I Quit My Job and Run a Café - Chapter 59



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Episode 59

It’s already been a few days since the unusual guest left.

Nothing much has happened yet.

Oh, it’s not like it doesn’t exist at all.

“I didn’t realize it at the time because I didn’t pay attention… … but you can see other people’s pasts.”

It wasn’t something I could just let go of and say, “Oh, that’s just how it is.”

It wasn’t because I thought, “This isn’t a movie, and that’s possible in reality…”

Because I’ve already been through a lot of that.

More than that, I was curious about ‘why’ it happened.

So, after thinking about it for a while now… … .

“I think it’s thanks to my immersion talent.”

It was a talent that could not only elevate the level of other talents, but also have such an impact.

I just missed it because I was too focused on one thing.

‘It will be very helpful.’

Finding out a guest’s condition through conversation had its limits.

Because there are people like Jo Dong-woo who find small talk difficult.

Even if that weren’t the case, people don’t tend to talk about their weaknesses.

It would be nice if there were only people who would embrace our weaknesses, but there are more people in the world who don’t.

It’s an instinctive defense.

Mental illnesses happen like that to everyone.

Trying to hide your weakness or holding back and enduring it.

Looking at it this way, life wasn’t easy.

It was incredibly stressful to not be able to easily meet even the most physiological needs, such as being hungry, not being able to go to the bathroom, not being able to sleep, etc.

‘When I worked for days without sleep, it was like hell.’

It was an act that made the world go blurry.

So that’s why the aura is like that.

I’m glad I got here before things got worse.

Some people might say, “What’s the big deal? Why stress out about something like that?” But it’s not that easy.

Maybe someone who seems timid could be brave in other situations.

On the other hand, there may be people who usually pretend to be cheerful but become timid in important situations.

Anyway, it’s different for everyone, so I can’t say anything.

However, it was important to awaken to that tendency and wear clothes that suited it.

Otherwise you’ll end up like that guest.

Maybe things would have been worse if I hadn’t come to the tiger shelter…

“That’s why this work is worthwhile.”

Let’s leave money aside.

There’s no news yet, but surely things should be getting better by now?

While waiting for that, I went to work early today and took care of the garden, the vacant lot, went around the shelters, and even cleaned up the inside of the cafe.

“Hmm. It’s clean.”

I am satisfied.

But… … why aren’t any guests coming?

It’s already been several days since that guest left.

Why? Could it be that the next customer will come only after the last customer gets better?

“Hmm.”

Surely this place is so special that they don’t pick and choose their guests…

Phew!

Of course, I was just joking. The tiger shelter is located in a very remote area, so it’s not easy for guests to come.

If you think about it, there was also a customer like Kim Ha-na who brought her friend Han Song-yi, and there was also the case of Kang Na-yoon who went out to eat snacks with Su-ah and Sia.

But aside from that… … .

“Umm… … Was that customer okay?”

Up until now, everyone has somehow managed to rest and heal here.

And there was no need to worry too much because the problem was solved right away and the talent was absorbed. But this time it was different.

Didn’t you notice that your aura improved after you packed it and returned it?

I was confident in the power of yogurt. But I might forget to pack it and not be able to eat it.

This one, I’m more worried.

Since there were no guests coming, I couldn’t help but feel more anxious.

Like… … a sore finger.

“Ugh, what can I do? I guess I’ll just wait and do something.”

That seemed like the best option for now.

“But there’s something to do… … .”

None.

To begin with, these worries were unnecessary because customers weren’t coming.

“Let’s take a break while we’re at it.”

For the first time in a long time, I sat at a cafe table and blankly stared out the window.

Why?

“You don’t sleep on the roof these days?”

Then Rangi came and toasted some bread on the table.

Is it because the weather is getting warmer?

Recently, Rangi has been mostly inside the cafe during the day, perhaps because there is no place to hide from the sunlight on the roof.

“Okay. Let’s rest a bit today.”

Seeing Rangi leisurely dazed out, I decided to do the same.

