The Maelstrom of Stardew
Year 1 (Summer)
Chapter 7: The Spring-Summer Swan Song (Part 4)
Monday, the 30th of Spring, 2017
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Taeko waltzed out of Desired Myth with a full stomach after eating at his place for free. He had time to consider maybe he should go after the other Mario princesses or at least just Princess Daisy. Taeko hailed a cab to take to his nightclub. He went straight to his nightclub's office to get on his computer to deal with managing waifu. The site/app was fittingly called 'Waifu Uninhibited'.
First things first, he looked into how the capture system works to which the System added more details.
[Capture Rates]
[When buying captures, the pricing for them is determined by a few factors. The capture's skill level and time it would take for the WU's capture team to get them. Rates for captures are follows: Very Easy - $200-$500 | Easy - $1000-$5000 | Medium - $5500-$10000 | Hard - $25000-$75,000 | Very Hard - $100000-$1 million| (Your profits will be determined by the base number of your establishment on matters of entry fees/drinks/etc. (20,000) plus the average price of a capture by difficulty multiplied by the number of captures actively working. For example: [30000 + (350 * (x) + 3000 * (x) + 7750 * (x) + 50000 * (x) + 550000 * (x)]]
"Ok, this will be a real money maker." Taeko said with a grin only to see his options were limited. "Oh great, paywalls."
He decided to look for Chell and Rogue, finding them labeled as 'very easy' and 'easy'. He decided to look at their entries, finding an interesting note about the two of them. Chell was from an offshoot universe so she was not exactly as strong willed as her canon self. If anything, the GLaDOS of her world was setting her for some rather perverse testing. Rogue was captured before she got to the X-Men. He decided to purchase them both, spending only 800 for them.
For the most part, Taeko was limited to accessing only the 'Very Easy' and the samples of the 'Easy' sections (which he already got, being Peach and Rogue). Otherwise he was going to have to pay an 'entry fee' to the other tiers. The 'Very Hard' tier was half a million, the hard tier was a quarter million, the medium tier was 100k, and the rest of the Easy tier was 25k. Much to his ire, he couldn't use the discount on the paywalls. Grumbling, he paid for the Easy tier before he started scrolling.
"Man, there's not really any-wait a minute." Taeko said before stopping on one. "I didn't think she'd be 'easy' given the universe."
Taeko got his phone to go on the My Hero Academia wiki to check something.
"Actually, that makes sense. As long as she doesn't get any access to anything…she's harmless." Taeko said before making the purchase.
[You've captured 'La Brava']
He immediately paid to get their devices upgraded to Level 3 to which he was told he could start gaining profits from the MB. Taeko got off the computer to go use his private elevator to go down to the Meta Bordello. Stepping out, he went straight to the cells entering Peach's cell first.
~[Entering Princess Peach's Cell]~
Entering the cell, he found Peach in a new outfit, a two-piece soccer uniform that bares her midriff and a pair of azure high tops with pink high socks. The jersey and shorts were both pink with bright azure stripes on the sides. Her hair was done up in a high ponytail. The outfit highlighted her relatively lithe build, modest bust that was a middling B in size, and clear skin.
"I just woke up with this on." Peach said.
"Interesting. It seems you subconsciously thought of this outfit and it was created for you. Looks like I got outfit control." Taeko mused. "But it seems I should to be go-"
"Wait! Could I maybe have something to do? Or at least make the walls not white?" Peach asked, trying to be polite.
"Dance for me." Taeko asked.
"Well, that's not too bad." Peach thought before nodding and taking some steps back.
She stretches her arms before kicking her legs up high one by one. She moves with grace spinning quickly while using her hand above her head to keep balance. Taeko had no doubts all the athleticism was paying off. As she moved, Taeko could see the curves of her behind in her shorts. A blush adorned her face as she kept going through the movements before slowing down.
"I hope that was enough." Peach said.
"It was." Taeko said wordlessly as the walls took a more bluish-gray color. "Keep up the good work, and I'll have rewards for you."
He left as the cell for Peach never looked more relieved.
"Come on, Mario. Where are you?" Peach asked out loud.
