Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 31

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Episode 31

 

“Ashe Viola.”

 

An even lower bass voice echoed once more.

 

In an instant, everyone in the cafe focused their attention on the entrance.

 

It was a middle-aged man with purple hair who looked extremely strict.

 

His attire was also neatly tailored – a suit, frock coat, and even a silk hat, making it clear he was undoubtedly a noble gentleman.

 

The interior of the cafe gradually filled with the murmuring sounds of people.

 

“What business does a noble lord have coming all the way here?”

 

“Don’t tell me the owner here has fallen out of favor?”

 

“Then is this place going to be ruined now? Will it disappear?”

 

It was murmuring filled with worry and concern.

 

That reached my ears too.

 

‘…This won’t do.’

 

This cafe had only just opened two days ago.

 

I couldn’t let such a stain be left behind.

 

I know better than anyone how powerful people’s rumors can be.

 

Even the smallest trivial matter can become inflated into rumors that shake the entire nation.

 

Hadn’t I also used rumors to make people flock to this cafe?

 

I quickly approached the middle-aged man, bowed politely, and spoke.

 

“Welcome, this is Yonggari Cafe. I am Leilah Token, the owner of this cafe.”

 

The middle-aged man’s shoes caught my eye. Even so, I could feel his gaze touching my back.

 

He remained silent for quite a while. Just when my heart was about to melt away completely, he finally spoke.

 

“You are ‘Boss Token’?”

 

“Yes, I am Token… Is there some problem?”

 

“The Token I know wasn’t as young as you.”

 

“Ah, that person is my grandmother. You must know my grandmother.”

 

Please, know her!

 

But in a good way, not a bad way!

 

If some unexpected bad relationship popped up, it would become even harder to handle this situation. Moreover, Yonggari Cafe’s image was probably already not very good due to Ashe’s incident.

 

So I prayed it wouldn’t be a bad relationship. I looked at his face while trembling inside.

 

The middle-aged man was making a strange expression for some reason.

 

‘Why… why is he making that expression?’

 

Does he know Basha or not?

 

I couldn’t read the middle-aged man’s expression at all. His characteristically cold gaze played a part in that.

 

I just blinked my eyes while looking at him. A cold silence briefly settled over the cafe.

 

It was none other than Ashe who broke that silence.

 

“Father! You should greet her first! How long are you going to keep Lailah standing there?”

 

“Ashe.”

 

“That’s how you taught me, Father!”

 

She’s so smart.

 

Everyone listening to the child had the same reaction.

 

Smart and clever. And she helped me!

 

Although Ashe couldn’t see from her position, I slightly raised my thumb toward her, wanting to praise her.

 

The middle-aged man let out a deep sigh, then removed his silk hat and greeted lightly.

 

“I am Antonio Viola Baron. My apologies for the rudeness at our first meeting.”

 

“Not at all, Baron. It’s a great honor just to have you visit my cafe directly.”

 

“Hmm…”

 

“Then may I escort you to a seat?”

 

“Do so.”

 

‘Phew, this is difficult.’

 

I broke out in a cold sweat as I guided him to the most secluded spot possible.

 

Since it was a space where everyone could see regardless of where they sat, I really had to do my best to choose a seat.

 

As soon as Antonio sat down, I set up a partition.

 

With the noble’s appearance, people’s gazes were too focused, and it seemed like they were only staring at that corner seat.

 

‘Frizia is the best for giving this as a bonus…!’

 

After carefully setting up the partition, I handed him the menu.

 

“Please let me know when you’ve chosen from the menu. Ashe, please wait just a moment. I’ll bring you ice cream again right away.”

 

“Ice cream? What’s that?”

 

“It’s a dessert where milk is eaten cold and smooth, Baron.”

 

“Then give Ashe something else instead. Yes, a strawberry latte would be good.”

 

“Ah, Father!”

 

Ashe’s eyes widened as she glared at him. Antonio completely ignored his daughter’s gaze.

 

“She’s a child who’s always carrying around minor ailments. I’m asking you a favor.”

 

“Understood. I’ll prepare a warm strawberry latte. What drink would you like, Baron…?”

 

“Give me the same thing.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Give me a strawberry latte too.”

 

“Ah, understood! Please wait just a moment.”

 

I almost panicked for a moment. He had the kind of appearance where blue blood would flow if you pricked him.

 

However, I was someone who had been a professional part-timer. I don’t get flustered easily by something like this. I smiled brightly and then headed to the kitchen.

 

After briefly asking Iliyana and Hyu to take care of the hall, I entered the kitchen.

 

Swish!

 

As soon as the curtain hanging at the kitchen entrance closed, I became determined.

 

For whatever reason, Baron Viola seemed to know Basha. That fact also seemed to work out better for me than expected.

 

If those two weren’t on bad terms, if that were really the case.

 

“I’ll make you taste the best strawberry latte.”

 

I just need to continue that connection.

 

“Basha really left behind quite a lot.”

 

There was the matter with Frizia, and now with Baron Viola too.

 

The game setting of being a successful cafe owner wasn’t attached for nothing, it seemed. At this rate, it would be quite funny if even the king of Jenen Kingdom knew Basha.

 

‘How is that different from a horror movie.’

 

People I don’t know all know my grandmother. Wouldn’t that be perfect as the main promotional phrase for a horror movie?

 

I let out a chuckle and demonstrated the same high level of concentration as when I made strawberry latte for Rumi.

 

I moved my hands without a single error.

 

I even finely ground white chocolate for toppings this time!

 

Then.

 

You have crafted ‘Strawberry Latte That’s Good Just to Look At.’

 

-A minimum of 100 gold will be awarded for crafting.

 

‘Strawberry Latte That’s Good Just to Look At’ has been registered in the catalog.

 

*You can view the recipe again using the catalog.

 

*[Automation] will be added after making it 100 times or more.

 

Along with this translucent window.

 

Strawberry Latte That’s Good Just to Look At

 

-Contains warmth that makes a person’s heart feel more at ease.

 

Effect

 

-Energy increased by 5%

 

A translucent window with this description also appeared.

 

I nodded my head slowly.

 

“The system is surprisingly good at providing things that fit the situation. As if it’s watching from somewhere…”

 

Even though I crafted it in a customized way.

 

“Well, I can experiment with this later anyway.”

 

For now, let’s focus on the significance of creating a strawberry latte with the description I wanted.

 

There’s nothing more important than this fact right now.

 

I put the finished drink on a tray and approached them. Ashe and Viola Baron were in the middle of a conversation.

 

“Why did you come here again without telling me? And canceling your lunch appointment with the Baron’s Family at that.”

 

“…This place is more enjoyable than that boring meal. You know how uninteresting that gathering is, Father.”

 

“You still think you’re a child, Ashe. If you keep this up, I won’t be able to cover for you anymore.”

 

“…Father.”

 

Ashe’s shoulders dropped as if they would touch the floor. Anyone could see it was the look of a completely deflated child, but Viola Baron didn’t stop.

 

“Nobles cannot act as they please. You know this well, so why are you causing such trouble? I didn’t assign Bill to you for this.”

 

“…I’m sorry. But I really love this place. It’s full of life and there are so many people. There’s nothing here that suffocates me…”

 

“…”

 

“Especially the ice cream here is truly a dessert you can’t get anywhere else. Everyone who tastes it once will fall in love with it.”

 

Ashe looked straight at Antonio. The dejected child from just moments ago was already gone.

 

Only a confident young lady remained in her place.

 

Ashe took a deep breath and spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear.

 

“And… you were planning to come here anyway even without me, Father! To commission this place for the Baron’s tea party.”

 

That was practically a bombshell statement.

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