An elderly man visits a restaurant every day, ordering the cheapest meal and quietly sitting for hours. Though some complain, a worker lets him stay and secretly offers extra food. When he suddenly stops coming, his daughter returns with a note after his death—revealing those hours were the only time he didn’t feel alone. Touched, the restaurant creates a quiet rule: anyone who orders little and lingers is always welcome, because sometimes people aren’t wasting space—they’re searching for dignity.
