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Kage (22), a member of Tsuna's Guide Sak46, who became a hot topic for her overwhelming intelligence and knowledge of soccer, recently graduated from the group due to a worsening illness. Tateru (25), the special ambassador for Tsuna's Guide Sak46, who was captivated by her idol Kage's final appearance in Akasaka at night, returns to Akasaka Sacas area and enters into a bar located in a mixed building on Ichigokudori. He hesitates a bit as he has to take an elevator in an alley with no apparent signs. Upon descending to the 4th floor, it was pitch dark. "Oh...this is how it is." Tateru, who chose the bar himself, is scared. "Drinking alcohol in a dark space...seems relaxing." It's a bar without a menu, a first-time experience for Kage. "How should we order in this situation?" "I did some research on this bar, so leave it to me. They have a good selection of wines here." "Then, I'll have sparkling wine." Tateru, who was expecting a casual bubbly, was surprised to receive Champagne instead. "Champagne...for real." "What's wrong, Tateru?" "I mean, Champagne is the pinnacle of sparkling wine, so I need to mentally prepare to drink it. It's too luxurious for me to have Champagne out of the blue." "It's okay. Let's just enjoy it." Candles are placed to illuminate the items on the table. The Champagne brand is De Castelnau. It seems reassuring that it's not too high-end. Tateru snacks on a small piece of bread while sipping the Champagne. "Whenever I come to a bar, I always order cocktails, so drinking a single liquid feels luxurious." "You said 'luxurious' again. Do you have something you feel guilty about?" "Well, there are many things." "I chose to pursue a career because I couldn't fully utilize the University of Tokyo Equation effect, and my YouTube activities stagnated. On top of that, the guilt of gnawing at my parents' savings and the anxiety about the future increased, and I felt like my heart was being crushed. I thought, 'What am I doing even though I graduated from the University of Tokyo?' I can't continue like this anymore. I want to find a new me, enjoy life, and start over." Tateru speaks with a sorrowful expression. Kage couldn't find the words to respond. "I really wondered if this was the right choice. I had a chance to become famous, but I don't think I can use the University of Tokyo graduate title in my future job, and this anxiety needs to be dispelled. I didn't want to say it, but this is my limit." "Tateru..." "Of course, I have regrets. I probably won't be able to star in a drama anymore, and it's sad that I'll spend less time with everyone." "As a special ambassador for Tsuna's Guide Sak46, you don't receive a salary in the form of payment, only meal and transportation expenses, right?" "That's right. But I'm happy just being able to be with the members like this. So I want to continue this forever." "I'm really happy that you think about the members. " "I originally planned to become a civil servant because my parents kept nagging me. But in the end, I chose a private company that allows me to have a side job because if I become a civil servant, I'll have to give up the memories with everyone. So I chose a path where I can continue to have a side job." "You've thought carefully and chosen your path, so I won't deny it. I think you can succeed wherever you go, Tateru." "It's nice to hear you say that. I've learned firsthand how difficult it is to stand at a crossroads in life." Tateru orders a famous fruit cocktail for the second round. It combines vodka and Maraschino with fresh Satonishiki cherries. The refreshing taste that the cherries themselves do not possess adds a unique touch to the drink. This time, while snacking on mixed nuts, Tateru asks about Kage's future. "What will Kage do? Will she change agencies or...?" "That's still a secret. Well, today's work ===========