Chapter 4

(I'd better go and get a look at the VIP room before Grimmjow comes back.)

Shuhei.

Wh-What is it?

I saw you speaking with that customer back there. You seem to know an awful lot about the ins and outs of this place.

Uh, I wouldn't say that.

Well, I certainly would. A brand-new hire wouldn't make for the VIP room without so much as blinking an eye.

I could say the same about you. You're a new hire too, aren't you?

(Until I can figure out whose side he's on, I can't afford to reveal my identity.)

(But if this goes well, I might be able to get some good info!)

I can't go into too much detail, but there's something going on at this café. I want to find out what it is!

If it's simple curiosity driving you to stick your nose where it doesn't belong, there's not much I can say.

But I'll have to ask you to stay out of this matter.

What?!

If you don't, you're in for a world of hurt.

(That smile! It was all just an act! There's no doubt about it, he's definitely on Aizen's side!)

Not a chance! This isn't just about simple curiosity!

Bringing what's happening here to light is a matter of pride!

If words aren't enough to stop you, I'll have to use force.

Hmph. Looks like I got my outfit dirty. This thing is impossible to move in.

I knew it. You were just pretending to be a nice guy.

It really isn't my style. Wait here, I'm going to go get changed.

You must be fairly confident in your skills to come here all on your own.

I could say the same about you.

Of course I'm confident. I'm with the police.

Huh?! The police?!

Keep it down, you idiot!

You must be aware that this café is generating an absurd amount of profit.

I'm here undercover to investigate the source of that money, as well as the unsettling rumors.

Wait, is Grimmjow also in on this?

We've formed a temporary alliance. He doesn't know that I'm with the police, though.

So that's what's going on.

I'm sorry. I was just digging around a bit, but now Ulquiorra probably suspects that we're working together.

Then we'll have to go about our business separately. Don't screw this up.

Right.