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Mayoral Memories
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Thank you for pointing this out! I remember reading the story, but I either fat thumbed my reaction, accidentally removing it, or completely blanked out and didn't add an accept in the first place.Marmalade maybe I'm wrong but I noticed that @Seastar 's post (immediately above mine) hasn't your reaction
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ShinyDungeoneer
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these stories are all amazing, choosing a staff favorite from here would be impossible for me lol
Story of my life
Milleram
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I hope this is alright!
Amyville.
I spent time wandering your streets every day for more than 3 years. You came to mean so much to me.
At first, you were a place where I could have fun. I spent hours being creative and getting the flowers just right. I hosted friends and family members countless times to trade items. I looked forward to interacting with the villagers just so I could read their funny dialogues.
Later on, you became a place where I could relax. I enjoyed the familiarity of talking to the same villagers every day. I enjoyed looking around at what I had created. I enjoyed finding ways to make small improvements.
In the end, you became a place where I could heal and find peace. When a real-world loss kept me from sleeping for months on end, I spent my nights swimming in your waters. The sound of the waves and the times I met Pascal were comforting. The fact that someone would almost always be awake, no matter how late I stayed up, made me feel less alone.
Thank you for being there for me through various stages of my life. No matter how many Animal Crossing games I play or how many towns I create, I will always think back fondly on you.
I spent time wandering your streets every day for more than 3 years. You came to mean so much to me.
At first, you were a place where I could have fun. I spent hours being creative and getting the flowers just right. I hosted friends and family members countless times to trade items. I looked forward to interacting with the villagers just so I could read their funny dialogues.
Later on, you became a place where I could relax. I enjoyed the familiarity of talking to the same villagers every day. I enjoyed looking around at what I had created. I enjoyed finding ways to make small improvements.
In the end, you became a place where I could heal and find peace. When a real-world loss kept me from sleeping for months on end, I spent my nights swimming in your waters. The sound of the waves and the times I met Pascal were comforting. The fact that someone would almost always be awake, no matter how late I stayed up, made me feel less alone.
Thank you for being there for me through various stages of my life. No matter how many Animal Crossing games I play or how many towns I create, I will always think back fondly on you.
Moonlight.
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Dear Isabelle,
It is truly hard to believe that I have been mayor of our quaint little town of Slumber for as long as I had. It is kind of crazy to see how quickly time flies when you are spending it surrounded by nature and friendly faces. This town has truly lived up to its name for me as a cozy little slice of paradise. I will forever treasure the fond memories I have made here. Whether that is working long shifts at the Roost while the snow gently falls outside, wishing upon a starry sky above, planting pretty flowers, dancing at Club LOL, or walking around on rainy days with the cutest umbrella designs imaginable. And the way the breeze would softly blow through the flower fields? The peace and serenity I have felt here is truly unmatched even to this day. It was especially fun building this town up with various public work projects, the windmill will always be a familiar favorite of mine...
I may have been absent more often than I would like to admit. My mayoral role would be empty yet you would step in to fill it every time. I always loved stopping in when I could but things would occasionally become busy in my other life, I am sure you understand that though. Our friends and I truly appreciate all the work you have done keeping this town in check and it is thanks to you that this place truly feels like a home. Though, Lolly would love to mention to me that you worked way too hard and deserved plenty of breaks - I certainly agree! And just between you and me, Apollo would love to be told that he was right about you being more than capable of running the town as the mayor, he was right... just don't let him know that, I would never hear the end of it!
But as a greeting begins, so too must a farewell follow. It comes with a heavy heart that I forego my mayoral title for an island life ahead. However, I know I will not be alone in this new life as I am sure I will see you and many of our friends there. Besides, you deserve to relax on an island for all the sleepless days and nights you have had to fill in for me (again, sorry!). I can't wait to see you there on this next adventure of ours, great times are ahead Isabelle!
I'll be waiting for you,
Mayor Kaitlyn
It is truly hard to believe that I have been mayor of our quaint little town of Slumber for as long as I had. It is kind of crazy to see how quickly time flies when you are spending it surrounded by nature and friendly faces. This town has truly lived up to its name for me as a cozy little slice of paradise. I will forever treasure the fond memories I have made here. Whether that is working long shifts at the Roost while the snow gently falls outside, wishing upon a starry sky above, planting pretty flowers, dancing at Club LOL, or walking around on rainy days with the cutest umbrella designs imaginable. And the way the breeze would softly blow through the flower fields? The peace and serenity I have felt here is truly unmatched even to this day. It was especially fun building this town up with various public work projects, the windmill will always be a familiar favorite of mine...
I may have been absent more often than I would like to admit. My mayoral role would be empty yet you would step in to fill it every time. I always loved stopping in when I could but things would occasionally become busy in my other life, I am sure you understand that though. Our friends and I truly appreciate all the work you have done keeping this town in check and it is thanks to you that this place truly feels like a home. Though, Lolly would love to mention to me that you worked way too hard and deserved plenty of breaks - I certainly agree! And just between you and me, Apollo would love to be told that he was right about you being more than capable of running the town as the mayor, he was right... just don't let him know that, I would never hear the end of it!
