A new day began, and Shiki was in the fields watering the crops as usual.
The watering can is arguably the tool with the least presence in all of Stardew Valley—bar none.
A normal watering can can only water one tile at a time, making it both tedious to use and a drain on stamina.
Meanwhile, the minerals needed for upgrades are prioritized for the pickaxe and axe.
By the time it’s finally the watering can’s turn, the player has already mined enough minerals to upgrade their tools again.
To avoid tying up the blacksmith, the watering can has to wait even longer.
In the end, by the time the player is holding Iridium Ore and Battery Packs, they’ve already started making the highest-tier Sprinklers, rendering the watering can completely useless.
The early-rising cat sat on a box dyed blue.
This box contained all the fish Shiki had caught, and Chen was guarding it closely.
Aside from Shiki, Lord Lan, and Lady Yukari, she would even bare her claws if Reimu got too close.
Of course, the result would be her being forcibly suppressed and given a thorough, ruthless petting.
After all, the cat’s strength was weak; she just needed to focus on being cute.
“Good kitty, look!
There’s a big rat over there!” Marisa, who had just run over from the Apothecary near the Miness this morning, crouched in front of the box, trying to trick Chen into leaving.
Yesterday, Shiki had invited both Marisa and Yukari; Marisa was Stardew Valley’s Resident No.
002, and Yukari was No.
003.
“I!
WILL!
NOT!
LOOK!” Having transformed into a black cat, Chen flattened herself into a cat pancake, firmly guarding the fish-filled box.
This Marisa was too wicked; she was always thinking about stealing fish to eat.
She was more of a cat than an actual cat—a total bad cat.
“Just take a look.
If you don’t, I’ll have no choice but to let you see my big treasure.” After a half-hour battle of wits with Chen, Marisa helplessly pulled out her eight trigrams furnace, preparing for a greeting style full of Gensokyo flair.
“If you dare bully Chen, Shiki won’t let you get away with it!
I’m going to tell Lord Lan, and Lady Yukari too!
Hit me if you have the guts!” Even with the eight trigrams furnace pointed at her face, Chen didn’t panic at all.
Was there anyone in Gensokyo with better connections than her?
Her ability to run around Gensokyo freeloading wasn’t just because of her cuteness.
“Tsk.” Marisa clicked her tongue and had to put away the eight trigrams furnace, reaching out to try and peel the cat off the box.
“If you want to eat fish, just pay up.
Give the money to Chen, and she’ll give you a fish.
The cat is currently the one in charge of the money in our house.” Shiki watered the fields, occasionally glancing at Marisa and Chen’s antics.
Now that everyone had been invited, Stardew Valley was finally becoming lively.
It was a pretty good feeling.
“Money?
Hey mister, go ask around in Gensokyo.
When has Marisa ever paid for things she takes?” Hearing Shiki’s words, Marisa very proudly declared that she never paid for things in Gensokyo.
Even if those people wanted to call the police, the one who showed up would be Reimu, who at most would just make her return the items; she’d never been beaten up for it.
“Marisa is a thief!
A bandit!
A robber!
A bad cat!” Chen chimed in.
This was the one thing she admired about Marisa: this girl never cared who she was stealing from.
For example, Patchouli’s books from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Sakuya’s toasted bread from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Flandre’s dolls from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Remilia’s black tea from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and Meiling’s…
oh, she couldn’t steal from her.
Meiling’s life was just too miserable; Marisa would even spare a couple of coins when passing by.
In short, Marisa’s reputation in Gensokyo was on par with Shameimaru Aya’s; they were the two biggest cancers of Gensokyo!
Gurgle~~ “Fine, I’m done teasing you.
Here’s your money, give me a fish.
I haven’t eaten breakfast yet.” Marisa’s stomach growled.
Her daily cat-teasing quota was met, so she very readily pulled a 100-coin from her apron and tossed it to the cat.
It was unclear if this was payment for teasing the cat or for buying the fish.
“100 coins received.
I’ll get you a fish now, but stay back!” The cat jumped into the air, catching the coin with both paws.
After stowing it away, she opened the box, reached a paw inside, and tossed a fish to Marisa…
“Isn’t this a bit much?
I gave you 100 coins, and you give me such a tiny fish?” In Marisa’s hand was a palm-sized Sardine.
Never mind Marisa, even Chen could eat three or four of this size in one meal.
“This cat played with you for so long.
This fish is 40 coins, and the rest is the companionship fee.
If you think the fish is too small, you don’t have to take it; just feed it into the cat’s mouth.” Having received the money, Chen sat on the box with newfound confidence.
To be honest, the box had permissions set so that no one but Shiki and Chen could open it, but Chen was afraid.
Marisa’s logic was very bizarre, and she feared Marisa might just carry the whole box away.
“Heh, it seems you have some misunderstandings about my reputation in Gensokyo.” Chuckling in annoyance, Marisa rolled up her sleeves and grabbed the cat by the scruff of destiny, preparing to play a game of ‘you fly, I catch.’ But at that moment, a Gap opened, and Yakumo Ran walked out with a young girl carrying a large backpack.
“Marisa!” Yakumo Ran’s voice was terrifyingly calm.
This was what Marisa feared most.
If you were furious or in a rush, she’d still dare to tease you, but with this calm tone from Yakumo Ran, Marisa didn’t dare act up at all.
She obediently set the cat down and even gave her a couple of pets.
“Hmph hmph~~ Lord Lan, meow.” Chen immediately jumped into Yakumo Ran’s arms, rubbing her head vigorously, then looked at Marisa with a ‘come at me’ expression.
“So this is Stardew Valley?
Hello, mister.
Please take a moment to learn about Kappa Heavy Industries.
We handle all kinds of custom furniture, home renovations, and facility construction.
Fair prices, honest for all.” Kawashiro Nitori scanned the surroundings.
Upon seeing Shiki, she immediately pulled a flyer from her chest and ran over to him to pitch her services.
Kawashiro Nitori Race: Youkai, Kappa Ability: Capability of manipulating water Residence: Youkai Mountain, Kappa Heavy Industries Occupation: Principal, Technician, Merchant, Carpenter, Blacksmith, Miner, Plumber and Electrician, Construction Worker, Mecha Pilot Unlock Condition: Reach Floor 5 of the Miness “Uh…
hello.
You’re…
quite multi-talented.” Shiki took out his phone and had a look.
This was the first time he’d seen someone with so many occupations; previous people only had one or two, but Kawashiro Nitori, who stood before him with a large backpack, had two whole lines of occupations.
“Haha, having many skills is never a burden.
If you have any needs, mister, contact me via phone anytime.
I guarantee the best price, and if you provide your own materials, it’ll be even cheaper!” The Gap did not close.
After Yakumo Ran and Kawashiro Nitori stepped out, several more young girls about the same size as Kawashiro Nitori followed, each carrying a large pack on her back and a log on her shoulder.
It might not seem tempting right nobut who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”