BARTENDER Glass of God (バーテンダー 神のグラス)

In this world, there are two professions

that must never deceive their customers,

no matter what.

One is your humble physician.

And the other...

On behalf of Hotel Cardinal,

I'd like to thank each of you for joining us,

and participating in today's bartender evaluation.

I'm Miwa Kurushima.

I work in the Business and Planning Division.

The hotel has been operating for two months, now.

In addition to having this large, open-air lounge.

We believe it's important to our business

to have our own authentic speak-easy.

This is why you're here today.

Whoever passes our test

will be offered the bartender position.

Let's begin.

Here's Mister Kamishima,

he'll be administering your exam.

To start...

I'd like each of you to make me your specialty cocktail.

You're up.

Yes, sir.

We'll go with a martini.

Here you are.

Hmm.

Bold choice.

Had you even considered whether I'd eaten yet, or not?

Huh?

Is this drink an aperitif or a digestif?

I'm not sure,

you hadn't mentioned either way.

This is a strong cocktail.

Why is it your first choice without knowing if I'm drinking

on an empty stomach?

But, sir, you asked us

to make our specialty!

-Well, he's out. -Hm?

Enough. Next!

I'll make a Grasshopper.

Hmm. Lovely.

Can you make it in the pousse-cafe style?

What?

Surely, you know what that is.

Uh, well, yes.

You want the drink layered based on liquor viscosity,

so it doesn't mix.

This should be no problem for a pro, but...

your liquors swirled together.

And it took you almost two minutes.

I-I wasn't expecting an order like that.

Whether you expect it or not, that's your job.

You're up!

Hm!

Gucci.

All right, Miwa.

Please tell me this wasn't your idea.

Oh, no, it was all her.

It's him!

The bartender that's been trending on social media!

- 'Sup? -Oh, my gosh, guys!

-He's so cool! -You know this isn't

-what we're looking for. -Can you do it again,

pretty-please?

What's up with Kamishima?

Why's he always so stiff and cranky, anyway?

I don't blame those bartenders, I would've been pissed, too.

If we can't find someone soon, what are we gonna do?

The hotel's been open for two months,

and we still don't have a functioning bar.

At this rate, that door's gonna be locked forever.

I would have never imagined it'd be this hard

to find a bartender.

It's making me as stiff and cranky as the boss.

My stomach is in knots.

I wish I was more like you.

You almost make it sound like I'm not as invested

in this thing as you are.

I feel the pressure, too. I'm still human!

I guess we start from scratch, yet again.

What does he expect?

The search criteria's too vague!

And then, he gets so picky over the littlest things.

I mean, come on, look at this! "Glass of God?"

What the hell even is that?

The chairman insists we have it.

Yeah, I know, but how do we find it

if we don't know what it means?

If we can't figure it out, I'm afraid that door's

just gonna stay closed forever.

-Yeah, guess you're right. -

Huh?

The Glass of God, huh?

Great.

-Ah? -Hm?

-Hm? -Hm?

Yes, I’m awake! I'll be right there!

- -Ah.

Okay, uh...

Let's see.

How does this work?

Um, excuse me, sorry to intrude.

Huh?

Do, uh, you mind if I ask you something?

Who, me?

You have to swipe this thing here.

What's a "swipe," now?

- Touch it. -Oh.

- Then-Then... -Oh. Ah, okay!

You just saved my day!

Hello? Hello?

Oh, hey! I'm here!

Maki! Yeah, all right.

What's up with him?

Whatever it is, it's a disaster.

-Ha? -Hm?

You think he left this?

Oh.

Sir, I think you left... your book?

And he's gone.

Whoa, Tokyo Bar Book?

Wait, I wonder if this is...

Yep, it is.

He checked this out from the library.

Really?

Oh, come on.

Why is this happening to me?

I wish I had better news.

What now? Did they all fail again?

Yes.

That brings us to 30 people.

If he was easy to find, I would have hired the man

long before this charade.

Yeah, well, until we find him,

can you at least give us a more solid criteria?

Like this request, in particular.

What is a "Glass of God?"

Hmm.

Ah, about that.

"You'll know it when you drink it?"

You're absolutely sure that's what the chairman said?

Yeah, why would I lie to you about this?

Okay, how the hell do we search for that?

I dunno, take it up with the chairman.

This sucks, it's always us.

They're doing just fine.

Huh? Huh.

Thank you!

Our reservations have nearly tripled this year!

- Oh, I see. -You want us to host?

Everyone's makin' things happen.

Everyone except us, it would seem.

Please, no more.

We can't leave on that note.

Just find someone, and find them fast.

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

- -Yo, wassup?

"Yo, wassup!"

What? The company's not covering us?

Is this some kinda sick joke?

Accounting said they won't pay

for any more expenses.

Wait, you mean we have to pay for all of it?

There goes my whole salary!

You still haven't found someone?

It's for that speak-easy, right?

Yeah, unfortunately.

We may never find anyone.

You wouldn't happen to know somebody, would you?

If they can make the "Glass of God,"

we'll hire 'em on the spot.

-Sure, I do. -Huh?

Who? Tell me where he is!

He's right here.

You guys see how late I keep this place open, right?

I'm basically a God.

Please, I don't think I can take

any more cruel jokes.

You talk to all Gods like that?

- Okay, prove it. -

You could use those Godly powers to wipe out our tab!