A Stardew Valley farmer came to Gensokyo.

A Stardew Valley Farmer Arrives in Gensokyo (Author: Winged Cat)

Gensokyo + Stardew Valley

Xia Xun had just started a game of Stardew Valley when she was transported to Gensokyo.

Got it, this is my Peacock Town, and he decided to become a farmer in Gensokyo.

From that day on, a new farmer came to Gensokyo. He possessed magical abilities, producing all kinds of excellent agricultural products, opening up a huge farm in the magical forest, brewing the most delicious wine, and becoming the most outstanding farmer in the entire Gensokyo.

Form bonds with priestesses, magicians, monsters, and gods, and provide the most delicious food for celebratory feasts.

Chapter One: The Newly Arrived Farmer

"Is this still in China?"

Xia Xun, carrying her shopping bag, felt completely bewildered by the unfamiliar shrine scenery around her.

He was just starting out with Stardew Valley after a long absence, but when he went out to buy some snacks and came back, he found himself in a completely different place.

pat.

At that moment, the shrine door opened, and a girl dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit walked out.

The girl's face was exquisite and beautiful, but her overly indifferent expression gave off a feeling that she was difficult to get along with.

She had beautiful long black hair, tied with a huge red bow at the back of her head, and her sideburns were decorated with red and white ornaments.

The shrine maiden clearly looked troubled when she saw Natsumi appear in the courtyard of her shrine.

Before Xia Xun could speak, the shrine maiden sighed and said in a slightly lazy tone, "This is the Hakurei Shrine. I am the shrine maiden of this shrine, Hakurei Reimu."

"You must have come from the outside world in disguise. If you want to go back, I'll send you back in a bit."

"If you want to stay, I'll give you a talisman. Then, follow the beast path south, and you'll reach the human realm, where all the humans gather."

After hearing those words, Xia Xun felt as if an outdated old thing was viciously elbowing him.

Hakurei Shrine, Reimu, Gensokyo?

The one who shouted more than ten years ago, "I have no regrets entering Touhou in this life, and I wish to be born in Gensokyo in the next life."

Staring blankly at the young man in front of her, Reimu Hakurei, finding his appearance rather pleasing, added, "Gensokyo really does have youkai, and outsiders can easily be eaten by them."

"For outsiders, Gensokyo is not really a good place."

Xia Xun felt that this was indeed the case.

Compared to the ever-changing outside world, the secluded Gensokyo maintains the daily routine of the last century.

There were no games, no cola, and no entertainment of any kind.

Moreover, an ordinary person can definitely live better in the outside world than in Gensokyo.

Gensokyo, after all, is a paradise for outcasts.

Just as Xia Xun was about to nod, she suddenly noticed a red dot on the edge of her field of vision.

His consciousness landed on it, and a familiar Stardew Valley game character panel appeared directly in front of him.

[Initial task: Acquire a piece of land of your own and begin farming.]

[Reward: New Player Gift Pack]

System!

It's definitely a must-have cheat code for time travelers.

The thought of going back died instantly. With the help of a cheat code, it was at least better than being an orphan or a beast of burden in the city.

“I have no ties outside.” Xia Xun shook her head at Hakurei Reimu: “Since this place has accepted me, I will stay.”

Reimu Hakurei nodded upon hearing this, her face expressionless.

After all, the premise of disappearing from public view is that no one in the outside world cares about you and you have been forgotten.

"Take this talisman and go to the Human Realm." Reimu Hakurei handed a talisman to Xia Xun, then stared at him seriously: "Remember this, you must come back to fulfill your vow when you have money!"

"My talisman can protect you from attacks by those monsters and demons."

"Oh...oh, okay." Xia Xun was startled by Reimu Hakurei's sudden change of expression. She hadn't expected that this woman was actually a greedy shrine maiden.

Looking at Reimu Hakurei sitting back in the corridor, leisurely holding a cup of water and basking in the sun, Natsumi thought for a moment, then reached into her shopping bag and pulled out a bag of potato chips.

"Consider this a thank-you gift, Ms. Reimu."

"Huh, snacks from outside?" Reimu Hakurei's eyes were drawn to the potato chips. She picked up the bag, tore it open, picked up a chip with her fingers, and put it in her mouth.

