The small group walked into the bar and looked around. Gran looked at the others and started speaking to them.

"So I've decided on who's investigating what, based on your bars and leaders. Nepper and Heat, since you're both from Prominence, you guys should go check out their food and bar area. Clara, you should go check out what the employees look like and how they interact. Zel, figure out who decides on what music to play every night. I'll walk around and see what everyone likes about this place. In one hour let's all meet in..." Gran looked around and spotted an empty booth in the furthest corner. ", We will all meet in that booth. Remember, we're here to destroy them, so find anything you can. Got it? Good." With that he walked into the crowd. The others gave each other a simple nod and separated. Well, all of them but Clara.

CLARA POV

I followed Gran into the bar. To be honest I didn't want to do this at all. When Suzuno told me I'd be the one going for Diamond Dust, of course it was an honor to represent my bar, but... that means that I'm to do the dirty work as well. That means if they're doing anything that Father finds suspicious I'm to report right away. I shouldn't care, but I have friends who visit that bar. We're actually going to visit together tomorrow night, but if all goes according to father's plans...this place will be torn down by tomorrow morning. Sighing, I didn't notice that Gran and the others had separated, or the person in front of me, since I was deep in thought. So of course we collided and landed on the floor.

"OW...Sorry, I didn't see where I was going..." I got up and helped the other as well. I looked at the person, figuring out right away that they're a boy. He smiled back apologetically and gave a nod to show that it's fine. I brushed myself off and held out a hand.

"I'm Kurakake Clara. You are?" He shook my hand and kept opening and closing his mouth. He started getting flustered and what seemed to be frustration. At first I was confused and a bit offended but then a thought hit me.

"Hold on there, are you maybe mute? OR really shy?" His eyes widened and quickly nodded. The poor guy looked slightly ashamed and held his head low. I smiled and continued speaking ," No, don't be like that. It's fine. I've got a customer where I work who's a mute. She carries around a notepad for that. I have one too, so maybe we can communicate through that?" I pulled out a notebook and pen from my messenger bag and held it out to him. He gladly accepted and started writing on it, his hand shaking pretty bad though.

"Thank you, my name is Miura Hiromu. I have selective mutism. There's only one person that I can fully talk to, although. Even with him, it's sort of hard. Sorry about us falling, how about I get us a couple drinks to apologize?" As I read the whole thing, I couldn't help but feel myself smile. He's pretty talkative on paper.

"I'd love that, but I'm only 18 so you should grab me something non-alcoholic." I watched Hiromu give a simple nod before walking towards the bar. Oh crap, that's right. I'm suppose to be investigating this place, not drinking and chatting with Hiromu. I waited for him to get back and thanked him for the drink before sipping at it.

"Wow, this is really good. What did you order me?" He grabbed a menu from a nearby empty table and pointed to a drink name. I looked at it and read it outloud.

"Strawberry Basil Soda? I'm glad you chose this. Strawberries are my favorite type of food. I'm sorry to cut this meeting short, but I have to go find my...friends and find out what we're doing. It was nice to meet you Hiromu." I saw him give a smile and nod before I walked off into the crowd and started trying to search for things that would get this place closed. I spotted Nepper and Heat over in the bar area and walked over with my drink.

"Have you guys found anything?" I sipped at my drink when they shook their heads. Heat spoke first while Nepper waved his arm, probably trying to get the attention of the bartender.

"This place seems to be pretty normal? I think Gran found a new friend. Zel has been eyeing this brunette we spotted earlier. We're just trying to get a drink now and see how everything tastes." He leaned towards me and I tipped my glass towards him so he could have a drink. Ever since Prominence and Diamond dust started their bartending tournament, Gazel and Burn named it Chaos, every month, I've gotten pretty close to these two. They're pretty much like my older brothers at this point. Heat took a couple gulps from my glass and moved away once done.

"That's pretty good, what is it? Order that for us." I nodded and once I saw the bartender walking towards us I opened my mouth to order but instead, my eyes widened and I nearly dropped my drink. Actually I did drop it, but lucky for me, Heat caught it in time and placed it on the bar counter.

"Shit Clara! Are you okay?" I felt myself get light headed and I held onto Heat and Nepper's shoulders.

"I'll be fine. You guys need to order your drinks yourself though." I quickly ran off into the opposite directions, despite their protests behind me. I found an empty booth and quickly sat in it. Trying to make the bad feeling in my stomach go away. One of the waitresses came over and placed a gentle hand on my shoulder. Her name tag read Nozomi.

"Hey, are you okay? You're looking pale." I didn't answer her and instead asked a question of my own.

"Do you guys have a bartender here named Miura Hiromu?" She looked surprised and gave a small nod.

"Do you know him? His shift just started a few minutes ago, if you'd like I can bring you to him. I'm sure Rimu can cover for him for a few minutes." I shook my head and thanked her. She hesitantly walked away but I saw her go over to the bar to grab the orders needed. I laid my head on the table and felt myself slowly getting a headache. Great, I've made friends with the enemy and I still don't even know what my job is. I can't believe I forgot to ask Nepper. I laid my head in my arms and heard a clink next to me. Lifting my head up once more, I saw it was that waitress, Nozomi. She gave me a small smile and pointed to the glass she gave me.

"That's a Fruit Fantasy. Your friends at the bar said you're light headed. Our bartender Hiromu made it and says it's on the house for you. Mr. Heat and Nepper will join you shortly." With one more kind smile my way, she left. I couldn't help but smile too, damn these workers are really nice.