NPCs

Loved gifts

Complete Breakfast, Salmon Dinner

Liked gifts

All universal likes, Eggs

Heart events

• 2♥ — He talks about his dream of going pro in gridball and how much his late mother believed in him.
• 4♥ — He asks you to deliver a letter to his grandfather George; opens up about losing his mother.
• 6♥ — You find him at the beach reconnecting with an old friend over shared losses and ambitions.
• 8♥ — He confides his fear of failure and what his grandfather's quiet support means to him.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you on the beach with a heartfelt speech about his future.

Loved gifts

Coconut, Fruit Salad, Pink Cake, Sunflower

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Wool

Heart events

• 2♥ — Her favorite bracelet fell into the pond; she asks if you can fish it out for her.
• 4♥ — She invites you to join her for a photo session around town.
• 6♥ — She develops personal photos in the saloon's darkroom; a quiet, vulnerable moment.
• 8♥ — She surprises you with a candid, heartfelt photo she secretly took of you.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you near the photo wall in her room.

Loved gifts

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Cloth, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Survival Burger, Topaz, Wool

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Leek

Heart events

• 2♥ — She had a vivid dream about gemstones and shares what she believes it means.
• 4♥ — She's sewing you an outfit and needs cloth to finish it; asks you to bring some.
• 6♥ — A spiritual dance that you unexpectedly join; something mystical and warm happens between you.
• 8♥ — She finds an unusual stone on the mountain and invites you to share the quiet moment.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you surrounded by the gems and colors she loves.

Loved gifts

Diamond, Emerald, Melon, Poppy, Poppyseed Muffin, Red Plate, Roots Platter, Sandfish, Tom Kha Soup

Liked gifts

Cauliflower, Parsnip, Milk

Heart events

• 2♥ — You sit in on her tutoring session with Vincent and Jas at the museum; she's gentle and dedicated.
• 4♥ — She invites you to the trailer; she's embarrassed by how small and worn-down it is.
• 6♥ — She plans a picnic in the park for the kids; everything goes perfectly.
• 8♥ — She opens up about wanting a proper home and a quieter, simpler future.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you at her favorite spot by the river.

Loved gifts

Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin Soup, Sashimi, Void Egg

Liked gifts

Bat Wing, Chanterelle, Common Mushroom

Heart events

• 2♥ — He invites you to the mountain overlook late at night to stargaze together.
• 4♥ — He offers you a ride on his motorcycle; the two of you take it up the mountain road.
• 6♥ — He plays his music for you alone in his room; a rare glimpse of who he really is.
• 8♥ — He tells you he wants to leave Pelican Town someday and asks what you honestly think.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you in the rain outside the mountain cabin.

Loved gifts

Cactus Fruit, Maple Bar, Pizza, Tigerseye

Liked gifts

Joja Cola, Daffodil, Ice Cream

Heart events

• 2♥ — He runs into you in town excited about his band's plans; wants to know your taste in music.
• 4♥ — He secretly asks you to get Jodi's cookie recipe so he can bake her favorite thing.
• 6♥ — Band practice at his house; you get to sit in and play along if you want.
• 8♥ — He wipes out on his skateboard in front of you; you help him up and have a real talk.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you in the town square with a song he wrote.

Loved gifts

Amethyst, Banana Pudding, Blackberry Cobbler, Chocolate Cake, Pufferfish, Pumpkin, Spicy Eel

Liked gifts

Cave Carrot, Quartz, Wild Horseradish

Heart events

• 2♥ — You find her playing her flute alone in the graveyard; she invites you to listen.
• 4♥ — After a fight at home you find her hiding in the mountain tunnel; she's shaken but opens up.
• 6♥ — She asks you to meet her in the rain; plays her flute; a close, quiet moment between you.
• 8♥ — A late-night ouija board session in the graveyard; she's fully herself with you.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you at the summit of the mountain at night.

Loved gifts

Coffee, Pickles, Super Meal, Truffle Oil, Wine

Liked gifts

All vegetables, All fruits

Heart events

• 2♥ — He thanks you for your interest in health; opens up about his dream of flying.
• 4♥ — He calls you to the clinic under the guise of a routine checkup, then admits he just wanted to talk.
• 6♥ — He invites you on a hot air balloon ride; he's terrified the whole time but determined.
• 8♥ — Late at night he confesses his doubts about the quiet life he's built here.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you over coffee at the clinic.

