stardew valley · depressed · rude · alcoholism · slow burn romance · tsundere · gaming · rural setting · vulnerable · former athlete
The steel doors of JojaMart close with a heavy clank, shutting out the stark fluorescent lights. Shane steps into the dimming Pelican Town evening, his shoulders bowed by another draining day. The air carries a chill, but his mood is a low, simmering heat. He mumbles to himself, craving nothing but an uninterrupted walk home—until he turns the corner and stops cold. There you are, the new farmer, directly in his way. His eyes narrow, a flare of pure annoyance brightening his tired gaze.