Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 50

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Episode 50

 

Millen’s complexion turned cold.

 

I unconsciously swallowed and observed Millen carefully.

 

For the past few days, Millen had seemed quite sensitive.

 

Rather than sensitive, it would be more accurate to say he looked tired? He gave off a lower and colder aura than usual.

 

However, he didn’t show that aura to me.

 

If anything, he was kind to me—kinder than usual—and never once showed me his sensitive side.

 

But there were times when he did show his sensitive side…

 

“I wonder who else has come without fear.”

 

It was precisely when knocking sounds like this could be heard.

 

And specifically at the knocking sounds of people who came to visit me!

 

Why was he so good at distinguishing between the knocking sounds made by maids and those made by people coming to visit? He was amazingly good at telling them apart.

 

So the people who came when I had just woken up and couldn’t get my bearings were turned away several times.

 

Then, as my condition improved somewhat, visits became possible one person at a time.

 

Of course, even then, Millen pressured them to leave quickly… so they couldn’t stay long.

 

Millen, who thought he was the best in the world, didn’t even spare the nobles.

 

Thanks to that, there was the sad behind-the-scenes story of only me breaking out in cold sweat.

 

Anyway, I glanced at Millen and casually spoke to him.

 

“Millen.”

 

“Why are you calling me?”

 

“Didn’t you hear the knocking?”

 

“I didn’t hear it.”

 

“That’s not true… You must have heard it. Your hearing is sharper than mine.”

 

Sigh. Millen sighed and crossed his arms.

 

“So what? Are you saying you want to chat with someone instead of resting now?”

 

“No… It’s more that I’m bored.”

 

“Play with the fox.”

 

“Hey, that would make it even harder to rest.”

 

“Ah, that’s true.”

 

Eldora, who suddenly became the target, let out a whine!

 

However, no one reacted to that sound.

 

Eldora, who had gotten used to this treatment over the past few days, just wagged her tail gently and moved on.

 

I clasped my hands together and stared intently at Millen.

 

As I earnestly appealed with my eyes saying ‘I’m so very bored right now! If you’re not going to play with me, please open the door!’, he finally got up from his seat.

 

“Just for a little while, Lailah.”

 

“Yes, yes, Millen.”

 

“You’re only good at giving answers.”

 

He shook his head and opened the tightly closed door.

 

When the door opened, I could see the person who had come to visit me.

 

It was Iliyana.

 

I widened my eyes and welcomed Iliyana.

 

“How did you come now? Isn’t it still cafe opening hours?”

 

“I left everything to Mr. Tonik and came. He’s properly watching Hyu, so don’t worry.”

 

“Ah…”

 

“Mr. Tonik does good work.”

 

Iliyana added her own praise and approached me.

 

“More importantly, can we talk for a moment?”

 

“Of course! I’m completely fine!”

 

Iliyana’s gaze turned toward Millen.

 

No, I said I’m fine, so why are you reading Millen’s mood! I unconsciously made a bewildered expression.

 

Not knowing my reaction, Iliyana seemed to be waiting only for Millen’s permission.

 

Millen looked at me for a moment before speaking.

 

“If it’s just for a moment, it’s fine.”

 

“You won’t step aside, will you?”

 

“Why ask when you already know?”

 

“I asked just once. Just in case.”

 

Iliyana sat beside the bed and smiled faintly.

 

This was the first time she had come to visit me while I was sick.

 

And yet she was reading Millen’s mood. Millen’s notoriety had definitely spread properly throughout the manor.

 

“Sorry, Iliyana. Millen’s been sensitive lately.”

 

“I suppose that’s natural. Anyone would become sensitive having someone who suddenly collapsed twice by their side. More importantly, are you feeling alright? Lady Frizia was very worried too.”

 

“Ah, I’m fine physically. Now I’m dying to move around.”

 

“Hang in there. I’ll take care of the cafe until you can come outside.”

 

Iliyana smiled elegantly and took something out of the bag she had brought.

 

“Hyu asked me to give you this. He said he couldn’t come visit because he’s guarding the cafe, but he wanted to send his feelings at least.”

 

“Ah…”

 

I received what Iliyana handed me.

 

It was a small letter with clumsily written text. Hyu’s small paw prints came together to form letters.

 

[Get well soon!]

 

Though the writing was crooked, the caring feelings for me came through completely. I gently rubbed the letters and smiled faintly.

