As the night deepened, the lights inside the building grew more dazzling.

On the surface, it was a luxurious lounge, but for those working inside, it was merely a workplace where they had to endure each day. Smiling when they had to smile, pouring drinks when they had to pour, and catering to whatever the customer wanted. For Toya, these tasks had become all too familiar.

Toya sat in a corner of the waiting room, staring blankly at his fingertips. His attire was neat and his face was perfectly composed, but a deep, long-standing fatigue was etched into his eyes.

Just then, the door opened. The owner rushed in and, upon seeing Toya, spoke curtly.

"Toya. Get ready."

It was because of a new customer who had arrived today.

His name was Akito.

He was someone who had never set foot here before, but rumors had already spread among the staff. A man from an incredibly wealthy family. Stories were circulating that his spending was on a different scale, and that once he found someone he liked, he would stay the entire night.

Indeed, not long after Akito entered, a stir went through the staff.

And in the VIP room, Akito asked nonchalantly.

"Is there anyone available to stay with me tonight?"