Episode Title:
The First Drop
Episode Description:
Ryū takes his young bartender friends, Kyouko Kawakami from Bar Minami, Yuri Kinjou from Hell's Arms and Kelvin Chen from Bar K on a day visit to the Yamazaki whisky distillery. Kelvin appears distant, and it is revealed that he formed an attachment to Chitose, the daughter of the hotel owner where he stayed with his father 12 years earlier. He promised to take her to the Gion festival but they did not go and he still regrets it. Ryū encourages Kelvin to try the harsh new pot whisky before it is matured in barrels for many years to let go of his regrets and mature himself. Meanwhile, Kyouko and Yuri enjoy themselves so much visiting local bars that they miss the last train home.
