👨🏫 Hobby Mentors
These NPCs unlock and teach your hobbies. Give them a Hobby Expansion Ticket to unlock their skill!
Vanya
Fishing Mentor
Near the river/fishing spots
Deep-sea Fish, Moonfish, Rainbow Trout, Legendary Fish
Blanc
Gardening Mentor
Garden Shop (Garden Street, 8AM-6PM)
Seeds, Plant Boxes, Fertilizer, Growth Boosters
Massimo
Cooking Mentor (DG Level 6)
Outside his Café in the Town Center
Recipes, Eggs, Basic Cooking Ingredients
Naniwa
Insect Catching Mentor (DG Level 6)
Near the river in the garden area
Bubble Net for catching insects
Bailey J
Birdwatching Mentor (DG Level 6)
Above the Pet Shop in Central Plaza
Recycles Bird Info Cards for rewards at Level 2
Mrs. Joan
Pet Adoption (DG Level 12)
Pet Adoption Center
Cat & Dog adoptions (Cat first, then Dog)
Azure Winter Event
Snow Sculpting Mentor
Onsen Mountain (Winter Frost Season)
Snow Sculpting hobby unlock (100 ⭐)
🛒 Merchants & Vendors
Albert Jr.
Wandering Gold Merchant
Wanders around town — track on Map (M key)
Buy items from players for Gold
Doris Secret Vendor
Weather-based Rare Merchant
Rain, Snowfall, Meteor Showers, Rainbow
Rare Baking Recipes, Unique Furniture
Night Merchant
Mysterious Seed Seller
After 10 PM in Town Square
Mystery Seeds
Ka-Ching
General Store Owner
Suburban Lake, Residential Street
Puzzles, Fireworks, Repair Kits, Dyes
Dorothy
Clothing Store Manager
Clothing Store
Unlocks Clothing Store & Dress App
🏘️ Key Town Residents
Eric Winter Event
Winter Festival Coordinator
Onsen Mountain Park
Winter Frost event quests, Astralis in Onsen Mountain
Vernie
Flower Field Resident
Flower Field (near windmill)
Astralis in Flower Field (rewards Lute instrument)
Other Notable Residents
| Name | Likes |
|---|---|
| George | Beach items (Sand, Salt, Driftwood) |
| Oscar | Fish (Carp, Sardine, Herring) |
| Ellie | Animal products (Eggs, Wool, Milk) |
| Harvey | Ores (Iron, Silver, Gold Ore) |
| Clara | Fruits (Apple, Strawberry, Grape) |
| Garrick | Fruits (Tomato, Grape, Orange) |
| Jake | Corn, Ginseng, Cow Milk |
🎁 Gift Guide
Gift Tiers & Mood Points
⚠️ Warning
Giving disliked items damages relationships! Always check NPC preferences before gifting.
💡 Best Gift Sources
- 🍳 Home-cooked meals — most NPCs appreciate food
- 🌸 Freshly grown flowers — great for many residents
- 🐟 Caught fish — Vanya especially loves these
- 🥚 Animal products — easy to get, widely liked
💕 Friendship System
Daily Gifting Rules
- 📅 1 gift per NPC per day — resets at midnight in-game
- ⏰ Best time: 6 AM - 12 PM (morning) when NPCs are most receptive
- 🔄 Variety matters: Rotate between 3-4 favorite gifts to avoid diminishing returns
- 🎂 Birthdays & Events: Triple friendship gains with perfect gifts!
Mood Indicators
📖 Friendship Journal
Track all your relationships in the Friendship Journal on your in-game phone. It shows:
- • Current friendship levels
- • NPC mood states
- • Special photos from interactions
🏆 Friendship Rewards
Building friendships unlocks exclusive rewards:
- → Exclusive quests
- → Rare items & recipes
- → Hobby Expansion Tickets
- → Home decoration blueprints
- → Special photos for Friendship Journal
- → Shop discounts from merchants