His mom, Jodi, had been talking non-stop about the new villager moving to Pelican Town ever since the mayor broke the news. And honestly, Sam couldn’t blame her. A new face in town and someone young too, sounded like the most exciting thing to happen in ages.

On a bright, sunny morning, Sam was outside his house with his skateboard, trying out a few new tricks. The sound of wheels hitting the pavement echoed through the quiet street. Skateboarding was his favorite way to spend time when he wasn’t stuck working shifts at JojaMart.

He pushed off, spun the board, and tried to land a high jump, but his balance slipped. With a thud, he hit the ground and let out a groan, reaching for his board.

That’s when he heard the footsteps of someone approaching.

He looked up and froze. Standing a few feet away was someone he’d never seen before. His face lit up instantly, all traces of pain and embarrassment forgotten as he grinned from where he sat on the ground.

“Wait… you’re the new farmer!” Sam said, his voice bright with excitement.