Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 37

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Episode 37

 

Faced with the troublesome situation, Antonio began to resign himself.

 

Lady Token, as the butler had mentioned.

 

She was surely Leilah Token, the owner of Yonggari Cafe. As far as he knew, there were only two people in the world with that surname.

 

One was Basha Token and the other was Leilah Token.

 

But the older Token’s whereabouts were said to be mysterious…

 

‘The timing is really bad.’

 

He was already arguing with Milena because of that very matter.

 

Antonio also knew which noblewoman’s association Milena belonged to.

 

He already knew that the noblewoman’s association viewed Leilah Token unfavorably.

 

Despite this, he had drawn Lailah into this tea party.

 

A tea party that invited all the high-ranking nobles who dominated the social circle.

 

The garden attached to the baron’s estate,

 

that is, the tea party held annually in the beautiful rose garden.

 

The rose garden, which had been cultivated since the first Viola Baron, was very popular in social circles.

 

It became even more popular when romantic rumors spread that couples who confessed their love here would never part for life.

 

So the once-a-year tea party held in this rose garden also served as a debutante venue for young lords and ladies.

 

If the party hosted by the royal court was the main debutante, this rose garden tea party was more like a preview.

 

But the situation gradually changed.

 

Due to the disaster five years ago, it wasn’t just the social circle that faced new winds, but the Jenen Royal Court as well.

 

As a result, the parties hosted by the royal court gradually decreased. Now they barely continued in name only.

 

Because of this, at some point the prestige of the rose garden tea party became extraordinary.

 

This was because the Viola tea party was the only place for young ladies who needed to have their debutante.

 

This was also why the social circle acknowledged Viola Baron, who was merely a ‘baron.’

 

The Viola family was one of the few places within the closed social circle that still held parties and invited people.

 

Meeting new people, continuing exchanges, and thus new faces were born.

 

At least Antonio Viola Baron thought that such intentions were hidden behind the rose garden tea party.

 

Just as the previous Viola Barons had always brought about new winds, he wanted to do the same.

 

He hoped that the now-gloomy social circle would become as lively as before, and he wanted the tea party held in the rose garden to escape the reputation of being boring.

 

So.

 

“Did I come too early?”

 

He had drawn in that girl before his eyes.

 

Into an absurdly big stage, even going so far as to deceive her with just the words of asking her to host a tea party.

 

Since it was a party he was hosting with his honor on the line, he naturally couldn’t let it fail.

 

At first, he had felt anxious.

 

But he was able to shake off that feeling while drinking the strawberry latte she served. It was because it was the most delicious beverage he had ever tasted.

 

But she didn’t end it there.

 

She naturally escorted them and looked after their convenience. She arranged seats so they could comfortably view the sunset over the reed field.

 

The sunset they saw then was so beautiful that he dared not add any words to it.

 

And all the customers at Yonggari Cafe were enjoying that sunset.

 

Everyone looked happy.

 

Seeing that, Antonio was convinced. That Leilah Token would not ruin this tea party.

 

It might be a hasty judgment, but he decided to trust her for now.

 

He had prepared several escape routes in case the tea party failed.

 

He had prepared so thoroughly, yet he hadn’t expected Milena’s opposition to be this strong.

 

Even after living together for so long, it was still difficult to understand Milena’s heart.

 

Antonio secretly sighed and looked back and forth between the two. An invisible war of nerves was taking place between them.

 

“Haah…”

 

Antonio pressed his brow firmly.

 

‘It’ll be trouble if I interfere here.’

 

The intuition he had built up from living with Milena for so long was kicking in.

 

So Antonio just watched them with his mouth shut.

 

He could only hope that a fight wouldn’t break out.

 

* * *

 

I smiled very kindly while assessing the atmosphere.

 

‘Hmm, the lady doesn’t seem to like me?

 

The baron seems to have decided to just… pretend not to know.

 

So I have to win over Viola Baron’s wife by myself? If I had known this would happen, I should have brought Millen along.’

