The Maelstrom of Stardew
Year 1 (Spring)
Chapter 30 – Updates on Your Universe [Part 2]
(Still) Tuesday, the 23rd of Spring, 2017
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"And that's the gist of it, Wooz." Taeko said leaning on the wall of the Oasis.
His [Double T] was parked nearby.
"I see you've gotten yourself in deep. I'm actually a little upset you ended up doing this while I was out of town. No matter, if anything you've done good. The Denning sisters were a pain…considering they had blackmail on some of my members. Considering you burned the boat, that's no longer an issue. I have my guys move on the Dennings' drug factory in the country." Woozie said mirthfully.
"Not yet. Ryan seemed happy that the Dennings were gone. I want to know if he plans to take over operations." Taeko said.
"Most likely. I already have one girl of mine undercover there. Mei Chang. She's an older lady that works as a cleaner." Woozie said sending him a picture. "No one expects the cleaning lady."
It was another mirror though she looked about 10…maybe because 20 years younger.
"Of course. I'll let her know what's going on." Woozie said. "Good luck on picking your partner."
He hung up on Taeko who promptly called his friends that lunch was on him on his place. He got on his motorcycle and raced home. Shane had snuck out several boxes of frozen pizzas to heat up which Taeko gladly took up on.
"All right, I'm going to be blunt. I'm in deep with a job, and I need a partner for tonight." Taeko mused. "I'll be going undercover to gain the trust of a certain pair of twins."
"The Mazodu Twins." Ling said. "Woozie called me and told me what's up. The biggest pimps in all of Zuzu City with their Deviant's Dome. Also, a proprietor on the drug scene."
"I'm doing this because Misty wants some payback seeing these twins, according to what my assistant gathered, is trying to muscle in and force independent hookers to go under them. Doesn't help that the Sauseubeam was kidnapping girls that they apparently were going to hand to them." Taeko mused.
"It would be wise me and Sebastian bow out of this mission. You don't need someone Asian to let those two have a suspicion." Ling said.
"Honestly, it just leaves Leah or Abigail." Taeko remarked.
"Can't you ask your assistant?" Leah asked.
"I need her as mission control. Someone has to man the fort." Taeko said.
"I don't know if I should go, myself. My magic would be recognizable." Abigail said shaking her head. "Sorry…"
"Wait, why not use one of those two girls under your debt?" Shane suggested.
Taeko ate another slice before tossing Logan and Tom one each.
"I could, but one's a complete pushover and the other one is a friggin' moron." Taeko said. "Angel's too young to be used undercover."
"And Angel is former Purple Dragon…" Penny pointed out.
"I'd go, but Ryan may loosely know me." Leah said as Taeko and others were surprised.
"Not long after I moved into the Valley, I got into a fight with one of his girls. She's the reason I don't have a car until recently, and that asshole and his twin sister, Myne, managed to screw me out of paying me for the damages. I did try to report them, but…I didn't have the cash back then." Leah said with a sigh.
"Well then. I guess I'll have to use my new subordinates." Taeko said sipping a [Joja Cola].
"Holy shit, we have those now! We have grunts to order around?!" Abigail said excitedly.
"Yes, they were a small gang known as the Zorras de Verona, but after a wager and few antics, they were absorbed into the Shadow Yakuza with Verona Beach as our turf now." Taeko said. "Even in the works of getting up a beach café and bar."
"Fuck. YES!" Shane said excitedly. "And Verona Beach is usually deserted around all-year around. People prefer Vespucci."
"This is great, we could have a beach day in the Summer." Penny said coolly.
"We have a new underboss, the old boss of the Zorras. The rest of her girls are the flunkies except two…that are in debt to me because people love making stupid bets around me. Hell, it's a repeat of the last two except it's mother and daughter. And the mother bet the daughter." Taeko said mused. "I do have new assets including an apartment building in Verona Beach."
"They have vacancy?" Sebastian asked.
"Yeah, they got plenty." Taeko said.
"Then, can I get an apartment?" Sebastian asked. "Because a chance to move out of home is something I'm not going to miss out on."
"What about the Valley?" Shane asked.
"I can just stay on Ling's boat…if that's okay." Sebastian mused. "How soon can you arrange me one?"
"You could just go and see my assistant about that." Taeko said.
Sebastian was out of the door and running.
"You know, seeing that it is going to be the summer. Having an apartment near the beach would be a real boon. Honestly, I want to get away from the Valley for a tiny bit. Considering school's out for the summer seeing all my students have passed well." Penny said. "So, save one for me. I just need to ensure my students ace their finals, and I can get my bonus."
"What are you doing to do for a job?" Abigail asked.
"Maybe ask if that XanTech place needs a hand?" Penny mused. "But if you got a dock, Taeko. I could move my boat there instead."
"I'll look into it." Taeko said finishing lunch. "Hey Abby, you down for some mining?"
"Nah, you should focus on getting a partner. Besides, you're going to need all your energy for tonight." Abigail said. "Besides, I'll think I'll go on a marathon of the first ten floors. Gather some monster loot to make some cash."
"Well, I have to get back to work." Shane said. "Meeting adjourned?"
"Yes. And when I go complete my takeover of Verona, we're going to make that summer the friggin' best." Taeko affirmed.
His friends left and he would leave the farm for the city again. Hitomi was out of being picked for the mission considering she had. A flat no to Chloe as she was more likely to get him and her killed. Max was needed for the bookstore. Which left Daya, Aleida, Flaca, and Maritza.
"I need to call a meeting." Taeko said to himself racing through the streets.
He pulled over to side realizing he still had the drugs on his person.
"Shit, I wanted to check out the shops." Taeko said before calling Mendoza.
"What can I do for you?" Gloria asked.
"I'm calling a meeting. Have you and others meet up in Verdant Bluffs, the place near when Hendai's was." Taeko remarked. "I'll see you there."
