Living in a Japanese Internet cafe

After discussing pair/single and smoking options, he enters a no-smoking net-café room and is directed to booth 240. The booth is transparent and cramped; he cannot stretch his legs, sees little privacy, and doubts he could sleep comfortably. Old computers, TV, headphones, lockbox, shower, food, and internet are provided; he prefers his own devices and the capsule hotel.

Basic necessities are outweighed by discomfort and lost privacy, reinforcing his preference for the capsule hotel.