A crisp click rang out, and Reimu's face was full of happiness.

The human village remains unchanged since the Edo period; how can it compare to the spices and technology of the 21st century?

Seeing this, Xia Xun smiled.

Since I've decided to settle down in Gensokyo, I definitely need to maintain a good relationship with the city management officers.

But the next moment, Reimu Hakurei's actions made Natsumi look puzzled.

Just a moment ago, Reimu Hakurei had a blissful expression on her face. She quickly sealed the bag of potato chips she had opened, and after making sure no one was around, she swiftly hid it inside the house.

This series of perplexing actions prompted Xia Xun to ask, "Miss Lingmeng, what are you doing?"

"Moreover, once the potato chips are opened, they must be eaten as soon as possible, otherwise they will become soggy and lose their crispness."

“How could you possibly eat like that!” Reimu Hakurei instinctively retorted, but then realized it was Natsumi and coughed awkwardly, saying, “I just wanted to keep it as a side dish for the ochazuke for the next two days.”

The speech, filled with an air of poverty, left Xia Xun speechless for a moment.

She silently took out a bag of potato chips from her shopping bag and placed it in front of Reimu Hakurei.

"please."

"Thank you, you're such a kind person!" Reimu Hakurei quickly took the potato chips, her eyes shining.

"...By the way, what's your name again?" Reimu Hakurei clearly wanted to call Natsumi by her name; obviously, the two bags of potato chips had made her remember this newcomer.

"Miss Lingmeng, my name is Xia Xun." Xia Xun introduced herself, feeling that the two bags of potato chips were a good deal.

"Yes, Natsumi, right?" Reimu Hakurei nodded and said enthusiastically, "Wait a moment, I'll put your things away and then take you to the Human Village."

“There are always some impolite little monsters and fairies wandering around the Beast Path. It would be impolite to disturb a good person like you, Xia Xun.”

Reimu Hakurei rushed into the house with potato chips in her hand, rummaged through drawers and cabinets for a while, and then came out holding a large skewer of potatoes.

“Let’s go, I’ll take Xia Xun to the Human Village,” Reimu Hakurei said enthusiastically.

"Oh, thank you, Reimu-san." Xia Xun nodded and followed behind Reimu Hakurei.

Walking past the shrine's pillars, you can see the entire Gensokyo landscape from where the Hakurei Shrine is located.

The towering Monster Mountain is shrouded in mist, and the clear river meanders down to form the Lake of Mist. The river then flows through the vast Magic Forest and reaches the human village where smoke rises from chimneys.

After descending the long shrine steps and walking through the forest path where grass had just sprouted, it took almost an hour for Xia Xun to finally follow Reimu to a towering wooden gate.

It is the main entrance to the human village.

"Alright, this is the Human Village. Just go and report to the guard at the gate." Reimu Hakurei clapped her hands and pointed out the direction to Natsumi.

"Okay... okay, thank you, Miss Lingmeng." Xia Xun panted and raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead.

If Xia Xun hadn't discovered that her body seemed to have returned to the age of eighteen after time travel, she really wouldn't have been able to persevere.

The forest path was too difficult to traverse, taking a full hour, and without shelter, one would be attacked by monsters and fairies.

No wonder no one visits Hakurei Shrine; they know the saying, "To get rich, build roads first."

After saying goodbye to Reimu Hakurei, Natsumi walked to the gate of the Human Village and explained the situation to the guard.

The man in armor did not make things difficult for Xia Xun; he had already seen the Hakurei Shrine Maiden bring Xia Xun with her.

Similar situations have occurred occasionally in the past, and the human community is already familiar with this kind of situation.

After a simple registration of Xia Xun's information, the guard had another companion take over his shift and led Xia Xun to the Hieda family's house in the village.

—Author's Note—

P.S.: A newbie embarking on this journey, thank you to all the readers for your support!

Chapter Two: Land Allocation

Hidden family.

A highly respected clan in the human realm, responsible for recording the history of Gensokyo.

Since there is no actual management organization in the human village, most public affairs are decided by a few respected elders and family members.

Among these families, the Hieda family holds a special and prestigious position due to their generations-long responsibility of compiling "Gensokyo Origins".