Taeko hung up and raced for the Bluffs. He arrived to see Max and Chloe arguing.
"You gambled the [Diamond] Taeko got me?!" She roared.
"Man, I was going to win it back and then some. I just rolled a bad hand." Chloe said only to see Taeko come in. "Oh crap. Ho-"
"I heard and you disappoint me. So, you can take over for Max at Kiba's while Max gets the rest of the day off." Taeko said.
Max glared at Chloe before leaving the shop to her. He followed her out and gave her four [Diamonds].
"Go relax." Taeko said kindly before seeing her off.
He went back in the bookshop and tossed Chloe a [Bag of Weed].
"I got extra…figured you'd need a freebie. Don't smoke it until after work." Crimson said going to his office.
He went in his office to see his assistant in new clothes. A light orange short sleeve blouse, tan slacks, and black flats.
"Afternoon, boss. Figured I'd change into something a bit comfy given the heat." Velma said as the Game alerted him to new costumes for Velma.
"Yeah, ready a meeting. Our Zorras are on their way here." Taeko said. "Please grab us a few dozen donuts."
Taeko's phone rang to which he answered.
"Gloria?" Taeko asked.
"Yeah, it's me. Look, we got a problem. Aleida's stupid ass is in the midst of getting evicted out of her apartment. Apparently, the landlord she was giving handjobs to pay the rent got caught by his wife." Gloria explained annoyed. "But if I may make a suggestion. It would be easier to move that idiot to the Verona apartments."
"Quick question, Aleida and Daya's living situation is the only one I have to worry about. Right?" Taeko asked.
"Pretty much. Flaca and Maritza already live in the Verona building, and I got my own house. I'll get the wonder twins." Gloria said.
"Good, I'll deal with the idiot and the idiot's daughter." Taeko said.
"Before you hang up, I got one last thing to inform you about. Before you took over, we were in the process of welcoming a new member. She had to deal with some personal shit, and I'll be bringing her too. I guess I have to explain what about."
"Boss, Sebastian's here to inquire about the apartments." Velma said.
"Make sure, he gets one. Not near Candace or the Zorras in the building." Taeko said before leaving. "And Gloria, I'll gladly welcome to the new fish."
He hung up before leaving the building. He walked past Sebastian before high fiving him. He checked the lots before finding a grey [Rumpo] and taking it. He could see that Sebastian was leaving on his motorcycle following Velma. The mini-map led to Aleida and Daya. Daya looked completely annoyed only to Taeko roll up.
"So, Gloria told me everything, why is your mother arguing with that woman?" Crimson asked.
"Trying to weasel her way out of paying…" Daya said.
"How much?" He asked before she told him.
He got out the van.
"Look, I'll deal with this. Go put your stuff in the van." Taeko said walking up.
He came up before paying off the woman before glaring at Aleida who looked nervous.
"Now that's 3,000 more gold you owe me. Now come on." Taeko said annoyed.
Aleida wanted to protest but she was dragged away as Daya put in the last box along with a few duffel bags.
"I'd say we could come back for the fridge or our appliances, but shit…mom ruined any chance of that." Daya said closing the back door.
"Aleida, get in the van." Taeko ordered as he got in the front door. "In the back."
Aleida grumbled and got in as Daya got in front. He drove them away.
"Well Gloria told me what happened, and you'll get a place at the Verona." Taeko mused.
"What an upgrade, and I'm assuming rent-free, Daddy~?" Aleida asked sweetly.
"Are you seriously asking that, mom?" Daya said dryly.
"Well for now, until shit is sorted." Taeko affirmed seeing the message from the Game.
[You got a new tenant! 200 Gold Bonus received! (Tenants: 11/40)]
"Either way, we got a meeting. Gloria said she would be late, and my assistant is dealing with welcoming a new tenant. One of my Yakuza members." Taeko explained.
"He cute?" Aleida asked.
"He has a Triad girlfriend who would skin you alive. Pretty sure, she's going to be hanging around him there." Taeko said stopping in front of the office building. "We're here."
They got out.
"You got an office building? Fuck. Man, you really make our gang look poor in comparison." Aleida said.
"Yes, but the office is really for the Stardew Shadow Syndicate, my company. The Shadow Yakuza just runs the show." Taeko teased opening the door.
He took them to the meeting room.
"Of course, this guy has the fancy ass chair." Aleida said. "What about the other fancy ones?"
"Underbosses and my assistant." Taeko said.
"You really treat your people well." Daya remarked.
"Best way to run a company or a gang really. I only gave certain people shit when they deserve it. Speaking of which, Aleida, I'll deal with you later in my office." Taeko affirmed. "Both of you have a seat."
Velma would arrive first and soon after Gloria could come in her van with everyone else.
"Well, of course, Maria Ruiz had to be in this group." Taeko thought as Gloria introduced him.
They shook heads and everyone got seated. Velma got donuts out to which Aleida wanted to take one only to get her hand slapped away by Taeko.
"Not getting any of those. Maybe I would have been nice if I didn't have to pay to keep your ass out of prison." Taeko said before taking a chocolate one. "But let's get down to business. On the matter of jobs, I got a bookstore next door. Kiba's. Considering that the bar is not going to be ready for a week, you can all take up a shift there. The staff there already needs time off, and this is just going to be the rest of the week. Velma can explain payment if you're interested."
"Question, since we working under you, we get discounts? Right?" Maria asked taking a donut.
"Yes. Ms. Ruiz. Being that you are on the bottom level of subordinate, it is a 5% discount." Velma explained before explaining pay for the library. "Any takers?"
"I'm interested." Maria said. "I could use as much dough as I can make."
"On that note, aside from personal favors you can do for me if you can that can pay around anything…" Taeko said.
"So sexual favors?" Aleida snarked.
Taeko glared at being interrupted.
"Actually, I do have a personal favor right now. First person to backhand slap Aleida gets 300-"
Taeko was cut by Maria smacking Aleida right out of her chair. He paid Maria thanking her before she went back to her seat.
