I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 42



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Episode 42

Then, the guest felt slightly embarrassed and took a sip of his drink.

Gulp! Gulp! … … Gulp!

Oh, I cancel the word “one sip”.

I did another one-shot just like that.

Is this customer a genius or something?

It was like that when he played with Baekgu, but it seems he’s the type that once he starts, he’s done with it.

Still, he didn’t seem to have drank it thoughtlessly, as he didn’t show the expression of a sore throat like before.

Is this what you prepared for and endured?

That’s great in its own way, isn’t it?

[Arugula Tomato Pizza and Apple Mint Ade Set]

*effect

─Enhanced fatigue recovery

─Strengthening stress relief

─ Strengthening vitality recharge

─Improved concentration

─Increased self-confidence

Judging from the response, both menus were successful.

As expected.

“I’ll take both of these. Oh! Can I get another set? I’d like to give one to my friend’s father who recommended this to me.”

“Of course. The pizza might cool down a little, so just wait a moment.”

“yes!”

I decided to take all the recommended menu items to-go.

One more set than expected.

If it was something that was given to Mr. Park Dae-san, then of course I would have been happy too.

By the way… …Is the guest feeling better?

‘hmm.’

The menu seemed satisfactory, but the broken flower still remained on the customer’s head.

To be precise, the aura brightened.

The dull light was removed and changed into a clear and refreshing light.

That’s why Nam Woo-shin’s actions and expressions have definitely become brighter.

But… …the talent remained the same.

I wonder if that won’t play.

Is there no way to revive a flower that has already died?

but.

‘You can’t bring back what’s dead.’

Then what should I do?

It’s a shame about this theory.

‘huh?’

As I was looking at the customer’s broken flowers, I suddenly felt something strange.

There was something very small sticking out next to the flower of talent.

A very minute detail that you might overlook if you didn’t look closely.

But for some reason my eyes were drawn to it and I looked closely… … .

‘Huh? That’s sprout?’

It looked very similar to what I had seen in the garden.

To be exact, it looked like it was preparing to dig up the soil right before sprouting.

That means the guest is now preparing to sprout a new sprout.

If we can just open that one, wouldn’t it be possible to make a new flower bloom?

‘It’s quite possible.’

There doesn’t have to be just one flower of talent, right?

It might fly again.

But what should I do with that?

The aura has already been made bright?

“Oh, and by the way, you said you came from Seoul?”

“Yes, I did. Haa… … When I first got the call, I thought, ‘What kind of crazy guy is this?’”

First, I bought some time by chatting with the guests.

As the aura brightens, he becomes more proactive to the point of revealing his true feelings.

The story continues little by little.

“Well, is it still noisy there these days?”

“Ah… … I don’t really go out much either… … But why is the boss in a rural area like this? He doesn’t seem to be from here.”

As I became brighter and more confident, it was easier to continue the conversation this time, unlike the awkward conversation when I first met him.

“I just got tired of corporate life, so I left. This is my hometown.”

“Oh, I see. Ha, I wish I could get a job… … I want to experience the exhaustion of corporate life.”

I was troubled as I continued telling the story.

What methods are left?

I think I’ve used up all the talents I have.

ah!

There’s one left.

‘What if it’s a brownie… …?’

Suddenly, I remembered how brownies made herbs taste fresh.

If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be possible to sprout some buds that haven’t come out yet?

Why didn’t I think of that?

‘Brownie. Is that possible?’

Kuru~

The brownie flew away casually and landed on the guest’s head.

And then he struck a pose that was very distinctive.

honey!

He kicked the guest straight in the head.

Is that okay?

At that moment, I was a little worried.

“Huh? Something just now came to my head… … Feeling strange?”

The guest scratched his head.

Of course, there was no way Auraine Brownie would be caught, but for a moment, I was startled.

It wasn’t real, but was it something you could feel?

More than that… … it seemed like Brownie was going to do something, but nothing really seemed to change.

Is it not possible?

“It looks like the sweat from running around with Baekgu earlier has dried. And I see, are you in good physical condition?”

“Oh, yes. This much is fine. Since this is a first-class election, I am confident in my physical strength.”

“Oh? Election? You did some exercise, I see?”

“I played some baseball until high school.”

I didn’t have to worry about getting caught, but I still changed the subject so as not to distract myself from my head.

But then I heard something unexpected.

You used to be a baseball player.

