I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 58



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Episode 58

That was one person’s short story.

A dreamlike image, like a scene from my childhood, floated through my mind.

‘hmm…….’

It wasn’t clear. It was just blurry enough that I could barely make out what it was.

Aura?

Yes, it was accurate to say that it felt like Aura was reenacting.

I clearly wrote a review, so why did this happen?

I was curious, but that wasn’t important right now.

First of all, it was time to focus on the story unfolding in my head.

‘school?’

It felt like a long time since I saw the school scenery, and among them, one child caught my eye.

Maybe that child is the guest’s past.

But the child, as if holding back something, was sweating profusely and looking around anxiously.

It seemed like everyone was only looking at the blackboard during class time and not paying attention to the child.

Flash!

The child raised his hand, as if he could no longer bear it any longer.

And then he said something.

‘I guess it can’t even be reenacted.’

I don’t know what he meant, but the child who raised his hand quickly got up and went outside.

And after a while.

Woof! Woof!

Perhaps the timing was off, as the child entered the bathroom, the bell rang and a flood of children came out.

It was break time. Of course, many people went to the bathroom… … .

Many children also entered the bathroom where the child was.

And then someone among them shouted, pointing to the compartment the child was in.

The children’s eyes are drawn in that direction.

‘hmm.’

Although there was no sound, I could tell that one of the mischievous children was playing a prank.

Swish!

The scenery that came into view brought me back to the cafe.

The customer who had been a child just a moment ago was now a fully grown adult sitting in the cafe.

But… … the image of me as a child, surrounded by children outside the bathroom, remained the same.

If it was a trivial memory, it was a trivial one.

There must be quite a few people my age who have had this experience when they were young.

But for some, it was a memory that left a deep scar.

‘I heard that even tigers feel anxious when they do their business.’

The same goes for people.

It seems like that anxiety remains like a trauma after experiencing something like that.

It was a similar case with my former coworker.

People with particularly weak digestive systems said that the most stressful thing about traveling is the bathroom.

That customer right now was in the worst condition among those people, with psychological factors added to the equation.

It will probably be very inconvenient in everyday life… …

No, in that state, it is not only uncomfortable but also extremely dissatisfied with life.

“Oh, yes. I have something to do for a bit… … .”

─What’s going on! Another bathroom!?

“that is.”

─Aren’t you going to run right now? If all your business partners get blocked, you’ll be responsible!

“Ah, ah. I’ll be there soon. Yes, yes.”

The sight of the customer, who was holding the phone and hunched over in the corner, looking like he was strangling himself, seemed to be a sign of a phone call.

The problem is not the decline in quality of life, but the situation in which self-esteem and even basic human rights have hit rock bottom.

‘Why is the job you’re doing sales?’

The compatibility was so bad.

Working from home would be best, but it would be better if I had to stay in the office for a long time… … Of course, that can’t always be done.

I can’t help you with that, so let’s skip it.

I thought of a part that could be solved.

‘First, you have to find stability yourself.’

Wherever you go, you should feel at ease.

To do that, one thing had to come first. My former coworker said that was what they called a Jangjikal?

If your body is okay, your mind will naturally become at ease… … Of course, it is not easy to change the body you were born with.

‘I have this, so I think it’ll work.’

The effect of aged yogurt that Tori made was just what I needed here.

[Yogurt]

*situation

─High quality yogurt

*effect

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

The effect lasts for 7 days.

At this point, I feel like things are different from usual while going about my daily life.

Of course, this alone wasn’t the solution.

‘I told you to act like you were selling medicine.’

Today, something my former colleague said really helped me.

He said that this was also a psychological thing and that it required some sort of self-hypnosis, something similar to the placebo effect.

therefore…….

“Oh, I. Is this take-out… … Oh, it’s already out.”

I was making special yogurt and putting it in a cup when a customer came rushing to the counter.

Judging from your phone conversation earlier, it seems like you want to pack and leave quickly.

