The Story is from Jo's point of view.

Disclaimer: I do not own Harvest Moon or any of the characters from it.

"Takakura!" I called when I saw my grandfather's best friend crossing the property that was now mine. The dark haired man stopped and turned around to see me standing in front of the house, waving to him. Takakura smiled, a rare occurrence, and walked up to me.

"Josephine, you've grown so much since I last saw you," he said. I smiled.

"And you haven't changed a bit. By the way, I prefer Jo now." Takakura nodded. Then his smile faded.

"I'm sorry about your grandfather." I looked at the ground. "He really was a great man."

"Yeah, he was. It's a shame I didn't know him better." I looked over at the farm. "Nice property he left me, huh?"

"It most certainly is. And I'll know you'll take care of it just like your grandfather did. He made no mistake leaving it to you." I smiled again. "Would you like me to show you around?"

"Hey, I may not have been here in ten years, but I still know the farm like the back of my hand."

"How about around town then? You didn't get to know many people while you were here and people have come and gone in the past ten years."

"I'd like that. But can we go tomorrow? I want some time to settle in a little."

"Sure thing. Before I forget, I bought a cow for you. She's in the barn and needs a name."

"Thanks Takakura." Takakura nodded. As he turned to leave, two barks were heard. He turned back around to see two young dogs walking up to me. "Who are these little guys?" I asked, smiling.

"I don't know. They must be strays. They look friendly, though. How about you keep one?"

"Maybe I should keep both. I'm going to be out a lot and I don't want one to get lonely."

"Alright. I'll see you tomorrow Jo." Takakura turned and walked off the farm property and started towards Mineral Town. I turned to the dogs. I couldn't tell what breed either were. But one had pointed ears and the other had floppy ears.

"You're Lola," I said pointing to the floppy eared one, "and you're Freedom," I said pointing to the pointy eared one. The two dogs barked happily. I smiled. "You guys are so cute!" I bent down and reached out my hand. The dogs took a step back. "It's okay. I won't hurt you." Freedom stepped forward first. She smelled my hand, and then barked in approval. Lola then walked to my outstretched hand and sniffed it as well. I slowly reached to stroke the two dogs. Lola and Freedom didn't back away. The dogs' fur was silky smooth. "I'm going to love having your guys' company."

I stood up and walked to the barn, Freedom and Lola at my heels. I opened the door and let the dogs in first, then walked in to see the black and white cow standing in front of the trough full of fodder. "Buttercup," I said. "You're name's Buttercup." The cow looked over and mooed at me. I smiled yet again. "I've always wanted to have a farm like grandfather did. Who'd think I'd have the farm that grandfather had. I can't believe it."

I walked outside the other side of the barn and into the pasture. "Oh my. It needs work. It's definitely not the same field it was when my grandfather was alive." The grass was short and dry. It needed fertilizing bad. "I'll have to ask Takakura about that tomorrow." I looked up and noticed that the sun was low in the sky. It must have been around 6:00. "I guess I should have some dinner and get to bed." The dogs and I walked back to the house. "Since there's no doghouse, you two can stay inside tonight." I opened the door and Freedom and Lola ran in. I walked in behind them and closed the door.

I made myself and the dogs some dinner and then turned on the T.V. for a bit. Afterwards, I wrote in my diary and put it on the end table beside my bed. "Tomorrow's going to be exciting," I thought to myself. I got changed and then sat on my bed. Lola and Freedom jumped up on me bed and curled up. I smiled and lay down. I closed her eyes and was soon asleep.