episode_0257

“Love? What are you doing?”

“… … .”

A few days passed.

September 4th, the calendar has already passed.

The day before a holiday.

It had been about four days since the incident at [Euncheon Academy].

It was a day when I wanted to wear short sleeves even though the heat had subsided a bit.

“Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping while watching me write in the household account book?”

“… … .”

“… Yay!”

“Nooo…! Look, I didn’t sleep, I didn’t sleep…!”

Kim Sa-rang, who had become the attachment doll of the rabbit boss Eun Bang-ul, left the break room with a trivial cry.

Today, Eunha, who was watching the lively cafe staff, greets the occasional customers with a smile.

It looks like Eunbangul went to watch me write my household account book and then fell into a deep sleep.

I wonder what the feelings of a part-time worker who falls into dreamland in front of the boss during work hours would be like.

Even after a few days of working part-time, Kim Sa-rang still made petty mistakes with a confident demeanor.

The forehead of the scout Jeong So-ra from [Changcheon Swordsman] who occasionally visited was covered with wrinkles.

Jeong So-ra, who appears with a haggard appearance, seems to have been busy for a while due to the ‘D, E-rank Hunter Promotion Exam’ held on September 1st, and orders her usual cafe latte.

“You’re suffering a lot because of our stone head…”

“Don’t worry, Bangul is fine. It’s better because you won’t get bored.”

There is a saying that when a person does something he or she has never done before, it is time for him or her to die.

In that sense, Kim Sa-rang, who does the same things as she did a few days ago, won’t live long.

At least tonight, I’ll have an easier life than Eunha, who’s going to work as a waiter at a restaurant she’s never done before.

Kim Sa-rang’s beloved sword, placed together with Galaxy’s carrier in the corner of the checkout counter.

I glanced at the ‘inverted cross key ring’ attached to the end of the handle and thought,

‘People who fall asleep while looking at their household account books are really good at following the ‘rules’… I was worried for a few days, but it seems like everything is fine.’

Eunha sighs as she brings the freshly made cafe latte to Jeong Sora’s table.

[Changcheon Sword Song]’s Kim Sa-rang is caught by Bang-ul and is being beaten.

[The Blue Dragon Family]’s Kang Na-ri likes the quiet, so she’s curled up in the kitchen, making potions and coffee…

The daughters of wealthy families are all unique.

‘I guess I just have to do well… Okay. Let’s do our best.’

4pm.

[Euncheon Restaurant] About 3 hours until work.

“Love~, what are you doing there~?”

“Love~, Eunha unnie, don’t bother me and come here~.”

“Darling~, when you washed the dishes, did you use syrup instead of pong pong~?”

“Love~, it’s all money~.”

“Love~…”

“Galaxy, the wayward one. It seems like the silver bell guest will kill me soon.”

“Cheer up.”

It was peaceful.

maybe.

… … .

“Unnie Eunha~ Do you want to go eat dinner together? Tomorrow is the cafe’s day off, so let’s play all night!”

“Sorry. I have something to do today.. Let’s hang out together tomorrow.”

“Okay! I promised!”

So it was time to leave work.

Kim Sa-rang, who followed Eun-ha, saying she would escort her home, was caught by scout Jeong So-ra and put into the back seat of a car.

Kang Na-ri shyly waves her hand and gets into Eun Bang-ul’s car to go home.

Today, for some reason, neither Banharin nor [Red Woman] can be seen.

Eunha, who was alone for the first time in a long time, checked that the cafe door was locked and started walking home from work.

‘Then… should I go and get a side job now?’

Knock knock.

I drag my black carrier and head towards Euncheon-gu.

The eyes of cars speeding on the road and academy students crossing the crosswalk are focused on Eunha.

I wonder if there’s something on my clothes.

While Eunha, accustomed to ignoring their gazes, was returning to the ‘Satbyeol Apartment’,

I turned around and headed to the only family restaurant in Euncheon-gu.

[Euncheon Restaurant].

Starting today, Eunha will be working at her second job occasionally.

I wonder if I can do well and return home safely.

Why on earth did you pick today and tell me to come to work?

Whatever happens, it’ll be okay.

Galaxy, with a positive mindset, took a step forward.

Knock knock…

I stood in front of the restaurant.

Inside the transparent glass windows, in a still ordinary restaurant, families who have come out for dinner are sitting at tables and eating haphazardly.

A serving cart full of food. A waiter pulling it.

A middle-aged chef making pasta in the kitchen…

So ordinary,

So it is a landscape that is far from the galaxy.

‘… … It’s peaceful.’

Why is that?

The comfort right before my eyes is as dry and dull as looking at something beyond the TV.

I looked down at the carrier containing the [Black Book].

I stared blankly down at her chest, which was larger than her head.

I looked at the restaurant again.

… … A lot has changed in the past few months.

I realize this anew.

“… … .”

The restaurant, seen through the glass window, looked so peaceful and harmonious.

