"An apprentice blacksmith, Gray is often frustrated by the struggle to meet his grandfather's strict expectations. At first he comes across as surly, but beneath the surface is a kind and sensitive soul."[1]
Gray (グレイ, Gurei) is the apprentice of the blacksmith Saibara, who is his grandfather. Even though he wants to impress his grandfather in order to prove himself capable of blacksmithing, he dreams of a different life.
Ancient Fossil ・ Boot ・ Chicken/Rabbit Feed ・ Empty Can ・ Fishbone ・ Fodder ・ Golden Lumber ・ Letter in a Bottle ・ Pirate Treasure ・ Poison Mushroom ・ Red Grass ・ Stone ・ Weed
Gray has neutral feelings (+1 FP, +100 LP) about all gifts not listed here.
Gray's Blacksmith Training
Another way to raise affection with Gray is to place orders at the Blacksmith.
Gray's gruff but endearing nature is powerless against Marie's gentle kindness. After the pair's first event, Gray's daily schedule will permanently change so that he can visit Marie at the library during his breaks.
Making good on his promise, Gray is at the library to read a few books. Marie notices that he's arrived and strikes up a conversation with him. As they talk, Marie reveals her profession as a writer as well as librarian.
If Gray's affection is above a Yellow Heart (40000 ~ 49999+ LP), he gives you Chocolate Cookies
If Gray's affection is above a Yellow Heart (40000 ~ 49999+ LP) and he has not given the Player a Ring, the Player will receive a Ring instead of a present
On Winter 23, the Player receives a letter in the mail from Gray inviting them to the Forge the following day to celebrate Starlight Night with him and Saibara. Gray, Saibara, and the player go to the Player's house to eat dinner and celebrate the special day.
Other Requirements
The day before (Winter 23 - 6:00AM - 12:00PM), Thomas comes to Your Farm to deliver an invitation
Shown Preserved Flower (Green Heart*, Before Dating)
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Shown Preserved Flower (After Dating)
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*Must have a Green Heart Level, and seen all Heart Events until Green
Shown Blue Feather (Before Dating)
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Shown Blue Feather (Dating, Before Red Heart)
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Shown Blue Feather (Red Heart*, Before Marriage)
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Shown Blue Feather (After Proposal)
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*Must have a Red Heart Level, and seen all Heart Events until Red
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After Event Lines
Scripts
Heart Events
Black Heart 1
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Gray
Why?! Tell me what's wrong with it!
Saibara
TELL you? Fool! Look within. You already have the answer. If you can't even understand that...
Gray
What? What're you looking at? If you don't have any business here, then...
Saibara
Gray! How dare you address a customer in such an impertinent manner!
Gray
Oh... S-Sorry.
Saibara
Welcome.
Gray and Saibara Unmet
Saibara
Ah, so you're <Player>. You're the one who recently took over that farm.
Saibara
My name is Saibara. This boy here's my grandson, Gray.
Gray
...Yup. Nice to meetcha.
Gray Met, Saibara Unmet
Gray
Oh...it’s you, <Player>. ...Hello.
Saibara
What, you know each other?
Saibara
Ah, could you be <Player>? The one who took over that farm?
Saibara
I see. My name is Saibara. I work here as a blacksmith.
Saibara
Now, then…
Saibara Met, Gray Unmet
Gray and Saibara Met
Gray
Oh...it’s you, <Player>. ...Hello.
Saibara
<Player>, hm?
Saibara
I'm going to take a break. You deal with our customer.
Gray
Sorry 'bout earlier.
Gray
*sigh* You shouldn't have had to walk into that. As you no doubt heard, he was telling me to redo my work.
Gray
I hafta fight for so much as a scrap of encouragement or praise from Grandpa.
Gray
It's like this every day.
Gray
Like, to the point that I'm not sure I wanna keep going anymore.
- Player Choice -
Steel your resolve. Chin up.
Gray
Y'know, you're right. I'm just acting spoiled.
Gray
Um, sorry. I don't really know where I get off complainin' to you about all this.
Gray
I appreciate the boost, <Player>. Even if I still don't really understand what Grandpa's trying to teach me.
Gray
But I'll keep working at it. I hafta trust that I'll get it someday.
Gray
I oughta get back to work. Catch ya later.
Then just quit, dude.
Gray
What?! Comin’ from someone who doesn’t know a flange from a fillet…! Rrgh, I guess I shouldn’ta complained, but…
Gray
Y’know, I hate to ask, but could you gimme some space here and head home?
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グレイ
何でだよ!どこがだめなのかちゃんと説明しろよ!
サイバラ
どこがだと? 愚か者め!その答えは自分の中に常にあるのだ。それがわからんとは…。
グレイ
何だよ!何見てるんだよ。用がないなら…。
サイバラ
グレイ!お客さんに対して何たる態度だ!
