Tae is one of the three mermaids residing in the bay of Moonlight Peaks. While he initially presents as high-maintenance and flamboyant, building a relationship with him reveals his focus on self-expression and beauty. If you are looking to win his favor or pursue a romance, here is what you need to know.

How to Romance Tae

Romancing Tae requires patience and effort. You must first unlock full access to the bay to find him. Once you have met him, you can increase your relationship by giving him gifts and completing his heart events.

  1. Four Hearts: Unlocks the ability to take Tae on dates.
  2. Eight Hearts: Allows you to propose marriage.
  3. Marriage: If he accepts, you will be wed within one week. Once married, Tae will move into your farm.

Note: You can choose to leave him at the aisle during the wedding ceremony if you change your mind.

Tae's Favorite Gifts

Tae values aesthetic items. Gifts are categorized by how much he appreciates them:

  • Loves: Pink flowers, Diamonds, Golden egg, Faceted mirror.
  • Likes: Starfishes, Black Rose, Blood Grapes, Blue Plumeria, Chocolate Milkshake, Chocolate Ginger Tea, Gold Bar, Hold-Me-Close, Moonfruit, Moonstone, Pink Conch (large/small), Purple Kthonia, Purple Lavender, Purple Moonlight Flower, Purple Plumeria, Purple Rose, Red Wine, Rose Quartz, Veggie Burger, White Conch (large), White Grapes, White Rose, Yellow Rose.
  • Neutral: Clawy, Vera, Crystal Geode, Handmade Flower Bouquet, Firedrop, Glow, Glammer, Pearl, Shell, Vanity Table.

Avoid giving him: Trash items, Amour, Charcoal, Copper Bar, Copper Ore, Crown, Fiber, Firefly Sanctuary, Fodder, Glass, Gold Ore, Heart Stone, Honey, Iron Bar, Iron Ore, Mana Essence, Maple Tree Seeds, Pink Glow, Quartz Dust, Rusty Soda Can, Seaweed, Sunburst.

Finding Tae

Tae lives in the bay at the top of the map. He moves around town, so if you cannot locate him, check your map for his character icon. Accessing him requires that you have unlocked the bay area, allowing the mermaids to enter the town. His birthday falls on Winter 5, which is an ideal time to present him with his favorite gifts.