Summary
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The episode opens with casual banter among the staff as a stylish customer arrives. One staff member notes her regular 8 PM visits, prompting speculation about her relationship with the boss. They clarify she's the interior designer who worked on the bar and suggest the boss might be putting up a wall.
The bar owner serves the customer a Singapore Sling, explaining its history as a cocktail secretly enjoyed by women in conservative Singapore. The customer appreciates the drink, finding it sweet and comparing it to juice. They discuss how the bar, Dickinson's Room, offers a safe space where people don't have to worry about others' views. The customer then admits she likes everything the owner gives her, creating a moment of unspoken tension.
The staff observe the unfolding chemistry between the owner and the customer, expressing jealousy and lamenting their own romantic struggles. They discuss how the bar is becoming popular, with many phone calls for reservations. Later, Yena's Instagram post about the bar, featuring the owner and the Singapore Sling, goes viral, leading to a flood of comments and increased customer traffic.
The staff tease each other about discounts for couples, leading to a playful discussion about kissing friends. The regular customer, while leaving early, tells a staff member that she won't be able to come to the bar as often anymore and asks her to tell the owner. She then points out a mole on the staff member's face, noting its resemblance to the owner's.
The owner questions why the customer is leaving and why she can't come often, while the staff member implies the owner should contact her directly. The increased popularity of the bar, attributed to Yena's Instagram post, leads to a shortage of coasters. The owner sends Seol to get more, but when Seol can't find them, the owner abruptly fires her, leaving everyone stunned.