Chapter 125
Translator 8uhl
Chapter 125
Chapter Title Charisma Americano Reveal
Kariss Charisma Overflowing Americano is ready.
Saying the menu name myself felt like reality itself was warping.
But for the perfect surprise, I gritted my teeth and held back my laughter.
Huh?
Huh?
The moment we stepped out from the kitchen, murmurs started rippling through the Celebs.
When I announced the menu name, the buzz grew even louder.
And finally, when I took off my mask and flashed a grin.
No way.
The Celeb at the table I personally served was so shocked they couldnt even scream.
Their eyes screamed, Is this a dream or reality? as their mouth hung wide open.
Gasp!
Yoonchul!
No way, its really Eungyu?
Am I seeing this wrong?
The other members had taken off their masks too.
The 50 Celebs couldnt believe their eyes at the sight of their favorites right in front of them and denied reality at first.
But as they blinked and the members faces came into sharper focus, they melted into bliss and let out massive cheers.
Guys!
Amazing, theyre so handsome in person.
I love you!
The oncequiet cafe turned into total chaos in an instant.
Kang Siyoon, trapped amid the cameras, threw his hands up and laughed heartily.
Hahaha! Celebs, Celebs, just hold on a sec! We still have menus to serve, so well finish up quick!
With that, we barely made it back to the kitchen and grabbed the next trays.
Once every dish had found its way to its owner, seven tall stools waited at the counter.
We bowed deeply to the fans as a group, then took our seats.
Hello, were Celest!
Celebs, you were pretty shocked, huh?
Song Hyeongbins question unleashed a deafening Yes! in response.
Chae Eungyu burst into his signature hearty laugh as he revealed the truth behind this debut commemorative event cafe.
Truth is, we kicked off filming for a new reality show right away. The theme is giving back to our fans. So for our first content, we opened this debut event cafe to hang out with you Celebs directly. The PD suggested throwing in a surprise element.
Did you guys suspect we might be here? Ive been dying to know!
Kang Siyoon finally voiced the anxious question hed been harboring since yesterday.
Most of the Celebs shook their heads vigorously, insisting they hadnt suspected a thing.
I did think a surprise visit midway would be cool!
Wow, you nailed it! We basically popped in around the middle anyway.
One Celeb had hoped for something along those lines.
Kang Siyoon beamed at the news that our infiltration op hadnt been rumbled.
Heo Yubin, standing beside him, let out a relieved sigh while clutching his chest.
Weve been here since before the cafe even opened.
Alright, alright. Time for the most important question!
Song Hyeongbin shot his hand up, eyes sparkling.
Out of everything you ate or drank today, could you tell us your absolute favorite menu item?
Oh, this is seriously crucial.
Be honest!
At Yu Minhas plea for honesty, the 50 Celebs tilted their heads thoughtfully for a moment.
I overheard a fan at the nearest table whispering to the one next to them.
They named the menus after the members, so maybe theres a bet riding on this?
Kinda feels like it?
That was their guess.
No one imagined wed made the menus ourselves.
Everything was delicious!
Nope, absolutely not. Pick just one!
What if we only ordered one item?
Then just tell us if that one was good!
Im genuinely curious nowhow about we hand out paper and do a quick vote?
Yeah!
At Chae Eungyus suggestion, the waiting reality staff hustled over with Postits.
It was just a fun event vote, but I swallowed hard as I watched the Celebs.
The quest completion message hasnt popped up yet. Plenty mustve drunk my coffee by now. So I probably need to hear it directly with my own ears.
The first quest for system repair, Successfully Create Commemorative Cafe Menus.
That successfully bit suggested the quest clears only when fans who drank my Americano praise it themselves.
Id tried my Americano myself and it tasted fine.
But would the fans think so too?
The papers with your ratings are in my hands now.
Why am I suddenly so nervous about this?
Lets start tallying.
Song Hyeongbin adopted a solemn tone as he read the Postits one by one.
Favorite menu Tiramisu Cake. The subtle coffee flavor was amazing. Regret not ordering another.
Thats Yoonchuls menu.
Total rave reviews, right?
Thank you.
Ji Yoonchul straightened up even more and bowed deeply at the praise for his menu.
Tiramisu Cake kept popping up in the next ones too.
Tiramisu Cake was insanely good!
Tiramisu Cake.
Yoonchuls sweeping itwhat do you think?
Ji Yoonchul grinned proudly.
After all his hard work, no one deserved the Celebs acclaim more.
Best menu Kariss Charisma Overflowing Americano. Not too bitter and super tasty!
And finally, my Americano got its due.
Not just once, but from several Celebs.
Looks like a lot of Celebs enjoyed the Americano. Oh man, Im on edge. Why no yuja tea mentions yet?
Maybe hardly anyone ordered it to begin with?
DDont say that yet!
Heo Yubins words hit Yu Minha like a gut punch, clutching his chest dramatically.
I chuckled softly, recalling the kitchen chaos earlier.