But as a greeting begins, so too must a farewell follow. It comes with a heavy heart that I forego my mayoral title for an island life ahead. However, I know I will not be alone in this new life as I am sure I will see you and many of our friends there. Besides, you deserve to relax on an island for all the sleepless days and nights you have had to fill in for me (again, sorry!). I can't wait to see you there on this next adventure of ours, great times are ahead Isabelle!
I'll be waiting for you,
JellyBeans
only half awake
the way i have spent more energy on this today than I have on my literal dissertation draft I need to hand in tomorrow. oops?
I blink groggily, the early morning sun gently filtering through the gap in my curtains. It's Monday morning, a fresh week, a fresh start. As cliche as it sounds, I truly never used to like Mondays, but at some point through time I began to dread it less and look forward to it more. Refreshed from the weekend, I always view it as my chance to do something new. Maybe this will be the week I finally deal with the overgrowth of flowers I've hidden away in the corner of town. Maybe... but probably not.
I stroll through town, waving to villagers as I go. There goes Rodney and Apple, I would imagine off to stroll along the beach together. And Maple, picking apples for her next recipe! I hope I'll have time to swing by before everyone else eats her pie, but the funny thing about mayoral duties is they just don't stop. Turns out there's always more flowers to water, new public projects to consider, more money to be raised. I wouldn't change it for the world, of course. Even if this wasn't entirely what I had planned for my life, I can't imagine spending my days anywhere else than this little town, amongst all my favourite people. As I walk, I have a strange feeling that I'm forgetting something, but I can't quite put my finger on it. No matter. I'm sure if it's really urgent, Isabelle will remind me when I get to the town hall. I just want to stop by the cafe first for my morning coffee. I cross the bridge up to the north side of town and head to Brewster's, home of the best fresh coffee you've ever tasted. As I walk further up, the path ahead feels.. darker than normal? But looking up, the sky is just as clear blue as it was when I left the house. Maybe I need to get my glasses prescription checked again. No.. wait. I walk closer, my steps slowing as I suddenly realise all at once why it seems dark, and just what I'd forgotten about.
It's move in day.
And there, slap bang in the middle of the narrow path up to the top of town, is a brand new house. I've never pretended to understand the way the housing market works here - somebody moves out, their house disappears, a new one pops up. I have no idea how they disappear so fast overnight, leaving nothing but an ugly dirt patch that takes forever to regrow, and I have no way of predicting where the new one will pop up. Sometimes it's in the middle of a quiet corner of the island, easily reached by extending an existing path (another mayoral task that never seems to end). Sometimes it's close enough to where the old house was, making adaptation fairly easy. But sometimes... think about the most inconvenient place it could possibly be, and there the house goes. Right in the middle of a path in an area that's narrow enough to navigate as is. I sigh as I approach the house to greet our newest neighbour, mentally rewriting my to do list for the day - greet neighbour, get coffee (I wish that came first), team talk with Isabelle to decide how to deal with re-navigating this whole path.
I love this town, I really do, but has nobody ever considering just ASKING me where would be a good place to put a house??
I stroll through town, waving to villagers as I go. There goes Rodney and Apple, I would imagine off to stroll along the beach together. And Maple, picking apples for her next recipe! I hope I'll have time to swing by before everyone else eats her pie, but the funny thing about mayoral duties is they just don't stop. Turns out there's always more flowers to water, new public projects to consider, more money to be raised. I wouldn't change it for the world, of course. Even if this wasn't entirely what I had planned for my life, I can't imagine spending my days anywhere else than this little town, amongst all my favourite people. As I walk, I have a strange feeling that I'm forgetting something, but I can't quite put my finger on it. No matter. I'm sure if it's really urgent, Isabelle will remind me when I get to the town hall. I just want to stop by the cafe first for my morning coffee. I cross the bridge up to the north side of town and head to Brewster's, home of the best fresh coffee you've ever tasted. As I walk further up, the path ahead feels.. darker than normal? But looking up, the sky is just as clear blue as it was when I left the house. Maybe I need to get my glasses prescription checked again. No.. wait. I walk closer, my steps slowing as I suddenly realise all at once why it seems dark, and just what I'd forgotten about.
It's move in day.
And there, slap bang in the middle of the narrow path up to the top of town, is a brand new house. I've never pretended to understand the way the housing market works here - somebody moves out, their house disappears, a new one pops up. I have no idea how they disappear so fast overnight, leaving nothing but an ugly dirt patch that takes forever to regrow, and I have no way of predicting where the new one will pop up. Sometimes it's in the middle of a quiet corner of the island, easily reached by extending an existing path (another mayoral task that never seems to end). Sometimes it's close enough to where the old house was, making adaptation fairly easy. But sometimes... think about the most inconvenient place it could possibly be, and there the house goes. Right in the middle of a path in an area that's narrow enough to navigate as is. I sigh as I approach the house to greet our newest neighbour, mentally rewriting my to do list for the day - greet neighbour, get coffee (I wish that came first), team talk with Isabelle to decide how to deal with re-navigating this whole path.
I love this town, I really do, but has nobody ever considering just ASKING me where would be a good place to put a house??
this story gets my favourite
A tribute to the lost souls of ACNL.
