Azure Swallowtail Guide (Harvest Moon: Save the Homeland)

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Warning: The following Walkthrough contains plot spoilers. Continue reading at your own risk.

The Azure Swallowtail

Note: This Path cannot be started after Summer 3, and cannot be completed after Fall 2.

P1: I wish there was a Butterfly

"I wish there was a Butterfly"

How to start: Speak to Kurt after increasing his friendship
When: 6:00AM - 5:00PM (Except Tues/Thurs)
Where: Carpenter's House Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy

NPC Line
Kurt ...What do you want? ...You're asking me what I'm doing?
Kurt Do you know about how this place is going to be gone soon?
Kurt ...Oh, right. You've come here to sort some things out.
Kurt I was just hoping that...maybe I could find butterflies here. Specifically, the Azure Swallowtail... it's an endangered species.
Kurt If they're discovered here, then this area might be protected as a wildlife preserve or something...
Kurt The Boss said he saw one around here a long time ago. He said they come to where there's a blue flower...But that's all I know about them.
Goddess I see! That's it♪
Nic Have you come up with a good idea?
Nic, Nak, and Flak Tell us, tell us, Goddess!
Goddess All we have to do is prove that the butterflies that are attracted to blue flowers exist here♪
Nic But we haven't seen a blue flower bloom in years!
Nak Yeah, so the butterflies aren't going to come.
Goddess Hmm... Well, it's always best to ask the florist when it comes to flowers.
Goddess So, what are you waiting for? Get to work♪

P1 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Woody, Harvest Goddess, Nic, Flak
NPC Line
Woody A blue butterfly? I think I've seen it, but then again maybe not...
Woody I used to wander all over the place, so it might not have been here.
Goddess Hello. Did you ask the florist about the blue flower? Ask her when she's in her shop next time.
Nic We've seen a blue flower before. It's really pretty.
Flak If you can get the blue flower to bloom, the butterfly will probably come.



P2: Ask the Florist

"Ask the Florist"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 1
  • Speak to Lyla after increasing her affection

When: 9:00AM - 5:00PM (Except Sun)

  • You can trigger this event immediately after Part 1

Where: Lyla's Flower Shop
Weather: Any
Extra(s): Lyla's affection will increase after the event

NPC Line
Lyla Hello can I help you?
Lyla A blue flower?... I think I've heard about it. But they only grow high up in the mountain areas...
Lyla There used to be some in that forest?
Lyla Really... Then I'll ask someone who might know more about it.

P2 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Lyla, Louis, Parsley
NPC Line
Lyla I'll let you know if I find out anything about the flower.
Louis I heard about the blue flower and the butterfly. Good luck!
Parsley I've heard about the blue flower. I'm looking into it right now.



P3: Pride of the Plant Hunter

"Pride of the Plant Hunter"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • Exit your house
  • It has been 3 days or more since Part 2
  • Your affection with Lyla has greatly increased

When: 6:00AM (Any Day)
Where: Outside Your House
Weather: Sunny
Extra(s):

  • Lyla's affection and Parsley's friendship will increase after the event
  • Parsley leaves the Valley for 3 days
NPC Line
Lyla Toy!
Lyla I got some more information about the flower seeds.
Parsley Hi, there! I heard your story and I did some research on it.
Parsley Since I am a Plant Hunter, I can usually assure you that I can find and bring back any kind of plant you want, but....
Parsley The blue flower is a bit tricky.
Parsley There's a flower called Blue Mist that grows high up in the mountains, but... I don't know if it would grow here in this town.
Parsley But it'll be worth trying! This is where I get to put my skills as a Plant Hunter to the test!
Parsley I'll just need some time, though. I promise I'll find it and bring it to you!
Lyla Hee hee. Thanks, Toy.
Lyla I have to thank you, Toy.
Lyla Because of you, I was able to talk a lot with Parsley♡. Oh... Today is just like a dream.
Lyla And besides, I'm looking forward to seeing what this Blue Mist flower looks like. I've never seen a blue flower before.

