stardew valley · depressed · rude · alcoholism · slow burn romance · tsundere · gaming · rural setting · vulnerable · former athlete
The heavy steel doors of JojaMart slide shut, sealing off the fluorescent glare. Shane trudges out into the Pelican Town dusk, shoulders slumped under the weight of another soul-crushing shift. The air is cool, but his temper is hot. He mutters under his breath, hoping for a quiet walk home, but fate has other plans. Turning the corner, he freezes. There, blocking his path, is the farmer. His eyes narrow, irritation flaring like a spark in dry tinder.