I close the gates on my sleepy town and it clicks with a finality. The rent is too high for my villagers to afford, and their taxes are not enough to keep up with the maintenance. But we are friends, so I will not abandon them. I have purchased some premium property on a deserted island, where we will build a new life together. Still, I feel uneasy as I wonder about the cost of my decision. The land itself was cheap, but I heard that the atmosphere... does something. It affects the mind. I heard that it... dilutes you. Until you are a mere shell of your former self. The idea is so far-fetched, it has to be just rumours.
I take Dotty's hand as we and the other villagers head out towards the setting sun. Dotty, who's always been so bright and energetic - her eyes lighting up when I show her my perfect fruit, or when we run into each other on Main Street. All of the lively conversations we've shared, our bond growing stronger over the weeks, months, years. Will she be reduced to something shallow, her only personality trait wanting to become a popstar? Surely not.
Maybe everything will turn out alright. We have no choice but to carry forward.
It's time to turn over a New Leaf, and move onto New Horizons.
I take Dotty's hand as we and the other villagers head out towards the setting sun. Dotty, who's always been so bright and energetic - her eyes lighting up when I show her my perfect fruit, or when we run into each other on Main Street. All of the lively conversations we've shared, our bond growing stronger over the weeks, months, years. Will she be reduced to something shallow, her only personality trait wanting to become a popstar? Surely not.
Maybe everything will turn out alright. We have no choice but to carry forward.
It's time to turn over a New Leaf, and move onto New Horizons.
I was 17 when animal crossing New Leaf came out, me and my cousins all had Nintendo DS' so we all started at the same time. First thing I remember about New Leaf was being greeted by Rover on the train, he asked where I was heading and I sat and thought for about 10 minutes for a cool name, I ended up picking Sunnydale. I remember leaving the train thinking is this me? I don't have straight hair! Apparently I'm the mayor here too? whaaat! I was greeted by Isabelle, Apollo and uh honestly it's been so long I can't remember the others. Off I headed on a new adventure and firstly I had to find the town hall and then I got to build my very own home, okay I was getting somewhere, finally I had a place to live even though it was just a little yellow tent. I was thrown a ceremony to celebrate my arrival and we planted the famous new leaf tree being the symbol of our town, super cute. I then just went exploring, shaking trees, clearing the beach, talking to literally anyone I walked past. I had a thing with selling everything as I wanted to buy everything in the shop even with lack of space to put it (Animal Crossing hoarder). Every event/holiday me and my cousins would gather in the living room and take part in events whether that be fishing tourneys or bug offs we used to have so much fun. I'd always buy stuff from the shop I knew they would like for the next time we played together. My favourite thing about New Leaf was Reese & Cyrus, finding out what customisations you could make to furniture was so exciting for me. Although the graphics of the game will never compare to New Horizons it will always hold a place in my heart <3
Airysuit
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Unfortunately, I don't have access to my actual town, which is still back home in the Netherlands, and I am not 
But I'm still gonna write this letter to my villagers back home:
But I'm still gonna write this letter to my villagers back home:
Dear Citizens of Creyal,
I'm writing to you as your Mayor, for one last time. It's with a bittersweet mix of emotions that I bid farewell to this wonderful town we've built together. As I reflect on my time as mayor, one thing stands out above all else: the incredible sense of community that defines Creyal.
My favorite part of Creyal has always been the town plaza, where we've gathered for countless festivals, celebrations, and gatherings. Whether it was the excitement of the annual fireworks show or the cozy warmth of the holiday lighting ceremony, the town plaza, and especially its evergrowing tree, has been the heart and soul of our community.
But what truly made being your mayor special was every one of you. From the friendly faces I greeted every day to the bonds of friendship we forged over countless conversations and shared experiences, it's been an honor and a privilege to serve as your mayor.
Together, we've built and perfected this town, embarked on countless adventures, and created memories that will last a lifetime. From the smallest acts of kindness to the grandest gestures of generosity, your great support and friendships have made my time as mayor truly unforgettable.
As I prepare to embark on my next adventure, I take comfort in knowing that the spirit of Creyal ā the spirit of friendship, community, and generosity ā will live on in each of you. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your mayor and for making Creyal the vibrant, welcoming town that it is today.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Your mayor,
Yuta
I'm writing to you as your Mayor, for one last time. It's with a bittersweet mix of emotions that I bid farewell to this wonderful town we've built together. As I reflect on my time as mayor, one thing stands out above all else: the incredible sense of community that defines Creyal.
My favorite part of Creyal has always been the town plaza, where we've gathered for countless festivals, celebrations, and gatherings. Whether it was the excitement of the annual fireworks show or the cozy warmth of the holiday lighting ceremony, the town plaza, and especially its evergrowing tree, has been the heart and soul of our community.
But what truly made being your mayor special was every one of you. From the friendly faces I greeted every day to the bonds of friendship we forged over countless conversations and shared experiences, it's been an honor and a privilege to serve as your mayor.
Together, we've built and perfected this town, embarked on countless adventures, and created memories that will last a lifetime. From the smallest acts of kindness to the grandest gestures of generosity, your great support and friendships have made my time as mayor truly unforgettable.
