SoS: FoMT Thomas Gifts & Friendship Guide

Giving a gift to Mayor Thomas in SoS:FoMT

Thomas is the mayor of Mineral Town and the father of Harris. They live together in his house in the northern area of Mineral Town.

His birthday is on Summer 25th.

Schedule

Mayor Thomas goes for a stroll in Rose Plaza. / Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
Mayor Thomas goes for a stroll in Rose Plaza.

On weekdays, Thomas stays mostly inside his house so you can find him when you need him. On the weekends, however, he loves to visit various places around town to check on how everyone is doing.

Day Location
Sunday Ellen’s House, Rose Plaza, Mayor’s House
Rainy Sunday Ellen’s House, Inn, Mayor’s House
Monday to Friday Mayor’s House
Saturday General Store, Ellen’s House, Rose Plaza, Mayor’s House
Rainy Saturday General Store, Ellen’s House, Inn, Mayor’s House

Gift Preferences

Mayor Thomas’ response when the farmer gives him a loved gift. / Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
Mayor Thomas’ response when the farmer gives him a loved gift.

Thomas loves to receive jewelry (Bracelet, Brooch, Earrings, and Necklace) from the Forge. He also likes Milk, Honey, and Eggs.

Type of Gift Items
Loves Dishes: Apple Pie, Cheese Fondue, Cheese Risotto, Churros, French Toast, Margherita Pizza, Premium Grape Juice, Relax Tea, Tempura Soba, Wild Grape Water, Yam Dessert, Zaru Soba
Miscellaneous: Bracelet, Brooch, Buckwheat Flour, Diamond, Dress, Earrings, Face Mask, Necklace, Perfume, Pink Diamond, Sunblock
Likes Forage: Bamboo Shoots, Honey
Crops: Pineapple, Potato, Pumpkin, Strawberry, Turnip, Yam
Animal Products: Cheese, Eggs, Hot Spring Egg, Milk (all types)
Dishes: Almond Tofu, Baumkuchen, Cake, Daifuku, Eggs Benedict, Elli Leaves, Mashed Potato, Matsutake, Miso Soup, Mochi, Moon Dumplings, Oden, Pancakes, Pineapple Juice, Pot au Feu, Pumpkin Potage, Quiche, Strawberry Cake, Tempura, Tempura Udon, Zenzai
Dislikes Forage: Wild Grass (all types)
Dishes: Sashimi, Sushi
Miscellaneous: Bottled Message, Gems (all types), Lumber, Material Stone, Ore (all types), Tomatosetta Stone
Hates Miscellaneous: Ancient Fossil, Branch, Fodder, Gold Lumber, Pirate Treasure, Chicken and Rabbit Feed, Stone
Trash: Boot, Empty Can, Fish Bones, Weed

Best Loved Gifts for Each Season

The farmer buys Premium Grape Juice at the Winery. / Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
The farmer buys Premium Grape Juice at the Winery.
Season Item Where to Find It
Year-round Bracelet
  • Commission a Bracelet from Saibara at the Forge for 1,000 G
Spring Buckwheat Flour
  • Play the Harvest Goddess’ New Year Game on the TV from Spring 1st until Spring 5th for a chance to win Buckwheat Flour, or
  • Attend the New Year’s Eve festival on Winter 30th with at least one empty space in the Bag
Summer Cheese Risotto
  • Obtain the recipe by cooking 20 dishes with Onigiri and Cheese respectively
  • Ingredients needed: Onigiri, Onion, Carrot, Cheese, Milk, Oil
  • Equipment needed: Seasoning Set, Frying Pan
Autumn Apple Pie
  • Learn the recipe by attending Anna’s Confectionaries Class townsfolk event
  • Ingredients needed: Apple, Egg, Butter, Wheat Flour
  • Equipment needed: Knife, Pot, Rolling Pin, Oven, Seasoning Set
Winter Premium Grape Juice
  • Buy Premium Grape Juice from Manna at Adge Winery for 300 G

Townsfolk Events

The farmer has a nightmare about marrying Mayor Thomas. Source / Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
The farmer has a nightmare about marrying Mayor Thomas. Source

As you continue to raise your friendship points with Thomas, you can unlock townsfolk events that allow you to get to know him better.

Unlike marriage candidates, you aren’t really required to respond with specific dialogue in order to gain their favor.

They also aren’t required to advance in your friendship with the non-marriageable villagers. Below is a list of each townsfolk event with Mayor Thomas and the requirements needed to trigger them.

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Townsfolk Event Friendship Points Required Location Requirements Correct Dialogue Option
Thomas’ Dignity (1) Farm
  • It is between 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Winter 2nd of any year
  • The weather is not stormy
Accept
Thomas’ Dignity (2) Farm
  • It is between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Winter 2nd of any year (same day as the previous event)
  • The weather is not stormy
The farmer speaks to Thomas with the item equipped
Obtaining the Truth Treasure Mayor’s House
  • It is between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM on any day between Monday and Friday
  • The weather is not stormy
  • The farmer has obtained all 8 Truth Jewels
  • The farmer has at least one tool slot available in the Bag
  • Thomas is inside his house
Dudley and Duke’s Argument 100 (4 friendship notes with Ran only) Inn (1st floor)
  • It is between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on a Saturday
  • The weather is rainy or snowy
  • The farmer has talked to Dudley, Duke, Ran, Thomas, and Harris at least once before
  • Dudley, Ran, Thomas, and Harris are all inside the Inn
  • The farmer is not in a relationship with Ran
Intervene

Townsfolk events are one of the only ways you can unlock certain recipes, items, and quests in the game. Make sure you try to see them all in order to understand Mineral Town and its residents better.

Friendship Perks

The farmer talks to Mayor Thomas inside his house. / Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
The farmer talks to Mayor Thomas inside his house.

Befriending Thomas will allow you to access the Mayor’s House earlier in the day.

Friendship Notes Time Open (Mayor’s House)
3 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
4-7 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
8+ 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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