~[Exiting Princess Peach's Cell]~
~[Entering Rogue's Cell]~
Once again, the cell and the "captive" in the middle. Unlike Peach's, it was not all white, instead being soft shades of blue. There was already a bed there, plainly colored. Rouge stood shorter than Taeko at about five foot eight having gray eyes and a rather pale skin complexion for someone from the South. She wore a sheer long-sleeved green blouse over a black halter top, a short black leather skirt, black leggings, thick combat boots, dog collars around her neck and wrists, purplish-blackish makeup, matching lipstick, and black gloves covering her hands.
"Where am I?" Rogue asked.
"Safely captured for one. Had to bring you to me so you didn't end up being hunted down for what happened to Cody." Taeko said. "Cell is so you don't end up harming anyone with your powers. As for where, try another Earth."
"A bit spartan." Rogue said.
"Yeah, that's just how it starts. Regardless, I did this as a favor to your guardian." Taeko said as he found a letter in his jacket for Rogue. "And she gave me this apparently."
He was surprised the System did that, but he could thank Kyu as Rogue read it. As Rogue was reading the letter, Taeko was given a bit more context from the System, forming some ideas.
"I see. So…you can cancel out my power." Rogue said excitedly coming up closer. "You have no idea what it's like…to not be able to feel another person."
She hugged him as he stroked her cheeks…her purring a bit at the touch.
"But I only came to check up on you…we can do a bit more later." Taeko said before wordlessly giving the command.
The cell expanded with a few small amenities.
"Just relax and enjoy yourself." Taeko said, breaking the hug before leaving through the door.
Rogue turned to her room seeing it was a tad bigger and had things to do. She grinned when she saw a television…with a game console that she was nostalgic for.
~[Exiting Rogue's Cell]~
At Chell's door, he found a note from Kyu.
'Given this Chell's alternate origins, I got you a little something to help. An AI voice in the room that you can control with thought. Have fun. - Kyu. P.S. I saw what you did with the discount, I wasn't going to let you mess with a business I have a more direct involvement in. By the way, Chell's 'file' will be on your phone and computer for you to read'
The note turned to ash before Taeko took a glance over before going.
~[Entering Chell's Cell]~
The room was quite large, appearing akin to the Extended Relaxation Center having a hotel-like interior but with several more amenities. The capture turned around and she was surprised to see another person. She was a rather fit woman of average height in her light twenties with light brown skin and darker brown hair with pale blue eyes. Her thin body and frame greatly hinted at a multiracial ancestry. She wore a worn-out orange jumpsuit with bare feet looking rather grungy with sweat and dirt stains.
"Welcome Chell to the Meta Bordello, we hope your transfer from Aperture Science was a pleasant one. I am Andross and the man in the room is Taeko, the overseer as I serve as his assistant. You have chosen to be a part of Project Nymphadora. You will not need your clothing for inspection…remove them to be placed in SMBD Incinerator and stand in position without covering herself"
A panel opened with a bin for her as Chell lightly blushed before unzipping her jumpsuit letting it fall to the ground exposing more frame. Her modest tan-brown breasts jiggled once free from the jumpsuit barely having a soft sag on her chest, her twins capped with darker widgets rising in the unit's brisk cold air. The rest of her jumpsuit came off with little fanfare as she slipped off the white panties.
Taeko kept a poker face, but he was enjoying every moment, but he was surprised that the cooch was mostly bare.
She tossed the panties in the bin as it was taken back through the panel as she stood naked in front of him. He motioned for her to turn around which she did.
"All clear."
The panel for the bin closed and another door.
"Inspection complete. Please go through the door to wash yourself where you'll be presented with new clothes. Testing will resume in due time. Until then, enjoy the resting felicity."
Taeko took his leave as Chell went into the other 'room' to see a full set-up bathroom with an inviting tub of warm water. Hesitantly, Chell slipped into the tub before relaxing in it letting out a pleasured hum.
~[Exiting Chell's Cell]~
Taeko was going to check on the fourth cell only to get a text from Maria that someone was looking for him and they were at her office. He came over to see it was just Candace.
"Heyyy." Candace said. "I didn't know you ran a bordello here."
"You weren't sup-"
Candace cut Maria off saying that she knew a few people down for working in a place. That got Taeko's attention and he realized that those people would be the 'appetizers' to the 'main events'.
"While the new strip club is mine, not all of us can work at the same time. And everyone's got bills to pay." Candace said before yawning.
