Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

After chatting for a while, Kitahara Shin glanced at his watch; it was nearly evening. He stood up and said goodbye to Zhaoyang.

"Zhaoyang, let's stop here for today. I have some things to take care of."

Zhao Yang nodded in understanding and said with a smile:

"Okay, go ahead and get busy. I'll do my best to get you the Robben concert tickets. 2.9"

"Thank you very much."

Kitahara gave Zhaoyang a grateful look, then turned and walked towards the entrance of the coffee shop.

Stepping out of the coffee shop, Kitahara Makoto took a deep breath of the fresh air, feeling exceptionally refreshed.

He walked quickly to his car, opened the door, got in, and started the engine.

Kitahara's feelings were somewhat complicated throughout the journey.

Chapter 481 What business? That little bit of money is nothing.

He was both looking forward to taking Haruko to Robben's concert and worried about whether Zhaoyang could get tickets smoothly.

However, he believed in Zhaoyang's abilities and in their friendship.

The car soon entered the neighborhood where the Starlight Tavern was located.

Kitahara Makoto parked his car by the roadside and looked at the tavern, decorated in a simple yet elegant style, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

He remembered that when he and Haruko first came here, they were strangers, but now they were good friends.

Kitahara Shin walked into bar 24 and immediately saw Haruko sitting at the bar.

She wore a simple white dress, her hair casually tied back, making her look exceptionally fresh and refined.

When she saw Kitahara Makoto enter, Haruko's face lit up with a delighted smile, and she quickly stood up to greet him.

"Kitahara, what brings you here?"

Haruko asked.

"I've brought you something."

Kitahara Makoto smiled and took two tickets out of his pocket, handing them to Haruko.

"These are tickets to Robben's Nanjing concert. I'd like to invite you to come with me."

Haruko looked at the ticket in her hand, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She looked up at Kitahara Makoto and said gratefully:

"Thank you, Kitahara. I'm really glad I could go to the concert with you."

Kitahara Makoto felt a great sense of pleasure as he watched Haruko's excited expression.

Haruko looked down at the ticket in her hand, her eyes flashing with a mixture of anticipation and worry. She said softly:

"Kitahara, these concert tickets are really valuable, but... if I go to the concert, what will happen to the bar? It will disrupt business."

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Makoto smiled and shook his head, saying firmly:

"Haruko, you don't need to worry about that. I can arrange things for you at the tavern."

"Besides, closing for a day occasionally won't cause any major problems. Don't we still have reserve funds?"

"Just consider it a holiday for the employees, so that everyone can enjoy the charm of music."

Haruko looked up at Kitahara Makoto's serious expression and said hesitantly:

"But... is this really a good idea? The tavern's revenue is very important."

Kitahara Shin smiled slightly, adopting an air of wealth and arrogance, and said:

"Haruko, don't worry. Money is just an external thing. It's worth spending a little money on things that make you happy sometimes."

"Moreover, Robben's concerts don't happen every day. If you miss this opportunity, you don't know when you'll get another chance."

"Therefore, we should cherish this opportunity and enjoy the joy that music brings together."

Haruko's worries seemed to lessen considerably after hearing Kitahara Makoto's words. She nodded and smiled, saying:

"Alright, since you put it that way, I'll follow your arrangements. However, we need to inform the employees in advance so they can prepare."

Kitahara Makoto nodded, indicating 647% approval:

"Yes, you're right. I'll go and inform them right away."

As he spoke, he picked up his phone and began sending messages to the bar's employees.

A short while later, Kitahara Makoto finished the notification. He put down his phone, looked at Haruko, and said:

"Alright, everyone knows. Now let's just wait for the concert to happen. Then we can all enjoy this musical feast together."

Haruko looked into Kitahara Makoto's expectant eyes and was deeply moved.

She knew that Kitahara Makoto had closed his business for a day just to make her happy.

She cherished this friendship deeply. So, she smiled and nodded in agreement.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Chapter 482 What a lousy tavern! The food is awful.

Kitahara Shin blinked and said mysteriously:

"Haruko, do you know what? I had a dream last night. I dreamt that I became Robben and was singing wildly on stage."

Haruko couldn't help but laugh out loud, teasingly saying:

"Oh? So you also dreamed that you sang even better than Robben, and the whole audience was cheering you on wildly?"

Kitahara Shin touched his nose and smiled somewhat awkwardly:

"Haha, you're right! I really did dream that I sang exceptionally well, and even Robben came over to ask for my autograph!"

Haruko laughed so hard she almost fell over, teasingly saying:

"Then wouldn't you become 'Kitahara Shin Robben'? That's quite a creative name."

Kitahara Shinya laughed along, continuing to showcase his sense of humor:

“Yeah, maybe we can even form a band called the ‘Real Robben Band.’ I’ll sing Robben’s songs, and you can clap along to the beat.”

Haruko pretended to think about it seriously for a moment, then shook her head in feigned disgust:

"Oh no, no, I'm terrible at keeping rhythm. I'm afraid I'll turn your concert into a 'car crash'."

