Stardew Valley, Year 3, Fall 45th, Farm.
There were still three days until the arrival of Spirit's Eve, and Pelican Town had already been decorated with Jack-O-Lanterns placed everywhere.
But Suke had burned out.
Turned into snow-white ash.
When he discovered that the irrigation facilities he brought back from the modern world couldn't even penetrate the soil of his farm, he suddenly realized something was wrong.
Was there a problem with the land of Stardew Valley, or was there a problem with these sprinklers?
Suke had no way of knowing the answer.
Gazing at the grape field before him, which he had asked Sakuraba Emma to sow on a large scale—originally intended as raw material for the dehydrator to make raisins—he knew he was in for a 'refreshing' time watering them.
Although he wasn't temporarily short on Iridium ore after a trip to the Skull Cavern in Calico Desert, the Lightning Rods he had just made using Bat Wings hadn't had time to collect batteries yet.
That meant the original version of the Iridium Sprinkler still couldn't be mass-produced!
"What is wrong, Animus?"
"Why the long face? Is there anything I can do to help you share your worries?"
Leaning on a cane, Tsukishiro Yuki huffed and puffed as she struggled to climb up the hillside on the farm where the grapes were planted.
Tsukishiro Yuki, who had only come to Stardew Valley by bus a few days ago, had not yet fully adapted to life in Stardew Valley.
As a Great Witch who had learned thousands of kinds of magic, she had long been accustomed to using magic to provide convenience for herself in daily life.
As a result, now, suddenly she couldn't use any magic at all.
This also caused Tsukishiro Yuki, who had never diligently exercised her body, to pant after walking just a few steps.
Coupled with her body that was even shorter and lighter than Abigail's, there was no need to even mention helping Suke with farm work.
Less than 1.5 meters tall and weighing less than sixty catties (30kg), you are the real skeleton soldier!
"Little Yuki?"
"Why did you run up here? Didn't I tell you to go to the town nearby and prepare for Spirit's Eve with Little Abi and the others?"
Seeing this lolita-bodied Great Witch, who was soft and delicate, run to his side, Suke was startled.
[Character: Tsukishiro Yuki (Farmhand 3)]
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[Loved Gift: Gifts sent by you]
Although Tsukishiro Yuki, who had already become [Farmhand 3], possessed Infinite Resurrection, he was still terrified that she would roll down this small hill if he wasn't paying attention and fall apart directly!
He wasn't Hikami Meruru; he didn't know 'Super Assembly'.
"You're actually being fierce to me, Animus!"
"As expected, have your feelings faded?"
"That is true too. Even though I, as a Great Witch, am so beautiful and moving, in the end, I am just an old woman who was discarded after being played with until you were bored~..."
Tsukishiro Yuki made a gesture of covering her face as if about to weep.
That sorrowful expression, paired with her petite and slender figure, looked truly pitiable.
This was great; Suke, who was originally a bit depressed, was made to laugh directly by her.
Bored of playing, is it?
I see you want to turn into 'The Sun Never Sets' again!
Scooping Tsukishiro Yuki up by the waist, the young girl's body, weighing sixty catties, was even lighter than the Iridium Hoe he carried.
If they weren't outdoors in broad daylight, Suke would definitely let her taste what is called 'Domineering Farmer's Forced Love'!
"Un~"
"Does Animus want it? Now, right here~?"
"If it is Animus, it is not impossible~"
Tsukishiro Yuki did not show any shyness; instead, she took the opportunity to extend her fingers, wrapped in black silk gloves, to stroke the side of Suke's face.
The coldness of the girl's slender fingers and the ticklish sensation of being stroked were transmitted through the skin. That charm rippling beneath her white eyes seemed as if it would erode one's bones and consume one's heart.
He remembered a human sage once said that the taste of a Witch is really nice...
Right, right?
"Si- Sir? ...And Yuki..."
"Sorry, I, did I come at a bad time..."
Sakuraba Emma's voice suddenly came from below the hillside. The pink puppy, who had just returned from gathering mushrooms and blackberries in the Cindersap Forest, saw this passionate scene on the hillside and was somewhat at a loss.
What are Sir and Yuki trying to do?
Can she really continue to stay here?
"You came at the exact right time!"
Before Suke could speak, Tsukishiro Yuki took the initiative to wave at Sakuraba Emma, signaling her to come over:
"My pure Little Emma, kind Little Emma, obedient child Little Emma,"
"I have already seen through your feelings for Animus, oh~? Why not take this opportunity to join me and Animus..."
Like a Witch seducing people into depravity, Sakuraba Emma had a sense of déjà vu. It seemed she was experiencing auditory hallucinations like in the past again, making Emma couldn't help but want to take a step forward————
"Brother, what are you guys doing?"
However, just at this moment, the cold voice of a blonde girl carrying a Teddy Bear instantly awakened Sakuraba Emma from the Witch's voice of temptation.
Abigail was currently wearing a gigantic Witch Hat disproportionate to her body size, perhaps to blend in with the atmosphere of the upcoming Spirit's Eve?
She was seen standing at the farm entrance with an unkind expression, a look that seemed ready to eat people revealing itself in those green eyes.
If not for the suppression of the Farm's rules, she would definitely summon tentacles to fling that frail white-haired woman away!
This damn white thieving cat!
It was fortunate that Abigail didn't know about the hundred years of time Suke and Tsukishiro Yuki had spent alone; essentially everything that should be done had been done.
Otherwise, she would probably go dark ('blacken') to the point of going back to call her parents on the spot.
"Cough cough, nothing."
"Little Yuki sprained her ankle; I was supporting her a bit."
In front of Abigail, Suke found it difficult to continue maintaining this ambiguous posture with Tsukishiro Yuki.
Putting down the reluctant white-haired Great Witch, Suke took the basket of mushrooms handed over by Sakuraba Emma, preparing to dry them, while the blackberries were taken to be made into jam.
Nowadays, the Starfruit, one of the most valuable crops in Stardew Valley, could already be purchased remotely from the desert store via the [Function Wand] (Return Scepter).
But Suke still had no clue about the reconstruction of the Greenhouse.
This couldn't be sacrificed (Community Center bundle), nor could services be bought (Joja route).
Suke was still waiting to plant Ancient Fruit!
Even if not for money, tasting the flavor of this legendary wonderful fruit would be good too.
[Congratulations Farmer, triggered series quest: Finding the Missing Junimo · Pantry]
[This quest is a series quest, concerning the opening and reconstruction of the Community Center. Please treat it with caution, Farmer.]
[The Junimo 'Starfruit', who manages the Community Center Pantry, has gotten lost due to an accident. It says the place where it is is so cold; it misses the forest so much, misses its companions so much.]
[Quest Requirement: Please bring the Junimo 'Starfruit' back to Stardew Valley. Its power might be able to help you rebuild the Greenhouse.]
[Junimos are the darlings of the forest and nature, but some also say they are actually small spirits formed from the wish of every person in a predicament wanting to return home...]
[Their common characteristic is that their names all sound fresh and delicious.]
[Quest Item: Special Warp Totem · Icefield of a Certain Country * 1 has been issued to the backpack]
[*After using the Warp Totem, it is not recommended to use the Return Scepter to return to Stardew Valley, otherwise the quest will be automatically considered a failure.]
Perhaps it was a moment of spiritual clarity; the Farm's system panel popped up a new quest for Suke at just the right time.
Junimo Starfruit?
The Farm system quest interface very thoughtfully presented a picture to Suke.
That was a cute little fellow that looked like an apple that had gained sentience, only its color was the same yellow as a Starfruit.
Could it be?
...
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