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Hello.

I understand what you're trying to say. It's not like I don't understand,

but we still have some time left…

Your mother said? But…

TODAY'S ROAST

Yes. That happened last month? I was told…

-Are you open? -No, not yet, but you can come in.

Thank you. Shall we?

We're still preparing to open, so it might be a bit hectic.

-Are you okay with that? -Of course.

-I'll take a cup of filter coffee. -I… I'll take whatever.

Should I explain the menu to you?

No, I'm fine. I'll just take the same thing.

Then, I'll prepare two cups of filter coffee for you.

Mr. Lee.

-Have I upset you in any way? -Disappointed? Not at all.

You did nothing wrong, Mr. Kim. However…

-I'm asking you to consider my position. -What about my position?

Even if I'm young and lack the experience,

how can someone treat an employee of the construction company like that?

They shouldn't. Of course not. But, Mr. Kim, you know our technician.

I even find him difficult.

I might outrank him on paper, but I have to basically serve him.

I mean, what would I look like if I fired him?

I'm not asking you to leave.

Just fire him. Is he the only technician in the world?

Not all technicians are the same.

That man is a guru. A guru.

He's just simply amazing at his job. You can't deny that.

-Well, yes, at this job… -Then let's leave it at that.

Just let it go this one time for my sake.

If it looks like I'm bowing down to his will, in the future--

This isn't my first rodeo.

I'll make sure to pepper some positives in to make you look good.

When I get to the site now, I'm going to go nuts on him.

I'll tell him we're all about to be fired because of him and hold him accountable.

Mr. Kim…

-Okay, I'll think about it. -Damn it.

Damn, this is so difficult.

My goodness.

I guess I have a long way to go with my drip.

But one customer finished it.

Why would you come to a café then?

I'd at least taste it if I'm paying for it.

-Did you recommend a menu item? -No.

You should recommend something if--

It's not that I didn't, I couldn't. He wasn't interested.

-You can't do anything about that. -You don't seem very invested.

I feel a sense of determination all of a sudden.

-Just come back next time… -Do you think he's going to be back?

No, I'm sorry.

But… is something the matter?

-No. -It seems like something…

Never mind. I'm just a bit sensitive this morning.

Sung-bae, are we going somewhere?

I said we should talk over coffee. We're almost there.

Are we going all the way to Busan? Convenience stores are dime a dozen.

We should quickly down a can and take a short nap.

It's just a little bit longer. We're almost there.

Well? It's got a certain ambiance, doesn't it?

-It's not really us. -You want us to go in like this?

-Have you been here before? -That's obviously how I brought you here.

EPISODE 8: HIPSTER

Hey, there. Three cups of coffee.

-Welcome. -Hey. Hey.

You want to drink it here? Are you trying to make them rich?

Come on now, don't be so tacky.

We should come to places like this once in a while.

It's no big deal. Let's just drink and go.

-Hello. You're back. -They recognize me.

There are many kinds of coffee here. If you let me know…

what you prefer--

Prefer? No. Just what I had last time. Give us three of those.

-You mean filter coffee? -Yeah, yeah. That. That.

-Yeah, we'll take that. -Okay.

Welcome.

We need to start here. Bro, look here.

We know all this. Why are you taking all this out?

Stop just trying to push for what you want.

You're seriously killing me.

Look at this guy. You brought me here to punish me, didn't you?

You're beating me to it, so I can't say anything.

Then would you rather I say this in front of the workers?

Are they picking the beans themselves? What's taking so long?

-Are you sure you ordered correctly? -You too, young man?

Young man, is it going to be much longer?

Filtered coffee takes some time. It's almost ready.

Oh, right. What did you and Mr. Kim talk about yesterday?

Yeah. Why aren't you talking about that punk?

-Give me a chance to save face. -Look at this punk…

You saw Mr. Kim earlier.

I didn't mention it because it all worked out.

Right, so how did it work out?

What do you mean how? I ripped that little punk a new one.

How?

I told him that we can't work without Ho-seok.

The concrete form carpentry team is out, so look for someone else.

Sung-bae, you're our big brother.

I didn't become manager from a card game, this is the least I can do.

Thank you for waiting.

I thought you were concocting some sort of herbal tonic.

You might die while waiting for this coffee.

Americanos are better if you're in a rush.

Yeah, Americano. This is that, isn't it?

This is coffee that's finely ground and brewed by pouring water

slowly into the filter.

They're sometimes called hand-drips.

Oh, so this is a hand-drip.

The aroma is excellent, but it takes a little longer.

How annoyingly complicated and fussy.

Americanos are made with espresso extracted from a machine

-and just water, so it's quicker. -They all look the same.

