Take your time. I'll be here until closing anyway.
Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit BookshopMoved the poetry shelf over toward the window. Dust was settling on it.
The Cafe OwnerThat spot was fine where it was. Sure you didn't move it somewhere more visible... to someone in particular?Han DoyunI said it was the dust.The Cafe OwnerThat's the third time this month you've blamed the dust.
The Old RegularAs long as my newspaper's still in its spot, I'm fine.Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Trying to talk to her without a book in my hand, I didn't know where to start. In the end I got as far as ‘um,’ and stopped.
The Book MenderNo next sentence?Han Doyun...There wasn't one.The Cafe OwnerOur shopkeeper here takes thirty years to write one line of dialogue.
The Regular StudentI... think that's kind of amazing, actually...1 more here. They open when your story reaches stage 3.
Into the storyHan Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Found a dried leaf pressed inside a book that came in. Almost threw it out, put it back instead.
The Cafe OwnerWhy put it back, I wonder.Han Doyun...Someone must have put it there for a reason.The Book MenderThat's not something I can fix.Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Changed the bulb in the sign. Stood on the ladder looking down the alley entrance for a long while. Not sure why.
The Cafe OwnerFrom up on that ladder you can see my shop too, but I notice you never once looked this way.Han DoyunI was facing the other direction.The Old RegularShould've changed it sooner. Too dark, I counted my change twice.Han DoyunNow you only need to count it once.Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Gluing loose pages, I missed the door bell twice. It felt like more than the bell I'd missed, and my hands stopped moving for a while.
The Book MenderThin coat, twice. Rush it and you slap on one thick coat and the paper warps.Han Doyun…I did one thick coat.
The Book ScoutI know exactly how loud that bell is. You missed it? Give me a break.Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Bought two coffees. Left one on the counter till it went cold. Couldn't bring myself to throw it out, so it sat there till evening.
The Cafe OwnerSold you two again today. Why do you always let one go cold, though?Han DoyunThe timing didn't line up.The Regular StudentIf it's cold, can I have it?Han DoyunNo.Han Doyun@dowoonThe Sunlit Bookshop
Brought in one more umbrella. With just one, it was for lending out. With two, I need an excuse.
The Book ScoutYou charging for those umbrellas or just handing them out? Run a shop like that and you'll go under.Han DoyunThey're not for sale.The Old RegularA man who keeps two umbrellas for a rainy day has someone in mind.Han Doyun…Here's your paper.
