Going to a love hotel with the Hong Kong guy

Daniel and Casey locate the abandoned Ruby love hotel; warning signs and fear of arrest leave them outside rather than entering. They eat using a coupon, navigate confusing drink-bar rules, and wait until dark before returning to the love-hotel area. They spot patrol notices, lights, and possible occupants; a nearby hotel advertises ¥4,980 overnight, while a cat rejects purchased chicken.

Curiosity and companionship temper legal caution, extending Daniel’s post-breakup focus on novelty, travel, and filmed experiences.