Courtship and Marriage in Rune Factory 4

Courtship is a little different in Rune Factory 4.  You do need the usual items in order to marry, including the Double Bed and an Engagement Ring, but there is a Date Requirement as well.  Once you have made your Declaration of Love and have had it accepted, you must go on three Dates with the love of your life.  Before you reach a minimum of 7 Hearts with any Bachelor/Eligible Girl, your Declaration of Love will be treated as a prank or jest.  Even if the heart level is higher, you will receive that response if the individual is involved currently in any Town Event.

After you have gone on three Dates and have the required Items needed for marriage, you must experience a special Event with the Bachelor or Eligible Girl of your choice.  It is after you experience this Event that marriage will occur.  Until this Event occurs, you are free to make as many Declarations of Love as you wish and go out on Dates with other Bachelors.  When they accept your Declaration, their names will be highlighted in Pink and they will offer to use a special endearment... which is a bit unsettling frankly as I for one felt I was being terribly dishonest in having every one address me as sweetheart or darling and responding positively to my statement that I loved him/her!

What is interesting here is that acceptance of your invitation to go on a Date once you officially are 'sweethearts' appears to be utterly random.  I believe that there are certain situations that would preclude acceptance completely.  Certainly you will not have a positive response from your intended if he/she is involved in a Town Event in the same way that you will be unable to ask the individual to accompany you on 'an adventure' during a Town Event in which he/she is a participant.  The fact that the day of the proposed Date will be a Festival Day, if it is not a Romantic Festival, is NOT an occasion for a refusal for a Declaration of Love, so I cannot imagine it would be for a Date.  Arthur told me to meet him on the day of the Winter Harvest Festival to hear his response to my Declaration of Love.  The text of the Event is included here.

I finished off Ethelberd on 24 Winter of the first year in the game in which I was courting Leon.  Leon was almost at 9 Hearts at that point.  It does not appear that moving forward in the plot raised his LP in the least.   Unfortunately, at this point in time, he was in the middle of a Town Event that was centred on him:  'Day in the Life of Leon'... and it takes a few days to complete this one, so I was frustrated in my desire to experience the Christmas Festival with him.  It appears that one cannot wish upon a star alone... the Festival is significant only if you can experience it with a sweetheart.

After defeating Ethelberd, the game moved forward to the 2nd year but it was the SAME date.  In other words, I defeated him in the morning of 24 Winter... after the credits and game false ending, it was the morning of 24 Winter in the 2nd year.  No crops had been affected by the passage of a year.  This is characteristic of Rune Factory in general when events cause one to skip years.

In any case, there was no opportunity to ask Leon to experience the Christmas Festival with me, because I had to complete the Town Event first.  It was only on 26 Winter that I finally was able to make my Declaration of Love, to have it accepted and then to ask him for a Date.

I saved my game in one slot BEFORE I made the Declaration.  I therefore was able to replay the Event.  The first time I asked him for a Date, he initially accepted but then said he could not do it tomorrow after all because he was busy.  The second time, I had the same result.  It was only on the fifth try that he truly accepted and told me to meet him in the Town Square at 10.00 a.m. the next morning.

I replayed the 1st Date Event again and again to test all the responses and their affects on his Affection.  With ANY incorrect response or by being an hour or more late to the Date, his AP or LP at the end of the Event would be barely at 9.  With ALL correct responses and by being less than an hour late, his AP or LP would be 9 1/10 at the end of the Event.

Here are all the various permutations of a Declaration of Love and a first Date with Leon:

Freya:  I love you.
Leon:  Are you serious?
Freya:  Yes, I really love you.
Leon:  Well then... I already have an answer, but I need some time to get my thoughts togehter.  Come to Selphia: Town Square at 10 hundred hours tommorrow.  I'll tell you there.
Freya;  Okay.
Leon:  See you then.

He is at 8 1/2 hearts.

He came into the square at 9.16 and I spoke to him.
Freya:  Leon.  Can I hear your answer?
Leon: ...  You are serious about this, yes?
My choices now:
Yes.
Juuuust kidding!
Freya:  Very serious.
Leon:  I ...see.  Then I'll have to give you an equally serious answer.
Freya:...
Leon:  I'm sorry, but I can't go out with you.
Freya:  Wha...?
Leon: ...
Freya: ... Oh.
Leon: ...  It's not that I hate you.  I could never hate you.
Freya:  Wha?
Leon:  Not after all you've taught me.  It was from you I learned what it means to truly care for some one.  And how those feelings just can't be denied.  To be honest, I never imagined what it'd really be like.
Freya:  Then...
Leon: ...  But I can't date you.  Because I can't marry you.
Freya;  Huh?
Leon:  I decided long ago that I'll never get married.  Thus, I cannot date any one.  That comes part and parcel with that decision.  Even if I changed that...  Even if I chose to go out with you, I could never truly be together with you.
Freya: (...)
Leon:  Do you understand now?  Give up on me.  Please.  Though I guess we could still be together as friends.  That doesn't involve marriage.
My choices now:

We don't need to marry!
... Okay, I'll give up.

We don't need to marry.
Leon: (!)  ... Are you all right with that?

My hcoices:
Completely.
Not at all.

Not at all.
Freya:  ... It may wind up being really difficult though.
Leon:  Yeah... it's only normal.  Well then, let's forget about what just happened.  as of now, we go back to the way we were.  Will that do?
Freya:  ... Yes.
Leon:  Good.  see you later, then.

Here is the result of the Declaration if you choose 'Completely.

He came into the square at 9.16 and I spoke to him.
Freya:  Leon.  Can I hear your answer?
Leon: ...  You are serious about this, yes?
My choices now:
Yes.
Juuuust kidding!
Freya:  Very serious.
Leon:  I ...see.  Then I'll have to give you an equally serious answer.
Freya:...
Leon:  I'm sorry, but I can't go out with you.
Freya:  Wha...?
Leon: ...
Freya: ... Oh.
Leon: ...  It's not that I hate you.  I could never hate you.
Freya:  Wha?
Leon:  Not after all you've taught me.  It was from you I learned what it means to truly care for some one.  And how those feelings just can't be denied.  To be honest, I never imagined what it'd really be like.
Freya:  Then...
Leon: ...  But I can't date you.  Because I can't marry you.
Freya;  Huh?
Leon:  I decided long ago that I'll never get married.  Thus, I cannot date any one.  That comes part and parcel with that decision.  Even if I changed that...  Even if I chose to go out with you, I could never truly be together with you.
Freya: (...)
Leon:  Do you understand now?  Give up on me.  Please.  Though I guess we could still be together as friends.  That doesn't involve marriage.
My choices now:

We don't need to marry!
... Okay, I'll give up.

