I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 142



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Episode 142

Fortunately, there was no bloodshed.

Kang Na-yoon, who had noticed Han Song-yi’s reaction, only appropriately punished Kang Do-yoon by hitting him on the back.

And Kang Do-yoon… … .

“I really saw it in my dream.”

“Me?”

It was something I said after our eyes met.

He said he saw me in his dream. Naturally, my reaction to it was,

“If it wasn’t a dream, didn’t you see it here? I even gave you a watermelon drink.”

“Is that so? I guess so.”

“Yes. I guess you must have gotten confused because you slept so well. You looked very tired. Are you okay now?”

“Yes! My body feels really light.”

As Kang Do-yoon tried to jump around, Kang Na-yoon hit his back again.

But he doesn’t care and keeps moving.

Have you been training regularly? You’re holding up well.

Anyway, it seemed like the problem was resolved well for Kang Do-yoon as well.

It was an unprecedented situation called Bing-ui… … .

‘Thanks to the queen bee, I was able to overcome a big crisis.’

I felt good because it seemed like it passed safely.

I felt even better after hearing Kang Do-yoon’s words.

But there was one thing that was peculiar.

“Ah… … um, that, watermelon, it was really delicious.”

“is it so?”

“Yes… … So I guess that’s why it appeared in my dreams.”

“Haha! Thank you.”

“Thank you too.”

I wonder if he suddenly calmed down or realized it was reality.

Kang Do-yoon spoke quietly, unlike before.

I glanced at Kang Na-yoon.

“He’s not like that when he’s acting or in front of the camera, but he’s usually quiet and shy.”

“Is that so? You were running around earlier.”

“that…….”

Until now, it was because there were still remnants of Miho left, but has it really all disappeared now?

Then it would have been even better.

It was a bit difficult to get used to Kang Do-yoon’s appearance. But since he was someone I knew well anyway, the sudden change in personality didn’t really have much of an effect.

“By the way, did you and the actor have a nice talk?”

While I was inside dealing with Miho, the two continued talking.

I think that’s why they seem to be on good terms, but I don’t know what exactly they talked about.

“Yes! Nayun is my fan!”

“And you are also a fan of mine, author?”

Han Song-i said with a happy expression, and Kang Na-yoon said with a slightly sly expression. And the impression about it was,

“okay.”

I think this should be enough.

Actually, I wasn’t really curious about it.

The two seemed to have slightly different thoughts, but I quickly pointed to the child running from the empty lot behind me.

“Soo-ah, here you go. Now that I think about it, you know me too, right? I’m the friend who bought the sundae before.”

“I know. I know! There’s no way I wouldn’t know that.”

Dingle~ Dingle~

As soon as Kang Na-yoon finished speaking, Su-ah came in.

Why did you run here in such a hurry?

“mister!”

“Huh? Why? What’s going on?”

“watermelon!”

“… … Huh? Why watermelon?”

Where did he hear about watermelon being on the menu?

But it seems like only one of the two people here can tell you that.

So, is that why you came running like this?

“My sister told me! There aren’t many watermelons!”

“ah.”

I heard it from Kang Na-yoon.

I told her that there weren’t many watermelons.

I heard that you two also followed Stargram, so did you talk to each other like that?

“It’s okay. I left something for you.”

“Huh? Really!?”

“then.”

It wasn’t like there wasn’t enough to warrant an immediate shortage in the first place. Saying there wasn’t enough was just an act to draw Miho out.

Of course, I didn’t really say anything behind his back.

Seeing Su-ah’s happy face, I couldn’t help but feel that way.

“Yes! It’s watermelon!”

“You like it that much?”

“I wait for summer because of watermelon.”

“… … I didn’t know it was that bad.”

If we really had a shortage of watermelon, we would have been in big trouble.

Anyway, thanks to Suah, the atmosphere inside the cafe completely changed.

As if the incident with Kang Do-yoon had never happened, everything was quietly forgotten, just like Kang Do-yoon’s original personality.

Kang Na-yoon and Han Song-yi were so busy chatting with Su-ah that they were out of their minds.

‘It’s getting crowded again.’

A smile slowly appeared on his lips.

I glanced over and saw that Miho was also sleeping soundly… … .

