- "No matter how many times I tell him to get lost, the lovesick fool just won't leave me alone." —Mathilda
Love Unrequited is a side story in Octopath Traveler. The tale begins by speaking to Mathilda directly south of the provisioner in Rippletide.

Mathilda, Rippletide
Resolution[]
The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:
Challenge /
Provoke[]
Use the Challenge or Provoke path action to duel Tony (
Min Lvl: 10 /
[Strength:5, HP:7,823, Weak:

] ), located on the main road between the tavern and armorer.





Tony, Rippletide
The tale ends once the traveler either loses or flees the duel with Tony (Defeating Tony does not resolve the story).
- "Having witnessed firsthand Tony's courage and honor, Mathilda joyously agreed to grant him her hand in marriage."
Guide /
Allure[]
Successfully use the Guide or Allure path action on Tony's Mother (
Min Lvl: 15 /
Base: 35% ), located next to the inn.


Tony's Mother, Rippletide
The tale ends once Tony's Mother is led to Tony.
- "No longer pestered by Tony's persistent confessions, Mathilda was able to return to living a peaceful life."
Epilogue[]
Upon completion of the side story, the following occur:
- If the Challenge/Provoke path is chosen, Mathilda relocates next to Tony.
- If the Guide/Allure path is chosen, Tony relocates next to Tony's Mother.
Trivia[]
- Tony and Tony's Mother appear only after Tressa's Chapter 1 story has been completed.
- Love Unrequited is the only side story where the traveler must lose a duel against a Townsperson to end the tale.