Denny (SI)

"He has earned his living as a fisherman since he was a kid. An incurable optimist who believes that everyone should always smile."

- In Game Description

Denny (ダニー, Danny) is bachelor in Harvest Moon: Sunshine Islands.

He has earned his living as a fisherman since he was a kid. He's incredibly optimistic, and always has a positive outlook on life, and a smile on his face. He is proud of his fishing skills, but always enjoys a challenge. Like Lanna, he also has fishing equipment and trinkets in his house.

Denny lives in a small hut on the beach of Sprout Island. He spends a lot of time on the beach, but also goes to Chen's shop, the café and the diner. He never ventures off of Sprout and Verdure island, however. He spends a lot of time with Lanna, who is your rival for his affection.

The bird that always sits on Denny's shoulder is named Popper, and the two are never separated. He hosts the Fishing Festival every summer.

Heart Events
Purple Heart Event

Enter Denny's House when he has a purple heart or higher. 8am - 10am and 8pm - 11pm (Sunny), 8am - 11am and 9pm - 11pm (Rainy), or 12pm - 6pm (Rainy, Friday).

At Denny's House, you'll see that Denny is trying to repair some of his fishing nets. It's important to take care of his equipment, because if he doesn't, he won't be able to catch any fish! He teaches you a lesson on how to tie knots.

If you tell Denny that tying knots is tough, he'll encourage you. He thinks that you did a good job and thanks you for your help.

Blue Heart Event

Walk from Verdure Island to Sprout Island on a rainy day. On every day except Friday, the event can be triggered from 2pm - 5pm. On Friday, it can be seen from 6pm - 9pm. Denny at a blue heart color or higher, you already seen the purple heart event.

Denny is on Sprout Island today gazing out to sea. Denny comments that the seas are rough today due to the weather. The bird on his shoulder Popper then repeats what Denny just said. Denny introduces you to his pet bird. Popper seems to want to talk to you alone and asks Denny to leave! Denny apologizes, but suddenly sees something out in the water. He's curious, and wants to take a closer look.

If you tell Denny that you'd also like to see what's out in the water, he offers to stay on the beach with you. It's difficult to see things that are way out in the sea, especially in weather like this. Popper teases Denny by saying he has a crush on you, but Denny embarrassingly tells Popper to stop.

Green Heart Event

Walk into the café between 2pm - 4pm (Sunny) OR 8am - 12pm (Raining, Friday). Denny at a green heart color or higher, and you already seen the previous heart events.

You walk into the cafe and see Denny. He confides that he used to always be embarrassed to come into the cafe after a day of fishing because he wasn't sure if he smelled too much like fish.

If you tell Denny not to be embarrassed about it, he thanks you for trying to make him feel better. Him and Popper both think it's great that you two have a lot in common. Telling Denny that his scent is disgusting will make him feel discouraged, and he feels like he shouldn't be at the cafe.

Yellow Heart Event

Walk into farm-house from 10am to 5pm on a sunny day. Denny at yellow heart or higher, you already seen all of the previous events.

Denny has come to your house to invite you to do something on this nice day. If you decline his offer, Denny will leave, but if you accept, you and Denny will go for a walk.

The two stop at Chen's store. When Chen asks if they are on a date, Denny embarrassingly tells him no. As you browse the shop, Denny sees that Chen has new stock in and buys a few things. Chen thanks Denny for his patronage and mentions that you also have an eye for some of Chen's stock.

As you and Denny leave the store, Chen suggests that Denny take his "lady friend" somewhere a little more fancy. Denny still denies any romantic involvement and says that you two are just friends. After the event is over, you will be back at your farm at 6pm.

Rival Events
Black Rival Event

Walk from Verdure Island to Sprout Island on a sunny day between 10am to 1pm, in Year 2 or later. Denny/Lanna at a black heart color OR the player is married.

Denny bumps into Lanna, who has just come back from fishing. He reminds her that fish are not just going to let her catch them, and sometimes they just will not bite at all. Denny thinks that makes it more of a challenge, while Lanna thinks he has an interesting way of thinking, which causes him to be confused for a moment. She explains that it was a compliment.

Green Rival Event

Enter Nick's Diner on Verdure Island on a sunny or cloudy day between 5pm to 7pm. It must be in Year 3 or later. Denny/Lanna at a black heart color OR the player is married.

Lanna is enjoying a tableful of desserts when Denny approaches her and asks how she can eat so much. Lanna asks if he has come to eat dinner with her, but Denny just sees desserts. Denny doesn't want to eat desserts, and tells her that he likes to eat healthy and only eats them on special occasions. Lanna then gets the idea to bake Denny a cake, and he agrees to her request.

Orange Rival Event

Walk from Verdure Island to Sprout Island on a sunny or cloudy day between 4pm to 7pm, in Year 4 or later. Denny/Lanna at a black heart color OR the player is married.

As Lanna and Denny are at the shoreline talking about how nice the sea breeze feels today, Lanna mentions how she also caught a lot of fish today. Denny starts to tell her something but stumbles over his words. Lanna insists on knowing what is wrong so she can try and help him, so Denny turns around and asks if she would marry him. Denny is then stopped by Lanna and says she will accept his marriage proposal.

Trivia

 * If you have 7 hearts with Denny, he will give you a present when you speak to him on your birthday. There are three different presents available, depending on the year. He will give you either Fish and Chips (Year 1), Sashimi (Year 2) or Carpaccio (Year 3). These gifts will continue in a set rotation every three years.
 * If he gives you Sashimi, you can gift it back to him for a major boost of affection (or save it for his birthday in your refrigerator for even more heart points).
 * Denny is the only villager who seemingly 'disappears' for a short period of time. Between 6am and 8am, there will be no map icon for Denny anywhere on the map. He will then be seen inside of his home at 8am.