A/N: Sorry, for the long update, well here ya go!

Yeah, and I'm also thinking of a story title for this, since it doesn't match with the story.

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Chapter 2: Festival

Summer 22, Year 2

Claire POV

Dear Diary, (A/N: Hehe, Claire has a diary…Wonder what's inside??)

So far, a lot has happened in Mineral Town while I was here. I got to know all the people in town, and they're all pretty friendly. I got to watch many festivities too, which they do all the time, like the Chicken Festival, I cheered on Jack's chicken all the time. He won this year's competition.

There was also the Tomato festival, which was really fun; we all got splattered in the face by tomatoes. It was pretty messy. The Cow festival was just two days ago, I got the chance to look at the cows. They were so big and healthy! I wonder what milk they make; cows like those would have great milk.

There seems to be a new festival in town, many people are chatting about it. It seems they're excited with it too… Maybe it's an important event Jack hasn't told me about.

I finished writing in my journal, then kept it underneath my pillow. I stood up, stretched, got my things and went in the shower. A cool refreshing bath would start the day right. After I took my bath and dried my hair, put my clothes on and everything, I sat down my bed and looked at the window. "That's funny, it seems I woke up early." I laughed at myself. The sun was just rising above the horizon, and I could hear the roosters from Chicken Lil's. Not only that, but my also stomach grumbling.

I went down the hallway, down the stairs, and was greeted by Ann. "Would you like some breakfast?" "Sure, I'm starving." Then she went to the kitchen.

I sat down on one of the chairs, and rested my arms on the table. I then pondered on what to do that day. "Maybe I'll visit Jack today" I thought, as Ann came back with some pancakes. I chewed down on my food hastily, wiped my mouth with a napkin, and waved Ann goodbye.

I skipped merrily down the streets of Mineral Town, passing by some now familiar buildings. There was the Supermarket, it was now just opening. Karen was outside, lounging on the bench. I waved at her, and she replied with a smile and a curt nod. I then continued down the street.

Ellen and the Mayor's house were nearby, then the Library. I wonder who else reads books in town. I know Jack does, he always goes to the library, and I also saw gray enter it sometimes, I think to calm down his head from Saibara's shouting at him. Maybe I can go and read some books inside later.

The Winery was not far away, and it was just opening up. I saw Cliff walking out from the cellar, and waved at him. He blushed, and then ran back inside. He's really shy I guess…

I finally reached Jack's farm, but there was no sign of him. I rang the doorbell many times, but no answer. I decided to look around. His crops were already watered, meaning he may be tending his animals. I went to look in the barn. I peeked in through the window, but he wasn't there. I went to look in the greenhouse. Nope, still no Jack.

'Maybe he's in the chicken coop' I ran in, but still no Jack. I decided to give up looking for him. Then his dog, Spark, came up to me.

"Aww, so cute!"

"Hi Claire!"

The dog can talk?!?!? Oh wait, it was Jack. He was riding his horse. "This is my Horse, West. Hey, I got something to show you, come inside"

It was a rather nice house, it has had a few expansions though – There was a bathroom there, and a bedroom, and a kitchen.

"Wanna have some pancakes?" "Nah, I just had my breakfast." "Okay then…Here, I found this in corner, I haven't finished unpacking some other boxes, and I found it with them"

It was an old chest. A very dusty one. We managed to open it, and we saw some old letters and some other old stuff. "It must be Grandpa's chest…Hey, a camera!"

Jack picked up the camera, wiped the lens and the flash, and tested it. "Apparently there's still some film in it"

Jack's eyes widened. "We can take pictures on the Fireworks festival!"

"That seems a great idea!" I replied. "Well, I'm gonna go mining now. See you later Claire"

When he left the house, I looked at the camera again. There was something weird with it, I just don't know what…

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Okay, so there's a weird camera in the story now. And its part of the plot. Guess why :D