Because I feel like I will never be able to blend in with the scenery before my eyes again,

I feel bad for no reason,

I touched the transparent glass window.

… … This glass window.

If you break it.

Will they become like me?

… … .

… … Shudder.

When I was alone, useless thoughts started to come to me.

Are we mixed up with too many weirdos these days?

Eunha shook her head to shake off the bad thoughts and opened the restaurant door with a smiling face.

‘So what? I’m just ordinary.’

Beep, beep, beep.

The sound heard when the door opens.

A cold wind blowing from inside.

The freezing cold stung my pupils and I blinked.

“Would you like to order?”

And then, when I opened my eyes again,

The ‘waiter’ who had placed his own head on a tray… was bowing towards Eunha who had visited the restaurant.

“… … Are you still looking for part-time jobs?”

“I’ve been waiting. I’ll serve you.”

I thought positively.

If you can never go back to a regular restaurant,

If the [Euncheon Restaurant] in front of you is your ‘ordinariness’,

Let’s move forward with a smile.

“I put all the ‘raw meat’ that was left at home in a carrier. Can I give it to you right away?”

I will live an ordinary life, happier than anyone else.

Eunha, with the corners of her lips raised lazily, followed the waiter’s directions to the employee break room.

The work at 6 o’clock in the afternoon.

And, after receiving a simple explanation of the handover and precautions,

I filled my dinner with energy bars I brought in advance,

Daengㅡㅡㅡㅡ.

The sound of a bell from afar announces that dusk has finally come to an end.

It’s working hours.

… … .

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※Euncheon Restaurant Staff Guide※

– This guide has been created for the purpose of ensuring employee safety and working conditions and providing better service.

– Any physical, mental, or spiritual damage that occurs due to failure to follow this guide is solely your responsibility.

Please be advised in advance that the guidebook cannot be reissued if lost or damaged.

0. Before starting work.

0-1. Our restaurant’s business hours are {sunset to sunrise}.

– You must continue working until the sun is visible to the naked eye.

– We do not recommend opening or closing the restaurant doors directly during working hours.

– Please be advised that commuting times may vary from day to day.

※ Emphasis: Our restaurant does not have set working hours.

Please ignore any announcements or calls asking you to leave work at a specific time.

0-2. Uniforms must be clean.

– The way our ‘guests’ distinguish us is by our cleanliness.

– Do not let food, especially sauces like ketchup, get on your uniform.

1. Employee guidance

1-1. There are three waiters in our restaurant, including you.

– Talking to waiters while they are on duty is prohibited, and it is recommended that you avoid face-to-face contact if possible.

※ If you notice that there are 4 or more waiters while working.

– Please ignore it.

– Anyway, it’s a relationship where we don’t talk or even see each other face to face.

– Rather, think positively and think that it is fortunate that there are more workers, and do your work.

1-2. If another staff member stops you or speaks to you.