P3 Hints and Comments

None


P4: Louis is depressed

"Louis is depressed"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • Exit your house
  • Your friendship with Louis has greatly increased
  • This event only occurs consecutively with Part Three (if Louis' friendship is high enough)

When: 6:00AM (Any Day)
Where: Outside Your House
Weather: Sunny

NPC Line
Louis H-Hi, Toy. It looks like Parsley was here...
Louis He travels all around the world. He's so passionate, so assertive... Very admirable...
Louis Huh? Me?
Louis ...Uh, I'm sorry. I've... forgotten what I was going to do.
Louis ...I-I'll be back again later. Bye.

P4 Hints and Comments

None


P5: Get the Blue Mist Seeds!

"Get the Blue Mist seeds!"
Plant them in the soil in the Harvest Goddess Lake area!

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • It has been 3 days since Part Three
  • Exit your house

When: 6:00AM (Any Day)
Where: Outside Your House
Weather: Sunny
Extra(s): Blue Mist seeds are added to "Key Items"

NPC Line
Parsley Hey!
Parsley Guess what? I've found the seed for the Blue Mist!
Parsley Plant it in moist soil in a very cool place.
Parsley Wasn't there a lake deep in the forest? I think that's a perfect spot.
Parsley Don't forget to water it every day until the flower blooms.
Parsley Also, this will wither when fall comes, so you have to plant it early.
Parsley The flower will bloom until the end of summer, so check up on it from time to time.
Lyla Do your best.
Lyla Parsley, I'll come with you♪

P5 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Kurt
NPC Line
Kurt What? Blue Mist...?
Kurt I see, so the Azure Swallowtail is attracted to that flower.



P6: Wanting it to bloom

"Wanting it to bloom"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • Your affection with Lyla and friendship with Louis has increased
  • You are closer to Lyla than to Louis
  • The Blue Mist seeds have been sown
  • The Blue Mist flower has not yet bloomed

When: 6:00AM - 5:00PM (Sunday)
Where: Carpenter's House Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy

NPC Line
Gwen You like him, don't you?
Gwen Then keep him here. Ask him to stay.
Lyla Mmm... nope♪
Gwen Why not? You don't think you're good enough?
Lyla ...Well, it would be sad if he didn't stay, and even if he does stay...
Gwen Even if he does stay?
Lyla I don't think I can admire someone who would change their whole life just cause a woman asked him to.
Gwen Hah! What's that supposed to mean?
Lyla Hee hee. I appreciate your concern♡
Gwen And I was so worried about how you might be distressed!
Lyla Oh, but I am distressed. After all, I am very afraid of rejection.
Lyla But I was thinking, it's pretty fun to just think of the person you're in love with and get that feeling in your heart.
Gwen Yeah, I knew it, you're not distressed. You're just crazy.

P6 Hints and Comments

None


P7: The Blue Mist Flower bloomed!

"The Blue Mist Flower bloomed!"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • The Blue Mist flower has bloomed
    • Note: The flower will only bloom until Summer 30

When: 6:00AM - 3:00PM (Any Day)
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy
Extras:

  • Lyla's affection and Louis, Kurt, Harvest Goddess, and Harvest Sprites' friendship will increase after the event
  • Parsley leaves the Valley for good

Next Steps:

NPC Line
Parsley Hi, Toy!
Parsley The Blue Mist bloomed! This place really is special...
Parsley I know this is so sudden, but I'm going to go on a journey now! I was thinking of going once this flower had bloomed.
Parsley I only knew you for a short time, but thanks anyway. I'll see you again, Toy!
Lyla The flower... it bloomed.
Lyla How beautiful.
Lyla Now all we have to do is wait for the butterfly to come... I really hope it'll come.
Lyla ...I don't really like waiting.
Lyla ...Oh, I'm sorry. I'll go now.

P7 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Harvest Goddess, Katie, Gina, Ronald, and Lyla
NPC Line
Harvest Goddess I'm glad the Blue Mist bloomed. Now all we can do is wait and see.
Harvest Goddess Even a goddess like myself can't control Nature...
Katie I heard that you grew that blue flower by the Harvest Goddess Lake. That's amazing.
Gina Did you grow the flower in the forest? It's beautiful. It must be a rare flower.
Ronald Parsley said he made up his mind after the blue flower bloomed, and left for somewhere.
If Part 8 can be activated:
Lyla ...Oh, Toy. Do you have enough seeds and everything?
Lyla ...For a while.... I'm... No, never mind.



