Life is wonderful.

Your farm is more healthy and prosperous than ever, but more importantly than that, so is your new family. Yuzuki rarely tires of playing with your beloved daughter, though she certainly puts him to the test. He jokes that she inherited your stamina, though clearly she inherited all of her looks from dear old dad.

Your beloved are out and about today, and you have just finished your morning chores. Thinking of what to do with your free time before needing to start your evening chores, you decide that on a hot summer day like this, you could really go for some ice cream. Off to Carosello!

After switching out of your work clothes into the emerald sundress your husband likes so much, you rush off to the lovely little seaside café. Once there, you order some orange sherbet, and then you close your eyes as the ocean air breezes by, enjoying the familiar old sweet and tart treat.

But then you start to have the strangest feeling. It's as if you're… Being watched? So you look up, and you notice that Ludus had sat down at the table next to yours. When your eyes meet his, he squirms and looks aside.

Feeling no reason to share his reservation, you wave to him, "Hey Ludus! Want to come sit by me?"

He hesitates just a moment before nodding, and moving over to sit across from you. "Mahalo. How have you been? It's been a while."

You grin sheepishly. "Ah, sorry! The baby had a case of the sniffles this Spring, and Yuzuki worried himself sick for a spell too. They're all better now though!"

He nods, smiling. "I'm glad to hear that. You're a good mother, staying at home with the family when they're sick. Yuzuki is really lucky to have you..."

His smile has suddenly turned somewhat sad, though. You blink openly at him, and he casts his eyes aside to the sea. "E kala mai... That probably sounded a little weird. I guess I can't deny it though - I'm pretty jealous Yuzuki found himself such a wonderful wife!"

He widens his grin, but you can tell now. Life isn't quite as blissful for your friends as it has been for you lately... You've been so happy that you hadn't noticed until now, so you feel a little guilty. Pensively, you push the ice cream around in the bowl, making more of a smoothie out of it. You thank him, but you're not sure what else to say right away... Until you suddenly remember something another one of your friends, Lisette, the florist from Westown, once said to you. About how she always wanted to find her prince and live happily ever after, just like a fairy tale.

Suddenly, something clicks. You can tell Ludus is feeling awkward and will probably excuse himself soon, so before he does, you speak up. "Hey... Do you ever visit Westown?"

He looks back at you. "Huh? Oh, well..."

Siluka comes over to the table briefly, to deliver a coconut juice to Ludus. Seemingly reading the aura around them, she leave them alone after that. After refreshing himself with a sip, he continues, "Not really? I mean I go there for jobs sometimes, or for supplies for projects, and the occasional visit to the doctor. Other than that it's a little too far just to visit? Why do you ask?"

He's probably thinking that there's some kind of festival held there soon, something to take his mind off of being single. So you surprise him when instead you mention in a subtly hushed whisper, "You know, Ludus... In Westown there's a really nice girl that runs the flower shop. Her name is Lisette, and she's super calm and kind and sweet, and super pretty. Prettier than a peach! And she always smells like flowers!" You insist fiercely, defending your friends beauty before it's even doubted. You were always able to appreciate the beauty of both genders, but even if you weren't, you'd have to be a fool not to see at first sight what a doll the Westown girl was. Undoubtedly, Ludus must have never gotten the chance to see her.

"You're off work today, right?" You continue, as the gears in his head have clearly started turning. "What say you and I go together to her flower shop? You get a bouquet for your grandmother, and I'll get a bouquet for dear old Omiyo! Then I can introduce you two!"

He seems to have been cheered up by your efforts, but he's still unsure. "That's very kind of you, but..."

You rush to reassure him. "Come on. No pressure. What could it hurt just to meet her?"

He slowly nods. "Alright. I guess it'd be a nice surprise for Granny. And it's good to meet new friends. So, sure, lets go."

He's feigning enthusiasm. You smile to yourself as you walk slightly ahead of him. He just doesn't know what he's in for!

You walk through North Tsuyukusa to North Westown, and then you head up the wooden stairs that leads to shops at the upper level. Strong as you both are, neither of you have even broken a sweat from the walk or the climb.

But the second you open the door to the florist's shop, suddenly Ludus seems out of breath.

And Lisette, who at first seemed quite bored at the register before you walked in, sits up very quickly, her pale cheeks turning pink. "O-Oh! Hello! And welcome!" She exclaims, emerging from behind the work desk and giving a respectful bow to her old friend and the newcomer. "How may I help you?"

Ludus isn't blushing, but he's worrying that he smells because he's sweating so much now, despite just being in the sun for a long walk. "Um! Hello, Miss! I, um," He stalls for a moment, apparently having forgotten that he was supposed to be pretending to be there for a reason other than just to see her. "Oh yes! Sorry, I'm here to get a bouquet! For my grandmother!"

