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Derek is a friendly guy who works at the town’s cafe. When he’s not working, he’s either hanging out at home with his brother Jules or exploring the mountains nearby. He’s adventurous and likes to keep the local kids out of trouble, but he also has his own problems to deal with.
You can usually find Derek in town during the week, especially in the main area unless there’s a holiday or market day. When the weather’s bad, he’s more likely to stay home.
Best Gifts for Derek
Derek has specific tastes in gifts. He loves all bugs, especially the giant beetles found around town. Avoid giving him healthy foods or junk like weeds. Medals you find around town are also good gifts—though normally, you might sell them for extra money. If you can spare a few, they likely will help you win his heart quickly.
| Loved Gifts | Liked Gifts | Disliked Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Beetle | Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal, Omelet Rice, Giant Stag Beetle, Stag Beetle | Weeds or unhealthy foods |
Derek is a unique character with specific preferences. He appreciates all bugs, especially giant beetles. Medals you find can make perfect gifts, but they’re more valuable if sold; giving them to Derek can help strengthen your relationship.
Derek’s Schedule & How to Find Him
Derek works at the town cafe. When he’s off duty, he’s usually at home with his brother or out in the mountains. During workdays, he’s mostly in town unless it’s a holiday or market day. Inclement weather puts him at home more often.
Derek’s Heart Events and Requests
Getting to know Derek involves spending time with him during his work and personal moments. As your relationship deepens, you’ll unlock special requests and events, which are essential to advancing your friendship and possibly more.
White Heart Event
- When: Around noon on a clear day
- Where: Inside the cafe during his shift
This is your first meeting with Derek, where you’ll see him in action at work. Kevin appears during this event to talk about his latest prank. After Kevin leaves, you can comment positively by saying, “He’s quite the prankster, huh?” to earn extra points.
Fragrance for the Cafe
Derek asks for three herbal perfumes (lavender, chamomile, and mint), which you can make at the red windmill using herbs. Bringing these to him will help you build your relationship.
Blue Heart Event
- When: Around 2:00 PM on a Wednesday
- Where: Inside the cafe while Derek is working
During this event, Jules visits his brother, causing Derek to get annoyed. He later apologizes, and when he asks for your advice, choosing “Show him you can handle yourself!” is a good response.
Chill-Out Juice Request
Derek wants to relax and asks for five servings of any type of juice, at least one-star quality or higher. Bring it to him at his house to increase your connection.
Green Heart Event
- When: About 4:00 PM
- Where: Inside Derek and Jules’ house
Here, you help Derek try to cook, though things don’t go perfectly. Jules questions whether Derek should be in the kitchen, and you should reassure him by saying, “Derek will be fine.”
Medal Collector Request
Collect 20 medals from around town, which you get by digging up treasure in soil mounds using your hoe. Giving these medals to Derek will unlock further relationship options.
Yellow Heart Event
Once your relationship hits the maximum with yellow hearts, look for a pink exclamation mark on the map near Derek. This event lets you express your feelings—either confessing love or choosing to stay friends. You can change your mind later, but early confession might be best if you aim to marry Derek soon.
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