Between Stability and Transformation (part 3) The demi chef selection’s preliminary round did not end easily. Knowing how great of an opportunity it was to join Lotus Bridge, the applicants were all on edge so as to not make a single mistake. “They’re all commendable.” After the preliminary round concluded, Kaya was reviewing the candidates.…

Between Stability and Transformation (part 2) The hall in front of Lotus Bridge was full of well-dressed people. The reason for this is simple: Lotus Bridge is holding interviews for a new demi chef position today. And there were a total of 650 applicants for this demi chef position. Douglas’ legs were shaking, and his…

Between Stability and Transformation (part 1) Actually, Jo Minjoon and Kaya were not really expecting any Michelin stars. Even though they did wish for it, at the same time they were a bit reluctant about receiving any. For no matter how they actually felt about it, it was a self-evident truth that the moment they…

Expectations Are Always (part 4) “Not head chef. Head chefs.” “Oh, that’s right.” Fred chuckled. Two head chefs. It is not completely unheard of, but it is a method hardly even chosen. Ronald said in a quiet voice, “But you’re right about one thing. They really are crazy. Especially this Minjoon guy…” “Minjoon? Is there…

Expectations Are Always (part 4) ‘Have I hit the jackpot?’ It was an unimaginable level of taste. This level would actually not be far behind Rose Island’s. ‘…They said she has issues with her health, didn’t they?’ She already knew the story, but now, after having tasted the bread, the weight of the story weighs…

Expectations Are Always (part 3) “Are you sure it is Michelin?” “Who knows? Can you be sure of anything in this world?” Jo Minjoon responded to Kaya’s question with a shrug of his shoulders. The servers had not told Jo Minjoon that Michelin had come. They had simply said that someone had arrived who looked…

Expectations Are Always (part 2) [ …An interview? ] Lisa asked in a bewildered voice. Jo Minjoon nodded his head. “Ella won’t be the main interviewee. You know Sara? She’s been doing a food show these days and wanted to introduce our restaurant on it. And in the process, of course she heard about Ella.”…

Expectations Are Always (Part 1) She woke up. Ella stared blankly at the window frame before her with wide-opened eyes. The only thing going through her mind was how wondrous the sparkling sunlight was shining onto the wooden window frame. It was pretty. Like Mommy. “…Mommy.” Ella abruptly got up, jumped out of bed, and…

Why Is He Being Like This? (part 3) ‘My reason.’ Dave’s nerves grew sharper than ever before at those words. It felt like, depending on what reason he gives, the relationship between the two of them could head in the opposite direction. Reason. What could he say as the reason why she must be with…

Why Is He Being Like This? (part 2) Her body felt sluggish. June slowly opened her eyes. Whether it was because of the blackout curtains or whether it was because it had not hit daylight yet, she could not see the inside of the room that well. Her head hurt. Her body felt sluggish. Even…