Convenience Store 24: The Tower of the End 1st - Chapter 59



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Episode 59 This is Insung Cafe

‘Huh?’

What does this mean?

Are there any special effects in the cafe?

‘It’s strange, but the universal interior design ability is clearly limited to convenience stores?’

But why did the all-purpose interior design have such an influence on cafes?

‘Oh, no way… … .’

I looked up at the ceiling with bleary eyes and thought.

‘Is it because Insung Cafe is also perceived as a part of the convenience store because of the pop-up store? If not, then the current situation doesn’t make sense.’

Let’s think about it that way.

I quietly looked inside the cafe.

‘Well, it’s said that the fatigue of customers using the cafe is reduced. That’s a good thing, but… … .’

It’s great and I’m happy that Inseong Cafe is developing in a good direction.

But what if that ‘development’ could affect my privacy?

That’s a problem.

‘The growth of the cafe is a good thing, but only if information about me is not spread.’

Money, fame? I don’t hate it.

No, honestly, I like it.

But the top priority should be to conceal information.

‘I shouldn’t even be suspected of having anything to do with Toph.’

The moment such a fact is noticed.

Because it was obvious how the world would view me and how I would act.

‘At the very least, they’ll be kidnapped and used as experimental subjects. If they’re lucky, they’ll be put under state control.’

Of course, I’m not at the level of someone who would fall for such trickery.

First of all, I need to conduct myself better.

‘It’s best not to even be suspected. Well, I learned something good from this incident. I’ll have to be careful when using pop-up stores in the future.’

How often do you find yourself using a pop-up store outside?

Still, it can’t hurt to know this information.

‘By the way, fatigue is greatly reduced? I like this quite a bit. I won’t have any problems either.’

Most of the people who come to my cafe to enjoy diffuser time come here for healing and relaxation.

Therefore, the effect of greatly reducing fatigue and diffuser time can produce good synergy.

‘Hehehe, I’m looking forward to tomorrow?’

* * *

Two days later.

“It’s 5 minutes before the 3rd diffuser time starts, so please come in!”

“Finally!”

Could it be because we were closed for three days?

The area in front of Inseong Cafe was bustling with more people than usual.

“Danbi, there’s not much left. It’ll be our turn soon.”

The woman standing in line smiles brightly at the female student across from her.

“uh.”

But the female student just stared at her cell phone indifferently.

He didn’t even look at the woman’s face.

“Phew… … .”

The woman looked at the student and thought.

‘Did I do something wrong?’

I stood in line from the crack of dawn for my daughter who was exhausted from the hardships of studying for the exams.

For some reason, my daughter’s reaction was not very good.

“Danbi, did you know that this Inseong cafe has diffuser time?”

“no.”

“It’s so good. It clears your mind and makes your body feel refreshed. I’m sure it’ll help you too.”

“Ah, okay! Okay, stop it. Can’t you see I’m chatting?”

The woman’s heart ached at her daughter’s cold cry.

Deep down, I tried to understand my daughter.

‘Danbi has become much sharper because of her studies. I should have paid more attention… … .’

The woman said nothing more.

I just hope that my daughter will like Insung Cafe’s famous ‘diffuser time’.

After a while.

“It’s 5 minutes before the 4th diffuser time starts, so please come in!”

People who entered the cafe during the third diffuser time come out in droves.

“Oh, I really regret it.”

“I want to stay just a little longer… … But how on earth can there be such a scent?”

“I just saw a post floating around on Nursta that said the cafe owner was a former perfumer.”

“Oh my, really? Where? Where is X?”

People leave the cafe with expressions full of regret and sorrow.

“Honey, it seems like things have changed a lot since the last time you came.”

“Has the interior changed?”

“That’s true, but what should I say… … I feel incredibly refreshed compared to when I used it before?”

“I guess the new scent is the one that helps me recover from fatigue!”

It’s truly a rave review!

Looking at the smiles on people’s lips, the woman thought.

‘I’m sure Danbi will like it too.’

As if people’s faces were filled with smiles.

Her daughter will soon be smiling like that too.

“Danbi, let’s go in quickly.”

“Okay, then stop whining.”

The woman entered the cafe with her grumbling daughter.

“Welcome to Inseong Cafe. Please sit wherever you like!”

Following the guidance of the male owner who was quite good at hospitality.

The woman sat down at the window seat with her daughter.

“Please note that orders are limited to one menu per person and the usage time is one hour.”

“I heard you did some interior renovation, it’s really changed a lot.”

The president smiled faintly at the woman’s words.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. The interior was pretty before, but now it has a more neat and antique feel to it. I really like it. Don’t you, Danbi?”

“Huh? Uh… … Yeah… … .”

My daughter, who had been looking at her phone the whole time, suddenly started to hesitate and stutter.

The woman couldn’t hide her wonder.

‘Why is that kid acting like that all of a sudden? Ahh… … .’

The woman quickly understood.

The gaze that was always on the cell phone kept glancing at the boss’s face.

‘The boss is quite handsome. Especially recently. Do you go to a good skin care shop?’

Anyway, I understand why my daughter reacts that way.

Especially since that age is an age when people are most interested in the opposite sex.

“Then I will take your order.”

“Would you like two glasses of Sea Breeze, the Demon King’s Waffle, and the Demon King’s Bungeoppang?”

“Okay, just wait a moment!”

When the boss left the room.

Danbi turns her gaze back to her cell phone as if nothing had happened.

‘I wish we could at least have a conversation instead of just looking at our phones.’

Just as she was about to open her mouth to tell her daughter that she was going through a late puberty.

ridge-

Suddenly, soft classical music begins to flow from the speakers.

‘Ah, it’s started.’

