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Dad ((とう)さん Otō-san? lit. Dad or Father) is the protagonist's father. He is one of the few number of protagonist's parents to actually appear inside the game.

He is rarely mentioned or seen in the game, appearing only in the beginning credits (if the player lets their game idle at the menu screen) and the ending party scene. When the player decides to run the farm, he gives him a few years to get the farm up and running. He is a businessman in the city and is very dedicated to his work. He will send the player a letter in the mail when he marries and during other important events.

On the first day of the 3rd Summer, Dad will come back and talk with the villagers about how the player has adapted to farm life and the village. His reactions decide how the game will end. Even after the game ends, it will still go on forever if the player wishes to keep playing. 

The following criteria are used to evaluate your progress.

Mayor

The mayor will tell your father how close you are with the other villagers. The more presents you give and conversations you have, the higher your rating.

Gaya

The midwife will tell your father how close you are with the women in the village. The more presents you give and conversations you have with the five bachelorettes, the higher your rating. Being married does not affect your rating.

Degas

The potion dealer's rating is determined by the number of days you have gotten sick, ideally 0–2 days.

Doug

Doug's rating is determined by the number of animals you own. The maximum rating can be obtained by having at least four cows, one chicken, and one sheep.

Zack

Zack will give a rating to your father based on the number of shipped vegetables, eggs, and milk.

Greg

The fisherman will give a rating to your father based on the number of fish you have caught, ideally 201 or more fish.

Gensan

The head carpenter will give a rating to your father based on the number of home extensions you have built, ideally all of them.

Basil

Basil's rating to your father is determined by the number of squares of grass at your farm, ideally 120 or more squares.

Gourmet

The Gourmet Judge's comment to your father is based on the number of recipes you have obtained, ideally all 35 recipes.

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