Freya:  We don't need to marry!
Leon: (!)  ... Are you all right with that/

Completely.
Not at all!

Freya:  Completely.
Leon: ...  You know, you really are amusing.
Freya:  Huh?  EEP!  HEY!  Stop ruffling my hair!
Leon:  Oh, come on.  It's not a big deal.  After all, staring today, the two of us are lovers.
Freya:  Huh...?
Leon;  What, would you rather not?
Freya:  Of course I want to!  So, um... I-I'm really looking forward to it.
Leon:  As am I.  And... thank you.
Freya:  hm?
Leon:  Nothing.

We kiss.

Leon:  Now that I think about it...  What should I call you from now on?
Freya:  Huh?
Leon:  Which do you like?
My choices:
Just like always is fine.
Love
You
Li'l Freya
My Lady
Princess Freya

Love
Leon:  All right.  Love... is that what you wish me to call you?
Freya;  Hm?  Weird.  It feels a lot like what you always call me.
Leon:  Ha ha!  But it's the name that you chose.  Love.  Anyway, I'm looking forward to it.  Now then, what will you call me?

My choices now:
Just like always is fine.
Darling
Leo
Mr. Leon
Leo-Leo
Sir Leon

Darling
Leon:  Interesting.  Well then, call me that from now on.  I'm looking forwad to this quite a bit.
Freya:  Why are you patting my head?
Leon:  Because you're adorable.
Freya: ...

His name is now in pink.
Leon:  Snow's kinda nice.  though I guess you can't have snow without bitter cold.  You holding up okay?
Freya:  I'm fine.
Leon:  The end of the year is coming.  I wonder who decided upon the length of a year.  I must admit, I find joy in the thought of crossing from one year to th enext.

Freya:  By the way...
Let's go on an adenture.
Let's go on a date.
I love you!
It's nothing.

I love you.
Leon:  I know.  I'm quite fond of you myself, actually.

Let's go on a date.
Freya: Um, Darling?  About tomorrow...
Leon:  What, are you asking me on a date?
Freya;  Huh?!  Well... um...
Leon:  Tomorrow, then?  Hmm...  Sorry tomorrow won't work for me.

His answer is random, because I tried three more times and finally he said:

Sure!  Where do you want to go?


Restaurant.
General Store
Where?

I choose Restaurant.
Leon:  All right, I guess I could spend some time with you.  Come to Selphia: Town Square at 10 hundred hours tomorrow.  Don't be late.
Freya:  I won't.
Leon:  Until tomorrow, then.

1st Date:
10.00 a.m.
Leon:  Ah, Love.
Freya:  What?
Leon:  Sorry.  You looked more adorable than usual.
Freya:  Wha?
Leon:  Just kidding... Well, half-kidding.
Freya:  Darling!  Wait... half kidding?
Leon:  Pay it no mind.  Come on, then.  We're going.  We're headed to Porcoline's Kitchen.
Here are all the correct responses, with the Date beginning on time as well.

When we enter, the event begins.
We are seated at a table across from one another.
Porco: Well, do enjoy your meal!    This is my treat.  Break a leg... of lamb!
I display a tear as Porco lumbers off.
Leon:  All right, let's eat while it's hot, shall we?
Freya:  Sure.
Leon:  It's very good.
Freya:  Yes, it is.
Leon:  Though I think eating with you makes it especially delicious.
Freya:  Huh?
Leon:  Hey.  Say ahhhh.

My choices:

What?
A-aaahh!

Leon:  Hey.  Say ahhh.
I choose: A-aaahhh!
Leon:  I'm hearing you begging to be fed.  Simply begging!
Freya;  Then... MMMRRRFFF~
Leon:  Don't get mad.  You'll choke.
FReya:  MUNCH MUNCH
Leon:  Good job.  You made me proud.
Freya:  h-hey...
Leon:  My turn now.
Freya:  What...?
Leon:  Hurry up.  Feed me.
Freya:  Huh?  Erm...

I choose:  S-say ahhh.
Leon:  Still looks a little hot to me.  Come on.  Blow on it.
Freya: BLOW  Here you go.
Leon: ...
Freya;  How was it?
Leon: Outstanding.  One more bite.
Freya:  Really?///////1
fade to black, now standing by table.
Leon:  Was it good?
Freya: Um, yes.  Very...
Leon:  Did you have fun being with me?
Freya:  Huh?!  Well, uh...
Leon: I had a lot of fun myself.  So let's come back here again sometime.
Freya;  Um... sure.

Freya: (Now's my chance...)  (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthn our relationship.)

Get closer.
Leon:  What's this?  ARe you so keen on feeling the warmth of my body?

I choose:  How about you, Darling?
Leon:  Hmmmm...  If you would, please lend me your ear..
Freya:  Uh, okay...
Leon:  Just between you and me.
Freya:  Th-that's not exactly an answer to my question!
Leon:  Ha ha.  Perhaps not.

Then:
Displays big heart.
Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.
Are you sure?

Leon:  The weather is lovely today.  You want to go for a walk?
But no ability to take him up on the offer...
Freya:  That sounds great.  Let's plan to se out after I ge off work.




Leon:  Hey.  Say ahhh.
I choose: A-aaahhh!
Leon:  I'm hearing you begging to be fed.  Simply begging!
Freya;  Then... MMMRRRFFF~
Leon:  Don't get mad.  You'll choke.
FReya:  MUNCH MUNCH
Leon:  Good job.  You made me proud.
Freya:  h-hey...
Leon:  My turn now.
Freya:  What...?
Leon:  Hurry up.  Feed me.
Freya:  Huh?  Erm...

I choose:  S-say ahhh.
Leon:  Still looks a little hot to me.  Come on.  Blow on it.
Freya: BLOW  Here you go.
Leon: ...
Freya;  How was it?
Leon: Outstanding.  One more bite.
Freya:  Really?!
fade to black, now standing by table.
Leon:  Was it good?
Freya: Um, yes.  Very...
Leon:  Did you have fun being with me?
Freya:  Huh?!  Well, uh...
Leon: I had a lot of fun myself.  So let's come back here again sometime.
Freya;  Um... sure.

Freya: (Now's my chance...)  (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship.)

Get closer.
Leon:  What's this?  Are you so keen on feeling the warmth of my body?

I choose:  How about you, Darling?
Leon:  Hmmmm...  If you would, please lend me your ear..
Freya:  Uh, okay...
Leon:  Just between you and me.
Freya:  Th-that's not exactly an answer to my question!
Leon:  Ha ha.  Perhaps not.

Then:
Displays big heart.
Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.
Are you sure?

Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.

My choices:
Are you sure?
I want to stay with you.
Are you sure?
Leon:  Of course.  That's only natural, right?  At evening's end, the gentleman walks the lady home.

