Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Gift Guide — Birthdays, Likes and Dislikes

In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (originally known as Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar on the DS), building relationships with villagers is one of the most rewarding parts of the game.

Giving gifts on birthdays or festivals not only strengthens friendships but also unlocks heart events, romance, and even marriage.

But with so many villagers in Zephyr Town, remembering everyone’s likes, dislikes, and birthdays can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this guide, so you’ll always know the perfect gift for each character.

How the Gift System Works

• Friendship Points (FP) and Heart Points (LP): Giving gifts increases a villager’s affection. The better the gift, the faster their friendship grows.
• Gift Categories:
  • Loved Gifts = Huge boost in FP/LP
  • Liked Gifts = Moderate boost
  • Okay Gifts = Small boost
  • Disliked Gifts = Negative effect (avoid these!)
• Birthdays: Gifts given on a character’s birthday give a big bonus, so save your best items for those days.
• Marriage Candidates: Only certain bachelors and bachelorettes are eligible for marriage, so their gifts matter the most if you’re planning romance.

Bachelors – Eligible Male Characters

Arata

• Birthday: Winter 17
• Loved Gifts: Warm Milk
• Liked Gifts: Omelet, Onigiri, Sashimi, Omelet Rice, Grilled Fish, Egg Over Rice, Milk Rice Porridge
• Disliked Gifts: Sour Flavors
• Easy Gift Ideas: Cook simple egg or rice recipes; Warm Milk is the easiest daily option.

Derek

• Birthday: Summer 12
• Loved Gifts: Elephant Beetle, Hercules Beetle, Rhinoceros Beetle
• Liked Gifts: Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals, Risotto, Omelet Rice, Giant Stag Beetle
• Disliked Gifts: Salads
• Easy Gift Ideas: Catch beetles at night or give him bazaar medals for quick affection.

Gabriel

• Birthday: Winter 28
• Loved Gifts: Omurice
• Liked Gifts: Ice Cream, Pizza, French Fries, Honey Juice, Potato Pancakes, Strawberry Tea
• Disliked Gifts: Pickled Foods
• Easy Gift Ideas: Cook sweet dishes like ice cream or fries; omurice is his favorite treat.

Jules

• Birthday: Autumn 20
• Loved Gifts: Herbal Perfume
• Liked Gifts: Chamomile, Mint, Floral Perfume, Moondrop Flower, Pickled Onion, Poached Egg
• Disliked Gifts: Sweets
• Easy Gift Ideas: Grow herbs or buy perfume at the bazaar; flowers are always reliable.

Lloyd

• Birthday: Autumn 3
• Loved Gifts: Gold Medal, Diamond, Bouillabaisse
• Liked Gifts: Magic Blue Flower, Smallheaded Locust, Seven-Spotted Ladybug, Autumn Tea Leaves
• Disliked Gifts: Quick, Simple Meals
• Easy Gift Ideas: Bring him gemstones or medals for a big affection boost.

Samir

• Birthday: Winter 26
• Loved Gifts: Cooked Rice, Chocolate-Covered Banana, Cookies
• Liked Gifts: Gazpacho Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Rice Porridge, Omelet Rice, Grilled Fish
• Disliked Gifts: Fancy Meals
• Easy Gift Ideas: Rice-based meals are easy and effective; Cooked Rice is the simplest choice.

Bachelorettes – Eligible Female Characters

Diana

• Birthday: Autumn 22
• Loved Gifts: Apple Jam, Apple Juice
• Liked Gifts: Cookies, Chocolate-Covered Banana, Pancakes, Strawberry Mochi, Ice Cream, Strawberry Pie, Walnut Cookies
• Disliked Gifts: Greasy Foods
• Easy Gift Ideas: Bake cookies or pancakes; apple treats are her favorite.

Freya

• Birthday: Autumn 25
• Loved Gifts: Moonstone, Peridot, Topaz, Sandrose
• Liked Gifts: Swallowtail Butterfly, Milk, Warm Milk, Herbed Cheese
• Disliked Gifts: Tempura
• Easy Gift Ideas: Mine gemstones or give her warm milk for steady progress.

