Ocean Cork

When I started up the game last night, I got Marina’s goodbye letter in the mail.

Marina's goodbye letter.Even though City Folk doesn’t have a Cherry Blossom Festival like the GameCube version of Animal Crossing does, some trees still turn pink and cherry blossom petals fall from the sky this time of year.

Falling cherry blossom petals.Today, I found Pascal standing on my southern bridge. I gave him a scallop and he gave me a helm in return. He also told me that there’s a cork at the bottom of the ocean that keeps all the water from draining out!

Pascal: And the government don't want people to know about it, maaaan!
It’s a cork-spiracy!

Near another bridge, Aurora said that there a lot of empty houses in town. That’s not true at all! The one she was standing by is the only one! Check your facts, penguin.

Aurora: There sure are a lot of empty houses in town, have you noticed? It seems like such a waste!A bit later, I heard a balloon present and shot it down. I was able to snap the picture in mid-pop. The present inside was a coin–the Super Mario coin.

Popping a balloon present.