Fade to black.
We are in the house now.  It is still morning.
Freya:  Thank you for seeing me home.
Leon:  You're very welcome.  Let's make sure we do this again sometime, though, okay?
Freya:  Until next time!

Leon:  The weather is lovely today.  You want to go for a walk?
But no ability to take him up on the offer...
Freya:  That sounds great.  Let's plan to set out after I ge off work.

With these responses and by being on time, you should receive maximum LP/AP boost.  In my game, he went from 8 9/10 AP/LP to 9 1/10 AP/LP.

Here are the incorrect responses:


If I say: What?
Leon:  My food not good enough for you?
Freya;  That's ... not what I meant.
Leon:  Then take it.  Here.
Freya:  Mmrrrnnnfff...?!  ...
Leon:  Was it good?
Freya:  ... Yes.
Leon:  You're not lying to me, are you?
Freya: ...
Leon:  My turn now.
Freya;  What?
Leon:  Hurry up.  Feed me.
Freya:  Huh?  Erm...

My choices now:
Errrmmm...
S-say ahhhh...

If I choose Ermmm
Leon:  Come on, now.
Freya:  Ugh... o-okay...
Leon:  ...IT'S HOT!!
Freya:  Oh, sorry!  Are you okay?!
Leon:  I'm not okay!
Freya:  Seriously?!
Leon:  One more time.  This time, you've got to cool it down first.
Freya:  Darling... seriously...?

Fade to black... we now stand by the table.
Leon:  Was it good?
Freya:  Um, yes.  Very.
Leon:  Did you have fun being with me?
Freya:  Huh?!  Well, uh...
Leon:  I had a lot of fun, myself.  So let's come back here again sometime.
Freya:  Um... sure.

Freya:  (N-now's my chance...)(Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship)

My choices:
Get closer.
Quit.

Get closer.
Leon:  What's this?  Are you so keen on feeling the warmth of my body?

My choices:
You bet I am!
How about you, Darling?

You bet I am!
Leon: ...
Freya:  Huh?  What's wrong?
Leon:  Well...  I must admit, I'm at a loss.  I wasn't anticipating such a reaction from you.

Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.

My choices:
Are you sure?
I want to stay with you.
Are you sure?
Leon:  Of course.  That's only natural, right?  At evening's end, the gentleman walks the lady home.

Fade to black.
We are in the house now.  It is still morning.
Freya:  Thank you for seeing me home.
Leon:  You're very welcome.  Let's make sure we do this again sometime, though, okay?
Freya:  Until next time!

No option to ask on another date at this time.

ANY incorrect response or simply by being an hour or more late to the rendezvous and you will lose at least 1/10 LP/AP boost.  With one or more incorrect responses or by being late, the Date ended with Leon scraping 9 LP/AP... so I gained 1/10 LP/AP simply by experiencing the 1st Date, no matter what, but lost an opportunity to gain an additional 1/10 LP/AP.

On 25 Winter, before I told him I loved him, his LP was at 8 9/10 approximately.
On 27 Winter, before the date, but with the date set, he is no higher.
After the date, though, he is at 9 1/10 at least.

The responses you give DO make a difference.  If I were to say 'erm' and not accede to the whole feeding of him and him feedinng me, he would be JUST at 9 at the end.  If you tell him 'You bet I am!' he will be displeased and the date will end with him just at 9 LP.  If you are more than an hour late to the Square, the date will end with him at 9 LP.

If I get to the Plaza at 11.00 a.m., he will say:  Ah, so you finally arrive.
Freya: I'm sorry I'm late. ...
Leon:  What are you doing?  Come along now.
Freya:  Huh?
Leon:  Thanks to you we've gotta make up for lost time.  Come on!

Freya:  Oh...
Leon:  Come on, then.  We're going.  We're headed to Porcoline's Restaurant.


Going on time but being hestiant to do the feeding thing both times, even though I did the right thing in terms of the getting closer business put me at just 9 as well.  So you need ALL correct responses to get the maximum.

I did have the Double Bed before I made the Declaration but I needn't have purchased it at this point.  In a test situation, without the Double Bed, I still was able to become his sweetheart or what he terms 'lover'.

I was a little non-plussed initially with the implication that he never would marry me but would agree to 'live in sin' as it were... but when I thought about it, I realised that was not at all what he meant and this would be the only way to begin a relationship with Leon.  It was his way of agreeing to be in a situation where you would be able to ask him for Dates.

When I was walking towards the Restaurant with Leon, other people made audible comments about us as sweethearts.  Quite amusing.  The other bachelors still display big red hearts and once the Date is completed, I could make a Declaration of Love to another Bachelor.

Arthur:  May I please have some time to think this over?
Freya: What?
Arthur:  I, erm, I'm afraid the truth of this isn't sinking in very quickly.  I'm sorry.
Freya:  Arthur?
Arthur:  Tomorrow, at 10 hundred hours.
Freya:  Huh?
Arthur:  Tomorrow at 10 hundred hours, please meet me at Stlphia: Town Square.  I will answer you there.  See you then.

Feeling wretched, I find Leon and speak to him.  He appears oblivious to my betrayal and his name still is highlighted in pink!

When you set up a Date, the Bachelor will be standing to the left of the main entrance to the Palace.  You have to walk up to him and initiate the dialogue.  He may arrive a little early.  I was able to speak to Leon as early as 9.15 on the day.

Evidently, you can go on more than one Date with a Bachelor with no fear that marriage will result.  It is only after the 3rd Date that you can initiate a special Event that automatically will result in marriage, provided you have met all other requirements, one assumes.

Arthur walked into the square at 9.16 as well to assume the position to the left of the entrance.  Here is the Declaration  Event:

Arthur:  Ah, Freya.
 Arthur:  Ah, Freya.  I've been waiting for you.
(This despite the fact that we arrived at the same time!  I never would have imagined him to be so duplicitous.)

Freya:  Arthur...
Arthur:  About yesterday..  I gave it some thought and have arrived at my answer.
Freya:  Then..
Arthur:  Okay.  Would you like to hear it?

My choices now:
Please!
Hang on!
On second thought...

If you choose:  Hang on!
Arthur:  Okay.  I shall wait as long as you wish.'
Freya:  Th-Thank you.  I-I guess it's okay now.

Once again, the choices:
Please!
Hang on!
On second thought...

Please!
Arthur:  Well then...  Freya...  I've realised that I'm very fond of you.
Freya: ...!
Arthur:  But please allow me to confirm one thing first.  I need to know what you truly feel for me.
Freya:  Wha?
Arthur:  You see, I have a hard time trusting others.  Actually, I made a choice not to.  You can see numbers and facts, but not a person's heart.
Freya: ...
Arthur:  However...  I find myself wanting to try it.  To trust in you.  So please...  Tell me one more time how you honestly feel for me.  Freya, do you truly love me?

