Jun didn't check social media.
He didn't have the apps. Didn't see the tags. Didn't read the comments under the video that now had twenty-seven thousand quiet views.
But others did.
Two customers came in that morning with wide eyes and whispers. They didn't order right away. Just hovered near the door like they were waiting for something.
Then one of them nudged the other and pointed. Jun looked up.
They stopped whispering. Ordered two flat whites and sat down without another word.
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> [System Notification – Passive Observation Detected]
Emotional Imprint Extending Beyond Point-of-Contact
Reputation Footprint: Early Phase
Visibility Metric: Growing
Jun didn't react.
Just poured.
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Mina came in late, her jacket half-zipped and a bagel in her teeth.
"You ever Google yourself?" she asked between bites.
Jun blinked. "No."
"Don't."
He didn't ask why.
She didn't explain.
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A man in a business jacket leaned across the counter near closing.
"You that guy from the pop-up last month?" His voice was even, not hostile.
Jun wiped down the surface. "I've worked a few."
The man studied him, then slid a card across the wood. "I run a small café. One of my people showed me your pour. Might be looking for guest hands next event."
Jun didn't take the card.
Not yet.
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> [System Alert – External Opportunity Flagged]
Requirement: Stay Present. Do Not Chase.
Reward Potential: Emotional Growth Path Available
He stared at the card for a moment longer. Then placed it under the counter.
Didn't toss it.
Didn't accept it.
Just kept working.