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As you dive into the world of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, you’ll uncover mysteries and meet a variety of new characters. Some of these may even be the gods of Azuma, who surprisingly live among the villagers and can become your companions.
One such character, Matsuri, is the second god you encounter early in the main storyline. Once you unlock her and build your friendship, you can take her into battle and even pursue marriage if the situation is right. Here’s a quick guide to help you navigate this process efficiently.
Getting to Know Matsuri
Matsuri resides in Summer Village and celebrates her birthday on Summer 1st. After resolving the issues in Spring Village, your next mission takes you to Summer Village, where you’ll quickly meet villagers in need of assistance. This eventually leads you on a quest to find a sword relic hidden within the Summer God’s shrine.
Once you retrieve and repair this relic, Matsuri will become available to you. While you’ll learn more about village management, you can also start building your bond with her right away. She rewards you with the Sacred Sword, an invaluable item for your journey.
Tip
The Sacred Sword is among the best weapons in the game, especially if you keep your RP (Rune Points) high.
After Matsuri is unlocked, you can regularly find her near the Summer God Shrine at the beginning of each day. This is a great opportunity to boost your bond daily. You can also find her wandering around Spring and Autumn Villages throughout the day.
Gifts and Activities for Building Bond with Matsuri
To enhance your bond with Matsuri, there are several activities to consider. Talk to her every day, use your Plum Branch near her, invite her into combat, complete her requests, and spend quality time together. The latter is particularly effective for increasing your friendship!
Typically, giving a neutral gift will boost your bond by eight points, while liked gifts can provide 16 points, and loved gifts offer 29 points. Moreover, engaging in favored hangouts will grant you additional bond points. Here are some excellent gifts and hangout options for Matsuri:
Best Gifts for Matsuri
| Type | Gift Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Loved | Hibiscus | Found near the secret hot spring in Summer Village; does not produce seeds. |
| Loved | Anmitsu Festive Jelly | Unlock after reaching bond level six with Matsuri; cook at Iroha’s Restaurant. |
| Loved | Anmitsu Fruit Jelly | Received by collecting frog statues from the map. |
| Loved | Anmitsu Cream Jelly | Same as above for Anmitsu Fruit Jelly. |
| Liked | Stir-Fried Udon | Can be found on a frog in the Island of Slumber sky area or as a return gift. |
| Liked | Grilled Squid | Earned from Watarase after fishing in Winter Village. |
| Liked | Meat Skewers | Harder to find but useful. |
| Liked | Roasted Sweet Potato | Farmable after obtaining seeds in the Mechanical Maze area. |
| Liked | Baked Apple | Harvest from apple trees once the recipe is known. |
| Liked | Grilled Corn | Available from Onigiri holes around the map. |
Best Hangout Activities
Choose the "Let’s hang out" option in her dialogue to initiate activities. Matsuri enjoys discussing food, weaponry, and combat. Be cautious to avoid inviting her to the ocean, as she dislikes that. She is also not fond of mushrooms.
Matsuri in Combat
Once you reach bond level one with Matsuri, she can join your combat team. She is considered one of the best attacker-type allies. As your bond grows, you’ll unlock various skills and boosts:
| Bond Level | Effect Unlocked |
|---|---|
| 1 | Increases Matsuri’s ATK. |
| 2 | Unlocks Fire Slash skill for fire-based attacks. |
| 3 | Unlocks Last-Ditch Effort for high damage under low HP. |
| 4 | Unlocks Dance of Divine Summer skill for a three-hit combo. |
| 5 | Unlocks Lucky Hit for a chance to deal high damage. |
| 6 | Further increases Matsuri’s ATK. |
| 7 | Unlocks Summer’s Sheen: Solstice for an AoE attack. |
| 8 | Unlocks Delta Strike for high-damage attacks. |
| 9 | Unlocks Matsuri Special skill. |
| 10 | Grants recipe for Hanabi of Concord sword. |
Tip
Matsuri is an exceptional partner, especially against fire-weak enemies!
How to Marry Matsuri
Getting married in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is straightforward. After reaching bond level ten with Matsuri and completing her requests up to level nine, you can invite her to the Fateweaver Shrine on a day without other plans. This will trigger your marriage when you go to bed.
Before asking her out, ensure you have grown a Plum Branch and acquired Divine Spirits. Once married, Matsuri may ask you about having children five days after the wedding. If you decline, she will keep asking every five days.
With this guide, you’re well-equipped to build a strong relationship with Matsuri and make the most of your journey in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma!
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