My choices:
I do.
I truly love you.
I was just kidding.

If you choose: 'I do.' or 'I truly love you.'

Arthur:  Freya...  Thank you.
Freya:  So you trust my answer?
Arthur:  ... Yes.  So now I would like you to trust in my feelings for you.
FReya:  Huh?
Arthur:  Freya.  Will you please date me?
Freya:  Oh...!

My choices:
Yes.
Of course!
Sorry.

Of course!
Arthur: ...
Freya;  Um, Arthur?
Arthur:  ...WHEW!  Thank goodness!
Freya:  Wha?
Arthur:  I was so nervous...  In fact, I believe I haven't been this nervous since my very first business deal.  I had no idea what I would do if this failed as miserably as that first deal did.
Freya:  Arthur...
Arthur:  But it didn't fail.  I am looking forward to our time together, Freya.
Freya:  Me, too.
He kisses me.

Arthur:  Erm... well, then.  Now what shall we do?
Freya;  Hmm?
Arthur:  In regards to our relationship, that is.
Freya:  Oh...
Arthur:  Erm...  I'm sorry. This is one thing in which I have no experience.
Freya:  Oh... right.
Arthur:  H-how about we give each other a new nickname?
Freya:  Huh?
Arthur:  I read about that in a study, once.  It said that lovers will often give their partners adorable nicknames.
Freya;  Oh...
Arthur:  Well then, what would you like for me to call you?

My choices here:
Just like always is fine.
Honey.
Freya.
My Lady
Princess Freya
Master

If I chose: Honey
Arthur:  Honey?  How wonderful!  I think it sounds sweet.  Now then, what would you like to call me?

I chose 'Master' for the hell of it.
Arthur:  Erm.. Freya?
Freya:  Yes.
Arthur:  Are you sure about this?
Freya:  Yes.
Arthur:  I-I see.  This is kind of a first for me, so I'm not sure if I can pull it off, but...  Master.  How does that sound?  Now then, what would you like to call me?
Freya:  Wha?
Arthur: I  get a nickname, too, yes?
Freya:  Umm...

My choices:
Just like always is fine.
Darling
Arthur
Art
Mr. Arthur
Sir Arthur

Sir Arthur
Arthur:  Sir Arthur?!  Why on earth would you choose that?
Freya: You are a prince, you know.
Arthur:  Well yes, I am a prince of this kingdom, but...
Freya:  No.
Arthur: No?
Freya:  You are MY prince.
Arthur:  Urk...!  Master, that is hardly fair.
Freya:  Oh?
Arthur:  ...  All right.  Well then, I look forward to our time together, Master.
Freya:  Me too, Sir Arthur.

If I choose: Darling
Arthur:  I-I'm not sure about that one...
Freya:  You don't like it?
Arthur:  Erm... It isn't bad.  It's just a little... embarrassing.
Freya:  Aww!  That's a good one.  Right, Darling?
Arthur: ...  All right.  Well then, I look forward to our time together, Master.
Freya:  Me too, Darling.

Now his name is in pink.
I can ask him on a date, but first:

I love you.
Arthur:  I am fond of you as well, Master.

Let me check my schedule... ... ... Ah yes, I have an opening.  I would love to join you.

My choices are:
Restaurant
General Store
Flower Shop
Where?

How about we go to Porcoline's Kitchen?
Arthur:  That sounds like a splendid idea.  Let's do that.  Selphia, Town Square at 10 hundred hours, then. Excellent.  I shall see you tomorrow.
Freya: Yeah.
Arthur:  he he.  tomorrow cannot come soon enough.
Freya:  Huh?

When I speak to Leon, his name still is highlighted in pink and I say:
Freya:  Good morning, Darling.

What is a little disturbing is that, on the next morning, while I am hanging about the square waiting for Arthur, I speak to a soldier named Strict Scott and he tells me:

Strict Scott:  WAH HA HA HA HA HAAAH!  I just got dumped, sir!  WA HA HA HA HA HAAAH!  I don't care about anything anymore, sir!

When I speak to Leon, his name is still highlighted in pink, but there is no option to tell him I love him or ask him on a date.  Arthur arrives at 9.22 a.m.

Freya:  Sir Arthur.
Arthur:  Ah, Master.  My apologies.  I hope i didn't make you wait long.

My choices:
Yes, you did.
No, you didn't.

No you didn't (even though i've been waiting since 6.00 a.m. to test this event!)

Arthur:  Oh, good.  Well then, shall we be off?  We're going to Porcoline's Kitchen, right?
Freya:  Right.

At table now:
Porcoline:  well, do enjoy your meal!  This is my treat!  Break a leg... of lamb!

Freya displays a tear as before.
Arthur:  ERm...  A-all right, then.  Let's eat, shall we?
Freya:  R-right.
Arthur:  Umm...
Freya: ...  Hey, Sir Arthur?
Arthur:  Yes/
Freya:  You look embarrassed.  But that can't be, can it?
Arthur:  What...?  Y-yeah, I guess I am.  I just... wasn't expecting that.
Freya;  I see...
Arthur:  master, what's that smile on your face...?

My choices:
EVIL GRIN
Say ahhhh!

Sah ahhhh!
Arthur:  What...?
Freya:  Say ahhh...
Arthur: ...  A-ahhhh... *NOM* ...
Freya:  Delicious, no?
Arthur:  Yes.
Freya:  I've got to try it too.
Arthur:  Wait...
Freya;  Hmm?
Arthur:  What goes around comes around.  Open your mouth.

my choices:
Erm
A-ahhhh!

A-ahhhh!
Freya:  *NOM* ...
Arthur:  So?  Delicious, isn't it?
Freya:  ... it rreally is.
Arthur:  Haha...
Freya:  Wh-why are you laughing?
Arthur:  Forgive me.  I just can't get over how utterly adorable you are.
Freya:  ...Ugh.
Arthur:  Yes, yes.  Make the red spread!  Blush like there's no tomorrow!  That's the face I love...
Freya: ...
Fade to black, then next to the table:

ARthur:  Mm.  That was quite delicious, no?
Freya:  Very much.
Arthur:  There's nothing quite like eating with the one you love.
Freya:  Huh?
Arthur:  Let's come back here again sometime.
freya:  Sure.  That sounds nice.
Arthur:  Excellent.  It's a date, then.
Freya:  Yes.
(Now's my chance...)  (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship.)

My choices now:
Get closer.
Hold hands.
Quit.

If you choose Hold Hands
Freya: (I want to hold his hand.)  (Okay.  I can do this.  I'm going to take his hand in mine.)  *GRIP* ...
Arthur:  What's wrong?
Freya:  Ah, umm...
(Doesn't even seem like he noticed...)  *SQUEEZE*  Ah...!  (He squeezed back!)
Arthur:  You started it.  So I won't let go, even if you ask.
Freya:  ...
Arthur:  Let's go home, shall we?  I'll walk you.

