Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is a remake of the classic life-farming simulator game Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar for the Nintendo DS. Though much of the game's systems, locations, and characters remain intact, many go by new names.
How To Increase Crop Quality in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar
To increase crop quality, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players can use fertilizer or break down high-star quality crops into high-quality seeds.
In total, there are 12 people you can date in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar: 6 Bachelors, and 6 Bachelorettes. This guide offers an overview of each character to help players decide who to romance in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. Choose wisely, as you may eventually have a child with your chosen marriage candidate!
Jules
A Polite & Classy Teacher
"I am a teacher, after all. I'd like to think I'm a decent judge of character."
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- Jules' Birthday: Autumn 20
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Jules is the classy, purple long-tailed coat-wearing teacher of the town. The older brother of Derek, you must befriend both Jules and Derek to progress through their friendship heart events.
Derek
An Optimistic & Charming Waiter
"I know you're keepin' busy with all the farm work, but you gotta stop by for a break every now and then!"
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- Derek's Birthday: Summer 12
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Derek is the younger brother of Jules and a waiter at the local cafe. He's much more energetic than Jules and has a childlike optimism. To successfully progress Derek's friendship heart events, you must befriend Jules as well.
Lloyd
A Merchant Who's Nicer Than He Seems
"Gotta say, I couldn't believe you'd willingly take on a tough gig like that. You don't seem the type. No offense."
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- Lloyd's Birthday: Autumn 3
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Lloyd introduces himself a few days into the game and gives the Hatchet to the farmer. A bit of a standoffish fellow, you can break through Lloyd's calm exterior and learn more about the mysterious merchant via his uniquely revealing Heart events.
Gabriel
Zephyr Town's Local Artist
"Feels like I could sit here and sketch the place forever, y'know?"
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- Gabriel's Birthday: Winter 28
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Gabriel is the local artist who seems to have no end to his creative pursuits. Go into his house and you'll see paintings, sculptures, and other in-progress works of art. If you want a partner with a painter's perspective, build up your relationship with Gabriel.
Samir
A Mysterious Traveler
"...I'm Samir. Good to meet you."
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- Samir's Birthday: Winter 26
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Samir is a very enigmatic traveler who arrives in Zephyr Town after you complete some specific requirements. Samir's backstory is shrouded in mystery, and if you choose to build up your relationship with him, you'll uncover the mystical truths behind this white-haired, soft-spoken fellow.
To unlock Samir, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players must reach Bazaar Rank 4. This requires the town to have a total of seven stalls in the Grand Bazaar and sell at least 200,000 G worth of goods.
Arata
A Friendly Martial Artist
"Just eat, sleep, and train up in that fresh mountain air. That's your one-way ticket to big gains!"
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- Arata's Birthday: Winter 17
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Arata is a burly mountain man who lives in the wilderness as he builds his strength. He typically shows up in Zephyr Town for the first time (at least since the Farmer arrives) after the first Grand Bazaar day. Arata can almost always be found in the Mountains, an area that opens up once he arrives to town.
To unlock Arata, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players must reach Bazaar Rank 2. This requires the town to have a total of two stalls in the Grand Bazaar and sell at least 1,000 G worth of goods.
Sophie
The Mayor's Delightful Daughter
"Nothing brightens up the day more than a warm greeting from someone else, don't you think?"
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- Sophie's Birthday: Spring 16
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Sophie is the red-haired, blue dress-wearing daughter of the Mayor. She introduces herself to the farmer soon after you arrive in Zephyr Town, and can almost always be found either inside the Mayor's house or strolling near the town square.
June
A Shy Artisan With Red Eyes
"Talking to people is just...hard, okay? So could you leave me alone already?"
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- June's Birthday: Winter 12
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, June starts off as a shy, standoffish girl who is new to town – just like the player character. As you progress through her friendship heart events, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players will help her break out of her shell and learn more about the gentle soul beneath her hard exterior.
Freya
A City Girl Who Stops By The Cafe At Night
"It's nice to have a career you're passionate about, don't you think?"
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- Freya's Birthday: Autumn 25
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Freya is a tall, blonde, sharp-eyed city girl who only appears in town during specific times of the day. She always walks through Zephyr town on her way home from work in the city, and you can catch her en route to the Cafe in the afternoon (or at the Cafe in the evening).
Maple
A Maid At The Hotel
"Oh, shoot...! I still have more cleaning to do!"
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- Maple's Birthday: Autumn 14
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Maple is a maid who works at the Hotel on the top-right side of town. Most of the time, you can find her working or sitting in her quarters within the Hotel, and though she might seem a bit frantic and clumsy, she always tries her best.
Kagetsu
A Reclusive & Mystical Maiden
"I feel it best that you return to your town. Time is fleeting, after all."
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- Kagetsu's Birthday: Spring 5
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Kagetsu typically appears at the end of Spring or the beginning of Summer, depending on how fast you can rank up your Bazaar Rating. Wearing an elaborate princess dress, Kagetsu is a mysterious character who also calls the Mountains home, but you can only get to her by taking a portal that appears.
To unlock Kagetsu, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players must reach Bazaar Rank 3. This requires the town to have a total of four stalls in the Grand Bazaar and sell at least 50,000 G worth of goods.
Diana
A Business-Minded Review Board Agent
"As I predicted, you will be integral to this bazaar's success."
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- Diana's Birthday: Autumn 22
In Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, Diana appears the first time you rank up your Bazaar Rating, which usually occurs before the Flower Festival. The all-work-no-play, business-minded Agent of the Bazaar Review Board will stay in town after giving her assessments, but if you befriend and romance her, you'll learn more about the woman beneath all the formality.
To unlock Diana, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar players must reach Bazaar Rank 2. This requires the town to have a total of two stalls in the Grand Bazaar and sell at least 1,000 G worth of goods.
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
