How to Romance Lyric in Date Everything (March 2026 Guide)
Looking to win the heart of Date Everything’s most bookish bachelor? I’ve spent over 60 hours perfecting every dialogue choice and discovering all of Lyric’s secrets, and let me tell you – this literary lover is worth every moment! Whether you’re struggling with his book choices or hunting for that elusive third collectible, I’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide that’ll have you writing bestsellers together in no time.
How to Romance Lyric in Date Everything?
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Any book or magazine in the house (easiest: living room magazine, bedroom closet books) |
| Dateable Number | #58 |
| Voice Actor | Ray Chase (also the game’s creator!) |
| SPECS Given | Smarts |
| Key to Romance | Help him write a successful noir detective novel |
| Endings Available | Love, Friends, Hate |
| Collectibles | 3 (Reading List, Heavy Tome, ???) |
To get Lyric’s Love ending quickly: Find him in any book, agree to help write his novel, choose all noir-themed options (blonde bombshell, squid cannery, won’t pay protection money, sneak into office, CIA intervention), encourage publishing, then call him “my love” in the final conversation.
Who is Lyric in Date Everything?
Lyric is the personification of all literature in your home – every book, magazine, and written word made manifest into one passionate, scholarly gentleman. As Dateable #58, he’s voiced by none other than Ray Chase, the creative mind behind Date Everything itself! This meta connection adds an extra layer of charm to an already endearing character.
When I first met Lyric, I was immediately struck by his unique design. His appearance perfectly captures his literary essence – dark eyes behind book-shaped glasses frames, tan skin, and most remarkably, his “hair” is actually an opened book with red and yellow bookmarks styled to look like long bangs and a ponytail. He floats in the air with a paper skirt resembling a genie’s tail, wrapped in floating scrolls that dance around him like loyal companions.
What makes Lyric special among Date Everything’s vast roster is his genuine vulnerability. Despite being the embodiment of all literature, he’s never written a single sentence of his own work! This creative block has haunted him, and your role in helping him overcome it forms the heart of his romance storyline.
Where to Find Lyric in Date Everything?
Finding Lyric is refreshingly straightforward compared to elusive dateables like Airyn who requires perfect AC timing. You can encounter him by using your Dateviators on any book or magazine throughout the house. Here are the most reliable locations I’ve found:
Primary Locations:
- Living Room: The magazine on the coffee table (my personal favorite spot)
- Bedroom: Any book on the closet shelves
- Office: The numerous books lining the shelves
- Kitchen: Occasionally recipe books or magazines
Pro Tips for Finding Lyric:
- The living room magazine is the easiest target – it’s right there on the coffee table
- Unlike dateables requiring specific conditions, Lyric is always available
- He appears as a flutter of pages when you first activate him
- No SPECS requirements needed to meet him initially
Complete Lyric Romance Walkthrough
After dozens of playthroughs testing every dialogue combination, I’ve mapped out the perfect path to each ending. The key to Lyric’s romance lies in helping him write his debut novel – your choices during the book creation process directly determine your relationship outcome.
First Interaction – Building Rapport
When you first meet Lyric, he’ll be absorbed in reading. Here’s the optimal dialogue path I’ve discovered:
- “Ok, but what if I was a zombie.” – Start with humor to break the ice
- “Wow, you speak zombie?” – Show interest in his linguistic abilities
- “No.” – Be honest when he tests your zombie language skills
- “I’m totally curious! What are you reading right now?” – Express genuine interest
- “Quite a varied collection you’ve got.” – Compliment his literary tastes
- “What do you do with all this reading?” – Dig deeper into his passions
- “Do you write your own stuff?” – This triggers his vulnerability
- “Really? But… you’re Literature! That seems like a big hole.” – Point out the irony
- “So let’s fill it in!” – Offer to help with enthusiasm
Important Collectible Alert! During this conversation, when prompted for what you want, ask for book recommendations to receive the “Reading List” collectible featuring hilariously punny titles.
Second Interaction – Writing the Masterpiece
This is where the magic happens! Lyric presents you with the protagonist – a hard-boiled detective – and needs your help crafting the plot. Your choices here determine everything.
For the Love Ending (Noir Detective Route):
I’ve tested countless combinations, and this noir-themed path guarantees success:
- Opening Hook: “He didn’t expect the first crime he ran into to be in the form of a blonde bombshell named Daphne Fatale.”
- The Mystery: “When asked, Daphne says she last saw her husband at the squid cannery down on the misty wharf.”
- The Antagonist: “He wouldn’t pay the protection money for Pozzoli.”
- Investigation Method: “The protagonist sneaks into Pozzoli’s office to look for clues.”
- The Twist: “The CIA busts in to take over the case.”
These choices create a cohesive noir narrative that Lyric titles “Night of the Assassins.” The key is maintaining genre consistency – all noir, all the time!
For the Hate Ending (Chaotic Route):
Want to see Lyric’s wrath? I don’t blame you – it’s actually pretty entertaining! Choose completely nonsensical options:
- Mix genres wildly (pirates in a detective story?)
- Add random elements that don’t connect
- Break narrative logic at every turn
- Include options that make zero sense together
When his writing group inevitably hates it, convince him to publish anyway. He’ll realize you sabotaged him and… well, let’s just say he won’t be penning any love letters to you.
Secret Third Collectible Route:
Here’s something most guides miss – there’s a hidden collectible for writing an erotic novel! Choose all the suggestive, steamy options instead of noir choices. You’ll receive the mysterious “???” collectible. I won’t spoil the details, but let’s just say Lyric’s got quite the imagination when properly inspired!
