Universal loved gifts
Moonflower (foraged in the Moonlit Forest) is loved by virtually every candidate and gives 10–15 affection per gift. Sunflower and Lavender, both growable on your farm, are the second tier of universal loved gifts. Keep a stack of all three and rotate them through your favourites daily.
Per-candidate preferences
Each candidate has a unique set of loved, liked, and disliked gifts — usually tied to their personal storyline. For example, Sylvane loves flowers tied to her Moonlit Forest backstory, while Sane prefers crafted items that match their practical personality. Check the candidate's bio in your in-game phone for the full list.
How to earn gifts for free
Most gifts can be foraged or crafted rather than bought. Moonflowers respawn daily in the Moonlit Forest, Sunflowers grow from seeds you can buy at the seed shop, and Lavender is a wild harvest from the south beach area. Fishing is another free source — some candidates love specific fish.
Daily gifting routine
Best routine: talk to your favourite candidate in the morning, give them a Moonflower, finish any active bulletin-board request that involves them, and complete one of their personal quest steps. This typically adds 30–40 affection per in-game day, which gets you to 5 hearts within two weeks of real-time play.