I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 57



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Episode 57

“Can I use the bathroom?”

It was the first question asked by a customer who entered the store.

I told him to use it right away since there was nothing that couldn’t be done. Isn’t a sudden change an emergency situation?

I could feel the urgency in the way the customer hurriedly ran to the place I pointed to.

Of course, there were other reasons besides that.

‘It’s my first time seeing an aura like that.’

An aura that is like a snake squeezing your neck… … .

Could it be a similar state, even if it isn’t a curse like Kang Na-yoon’s?

Because it seemed urgent, I couldn’t see the condition in detail, so I couldn’t know for sure.

Well, it doesn’t matter.

It was something I could slowly check later.

Ding!

At that moment, the oven’s time was up.

Ratatouille is complete.

“Um… …brownie.”

I called for brownies first before giving them to Tori.

And then he asked me to let him know if any guests came, and then he went out to the backyard.

beep?

“Just wait a minute. I’ll give it to you when it cools down.”

It’s hot because it just came out of the oven.

If it were a human, it would be better to eat it now, but it was given to a rabbit after it had cooled down a bit.

The guy who showed curiosity from the moment he was brought out was indeed… … .

Chomp!

I carefully lifted the well-roasted tomato with the sauce to my mouth and the boy took a very timid bite.

“How is it? Are you okay?”

The guy just opened his mouth again without answering.

And in that instant, he finished the tomato and then turned his beak towards the pumpkin.

There was no delay in eating the eggplant following the pumpkin.

‘You’re eating well.’

It seems to be a success.

It made me proud to see them eating absentmindedly, even getting sauce all over their mouths.

The taste of ratatouille can actually be a matter of preference.

It’s a dish that only maximizes the original taste of the ingredients, and it doesn’t have a particularly special taste.

The taste of eggplant.

The taste of tomatoes.

The taste of pumpkin.

Each one brings out the ultimate in flavor.

So if you like a fresh and healthy feeling, go for it.

Not bad if you don’t mind a slightly stimulating and artificial taste.

There is some sauce, but I didn’t put much in because I was going to give it to Tori, so I made it so that there would probably be more people who would dislike it.

Because most people prefer a mixture of vegetables rather than just vegetables.

‘If I were to eat it, I’d at least sprinkle some cheese on top.’

Even I would like to add something more to it rather than just eating it as is… … .

But I think that’s why it suited Tori better.

As proof, in the blink of an eye, a quarter of Ratatouille has already disappeared.

So… … does this also give me storage and maturation?

beep!

“Is it delicious?”

Beep!

It was definitely an expression of satisfaction that it was delicious.

Pot!!

At that moment, the auras made a path to where the rabbit’s hole was.

As expected, it was recognized and a new place was created.

‘It seems like nothing special happens here compared to other shelters.’

This did not disappoint, as the garden was the same. Perhaps the rabbit hole had more surprises in it.

I already knew that one.

Because I’ve seen crops change and add to their effectiveness as they age.

At that time, I was lost in thought about the newly added land.

Beep! Beep!

“You can eat more? No. I’ll give you this later. You’re full now.”

Tori clung to his leg and begged for more, but his stomach was already bloated from eating so much.

I thought it would be best to stop eating around here.

instead…….

“Oh, right. I think it would be good to leave this there and let it ferment.”

I spoke softly to Tori and mentioned the yogurt I had made earlier.

This is also a mature food, so I should try it right away.

‘I wonder what effect this will have?’

The best policy is to try out what you get right away.

Judging from the lack of signal from Brownie, it seems like there are no guests yet… … .

“Let’s go and come back quickly.”

Beep!

As soon as I got confirmation from Tori, I grabbed the yogurt container and headed to the storage room.

Toddling.

Tori followed along, shaking her swollen belly.

‘Why do all the animals I see here seem so unique?’

I shook my head as I looked at that sight.

Rangi, Baekgu, Wild Boar, and Torido. They all had different personalities, but they were all very unique.

Just like looking at a person.

“Tch!”

I walked with my mind wandering and arrived there in no time. So I bent down to put the glass jar of yogurt into the rabbit hole… … .

‘There’s a lot.’

I could see a bunch of stuff piled up inside. It was probably Tori storing them one by one.

Dude, you collected more than I thought?

Tori looked anxious, as if he thought he had been caught.

“Don’t worry, I won’t say anything. But don’t touch this. Okay? And if you help me out like this often, I’ll make you something even tastier later.”

beep?

“So, just pat it and say, ‘It’s delicious~’”

I don’t know if he understood, but he was listening intently, so I continued to explain.

Okay then.

beep!

“huh?”

Suddenly, Tori came rushing into the cave.

I was curious as to why, so I squatted down and looked inside… … .

Beep~ Beep~ Beep~

You could see Tori singing around a glass bottle.

Are you saying that it’s supposed to taste good? If not, then…

beep!

“Huh? It’s done already?”

Not long after we finished singing, Tori came out again.

And then, running around, he guided it back towards the rabbit hole.

This is… … it looks like they’re telling me to take it.

‘It seems like the conversation is going strangely well.’

Is this also the power of the tiger shelter? I don’t know.

First, I followed Tori’s wishes and took out the glass bottle again.

Almost a minute?

I don’t think it took more than 3 minutes at most. What could have happened in that time…?

[Yogurt]

*situation

─High quality yogurt

*effect

─Relieves digestive system diseases with ‘ripening effect’─>Strengthening

“uh?”

Okay.

Not only was the yogurt made in an instant with the expected ripening, but it also had a ripening effect!

‘It turns out that it’s not just the oysters that are important for storage and maturation.’

Tori will also be a key part of that process!

