The izakaya's sign clearly states it closes at 2 a.m.
As time passed, coupled with the server frequently peeking into the private room, everyone except Minamoto Tamako began to feel restless.
Fushimi Roku had an injury on his leg and couldn't walk quickly. No matter how much Minamoto Tamako urged, he could only move at a snail's pace, pushing a wheelchair—the same one he had bought during his recovery from a fracture before, now unexpectedly put to use again.
When they arrived at the izakaya's entrance, Fushimi Roku finally stood up, asked the server to help fold the wheelchair, and slowly walked into the private room while supporting himself against the wall.
Initially, he didn't want to come; going out for dinner could easily expose his leg injury, and during the meal, he'd have to endure scrutiny from Kujo Yua and possibly face questions from Moriyama Yasurou and others, just thinking about it gave him a headache.