Loved gifts

Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Miner's Treat, Pepper Poppers, Radioactive Bar, Strawberry

Liked gifts

Copper Bar, Iron Bar, Quartz

Heart events

• 2♥ — She shows you a robot she built in the basement; it has a small malfunction but she's proud of it.
• 4♥ — She accidentally mixes up prescriptions at the clinic; you help her handle the awkward fallout.
• 6♥ — She takes you to the mountain observatory for a stargazing session with her telescope.
• 8♥ — An invention backfires and her parents argue about her future; you stay with her through it.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you at the observatory under the stars.

Loved gifts

Beer, Hot Pepper, Pepper Poppers, Pizza

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Eggs

Heart events

• 2♥ — He asks you to meet him after his JojaMart shift to see the chickens he keeps in Marnie's yard.
• 4♥ — You find him standing at the sea cliff alone in a dark moment; a heavy, honest conversation.
• 6♥ — His chickens fall ill; you help him nurse them through it and see how much he cares.
• 8♥ — He's at the saloon, sober, and opens up about his chickens being what keeps him going.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you at Marnie's Ranch surrounded by his chickens.

Loved gifts

Goat Cheese, Poppyseed Muffin, Salad, Stir Fry, Truffle, Vegetable Medley, Wine

Liked gifts

Driftwood, Common Mushroom, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — She spots you in the forest and shares her vision for her art; passionate and a little shy about it.
• 4♥ — She invites you to her cottage for a meal she cooked herself; simple and genuine.
• 6♥ — Her ex Kel shows up unannounced wanting her back; a tense confrontation that she handles herself.
• 8♥ — Her art show opens in town; it's a success and you're there for the whole thing.
• 10♥ — She proposes to you in the forest clearing where she first found her creative voice.

Loved gifts

Crab Cakes, Duck Feather, Lobster, Pomegranate, Tom Kha Soup

Liked gifts

Squid, Nautilus Shell, Wine

Heart events

• 2♥ — He reads you a passage from his unfinished novel at the beach cabin; it's beautiful and he's nervous.
• 4♥ — He asks you to bring a rare ingredient so he can cook you a proper dinner.
• 6♥ — He reads a completed chapter aloud to you on the beach at sunset.
• 8♥ — The novel is finished; he takes you to the library for a small, intimate reading.
• 10♥ — He proposes to you on the beach with a speech that sounds like the last page of his book.

Loved gifts

Fish Taco, Green Tea, Summer Spangle, Tropical Curry

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Green Bean, Kale

Heart events

• 2♥ — She shows you the secret tea garden she tends behind the house.
• 4♥ — A tea ceremony in her garden; she seems to be hiding something about her past.
• 6♥ — She hints she knew the Wizard long before she met Pierre and asks you to keep it between you.
• 8♥ — An honest conversation about who she was before Pelican Town.
• 10♥ — She brews her finest tea and shares it with you as a genuine friend.

Loved gifts

Amethyst, Artichoke Dip, Fiddlehead Risotto, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Omni Geode

Liked gifts

Copper Bar, Iron Bar, Geode

Heart events

• 2♥ — He confides he has a crush on Emily but is far too shy to do anything about it.
• 4♥ — He asks for your help coming up with a plan to finally talk to her.
• 6♥ — The attempt to connect with Emily doesn't go the way either of you hoped.
• 8♥ — He reflects on loneliness and what it means to have a real friend.
• 10♥ — He seems lighter; grateful you've stuck around.

Loved gifts

Bean Hotpot, Ice Cream, Rice Pudding, Strawberry

Liked gifts

All universal likes, Blueberry

Heart events

• 2♥ — He asks if he can set up a small research plot in a corner of your farm.
• 4♥ — He runs a field experiment and invites you to observe the results firsthand.
• 6♥ — He talks about the balance between his career and being present for his family.
• 8♥ — He confides his private concerns about Sebastian and Maru and what lies ahead for them.
• 10♥ — He thanks you for being part of his research over the years; it means more than he says.

Loved gifts

Beet, Chocolate Cake, Diamond, Fairy Rose, Stuffing, Tulip

Liked gifts

Amaranth, Bok Choy, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — She teaches you her prized chocolate cake recipe from memory.
• 4♥ — She talks gently about her health and how she thinks about the time she has left.
• 6♥ — She asks you to bring some vegetables for a dish she wants to cook for George.
• 8♥ — She opens up about her life with George and how much she still loves him after all these years.
• 10♥ — A warm, quiet tea together; she tells you you remind her of herself when she was young.