Come to think of it, Tori was short-sighted in using her aura to help the crops grow in the garden.

This guy… …was definitely not an ordinary guy.

I should have known from the beginning that I was going to make this hole, but I was too focused on the details.

beep?

“Huh? No. Thank you.”

Beep!

“Hmm. But let’s eat ratatouille later instead of now.”

Tori was getting irritated and stamping his hind legs, saying, “Where is that?”

This guy is cute, but he also has a personality. He’s even cuter.

Kuru~

“Huh? Looks like we have a guest. First, let’s play in the garden or the empty lot over there to help with digestion.”

Just then, Brownie signaled that a guest had come inside.

So I pretended to be in a hurry and explained to Tori, then quickly grabbed the bottle and headed to the cafe.

It wasn’t too far from the rabbit hole, so it was quick. Of course, it seemed like I had to make some way… … .

“I’m sorry. You kept me waiting… right?”

When I returned to the cafe and went to the counter, I saw a customer returning from the bathroom.

But that appearance… … .

‘Is this a person or a skeleton?’

I was so surprised that I stuttered without realizing it.

* * *

Although he was dry, he was a guest who looked somewhat tired.

Did Aura really strangle her? Or maybe she had a fight in the bathroom.

The customer in a dazed state just stared blankly at the menu.

… … Are you really okay?

“customer?”

“Yes? Yes? Oh! I’ll order right away!”

“Oh. You don’t have to order anything. Of course, it’s a rule to order from the menu when using a cafe, but since it was an emergency, it’s okay.”

“Oh, no. The menu is… uh.”

“Um… … Then please take your time and look at it and tell me.”

It doesn’t have to be like that.

I decided to step aside for a moment so that he could feel more comfortable.

‘He’s a very tense person.’

The text window was also telling me.

[Jo Dong-woo]

*situation

─Worsening of irritable bowel syndrome

─Mental and physical weakness due to excessive tension

─Anxiety, shyness, and withdrawal from social interactions

From earlier, I was like a meerkat, looking back and forth between the menu and where I was.

I often saw people like that at my previous workplace.

People who feel insecure in interpersonal relationships.

So, according to Su-ah’s expression, she is a complete homebody with an ‘I’ personality.

People who have difficulty with interpersonal relationships have had an especially hard time in this industry. That’s why they are usually people with a high turnover rate.

‘There were many people who were really good at it if you just gave them work.’

When given work, he did it well.

But that would be a problem if it required coordination of opinions between people.

In my case, I was okay with it since I had to do it myself and the people on my team.

Because I also got along well with the person I was seeing and getting used to.

If it weren’t for the anxiety and nervousness that comes with being a stranger and in an unfamiliar environment, I would have done my share well enough. That’s why I was able to stay on the team.

‘That guy comes to mind for no reason.’

Maybe it’s because I’ve been seeing only people with super-sociable skills lately, but when I see that type of person, I think of an old coworker I haven’t seen in a long time.

I’ve adapted quite well, and as my career has grown, my interpersonal relationships have gotten better. Even if you can’t change your personality, you can learn from it.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that he became as lively as Kim Jung-hyun before.

It means that sociality has increased.

‘Oh, this is not the time.’

First of all, I got out of the past thoughts.

That was a relationship of the past, and now I had to take care of the guest in front of me.

First of all… …I changed the recommended menu.

That would probably be helpful to the customer right now.

[Yogurt]

─Choose your own toppings.

I drew a cute Tori holding a glass jar of yogurt and added effects.

Not long after, a guest approached cautiously.

“Um… … .”

“Yes. Would you like to order?”

“Oh, that. The recommended menu… …Would this be okay?”

“Yes, of course. Here are some toppings you can choose from, please?”

“Ah… … toppings. There were… … toppings.”

The customer’s eyes suddenly start to tremble.

It’s like he’s just heard how to order at Subway for the first time.

Oh my, you’re making someone who has a hard time ordering order an extra one.

The snake-like aura around his neck was seen growing larger in real time.

It was clear that he was having trouble making a choice.

If you keep doing that, something will happen.

He continued speaking hurriedly.

“Oh, would you like a special that includes green grapes, tomatoes, and peaches?”

“Ah! Yes! Please do that!”

Fortunately, I made the choice before the gloomy and gloomy aura got any worse.

The customer who somehow placed the order sighed in relief and returned to his seat in the corner.

‘I’m a little worried.’

I chose the recommended menu, but I was worried whether it would work out.

Irritable bowel syndrome, what do you think…? … Tension, anxiety, and discouragement are all psychological factors.

Now that I think about it, that guy said something like that before. That meeting people wasn’t that hard to begin with.

One day, the bathroom signal came, but on that day, there was no place to go.

As things got more urgent, I became increasingly anxious and started to sweat… … Eventually, I somehow managed to resolve the issue, but after that, whenever I went outside, my stomach started to hurt and I felt anxious.

If you just go out to do some work alone, it’s better if you solve it in the middle…

‘He said it got worse when he made appointments or met people he wasn’t comfortable with.’

As the appointment time approaches, I strangely feel a stomachache or feel reluctant to meet people.

He said that it happened naturally as it piled up.

Maybe that customer also had some kind of trigger. If I resolve that, then my anxiety will go away.

“I can’t know until then… … .”

Besides, judging from his appearance just now, he didn’t seem like he would be easy to talk to like the other guests so far.

In fact, trying to have a conversation may just make things worse.

‘ah!’

If it’s Gaean (3), maybe you can see something?

If you look at the menu, you can see that there are areas for improvement, so there is definitely potential.

I used immersion to increase the level of insight. And then I looked at the guests… …

Clang!

Something like a panorama appeared in my head.

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