“I thought your shoulders looked different. I see you played baseball.”

“I was kind of an ace in high school. But I quit now because of a shoulder injury.”

Once it exploded, the story flowed out smoothly. Thanks to it, I was able to understand why the flower of talent had been cut off.

Talents diminished by injury… … .

It was even more unfortunate.

Now that I think about it, I think the reason I was running around with the ball like that earlier was because of my shoulder injury.

Because I can’t throw it.

And you don’t even know that and you think I’m a bear?

It was a pity.

So I wanted to sprout more.

“I see. That’s too bad.”

“It’s a shame. But, can I just feel regret? I have to let go of my regrets.”

“Then now… … ?”

“First of all, I want to get into a company. Of course, there has to be a company that will accept me, but anyway, I need to make money first. I’m confident in my physical abilities, but I guess I’m not so good at using my head.”

“That’s not true. I heard that if you’re smart, you’ll be good at sports too. Is there anything you want to do besides what you have to do?”

Oops.

Was it a bit much to say that?

I feel like I brought up the wrong topic.

Because I couldn’t play baseball due to an injury… … I couldn’t do it even if I wanted to, so I couldn’t help but have a lot of regrets.

But at that moment!

“That’s true, isn’t it? I was originally good at studying. So I got most of the documents. And there’s something I want to do… … It’s embarrassing to say it here, but there is one. Haha!”

huh?

The reaction was a bit different from what I expected.

I thought she would be gloomy, but instead she was cheerful and playful.

at that time!

Shushu Suk!!

Suddenly, the aura surrounding the guest seeped into my head for an instant.

What is that?

Kuru~

Looking at him being so smug about how brownies taste, I feel like something different is going to happen… … I don’t know about that yet.

Could that be… … depending on the guest’s answer?

He asked, watching the changes above his head.

“Can I ask what that is?”

“Of course. I want to open a cafe like this too.”

It was such an unexpected answer.

What I want to do is open a cafe… … .

I asked, forgetting to look at the sprouts above my head. Could it be that you are thinking that after seeing this?

“A cafe? Why?”

“Come to think of it, I think I had that dream when I was young. It was to open a cafe with someone I love. Before I became a baseball player. I had forgotten about it because I was busy with various things, but seeing this place with the owner reminded me of it.”

“ah.”

“Of course I want to do it, but I just don’t have the conditions to do it right now… … .”

It was a pity.

This is probably something that many people are experiencing.

Because not everyone can live their life doing what they want.

but…….

“I think it might be possible? If you are a guest.”

“Hey, anyone can do it. Even if the conditions are right, it’s not easy… … .”

“It’s not like I can’t do it because I’m late. I’ve actually only been the CEO here for a short time. In fact, my previous company didn’t have much to do with the cafe. Even though I worked hard, there were many cases where I felt more disappointed than rewarded. But, should I say that it’s a bitter paste? After eating it, I can taste the savory and sweet flavors of the sauce even more. Like this pizza with a lot of arugula on it. In the end, it becomes one and becomes a new flavor. A richer flavor.”

“ah.”

Did you realize something from my almost impromptu remark that came to mind when I saw the pizza?

That moment!

Phew!!

A sprout sprouted above the head.

As if lifting something incredibly heavy. It rose through the ground with difficulty, but steadily.

The sprout looked stronger than any I’ve ever seen.

‘It’s a shame I can’t tell you that.’

But it didn’t matter if I didn’t know.

Because the newly grown shoots seemed to have grown with the will of hope.

As I continued to watch it, my worries about Nam Woo-shin seemed to disappear.

It’s hard to explain, but… … when you see the strength to break through a weight several times heavier than yourself, you think you can eventually accomplish anything.

It may be a little late, just like before, but it will grow stronger.

“… … That’s right. Just because you can’t do it now doesn’t mean you can’t do it later.”

The customer’s expression has definitely changed.

The flower that was broken off by a firmly rooted bud has now given up its place.

Sararak~

The withered flowers crumbled and turned into a powdery aura, which seeped into the green buds.

Although it was a flower that withered before it could fully show off its beauty, it became the nutrients for new buds.

‘Yeah, I guess I can do it.’

Someday, I will definitely be able to become the cafe owner I always wanted to be.

Wouldn’t that make a great cafe owner?

Pot!!

Then, the aura from Nam Woo-shin spread throughout the cafe and seeped into me.