It was a lively summer scene, and just looking at it made me feel good.

Of course, it would be even better if you added some delicious drinks to it.

I quickly came into the kitchen.

* * *

A few days later.

Bam!

The sound of the watermelon splitting was refreshing.

The place where this sound came from was not inside the cafe. It was right in front of the cafe, by the stream with water flowing.

We opened a makeshift cafe in a fairly nice place by spreading out camping chairs and equipment, and even setting up a table.

The reason why it turned out like this is… … I had to go back to the day when Han Song-i, Kang Na-yoon, and Su-ah gathered together.

I should have stopped them at that time when they were having a good time drinking and chatting happily.

But I was in a good mood at the time because of Miho’s work, so I didn’t stop her and just watched.

At first, that was okay.

Because Su-ah showed curiosity and asked Kang Na-yoon a barrage of questions, and Kang Na-yoon answered them while finding Su-ah cute.

But Hansong suddenly remembered what Suah had said and said that she wished they could play by the stream.

‘What happened after that…?’

It was a breeze.

A meeting was formed in an instant.

It’s a summer stream water play gathering!

And… … this is what happened.

“Wow~”

A girl riding a flamingo-shaped tube was floating along the stream.

It wasn’t a deep place, but he was wearing a life jacket just in case.

And around them were Han Song-i and Kang Na-yoon.

They were both riding the tube.

The water was too shallow for swimming in the stream, so that was the best option.

Fortunately, the current is quite strong, so it seems like it would be fun to ride a tube.

“Aren’t you going to go play?”

“Yes. I like eating more than playing.”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Sia, who Sua brought along, seemed not to be interested in playing in the water and just stayed next to me.

To be exact, it’s next to the watermelon I just cut.

And there was one more person attached to it, and that was Kang Do-yoon.

“Mr. Do-yoon, aren’t you going to go play?”

“I’m afraid of water… … .”

Kang Do-yoon, who originally seemed a bit introverted, waved his hand and thoroughly expressed his intention to never play in the water.

… … Then why did you come?

I don’t know why, but I thought it would be rude to ask why he came to play, so I didn’t ask.

And there is no need to go into the water and play.

Even though they made a shade here and placed it below, the wind was quite cool, perhaps because it was near the water.

Just watching the water flow like this was healing.

Of course, it would be even better if you served it with something cool.

Thud! Thud!

While I was briefly trimming the watermelon, another one came.

It was Lee Seon-ah.

There was also a swan next to him.

“Are you here?”

“huh.”

“Do you want to play in the water too?”

“no.”

Yeah. You should just sit here and drink some water.

Looking at it this way, it seems like people’s personalities are completely divided. Those who just want to do nothing and rest, and those who find playing to be resting.

‘Hansongi is a bit unexpected, though.’

Well, it’s good to have fun.

I was healing by looking at the water and people half-and-half… … .

“huh?”

“Oh, hello?”

“Uh… … Huh? Hello? That’s right?”

Lee Sun-ah and Kang Do-yoon greeted each other, as if they had just seen each other.

But Lee Sun-ah’s reaction was a bit strange. It’s hot outside, so why is her face suddenly red?

“I’m a fan!”

oh?

I can’t believe Lee Sun-ah is saying that so embarrassingly.

Even being a fan of Kang Do-yoon, this is another unexpected connection.

“What does it mean to be a fan? Just say, ‘I’m a fan.’”

But what the heck is that first word?

It was the kind of speech that came out when you were flustered or surprised while broadcasting a game.

The village chief seemed to have already given up, but I had a hard time adjusting every time I heard it. Of course, whether that was true or not, Lee Seon-ah neatly ignored what I said.

“Go, thank you.”

“How did I end up in a place like this?”

“Oh, that’s it. There’s something I want to learn.”

“Ah~ Are you learning? What?”

The conversation between Lee Sun-ah and Kang Do-yoon continued.

It was mostly Lee Sun-ah asking questions and Kang Do-yoon talking cautiously… … .

Somehow, it felt exciting.

So I listened to it while eating sweet and cool watermelon with Sia who was next to me.

It’s good to grind it and drink it as a drink, but I think watermelon tastes best when you just let it cool and cut it into big chunks and eat it.

I held the shell and took a bite, then collected the seeds just in case.