P8: Pursuing Your True Feelings

"Pursuing Your True Feelings"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • The Blue Mist flower has bloomed
  • Parsley has left Sugar Valley
  • You have high affection with Lyla and have seen all of Lyla's Shop Talk sub-events
  • You have not seen Part 10 or Part 11

When: 6:00AM (Day after Part 7)
Where: Outside Your House
Weather: Any
Extras:

  • Lyla leaves Sugar Valley
  • The Flower Shop becomes inaccessible

Next Steps: Proceed to Part 10: Night Viewing

NPC Line
Lyla Good morning♡
Lyla I'm going on a trip. I figured I shouldn't leave without saying anything, so I'm here to say goodbye.
Lyla I guess I've got nothing to lose... um... I'm going after him, and I'm going to tell him... my feelings.
Prompt Response
"Stop her" No.
"Stop her" Goodbye.
"Stop her" (Again) ...No.
"Stop her" (Again) Goodbye.
"Smile at her" I'll be leaving, then. My shop will be closed for a while, but I wish you the best.

P8 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Louis, Martha, and Ronald
NPC Line
Louis My heart feels empty when Lyla's not around.
Martha I hear that Lyla from the Flower Shop is away.
Ronald Parsley's gone, and so is Lyla... Everybody's leaving me...



P9: Louis' High Spirits

"Louis' High Spirits"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 3: Pride of the Plant Hunter
    • This event can be seen in any order before Part 7
  • You have not seen Part 11 or Part 12
  • The Blue Mist flower has not bloomed

When: 10:00AM - 6:00PM (Except Wed/Sat)
Where: Louis' Tool Shop
Weather: Any

NPC Line
Lyla Oh, you're making a camera?
Louis Yes, I figured we'll need it when the butterfly comes.
Lyla Hee hee. I sure hope it comes.
Louis Y-Yes, me too... I bet it's going to be very pretty.
Lyla Well, I'll see you later.
Lyla Goodbye.

P9 Hints and Comments

None


P10: Night Viewing

"Night Viewing"

How to start:

  • You have seen all previous cutscenes
  • Your friendship with the Harvest Sprites has increased
  • The Blue Mist flower has bloomed

When: 6:00PM - 12:00AM
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy
Next Steps:

NPC Line
Harvest Goddess Oh, so this is the Blue Mist.
Nak It smells nice!
Nic Now the butterfly will come!
Harvest Goddess Yes, and then it'll lay eggs and the larvae will eat up the leaves.
Nak They're bad bugs!
Harvest Goddess That's not true. They're like all living creatures...
Harvest Goddess Trying to live their lives the best they know how.
Nic ...Hmm... I don't understand it, but anyway I hope the butterfly comes.

P10 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Kurt, Nak, and Lyla
NPC Line
Kurt That plant hunter said that the Blue Mist is very weak until the flower blooms, but it get very strong afterwards.
Nak Pretty blue flower♡
If you haven't seen Part 8:
Lyla Now all we can do is pray for the butterfly to come. It will come...
Lyla I just feel that it will.



P11: Butterflies

"Butterflies"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 7 (and optionally, Part 10)
  • You have not seen Part 8

When: 6:00AM - 5:00PM (Summer 25~30)
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy
Extras: Lyla's affection and Louis' friendship increase after the event
Next Steps:

NPC Line
Lyla My, what a beautiful butterfly...
Louis Sigh... I'm glad we made it in time...
Louis Now, it'll be great if the plans for the theme park are stopped...

P11 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Louis, Kurt, and Harvest Goddess
NPC Line
Louis I sent in the picture of the blue butterfly the other day.
Louis I'm a little anxious about getting the results.
Kurt Oh, they sent in the picture? I wonder what's going to be the outcome...
Harvest Goddess So they've sent in the picture of the butterfly?
Harvest Goddess Oooh... Now we just wait for the results. I get so anxious when I'm waiting!



