As you dive deeper into the main story of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, you’ll come across a bunch of fun and engaging quests that keep things interesting. From your first face-off with the boss “Mezuki” to stepping into your role as village chief, there’s always something pulling you in.
One of those memorable side quests is the tricky-but-entertaining “Hide and Seek”, where you’ve got to track down the mysterious girl you met in Summer Village.
If you’re wondering where she’s hiding, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here’s a full walkthrough of the Hide and Seek quest and every location the Mystery Girl can be found in. Also check, Romance Guide.
How to Start the Hide and Seek Quest
You’ll unlock Summer Village in Chapter 2 of the story, right after you:
- Defeat the Cursed Tree (a level 15 boss in Spring Village)
- Build the Dragon’s Home
- Let Woolby transform into the White Dragon and fly you there
Once you’re in Summer Village and knock out a few starting tasks, you’ll make your way to Matsuri’s Shrine. When you get there, the entrance is locked—and boom, the Mystery Girl shows up. She tells you that if you want in, you’ve gotta play Hide and Seek and find her in three different spots around the village.
All Mystery Girl Hiding Locations (And How to Find Her)
1. The Boat
Her first hiding spot is super easy to find. Head over to the dock and look for the boat. Just follow the orange quest marker, hop on the boat, and press F to interact when you see her.
2. The Flower Bud
Next up is a big flower bud sitting in the middle of the lake—also marked on your map. This time, you’ll need to perform the Drum Dance to make the flower bloom and reveal her. Just right-click to use the move when you’re nearby.
3. The Wooden Box (Trickiest One!)
This is the toughest part. The Mystery Girl won’t show up in any of the usual interactive spots. And using Drum Dance randomly will just burn through your Rune Points. To find her:
- Go to the back of the Summer Lord’s Dragon Shrine
- Look for a large wooden box that doesn’t give you any interaction prompts
- Perform the Drum Dance near it to break it open and reveal her hiding spot
Wrapping Up the Quest
Once you’ve found her in all three spots, she’ll give you the Shrine Key, officially wrapping up the Hide and Seek quest.
Just a heads-up: you’ll need enough Rune Points to do the Drum Dance a couple of times during this quest. If you’re running low, recharge by touching Rune Lanterns, cooking up a good meal, or simply taking a break to rest.
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