The Masks Behind the Mirror (P5 X Twisted Wonderland)

Inquiries and Interviews

Sorry for posting this so late, I got stuck in writers block and then got busy with midterms. The midterms are almost done so I'll try to do as much work on the next chapter as soon as I can.
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As Ace, Deuce, Grim, and Yuu were thrown out, I saw the Cater copy and Trey say something to them as I started walking alongside them. Before I exited, Cater said, "Let me change your outfit back to what it was... Sorry, Shun-san."

Once we walked away from the party and into the entrance of the rose garden, Ace yelled, "Aah! I'm so pissed!! Screw that tiny, red tyrant! Does he think that he's the Queen of Hearts or something?!"

'Maybe not exactly... Wait, wasn't the first statue described by Ace the Queen of Hearts?'

Pulling out my phone and noticing the time, I tell everyone, "I should probably head to the Octavinelle mirror... Wish me luck with this interview."

They all turn to me and say, "Good luck, Shun!"

'Even at a school where everyone is somewhat egotistical, I'm glad I'm not alone. Thanks for giving me your trust, guys. Now it's time to try to do my best at this interview...'

Once I exited the mirror and headed to Heartslabyul, I saw Jade waiting beside a mirror to my right.

"Hey, Leech-senpai."

"Why hello there, Shun-san. Are you ready for the interview?"

"As ready as I'll ever be. Can you lead the way?"

"Of course, Shun-san."

As I entered the Octavinelle dorm, we arrived in a glass dome that showed the Ocean around us, and looking ahead, we saw a coral and shell-shaped building with a banner that contained Octavinelle's symbol on it. Unknown to myself, I say aloud, "I wish they were here. They would love to see this view. Especially Sophia."

After looking to see where Jade was, I followed him while he led us to the Mostro Lounge. The Lounge itself is not attached to the dorm building but is adjacent to the building. As I walk in, I see a restaurant that looks like a jazz club that I would see in Kichijoji. To the right of us is a bar holding alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks and the door to the kitchen. Behind the bar, I know the back of an Octavinelle dorm uniform belonging to someone very tall.

In the back, I could see a stage where people could perform. However, there is no one currently performing at the moment. After Jade cleared his throat, he led me to a room with a "Employees only" sign. When he opened the door, I saw a large vault door with a desk in front of it and a couch set up where two couches faced each other with a table between both. On the sofa, closer to the desk, I saw a man with silver hair, glasses, and a prim and proper outfit, whom I dubbed Mr. Capitalist or Azul Ashengrotto.

As I walk up to the couch, I say, "Thank you for taking time out of your schedule for this interview, Ashengrotto-senpai."

Not expecting a lack of ego to come into play, I saw a flash of surprise across Azul's face before returning to a neutral look. "Of course, after all, my benevolence has no bounds. So what exactly is it that you could offer to this establishment?"

"My previous employer allowed me to work as a chef in his kitchen, which could translate into being either a line chef or one that can man the cooking. Also, the main reason why I was recommended to visit you by Leech-senpai is because I have dishes that you can sell during certain portions of the year to increase your profit. After all, if something is unique, a limited time, and delicious, more people would like to eat it."