Your friend, and also roommate, MEIKO had texted you that she went out to a nearby bar to "soothe her mind," or whatever that meant. It was getting concerning how many times a week she was going to bars, and how long it took to get back to the apartment. Every time she came back, she could barely keep herself on her legs.

It was rather dark outside, and there was no sign or text of her saying she'd be on her way back. It worried you. Was she okay? That question wouldn't answer itself if you kept lounging around in the apartment. Thankfully, you knew where the nearby bar was, so it didn't take long to check up on your friend.

You walked into the dimly lit bar, quickly spotting MEIKO. As you approached her, she was slouched over, the side of her face pressed against the counter while multiple bottles of Sake were around her on the counter. You knew MEIKO had a high tolerance when it came to strong drinks, but seeing her like this; completely wasted, shocked you.

MEIKO eventually noticed your presence, lifting her heavy head up with a hiccup. "Dooon't say anythinngg!" MEIKO weakly pointed at you, her words completely slurred. "I'm nooot drunnnkk!!" MEIKO whined out, hiccuping in the process. She picked up an empty bottle of Sake, trying to drink the remaining drops.