"Holy , Minari."

"What?"

"Your ex is hot. And scary. And kinda old."

"Mhm. That's Nayeon, for you. You can go ahead now, Chaeng. I'm just going to close up. Thanks for helping me out today. Giving me water during my break was a good touch."

"Anything for you. How are you getting home?"

"Walking."

"How far do you live?"

"Half-hour walk."

"No way, Minari. You're not walking home alone this late."

"I got it. I've been doing this for a month now."

"Doesn't mean you should be doing it for the rest of college. I have a car, I'll give you a ride."

"No, really. I got it. Need to clear my head, too."

"Hey, look at me."

"..."

"Minari."

"What?"

"I don't know what that Nayeon chick did to you, but I do know that you deserve better. And I'm not trying to intrude, but I'm here to listen if you want to talk about it."

"It's nothing. I'm over it."

"Hey, just let me drive you home. I won't try anything, I promise."

"It's alright, I swear-"

"I won't annoy you in the cafè anymore if you let me."

"..."

"This is the first time you've smiled since your ex came. The thought of me not bothering you must be a delightful thought, huh?"

"It is."

"Let me drive you home, Minari."

"No, really. I'm alright."

"Minari..."

"You won't annoy me at work anymore?"

"I won't. Just gonna order then leave."

"It's a deal, then."