I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 246



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Episode 246

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The customer who came inside looked at Hansong-i and Kim Ha-na and flinched for a moment.

Then he turned around and sat down far away from the two.

But that happened to be the counter seat.

Even though they were sitting down, they kept glancing in that direction, so I thought maybe they were someone I knew, but they didn’t seem interested in me at all.

It seems like we don’t know each other, but are you just uncomfortable because there are people around?

‘Don’t make a big fuss.’

Han Song-i and Kim Ha-na’s voices did not reach the counter.

It just felt like they were talking.

Perhaps the two people also knew that guests had arrived and lowered the volume on their own.

“Welcome. Here’s the menu.”

“Oh, yes.”

First, I gave the menu to the customer.

[Im Ji-yeon]

*situation

─Weakening emotional control

─Emptiness

─Urgent

─Manic

All the emotional states were strange.

Basically, the facial expression is expressionless.

Do you do anything to regulate your emotions?

Since it is clear that the condition is not good, I thought of some effects that I would recommend.

‘Should I strengthen my ability to control my emotions?’

It is said that the condition has also been weakened, so that would be good too.

Using the native talent and strong roots, you can stabilize your emotional and mental abilities.

With that in mind, I started thinking about what other effects I might need.

It seems like it would be good for mental and physical stability, and also for relieving stress.

But why is my emotional state like that? Could it be because of the season?

That could be the case, but somehow I felt like it wasn’t true.

“I think this is your first time here. How did you know?”

I asked casually while sitting at the counter.

I was planning on getting out of the way right away if I saw any sign of discomfort.

The question was trivial and could have been asked easily.

“Oh, me. Well, I just somehow heard about it… … and came, why?”

“yes?”

“Oh, no.”

The guest spoke calmly, then suddenly asked sharply at the end.

Because of the difference, I couldn’t hear properly, so I asked again, and this time, he lowered his head, avoided eye contact, and said no.

Just looking at that, you could tell how severe the mood swings were.

Indeed, it was so bad that the aura was tinged with dullness.

I wondered if this would be something that would simply calm the mind and relieve stress.

At that point, I think you should go to the hospital.

‘Do you have a lot of accumulated resentment?’

Suddenly, I thought of a firefighter.

At that time, he was so upset that he couldn’t control his emotions.

There is a reason why something could explode if you just touch the fuse.

Could this be the case for this guest as well?

‘I don’t know because it’s hard to ask.’

Just now, as I was talking, there was a moment when I suddenly felt like crying.

I don’t know the details because it’s difficult to talk to him easily.

For now, I decided to focus on staying mentally and physically stable as much as possible. It would be a problem if I just left like last time.

If things had stabilized a little, then conversation might have been possible.

And this time I decided not to recommend any menu items.

In this situation, I thought it would be better to just watch and order comfortably.

Anyway, now effects can be added to more than just the menu.

Then soon.

“excuse me.”

“Yes. Would you like to order?”

“Oh, by any chance. Do you have persimmons…?”

“Persimmon? Are you just talking about persimmon?”

“Oh, no. It’s made with persimmons.”

“Ah, first of all, we have a latte, and we also have persimmon tiramisu. If there’s anything you’d like, I can make that for you if possible.”

“Huh? Really?”

“sure.”

It was possible because it was a private cafe, but it was actually possible because it was a tiger shelter.

Because no matter what you make, you will benefit from the protection of Mansenggong and Te.

I actually liked it because it gave me ideas for expanding my recipes.

Of course, it can be difficult if many people come and ask for customization at the same time.

‘But I think I can do that now.’

I thought about doing it, but I thought that if I had to do it, I would be able to do it.

“Hmm. Then would a smoothie be okay?”

“Persimmon smoothie? That sounds good.”

The fruit smoothie wasn’t a difficult menu item. You just had to blend frozen fruit and ice together.

Of course, the ratio was important. If you get it wrong, it’ll be bland, and if it’s too strong, it’ll be unpleasant to drink.

‘That’s too easy.’

But for me, getting that ratio right was too easy.

“Would that be okay?”

“Yes. Oh, and I’m sorry about earlier. I was just curious.”

“Ah, it’s okay.”

He smiled lightly at the guest’s apology and said it was okay.

I didn’t care because I knew the condition.

That wasn’t the problem in the first place. I was just expressing something uncomfortable.

“Then I will prepare it for you right away.”

I came into the kitchen and took out the persimmons that I had put in the freezer.

This is really well done.

It was the same before, but I never thought I’d write it like this.

The persimmon smoothie was simple.

First of all, since the persimmon itself is rather viscous, I increased the ice ratio a little bit.

Then, we replaced the parts that could become sticky with honey, and at the same time, added the effects necessary for relieving stress.

Then grind it in a blender and you’re done.

Pour into a clear cup and top with a freshly picked mint leaf for some color.

Now that I think about it, it’s fall, but it seems like cold drinks are still selling well.

Is it because there is more heat inside people than I thought?

[Persimmon Smoothie]

*effect

─Stress relief

─Relieve tension

─Recover from fatigue

A drink with acceptable effects was created.

Still, it had everything it needed, because it was made effective with mint and honey.

‘Shall I just put that in here?’

I could have just given it to you, but I felt like I needed one more.

I thought of the energy of the earth. The energy of the earth rising from the tips of my feet gathers in my lower abdomen.

And I thought about the effect of adding it to a persimmon smoothie.

By borrowing the belief of Hwasung and the power of overcoming, he sent out the effect as Cheonmu-pa.

