After closing the business deal, we were walking side by side when she said, "A man who likes sake must be good at his job, right? It's been like that since old times." She then added, "But what about you and me having another drink?" Since I had plans to work in Fukuoka the next day, I declined her offer, but she playfully teased, "It depends on my mood whether or not I sign a contract with your company, doesn't it?" Feeling flustered, I reluctantly agreed to go out for round two after finishing our first meeting. Unfortunately, the last train had already left, so I invited her back to my hotel for a third date...
