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Hey...

On this auspicious occasion...

Kazu-chan! Get up!

Come on!

There you go!

To the bride and groom...

and... everyone assembled here today...

The bride and groom are already gone.

You drank too much...

I'm sorry you guys had to help me.

Kazuya-san was drinking like crazy, for some reason.

That's probably it.

It was fun, like a class reunion, after all.

When I see you, Micchan, I'm not so sure about marriage.

Really?

That was a nice wedding.

You didn't seem to drink that much, Wakako.

Didn't I?

Want to have a few now?

Let's do it.

Yes, yes, that sounds lovely!

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.

11th Night

"Celebratory Drinks"

Pshuuu!

Pshuuu

Today we're drinking to celebrate.

Here.

Thanks.

Let's start with a toast to Koudai and Mayumi-san!

Cheers!

It's all about sharing the joy.

There wasn't any shochu at the reception, was there?

Good thing I had some.

So good...

Hey, wanna watch the video Kazuya took?

Sounds good.

Starting over again always seems to create extra room. It's so strange.

It's so peaceful...

And joyous...

Yes, a day worth celebrating.

He was recording me there?

Which one are you going to have?

We were welcomed with an open bar.

Such a pretty red...

I went with a sparkling red wine for my first drink.

Kazuya?

Oh, hey.

Cheers!

All right...

I guess I'll have a drink, too.

Really? You look psyched.

I guess he's drinking, then...

Huh? What do you mean?

Didn't you hear? He got divorced this past summer.

Seriously?! No way...

I had no idea...

This is really good.

I know! I'll pick up a bottle some day.

Is one glass gonna be enough for you, Wakako?

Of course!

Of course not is more like it...

After all...

The party hasn't even started yet.

Right this way.

Excuse me.

Let me see yours, Wakako.

"Thanks for coming today. Drink as much as you like!"

They met on a river? She must like fishing, too.

It says his weakness is he's "not together enough."

After going to a few weddings,

you start to figure out how to approach them...

Isn't that shot too dark?

What? No way...

And your room starts to have more room for celebration.

With a map featuring a full-course meal to guide you on the way!

Yes, yes!

I wonder what kind of journey is about to begin?

Hey, I should get an M, right?

I'm surprised by how much of an S I am...

That's... not that surprising.

Wait, will a small be enough to eat?

Miki you're an M, so order a medium!

Sorry about that, I'll have an M, then.

Right.

Okay.

Next up is the commonly known...

The pay envelope.

Man, this speech was so long.

You can tell Kazuya's camera arm is shaking.

Look at that! He's wobbling.

It really underlines how long it's taking...

But I suppose that has nothing to do with weddings!

At that time...

Now, one other thing...

I had...

There's one other important container I'd like to talk about today.

And that... is a garbage bin.

In most households, emptying the trash bin

Seriously... What the hell is he saying?

is usually the husband's job.

Incidentally, when I...

Yes, I had...

I had my hands full... trying...

to contain myself...

Personally, I like scallops.

I suppose that was a simple way of summing it up,

and now, I'd like to start the toast...

Yes!

I've been waiting for this...

Now, if everyone would please stand...

Now, let's toast to their happy union.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Cheers.

The combination of congratulatory feelings

and the release of being able to finally drink...

Delicious.

The hors d'oeuvres...

Were chosen to go well with champagne!

Pshuuu...

Let's get our picture taken, Wakako.

Better to do it before we get too tipsy.

On this auspicious occasion...

To the bride and groom along...

And... e-everyone assembled here today...

On this... auspicious occasion...

With the bride... and groom...

It's junk food. Junk food!

But it's so good!

I'd like to read it now...

Huh?

Uh...

I'm sorry...

No wonder Kazuya-san was so depressed!

"I need a drink!" he said.

This is so good to have every once in a while.

Yeah. Junk food is the best.

Maybe we should've ordered a large.

The food at the wedding was good, but...

You feel like you can't relax.

You like it?

That's our Wakako.

I'm amazed that you would suggest getting a large, though.

Did I say that?

I have to say, beer goes great with pizza.

And now, the bride and groom...

will be taking a short break to freshen up.

Oh, right.

See you later.

I always think this...

But it must be rough that they can't just relax and eat.

And now...

Excuse me.

Welcome!

And we move onto a poêlé...

Very nice! A classic fish dish.

Right now, I am waiting for the wine.

The white, miss?

Please.

Excuse me...

White wine... I was waiting for you!

Such an aroma!

Pshuuu...

And now the main event starts.

They go so well together...

So good!

And now, a video documenting their history as a couple.

How cute!

You're being a weird, Takashi.

Nah, that's you.

You're pretty strict with Kouta-kun, aren't you, Yuuko?

Is this some kind of payback?

Yeah, is it?

No!

I want to fall in love...

Why don't you re-marry, then?

If I find the right girl, sure.

Wow. Lame.

Shut up!

The bride sure is cute!

Yeah. She looks so happy!

Are drinks the only thing on your mind?

She almost admits it...

And today, at long last...

