I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 12



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Episode 12

“I’m really sorry. I was just curious and then I forgot to look.”

The guest who came down after a while in confusion

He kept apologizing.

I checked the condition, saying it was okay or not.

Go Na-eun looked completely different from when I first saw her.

First of all, the dull and gloomy gray aura disappeared.

And the anxious gaze and movements also disappeared.

He looked flustered, but it felt different than before.

It’s not that I’m anxious, I just feel flustered.

Crucially… …the look in his eyes changed.

‘Those are the vibrant eyes.’

His already large eyes sparkled even brighter.

The skin was so white that it really looked like a white rabbit.

Plus, I’m not wearing any makeup, and I just woke up and my face is glowing.

I definitely thought celebrities were different.

Oh, is it because I slept well?

anyway.

Well then, that’s fine.

“I should have asked if I could go up first. I could do whatever I wanted… .”

“It’s okay. I made it for you to use. Did you have a comfortable rest?”

“Ah! Yes! I can’t tell you how much I slept like a log!”

Even though I didn’t ask, Go Na-eun told me the story of how she got there.

And the gist of that long speech was this:

I saw Langi through the window and out of curiosity I went out and found a ladder that could lead up to the roof.

He went up and found a place to rest and fell asleep without realizing it.

He waved his hand at Go Na-eun, who apologized for using his seat so carelessly.

Baek Su-ho and Go Na-eun, who look like celebrities, are like that too.

I originally thought that if someone was pretty and handsome, they were kind.

And I could tell without even asking.

That I had a very good rest.

That’s enough.

[Go Na-eun]

*situation

─’Small shelter on the roof’ in progress (24)

*Application effect

─Relieves sleep disorders

─Relieve panic disorder symptoms by calming the mind and body

It was worth making a shelter on the roof as soon as I arrived in the morning.

I didn’t make it for this purpose, but it was out of curiosity.

Well, isn’t it good that it’s good?

“It’s really, really amazing!”

“Is that so? That’s fortunate.”

“Oh, right! Do you happen to know… …the Blue Camellia?”

“Camellia? Do you mean the flower?”

“Oh, that’s not it… … It’s our group name.”

I was proud to see her speaking with such a lively expression.

“I don’t know much about entertainment.”

“Didn’t you know? Earlier… … .”

“I heard about that from someone I knew before who was a fan.”

“ah…….”

The sight of the visibly disappointed white rabbit made me wonder if I should have just lied.

I’m already a weak-minded person.

“Then what about the song? Haven’t you heard the song?”

“ah.”

I don’t even know the group’s name, so I’ve probably heard their songs.

Even though she must have noticed that the reaction was lukewarm, Go Na-eun was not discouraged.

Instead, he tried to do business in a humorous way.

“Come to think of it, they don’t play music here. I think they do have audio. Would you like to listen to our song that came out this time?”

“yes?”

A sneaky song promotion.

Was he originally such an amiable person?

After a good night’s sleep and rest, Go Na-eun became a completely different person.

We talked a lot and made a lot of eye contact.

He approached me actively and even loitered around the counter.

The shelter is effective.

A real person has changed.

“Just turn it on! The song is titled Flower Boom! The singer is Blue Camellia!”

I couldn’t help but listen to it since they emphasized their group name and even told me the song title.

But how do you even know this?

“I used to work at a cafe too. When I was a trainee.”

I wonder if he reads my expression or if he just talks too much.

I could tell without asking.

Suddenly, I remembered what a former teammate had said.

‘The most beautiful girl! Go Na-eun is exactly like that. Her younger siblings, friends, and even her older sisters. She’s so bubbly that there’s no gossip. These kinds of kids should be popular.’

Did he say that he was a strong supporter of those second-tier players?

In my opinion, he was just an otaku.

Certainly, it seemed as though he had not said anything wrong.

─One day~ you did that~

─I have a warm scent~

─It was from that time~

─Flaboom~ Flaboom boom~ I’m going to fly~

─In the warm breeze blowing from you~

─Your warm sunlight made me like this~

─Flaboom~ Flaboom boom!