You would do that for me?
I'd rather stay with you.

You would do that for me?
Arthur:  Of course I would.  Come... let's be off!

At home now:
Freya:  Thank you for walking me home.
Arthur:  Don't mention it.  Let's go off together again sometime.  Good night to you!

I go to find Leon again.

Now I can tell him:
I love you.
Leon:  I know.  I'm quite fond of you myself, actually.

I can't ask him on a date though.
 uh?

When I speak to Leon, his name still is highlighted in pink and I say:
Freya:  Good morning, Darling.

I wait by Leon's bed the next morning, desperate to see if I can ask him out.


Freya:  Good morning, Darling.  Cold enough for you?
Leon:  I'm haunted by foxes, so this is perfect weather.  Completes the atmosphere, you know?  Thank you.  It's thanks to you that I can cross the threshhold of another year.  Ha ha, I know.  Not the type of thing for me to say, is it?  But anyway, may you have a happy new year.

Now, on 30 Winter, I can ask him on a date.

Freya:  Um, Darling?  About tomorrow...
Leon:  What, are you asking me on a date?
Freya:  Huh?!  Well, um...
Leon:  Tomorrow, then?  Hmm...  (...)  Sure!  Where do you want to go?

Restaurant
General Store
Flower Shop
Airship
Where?

If I choose 'Where?'
Leon:  Hmm.  How about Porcoline's Kitchen?
Freya:  Sure.
Leon:  Excellent.  Then that's where we'll go.  Come to Selphia: Town Square at 10 hundred hours tomorrow.  Don't be late.
Freya:  I won't.
Leon: Until tomorrow then.

At first disappointed that we were going to have the 2nd Date at the same place as the first, but now I am interested to see if it will be any different this time.

Waiting on the morning of New Year's Day for Leon to arrive, I speak to people.  All my elders give me money.  One assumes it is the traditional 'red envelope' of the New Year.

Leon:  Ah, so you're already here.  Could't bear to wait, huh?

My choices:
Nope.
Nah, I was fine.

Nope.
Leon:  I see.  I couldn't, either.
Freya:  Huh?
Leon: Come on then.  We're going.  We're headed to Porcoline's Kitchen.

I stop at my Craft Bench quickly to hammer out an Engagement Ring along the way, just in case...

Porcoline:  Well, do enjoy your meal!  This is my treat.  Break a leg... of lamb!
I display the usual tear.
Leon:  All right, let's eat while it's hot, shall we?
Freya:  Sure.
Leon:  It's very good.
Freya:  Yes, it is.  Though I think eating with you makes it especially delicious.
Freya:  Huh?
Leon: Hey.  Say ahhh.

The date progresses precisely in the same way as the first one.


At the end though, when we are standing by the table and I have my perfect opportunity:

My choices are:
Get closer.
Hold hands.
Pat on the head.
Quit.

Hold hands.

Leon:  Hmm...?
Freya:  *GRAB*
Leon:  Hmm?
Freya;  ...
Leon:  What am I going to do with you?
Freya:  Ah...  (... He squeezed my hand tight!)
I display a big red heart.
Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.

Are you sure?
I want to stay with you.

He says the same thing as before.

At home now:
Freya:  Thank you for seeing me home.
Leon:  You're very welcome.  Let's make sure we do this again sometime, though, okay?  Until next time!

I hand him the Engagement Ring.

Leon: (!)  ... An Engagement Ring?  I'll pretend I never saw this.  It is not, after all, something I could accept right now.

I stash it away and speak to him as though my heart were not breaking...

Freya:  Darling!  Good morning!
Leon:  Wow, what a cheery greeting!  I thought a spring fairy had just addressed me!  Ha ha...  We're barely into the new year and you're already getting stuff stuck on your cheek.  Let me see...
Freya:  Thank yo--- AAPH!  Whaph are you doing?
Leon:  Happy New Year. I hope this year will be as good as the last.

His LP now is at 9 2/10.  I cannot ask him on another date, however.  I can tell him I love him... It appears to me that the Date option will not appear on the same day as you have experienced another Date, no matter with whom the other Date was experienced.  In other words, the day I had the first Date with Arthur, I was unable to ask Leon on a Date afterwards but had to wait until the next morning.  It has nothing to do with affection or anger at having dated another!  I reloaded my game back to the point where I never had made a Declaration to Arthur.

Now I propositioned Kiel instead...

My Sword Flowers, although plied with Giantiser twice, fail to respond.  There still are four of them, a season later!  Perhaps I should give up on this project.


To Kiel:  I love you.
I really love you.

Was I bothering you?
I was bothering you, wasn't I?

Kiel:  N-no.  It's not that at all!  I mean, I really like you!  And hanging out with you is loads of fun.
Freya:  Oh...
Kiel:  It's ... um...  Oh, how do I put this?  I, uh, haven't done any of this before, so I have no idea what to do next...  So, uh, I ... um... Oh, geez!
Freya;  Kiel?
Kiel:  Ah ha... sorry.  I'm just really really, really confused right now.  But I'll give you an answer, I promise!  I really want to give you the right answer...  So will you come to Selphia Town Square at 10 hundred hours tomorrow?
Freya:  Huh?
Kiel:  I'll give you an answer then, i promise.

My choices:
Okay.
That's fine.

Okay.

Kiel;  Good... Thanks, Freya.  I guess I'll see you tomorrow.

Kiel:  Ah, Freya!  Good!  You made it!  So, um...  Are you ready to hear my answer now?

My choices:

Yeah.
You bet.
I demand pleasantries.

I had to know what would happen if I chose:  I demand pleasantries.

Kiel:  Wha?!  Small talk?  Um... Okay.  It, um, it's really nice out today, isn't it?
Freya:  Y-yeah, I guess so.
Kiel:  The breeze feels really good.
Freya:  Um, i-it does!
Kiel: ...
Freya: ...
Kiel;  Is that enough small-talk?

My choices again:
Yeah.
You bet!
I demand pleasantries.

As I am on a roll:  I demand pleasantries.  (Poor Kiel!)

Kiel:  Wha?!  Small-talk?  Uh... okay.
He repeats the SAME dialogue as before!
Kiel: It, um, it's really nice out today, isn't it?
After that boring repetition, defeated, I answer that it is enough.

And answer:

Yeah.

