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Can you take care of these three things?

Okay.

Quickly.

Wakako, the additions to yesterday's report.

Got it.

Come accounting time, the office turns into a war zone.

New message Dad

Jeez, I don't have time right now.

Wakako-san, these are the documents for Saito-san.

Okay.

Murasaki-san can you check this over?

Got it.

I'm so late for lunch.

"How are you? Are you eating properly?

You never call. Let me know how you're doing."

Eat properly, huh?

Pshuuu...

Murasaki Wakako, 26 years old.

Born with a taste for liquor,

I wander the night yet again in search of a place to be.

A woman, drinking by myself.

5th Night

"Manta Ray Fins"

Pshuuu.

I was so busy, I ended up having lunch at a weird time.

I want a light snack to sip a drink with, rather than an actual meal.

Sakurachika

Let's go here.

Good evening.

Take any seat you like.

The Lighter

Ray fins.

Seared fish always smells so good.

I'll have that.

On a cold night like tonight...

Excuse me.

Yes?

What warm sake would you recommend with ray fins?

Warm sake, huh?

Kanemasu Red is good.

I'll have that, then.

Ray fins and warm Kanemasu Red

Yes.

Maybe ray fins with warm sake is a bit pretentious.

Here you are.

Kanemasu Red.

Yes.

Chug, chug, chug...

Pshuuu...

I feel it sinking into my cold body.

Here you are, ray fins.

Here we go, ray fins!

I've never heard of lemon on ray fins.

Hot!

It's soft while it's still warm.

The scent and taste of ray fins spreads through my mouth as I chew.

Tasty dried fish.

Some mayonnaise for a little bit of tang.

How did they even come up with this?

Shichimi peppers on mayo.

Despicable!

Whomever first came up with it must have been a drinker.

Fried ray fins

become a bit hard when they cool, but the more you chew, the tastier it gets.

I'm addicted!

I'm savoring happiness right now.

Pshuuu...

You're allowed to sear them yourself?

That's the best part.

Huh...

I wonder if that makes them soft again.

I remember Dad doing it at home all the time.

I'd ask if I could do it, but he'd always say, "It's dangerous; it's not for kids."

"I'd never let a woman hold a lighter.

If there's ever a man who makes you hold a lighter, I'll smack them," he'd say.

He was so stubborn.

Like, why did he have to say it like that?

Oh yeah, I haven't responded to his email.

Let him know what, though?

"I'm doing great. I get up early tomorrow, so I'm back at home..."

I guess I'm stubborn, too.

Excuse me...

Yes?

I'd like what he's having.

Roasted ginkgo nuts? Sure.

Also, do you have a good shochu to go with it?

Let's see...

Kanehachi is tasty, and it goes down smooth.

Could I have that with water?

Okay, Kanehachi with water.

Thanks.

Here you are.

Kanehachi with water.

Here you are, roasted ginkgo nuts.

It smells so good, freshly roasted.

It's salted just right.

I guess salt gets through the shell.

Of course it'd be quicker to eat them if they're already shelled, but...

Crack one, eat one...

Crack one, eat one...

That process makes them even more fun to eat.

Focusing on cracking them gives me time to drink up.

Distilled barley shochu with water.

The stuff inside these hard shells is so soft.

They're slightly bitter, but the subtle sweetness is really noticeable.

Pshuuu...

At times, I mess up.

At times, they're all wrinkly and inedible.

But the nice part of cracking them myself is that I don't feel like I'm missing out.

Boss.

Yes?

Delivery.

Thanks.

Could you sign here?

Okay. Thanks as always.

Does that girl have a crush on that cook?

Thank you.

I bet he doesn't have a clue.

That brings back memories of way back when.

Kuma-san, you haven't seen your daughter in a while, have you?

She left the nest. Of course she's not going to contact me often.

She's really stubborn.

Obstinate, I guess.

So she's just like her dad, huh?

Nah, I am planning to call.

I am, but...

I'm so busy every day.

Oh yeah, I got in a fight with him the last time we met.

I'm sorry.

That scared me.

I'm sorry.

No problem at all.

Kuma

You're allowed to sear them yourself?

That's the best part.

I bet she wants to try it out.

I wonder if she's about my daughter's age.

Yeah, I suppose that's normal.

Of course you can't be honest.

I lied about coming home late because of overtime, too.

My daughter probably knows I was lying.

Someone she wants me to meet, huh?

I don't want to bother.

Excuse me,

Yes?

I'd like what he's having.

Roasted ginkgo nuts? Sure.

Also, do you have a good shochu to go with it?

Kanehachi is tasty, and it goes down smooth.

Could I have that with water?

Okay.

Boss.

Yes?

Delivery.

Thanks.

Could you sign here?

Okay. Thanks as always.

Here.

Thanks.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I think Boss knows that girl's got a crush.

Kuma-san, you haven't seen your daughter in a while, have you?

She left the nest. Of course she's not going to contact me often.

She's really stubborn.

Obstinate, I guess.

So she's just like her dad, huh?

I wonder if it's normal for girls to come drinking by themselves these days.

Come to think of it, I've never shared a drink with my daughter.

I wonder if this girl's had a drink with her dad.

It's gotten a bit awkward between us after I opposed her moving out.

I'm sorry.

No problem at all.

I'm sorry.

Wow, huh?

Strange, isn't it?

People don't have any trouble being honest to strangers.

Here.

Kuma and the Lighter

Here, a lighter.

Huh?

Thank you.

Hey, here.

Thanks.

Yum.

Man, that was delicious.

Thanks for the food.

Thank you.

You can keep that lighter.

Thank you.

Go ahead and take it.

My bag!

Take care of yourself.

My bad.

Thank you.

Kuma-san was wasted today.

I'm sure he's nervous.

I heard his daughter's bringing her fiancé home tomorrow.

So that's why.

That's good news.

Yup, it's great.

"I got praised at work the other day."

Nah.

"My roof leaked. It was a huge mess."

Nope.

"My diet was a success."

"I rebounded."

Nope.

"I seared ray fins for the first time today."

That's not it.

"We should go drinking together someday."

"Today, Kuma-san gave me a lighter."

Sending

Message sent

In search of an oasis for her heart made weary by the city,

Murasaki Wakako, 26-years-old, will find another place to drink tomorrow.

Today's Shops

Sakurachika

Today's restaurant is Sakurachika, famous for their kushiyaki.

A minute by foot from Sakurajosui Station,

with the jazz playing in the background, it's a relaxation spot for grown-ups.

They have a variety of à la carte dishes made with fresh ingredients,

including Kenbidori brand chicken from Yamanashi.

By the way, the head chef, Ijuin-san, made an appearance in the drama as a cook.

We hope to see you here.

Kushiyaki Sakurachika Tokyo Suginami-ku Shimotakaido 1 Chome-22-15 Matsuya Building B1 Hours: Mon. - Sat.: 5:30 PM to 12:00 AM (Last order at 11:00 PM) Sunday: Closed

Today's Alcohol

The alcohol Wakako had tonight was Kanemasu Red by Kanemasu Brewery of Niigata.

Kanemasu Brewery, Niigata Prefecture "Kanemasu Red Label" Distilled Spirit

It's dry, and it goes perfectly with ray fins.

Thank you again for the food.

Pshuuu.

Next Episode

"Girls' Night Out"

On the next episode of Wakakozake...

A girls' night out!

She's letting it bother her again.

Wakakozake: "Girls' Night Out."

See you then.

Pshuuu.