 

I felt regretful, but it was already too late to turn back.

 

Hadn’t Millen left without hesitation as soon as we arrived at our destination, telling me to finish my business and come out?

 

I could only keep smiling brightly.

 

‘Ugh… I really hate this.’

 

Then, I suddenly remembered what Millen had said before leaving.

 

He had said the rose garden here was beautiful. While saying he didn’t want to talk to boring nobles, he had given me useful information before leaving.

 

‘He’s secretly looking out for me.

 

But what about me now…?’

 

I looked at the lady who was still staring at me with sharp eyes.

 

Wheat-colored hair elegantly tied up, a dress with lace covering her neck.

 

In short, she had the typical appearance of a noblewoman. She also looked somewhat prim.

 

‘Hmm…’

 

Since we hadn’t started conversing yet, I was greatly troubled. My first words would determine the impression. So those words had to perfectly appeal to the lady’s heart.

 

‘Should I flatter her? No, she’d probably dislike obvious flattery.

 

Then should I be straightforward?’

 

Since it felt like the corners of my mouth would cramp up any moment, I felt I should say something and opened my mouth.

 

“It’s an honor to meet you for the first time, my lady. I’m Leilah Token, please feel free to call me Lailah. More than that, I’ve heard a lot about you from your daughter. I heard that you’re very beautiful and kind.”

 

“…Oh my, is that so?”

 

“Yes, she said the lullabies you sing every night are so wonderful. Oh, this was supposed to be a secret between Miss Ashe and me… You must keep it too, my lady.”

 

“…I’ll do that. By the way, I’m Milena Viola. Nice to meet you, Lailah.”

 

“The pleasure is all mine, my lady.”

 

Ashe hadn’t actually said those words to me. I had just overheard Ashe chattering enthusiastically to Hyu.

 

‘Well, it’s true that I heard it from Ashe.’

 

Thanks to that, I was able to draw quite a positive reaction from her.

 

‘There’s no parent who dislikes hearing about their child.’

 

Even if there were, there’s no parent who would dislike praise from their child.

 

At least I thought Lady Milena would like it.

 

When I saw them at the cafe, the child and father had quite a good relationship.

 

‘Indeed, a good father-daughter relationship means the family atmosphere is quite good.’

 

If there had been any discord, Ashe wouldn’t have come to my cafe alone, nor would she have expressed her opinions to Antonio.

 

‘…Children endlessly watch their parents’ moods.’

 

I did, and so did my younger sibling.

 

…So I thought she would like hearing about Ashe. That prediction worked perfectly.

 

I watched Lady Milena’s mood and continued speaking.

 

“I’ve heard a lot about the Viola Baron’s rose garden, so I’m happy to come here like this. Miss Ashe also told me to come visit, so I was looking forward to it.”

 

“Is that so? If you have time, let’s see the rose garden before you go.”

 

“I’d like to see it with you, my lady. Would my request be burdensome?”

 

“Why do you want to see it with me?”

 

“Miss Ashe said that you’re the person who suits the rose garden best, my lady. I wanted to see that for myself.”

 

I spoke shyly. Quoting Ashe’s words to give direct praise! This way it wouldn’t seem too much like flattery.

 

I glanced at the lady as if I was very shy and expectant.

 

Whether my acting worked, Milena covered her mouth with her hand and smiled faintly. Seeing Antonio’s expression brighten beside her, it seemed I had made a good approach.

 

That was when it happened.

 

“I’ll bring you dessert.”

 

The maid set down an appetizing dessert and left the room. There were no drinks in sight to accompany it. Whether they were coming later or this was Antonio’s consideration, I didn’t know…

 

‘This is my chance to show my abilities!’

 

I quickly spoke to Milena.

 

“Would it be alright if I prepared a drink for you later, madam?

 

Since there’s such lovely dessert right in front of us!”

 

I need to make the best first impression while I have this chance!

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