A/N: And here is the start of year 3. This is where it gets boring to me. Tina actually starts to do better with farming. Marlin isn't depressed. I just thought he was since he wasn't giddy to see Tina in the morning. Turbojolt kills the spirit for Tina. Not Marlin. Here's the preview for this year.

Preview: Five more years passed. Nathan is beginning to help out. "The boy helps around the house. Well, sometimes anyway..."

Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon

...A few years later...

Takakura: Your grandchild is a lot bigger. Nathan's a quiet, gentle child. Like Tina... Nathan seems to want to imitate everything Tina does. The boy helps around the house. Well, sometimes anyway... Anyway, I look forward to the future. Oh and Tina expanded the house. Work on the farm seems to be going well and they've even added on a child's room. When children get older, they need a room of their own, after all... Your daughter's really starting to act like a mother. It makes me feel old though.

Entry 85

Five more years have gone by. I'm 36-years-old, Marlin is 42 and Nathan has turned 8. Things have been going okay. The calf is still in the hutch after all these years. Time has not aged my animals again. But I'm sure Isadora will leave the hutch in a few days. And my potatoes are taking forever to grow again. I'm planing on planting a lot of fertilizer and crops soon. We certainly have the money for it.

Today, Nathan went fishing in the forest and played with Danny. He reminds me of myself. Nathan doesn't wear a cap anymore. So you can see his dark brown hair easier. Marlin asked Nathan to help, and Nathan ran off to do so today.

My house looks a lot bigger. To think that I used to live in a one room house 10years ago. And the "kitchen" was near my bed. Marlin and I still sleep in the same place. But maybe we'll have our own room one day. I think Marlin loves me more. He is very happy when I greet him in the morning.

Nathan, has some farming skills. He loves to talk about plants and animals. Wow, it just hit me. It's been a decade since I've moved to this valley. But I've adjusted to farm life just fine. With the help of Marlin, Nathan, Takakura, my animals and even Tartan, everything will be fine. With all my friends and family, I must say it can't get any better than this. But you never know, it could get better.

Chapter 3 The harvest Entry 86 day 1 Spring

I did a lot today. I'm very tired. I greeted Marlin and went in Nathan's room. He was still sleeping. So I looked at his diary. Hey, that's what we do. And none of us ever write anything embarrassing. Anyway, Nathan woke up and wished me a happy new year. He knows a bit about plants. Well, after a small chat with my son and took care of the farm.

I left to visit my sister-in-law Vesta. But I suddenly saw Galen. He was talking to Nina. Even though she is dead, he needed to say this. "The sea never changes... Right, Nina...? Do you remember? It was about this time of the year that I proposed to you... I was so nervous that I couldn't say anything, so you just took my hand gently... Ever since then, your hands always... always supported me, didn't they...? Nina... I'm sorry I couldn't do anything to help you..." And he just walked to his house after that. I think Galen is getting better. I think he isn't as depressed as before. I hope I can help him.

After that, I went and bought a bunch of fruit trees and 100 bags of fertilizer. That should be enough. And strawberry, watermelon and tomato seeds. I planted all of them and went to the New years party. Lumina's piano playing is fantastic. She switched from scales to lovely songs. Lumina is now 28 years old. She looks more like an adult now. Her hairstyle and clothes are different. But she's still a kid at heart. Just like me.

I saw Muffy too. She was at the bridge again. I had a feeling of deja vu when she asked if I could talk to her. I agreed and waited to hear what boy problems she had this time. She said she was dumped again. I wasn't too surprised, but it is very sad ths keeps happening to my friend. She said that he was younger than her. It was going okay until she told him her age. She never heard from him again after that. And that he must have thought they were the same age. Then Muffy said that a lot of men like younger women. She wishes that they wouldn't worry about that at look at her for who she is. Muffy went on to say that men are selfish, they have women on their side, but get jealous of our male friends. And that they won't even look at you if you are over 30. That is when she said she had to go and find someone else now. And wished we could talk like this again.

She left and I thought about what she said. Marlin loves me and I'm over 30. But I was 26 when I met him. Still... even if I was over 30 when we met, I'm sure we would have ended up together still. And Marlin isn't jealous of my male friends. Then again, all of my male friends are a lot older than me and ones a plant. It's probably hard to get jealous of them. Either way, Marlin is the furthest thing from that. I hope Muffy can find someone like I have.

