19 First Day of Business (2/2)

Alan had nearly forgotten about the system's quirk.Sighing he reached to pull out $3 and put it in the cash register.However, as he did so the system spoke.

”Host, as a reminder you are no longer using the low quality coffee beans from before.”

”I know that system.I had to choose a luxurious coffee bean to satisfy you.”He said irritatedly.

”Well, Host, due to the increase in quality of the coffee beans the cost of the coffee understandably has increased.”

This gave Alan pause for a moment.However, he was happy about it.This meant he could finally charge more for his coffee.He celebrated for a moment before suddenly feeling dread shoot down his spine.

”Then, system, how much does the coffee cost?”

”Host, a cup of coffee is now $20.”

Alan let out a breath of relief.It was high, but at least he hadn't broken the bank with his coffee this morning.

”However, Host, a cappuccino costs $35.”

Alan felt like he was kicked in the chest.That was almost double the cost!

Suddenly he thought of another problem.”System, how am I supposed to get new customers while charging so much for a cup of coffee?”

”Please endeavor to sell 100 cups of coffee and complete the mission Host.”

Alan realized he'd once again been scammed by this system.

As he stood in front of Tom now, he completely related to what he was feeling.He began to explain before Tom could say anything.

”Now that I'm running my own cafe, I decided to make it in the style I wanted it to be.As the name indicates, the cafe offers a luxury experience that can't be found anywhere else.Putting aside the incredible decor,” He said, gesturing around the room.”I also made sure to get extremely high quality coffee beans.This particular brand of coffee is called Prosperidad.It goes for $120 per pound.There are few batches of it in existence.If you thought my coffee was good before, this one will blow your mind.I'm also now offering cappuccinos.”

As Alan said this, Tom's gaze went back to the board and saw the price of the cappuccino.He nearly fainted.

However, being as successful as he was, he was willing to pay that much for coffee, especially since he had experienced first hand how good Alan's coffee was.

”I'll just take a regular cup to go please.”Tom said, putting aside his reservations.

Alan coughed before saying, ”About that.I'm afraid that at the moment I don't offer takeaway coffee.”

The moment he had been dreading arrived.