Acquisition
Zukin: The Ruby Sea - Rasen Kaikyo - Tamamizu (x:29.4, y:16.8) Closest Aetheryte: Tamamizu
Requirements
Disciples of War or Magic (Level 60)
Respected Reputation (Tier 5) with the Kojin
Rewards
66,250- 80,387 15 583 60 Guaranteed
Description
Zukin seeks to test your matchmaking skills. ※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.
Objectives
Help the male striped ray launch bubbles at the female striped ray. Report to Zukin.

NPCs Involved
Maps
		Zukin, Male Striped Ray, Ray Handler, Female Striped Ray

• Zukin seeks to test your matchmaking skills.

※Please note that the difficulty of this quest has been synced to your current level. Furthermore, you may not proceed with a class or job that is different from when you accepted this quest.

Zukin: Mating season for striped rays is upon us. Their courtship rituals are long and complex, and begin with the male propelling a stream of sweet-smelling bubbles at an eligible female.

Zukin: However, the females often reject attempts to impress them. The males often become despondent as a result, so the ray handlers must encourage them to keep trying until they find a mate.

Zukin: Over by Sui-no-Sato is a male ray who is reluctant to continue with the rituals. Perhaps you could assist his trainer?

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Ray Handler: Oh, are you here to help? I have spent all day training him, but he has become sullen and uncooperative. I think a fresh approach might do him some good. Would you like to try?

Ray Handler: Oh, what a pity! That was a fine attempt, but she's just not interested. She seems to turn away all the males though, not just our little friend here.

Ray Handler: Well, it looks like she's had enough for now. We'd better call it a day as well.

Ray Handler: Our young friend here has made a lot of progress. His technique is slowly improving. Perhaps it won't be long before he finds a match!

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Zukin: It would appear that the ray responded well to your instruction. The handler tells me that if he perseveres, he will find a mate sooner or later.

Zukin: Striped rays are essential to our way of life, but pairing the males and females can be a little troublesome. In most cases, the males must attempt the mating ritual over and over before they succeed.

Zukin: Since you have a knack for this, we may benefit from your help in the days to come.