When do I get to shop for Christmas?

[parkb5]

I have been playing every day for the past month. Just now when I clicked the "sleep" button, my character said to himself "Christmas is coming soon, I should start thinking on what to get Rinko." or something like that.

Does that mean that I can buy a gift at the mall tomorrow, or should I wait until Rinko gives me some hints as to what she wants?

[na00]

You can go starting tomorrow, of course you can wait as long as you don't forget to go before Christmas Day.

[parkb5]

I am assuming that I can only go to one of the three stores and that I can only purchase one gift and hope that Rinko likes it.

Will Rinko give me hints as the days go on as to what she would like me to buy for her? And will these hints come in conversation or through e-mails?

[na00]

Yes, only one present from one store. About the hints, actually I have no idea, I play the game in japanese so if she does give hints I don't understand them anyway.

Although I wouldn't worry much, of 48 different presents I've given her the only one she didn't like was a couple of Blue Slippers.

[parkb5]

Well, then now I have a job...I'll wait it out and see if she gives me any hints as I am playing the translated version and report back here.

[FanTon]

She may not hint, but there are guides as to optimal presents. And since there are only so much gifts you may consider changing her personality. But beware that even the stores randomizes the gifts you can purchase.

[na00]

I wouldn't use a guide, I mean, it's fun not knowing how is she going to react.

Of course, in Love Plus you have many fewer opportunities of giving presents so it could be wise not risking it.

[Dede]

I think she gives hints during Loveplus mode. Cos when i talk to Manaka in lp mode she'd often say "I like stores that sell cute accessories" So I only ever go to the accessory shop to look for a present
And I also have an entry in ECO's column which says to ask her about her favourite stores or colours

[parkb5]

I'll wait a little while and see what happens. It sounds like Rinko would like just about anything anyway.