[On the other hand, if Haru decides he's a loser, he really has no idea how he could possibly recover from that emotional wound.

She helps him to his feet and he bows politely at her with a smile, pouring the champagne into the glasses of the two people at the booth he just face-planted at.

They even clap in encouragement. With that done, he turns to her.]

...Well, despite the circumstances, it's good to see you. I'm going on break in about uh... now. [Now sounds good.] Gimme a minute and then we can catch up.