The quest A Stranger in Town is a character quest that begins after the player has found the strange Naga washed up on the beach. He will appear during Summer Year 1 and can be found at any point after. Before the player could learn anything about him, he swam away into the sea. The player should search the beach for him.
From where Kai jumps in the water, head east. The player will see a cave that resembles a snake head. When they get close enough to it they will be prompted:
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“It looks like someone's entered the old seaside cave. Judging by the slither marks left in the sand, you have a pretty good guess as to who it was.”
Entering the Mysterious Cave
Enter the Cave. A cutscene will play:
Kai's House Cutscene
:
Ah, it's you again.
Player:
What are you doing in this cave?
Player:
You realize this is a cave, right?
:
I'm just... setting up camp.
Player:
Camp?
:
I'm lost. So I'm doing what Naga like you and I do. I'm making camp.
:
I'm lost. So I'm doing what Naga do. I'm making camp.
Player:
This isn't much of a camp...
:
Maybe not right now, but it will do. I discovered some wreckage further out at sea. When I inspected it, I remembered something.
Player:
What did you remember?
:
I was on a ship, at sea. The ship... crashed. ...That's all I remember right now.
Player:
Are you staying here?
:
For the moment, at least. Tell me, is your Sun Haven a friendly place?
Player:
It's very friendly.
:
I figured as much, but it never hurts to ask. Thanks for giving me the lay of the land. It's good to know I'll be taking refuge in a place that's friendly.
Player:
People here are friendly. Well, except this jerk librarian...
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Librarian, eh? What a shame, I like reading. Oh well, I can live without a library. Thanks for giving me the lay of the land. It's good to know I'll be taking refuge in a place that's generally friendly.
Player:
Is there anything I can do help?
Player:
So, you're going to... live in this cave?
:
Don't worry about me. Naga are born survivalists. Believe it or not, I've lived in much worse conditions than a warm seaside cave.
:
I didn't give you my name, did I? Perhaps I've forgotten my manners as well as my memories. I'm Kai. Hey! I remember my name! That's helpful. Would you give me your name, if I asked?
Player:
You can call me [Player]. It's good to meet you, Kai.
Player:
The name is [Player]. Have fun in your cave, I guess.
:
[Player], is it? I'll remember that. Stop by anytime, in fact. I've learned that it helps to make nice with the locals, no matter where I end up. I'll consider you my first friend in the Four Regions.
Description
The in-game description of this quest:
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“A handsome Naga washed up on the beach in Sun Haven. Before I could learn anything about him, he swam away into the sea. I should search the beach for him.”
Trivia
This quest is the first of its kind in the game. Although Vivi and Wesley are also unlocked later in the game, A Stranger in Town is the only quest that directly provides access to a romanceable NPC.