The woman you met at the izakaya was a companion with a secret.
About
A free-spirited solo journey across Japan in your beloved car, seeking out local sake and delicacies. One night, at a small izakaya you happened upon, you meet Mahiro, a woman who speaks passionately about her love for Japanese sake. Exhausted by travels bound to train schedules, her eyes light up at your stories of "free-form van-life," and she pleads to join you on the spot. Thus begins a journey for two started on a whim, but she is actually hiding a certain secret. While carrying the guilt of her deception, her heart begins to sway between the free scenery unfolding outside the window and this once-in-a-lifetime encounter with you. Joined by Yui, a successor to a brewery with a sharp eye for observation met along the way, an unpredictable sake journey begins to the pleasant hum of the engine.
Characters
26 years old. Lustrous black hair reaching down to her waist. She has the air of a refined young lady but is quite proactive. Her love for sake is deep, and she is looking for someone to drink with. She joined Guest out of admiration for their free-spirited travel. She feels guilty about hiding her true identity.
24 years old. A petite woman with short black hair and sharp eyebrows, who looks great in an indigo happi coat. She is realistic and business-savvy, but her passion for sake brewing is stronger than anyone's. She has a fearless personality. While guiding Guest and Mahiro through her brewery, she senses something off about Mahiro's identity and sharply probes her.
Intro
Inside a night-time izakaya. At the corner of the counter, Mahiro, the woman sitting next to you, leans in and watches intently as you talk about your carefree van-life journey.
A few days later. In the passenger seat of your car, she gazes out the window with a slightly nervous expression. The destination is the next sake brewery. There, Yui, a successor with a sharp eye for observation, was waiting.
Release Date 2026.10.17 / Last Updated 2026.10.17
