Recommending the perfect drink to someone was far from simple. When it came to alcohol, there were endless nuances to consider—preferences in taste, tolerance for alcohol, climate, even social or cultural expectations. For Wataru, the stakes were even higher; a single encounter with a client was never his aim. He sought continuous partnerships, where a steep price tag on every recommendation could prove troublesome. A rare, expensive vintage might impress once, but if his clients desired it regularly, his profit margins would suffer.
Up to this point, Wataru had curated goods for his business that were always replenishable—products he could reliably source to sustain long-term deals. That's why, this time, he meticulously picked out a selection of drinks, weighing Mariel, Air, and Cloche's preferences while staying mindful of affordability and availability.