It feels like I’ve become a guest in reverse. I’m so drowsy that I feel like I’m about to fall asleep.

Would you like to have a drink?

What would be good… … .

Coffee? Candles?

No, let’s just do nothing.

Knock knock! Knock knock!

My eyes slowly closed. Just as I was about to fall asleep!

Swish!

“huh?”

My eyes widened at the sight of the aura visible from the path.

It was a very clear aura.

‘if?’

Is this what you’ve been waiting for?

As the aura slowly approached, the surrounding auras also sympathized with it.

It seemed like what I expected was correct.

The path of aura that extends from the narrow path to the vacant lot.

As if a rainbow had risen to the ground, Aura flew into the cafe.

And then it wrapped around the inside once and came towards me.

Sarah~

Aura wrapped her arms around me and acted cute, as if she was sorry for making me wait so long.

“I hope he’s okay?”

Swish!

I think this answers my question.

The aura seeped in. And.

>Jo Dong-woo’s soft on the outside, strong on the inside

A new talent has emerged.

As expected, it seems to be being resolved well.

That’s fortunate.

I was already worried about this, but it was resolved like this.

furthermore.

“Talent is soft on the outside but strong on the inside… … Once it becomes strong, it won’t easily fall apart.”

That’s good. I can rest a little more comfortably.

The moment you think that.

Tsk tsk!

The aura that had permeated the body came out and filled the surroundings as if enveloping them.

This was my first time experiencing something like this, so I was a little flustered for a moment.

I moved my gaze following the flow of the aura.

It was a special force that made Tiger Shelter special. There was definitely a reason for what they did.

‘It’s my job to figure out what the intention is.’

So I filled both my eyes.

So that you don’t miss it.

Sarah~

Aura moved slowly as if she was happy to see me like that.

From the cafe to the roof.

From the roof to the vacant lot.

After taking a quick look around the shady shelter in the vacant lot, I stopped by the vegetable garden.

And finally… … Aura, who had gone to Tori’s cave and returned, permeated the cafe.

Pot!!

The aura swirls.

It was only then that I could feel that Tiger Shelter was growing again.

‘The changes are now happening due to the new location.’

I realized it too late and waited for the shelter to grow… … .

“huh?”

what?

I felt like something was going to happen.

‘nothing……!?’

at that time!

The aura that remained in my body began to resonate with the aura that was swirling around the cafe. And soon, it became one with the aura inside my body.

It feels like I’m drowning in a sea of ​​swirling aura.

It wasn’t the cafe that was changing.

‘It’s me.’

It was me who was making the change.

My consciousness is fading. What is happening to me?

Swish.

I tried to come to my senses, but my eyes, which had been sleepy since earlier, remained closed.

* * *

Knock knock! Knock knock!

Where is this?

When I opened my closed eyes, the scenery I saw felt unfamiliar yet familiar.

Why is that?

‘ah!’

A dream I had at my grandfather’s house before I decided to take over the cafe. It was definitely similar to that place.

So, am I having that dream again?

But this time, there were no such divine people or mystical beasts.

It’s scary to think that I’m alone in an empty lot like that!

Swish.

Someone showed up.

‘who?’

That’s a familiar silhouette. Who is it?

ah!

‘grandfather!?’

Yes, that familiar silhouette was definitely my grandfather’s.

I ran over to grab it, but my feet wouldn’t leave the ground.

I could only see it as before.

My grandfather’s silhouette wandered around the vacant lot as if it didn’t know I was there. Then it stopped in one place and… …started making something.

I could tell instinctively.

That was a tiger shelter.

My grandfather was building it with his own hands.

Stacking wood.

Assemble it.

Raise the roof.

Create a table that goes inside.

Each and every one was handmade, and that’s how the tiger shelter gradually took on the form I know.

You made it like this, you worked hard.

If I had just sold that, I would have been ashamed to face my grandfather later.

As I watched the tiger shelter being built, many thoughts came to mind.

And then suddenly this thought occurred to me. Am I really doing the job my grandfather wanted me to do?

Stop!

But those thoughts disappeared the moment my grandfather made a sign for the tiger shelter.

The old man with the sign slowly turned toward me. I couldn’t see his expression, but I could feel it.

That you are smiling at me.

‘Just like Grandpa said, are you living well now without any complicated thoughts?’

Nod nod.

He clearly nodded.

And then… … it disappeared with that.

All that’s left is the shelter my grandfather made, the empty lot, and me.

Sharang~

The aura is overflowing.

The tiger shelter that had stopped after Grandfather disappeared began to change again.

The changes I made came about one by one.

And then… …Finally, the door opened and a clear bell rang.

Ding, ding, ding

The dreamy scenery gradually became more realistic as the sound of bells rang in my ears.

And finally,

“Hello… … boss?”

I heard someone’s voice opening the door and coming in.

My mind suddenly opened.

I opened my eyes and raised my head.

“ah.”

And then I realized I was back in reality. Just now… … I don’t know what happened to me.

“Welcome~”

We decided to find out about it later and start by accepting guests.

But where have I seen this before?

ah!

“Huh? Are you by any chance the author?”

“Yes! That’s right! You remember!”

It was the guest who came with Kim Ha-na.

Even though her blonde hair was tied up roughly and in a messy hairstyle, her outline was clear and recognizable at a glance.

Author Hansong.

He was also the one who gave me the talent to draw.

“You’re here again.”

“Yes. I keep remembering it… … .”

“Oh, please take a seat. But you didn’t bring your equipment today?”

I got up from my seat and went to the counter, examining Hansong’s appearance.

I was worried that maybe the aura had gotten worse, but that wasn’t the case.

There are some minor concerns, but those are just everyday things… … Since you didn’t even bring any equipment, did you really come here to rest this time?

“Oh, yes. We’re moving. It was included in the luggage.”

“Are you moving?”

“Yes! I moved to that town over there!”

“… … Huh? That’s the village over there.”

“It’s the village right across from the cafe.”

“oh.”

It was unexpected news.

“I liked it so much when I came here before. I think I’ll be able to come up with better ideas if I stay here. So, can I come here often?”

“Uh… … That doesn’t really matter. Really?”

He answered bewilderedly.

What the heck? You really think you moved here just for a cafe? Seriously?

“Yes! I told Hana too. So she was actually encouraging me. She said she was going on a business trip to the company and that she could come here with an excuse.”

“ah.”

You’re being serious.

‘… … This person, is it worse than me?’

I have some connection to this place. Plus, I’m inheriting a cafe.

Country life isn’t all good.

There are many things that are difficult and inconvenient.

But it’s so easy to decide.

“okay.”

But I nodded slightly.

Because I sympathized with that thought.

Because the comfort I felt here at the tiger shelter was not a lie.

I liked it best because it wasn’t as dark and stuffy as before.

Anyway, does that mean we have new neighbors?

‘Because of the cafe… … not only the land becomes richer, but also the people become richer.’

It was nice to have new neighbors who loved the tiger shelter so much.

I think this might be an answer to the question that arose earlier: Am I doing well?

A smile slowly appears on my face.

“Can I come often?”

“Of course. Of course. The café is always open.”

Because it’s a cafe that’s always open, you’re always welcome.

“Would you like to order then?”

“yes!”

He brought me the menu that had expanded in the meantime and gave it to me.

I didn’t think I needed to go as far as recommending menu items, so I went back to the counter without doing that.

But as Song-i was looking at the menu and thinking about it, she saw someone else coming into the empty lot.

‘After a short break, the work load explodes.’

Is it an illusion that the cafe’s capacity has increased?

… … Let’s not overthink it.

Ding, ding, ding

Another guest opened the door and came in.

“Welcome~”

Let’s greet each other kindly. The guest who came in this time should also greet us…

“Long time no see?”

I did it, but it was a little weird?

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