Take your time and try savoring the aroma.

We don't have time to waste. Just down it and let's go.

Okay.

That's hot.

I thought it was bitter last time because of the meeting,

but it tastes the same today.

This coffee tastes a little different.

Do you know what you're talking about? Hurry up and finish so we can leave.

It's bitter.

-You should go and have lunch. -He finished it today, at least.

Yes.

Still unsatisfied?

You saw them. They just downed it. That wasn't drinking.

I miss Choi Hurt all of a sudden. No, no. That's not the way to go, either.

Hey, young man!

-The notebook? -It was here. Great.

-Yes, it's right over here. -Bring it over, I'm busy right now.

I'm all over the place.

-Oh, thank you. Thank you. I'll be back. -Take care.

Please, stop coming.

Do you think he's going to stop?

Why do you keep doing that? You're scaring me.

Go and eat.

Hello?

Yes, this is Edae Coffee.

Oh, hello. Of course, I remember.

But we don't do deliveries.

We're not on delivery apps at all.

Young man, the coffee is here. Gather everyone and come down.

Hey, young man!

SAFETY GEAR AND ORGANIZATION ARE ESSENTIAL!

Thank you.

You don't have anything sweet?

Iced mocha, caramel latte, or anything like that?

-I did suggest it, but the order was-- -Have you heard of filter coffee?

-No. -This is what filter coffee is.

It's expensive and has a unique aroma. Taste it, punk.

These are Americanos.

My goodness. The rain is all over the place. It's chaotic and nice.

I'm treating the concrete form carpentry team for their hard work,

-so enjoy it. Let's keep up the good work. -I'll drink mine later.

The ice melted on my way here, so it'd be best to drink it now.

-It's all the same. Just leave it. -I'd rather drink ice water.

Why would you pay to drink this bitter thing?

Come on now.

Right, so stop wasting money on stuff like this and buy us soju.

With it raining like this and all.

I'll treat you all after we're done, punk!

-Is this filter coffee? -Look at that punk…

I'm going to get going.

Okay, young man, we'll order a variety next time!

I'm not a young man. I'm a barista.

And we don't do deliveries. Please, stop ordering from us.

-Are you upset? -No, I'm mad.

-What? -What's up with him?

Let's… go and take a break over there.

It's finally my lunchtime now.

I skipped lunch and walked over here in the rain

because I know how hard you all work.

-But this is taking it too far, isn't it? -Anyone can have a preference.

Being so petty just because you heard a negative comment--

Do you even really have a preference?

Are you looking down on me because I work at a construction site?

-Did I not pay for this coffee? -Money is not the issue.

Refusing to take recommendations, lying about the order…

I feel like you're being dismissive of my time and effort.

What about putting up a building?

Put up the foundation, install the formwork,

stick some rebars in, and slab on some cement.

You probably think anyone can do it after training for half a day.

I've never looked down on your work, sir.

EDAE COFFEE

-Are you still upset? -Yes.

I get angrier the more I think about it.

I told you not to go, but you insisted.

He's not trying to mock you, so don't read into it.

That's why it makes me angrier. He didn't even acknowledge my efforts.

Weren't you…

taking pity on them?

What do you mean?

I wonder if you would've acted like that if a CEO

of a major corporation asked for delivery.

You might have cursed them out, but I don't think you would've gone.

Maybe you started off viewing them as being different

from the other customers.

I'm sure it was out of kindness, but it certainly wasn't equal treatment.

I'm embarrassed.

Have you heard of Banco?

That's what they call bar tables in Italy.

We might have seats at the bar now, but that was the original concept.

So one where people drink and go?

Italy is known for its espresso, but did you know it's surprisingly

-hard to find a good cup of coffee? -Oh, really?

They drink coffee made from cheap beans with high caffeine content...

roasted with strong flames, almost as if they were burning them.

I heard that most people add sugar before drinking it.

It hides the shortcomings of the cheap beans and makes them sweeter.

It's perfect for busy laborers looking for a cheap cup to down

before getting back to work.

The mood is just a bonus.

I didn't know.

This seat was originally meant for that.

I apologize, but we're closed for the day.

Have you been well, Seok?

Say hello, he's a junior colleague of mine, Uhm Sang-ho.

-This is Kang Go-bi. -I've heard a lot about you.

Oh, I thought you were a customer. Hello.

We're going to head out.

Leave a bit early after closing up. Get some rest.

Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. Take care.

-We should have a cup of coffee later. -Sure, I'll see you next time.

What brings you by?

I had a company dinner nearby and I thought I'd stop by.

-Are you closed for the day? -Yes, but come in.

