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"I've got the Iced Caramel Macchiato."

Today is not Jung Eun Woo's day.

Or, more accurately, There are very few times that Monday to Friday are Jung Eun Woo's days.

The barista wore a green apron and gave a friendly smile. Picked up a straw wrapped in white paper and handed it to him along with a glass of drink. "Have a nice meal."

Every Friday evening after work Eunwoo will be here. Most of the employees in the same office choose to end their five long workdays at a pub, bar or liquor store, but Eunwoo prefers coffee.

“Tomorrow is a holiday. Please be cheerful."

Eunwoo reached for the glass. But the barista still didn't let go. Big black eyes looked at Eunwoo reproachfully.

“You come every Friday. And I make a face every Friday. I'm going to drink coffee that won't taste good."

Eunwoo glared at him. Did you know that here they have a policy of training friendly baristas and remembering as many customer details as possible, but you don't have to have such a good memory?

A fierce-faced person is still a fierce-faced person. After a few seconds of making a face ready to slap someone with unreasonable intentions, the barista let go of the glass for good.

Eunwoo raised his head. Walking over to the small counter next to him, he pulled out a handful of light brown tissue for himself and unwrapped the white paper from the straw. I inserted the unfortunate dark green plastic into the coffee mug a little too forcefully, causing the liquid in the mug to splatter all over the counter.

Automatically turns towards the coffee bar No one in an apron would look this way, Eunwoo would act like nothing had happened.

"Ahem"

heavily

The same stubborn barista again.

But the owner of a face so strikingly beautiful that Eunwoo remembered it the third time she came to this coffee shop branch didn't open her mouth to scold or complain to Eunwoo like she thought. She just walked around her. Before using the cloth in his hand to wipe away the coffee stains carefully.

The white letters on the small black sign attached to the edge of the apron read 'Joogyulkyung'.

What kind of person has a strange name?

"I've got the Iced Caramel Macchiato."

Because this branch of the coffee shop is the only branch in Eun-woo's condo area, an office worker with a low salary like her doesn't plan to go to another branch to waste money on the subway, taking the seven subway stations from work to get down in line. Condo Walk into a coffee shop Take a break to drink something cool and then walk back to the condo on the next alley. This is much more economical.

Even if that means Eunwoo has to see the same barista every week.

"Oh, you're frowning again. When I saw it, I got stressed out."

Her story

Eun-woo's face tensed when the pretty barista still refused to hand over the coffee cup to Uncle Muay, who made a face and slapped her while holding out her hand in front of her face.

"My coffee"

The barista was taken aback, hurriedly handed him the glass and walked with his head down to make the next drink. She seemed to be afraid when she scolded Hae. Eunwoo made a note in her heart to deal with the other person next time. Seeing something beautiful like this when she was in high school. Eunwoo was the school's top hitter. Please know this.

But..was I so afraid that I forgot to pick up the straw?

Eunwoo scowled and went to get a straw and tissue paper, and continued to scowl even as he sat down on the soft leather chair. Very comfortable and then slammed the glass on the table. She poked the dark green straw with such force that it made one wonder if she was angry about the coffee in front of her or not. Her brain raced to think of a reason to fill in the barista behavior complaint box.

Annoying, intrusive, nosy, forgets to give her a straw once in a while, has a difficult name to remember, or what?

He thought while turning the clear plastic cup in his hand. before being stopped by a cartoon picture drawn with a black magic pen

A round face with sunken eyes and a wavy mouth stared at Eunwoo from beside the glass, looking at him for a moment. I've seen that the baristas at this shop like to draw smiley faces or write names for customers, but I've never seen a strange cartoon like this.

It's funny too.

I'm not sure when my furrowed brows relaxed. But what is certain is that Eun Woo closed the website of the coffee shop she was about to open and wrote down a complaint about the barista.

"I've got the Iced Caramel Macchiato."

This Friday, Eunwoo quit early. Plus, the office worker across the desk that she didn't like didn't come to work, so Eunwoo opened the coffee shop door and came in with a face that was forty percent brighter than before.

But the pretty barista still has problems with her.

