Chapter 35: I Underestimated You
Leon didn’t think much of it and instead turned to Penny.
“Penny, did you come to the farm for something?”
“Uh, I just came to thank you. Here, this is for you.” Penny took out a small oil-paper-wrapped package and handed it to him.
Leon reached out to take it, intending to put it away. But seeing the expectant look in her eyes, he decided to open it on the spot. After all, Stardew Valley’s customs leaned Western—opening a gift right away was a sign of respect to the giver.
Inside were several baked cookies sprinkled with sesame seeds. They smelled delicious and looked crisp.
“They look tasty. Mind if I save them for afternoon tea?”
Leon hesitated for a moment. In the game, Penny’s storyline included a little “poisoning” incident—not literally dangerous, but she once tested a new recipe on the player with… questionable results. In that scene, the player’s face turned green. So Leon had always been a bit wary of Penny’s cooking.
“Of course. But they’re best fresh from the oven,” Penny said, nodding. She glanced around uncertainly, then, with nothing more to say, bid Leon goodbye.
“Thanks again for your help yesterday. I’ll be going. Oh, and your farm looks really big.”