"You ok?" Taeko asked.
"Yeah, just a bit sleepy." Candace said.
"Maria, go collect those willing to work at the bordello. Give them the run though…I'll take Candace home." Taeko said, taking Candace's hand.
Using his private elevator, they were up to the nightclub's office. He set Candace in a chair before going to his computer.
"Once sec, Candy." Taeko said before setting the work schedules for the captures.
He set Rogue and Peach to dance as the cage dancers for the nightclub before logging off. There was a knock on the door to which Candace got up to open the door to see Cameron.
"Hey, Taeko…am I-"
"No, I was just resting." Candace said before plopping back on the couch.
"What's up?" Taeko asked.
"Those new cage dancers…are a hot ticket. People are going wild for them…please tell me we'll see them in the Glamour Slam…or maybe the Bordello." Cameron remarked.
"Maybe." Taeko teased.
"Either way, I wanted to let you know that some of the cash went to get some rides that you could use to club work or if you need a discrete way out of the area. I got to go check Lighting…he's trying to do one of the drinking challenges." Cameron said before leaving.
[The parking area near your club will spawn some [Schafter V12] for you and your group's use.]
Taeko logged off his computer before leaving with Candace. He could see Rogue and Peach dancing in the bodies clad only in a leather two piece and boots while twirling glow sticks. While the club was not packed full of people, the group that was there was having a good time. Candace and Taeko went outside to see there was a line forming to get him.
"Night boss." Marco said as Taeko nodded.
He got in one of those cars with her before driving to the apartment building.
"I thought you'd drive." Taeko remarked.
"I had to sell my car to cover some old debts. Nothing illegal." Candace said as Taeko nodded. "So I'll need to get a car."
"You can have this one." Taeko remarked. "Club's got plenty, just respray it."
"Thanks Taeko, you'll always be good to me." Candace said as his phone rang.
Taeko answered it, noticing the time was near ten at night. He heard Hitomi's voice on the other end.
"Hey T, just wanted to let you know I drew up the plans for the expansion of the shop. Vendors and all. Even to get the old basement redone so we can have more stock. I sent the plans to your office…just sign and put in your 60% for the ball to be rolling." Hitomi said.
"60%" Taeko asked.
"It's pricey, but hey you have good employees…and my company. Company that is very grateful and willing to please you." Hitomi said with a tinge of sweetness. "And there's something else…a small favor."
"Buttering me up before giving me the shit?" Taeko asked.
"A bit. I got an associate of mine…we're in the same online circles. Well soon to be former…given that server is falling to shit. Look, she's in a spot of trouble…and I owe her a favor much to my shame. She's having an issue and needs someone to help. She didn't say exactly what." Hitomi said.
"Hitomi, I'm in the area. Meet me at my office building and we can talk. In about ten minutes." Taeko said before hanging up.
Candace had dozed off as Taeko parked the car in the parking lot. He woke up as they got out with him walking her to her apartment. As they went in, Candace shrugged off her trench coat before putting her purse on the couch. Under the coat, she just wore her usual 'candy wrapper' theme lingerie and matching heels.
"Getting off the bumps was hard, but I'm making it work." Candace remarked. "Doctor says I'm healthier now."
"Is this because-"
"Oh no, I was surprised by the GS being open already…I was up all night marathoning a show. I was actually asleep for most of the day. I got a letter…something about an insurance policy. Could you explain it to me a bit? It's on the coffee table." Candace said as he helped her to get to her room.
She promptly kicked off her heels as Taeko went to get it before looking it over. She came out naked before slipping on a nightshirt.
"Well, it looks like someone you knew has passed away and left you a part of a life insurance policy. Can you check your bank account?" Taeko remarked as Candace got her phone.
Taeko peered over to see she got a million put into her account.
"Well look at that.." Candace said. "I guess I can take less hours at the Glamour Slam."
"You know this person?" Taeko said, pointing to the line about who the policy is for.
"Uhh…oh, I remember now. She's raising the triplets." Candace said. "A few years ago, I had a threeway with a guy and his girlfriend. I got pregnant…but they wanted me to bring it to term. Girlfriend was unable to have kids…so I ended up getting clean for a while. Handed off the kids to them without a second thought. That's really sad she's gone."
