One day, a young girl named Ai arrives at Animal Village via taxi. Deceived by her landlord Tanukichi into laboring for his delivery service, Ai encounters a variety of quirky villagers like the anxious mayor Kotobuki, the eccentric Yuu who revels in antics and costumes, the energetic cat Bouquet, and the aspiring fashion designer elephant Sally. Amidst these newfound companions, Ai grapples with fitting in until enigmatic messages on the beach hint at a larger destiny awaiting her.