Berry Planet was a members-only bar.

Needless to say, first-time customers would be refused entry. To become a member, letters of introduction from three existing members and an expensive membership fee were required. It was a place where one couldn’t enter without unquestionable position and wealth.

In addition, it even had completely private rooms, so fellow customers wouldn’t see one another. Only those who wanted to spend their time quietly without getting disturbed by anyone gathered at this bar.

Clink, went the glass in my hand. It had been about an hour since I came to this bar. I was spending my time alone while savoring my fifth glass of whiskey. Thin, thread-like smoke fluttered as it rose from the half-smoked cigarette on the ashtray.