Soft on the outside, strong on the inside and intrinsic nature.

Let’s add an effect that strengthens the mind… … .

*Status (limit breakthrough)

─Jiseon-geup

*effect

─Strengthening stress relief

─Strengthening tension relief

─Enhanced fatigue recovery

─Strong heart

The effects of the persimmon smoothie have changed. And they are now at the level of Jiseon.

‘You broke through the limit?’

This was a bit unexpected.

I just wanted to add a bit more effect… … but it was clear that Manseonggong and Turju’s power had been strengthened.

Of course it was a good thing.

“Your drinks have arrived… … Huh? Why are you two here?”

“No, I just heard you were making a persimmon smoothie.”

“That’s true, but… … .”

“I want to order too!”

Kim Ha-na raised her hand and shouted from her seat at the counter.

I can give it to you even if you don’t order it like that…

No, I didn’t care and just pretended not to hear it all.

Judging from the way Hansong-i shook her head, it seemed like Kim Ha-na had brought her.

When the two were put together, Kim Ha Na seemed to have a bit more of that kind of personality.

But Hansong-i didn’t feel uncomfortable with it, so there was no problem.

Rather, it seemed comfortable because it felt like Kim Ha-na was taking over.

“Okay. One writer too?”

“No. I’m fine. But is it okay to eat that much persimmon?”

“Well, I guess you figure that out yourself.”

Eating too many persimmons can cause constipation.

But there was no need to stop him since it wasn’t like there would be any problem if he ate a lot at once.

Well, even if something goes wrong and you suffer, it will only take a day or two.

“Oh my. Boss. You have to give me a lot of service.”

“Yes? Why?”

“Why? It’s like I brought this person here.”

What the hell is this?

I was about to make a drink when I turned my head again at Kim Ha-na’s words.

“This person heard the phone call I was having with Song and came to the tiger shelter.”

“Hear the call?”

“Yes. At the time we were talking on the phone, this person happened to be at the same bar. What a coincidence. And he’s the same age as us. Right?”

I looked to the side and saw the guest nodding.

No, so that’s true?

It was a truly strange fate.

I’ve felt this before, but it felt like there was something connecting us to be able to find the tiger shelter.

I don’t know what that is, but it seems like it’s a good thing for someone who needs a tiger shelter.

“Really? Then I guess I should give you a service. What would you like?”

“Then do you have any night jelly? I showed you Songsongi before and I wanted to eat it.”

“Night Yanggaeng? Yes, there is.”

A while ago, I went back to the back mountain to check the site of the recovery and picked up some chestnuts.

And I also made some night jelly.

It’s great as a snack, and I sometimes give it to my elders, who really like it, so I tried to make it while I still had a lot of chestnuts.

“I will do that.”

It wasn’t difficult to give it to him since he had it right then and there.

I went straight into the kitchen, made another persimmon smoothie, and put some chestnut jelly on a plate.

“Here, enjoy your meal.”

“Thank you~!”

Yanggaeng deliberately took out enough for three people.

For some reason, I felt like it would be better for the guest to have two people next to him right now.

“But if you were there, you would have heard that we broke up, right?”

“Oh, that’s it.”

“Hey, it’s okay. Be honest.”

“Yes. I heard it. Oh, but it wasn’t loud. I just heard it because I was close by.”

“Then that’s good~”

Kim Ha-na didn’t care even though rumors of her breakup were spreading everywhere.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I went into more detail about personal matters and complained.

Since I’ve already heard it, there’s nothing I can do.

“Do you talk about that a lot with your friends?”

“Me? Did I do a lot?”

Then, suddenly, the guest asked.

But it seems like he’s clearly asking Kim Ha-na, so why does it feel like he’s asking Han Song-i?

Kim Ha-na seemed to feel the same way, tilting her head as she looked at Han Song-i.

“It’s not often, but when it happens, we talk about it. We’re friends.”

“But isn’t it a little uncomfortable? If you keep listening.”

This time, Hansong tilted her head.

It seemed like the intention of the guest’s question was not understood.

but.

‘Is that it? Is the condition worsening?’

As I watched, I thought I knew.

Why is that customer acting like that now?

That’s a button pressed.

Putting myself in the uncomfortable situation of Hansong-i.

To check if Hansong-i has the same feelings as him and to empathize with him.

but.

“Yes. Not at all. I’m talking too, what.”

“ah.”

Regardless of her intention, Hansong gave a different answer from what the guest wanted.

But that wasn’t a special answer. I also talked openly with guys like Kim Jung-hyun and Bae Jun-seong sometimes.

Because outside of the company, they were like friends to me.

And those guys would talk to me about personal stuff too. It was mostly about badmouthing my boss at work… … Anyway, that was just normal relationships.

‘Was there a one-sided relationship?’

In the case of the guests, that didn’t seem to be the case.

And perhaps it was the guest who was the one who was inconvenienced… … Hansong’s aura seemed to be fluctuating at her answer.

It was a wavering feeling that he was like that but Hansong-i was not like that.

“Song-i and I just sympathize with each other’s stories, but we don’t keep bringing up uncomfortable topics unilaterally. So there’s nothing uncomfortable.”

Hansong also added an answer, as if she had sensed the guest’s condition to some extent.

“What is it? Why is the atmosphere like this?”

The same goes for Kim Ha-na.

When the conversation started to flow strangely, I interrupted.

Then, tears welled up in the guest’s eyes.

“Huh? Why am I like this?”

It was tears that I didn’t know why I was shedding.

And I thought that perhaps that best represented this guest’s condition.