– You must never recognize the face of the staff member in question.

~~~ Omitted ~~~~

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“There’s a lot… It’s a good thing I memorized it in advance.”

-『Miss. Table number 3, please.』

“Yes.”

The sun has set.

The restaurant begins to welcome guests.

The air is as cold as if the air conditioner was turned on.

Eunha took all the ‘raw meat’ piled up in the freezer and handed it over to [the chef].

She answered the voice of [the chef] from the ‘earpiece’ she was wearing on one ear.

I put the food on the serving cart and headed to table number 3.

These days, even weirdos use things like ‘earpieces’.

The world has really become a better place.

『… … .』

『… … .』

『… … .』

They resemble a lump of darkness.

As if shadows were gathered together and formed.

‘Guests’ whose forms are unrecognizable look out at the galaxy.

Knock knock knock…

The only thing visible from the dark body… ‘Those things’ pure white teeth chatter ceaselessly as if revealing their hunger.

“The food you ordered has arrived.”

Eunha approached table number 3 and placed ‘corn soup’ in front of the customer.

Then, the ‘guest’ with a pitch-black body wriggled like slime,

He soon starts licking his nose at the soup plate, engrossed in its consumption.

It eats better than you think.

… if it seems like she’s licking the soup dirty on purpose, splattering it all over her uniform, you’d be mistaken.

Eunha, who was happily watching ‘that thing’ eating happily, returns to the kitchen.

… … .

What the galaxy does.

Taking orders from customers and delivering prepared food.

And, check if the food the customer answered contains ‘meat’.

I have personally verified what I was wronged about in the past with the ‘chicken salad’ by becoming a restaurant waitress.

“Chef. Here, one sirloin steak.”

Rattling!

Just then, a meat dish appeared at a nearby table.

Immediately after, the kitchen opens and the headless chefs grab the ‘sirloin steak’ and drag it into the kitchen.

“Keeeek-.”

“Oh, it’s okay. It’ll be over soon.”

Even monsters have to follow the rules… I learned something.

Eunha, who took the ‘Tenderloin Steak Customer’ with the chefs, wipes her forehead with a proud face.

good night.

Do you come here to work often?

Plurng…

I was walking around the restaurant busily.

A uniform design that reminds one of a maid rather than a waiter.

The ‘guests’ seated at the table were munching on meatless food,

Occasionally he raises his head and looks at the galaxy, then chews and swallows a lettuce.

Is it a substitute for meat?

Galaxy, who seemed to know a little about what the waiters were doing, avoided their gaze and returned to the kitchen.

“This foolish chef is happily busy with tables full of people who have come to see the young lady.”

“Yes.”

“Next is table number 4. Please take care.”

[The chef], with his numerous heads attached like wild strawberries, says:

The voice of the [chef] in front of you speaking.

A voice coming from the ‘earpiece’.

The rattling heads chattered their teeth together, whispering to Eunha to come into the kitchen.

I don’t know. I’m learning on the job, but is this right?

Still, there must be a reason why you called me to the restaurant today, so I have no choice but to work quietly.

Eunha tapped the ‘earpiece’ on one ear and headed to table number 4 holding a blank menu.

Sagak-.

Come and go.

“Huh… You were working here?”

It was a familiar face.

[Bug Princess] and ‘Fly’, sitting across from each other like sisters at table number 4, wave to Eunha.

“You crawled well into the restaurant. You pest.”

“You work well with that body. At least you’ll have a lot of customers.”

Share compliments.

It would be a compliment.

Po-ok!

Then, the pumpkin bee jumps up from the chair and raises both hands towards the galaxy.

Galaxy burst into laughter and hugged the girl, and [Bug Princess], her eyes covered by a black veil, twisted her lips seductively.

“Chef, here’s a beef stew.”

At another table, another ‘guest’ was dragged into the kitchen,

Only the periphery of the galaxy is calm, like the eye of a typhoon.

Sagak-.

The ‘guests’ at the surrounding tables close their eyes and remain silent at the sound of bugs scurrying across the ceiling.

“Hello Fly. You managed to get into the restaurant… You’ve grown into a good bug.”

Hot and spicy!

Ugh.

The baby in my arms is kissing my soft skin.

Still at an age where people’s embrace is better than food.

Galaxy, smiling faintly, pats the girl on the back.

“They don’t sell meat here, so why did you come here with the fly?”

“Well… I guess I missed someone who didn’t plan on coming home. ”

Subtle tone.

Galaxy, her lips pursed, looked down at ‘Fly’.

The baby, clinging tightly to his exposed chest, clasps his small hands and exhales, “Phew.”

It must be a gesture of wanting to see the galaxy but holding back hard.

“… … .”

Cute kid.

But it’s weird.

Like [Transparent Baby] or [Doll Girl], who lost their lives at a young age…

Poor child.

Still…

A pumpkin bee that brings peace to the galaxy.

“… … My baby, do you want to eat meat?”

Hot and sour.

That’s why I’m saying this.

Because I want to do something.

The pumpkin bee, which had been quietly looking up at the galaxy, nodded its head cheerfully.

“… Okay. Let’s do whatever we want.”

The worries were short.

I used to tear off [the doll girl’s] arm,

What can’t we do for our Fly?

“Chef. Here’s Korean beef for two. I’ll buy it.”

I have to feed my baby a lot of food.

… … .

… … .

“The lady next to me sent this.”

“You lose your mind whenever children get involved.”

“Please call it motherly love.”

“Take care of your body.”

“I’ll recover anyway.”

It’s painful, scary, and messy, but

Still, I can smile peacefully,

Eunha, who had been envious of the ‘ordinary restaurant’ until just now, smiled faintly as she watched ‘Fly’ with his cheeks puffed out.

This will do.

This much… is enough.

-『Miss. Table number 3. Please.』

“Yes… let’s go…”

[The chef’s] voice coming from the ‘earpiece’.

Galaxy, with her left arm hanging freely, waved her right hand and left them.

… … .

… … .

( “The wise young man said that the customer must be in the restaurant that day.” )

That’s how time passes.

Without waiting for us, suddenly.

-『Next is table number 7. Please…』

Rattling!

“Haa…! Haa…!”

It must have been around midnight.

When Eunha, who had become somewhat accustomed to restaurant work, brought a ‘customer’ who had ordered salmon salad into the kitchen.

The restaurant door opened roughly and someone came in.

“Haa… Haa…… Eunha?”

“Ms. Banharin? Why are you here at this hour…”

Banharin is breathing heavily.

Black blood flowed from the blindfold covering his left eye.

“… … … Huh, huh…?”

Covered in the blood of ‘something’,

A woman with an attractive, upturned tail.

Banharin’s co-worker, ‘Mouse’, sits on the floor and looks around the restaurant with a frightened face.

『… … .』

『… … .』

“Would you like to order?”

With the ‘guests’ seated in the restaurant,

The headless waiter’s gaze turned to the two people.

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