Ep. 3: Ryu Faces Kuzuhara in a Gin Fizz and Manhattan Cocktail Duel at Bar K

CEO Kurushima arranges for Ryu to compete against Kuzuhara Ryuichi, the acclaimed bartender known as Mister Perfect at Bar K in Hotel Diamondstar. Kuzuhara visits Edenhall to test Ryu by ordering a Gin Fizz, appreciating the unique flavor but dismissing Ryu’s experimental approach. Later, on a rainy night, Kurushima hosts a Manhattan cocktail challenge between the two at Bar K, with Miwa serving as judge. Miwa initially favors Ryu’s warmer drink, yet Kuzuhara wins due to superior taste accuracy. Following the loss, Kuzuhara criticizes Ryu for prioritizing customer satisfaction over precise cocktail standards, highlighting the tension between creativity and traditional bartending excellence.

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