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Mb | May 8, 2024 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Kamishima confronts Yukari about forgetting to send a document to accounting and expresses her frustration over potential issues with expenses. Yukari apologizes and promises to be more careful in the future. Miwa notices Yukari's unusual mistake and asks what led her to call off her engagement. Taisho and Miwa are surprised and amused, and Taisho jokes that Yukari's partner must have strange taste. The group decides to celebrate the broken engagement, and Yukari expresses her joy about it.
In a meeting room, Hayase is criticized by his superiors for a mistake in the customs paperwork that caused a missed delivery deadline. Although he is advised to blame a subordinate, Hayase takes full responsibility, demonstrating his leadership qualities. Later, Hayase enters a bar, orders a bamboo cocktail, and encounters Rumi, who is smoking a cigar. Hayase, who recently quit smoking, asks her to put it out, leading to a tense discussion. Later, he apologizes for his behavior and learns from Ryu, the bartender, more about Rumi's personal struggles and the significance of the cigar she was smoking.
The next evening, Hayase returns to the bar, apologizes to Rumi, and offers her an expensive cigar box as a peace offering. Rumi hesitates at first but accepts the gift. Ryu suggests keeping the cigars at the bar so they can enjoy them together. Hayase and Rumi introduce themselves and apologize to each other.
Yukari, celebrating her broken engagement at the bar, orders an Alexander cocktail. Ryu mixes the drink and shares its story, highlighting its bittersweet meaning. Yukari reflects on her doubts about marriage and tells Ryu about her grandmother's illness. Ryu comforts her, noting how the dim lighting in bars helps hide tears. Later, Yukari decides to call off her wedding, realizing she isn't ready for it yet. Kamishima and Miwa react with understanding, while Ryu subtly recognizes Yukari's inner conflict.
The episode ends with Hayase and Rumi sharing a final drink while discussing their future plans. Rumi reveals she is being transferred to Sendai, and Hayase tentatively invites her to dinner, adding a hopeful note to their budding relationship.
In a meeting room, Hayase is criticized by his superiors for a mistake in the customs paperwork that caused a missed delivery deadline. Although he is advised to blame a subordinate, Hayase takes full responsibility, demonstrating his leadership qualities. Later, Hayase enters a bar, orders a bamboo cocktail, and encounters Rumi, who is smoking a cigar. Hayase, who recently quit smoking, asks her to put it out, leading to a tense discussion. Later, he apologizes for his behavior and learns from Ryu, the bartender, more about Rumi's personal struggles and the significance of the cigar she was smoking.
The next evening, Hayase returns to the bar, apologizes to Rumi, and offers her an expensive cigar box as a peace offering. Rumi hesitates at first but accepts the gift. Ryu suggests keeping the cigars at the bar so they can enjoy them together. Hayase and Rumi introduce themselves and apologize to each other.
Yukari, celebrating her broken engagement at the bar, orders an Alexander cocktail. Ryu mixes the drink and shares its story, highlighting its bittersweet meaning. Yukari reflects on her doubts about marriage and tells Ryu about her grandmother's illness. Ryu comforts her, noting how the dim lighting in bars helps hide tears. Later, Yukari decides to call off her wedding, realizing she isn't ready for it yet. Kamishima and Miwa react with understanding, while Ryu subtly recognizes Yukari's inner conflict.
The episode ends with Hayase and Rumi sharing a final drink while discussing their future plans. Rumi reveals she is being transferred to Sendai, and Hayase tentatively invites her to dinner, adding a hopeful note to their budding relationship.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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