"Aleida, what am I going to do with you? Can't humble yourself for shit. While yes, I could ask for those favors, it's unlikely I would. I do have more important things to worry about." Taeko said tiredly.
"But…curiously, if you were down, you'd pay good for it, right?" Maria asked trying not to sound desperate.
"Maria, is there something wrong? Come on, you can tell me." Taeko said. "Aleida, get your ass back in the chair."
"Well, I…lost out on custody of my daughter. My ex-boyfriend…and her father, just had a bit more money and better living situation. He's not an abusive piece of shit, we broke up amicably. I just need to make some cash to better my conditions to get my baby girl back. He…admitted that he's not father material. He's just holding onto her for me to get myself up." Maria explained.
"I see. Then, I'll put you on my list for any extra jobs I may have. You'll probably need a car to get around…but I'll deal with you later. Because I have another matter…a bit of a bigger job." Taeko said as Maria took her seat.
"This job is an undercover one. I'll be going undercover at the Deviant's Dome hoping to gain the trust of the twins, and I need a partner to go with me. My friends can't do it, and I realized that no one expects a Latina in a Yakuza." Taeko affirmed. "The mission has a bit risky, but it'll pay well with 5,000 flat-out. Any takers?"
"I'll do it." Daya said.
"You sure?" Gloria asked.
"We'll be going in disguise as a pair of mercs for hire. I already had Velma get us voice modulators. I just needed to get the partner to go form that disguise." Taeko said. "Now, Gloria. Status report. Anything else in Verona Beach I need to worry about?"
"Aside from everyone finding out we're a part of the Yakuza now, nothing of worry. Just be lucky you're half-Black, pretty sure we'd have a riot if you weren't." Gloria said.
"Right. V, anything to add?" Taeko asked.
"Just my suggestion on to raise the idea of any of them becoming monster hunters. It would not hurt to have more licensed members. If Maria wants to make cash, if she's willing to fight, she can work with you on mine crawls." Velma suggested.
"Still can't believe we're talking to an actual monster hunter." Maritza said.
"Well, you're all dismissed. Flaca, Maritza, you can have that unopened box of donuts." Taeko said.
"Thanks, boss." Flaca said taking it.
"You're too kind." Maritza said sweetly.
"Can I have a donut?" Aleida asked.
"Disrespect me again, Aleida, and I'll make sure you won't like the punishment. I've been lenient on others but you're old for this bullshit. Plus, the only people I let snark at me at my underbosses, my friends, and my assistant." Taeko affirmed glaring at her. "Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, Taeko." Aleida said sheepishly.
"Take your donut and the van with your things." Taeko said tossing her the keys.
"I already arranged for their apartment." Velma said giving her the key. "You're on the second floor. While you're not paying rent directly, you're going to be working on cleaning staff for the building and be my gofer."
"Cleaning? Do I look like an illegal immigrant?" Aleida snarled.
"At least they work harder than you." Gloria snarked.
"Unless you rather sleep in va-Actually, that's a great idea. Mr. Maelstrom?" Velma said.
"It is. Daya, I'll just get you a new set of wheels. Aleida, van's yours for where you'll stay. Daya…you can have the apartment." Taeko said as Velma snatched the apartment key from Aleida to toss to Daya. "Now Aleida, unless you want to make it worse…thank me."
"Thank you, boss." Aleida said reluctantly.
"Now, I need you to assist me, but I need to get you a cleaning uniform." Velma said dragging Aleida out. "We're going for a ride."
"You just going to have her cleaning…" Maritza asked.
"Well, I see fit to sexually starve her. She'd enjoy getting fucked, wouldn't she? After a bit of labor, she'll be more compliant not to be a piece of shit." Taeko said simply. "Now Maritza, is there anything I can do for you before I deal with Daya?"
"A new car, if you can." Maritza said as Flaca nodded.
"I can do that." Taeko said getting up. "Daya, wait for me here."
"I could use one. We all came in Gloria's." Maria said following him.
"Thankfully, I own the cul-de-sac nearby. Aside from my aside and two others indebted who live in the other houses, these cars are unclaimed. Don't ask how, just take your pick." Taeko said rather glad that Chloe and Max's house had a garage.
"Dibs on the [Tampa]." Maria said getting it.
Flaca and Maritza raced away with their new [BF-500s]. Gloria rolled her eyes and got in her own car before leaving. Daya decided to take the [SA-BF Injection] to which Taeko had her drive him to XanTech.
"More assets? You doin' good." Xander said.
"I need to talk you in the back. Can Jeremy take over?" Taeko said as Jeremy gave a nod. "Good."
In the back room with Daya, Taeko explained the task ahead to Xander.
"I can get you both some armor and a mask or a bodysuit if you prefer." Xander said. "For the lady, I've been toying with some new tech. The kid to alter your hair and eye colors."
"I'll need something full body, so does she." Taeko said.
"Lucky for you. I got something for that as he tossed him what appeared to be a plain white wifebeater. Xander told him to put under his clothes and then Taeko found a hidden button.
Taeko found his body consumed before finding himself in [Battle Ready Armor].
"Holy shit, this is cool." Taeko said excitedly as Daya was wide-eyed.
"Figured if I had the set, why not try to make my own collapsible one? This shit I used to make it, I found in Joja Corp's local landfill." Xander remarked.
"Joja always creeped me the fuck out. I remember they kept trying to convince Gloria to sell her store to them. Caesar wanted to shoot them, but…I stopped him." Daya remarked.
"Smart move." Xander said before giving Taeko a [Blastons Wraith Mask] and [Long Cloak] to complete it.
In doing the so asked for the disguise to be named to 'complete' it as an item in [Inventory] and he called it the [Raze Suit]. Takeo deactivated the disguise, and he was returned to the clothes he came in.
