“Maybe I've spoiled the boys a bit. They've never had to do any chores. I guess I want them to be able to enjoy their childhood while they still can.”
— Jodi
Jodi is a villager who lives in Pelican Town. She lives at 1 Willow Lane with her husband Kent (who is away serving in the military until the first of Spring Year 2) and two sons, Sam and Vincent.
Schedule
On Spring 11, she goes with Vincent to the clinic for his annual checkup, and goes to her own appointment on Spring 18.
Leaves home, walks to Community Center, stands inside main room
5:00 PM
Returns home, stands in living room
9:00 PM
Goes to bed
Relationships
Jodi is married to Kent and together they have two sons, Sam and Vincent.
Jodi will mention that Caroline is her best friend and that she is able to tell her anything. They also attend exercise classes along with some of the other Pelican Town ladies.
You can give Jodi up to two gifts per week (plus one on
her
birthday), which will raise or lower
her
friendship with you. Gifts on
her
birthday (Fall 11) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Jodi will say
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“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”
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“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”
For neutral gifts, Jodi will say
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“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Jodi will say
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“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”
Love
“
“Oh, you're such a sweetheart! I really love this!”
At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Jodi. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Jodi increases.
This recipe of mine won 1st place in a cooking competition! I hope you like it. Thanks for being a friend!
-Jodi
Four Hearts
Leave your farmhouse between 6:00am - 9:30am to find Jodi waiting outside.
Details
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“*puff* ...hi (name)! *pant* Whew... that was quite a workout, walking all the way up here. Anyway... I came by to ask if you wanted to have dinner with us tonight! You don't have to... but if you decide to come, could you please bring a largemouth bass with you? ...that's right. One of those big, slimy fish from the lake. I need one for the casserole I'm making. Okay, well... it'll be at our house at around 7:00 PM tonight... don't forget the largemouth bass! Bye.”
— Jodi
You need to bring a Largemouth Bass for her casserole at 7:00 pm when you enter her house. This can be done on any day after Jodi invites you.
Note: This event will not trigger until you read the letter from her husband Kent, which is found in the drawer next to her bed.
Seven Hearts
After reaching 7 hearts, Jodi sends you a recipe in the mail.
This recipe of mine won 1st place in a cooking competition! I hope you like it. Thanks for being a friend!
-Jodi
Quotes
Regular
First Meeting
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“Oh! You aren't exactly how I imagined... but that's okay! I'm Jodi.
It's a quiet little town, so it's very exciting when someone new moves in! Having a farmer around could really change things.”
Regular
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“Maintaining a household is difficult work... but somebody has to do it. Yes?”
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“Exercise is important for staying healthy. I always make sure to set aside some time for it. As a parent, I don't have much time to devote to myself. So I try and make every minute count.”
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“I wish I could spend more time outside, but there's so much work to do.
I started wearing rubber gloves to keep my hands soft. The older you get, the more work you have to do to stay healthy. Ok, bye!”
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“What did you say? It's [current time] already? My goodness! I still have tons of work to do!”
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“So you're a farmer, huh? Interesting. I've never met a farmer before. Maybe some day you can teach me how to grow vegetables.”
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“The food at JojaMart might not be the healthiest for my family, but with such low prices you'd be crazy to shop anywhere else!”
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“Hi. Need something?”
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“I'm so glad you're trying to improve that old farm. Once you've got everything in order, it's going to add a lot to our community! It's going to be a lot of work for you, though. Bye.”
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“I'm taking a break from house chores today. I'm taking the day off. If I don't spend any time outside, I'll go crazy! Plus I don't want my legs to turn soft.”
If Joja has closed
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“The food at Pierre's is so much fresher and healthier than anything I ever bought at JojaMart. I do miss those cheap Joja prices, though.”
“Hi... did you sell [item] to the general store the other day? I think I bought it... It was pretty high-quality stuff. As soon as I smelled it I was back in Granny's old cottage...”
“My husband Kent is a soldier, working overseas. That's why he's not here right now. I know he'll come back safe once his tour is over! Need something?”
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“Yesterday I visited Yoba's Altar to ask for my husband's safe return. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's hard sometimes.”
“How's Sam doing? I have to admit, there's less cooking and cleaning to do since he moved out...”
6+ Hearts
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“It's nice to have a family... but I'd be lying if I said I never long for the freedom of youth...”
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“Where does all the time go? *sigh* I remember when Sam was a little baby wearing diapers. He was such a cute little kid. Don't tell him I said that. You must really like talking to me, huh?”
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“*sigh*... Sometimes I dream about life on my own... without a family to look after. Is that horrible? Don't tell anyone.”
8+ Hearts
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“I had a dream that I had complete freedom, no obligation to anyone but myself...
...Then I woke up and realized I had a full day of house chores ahead of me...”
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“We kind of rushed into our marriage, with Kent being a soldier and all... I hardly got a taste of youth and freedom, and now it's too late to ever go back. Just don't make the same mistake.”
Summer
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“Summer is nice, but it also means more work. I'll have to keep the garden in shape on top of working in the house!”
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“Hello. Do you need something? I'm a little busy.”
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“Housework is frustrating because you're never finished. The day after I sweep the floor, it's dirty again.”
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“What in the world am I going to make for dinner? *sigh*...”
Fall
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“Maybe I've spoiled the boys a bit. They've never had to do any chores. I guess I want them to be able to enjoy their childhood while they still can. Well, Sam's basically a man now, though. I hope he hasn't grow up to be lazy. That won't do. Being a parent isn't very easy.”
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“Caroline and I are good friends. I tell her everything.”
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“When you become a parent, you have to leave your old lifestyle behind. Maybe that's not entirely true... but if you're not careful, it will happen.”
Winter
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“I loved playing in the snow when I was a kid. The great thing about being a mother is that I get to enjoy it again.”
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“Hi. Do you get tired of people asking about your farm all the time? I think I would.”
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“What do I do for fun? Hmm... That'a a good question. I like sleeping.”
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“Sam makes a lot of noise with that music of his. I hope it doesn't disturb the neighbors.”
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“It would be nice to take a vacation once in a while...”
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“If I was rich the first thing I'd do would be to hire a maid and a chef. My goodness, that would be nice!”
Year 2 onward
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“Kent has been home for a while now, but he still seems uneasy.”
"Fish Casserole": After reaching 4 hearts with Jodi, she will visit your farm and invite you to dinner at her house, requesting that you bring a Largemouth Bass. There is no reward other than a cutscene.