Let me tell you, when I first saw a Daily Wish asking me to photograph a “Talking Hat” in Florawish, I genuinely had no idea what the game was talking about. I’d seen plenty of cute creatures in Miraland—Kilo the Cadenceborn, the Pieceys, and those little Faewish Sprites—but a talking hat? It sounded like a joke. Turns out, it’s not just any hat. It’s a lonely Mysterious Merchant called Stray Hatty, and it’s been waiting so long for its owner that it’s basically run out of energy. Poor thing. If you’re stuck on this objective in 2026, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered with the exact location, how to nail the photo, and what to do when the camera refuses to cooperate.

First things first: Stray Hatty is south of the Stylist's Guild Front Gate Warp Spire. Fast travel there, then just wander a tiny bit south. You can spot it on your map because it has a star-merchant icon, which makes tracking it down way easier than chasing down some random Piecey. When you get close, you’ll see this tired little hat sitting there, and you can actually interact with it to buy Whimstars using Blings.

Now, about those Whimstars. Stray Hatty isn’t just a photo prop; it’s a proper merchant. It sells up to eight Whimstars, but here’s the catch—the price keeps climbing with each purchase. I remember buying the first one thinking it was a steal, then looking at the later prices and laughing nervously.

Purchase	Whimstar Cost
1	10,000 Blings
2	50,000 Blings
3	150,000 Blings
4	300,000 Blings
5	500,000 Blings
6	1,000,000 Blings
7	2,000,000 Blings
8	3,000,000 Blings

Yeah, that final Whimstar costs a whopping three million Blings. If you’re grinding for the Silvergale’s Aria or any other Miracle Outfit, spending that much might not be worth it unless you’re absolutely swimming in currency. I’d say grab the first few if you’re early-game, then back off once the price gets ridiculous.

Okay, let’s get into the actual photo mission. Whether you’re doing a Daily Wish or trying to collect Silver Petals, you need to open Photo mode and snap a picture of Stray Hatty. But there’s a specific trick here. The camera has to actually detect the subject. When you aim at Stray Hatty, you should see a big golden square appear around it with the name “Stray Hatty” written on top. If you don’t see that golden box, the photo won’t count, and you’ll be standing there like a confused stylist wondering why the quest didn’t complete.

Sometimes the camera just doesn’t detect Stray Hatty. I’ve been there. You’re pointed right at it, the golden square refuses to appear, and you start questioning your life choices. Here’s what worked for me and what usually fixes the issue:

• Relog or restart the game. This is the classic fix. Close the application, boot it back up, and try again.

• Stand farther away. Getting too close can mess with detection. Back up a bit and zoom in instead.

• Use the Hide Nikki feature. Sometimes Nikki herself blocks the detection. Hide her so only Stray Hatty is in the frame, and the golden box should pop right up.

Once you’ve snapped the photo and the golden box was visible, go back to the quest or Daily Wish page. If the mission shows as completed, you’re good to go. If not, don’t panic—just retake it from a different angle or distance. The photo detection can be a little finicky, but it’s not impossible.

One thing I genuinely appreciate about Infinity Nikki is how it mixes these tiny storytelling moments into mundane tasks. Stray Hatty isn’t just a static NPC with a shop. It’s a character with a sad little backstory. Its owner left a long time ago, and it spent all its energy waiting. That bit of lore makes the photo quest feel less like a chore and more like a small act of remembrance. You’re not just taking a picture; you’re noticing something that has been quietly waiting in Florawish, hoping someone would pay attention.

So next time you’re in Florawish and you see that star-merchant icon on the map, swing by and say hello to Stray Hatty. Snap the photo for your mission, maybe buy a Whimstar if you have the Blings to spare, and then move on with your styling adventures. Just don’t be like me and forget to hide Nikki when the golden box won’t show up. That cost me a good ten minutes of confusion.