As soon as the music starts, diffuser time begins.

She knew this fact well from her experience of visiting with acquaintances.

“Danbi, diffuser time will start soon. Aren’t you excited?”

“No matter how good the scent is, why do you keep bragging about how good it is? The scent is just the same.”

Danbi frowns and glares at her in a sharp voice.

“I decided to take some time to see my friends today, but what is this?”

“Danbi, you can see your friends after the CSAT. Right now, just focus on managing your condition and your grades… … .”

“Oh, I don’t know!”

The daughter’s heart, already greatly broken, felt like a solid wall.

‘… … But even that child will feel relieved once he experiences diffuser time.’

But she was confident.

I’m sure that Insung Cafe’s diffuser time will melt your daughter’s heart.

“The scent I have prepared today is a chocolate kingdom filled with seasonal grapes. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content… … .”

And finally, the long-awaited diffuser time has begun.

floating-

Following the gentle piano sound.

A sweet scent wafts through the cafe.

“iced coffee…….”

“Oh!”

Everyone, including those who were talking and those who were poking their forks into their food, stopped and scrunched their noses as if they had made a promise.

‘Ah, this scent… … .’

I’m getting more and more absorbed in the scent.

The refreshing and plump acidity of grapes tickles the tip of your nose pleasantly.

After that, the heavy sweetness of the chocolate king fills the acidity with extreme sweetness.

‘It’s different from when I came last time.’

If you think about it, the scent that emphasized the coolness of watermelon used to be the highlight of diffuser time.

Today definitely feels different.

‘Oh right, I shouldn’t enjoy that.’

After all, I visited the Insung Cafe today for my daughter.

My daughter’s satisfaction is more important than anything else.

“Danbi, what do you think… … .”

The woman tried to speak to her daughter, but then she smiled and closed her mouth.

“and…….”

The cell phone, which was almost like a part of my daughter’s body, was now sitting on the table.

Danbi’s nose, with her eyes tightly shut, was constantly exploring the scent.

‘Yeah, I knew you’d like it.’

The woman smiled brightly at the sight of her daughter.

At that time.

Suddenly Danbi opens her eyes wide and asks her.

“Mom! What’s this?!”

“Shh. Should I speak a little more quietly?”

I fully understand that Danbi is surprised.

I don’t want to cause any inconvenience to other guests who are enjoying the scent.

“This is my first time smelling this scent!”

Looking at my daughter whispering with her eyes sparkling.

The woman smiled brightly.

“What did your mom say? She said you’d like it too, right?”

“How can there be a place like this in our neighborhood?”

‘Daughter, it’s too early to be surprised.’

The woman pushed a bowl of waffles in front of her.

“Try this too.”

“huh!”

Looking at my daughter who was constantly exclaiming in admiration while biting her lip.

The woman simply smiled happily.

An hour later.

“Okay, diffuser time is over. Thank you to all the guests who used our service, and we hope you will visit us again next time! Goodbye!”

As the diffuser time, which felt like a fleeting moment, ended.

The woman left the cafe with her daughter.

“Danbi, how was it?”

“The desserts were really delicious.”

“right?”

“But it’s really amazing. I think the headache I had seems to have gone away a bit. My shoulder used to hurt too, but that seems to have gone away a lot too.”

Looking at my daughter waving her arms.

The woman nodded in agreement.

“Shall we come again next time?”

“Yes! Of course!”

The mother and daughter, holding each other’s hands, smiled brightly and headed out into the street.

* * *

The next day, in the afternoon.

“What? You’re trying to go into the tower again? You seem to be going in there a lot these days.”

The clone asked me a question while I was packing my bags.

I let out a small sigh.

“Even if you try to not worry, it’s true that you still worry.”

“Is it that important, whether it’s a strategy stone or something?”

“It doesn’t matter.”

What are you so curious about?

The clone keeps asking questions.

“So, what if the owner’s name is engraved?”

“Then I should seriously think about conquering the top.”

“What if it doesn’t get engraved?”

“At that time… … .”

I told him about something I had been thinking about dozens of times.

“I’m going to recruit like-minded raiders to create a raiding party. And I’m going to have them raid the tower in my stead.”

“Oh, that’s certainly a method. But would the advance party really stay still? They’d definitely try to sabotage the raid party sponsored by the master?”

I slowly opened my mouth to hear the opinion of my clone who got to the point.

“We need to recruit only those who are strong enough to not fall behind the vanguard. I’ll also provide support from behind, so it’ll be okay.”

I stood up from my seat, slung my bag over my shoulder.

“Anyway, take good care of the house and the store.”

‘Whew, let’s go.’

Hwaaaaaaaah-

After completing all preparations, I stepped towards the shining door without hesitation.

* * *

“Tch!”

I put the bags I was carrying on the floor.

I walked through the shelves and approached the window.

‘I wish it was a quest floor.’

Only then will I be able to check whether or not my name can be engraved on the strategy stone.

‘What floor is it this time… … um?’

I just stared out the window.

A stone corridor with dim light sources scattered here and there.

It greeted me with a dark vanishing point like Vantablack.

It seems to be a straight line, but somewhere it is slightly twisted and distorted, as if I am inside an intestine made of stone.

‘Something looks unpleasant. No, more importantly, where the hell am I?’

It may also have landed in a strange place where raiders have not set foot.

‘Ugh, this time it’s a dud.’

If I had time, I would have explored this floor.

But right now, it’s more important to see if I can carve my name into the strategy stone.

‘Let’s go back first. It’s just a waste of time to stay any longer.’

Just then, as I was about to reach out to the convenience store door.

‘……uh?’

Tiring-

[Quest, ‘?’ begins.]

Did a quest window suddenly appear before your eyes?