Hotel designer Kamishima holds a deep disregard for drinking places, but when he arrives at the Eden Hall for a drink Ryu shows him the significance of a bar.
Miwa Karushima comes to Eden Hall with a heavy heart and a mystery: as a child, she accidentally broke a beverage bottle meant to settle a family feud, but she doesn't know what drink the bottle was.
Shimaoka has reached his end: he is retiring from his company, and his lifetime lover has passed away. It takes a special cocktail from Ryu to show that love and life keeps on going.
Two couples arrive at the Eden Hall: a young couple trying to connect, and a distant middle-aged husband and wife. Ryu puts his drinks to use in aiding both the couples.
A young salesman is given a transfer notice from his boss for low sales figures. Ryu lifts his spirits with the help of Ernest Hemingway's drink and advice.
A screenwriter and his director friend argue over why their individual/joint work is no longer of good quality. According to Ryu, the solution is in a perfect blend...
Ryu is ill, so two of his bartender friends fill in for him. Two customers arrive at Eden Hall: a politician in a scandalous court case, and his female lawyer hired to discuss the case with him.