Night soon arrived. Whether on Earth or in the One Piece world, the night was when things truly began for entertainment venues.
The once-empty area around the golden pool at the entrance was already bustling with voices, while Baccarat led Xie Wen and his companions to the VIP Box arranged for them in advance.
"I have other matters to attend to, so I'll excuse myself for now."
After escorting them to the VIP Box, Baccarat bowed and took her leave. "If you need anything, Lord Xie Wen, please ring the electric bell beside you. Another attendant will come to serve you."
With that, she left.
Xie Wen and the others paid it no mind. They each found somewhere to sit and quietly waited for tonight's opening act.
Only, the two Logia cats, Klee Meow and Shalmeow, were absent from the VIP Box. Taking Klee Meow's place on Xie Wen's shoulder was the unlucky Touma Meow.
"So this is what the view from Xie Wen's shoulder is like? No wonder little Ai and little Klee like staying up here, meow!"
(=ω=)
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The little black-and-white kitten craned his neck, looking excitedly from side to side.
On his other shoulder, Ai Haibara Meow edged toward the outer edge with a look of distaste and whispered to Sherry and Vermouth, who were on her, "Be careful. Don't let big brother Touma's bad luck rub off on you, meow."
(ω)
"That's so mean! That was so mean, little Ai! My luck doesn't rub off on other people! Even I'll get upset if you say things like that, meow!"
(=QДQ=)
Touma Meow cried out, deeply hurt.
"That's right, Ai. You're worrying a little too much."
Xie Wen nodded as well, stroking Touma Meow's head as he offered a "defense" on his behalf. "Not only does