Firstly I have no clue if this is the right board, but it seemed so lol. If it's not then feel free to let me know/move it if you're a mod!

Okay so the suggestion~!
This probably would be best to input next year or something, but IMO would still be cute!

So frankly, I myself am not big on romance and such. However I adore that little encounter where you stumble upon the little lion family and it's so cute omg.

And that gave me an idea to maybe see more encounters with more familial love, or just general good will themes than romantic? I'm totally fine with all the more romantic ones, but some variety would be nice as love comes in all forms does it not?

These are all just tiny little ideas I've had that I thought would be cute by exploring. They're not polished or perfect in anyway, but I think they get the idea across for the most part? Most of them have to deal with like family in some way so I like to call this the family love set. owo

If you have any input to improve these do by all means share! owo

Example 1:
You step step in explore and come across a lion and his sons (or just 1 son) who are just about old enough to go start their own pride. He seems to be showing them some moves to attract lionesses or giving them some lessons on how to be a gentleman or something before they go out. They ask you to help and you can either agree and show them some of your moves nicely and just kinda chill and bond, then they give you some HS as a parting gift.
Orrrr be kinda overly cocky and such, and frankly not fun to be around and they toss some HS at you so you leave them alone. Either way you get 1-3 heart shells for the encounter.

Example 2:
Steppin on da beach you come across a lioness and her daughters. You see her talking to them and explaining that the best way to a lion's heart is through his stomach (ya know, cuz your lionesses are the ones that hunt kinda thing xD). You can either try and strut your stuff or something, or greet them nicely and have a nice chat, kinda like with the two lionesses we already have in explore. The first maybe the mom gives you some heart shells to go away and you hear her telling her daughters not to join prides with kings like his who flirt with anyone, or they give you some heart shells as a parting gift. same as above 1-3 HS.

1-2 i imagine being the cubs you saw from this year's family trip encounter owo!

Example 3:
Walkin around the christmas tree- i mean explore, you come across a few cubs. They state their parents went out for some time alone and they were trying to find them but got lost. They appear lost, cold, and hungry. You can either help them find their parents who give you some HS as a thank you and you head off to spend time with your own cubs, or leave them be and continue on your way.

Example 4:
You literally stumble across a cub who happens to look familiar. The mother quickly comes up and you realize it's your sister. She says they're waiting for her partner to return. You can either leave or you can stay and catch up and get to know her cub. Maybe she gives you some HS as a parting gift and offers to visit more so your cubs can meet hers?

Example 4.5:
You literally stumble across a cub who happens to look familiar. The mother quickly comes up and you realize it's an old girlfriend. She says something about how you could at least come visit your cub more. You can either agree and you three part on good terms, or just scoff at the idea/maybe shove 5 SB her way to 'help' and she slaps you, taking her cub and leaving.

Example 5:
Your lionesses come up to you, complaining you're so busy getting HS this month you don't spend time with them anymore. You can decide to ignore them or take some time to spend with your ladies instead owo

Example 6:
You take your cubs or an outing with dad, spending time with them. Maybe they find you some heart shells while you're out.

Example 7:
One of your adolescent cubs comes up and asks you for love advice. You can either mock them or something, or be helpful and give them your fatherly wisdom as you are not only their father but their KING. yes. very important they remember lol.

Example 8:
You come across a pair of siblings arguing over who gets the right to flirt with -insert lion NPC here-. You can help sort it out, reminding them that they are family and shouldn't be fighting over something silly like this, and get a HS or two as a reward, or leave em be.