"It's a real shame, but seeing that amount of money means whatever the dad and those kids got…they'll be fine." Taeko said, putting the letter away. "But you should get some rest…"
He dropped the keys for the car on the table.
"And I think what you did was rather kind of you." Taeko said before leaving through the door. "Good night."
Taeko walked along to bump into Max. It was rather tantalizing to see her new punk look with her hair dyed with red ends.
"Hey, Taeko. What are you doing out so late? Booty calls?" Max teased as Taeko tensed.
"Nah, just dropping someone home from my new nightclub." Taeko said as Max perked up.
"So that's what Velma put out on the group chat. I'd check it out, but I want to have a quiet night tonight. When I'm not working, I've been working on landscape photography…making wallpapers and stuff." Max remarked.
"Be safe to see me some." Taeko said before going downstairs as Max went inside.
On the ground floor, he spied a [Patriot] on the side of the street before jacking it, driving over to his office building. He stashed in the office garage before going inside to meet up with Hitomi who was waiting in his office.
"Here's the paperwork." Hitomi said, putting it on his desk.
He looked it over as a prompt came from a text box telling him the cost. Due to the discount, he only had to pay half the cost which was about 400 grand.
"By the start of the summer, you'll be making 3500 in profits daily. That's 15k a week." Hitomi said, taking up the cash and paperwork that Taeko signed. "I'll get to processing it first thing in the morning…the shop will be closed for a bit until then."
"And about your problem?" Taeko asked.
"Ugh. I don't even want to help her…" Hitomi said with a sigh. "It's not that she's a piece of shit. Maybe a degenerate in the loosest terms. She's a NEET."
"Ah, one of those." Taeko remarked.
"I don't even know how she makes money to survive. Either way, apparently, she's losing her home in Willowfield." Hitomi explained. "After one of the Ganton Courts burned down, some yuppie douchebag is buying up properties behind on payments to rebuild them. The start of some gentrification, I guess. She needs a place to stay…and she asked me. I don't want her near me…we never meet in real life. I rather keep it that way seeing I want to cut ties with that server. Up to you if want to-"
"You owe her a favor." Taeko said. "So I'll handle it."
"Thanks Taeko. I know I'm being a bit mea-"
"I get it but how old is she?" Taeko asked.
"29." Hitomi said. "If you're a NEET at that age…well…"
"Do you even know what she looks like?" Taeko said as Hitomi chuckled.
"No. But that's your problem now. By the day, when you get there tell that 'Hitgirl's debt is paid'." Hitomi said before rushing out of the door.
"She is so getting spanked for this." Taeko thought before the world went gray. "What the hel-"
A text box pinged up.
[Commencing Minor Update, Please Hold Still]
[0%...24%...60%...87%...100%]
[Adjusting Complete! All firearms carried on hand will be carried in a special gun inventory, modeled after the older GTA/SR games (Some FF weapons will have their own subslot). However, melee and thrown weapons remain in your main inventory. Mod shop also removed from Farmhouse Garage, (+50,000G compensation)]
The world returned.
"Awesome! I don't have to worry about limiting myself." Taeko said going to his closet to get his weapons in his new inventory.
He now carried his pair of [V-Charger Elites], [Rocket Launcher], and his [Sweeper Shotgun]. He also took a [Bag of Weed]. Taeko left his office, got in his [Patriot], and got to driving. The blip sounded up on the map as he got to Willowfield to which the neighborhood looked partly abandoned. Following the map took him to a lonely familiar street before seeing the house. It was the street with the Willowfield Safehouse and she was living in it. It looked just as rundown as the game, and he noticed the other properties were sold. The blip led him to the back of Emmet's gun shop…now abandoned before disappearing.
He walked in the back to hear a squeak and he and her locked eyes. She was fairly tall but not at six feet. She had small circular glasses on her face over her yellow eyes. She was fairly pale with a mop of choppy short black hair. She wore a wine red sweatshirt with a blue button up long big sweater, purple striped pants, and blue sandals. Sweat stains were on her sweatshirt.
"I'm supposed to tell you that 'Hitgirl's debt is paid.'" Taeko remarked as she perked up.
"She came through. I really could use some help…I'm Ingrid…" Ingrid said before rambling on.
