Hey there! Long time Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons fan. Wanted to make a quick accessible guide so you don't have to bother searching for all the information yourself. I hope I could help you out a tiny bit. This is my first guide on steam, so apologies if it's a bit.. bad. A lot of characters like a lot of things, but I'll only be going over the basics of each character's likes, as some of the more complicated options really aren't worth the time or effort.

A quick tip, if you're trying to max out someone's relationship with you, reminder that you can gift multiple times a day, as long as it's different gifts! Also, friendship doesn't degrade, so no need to maintain anything once you're full. ALSO ALSO if you're having trouble finding someone, remember to use your map by pressing M to find who you're looking for! Good luck out there, may the Harvest Goddess bless your journey.

Oh, and if you could be so kind as to rate up if this helped, I'd appreciate it!

Introduction
A girl who works on Vesta's farm. She is gentle, friendly, and loves nature. Beyond her work, tending to her crops and flowers is her passion.

Likes:

• Any Flowers
  
• Animal Products
  
• Vegetables

Friendly Advice:

Just stick to flowers. The Valley is full of them!

Introduction
A lovely and lively lady from the city. She has a live-in part-time job at Cafe Bluebird. Although she often encounters misfortune and things don't always go her way, she has a positive outlook on life with her cheerful nature.

Likes:

• Any Flowers
  
• Coins (From the Digsite)
  
• Meals (That don't contain Fish)

Friendly Advice:

Same as Cecilia, flowers are the way to go! The Valley contains an overabundance, you should never run out.

Introduction
An introverted traveler staying at the Lei-Over inn. She is a mystery and elusive. She has a cool and nonchalant aura but, despite that, she is well liked by the other residents of the valley.

Likes:

• Soups
  
• Trick Blue Flowers, Sagesoil Flower
  
• Clay Goods and Fossils

Friendly Advice:

I'd recommend giving her Milky Soup, which is super simple to make as it only requires one Milk of B+ quality to make. Although if you're finding yourself at the Dig Site quite often, it's just as feasible to give her stuff from there.

Introduction
A pianist who has lived in Forgotten Valley since she was young. The sound of her grand piano playing from her grandmother's villa always echoes in her garden. She is reclusive, prim and proper but can be confident with those who she trusts.

Likes:

• Any Flower
  
• Desserts
  
• Strawberries (Or Meals including them)
  
• Eggs

Friendly Advice:

Flowers! The Valley is filled to the brim, no sense in wasting the opportunity to use them.

Introduction
A free-spirited bard who lives in a tent. While traveling the world he drifted to Forgotten Valley and settled down for the time being. He loves music and nature and never cares about the little things in life.

Likes:

• Any Flower
  
• Curry Dishes
  
• Ores from the Dig Site
  
• Soups

Friendly Advice:

A common trend for all Love Interests, Flowers! Plenty to give all across the Valley.

Introduction
A carefree young man who lives at his parent's inn. To Rock, every day is an excuse to party. If there's work he's supposed to be getting done, it's safe to say he isn't doing it! But, what he lacks in money and effort he makes up for in sheer confidence.

Likes:

• Toy Flower
  
• Mist Moon Flowers
  
• Meals

Friendly Advice:

I'd recommend grabbing a ton of Toy/Mist Moon Flowers and just using those.

Introduction
Vesta's sullen younger brother who works on a farm. At best he's hard-headed, at worst he's cynical. Either way, he seems to be very shy around people.

Likes:

• Meals
  
• Milk
  
• S-Grade Crops

Friendly Advice:

Highly recommend you go for Milk/Crops on this one. Or Meals, if you have extra.

Introduction
An artist of few words. He's constantly lost in thoughts, wondering how he can create his next masterpiece. He uses his bare hands to sculpt metal sheets into works of art.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Animal Products
  
• Meals
  
• Vegetables

Friendly Advice:

FLOWERS!!! Plentiful, easy, do it.

Introduction
He is the town's archaeologist who works at the Excavation Site with his assistant Flora. Carter will let you dig at the dig site and help him find archaeological wonders.

