Kai Hoapili

## Voice Actor

Kai Hoapili (27) is a Hawaiian man who runs the pop-up novelties stall in the town square. When he's not working, he's surfing, or just relaxing. He lives an easy-come, easy-go life, which has led to a maxed-out tab at Damon's bar. As a child, Kai had debilitating asthma and couldn't participate in many sports.

He was determined to become a surfer anyway, and eventually went pro. Kai ended up in Fairhaven after a surfing visit left him injured. While he recovered under Amira's care, he decided to stay and run the pop-up stall.

But Fairhaven is remote, and sometimes Kai feels cut off from the rest of the surfing world.

He's considering going back to surfing full-time, but he also wants to stay in Fairhaven and spend time with you. (Only if in a relationship with Kai.)

## Relationship Cutscenes

**New Acquaintances** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Speak to Kai at his shop
Dialogue:

Kai: Hey brah! And how are you finding out fair town? I hope it’s going easier for you than it did for me when I moved here!

Tara: Why, what happened when you moved here?

Kay: I was paddling back out after catching a bomb and riding it inshore. This noob dropped in on me and bam – smashed right into my shoulder!

-[Choice: At least the surfing was epic]

Tara: Well, at least it sounds like you had an epic surf day before the accident!

Kai: That I did. It was firing that day!

-[Choice: You went back out?]

-[Choice: I stay on the beach]

Kai: I never doubted that I would get back on the waves. I just had to wait for Dr. Syed to give me the all-clear. Then I started working for Sheila, who used to run this stand. When she peaced out to go retire in Milkwater, I took it over. Glad you’re here. Stop by anytime!

**Casual Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Find Kai at the beach during the day.
Dialogue:

Tara: Hey Kai, what’s wrong?

Kai: I got worked over by this closeout and my leash snapped. I just don’t get why the wave didn’t bring my board in, though. It was new, and it’s so hard to get longboards shipped here! So what are you doing on the beach. Collecting seashells or something?

--[Choice: I'm going bodyboarding]

-Tara: I was about to go bodyboarding, actually. All the fun, none of the expense.

-Kai: That's cool. You might want to put on a 3 mil, though, the water's cold.

--[Choice: Yes, what’s your problem?]

-Tara: Yes, I was collecting shells, what’s your problem? That’s a totally valid beach hobby.

-Kai: Hey brah, it’s cool. But you know, you should leave some, the high tide has been eating away the shoreline bit by bit every year.

--[Choice: I was going fishing]

Kai: Sorry if I was a grouch. I’m just super bummed about my board.

Tara: It’s all right. I understand.

Kai: Let me buy you a beer to make up for it, okay?

**Good Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Visit Kai at The Bar in the evening
Dialogue:

Kai: Hey Tara, can I buy you a drink?

Damon: Just make sure you have some cash for the drink Kai is “buying” you. His tab is already maxed out!

Kai: Dude, I embrace the life of a nomad, okay? Having chill experiences, going to awesome places, and meeting cool people – that’s what’s up! Not materialistic things.

--[Choice: It all evens out]

-Tara: Hey, the universe comes into balance in the end. Sometimes you give and sometimes you receive. I’m happy to pay for our drinks.

-Damon: Well, Kai, looks like you found a kindred spirit!

--[Choice: I’m too broke myself]

-Tara: I admire Kai's philosophy, but I'm too broke now to buy seed.

-Kai: Well, it so happens that I had a good week at the stall, so I've got you, Tara. Zip it, Damon.

--[Choice: Hey Damon, can I “buy” us dinner?]

-Tara: I like this philosophy! Damon, can I "buy" us dinner? I would like a Hawaiian pizza, please.

-Kai: One, that is like, totally not the point of my philosophy. Two: No one in Hawaii actually eats that trash, just so you know. Pineapple and cheese? Gross, brah!

Kai: If you’ll pardon me, nature calls, and I must answer, my friends.

Damon: I’m sorry. I’m a terrible wingman. I’ll make it up to him by letting you know that Kai likes you, if you didn’t already know that.

Tara: Um, spilling his secret also makes you kind of a terrible wingman! But I appreciate your heart being in the right place.

Damon: Hey, I do what I can. Here’s your drink. On the house. (Gives 1x Wine.)

**Intimate Friend** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Find Kai standing at the end of the dock in town on his day off. Note: the ferry needs to be up and running to initiate this cutscene.
Dialogue:

Kai: Ugh, where is this delivery dude? He was supposed to be on this ferry! The surf is pumping and the winds are gonna clock back onshore soon!