From what he understood, she was losing her house to the yuppie and was being difficult. Taeko did notice she sounds like an older Tsuyu Asui.
"He already has the paperwork to kick me out. I'm just stalling as long as I can." Ingrid siad.
"And why did that happen?" Taeko asked.
"I was behind on property taxes…" Ingrid said facepalming. "But you can take me to Hitgirl's place, right?"
"Yeah, no. I can't. Hitgirl doesn't have the place…among other reasons." Taeko said.
"Come on, I think he'll hire some people to force me out early. Probably kill me. I didn't help by insulting him…" Ingrid said as Taeko gave her a dry look. "Maybe you have a place I can stay…"
"Then let's take a look at your place then." Taeko said as Ingrid's face went pale. "If I'm helping you…let's see about your items to be loaded onto my car. Name's Taeko by the way."
She showed him to her place which he predicted was a bit of a mess. It actually reminded him of Candace's apartment, only less organized and more cramped. There were papers of paper, a few boxes here and there, manga, and other anime memorabilia. A few bags being a tell-tale sign of food delivery. She did have high-end computer equipment, but the place was humid smelling of sweat and musk of someone constantly touching themselves.
"Ok, so what exactly do you do?" Taeko asked.
"Work from home…I'm not one for going outside much. I translate and typeset manga of a different nature." Ingrid said sheepishly.
"So ero-manga." Taeko said taking up a physical copy of a doujin from Yamamoto. "It'd really be the only reason you'd have some physical copies and a high quality scanner and printer."
"It's like he sees right through me!" Ingrid thought as her cheeks burned red.
"But about the paperwork?" Taeko asked.
"The reason he has it is because I don't really own the house. Another person does…several people do. This place was a stash house or something…I ended up finding the key nearly a decade ago…and I've been squatting in it. Water and electricity were being paid and I didn't have to worry about rent. Likely they've been just paying the bills, not even bothering to check the house out…but this guy likely got them to sell the place." Ingrid said.
"Or killed them, got them arrested, whatever to get them out of its hand." Taeko said before putting the book down. "I'm going to step outside and make a decision."
He went outside using the [Bag of Weed] to make a few blunts to which he lit one up to smoke.
"Ok, I could have her sit in my countryside home. She'd have easy access to the town. Far enough away…" Taeko thought before taking a drag. "But I don't really need her there. Kurokusa Airfield is empty…"
He called up Ruby to inquire about something.
"Kurokusa? Yeah, you'd need someone there." Ruby remarked. "I can't be in two places at once. I could send Os-"
"No. Could I just put someone there to just watch over the place. The living space there is still good, right?" Taeko asked. "I really only need the main hangar for my air vehicles. So don't worry about Kurokusa. Considering it's small-scale stuff for Bison that I'll be mostly doing there, I just need someone to look over the place. So don't worry about it, just focus on the main hangar."
"Alright…later boss." Ruby said before hanging up.
"It's far enough from the city, isolated…but I…" Taeko said to himself before noticing a few thugs arriving on a few Sanchezes.
They were all armed and glared at himself.
"Get out of the way." One growled. "We got bus-"
He threw a [Mega Bomb] at that one's head before pulling one of his [Gold Plated GDHC .50] before shooting it, blowing up several of them.
"Kill him!" Another said as they opened fire.
Given they were coming for Ingrid, they didn't come with heavy weapons, merely pistols. Something Taeko took advantage by swapping to his [Carbine Rifle].
"OH SHI-" *BLAM!* A bullet tore through one thug's leg before Taeko shot the other one through the head.
Taeko stomped down on the injured thug's leg demanding answers…to which the mook refused to squeal. Only saying there's more coming. Taeko shot him dead for that before going back inside.
"I got a place, but we need to get you out of here now. I'll help you pack, but you'll have to ditch your fridge, your television, your beddings." Taeko said before blowing out smoke.
"What happened out? I heard-"
"Seems he wanted you out and sent some people…to force you out. I'll deal with getting rid of them, just pack now." Taeko said before going back out to get rid of the bodies using some energy blasts.
With mere smears on the ground, he helped Ingrid pack her things into the [Patriot]...to which he had to do most of the carrying. Given Ingrid's struggling with some boxes, he realized he should just do it. With the stuff, they got in the car before Taeko hit the gas. Ingrid was shaking a bit.
