: After your grandfather passes away, you return to the now-dilapidated farm to take it over. The Mayor and the villagers grant you a three-year trial.
: Years ago, your parents sent you to your grandfather's farm in Mineral Town for a summer vacation. You spent your days exploring the land and befriended a young girl, promising her you would one day return. Harvest Moon Boy and Girl PSP
: You must restore the farm to its former glory—planting crops, raising livestock, and building relationships. If the town is satisfied with your progress after three years, you are allowed to stay permanently. The Girl's Story: A New Beginning from Tragedy : After your grandfather passes away, you return
The female protagonist's path, known as "Fate," offers a more dramatic introduction and a different set of life goals: You spent your days exploring the land and
The male protagonist's journey, often referred to as "Destiny," is a direct port of the original Back to Nature plot:
Harvest Moon: Boy & Girl for the Sony PSP is a combined port of the PlayStation 1 classics Harvest Moon: Back to Nature and its female-oriented counterpart, Bokujō Monogatari for Girl . Because it contains two separate versions of the game, the story depends entirely on the character you choose at the start.