Kiomaru the Blacksmith

(from ebookjapan): After training in Paris, bartender Ren Sajima returns to Ginza, Tokyo. His first customer, the owner of a long-established kimono shop, tells him that it is bothersome to have a wandering young bartender in Ginza, but...?

Since his childhood, Kiomaru has been formed by master Sadamitsu of the Gassan forge so that he could later become a specialist in sword making. One day, when he learns of the brutal death of a young man to which he sold his first sword, he realize his own inexperience and decides to adopt a new attitude by following an exacting training. After avenging the young man, he continues his training, but one day, his master reveal to him an unbelievable secret: 18 years ago, meteorites nicknamed "Steel of the stars" fell from the sky on a dark mountain. Since that day, it seems the wheel of destiny enforced itself.

Genius bartender Ryu Sasakura 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, Ryu helps people with their problems. Volume Subtitles: 1: **Gentle Perch** (優しい止まり木, Yasashī Tomariki) 2: **Perfect Taste** (完璧な味, Kanpekina Aji) 3: **Bar Face** (バーの顔, Bā no Kao) 4: **A Cup for the Traveler** (旅人のための一杯, Tabibito no Tame no Ippai) 5: **One for the Road** 6: **Cigar Smoke** (葉巻の煙, Hamaki no Kemuri) 7: **Martini's Face** (マティーニの顔, Matīni no Kao) 8: **Eden Hall Good Luck** (イーデンホールの幸運, Īdenhōru no Kōun) 9: **First "Customer"** (最初の『客』, Saisho no “Kyaku”) 10: **It Won't Sink** (たゆたえども沈まず, Tayutaedomo Shizumazu) 11: **Each Turning Point** (それぞれの転機, Sorezore no Tenki) 12: **Cross Road** (クロス・ロード, Kurosu Rōdo) 13: **The Kindness of Failure** (失敗の優しさ, Shippai no Yasashi-sa) 14: **Serving Cup** (献杯, Kenpai) 15: **Past** (過去, Kako) 16: **Rita Takazuru's Story** (竹鶴・リタの物語, Takedzuru Rita no Monogatari) 17: **Door to Tomorrow** (明日への扉, Asuhenotobira) 18: **Bar Treasures** (バーの宝物, Bā no Takaramono) 19: **Departure** (旅立ち, Tabidachi) 20: **Good Man** (善い人, Yoi Hito, ALT. ENG. - Good Person) 21: **The Teachings of Goodbye** (サヨナラの教え, Sayonara no Oshie)

Ren Sashima came to Paris alone to study to be a bartender. Ren was full of hope, but he was pickpocketed and lost his money and passport. Eventually, he found himself at a bar in a back alley...!?

Shunsuke Sakaki is a part-time university lecturer on Western European history. Ema Sakiyama, his student and Roppongi’s top hostess, asks for his help in settling a dispute with a customer who sent back a glass of champagne. With help from Rin, Ema’s friend who is oddly knowledgeable about champagne, it looks like Sakaki is gradually coming to understand the profound world of champagne, but…?