Who Is the Little Girl in Harvest Moon BtN/FoMT’s Opening Scene?
Hello, welcome to those of you who are new to this blog. In this post, I will talk about one of the most famous mysteries in Harvest Moon: Back to Nature and Friends of Mineral Town, i.e. Pete's childhood friend.
You might be wondering, who is the little girl in the opening scene, actually? Okay, let me explain the rumors and the truth to you.
Pete's Childhood Story
When Pete was a kid, he and his Grandfather, who was a farmer, came to Mineral Town in the Summer.
He met a little girl. They talked and sang together on the top of Mother Hill. From then on, they became best friends.
But when the holiday ended, Pete had to return to the city. He made a promise to the little girl that he would come back to Mineral Town.
The Rumor: The Little Girl is Aja
Aja is Manna's and Duke's daughter, who had long disappeared. Some players believe that Aja disappeared because she followed Pete into the city.
- There is a rumor saying that if we do not marry until the 18th year, Aja will return to Mineral Town and you can marry her.
- This rumor has never been proven true because no one has ever confirmed it directly.
And I think it doesn't make sense. Why do we have to wait until the 18th year to meet her? We may be getting old first while waiting for her return to Mineral Town. Haha.
The Truth: The Little Girl is the Woman You Marry or Has the Highest Friendship Points
Many fans agree that the little girl is the woman you eventually marry. The truth is revealed in the third year, when your wife invites you to Mother Hill.
During the scene, she admits she is your childhood friend and says:
"Ahh, this brings back memories... how many years has it been since we talked together like this here? Do you remember what we promised? I waited all the time... for you."
A flashback with the little girl then appears.
If you don’t believe it, replay Harvest Moon: Back to Nature on PS4 or PS5 and marry a different woman. If you don’t want to replay, just ask other players, they’ll confirm this event happens.
No matter who you marry — Ann, Elli, Karen, Mary, or Popuri — you’ll get the same scene. If you don’t marry anyone, the girl with the highest friendship points will invite you instead.
The developers were very clever to keep players curious, since they never reveal her identity at the start. But from the story, it’s clear:
The little girl represents all the marriage candidates (5 in Back to Nature, 6 in FoMT including the Harvest Goddess).
If you observe closely, all the girls share small similarities in looks and personality, even though they also have many differences.
So, Who Looks Most Like the Little Girl?
If I had to choose one, I’d say Elli. Her dress, hair, and personality match the little girl more than the others.
How About the Harvest Goddess?
She might share some similarities, but I don’t have a strong reason to pick her as the closest match.
In the End
The little girl is your best friend and the woman you eventually marry. She represents all the marriageable candidates in the game.
Read also: The Rumor of the Golden Lumber and Blessed Tools - Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley