Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 10

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Episode 10

“Haaa… Thanks to you, I’m alive.”

“Not at all~! This is what we do for each other in times like these.”

I smiled warmly at Valter.

Though because of that, I had to go through the trouble of unpacking the ‘coffee bundle I brought just in case’ and brewing coffee!

‘How could I ignore that…’

The man looked like he was about to collapse.

This was why I ended up granting his sudden coffee request.

When someone who looked exhausted and had bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep begged me like that, how could I refuse?

‘…I have a heart.’

And who knows? Maybe through school connections, regional ties, or customer relations, this person might bring me a golden goose.

I spoke to Valter, who was gulping down coffee like it was the elixir of life.

“I have about one more cup, so if you need more coffee, please feel free to ask. Oh, I can also give you ice cream if you want!”

“Ah…”

Only then did he seem to realize his state and gave an embarrassed smile.

“Right now I’m not in the best condition to be seen. I haven’t slept properly for over a week, so I look even more of a mess.

If I hadn’t been able to drink your coffee back then… I would have lost my mind by now. I’ve endured this long thanks to you, boss.”

“Oh, I just gave you coffee.”

“No. This time and last time too… seeing how I keep meeting you at just the right moments… God must be watching over me.”

Valter briefly glanced at the temple, then downed the last sip of coffee remaining in his cup. His complexion, which had been dark as if he might collapse at any moment, brightened a little.

Just as I was thinking ‘thank goodness’ watching him, he spoke again.

“So, would you consider offering tribute to God?”

“…Pardon?”

‘Suddenly tribute? I’m doing free ice cream distribution and cafe promotion here…?’

I looked at the tributes piled in front of the temple. I could see grains and jewels, but there didn’t seem to be any ready-to-eat food.

And he’s asking me to offer tribute?

When I looked at Valter with a puzzled expression, he quickly added:

“Actually, His Majesty is currently looking for coffee to offer to God. Since no coffee has come in as tribute yet, he seems quite anxious.

It just so happens that among the people I know, you brew the most delicious coffee and have helped me…”

Valter drew out his words while gauging my reaction. He looked very cautious, perhaps worried it might sound like he was forcing tribute on me.

Leaving him aside, I was busy thinking.

‘If I use this well, it could make a great catchphrase?’

Coffee from Yonggari Cafe that even God seeks!

What an eye-catching phrase that would be! It was already a time when people’s faith had heightened due to the miracle that occurred.

‘I can attract even the hardcore coffee customers who won’t budge for just ice cream.’

Then there’s only one choice for me to make.

I nodded with the corners of my mouth twitching upward.

“Absolutely! Please leave it to me. I can give it, no, offer it right now – coffee!!”

My voice rose with excitement. Even though I slammed the cart with a bang!, I didn’t even feel the pain. That’s how much of a festival was happening in my head right now.

‘I just need to open properly.’

Really, once I open, it’ll be chaos, really.

There’s still the furniture shop problem left, but still!

When my eyes sparkled, Valter smiled faintly.

“Then I’ll present the tribute to His Majesty. Since temple entry is currently impossible, I hope you understand.”

“Oh, that’s fine. I just need ‘Yonggari Cafe’s coffee’ to be safely offered as tribute, so it doesn’t matter who takes it.”

“That’s a relief. Then please give me the coffee whenever you’re ready.”

“Ah, I’ll give it to you right now.”

I winked and hurriedly moved my hands. I poured the exactly one cup’s worth of coffee left from brewing Valter’s coffee into a pretty teacup.

I had brought along a pretty teacup that resembled a rose just in case, and it was an excellent choice.

‘Though it’s a shame I don’t have tumblers or takeout cups.’

Since I don’t have them yet, there’s nothing I can do.

I swallowed my regret and offered the prepared coffee to Valter.

“Will this do?”

“Yes. I’ll return the teacup later when I stop by Yonggari Cafe.”

Thank you so much.

With that as his final words, Valter carefully gripped the teacup and headed toward the temple.

I watched him go, then began cleaning up the cart. The sky had grown quite dark, so it was time to head back. I didn’t want to collapse face-first in the plaza either…

‘I have to come back tomorrow and do this again.’

I clenched my fists and pumped myself up.

* * *

And so I finished cleaning up everything.

“…Why? Why are you looking at me like that?”

I stared at Millen with wide eyes. As soon as I finished cleaning up, he who had been watching me from afar approached with frightening eyes.

Thanks to that, Hyu and I found ourselves reading Millen’s mood.

“Hyu, why is Mr. Millen acting like this?”

“Uh uh… Hyu doesn’t know either! At some point he became really upset. Oh, was it from when the coffee smell came? Hmm, Hyu isn’t sure…”

“That would be around when I was talking with Sir Valter.”

‘What’s this about?’

I pursed my lips.

‘Did he not like the coffee aroma? It’s not like all the wonderful impressions I’ve shown so far got ruined because of that, right?’

As worry began to bloom, he moved his lips slightly then let out a long breath.

“…Just follow me for now. There’s somewhere we need to go.”

“Huh? Somewhere to go? Um… are we going to eat?”

“Well, we’ll do that while we’re at it.”

Millen, with his brow slightly furrowed, began walking briskly with Hyu in tow. At the sudden departure, I hurriedly followed.

Until we arrived at the ‘place’ he mentioned, we didn’t say a word. Partly because Millen kept his mouth firmly shut, but…

‘Why the hell are these alleys so complicated!’

It was because just keeping up was overwhelming.

Right turn, then left again. When a blue sign appeared, right again.

Millen walked familiarly through the complex alleyways that would definitely confuse anyone with no sense of direction.

Then there was a place where his steps stopped.

“Here we are.”

“Oh, this place is?!”

[Prizegia’s Lovely Furniture Shop]

“A furniture shop?!!”

‘Really a furniture shop?’

The furniture shop I had been trying to find for cafe interior design after receiving Millen’s token was right before my eyes.

I looked back and forth between the shop sign and Millen with wide eyes.

‘Why are you helping me…’

My expression changed strangely from bewilderment. At that sight, Millen chuckled.

Millen crossed his arms and spoke.

“Well, this expression is quite worth seeing too. More importantly, you really haven’t forgotten anything?”

“…Forgotten something?”

‘What did I forget? Hyu’s meal? I took care of that earlier. Or maybe, energy?’

But I still had quite a bit of energy left.

No matter how much I thought about it, there was nothing I’d forgotten.

I had done everything I needed to do today, shown everything I needed to show. When I couldn’t find any clues, Millen sighed deeply.

“I don’t know if you’re stupid or acting… Wipe off that dumb expression quickly. Before I lose all desire to give this.”

I reflexively put on a pleasant smile at his words.

Then Millen shook his head and pulled something from inside his coat, holding it out to me.

“Please accept this. With that level of skill, you’re qualified to use my tools.”

‘…Is this for real?’

I opened my mouth slightly as I took in what he was offering me.

This is, well.

‘It’s the proof!

He’s giving it to me right away? There’s still one day left though?’

As I just blinked my eyes, he continued speaking.

“Aren’t you going to take it?”

“No! I’ll take it!”

I grabbed both the proof and Millen’s hand together.

Then.

Prove yourself! Complete!

Would you like to receive your reward?

-Millen Bashe & 1,000 Gold

[Accept]

The quest completion window appeared.

Just from this alone, I was so excited that I shook his hand enthusiastically.

‘If I can just get into the furniture shop like this…’

There’s nothing left to stop my cafe from opening!’

The cafe opening was really right around the corner. There was still using the shop left to do, but I’d overcome all the major hurdles.

I looked at Millen with a bright smile.

“You made a good decision. I’ll really take good care of you.”

“…Just do your own job properly.”

“You saw my abilities.”

I gave a thumbs up and winked. Then Millen shook his head and let out a long sigh.

I quickly shoved the proof into my pocket in case he asked for it back.

He gave it to me, so it’s done.

‘By the way, I’m really lucky today.

I got to make an offering, and I received the proof right away!

Please let tomorrow be just like today.’

Even though I’d never prayed to God in my life, today I somehow felt like making a wish.

After closing my eyes and making a brief wish, I dragged Millen and Hyu into the furniture shop.

So maybe that’s why…

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The next morning.

Special Quest!

Spread the coffee that even moved God to many people!

-Sell 20 cups of coffee daily at the cafe for ten days.

Reward: 1 Diamond

Failure: 50% Energy Reduction Debuff

*The debuff disappears every day at midnight.

“No, this is crazy…”

‘…Please, just let me open the cafe!’

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