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Romance and Marriage Guide
Complete guide to the romance system — gift giving limits, heart events, all marriage candidates, and birthday bonus strategies.
The Romance System
Tales of Seikyu features 30+ NPCs, with 14 marriage candidates (7 male, 7 female). Building relationships unlocks heart events, story content, and eventually marriage.
Gift Giving Rules
Understanding the gift system is critical:
- 2 gifts per week per NPC — Plan carefully; don't waste gifts on liked items when you could give favorites
- Favorite gifts give the most affection (roughly 3x liked gift value)
- Liked gifts give moderate affection
- Disliked gifts can decrease friendship — when in doubt, don't give
- Birthday gifts give 8x the normal affection — always give on birthdays
- The week resets every Monday
# Gift Strategy
- Save your favorite gifts for NPCs you're actively romancing
- Use liked gifts for general friendship building
- Always mark birthdays on your calendar
- Cooked dishes make excellent gifts — Sakura Cookies and Matcha Cake are loved by many
Marriage Candidates
# Male Candidates
| Name | Species | Birthday | Favorite Gifts | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hephaestus | Minotaur | Spring 17 | Iron Ore, Mythril Ore, Gold Ore | Blacksmith |
| Kincho | Tanuki | Unknown | Rice Ball, Tanuki Statue | Clan Leader |
| Leon Achard | Unknown | Fall 8 | Herb Tea, Sakura Cookie | Priest |
| Musashi | Nekomata | Spring 6 | Fresh Fish, Gold Nugget | Merchant |
| Sasaki | Unknown | Winter 20 | Hardwood, Furniture Blueprint | Woodworker |
| Torleone | Kawauso | Summer 9 | Rare Fish, Fishing Rod Upgrade | Fish Shop Owner |
| Yohji Shibata | Unknown | Unknown | (Unknown — experiment with gifts) | Unknown |
# Female Candidates
| Name | Species | Birthday | Favorite Gifts | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna | Tanuki | Fall 19 | Gold Card, Gemstone | Casino Hostess |
| Liliana Shibata | Unknown | Unknown | (Unknown) | Unknown |
| Mika Fukuhara | Unknown | Unknown | (Unknown) | Unknown |
| Miss Ama | Amabie | Fall 8 | Silk Thread, Fine Fabric | Seamstress |
| Nyotengu | Tengu | Winter 4 | Tengu Feather, Rice Ball | Warrior |
| Shuten | Oni | Fall 28 | Sake, Grilled Fish | Tavern Owner |
| Yoni | Deer Yokai | Summer 5 | Sweet Potato, Flower Bouquet | Casino Singer |
| Yui Oda | Unknown | Unknown | (Unknown) | Unknown |
Heart Events
Friendship is measured in hearts (up to 10). At specific heart levels, heart events trigger:
- 2 Hearts — First heart event (usually a conversation scene)
- 4 Hearts — Second heart event (deeper story reveal)
- 6 Hearts — Third heart event (romantic tension builds)
- 8 Hearts — Fourth heart event (confession opportunity)
- 10 Hearts — Marriage event (requires specific conditions)
# Heart Event Triggers
- Must have reached the required heart level
- Visit the NPC at the right location and time
- Some events require specific weather or season
- You cannot trigger the next event until you've seen the previous one
Birthday Strategy
Birthdays are the most efficient way to build affection:
- Always give a favorite gift on a birthday — the 8x multiplier makes it worth more than weeks of regular gifts
- If you don't know a character's favorite, a cooked dish is a safe bet
- Mark all known birthdays at the start of each season
# Known Birthday Schedule
- Spring 6 — Musashi
- Spring 12 — Kon (not marriage candidate)
- Spring 17 — Hephaestus
- Summer 5 — Yoni
- Summer 9 — Torleone
- Fall 8 — Leon Achard, Miss Ama
- Fall 19 — Anna
- Fall 28 — Shuten
- Winter 4 — Nyotengu
- Winter 12 — Fujiki (not marriage candidate)
- Winter 14 — Kababa (not marriage candidate)
- Winter 20 — Sasaki
Marriage Requirements
To marry a candidate:
- Reach 10 hearts of friendship
- View all heart events
- Obtain a commitment item (story-related, usually requires a quest)
- Propose at the appropriate location
After marriage, your spouse may help with farm chores and give occasional gifts.