Can you be a girl in Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town?

In the game Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town, is it possible to play as a female character? I've always enjoyed the series, but I'm curious if there's an option to experience the game from a different perspective. It would be interesting to see how the storylines and interactions would differ if I were to play as a girl. Can you provide any insight into whether this is an available option?