In the first episode of Summertime Saga, we play as Willy, a student beset by troubles - his step Dad has recently committed his step Mom is being chased by step Dad's creditors, and Willy's grades are in total chaos because of his month-long absence. Fortunately, he can still count on the help of his friends, teachers, and his step Aunt Diane, who offers him an job of looking after her vegetable patch... making sure he takes especial good care of her cucumbers.