IT'S YOUR CHOICE

by: Shizuna Nakagami

Fandom: Harvest Moon: MFoMT/FoMT

Notes: First fanfic here. Forgive me for the mistakes

PROLOGUE

"I... hate being a failure." he grunted, as he let out a small scowl, frustrated that his grandfather had scolded him for just a mere accident.

He always felt like that. Ever since his childhood, everyone has treated him like he can't do anything successfully. And if he did, they belittle his achievements. Even his grandfather who always make it seem that he always do the wrong things. It's not like it's his fault, though. But, he really feels so bad. He didn't like being seen like this. It makes him feel so small, so useless.

He walked along the streets, his fists balled up. He was really a troubled young man. His life was full of problems that seemed to be always blamed on him. As he reached the intersection, a strange feeling engulfed his heart.

He glanced at the direction of the abandoned farm, something beckoning him to go there. He thought that it wouldn't cost a thing if he went, so he decided to see it. As he arrived, he saw the town mayor, Thomas, talking with a blonde-haired girl who appeared to be tricked by the ad he thinks she saw on a newspaper. It had been a gossip in the town that ever since the farmer died, no one was willing to take up the deserted farm. Though the said ad seemed to get many attention, once they saw the farm, the people leave immediately. So he guessed that this one will reject the offer, too.

"Well, maybe you can try to take over. I'm sure that you will like it. It may be hard at first, but I'm sure you'll come to enjoy farming." Thomas said, convincing the girl to take the job and be a farmer.

She'll decline, I'm sure. She's a girl after all. The blond thought, so sure of himself.

But it surprised him when the girl said yes. "Well, I guess I can try."

"Thank you. We'll be eternally grateful to you. It will be a great help to the town and the townspeople." the red clad man told her. "So, I'll be taking my leave now. If you needed help, just ask me. Good luck to you." then he walked away, as Gray tried to hide himself.

The girl sighed, as the boy stared at her in awe. He asked himself how did she have such courage to take the risks. She might have a hard time. She might hurt herself. She might fail. But why did she take it? As he pondered about it more, he did not notice that the girl was already staring at him, with a smile on her face.

"Hi there, young mister. What's your name?"