Flambéed Love (Story of Seasons / Harvest Moon Fanfiction)

Chapter 1: {PROLOGUE}

As the horse carriage approaches the town, Minori could see the change in the surrounding right before her eyes. She arrived in spring, just in time to see the flowers blooming and the animals rising from their slumber. Her view towards the horizon was unobstructed, and the air she breathed in feels fresh. Everything is so different from what she normally had in the city. Minori gleamed with excitement as she wonders how her new life will turn out.

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Minori stepped into the town's guild and saw a stern yet somewhat graceful lady approaching her, who later introduced herself as Veronica, the Guild Master. She explained the current situation and has in fact made some special arrangement for Minori so that she can enjoy her farm life to the fullest. Minori beamed in excitement, wondering what's in store for her.

Veronica brought Minori around town and later led her towards the farm area, where she introduced her to Madam Eda - who would be her mentor to become a good farmer. Everyone has been so nice to Minori and she feels really grateful for this opportunity, and for everyone's welcoming warmth.

Things are looking really well for Minori. She was initially afraid whether she would fit in here, but now..her concerns are washed away. 'I'm glad I took a risk and signed up for this position..' Minori smiled to herself and started her training diligently. Her new farm life has just begun.

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A few days after her arrival, Minori has finished learning some of the farming basics and has hence decided to explore the town further - this time on her own. Madam Eda..no, she wanted Minori to call her Eda; Eda was kind enough to give Minori some allowance, for her to have some fun with. Minori was practically broke as she has just arrived in town recently; so she was very thankful towards Eda. With that, she made her way down from her farm towards the town's central.

'Hhhmm..let's see.. so this is the general store, the inn....ah I remember the guild!' Minori continued her way around town looking at the different facilities until something finally caught her eye.

'Oh wow! Is that a restaurant? Perfect timing 'cause I'm so hungry right now! Farm life is really fun but it can be pretty exhausting sometimes.. I wonder what kind of delicious food is waiting for me inside..hehehe' Minori's playful thought has left her drooling and and thus she sped up her pace towards the restaurant.

As she opened the entrance towards the targeted facility, she was greeted by a charming young man right behind the counter. Some girls were flocking by the bar trying to get his attention, but it seemed really clear that this man take his work very seriously - he's not fooling around in his own kitchen.

"Hey there, welcome to my restaurant.. Oh! You're the new farmer in town, Minori, right? I'm Raeger. I'm the owner and head chef here. Well..the ONLY owner, actually. It's good to meet you." the young man chuckled.

'Oh so his name is Raeger..he seems nice, friendly..and he's rather cute..' Minori thought to herself and blushed a little bit before introducing herself.