I Thought It Was a Healing Farming Game - Chapter 8

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I thought this was supposed to be a healing farming game.
Chapter 8

‘I’ll keep it simple so Siad can eat it too.’
The refrigerator door swung open.
After getting Siad’s permission, I opened the fridge and found the ingredients inside quite varied.
“Lots of vegetables… sausages, eggs, milk, meat. It’s all here?”
I carefully removed the tools and ingredients so as not to make a clatter.
“…Siad won’t be picky, will he?”
Thinking it would probably be fine to use everything in the fridge, I minced the garlic and halved the onion.
As I chopped it into fine pieces, even though I’d soaked the onion in cold water for a moment, it was still a bit sharp, and my eyes began to water slightly.
“Ugh.”
I wiped away the tears with a tissue and drizzled olive oil over the pan.
Once the pan began to sizzle, I poured all the chopped ingredients into it.
Within moments, the smell of cooking filled the air.
I opened the kitchen window halfway to air the place out.
“The evening air smells wonderful.”
In the dusky twilight sky, I could see the gravel path and streetlamps glowing warmly in the distance by each house.
While the vegetables sautéed, I gazed at the scenery for a moment, then quickly scored bite-sized sausages with a knife.
Once the vegetables turned golden, I tossed in the sausages and gave them a stir—the scored sections unfurled beautifully.
‘Like little flowers!’
Watching the small sausages blossom in that cute way, I felt transported back to childhood.
‘Now for the sauce…’
I mixed the tomato sauce and ketchup from the fridge in roughly equal parts and tasted it.
“Hmm…”
It was bland. I sprinkled in a tablespoon of brown sugar.
I’d already seasoned the sautéed sausage with salt and pepper, so I added the sauce, tossed everything together well, and covered the pan so the flavors would meld.
‘That’s done.’
I pulled out a wide bowl and cracked three eggs into it.
I added the remaining scallions and salt to season, then reached for a rectangular pan.
I poured the egg mixture thinly into the pan and concentrated on rolling it up carefully from the edges.
Pour, roll. Pour, roll.
“There.”
I looked down at the completed rolled omelette as I transferred it to a serving dish.
“Perfect.”
It was a beautiful omelette.
The golden rectangular omelette looked fluffy just to look at it.
I reheated the potato soup that was left in the pot and transferred it to a bowl, then set it on the table.
Potato soup, rolled omelette, sautéed sausage and vegetables.
Without rice, the spread felt incomplete.
‘I should buy rice later and make rice balls or a packed lunch.’
I stretched out lazily. I was tired, even though I hadn’t done much of anything.

Stamina: 20/100

“Oh.”
I rubbed my drowsy eyes and stared at the stamina bar.

Your stamina is low. Rest is recommended!

When stamina runs low, you feel tired regardless of what time it is.
‘There’s nothing for it. I’ll finish eating this and get to bed early.’
After a light meal, I closed the kitchen window, tidied up, and returned to my room.
I dove straight into the soft bedding and hugged the pillow to myself.
‘I really did get pulled into a game.’
The fact that I lived in the same house as Siad still felt unreal.
Kais, whom I’d met today, was no different.
If I fell asleep like this, perhaps…….
‘Maybe I’ll wake up in the hospital, having dreamed some chaotic dream.’
There was no way to know if I’d open my eyes to this place again.
Caught between something like regret and relief, I drifted slowly into sleep.
‘There are still so many residents I haven’t met.’
If I wake again, I might feel quite a loss.
And if I open my eyes in the hospital, another painful day might begin like always…….
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[Data saving…….]

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[Day 2]

Ding!
“Mmph.”
I stirred awake at the sensation of an alarm ringing in my head.
I opened my eyes blearily, still half-asleep.
I was curled up like a cocoon in the blankets, rattling around in the corner of the bed.
Chirp, chirp— chirp.
The sound of sparrows announcing the morning, and a cool breeze drifting through the window’s gap.
I could tell instinctively.
‘I’m still at Siad’s place…….’
Just as I was drowsily mumbling and about to drift back to sleep, a gentle knock sounded at the door.
“Mm…… Come in.”
I shuffled out of bed and opened the door.
No, I was sure I’d gotten up and opened it.
“Miel.”
Suddenly a familiar voice came from beside the bed. It was as gentle and warm as the blankets I was buried in.
“Oh!”
It seemed I’d opened the door while still half-asleep without realizing it.
I jolted up reflexively and quickly wiped the corner of my mouth.
“You said it would be fine if I came in…… Good morning.”
As my eyes fluttered open, Siad’s face—dazzling even brighter than the sunlight—came into view.
“G-good morning, Siad…….”
Siad, impeccably neat and put-together in a way that made me look careless by comparison, gave me an apologetic smile.
“I’m sorry to wake you while you were sleeping so peacefully. I had somewhere to go this morning, so I came to give you the key. Please lock the door if you go out.”
I accepted the key he offered, confused.
“Yes. Thank you…….”
“By the way…… did you cook the dish that was on the table yesterday yourself?”
“The dish…… Oh! That’s right. I made an extra portion for you, but I forgot to mention it. Did you eat it yesterday?”
I’d meant to rest a little longer, but I ended up sleeping deeply from evening onward.
“It was delicious. You shouldn’t have gone to the trouble of cooking for a guest.”
“I’m glad you enjoyed it.”
I smiled contentedly, my voice still thick with sleep.
“I’ll take care of meals from now on, so you don’t need to worry about it.”
Despite his words drawing a line, Siad’s expression was warm.

Siad’s Affection +10

I could see it in the notification that appeared above my head.
Pleased, I walked Siad all the way to the front door.
“I just wanted to— Is your arm all right now?”
“It’s fine. I only came to give you the key, so please get more rest.”
“I’m going out soon anyway. When will you be back, Siad?”
“I should be back around three.”
I walked all the way to the front door to see Siad off.
“I see. Have a good trip!”
“…I’ll be on my way.”
“See you later!”
I waved both hands in farewell, then took a refreshing morning shower.
‘I’ve slept and woken up, yet I’m still inside the game.’
Fortunately, my body didn’t ache today either.

Stamina: 88/100

“In that case…”
I finished changing clothes, had a hearty meal with yesterday’s leftovers, and put on my shoes.
“I should go visit the other villagers!”
My goals were to secure a house and reach Affection level 5 with the residents.
I’d accomplished similar things in the game before, after all.
‘I’ve already done the legwork. Let me finish this quickly!’
I yanked the door open.
The door swung wide.
A bright exclamation mark floated above the mailbox in front of my house.
It was a Quest marker.
From the three letters in the mailbox, I selected only the one with the exclamation mark and tore it open.

To Our Visitors to Node,
Guidance on settling in the village can be obtained at the Village Hall.
Upon completion of resident registration, you will receive a Settlement Support Package.
The Village Hall is the white building across from the Clock Tower in the center of the village.
Please refer to the map enclosed for directions.

Below the letter was a small map with an X marking the Village Hall’s location.
I stared at the letter bearing Node’s seal with trembling anticipation, then carefully placed it back in the envelope and sealed it shut.
Ding!

Achievement: First Letter!
Receive your first letter

“Oh, an achievement.”
Nothing special about it, but collecting them feels good.
I recalled that the Settlement Support gift from the Village Hall was quite generous, and I felt genuine excitement building.
‘I might even find a part-time job there!’
I left the house with a spring in my step, my spirits high.

Village Hall: Open 9 AM – 4 PM

“Oh.”
I’d missed the opening rush.
I looked up at the Clock Tower.
The second hand was pointing to nine o’clock.

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