It was kinda pitiful.
Heo Yubins frappe snagged a few votes, as did Chae Eungyu, Song Hyeongbin, and Kang Siyoon.
Yu Minha was the only one with zero.
JJust to doublecheck, in case I misrememberedno one ordered espresso, right?
Song Hyeongbin confirmed with the Celebs again.
They nodded, adding a few comments.
Espressos too bitter I never order it!
Yeah, figured.
Wanted something sweet, so skipped it.
I see.
Yu Minha slumped, lips pursed in a pout.
Seizing the moment, Heo Yubin dropped the hidden truth.
Truth is, we made all the menus ourselves! Menus named after us! So we were dying to know if you liked them.
Seriously?
So good!
Knew the cafe stuff had to be tasty.
Our efforts paid off handsomely.
I patted Yu Minhas shoulder and picked up from Heo Yubin.
If a members menu wasnt ordered, they had to sneak out midway and serve it themselves. No espresso orders, so Minha kept heading out to serve
Ohhh, that explains it! One voice sounded familiarthat was Minha!
Exactly.
It was fun though! Honestly, sneaking around the Celebs disguised was way better than making espresso.
Yu Minha bounced back to his usual energy, beaming.
With all Postits revealed, the system tallied the quest.
Linked Quest Successfully Create Commemorative Cafe Menus completed.
Rewards 20 Skill Points, Passive Skill EXP Gain Ticket Medium x1, System Damage Repair 1
I checked the new item in my rewards.
The Passive Skill EXP Gain Ticket was exactly what it sounded likefor leveling up passive skills.
Entering the passive skill enhancement menu unlocked from my first Grand Quest clear, I saw three empty EXP bars.
The passive skill that needs growth first obviously this one.
Without hesitation, I used the EXP ticket on Bow Down and Reverence.
About a quarter of the empty bar filled with gold.
So, leveling from C to B takes at least four Medium EXP tickets.
Great skill, tough to upgrade.
My Status Windows System Damage Repair gauge ticked up from 0 to 1.
Filling this to 100 in two years gonna take insane effort.
With everything checked, I dismissed the system window and refocused on the event.
They were chatting about the moment they first spotted us.
One fan brought up seeing me and Kang Siyoon in the subway ads from Idol Training Simulation.
Oh, that was pure bliss. First time my face was on an adI was so grateful to the fans.
Well do tons more ads, so dont worry!
Ill surprisevisit every time one goes up!
Youll do the Sushiz meme again, right?
Oh, Sushiz!
Our line from the first ranking announcement.
Wed entered with partners and had a moment to goof off for the cameras.
That bit had blown up among fans.
No telling when the next ad drops, so wanna do it once more now?
Yesss!
Kang Siyoon shot me a look.
Clear signal Lets go.
I got it instantly and stood up.
Ready, S?
Of course, Si.
We kept straight faces and thumbsupped each other.
Behind us, members struggled to stifle laughs.
The Celebs whipped out their phone cameras at us, smiling in delight.
See? Told you itd be a hit. Fans love it.
Fine, it worked out. Results speak for themselves.
Listen to me and good things fall in your lapeven while sleeping. I came up with the menu names too!
Kang Siyoon proudly claimed Kariss Charisma Overflowing Americano as his brainchild.
Felt like a subtle jab, but he looked so pleased I let it slide.
The rest of the time was pure joy.
It flowed just like we hopeda mini fanmeet.
When a Celeb requested a hot Idol Training Simulation moment, the members nailed it perfectly.
Like Heo Yubin, who solocarried the high notes in one stagehe belted the live high part flawlessly.
Wooo!
Yubin shredded it again!
Heh, hehe.
Heo Yubin blushed at the praise shower, loving it.
And here I came out bam! and rapped!
Yu Minha, whod crushed powerful dance and rap on that stage, recreated a snippet.
One Celeb tossed out the question everyone wondered.
Guys, any debut song spoilers? Just a little?
Eek, spoilers?
Chae Eungyu glanced at our manager hyung watching from afar.
Hyung gave a thumbsup and mouthed, Just a bit of choreo.
We havent perfected it yet, so just a tease of the vibe!
Wanna try, Yoonchul?
Sure. Just the chorus leadin?
Ji Yoonchul stood and hit the seamless pop from chest to hips without warning.
Then fingercovered his left eye, released, and nailed the debut songs point choreo.
Wow, perfect!
No morethats what manager hyung says.
Yeah.
Aww, guys, just a bit more!
Nope! Sorry, spoilers end here!
Nooo!
The Celebs vented their regret with their whole bodies.
We wrapped up the event cafe with all sorts of fun chats.
Celebs, get home safe!
Eat dinner properly!
Love you!
After our final energetic sendoff, the slate clackedfilming overand we all collapsed.
Ughhh.
I could sleep right here.
My wrists hurt.
Yoonchul, you killed it.
Celests reality show, the Reverse Gift Projects first event, wrapped triumphantly.
No one knew if the next would be tougher.