Kiel:  Okay, um...  I've been thinking really hard since ysterday.  Thinking about you, and about us.
Freya: Oh?
Kiel:  Yeah.  That's when it hit me.  This didn't start just yesterday.  I've been feeling like this for a long time now.
Freya:  Like what...?
Kiel:  Every morning I'd wake up and wonder if I could see you, and what we could talk about.  Whenever I learned something neat, the first thing I wanted to do was tell you about it.  And if something reallu fun happned, I was wishing you were there too.
Freya: ...
Kiel:  I kind of surprised myself really.  I'd never realised just how much I liked you.  It's a lot.  A whole, whole lot.
Freya;  R-really...?
Kiel:  So, um...  Here's my answer, okay?  It's 'no'.
Freya:  WHAT!?
Kiel:  Huh?  What's wrong?
Freya:  But the way you were talking made it sound like... like...
Kiel:  Yeah?
Freya:  So were you really saying that--

My choices:
YOu don't like me?
You hate me?

You don't like me?

Kiel:  Nope.  I like you lots!

(If I asked if he hated me:
Kiel:  No!  I don't hate you!  I like you a whole lot!)
Freya:  Th-then why did you say no?
Kiel:  Well, because i was answering your question, of course!  You asked me if you bothered me.
Freya:  Wha...?
Kiel:  Then I told you I'd think about it and give you an answer today.  That answer is 'no'.  You don't bother me!
Freya:  Oh... I-I see.
Kiel:  Yep!
Freya:  I guess Kield didn't really get it after all...
Keil:  So I was thinking...  Would you go out with me?
Freya:  Huh?
Kiel:  Um... don't you want to?

My choices:
No, I'd love to!
Yeah, I'd rather not.

No, I'd love to!

Keil:  R-really?  Great!
Freya:  But, um... what made you ask all of a sudden?
Kiel:  Well, I did realise just how much I liked you, remember?  And I thought it'd be really aswsome if... y'know, we could be togethet for a long time.
Freya:  Really?
Kiel:  So, um, I'm really looking forward to spending all kinds of itme together with you now.
Freya:  Same here!

Displays a big red heart and kisses me.

Kiel:  Oh yeah!  Is there anything different you want me to call you now?
Freya:  huh?
Kiel:  Since we're together now, a cute nickname or something would be really neat, don't you think?
Freya:  Hmmm...'

My choices here:

Just like always is fine.
Honey
Sugar
Freya
My Lady
Princess

Honey

Kiel:  Ah!  That almost sounds bewitching!  I think it's perfect.
Freya:  R-really?  Great!
Kiel: (aloud)  (Honey!)  Honey.
Freya: ...
Kiel:  So what do you want to call me?

My choices:

Just like always is fine.
Darling.
Kiel
Mr. Kiel
L'il Kiel
Ki=ki

Darling.
Kiel:  Ah ha ha!  That's a really ticklish one!  But if that's what you want to call me, I'm okay with it.  So, uh...  ahem.  I'm looking forward to lots of great times together with you, Honey.
Freya:  me too, Darling.

His name is in pink now:

Kiel:  Hello!  Hope today goes great for us both!  This is the veggie I raised for it.  Isn't she cute?  (Winter Harvest Festival today)  C'mon, look closer.  Closer!
Freya:  Um... i tthink that's a little TOO close.

By the way...
I love you.
Kiel:  (I love you SO much!)  And I love you lots, too!

By the way...
Let's go on a date.

Freya:  Do you want to go hang out somewhere tomorrow?
Kiel:  Tomorrow?  Hmm, let me think... ...  Sure.  I should have some time!  Where do you want to go?

Restaurant
General Store
Flower Shop
Where?

Flower SHop
Freya:  want to go to Carnation's?
Kiel:  Sure!  Selphia Town Square at 10 hundred hours.  Got it!
Freya:  great.
Kiel:  See you there!  Heh heh!  I can't wait for tomorrow.


Kiel is REALLy early, but if I speak to him before 9., he will say:  We're getting together today at Slephia, Town Square at 10. hundred hours.  I can hardly wait!

At 9. though:
Kiel:  Honey!  You're here already.  Guess I'm a little early, huh?  I couldn't wait to see you.
Freya:  Really?
Kiel:  Yeah!  C'mon, let's go!  We're going to Carnation's today.

As soon as we enter, the event begins.  We walk together to the front display both displaying musical notes.
Kiel:  Mm, smells good in here!  Don't the flowers in this shop always look really healthy and lively?  I'll bet it's because Ellie takes really good care of them.  Look, Honey!  Isn't this flower gorgeous?
Freya:  Oh, wow, it is!  (I should buy him a flower while I'm here...)

My choices:
Buy a present 555G
Not... today.

Buy a present.

Kiel:  ...?!
Freya:  This is for you.  Y-you don't... dislike it, do you?
Kiel:  I-I love it!  You just surprised me a little.
Freya:  Why are you surpsired?
Kiel:  Well, you were thinking the same thing I was.  I just didnt expect that!  Here you go.  This is for you.
Freya:  ...!
Kiel:  See?  Kind of surprising when two minds think alike, huh?  Hee hee!  Funny how we both decided to buy eath other flowers!  Guess our hearts are just well attuned to one another!  And if so, that's really awesome!

Freya: (...)  N-Now's my chance...) (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship.)
Get closer
Hold hands
Quit.

Hold hands.
Kiel:  ... Hey, Honey?
Freya:  Huh? Wh-what's up?
Kiel: What's wrong? Why were you so surprised?
Freya:  I-it's nothing!  never mind!  Did you... want to ask me something?
Kiel:  Well, it's more like... a request.  I, uh... I want to hold your hand.
Freya;  Huh...?
Kiel:  You mind?
Freya:  N-no.  I wanted to hold your hand, too.
Kiel:  Really?!  All right, then!  Heeeere weeeee gooo!  *SQUEEZE*  ... This kind of situation sure is nerve-wracking, huh?
Freya:  yeah, it is.
Displays big red heart.
Kiel:  Shall we go home now?

My choices:

Sure.
Awwww, do we have to?

(Here as always, if you choose the second option, you are choosing to 'go on an adventure' which means having the character accompany you as you explore dungeons and so on... so might as well choose the first always.)

Sure.
Kiel:  Come on.  I'll walk you back.
Freya:  You sure that's okay?
Kiel;  Of course!  After all, if I walk you back home, that means I get to stay with you a little longer!
Freya: ...
Kiel: Okay, let's go!

At home now:
Freya:  thanks for seeing me home safely.
Kiel:  My pleasure!  Let's do this again sometime soon!

He gave me Moondrop Flower because when I tried to talk to him, I gave it back to him by mistake.

Kiel:  Wow, Moondrop Flower for me?  Thanks!  I like sweets a lot!  I'll make a return gift for you sometime.

(Yes, I know what you like!  I give you Dumplings every single day, but this was an accident, Kiel!)

ent to Leon's room at 8.00 a.m. to ask him on a date.

