As the night wore on, Yui found herself lost in the old man's stories. She realized that there was so much more to the Japanese entertainment industry than just the glamour and glitz of the idol groups and TV dramas.
Years later, when Yui looked out at the Tokyo skyline, she felt a sense of pride knowing that she had played a small part in shaping the sound of Japan's entertainment industry. And whenever she walked through the streets of Shinjuku, she made sure to stop by that small alleyway bar, where it all began.
The Tokyo neon lights reflected off the wet pavement as Yui walked down the bustling streets of Shinjuku. She had just finished a long day of rehearsals with her idol group, Sakura Dream, and was looking forward to unwinding with a delicious bowl of ramen.