To gain high friendship/romance, choose "chill" dialogue options, buy him a gift during the festival, and select the "let's be friends" option when talking in your room.
Success in the game depends on balancing your character's stats with your dragon's abilities. Official and community guides cover the primary racing events:
No specific stats required; success depends on giving the correct commands.
Winning the "first flag" often involves choosing to "not return to your dragons" and finding another way, which works best with a high stat. Romance & Relationships
Focus on your dragon's Swim stat to navigate mazes and find keys. Freefall: Prioritize building a high Bond with your dragon.