Evening Drink Style (晩酌の流儀)

Steaming hot, right from the pot.

After a long day of work, how do you make your drink taste even better?

This drama follows a woman who works tirelessly to achieve that goal.

After watching this show,

you'll definitely want to start drinking too.

I'm heading out.

I'll be in touch with you both later.

Thank you for your time.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Miyuki, Aoi.

- Long time no see. - Shizuku!

Shizuku-sensei, I read that short story—it was so good!

Thank you.

Will it be serialized this time?

No, not this time.

It didn't work out.

My two-year agreement with my parents is up. I'm going back home.

So today I'm here to end the lease.

But you worked so hard.

Not really. I just don't have the talent for manga.

But I stuck it out to the end—no regrets.

Let me see you off on move-out day.

Sure, I'd appreciate that.

Thank you.

I'm glad she's not too down about it.

I don't think that's quite right.

No way.

What's wrong?

I was supposed to go camping tomorrow,

but my friend suddenly got called into work.

I was really looking forward to it.

That's a shame.

If you're all free, why don't we go camping together?

That sounds fun.

What do you think, Branch Chief?

I was a Boy Scout, you know.

I'm great at outdoor survival.

- When was that? - About forty years ago.

That doesn't sound too useful.

Alright then, I'm the captain.

Shimamura handles gear, Aoi handles activities.

And Miyuki...

No, I'm out.

Don't be a buzzkill!

Camping puts you in nature, the air is fresh,

and eating and drinking outdoors is the best.

Join the Umino Squad!

What did you say?

Camping puts you in nature, the air is fresh...

- The part after that. - Join the Umino Squad!

- The part before that. - What was it?

Eating and drinking outdoors is the best.

- I'm in. - Yes! Miyuki's coming!

But I have one condition.

What? I'm not giving up my captain spot.

Let me be in charge of dinner and drinks.

That's such a simple request.

Then we'll leave the food to you.

- Okay. - Done deal.

Uh, just for the record, I'm still the captain, right?

Welcome.

This.

What's on the menu today?

Tomato and chrysanthemum greens Chinese salad?

No, that's not it.

Meat... Ah, I see.

It's sukiyaki, isn't it?

How did you know from just these ingredients?

Because I study this every day.

This meat looks excellent.

You've got a good eye.

I study this every day.

Could I take all of these?

- Is that okay? - Of course. - Thank you.

I'm finally getting a little closer to her.

- Should I put this in too? - Yes.

- Okay, that's enough. - Got it.

- Miyuki's taking forever. - I know.

Oh, here she comes.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

- You brought so much—let me help. - Thanks.

This is heavy.

What's inside?

Don't open it—it'll melt.

- Is the chair okay like this? - Yes.

What should I prepare next?

Take this and go over there.

- Got it. - Thanks.

Miyuki seems so capable.

She's probably preparing for that.

Preparing?

- Can you hold this up? - Sure.

- Okay. - Hold it steady. You got it?

Should I just have this one now?

Oh no.

Umino-san, what are you doing?

Miyuki's going to kill you.

That's an exaggeration.

Umino-san!

I'm going to die.

As compensation, go buy some ice.

She's not mad?

Don't worry too much about it.

I can drink beer without ice anyway.

Please go buy ice—they sell it at the front desk.

Got it.

I thought you were going to kill him.

If I did that, I couldn't send him to buy ice.

That's terrifying.

Alright, done.

Time to start preparing dinner.

Not yet—my body's not ready.

What do you mean?

Let's take a walk.

What? Now?

Trust me.

I'll make sure you enjoy this meal.

What are you talking about?

Hey, wait—where are we going?

- That was dangerous. - Are you okay? - Yeah.

Miyuki, your form is perfect.

Walking on mountain paths requires good posture.

Keep your back straight and plant your whole foot.

That way, you work your whole body.

- Try it. - Okay.

Yeah, that's the feeling.

- We've still got twenty minutes. - Twenty minutes?

Well, I've come this far—I'll go all the way.

I'm exhausted.

Huh? The Branch Chief isn't back yet?

Did he get lost?

There's only one path—he shouldn't be lost.

I'm a bit worried. Let's go look for him.

Wow, you're so kind.

- Branch Chief! - Branch Chief! - Branch Chief!