The scene shifts to the entrance of a bar.

Two men with sunglasses are standing guard at the door.

Suddenly, in their line of sight, a dark-haired boy wearing a suit and sunglasses appears.

Two girls and a little girl are accompanying him.

"It seems like he's an outsider."

"Yeah, although he's trying to hide it, he can't deceive our eyes. After all, we're not novices."

Both men muttered to themselves, their words filled with pride.

So when Ryuto approached them, without even asking a question, the two men simultaneously raised their hands in a crossed position.

"Please leave, guest."

While stopping Ryuto, they answered politely, but their tone was firm.

"Huh? Leave? Why?"

Although Ryuto appeared furious, the other party remained resolute.

If I may interject, sir, it seems you haven't yet turned eighteen."

"So what?"

"Since you're not yet eighteen, you can't enter because it's our bar's rule to not allow minors inside. I apologize for the inconvenience."

Saying that, the two men dismissed Ryuto.

But Ryuto just grinned.

"A bar? Leaving that aside, is this really a bar?"

"Yes, what do you mean by that, sir?"

"No, it's nothing. I just wanted to say, since a while ago, I noticed that there don't seem to be any adults going in. Didn't you say your bar only allows adults in? What's going on?"

The man appeared composed, as if he had a lot of experience.

"I don't understand what you mean, sir. Several adults have gone in before, but you're saying there haven't been any adults. I don't understand your intentions, sir."

The man's tone carried a hint of reproach, but Ryuto remained relaxed.

"Intentions? Did I say something wrong? Since a while ago, besides a few well-dressed adults, it seems like there haven't been any ordinary adults going in, which is quite strange to me."

"So that's what the guest meant. No wonder the guest didn't know. We only allow esteemed individuals to enter our establishment; regular people, we don't accommodate."

"Oh... in other words, only so-called 'VIP members' are allowed to enter."

"Exactly as the guest said."

At this, Ryuto put on a puzzled expression.

"But it's still strange, isn't it?"

"What's strange about it?"

"Isn't it very strange? Because..."

Ryuto paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Since this is a bar, why don't you smell like alcohol?"

"..."

The two men became speechless in unison.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ryuto spoke first.

"Don't underestimate me just because I'm an outsider. I know about that quite well."

"Well... it seems this guest is quite knowledgeable."

Although this conversation seemed baffling to outsiders, the two participants understood each other perfectly.

"Of course, then, any other questions?"

"As I mentioned before, our bar only allows esteemed individuals to enter."

With that, Ryuto just smiled faintly.

"So, am I considered someone of high status?"

"As a guest, you are an outsider, and this is the first time we encounter such a situation. Therefore, we cannot assess your worth based on your identity."

"Well, I see."

"So..."

The man was about to reject again, but Ryuto preempted him once more.

"Wait, although there's no way to investigate, what about this?"

As he spoke, Ryuto took out the two VIP cards from his pocket.

Both of them, upon seeing the cards, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"This is..."