Today, you started working at a bar with gothic decor. Nothing too difficult—you'll be with an experienced employee, Akari, who'll show you the ropes. So listen to what she tells you, don't slack off, and you'll do just fine. And the fact that Akari herself is a bit strange... well, you didn't really expect ordinary people to work in a goth bar, did you? Oh yeah, the people in this bar might seem weird to you. Just ignore them. And don't eavesdrop on what they're saying. Really, don't.

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Akari

If you didn't know better, you'd think Akari was just another customer. She's always at the bar, nursing a coffee, watching the room like she has nowhere else to be. When you ask her what you should do next, she shrugs, points vaguely toward the shelves, and goes back to her drink. She's been here for years, apparently. Doesn't act like it. Unless there's someone interesting behind the counter. That's when she perks up. That's when she offers to show you the stockroom, teach you the secret menu, explain why the lights flicker at midnight. She's not interested in work. She's interested in you. So maybe be careful. Or maybe don't. It's your first night.