My clothes might look fine, but my shoes are covered in dirt.

So that's why you called me while standing there last time.

I just… thought I'd quickly stop by to apologize.

Apologize?

What kind of café would accept people looking like us?

I lucked out. Young man. No…

Mr. Barista. I ended up making a mistake because you were so nice.

I'm sorry.

I was actually on my way to apologize to you as well.

Come on in. I'll make you a cup of coffee.

I don't want to make work for you when you've already cleaned up.

Cleaning up is my job. Don't worry. Come on in.

Okay then…

Excuse me.

-Where-- Should I sit here? -Sure, make yourself at home.

But are you going to be okay drinking coffee this late?

Listen, I can drink ten cups and fall asleep as soon

as my head touches the pillow. Don't worry.

Great. There are a few cups I wanted you to try.

-A few cups? Not filter coffee? -No. Espresso.

Oh, the one you drink out of that tiny cup?

It just looks so bitter to me. I just…

-You're really here to apologize, right? -It comes out immediately.

Don't stir it, just take a sip first, a small one.

You seem to be a bit of a different character.

It's not that bitter. Just a bit.

But why does it stick to my mouth?

Your assessment is correct.

You can instantly tell it's well-made from the texture.

Now, try tasting it after you stir it with the spoon.

Stir it?

Oh, why is this sweet?

It's caffè con zucchero. Coffee with sugar.

The caffè in front refers to the espresso,

so they sometimes call it espresso con zucchero.

Don't they call you a country bumpkin if you add sugar?

I guess the Italians drink it like that because they are country bumpkins.

My goodness.

It's fragrant.

The sugar covers up the smokiness of the beans and amplifies

the beans' unique characteristics.

It's a whole new world. A new world.

There's usually no smokiness in our beans because Mr. Park

is so good at roasting.

The sugar further highlights the fruitiness of the beans.

Wow. That's strange. Strange…

This one is a macchiato. It means "stained."

You first pour in the steamed milk before adding the espresso,

which creates a "stained" appearance on the surface.

This one is con panna. Panna means whipped cream.

Did you make all this especially for me?

All of them are already a part of our menu.

You should've told me to order these from the start.

They're expensive, aren't they?

If you get a single shot and stand to drink it,

you get the takeout discount.

The three of them together should come out to seven dollars?

What?

They're cheaper than the posh coffee at the convenience store.

I actually didn't think to recommend them to you,

but someone gave me a hint.

I don't know who it is, but they sound quite noble.

But that's amazing. You picked up on all my intentions.

Probably because it was made properly.

I knew it right away even without you explaining it.

Thank you.

The same goes for buildings.

The builders don't need to explain this or that for you to get it.

I've been in the concrete form carpentry industry for 20 years.

Concrete form carpentry?

You know what formwork is, right?

Building the frame with plywood before you slab on the cement.

-Oh, so that's what that is. -Yeah.

People that make their living at construction sites

tend to be a bit rough around the edges with their words and actions.

-Oh, come on now. -But I…

simply cannot stand people calling what we do day labor.

-The connotation is a bit… -What? Day labor?

It makes us sound like we just do whatever.

But imagine if there was even

just a one centimeter error with the formwork.

The building would just be crushed. How is that day labor?

You don't have the mouth of one, either.

Yeah?

You always had a preference from the start.

Yeah? Well, then give me another cup.

-I think that might be too much. -You think?

I assure you, I sleep well regardless.

But I think you'll lose some sleep after four cups.

You memorized it, right?

-How long have you been a carpenter? -Okay, boomer.

-Young man? -Focus on yourself.

Wait.

Shoes.

Welc--

What would you like?

-Caffè con zucchero. -Caffè macchiato.

Caffè con panna.

Sir…

Did we mispronounce something?

-No, the plastic bags… -Yes?

You don't need to put them on before coming here.

Oh, no, no. That would be rude. It's fine.

Wow, so hip. Real hipsters.

Cheers.

Take small sips. You shouldn't gulp this down.

Okay.

Hello.

You all look so cool. Do you mind if I take a picture?

Sure, go ahead.

If you give me your phone, I'll take it for you.

-Oh, with ours? -Yes.

There's no code. You can just unlock it.

Okay.

-What should we do? -You look so cool as is.

-Here we go. -Okay.

One, two, three, cheese!

Hello. My mom is here today…

Hello.

Maybe it's because she's with her mom, but Mi-na seems

really awkward today.

Ahn Mi-na, why are the side dishes from last week still in here?

There's no rice?

Is there anything you want to eat for dinner?

-Mom, get out. Hurry. Hurry. -Did she say that?

She always comes here to cool off and relax. I'm always thankful.