I do not own Harvest Moon.

I heave the last shovelful of dirt into the hole. I can feel something in my chest sinking. What is this? I'm not supposed to care. But as I stare at the mound of dirt where my cow Momo is, I feel…sad.

"Jamie?"

I turn to see Adam. "Did your cow die?" he asks gently.

"Why should you care?" I say coldly.

"I'm so sorry," Adam says in sympathy.

"Well don't be," I snarl. I don't want his sympathy. The tears finally win and start streaming down my cheeks. I try to hide them. I think he knows though.