By the way, doesn’t the conversation between those two seem more interesting than playing in the water and being dazed by the water?

Sia too… … is not like that.

His only goal was watermelon.

You always eat well.

I should slice some watermelon for Jeong Seong-hun to eat together when I go there later.

at that time!

“Oh, that’s the feeling of the cafe owner.”

“Huh?”

This was the answer that made me look at Kang Do-yoon with the same expression as Lee Seon-ah.

If you’re the cafe owner, you’re probably talking about me, but what do you think I’m feeling? What is that?

“Me?”

“Yes. This time, I was cast in an independent film about a young man who moved to the countryside to farm and heal there. But you fit the mood perfectly… … .”

Am I like that?

I don’t know for sure, but if that’s what Kang Do-yoon thinks, then so be it…

“So, if you don’t mind, would it be possible for me to work part-time at a cafe for a little while?”

“Suddenly!?”

“Yes, suddenly.”

Kang Do-yoon asked quietly, but with a clear will to do so.

Although he is an introvert, he is still very proactive when it comes to things he wants to do.

Well, when I heard from Kang Na-yoon, she said that people change when they act.

Perhaps this also seemed similar from that perspective.

The things you want and want to do have different personalities.

but.

“I’m sorry, but I don’t really have any plans on looking for a part-time job.”

“ah…….”

That’s the thing, I had no intention of getting a part-time job at a tiger shelter.

First of all, there was a garden, and if there was someone in the tiger shelter with me, I thought it might be a little uncomfortable to talk to or play with the Auras.

I feel sorry for Kang Do-yoon, but I refused.

It was sad to see him looking so sorry, like an abandoned puppy, but there was nothing I could do about it.

at that time!

“If you’re going back to farming, wouldn’t you like to work in our fields? You could also go to a café sometimes.”

Lee Sun-ah quickly suggested.

Was he that active too?

In terms of personality, Lee Sun-ah and Kang Do-yoon aren’t really that different.

First of all, Lee Seon-ah is an introvert who likes to be in a corner of the room.

‘This is interesting.’

I looked back at the two in viewer mode. And I was about to eat some watermelon… … but there wasn’t any?

“Have you finished eating?”

“yes.”

“… … Yeah. It’s delicious. Should I cut one more for you?”

Nod nod.

At Sia’s expression as if asking why I was asking that, I quickly finished cutting up the remaining half.

And then some people who had just finished playing in the water came.

“Have some watermelon. Suah, eat some watermelon.”

“yes!!”

The conversation between Lee Sun-ah and Kang Do-yoon was momentarily interrupted by the noisy three people.

This wasn’t bad either.

It’s almost like I’m waiting for the next episode.

“Mister! Let’s stick watermelon seeds on our faces!”

“When was that ever a boring game?”

“Um. When you were young, sir?”

“……let’s do it.”

The deal exchange failed.

We decided to just play whatever game Su-ah wanted to play.

But it’s not fun if you just do it.

“What will you give me if I get a job?”

“Ah! That’s a great idea! Okay! Attention everyone! Let’s stick watermelon seeds on our faces! And make a bet!”

It’s definitely noisy when the water play trio comes.

They are arguing among themselves about what to bet on, how to play the game, etc.

Those three should play in the water some more to relieve some energy?

“This is my first time playing something like this. It looks fun. Have you tried it, boss?”

“It’s just a game that people play often in the countryside.”

“Really?”

Is that really true? It’s not like there aren’t any watermelons in the city.

I was just saying that, but I couldn’t help but chuckle at the reaction.

“Instead of giving a reward to the winner, how about giving a penalty to the winner in last place? With a slap!”

“Ah! Nayun unnie’s opinion won!”

I guess the rules have been set in the meantime.

Su-ah explained the rules while receiving everyone’s attention. Everyone’s faces were filled with smiles.

I don’t know when was the last time we laughed and chatted like this by the stream in the middle of summer…

‘It’s fun.’

It was a sudden meeting, but it really happened.

Of course, I didn’t intend to come in last. Or, more precisely, was it impossible?

“oh!?”

The person who suggested it ended up getting caught.

Suah came in last place without even putting a single watermelon seed on her face.

And thanks to that, laughter continued to fill the stream.

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