As I prepare to embark on my next adventure, I take comfort in knowing that the spirit of Creyal ā the spirit of friendship, community, and generosity ā will live on in each of you. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as your mayor and for making Creyal the vibrant, welcoming town that it is today.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Your mayor,
Yuta
Mokuren
Senior Member
I hope this is okay! Not the greatest writer.
A train of thoughts
The rhythmic patter of rain against the train window takes me back to the day I first arrived in Merupuri. It feels like yesterday yet so much has changed since then. Sitting in the same seat as I did when I arrived, I wonder how it came to this. The villagers mistook me for their
new mayor, a misunderstanding I wholeheartedly embraced. I planted a small tree that grew and grew with each day. As I gaze out at the familiar sight of the tree, its branches swaying gently in the rain, memories come flooding back. I remember the warm welcomes, the sense of community, and the countless challenges we faced together. I really shouldnāt say this, especially as Mayor, but I had my favourites and Bunnie will always hold a special place in my heart. Over the years I visited countless other towns and made new friends that are long lost now. Merupuri transformed before my eyes and is now a town full of life and creativity.
The whistle of the train pulled me out of my thoughts. So, the moment has arrived, hasn't it? It's time for my ultimate farewell. I am proud of this little town and I will try my best to hold back my tears. Everything here has been filled with joy and laughter, but now it's time to seek out new adventures and explore new horizons.
The rhythmic patter of rain against the train window takes me back to the day I first arrived in Merupuri. It feels like yesterday yet so much has changed since then. Sitting in the same seat as I did when I arrived, I wonder how it came to this. The villagers mistook me for their
new mayor, a misunderstanding I wholeheartedly embraced. I planted a small tree that grew and grew with each day. As I gaze out at the familiar sight of the tree, its branches swaying gently in the rain, memories come flooding back. I remember the warm welcomes, the sense of community, and the countless challenges we faced together. I really shouldnāt say this, especially as Mayor, but I had my favourites and Bunnie will always hold a special place in my heart. Over the years I visited countless other towns and made new friends that are long lost now. Merupuri transformed before my eyes and is now a town full of life and creativity.
The whistle of the train pulled me out of my thoughts. So, the moment has arrived, hasn't it? It's time for my ultimate farewell. I am proud of this little town and I will try my best to hold back my tears. Everything here has been filled with joy and laughter, but now it's time to seek out new adventures and explore new horizons.
I hope this is sufficient:
Dear Citizens of WahOo,
I still remember the day like it was yesterday, my birthday just around the corner and deciding to myself that I needed a change. āLetās make this year a different one!ā So I packed my bags and hopped on the very next train I could find. Not knowing where it would lead me, just going with the flow. Little did I know, it was going to bring me to my biggest adventure yet. I meet this cat named Rover. He seemed nice but a little nosey. He asked me a bunch of questions. It seemed a little suspicious, so I decided to get off at the very next stop to avoid him possibly asking for my social security number or something. As I arrived Iām greeted by an adorable dog named Isabelle! It seems this town was abandoned and needed someone to take charge she tells me. A mayor, she says. At first I was skeptical but then I thought to myself, why not? I wanted this to year to be different and surely being a mayor was something Iāve never done before or even would have considered. It was like fate. One by one I started meeting all of you wonderful citizens of WahOo and the rest is history. Nine years later and here we are still, surprisingly alive and thriving. I will admit I havenāt always been the greatest mayor or around much, but I promise I have never forgotten about you guys! Iām there for you even when you canāt see me. So letās cheers to nine years and many more (hopefully? maybe?) to come! See ya around, probably!
Here Always,
Mayor Choi
I still remember the day like it was yesterday, my birthday just around the corner and deciding to myself that I needed a change. āLetās make this year a different one!ā So I packed my bags and hopped on the very next train I could find. Not knowing where it would lead me, just going with the flow. Little did I know, it was going to bring me to my biggest adventure yet. I meet this cat named Rover. He seemed nice but a little nosey. He asked me a bunch of questions. It seemed a little suspicious, so I decided to get off at the very next stop to avoid him possibly asking for my social security number or something. As I arrived Iām greeted by an adorable dog named Isabelle! It seems this town was abandoned and needed someone to take charge she tells me. A mayor, she says. At first I was skeptical but then I thought to myself, why not? I wanted this to year to be different and surely being a mayor was something Iāve never done before or even would have considered. It was like fate. One by one I started meeting all of you wonderful citizens of WahOo and the rest is history. Nine years later and here we are still, surprisingly alive and thriving. I will admit I havenāt always been the greatest mayor or around much, but I promise I have never forgotten about you guys! Iām there for you even when you canāt see me. So letās cheers to nine years and many more (hopefully? maybe?) to come! See ya around, probably!
Here Always,
Mayor Choi
That Marshal Fangirl
šDrowning In Fictionš
Hereās my entry:
It is Christmas 2013. I unwrap a small, square-shaped gift that reveals Animal Crossing: New Leaf, still in its brand-new plastic. I am skeptical as Iāve never played a game like this before, but after playing around with some other games for the next few days I decide to give it a shot. I insert the cartridge into my 3DS and click the icon with an open mind.
