Chapter 16: Heart and Hustle
Aunei
Sihoo waited for Kanghoon’s voice to return. “Sorry, it was noisy. Told them to quiet down,” Kanghoon said. “Cool. Hyung, how’s cooking? Fun?” Sihoo asked. “Yeah, learning’s a blast,” Kanghoon…
August 2025
Chapter 3: Legendary Beginnings at Eren Port
Lemon Soda
Everyone has probably thought at least once about how to make a game easier, or how to become a master at it. Some call it effort, others call it investment.…
Chapter 15: Growing Pains
Hayoon’s question prompted the customer to explain. As he approached 56804, the owner of Mom’s Place had called him over, offering free food if he spread good word about their…
Chapter 14: Standing Ground
Sihoo looked at Hayoon curiously. “Porridge can cause indigestion?” “Yeah,” Hayoon replied. “If you get sick from it, there’s no fixing it. Even chugging soda or pricking your finger won’t…
Chapter 13: Ripples of Care
Jinwoo’s mother shook her head, dismissing her thoughts. She looked at her son. “The food’s good here, right, Jinwoo?” “Yeah! The uncle was super nice to me,” Jinwoo said, nodding…
Chapter 12: A Touch of Care
The boy’s eyes seemed to hold back everything—his face rigid, as if suppressing something deep. Meeting his gaze, Sihoo couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Children usually lit up at the…
Chapter 11: Standing Firm
“Sure, but you’ve got the diner menu down, right?” Hayoon asked. “Kanghoon hyung gave me his recipe notebook, and I trained under him before,” Sihoo replied. Hayoon nodded, picturing the…
Chapter 10: The Weight of Word of Mouth
Hayoon’s words furrowed Sihoo’s brow. Word of mouth? It was a form of viral marketing, derived from “virus,” meaning infectious or spreading. In the past, it was, “I went to…
Chapter 9: Crafting the Future
Sihoo’s notebook read like a sketch, meticulously detailing observations and ideas. The notes brimmed with care for diners, reflecting Sihoo’s thoughtful approach. This student’s mindset and passion for Korean
Chapter 8: The Essence of Tradition
Hayoon scolded Sihoo. “Man, you’re hopeless with directions. You’d get chewed out by your army seniors!” “Hyung, I probably won’t go to the army,” Sihoo replied. Hayoon’s eyes widened. “Oh,…