The atmosphere was worth preserving, even for just one more second. Everyone seemed to have endless things to say and endless boasts to make. Even when they tired of talking and took a break, just watching everyone else's smiling faces was enough.
Bzz, bzz-
The vibration of the phone in his pocket shattered the bliss of the moment. He looked down and saw that Banjō was calling.
Was there really an ambush?!
Louis's heart jolted. He answered immediately and headed outside.
"Mr. Louis... the girl you assigned to work downstairs has lost her temper. Would you like to come down and deal with it...?"
Banjō hesitated as he spoke. He could certainly handle an ordinary employee throwing a tantrum, but wasn't this girl an invited guest? After thinking it over, he had decided to call Louis.
Louis stopped in his tracks when he heard that. He had thought it was something serious...
Wait...
Louis rubbed his chin. Roma, the Manager, and Eto were all SSS-Rank ghouls, so why wasn't he the least bit afraid of Roma?
She was the founder of the Clowns, after all. Surely he ought to show her at least a little respect. Sending her downstairs to work was a bit... well, he would do it again.
"I quit! I'm a guest too, so why do I have to do this?!" Roma angrily threw what she was holding onto the floor. Her hurt turned to fury, and she set her sights on the cups and saucers beside the coffee machine.
The customers around her were badly frightened. Some quietly left on the spot, while others, eager to enjoy the spectacle without caring how much trouble it caused, watched with keen interest.
The barista shielded the coffee machine and the cups and saucers, terrified that the