>Nam Woo-shin’s chronic waiting

And another talent was born.

* * *

It was an amazing day.

When I was driving a delivery truck to a rural area, not even Seoul, with my friend, I never thought it would be this kind of day.

Rotten fish eyes.

If you were to describe your appearance when you arrived at that mysterious cafe, wouldn’t that be the way to go?

But when it came out, it was completely different.

It was so fresh that it seemed like it would start jumping around and swimming at any moment.

“This is really amazing. I must be tired from driving.”

Strangely, my body felt light and my head was clear.

Of course, when I go back, I will have to fight reality again, but now, unlike before, I feel like I can face it without getting tired.

It was like the feeling I got when I was stepping onto the mound in my prime.

The confidence that naturally rises when holding a glove and a ball.

‘Park Seon-yu, if it weren’t for that stone eye, I would have forgotten about you.’

The two were so close that they simply called their friend Park Seon-yu’s father “father.”

But when I received this ridiculous request, I seriously considered whether I should cut ties with him.

What do you see yourself as that makes you ask for something like this… … .

Although I came here without realizing it, I wanted to say at least something when I got back.

But now I think I know why he asked me to do that.

The truth that I realized only after having a good time running around in the picturesque vacant lot.

That must have been meant to give him a chance to catch his breath.

It was clear that he had sold out his father and wife for no reason in order to do that.

‘Because that’s the kind of guy he is.’

Perhaps he didn’t even know that his dream was to open a cafe…

Still, it seemed like I had made a good friend.

It was a given that I would take home the drinks I requested and the pizza the owner recommended.

Rather, it’s regrettable that this is all that can be done right now.

Zing! Zing!

They say even a tiger will come if you call it.

I got a call from Park Seon-yu.

“Uh, why.”

─Why what! Hey! I got you!

“What are you talking about? What are you holding on to? You can stop now since I’m packing what you said.”

─No, not that, kid. I caught that guy. The guy who ran off with your father’s money!

“……what!?”

─I just got a call from my father. Do you know someone at the IRS?

“Uh huh. Uh, so?”

─I caught a guy who was arrears with a large amount of money… … That guy was that guy back then! I thought he ran overseas, but it seems he was hiding in the country. He also has a lot of money hidden away, so I think I can get it back properly this time!

“Uh… … Uh. Well, then.”

─Why are you like this? Like a stray dog? Oh, right. You don’t buy only our stuff, do you, you foolish bear? Without any sense?

“No way. I packed my father’s too. I’ll have to see him again after a long time.”

If it wasn’t packed, I would have had to turn the car around and pack it and come back.

Because it was such a great favor.

As he felt the restrictions that had been shackling him like chains being released, Nam Woo-shin suddenly remembered something.

That’s what the owner of the tiger shelter said earlier.

The savory and sweet flavors of the sauce are more noticeable behind the bitter herbs.

The young CEO didn’t seem to be much older than me, but he had a strangely mysterious aura about him…

I think that’s probably true.

Even the old nickname of Foolish Bear, which would normally make me angry, makes me laugh.

Looking at how late I realized my friend’s true intentions, I guess I’m just a foolish bear…

But it seems the sweetness isn’t over yet.

─You idiot! Give us what’s ours later and go home quickly! Oh my! You foolish little bear.

“uh?”

─I think he was out of his mind right now and couldn’t contact you, but he’ll contact you soon. So take that with you and go home and hug your parents. You’ve been through a lot together. You and your parents.

“ah…….”

right.

The ones who had the hardest time were my parents.

I hung up the phone and ran home like a madman, just like my friend said.

The house we arrived at was exactly as we had expected.

A rare sight, the excited faces of parents.

And then we talked a lot together.

These were various stories from the past.

I’m sorry for holding you back all this time.

No. Rather, he said he was sorry because of him. They cried together, pouring out their hearts to each other.

Tears flowed endlessly, something I hadn’t shed since I suffered a shoulder injury and was out of the game.

Something seemed to be washed away with him.

It was the guilt that weighed down on him more than his shoulder injury.

After shedding tears like that for a while, I suddenly realized something.

I can see a little bit of the dream I told the cafe owner earlier.

It’s still far away, but still… … .

Now there is hope that I can get there.

And the moment you have that thought!

I don’t know about Nam Woo-shin, but the sprout on top of his head has grown a little more.

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