Anyway, I went back to my farm and picked my potatoes. Lets not dwell on how long it took. Nathan went out in the field with me and asked me about eggs. I truthfully answered I couldn't tell the gender of a chick while it's in the egg. Then he started talking about cow milk. Those moments make me happy. I ordered a miracle potion for Keko, and gave Galen a Mugwart plant. He isn't depressed anymore. I lost a lot of money today. I have 2,886 left. But I think it'll all be worth it.

Entry 87 day 2

It was a nice day today. When I awoke at 6:00, the elves called to me. They say that Isadora the calf, had outgrown the hutch. They put it up and Isadora was placed in the barn. Yes, it took her 5 years to grow. But like before, lets not dwell on these things.

I decided to go back to sleep. I set my alarm for 7:00am. Nathan walked in when I woke up and he said he watered the plants. I was very happy. Less work for me. Nathan is such a sweetheart. I think he got his kindness from his father.

A little later... I walked in his room and he was staring at a box while laying on the floor. I was curious about the box. But I decided not to ask about it. He saw me and asked what I wanted. I answered, "Oh nothing." So he got up and said he had to go potty, then told me to please not touch his things and left. I wonder if he suspects Marlin and I look at his diary? Which is true, but enough on that.

After taking care of the animals, I went to visit Romana's villa. I listened to Lumina's playing the piano again. She is more focused on her playing than before. I talked with Romana. Then Lumina went to her room. I followed her and she gave me some sheet music. She said she couldn't play it on the piano. I think It's guitar music. It's nice though. I'll keep it with me. It's a present from a good friend after all.

Keko was given the miracle potion and I gave some S milk to Marlin. I showed Nathan a tomato seed. He asked for it and I gave it to him. I also gave him a golden egg. Galen liked the Mugwart and I gave him another. That's mostly it. I set my alarm to 6:00 and It's time for bed.

Entry 88 day 3

Life in Forget-Me-Not valley is interesting. I learned that 10 years ago. This is nothing like it was in the city. Do you think I've seen it all? Well there's much more that can happen. Today was good, and also creepy.

It started out normal enough. My alarm clock woke me ay 6:00 again. I greeted Marlin and found out he loved the S milk. I set my alarm to 7:00am. I woke up again at that time. Where Nathan greeted me and said he watered the plants again. He's such a helpful boy.

I found out that Van comes today. So I bought my husband some turbojolt and myself a Five-oh-four outfit. I think we deserved it. Despite our money almost being gone, Nathan deserved something too. And I've never bought him a toy. So I bargained with Van to buy a teddy bear. It cost 2,500 G. But I got Van to sell it for 600 G. He said the bears expression changes over time. And it's very special. Van delivered it to my house and put it in Nathan's room. I was sure Nathan would like it. But there's something weird about that bear. Weirder than Elves and talking two headed plants weird. As Van was talking to me, I think I saw the bear blinking in the corner of my eye. I watched Van leave and I think the teddy bear stood up and looked around. I turned around and it was sitting like it was before. It looks like it's breathing too...

Ah, anyway. My new outfit is very nice. I haven't changed clothes in a decade. So it's a nice change. I still like my Kumono outfit though.

I started fishing and caught a huge colombo. I sold it to Van. I bargained to get more money. So strangely enough, I have 2,656 G. After Giving another Mugwart to Galen, I gave Marlin the turbojolt. I'm thinking about not giving Marlin anymore of that stuff. It's like an energy drink. I should give him milk and food so it will make him happier. Well that's all for today. Getting freaked out by a bear takes it out of me.

Entry 89 day 4

This entry is short. But the day was long for me. Nathan watered the plants again. My mornings are simple. Wake up from alarm at 6:00 to say hi to Marlin and feed Romeo. Then set my alarm for 7:00 and Nathan waters the crops. Marlin liked the turbojolt and I washed all of the animals. Galen liked the Mugwart and I gave him another. That was it. Washing all of the animals in one day is tiring and takes a while.

Entry 90 day 5

Thank goodness Nathan takes care of the crops. I'm getting less free time. I gave Marlin S milk, drank one myself and gave a Mugwort to Galen. I also gave Celia, Nathan and Vesta some flowers. Hey, if my son likes flowers, I give him flowers.

When I showed him my watering can, he says it's dirty and that I must use it a lot. It sounds bad, but he meant it as a complement. Which I am glad for. Since Nathan loves to help water the crops, I can cook, sell and give extra veggi's to him.

