I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 17



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Episode 17

It was a green tree that had not yet borne fruit, but it looked like it would bear fruit any moment.

Of course, it wasn’t as big as the trees around the shelter.

When I put my hand on it, it came up to my waist.

But it grew this much in just one day… … .

‘This is not an ordinary thing.’

okay.

It was not an ordinary situation.

But since coming here, has anything ordinary happened? I was surprised for a moment as I had adapted.

‘What kind of tree is it?’

The seeds and seedlings I bought from the nursery did not contain trees.

That means, among the carrots>potatoes>??? I saw yesterday, ‘???’ was that one… … .

It’s funny how something you bring in without even knowing its identity becomes a link in the garden’s cycle.

Even growing like that in just one day.

[???]

─Growing.

I burst out laughing at the text window hanging on the small tree in the garden.

I had seen many mysteries here, yet I had forgotten about them.

That this is a unique and special cafe.

“Is it because this is the first time I’ve been able to touch it directly like this?”

I carefully touched the branch of an unknown tree.

It was warm.

The tree is warm.

This must be a mistake.

It must have been warmed by the sunlight.

but…….

Again~ Again~

Is it an illusion that the little leaves are moving?

One more time.

Again~ Again~

“What is that? Is it really moving?”

Again~

He reacted as if answering my words.

It’s clear as day that the baby is opening and closing his fingers…

Ah, no, I don’t think so.

How can a tree understand speech?

… … Are you sure it’s not true?

No matter how mysterious the place is, this is a bit… … No, it can’t be helped.

I clearly saw the leaves moving in time.

Just in case, let me try again.

“… … Do you understand what I’m saying?”

This time there was no response.

And after that, I tried a few more times, but it was quiet as if it was just a coincidence.

I guess I saw this place as another world.

Well, I was really shocked when I saw that big tree.

“… … You don’t have to be curious anymore, so just grow up well.”

He said, patting the unresponsive tree once more.

Come to think of it, it was the first one that I planted myself and grew first.

So far, we have been diligently planting concrete, steel bars, and other things in the ground… … .

They don’t grow. Rather, they block the growth of the surrounding area.

Is that why? It felt different when I saw what I planted grow in just one day.

I don’t know why this is, though.

What would be important?

I thought it would be nice if he just grew up healthy.

‘Of course it would be good if it also bears fruit.’

It would be the icing on the cake if pretty flowers bloomed too.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Because I still have a lot of things planted and I think I know how to use this special garden.

‘The potato guy told me something good.’

Should we call it a good cycle or a healthy cycle?

anyway.

The aura absorbed by the garden did not simply end there, but seemed to become a cycle.

Because… … .

‘The crops grown here, like carrots and mint, will go back to the customers through my hands.’

I don’t know what will happen to that tree since I don’t know what it is, but eventually, one way or another, I will return what I received.

As are the crops of this land.

And then you’ll get an aura from the guests.

Again~ Again~

Thanks to this tree, I felt like I found a very important meaning to this cafe.

I hope you grow up well.

No, should I raise it well?

To do that… … .

Ding, ding, ding

“Hey mister~! I’m here!”

I must welcome the guests well.

I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard Su-ah’s loud voice.

There were many factors that made me want to run a cafe, even if it wasn’t exactly that garden.

Why~

“You came too?”

Rangi, who came to the backyard first, is one of them. I was petting the guy who was rubbing his head against my leg for a moment… … .

“Sir~!”

Eek.

Sua’s voice looking for me grew louder.

How can the voice get louder?

If it gets any louder there, you’ll be able to hear it all the way to the village.

I decided to go in quickly.

* * *

Going inside… … .

I could see Su-ah’s bowl-shaped head, looking over the counter, struggling to stand on her short legs.

At first I was surprised by that appearance, but the more I looked at it, the cuter it became.

however.

‘By the way, is this your first time seeing Su-ah’s aura?’

Su-ah’s aura was visible above the small bowl head.

It was a clear and transparent green aura.

My first impression of all the auras I’ve seen so far has been extremely dull…

Suah’s aura was a color that was incredibly refreshing.