P12: Lyla's Return

"Lyla's Return"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 8 and Part 10
  • You can only activate this event from between the time after viewing Part 10 up until Summer 27

When: 6:00AM - 5:00PM
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy
Extras: Lyla returns to the Valley and the Flower Shop is reopened
Next Steps:

NPC Line
Lyla I'm home.
Lyla ...A beautiful blue butterfly... it came here...
Lyla ...They gave this to me. It's a little wilted, but it's the bride's bouquet.
Lyla The bride was really pretty.
Lyla And I'd never seen Parsley look so handsome... and happy...
Lyla They were having the wedding when I got there to tell him how I feel... How's that for rejection...
Lyla You wouldn't mind if I... got depressed for just a moment, would you...?
Gwen Oh, wow! What a big butterfly!
Kurt So this is the Azure Swallowtail... It's kinda gaudy.
Gwen Lyla... Welcome back.
Lyla I'm home♡
Lyla Well, tomorrow it's back to work for me. I'm gonna do my best!

P12 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Lyla
NPC Line
Lyla ...I'm home.



P13: Withered Flower

"Withered Flower"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 12
  • Activates the day after Part 12

When: 6:00AM
Where: Outside Your House
Weather: Sunny
Next Steps:

NPC Line
Lyla Hello.
Lyla I went to the lake this morning and found that the flower died.
Louis Hey, Toy.
Louis It withered... It's a good thing I took the pictures yesterday.
Lyla Oh, you took pictures?
Louis Yes, I was going to send them to some publishers.
Lyla Oh, good.
Louis Now, if you'll just excuse me...
Lyla I'm going now, too.

P13 Hints and Comments

  • Speak to Louis, Kurt, Harvest Goddess, and Lyla
NPC Line
Louis I sent in the picture of the blue butterfly the other day.
Louis I'm a little anxious about getting the results.
Kurt Oh, they sent in the picture? I wonder what's going to be the outcome...
Harvest Goddess So they've sent in the picture of the butterfly?
Harvest Goddess Oooh... Now we just wait for the results. I get so anxious when I'm waiting!
Lyla I could be kind and caring, but sometimes I could get jealous you know...
Lyla ...Tee hee. I still have a lot to learn...



P14 ENDING 1: Lyla and Louis

"Lyla and Louis"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 11
  • It has been 7 days or more since you've seen Part 11

When: 6:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy

NPC Line
Lyla Hello.
Lyla The Blue Mist seed has to be dug up and preserved.
Lyla It'll be nice if we can get it to grow here again next year you know.
Louis Hey, Toy!
Louis Have you heard? Everyone's talking about the Azure Swallowtail!
Louis It says, "Sugar Village, home to the Azure Swallowtail. The area may be designated as a reserve for Endangered Species."
Lyla Really? So then this village can stay the way it is.
Louis That's right, and it's all thanks to Toy.
Louis Thank you for growing that Blue Mist flower for us.

P14 E1 Hints and Comments

None



P14 ENDING 2: Lyla and the Hero

"Lyla and the Hero"

How to start:

  • You have seen Part 13
  • It has been 7 days or more since you've seen Part 13

When: 6:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Harvest Goddess Lake Area
Weather: Sunny or Cloudy

NPC Line
Lyla Hello.
Lyla The Blue Mist seed has to be dug up and preserved.
Lyla It'll be nice if we can get it to grow here again next year you know.
Louis Hey, Toy!
Louis Have you heard? Everyone's talking about the Azure Swallowtail!
Louis It says, "Sugar Village, home to the Azure Swallowtail. The area may be designated as a reserve for Endangered Species."
Lyla Really? So then this village can stay the way it is.
Louis That's right, and it's all thanks to Toy.
Louis Thank you for growing that Blue Mist flower for us.
Louis Well, I'll be going now.
Lyla It really felt great to have someplace to come home to.
Lyla What about you? Are you going away somewhere?
Lyla Is it alright if I...?

P14 E2 Hints and Comments

None

Gallery

Part One


Part Two


Part Three


Part Four


Part Five


Part Six


Part Seven


Part Eight


Part Nine


Part Ten


Part Eleven


Part Twelve


Part Thirteen


Ending: Lyla and Louis


Ending: Lyla and the Hero