"Nae, today your face isn't as grumpy as before. You can do this every day."

It's none of her business!

Eunwoo was about to facepalm. The barista shrieked, "Oh no, don't make your eyebrows furrow. I'm so glad you seem to be in a good mood today.”

I don't know why. The soft eyes and the pleading face of the person in front of her made Eunwoo think of the orphaned puppy in front of the alley of the condo. She saw it as a slapping dog and a whiny, cranky one like this. Eunwoo loves dogs. Don't tell anyone unless they say, Today's salary just isn't enough to support herself. She probably needs a small puppy. I've come to treat them sometimes and now I can just stop by and buy meatballs at nearby stalls. Then feed three or four little ones, enough for the muscles on their faces to learn to smile with them.

"Why do you talk so much?"

I didn't think that the first sentence between the two of us would be like this, but Eunwoo thought it was appropriate.

The barista looked upset. "My name is Kyulkyung."

That was the strangest way to respond to a criticism Eunwoo had ever seen.

The barista opened the lid of Eunwoo's caramel macchiato glass and the owner of the coffee made her eyes widen as the pair of nimble hands picked up a bottle labeled with caramel sauce and squeezed it on top of the light-colored coffee in the glass.

"Wait a minute, I didn't order extra sauce."

The barista put the lid on the glass and handed it back to her, not forgetting to bring a straw wrapped in white paper.

"I saw you eat a lot and when it was all gone you looked even more scowling. I've told you before that I don't like seeing you frown."

"but.."

“My name is Kyulkyung. Eat well.” Those words came with a wide smile on his face and Eunwoo's reflection on the shiny silver coffee maker told Eunwoo, She is smiling as well.

"Hot Caramel Macchiato is now available."

It's raining heavily this Friday. Eun-woo half-walks, half-runs through the rain and enters the store, soaking wet. She exchanges a big umbrella, but she can't handle it in the strong wind. They say it's a storm. Eun-woo believes this. And I don't have to tell you how sullen Eunwoo is.

"Eh, but I ordered it cold."

The same barista that Eunwoo now remembers as Kyulkyung smiles brightly, “The weather is cold. You're soaked like this. If you eat cold food, you'll feel sick."

"Is this you--"

“When you're sick, you can't go to work. When you can't go to work, you're worried. When you worry, you'll get upset again."

"Don't think for me." Eunwoo was still waving the firework queen, although her voice had softened a bit.

“Here,” Kyulkyung placed a small paper cup filled with deliciously fluffy white whipped cream. On top of it was a dark brown chocolate sauce and a delicious light brown caramel sauce.

"Can you compensate me for not following your orders?"

“You are terrible.” There was no dissatisfaction in her voice, and Eunwoo knew how timid her voice sounded like a high school girl right now, but she really couldn't control herself.

Kyulkyung frowns. "Is there a better word?"

"My name is Jung Eun Woo."

By the time the rain started to stop, it was nearly 10 p.m. It was time for the shop to close. Eunwoo could only bow his head in consideration and consideration for the few baristas who had come to clean up the shop. They couldn't help. She doesn't have a car like everyone else. Plus, the good umbrella got hit by the wind until it frayed and had to go back and fix it again. But no one seemed to say anything to her.

Some of the baristas even looked at her and gave her teasing smiles. Others whispered to their friends and nodded behind the coffee counter, laughing.

What's the matter? Aside from Kyulkyung's head spinning at the coffee machine behind the counter, there's nothing wrong with that.

"The shop is about to close."

A sweet, familiar voice rang out. Eunwoo, who had fallen asleep, woke up and looked up to see Kyulkyung's loving smile.

"Do you want to go home and sleep more? I'll send it right away."

"No..no need to." He stood up immediately. Kyulkyung frowns.

"Then how are you going to get back? The umbrella is broken."

"The rain has stopped. My house is in this area. You can just run back."

The talented barista sighed and Eunwoo had just noticed that the other person had taken off his green apron. Only a black t-shirt and black pants were left. with a leather jacket of the same color

The appearance turned out to be beautiful. Why are you dressed like a thief?

