Who is the best Harvest Moon Waifu?

Harvest Moon: One World is almost here! The latest installment in Natsume's Harvest Moon franchise is set to be the biggest in the series yet. Boasting new worlds to explore, farm animals to care for, and a wide range of plants to cultivate, Harvest Moon: One World is going to be exciting. After the Story of Seasons developers split from Natsume, the company has a lot of eyes on them to deliver a stand-out and memorable Harvest Moon title. With Marvelous releasing Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town soon as well, Harvest Moon: One World has stiff competition. To ramp up excitement for the game, Natsume has been releasing information on their website about the game's love interests to draw fans in.

Charming gameplay and adorable animals are a small part of what makes Harvest Moon a great series. What makes the franchise stand out is the bachelors and bachelorettes players get to romance in the games. From peppy chefs to intelligent archeologists, the bachelorettes in Harvest Moon: One World are sure to win over players' hearts.

5/5 Laura

A quiet beauty from the lonely village of Lebkuchen, Laura is a soft-spoken and kind girl. After crops started disappearing in the world, her brother, Tristan, began working harder than ever at their family's bakery. While a positive light in the village and always open to making friends, Laura is mysterious. She has a memory problem that manifests in her forgetting conversations, which can make getting close to her hard. If players are willing to be patient with Laura, she's sure to remember all the good memories made together.

Laura always wears a blue and white dress and has long blonde hair. She also dons a red ribbon tied in a bow around her neck.

4/5 Kirsi

An archeologist with a love for education, Kirsi can teach players a thing or two about the world at large. She resides in the chilly land of Salmiakki, and is childhood companions with the bachelor Sami. Kirsi is incredibly intelligent and loves teaching the children in Salmiakki all about archeology, and the different lands across the game. While she may not be as chilly as her homeland, sometimes her clerical way of speaking can cover up the warmth of personality. Logical and smart, Kirsi is an excellent choice for players looking for a deep and intellectual romance.

Kirsi has an orange and green coat with a brown turtleneck underneath. Her boots match her coat, and her outfit is perfect for going on an archeological dig.

3/5 Malika

The outspoken and fun-loving Malika is just as warm as her home in the desert. Living on the edges of the hot sandy city of Pastilla, Malika's oasis is the perfect place to chill, relax, and get to know her! Players will have no problem befriending Malika as she's extremely extroverted and passionate. Though she loves to tease the ones she cares about most, one can never stay mad at her. Malika is musically talented and loves to play the lute. She is often seen tending to animals or picking her favorite flowers which she may be picking for her favorite farmer.

Malika wears a white dress with a red patterned belt around her waist. She's always seen with flowers in her hair or worn like a crown.

2/5 Gabrielle

Blunt, to the point, and incredibly mysterious: Gabrielle is an elusive bachelorette with many surprises up her sleeve. Though her exterior is cold, Gabrielle's heart warms for animals. She's the local veterinarian, healing pets and farm creatures back to health by giving them all the love in the world. Though her whole heart is dedicated to her cat at home, she may have room in her heart for one more person. Breaking through Gabrielle's walls will be tough for players, but when they do they'll be surprised at how rewarding their relationship can be. She may also have some magical powers in-store, and a close familial relation to a character that will surprise players.

Gabrielle dresses like a modern witch, donning half pink half blonde hair. She wears a comfy purple hoodie with a belt around her waist to carry all kinds of potions and remedies.

1/5 Ahina

Never afraid of culinary adventure, Ahina is an aspiring cook with a huge heart and an even bigger personality. From the breezy lands of Halo Halo, Ahina is always excited to meet new people and cook for them. While her bubbly personality can be overwhelming, players are sure to fall in love with how charming and unique she is. Ahina's favorite drink is coffee, even if she barely needs it given her upbeat personality. She's a great talker but an even greater ear and is always willing to give the player the time of day. Her can-do attitude makes her an incredible friend and a much-desired partner, if the player can keep up with her that is!

Ahina's outfit is a floral shirt tied at the waist that matches the hair tie in her ponytail. She wears a white, floral skirt and big round glasses with a flower pin on her bangs.

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