Ep. 5: Ryu visits Yamazaki distillery with friends while Kelvin reflects on past regrets
Aired on May 2, 2024
Ryu accompanies Kyouko Kawakami, Yuri Kinjou, and Kelvin Chen to the Yamazaki whisky distillery for a day trip. Kelvin seems withdrawn because he feels regret over failing to take Chitose, the daughter of the hotel owner where he stayed with his father 12 years ago, to the Gion festival as promised. To help Kelvin release these feelings, Ryu suggests tasting the harsh new pot whisky before it matures in barrels, encouraging personal growth. Meanwhile, Kyouko and Yuri have such a good time visiting local bars that they miss the last train home.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Miwa and Yukari search for a skilled bartender for the new Hotel Cardinal.
- Ep. 2 · Ryu serves sake and an Old Pal to CEO Kurushima while helping a distressed woman
- Ep. 3 · Ryu Faces Kuzuhara in a Gin Fizz and Manhattan Cocktail Duel at Bar K
- Ep. 4 · A Bar's Secret Ingredient - The Face of a Martini
- Ep. 5 · Ryu visits Yamazaki distillery with friends while Kelvin reflects on past regrets
- Ep. 6 · Yukari announces her engagement while Hayase befriends a mysterious woman at Edenhall.
- Ep. 7 · Miwa and Yukari seek guidance from Ryu while Kelvin aims to impress his father with the Singapore Sling.
- Ep. 8 · Chairman Kurushima tasks Ryu with judging the Japan Cocktail Award finals.
- Ep. 9 · Ryu reunites with former mentor Kitakata at a bar while confronting his past trauma.