All humans who enter Gensokyo from the outside world and wish to settle in the Human Village must ultimately be registered and approved by the current head of the Hieda family, Hieda Akyuu.

Led by the guards, Xia Xun walked through the crisscrossing streets and alleys of the Human Realm.

The streets are lined with rows of wooden houses, and occasionally you can see teahouses or shops with noren hanging in the air. Most of the pedestrians are villagers dressed in simple kimonos, and occasionally you can see peddlers carrying loads on their shoulders.

The air was filled with the aroma of cooking smoke, sauces, and earth, reminiscent of the village from my childhood.

The guards stopped in front of an impressive mansion.

Unlike the ordinary houses around it, this mansion has a high wall and a solemn gate. A wooden plaque with the words "barnyard" is hung above the gate, and the porch is kept spotless.

“This is the Hieda residence,” the guard said to Xia Xun. “Lord Akyuu should be in his study. Please follow me.”

After passing through the courtyard, Xia Xun was led to a room filled with books.

Inside the room, the walls are lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, densely packed with thread-bound books, scrolls and notes, and the air is filled with the unique, calming scent of old paper and ink.

A large desk stood by the window, piled high with books and manuscripts. A young girl sat behind the desk, writing something.

She had shoulder-length purple hair, neatly trimmed at the ends, and wore a pale pink camellia headpiece that complemented her hair color.

Her face was small and delicate, but her skin had a pale complexion, as if she had been indoors for a long time. When she heard footsteps, she looked up and Xia Xun saw a pair of clear purple eyes, as beautiful as amethyst.

"Lord Akyuu, this is an outsider who came from the Hakurei Shrine today," the guard reported respectfully, bowing.

Hieda Akyuu put down his pen and looked at Natsumi.

Her gaze first swept quickly over Natsumi's clothes, which were completely different from those of the Gensokyo residents, and then lingered on his face, as if she were observing something.

"You've worked hard, you can leave now." A-Qiu nodded slightly to the guard, his voice gentle yet somewhat cold.

The guard saluted and left, leaving only the two people in the room.

"Please sit down." Akyuu pointed to a cushion opposite the desk. "I am Hieda Akyuu, responsible for compiling 'The Origin of Gensokyo' and recording the history of Gensokyo. As is customary, I need to register the information of every new outsider."

Xia Xun sat down as instructed. Upon closer inspection, the girl was younger than he had imagined, but her eyes held a composure and wisdom far beyond her years.

“I am Natsumi,” he began to introduce himself. “I came from the outside world and suddenly appeared at Hakurei Shrine this morning. Reimu guided me here.”

Upon hearing the word "outside," a slight excitement flashed in Hieda Akyuu's eyes. She leaned forward slightly, but quickly regained her dignified posture, only tightening her grip on the pen a little.

“Mr. Natsumi.” She wrote her name on the register in front of her. “May I ask your nationality, age, and occupation in the outside world? Also, what are your plans after coming to Gensokyo?”

The problem was clear and well-organized, indicating that she had dealt with many similar situations before.

“I am from Xia, and I am twenty-two years old this year,” Xia Xun answered truthfully. “I was born in a rural area and have been working in computer repair since I came of age.”

"As for my plans," Xia Xun smiled, thinking of the system she had just awakened and the land waiting to be cultivated, "I want to settle down in the Human Village and become a farmer."

“A farmer?” Hieda Akyuu’s pen paused on the paper for a moment.

She raised her eyes and carefully examined Xia Xun. His hands were not particularly delicate, but they did not have the thick calluses left by years of labor. Although he was not thin, he was not particularly robust either.

More importantly, most people from outside the village choose to rely on their knowledge or skills to make a living in the village, and very few choose to farm.

“Mr. Natsumi, please forgive my bluntness.” Hieda Akyuu’s tone was gentle, but it carried a hint of admonition. “The work of a farmer is not easy. Spring planting and autumn harvest, sun and rain, require a strong physique and endurance.”

“Moreover…” she looked out the window, “the farming methods in the human village are probably very different from the mechanized farming in the outside world. Are you sure you want to choose this path?”

Xia Xun met her gaze and nodded: "I'm not afraid of hard work. Actually, when I was out in the world, I always longed for a life where I could farm in the fields."