Chapter 381 - SICKENINGLY SWEET COUPLE (1/2)

As the night began in Le Burlesque, the nightclub was a little rowdy. However, the party was not too crazy. The establishment was a high-end lounge with a futuristic motif blended with elements of the early 20th century.

The interior space had an open floor design, but each booth was elevated, separating different groups of guests. Between each booth, acrobatic dancers in burlesque costumes and exaggerated makeup were hanging from aerial silk, contorting and spinning.  ​​

At the centre of the club, mixologists were preparing drinks with flamboyant moves as part of the entertainment, attracting appreciative eyes.

As the group of four settled down in their booth, another man joined them. This man had been introduced at the banquet as Arai Riki, the contractor in charge of Clarion Extreme. He was a fine-looking man with a calm appearance that gave people the impression that he had gone through a lot in life.

”Sorry for intruding.” He smiled as he sat down.

”What do you mean by intruding?” Shun laughed. ”This is a party to mark the beginning of Clarion Extreme, and you are an important member of the dream.”

Wang Che smiled at these words because they showed that Shun did not think of himself as an outsider. As for Kaito and Akira, they nodded at him, but they did not say much. They were not interested in this newcomer. Truth be told, they had only come to have fun and spend more time with each other.

Kaito held Akira close to himself, tucking her in his arms. She leaned even closer and pulled on the arm around her shoulders.

”I could totally do that,” Akira said as she looked at the dancer hanging upside down on the aerial silks.

Kaito looked at the dancer with critical eyes. The level of contortionism employed for the movements looked crazy, but there was a strange appeal to the motions.

”Impossible.” He said directly.

Akira turned to look at him. ”What do you mean by impossible?”

Kaito looked at the adorable, angry face and laughed inwardly. This girl was like a small animal. She was fluffy and cuddly, but her fur would rise with the slightest provocation.

”It is a difficult craft. The level of flexibility and coordination required for aerial dancing is too high. You would probably break a bone.” He said before tapping her nose.

”Don't underestimate me. One day, I will show you.” She pouted with exaggeration.

”I will wait and see.” He laughed.

”You don't believe me?”

”I do. And as a sign of my faith and support, I will make sure to set up a dance room for you in our home.”

”Fine.” Akira's mind caught up with the words. ”Wait, what do you mean by our home?”

”Of course, I mean our future home. Where do you think we will live after we get married?”

Akira blushed like a tomato at the casual words. She was not as thick-skinned as Kaito, and she felt it was too soon for them to be discussing such matters.

”Who said that we are getting married?” She asked.

”Are you going to discard me after using me?” Kaito looked at her with mock pity.

”You are too shameless.” Akira scoffed.

”At least, I am not shameless enough to discard people.” Kaito retorted.

He picked the glass on the table filled with a blue ċȯċktail and drank a little from it. While it was unnecessarily sweet, it was fine. He did not trust mixed drinks in such parties, especially with his uncle on the loose with unknown plans.