InCoral Island, there are dozens of potential romantic partners for you to pursue, but not all of them can be found on land. The captain of the guard for the Merfolk Kingdom is located on the ocean floor, and winning his heart is no easy task. Thankfully, we’ve done the work so you can follow your heart!

Your relationship will be off to a rocky start at first as an outsider, but you may slowly get him to warm up to you by proving yourself as a capable ally to the Merfolk Kingdom. Here’s everything you need to know to get Semeru to fall head over fins in love with you.

Coral Island Semeru saw Agung take a snail

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Captain of the Guard

Coral Island Semeru loves a gift

Family

Poseidon (pet lobster)

Semeru is thestoic captain of the guardfor the Merfolk Kingdom. While he initially treats you coldly,earning the Merfolk Blessingshows him that you can be trusted. He’s wary of the human world, butdevoted to his workand will do what is asked of him.

Coral Island Semeru wants to give up

He also has apet lobster named Poseidon, whom he cares about dearly. Hisunwavering loyalty to his peopleand kingdom makes him an admirable man and a perfect partner if you can get him to open up.

Best Gifts To Give Semeru

The best way tobuild a relationship with Semeruis to give him gifts that he likes. While he’s not particularly hard to shop for, it can take time tolearn what his preferences are. Thankfully, we’ve already done that for you.

Below is a table of everything Semeru likes and dislikes.

You’ll need tounlock the Merfolk Blessingto start a relationship with Semeru!

All Beer and Wine

Semeru’s Hated Gifts

Universal Hates

You can onlygift Semeru items twice a week, and one additional time on his birthday. Make sure to take advantage of this toincrease your hearts quickly!

Semeru’s Heart Events

As your relationship grows, you cansee different heart eventsthat reveal more of Semeru’s character and development throughout the game. We’ve mapped out each event for you so you may fully experience his romance.

Some events require you to progress with the Merfolk Questline or receive mail from Semeru!

Any day from 8:00AM-4:00PM

Any day from 6:00AM-6:00PM

Any day not during Winter 17-21 from 8:00AM-3:00PM

West area of the Beach

Any day not during Winter from 12:00PM-26:00PM

Beach Area

Once youreach eight hearts with Semeru, you’ll need topropose dating with a locketfrom the Blacksmith. Once you’ve made it official, you canreach ten hearts with him and propose marriage with a ring.

From there, you canget married and start your lives together. One day, you may evenstart building a familytogether!