You bite the inside of your lips together, pinching them shut to keep from laughing. Lisette is blinking with very wide eyes. She recovers from the outburst after a short pause, and bows again. "Of course, sir! Um, may I ask..." She paused for a moment, reserved and shy while Ludus' heart was beating like giant drum. "In order to make your grandmother the best bouquet, may I ask what she is like?"

"Oh, um..." He barely had to think about it. "She's really laid back, you know? She's just a really sweet and kind little old lady. She's almost always smiling... I guess I'd say she's a really sunny person?"

"Sunny..." Lisette repeated, then suddenly began to rush around the shop. When she returned, she was holding a beautiful bouquet with a gigantic sunflower as the centerpiece, surrounded by hibiscus and plumeria. "Um, how about this? It's called the Paradise Rhapsody bouquet. Do you think she'll like it?"

Ludus is gawking. You speak up to get his attention, "It sure is pretty!"

You succeed, and he looks up. "Pretty? It's... Perfect!" He exclaims, finally taking the bundle of flowers into his arms. "These are all Nana Toto's favorite flowers! You're a genius, Miss!"

You grin watching her blush grow faster than a weed. Since the two seemed to be quickly falling head over heels for each other, you figure it was probably about time to let them know each other's names. "By the way Lisette, this is Ludus! He's from Lulukoko, and he's a very talented craftsman and carpenter! He's the one who built my house and all the barns and other things I use on my farm! I pretty much owe him my entire livelihood. And Ludus, this here is Miss Lisette!"

"O-Oh, but, just Lisette is fine with me!" She hurries to inform him, absentmindedly clutching at her apron nervously. "Did you really build her entire house? You must be very skilled with your hands!" She blinks, then suddenly her blush turns beet red, realizing how that sounded, "E-Er-!"

Thankfully, he tactfully covers for her, "Mahalo! It's just my personal gift, but I take pride in it! I've actually studied the different styles of architecture used in all three of our neighboring towns, so if you ever need something repaired or upgraded, I'd be happy to lend a hand!"

She covers her mouth with her petite little hands in gratitude. "Oh! How kind of you! Thank you!" She replies, giving him a formal Westown curtsy in kind.

He's clearly just as charmed with her as she is smitten by him. You suggest the three of you go grab a cheese fondue pot from next door to share. It's partly to get the two of them to talk, and partly because you can never finish one of those gigantic dishes by yourself. But when you get there, you end up eating most of it yourself anyways, because the two of them are talking to each other the whole time. Oh well. A hard-working farmer like you can use the extra calories.

Towards the end of the night, Lisette comments, "Oh, Lulukoko sounds so wonderful! I've always thought they have the most beautiful flowers."

Too shy to meet her eyes, Ludus dares to mention, "Y-Yeah... They're not as pretty as you though."

'Wow Ludus!' You think, taking another bite of potato and gouda. 'That was smoother than this cheese!' And almost as cheesy.

But it left Lisette looking like a tomato, with a grin bigger than an ear of your prize-winning corn on the cob~

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A few short months go by. You purposefully shop in and ship to Westown for a while, so you can hear the news from Lisette as she comes to collect your shipments at the end of the day. It's not long before she says just what you were hoping to hear, "Oh~! I feel like my prince has finally come!"

And boy does Ludus spoil his princess.

He opens doors, gets her gifts he knows she likes, even though he doesn't. Ludus has never been a fan of sweets, unlike your dear Yuzuki, but he brings treats to his sweetheart every time he sees her. He even lets a few of his favorite bananas, which he prefers to eat green, ripen to full yellow when he knows Lisette will be coming. They spend every Thursday together, as they both have that day off. They sit next to the beach and read Lisette's favorite fairy tales together, while Ludus absentmindedly crafts her some kind of trinket to wear out of the materials found around them. And if an ornery crab gets too close to the fair princess, her brave prince comes to her aid right away, and tosses it back into the ocean, taking the pinch for her like a gentleman. She always kisses it better.

It's not long before they announce that they're going to be married, late next Spring.

The wedding is held in Ludus' hometown, and his bride is adorned by his grandmother and sister figures with their finest and most vibrant flowers. Her dress is white but she has a rainbow of Lulukoko flowers trailing behind her. Lisette has never looked so happy. Ludus has never seemed so proud. You cheer louder than anyone after they kiss, and they both give you a grateful smile for it.

From that day forward, Siluka doesn't call you "Animal Legend" or 'Harvest Legend' anymore. Now you're the Matchmaking Legend!

You have to admit, you like the sound of it a lot better.

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(( A.N. If you liked this, please let me know. I'm thinking about adding another chapter or two but we shall see~ ))