Usually, other guests change from a dull aura to a clear aura, but not to that extent.

‘That must mean it’s in good condition.’

Either mentally or physically.

Well, just looking at her, Su-ah always looked nice.

The text window also only has the name [Baek Soo Ah]… … .

But at that time.

Suddenly this thought occurred to me.

What if Su-ah’s aura seeped into the garden?

Wouldn’t something a little different happen?

“What are you doing, sir?”

“Huh? Hey, hey. You’re here?”

“What were you eating without me knowing?”

“What should I eat? I’m here now. But what about Suho?”

“I went first today because I had training early in the morning. Chii, you’re the only one busy in the world.”

“okay?”

A smile naturally appeared on my face at the sight of Su-ah grumbling.

Still, he couldn’t hide his worry.

“But why aren’t you going to school in the morning?”

“Of course I’ll go. Eww! Ah! This!”

“Huh? What is it?”

“I apologize!”

It seems like we all don’t like going to school early in the morning.

I thought Su-ah would be a little different.

By the way, what Su-ah handed over was a black plastic bag and an airtight container.

Where have you seen so many black plastic bags?

“apologize?”

It was like the ugly apple the village chief gave me yesterday. Well, he gave it to me, so I guess he gave it to them too.

But why this?

“The village chief gave it to me yesterday. But he gave me so much that my brother suggested I give some to you too, so I brought it here.”

“okay?”

I accepted it without showing it.

They were truly kind-hearted siblings.

They are all thinking about sharing what they have received.

No, did I just look pitiful… … .

anyway.

Is that why Su-ah’s aura is like that?

Like a clear and clean wind.

Suho is probably no different from Suah.

‘I received it, but what do I do with it?’

I guess you can just eat them one by one since they’re at home.

It’s a bit difficult to be here, isn’t it?

Should I make a drink?

‘Huh? That would be fine.’

I thought it would just flow, but it seemed better than I thought.

There are apples and carrots.

Clang!

The recipe book stored in my head was flipped over.

And one of them.

Stopped at carrot apple juice.

It’s easy to make and nutritious.

There are still a few carrots left from the garden where the potatoes were just eaten.

“Sua, do you have to go right away?”

“No. I’m going to eat this with you.”

When I asked if she had time to drink juice, Suah pointed to the airtight container and said,

Come to think of it, there was this too.

I looked inside and there was something that looked like a sandwich.

“sandwich?”

“Yes! I made it. Did I do a good job?”

“Uh. Um. Yeah. Good job.”

I nodded, unable to hurt his kind heart.

okay.

A sandwich with eggs, mayonnaise, and a little chopped vegetables.

The contents all spilled out, but since it went between the bread and came out, let’s call it a sandwich.

“You too, sir.”

“Huh? Me too?”

“Yes! I made a lot on purpose. My brother took some too at dawn.”

“Ah. You made it before you went to bed?”

“Correct answer! Hehe!”

A younger sibling making sandwiches for her older brother who goes out for early morning training.

Are these siblings real?

No, now is not the time.

“Then just wait a minute. I’ll make you a drink.”

“Ah! Minchopu!”

“Don’t eat the minchofu you eat every day. If you eat that in the morning, your stomach will get cold.”

Actually, the juice isn’t warm either. I don’t use cold milk.

In addition, carrots had similar effects to mint.

Since I have to use apples too, I already have the recipe in my head… … .

I just cleaned the carrots and apples.

Square! Square!

“Wow! I got it done in one go!”

Su-ah poked her head out of the counter and watched, reacting.

This is the basics.

Of course, I don’t know since when this became the norm.

That’s what happened after I came to the cafe.

anyway.

The peeled carrots and apples were cut into pieces that were easy to grate.

I think a ratio of 1:2 would be good.

“Ugh… … I don’t like carrots.”

… … I used carrots and apples in a 1:1 ratio.

Of course, it’s not because of Su-ah’s reaction.

Crunchy!

“Hmm? It’s sweet?”

When I tasted it, it was really sweet like carrots.

It was a sweet taste full of a fresh scent instead of an earthy smell.

So, there was no need to put in a lot of apples.