Likes:

• Eggs
  
• Milk
  
• Salads
  
• Sashimi
  
• Fish

Friendly Advice:

I recommend Eggs and Milk! Easy to acquire.

Introduction
If you visit Carter's Dig Site, you've most likely seen Flora. A fellow archaeologist, she serves as Carter's assistant. She has a laid back personality and yet she can be found working hard day and night.

Likes:

• Soups
  
• Vegetables
  
• Milk
  
• Eggs
  
• Fish

Friendly Advice:

Eggs and Milk, something you can acquire daily and easily.

Introduction
An eccentric scientist. Claims to be researching energy... among many other difficult topics.

Likes:

• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Fish
  
• Fossils
  
• Eggs

Friendly Advice:

On this one, I'd say Eggs and Fish. Fish are incredibly easy to acquire so I'd lean towards them! Also as a side note, highly recommend befriending Daryl early! He'll give you a seed maker for free, instead of the 30,000G charge.

Introduction
Gavin is the master of mixing drinks at Cafe Bluebird - as well as it's owner! He is very friendly and his Cafe gives peace to adults in Forgotten Valley.

Likes:

• Fish
  
• Gemstones
  
• Coins from the Digsite
  
• Eggs

Friendly Advice:

Fish are just so easy to acquire, it's the way to go. If you'd rather not, eggs are a daily item to grab.

Introduction
Sully is the father of Hugh and husband of Chris. He is a bit of a fitness fanatic and a former sports star. He is always exercising, waking up early in the morning to jog around the village. He hopes to see his son grow up to become an athlete and often trains and runs with him.

Likes:

• Vegetables
  
• Milk
  
• Sashimi
  
• Eggs

Friendly Advice:

Milk is consistent and easy. So are Eggs. Give. Him. CALORIES.

Introduction
Chris is a news reporter who works in the city. She is the wife of Sully and mother of Hugh.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Milk
  
• Fruits

Friendly Advice:

Another flower lover! As the Valley is chock full of flowers, best to give her some.

Introduction
Hugh is a typical young boy. He has boundless energy, and wants to be just like his father when he grows up. He can often be found training with his father, running around the valley in the early hours of the morning.

Likes:

• Gemstones
  
• Meals
  
• Milk (Year 1 only)
  
• Bananas (Year 2)

Friendly Advice:

Milk! At least, until he's grown up a bit and doesn't want it.

Introduction
The world's best pyrotechnic craftsman. He is the older brother of the twins and wears blue clothes.

Likes:

• Flowers
  
• Fish

Friendly Advice:

Give the bomb-man his Flowers!

Introduction
The world's second best pyrotechnic craftsman. He is the younger brother of the twins and wears green clothes.

Likes:

• Gemstones
  
• All Flowers

Friendly Advice:

Give the (second) bomb-man his Flowers!

Introduction
Gary is an elderly man living in the valley with his wife, Nina. The couple moved from the city into the valley for a quiet retirement. Fishing and bonsai are his favorite hobbies.

Likes:

• Fish
  
• Clay Figures
  
• Coins from the Digsite
  
• Meals

Friendly Advice:

Fish! He's a fisherman at heart, give the poor ol' guy his favorite thing. You will temporarily not be able to gift him in Chapter 2.

Introduction
She is the elderly wife of Gary who moved to the valley with her husband to enjoy retirement. Although old, Nina is often seen outside, and seems to enjoy the outdoors.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Milk
  
• Fish
  
• Eggs

Friendly Advice:

She is a lovely old lady who loves flowers. I'd recommend befriending her completely in Year 1.
Reason: She unfortunately passes away after Year 1.

Introduction
Pui is an odd man who dreams of traveling to a mythical place called Coco Island, far across the sea.

Likes:

• Meals/Food of all sorts, except Milk

Friendly Advice:

I'd recommend Fish. Or, stockpiling whatever seasonal herb is available and giving them to him.

Introduction
She runs the Lei-Over Inn with her husband, Tei. She also has a son, Rock. She worries for her son's lack of direction in life, poor work ethic and lazy attitude. Lou is the Inn's cook and is well known in the valley to be an excellent chef.

