Things to do on The Gauntlet Runner in Metaphor: ReFantazio

Metaphor: ReFantazio has an in-game calendar that will have players juggling their free time while also trying to clear the main dungeons in each city they visit. While there's plenty to do in each of the main cities, players will also spend a lot of time on the Gauntlet Runner as it travels back and forth.

Time spent on the Gauntlet Runner is crucial, as many of these activities can only be completed while the runner is traveling. Here are all the things players can do on Gauntlet Runner, both day and night.

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Activity	Effects and rewards
Spend time with party members	Depending on the party member, another royal virtue will increase. There will be one dialogue option that can reward MAG depending on which you choose.
I follow the rank of followers	Some party members have ranks that can be done on the Gauntlet Runner while it is moving, though these are few and far between.
Use the toilet (no time passes)	Using the toilet any day that ends with a 5 will increase your luck by 1.
Check the pantry (no time passes)	Two ingredients are found daily in the pantry that can be used for cooking.
Use the toilet (no time passes)	This can be done daily to give Protagonist 100 EXP.
Go to bed	Advances time to night without doing anything, but increases the chance of a monster attack.
Gardener's	The Plant Grow Room can grow a plant in a single day after planting the seeds. Planting takes time, while harvesting does not.
Read A Book	As you progress through the main story, different cards will be added and increase another royal virtue.
Cooked	Use ingredients to craft a healing item. The The fast cooking skill can be unlocked through Maria's Descendants rewards so that the cooking does not take long.
Fishing	Use bait to catch fish that can be used for cooking.
Clear The Gauntlet Runner	In the engine room is the vertical cleaning tool which can be used to clean and increases the Protagonist's base HP.
Washing machine	Laundry will increases maximum MPwhile sometimes offering a small amount of Reeve.

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Activity	Effects and rewards
Spend time with party members	Each party member can raise two royal virtues, with the second option usually appearing more often during the night.
Bath barrel	Permanent stats increase for Protagonist depending on the Bath Salt you use.