Mb | Jun 17, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In Ginza, Taizo announces his intention to close Edenhall. Kitakata informs Ryu that Kase-san will soon be temporarily discharged from the hospital, likely for the last time. They decide to visit him.

At Kawasaki Station, Kitakata reassures Miwa, who is nervous about meeting Ryu’s mentor. He assures her that Ryu wouldn’t have allowed her presence if he didn’t want her there.

At Kase’s home, Ryu applies for a part-time job, showing his determination despite Kitakata’s warnings about the challenges of the job. Kase welcomes Ryu, who then introduces himself. Together, they head to the hospital to meet Kase. Ryu asks about Kase’s health. Miwa expresses her hope that Ryu will mix the "Glass of God" at their bar. Kase reminisces about Bar Kaze and agrees to stand behind the counter one last time. Kitakata offers his bar for the occasion.

In Kabukicho, Kase grows nostalgic upon seeing the bar decorated similarly to Bar Kaze. Kitakata presents him with the old bar sign, symbolizing Kase’s return to his true place. The bar fills with old patrons, and Kase begins mixing cocktails, including a Bond Martini. Yukari, a colleague of Miwa’s, orders one and is delighted by the taste.

Kase takes orders from nostalgic guests, sharing memories and personal connections with each. He acknowledges the emotional weight of the moment, serving drinks and recounting stories of past regulars. The event becomes a tribute to the guests and a celebration of Kase’s legacy as a bartender. Ryu learns the importance of mistakes for personal growth and the essence of bartending as a way of life, not just a profession.

Meanwhile, Miwa reveals to Ryu her personal quest for a special liquor bottle her father had set aside for reconciling with her grandfather. She explains how a childhood accident, where she broke the bottle, prevented the reconciliation. Ryu and the Taisho help Miwa identify the possible bottle and ultimately determine it was a special Japanese whisky bottle, a symbol of her father’s attempt to bridge tradition and modernity.

In the end, Taizo reflects on his journey of building a world-class hotel as atonement for past mistakes, recognizing the true comfort and connection bartenders provide. He believes Ryu is capable of creating the "Glass of God," a drink that offers ultimate solace to the soul in need.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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