For the first time, the sound of singing rang out inside the cafe.

Even though I am a deaf person, the sound quality was good because they used better audio than I thought.

And the song was okay too.

It was the perfect tempo to turn on and enjoy the garden on a day like today when flowers are in bloom.

And not too noisy.

“Hmm~ Hmm~”

Go Na-eun hummed while listening to that song.

His shoulders also shook.

Even though it’s your song, is it that good?

“oh!”

He belatedly notices that I am looking at him and is startled.

Why did you even play your own song?

‘It’s just my personality to be surprised all the time.’

It seemed like that might be the case.

With that kind of person, once something goes wrong, it seems like it just gets worse.

Still… … Anyway, it was fortunate.

“Good. Song.”

“Right! But why won’t you listen?”

“well……?”

“Oh! Did I speak too rudely? Strangely, you were too friendly… … .”

“it’s okay.”

There’s another rude kid in town who calls me uncle.

It’s about this much.

More than that, is this what a celebrity is?

He has a talent for captivating people.

“Actually, I didn’t even know there was an audio system, but thanks to this, I found out, and the song is good, so I’ll play it often.”

“Oh! Thank you! I feel like I’m really resting comfortably thanks to the consideration of the boss. Actually, I’ve been having a bit of a hard time lately… … Thanks to you, I even fell asleep there? And when I woke up, strangely, everything was fine. It was like I had a dream and all… … It was really comfortable.”

I can’t help but smile when I see him bowing in greeting.

I hope things go well when you get back.

The most important thing is to not get burned out like this again.

Burnout was also evidence that I had worked so hard that I almost died.

If you didn’t have that much passion for something, you wouldn’t have come.

A fire needs firewood to burn, and that firewood is made with effort.

Well, if you feel it this time and control it yourself, won’t you be able to do everything well in the future?

“That’s what it’s called. It’s not really a consideration. If you work hard and get tired, come back.”

“Yes! I will! Oh, can I reserve that seat?”

“It’s first-come, first-served, so that’s a bit much.”

“… … Sir, is there T… … .”

“yes?”

“Oh, no. Thank you so much for your consideration! I will never forget this favor!”

I think I was going to say something about tea just now.

And grace too.

I just left the seat empty.

“Don’t you want a photo or autograph? No. If you become too famous, I won’t be able to use it. Oh no! I’m not that famous, but I overdid it? Just a photo! An autograph! I’ll give you everything!”

“It’s okay… … .”

“Where should I put the sign? On the table? On the wall? For the photo, it would be better to put it by the window, right?”

No, you really don’t have to do it.

Isn’t it too energetic?

How hard must a person have lived to end up like that?

My head started to nod involuntarily.

That’s why resting was really important.

If you don’t show it on the outside like me and groan on the inside, that’s what happens…

“Then the photo is fine, just sign it.”

“Just a sign?”

“Yes. I’m a little embarrassed about the photos.”

“I don’t think you have to be embarrassed at all.”

What does that mean?

No matter what anyone says, I’m embarrassed.

Although she licked her lips as if she felt regret, Go Na-eun nodded without asking any more questions.

But where do I get the autograph?

I’ve never gotten an autograph from a celebrity before in my life.

“Can I receive it here?”

“Oh! An apron? This is such an honor!”

Idol fan service is really not easy.

I carefully held out my apron and she signed her autograph in a cheerful manner.

‘hmm.’

But I don’t really like the shape.

Why the rabbit… … .

“You can’t throw this away, okay? I’ll come back again, okay?”

“Oh, yes.”

I felt a sting when he told me not to throw it away right away, wondering how he knew what I was thinking.

There’s nothing I can do.

I decided to only wear it inside the counter.

If it weren’t for today, I wouldn’t have any reason to wear it.

“Are you sure you’ll play our songs a lot? Promise!”

“Let’s do that.”

“Oh my! Oh my!? It’s already time. I’m worried about the kids. Oh! Next time, can I bring our members too?”

Isn’t it up to the person who comes?

So I just nodded.

“This place really, really seems mysterious. I want to bring my younger siblings here.”

