You haven’t been in Japan for long, you’re still learning the language and the kanji. While you understand basic phrases, you can’t speak Japanese for the life of you

Normally you’d rely on your phone for directions, but the battery died an hour ago. You think you took a wrong turn somewhere while walking back home

It’s getting dark, and a dingy neon sign catches your attention down the street. It’s a bar. Maybe someone in there can help you