PRICELESS || The Millionaire Detective: Daisuke × Haru ||

3: UNDER THE COVER

"Kato, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Haru attentively pauses doing his report and approaches the chief.

"Just now, I received a call. The first division requested for backup to corner that drug syndicate. In that remark, I will deploy you."

It was music to Haru's ears. Like always, adrenaline pumps into his bloodstream at the call of duty. He shifts into his serious mode and gave a solemn reply.

"Go and get ready."

He slightly bowed and then returns to his desk to get ready.

By the time Haru left the building, it was already dusk. He gets in his car and while he was fastening his seatbelt, his phone received a notification. He pressed the blinking light. It was a message containing all the intel of this operation. Haru reads it intently, immediately memorizing all the information.

"So I need to go Eliotte Casino and be an undercover agent. And it starts this evening." Haru tells himself, getting the basics down, the first and crucial step.

He turns the engine on and goes to join the other vehicles in the main highway. After a long drive, he finally reached the place. He raises his head up to look at the tip of the huge building before him. Flambouyant cars start arriving. Fancy people robed in  sparkling clothes start entering the place. Haru rolls his shoulders and then fixes his red tie that perfectly goes with his black tuxedo. He puts on his white mask to complete the look he was aiming for, a gentleman look. Now, he marches to the entrance.

Men in black suits block Haru's way. He flicks a VIP card in front of them and he is immediately escorted in. His ears are met by booming music and his eyes are blinded by the different colors of light. People are laughing, chattering, dancing and even publicly making out. Haru averted his eyes from the obscene behaviour.

He let his eyes dance around, searching for the target. He met familiar faces, the other agents. They signalled Haru to look above. And there the target is, at the balcony of the second floor that seemed like a private area only for VIPs. Well, it's not a problem for Haru since he himself is a VIP, too.

He walked up the swirling staircase and finally reached the place. There were a few guests but one in particular catches his eyes. Maybe someone from the first department. Haru thinks and immediately proceeds to start his own plan.

So, the plan is to keep an eye on him, entertain him if necessary so as to make sure he stays in his current spot until the main forces arrive. Haru reminds himself as he lounges down the empty sofa, adjacent to the target's position. Haru enjoyed his drink, all the while locking his eyes on the man.

The man looks at him, smiling. Shivers run down his spine when the man eyed his whole body, licking his lips.

"Gentlemen," the guy spoke. "I ask you to leave from here. I'm gonna start my own party now."

The women around him who also wear masks, started stripping, only leaving the item that concealed their identity. Haru looks away, thinking on how to get himself to stay when all the other people are leaving. The girls attempted to seduce the man but he shoved them away and instead approaches Haru.

"You look rather young. Is it your first time here?" The man chuckles as he reached for Haru's face.

Haru flinches at the touch. But he had to put up with it, otherwise he'll face a bitter failure.

This will be over soon. Just hang in there.

"Hey, tell me. Have you ever done it with a man before?"