Go Na-eun was muttering to herself as if she was thinking of something while looking at the ceiling.

“Then I will go and see!”

“Yes. Goodbye.”

He went out the door with a big smile.

He was wearing the same clothes as when he came and was carrying a large backpack, but his steps were very light.

That moment when Go Na-eun overcomes burnout and leaves!!

Sarah~

The wind that came in through the open door blew a refreshing aura from Go Na-eun’s body.

It soon swayed like a curtain from the ceiling… … .

Swish!

It was absorbed as is.

‘Gonaeun’s charm’ has been added to the list of talents to absorb.

* * *

It was only after Go Na-eun left that I started to feel a bit awkward.

He spoke as if he was some kind of a nerd, but he was a famous celebrity after all.

That’s an idol too.

To talk to someone like that one-on-one.

‘I’ve never seen that celebrity even though I live in a city with a lot of them.’

In such a remote place, we even had a conversation and received autographs.

It’s really unpredictable what happens in human affairs.

It was amazing.

If you tell this to your otaku team members, they’ll probably be really jealous.

Now that I’ve quit that company, I think I’ll give it a try sometime later.

“by the way.”

The song was more addictive than I thought.

Flaboom flaboom boom~

The chorus got stuck in my mouth and I found myself humming it without even realizing it.

I think it was called the Blue Crow.

I should listen to this often from now on.

I slowly started to organize things while humming along.

When I was here, the days passed by strangely and without a care.

After putting the beanbags and camping table that had been placed on the roof in and tidying up the inside, the sun was setting again.

“Tomorrow’s to-do list is… … .”

Finally, I made a note of what to do tomorrow and turned off the song for the last time.

I guess I should play this song more often.

Some for the guests, but also for me.

Because work songs are important.

Click!

After locking the door, I pulled the old bicycle that had been parked next to the cafe.

This was taken out of storage.

Squeak! Squeak!

It was so uncomfortably loud that the wheels made an unpleasant noise every time they rolled.

‘Well, my grandfather used to ride it when I was little. This one is also gone today or tomorrow, but I can’t help it if I have to go to town tomorrow.’

Still, the wheels, brakes, and steering were all intact.

Just lightly oil it and it’ll burn.

If not, I could have spent another half day going back and forth tomorrow.

Then, time goes by and I get tired.

‘I guess it would be better to go get the car.’

I remembered the car I had left in the city.

I think it would be better not to go for the time being.

I need to get some affection for this place.

Or maybe you just don’t want to come back to the city because of the nostalgia.

Even if that weren’t the case, I wanted to be here now.

‘I think it would be fun to ride a bike.’

Although it is old.

It took 30 minutes by this method since it didn’t turn around like a bus.

Come to think of it, when I was little, my grandfather used to carry me around.

The road out of town was really nice back then.

I don’t know if it still feels the same, but I’m a little excited.

Squeak! Squeak!

I dragged my old bicycle down the path and climbed on gently.

And then I roll my feet… … .

“Huh? Sir!”

“uh?”

I ran into Baek Soo Ah on the bridge leading to the village.

Are you going home now?

or not.

“Are you waiting, oppa?”

“Yes! I couldn’t go to the cafe today because I was late because of school. Are you going home now, sir?”

He’s still a kid, but he goes to school.

The reality is that we are busy, busy, from a young age.

Is this okay?

“As you can see, I’m leaving work.”

“Wow. That sounds good.”

“Are you kidding me about self-employed people who don’t have time to leave work?”

“Hehehe! But what is that?”

What I was just worried about was canceled.

What a bright kid.

What Baek Soo-ah pointed to, tilting her head, was the carrots in the bicycle basket.

“Carrots… … right?? Huh?”

But, the text window that was attached to the carrot that Baek Soo Ah pointed to disappeared?

I was so surprised that I picked up the carrot.

No matter how much I looked, I couldn’t see the text window.

“… … Strange old man.”

Baek Soo Ah moved away slightly at the surprised look on his face as he held the carrot.

But there was no time to worry about that now.

‘Why is this?’

Why is this happening again?

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