Kitahara Makoto pretended to be shocked and looked dejected:

"Oh? Does that mean my 'True Robben Band' is doomed?"

Seeing his expression, Haruko couldn't help but laugh again and comforted him:

"Alright, alright, don't be discouraged! Although you may not sing as well as Robben, you're an absolute master at bartending!"

"How about we form a 'real bartending master' team, and I'll be your assistant?"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Shin immediately perked up and said smugly:

"Haha, that's a great idea! Then we'll be the most dazzling 'true master bartender' duo at Starlight Tavern!"

The two men got more and more into their conversation, their laughter echoing throughout the tavern.

Just as Kitahara Makoto and Haruko were engrossed in their pleasant conversation, a shrill sound suddenly rang out in the tavern, shattering the tranquility.

"What a lousy tavern! The food is awful!"

A shrill voice echoed in the empty tavern, drawing everyone's attention.

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw a very thin man wearing tattered clothes, his face flushed, clearly quite drunk.

He was holding a glass in his hand, cursing and swearing as he forcefully smashed it on the ground.

As the sound of shattering glass rang out, the atmosphere in the entire tavern instantly became tense.

The guests, who were enjoying their wine, were startled by the sudden noise and jumped up.

Some looked around in panic, while others put down their glasses and rushed to the door to report it.

The music in the tavern was drowned out by the sudden noise, and the only sounds in the space were the man's incessant cursing and the sound of shattered glass.

Upon seeing this, Kitahara Makoto immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. He stood up and strode towards the man, a serious expression on his face.

Qingzi followed closely behind, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Sir, please calm down."

Kitahara Makoto tried to speak in a calm tone, attempting to quell the man's anger.

However, the man didn't seem to appreciate it at all. Instead, he became even more arrogant, waving the shards of the wine glass in his hand and shouting loudly.

Seeing this, Kitahara Makoto dared not hesitate for a moment.

He quickly reached out and tried to grab the man's wrists to stop him from smashing the glass.

Chapter 483 Now You Know Fear? (Total 110,000 words)

However, the man was extremely strong, and Kitahara Shin had to exert a great deal of effort to barely grab his wrist.

Seeing this, Haruko quickly stepped forward to help, and the two of them worked together to subdue the man.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding guests stopped in their tracks, some watching with curiosity, while others showed expressions of horror.

The atmosphere inside the tavern was extremely tense, as if a storm was about to break.

After Kitahara Makoto and Haruko successfully subdued the drunk man, Kitahara Makoto spoke first, his voice firm and calm:

"Sir, please be reasonable. We understand you may not be satisfied with our wine."

"But such behavior not only affects the experience of other guests, but also damages the reputation of our bar."

The man struggled to break free of his restraints, while constantly shouting:

"Who do you think you are! Your wine is awful, so what if I smashed it! 647"

Haruko stepped forward, her tone calm yet authoritative:

"We respect your opinion, and if you feel that our wine does not suit your taste, you can let us know."

"However, if you continue to cause trouble in the pub, we have the right to call the police."

The man's eyes widened, clearly surprised by Haruko's attitude.

He struggled to argue, but Haruko didn't give him a chance and continued:

"If you feel there is a problem with our wine, you can offer specific suggestions or opinions, and we will listen carefully and strive to improve."

"But if you are just here to vent your personal emotions, then we regret to inform you that you must leave."

Hearing this, the man seemed a little guilty, but still stubbornly retorted:

"The drinks at the Tree Hole Tavern are way better than yours! This place is garbage!"

Upon hearing this, Kitahara Makoto felt a chill run down his spine, and he immediately understood the man's purpose.

He took a deep breath, trying to keep his tone calm:

"I understand, you think the wine at our tavern is not as good as the one at the Tree Hole Tavern."

"However, this should not be a reason for you to cause trouble here."

“Every bar has its own unique features and strengths. We welcome guests to offer their opinions and suggestions, but we will never accept any form of unreasonable behavior.”

Seeing Kitahara Makoto's resolute attitude, the man knew that continuing to make trouble would only lead to trouble, so he reluctantly released the broken glass from his hand.

Kitahara Makoto stared sharply at the drunk man, not intending to let him leave so easily.

He cleared his throat, his voice carrying an undeniable authority:

“You broke eleven wine glasses in total. According to our tavern’s rules, each wine glass is worth ten thousand dollars.”

"So, would you like to pay for this 110,000 by card or in cash?"

The man froze upon hearing the number. His eyes widened, and he cried out in a trembling voice:

"You...you're robbing me! You're asking for over ten thousand for just a few broken glass cups?"

Kitahara Shin smiled slightly and responded with neither arrogance nor servility:

"The glasses in our bar are all custom-made, with exceptional materials and craftsmanship, so the price is naturally higher."

"Furthermore, your actions just now have seriously disrupted our normal business operations, and this is your punishment."