I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 20



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Episode 20

I was a little surprised.

Now I’m not surprised to see the aura of the guests.

That’s not why I was surprised now.

He was surprised because Kim Ha-na, whose face he already knew, was one of the two guests.

It was a sight that still had the bright, clear blue aura that I had last seen it.

That slightly satisfying feeling only lasted for a moment.

Looking at the other guests who came with me… … .

Before the human face, a very dull aura caught my eye.

And those blank, unfocused eyes that I had seen before were noticeable.

It’s almost like how I first saw Kim Ha-na.

I just wanted to take a look at the text window attached to the aura… … .

“Hello, boss! I was here a while ago, do you remember me?”

“Yes. Of course I remember. You said it was delicious and took it out, right?”

“That’s right! Wow! You remember.”

I looked at the aura and status later and turned my gaze back to Kim Ha-na, who was greeting me.

He was the one who gave me the talent of dexterity and he was my first customer, so there’s no way I wouldn’t remember him.

Didn’t you remember seeing the customer next to you earlier and seeing that he was in the same condition?

Kim Ha-na doesn’t know the details, so I just tell her indirectly, and she really likes it.

“You’re here again.”

“Yes! I’ve been so happy since I came here. Things are going well for me and I feel like all my stress has gone away, right? That’s why I brought a friend with me this time. It was good, right?”

“Is that so? Thank you.”

From then on, the conversation was led by Kim Ha-na, not the stranger.

When I first saw Kim Ha-na, she looked like a wreck, but now she was full of confidence and energy, just like her aura.

“But the bread smells really good? I don’t think I’ve smelled it before.”

“Oh, I tried making it this time.”

“Huh? Really? Then are you selling it?”

“hmm…….”

I guarantee the taste, but I just made this to try it out. I was planning on giving it to Soo-ah when she comes over later.

It’s a bit… … to sell something that hasn’t even started yet, let alone the price.

“I’m sorry, but it’s not ready for sale yet.”

“Oh, really?”

Kim Ha-na smacked her lips as if she felt regret.

Seeing things like this makes me think that cafes should have things like bread and desserts in addition to drinks.

There will be more people looking for someone like Kim Ha-na in the future.

“I can’t help it. Instead, please give me two delicious Mint Chocolate Frappuccinos! I promised my friend here that if you drink this drink, it will be completely healing. He also said that if you come here, you will get inspiration that you never had before. Good job, right?”

“Aha, you’re a friend. Of course you are. You’re welcome. If you’re seated, I’ll call you as soon as you’re ready.”

The bread was ordered and delivered as promised.

Only then did Kim Ha-na briefly look at the back of her friend as she was dragged away like a doll to find her seat.

“Hmm.”

[One Song]

*situation

─Chronic fatigue

─Extreme stress due to loss of confidence

Aura’s text window information was like this.

It seemed similar to Kim Ha-na.

Where can I find such a similar condition… … .

Are they by any chance the same company?

No, considering all that, Kim Ha-na is in exceptionally good shape right now.

You can feel the difference just by looking at it.

‘Did you bring a friend who was in a similar condition because you liked the healing you had here?’

That would be highly likely.

okay.

When I think about it, I think it’s not just Kim Ha-na, but other people as well.

Because I think I would like to share the good memories I had here with someone special.

Whether it’s the taste of the drink, or the atmosphere and scenery of the place.

‘In some ways, it’s rewarding.’

I mean, I’m a part of that.

And that meant that that friend was a precious friend to Kim Ha-na.

There’s no reason why I’d go to a nice place with someone I don’t care about.

“Are you a little proud?”

I brought you here so I can’t disappoint you.

First, I picked some fresh mint.

The process of making it is now something I can do with my eyes closed.

Add mint, milk, ice, and chocolate to a grinder and grind.

Just whip the whipped cream and top it off.

Just in case, I made a little more sheep.

Although the effect doesn’t really increase.

This will do since Kim Ha Na’s condition is similar.

“The drink you ordered is here.”

“Oh! Wait a minute!”

Kim Ha-na ran to the counter and took the drink.

Then he returned to his seat and handed one to Hansong.

Hansongi, who received the drink, hesitated for a moment… … .

“Hurry up and try this! It’s really delicious. It’ll relieve all your stress.”

Kim Ha-na offered it to me, so I took a sip slowly.

Gulp!

It’s clear that Hansongi drank the beverage, but it seems like Kim Ha-na and I swallowed the saliva.

This means that the two’s gazes were focused on Hansong.

Not knowing what the situation was, Hansong drank her drink in one gulp.

And the moment it passed over my neck, I was shocked.

‘uh?’

What could it be?

I suddenly felt incredibly refreshed.

Should I say it feels like the fog in my head is clearing?

Is it because it’s a drink with cool mint in it?

It was as if the noise was clearing away and my stuffy vision was becoming clearer.

But that was only for a moment.

“ah…….”

A feeling of lethargy enveloped her, as if nothing had happened.

My head felt heavy again and as if it was covered in fog.

The sweet dream-like taste of just now seemed to make the current stuffiness even more suffocating.

Thirst burned my throat.

I tried drinking more of the remaining drink, but it did not quench my thirst.

The regret only deepens.

Hansong’s expression, which had brightened for a moment, was filled with darkness again.

‘hmm.’

I was silently taken aback by Hansong’s reaction.

Because I know why you react that way.

‘It did have an effect.’

The mint drink did take effect, but the number affected quickly decreased.

The reason was simple.

That meant that it was a situation where a lot of force was needed to achieve the effect.

