It was in 2020 when I started playing Sky. Everyone was in lockdown due to COVID-19, and I was looking for a new game to pass the time. Scrolling through the app store, the "Editors Choice" caught my eye, and I installed Sky. I "finished" the game as my Sky kid soared and ascended into Orbit. Returning to Daylight Prairie to kill more time, I spotted a group of Sky kids joyfully playing around. Joining them was the best decision I have made... as they have become my lifelong friends.
After playing with emotes for a while, one of the players brought out a chat table and nudged everyone to sit. To my surprise, the new friends were Japanese. Two of the four Sky kids were beginners like me, and one of us knew about Sky well and taught us how to play, fly, and collect candles. The 4 of us eventually spent our days together playing Sky, and this encounter became a valuable time to socialize during lockdown. Even though I felt lonely and worried about when I could return to my normal life, my friends lifted my mood.
It has been 4 years since I first met them. Although we spend less time together in Sky, we still talk to each other on social media. Some I've managed to meet in person. Making friends online isn't easy, and building trust with them is more difficult. I'm grateful to be able to meet new friends whom I rely on. I wish future Sky kids to make connections, greet new encounters, and have a wonderful time playing Sky. I look forward to the coming new stories and exciting events to come.
