How to Romance Samir by Completing and Solving in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

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Getting to know your neighbors in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar takes time, and not everyone will arrive in Zephyr Town immediately. Some characters, like the mysterious Samir, only show up after you’ve made certain progress milestones in the town, such as reaching a specific bazaar rank. Samir is a kind and reserved person, but you can get to know him better to form a friendship or even a romantic connection.

This guide will help you find out where to meet Amir, how to earn his trust through gifts and conversations, and how to start a romance with this intriguing man in Zephyr Town.

Samir Overview And Schedule

Samir is one of the last characters to arrive in the game. You will meet him when your bazaar reaches rank four. At that point, he’ll appear outside your house alongside Arata and Mayor Felix. Through these interactions, you’ll learn more about Arata and Samir’s relationship and see how they get along.

Since Samir’s birthday falls in winter (December 26), there’s no rush to unlock him if you want to save time. When he arrives, he prefers simple, homemade meals like eggs and rice, making it easy to please him. His favorite color is yellow, matching the sash he wears, and he generally keeps to himself.

Samir usually stays in his room most of the day. To find him, visit the Sunnywood Hotel in Zephyr Town. Head upstairs and enter the first room on the left on the second floor—this is his room at the hotel, where you’ll find him working at his desk. On weekends, Samir might be out visiting the bazaar instead.

Key Details:

Birthday: Winter 26
Likes: Home cooking, yellow
Dislikes: Fancy meals

Best Gifts For Samir

Samir loves simple items that remind him of home. Avoid giving him elaborate or fancy dishes. Instead, keep gifts basic, such as eggs and rice, to build affection. Madeleine sells cooked rice at her cafe for 125G, and there’s unlimited stock available.

You can give Samir one gift daily, which helps increase his friendship level. Participating in festivals is also beneficial since these gatherings provide a relationship boost with everyone attending.

If you get Samir to arrive early in the summer, he can attend events like the horse derby. Wrapping gifts in yellow paper, his favorite color, will give you extra relationship points and speed up your progress.

Samir’s Heart Events And Requests

As you give gifts and converse daily, you’ll unlock special heart events and requests. Completing these will deepen your bond with Samir and help him settle into Zephyr Town.

Note: If a lock appears on his heart meter, you must complete his current request before earning additional points.

White Heart Event

When: Between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Tuesday or Wednesday
Where: In Samir’s hotel room, second floor of Sunnywood Hotel, first door on the left
During this event, you’ll find Samir confused as to why you’re visiting. Tell him you want to hang out, and he’ll remember your introduction. He’ll tell you that you can visit anytime you like.

Requests

Cat-Checking Request

When you reach the first heart lock, Samir will ask you to find a nearby cat he can’t locate. Leave the hotel and head up the secret path behind the hotel to find a brown cat in the clearing. If you reach the town square or bazaar, you’re too far; turn back and check behind the hotel.

Grasshopper Collection

Samir wants to see ten grasshoppers up close, which you can find on the farm year-round. Catch them and bring them to him for a reward and to unlock more hearts.

Green Heart Event

When: Between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday or Thursday, with good weather
Where: Outside your farm
This event requires you to have made progress with Arata and seen his house scene. When triggered, talk to Samir to continue building your relationship.

Eggs Request

Samir asks for five eggs (chicken or silkie). Bring these to him to unlock the next level of friendship.

Yellow Heart Event

When: Between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, on a Monday or Thursday with good weather
Where: Outside your farm
To trigger this event, you need to have advanced with Arata and seen the All Mighty scene, which allows you to confess feelings or choose to remain friends. Remember, you can pursue romance or keep things platonic—it’s up to you.

For all gift-giving, wrapping gifts in yellow paper (using the bazaar on weekends) will increase your relationship points faster, especially since yellow is his favorite color.

Samir’s Heart Events and Requests

As your friendship deepens, you’ll unlock various heart events and quests. Each offers a chance to get closer. Complete these to help Samir feel more at home and possibly start a romantic relationship.

Important note:

If Samir’s heart meter is locked, it means you need to finish his current request first. Progressing through these events generally involves giving gifts, participating in festivals, and engaging in specific story scenes.

Key Heart Events:

Blue Heart Event

When: Between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday or Thursday
Where: Sunnywood Hotel, second floor, first door on the left
When you approach Samir in his room, choose the dialogue option “I got this!” for extra points.

Requests:

Cat Location: Find the stray cat behind the hotel.
Bug Catching: Catch ten grasshoppers on the farm and give them to Samir.
Egg Collection: Bring five eggs (chicken or silkie) to him.
All Mighty Event: Progress with Arata to unlock the scene and a chance to confess your feelings to Samir.

Higher-Level Events:

As your friendship level develops, more events will open, allowing for deeper interactions and potential romance options. Just keep giving gifts, participating in festivals, and engaging in conversations to see where your relationship with Samir can go.