It is. Especially with all the animals around... I didn't think I'd ever actually be able to talk to them or be around them, really.

[ He doesn't elaborate on that last point, but he meets Shizuku's earnest grin with one of his own. She's so nice and pleasant to talk to so far, and they've only exchanged a few words. Perhaps he should be more cautious, talking to her, but it doesn't seem like she knows him -- if she did, maybe she'd act differently...? Hm... ]

Anyway, thank you for letting me help with your garden! I think it looks a lot nicer!