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AUTHOR'S POV
One morning-
The rich aroma of coffee filled the air as YN stood behind the counter, carefully pouring a latte into a beautifully crafted cup.
She was focused, her movements precise and graceful, when a soft, hesitant voice interrupted her concentration.
"Excuse me?"
YN looked up and saw a young girl, probably around twenty, standing shyly by the counter. Her round cheeks and hopeful expression gave her a youthful, almost childlike charm.
"Yes, please?" YN asked, tilting her head slightly.
"Actually," the girl began, fidgeting with the strap of her bag, "I heard you're hiring staff."
YN blinked, caught off guard. "Oh, I think you've got the wrong place. We're not hiring right now."
The girl's face fell momentarily, but then she stepped closer, her eyes wide with determination.
"Even if you're not, please hire me! I really need this job," she said in a voice so sweet YN couldn't help but smile faintly.
"But-" YN started to protest, only to be interrupted.
"Please! I promise I'll work hard. It'll be a big help to me," the girl pleaded, her tone earnest and a little desperate.
YN sighed, setting the cup down. She studied the girl for a moment, her sincerity evident. "Why do you need this job so badly?"
The girl's words tumbled out in one breath. "My mom cut off all my pocket money because she thinks I waste it, but I really want to prove her wrong. I want to show her I respect money and that I can earn it myself." She paused, taking a quick breath before adding, "So... is this a yes?"
YN stared at her, amused by her persistence. "Yeah, yeah, you can join. Start tomorrow."
The girl's face lit up like a Christmas tree. "Why tomorrow? I can start right now! Thank you so much, eonnie!"
YN chuckled, shaking her head. "Alright, alright. But first, what's your name?"
"Choi Eun Bi!" she said cheerfully, a grin spreading across her face.
"Nice to meet you, Eun Bi. Let's see what you can do," YN said softly, her tone warm.
Eun Bi nodded enthusiastically and darted around the counter, her excitement infectious.
Watching her, YN couldn't help but smile to herself. For the first time in a while, the café felt a little brighter.
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Next day-
Jungkook stepped out of the bathroom, a towel draped over his shoulders as droplets of water glistened on his skin.