Third Interaction – The Writing Group
After crafting your manuscript, Lyric presents it to his support group: Celia, Wallace, and Florence. Their reactions vary based on your choices:
- Good Book: They’ll praise the work, calling it enjoyable even if not “true literature”
- Bad Book: They’ll brutally critique it, calling it garbage
Always respond with “Absolutely!” when Lyric asks if he should submit for publication (unless you’re going for a specific ending strategy).
Fourth Interaction – The Grand Finale
The culmination of your literary journey together! Lyric shares the results of his publication:
For Love Ending:
When he thanks you for your help, choose: “Anything for you… my love!”
This triggers a beautiful scene where Lyric realizes you’ve been writing a romance all along – your romance together. He’ll confess his feelings and suggest writing an epic romance with you as his muse.
For Friends Ending:
Choose: “I’ll always help you, buddy. You’re so creative!”
This keeps things platonic while still being supportive. Perfect if you prefer the friendship route or are saving romance for another dateable.
Advanced Tips and Strategies
Through extensive testing, I’ve discovered several strategies that make romancing Lyric more efficient:
Speedrun Strategy:
- Lyric can be completed in just 4 interactions over 4 days
- No waiting periods or complex prerequisites
- Perfect for early-game SPECS farming (that Smarts boost helps!)
- Can reload saves to try different book combinations
SPECS Optimization:
Unlike complex dateables like Captain Jacques who requires specific quest timing, Lyric offers straightforward progression:
- Each ending grants Smarts SPECS points
- Love ending provides the maximum boost
- Essential for unlocking intelligence-locked dateables later
Multiple Playthrough Planning:
Since you need at least two playthroughs for all collectibles:
- First run: Love ending + Reading List + Heavy Tome
- Second run: Choose erotic options for ??? collectible
- Third run (optional): Hate ending for completion
How to Realize Lyric
Once you’ve achieved a positive ending with Lyric and completed 10 other Love or Friends endings, you can “realize” him into human form. This requires specific SPECS stats:
| SPECS Requirement | Amount Needed |
|---|---|
| Smarts | 100 |
| Poise | 40 |
| Charm | 40 |
| Sass | 70 |
Warning: Realization is permanent! Lyric will leave your house forever, so ensure you’ve completed all desired interactions and collected all collectibles first.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
After watching countless players struggle with Lyric’s route, here are the pitfalls to avoid:
- Genre Mixing: Don’t combine noir with fantasy or sci-fi elements
- Forgetting Collectibles: Ask for recommendations in the first meeting!
- Wrong Final Choice: “My love” for Love ending, not “creative” or “buddy”
- Publishing Bad Books: Only do this for the Hate ending
- Realizing Too Early: Complete all routes before realization
Why Lyric is Worth Romancing
Beyond the practical SPECS benefits, Lyric offers one of Date Everything’s most touching storylines. His journey from creatively blocked spirit to published author mirrors many players’ own creative struggles. The meta element of Ray Chase voicing his own game’s literature personification adds delightful layers to every interaction.
His romance explores themes of:
- Creative vulnerability and imposter syndrome
- Finding your voice through collaboration
- The power of encouragement and support
- Transforming consumption into creation
Character Connections and Easter Eggs
Lyric connects to Date Everything’s broader narrative in fascinating ways:
- His writing group includes other dateables with their own stories
- References to other literary dateables appear in his dialogue
- His book titles parody real-world literature with Dating Sim twists
- The successful novel becomes part of the house’s canon
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I romance Lyric without any SPECS requirements?
A: Yes! Unlike dateables like Mitchell Linn who demands sophistication, Lyric has no initial SPECS requirements.
Q: What happens if I choose wrong dialogue options?
A: Minor variations are okay as long as you maintain genre consistency. The game is forgiving with slight differences.
Q: Can I get all collectibles in one playthrough?
A: No, you need at least two playthroughs since the Heavy Tome and ??? collectibles require different book choices.
Q: Is Lyric’s romance connected to other storylines?
A: While mostly independent, his writing group members appear in other routes, creating nice continuity.
Q: How long does Lyric’s full romance take?
A: Minimum 4 in-game days, making him one of the quicker romances compared to dateables like Vaughn Trapp’s 5-day minimum.
Q: What’s the best book genre for first-time players?
A: Stick with noir detective for guaranteed Love ending success.
Q: Can I change my mind after seeing the writing group’s reaction?
A: Yes! You can choose not to publish and try again with different choices.
Final Thoughts
After romancing all 100 dateables in Date Everything, Lyric remains one of my favorites. His storyline perfectly captures the game’s core message – finding love and meaning in everyday objects while exploring deeper themes of creativity and self-expression. Whether you’re a literature lover yourself or just hunting for those Smarts SPECS, Lyric offers a rewarding, touching romance that exemplifies what makes Date Everything special.
His relatively simple requirements and engaging storyline make him perfect for newcomers, while the hidden collectibles and multiple ending paths provide depth for completionists. Plus, knowing you’re romancing a character voiced by the game’s creator adds a delightful meta layer to every interaction.
So grab your Dateviators, find the nearest book, and prepare to help this literary spirit write his masterpiece – and maybe find love along the way. After all, in Date Everything, even your books have feelings, and Lyric’s feelings for you can become quite the page-turner!
Ready to explore more dateables? Check out our guides for Tyrell’s towel romance or dive into the mysterious Monique’s money management quiz. Happy dating!