Just like when I was struggling to pull out weeds in the past, the effect would wear off faster than the original effect time.

‘The aura was quickly covered with a dull aura again.’

It was like pouring water into a broken jar.

It seemed that Hansong’s condition was more serious than expected.

Doesn’t that seem like a simple condition caused by accumulated stress and fatigue?

I don’t think just eating a ton of mint drinks will solve the problem.

No, it was never going to work in the first place.

‘I wish I could see a more accurate status.’

Just like how you can see the detailed condition of ingredients when making bread, if you can see the detailed condition in more detail, you might be able to come up with a method… … .

I took a closer look at Hansong’s aura.

I was wondering if there was anything I could salvage.

‘uh?’

Could it be that the effects of the mint drink I had earlier have completely disappeared? Or is it because of the growth of Gae-an?

I have a feeling it’s more likely to be both… … .

Here’s why.

[One Song]

*situation

─Inhibition of talent development due to psychological pressure and loss of self-confidence

The contents of Hansong’s aura text window have changed.

It was clearly a more detailed explanation than the original.

And that state is.

‘That’s why it was serious.’

There was no such thing as a completely vicious cycle.

If your talent is suppressed, things won’t go well, and that will lead to an even greater decline in confidence.

That’s why the stress relief and fatigue recovery from mint drinks alone didn’t help me recover.

If things continue like that, it will only get worse.

Unless you break the chain.

But how?

I looked around the kitchen.

Suah gave me a sandwich this morning.

It tasted like a mess, but… …it was filling.

Both the heart and the stomach.

‘Thanks to that, there is bread made.’

My eyes were drawn to the still warm bread.

Of course, it didn’t have much effect.

but.

‘Can’t I create the effect myself? I can absorb talent too… … .’

Suddenly, that thought occurred to me.

Is it just that I can just accept the abilities that the cafe gives me and use them?

Just as Su-ah’s talent growth influenced Ga-an, couldn’t I do the same?

The moment you think like that!

Paat─

I felt something strange inside my body.

The feeling of something cool and ticklish rushing into your eyes.

‘uh?’

Then, strange things appeared in my eyes.

It was a thread made of aura.

The threads were connected here and there in the kitchen… … .

Among them, the thread connected to the bread was the most shiny.

‘if?’

My gaze moved along the thread with anticipation.

I was soon convinced.

This is what I need now.

Connected to the bread by the thread of aura were homemade apple jam and mint drink.

If you combine these… … .

[Mint Chocolate Frappuccino Set]

─Effects: Fatigue recovery (24), stress relief (24), talent expression (12)

A new text window has been added.

‘I can develop it like this instead of just using it as it is.’

Just like developing a menu!

The name was also very appropriate: ‘Set’.

I made a careful note of this newly learned skill.

And he moved his hands quickly to put out the more urgent fire.

Cut the bread into pieces and place them on a plate, then pour the apple jam into a small sauce bowl.

And they came out together on a tray.

“If you don’t mind, would you like to try some of this? I just made some bread, and I’m curious to see what customers think of it.”

“Huh? Really? Great! I’ll order it right away.”

“It’s a trial product, so it’s a service. They even came all the way here twice, and we’re still cautious about selling it.”

“Aha! That’s great. She’s a bread lover. I heard she used to go all the way to Busan just to eat bread?”

“Oh, that’s even better. There’s also jam made from apples from around here, so please try it and let me know if there’s anything lacking. Okay.”

It was good.

Naturally, he even gave her bread and apple jam.

A set made with mint drinks.

This is all I can do.

Now all that’s left is to see the effects again… … .

I returned to the counter and looked toward the table.

Before I knew it, I could see Hansongi spreading jam on bread and eating it as if she was possessed.

One bite.

Two mouths.

He quickly finished a piece and quenched his thirst with a mint drink.

And then he picked up another piece of bread and gulped it down in a few bites.

“Songiya. Eat this too.”

Kim Ha-na quickly gave her share to the unfamiliar Han Song-i.

Is this some kind of compensation for not having eaten for so long?

Hansongi ate it without hesitation as if possessed.

‘Isn’t it lacking?’

I also hurried to the kitchen, as it seemed like even if I ate all of Kim Ha-na’s portion it wouldn’t be enough.

It’s filled with bread and apple jam.

And with a smile, he handed it to Kim Ha-na, who also secretly took it so as not to disturb Han Song-yi’s concentration.

Hansongi continued eating, not even realizing that it had been refilled.

When your throat gets blocked, drink a mint drink, and when it’s empty, eat bread and jam again.

She ate so well that I began to doubt whether it was true that she had been having trouble eating lately.

‘Are you okay?’

By the time I had eaten almost two whole loaves of bread, I was worried that I would have to dry it.

But somehow I have a feeling that it shouldn’t be like that.

And fortunately, as if that prediction was correct, Hansong’s hand stopped on its own at some point.

Chororokrok!

After emptying the last remaining sip of mint drink.

She placed the empty cup on the table and closed her eyes.

I don’t know what he was thinking, but there was one thing I could see.

It was as if her dull aura was disappearing like smoke.

As the dark clouds clear and the golden sun rises.

As the dull aura surrounding her cleared away, a golden aura revealed its presence through the gap.

It was a very bright, clear, and luminous aura.

‘So that’s the kind of aura he originally had.’

How frustrating it must have been to have something like that blocked.

But, that thing… … isn’t it still not fully lit? It seems like it’s continuing to get brighter?

The moment you think like that.

Flash!

My eyes met with Hansong’s, who suddenly opened her eyes.

Then, Hansong-i walked briskly toward the counter.

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