talk to you soon, Yamada. I'm goin' to the gym.*

**Yamada**: *Wow, yeah. That guy really is... ... The Best Programmer.*

Aja and Yamada-kun implemented "Dungeon Merchant"!

### When trespassing/stealing from Aja's Shop

###### When encountered in Ultra-Spicy Door

Aja: Ahh——actually. He used to be my Uncle Oja. He ate too much spicy curry… …and became a Fire Dragon! Mister Hero! Be careful! You can't afford even one hit from him! Hope you have some fireproof plan. . .

## In Battle

### Normal Attack Style

Type: Melee

Range: 1 tile

Hostility: Not unless attacked

### Abilities

#### Dance

* Effect: Charges up for a critical hit
* Countdown: Yes
* Range: Directly in front (only after attacked)

#### Falcon

* Effect: Casts falcon (on self)
* Countdown: No
* Range: Anywhere on map (only after attacked)

#### Magic Barrier

* Effect: Casts magic barrier\* (on self)
* Countdown: No
* Range: Anywhere on map (only after attacked)

\*Aja spawns on the map with an auto-magic barrier

* Aja will almost immediately re-cast another magic barrier once the current one breaks.

#### Summon Minion

* Effect: Summons Dark Mage or Dragon Rider
* Countdown: No
* Range: Anywhere on map (only after attacked)

## Where to Find

* Golden Pyramid (Main Door)9F, 19F, 29F
* Yamada's Woods
* Yamada Underground
* Road to Demon Lord Castle: 1
* Road to Demon Lord Castle: 2
* Demon Lord Castle
* Aja's Tower

## Dungeon Merchant

In the dungeons, Aja runs a shop which stocks 3-5 items. These items are notably cheaper than the Item Shop which is accessible in Yamada's apartment.

For more details on his shop's goods, see Aja's Shop.

## Trivia

* The skill Trick Ball DX will get reflected off his Magic Barrier, thus morphing the hero into another enemy on the floor.
* Aja appears in the background of several Dandy Collections, including Aja, Curry Knight, Duck, and Yokozuna sets.
* Several equipment reference to Aja's character, such as the Holy Spoon line, Curry Knight set, and Aja set.
* Aja appears when the skill Yamanote Recover procs in a dungeon. In this instance, Aja dresses up as a train conductor and bows facing the player.

## Gallery

Screenshot of RC wheel in Golden PyramidScreenshot of RC wheel in Road to Demon Lord Castle: 1
## See Also

* Aja (Nude)
* **Merchant Aja**

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