 

Then Iliyana let out a chuckle and spoke.

 

“His paw pads turned completely black from writing this. Give him some snacks later.”

 

“Of course! I want to go see Hyu quickly…”

 

“Hmm, that might be difficult.”

 

Iliyana said something suspicious, then glanced at Millen leaning against the door. Then she leaned toward me.

 

“You still don’t know why Lailah has to keep resting, do you?”

 

“…Isn’t it because I collapsed?”

 

“No way. If it were just because you collapsed, Mr. Bash wouldn’t be this overprotective either.”

 

“Then?”

 

‘Then why?’

 

Questions naturally arose. At the same time, I looked at Millen.

 

He was definitely listening to all of our conversation. Yet his expression didn’t change at all.

 

He was just cold, with no emotion to be found.

 

My gaze turned back to Iliyana. Iliyana moved her lips slightly before answering.

 

“I’ve been thinking about why Lailah keeps collapsing, and it seems like it’s probably the ‘Gods’ Curse.'”

 

“The Gods’ Curse?”

 

“Yes, the Gods’ Curse. It’s commonly known that ingredients become problematic. But actually… it also affects people.”

 

“…What?”

 

“It’s a rare case, but some people would suddenly collapse whenever they made drinks. Their health gradually deteriorated like that.

 

But when they stopped making drinks, their health recovered immediately, you see? So it’s one of the lesser-known disasters. Actually, I had forgotten about it too.”

 

‘Ah, there’s no such thing as a debuff without reason.

 

I thought it was just a game with energy…

 

Such a terrifying truth was hidden behind it.’

 

Beyond bewilderment, I was now almost at peace.

 

Thinking about it, when I made too many drinks excessively or put in effort, my energy would drop rapidly.

 

It was the same when making new menu items.

 

But when doing activities other than making drinks, my energy didn’t drain as much as I thought.

 

‘I thought I was just paying more attention when making drinks.’

 

That wasn’t it.

 

The cafe’s disaster had already come to me as well.

 

‘Well, as long as the ingredients are fine, that’s all that matters.

 

Right, if disasters only come to my body… I can still sell drinks properly, can’t I?’

 

I laughed helplessly, but felt my heart ease at the thought that there would be no problems with business.

 

However, Iliyana immediately shattered my sense of relief.

 

“Usually disasters don’t come alone. You know this, right, Lailah?”

 

I squeezed my eyes shut.

 

‘She didn’t need to tell me this.’

 

Sigh, I let out a breath and looked at Iliyana.

 

“I didn’t know. But thank you for telling me. Since problems haven’t occurred yet, I should be able to solve them somehow.”

 

“Before that, if you want to quit… tell me. I’ll create a position for you in our family. With outstanding skills like yours, Lailah, the Grimani Family would welcome you too.”

 

“Are you already making a scouting offer?”

 

“Oh my, I’m actually late.”

 

Iliyana smiled brightly and explained what was happening at the current Yonggari Cafe.

 

She told me about how various nobles’ carriages were lined up in front of the cafe to take me away.

 

After that, Iliyana finished her visit with light greetings.

 

It was more like she gracefully left on her own, saying that if they talked more, Millen would probably kick her out.

 

After she left, Millen approached me.

 

I looked at Millen and grumbled.

 

“Millen, you knew, didn’t you? That’s why you kept telling me not to overdo it?”

 

“I had no choice but to know. Basha had the exact same symptoms.”

 

“Then why didn’t you tell me beforehand?”

 

Millen fell silent. It felt strange to see Millen, who usually spoke so well, keep his mouth shut.

 

Did he deliberately not say anything for my sake?

 

After all, no one would tell someone talking hopefully, ‘You’re going to be sick now.’

 

I stared at Millen intently, then smiled faintly.

 

“Now that it’s been found out, let’s finish this recovery!”

 

“That won’t do.”

 

“Why not? If I just keep recovering like this, I won’t be able to pay you, Millen? This time too, well… I have to pay you back for saving my life, don’t I?”

 

“…Huh?”

 

“So let’s end the recovery now. I have places I need to go, and also… I need to earn money to pay you back.”

 

Millen laughed as if dumbfounded and muttered.

 

“Haah, really… I can’t win against you.”

 

“Oh yeah!”

 

‘Finally, I can return to the cafe!’

 

And so I was able to end my long week of recovery.

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