In other news, Keko is officially pregnant again. And Nathan sat next to his teddy. Let's just hope it's not evil. Ah, I almost forgot, Nathan asked if I liked working with animals. I said, of course I do. Then he said that was good, because he wants to work on the farm when he grows up too. How nice.

I spoke with Takakura too. I don't get to talk to him much these days. So I made some time. Takakura does work for me. I should at least talk to my friend every now and then. Let's see... what else? I spoke with Tartan. He said it was unfair that plants can't walk. I guess that's all that happened. Things certainly are busy. It's a good thing that I have help.

Entry 91 day 6

Just farm work and giving Galen another Mugwort. I spent most of the day on my farm. I currently have 5,496 G. We're halfway to where I was before. I'm going to work harder on showing Nathan the farming world. He's interested in animals but I haven't shown him much with crops. Nathan is really interested though. He knows more about certain plants than I do.

Marlin loves me, but he doesn't seem too happy. I'm pretty sure it's because of the turbojolt. That stuff probably lowered his spirits. And I kept giving it to him. It'll be my mission to lift his spirits. What's a wife for? I want to see him smile a lot more.

Entry 92 day 7

I couldn't feed Romeo. Danny woke up at 6:00 and ate it before Romeo could. Oh well. Marlin liked the milk. I made a carrot cake. Using milk an egg and my last carrot. I gave it to Marlin. I'm fairly sure he liked it. I gave Nathan, and my sister-in-law, Vesta a flower.

I spent most of my time on the farm again. But I got to speak to Galen and Lumina in passing. I spoke to Takakura and Tartan too. Nathan takes care of the crops well. I'm sure some of them will be ready for harvest soon. I cut some grass to make fodder and I guess that's mostly it. The amount is growing nicely. And there's plenty of time to grow more. Van should visit tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll haggle enough to get lots of money. Current G is 6,406.

Entry 93 day 8

I was able to feed my cat fine. One of the tomatoes was ready for harvest. I picked it and gave it to my son. Nathan loved it. I'm showing him my watering can, letting him water the crops and giving him flowers. I think the training is going well.

When Van came, I sold golden wool along with some milk. Milk will be hard to come by. But thanks to my sheep, Cody, and my chickens, along with planting crops to sell, It shouldn't be much of a problem. I washed all my animals and that's all. I'll have to buy seeds from Celia soon. So the money I have now will probably be cut in half. We'll see how it goes. Current G is 8,779

Entry 94 day 9

I'm starting to ship crops. Selling one crop along with some milk will help some. Well, it rained, so I had to put all the animals up and use up fodder. But it's okay. Because I currently have 100 stacks of fodder! But it's not time to celebrate yet. I have enough for Winter. But not really enough for a lot of rainy days.

Well, I cut some grass and harvested some crops. Then put some in the fridge. I gave Nathan a tomato and cut some wilting useless plants. I have to buy a lot of seeds tomorrow. I made strawberry short cake. I'll save it for now.

Nathan went out at 8:00pm. Which was strange. He usually doesn't do that. By the way, his diary says he tried to give Kate a nice flower. But she didn't want it. I met Kate before. She's a little like a tomboy. Maybe Nathan is developing a crush? When he was 2, she was around 6 or 7. I'm not sure how I feel about Nathan liking an older girl. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Heh... now that I found love, I can't help but see if others are finding it too. I almost had a heart attack wondering if Marlin liked me or not. But everything is good now.

Entry 95 day 10

I bought a bunch of seeds from Celia and stored some away. I gave a tomato to Nathan and ate Yam soup. It rained early so I didn't have Nathan water the crops. Which I harvested. The rain stopped and I let my animals out. I had to use more fodder, but I'll get more soon.

I think Romeo is warming up to me. He followed me in the house around bedtime. The only animals that don't love me a lot is Romeo the cat, Rozia the duck, Isadora the cow and my horse Stan. But that should change soon. I feel very loved. Marlin can't possibly love me more.

Anyway, I was getting hungry, so I ate the last of the yam soup. I'll make more in the future. Now that I don't have to water the crops, I'll plant plenty for my son. I planted a bunch of seeds this night. I collected some flowers and that's about it. Tomorrow is the first day of Summer. Let's see if I can survive financially with less milk.