グレイ
あ…す、すみません。
サイバラ
いらっしゃい。
Gray and Saibara Unmet
サイバラ
おお、あんたが新しく牧場にやってきた<Player>だな。
サイバラ
わしはサイバラという。こっちは孫のグレイだ。
グレイ
…はじめまして。
Gray Met, Saibara Unmet
グレイ
あっ、<Player>だったのか。……こんにちは。
サイバラ
なんだ、知り合いなのか。
サイバラ
ああ、ひょっとして新しく牧場にやってきた<Player>か?
サイバラ
そうか、わしはサイバラという。ここで鍛冶屋をしている。
サイバラ
さて…。
Saibara Met, Gray Unmet
Gray and Saibara Met
グレイ
あっ、<Player>だったのか。……こんにちは。
サイバラ
<Player>か。
サイバラ
ふん、わしは少し休憩を取る。お客さんの相手はお前に任せるからな。
グレイ
…さっきはごめん。
グレイ
はあ…変なとこ見せちゃったな。聞いての通り、ダメだしされてたんだよ。
グレイ
じいさんが、なかなか認めてくれないんだ。
グレイ
毎日こうだからな…
グレイ
…もう、修業なんてやめたくなってきた。
- Player Choice -
修業とはそういうもの
グレイ
…そうだよな。なに甘ったれてるんだろ、俺。
グレイ
その、悪かった。いきなり愚痴なんて聞かせて…。
グレイ
<Player>、ありがとう。今はまだ、じいさんの言ってることはよくわからないけど、
グレイ
いずれわかる日が来ることを信じてがんばるよ。
グレイ
そろそろ、作業に戻るよ。じゃあな。
それなら、やめたら?
グレイ
何だよ!他人事だからって勝手なこと言うなよ!確かに愚痴ったのは悪かったけど…。
グレイ
悪いけど、今日は帰ってもらえるか。
Black Heart 2
Purple Heart
Blue Heart
Green Heart (Confession)
Yellow Heart
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Gray
Oh, <Player>. Welcome.
Gray
Grandpa's out on business right now.
Gray
Sorry, but if you need something from him, you're gonna have to come back later.
Gray
Hm? Kia, your sickle...
Gray
Is it chipped?
Gray
I knew it.
Gray
It's almost unnoticeable, but it's chipped, all right.
Gray
Even I should be able to fix something that simple. Sit tight.
Gray
Hm... Actually, on second thought...
Gray
You're probably better off just waiting till Grandpa gets back.
Gray
If I tried to fix it and made some kinda mistake, it'd only make things worse.
Gray
Huh? You WANT me to fix it?
Gray
...
Gray
...Okay.
Gray
You can breathe easy. I promise I'll fix it.
Gray
I'm not about to ruin one of your most important tools, <Player>. Blacksmith's honor.
Gray
All right, <Player>...
Gray
I did it. One sickle, good as new.
Gray
I'm glad it went well. I felt surprisingly confident when I was in the heat of the moment.
Gray
And Grandpa recently told me if I feel like I can fix something, then I should go ahead and do it.
Gray
Still, I was pretty nervous about repairing something that wasn't mine for the first time. My hands were sweating.
Gray
But it was YOUR sickle, after all. That's what gave me the drive to fix it.
Gray
I've been thinking about something for a while.
Gray
Um... I'm still an apprentice blacksmith, so I don't have much time to help you on the farm.
Gray
But I CAN repair and help maintain your farming equipment.
Gray
So while I may not be there to, say, care for your livestock, maybe I can indirectly help you via your tools.
Gray
That's why now, more than ever, I need to focus harder on my training and become a full-fledged blacksmith.
Gray
I wanna help you in any way I can, no matter how insignificant it may be.
- Player Choice -
For a hothead, you sure are cool.
Gray
Y-You think so?
Gray
It's only natural to wanna help out your boyfriend/girlfriend, isn't it?
Gray
But I'm happy to hear you say that. Thanks.
Don't worry about it so much.
Gray
It's not like I'm losing sleep over it or anything. I just wanna help you, that's all.
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Saibara
I'm back.
Gray
Oh, Grandpa...
Saibara
Welcome, <Player>. Hm. That sickle...
Saibara
Did you repair it, Gray?
Gray
Yeah, I did.
Saibara
You still have along way to go.
Saibara
But...you've improved.
Saibara
It seems you finally understand what it is that you lack.
Saibara
Devote yourself to your training and remain diligent.
Gray
Haha... I did it.
Gray
It's not like I repaired it just to have Grandpa praise me, but...
Gray
I've gotta admit it's a nice bonus.
Gray
But..what IS it that I lack?
Gray
Confidence?
