I was holding Octavian for a friend but he got him and ever since, I've had him stuck on my island. I just had Genji replace him (via natural campsite and NOT amiibo kick out)
He's such a sweet guy so I'd love for an Octavian lover to have him! He's not original though.
Please reply if you have...
Ignoring a villager and not talking to them at all, while time traveling and talking to your other villagers should work from what I've heard :0
Though I'm sure this is information you already know of :(
Hopefully it works out!