Savannah’s Sad Surprise

As I walked from my house to the town hall plaza, a mysterious voice called out to me.

?????: Um, would you mind coming over here for just a second? Please?Of course, it belonged to Wisp the ghost. I sure haven’t seen him in a long time…and not just because he’s transparent. He asked me to find his lamp for him.

Wisp: You probably guessed, but the thing I need help finding is...my lamp.So I kept an eye out for his lamp as I made my rounds. Up by Able Sisters, Kitty wanted a new greeting. I told her to say “take a good look.”

Kitty: "Take a good look"... is that what you want, mrowrr?
Yes, but it’s the last time.

Over by Forest’s northwest bridge, I listened in on a conversation between Poncho and Freckles. Poncho asked Freckles to show him her “air badminton skills.” So Freckles started reciting a play-by-play of some sports action. But she clearly was getting her sports all mixed up.

Freckles: Freckles recovers the fumbled bat and charges down the fairway, dribbing the puck!
Ah, the great sport of footbasegolfbaskethockey.

Poncho was confused at the end, asking which sport she was playing. Freckles then said badminton was boring, so she made the whole thing up. You don’t say…

In the southern part of town, I found Wisp’s empty lamp among the palm trees.

Wisp's empty lamp near the palm trees in Animal Crossing: City Folk.Savannah’s house was nearby, so I went inside. My heart sank when I saw her furniture packed up in boxes. Savannah is moving out of town. 🙁

Savannah: Well, there's no point in hiding it. You've probably guessed, but I've decided to leave Forest.Savannah is one of my favorite animals in the entire Animal Crossing series, and she’s been quite elusive. I wanted her for years before she moved in, and I’ve never had her in New Leaf. The only time I remember having her in the GameCube game is when she moved out before I even got a chance to meet her. This is probably my saddest goodbye since Bob packed up in 2013.

Anyway, I then rejoined Wisp outside of town hall. He told me to take his lamp up into my attic and rub it there. So I did, and he offered to grant a wish for me.

Wisp: What do you want me to do?
I want you to stop Savannah from leaving.

The only options were for him to pull weeds, squash roaches, or give me stuff. I asked for furniture, and he gave me a Mama bear. Whoop-de-doo.

Three Astronauts

I visited Dotty today, and she has all her furniture unpacked now. But…why does she have three astronauts in here with her? I could understand having one space suit if you’re a big space fan, but why three of them, all in a row? I’m not sure what’s going on here, but I guess three is crater greater than one.

Three astronauts (Spaceman Sams) in Dotty's house in Animal Crossing: City Folk.In Nook ‘n’ Go, I saw this Japanese drum on sale, so I bought it. It might be fun to just bang on my drum all day.

Tom Nook: Yes, a Japanese drum. It costs 1,040 bells.When I visited Poncho, he told me about a dream he had. He said that a fish came out of the water and started tap dancing on its flippers! Weird guy.

Poncho: I had a dream that a fish came out of the water and started tap dancing on its flippers!I took a bus to the city, and I saw Phineas there. I asked him for a bunny balloon, and he obliged.

Phineas: Keep a tight grip on that balloon! Rabbits have a way of getting away from you, you know!He gave me a green one. I held it, and then stood next to another bunny, Gabi.

Me holding a green bunny balloon next to Gabi.
I think the balloon has a higher IQ.

Back in Forest, Tank was standing next to my house. He asked for a new catchphrase, and I told him to say “tank you.”

Tank: Tank you... Tank you... FRESH! It's like breathing a glacier, tank you!Savannah was locked out of her house, so of course I had to find her key for her. After fishing it out of the river, I gave her the key and she rewarded me with a blue cabinet.

Savannah: This is my key!

Dotty Hops to Town

Last night, I spotted a new house in town. I found Dotty the rabbit inside, trying to hypnotize me with her big red evil eyes.

Dotty: Oh! Hiya! I'm Dotty!Over by the museum, Benedict asked me if I had any spare change honeybees on me. Uh no, I’m all out.

Benedict: So, boss, if you happen to have a spare honeybee, would you mind giving it to me?
They’re not out this late, anyway.

Tonight, I found Kitty up by the fountain and bus stop. She told me she came to check the bus schedule. But this bus doesn’t run on a schedule, it comes anytime you need it.

Kitty: That's why I'm here to check the bus times.
Did you forget this is a video game?

I shot down a balloon present, and it contained a fire flower. Since I couldn’t use it to power-up, I just sold it at Nook’s.

Shooting down a balloon present at night in Animal Crossing: City Folk.Wendell the walrus was in town, and he was hungry (as always). So I gave him a loach that I fished out of the river, and he happily gobbled it down. He then gave me the “mystery circle B” pattern.

Wendell: ...So glad I found someone good to take my mystery circle B!