Loved gifts

Fried Mushroom, Leek

Liked gifts

Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Hazelnut

Heart events

• 2♥ — He's gruff and dismissive, but a small moment of genuine warmth slips through.
• 4♥ — He admits, in his way, that he respects the work you put into the farm.
• 6♥ — He asks for your help with something he can't manage from his wheelchair; no thanks offered.
• 8♥ — He opens up about the accident and what it took from him — and what Evelyn gave back.
• 10♥ — He calls you a real neighbor; from George, that's everything.

Loved gifts

Diamond, Escargot, Fish Taco, Orange, Tropical Curry

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Beer

Heart events

• 2♥ — He tells you the story of how the Stardrop Saloon got its name.
• 4♥ — He asks you to try a new dish he's been testing; values your honest opinion.
• 6♥ — He talks about his regulars and what keeping the saloon open means to the community.
• 8♥ — He confides a quiet worry about the saloon's future in a changing town.
• 10♥ — He names a dish after you on the menu.

Loved gifts

Ancient Doll, Fairy Box, Pink Cake, Plum Pudding

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Dandelion

Heart events

• 2♥ — She shows you her favorite doll and shyly asks if you want to play with her.
• 4♥ — A quiet afternoon with her; she talks about her parents with a child's matter-of-fact understanding.
• 6♥ — She decides, very seriously, that you are her second-favorite person after Shane.
• 8♥ — She gives you a crayon drawing she made just for you.

Loved gifts

Chocolate Cake, Crispy Bass, Diamond, Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eel, Pancakes, Rhubarb Pie, Vegetable Medley

Liked gifts

Cauliflower, Daffodil, Green Bean

Heart events

• 2♥ — She tells you how much she misses Kent while he's away and how hard it is to hold things together.
• 4♥ — She cooks for you; talks about managing the household and the boys on her own.
• 6♥ — A letter arrives from Kent; she reads parts of it aloud, voice catching.
• 8♥ — She reflects on family and what it means to have a home worth returning to.
• 10♥ — She tells you that you've become part of the extended family, and she means it.

Loved gifts

Fiddlehead Risotto, Roasted Hazelnuts

Liked gifts

Daffodil, All universal likes

Heart events

• 2♥ — He's adjusting to being back; quiet and distant, but nods to you in passing.
• 4♥ — He starts to open up in fragments about what he saw and what it was like over there.
• 6♥ — Fireworks during a festival; he flinches and you sit with him without needing to explain anything.
• 8♥ — He thanks Sam for understanding without asking questions; you witness a rare tender moment.
• 10♥ — He tells you he's starting to feel like himself again.

Loved gifts

Diamond, Iridium Bar, Monster Compendium, Pumpkin, Void Egg, Wild Horseradish

Liked gifts

Cave Carrot, Horseradish

Heart events

• 2♥ — He explains why shadow people fear the light and what the sewer means to him as a place of safety.
• 4♥ — He shares what it feels like to live underground and apart from everyone else.
• 6♥ — A rare moment of vulnerability; he talks about the loneliness of being what he is.
• 8♥ — He asks what it's like to have friends who see you in daylight.
• 10♥ — He tells you that you are his best friend, plainly and without hesitation.
• 12♥ — He moves into your farmhouse as a roommate after you give him the Void Ghost Pendant.
• 14♥ — He begins to venture a little further from the sewer, because of you.

Loved gifts

Duck Feather, Mango, Ostrich Egg, Poi

Liked gifts

Coconut, Fruit, Pineapple

Heart events

• 2♥ — He eyes you warily from a distance; a parrot acts as an icebreaker.
• 4♥ — He shows you around his favorite spots on Ginger Island.
• 6♥ — He begins to trust you; shows you drawings he made of the island and the birds.
• 8♥ — He agrees to visit Pelican Town with Linus someday.
• 10♥ — He's settled in town, makes friends, and calls it home now.

Loved gifts

Autumn's Bounty, Glazed Yams, Hot Pepper, Vegetable Medley

Liked gifts

All vegetables, Blueberry

Heart events

• 2♥ — He thanks you formally for your contributions to the community.
• 4♥ — He asks a vague favor of you without explaining the real reason.
• 6♥ — A glimpse into the Mayor's quietly complicated private life.
• 8♥ — He opens up about how long he has been leading this town alone.
• 10♥ — He tells you that Pelican Town is better with you in it; coming from Lewis, that carries weight.

