Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 47

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Episode 47

 

“…Huh?”

 

‘Why are you coming out here…?’

 

I opened my eyes wide in confusion. After blinking for a moment, I tried to grasp the situation.

 

‘So Iliyana who ran away from home… why is she at this tea party?’

 

My head was full of questions. It was even more puzzling because I hadn’t heard that Iliyana was a noble.

 

Even Frizia, who had spent a long time with her, hadn’t said anything in particular. She had only told me that after leaving home, Iliyana was staying with Frizia.

 

‘Maybe Frizia doesn’t know either? That’s possible….’

 

Come to think of it, Frizia hadn’t told me why Iliyana had left home. There were two conclusions I could draw from this.

 

One was that Iliyana had deliberately hidden her identity. Otherwise, this situation couldn’t have happened.

 

Or….

 

‘Frizia chose not to tell me.’

 

Well, I could understand that too. There was no need for her to tell me about Iliyana’s personal circumstances.

 

Still….

 

‘She should have at least told me she was a noble!

 

Running into her suddenly put strain on my heart…!’

 

I let out a long breath and tried to calm myself.

 

I had already been extremely tense since arriving at the Viola estate.

 

The tension before the tea party began.

 

It was spread throughout the entire estate. Every servant’s body was filled with energy.

 

Also, their prized rose garden was showing scenery beautiful enough to be enchanting. It was fitting for a tea party with many nobles attending.

 

I released Eldora near the rose garden and started my work.

 

Thanks to explaining my plan to Antonio in advance, the spot I wanted was already set up in the garden.

 

The tables weren’t filled yet, but the positioning was perfect.

 

Usually beverages and desserts were kept separate. Even if placed in similar spaces, they wouldn’t use the same table.

 

But the fruit punch and ades I prepared were a set. So they needed to be in the same location.

 

The concept was fruit,

 

The atmosphere was refreshing.

 

The aroma was fresh and fragrant.

 

Overall, it would have a rich and refreshing taste that suited this rose garden.

 

Heavy-feeling beverages like coffee or black tea would have been good too.

 

But this tea party was a place to introduce someone called ‘Leilah Token’ for the first time.

 

Since it needed to be imprinted in their minds as much as possible, I excluded everything the nobles would have commonly encountered.

 

That’s why I chose ades. And when Eldora appeared in the middle, I was able to solidify the concept.

 

Something new. Yet also familiar.

 

Fruit punch was unfamiliar, but the fruits inside were familiar ones, so there would be less resistance even to an unfamiliar dessert.

 

The same went for the ades!

 

If I slipped plum ade among familiar ades, people would accept this familiarly too.

 

‘It would be the cherry on top if the maid distributing them gave kind explanations.’

 

For this, I spent about 30 minutes holding onto two maids and explaining how they should explain things.

 

It was quite meticulously calculated and planned.

 

The result was right before my eyes.

 

All the nobles attending the tea party were curious about me. Also, they were holding the fruit punch or ades I had prepared in their hands.

 

I couldn’t find any hostility toward me in their gazes.

 

This alone was a success.

 

‘Right, since it was successful, let’s calm down.’

 

I calmed my surprised feelings from seeing Iliyana with the successful atmosphere. I smiled warmly and kindly toward them.

 

The situation after that proceeded naturally like flowing water.

 

Antonio introduced me, and I greeted them accordingly. Following him, I also met and greeted several nobles.

 

Then.

 

“Oh, Grimaani Yeongae! I was surprised when you said you’d come. I was worried because there was no news for so long, but to see you looking so beautiful. I’m glad I kept sending invitations every year.”

 

“Thank you for inviting me, Baron. Thanks to you, I’m having a good experience.”

 

“Ah, that’s right! I came to introduce this person to you, Yeongae.”

 

“If that’s the case, it’s fine. We already know each other.”

 

I ended up facing Grimaani Yeongae, that is, Iliyana.

 

‘…So you were that ‘Grimaani Yeongae’.

 

The young lady of that family known for their deep knowledge of tea….’