Suddenly Iām on a train, with a blue cat asking me way too many questions. I answer them blindly, and soon enough arrive in a quaint-looking town. Iām greeted by a friendly yellow dog and a variety of other animals, not really sure whatās going on yet. Iām told Iām the mayor and this town is now my responsibility. A raccoon tells me I owe him money for a house now, when I donāt have a cent in my pockets. I explore for awhile, talking to each of the 5 villagers that live in town. I shake the pear trees that are growing everywhere and pick up shells off the beach, selling them for this magical currency called āBellsā. There isnāt much to do in this empty space yet, so eventually I log out and go do something else.
I am awake very early the next morning to log into New Leaf. The villagers are all so happy to see me, and I feel appreciated. I sell more random objects and pick up the flowers growing around, placing them into more organized patterns. I gain a net and a fishing rod, and start catching bugs and fish. I notice it keeps track of my collection, and that makes me excited to complete it. I buy clothes from the shop on Main Street, and realize how fun it is to style my character. I play New Leaf for a lot longer on the second day.
Days pass, then weeks. I start to understand how the game works and enjoy it immensely. I discover the art of laying down paths, and spend hours on Google trying to find QR codes. I become so familiar with my villagers that when one leaves out of the blue, I feel genuine sadness. I start building public works projects and bridges, enjoying how my town is beginning to come together. The holidays are all so immersive and fun that I participate in them fully, getting as much out of them as possible. I add friends to my friend list and spend time in their towns, and vice versa. Soon, Iām playing New Leaf whenever I have even the tiniest bit of spare time. It even slips into my dreams.
One day I log on and realize itās been years since I started playing. It all passed by so quickly, before I could even blink. I walk around my town, taking in all the paths and decorations I had so meticulously placed down. I have ten dream villagers in their ideal locations, wandering around in the beautifully developed space I created with hours and hours of hard work. My friend list is full. Someone always says āhiā when I log on. Iāll be going to college soon, ready to take my place in the adult world. Itās late at night, and my 3DS casts a glow on my face as I walk to Main Street and sit on the bench overlooking the ocean. The nightly music sends a pang of nostalgia through me as I just sit, listen, and think about how much time has passed.
Iām not that little girl who got New Leaf for Christmas anymore, but I think about her often. She truly had no idea the effect this one little game would have over the coming years.
Suddenly Iām on a train, with a blue cat asking me way too many questions. I answer them blindly, and soon enough arrive in a quaint-looking town. Iām greeted by a friendly yellow dog and a variety of other animals, not really sure whatās going on yet. Iām told Iām the mayor and this town is now my responsibility. A raccoon tells me I owe him money for a house now, when I donāt have a cent in my pockets. I explore for awhile, talking to each of the 5 villagers that live in town. I shake the pear trees that are growing everywhere and pick up shells off the beach, selling them for this magical currency called āBellsā. There isnāt much to do in this empty space yet, so eventually I log out and go do something else.
I am awake very early the next morning to log into New Leaf. The villagers are all so happy to see me, and I feel appreciated. I sell more random objects and pick up the flowers growing around, placing them into more organized patterns. I gain a net and a fishing rod, and start catching bugs and fish. I notice it keeps track of my collection, and that makes me excited to complete it. I buy clothes from the shop on Main Street, and realize how fun it is to style my character. I play New Leaf for a lot longer on the second day.
Days pass, then weeks. I start to understand how the game works and enjoy it immensely. I discover the art of laying down paths, and spend hours on Google trying to find QR codes. I become so familiar with my villagers that when one leaves out of the blue, I feel genuine sadness. I start building public works projects and bridges, enjoying how my town is beginning to come together. The holidays are all so immersive and fun that I participate in them fully, getting as much out of them as possible. I add friends to my friend list and spend time in their towns, and vice versa. Soon, Iām playing New Leaf whenever I have even the tiniest bit of spare time. It even slips into my dreams.
One day I log on and realize itās been years since I started playing. It all passed by so quickly, before I could even blink. I walk around my town, taking in all the paths and decorations I had so meticulously placed down. I have ten dream villagers in their ideal locations, wandering around in the beautifully developed space I created with hours and hours of hard work. My friend list is full. Someone always says āhiā when I log on. Iāll be going to college soon, ready to take my place in the adult world. Itās late at night, and my 3DS casts a glow on my face as I walk to Main Street and sit on the bench overlooking the ocean. The nightly music sends a pang of nostalgia through me as I just sit, listen, and think about how much time has passed.
Iām not that little girl who got New Leaf for Christmas anymore, but I think about her often. She truly had no idea the effect this one little game would have over the coming years.
Newbiemayor
Fish enthusiast
This is a true story about how dumb I was as a child 
I remember the first time I played New leaf. I got it from a used games store with some Christmas money I had. I'd never played or heard about animal crossing before that but it seemed like fun. I started up my town as soon as I got home and played for a very short time before figuring out how to put custom designs on the ground but then I couldn't figure out how to remove them. This was before I could just look up how to do things in games so I thought they were permanent and I decided to reset my town. I played for maybe a few more weeks before I accidentally placed a design on the ground again and I was so upset and restarted again. I started the next island and I kept designs off the ground diligently. I befriended the villagers, planted flowers, drew my own custom designs and really established myself in town. And then it happened again that I put a design on the ground by mistake. But this time I had too much to lose to restart and a brand new computer to find gaming help with so I looked up how to remove these obnoxious designs that killed my first towns. And it was actually really easy and my towns died for nothing lol. But I saved my village from the menace and I've had that town ever since!
