Ruby (AWL)

Ruby (ルウ, Rū, lit. Luu) is a character in Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life, Another Wonderful Life, and A Wonderful Life Special Edition. She runs the Inner Inn with her husband, Tim. She also has a son, Rock. She worries for her son's lack of direction in life, poor work ethic, and lazy attitude. Ruby is the Inn's cook, and is well known in the valley to be an excellent chef.

Ruby and Tim traveled frequently in their younger days, but decided to settle down for a quiet life in Forget-Me-Not Valley. Nami stays at their Inn, and Ruby thinks of her as a member of the family. When Van visits town, he also visits the Inn.

Befriending Ruby will give you access to the elusive Ruby Spice, which can be used in cooking recipes.

Gifts
Note: Ruby, like Van, must be spoken to twice while holding a desired object in order for her to accept it.

Ruby's Spice
Ruby's Spice is an ingredient that can be used in Curry, Hot Curry, & Mushroom Curry. You only get one per game. After befriending Ruby, enter her kitchen when she's there. She will ask if you are hungry and if you've been cooking at home. If you say "yes", she will give you the spice. It will never run out when you use it, but can be stolen by Murrey or sold, and once it's gone, it's gone forever.

However, there is a known glitch to clone it and can be taken advantage of to earn cash by selling the extra ones to Van, but make sure you keep at least one of them. If you cook the Ruby Spice by itself (ex. Salad > Ruby Spice > Select > A) then press the B button, you should have two of them. You can keep doing this as many times as you like.