June

• Birthday: Winter 12
• Loved Gifts: Cherry Tea, Chartreuse Brooch, Green Brooch
• Liked Gifts: Chamomile Tea, Strawberry Tea, Black Tea, Magic Blue Flower, Walnut Juice, Bouillabaisse, Radish Soup
• Disliked Gifts: Fish
• Easy Gift Ideas: Brew tea or give flowers; she especially loves cherry tea.

Kagetsu

• Birthday: Spring 5
• Loved Gifts: Soy Milk Pudding
• Liked Gifts: Soy Milk, Other Tofu Foods, Toy Flower, Moondrop Flower, Tea Leaves, Mint, Walnut
• Disliked Gifts: Complex Dishes
• Easy Gift Ideas: Soy milk and tofu recipes are easy to prepare for her.

Maple

• Birthday: Autumn 14
• Loved Gifts: Cookies, Walnut Cookies, Pancake, Churros
• Liked Gifts: Honey Juice, Strawberry Juice, Toy Flower, Moondrop Flower, Pansy, Baby Blue Flower, Egg Tart
• Disliked Gifts: Spicy Foods
• Easy Gift Ideas: Bake cookies or pancakes; flowers are always a safe backup.

Sophie

• Birthday: Spring 16
• Loved Gifts: Herb Salad
• Liked Gifts: Rice Porridge, Pickled Potato, Pickled Onion, Onion Salad, Tofu, Pasta, Soy Milk, Toast, Sandwich, Bread
• Disliked Gifts: Spicy Foods
• Easy Gift Ideas: Simple salads, pickles, or tofu-based meals are easy and effective.

Non-Marriageable Villagers – Gift Preferences

Not every villager in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is available for marriage, but they still play an important role in the town. Befriending them can unlock events, bazaar upgrades, and even special items.

Here’s a breakdown of their birthdays, loved and disliked gifts.

Clara

• Birthday: Autumn 29
• Loved Gifts: Pickled Onion
• Liked Gifts: Soy Milk, Onion Salad, Chamomile
• Disliked Gifts: Bugs
• Best Gift Idea: Make Pickled Onion or simple herb dishes.

Erik

• Birthday: Spring 20
• Loved Gifts: Black Tea, Chamomile Tea
• Liked Gifts: Bouillabaisse, Cherry Tea
• Disliked Gifts: Home cooking
• Best Gift Idea: Brew teas for him regularly.

Felix (Mayor)

• Birthday: Summer 1
• Loved Gifts: Bouillabaisse
• Liked Gifts: Curry
• Disliked Gifts: Sweets
• Best Gift Idea: Cook Bouillabaisse for guaranteed friendship boosts.

Isaac

• Birthday: Autumn 6
• Loved Gifts: Sandwich
• Liked Gifts: Bread, Toy Flower
• Disliked Gifts: Milk
• Best Gift Idea: Prepare sandwiches or baked bread.

Kevin

• Birthday: Summer 25
• Loved Gifts: Bugs (Smallheaded Locust, Ruby Ladybug, Swallowtail Butterfly)
• Liked Gifts: Little treasures
• Disliked Gifts: Healthy food
• Best Gift Idea: Catch and gift him insects.

Laurie

• Birthday: Autumn 18
• Loved Gifts: Omelet
• Liked Gifts: Milk, Pizza, Hash Browns
• Disliked Gifts: Tofu, Vegetables
• Best Gift Idea: Omelets or cheesy dishes are safe options.

Madeleine

• Birthday: Spring 18
• Loved Gifts: Strawberry Pie
• Liked Gifts: Other fruit-based dishes
• Disliked Gifts: Simple dishes
• Best Gift Idea: Bake her pies or fruit tarts.

Mina

• Birthday: Winter 4
• Loved Gifts: Mushroom Pasta
• Liked Gifts: Herbal recipes
• Disliked Gifts: Bugs, Fish
• Best Gift Idea: Cook pasta with herbs or mushrooms.