Chose the Flower Shop.
Leon:  That's not a bad idea.  Come to Selphia: Town Square at 10 hundred hours tomorrow.  Don't be late.
Freya:  I won't.
Leon:  Until tomorrow then.

Appeal for Large Noel Grass:

Doug:  You know I'm the one who taught you how to grow it.
You sure did.

Vishnal:  Question for Princess:  Do you water your crops regularly?
Every day.
Vishnal:  Excellent answer!

Amber:  Hey, Freya?  What's the difference between your crop and one grown in the forest?

Mine's filled with love.

Love, huh?  How much?
Freya:  Huh?  Erm... A lot, I guess.
Amber:  Is ee.... That makes me really happy to hear.

Freya won with 382 votes

Dylas;  I have an idea.  How about we cook the winning veggies and make a feast for every one?  I'll whip up my best recipe.

Doug:  if we've gotta go through all these festivals, how about we have one for napping?
Arthur:  What would any one do in such a festival?
Doug:  Kick back, relax and nap, that's what!
Kiel;  That does sound relaxing, though pointless.
Vishnal: Clorica would win every year.
Kiel:  But as long as we're inventing festivals, I'd like a bath festival!
Doug:  What would you do in that/
Kiel:  See who could relax in the bath the longest!
ARthur: These hardly seem like proper festivals at all.
Dylas;  I'd happily take part in a Beat Doug Senseless Festival...
Doug:  That's run at the same time as the Beat Dylas Senseless Festival!
Leon:  How about a Love Festival?
Freya;  What?!
Doug:  What would that be about?
Leon:  Hmm, good question.  What would you like for it to be about?
Freya:  Um...

2nd Date with Leon:

Leon at 9.20 arrives.  Ah, so you're already here.  Couldn't bear to wait, huh?

Nope.
Nah I was fine.

Freya:  Nope.
Leon:  Okay.  I see.  I couldn't either.
Freya:  huh?
Leon:  Come on then.  We're going.  We're headed to Carnation's.

When we enter, the event begins.  We walk to the front display on the right, both displaying music.

Freya:  Hey, Darling!  Look!  Isn't it a beautiful flower?
Leon:  It is.  Seems it's been well cared for, too.
Freya;  So pretty and vibrant...
Leon:  Yeah.  But not as pretty and vibrant as you.
Frya:  Wha...?
Leon:  Good.  There are those red cheeks I love.
Freya;  C-come on!  Don't tease me like that!
Leon:  Haha.
Frey;  Ugh...
Leon:  It is beautiful though.  Not only the outward appearance, but also the bloom within.  ... And I, of curse, am referring both to the flower, and to you.
Freya:  What?!
Leon:  Haha.  Never mind.
Freya: ...?  Okay, then...  (Since we're here, maybe I should buy him a flower...)


My choices:  Buy a present 555G
Not... today.

Buy a present, of course.
cha-ching sound.
Leon:  You're giving this to me?
Freya:  Yes.
Leon:  I see... ...

Freya:  Um, you don't like it?
Leon:  Oh, I like it.  I just wanted to make you uncomfortable.
Freya: ...Hey!
Leon:  I'll put this on display in my room.  Thank you.  Oh yes, and here.  This is for you.
Freya:  This... flower is for me?
Leon:  Well, maybe.  I'm still trying to decide if it's appropriate.
Freya: ...
Leon:  Just kidding.  Of course it's appropriate.  It suits you perfectly.
Freya:  Th-thank you so much.
Leon:  You're welcome.
Freya: (...)  (N-now's my chance...)  (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship.)

My choices:
Get closer.
Hold hands.
Quit

Hold hands
Leon:  Hmm...?
Freya:  *GRAB*
Leon:  Hmm?
Freya: ...
Leon:  (So helpless.)  What am I going to do with you?
Freya:  Ah...  (...He squeezed my hand tight!)
He shows a big red heart.
Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.

Are you sure?
I want to stay with you.

Are you sure?

Leon:  Of course.  That's only natural, right?  At evening's end, the gentlman walks the lady home.

Fade to black.

Now in my room:

Freya:  Thank you for seeing me home.
Leon: Your'e very welcome.    Let's make sure we do this again sometime, though, okay?  Until next time!

He gave me Pink Cat, Lv. 1

At 9 1/3 hearts now.

The flower is random.  Got a Moondrop another time.  'Get closer' leads to less AP than 'Hold hands' I believe.

Leon: Hey, Im looking for a particular grimoire.  Sonic Wind perhaps.  I want to decipher it.
Freya:  Is it for work?
Leon: Nah, just to kill time.
Freya: ...
Reward: Unbroken Ivory Tusk

Thank you.  It's thanks to you that I can cross the threshhod of another year.  Ha ha... I know.  Not the type of thing for me to say, is it?    But anyway, may you have a happy new year.


New Year:

If I were to go on a third date to the General Store,

We both walk towards the centre counter.

Freya;  hey, Darling!  Check this out!  Isn't it cute?
Leon:  Hmm?  Which one?
Freya:  This one!  Right here!  Look!
Leon:  My naturral instrinct is to refute claims of cuteness made by girls.
Freya:  But I'm really, really sure that this is cute!  Honest!  ... Fine.  Be that way.  I'll just have to buy you something cute and MAKE you admit it!
Leon:  What?  You're going to buy me a present?  That's not what...
Freya:  I'm buying you somehting.  And you're going to like it.  End of discussion.
Leon: ...  Interesting.  All right... if I like it, I'll put it on display in my room.
Freya;  Okay, then!  (What should I buy for him...?)

Smile 300G
Drinking glasses: 5000G
Small Clock 20000G
Antique Painting: 9999999G
I just can't decide!

Small clock
Leon:  A clock?
Freya:  You seem like you could use a bit of ... structure.  And it's a cute clock, so I figured... why not?
Leon:  Trying to make sure I'm never late for any future dates with you, huh?
Freya:  What?  N-no, that's not it at all!
Leon:  I know.  I just wanted to get a rise out of you.
Freya:  Grrr...
Leon:  Mm.  You're cute when you're angry.  Very, very cute.
Freya:  Come on!  Don't be like that!
Leon:  Hahaha...  But a clock, huh...?  Every time I check the time from now on, I might just think about you  Not that that's a bad thing!
Freya;  Huh?
Leon:  I like it.  Thank you.
Freya:  Yay!  You're very welcome.
Freya:  (Now's my chance...)  (Now might be my best opportunity to strengthen our relationship.)

My choices:
Get closer.
Hold hands.
Pat on the head.
Quit.

Hold hands.
Leon:  Hmm...?
Freya:  *GRAB*
Leon:  Hmm?
Freya:  ...
Leon:  What am I going to do with you?
freya:  Ah...  (He squeezed my hand tight!)