Koudai-san and Mayumi-san have sworn eternal love to each other.

It was by no means a smooth trip.

But step by step, they walked together, hand-in-hand...

I see...

But nurturing a modest romance...

I guess a lot must have happened.

Days where they cried, or were upset at each other,

and days where they laughed together.

I'm sure it was all leading to this wondrous day...

That's right.

A long road to a grand destination.

This saltiness...

It makes the wine go down so smoothly.

Look, right here!

Her hands never stop moving!

That's Wakako for you.

They're right...

I'm eating the whole time.

Can I get some more, please?

Sure thing.

The menu today was selected by the bride and groom

after carefully, and exactingly choosing from a selection of choices.

The fish dish was chosen

because it is the same fish they first caught together,

the first time they went fishing on the sea.

It has sentimental value, as such.

Thanks for the food.

As for the meat dish,

A white to go with fish...

we have prepared grilled Iberian pork.

On their honeymoon, they intend to go to Italy...

You have to match the right drink to the right dish.

And next is...!

Your food, miss.

The meat dish!

Grilled Iberian pork!

It smells fantastic!

Yes, yes, yes, yes!

When you're having a meat dish,

you naturally drink a red!

This luxurious food...

It's part of the wedding magic.

This is how they share their joy!

Pshuuu!

And I am so happy...

Here!

Good luck!

I think it's fine.

Why not?

So, isn't it your turn next, Wakako?

Do you have any plans with your boyfriend?

That reaction makes it pretty obvious.

I just can't imagine it...

Seeing myself up there, looking that happy.

Besides...

Being the guest seems like more fun to me, for now.

And now, some of the groom's friends

would like to perform, as their gift.

The song: "True Love Song."

Now, everyone...

Join us!

One, two, one two three four—

That's enough of that.

Do you go drinking with your boyfriend a lot?

Huh? Does he not drink?

It's not that...

But he likes to keep drinking and dinner separate?

To eat first, and then just go drink afterwards?

I'm not great with questions like this...

Well, Wakako takes things at a different pace than most people.

I'm amazed you two are still together, then.

I need learn from your example.

Wait, did you get a boyfriend?

Not saying. Not yet, anyway.

I like drinking by myself...

Yuuko didn't you...

But listening to everyone else talk,

and joining in sometimes is good, too.

Didn't you get proposed to, twice?

Three times.

Him...

And him...

Oh, I know!

He took my stuffed animal and I chased him down the riverside!

That's it! The riverside incident!

That really takes me back.

And more than anything, in this aura of celebration...

The food and wine both go down much more smoothly.

That's tonight.

Getting married isn't so bad.

Kind of a handful, though.

Sure looks like it.

Having a place like this

that never really changes

will let me relax when I go drinking alone tomorrow, I think.

Pshuuu...

Good night!

Be careful!

Right.

Good night!

Good night!

I'm jealous...

Maybe I should get married.

I feel like having a drink!

Today we had celebratory drinks!

And I'm feeling buzzed off of the shared joy and smiles!

Murasaki Wakako, 26 years old,

will drink alone again, tomorrow.

Today's Shops

Today's dining was at

the restaurant and bar, Balcony.

They can host wedding receptions, and of course,

you can go for a drink on your own, too.

The hors d'oeuvres I enjoyed today

Selection of hors d'oeuvres

were so varied I had a hard time choosing one!

Perch poêlé

The perch poêlé was nice and fluffy,

a fantastic dish that really brought out the strengths of whitefish!

Grilled Iberian pork

The grilled Iberian pork was tender and juicy!

A dish that helped the red wine go down smoothly!

Strawberry Shortcake and apple compote with jasmine ice cream

For desert, a strawberry shortcake and an apple compote.

With jasmine ice cream!

The meal I enjoyed today is the Wakakozake special course,

something no drinker can resist!

Balcony Restaurant & Bar Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi, 1-Chome 6-1 Izumi Garden Tower 3rd Floor [Store Hours] Lunch: 11:30 AM -3:00 PM (Last Order 2:30 PM) Dinner 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:00 PM) Bar: Mon. - Thurs.: 5:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Last Order 1:30 AM) Friday: 5:30 PM - 3:00 AM (Last Order 2:30 AM) Closed On: Saturday, Sunday. Restaurant is closed on holidays. *We offer booking for wedding receptions.

A perfect harmony woven between the ingredients and their preparation.

Today's Alcohol

As for the drinks, at the reception there was the champagne, Henriot.

Champagne Henriot

A flowery champagne that made for a great toast.

And for the fish dish, of course, it was white wine.

Ventoux Blanc

Ventoux Blanc is is a sharp, refreshing wine with a fine taste.

And for the pork dish, the beautifully ruby-colored Valles del Sur.

Valles del Sur

A Chilean red wine with a deep flavor.

Thanks for all the food.

Pshuuu!

"Bar-Hopping" Final Episode

Next time on Wakakozake.

It's the final episode!

Let's close it out

with Wakako eating and drinking like she ought to!

Wakakozake: "Bar-Hopping."

Please look forward to it!

Pshuuu!