I walk the streets of the town I helped built up from scratch, and I cannot help but smile. I remain unsure how I fell into this mayoral position on that random day in 2013, but I cannot help but be thankful for it. The townsfolk have been nothing but kind to me, despite a few shortcomings. We played hide and seek, explored the town together, wore designs clearly meant for paths as the latest fashion. So many townsfolk have come and go, all appreciated and remembered in their own ways. I have some villager photos in my house, organically collected and places near furniture they admired when they came to peek at my house.
Not just townsfolk are remembered, but visitors too. It almost hurts to open up the best friend list I always carry along with me. A group of 3, who I travelled to Tortimers island with many times after our initial chance encounter. A friend who spoke a different language, and yet invited me to his metropolis when my town was just finding its footing. Avid auctioneers who remotely connected a frenzy of bidders. The friend I stumbled across on a worldwide island by chance, after already meeting him. A girl who was learning English who I gifted the coveted hair bow wig to. The first person I'd ever seen to pull off the Mii mask well. I flick through their TPCs sometimes. Looking at their twinkling badges and laughing at their short but sweet messages. Each time, sort of hoping something will have changed. That they'll have been online again. I do wonder where they are now, I hope they are well.
Pete wandered over this morning and delivered me a letter from "Coach of the past". I'm not sure if I want to open it just yet.
Not just townsfolk are remembered, but visitors too. It almost hurts to open up the best friend list I always carry along with me. A group of 3, who I travelled to Tortimers island with many times after our initial chance encounter. A friend who spoke a different language, and yet invited me to his metropolis when my town was just finding its footing. Avid auctioneers who remotely connected a frenzy of bidders. The friend I stumbled across on a worldwide island by chance, after already meeting him. A girl who was learning English who I gifted the coveted hair bow wig to. The first person I'd ever seen to pull off the Mii mask well. I flick through their TPCs sometimes. Looking at their twinkling badges and laughing at their short but sweet messages. Each time, sort of hoping something will have changed. That they'll have been online again. I do wonder where they are now, I hope they are well.
Pete wandered over this morning and delivered me a letter from "Coach of the past". I'm not sure if I want to open it just yet.
Dear Molly,
As I sit down to write this letter after being some time away, I find myself reminiscing about the wonderful adventures we've shared in our charming town. From the bustling excitement of our daily routines to the peaceful tranquility of our natural surroundings, every moment of our time together have been wonderful.
Do you remember the joy of our fishing competitions by the riverbank? The thrill of reeling in a big catch and the friendly banter that followed made those afternoons unforgettable. And who could forget our strolls on the beaches, scouring the shores for hidden treasures and marveling at the wonders of nature? Even that weird, sleeping bird a few times!
Our collaborative efforts in town planning and decoration have also left a lasting impression. Whether we were making new pathways, planting flowers, or simply rearranging furniture, your helpfulness and dedication always shone through, making our town a more vibrant and welcoming place for everyone.
Beyond the excitement of our adventures and the satisfaction of our achievements, it's the quiet moments we've shared that I treasure the most. Whether we were watching the sunset from the pier or simply enjoying each other's company in the town square, those moments of friendship and camaraderie are what truly make our town feel like home.
Thank you, Molly, for being such a wonderful companion and friend. I look forward to many more adventures together in the days to come.
Don't forget to write!
Mayor Snow
As I sit down to write this letter after being some time away, I find myself reminiscing about the wonderful adventures we've shared in our charming town. From the bustling excitement of our daily routines to the peaceful tranquility of our natural surroundings, every moment of our time together have been wonderful.
Do you remember the joy of our fishing competitions by the riverbank? The thrill of reeling in a big catch and the friendly banter that followed made those afternoons unforgettable. And who could forget our strolls on the beaches, scouring the shores for hidden treasures and marveling at the wonders of nature? Even that weird, sleeping bird a few times!
Our collaborative efforts in town planning and decoration have also left a lasting impression. Whether we were making new pathways, planting flowers, or simply rearranging furniture, your helpfulness and dedication always shone through, making our town a more vibrant and welcoming place for everyone.
Beyond the excitement of our adventures and the satisfaction of our achievements, it's the quiet moments we've shared that I treasure the most. Whether we were watching the sunset from the pier or simply enjoying each other's company in the town square, those moments of friendship and camaraderie are what truly make our town feel like home.
Thank you, Molly, for being such a wonderful companion and friend. I look forward to many more adventures together in the days to come.
Don't forget to write!
Mayor Snow
roseflower
Senior Member
Before New Leaf I had played the Game Cube and DS versions, and they were such charming games so I was looking forward to this new release like never before.
On a bright summer day in June 2013, I started playing my New Leaf town for the first time! I was super excited and there was a lot of hype pre release, and the game was already released in its home country. But I decided toavoid spoilers and didn't look at any of the Let's plays on YouTube and i just went in without resetting for a map. I met the suspicious purple cat on the train, we had an awkward chat and I chose one map out of those the cat showed to me and then "out of the blue" I became the mayor of a small foresty town - guided by my secretary Isabelle - with a red train station, triangle grass and pears being the town fruit, and I met some of my favourite villagers like Bree, Poppy and Marshal. Together we built lots of town projects, added facilities like the Cafe and upgraded the shops, and they helped me with my house so that I could pay off my mortgage to Tom Nook.
