Walkthrough & Guide • 11 min read • Verified: November 2026

Step 1: Childhood Complete Moments Walkthrough

Full walkthrough for all 10 Step 1 Childhood moments in Our Life: Now & Forever. Choices, relationship effects, Free Base vs DLC moments for Tamarack and Qiu.

Step 1 represents the childhood era (Age 10) in Our Life: Now & Forever. Beginning on the sunny autumn afternoon when the protagonist and their mother arrive at their new cul-de-sac home, Step 1 establishes your dynamic with neighboring leads Tamarack Baumann and Qiu Lin.

The step consists of 10 total moments: 5 included for free in the base game, and 5 expanded moments in the optional Step 1 Expansion DLC.

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Step 1 Moments Quick Jump

#1. Walks Base #2. Wheels Base #3. Fancy Fun Base #4. Hide & Seek Base #5. Magic Base #6. Slumber Party DLC #7. Trick or Treat DLC #8. Mixed Up DLC #9. Colorful Class DLC #10. Home DLC
Walks scene visual
Moment #1 ✓ Free Base Game

Walks

Adventurous, Breezy, Curious

Take a leisurely exploration along the wooded perimeter of the cul-de-sac with Tamarack, learning about local wildlife, pine ridges, and mountain trails.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann
Primary Location: Cul-de-sac Tree Line & Mountain Path

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “How do you respond when Tamarack points out a steep climb?”

• Charge ahead enthusiastically to race her to the top.

Increases Tamarack dynamic toward Playful/Competitive; shows physical confidence.

• Ask for guidance cautiously and take your time.

Prompts Tamarack to act protective and attentive; reveals your thoughtful nature.

• Cheerfully decline and watch from the safe base.

Maintains relaxed boundary; unlocks humorous dialogue with Tamarack.

Strategy Tip: Terrific early moment for establishing whether your MC prefers being bold, cautious, or humorous around Tamarack.
Wheels scene visual
Moment #2 ✓ Free Base Game

Wheels

Energetic, High-Spirited, Free

Roll through the gentle slopes of the neighborhood on bicycles, scooters, or skates with Tamarack, turning an ordinary afternoon into an obstacle race.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann, Cul-de-sac Neighbors
Primary Location: Paved Cul-de-sac Loop

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “Tamarack challenges you to a downhill sprint on your wheels:”

• Pedal with all your might, laughing into the autumn wind.

Builds mutual athletic camaraderie; sparks energetic praise.

• Cruise at a comfortable pace and focus on balance.

Demonstrates composed self-assurance.

Strategy Tip: A staple base game moment highlighting the boundless childhood energy of the Golden Grove cul-de-sac.
Fancy Fun scene visual
Moment #3 ✓ Free Base Game

Fancy Fun

Cozy, Creative, Charming

Join Qiu in their family kitchen and parlor for an imaginative afternoon of fancy dress-up, tea-party etiquette, and handmade pastry sampling.

Cast Focus: Qiu Lin, Hong Lin
Primary Location: Lin Family Parlor & Kitchen

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “Qiu asks your opinion on their decorative pastry arrangement:”

• Praise the artistic finesse with genuine admiration.

Warms Qiu’s heart; deeply aligns with their creative passion.

• Playfully take a cheeky bite before the formal presentation.

Elicits Qiu’s flustered, endearing giggle; creates a playful rapport.

• Politely inquire about the recipe and offer to help pipe icing.

Builds teamwork dynamic; earns a fond nod from Hong Lin.

Strategy Tip: Ideal moment for discovering Qiu’s culinary artistry and gentle charm early on.
Hide & Seek scene visual
Moment #4 ✓ Free Base Game

Hide & Seek

Suspenseful, Playful, Collaborative

A classic neighborhood game across backyards and garden hedges, bringing Tamarack and Qiu together with the Main Character in a test of wits and stealth.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann, Qiu Lin
Primary Location: Shared Cul-de-sac Yards & Garden Sheds

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “When deciding where to hide, will you team up or venture solo?”

• Squeeze into the garden shed beside Tamarack.

Shared close quarters with Tamarack; prompts whispered giggles and closeness.

• Drape behind the porch trellis beside Qiu.

Quiet shared hiding spot with Qiu; soft breathing and secret alliance.

• Find an ingenious solitary perch up high.

Impresses both neighbors with your independent cunning.

Strategy Tip: This moment showcases both deuteragonists reacting side-by-side, giving you a chance to compare dynamics.
Magic scene visual
Moment #5 ✓ Free Base Game

Magic

Whimsical, Dreamy, Heartfelt

As twilight settles over the mountain ridge, the trio invents pretend spells, examines curious glowing stones, and contemplates the mysteries of the universe.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann, Qiu Lin
Primary Location: The Ridge Overlook at Dusk

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “What wish do you cast into the twilight breeze?”