Tara: Kai, can I help? I can wait for the delivery guy and direct him where to go.

Kai: Really? I would be so stoked if you did that! But tell me the truth – do you think I’m like, too obsessed with surfing? That’s what everyone tells me.

--[Choice: Passion is obsession]

-Tara: Kai, I think that anyone who really pursues a passion risks getting called obsessive by others. I do worry about your safety sometimes, though!

-Kai: Right on. And I know, I know, I’m trying to be more careful.

--[Choice: At least you keep busy]

--[Choice: It’s your free time]

Kai: Don’t tell anyone, but I’m thinking of going back to pro surfing full-time. That would mean closing the stall. Nothing’s definite yet, so I don’t want Dr. Syed catching wind of it.

Tara: I promise it will be our secret.

Kai: Thanks wahine. I really appreciate it.

**Dating** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Speak to Kai any time after gaining 5 full hearts
Dialogue:

Kai: Oh, hey, I was like, hoping to run into you today!

Tara: Really? What’s up?

Kai: I wanted… well, it’s like, that is… if you’re interested…

Tara: What is it?

Kai: Uh, would you like to have dinner with me some time?

Tara: Sure, I’d love that!

Kai: Whoa, awesome! I’ll figure something out for us!

Kai: Whoa, Sophia, it smells killer in here! Wait. Before we eat. I wanna tell you something, Tara. This might like, surprise you, but I’ve been offered a spot in a surf competition in Australia next year. I’ve been wanting to leave the island for a while now… But I suddenly feel like, I have a reason I might want to stay? That reason being… you. Dude, you gotta say something.

--[Choice: I feel the same way]

Tara: I’m into you too, Kai. But I don’t want you to miss out on a great opportunity because of me!

Kai: Nah, it won’t be for a while. I just wanted you to know so we could like… tell each other our truths.

Sophia: Ohh, this is like a scene out of a movie! And you both have movie-star hair, too…

--[Choice: I don’t feel the same way]

**Partner** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: Kai sends a letter asking to meet on the beach between 5 and 6pm to watch the sunset.
Dialogue:

Sunshine,

Meet me on the beach right between 5 and 6pm. The sunset is going to be epic!

--Kai

Tara: Kai, you were right, the view is beautiful!

Kai: Tara, it’s not just the view I wanted to share with you. The only person I’ve ever told is Dr. Syed. I had asthma when I was a kid. Like, it was really bad. But one day, I saw these surfers ripping down the line and I knew I had to be out there… For a long time in my life, I felt like I couldn’t take a deep breath, physically and like, spiritually, you know? I think that’s why I’ve jumped around so much. But with you, it’s different. I just want to stay put and breathe life in. [Gives Kai’s Pearl Necklace]

Tara: Wow, this is gorgeous! Where did you get this?

Kai: I found the pearl on the beach back home in Kauai. I don’t know why, but it makes me think of you. I would be super stoked if you accepted it.

Tara: Wow. I don’t know what to say. Other than I love it. And you.

Kai: I love you too, Tara.

**Engaged** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: After gaining a seventh full heart, a letter will arrive in the mailbox that starts a quest line to get engaged.
Dialogue:

Tara: Hey, Kai? This isn’t surfing-related, but I hope you’ll like it anyway.

Kai: Whoa! Sunshine! This is just… far out! Whoa!

Tara: Is that a yes? Will you marry me?

Kai: I will marry you so hard! Should we elope right now? That would be epic!

Tara: I agree, but let’s wait a little. Like, until next week?

Kai: Awesome! I’ll let everyone know they need to get ready to party!

**Spouse** *(expand)*

**How to initiate cutscene**: 7 days after proposing, Tara and Kai will have a marriage ceremony in the woods.
Dialogue:

Kai: Hooooly… I think I just forgot how to breathe. You look so pretty, Tara.

Tara: So do you. You’re the prettiest surfer around.

Gloria: When I last saw Kai, he didn’t live here full-time. What a pleasant surprise to find out that now only is he a year-round Fairhaven resident… … but he’s putting down roots by marrying the liveliest woman on this island.

Damon: Ag, I’m tearing up over here!

Gloria: Kai, do you take Tara to be your wife?

Kai: I sure do, brah!

Gloria: And Tara, do you take Kai to be your husband?

Tara: I do… brah.

Gloria: I now pronounce you married! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

Kai: Sick! Let’s go down to the beach and sit in the surf. Just you and me.

## Quotes

The full list of quotes for this character can be found here.