“Would you like me to wrap it for you?”

“… … Is that okay?”

“Of course. I can eat this.”

“Then I’m so sorry, but please pay for two orders.”

“It’s okay. Can you stay a while while I make it?”

“Ah… … yes.”

I put the small wooden bowl aside and decided to make a new one.

Since I had already prepared a lot of topping ingredients, it wasn’t really difficult.

Because you just have to put it in a packaging cup.

“Oh, right. Did I tell you? This is homemade yogurt. I made it myself and aged it.”

That customer probably doesn’t like small talk. He’d usually avoid it if it started.

It’s like just taking a corner seat in a cafe.

But this time I couldn’t do that. I told him that I would make a new drink for him without charging him any more money.

Even if it’s because he feels sorry, he will have no choice but to listen.

“Oh. Really?”

As expected, he responded to small talk. Now, I have to sell the drug as much as I can here… … .

‘Immersion.’

First of all, I increased the level of my charm talent.

And he continued talking.

“If you have a sensitive stomach, it will probably be good. Since it is fermented in a special storage facility, it has a lot of healthy beneficial intestinal bacteria.”

“Where is that… … Ah. I see.”

The customer who had been making a face as if asking where I was buying medicine suddenly showed a completely different reaction.

It wasn’t complete trust, but it was a reaction of acceptance and nod. It was the power of charm that had reached a higher level.

First of all, it makes it feel plausible.

“There are people who are skinny because they don’t exercise, and there are people who are strong because they exercise hard. It’s the same with probiotics. The probiotics that I fermented in my special storage are strong because they exercised hard, so the effects will be immediate.”

“Right? Is that okay?”

“Would tomorrow, or even this afternoon be okay? I saw you today and you didn’t seem to be feeling well, so take a bite and see how it goes this afternoon. You’ll feel better.”

Actually, I didn’t say anything wrong. That’s why I said it confidently.

All that was left out was how long the effects would last.

The story about strong lactic acid bacteria is not completely wrong. Anyway, it is okay to think that way because it has the effect of strengthening the digestive system.

Of course, you can’t go to a pharmaceutical company or the Food and Drug Administration and complain about this.

There was no need for anything scientific right now anyway.

The important thing is to give peace of mind to the guests.

“Really? I wish that were true. Really… … .”

The snake-like aura surrounding the guest’s neck flinched at the sincere muttering.

There are still no signs of it being resolved, but somehow I feel like the aura is shaking.

“Here. Everything is ready. The Shine Muscat and tomatoes inside are also grown in our own garden. They are organic. So they will be very delicious. And I pickled the peaches myself.”

“Wow, it’s all homemade and organic?”

Trust has been built up even further.

The snake-like aura shook even more.

This time, the tension in my neck was relieved a little.

Okay, at this point it was possible.

“Yes. If you like it, come again. You can come on the weekend. It won’t be crowded here.”

“iced coffee…….”

His eyes sparkle at the mention of the place not being crowded.

The awkwardness from the first impression has also decreased.

What should I say, it looks like a cheerful meerkat?

The way he listens to me is just like that. A meerkat with a snake wrapped around its neck, looking a little uncomfortable.

‘Should I stop at this level?’

If you overdo it, it can have the opposite effect.

Doesn’t excessive advertising actually create a negative reaction? I feel like the current level is just right.

“And this is homemade yogurt, plain? It would be great to have with just a simple cereal for breakfast tomorrow.”

“Huh? I didn’t order this.”

boundary.

“It’s a service.”

I am completely taken aback by the statement that this is a service mixed with charm (2).

They say that this is the best way to attract customers, more than any other words. That seems to be true.

“I see. Then I’ll definitely come again next time. Eek! I’m late!”

“Yes. Then go ahead and take a look.”

The customer who had received such meticulous service looked at his watch, quickly opened the door, and left.

It was a very urgent parting, just like the time we came. But more than that… … .