Loved gifts

Blueberry Tart, Cactus Fruit, Coconut, Dish O' The Sea, Yam

Liked gifts

All forage, Cave Carrot

Heart events

• 2♥ — He thanks you for being one of the only people who doesn't make him feel like an outcast.
• 4♥ — He invites you to his tent for dinner; simple, warm, and nothing to prove.
• 6♥ — He's upset about trash on the mountain; you help him clean it up.
• 8♥ — He reflects on the choice he made to live this way; no regrets, just peace.
• 10♥ — He weaves you a basket by hand and leaves it outside your door.

Loved gifts

Diamond, Farmer's Lunch, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie

Liked gifts

Egg, Milk, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — She gives you a tour of the ranch and introduces you to her favorite animals.
• 4♥ — She asks for a small favor she's embarrassed to say out loud; hints at her feelings for Lewis.
• 6♥ — She opens up about how lonely the ranch can feel despite being surrounded by animals.
• 8♥ — She talks quietly about the ranch's future and whether she can keep it going.
• 10♥ — She thanks you for seeing her as more than just the animal supply lady.

Loved gifts

Beer, Cactus Fruit, Glazed Yams, Mead, Pale Ale, Parsnip Soup, Piña Colada

Liked gifts

Parsnip, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — She's genuinely grateful the bus might run again someday; talks about how much she misses driving.
• 4♥ — She offers you a beer and talks about the old days, a little wistful.
• 6♥ — A rough night; you walk her home from the saloon without making her feel bad about it.
• 8♥ — She says she's trying to do better and asks quietly if you think she can.
• 10♥ — The bus is running again; she's proud and so is Penny, and that matters most.

Loved gifts

Fried Calamari

Liked gifts

All vegetables, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — He talks about how much the shop means to the family and why he opened it.
• 4♥ — He asks a small favor — and makes it very clear Caroline shouldn't know.
• 6♥ — He's stressed about how the store is holding up against JojaMart.
• 8♥ — He reflects, a little surprised, on what really matters to him.
• 10♥ — He thanks you sincerely for choosing the local store.

Loved gifts

Goat Cheese, Peach, Spaghetti

Liked gifts

All hardwood items, Hardwood, Daffodil

Heart events

• 2♥ — She shows you her workshop and talks about how she got into carpentry.
• 4♥ — She asks you to bring a rare wood type she needs for a personal project.
• 6♥ — You accidentally walk in on a tense argument between her and Demetrius.
• 8♥ — She talks candidly about her first marriage and how it shaped who she became.
• 10♥ — She builds something small for your farm unprompted, just because.

Loved gifts

Crocus, Daffodil, Mango Sticky Rice, Sweet Pea

Liked gifts

All universal likes

Heart events

• 2♥ — She's delighted to have a real visitor; talks about how rarely she gets company out here.
• 4♥ — She shares how isolated the desert can feel and how much she misses the valley.
• 6♥ — She talks about the people she grew up around and who she misses most.
• 8♥ — She says she's hopeful about seeing more of the world beyond the desert someday.
• 10♥ — She calls you her favorite customer, then quickly clarifies she means it as a real compliment.

Loved gifts

Cranberry Candy, Ginger Ale, Pink Cake, Snail

Liked gifts

Daffodil, Dandelion

Heart events

• 2♥ — He ropes you into a game he just invented; the rules keep changing.
• 4♥ — He shows you his toy collection and explains why each one is important.
• 6♥ — He asks you a surprisingly deep question about what it means to grow up.
• 8♥ — He tells you very seriously that he wants to be exactly like you when he's older.

Loved gifts

Catfish, Diamond, Iridium Bar, Mead, Octopus, Pumpkin, Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon

Liked gifts

All fish, Eel, Sardine

Heart events

• 2♥ — He tells you about the one fish he's been chasing his whole life.
• 4♥ — He shows you his boat and talks about where the sea has taken him.
• 6♥ — He tells the story of how he ended up in Pelican Town; it's longer and sadder than you expected.
• 8♥ — He opens up about the solitude of a fisherman's life and whether he'd trade it.
• 10♥ — He teaches you a fishing trick he's never shown another soul.

Loved gifts

Purple Mushroom, Solar Essence, Super Cucumber, Void Essence

Liked gifts

All foraging items

Heart events

• 2♥ — He senses something unusual about your connection to this valley and wants to know more.
• 4♥ — He shares a minor magical secret with you; a small test of trust.
• 6♥ — He reveals a piece of the valley's ancient history that the other villagers don't know.
• 8♥ — He hints obliquely at his complicated history with Caroline; you don't press.
• 10♥ — He considers you something close to an apprentice; the highest regard he offers.