"You sure, the cape is needed?" Daya asked.
"It added to the mystery, plus…knowing Candice is a ditz, this guy has no idea who I look like." Crimson said.
"And besides, I don't sell this armor to the public, so no tracing to me. Now for you, Miss. Here." Xander said giving her a sports bra. "It may be a bit of a tight fit but…"
She put it and activated it. She had to admit that it was cool to wear this time having seen the show in her younger years.
She was given an [Anodite Head] to wear as an inner mask and a [Long Cloak] for the cape.
"So, you two will need codenames?" Xander said.
"Raze." Taeko affirmed. "And you, Daya?"
"Phase. Raze and Phase sounds like an old rock band." Daya said playfully.
"Works for me. Keep the suits, they're off the record." Xander said as Daya deactivated her disguise. "They're equipped with the basic protective gear, but I couldn't add a weapons system yet."
"Not that it matters. I will have to use cheap katanas and not use my trademarks." Taeko mused.
[Both objectives completed, you can timeskip to a closer time from your office or from home.]
"Ok, thanks Xander." Taeko said before he and Daya left.
"I'll have the voice modulator sent to your office." Xander said as Taeko nodded.
Daya had driven Taeko to Ammu-Nation to get some weaponry.
"So, you want the katanas?" The shopkeep said.
"I can't go in with my trusty ones or I will be recognized. I just one at the minimum." Taeko said as he was given one in a plain sheath.
"Free of charge." The shopkeeper said with a nod.
After paying several thousand gold for weapons for them both, Daya had driven him to the apartments.
"Thanks for the apartment, Taeko. I'll be sure to be ready tonight." Daya said as Taeko got out.
Taeko nodded before heading for Candice's apartment.
"Heeyyy…Kiba." Candice said. "Or I guess, landlord? Am I paying rent or protection money?"
"No protection money, just the rent." Taeko mused. "But I'll forgo rent this time to make up for the Zorras being trouble to you. I also brought some more [Coke]."
Candice looked excited, but he stopped her as he had an idea.
"Tell you what, I'll let you have them. But I need you to do something for me. Take a week off work." Taeko said charmingly. "So, you can relax, you probably work very hard and never ask for time off. So, use it."
"Being the star means never taking time off…but I want that coke." Candice said before going to the phone.
She made the call and managed to convince her manager that she could take the week off. He gave her the ten bags and his ['Friendship'] with her went up. Tempted as he was to enjoy benefits, he decided to save Candice for after the twins were gone. As he left, he was still in the mood, he considered Daya.
"Nah, she needs time to rest up. Max? She's working. And Hitomi's still in school for another hour." Taeko mused. "Maybe Maria?"
She did want gold and she was willing. He walked downstairs to see Sebastian and Ling moving things into the new apartment.
"So, Seb? How did your mom did that you were moving?" Taeko said.
"She cried. My stepdad accidentally cheered…and she was pretty mad. She dragged him into the bedroom…and well…I don't even want to talk about what I heard." Sebastian said. "I don't intend to move out permanently. Just for the summer. I need some space."
"Thank you, Taeko. This apartment will be perfect for Seb and I's date nights." Ling said humbly.
He nodded and went on his way. A small boon he got was cars he could jack in the lot of the apartment building and the bar. Finding a hardtop [Banshee], he took it and drove over to Maria's place. Maria's reaction to why he came was…surprising.
"So, you came to me to pay me for it…instead of using Daya or Aleida?" Maria said raising an eyebrow.
"I'm sexually starving Aleida. Plus, Daya agreed to the mission I needed, so I didn't want to. You did say you were up for jobs, and I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask." Taeko said sheepishly.
Maria calmly called Gloria and said she was going to be a bit late to her to her shift at the grocery store citing the boss wanted to talk to her about something. Once she hung up.
"We got 20 minutes…and it's been a while since I've…well."
Taeko suggested something a bit simple. That simple idea was a 69 on the couch which Taeko sitting on the couch holding Maria up by her waist. Clothes and weapons scattered on the kitchen table as Taeko tasted Latina for the first time. Maria was what Taeko described as all around. Decent sized all around and there were a hard yet soft feel to her.
"Not as thick as Daya, but not as skinny as the others." Taeko thought. "I wonder if she squirts."
She did not, having to stop sucking to moan out as she came to a climax. Taeko eased Maria right side up and on the couch before using a nearby towel to wipe pussy juice and stray pubes on his face.
"It's been ten minutes." Taeko said still throbbing.
"Sorry, it has been a while." Maria said sheepishly. "Let me finish you off, just relax."
On her knees, she took back in her mouth eagerly working him using her free hands to massage him as he let a groan.
"Damn, you really want…oh crap…I'm closing in!" Taeko said grabbing Maria's head and emptying that payload down her throat.
He let go and Maria pulled out with a plop.
"Didn't want to mess with your hair, but I'll pay extra." Taeko said relived as he put 2,000 gold along with 5 [Emeralds].
"If it's anything…I know this was weird, but thanks for coming to me." Maria said getting up.
The two were getting dressed.
"Yeah, you needed the cash, and you had the zeal to work. Sorry, that it was literally a sexual favor." Taeko bemused.
"Are you kidding me? I got paid that amount and you ate me out. I'll give you this, my boyfriend never did that." Maria said as Taeko raised an eyebrow.
"Oddly, I'm the exception on that." Taeko said getting on his jacket. "But pleasure doing business."
"We don't have to tell…"
"I'm not telling if you don't. Frankly, we don't need to give Aleida ammunition." Taeko said as she nodded.
He left first bidding her goodbye as he drove away. He returned to the office to see Aleida in cleaning lady clothes dusting and sweeping.
"Welcome back, boss." Aleida said polite but still forced.
"Well, you've done a good job cleaning up the place." Taeko said giving her 100 Gold. "Take a break and get yourself a coffee."
She dropped the broom and bolted through the door as Velma came in.
