What if Ryo's first task in Shenmue was to have been to buy a Band-Aid at the Tomato Convenience Store? Traces of such an item were previously found by @LemonHaze in the game files - and an early design document gives further confirmation.
https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2023/02/tomato-convenience-store-shelves-early.html
https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2023/02/tomato-convenience-store-shelves-early.html