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Zerine - Version 21 vs Version 22
May 23, 2026, 02:33 PM
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11Overview22Zerine runs the General Store in Starsand Town and is the mentor for the Crafter profession. She is shy and timid but deeply skilled at making things. The General Store is one of the first shops you will visit: it sells tools, materials, and the largest selection of blueprints on the island.44Zerine is one of 15 romanceable characters. Her quiet, dedicated personality appeals to players who enjoy a slow-burn romance where trust is built through shared creative work. See the Relationship System article for how Affection Points and heart levels work.77DetailInfoBirthdayMonth 1, Day 17Height163 cmShopGeneral StoreShop Hours8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (a self-checkout register allows purchases during the day when Zerine steps away)RomanceableYesRoleCrafter Profession Mentor99Personality and Backstory1010Zerine is reserved, hardworking, and deeply passionate about her craft. She tends to stay behind the counter or in her basement workshop rather than socializing around town. She is not unfriendly, just genuinely shy. Once she warms up to you, she reveals a dry sense of humor and a genuine excitement about crafting techniques.1212Zerine was a child prodigy who completed an accelerated educational program by age 10 and landed a research position. She found teamwork overwhelming due to social difficulties and quit after one week. Her grandmother Hattie grew up on Starsand Island, and Zerine visited during childhood holidays. She eventually moved to the island to live with Hattie, transforming the old grocery store into Zerine's General Store. She relocated six months before the start of the game.1414Daily Schedule1616Zerine spends most of her time in the General Store, but she does leave for lunch.1818Time of DayLocationMost of the DayAt the General Store main counter, northeast of your starting home.NoonLeaves the store to have lunch at her grandmother Hattie's house.Basement WorkshopSometimes found in the basement (accessible via a door around the back of the store).Upstairs ApartmentHer living quarters above the store. Requires 3 hearts to enter.2020The General Store is open 24 hours, which has a self-checkout register for daytime purchases when Zerine is away. Self-checkout terminals are available even when Zerine is not at the counter.2121How to Track Zerine2323Once you have interacted with Zerine, her contact appears in your phone's Social app. You can also use the Mentor tab or the Map's Residents tracking feature to locate her.2525StepDetailsLocateShows her current position on the map and draws a route to get there.FollowTracks her movements in real time. Her location appears as a flag that moves with her.2828Gift Preferences2929Loved Gifts (15 Affection Points)3131Gifts Zerine loves are worth 15 Affection Points. She reacts with a flowery aura around her head. As the Crafting Mentor, she has a strong preference for raw ores and crafting materials.3333GiftGiftGiftQuartziteQuartzStoneCopper OreTin OreIron OreGold OreFlamecore OreAurorite OreLuminfrog FragmentRunebird FragmentMoonflower PollenHemp RopePiggy Bank3535Good Gifts (10 Affection Points)3636GiftGiftGiftBlue HydrangeaPink HydrangeaPurple HydrangeaMoonflowerRed Sleep LilyYellow Sleep LilyTwilight SucculentGrilled Chicken WingsPasture GrassMirthshroomPlain NoodlesCoconutFlannelCeleste BerrySugarcane3838Disliked and Hated Gifts3939ReactionGiftsDisliked (0 AP)Rabbit Poop, Premium Wood, Copper Sheet, Softwood Plank, Prism, Stone BrickHated (0 AP)Glazed Cicada, Celeb Moth, Mutton, Red Firefly4141Heart Level Progression4242Each heart level requires cumulative Affection Points and unlocks new features. You can give one gift per day.4444HeartAP RequiredUnlock1 Heart90 APBasic friendship established. Can take photos together.2 Hearts220 APPhoto invites unlock.3 Hearts370 APCan enter her apartment above the General Store (stairs on the left of the building). Contains a treasure chest with exclusive decor.4 Hearts500 APCan post Bulletin Board requests specifically for Zerine.5 Hearts750 APCan ask her to move in with you. She will follow you and help around the farm.4646General Store Inventory4747The General Store is the most important shop for blueprints and crafting supplies. It has the widest inventory of any vendor on the island. Higher-tier blueprints unlock as you advance through the Crafter profession.4949Blueprint Inventory5252TierKey BlueprintsStarter (Free/Low Cost)Equipment Blueprint Pack (Free: Cutter I, Charcoal Kiln, Furnace I, Separator), Spinning Wheel (200 Coins), Loom, Sewing TableApprentice CrafterImpulse Pickaxe, Impact Axe, Storage Box II, Warming Sachet (150 Coins), Soothing Sachet, Floral Sachet, decorative crafts (150-7,000 Coins)Junior CrafterImpact Hammer, Furnace II, Worktable II, Gear Smith, Bronze Watering Can, Golden Slingshot, Request Bulletin, Quick Shipping BoxIntermediate CrafterBlast Hammer, Energy Converter, Realm Box, Storage Box IIISenior CrafterElectric Drill, Chainsaw, Mining Robot (55,000 Coins), Logging Robot (55,000 Coins)Expert CrafterTeleporter, Hydraulic Powered Hoe, Robot Terminal5454The Equipment Blueprint Pack should be your very first purchase. The Separator alone is essential for almost every cooking recipe.5555Other Items5757ItemPriceNotesFiber5 CoinsUnlimited supply. Basic crafting material.Hot Spring Tickets100 Coins eachCan buy in batches. Random discounts sometimes appear.Crafting MaterialsVariesVarious materials for building and crafting.5959You can also sell items at the General Store register by switching to Sell mode.6060Crafter Profession6262As the Crafting Mentor, Zerine certifies you through all five Crafter profession tiers. Visit the General Store to begin the crafting questline. See Crafter Trial Walkthroughs for full step-by-step instructions.6464TierCertification TaskKey RewardApprenticeBuild crafting stations from the Equipment Blueprint Pack. Craft a Skateboard and meet Neona.Skateboard (first vehicle), Apprentice Crafter CertificateJuniorCraft Rollerblades (Verdant Breeze) using Bronze, Radiant Cores, and Ancient Gear Parts from Ore Chunks.1,000 Gold, new blueprints, 50 AP with ZerineIntermediateDecompose Uncommon/Rare Ore Chunks at the Ore Analyzer to collect Spirit Cube Fragments. Craft a Spirit Cube.Realm Box blueprint, Worktable III unlockSeniorCraft a Waverider vehicle using Spirit Cube II, Flamecore Ingots, and a Solid-State Battery.Electric Drill and Chainsaw blueprintsExpertCraft a Robot Terminal, deploy a Mining Robot, build a Teleporter, and craft every Worktable tier.Expert Crafter Title, automation station access6666Relationship with Loren6767Zerine and Loren (who runs the Chrono Arcade) collaborate on fixing arcade machines together. Loren also shops at the General Store on sunny afternoons as part of his daily routine. Their relationship is a professional collaboration rooted in shared mechanical and technical interests.6969Romance7171Zerine triggers a special meet-cute cutscene the first time you interact with her. Her romance arc revolves around building trust with someone who is deeply private. As your Affection grows, she shares more about her passion for crafting and her hidden ambitions for the General Store.7373At Heart Level 3, you can enter her apartment above the General Store (stairs to the left of the building), which contains a treasure chest with exclusive decor. At Heart Level 5, you can ask her to move in with you. She will then help around the farm: clearing debris, tending animals, and watering plants.