"Calm down, we're out of the fire." Taeko said firmly. "At the very least, I need to get you out of town. Kinda not safe for you if this mogul's hiring gangs to do the dirty work."
"I don't know how I could repay you." Ingrid said.
"Of course not…because I ended up having to merk several goons and risk putting myself in that yuppie's sight. I didn't get a name but I got that more was coming." Taeko said before making his way out of the neighborhood.
It was a lengthy drive to reach the overpass to make it to Red County before pulling over the door in a country road to finish that blunt.
"Ok, Ingrid…we're far enough. No offense, what exactly did you say to the yuppie to get him mad to send goons to kill you?" Taeko said before putting out the end of the blunt.
"I slammed the door in his face…I was nervous that I freaked and…I ignored his yelling…then he left."
Taeko had a dry look on his face.
"But I can pay you back for saving me?" Ingrid said sheepishly. "I–"
A police siren got Ingrid to squeak and Taeko to roll his eyes. The cop car came up, rolled the windows down, and saw Taeko to which both the officer and Taeko shared a nod. The cop left them alone and kept driving. He got back in the car as it hit Ingrid that Taeko clearly had money and influence. Ingrid was silent as he drove, taking her straight to Kurokusa. The hangar door opened for him to drive in as the doors closed behind him. Some of the lights came on.
"Welcome to Kurokusa Airfield. I happen to own the place that stores my airplanes and for me to do some small operations…at least those I have planned." Taeko said as they got out.
He showed her the living quarters.
"You live here?" Ingrid said.
"Several places actually. I won't ask you to learn to be an airplane mechanic. I have one in another hangar of mine. I just need someone to live in this place and keep it clean. Maybe clean the planes. A maid…a caretaker." Taeko said before slapping Ingrid's big behind. "Among other duties. Any issues?"
"None at all." She said.
He helped her unpack before noticing a glimmer on her ears. However, he looked at at the time…already eleven.
"I need to head back home." Taeko said as Ingrid held his arm.
"You could stay if you want." Ingrid said kindly. "It's late."
"Can't sadly." Taeko said before going for his car. "Besides, you need time to relax after everything that happens."
He left using FT to rush back to the farm. As he did, Ingrid sighed in relief as he took off the necklace hidden in her sweatshirt, her ears returning to be elven. She'd tell him later, she thought. He got out of the car and his garage glad to be back only for his stomach to rumble..
"I need some food." Taeko said. "Maybe I'll go to the Saloon."
"Taeko? You there?" Marcie said.
"Yeah, I'm there." Taeko said mentally allowing Marcie's voice to be openly heard. "What's up?"
"I was just looking through some stuff on your end. Found there's a Lovage Logging asset that's not in use…what are you doing to do with it?" Marcie remarked.
Taeko thought about it and then had an idea.
"Marcie, I'm going to hand it over to a friend I do business with. Can you send the paperwork to me?" Taeko asked.
"But of course. Check your e-mail now." Marcie said before he went inside to print them. "You're welcome."
"You have a good night now." Taeko said before Marcie 'hung up'.
He arrived at the Saloon to find most of the town was still up.
"Taeko, my boy. So good to see you here." Gus remarked. "I just make some [Pumpkin Soup] and [Fish Tacos]."
He paid for them before sitting down to scarf them both down. Once he devoured such good cooking, he came over to Robin and Detemerius's table.
"Mr. and Mrs. Grant, I got a bit of a business proposition. Well, actually more of a surprise for you Robin. You see after taking Red County, there were a lot of businesses there that were abandoned or not in use. Your husband wanted to get you something to help with your passions." Taeko said keeping a poker face. "I heard him mention in passing, and I offered to help by handing you, Robin, a business I'm not in need of. I think you'll appreciate owning Lovage Logging more than me."
Robin let out an excited girlish squeal before squeezing Demetrius.
"You trickster you! You were pretending that you didn't know about our wedding anniversary coming up so you could have Taeko surprise me!" Robin said with happy tears coming down her face.
Taeko and Demetrius shared a look that made Taeko realize he just accidentally bailed Demetrius out of some serious trouble.
"With my own logging company, I could expand to supplying construction and have a steady supply of wood for my uses." Robin said before she was given the paperwork. "I'm stunned you're not asking for a cut."
