Disclaimer: I don't own Harvest Moon, got that?

A/N: Okay... so let's see... I'm sorry; I think that's right... I mean, sure, it could use a little more drama... I was trying to keep mostly to the game, but I guess it's time I add a little more flare, so to say to the big picture? I hope I do it right.

Red Sonic: You are the only one I'm responding too, thanks for the tips...and yes, maybe I did borrow a little from you, I hope you don't mind... but I'm not going to make my chapters as long as you make yours, no offense...

4th Day of summer

Today was rainy and warm. I'd have preferred it to be rainy and cold out but no, it has to be otherwise. What did I do to deserve warm rain? It wasn't going to be humid or anything, but I prefer the fall.

"Hey Nami," Celia greeted and I jumped as I was broken out of my train of thought.

"Hey, what do you want?" I asked and she smiled at me.

"Hatori just gave me a wonderful flower..." she said, "and did you hear that Ruby gave him her precious spice..."

"No, I didn't," I said, "I think Ruby might've told me but I guess I was wrong, eh?"

"Do you like Hatori?" she asked, "I mean... like... like him?"

"Why are you asking something like that?" I asked.

"Because I like him, and I've even heard from Muffy herself that she likes him too," Celia said, "And it seems the only one who claims she doesn't is you."

"Why's that?" I asked, running my fingers through my soaked hair.

"It's only because everyone else in the town likes him, including Galen!" she exclaimed, "You're the only one that keeps saying he's annoying and shouldn't be here..."

"I'm allowed my opinion..." I said, "Wait, did you say Galen?" She nodded and I begun to laugh.

"What do you find so funny?" she asked and I looked at her oddly.

"Galen is tough to get to like, he really only likes fish," I said, "So Hatori's been fishing everyday?"

"He must've been," Celia said, "Why do you find that funny?"

"He should be working harder on his farm..." I said.

"But he is," Celia said, "I've seen him working, Muffy has too, and you should go too, go and see his farm..."

"I did, and that was the night he had a little too much to drink," I said with a sigh, "I'm getting soaked, I need to head towards the trees, maybe Gustafa was playing right now..."

"Alright then, see you later," she said, "And Hatori really is a good guy, you really should try harder."

"No thanks," I said over my shoulder, "I like trying as much as I'm trying now."

Afternoon

"Hey Nami!" Hatori exclaimed as I made my way towards the pond. I had stopped by Gustafa's place; he had been playing for a bit, so I had listened to it for a little bit before heading to the pond that was just above Hatori's farm.

"What is it this time?" I asked.

"I brought you this, it's a coin," he said.

"Oh really?" I asked, "Well, if I can have it, thanks..." I put it away in my pocket and Hatori smiled at me.

"I knew you'd like it," he said, "Hey, are you ever going to tell me if you like any kind of flower at all?"

"No," I said simply, "And don't ask again."

"Alright then, I guess I'll see you later, right?" he asked.

"Sure, if that's what you want..." I said and he waved goodbye and headed off.

"Look at him, he's so happy!" a small voice cried.

"And yet she doesn't seem to notice!" another voice cried, joining the first. Great, Nik, Nak and Flak, the little harvest sprites were here.

"Hey you little sprites," I said, knowing full well I had to be polite to the sprites of the forest.

"Didn't you see Hatori?" Nak asked.

"He really likes you," Nik said.

"And we think you like him..." Flak said.

"What about all the other girls...Muffy and Celia?" I asked, "Surely you've heard they like him too..."

"But we've seen him be with you the most," Nik said.

"And you are the only one he had to work to find things for," Nak said.

"Because you like interesting things," Flak said.

"He could have chosen someone else," Nik said.

"But he decided to find something," Nak said.

"Something that you would like," Flak said.

"Is that any help?" Nak said.

"Can you see he really likes you?" Nik asked.

"I don't know what to think right now," I said, "I have to get going, I don't feel so good..."

"Bye then!" the three said and disappeared. I made my way back to the inn, those three talked too much.

Night

As I got ready for bed, I wondered for a bit about what they said. It shouldn't have stayed in my mind like this but here it was. Hatori made a point of trying to find something I liked and then made a point of finding me everyday to give me what I liked. That wasn't your typical guy. I saw my diary lying on the desk and I found myself drawn to it again, opening it up to the page I had labeled Hatori. Beneath his name, two hearts, this was all that I had rated him with. I wondered if either Celia or Muffy rated Hatori, but I was silly to think if they didn't rate him either. They both said they liked him. Maybe I liked him too, just maybe.

"Nami?" a quiet voice asked outside the door. It was Ruby! I went to the door, leaving my diary exposed and opened it.

"Is something wrong Ruby?" I asked.

"I just wanted to make sure you were alright," Ruby said, "You seemed a little shaken up when you got back tonight."

"I'm fine Ruby," I said, "I just need to get some sleep."

"Alright then, as long as you're sure," she said, "Goodnight and sweet dreams!"

"Thanks," I replied, "Goodnight." Ruby let me close the door and I went back to my desk and looked back into my diary.

"I was only here a year," I said, "I was going to leave so much sooner, but here I am..." I took my pen and created another heart; coloring it in with a red pencil from a set I had borrowed from Ruby and Tim's son, Rock.

"That makes three hearts," I said decidedly, "Alright, so I like him a little bit..." I closed my diary and crawled into bed. I hadn't decided on the maximum number of hearts I give him, but I think 4 would be enough, mother always said 4 was her lucky number.

"Alright, so I like him a lot," I said, "But if nothing happens and nothing changes and he doesn't win me over, I'll leave by winter... Yeah, I'll leave by winter, no need to bother spending time here when there's nothing here to keep me, right?"

TBC

As Promised, A little Omake Theatre (Yes, Omake Theatre...) thoughts

Daryl: Hatori, this is my newest never fail experiment!

Hatori: Okay...what is it? I knew I shouldn't have come here...

Daryl: I shall harness the power of the sun!

Hatori: I think I should be going now

Daryl: Witness this! pulls switch

Hatori: To stay or to go, that is the question

Daryl: Bzzzzzt

Hatori: one of these days he's going to blow up Flowerbud

Daryl: Never bzzt fear bzzt I shall fix the problem!

Daryl faints onto the floor, his hair poofed up and frizzy

Hatori: Ha, ha, ha, ha! He did it again!

Daryl: Uh...

Hatori: exits house That guy never ceases to amaze me...

A/N: Yay! I updated! I'm sorry if this isn't any good, but still please tell me what you think, but no flames! They go to roast marshmallows to those that like my stories!