There was a reason I liked potatoes.

“How sweet are carrots?”

Of course, Su-ah looks like she can’t believe it.

I put the chopped ingredients into the mixer and added a little water.

I was thinking of adding ice, but I thought it would be too cold, so I passed.

And if you grind it finely, the juice is done.

“Okay. Let’s eat this together.”

Finally, the carrot apple juice, cooled by floating ice cubes, showed off its pretty color through the transparent cup.

The vermilion color was really pretty.

With the sandwiches served on a plate, I didn’t feel envious of any other brunch place.

“Here, try it.”

Even though Su-ah hated carrots and had a pouty mouth, she tried it anyway because I made it for her.

Then he opened his eyes wide and drank quickly.

“Isn’t it delicious?”

“Wow! This is so delicious! The carrot juice my grandfather made wasn’t delicious.”

“What did your grandfather do for you?”

“Yes. She made it for me every morning, but it tasted… … .”

“iced coffee.”

That’s why you hated it so much.

Well, there was a recipe.

But I think the carrot that my grandfather used wasn’t this one, but something else.

Su-ah kept drinking it, saying it was delicious and giving it a double thumbs-up.

Then he held out the sandwich that was left behind.

“Sir, you should try this too!”

“Huh? Uh-huh. Okay.”

I have to eat.

hmm.

I lifted it carefully so as not to spill it and took a bite.

“oh?”

The taste was not as bad as I thought.

It was the taste that everyone knows.

Well, it’s just mashed boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise, so it should be pretty tasty.

It tastes salty and sweet… … .

Still!

‘What? Just now? Didn’t it just go out?’

Something hard was chewed in my mouth while I was chewing hard.

It’s not as hard as a rock, but it’s a bit crumbly, kind of like an eggshell…

For now, I chewed and swallowed it as if nothing had happened.

Su-ah was looking at him with eyes full of anticipation.

“Mmm~ It’s delicious.”

“Really?”

“Yeah. Wait a minute. My throat.”

With a quick reaction and the smoke choking me up, I quickly took a sip of carrot apple juice and swallowed the rest.

And then naturally, he responded.

“Hey~? That’s pretty good? When did you learn something like this?”

“Hehehe!”

Even though the subject (carrot apple juice) was omitted, Su-ah seemed satisfied and accepted it on her own.

Yeah, I hope they’re both satisfied…

Woohoo!!

At that moment, Su-ah’s aura began to flutter. And the green aura spread out in all directions as if a fairy was playing in the wind.

Thump~ Thump~

And like a firefly, he flew around the cafe and played around.

Above my head, and above my shoulders.

The aura that briefly came down to the bridge of the nose and then left quickly permeated all over the cafe.

I even went out of the cafe.

The sight was truly mystical.

It was as if I had entered another world.

“mister?”

“uh?”

“It’s so delicious. Should I make it again?”

Su-ah’s words brought me to my senses.

This is not the time to be absent-minded like this.

“No. Next time, I’ll make it for you.”

“Oh? You know how to make it too, sir?”

“What makes you think you can’t make it?”

While refuting Suah’s words, I sneakily looked at the text window attached to the guy.

[Baek Soo Ah]

*situation

─I feel good because I am eating a delicious sandwich that I made myself.

─’Carrot Apple Juice’ effect applied.

*effect

─Increased vitality (continuous)

The effect of ‘increased vitality’, which did not appear when eaten raw, was added.

As expected, the effects can vary depending on how you eat it.

And one more thing.

The originally clear aura became even brighter and clearer after being absorbed by the cafe and me.

Now, it seemed as if Aura was really circling around like a fairy. No, Aura was running around like a mischievous Suah.

‘Isn’t that what they mean when they say that a person shines?’

It was amazing.

That could happen.

If it were not just a text window effect, what kind of change would there be?

And does the aura resemble its owner?

“But you don’t make bread?”

“uh?”

I couldn’t hear Su-ah’s words because I was focused on the mysterious aura.

“Bread. Bread.”

“Ah, bread.”

This time I heard it properly.

But come to think of it, there used to be bread… … right?

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