‘There really is no aura.’

Ding, ding, ding

I waited for a moment, looking at the closed door, but I couldn’t get an aura from this guest right away.

Perhaps you can obtain it when the aura surrounding your neck is completely purified.

Well, it’s not urgent right now… … .

“Should I try some?”

I turned my attention to the remaining special yogurt.

I tasted it before making it, but I never tried eating it all in one cup.

“hmm.”

First, I scooped up a little yogurt and tried it.

It was the taste of well-fermented yogurt, sour and sweet. The aftertaste was clean and nice… … .

There was a peculiarly strange scent.

Plain yogurt usually doesn’t have any special flavor.

‘The one I gave to Suah and Sia in the morning didn’t have any particular scent.’

Is that to be expected since it’s commercially available yogurt?

So what is the difference between commercial and handmade?

Tori’s Cave.

That’s all there was to it. The materials would be the same.

“Come to think of it, it smells like the scent coming from Tori’s cave.”

Should I say it has the scent of vegetables and grass?

It seemed like a pleasant scent was mixed together.

Here, the tomato, Shine Muscat, and peach stew went together perfectly.

The tomatoes were not bad and went well with the overall balance.

The peach stew made it even more fragrant and enhanced the overall sweetness.

In particular, the Shine Muscat, with its crunchy texture, was superb. It could be enjoyed on its own.

“It’s delicious.”

It’s really delicious. Is this the taste of aging?

‘If this is what maturation is.’

I hope that guest also sleeps well and returns with a good aura.

* * *

Jo Dong-woo ran out of the tiger shelter in a hurry and got into the car to head to the business partner.

And then I put the cup in my hand and was about to leave.

“… … When I go there and come back, I won’t be able to eat anything, right?”

That might be better. It would be a problem if I eat too much and then get a stomachache.

But when I gave this to him, I remembered what the cafe owner said.

They say eating it makes your intestines healthy?

I nodded when I heard it, but now that I think about it, I wonder if it was possible.

Even though health foods and general foods related to probiotics sold on the market advertise it that way, in reality, they are not very effective.

There are many people who say that it is good to wear long pants, but… … .

‘At least I wasn’t hit.’

Jo Dong-woo was born with poor digestion.

Of course, I tried a lot of different things that were supposedly good for the intestines. But it was no use.

But why do I keep thinking about what the boss said?

I also remembered the scene of making yogurt.

It wasn’t very fast, but it had a mysterious appearance that strangely caught my eye.

It looks like something, and it’s strangely beautiful… … Should I say it’s a bit like a hermit?

‘Now that I think about it, it really seems like that.’

The way he spoke leisurely strangely catches my eye.

So, are you trying to keep trusting me?

Because of that appearance?

“I’m hungry because I didn’t eat anything since morning… … Hey. Let’s eat. I’m saying this to live.”

I don’t think eating some fruit and yogurt will cause any problems.

I didn’t really believe everything the boss said, but I decided to eat it first.

So when I actually started eating it.

“wow!”

It was really delicious.

I drank it all down without realizing it.

“Is this really homemade yogurt? I’ve never had anything like it before.”

The yogurt itself was on a whole different level from what was on the market.

‘Is it true?’

The more I tasted it, the more I wanted to trust it.

Could it be that the cause that really threw me off track for almost half my life could be improved?

With such gentle anticipation, Jo Dong-woo ate all the yogurt and headed to the business partner without delay.

and…….

“Haha. Please take care of me.”

“We are the ones who need your help.”

“I trust Manager Cho, so let’s give it a try.”

“thank you!”

Strangely enough, my stomach didn’t hurt at all during the meeting.

I used to have a lot of trouble dealing with my stomach and would end up making a face, but today, I was in good condition because my stomach didn’t hurt. Maybe that’s why things went so well.

To the point where he himself was surprised.

‘I wonder if it really works?’

What had been a long time coming was gradually ripening.

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