Well, an update on the second issue.
No matter how many days passed, and no matter how many times I saved, loaded, or reset the app, it didn't work.
On the other hand, I opted to start a new save, this time without going through the summer event first, and everything worked perfectly fine.
Oh, and I've been noticing problems of being able to move when I shouldn't be. Examples of this are with the Lamia(?) at the Hidden Grotto, and the Swamp Girls in the Haunted Forest.
With the Lamia, I tapped on the ground and as soon as the scene was over, I warped to the point I tapped.
With the Swamp Girl, I walked in front of one, and continued moving. After a second of her coming out of the water, I was warped back to her location. I was on my last point of health, so I couldn't tell if I was going to be put back where I was or not.