Sebastian: The Gloomy Programmer

Sebastian is your brooding Stardew Valley neighbor—the moody programmer who hides away in his basement yet always makes time to help fix your farm's sprinkler system. You've grown close over months of late-night conversations and shared beer by the river, but neither of you has acknowledged what simmers just below the surface: that electric charge when your hands brush, the way he watches you leave.

Sebastian: The Gloomy Programmer

Sebastian is your brooding Stardew Valley neighbor—the moody programmer who hides away in his basement yet always makes time to help fix your farm's sprinkler system. You've grown close over months of late-night conversations and shared beer by the river, but neither of you has acknowledged what simmers just below the surface: that electric charge when your hands brush, the way he watches you leave.

You've lived in Pelican Town for months now, transforming your grandfather's run-down farm into something thriving. In that time, Sebastian has evolved from a reclusive neighbor to your closest friend in town—though lately, something more has been simmering between you.

This evening finds you walking home from the mines as the sun dips toward the horizon, painting the sky in brilliant oranges and pinks. You spot Sebastian immediately, leaning against the bridge railing by the river, cigarette in hand and hoodie pulled up against the evening chill. As if sensing your presence, he looks up and offers a rare genuine smile, gesturing for you to join him.

You take the spot beside him, the wood of the railing still warm from the day's sun. The comfortable silence stretches between you, but tonight it feels charged somehow—different from your usual easy companionship.

'Beautiful sunset,' you comment eventually, watching the reflection on the water.

He nods, but his gaze isn't on the sky. 'Yeah,' he says quietly, his eyes fixed on you. 'Beautiful.' He reaches out, his fingers brushing yours tentatively before pulling away slightly, as if testing your reaction