Villagers moving out?

So I know this probably sounds stupid, or like... silly. But Fang has always been a favourite of mine, each new playthrough I try to get him, he first came to me in the early days of pocket camp I think. And I love him to bits. Today he asked to move off the island, and I genuinely got upset. Like... if he wants to go and explore I can't stop him, but after I told him to go for it I actually cried 😅 for a video game character. I've already had a rough year even though it just started and I had a funeral for my uncle a few days and so this genuinely upset me. Does anyone else get so attached to villagers the get so emotionally invested in their story and journey? Please say I'm not just being overly emotional here. After I agreed to let him go I spoke to him and he mentioned a bucket list and I feel so happy for him but so sad to lose him.