And now, to ensure that I do not get bitched at by anyone I will now begin the disclaimers that I'm sure all of us have read over a thousand times in various fanfictions.
I do not own harvest moon, any of the games belonging to the series, any characters belonging to each game, including the characters that will be appearing in this fanfiction.
Ugh, honestly it's a pain to have to say it every time, but what can you do?
Anyway I will quit while I'm ahead and start the fic before I start ranting, so without further ado, enjoy
Damn that… that… that… !!!
Rick, as usual, was having trouble to find just the right word to describe Kai. He could not think of a word that would fully express his absolute loathing of the man, without being prophane, and without making himself seem foolish or immature in the process. So, he opted for the alternative, and kicked the counter in frustration. Unfortunately he used more force than he had intended, and the result was him hopping around the room on one leg, muttering curses under his breath, and in doing so doing two of the things he had hoped to avoid doing.
Eventually he calmed down slightly and sat down again, though he was still fuming.
"Who does that man think he is? Every summer it's the same. That man comes into town, and wit a single wink Popuri is fawning over him. How could m innocent little sister fall for a pirate like him?!... All right, so he probably isn't a pirate, but I mean… Just LOOK at him! That bandana, the tan skin, the striped shirt, always staying near the ocean. All he needs is a parrot on his shoulder and it would be perfect! Tch! And to think, I actually used to love summer, but now my blood boils at the mere thought of Sum… of Su… of that six-letter word. Grrr, Popuri just doesn't see it, she doesn't see what a big mistake she's making by dating a guy like him, and as her older brother, it is my duty to make sure that she makes the right choices in life… I just have to find a way to get her to fall for someone else, and forget all about Kai… But who…………."
As fate would have it, the door opened just as Rick was pondering that very question.
"Hey Rick! Why so down!"
And at that moment, Rick was half convinced that the harvest had sent him the answer to his prayers.
'Of course, why didn't I think of this before!'
Rick looked up from the counter and began sizing up the person.
'Yes, not bad looking, not allot of girls would turn down someone like him…
He has an honest income, and his profits aren't bad either…
Half the town likes him…
He keeps chickens…
He and Popuri have gotten along well since he came here…
And, I think he likes her already…'
Rick had unknowingly been staring at his latest customer with great intensity, and the farmer was beginning to show signs of discomfort
"Erm… I just needed some chicken feed, but if this is a bad time I can come back later…"
The farmer turned back to the door, his blue backpack now facing Rick. He reached out for the doorknob with a gloved hand, but Rick grabbed him tightly by the shoulder.
"Oh no. No no no no no, Jack, it's not a bad time at all. In fact you're just the man I wanted to see! Come sit down, can I get you anything to drink?"
He said, as he forced Mineral Towns newest resident into a chair.
"Uh… waters fine I guess…"
Jack was starting to get a little concerned
"Hey Rick, are you sure you're okay? Maybe I should go get the doctor."
"Oh no Jack, I'm fine. You see, there's something I need your help with."
Rick smiled reassuringly at his friend as he pored him a glass of water. On the outside he was smiling, but inside his grin bordered on malicious.
'Enjoy this last Summer while you can Kai, because the next time you come here, Popuri will have forgotten all about you. I'll make sure of it personally'
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Mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha !!! So, what do you think? I'll continue, but only if I think enough people liked it. Yes, I am holding this fanfic hostage! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha