“I don't know if I'll ever get used to being back home. The peacefulness of the town feels like a mask. That's probably just me though.”
— Kent
Kent is a villager who lives in Pelican Town. He is away serving in the army throughout the first year and returns to live in the town during spring of year two. Year one references to him include the contents of the drawer in Jodi's bedroom and Vincent's words "Daddy comes home soon[...]". After his return, there are game glitches wherein Vincent and Jodi each fail to acknowledge he's back, and say they miss him.
You can give Kent up to two gifts per week (plus one on
his
birthday), which will raise or lower
his
friendship with you. Gifts on
his
birthday ( 4 Spring) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Kent will say
“
“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”
“
“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”
For neutral gifts, Kent will say
“
“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Kent will say
“
“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”
Love
“
“Oh...! Mom used to give me this when I was a young boy. It brings back wonderful memories. Thank you.”
At any friendship level greater than zero friendship points, you may receive a gift in the mail from Kent. The chance of receiving a gift in the mail increases as your friendship with Kent increases.
This item was collecting dust in the toolshed. I thought you might be able to use it.
-Kent
Three Hearts I
Enter Kent's home while he and Jodi are both there.
Details
When the player enters Jodi and Kent's house, a cut scene begins and player walks into the kitchen and Jodi says, "Hi, Player! I'm just making some popcorn." Kent screams and runs into the kitchen exclaiming "That sound... You should've known that sound would remind me of the war!" Jodi stops the popcorn, and Kent goes on to lament the loss of his friends. Jodi says, "But, dear... popcorn was always your favorite before you left." Kent responds with, "...Things have changed." Jodi then quietly asks the player's character if they can say something to Kent. There are three choices:
I know you're hurting... but don't blame your wife.(+50 friendship.) Kent says the player is "absolutely right," and apologizes to Jodi.
Jodi's to blame... she should've known better(-25 friendship.) Kent gets angry and says, "You keep quiet! Stop trying to turn me against my wife." Then apologizes to Jodi.
(Lie) Blame me... I asked for popcorn.(-50 friendship.) Kent gets angry and says, "Don't lie to me! I hate lies more than anything!" Then apologizes to Jodi.
Three Hearts II
After reaching three hearts with Kent, he will send the player a recipe in the mail.
Kent has PTSD from the time he's served in the war. This can be noted by his reaction to the popcorn sound in his Three Heart Event and his dislike of open fields in the Flower Dance. Kent can also explain in a dialogue to the player that his fatigue is due to difficulty sleeping, a symptom of PTSD.
In a dialogue that occurs on Fridays, Sam reveals that Kent used to be a garbage man when they lived in Zuzu City.
In a dialogue that occurs on Mondays in Summer, Sam says that Kent took him on trips to the desert when he was younger.
Despite the fact Kent likes eggs, he tells you during the Egg Festival that he isn't a big fan of eggs.
Fiddlehead Risotto
Roasted Hazelnuts
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Oil (1)
Fiddlehead Fern (1)
Garlic (1)
Hazelnut (3)
Green Algae (4)
Fish (1)
Corn (1)
500g and 1 Friendship heart.