As a mayor of my first New Leaf town, I have made so many fond memories and I remember the fun that I had with my villagers, doing all the activities like dealing with Katie and playing the events throughout the first year where everything felt super new and shiny. My town tree also grew so much that it didn't even fit on the screen anymore!
On a bright summer day in June 2013, I started playing my New Leaf town for the first time! I was super excited and there was a lot of hype pre release, and the game was already released in its home country. But I decided toavoid spoilers and didn't look at any of the Let's plays on YouTube and i just went in without resetting for a map. I met the suspicious purple cat on the train, we had an awkward chat and I chose one map out of those the cat showed to me and then "out of the blue" I became the mayor of a small foresty town - guided by my secretary Isabelle - with a red train station, triangle grass and pears being the town fruit, and I met some of my favourite villagers like Bree, Poppy and Marshal. Together we built lots of town projects, added facilities like the Cafe and upgraded the shops, and they helped me with my house so that I could pay off my mortgage to Tom Nook.
As a mayor of my first New Leaf town, I have made so many fond memories and I remember the fun that I had with my villagers, doing all the activities like dealing with Katie and playing the events throughout the first year where everything felt super new and shiny. My town tree also grew so much that it didn't even fit on the screen anymore!
Acies
Deep-Sky Object
I wrote my entry in the style of my mayor, M. Junipa, being interviewed by a biographer, as I don't think she would keep a diary. She isn't exactly the best at expressing her feelings, so she might be beating around the bush a little. My backstory for her is that she had lived in the town before and came back when she retired from acting. I hope including some of those fictional headcanons is fine, I wanted to write something more in-character.
Tortimer? Yes, I had been acquainted with him. Though, true to his nature, he had kept his plans to retire to himself - so I was rather taken aback when I returned to the town, the mayoral office vacant. Of course my arrival would be somewhat of a spectacle, I surmised, but being made the new mayor... it was reasonable, seeing the meager population of five and the decrepit state of the town - all of which, those years of unsatisfactory mayoral conduct, I took great pains to alleviate. Anyway, I found myself in a novel position and, it pains me to admit, was quite suspicious of Isabelle. But surely, she has proven herself to be a most admirable assistant.
I made it my goal to effect an economic upturn, always lending my ear to the residents' pleas - who, in turn, entrusted me with useful information about the general situation. The five who had remained (dearest Cube, Mallary, Vesta, Samson, and Tutu, who is still with us today) were soon joined by a colorful array of newcomers, including Elvis, another long-time resident who found his home here. Yes, I admit, there was quite a bit of, let's say, speedy moving operations, but I see this more as a concurrent part of developing a town, not instigated by my decision-making (as some have suggested). I always welcomed each and every villager with open arms.
[Junipa goes on to detail all the measures she took as mayor]
What? Hippeux? No, no, my foremost priority was my mayoral duties, I have little time for personal indulgence and I always kept a professional distance, nothing should impede my performance as the town's representative. As I already mentioned, the residents aided a great deal, and at the core, I do this for them. So, is it any wonder to regret the departure of a highly amicable person? - what? my absences after Hippeux left?
... admittedly, I had to rely on the people around me. I had never been thrust into a position such as this, and the acting business isn't particularly kind to personal relations. As I said, I was very active when I took office, I dedicated all I had to this town. But, yes, I now acknowledge that I needed balance, too. I sought not to let villagers leaving impact my performance. Hippeux, he patched up those holes. He was very charming. Being with him took away the pressure. He and I - it was all very sincere. When he left, I didn't see why I wouldn't continue as I had before. I did, but then the complaints came in, and I held on to what I had, the office and everything, with brute force. It was rather alienating. And then I had some personal trouble. I shouldn't have - Isabelle is such a treasure - my first absence, it was quite, well, erratic. It made the situation much worse, and I tried to adjust, myself and the town; I made some massive changes. But I didn't get to the core, I went in and out sporadically. My villagers, I owe them my sincerest gratitude, I now realize. They never failed to support the town, to keep it running. Yes, my responses weren't always the best, or immediate. But the town is still bustling, and I - I couldn't have shouldered it all, alone.
I still enjoy being mayor. It always had a nice ring to it, but now - I know that I have finally found my home here.
I made it my goal to effect an economic upturn, always lending my ear to the residents' pleas - who, in turn, entrusted me with useful information about the general situation. The five who had remained (dearest Cube, Mallary, Vesta, Samson, and Tutu, who is still with us today) were soon joined by a colorful array of newcomers, including Elvis, another long-time resident who found his home here. Yes, I admit, there was quite a bit of, let's say, speedy moving operations, but I see this more as a concurrent part of developing a town, not instigated by my decision-making (as some have suggested). I always welcomed each and every villager with open arms.
[Junipa goes on to detail all the measures she took as mayor]
What? Hippeux? No, no, my foremost priority was my mayoral duties, I have little time for personal indulgence and I always kept a professional distance, nothing should impede my performance as the town's representative. As I already mentioned, the residents aided a great deal, and at the core, I do this for them. So, is it any wonder to regret the departure of a highly amicable person? - what? my absences after Hippeux left?