The person being looked at from head to toe cleared their throat. Eunwoo was startled again.

"Which alley are you on? If you don't trust me, I can take you to the front of the alley so you don't have to walk far. It's late and it's dangerous."

"I don't see the need to look so serious," Uncle Muay grumbled. I just realized that when the other person makes a scowl, it's scary.

"Don't be stubborn. I'm not trying to be a hero, but it's really late.”

"Alright," Eunwoo said, standing up before picking up the coffee cup and throwing it away. Be a good customer to him. "My condo is on Soi Three. You can drop me off in front of the alley."

Kyulkyung nodded. "Then go wait in front of the store. I'll bring a car to pick you up."

Eun-woo guesses that Kyul-kyung's car could be anything from a compact eco-car to a luxury sports car, but Eun-woo doesn't think for a second that the person on the Harley-Davidson motorcycle The silver one that came to park in front of him and made Eunwoo back up against the shop door opened his helmet to reveal Kyulkyung's white face.

"Come up."

Ah Muay looked at him in disbelief.

"Come up, it's already 10:30 p.m."

Eunwoo boldly walked up to the big Harley. Scared: "How will it go up?"

"Use me to your advantage."

Kyulkyung scolded again. Eunwoo pursed her lips, showing signs of irritation that she hadn't done to anyone in a long time.

"Sigh, come here."

The impatient barista grabbed Eunwoo's hand and placed it on his shoulder. The fearful person gradually Climb up slowly Until finally, a little butt Uncle Muay's things were moved safely to the leather seats.

"Oh, wait."

Eunwoo didn't have time to stop him yet. The leather jacket that seconds ago was still on Kyulkyung's body was now in her lap.

"Your shirt is thin. Put it on, you won't get cold."

"I don't see the need to be so manly."

"Do you want me to drive carefully or drive fast? Mr. Jung Eun Woo, if you don't want to be teased, then wear it."

Ugh, spoiled people.

Kyulkyung smiles contentedly under his helmet when the other person doesn't dare disobey the two regulars' orders as they prepare to get out of the car. Before I could think of anything The driver turned around and grabbed the pillion rider's hand and wrapped it around his waist. Eunwoo started to protest. But the Harley rumbled on the road before taking off into the rain.

"Aren't you going to eat caramel macchiato today?"

The young barista at the counter smiles when he sees Eunwoo Ma Myung looking on. I've been here for a long time but haven't ordered yet. It's like people are hesitating, not knowing which menu to order.

But that's what Eunwoo was looking for. It's not a coffee menu.

Another female barista leaned forward and whispered something in the young man's ear, as if he suddenly understood something. The young barista turned to Eunwoo with a sympathetic look on his face.

"Or.. stopping by to see Kyulkyung?"

Eunwoo nodded. This Friday was like many other Fridays where she stood and frowned in this coffee shop. But today the reason is different.

She even pushed the door in with a smile on her face.

But the person who used to admire her smile so much isn't here.

"Is Kyulkyung on leave today?"

"No."

"And he.."

"He has moved to another branch. We will change baristas every six months according to company policy so that..."

"Do you know which branch Kyulkyung is working in?"

"If I'm not mistaken, it's probably Hongdae."

That's the other side of town.

It's raining again tonight. But there was no Harley coming to pick her up and take her to the front of the alley. Plus, her trusty umbrella was already repaired and firmly ready to weather the rainstorm. There was no reason for Eun-woo to be in this coffee shop anymore.

He picked up the remaining hot caramel macchiato and drank it all before leaving the shop. Don't forget to turn around and smile. Accepting the thanks from the barista behind the counter, her eyes are still searching in case someone might come back to visit the old branch.

Ning..

The footsteps that had walked into the alley for several distances then suddenly stopped.

This puppy's voice

Eun-woo immediately turned around, half-walking, half-running to where she knew there was a small cardboard box that housed orphaned puppies. Uncle Muay moaned when he saw the condition of the damaged box. Don't let me know whose work it was. Muay Thai will hit harder than when he hits a volleyball in high school sports. Watch and see.

