After leaving Ryugu Palace and taking Tesoro to the inn he frequented, the sky was already pitch-black. So, what should he do next?
Naturally, there was only one thing to do.
Bright turned and headed for Mermaid Cafe.
His good brother had already set him up. How could he fail to seize the opportunity?
Coral Hill had become even more prosperous than before. Although the sunlight brought by Eve had vanished along with the setting sun above the sea, the lights born of wisdom and civilization still shone brightly.
Even at night, the streets here remained packed with people, and all manner of shops were still bustling.
Walking through the area, Bright could clearly sense the changes Fish-Man Island had undergone over the years.
It truly was becoming a better place.
When he arrived outside Mermaid Cafe, the place was still filled with chatter.
Though it was already late, business here was still thriving.
There were certainly no shortage of savvy businessmen on Fish-Man Island. By now, all sorts of establishments that hired beautiful mermaid ladies as waitresses, like Mermaid Cafe, could be found everywhere. Yet Shyarly's shop remained the most popular among them.
On one hand, its early start had long since made it famous. On the other hand, it was hard to say Bright had nothing to do with it.
Bright pushed the door open and entered.
"Welcome—ah, Bright!"
A waitress approached with a bright yet slightly weary smile. Just as she began her greeting, she noticed Bright and immediately exclaimed in delight, "You're back?"
"Boss Shyarly," she called back, "the man you've been longing for day and night is back!"
"'Longing day and night' is unnecessary."
Shyarly poked her head out from the kitchen. She spotted the exceptionally tall Bright at once. "You really caused quite a