 

Now I even felt hollow. I thought we had become close while working together.

 

As if reading my feelings, Iliyana spoke to Antonio.

 

“Could I have a moment to talk with Leilah? I’m happy to see her here.”

 

“I didn’t know you two were already acquainted. Then I’ll leave Miss Leilah here.”

 

“Thank you, Baron.”

 

“Then please enjoy yourselves comfortably.”

 

Antonio cleanly stepped aside.

 

It seemed like consideration for me as a cafe owner. So that I could continue a good relationship with the Grimani Countess.

 

When he disappeared in the distance talking with other people, I pouted my lips slightly.

 

“I didn’t expect to see you here, Iliyana. No, Grimaani Yeongae.”

 

“Don’t feel hurt. Even Lady Frizia doesn’t know.”

 

“…Really?”

 

“Lady Frizia would have found my status burdensome. So it was an unavoidable choice for me. So don’t sulk. I was quite hurt too.”

 

“Ah….”

 

‘Right.’

 

I immediately backed down. This wasn’t the time for me to feel hurt. I started carefully reading Iliyana’s mood.

 

“That day, I mean… I was trying to throw you a party.”

 

“A party?”

 

“I was grateful for your help with work, so I prepared a small party. I deliberately hid it because I wanted to surprise Iliyana. I had no idea it would cause a misunderstanding…. I’m sorry.”

 

“Ah, so that’s what it was? No wonder Lady Frizia seemed so uninterested in me. Until the day before, she had warmly welcomed me asking if work went well.”

 

“….”

 

“She really has no tact, doesn’t she?”

 

Iliyana smiled softly and turned her gaze. Where her gaze landed were the things I had prepared.

 

“Were those the beverages for that party?”

 

“…Yes. Thanks to Iliyana’s hard work, I was able to move freely. Without Iliyana, I wouldn’t have been able to properly prepare for this tea party either. I mean it.”

 

She turned her gaze back to look at me. Somehow Iliyana’s atmosphere felt soft today. She usually felt difficult to approach.

 

“I know. That I really worked hard. That kind of labor was truly a first in my life, you know? How dare you make me work, right?”

 

“…I’m sorry.”

 

“But thanks to that, Lady Frizia regained her smile, and I had fun too. Um, so… I’ll be looking forward to that party we couldn’t have. The fact that I worked hard is still true.”

 

Iliyana smiled brightly and extended her hand to me. I took that hand as if enchanted.

 

Only after feeling her warm body temperature did I feel like we had become friends. Somehow my chest felt ticklish.

 

I moved my lips and nodded.

 

“I’ll prepare something more grand than this. You can look forward to it!”

 

“Really? Then I’ll look forward to it. Please keep in mind that my standards are high.”

 

“Of course, Yeongae.”

 

“…Don’t tease me. Only Lady Frizia can tease me.”

 

She became prim again. Releasing the hand she was holding and tucking her hair behind her ear, Iliyana gestured to me.

 

“You don’t have anything to do now, right? I’ll take over from the Baron and introduce you to other people too.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Have you been living being deceived all this time?”

 

“…Apparently so.”

 

“There are people who deceive Leilah too, I see?”

 

“What has my image become?”

 

“Hmph.”

 

Iliyana turned her head sharply and moved away. I stared at her blankly before hurriedly following after her.

 

After that, I was introduced by Iliyana and greeted various nobles.

 

Everyone admired the fruit punch and ade I had prepared, welcoming me warmly.

 

Then, the main event began.

 

A stage was set up for the debutante ceremony of the young ladies and gentlemen, and beautiful songs flowed out. They danced in pairs, and afterwards everyone danced together.

 

Since the garden wasn’t as large as a ballroom, everyone had to enjoy themselves in their respective spots. Even so, it was enjoyable.

 

And so the tea party concluded successfully.

 

And at the same time.

 

Main Quest!

 

-The Path to Becoming a Novice Boss 2 Complete!

 

-Rewards will be distributed.

 

Reward: 3,000 Gold & 10 Diamonds

 

The long, long quest was also a success.

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