Nadine

• Birthday: Summer 30
• Loved Gifts: Floral Perfume
• Liked Gifts: Milk Rice Porridge, Herb Soup
• Disliked Gifts: Fondues
• Best Gift Idea: Craft perfumes or cook light soups.

Sherene

• Birthday: Summer 16
• Loved Gifts: Floral Perfume
• Liked Gifts: Pink Cat Flower, Herb Cookies
• Disliked Gifts: Greasy foods
• Best Gift Idea: Flowers and perfumes are her favorites.

Stuart

• Birthday: Autumn 11
• Loved Gifts: Pasta
• Liked Gifts: Herb Salad
• Disliked Gifts: Fish
• Best Gift Idea: Pasta dishes are always effective.

Sylvia

• Birthday: Autumn 18
• Loved Gifts: Omelet
• Liked Gifts: Egg, French Fries, Pizza
• Disliked Gifts: Bitter food
• Best Gift Idea: Egg dishes or pizza are easy favorites.

Wilbur

• Birthday: Summer 3
• Loved Gifts: Cooked Rice, Amethyst, Emerald
• Liked Gifts: Mushroom dishes
• Disliked Gifts: Sweets
• Best Gift Idea: Simple rice meals or shiny gems.

Birthday + Gift Guide (Chronological Order)

Here’s a complete chronological table of all villagers in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar to whom you can give gifts, along with their birthdays, likes, dislikes, and best gift options (loved gifts).

Villager Birthdays & Best Gifts

Villager	Birthday	Likes	Dislikes	Best Gift
Kagetsu	Spring 5	Simple foods	Intricate dishes	Soy Milk Pudding
Sophie	Spring 16	Light, refreshing foods	Spicy food	Herb Salad
Madeleine	Spring 18	Fruit-based dishes	Simple meals	Strawberry Pie
Erik	Spring 20	Salads, Teas	Home cooking	Black / Chamomile Tea
Clara	Autumn 29	Home cooking	Bugs	Pickled Onion
Isaac	Autumn 6	Sweet Buns	Milk	Sandwich
Laurie	Autumn 18	Sweets	Tofu & Vegetables	Omelet
Sylvia	Autumn 18	Sweets	Bitter food	Omelet
Stuart	Autumn 11	Noodle dishes	Fish	Pasta
Lloyd	Autumn 3	Elaborate meals	Quick bites	Gold Medal / Diamond / Bouillabaisse
Diana	Autumn 22	Sweets	Greasy foods	Apple Jam / Apple Juice
Maple	Autumn 14	Sweets	Spicy foods	Cookies
Freya	Autumn 25	Beautiful things	Tempura	Moonstone / Peridot
Felix (Mayor)	Summer 1	Curry	Sweets	Bouillabaisse
Derek	Summer 12	Bugs	Salads	Elephant/Hercules/Rhinoceros Beetle
Kevin	Summer 25	Bugs & little treasures	Healthy food	Small-headed Locust, Ladybugs
Harold	Summer 7	Fragrant teas	Tomatoes	Soy Milk Pudding
Nadine	Summer 30	Soups	Fondues	Floral Perfume
Arata	Winter 17	Hearty meals	Sour flavors	Warm Milk
Gabriel	Winter 28	Sweets	Pickled foods	Omelet Rice
Samir	Winter 26	Home cooking	Fancy meals	Cooked Rice / Cookies
June	Winter 12	Dessert or Tea	Fish	Cherry Tea

Final Tips for Winning Hearts

At the end of the day, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is all about slowing down, enjoying farm life, and connecting with the villagers.

Don’t stress too much about perfect gifts every single day. Most of the time, even a simple flower or fresh crop goes a long way.

If you’re aiming for marriage, focus on your favorite bachelor or bachelorette early, so you don’t miss any heart events.

But if you’re just chilling, hand out small gifts to everyone and watch the town slowly warm up to you.

Remember: birthdays give you the biggest friendship boost, so mark them on your calendar and prepare something special in advance. Combine that with festivals, and you’ll build strong bonds way faster.

So grab your watering can, raise some crops, and don’t forget to drop by with a present every now and then. The villagers will love you for it—and honestly, that’s half the fun of the game.