“One time... I was at the top of the volcano at night, and I saw lights far, far away. I wonder if there are other bird families out there?”
— Leo
Leo is a boy who initially lives on Ginger Island. His parents were lost at sea, and he considers the parrots who inhabit the island to be his family. Initially, he is too shy to speak to the player, until the player "makes friends" with the parrots of the island by collecting 10 Golden Walnuts.
When the player reaches six hearts of friendship with Leo, he moves to the mainland of Stardew Valley, where he becomes friends with Linus, Jas and Vincent.
Schedule
Fewer than 6 Hearts
Leo lives on Ginger Island and doesn’t leave until the player has reached 6 hearts of friendship with him.
Rain
9:00am
Inside his hut.
11:00am
Stands outside the entrance to his hut.
2:00pm
Returns inside his hut.
9:00pm
Goes to bed.
Tuesday
9:00am
Inside his hut.
10:30am
Walks to the dock on Island South, stands near the entrance to Island Southeast.
1:30pm
Walks to the jungle outside his hut (Island East), stands near the bushes at the southwest corner.
5:00pm
Walks to Island North, stands to the right of the Island Trader.
8:00pm
Goes home to bed.
Sunday
9:00am
Inside his hut.
9:30am
Walks to the Gem Bird Shrine, through the hidden passage in the east of the Jungle.
2:00pm
Stands outside the entrance to his hut.
5:00pm
Enters his hut.
9:00pm
Goes to bed.
Regular Schedule
9:00am
Inside his hut.
10:30am
Stands outside the entrance to his hut.
12:00pm
Walks to the docks at Island South, stands at the northwest corner, next to the parrot perch.
3:00pm
Walks to Island North, stands at the northwest corner of the map, west of the volcano entrance.
9th & 23rd of any season (when you have less than 6 hearts with both Penny and Sam)
Time
Location
6:30am
In his treehouse.
7:00am
Stands to the east of his treehouse.
9:30am
Stands to the west of the mountain lake.
2:00pm
Stands to the east of his treehouse.
7:00pm
Enters his treehouse.
10:00pm
Goes to bed.
Rain
Time
Location
7:00am
In his treehouse.
10:00am
Visits Linus’ tent.
3:00pm
Stands to the east of his treehouse.
7:00pm
Enters his treehouse.
10:00pm
Goes to bed.
Relationships
On Ginger Island, Leo is friends with the parrots whom he considers his family. After Leo moves to Stardew Valley, he bonds with Linus and begins attending Penny's lessons with Vincent and Jas. He also has a crush on Jas, based on one of his quotes.
You can give Leo up to two gifts per week (plus one on
his
birthday), which will raise or lower
his
friendship with you. Gifts on
his
birthday ( 26 Summer) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue. For loved or liked gifts, Leo 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, Leo will say
“
“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”
For disliked or hated gifts, Leo will say
“
“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”
Love
“
“I love this. I'm going to put it in my nest.”
Stardrop Tea
“
“ Wow, tastes just like golden walnuts! This is great!”
What does that matter to a bird?(No effect on friendship.)
Regardless of the answer, Leo says he's aware he's not really a bird, and he tries to avoid thinking about it because it makes him feel lonely. He tries to fit in with the parrots, but knows he truly doesn't belong anywhere. He runs off before Willy enters the scene, wondering if there's any way to help him.
Three Hearts
After reaching three hearts with Leo, he sends the player a recipe in the mail.
Here's a food from my home, that me and my family enjoy. Hope you like it.
-Leo
P.S. Willy helped me write this.
Four Hearts
Enter Island North on a sunny day between 6am and 6pm.
Details
The player approaches Leo from behind. Leo squawks like a parrot and startles the player, which startles Leo in turn. Leo then apologizes and explains that he has difficulty communicating using words, then asks the player if they find him weird. Leo wonders about the differences in his life if he hadn't been washed ashore and wonders about what "normal kids" would have to say about him. Leo then asks the player if they think he could ever be a normal kid again. After the player answers, he states that he's happy he met the parrots regardless, and that he will always consider them family no matter what. Leo thanks the player for talking to him and says that the player may be a part of his family too, someday. He then teaches the player how to say "let's play" in parrot-talk.
Note that none of the dialogue options in this cutscene affect friendship with Leo.
Six Hearts
Enter Island South on a sunny day between 6am and 6pm.
Details
Linus invites Leo to move to the mainland of Stardew Valley. Willy says that there are other children there, and Leo can visit Ginger Island anytime he wants to. Willy asks the player what they think. (Choices have no effect on friendship).
Leo decides to move to Stardew Valley. That night, parrots build him a treehouse in the tree to the west of Linus' tent.
