Mai Sect Headquarters, Ishimoto Koji is engaged in a drinking bout with a sleazy old man. Ishimoto Koji has a large build, thick eyebrows, big eyes, a square face, and a menacing air about him; the old man sharing drinks with him is Haruki Murakami, a veteran director of special films who once helped Hato Yui make several popular films deeply loved by shut-ins.
"Mr. Ando, here's to your future works being even better." Ishimoto Koji raised his glass.
Haruki Murakami was flattered and quickly lifted his glass, his neck slightly lowered, although he smiled, there was a palpable reverence for the person in front of him: "I'll strive not to disappoint Mr. Ando."
Once he finished drinking, he continued: "I only wonder whether Miss Hato is willing to make a comeback."
