So... I've been playing this for a WHILE now, great game!!! I'm currently in Love Route Book 5, did all the events in Ember Islands regarding the characters (the Ikki driftwood quest and whatnot), and I'm a bit confused about the bottles one.
I entered the Grotto, opened the snake spirit room, talked to the Painted Lady and now the bottle counter appears- but I can't find any bottles anywhere- not even in places that guides shared here point to. Did I miss any trigger by chance? How are you even supposed to start that quest?
I read stuff here about a bonfire and serpent meat and a party all whatnot, and it all sounds so exciting if only I could start the bottle quest properly aaaa