• “That the three of us will stay best friends forever.”

Strengthens the trio bond; touches both Tamarack and Qiu.

• “That we go on incredible adventures no one else has seen.”

Sparks Tamarack’s adventurous fire.

• “That this warmth never goes away.”

Resonates deeply with Qiu’s sentimental nature.

Strategy Tip: The emotional climax of the free base game Step 1 experience, framing the lifelong friendship.
Slumber Party scene visual
Moment #6 ★ Paid Expansion DLC

Slumber Party

Intimate, Nostalgic, Warm

An overnight sleepover filled with pillow forts, whispered secrets under flashlights, and late-night snacks as darkness wraps around Golden Grove.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann, Qiu Lin
Primary Location: Protagonist’s Bedroom

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “During late-night truth sharing, what do you open up about?”

• Confess how nervous you were about moving to a new town.

Both Tamarack and Qiu comfort you warmly, deepening trust.

• Ask about their secret childhood dreams for the future.

Unlocks tender character backstory dialogues.

Strategy Tip: Step 1 Expansion DLC highlight. Offers rich emotional bonding and cute sleepwear visuals.
Trick or Treat scene visual
Moment #7 ★ Paid Expansion DLC

Trick or Treat

Festive, Spooky-Sweet, Autumnal

Halloween arrives in Golden Grove! Don costumes, collect candy through the lantern-lit streets, and brave the mysterious old manor on the edge of town.

Cast Focus: Tamarack Baumann, Qiu Lin, Golden Grove Residents
Primary Location: Autumn Village Streets & Manor Gate

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “Choose your costume style and trick-or-treat strategy:”

• Wear a fearless explorer outfit matching Tamarack’s theme.

Tamarack beams and declares you her first mate.

• Wear an ornate, handcrafted masquerade outfit complementing Qiu.

Qiu happily admires your style harmony.

• Wear a silly, offbeat homemade ghost costume.

Brings immense laughter and fun to the whole neighborhood.

Strategy Tip: Features stunning seasonal backgrounds with pumpkins, fallen leaves, and unique costume sprites.
Mixed Up scene visual
Moment #8 ★ Paid Expansion DLC

Mixed Up

Comedic, Lighthearted, Endearing

A playful kitchen mix-up or school craft disaster leads to hilarious chaos, testing everyone’s problem-solving and communication.

Cast Focus: Qiu Lin, Tamarack Baumann
Primary Location: Lin Kitchen & Workshop

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “Flour and paint get everywhere—how do you handle the blunder?”

• Break into helpless laughter and start a playful flour battle.

Relieves all tension; creates an unforgettable fun memory.

• Quickly organize a rapid clean-up brigade with Tamarack.

Demonstrates dependable leadership.

Strategy Tip: Great for seeing Qiu’s flustered perfectionism melt into easy laughter.
Colorful Class scene visual
Moment #9 ★ Paid Expansion DLC

Colorful Class

Creative, Collaborative, Bright

An engaging elementary school art class project where the trio collaborates on a mural depicting their beloved town of Golden Grove.

Cast Focus: Qiu Lin, Tamarack Baumann, Classmates
Primary Location: Golden Grove Elementary Art Studio

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “What section of the town mural do you volunteer to paint?”

• The wild ridgeline mountain trails and wildlife.

Aligns with Tamarack’s section; paints animals together.

• The bustling village bakeries and colorful orchard trees.

Aligns with Qiu’s section; blends vibrant fall pigments.

• The friendly cul-de-sac and houses where you all live.

Celebrates your shared neighborhood home.

Strategy Tip: Step 1 Expansion DLC moment spotlighting school life and creative self-expression.
Home scene visual
Moment #10 ★ Paid Expansion DLC

Home

Reflective, Grounding, Sentimental

A peaceful, introspective moment focusing on your life with Mom, personalizing your bedroom, and recognizing that Golden Grove has truly become home.

Cast Focus: Protagonist's Mom, Tamarack Baumann, Qiu Lin
Primary Location: Protagonist’s Renovated House & Porch

Notable Choices & Branches:

Prompt: “Mom asks you how you feel about living in Golden Grove now:”

• “I love it here. I never want to leave.”

Brings happy tears to Mom’s eyes; cements deep town roots.

• “It felt strange at first, but with Tamarack and Qiu, it’s home.”

Acknowledges your journey and cherishes your friends.

Strategy Tip: The perfect capstone to Step 1, celebrating the emotional bond between the protagonist and their mother.

Wrapping Up Step 1 & Moving to Adolescence

After completing your chosen moments, Step 1 concludes with a milestone scene reflecting your four seasons in the cul-de-sac. The game then invites you to review your character's appearance and relationship standing before launching into Step 2 (Age 14)!

Explore Step 2: High School Preview →

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