"I assume you got want you needed." Velma remarked. "I took the liberty of obtaining a few things for you. Namely thrown explosives. And Maru sent down a few things."
"Thanks V. There's the car outside, a [Banshee]. Take it and get it modified. Paint me black with a gray stripe and get it some defense." Taeko said tossing her the key.
"Yeah, I'll forward the bill." Velma said leaving.
The day was spent in his office playing the stocks, taking calls, and handling business. Hitomi would come by to bid him a visit after school, but the timeskip had kicked in. Night came had and Taeko was ready. Taeko found what Velma had gotten…a dozen [Crystal Gem Apples]. He loaded the jewels and weed he had on him into the [Safe]. He got what Maru sent him which was two [Energy Tonics] and two [Muscle Remedies]. Xander had sent over the voice modulators and Taeko got his installed on the helmet.
"Thanks, Maru. Xander, I owe ya." Taeko said to himself seeing the time. "It's near time."
Taeko came down to see Daya waiting in the boardroom. He promptly got to installing the voice modulator on her helmet as Velma came in.
"Car's ready." Velma said tossing him the car keys. "Windows are tinted."
Taeko nodded as he got in the car with Daya before speeding away. The Deviant's Dome sat between the outskirts of Zuzu City to the countryside of Crimson County. He rolled up on the place as both him and Daya activated their devices. Taeko hated leaving his swords behind in favor of one bland blade, but he swallowed it down as they entered the club. It was there they got their first look at the twins, which the game identified as the redheaded Ryan and Myne. Myne had the resting bitch face.
"Who the hell are you?" Ryan asked.
"Ahem, I'm the one who saved your star stripper. Raze." Taeko said calmly. "This is my partner, Phase."
"What's with the getup?" Myne asked.
"We work on contract mercs, you don't have to see our faces." Daya said. "We also wanted to show we're armed to the teeth for any task you got."
The twins were surrounded by signs of their wealth. For Myne, it was sitting on a pile of gold. For Ryan, it was having women around him.
"Well, I got use for some dumb muscle. Because my sister and I are intellectuals. Above the grunt work." Ryan said as Myne had had one of the security staff giving Taeko a communicator.
"All right, we have some tasks for you. Let's see how efficient you two are." Myne said as the pair took a seat in the booth. "Ok, I'm going to need you to deliver one of my working girls to the Mopsy Motel. Use the pimpomobile outside. The car phone in it will let you keep in touch."
[Objective Added: Ensure the working girl is delivered to Mopsy Motel in Jabbar Hills]
"All right, we'll get to work." Taeko said leaving with Daya.
Outside, the car was revealed to be a [Broadway] and the girl in question was getting inside. Daya was told to drive their ride as Taeko took the [Broadway].
"What's with the mask? You into some kinky shit?"
"It's for work." Taeko droned said before starting the car.
The drive was boring with the prostitute yakking with him barely listening. He did catch that a few hints about her client of the night and then looked at the girl closely. Blue hair…more of a Tumberina shade though…but
"At least he isn't calling her Emily…at least I hope not." Taeko thought.
They got to Jabbar Hills before pulling up on the motel and there was Clint on the balcony.
"Damn it, Clint." Taeko thought as he dropped her off.
He got the car phone to let Ryan know the job was done.
"Good work, maybe you and your friend aren't completely useless. But we got another issue in Rockford Hills, there a cop on my payroll and I don't feel like paying the fat fuck when I can get someone better on my payroll." Ryan said before giving the description.
[Objective added: Ensure the death of the dirty cop in Rockford Hills.]
The duo raced over there as Taeko followed the mini-map only to arrive a mess of a scene. There was a clear shootout between Purple Dragons and Sauseubeam gangbangers. A lone cop car riddled with bullets. Taeko and Daya found two officers…one still breathing and out cold. The fat target was leaning against the wall and bleeding out.
"Officer Stool." Taeko said coming up. "Ryan sent me to kill you, but…well I'm too late."
"Of course, that cancerous fuck decides to cut me off." Officer Stool said coughing up. "I figured it was coming. I need to ask, why?"
"Dumb bastard didn't feel like paying you." Daya admitted as the officer.
"Oh, that's it. Almost thought it was because he found out, I had dirt on them." The officer admitted. "This shootout is because of me and my partner. My partner was gathering information and playing both sides while I dealt with the twins. I'm pretty much done for…but let me ask you…you loyal?"
"To the twins? Seeing that you're dying, I'll fess up I'm not loyal to those pricks." Taeko said darkly as the officer coughed up more blood. "Not really a fan of the Dragons or Sauseubeam."
"My guess is you're a vigilante or you're with another gang. Honestly, I don't give a shit, but if you want to stick it to the twins…" Officer Stool said producing a key. "It's to a safe that has all you need. I hid it in an abandoned motel. Probably should have moved it seeing the recent gunfights and fire there, but seeing my hiding spot was secure…figured not to. When you end those twins, tell them Officer Stool is waiting for them…in hell."
The fat man passed and Taeko closed his eyes. Daya raided the cop car getting some pistols, ammo, body armor, and a few flash drives. Taeko took the flash drives before planting a sticky bomb under one of the gang cars. He managed to collect ammo off the bodies and 4,000 Gold which he split with Daya. They drove away before Taeko denoted the bomb giving all of them a fiery send off.
"Ryan, it's been done." Taeko said through the carphone.
"Ok, one more thing. There's another officer…I don't need him dead but…he has information I want to acquire…." Ryan said.
When he came the name, Taeko had an idea.
"Ooh…I'm so sorry. When I wasted the fat officer…he was not alone. That officer was with him…and considering I blew up the car." Taeko said. "Was he important? Is there something I should know about the information he supposedly had."
Ryan clearly did not want to speak about what was on the disk. What Taeko had not realize was that he inadvertently completed the second to last task and Daya had gotten him a major boon.