Seven Hearts
After reaching seven hearts with Leo, he sends the player a recipe in the mail.
Here's a food from my home, that me and my family enjoy. Hope you like it.
-Leo
P.S. Willy helped me write this.
Nine Hearts
Enter the Mountain on a non-rainy day between 6am and 7pm.
Details
Leo is shown adjusting well to life in Stardew Valley. He is seen cooking a bean hotpot with Linus on the campfire. In the next scene, he is at school at the library/museum with Penny, Vincent and Jas answering a question correctly. Another scene shows him fishing with Willy. The scene after has him watching Jas from the bushes in the playground, and running away when she notices. He arrives home at the treehouse and talks to his parrot friend about how good his day was, but he still misses Ginger Island.
Quotes
Regular
Regular - Ginger Island
“
“Hi... Everything okay?”
“
“When Sun is angry, it feels good in the jungle. Sun can't find us beneath the leaves. We trick him! Haha...”
“
“...Sorry... I'm shy today.”
“
“...I'm sad today. You go on... have fun. Let me be sad.”
“
“I've learned a lot from my parrot family... I'm sure there's a lot more out there I don't know.”
“
“Be careful in the volcano... the spirits don't like outsiders.”
“
“Have you met the others like you? I don't talk to them much. I feel safer with my own kind...”
“
“One time... I was at the top of the volcano at night, and I saw lights far, far away. I wonder if there are other bird families out there?”
“
“I wonder if I could see your home from the top of the volcano?”
“
“When it rains, strange birds visit. I try to speak to them... but they fly away. I guess they don't want to be friends...”
6+ Hearts - Mainland
“
“Miss Penny is doing her best to get me up to speed in my schooling. She's really nice.... ..Luckily, I remember some things from my old, old life... before washing up on the island... so it's not as difficult as it could be. Miss Penny says she's impressed with how much I know!”
“
“Between Linus and Miss Penny, I'm going to learn everything there is to learn! Mayor Lewis says I'm on the fast track to becoming a 'well-rounded citizen'... whatever that means.”
“
“Have you ever noticed all the interesting birds that live here? If you listen closely, they might tell you something.”
“
“Linus has been teaching me about all the wild food in the valley. There's a lot of good stuff out here! Though... I do kind of miss having golden walnuts for breakfast every morning...”
“
“Hey, [Player]. Nice to see you back on the island, just like old times. This is fun! You know, I was scared when you first arrived... I knew my life was about to change.”
“
“You know, Stardew Valley might be my new home... but the island will always be my home, too. It's nice to be able to come back and visit.”
“
“Maybe some day, I'll visit Zuzu City... But I'm not even close to being ready, yet. This world is already so strange to me, and I'm very comfortable here right now!”
8+ Hearts - Mainland
“
“It felt bad at first... to leave the island and set foot in a strange land. But, I got used to it after a while. I'm a very flexible person!”
“
“Uncle Linus says I should 'cook' my fish before eating it... I'm having a hard time getting used to it... so dry...”
10 Hearts - Mainland
“
“I felt like a stranger here, at first. But I've made a lot of friends! For once, I feel like I belong...”
“
“I'm sure Jas and Vincent thought I was weird, at first. I accidentally squawked at the school table a few times... that didn't help. It was a big change for everyone. But we're good friends now!”
“
“The parrots want me to thank you for all the golden walnuts you've found. They're really enjoying them.”
“
“[Player]? Um... I'm a little embarrassed to ask.. But... do you think Jas would ever like a guy like me? Or am I too weird? Hahaha... who cares. I'll figure it out some day.”
Winter
“
“The birds of this valley don't mind the cold so much. I'm a little jealous of their warm coats...”
“
“Linus taught me how to make a special spice berry rubbed fish... He says if I eat enough of it it'll keep me warm this winter!”
“Linus feels uncomfortable about joining in, so I'm going to keep him company. We'll have our own little feast... mashed winter root and spice berry fish!”
Portraits
Trivia
Leo may still tell you it's nice to see you on the island again when you're both on the mainland, particularly when it's raining and his normal schedule dictates he would be on the island that day.
In the player's initial dialogue with Leo, if asked how old he is, he responds "We don't think like that. We say... 'How many golden walnuts have you eaten?' ...I've eaten 3,729 golden walnuts."
Despite the ambiguity of his age, Leo is classified within the game's code as a child.
Despite not disclosing his age in human years, he knows his birthday (26 Summer) and reacts accordingly to birthday gifts.
If you have missed Leo's four heart event, he gives you the option to view it by talking to him on the mainland.
Summer 26
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Duck Feather
Mango
Ostrich Egg
Poi
Parrot Egg
Spring
Fall
Winter
