Our Cafe is Open as Usual - Chapter 57

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Episode 57

 

“Hmm….”

 

‘Ah damn, this game.’

 

Nothing ever goes smoothly on the first try. I didn’t even know this kind of land existed.

 

I searched through the cafe building like I was hunting mice for interior decorating….

 

‘It probably opened when the world restoration level increased.’

 

These kinds of games unlock other features when conditions are met.

 

Even so….

 

“…Usually they tell you when something opens, don’t they?”

 

‘Really unfriendly.’

 

I grumbled pointlessly while reading through the window that appeared before me.

 

‘Achieve 30% world restoration level?’

 

Right now it’s about 25%?

 

‘Simply put, I only need to raise it by 5%….’

 

The problem was that it wasn’t as easy as it sounded.

 

I had no idea how much influence I needed to raise to increase the world restoration level, or how to gain a lot of influence efficiently.

 

‘For now, let’s see how much it increases by steadily serving customers.

 

Or maybe I should push myself and expand the cafe’s scale.’

 

It hasn’t even been a month since opening and I’m already thinking like this. I shook my head at my strangely vanished sense of reality.

 

Even a hollow laugh escaped me.

 

Then Hyu tilted his head.

 

“Is there some problem, Master?”

 

Hyu’s expression was a perfect mix of pride and innocence. I couldn’t bear to look at that face and say ‘I can’t use this land right now.’

 

‘I don’t want to see Hyu disappointed….

 

Hmm, what should I do….’

 

I quietly looked at Hyu before opening my mouth.

 

“Um… the land is fine, but there’s nothing here at all, so I need to think about it.”

 

“Really? Then Hyu will help you think about it! Actually, Basha just planted flowers all over that empty lot and didn’t do anything else!”

 

“…Is that so?”

 

“Yes! Hyu knows because I helped plant those flowers.”

 

Hyu waved his short arms energetically. He was so cute that I gently scratched his head. A soft rice cake appeared on my hand.

 

‘But if I can’t use that land right away…. Hmm….’

 

I turned my head to look at the backyard. I scanned the spot I had noticed earlier and moved my steps.

 

‘Let’s plant them here for now.’

 

Let me try planting about ten of them.

 

Since I have no idea what kind of plant these seeds are or how to grow them.

 

“Hmm, I’ll need to make a flower bed.”

 

“A flower bed?”

 

“Yeah, I need to plant these seeds.”

 

“What kind of seeds? Hyu wants to see too. When it comes to seeds, Hyu is an expert!”

 

Hyu, who had been a soft rice cake, immediately flapped his ears and urged me on. I smiled lightly and handed the seeds to Hyu.

 

“Ooooh!”

 

As soon as Hyu saw the seeds, he jumped up and down.

 

“These seeds! These are exactly the seeds Hyu planted with Basha in that land! If you plant these, flowers the same color as Master’s hair will bloom!”

 

“…Really?”

 

“Yes! Actually, this is a secret…! Hyu secretly ate some of these seeds without Basha knowing, so I know them well. I remember both the scent and texture! Hehe!”

 

Hyu shook his head vigorously with a seed in his mouth. He added that these were the most delicious seeds he’d ever eaten.

 

‘Is he drooling?’

 

Ah, so cute.

 

Feeling that words weren’t enough explanation, Hyu showed his familiarity with the seeds using his whole body.

 

Yet he absolutely didn’t put any in his cheek pouches. He was a hamster with admirable self-control.

 

I chuckled and rubbed Hyu’s cheek.

 

“You can eat one of those.”

 

“Really? Can Hyu really eat it? Gasp, but these seeds… Hyu knows they’re very expensive…. Basha didn’t give these seeds away easily either.”

 

Hyu, who had been wagging his tail enthusiastically, placed the seed back on my palm.

 

Even though he liked it so much. I felt unnecessarily sorry and bit my lip slightly.

 

Then a good idea occurred to me.

 

I smiled and said to Hyu.

 

“Instead, tell me how to grow these seeds. Um, if you help me grow them, I’ll give you payment. With these seeds.”

 

If it’s too precious to just eat, I can give it as a reward. These were seeds I didn’t know how to grow anyway.

 

But didn’t Hyu say he had grown them with Basha?

 

I couldn’t ignore the experienced worker right in front of me.