... admittedly, I had to rely on the people around me. I had never been thrust into a position such as this, and the acting business isn't particularly kind to personal relations. As I said, I was very active when I took office, I dedicated all I had to this town. But, yes, I now acknowledge that I needed balance, too. I sought not to let villagers leaving impact my performance. Hippeux, he patched up those holes. He was very charming. Being with him took away the pressure. He and I - it was all very sincere. When he left, I didn't see why I wouldn't continue as I had before. I did, but then the complaints came in, and I held on to what I had, the office and everything, with brute force. It was rather alienating. And then I had some personal trouble. I shouldn't have - Isabelle is such a treasure - my first absence, it was quite, well, erratic. It made the situation much worse, and I tried to adjust, myself and the town; I made some massive changes. But I didn't get to the core, I went in and out sporadically. My villagers, I owe them my sincerest gratitude, I now realize. They never failed to support the town, to keep it running. Yes, my responses weren't always the best, or immediate. But the town is still bustling, and I - I couldn't have shouldered it all, alone.
I still enjoy being mayor. It always had a nice ring to it, but now - I know that I have finally found my home here.
Millysaurusrexjr
yeah
Remember the Hustle
BELLS
Automatic bell dispenser
Accountās down to zero
No defence here
I gotta get more Dinero
Hit up all my homies
Aināt none of them will spare a bell
No oneās around to help
YES, NOOK, I KNOW
I got a mortgage to pay
And Iāll be damned
If I do not find a way
What has he got planned?
Canāt cross this tanuki
Iām hoping for a fluke, he
Got this town feeling extra spooky
TURNIPS
Hustle the stalk market
I could risk it all to go to the moon
Bright light in a void so darkened
Or I could meet my utter doom
Canāt turn up for turnips
Guess Iāve got the yips
āCuz Iām ābout to pass on these dips
BUGS
These fools in hibernation
Snow everywhere
All I gotās this mole cricket
Heās sending out a bad vibration
So I ditch him in a thicket
Done with being dissed
Getting too fed up with this
FISH
Tryinā to land a real big catch
Can, boot, utter trash
This is all I can manage to fetch
And that includes the sea bass
What, you again?!
Off with you, then
Bet youāll be back in ten
UTTERLY HOPELESS
Itās almost 11 at night
But wait, Iāve got an idea
A possible end in sight
Savory enough to put in a tortilla
I grab my net and itās off to the races
Show up at the dock, āYO Kappān!
Letās go see some familiar faces!ā
TORTIMER ISLAND
Why didnāt I think of this before
Knew all my fruit trees were bare
Nothing to sell to the store
Weight stayed at tare
Though now Iāve nothing to fear
āCuz Tortimer, Iām here
Iām about to put it into fifth gear
CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Say your prayers
Itās time to farm
Sneak up in layers
No cause for alarm
Got my eye on a golden stag
Oh, we really stealthinā now
This oneās in the bag
FINALLY
My basketās full of beetles
Nothinā but net
Wonāt be threading any more needles
āCuz my goalās been met
Roll back up to town
First thing in the morning
Reese will be handing me my crown
Of BELLS
BELLS
Automatic bell dispenser
Accountās down to zero
No defence here
I gotta get more Dinero
Hit up all my homies
Aināt none of them will spare a bell
No oneās around to help
YES, NOOK, I KNOW
I got a mortgage to pay
And Iāll be damned
If I do not find a way
What has he got planned?
Canāt cross this tanuki
Iām hoping for a fluke, he
Got this town feeling extra spooky
TURNIPS
Hustle the stalk market
I could risk it all to go to the moon
Bright light in a void so darkened
Or I could meet my utter doom
Canāt turn up for turnips
Guess Iāve got the yips
āCuz Iām ābout to pass on these dips
BUGS
These fools in hibernation
Snow everywhere
All I gotās this mole cricket
Heās sending out a bad vibration
So I ditch him in a thicket
Done with being dissed
Getting too fed up with this
FISH
Tryinā to land a real big catch
Can, boot, utter trash
This is all I can manage to fetch
And that includes the sea bass
What, you again?!
Off with you, then
Bet youāll be back in ten
UTTERLY HOPELESS
Itās almost 11 at night
But wait, Iāve got an idea
A possible end in sight
Savory enough to put in a tortilla
I grab my net and itās off to the races
Show up at the dock, āYO Kappān!
Letās go see some familiar faces!ā
TORTIMER ISLAND
Why didnāt I think of this before
Knew all my fruit trees were bare
Nothing to sell to the store
Weight stayed at tare
Though now Iāve nothing to fear
āCuz Tortimer, Iām here
Iām about to put it into fifth gear
CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Say your prayers
Itās time to farm
Sneak up in layers
No cause for alarm
Got my eye on a golden stag
Oh, we really stealthinā now
This oneās in the bag
FINALLY
My basketās full of beetles
Nothinā but net
Wonāt be threading any more needles
āCuz my goalās been met
Roll back up to town
First thing in the morning
Reese will be handing me my crown
Of BELLS
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