Okay, so I tried to be friends with a deer. Yes, you read that right. It’s not the plot of some wildlife documentary; it’s my real life, and my story of My Deer Friend Nokotan is definitely one I didn’t see coming. Spoiler alert: it didn’t end in a Hallmark movie-style friendship. But it sure was a ride.
The First Glimpse of Nokotan
It was a breezy afternoon, the kind that feels like the world is in slo-mo. I was out for my usual wander, lost in my own thoughts, when I spotted her—My Deer Friend Nokotan. There she was, standing by a small stream, looking like a forest fairy who had lost her way. It was a moment straight out of a nature documentary.
She wasn’t skittish, at least not at first. I stood there frozen, staring at her, half-expecting David Attenborough’s voice to narrate. My Deer Friend Nokotan—a true queen of the forest, just minding her business, looking at me like I was the most interesting thing she’d seen all day.
I remember thinking, “Okay, I’m going to be her best friend. This is how it’s going to go.” Spoiler: it didn’t.
The Dream of Being Nokotan’s Bestie
Here’s the thing: I’ve always loved animals. They’re way less complicated than people. I’ve had a handful of pets over the years—some I’m still convinced were plotting against me, but that’s a different story. Anyway, the idea of becoming My Deer Friend Nokotan’s best friend seemed like a natural progression. Who wouldn’t want a deer sidekick? We could have tea by the stream, swap stories, and I could casually flex by saying I was BFFs with a woodland creature.
Yeah, no.
My First Attempts: Deer, Meet Human
The next few days were a mix of awkwardness and patience—mostly on my part. I would show up to the stream, with a handful of apples or carrots, like some weird deer-food delivery service. But instead of walking into my arms like a loyal puppy, Nokotan would watch me from a distance, flicking her ears every time I moved.
She wasn’t interested in my offerings. I’m not saying I felt rejected, but I think My Deer Friend Nokotan had bigger plans than becoming besties with some random human.
Rain. Mud. Apples. That’s how my first attempt at deer friendship began. I would stand there for hours, offering her food and hoping she’d just wander over and…do something friendly. But nope. Nada.
Understanding Nokotan’s Rules
Here’s the kicker: wild animals have boundaries. Wild. Animals. Have. Boundaries. Who knew, right? It took me a minute to realize that My Deer Friend Nokotan wasn’t just being shy—she was cautious. And with good reason. She’s a wild animal, not a pet. I couldn’t just swoop in and expect her to be as cuddly as a golden retriever.
My Deer Friend Nokotan wasn’t gonna fall for my food bribes and my attempts to “charm” her with a few kind words. Nope. She wasn’t interested. It was like trying to make a squirrel my roommate—just not gonna happen.
Patience is Key…Or is it?
So, patience became my motto. I returned to the stream each day, sitting still, pretending I didn’t care if My Deer Friend Nokotan even noticed me. But of course, I secretly cared. I’d try not to show it, though.
Anyway, after three days of sitting like a statue and holding apples like an offering at a temple, My Deer Friend Nokotan would approach. Slowly. Cautiously. Like she was testing the waters. It felt like a breakthrough! I remember telling myself, “Okay, this is it. She’s coming around. I’m gonna have a deer BFF by next week.”
Spoiler: that did not happen.
The Reality Check: She’s Wild, I’m Human
Fast forward past three failed attempts, and here’s where things got real: My Deer Friend Nokotan was never going to be my BFF. I wasn’t going to get daily hangouts with her. Wild animals don’t have the same social contracts as we do. They aren’t looking for best friends—they’re looking for safety, food, and space.
I had to come to terms with this. The sooner, the better.
But this whole experience? It gave me a serious reality check. Maybe I had romanticized the idea of My Deer Friend Nokotan because I wanted to be close to something wild and free. And let’s be honest, maybe I just wanted a cool Instagram post.
Anyway, here’s the kicker: I could respect her from afar. And that was enough.
The Lessons I Learned
So, here’s what I picked up from the whole experience:
- Patience Doesn’t Always Work
Sometimes you just gotta accept that some things aren’t meant to happen. I couldn’t rush My Deer Friend Nokotan into being my bestie. Wild creatures move at their own pace—and it’s usually not the pace you expect. - Boundaries Are Real
No, seriously. Respect them. Every time I tried to get too close to My Deer Friend Nokotan, she’d back up. She was like, “Oh, you want to be close? Nah, fam.” And honestly? That’s a good thing. - Letting Go Can Be Liberating
You know, I think my biggest lesson came from letting go of the expectation that Nokotan and I would ever be inseparable. It’s a little sad, but at the same time, it’s freeing. I appreciated her presence, even if she never gave me a big deer hug. - Enjoy the Moments
My attempts at friendship may have been a failure, but the time I spent observing My Deer Friend Nokotan was priceless. She was beautiful, wild, and free, and sometimes that’s all you can ask for in life.
The Last Encounter: Goodbye, Nokotan
Eventually, the visits grew fewer. My Deer Friend Nokotan became harder to spot. Maybe it was the changing seasons, or maybe she just moved on to greener pastures—literally. I didn’t take it personally, even though I totally did at first.
The last time I saw her, I sat by the stream for a while. She was far off, grazing peacefully. I could have stayed there all day, just watching her. But I knew she had places to be. And I had…other things to do too.
But there we were, just for a few moments. She and I. It was enough.
What I’ll Take Away
Looking back, My Deer Friend Nokotan taught me some tough lessons. Not all friendships are meant to be. Some things are just meant to be observed, admired, and respected from a distance. And that’s okay.
At the end of the day, I didn’t get a deer BFF. But I did get a deeper understanding of what it means to appreciate the wild. Wild creatures, like My Deer Friend Nokotan, have their own worlds. And we’re just lucky enough to catch a glimpse of them now and then.
In the end, I’ll keep visiting the stream. But I won’t be trying to make My Deer Friend Nokotan my best friend anymore. Instead, I’ll just enjoy her from afar—and maybe toss her a few apples now and then.
And, you know, that’s actually kind of perfect.
