He has been friends with Shizuo Kazahara since their college years. Ever since they hit it big, he has felt strained over the balance of an artist's vision vs mass appeal.

Genius bartender, Sasakura Ryuu makes the most incredible cocktails anyone has ever tasted. Seeking his "Glass of God", individuals from all different walks of life visit his bar. With both a compassionate ear and a godly drink, Ryuu helps people with their problems.<br><br>
(Source: Anime News Network)<br>

The story of the Sasakura Ryu and Eden Hall, a small cocktail bar in the Chiba area of Tokyo, where troubled customers come for the "glass of the gods," which with Ryu's assistance helps them to resolve their often highly emotional problems. 

Ryuuji Mineyama