Chapter 7: Advice

The next day, Nori decides to pay her husband a visit as he is working in the barn in bluebell. After what happened yesterday, Nori wants to know more about animals, and what better source than her husband. She creeps inside the barn to find his collection of cattle, sheep, and alpacas. Vale is tending to a sheep ready about to be sheered for wool.

Nori approaches her husband and asks, "umm, Vale? Can I ask for a favor?"

"Of course honey! What's on your mind?"

"Can you teach me a few things about animals? Maybe I can help you do some chores every now and then."

Vale raises an eyebrow and answers, "yeah, I don't mind. But why do you want to know about animals all of the sudden?"

Nori takes a deep sigh, and explains what happened the day before. How she tried to make friends with the villagers of Bluebell, but she didn't feel comfortable talking with them. The culture between Bluebell and Konohana is too different, and she wants to learn more about what they are interested.

Vale smiles knowing that his wife is willing to try to fit in. He kisses his wife on the forehead and says, "I'm glad that you are giving the village a chance, but I think you know more about animals than you think."

Nori tilts her head in confusion. Vale giggles and says, "remember, you love tailoring right? And where else does the material for your hobby comes from?"

Nori gasps in excitement. Just like Laney talks about the animals that give her milk and eggs for her cafe, and Georgia talks about the animals that her family works with, Nori can talk about her hobby and how sheep and alpacas contribute to that.

Nori returns Vale's kiss and says, "Thank you sweet heart! I knew that I married the right person. I love you!"

Later that day, Vale rushes off to Konohana to do his work in the farm. Meanwhile, Nori decides to give socializing another chance. At least this time, she goes over with a hefty boost of confidence. And with the advice from her husband, she will surely make some great friends to keep her busy while her husband is away.