The small tavern was filled with the usual late evening noise. The sounds of conversation and laughter echoed throughout the room, and the pleasant smell of food and drinks filled the entire space. Quite a noisy, but peaceful, as far as possible, atmosphere reigned around.

Due to the number of people on this day off, Diluc took a place at the bar to help with the work. However, he was not able to fully concentrate on his work when his gaze kept slipping imperceptibly towards the girl who sat at the bar. A girl he had not seen before in the city and who had strangely attracted his attention for several days now.

"Good evening, what will you take?" His voice was calm and collected as he addressed her with a usual question.