The puppy moaned loudly, its body trembling. Eunwoo bit his lip and turned around helplessly. No one passed by here, but having to carry these three or four animals to the condo would be a little beyond her abilities.

Let's take it like this.

Eunwoo placed her beloved umbrella against the wall, making sure it wouldn't topple even if the wind was blowing hard. Before slowly moving the puppy box under the shade, she raised her hand to wipe away the rain that was pouring down onto her face and into her eyes.

Come on, if you're sick, you can still go to the doctor. But what's wrong with these puppies? Who can help?

The puppy has stopped crying. Even though my body was still shivering from the cold. The little ones huddled together and some even licked their brothers' faces and eyes. Keep each other warm as much as possible. The sight in front of him was so adorable that Eunwoo could only sit and look at it like that. He didn't care that he was shaking as much as a puppy.

"Ahem"

The sound of coughing came as the rain suddenly stopped falling on her. Eunwoo was startled. He immediately stood up and almost screamed if he didn't turn around to face a familiar face.

"Are you thinking of sleeping here with the puppy?"

Kyulkyung scolded her again, but at this point, Eunwoo didn't care about anything else. Ah Muay pursed her lips as if about to cry. Before throwing herself into Kyulkyung's embrace, she didn't care that her weight wasn't much. Will make the other person stagger until they almost fall.

"I've moved to work and I didn't think to tell each other at all, did I?" She's really bad."

Kyulkyung shakes his head. "Can I go find a place to shelter from the rain first? Then I'll say more. I still have to go to work tomorrow. I don't have weekends off like you."

Eunwoo scowled. "Then what are you doing around here? Why aren't you sleeping at home?"

"I miss you," the barista in the same black leather jacket smiled. One arm wrapped around Uncle Muay's waist, pulling him closer.

"Let go."

"No, you'll get cold."

"this!"

"Okay, where is the condo? You can take me now."

"Hot Caramel Macchiato is now available."

Eunwoo slams people for pretending to be a barista even though they're not in a coffee shop. Kyulkyung smiled sweetly at him. Place a cup of fragrant coffee in front of you.

“I managed to get some caramel sauce from the store. I'll have to go early tomorrow. Someone else will catch him."

Ah Muay Hammer again

"Behaving badly, I can't help it."

"And who used it to make you like caramel this much, fat girl?"

Eunwoo almost choked on his coffee. "Jukyulkyung!"

The owner of the name smiled nonchalantly. He sat down on the sofa next to the owner of the room. Look around

"Her room is nice."

"Where will the placenta die?"

"I don't see anything wrong. I want to be here anyway.”

Eunwoo put down his coffee cup. I don't want to choke for the third time.

"What's up?"

"Why put it down? Isn't the coffee delicious?"

"You don't have to change the subject."

"I'm serious. For a barista like me, if your skills fail, you'll lose your job."

Here it is again, making eyes like a puppy in front of the alley again.

Eunwoo picked up his coffee and took another sip. This time, I was more determined.

"It's delicious."

"Really?"

"TRUE"

Kyulkyung still has an expression of disbelief. "Let me taste some."

Eunwoo moved the glass on the table towards the other side. "Come on, Miss Barista."

"It's not."

"Hm."

"I want to taste this."

Eunwoo was caught off guard when the other person reached out to cup her face with his hand, followed by his lips on hers. And just like Kyulkyung's impatient nature, he sent his tongue out to sweep up and taste the sweetness inside. All the while, Eunwoo could only stay silent, like he was being stuffed. until the other party pulls away

"It's really delicious, too."

"A blush like this is really cute, too."

Kyulkyung's mischievous smile and twinkle in her eyes made Eunwoo want to scream.

"If you don't mind I want to kiss you again."

Damn, people these days are really bad.

Just complaining like that when he realized that Eunwoo's back was touching the sofa. One hand nestled in the soft hair of the person above, the other tightly hugged the back under Kyulkyung's black t-shirt.

The caramel macchiato that the barista was so intent on making was forgotten on the table and would likely remain there until morning.

Because this VIP customer has found something more delicious than coffee~

FIN. 

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