"No, because I can't have my finger in every pie. Plus, the business has merit in the right hands…" Taeko remarked. "Just sign it. I'll have my people finish up the confirmation. You two have a good night."
Taeko left without another word, walking along the path to go back home. He was about to light up a blunt when he sensed Demetrius coming up.
"Taeko, wait. How did you know?" He asked him.
"Actually, I didn't. I was planning something to get one over on you, but it looks like I saved your butt." Taeko said.
"Honestly, I forgot. I was so hyper focused on the research, it slipped my mind. Taeko…thank you. For what it's worth…you got me." He admitted. "But hey, it worked out. My wife's happy and I get away with having to spend money on-"
"Oh no, you don't. Whatever you were going to use to pay for her gift…you're giving to me. It's only fair." Taeko said as Demetrius forked over the 50,000 Gold.
"Pleasure helping you out." Taeko said before leaving.
Demetrius grumbled a bit as he went back. Taeko lit up a blunt before finally returning home. He got on his computer to deal with the matter of transferring ownership and shooting an e-mail over to Velma to which he got a response that it'd be handled. With that all done, he put his blunt out and got into sleepwear before collapsing on his bed.
[STATS]
Taeko Kiba Maelstrom
Occupation: Farmer/Oyabun
Age: 20 years
HP: 1300/1300
Energy: 1230/1230
Overall Level: Rancher
Farming Skill Level: 10
Mining Skill Level: 5
Foraging Skill Level: 10
Fishing Skill Level: 6
Combat Skill Level: 10
Gold: 9,467,831
A former employee of the corrupt Joja Corporation, Taeko Maelstrom is determined to screw it over while growing his business, Stardew Shadows. A monster hunter and yakuza leader determined to live life to the fullest. Among his favorite foods are 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)
[Items Equipped]
(No change)
[Relationships]
Maru - 8.7/10 Hearts - 2,190 Friendship Points
Lewis - 10/10 Hearts - 2,500 Friendship Points
Marnie - 10/10 Hearts - 2,500 Friendship Points
[Status of the Farmland]
[Column 1]
Row 1) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 2) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 3) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 4) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 5) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 6) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 7) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 8) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 9) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 10) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 11) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 12) Coffee Bean (Quality Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 10/8) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
(Row 13-16: Empty)
[Column 2]
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 5) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 10) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 12) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
(Rows 1-3, 9, 11, 13-16 Empty)
[Column 3]
Row 2) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 4) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 25/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
(Rows 1, 3, 5, 10-16 Empty)
[Column 4]
Row 6) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 49/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 7) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 49/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 8) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 49/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
Row 9) Ancient Fruit (Basic Fertilizer) (Days in the Soil: 49/6) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days after its Fully Grown)
(Rows 1-5, 10-16 Empty)
[Column 5]
Row 1) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/3) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 2) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/3) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 3) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/3) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 4) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/3) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
Row 5) Coffee Bean (Deluxe Speed-Gro) (Days in the Soil: 13/3) (Will Produce More Every 2 Days)
(Rows 6-16 Empty)
[Column 6]
Row 4) Tea Sapling (Days in the Soil: 20/17, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
Row 5) Tea Sapling (Days in the Soil: 20/17, Will Produce Every Day After Fully Grown)
(Rows 1-3, 6-16 Empty)
[Flower Box Empty]
(Day 30 Total Profits: 14,990 Gold + (Daily Business Profits: 34,325) = 49,315 Gold)
(Shadow Farm's Total Profits (This adds all the money made by the end of each day): 1,776,742 Gold)
[SAVING GAME]
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[SAVE OVERWRITTEN!]
[GAME SAVED!]
(A/N: Ingrid's a bit character meant to be a person for Taeko to interact with when he's at Kurokusa, nothing too deep. Her being an elf? (The artwork that she was spawned from had her as an elf.) Well, I realized that there are elven artifacts meaning I have elves around! Moving on, this massive four-parter is finally completed. We can finally get to the last day of Spring. As for introducing the Meta Bordello and its cells, some of the content is actually leftover content from an older project that I took down out of dissatisfaction. Parts of it were revived here…and cell content will aim to be more compact. As for what's next, the last of the prologue before we say goodbye to Spring and hello to Summer.)