Likes:

• Milk
  
• Vegetables
  
• Fruits
  
• Flowers

Friendly Advice:

Milk is probably the most consistent one here, but any ol' crop will do.

Introduction
Tei is the owner of the Lei-Over Inn, which he runs with his wife, Lou. His son Rock also lives at the Inn, although you'll never see him helping his parents. Tei handles all of the reservations of the Inn, and is a very cheerful and talkative man. He loves to talk about the places that he's traveled to, and how his wife is the best cook he's ever met.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Meals
  
• Gemstones

Friendly Advice:

Forgotten Valley is full of flowers. Stockpile and distribute, farmer.

Introduction
Romana is the lady of the mansion in the northern part of town. It seems that she's has been living in Forgotten Valley for a long time now and has now grown into an elderly woman who still enjoys her quiet life in the valley.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Clay Figures
  
• Milk
  
• Gemstones

Friendly Advice:

Flowers? Flowers.

Introduction
Sebastian works as the butler of Lumina and Romana, and lives with them in the Villa. He has known Romana since they were both young, and he has been her faithful friend and servant for many years. He seems to respect Romana very much and cares deeply for Lumina as well.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Fish
  
• Gemstones

Friendly Advice:

FLOWERS! FLOWERS, I TELL YOU. Or Fish. Easy peasy.

Introduction
Takakura was a very close friend to the player's father. The two shared a dream of owning and running a farm together. They founded the farm in Forgotten Valley. However, before the two were able to effectively use the farm at their disposal, the player's father died of unknown causes.

Likes:

• Meals
  
• Milk

Friendly Advice:

It's milk'n'no'eggs, b****. (If you got that reference, I'm a fan of you.)

Introduction
She is the other local farmer living in Forgotten Valley. She is a successful farmer, and is a professional at growing and caring for crops. She lives with her brother, Matthew and their assistant Cecilia. Together, the three can be seen growing many different crops in each season.

Likes:

• Vegetables
  
• All Flowers
  
• Curry
  
• Milk

Friendly Advice:

Flowers, flowers, flowersflowersflowersflowers.

Introduction
Van is a travelling merchant who makes rounds throughout local farming villages. He's always willing to buy anything you sell for a fair price.

Likes:

• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Eggs
  
• Gemstones
  
• Vegetables

Friendly Advice:

Eggs! Or, if you're a dig-site-aholic, feel free to give your coins away.

Introduction
Garrett is a businessman, and is constantly stressed because of his busy work schedule. He is very uptight, although kind and sociable and lives with his wife San and their daughter Kate.

Likes:

• Eggs
  
• Sashimi
  
• Milk

Friendly Advice:

Another instance of Milk n' eggs. Good luck!

Introduction
Samantha is a housewife who stays at home with her daughter, Kate. Her husband Grant is a businessman who is always working. San seems to miss the city life, and like her daughter, will often complain that she is "bored." She enjoys gossip, and can be seen with Chris.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Eggs
  
• Meals
  
• Milk

Friendly Advice:

Flowers are the best way to go! Give the poor housewife something nice to smell.

Introduction
She is the young daughter of Garrett and San. She used to live in the city, so she finds the valley "boring", and will often complain that there's nothing to do. Her mother wants Kate to be lady like, but Kate is a tomboy who has no desire to be more feminine.

Likes:

• All Flowers
  
• Fish
  
• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Ores
  
• Strawberry

Friendly Advice:

Flowers, the favorite of the Valley. Good thing there's so many of them, hmm?

Introduction
A doctor from the city. He's Romana's personal physician and Gary's friend. Despite his intimidating looks, he's one of the most empathetic people you'll meet. He and Gary are even "bonsai buddies," and compete with each other to see who can raise the better bonsai tree.

Likes:

• Coins from the Dig Site
  
• Gemstones
  
• Fish
  
• Fossils

Friendly Advice:

Fish! Healthy healthy fish. Best gift for a doctor.