"I…damn it, the car has an APB out for it. Get rid of it, trash it, just don't bring it near the club. Lose the police and come back." Ryan said before hanging up as Taeko noticed he had two stars.
A sticky bomb to the engine and a [Crystal Gem Apple] in the backseat before bailing before the car blew up. With an energy blast, he vaporized the remains as Daya came to a stop. Taeko got in the driver's seat before pulling over to a nearby alley as cop cars raced past surrounding the burning spot. Taeko put the car in reverse back into another street before sticking it back into drive and punching it. Taeko raced back on the way to the Deviant's Dome only to pull into a parking garage to wait out the police.
"So…how did I do?" Daya asked.
"Pretty good. We're lucky we haven't seen much action." Taeko said thoughtfully as his two star wanted level dropped to one. "We'll just need to wait them out."
He checked the radio, and he was relaxed to hear police chatter about the gang violence. With that, the last star was gone and Taeko was driving back to the club. Taeko and Daya returned to the club to see Ryan and Myne arguing.
"Why the hell should we pay them? They blew up potential intel!" Myne snapped.
"To be fair, he didn't tell them it was important." A bouncer said only for Myne to shoot at the bouncer who dodged.
"And who said you could talk!" Myne said as Taeko and Daya came up. "And then there's these assholes."
"Myne, calm down. They got the job I did ask them for done. The officers are no small loss." Ryan said.
"Besides, with them gone, no one else could use them." Daya pointed out.
"Exactly, the dumb muscle gets it. I'll have a group just raid his house." Ryan said as Taeko paid him 3,000 Gold. "You've done your part, you two can go. Come back at the same time."
The two took their leave. In the air, Taeko paid her the 15k right as the quest status came up as completed.
[Quest Completed]
[GTAZ Mission: Misty Weather (Part 3)]
Last mission for the day, go and establish yourself as a 'man for hire' for Ryan of the Mazodu Twins. Your first mission with them is make or break.
Objective: Create a disguise to mask your identity. [Completed]
Call Woozie and fill him in on your plans. [Completed]
Arrive at the Deviant's Dome tonight before 9:00pm. [Completed]
Deliver the working girl to the motel. [Completed]
Ensure the fat cop's demise. [Completed]
Get to the cop alive and steal the info for Ryan [X] or kill the cop and keep the information. [Completed]
Escape the police. [Completed]
Requirements: Has to be completed tonight. [Unlike previous missions, you can go with a partner. But your partner will have disguise themselves as well.]
Quest Reward: 7000g, + Respect, +Trust with Ryan, Access to the next parts of the questline tomorrow
However, the world went gray as Taeko was presented with a choice.
[However, because your partner inadvertently prevented you from making a choice, there is a penalty. You'll have to get one of the flash drives…corrupted. Choose wisely, would you rather have the information on the [Purple Dragons] or [Sauseubeam]? To even the score, whoever you choose, the one not chosen will net you a positive boon to near Neutral with…temporarily.]
Taeko picked the Purple Dragons as the Sauseubeam was going to be saved for another day. The world returned as Taeko turned the car only to hear a tapping on the window to see an older lady looking at them.
"Mei Chang." Taeko said as she nodded.
"Daya, think you can jack a car in the lot and make it back home?" Taeko asked. "This is only a two- seater."
"Give me a second." Daya said getting out.
A sedan was not far as she got in using a screwdriver to trick the ignition before giving the thumbs up and taking off as Mei got in.
"You must the man Woozie speak high about. Drive." Mei said as Taeko left the dome. "What's the progress?"
"For one, they had a cop on payroll. They wanted me to kill him, but I didn't…gang fight that this partner pretty much put him on the death door already." Taeko mused. "Managed to swipe from information off the partner the twins wanted. The one on the Sauseubeams is corrupted."
"Not bad. You do pretty good for a Black Jap." Mei snarked. "Drop off here at this parking garage. Second to top floor of it."
He complied. One that they were there, Mei got a blanket out of from her nearby car and threw it over the Banshee.
"Best you hide car here. They may try to watch your going in and out. Here…blind spot." Mei said explained as Crimson deactivated the Raze Armor which returned his visible appearance. "Jack another car and go home. I'll report to Woozie about this."
Taeko nodded and left to looking through the garage to see a blue [NRG-900] to which he jacked to head back to the office. Daya had ditched the sedan and made it home shedding the Phase Armor. She texted Taeko she was home as he entered the office.
"How was Aleida?" Taeko asked Velma.
"Less of a pain than Chloe. She's home now. I noticed Max is more visibly upset with Chloe…pay her a visit after you're done." Velma suggested as they entered his home.
"I will. I just need to see what files I snagged from that cop." Taeko said before telling Velma what happened.
"Smart move to hold off on the Sauseubeam. Considering what their members are messing with…it'd be wise to have them off our backs for the time being." Velma said as Taeko was looking into the files. "Ok, I think I hit the jackpot. Locations of Purple Dragon weapon caches, drug caches, and money stashes all over Zuzu. Some even hidden in other gang's turf. None in the Bluffs, but there's a money stash in what was Zorra turf."
"And the other flash drive?" Velma asked.
"Looks like images of the women's locker room in the precinct. So, few women in shape. The mocha one with the brown hair is cute." Taeko said before closing it out. "May as well dispose of that drive."
Velma unplugged it before putting it in her pocket. Taeko tossed the generic [Katana] in the safe before reequipped his trusty trio.
"I'll format it and then get rid of it." Velma said as Taeko stored the information on his work computer before his secondary online drive. "And that one."
Taeko tossed her the one he raided before shutting down his PC.
"I need to check the lock up." Taeko said checking the time. "And I'll take Max with me."
Taeko left for the cul-de-sac to see Max storm out of the house.
"Max, you ok?" Taeko asked.
