In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, you can build your relationship and Friendship level with most of the named characters around Zephyr Town. Some of these characters are considered marriage candidates in Grand Bazaar, who you can court, marry, and raise a child with.
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In total, there are six Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar bachelors: Arata, Derek, Gabriel, Jules, Lloyd, and Samir. This list of the best male marriage candidates in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar ranks these six bachelors based on how easy it is to romance them with gifts, how late in the game they are unlocked, and what they are like as a partner.
6 Samir
A Reserved & Secretive Traveler
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The mysterious scholar from abroad. Traveled to see Zephyr Town's bazaar. A man of few words, only the mayor knows his identity.
Samir's Birthday: Winter 26
Samir's Favorite Color: Yellow
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Samir is a character who doesn't show up until a few seasons into the game, and his arrival is a somewhat muted one. A traveler who doesn't say much, and stays in the hotel most of the time, Samir has a secret that only Mayor Felix knows. As you increase your Friendship level with him, you'll uncover his mysterious origins.
However, the time it takes to unlock him and get started on romancing Samir could be better spent on developing a relationship with a different bachelor in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar.
To unlock Samir as a marriage candidate, Story of Seasons players must first reach Bazaar level 4 to get him to arrive in Zephyr Town.
Players can typically find Samir inside the Sunnywood Hotel in the main town square.
Best Gifts for Samir in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Samir Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Samir's least favorite gifted item type is Fancy Meals. Avoid gifting him anything too extravagant or fancy, like a dainty cake or a high-class meal. Keep it basic to appease Samir with food.
5 Lloyd
Cold, Smooth, And Calculating
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The traveling merchant temporarily settled in town. His calm, smooth-talker persona has carried him far both in life and business.
Lloyd's Birthday: Autumn 3
Lloyd's Favorite Color: Blue
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Lloyd introduces himself to the farmer on the fourth day of Spring when he gives them the Hatchet. A merchant, Lloyd is staying in Zephyr Town for an extended time, but it takes a long time for him to warm up to new people – which is why he seems to cold to the player at first.
The real downside with dating Lloyd is how difficult it can be to provide loved gifts. He likes Elaborate Meals, so be ready to buy a lot of seeds, craft a lot of ingredients, and spend a lot of time making meals for the sake of love.
Players can typically find Lloyd in his house on the west side of Zephyr Town.
Best Gifts for Lloyd in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Lloyd Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Lloyd's least favorite gifted item type is Quick Bites. Avoid gifting him anything that uses only a few ingredients, like a boiled egg or bread – Lloyd likes his meals to be more complex.
4 Jules
A Classy Partner With Maturity
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The polite and respectable tutor. Took on the role of guardian for his younger brother, Derek, growing up. Commutes to and from the city.
Jules's Birthday: Autumn 20
Jules's Favorite Color: Blue
Jules is the well-to-do older brother of Derek who works in the city. Though you have to progress both Jules' and Derek's Friendship levels to progress both of their Heart Events, it's worth the time spent developing your relationship with both characters. If you want a classier partner with a more mature personality, continue to court Jules after you reach max Hearts.
Players can typically find Jules in his house or in the main town square area of Zephyr Town.
Best Gifts for Jules in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Jules Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Jules's least favorite gifted item type is Sweets. Avoid gifting him anything sweet, including candy, desserts, and other foods with sugar. He likes Salads, which are easy enough to make early in the game with various Spring crops.
3 Derek
A Charming, But Childlike, Waiter
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The fun-seeking waiter at Café Madeleine. His optimism, honesty, and charm make it easy for him to hit it off with just about anyone.
Derek's Birthday: Summer 12
Derek's Favorite Color: Red
The younger brother of Jules, Derek has a sharp sense of style like his older brother but is much less mature in terms of his personality. You must progress both Jules and Derek's Friendship level to progress through their Heart events, but if you want a partner with a more childlike, optimistic view of the world, pick Derek instead of Jules when you reach max Hearts.
Players can typically find Derek in his house or in the main town square area of Zephyr Town.
Best Gifts for Derek in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Derek Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Derek's least favorite gifted item type is Salads. Avoid gifting him any meals that count as a Salad. If you want to gift him another meal, it's OK to have vegetables in it, as long as it isn't considered a Salad.
2 Gabriel
A Quiet And Creative Artist
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The carefree, soft-spoken artist. Always carries a sketchbook with him should inspiration strike. A voracious lover of good food.
Gabriel's Birthday: Winter 28
Gabriel's Favorite Color: Yellow
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Gabriel is the town artist who can almost always be found working on some new project around town (usually across the river to the south). A gentle soul, Gabriel brings an artist's creative perspective to the relationship, and as your partner, he will set up his art studio at your homestead.
Players can typically find Gabriel painting on the south side of Zephyr Town or in his house, on the east side.
Best Gifts for Gabriel in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Gabriel Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Gabriel's least favorite gifted item type is Pickled Foods. Avoid gifting him anything that requires fermentation, including both the Pickles item and any meals that use Pickles as an ingredient.
1 Arata
Friendly, Strong, Handsome – What's Not To Like?
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The martial artist on a journey to better himself. Tests his strength and skills up in the mountains. Always offers a friendly grin and a helping hand.
Arata's Birthday: Winter 17
Arata's Favorite Color: Blue
Along with Diana, Arata arrives soon into Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. Seeking to prove his strength for unknown reasons – unknown even to him – Arata is a gentle giant of a man who's as friendly as he is ripped. As you progress through your relationship with Arata, you'll get to know more about why he is so dedicated to this goal as he brings a kind of friendly macho man energy to the relationship.
The one downside of dating Arata is that it can be tough to get his favorite meal, Unadon.
To unlock Arata as a marriage candidate, Story of Seasons players must first reach Bazaar level 2 to get him to arrive in Zephyr Town.
Players can almost exclusively find Arata in the Mountains, to the west of the main town square.
Best Gifts for Arata in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
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What Does Arata Dislike?
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Arata's least favorite gifted item type is Sour Flavors. Avoid gifting him anything considered sour, like lemony desserts, specific candies, sweet and sour dishes, etc.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
- Released
- August 27, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Everyone
- Developer(s)
- Marvelous
- Publisher(s)
- XSEED Games, Marvelous
- Franchise
- Story of Seasons
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Genre(s)
- Farming, Life Simulation, Casual
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
