Chapter 185
Chapter 185
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 185
Chapter Title: Come Visit Lulu-chan's Birthday Cafe!
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Unexpected birthday cafe news.
Of course, from the Cherries' perspective.
Anyway, the chat exploded into activity at this sudden good news that came without the slightest warning.
No, more than active—the Cherries were practically in a frenzy.
Until I barely managed to calm the chat down, that is.
"Ch-Cherries? I haven't even finished explaining yet…."
No, you didn't understand at all!
What do you mean you're done understanding?!
And why are you saving up part-time wages?!
I'm not opening a birthday cafe to make you spend money!
"You didn't understand a single thing! I'll explain, so sit down already! Take a seat! Take a seat! If you don't sit quick, I'll tell the President to cancel the birthday cafe?!"
Thank goodness—they quieted down quick once I laid down the law.
This is how you gotta talk for them to get it!
What a bunch of immature kids!
"Ahem! So to explain again… I'll skip the detailed schedule or recruitment methods since that'll be announced later, and just cover the basic operations and headcount!"
Nyaack!
As if!
And I said to listen quietly when teacher's talking!
Should I smack that chat shut?!
"Anyway, it's a cafe format, so come hang out, grab some coffee or snacks, and have fun! There'll be small events in between too… and we're planning goods inside, photo zones, stuff like that, so plenty to check out."
Yeah yeah, that's what I think too.
Actually, when I asked the President about opening a birthday cafe.
I figured it was too sudden to prepare much.
But turns out the President was prepping a ton of stuff.
Hehe, and I've got something that'll surprise the Cherries too!
"And we're planning for 150 people right now, but it'll probably increase!"
I-Is that so?
I thought 150 was a huge number.
I was planning something small around 100 to begin with.
When I told the President, she and Manager So-eun freaked out saying it was too few, so we bumped it up.
Honestly I think 150's fine, but the President said she'd expand it somehow….
But what if we go all out and less than 100 show?
All those prepped goods turning into malignant stock?
A bit worrying.
Eh, whatever.
Extra goods go in my warehouse at home.
If someone needs 'em, I can just give 'em away, right?
"Oh, the most important thing! They'll check Blue LUV membership sign-ups on site! I didn't think it was necessary, but with free goods and all, they wanna avoid issues. Keep that in mind!"
Ah, even so that might be tough?
There'll be new fans too.
Hope no malicious types show with bad intent.
Doubt they'd come to a birthday cafe for that though.
"Seeing you all hyped, guess asking the President was the right call."
Seeing the chat puffed up with anticipation, I tossed it out happily too.
The Cherries responded with question marks, puzzled.
Guess they all thought the company prepped it to celebrate my birthday.
"Hehe, yep. Truth is there were no plans, but I told the President I wanted to give the Cherries something special for my birthday. That's when she suggested the cafe."
Who beats their fans well?!
It's 'cause you tease me all the time!
You always skip your faults in the story!
Hmph!
Just as I was about to snap at one toxic chat.
A worried donation popped up.
Others chimed in with similar vibes: 'Grateful but worried you'll overdo it.'
I get what they mean.
I've got a track record, after all.
And yeah, schedule's a tad tight lately.
But that wasn't reason enough not to prep this event.
Of course overdoing it again would be bad.
But more than that, I wanted to give the Cherries a gift.
Because….
"Ehehe… well, truth is, this is the first time anyone's acknowledged my birthday in my whole life."
A-ah no! Don't cry!
I said it 'cause I'm happy!
Stop making it all sad already!
"N-not like that! I just never celebrated with anyone or felt happy about it, so this feels super special."
A-ah, no, one bday wish isn't clan honor level….
How far does this go?
"Anyway, I wanted to do something for the Cherries who've always been grateful, using this birthday as a chance. Without you Cherries, I wouldn't be loved this much or get bday wishes from so many people, right?"
Gasp…!
A-anyway that's a bit harsh don't you think….
Your daughter would be heartbroken hearing that.
Oh yeah, President's mom said something similar before.
Right in front of the President too.
Is it like a passive skill for parents with kids?
I wouldn't know since no parents and never heard it.
"Ahem, so in that spirit, this birthday cafe will be fully funded by me! Aka 'Lulu-chan foots the bill!'"
I tossed it out proudly as a gift to the Cherries.
But the reaction's not what I expected.
I thought it'd be pure 'Whoa Lulu-chan's covering!' joy.
Didn't expect backlash on the company and President here.
"A-no! Everyone! The President offered, but I wanted to cover it! No misunderstandings!"
Phew.
Good thing they got it after my quick explanation.
Almost spawned trolls in President's stream.
"Anyway you gotta come tons on the day, Cherries. I asked the artists and they're working hard on goods! Limited to this bday cafe, super rare stuff!"
How hyped are they?
Cherries already suffering waiting for the cafe.
S-sorry.
Can't move up my bday though.
President even said maybe tell 'em later so they don't wait too long….
But couldn't help it.
Wanted to tell Cherries ASAP.
All good intentions!
Anyway after covering all the info.
Time for the main stream….
"Eek?! M-members?!"
Outta nowhere, I frantically checked other streams.
Four stream screens lit up with voices in different colors.
S-sorry members.
But I can't help with this one….
H-how about I make extra limited goods and share somehow.
President'll scold me but….