30 Days of June 2026
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Chopsticks (Day 1: Foreign Language) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
02 Jun 2026
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Ben wants to learn how to speak Korean, the native language of his new(ish) boyfriend. Surely, it can't be that hard, right?
Based on the in-game dialog: "Honey, do you know any foreign languages? I speak one other myself. Which one? Well, I'm waiting to surprise you with it, at just the right time."
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 1: Foreign Language
Set in the CBC&K universe.
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- Part 1 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Chocolate or Vanilla? (Day 2: ice cream in Winter) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
03 Jun 2026
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It's a snowy day, which means it's perfect beach weather! At least, Jade thinks so. Appa offers to take her to the beach, but there's one problem: Mr. Alex doesn't sell ice cream in Winter!
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 2: Ice cream in Winter
Set in the CBC&K universe. Will make more sense if you're familiar with the CBCK kids. (Appa = June, Daddy = Ben)
Based on June's in-game dialogue:
"The weather right now just screams beach day! I'm going to head down after breakfast. What time does the ice cream stand open again? What?! You're kidding! Hmph, that Alex has taken one too many gridballs to the head if he doesn't think this is perfect ice cream weather."Series
- Part 2 of 30 Days of June 2026
- Part 3 of Kenobi Kids
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Two Musicians Walk into a Saloon (Day 3: Jukebox Travesty) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
04 Jun 2026
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Lindsay Evans, burned-out musician from Zuzu City, has recently inherited her grandfather's farm and moved to Stardew Valley. Farming is difficult and tedious, but the worst part is that she hasn't really made any friends yet, let alone been able to find any sort of romantic interest. If only there were someone of like mind she could befriend here in town.
Unfortunately, there are no community choirs or orchestral ensembles in Pelican Town, and only about 50 people live in the area. The prospects seem pretty hopeless, until Fall begins and a new traveling musician comes to town.
Or: A rare M/F Juneship from Andrea "DeJunerate" Quintell, and a thinly-veiled self-insert.
Written a while ago, but I only got the courage to post this for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge.
Day 3: Jukebox Travesty
NOT canon-compliant with CBC&K! But, in another universe, Lindsay was Ben's ex-girlfriend, so CBCK readers may remember her from those stories.
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- Part 3 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Just in Case (Day 4: Cable Car) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
07 Jun 2026
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June decides to ride the cable car to Ridgeside one day, just for fun. It's a beautiful day: the sun is shining, it's brilliantly cold... what could go wrong?
Inspired by the in-game dialogue:
"Honey? Do you think it'd be weird to go for a ride on the cable car? I know it's free, and I take it all the time, but I kind of want to try it... Oh, what the hell - I'm gonna do it! I'll let you know how it goes."
"...Okay, the cable car ride ended up being kind of boring... But at least I can say I gave it a try!"Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 4: Cable Car
Set in the CBC&K universe (has many references).
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- Part 4 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Less Talk, More Bach (Day 5: Jazz) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
14 Jun 2026
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College freshman June is sick and tired of his basic boring keyboard fundamentals class. If only there were some way to spice things up a bit.
Based on a true story.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 5: Jazz
Canon-compliant with CBC&K (takes place about ten years prior to the story).
this is what I imagined June was playing, FYI.
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- Part 5 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Always Be My Baby (Day 6: Baby Day) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
16 Jun 2026
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June won't get out of bed today, and Ben needs to figure out why.
Based on the in-game dialogue:
Today is my baby day, okay honey? That means I stay in bed and you baby me. When you want a baby day you can have yours, but today I called it first so it's mine. Now goodnight, honey.Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 6: Baby Day
Set in the CBC&K universe.
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- Part 6 of 30 Days of June 2026
- Language:
- English
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- 1,803
- Chapters:
- 1/1
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- 1
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a boy & a boy (Day 7: Betting all tokens on orange) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
11 Jun 2026
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A love story that spans across time, from the summer they were fifteen, to the reunion post-college, to growing old together, to beyond.
Songfic based on the incredible choral piece "a boy & a boy" by Stuart Beatch, text by Matthew Stepanic.
Also featuring one of my all-time favorite pieces, Im Wunderschönen Monat Mai.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge.
Day 7: Betting all tokens on orange
NOT canon to CBC&K, but an AU where they meet as teenagers.
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- Part 7 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Four Strings (Day 8: Bass guitar) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
15 Jun 2026
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Goblin Destroyer has a big show coming up in Zuzu City, and they want a little bigger sound. What better way than to add a bass player? Unfortunately, June hasn't played bass in decades, and rehearsals are intense. And then there's the matter of wardrobe...
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 8: Bass Guitar
Also, it just so happens to fit in with Sambastian Week 2026 (Day 1: Band Practice) so boom, two in one
Loosely based on in-game dialogue:
"I've tried to learn other instruments, but I always come back to my one true love, piano. I did enjoy the bass guitar, but... I don't know. Who could be content with four strings as opposed to 230?"Set in the CBC&K universe.
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- Part 8 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Loco Moco (Day 12: Breakfast at Pika's) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
18 Jun 2026
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June wakes up on his first day after having moved to Ridgeside Village, and needs to find some breakfast. Luckily, there's a delicious restaurant right down the road.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 12: Breakfast at Pika's
Canon-compliant with CBC&K but vague enough to be AU if you want.
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- Part 9 of 30 Days of June 2026
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 1,538
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Collections:
- 1
- Hits:
- 21
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That Me Espresso (Day 14: Triple shot espresso) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
03 Jul 2026
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It's Sterling Cooper's first day on the job as a barista. How hard can it be? Hopefully, no extremely hot guys enter the shop or anything.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 14: Triple shot espresso
Not canon to CBC&K. Ben? Ben who?
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- Part 10 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Lyres and Secret-Keepers (Day 16: Winter Star) by Andrea_P_Quintell for Five_seas
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
04 Jul 2026
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Ben has an idea for a special Winter Star gift for June, learning a song on the mini-harp, so he asks Abigail for her help. Will he be able to learn the song he's chosen in time? Will June spoil the surprise?
Inspired by a gorgeous piece of artwork by Five Seas, which I will post at the end.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 16: Winter Star
Set in the CBC&K universe.
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- Part 11 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Smart Choices (Day 18: Cigarettes) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
28 Jun 2026
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What June was up to at the Stardrop Saloon during Always Be My Baby, aka bumming cigarettes off of Sebastian and brooding.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Set in the CBC&K universe.
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- Part 12 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Princess Pink (Day 23: Pink sweater) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
23 Jun 2026
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June goes shopping with his mother and sees the most beautiful pink sweater. Why won't she buy it for him?
Fun experimenting with baby!June's voice.
Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Canon-compliant with CBC&K if you want, takes place like 25 years before the story begins though so it hardly matters.
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- Part 13 of 30 Days of June 2026
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Smile or Whatever (Day 24: The season of good fashion) by Andrea_P_Quintell
Fandoms: Stardew Valley (Video Game)
29 Jun 2026
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Ben asks June to come over to the farm, wearing a nice outfit. He has quite a date planned for them, involving a photo shoot, a romantic dinner, and a bouquet of flowers... but why?
In-game dialogue:
"Good news, honey! The season of good fashion has finally returned!" (On Fall 1)Written for the 30 Days of June 2026 challenge!
Day 24: The season of good fashion
Set in the CBC&K universe, sometime between the boys' getting together and Winter Star.
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- Part 14 of 30 Days of June 2026