Leon displays big red heart. 
Leon:  Shall we go home?  I'll walk you to your door.
Are you sure?

Leon:  Of course.  That's only natural, right?  At evening's end, the gentlman walks the lady home.

Fade to black.

Now in my room:

Freya:  Thank you for seeing me home.
Leon: Your'e very welcome.    Let's make sure we do this again sometime, though, okay?  Until next time!

Sadly I had to reload because I need to experience ALL the Dates with every one before I finally marry my beautiful Leon.

In my saved game, I have made a Declaration both to Leon and to Kiel and will make one to Dylas tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.

Meanwhile, on the same day that Kiel accepted my Declaration of Love, I found him with Leon at his home.

Here is what happaned, much to my embarrassment:
Leon: Hey, who do you like better, Kiel or me?
Freya:  What do you mean?
Leon:  What do I mean?  Just think of this as a kind of fortunetelling.  Firest name that comes to you!
Kiel:  This sounds fun!  So which of us is it going to be?
Freya;  Errrmmm...

My choices:
Kiel
Leon
Ooh, look, a bird!

In this situation, I really had to test all three... so here they are:

Freya:  Leon
Leon:  Me?
Kiel:  Ooh, a twist!
Leon:  Why me?
Freya;  You didn't want me to choose you?
Kiel:  Hmm... Something feels like it stirred deep within me. Probably just gas.

His AP and Kiel's AP have not changed...

If I choose:  Oooh, look, a bird!
Kiel  Oh, no, I'm not falling for that again.  You're just trying to change the subject!  Am I right?
Leon:  Very good, Kiel.  You are correct.  And I do so hate it when people won't play along with me.
Freya:  hate it all you want, I'm not choosing one of you two.

Leon's AP goes down but Kiel's remains the same.

If I choose Kiel
Kiel:  Wow, yay!
Leon;  Good for you
Freya:  Why is it good?  What did this choice ACTUALLY mean?  Do I... even want to know?
Leon:  Be still, my wounded heart... Actually, I'm fine.  This meant absolutely nothing.

Leon's AP went DOWN despite his statemen but Kiel's does not go up.

In other words, the dialogue appears to affect only Leon.  I reloaded so I could choose him and not hurt his AP.
The only answer I can give to Leon's question is that I like him better if I don't want his affection to fall.

Proposed love to Dylas.
I really love you.
Dylas:  I need time to think.  Come to Selphia: Town Square at 10 hundred hours tomorrow.  I'll give you an answer then.  See ya.

Kiel asks in front of Leon as well:

What do couples do?
My choices:
Hold hands.
Poke each other.

Hold hands.
Kiel:  Like this?
Freya: Ah...!
Kiel: ...  We always do, but it's kind of embarrassing... isn't it?


When we hold hands, nothing happens to Leon's AP but I think Kiel's went up a little.

3 Spring, 9.40 a.m.  Time to organise dating potential with Dylas:

 At 9.40, I find Dylas outside the palace.

Freya:  Dylas.
Dylas:  Freya.
Freya:  Can I hear your answer?
Dylas:  I wanna ask you something first.  You know I'm a bad talker, right?

My choices:
I know.
What?!



If to the first question, I had answered:  What?!
Dylas:  Didn't you know?  Sheesh...


I chose:  I know.
Dylas:  I'm not all that smart, either.  I  act before I think.
My choices:
I know.
What?!
If I answer I know
Dylas:  So, uh...  See, I, um...  ARGH!  Heck with it!  I'm only going to say this once, so listen up!  I, l... li...like you!
This time, I chose:  What?!

Dylas:  Yeah, I do.  So, uh...  See, I, um...  ARGH!  Heck with it!  I'm only going to say this once, so listen up!  I... I... li...like you!

My choices:
I know.
What?!
If I had chosen:  What?!

Dylas:  I'm the one who wants YOU to go out with ME!  Got a problem with that?!  So I've got one question for you.  If you don't mind a dumbass like me, will you... go out with me?

I chose:  I know.

Dylas:  HUH?!  So I've got one question for you.  If you don't mind a dumbass like me, will you... go out with me?

My choices:

Yes.
No.

Yes.
Dylas:  (Really?)  You will?  Dammit.  This is hard on a guy's heart, y'know.  So, uh... I'lm looking forward to this, Freya.

We kiss, red heart displayed.

Dylas:  Oh, Freya, what do you want me to call you, now?
Freya:  Huh?
Dylas;  Should i call you what I always have?

My choioces:
Just like always is fine.
Honey
Young lady
Sis
Dear Freya
Princess Freya

Dear Freya

Dylas:  Dear Freya?  Not bad.  We'll use that.... Dear Freya.  So what do you want to call me?

Just like always is fine.
Darling
Dally
Mr. Dylas
Bro Dylas
Big D

Darling
Dylas:  What?!  Are you serious?!
Freya:  Yep!  Darling.
Dylas:  Urk!
Freya:  You don't like it?
Dylas:  Whatever.  Fine!  Whew...  Okay then, I'm looking forard to this, Dear Freya.
Freya:  Me too, Darling.

After, his name is highlighted in pink.

I speak to him.

Dylas:  S-so... I guess it's come to this.  But what should we talk about...?
Freya:  The usual, I guess.
Dylas;  The usual, huh?  Wait... why are YOU so calm?  This isn't fair...

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Mini-Events after Declarations of Love
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Rune Factory IV may be the richest tapestry in terms of Courtship Events of any Harvest Moon or Rune Factory game.  I am surprised again and again by the little dialogues and 'mini-events' that can occur between your Character and an Eligible Bachelor or Girl who is in love with him/her.

For example, after my Declaration of Love to Arthur, the following Events occurred.  The first was:

Arthur: Women love sweets, don't they/

My choices:

Yes.
Not necessarily
I love you.

If I choose:  Yes
Arthur:  I see.  That's good to know.
Freya: ...?
Arthur:  I'll see you later, then.
Freya:  Uh, okay...

If I choose:  Not necessarily.
Arthur:  Oh, is that so...?
Freya:  Are you trying to buy a present?
Arthur:  What?  Well, erm...  Uh, I'm sorry, I have to go now...
Freya:  Sir Arthur?  What was that all about...?

If I choose: I love you.
Arthur:  Huh?  Uh, yes, well...  Th-thank you very much.
Freya:  What about you, Sir Arthur?
Arthur:  Me...?  ... Of course I love you too.  From the bottom of my heart.

I ultimately chose: Yes.

A couple of days later, when I spoke to Arthur:

Arthur:  Master, I bought this at a town I stopped in during a business trip.
He holds it up for me to inspect.
Freya:  Cake...!
Arthur:  Yes.  Since you said you love sweets...  Will you accept it?
Frey;  ... Yes.  Thank you very much.


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