"Yes, it's just Chloe being Chloe. She thinks I'm in the mood for fooling around when I have to clean up after her." Max said quietly. "And I'll still salty about the diamond."
"Tell you what, let's go for a ride. I need to do something really quick…and you can earn a bit of money to keep me company." Taeko remarked.
"Is it okay to take my car?" Max asked. "I got that car you got me traded in for a cute [Issi]."
"Sure." Taeko said as Max went to her garage wheeling out the car.
The car was painted a metallic and pale pink with a few music notes on the sides. Taeko got in the passenger side.
"Where to?" Max said.
"Past Verona Beach." Taeko instructed as Max took off. "Specifically, the Vespucci Beach Sidewalk Market."
Once they arrived at the deserted market, Max parked in the parking lot.
"I need to investigate something. You want to come with? Or hang back?" Taeko spoke seriously as he got out of the car.
"I'll keep the car running." Max said as he nodded.
Using the data, he obtained from the flash drive, he followed the map on his phone towards what seemed to be a failing video store. The door was open, and he slipped it listening in on the conversation of two Purple Dragons.
"Dude, you got it out there?" The first one said. "It's a good thing we marked this stash off the map."
"Yup, and I even got the tracker disabled. Our soon to be former boss won't know shit about this little stash and how much we added t-"
Taeko equipped the Raze Armor before slamming a heel and a chop into one and the other. With them out cold, he noticed the duo of idiots have the back door open to their car. He promptly shoved the bodies into the trunk and locked the front door of the shop before deactivating the armor. He first went to the safe and found the stash.
"Seems those two idiots were pooling their resources. That's 750k gold. Damn, now I almost feel bad for the bastards." Taeko said taking the gold.
He looked around for anything else and through a bit of rooting look the deed for the place. Considering this place was clearly a front, he doubted the Purple Dragons would even bother. He took it up, but the deed fizzled into blue light.
[Vespucci Video is now yours. The space can be sold for 50k Gold, it, or you can invest in the business to either reopen the business or do something else.]
Unlike the last time, this one decided to give him some time to decide. He promptly closed out the window and dealt with the car with the duped duo. Off to the crusher with them, and Taeko had to call for Max to get him.
"So, did you get what you were looking for?" Max asked.
"Yup. A stash from the Purple Dragons." Taeko said. "Some serious cash. Anyway, we're heading to an abandoned motel uptown. I got a lockup I need to investigate."
He was nostalgic to see the place. This time, he had Max join him as Max held up her phone to light up the place. He would find the lockup in the office after peeling off the thin layer hiding it from plain view. He opened it up to find documents that he leaved through.
"Another map of stash locations…and you got to be shitting me. Is everyone using this fucking place now?" Taeko said shocked before taking the mobile hard drive.
"What's up?" Max asked.
"Max. Two doors down, go in the room and see if there's a briefcase under the bed." Taeko ordered. "Need a weapon or something?"
"I got a switchblade…and a pistol." Max admitted. "Chloe wants to buy her shit from anywhere but an actual store."
"And those actions are going to get her in trouble if they know she's Shadow Yakuza's bottom bitch." Taeko said as Max laughed. "By the way, don't open the briefcase."
Max left as he kept looking through the files.
"Shit, Misty's going to want to know about this." Taeko mused as he put it all in his [Inventory].
He closed it all back before using a flash of energy to vaporize the key. He came out to see Max come out with the briefcase only to see a car wheel in with Purple Dragons and another with goons from the Deviant's Dome. Taeko mentioned for Max to go back in the room as he followed her in.
"I figured you'd blast them." Max said as he shushed her.
"I would, but I can't." Taeko said opening a window. "Come on."
The two exited through the window right on top of a Purple Dragon mook.
"What the hel-"
Max shot the other one there.
"Shit, the others heard that." Taeko said shooting the one they landed.
"Oh my gosh, I…"
"Don't worry, he was going to scream anyway. But we need to go, now!" Taeko said tossing down 5 [Flashbangs] before attaching a [Sticky Bomb] to each one.
Max ran to the car starting it up and Taeko gunned for it. The goons came out to a blinding explosion and the sound of screeching tires.
"Holy shit! That was intense. Did they see us?" Max asked.
"No, but just in case, we're either going to have to ditch the car. Sorry, but I'll get you another car. At the very least, we can crush the car at the crusher. You can have the money from it." Taeko said telling her where it is. "Stop here, I can grab you a new car."
She dropped him off before driving away and Taeko checked his mini-map.
"Idlewood. Damn, I'm in Purple Dragons turf." Taeko said sourly. "And it's nearing 11."
He noticed a pizza place and entered to see it being robbed by Purple Dragon thugs. The cashier just looked like he wanted to be at home then here. Taeko looked down at the cars in the parking lot and then looked at the thugs before promptly getting a [Flashbang] out.
BANG! The three thugs turned to see nothing but thick smoke and then screams. The cashier rubbed his eyes only to see the three who were trying to rob the place dead on the ground as brunt hunks of meat thanks to Gunshin.
"So, if I let you have the gold on them, you never saw me, right?" Taeko asked.
"Yup. As far as I'm concerned, I quit effectively right now. And they robbed the register already. You want their order?" The cashier said. "It's two large pepperoni pizzas.
"Done. Let me help you clean up the mess." Taeko said.
He would sweep up the ash before taking the pizzas. He spied a the GTA V version of the [Windsor]. The pizzaboy took the other mook's luxury car thanking Taeko before leaving. Taeko got in the [Windsor] speeding for Zuzu City Customs. With the car customized for 10,000 Gold, he swung for Max.
"Where the hell did you get that car?" Max said getting in the passenger side. "It's gorgeous, and you customized."
"A slate grey with a pink music note on the lower sides. 10,000 Gold was well spent." Taeko said as she hugged him. "Now let's get back."
They arrived back at the Bluffs.
"Taeko, thanks for taking me out." Max said warmly. "And the new car…I'll make sure to pay you back for it."
