This page details all of the rival romance events between Lloyd and Sophie. These events will only trigger if you do not marry either character, and if you choose to encourage their relationship when prompted.

Lloyd and Sophie: Part 1

Lloyd visits the Mayor's house
Lloyd visits the Mayor’s house
Day Tuesday (Non-festival/event day)
Time 10:00 AM – 1:59 PM
Location Mayor’s House
Weather Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy
Requirements
  • Player is married to someone other than Lloyd or Sophie
  • Completed Lloyd’s 6-Heart Event
  • Completed Sophie’s 6-Heart Event
  • Talked to both Lloyd and Sophie and chose “Go for it!” when they asked for advice
Description

Sophie admits to Lloyd that she has been pulling all-nighters to help her father with his mayoral duties.

Noticing her exhaustion, Lloyd gives her a flower hair clip to wear to distract people from the tired bags under her eyes.

Though he acts casual about the gift, his thoughtful gesture leaves Sophie touched.

Sophie moved by Lloyd's hair clip gift
Sophie moved by Lloyd’s hair clip gift

Lloyd and Sophie: Part 2

Sophie visits Lloyd's house
Sophie visits Lloyd’s house
Day Friday (Non-festival/event day)
Time 1:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Location Lloyd’s House
Weather Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy
Requirements
  • At least 7 days have passed since “Lloyd and Sophie: Part 1”
Description

Sophie assists Lloyd with organizing his supplies and is impressed by his sharp memory and efficient system.

Lloyd explains that he keeps his life organized so he is ready to travel at any time.

When a worried Sophie asks if he might leave tomorrow, Lloyd jokingly teases her before thanking her for the help with a sweet reward.

Lloyd hints at the chance he may have to leave
Lloyd hints at the chance he may have to leave

Lloyd and Sophie: Part 3

Lloyd's gift to Sophie — the hair clip — left on the table
Lloyd’s gift to Sophie — the hair clip — left on the table
Day Friday (Non-festival/event day)
Time 1:00 PM – 3:59 PM
Location Lloyd’s House
Weather Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy
Requirements
  • At least 7 days have passed since “Lloyd and Sophie: Part 2”
Description

A distant Lloyd reflects on how the thriving bazaar no longer needs his stall to survive.

When Sophie tries to bridge the gap by making future plans for a festival and a flower viewing, Lloyd bluntly shuts her down.

He warns her not to plan ahead with a traveler who could leave any day, leaving a heartbroken Sophie to apologize and hurry away.

The ways and woes of a travelling merchant
The ways and woes of a travelling merchant

Lloyd and Sophie: Part 4

Sophie and Lloyd finally open up to each other
Sophie and Lloyd finally open up to each other
Day Friday (Non-festival/event day)
Time 2:30 PM – 4:59 PM
Location Mayor’s House
Weather Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy
Requirements
  • At least 7 days have passed since “Lloyd and Sophie: Part 3”
Description

Lloyd visits Sophie to make amends and share his favorite recipe for the upcoming festival.

He asks to see her rare flower when it blooms, confirming he no longer wants her to hold back on making future plans with him.

Admitting that being with her is more exciting, Lloyd returns the flower clip Sophie left in his house and commits to staying by her side.

Lloyd commits to staying for good
Lloyd commits to staying for good
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