 

As they say, when busy, even borrow a cat’s paws – I was borrowing a hamster’s paws.

 

‘Well, more than that, it’s because Hyu likes it.

 

I’m creating a justification for him to eat the seeds.’

 

I slowly petted Hyu’s head.

 

Hyu had been frozen still until then, but his eyes sparkled as he shouted loudly.

 

“Gasp! Just leave it to Hyu! Hyu can grow them well! When it comes to seeds, Hyu is an expert!!”

 

“If the seeds multiply, I’ll give you the leftover portion too. Does this make you more motivated?”

 

“Of course! Hyu will dedicate himself to growing seeds from now on!

 

Please call me Gardener Hyu from now on!”

 

Hyu put on a straw hat that appeared from who knows where. Then he spoke with determination.

 

“Master, just trust Hyu. Where are you planning to make the flower bed?”

 

“For now, I’m thinking of making a small one in the backyard.”

 

“Hmm… Then we need supplies. We need stones, a watering can, and fertilizer too! Since nothing has ever been grown in the backyard, basic construction is essential!”

 

“Good. I’ll get those for you today.”

 

“Great! Hyu will spend today leveling the ground!”

 

Hyu waved his front paws energetically in the air. It seemed like he was mimicking digging, but it was just cute. I chuckled and stood in front of where the flower bed would be made.

 

“Oh! This is the place! Hyu thought this spot was just perfect too!”

 

“Really?”

 

“Hehe, yes! Then I’ll start working right now!”

 

“Hey, wait a minute!”

 

I barely caught Hyu who was about to jump off my hand immediately. I held Hyu tightly with wide eyes.

 

There was only one reason for stopping Hyu.

 

“You need to eat first. Millen will get angry, won’t he?”

 

“Gasp! That’s scary, sob….”

 

Hyu sat back down obediently on my hand. He kept chattering that he would start right after eating.

 

I responded enthusiastically while entering the kitchen.

 

Millen must have been preparing breakfast, as the savory scent of butter filled the air. At the same time, there was an aroma that naturally stimulated my appetite.

 

“Oh, it’s my favorite cream soup!”

 

“Yes. I prepared it specially, so wash your hands and sit at the table.”

 

“Yes yes~!”

 

A breakfast with my favorite food after sleeping well, waking up in a good mood, and enjoying Hyu’s cuteness.

 

‘Today’s start is too good, isn’t it?

 

When this happens, something always goes wrong….

 

Ah, I’m probably just worrying….’

 

And a few hours later, something did happen.

 

* * *

 

Yonggari Cafe’s day was very peaceful.

 

Even though it was a workplace far from the capital, Tonik thought this was a very good job.

 

The cafe interior that gave the feeling of working surrounded by nature.

 

Coffee that tasted good and smelled wonderful.

 

Even handsome men and beautiful women that were pleasant just to look at.

 

Even the customers were overflowing with refinement.

 

It was truly heaven.

 

“It’s also nice that I don’t have to face my father.”

 

Tonik nodded his head and came to work in a good mood today as well.

 

After greeting the boss first, he continued his greetings in order. Starting with Millen who hadn’t gone up to the 2nd floor yet, then Eldora…

 

“Hyu is…”

 

“Ah~ Hyu is digging in the ground right now. I thought he was a hamster, but maybe he’s actually a mole~.”

 

Eldora answered with giggles.

 

Tonik nodded his head while feeling slightly disappointed.

 

‘Ah, petting Hyu’s head to start the day was part of my routine…’

 

The reason it became a routine was simple.

 

Once when he petted Hyu’s head before working, many beautiful customers happened to come to the cafe that day.

 

Thanks to that, he was very happy that day.

 

After that, Tonik continued petting Hyu’s head, and each time many handsome and pretty customers would come.

 

It might have been a coincidence, but at some point it had become established as a daily routine.

 

So perhaps…

 

‘Hmm, I feel a bit uneasy.’

 

There was also some anxiety.

 

So Tonik started work while harboring slight uneasiness. The beginning was the same as usual.

 

A nobleman’s attendants came in droves, took their seats, and placed orders.

 

Up to this point, today was the same.

 

However.

 

“Ahem! Tell the owner here to come out!”

 

A nobleman dressed in elaborate finery entered the cafe, and the situation began to change.

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