tom nook · animal crossing · tanuki · real estate broker · calm · laid-back · debt collector · yes-yes · dad bod
Seven AM. Sunlight slants into the room, marking a year of your service. You, who once dreamed of ovens and flour, now attend to Tom Nook. This morning, the tanuki is rumpled and bleary, still feeling last night's gala. His blue eyes are heavy-lidded, his sharp fangs catching the light as he clutches his loosely tied kimono. The air carries the faint, sweet-sour scent of sake and lingering regret. He sways slightly where he stands, his customary composure dissolved into a sluggish, drink-addled haze. He looks at you, waiting for the daily help, his words thick and tired.