Tempting as it was to go for it, it was late. Taeko needed sleep and he got out the car.
"Oh, you will." Taeko said waving goodbye. "Have a good night."
Taeko would depart for home and he was already drained as he wheeled in his motorcycle. He went inside to offload his weapons in the closet save for his blades with he put on the rack. He ate some pizza before calling up Leah.
"Hey Leah, I got some news. I just managed to get some property. A failing store in Vespucci…or some mess. You want it?" Taeko asked.
"Honestly, I'd love a place to set up an art studio, but the commute is crap." Leah remarked.
"I could get you an apartment. I own a set in Verona Beach." Taeko remarked.
"If that's the case, I'll think it over. Good night." Leah said before hanging up.
Taeko put the pizza in the fridge but not before tossing a slice for Logan and Tom. He went to the shed to get the 5 bottles of [Blueberry Wine] and 4 jars of [Strawberry Jelly] before filling all the kegs and preserve jars with [Cherries]. He tossed the collected wines, his leftover wine, and the jars of jelly in the selling bin before plopping down on his bed. Summer was soon to come…
[STATS]
Taeko Kiba Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer/Oyabun
Age: 20 years
HP: 970/970
Energy: 900/900
Overall Level: Planter
Farming Skill Level: 6
Mining Skill Level: 5
Foraging Skill Level: 10
Fishing Skill Level: 5
Combat Skill Level: 10
Gold: 2801774
Taeko is a former employee of the corrupt Joja Corporation. Screwing it over, he got away with it free to chase his dreams and ambitions. An anti-hero and a roughneck, he's shown the town he's no pushover. Running Shadow Farm, the ronin is thrusted into plenty of strange happenings within the valley. Pushing ahead, he's formed the mysterious syndicate, Stardew Shadows, to further his business with his own gang of yakuza. Among his favorite foods are pepperoni pizza and pancakes. His favorite gifts tend to center around gaming, manga, and combat. His least favorite food is sea cucumber as he can only tolerate it in Lucky Lunches as he recently discovered.
[Taeko's Perks]
[No change]
[Item's Equipped]
Emerald Ring - These are from a set of rings call Stat Rings. These rings enhance a skill depending on the jewel on the hilt. The emerald is imbued with the power of speed. (Increases weapon speed by 10%)
Brass Knuckles - Hands (Equip Item) - Doubles your punching damage!
Delta Blacklight Shirt – Body (Equip Item) – Stand apart from any crowd in this dark zip-front shirt with its own blue illumination. (FusionFall collectible) (+5 Defense)(Glow Effect Similar to a Glow Ring)
Delta Blacklight Pants – Legs (Equip Item) - Dark with subtle green glow, these pants are built for the stealthy soldier. (FusionFall collectible) (+5 Defense) (Glow Effect Similar to a Glow Ring)
Delta Blacklight Shoes – Shoes (Equip Item) - Dark with subtle green glow, these pants are built for the stealthy soldier. (FusionFall collectible) [+3 Defense, +3 Speed] (Glow Effect Similar to a Glow Ring)
Rabbit's Foot – Some say it's lucky, and it sells highly. (Equipping this item lowers your chances of getting unlucky streaks.)
Infrared Goggles– Glasses (Equip Item) – Night vision is yours! Get the edge over your foes by sneaking up on them in the dark. (FusionFall collectible) [Allows for night-vision in darkness] Once equipped, they can be summoned on and off at will.
[Relationships]
[No change to the major ones, but minor gains to the side dishes.]
[Status of the Farmland]
[Column 1]
Row 1) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 2) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 3) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 4) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 5) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 6) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 7) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 8) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 9) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 10) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 11) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 12) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 2/10) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
[Column 2]
Row 1) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 7/8)
Row 2) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 7/8)
Row 3) Rice (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 7/8)
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 5) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 8/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 8/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Beans (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 24/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 11) Beans (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 22/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 12) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
[Column 3]
Row 1) Beans (Basic Retaining Soil) (Days in the Soil: 22/10) (Will Produce More Every 3 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 2) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 3) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 21/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after it's Fully Grown)
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 5) Beans (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 22/9) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 14/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 11/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 7/25) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Row 11) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Row 12) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
[Column 4]
Row 1) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Row 2) Kale (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/6)
Row 3) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
Row 4) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
Row 5) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 42/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown) *T*
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 42/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown) *T*
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 42/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown) *T*
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 42/28) (Will Produce More Every 7 Days after its Fully Grown) *T*
Row 10) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
Row 11) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
Row 12) Spring Seeds [SP] (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 6/7)
[Column 5]
Row 1) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 2) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 3) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 4) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 5) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 6/7) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 6)
Row 7)
Row 8)
Row 9)
Row 10)
Row 11)
Row 12)
[Column 6]
Row 1)
Row 2)
Row 3)
Row 4) Tap Sapling (Days in the Soil: 5/20, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
Row 5) Tap Sapling (Days in the Soil: 5/20, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
Row 6) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 7) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 8) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 9) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 10) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 11) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
Row 12) Spring Seeds (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 5/7)
[Flower Box]
Slot 1) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 2) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 3) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 4) Blue Jazz (Days in the Soil: 7/7)
Slot 5)
Slot 6)
Slot 7)
Slot 8)
(Day 23 Total Profits: 5,430 Gold + (Gold Gained from Bus Profits: 500) = 5,930 Gold)
(Shadow Farm's Total Profits (This adds all the money made by the end of each day): 1,562,796 Gold)
[Status of the Pets – No change, so skip]
[SAVING GAME]
….
[GAME SAVED!]
(A/N: And we end Day 23. Things are heating up for Taeko, he's got plenty to do. Myne and Ryan are playing the game and Taeko is dancing around to keep his gang around and keep himself alive. Come tomorrow, we get some farming done and we do some light mining. I may split the next few days into two part chapters.)