Gray
I mean, it's true that I'm not always confident in my skills. I beat myself up about it a lot.
Gray
Hmmm...
Gray
Maybe that timid attitude is exactly why I was missing opportunities grow.
Gray
Thanks, <Player>.
Gray
Since we started dating, I feel like the fog clouding my eyes has started to clear. Dramatic, I know, but...
Gray
Maybe this is my moment to shine. Just you watch. I'll become a full-fledged blacksmith before you know it.
First Time Meeting
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Orange Heart
Red Heart (Proposal)
Marriage
Rival Events
Rival Event 1
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Saibara
Something I can help you with, Marie?
Marie
The tool you repaired for me is so very easy to use, I wanted to come thank you again for your craftsmanship.
Marie
I appreciate it very much.
Saibara
Well, if you're that pleased by it, then I'm glad I repaired it for you.
Saibara
If you ever need my expertise again, come straight on over and see me, all right?
Marie
Yes! Thank you so much!
Gray
Ow!
Gray
...Don't mind me. It's nothing.
Marie
Oh no, you're bleeding.
Saibara
Idiot. It's because you lost focus.
Gray
I said I'm fine.
Marie
No, you aren't!
Marie
Wait just a second. Um...
Marie
Oh, there it is. Give me your hand, Gray.
Marie
That should do it.
Gray
Th-Thanks.
Marie
Oh, no, it's my pleasure.
Marie
All right, I'll be going now. I hope to see you two at the Library someday.
Saibara
We'll be sure to drop by sometime.
Gray
I promise to visit.
Marie
I'm glad. Goodbye for now.
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サイバラ
どうした、マリー。
マリー
この間サイバラさんに修理して頂いた道具がとても使いやすくって、改めてお礼を言いに来たんです。
マリー
ありがとうございました。
サイバラ
なんの、これほど喜んでもらえるとは、わしも修理したかいがあったというものだ。
サイバラ
なにかあったら、いつでも持ってきなさい。
マリー
はいっ、ありがとうございます!
グレイ
イテッ!
グレイ
…なんでもない。
マリー
大変。血が出てるわ。
サイバラ
バカもの、よそみをするからだ。
グレイ
大丈夫だって。
マリー
ダメよ!
マリー
ちょっと待ってね。ええっと…
マリー
ああ、あったあった。手を出して、グレイ。
マリー
これでよしっと。
グレイ
あ…ありがとう。
マリー
いいえ、どういたしまして。
マリー
それじゃ、わたしはこれで…2人とも、図書館にもぜひ来てくださいね。
サイバラ
ああ、今度行かせてもらおう。
グレイ
絶対に行くよ。
マリー
うん、じゃあね。
Rival Event 2
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Marie
Oh, hello there, Gray.
Gray
Hello.
Marie
Not many people in this town read books, so I hardly get any visitors. Thank you for stopping by.
Gray
Wonder why that is? It's not like you're hurting for interesting books here.
Marie
I'm glad to hear you think so. Oh, that's right...
Marie
To be honest, I'm writing a novel right now. Just as a hobby, mind you. But I haven't had many people read through it.
Marie
If it wouldn't be too much of a bother, would you mind reading it and telling me what you think?
Gray
YOU'RE writing a book? That's...that's amazing!
Marie
It's nothing that impressive, really. So, will you help me?
Gray
'Course. If you're all right with me reading it, I'd love to help.
Marie
Wonderful. I'll bring it to you later.
Gray
Right.
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マリー
あら、こんにちは、グレイ。
グレイ
こんにちは。
マリー
この町の人、本を読まないみたいであまり人が来なかったの。来てくれてうれしいわ。
グレイ
なんでだろうな。結構おもしろい本がいっぱいあるのに。
マリー
そう言ってもらえるとうれしいわ。あっ、そうだ。
マリー
実はわたし、趣味で小説を書いてるんだけどあんまり人に読んでもらったことってなくて…。
マリー
良ければ、ぜひ読んで感想を聞かせてくれない?
グレイ
小説書いてるのか?すっげー…!
マリー
そんなに大したものじゃないんだけどね。それで、どうかな?
グレイ
俺でよかったら、読ませてもらうよ。
マリー
よかった~。じゃ、後で持って行くね。
グレイ
ああ。
Townsfolk Events
Trivia
Gray's new outfit is a redesign based on color re-sampling from his original Friends of Mineral Town and More Friends of Mineral Town look. His primary colors now come from the old design's hat, and the "UMA" letters have been transplanted to his shirt.[2]
↑牧場物語再会のミネラルタウン公式コンプリートガイド, Bokujou Monogatari Sakai No Mineraru Taun Koushiki Konpurito Gaido [Bokujou Monogatari Reunion of Mineral Town Official Complete Guide]. 1st Ed. (2019). Kadokawa.