Sakura had just arrived to a place named Mineral Town, a fairly pretty town but, quite

boring, two days ago. She made what little money she could, the currency, Gold, was much

different than what she was used to. Sakura had barley enough money to afford to stay there. She

tried farming, but, failed miserably she longed to know how to take care of animals. But, She had

heard of another town called Forget-Me-Not-Valley. It sounded exotic and she craved adventure.

With her 500G she headed for the town which was just south of Mineral Town. Hours upon hours

she trotted down the never-ending pathway. Finally, coming to a large hill that sloped down so far

it was like you were actually going straight down. Running down the path almost tumbling over

Sakura could see a river flowing from the top of the as far as she could see, then emptying into

the ocean. Two small buildings, they both looked like houses, both brown, and three large fields

filled with an array of crops. Out of the closest house came a girl, with medium-length brown hair,

shining brown eyes, and a gardening outfit. After a boy with black hair, a white shirt, and jeans.

"Hello!" called Sakura running quickly towards them.

"Hello? Who are you?"said the brown-haired girl

"I'm Sakura Tsukino... I heard this was wonderfully great! I used to live in Mineral Town and

before lived in Europe,"

commented Sakura.

"You must be a traveler then. Well, I'm Celia and this is Marlin. Inside is Vesta his sister. "

As if on cue, a door was heard opening and closing. A large women with orange hair and wearing

a gardening outfit similar to Celia's walked to them.

"Sakura Tsukino, Vesta." announced Celia.

Sakura had asked Vesta if there was anywhere to stay, Vesta told Sakura to go to the Inner Inn,

and told Celia to guide her. Sakura walked into the kitchen from the main lobby to meet two cheerful faces.

"Hello!" squeaked the dark-haired women.

"I'm Ruby and this is my husband Tim. He also have a child named Rock," she said happily.

"Sakura Tsukino. Nice to meet you... I'm looking for a room...." Sakura said sleepily.

"Yes, yes,"chimed Ruby," The rooms are up the stairs from the main lobby. Nami and Rock live

upstairs as well. When you walk up the stairs there should be a door right in front of you. Oh! The

rent is 15G a day."

They exchanged 15G for a room key. Sakura headed for the room, upon opening the

door she could tell it was plain. Brown ceiling and walls, white carpet, brown table, white dresser

and bed wasn't much. Merely 7:00 P.M. she headed for bed. Waking up the next morning, Sakura

rolled over and got up. She went downstairs to the kitchen for breakfast.

At 10:15, Sakura Tsukino set of to meet new people. Some new friends she made were

Galen and Nina (whom where married), Wally and Chris (who were also married), Lumina,

Muffy, Nami, Celia, and Romana (Lumina's grandma).

Sakura ended up meeting Nami, Celia, and Muffy at the Blue Bar (served non-alcoholic

drinks).

"So,"said Muffy casually," Do you like James Anderson from the Ranch Farm? He's so nice!

Ooh! I hope he marries me!" The blonde flipped her hair and giggled. Nami and Celia rolled their

eyes.

Sakura shrugged and responded,"I haven't met him yet... I'll go meet him."

Sakura left Muffy with a angry and surprised look.

From what she could see there was a barn, a shipping area, and two houses. In the grazing

area she saw a bull, a female cow and small sheep. Sakura petted the female cow. It mooed

joyfully. Sakura smiled and continued petting her. To the west of Sakura, she saw a large area

with an array of crops including turnips, melons, and strawberries.

"Hey..." came a calm and soothing voice. When Sakura turned around she saw a man with ruffled

brown hair, piercing brown eyes, and he wore muddy, loose overalls.

"James Anderson," said Sakura turning around, "I'm Sakura Tsukino. I was wondering... could

you teach me how to raise crops and take care of animals?"

"Why not?" James replied, "Hey, that cow's name is Amy. Hold on minute."

He was gone for awhile, but, then returned with an old man although his hair was fairly

brown, he looked in his fifties. He was hunched over and frowning.

"Takakura Saji, this is Sakura Tsukino." rang James Anderson's happy voice.

"No" said Takakura each word swimming in venom,"Women cannot become farmers."

Takaura departed with an even lower frown.

James sighed sadly, "I don't know what his problem is! He's always telling me to be friendly with

women and get married."

Sakura Tsukino awoke the next morning pleasantly in her semi-comfy bed at Inner Inn.

She didn't forget what James had said before she left,"Come over when you wake up. Takakura

must have been grumpy yesterday, you can still come and learn what you want."

She hopped out of bed almost squealing, and headed for the farm. Skipping down to the

Ranch Farm, Sakura met Takakura before she had even stepped a foot on the dirt pathway.

Takakura he stopped dead in his tracks, his frown seemed permanently stapled on his face. His

hunched back made her wince. Takakura's glare was so awful Sakura wanted to punch him in the

face. He continued walking as if nothing happened.

"That was awkward!" thought Sakura

James and Sakura worked on seasons of crops and how to properly water them, and how

to milk cows. Sakura caught on quickly and enjoyed learning.

The next day while walking to the farm she met with Takakura.

"What makes you think you can run a farm?" He hissed and walked off.

She ignored anything he said but, she was getting embarrassed. He had no right to say

anything like that. She never told James, she would be flustered and unable to explain.

Day after day the horrible Takakura hurled insults at Sakura though she continued to

ignore him. He was non-stop harassment and James never seemed to notice anything wrong.

Day after day James Anderson fell in love with Sakura Tsukino. Until one day....

"Sakura...." James stammered.

"I love you..." he admitted. Sakura managed a squeak of surprise. Out of his pocket he took a blue

feather. Sakura gasped loudly.

"Will you marry me?"

Sakura's eyes went huge as she replied "YES!"

Sakura and James married happily. Muffy was devastated with the decision but accepted it.

Grant became Muffy's new love interest and they married soon after. Celia, who had rejected

Marlin's proposal one time before because she hoped James would marry her, had accepted on

the second much to Marlin's liking. Nami, departed after they married claiming she was a traveler

who forgot to leave and how now she found an opportune time. After bidding then farewell and

congratulations, Nami left for good never to come back.

On the day after James and Sakura's wedding they from Galen weeping outside his house.

He told them Nina had just died. It devastated all three of then and they attended Nina's funeral

that afternoon.

James and Sakura Anderson a few years later, had a baby names Toya Takakura

Anderson. It was then when Takakura realized how happy they were together, and realized he

loved Sakura. Afer all that's all he wanted for James. To grow up and have a family. Takakura

apologized for his behavior in the past, eleven years later he died happily.