Rafael is a quiet and reserved bachelor in Coral Island. He spends most of his time working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith, which he co-owns with his older brother and fellow Pablo. He likes improving his forging skills and spending time with his niece, Valentina. He can also be a great partner.
Part of Rafael's appeal is that he is easy to find and talk to, although he takes a while to come out of his shell. On the other hand, he is a bit more picky with his favorite gifts than other romance options in Coral Island. If you can establish a good supply of his favorite items, you will unlock his Heart Events fast.
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Rafael's Daily Schedule
Rafael is a very easy NPC to find in Coral Island. He spends most of his days inside or around Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith, which acts as his home and workplace. Most days, he is either working in the shop or outside, tending to the nearby graveyard. His summer and winter schedules are identical, while his spring and fall schedules have unique variations.
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Spring Schedule
| Day/Weather |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday/Tuesday |
8:00 |
In the graveyard near his home. |
| Monday/Tuesday |
13:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Monday/Tuesday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
8:00 |
At Emma's Taco Truck. |
| Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
13:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Saturday |
9:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Saturday |
14:00 |
Talking to Joko outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Saturday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Sunday |
6:00 |
In his room. |
| Sunday |
8:20 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Sunday |
10:30 |
At the Coral Inn. |
| Sunday |
21:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Rainy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
8:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Rainy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
17:45 |
At home, watching TV. |
| Rainy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
23:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Rainy Weather, Sunday |
10:30 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Rainy Weather, Sunday |
11:45 |
At the Coral Inn. |
| Rainy Weather, Sunday |
20:50 |
At home, sleeping. |
| Spring 27 |
6:30 |
Outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Spring 27 |
9:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Spring 27 |
14:00 |
Outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
| Spring 27 |
17:00 |
With Pablo at Fishensips. |
| Spring 27 |
23:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Summer & Winter Schedule
Day/Weather |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday through Friday |
8:00 |
In the graveyard near his home. |
Monday through Friday |
13:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Monday through Friday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Saturday |
9:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Saturday |
14:00 |
Talking to Joko outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Saturday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Sunday |
6:00 |
In his room. |
Sunday |
8:20 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Sunday |
10:30 |
At the Coral Inn. |
Sunday |
21:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
8:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
17:45 |
At home, watching TV. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Monday through Saturday |
23:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Sunday |
10:30 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Sunday |
11:45 |
At the Coral Inn. |
Rainy/Snowy Weather, Sunday |
20:50 |
At home, sleeping. |
Fall Schedule
Day/Weather |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
8:00 |
At Emma's Taco Truck. |
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
13:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Tuesday |
9:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Tuesday |
11:00 |
At Socket Electronics |
Tuesday |
16:00 |
On the Beach |
Tuesday |
23:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Saturday |
9:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Saturday |
14:00 |
Talking to Joko outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Saturday |
22:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Sunday |
6:00 |
In his room. |
Sunday |
8:20 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Sunday |
10:30 |
At the Coral Inn. |
Sunday |
21:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Rainy Weather, Monday/Wednesday through Saturday |
8:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Rainy Weather, Monday/Wednesday through Saturday |
17:45 |
At home, watching TV. |
Rainy Weather, Monday/Wednesday through Saturday |
23:00 |
At home, sleeping. |
Rainy Weather, Tuesday |
8:00 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Rainy Weather, Tuesday |
11:00 |
At Socket Electronics |
Rainy Weather, Tuesday |
16:00 |
On the Beach |
Rainy Weather, Tuesday |
21:40 |
At home, sleeping. |
Rainy Weather, Sunday |
10:30 |
Working at Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith. |
Rainy Weather, Sunday |
11:45 |
At the Coral Inn. |
Rainy Weather, Sunday |
20:50 |
At home, sleeping. |
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Best Gifts For Romancing Rafael
Rafael's favorite gifts are much narrower in range than Pablo or Nina from Coral Island. Although he likes the universally loved pink diamond, his two favorite gifts are sashimi and Onyx. Sashimi is a consumable you can make once you upgrade your house to include a kitchen. The recipe involves fish with one piece of wasabi used with the chef's knife. Meanwhile, Onyx is a special gem that can appear in fire geodes or mystery geodes. You can also mine Onyx in the fire mine.
Rafael's birthday is on Fall 4. If you give him a birthday gift, you will gain even more Hearts than usual. If you don't have any sashimi or onyx come the first week of Fall, you can give him some of your leftover Summer crops, like corn, bell peppers, or lilies.
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Likes/Dislikes |
Items |
|---|---|
Loved Gifts |
Sashimi, onyx, pink diamond |
Liked Gifts |
Coconut, flower bouquet, all universally liked gifts not mentioned here |
Neutral Gifts |
Pickled okra, all universally neutral gifts not mentioned here |
Disliked Gifts |
All mushrooms, all universally disliked gifts not mentioned here |
Hated Gifts |
Fresh salad, all eggs, all universally hated gifts not mentioned here |
All Heart Events For Rafael
If your goal is to walk down the aisle with Rafael in Coral Island, you must go through each of his seven Heart Events in order. Once you get the required number of hearts to trigger an event, you usually have to wait until the next day before starting it (although there are some exceptions). Other Heart Events may require you to check your mailbox before you can the Heart Event. If it is possible to see the Heart Event on a given day, the needed letter will appear in your mailbox when you wake up.
Hearts |
Day |
Time |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
2 Hearts |
Saturday or Sunday |
9:00 - 17:00 |
Coral Inn |
3 Hearts |
Any |
9:00 - 20:00 |
Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith |
5 Hearts |
Sunny Weather |
10:00 - 17:00 |
Outside Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith |
6 Hearts |
Any |
9:00 - 20:00 |
Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith |
7 Hearts |
Any |
9:00 - 20:00 |
Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith |
8 Hearts |
Any |
9:00 - 20:00 |
Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith |
10 Hearts |
Sunny Weather in Spring, Summer, or Fall |
6:00 - 11:00 |
Farm |
Most NPCs will max out at 8 Hearts. However, if the NPC can be romanced, like Rafael, you can buy a locket from the blacksmith brothers and give it to Rafael. This will unlock the last two Hearts. Once you get all 10 Hearts and see all the Heart Events, you can marry Rafael and start a new life together in Coral Island.
