It is a reason for why people drink, it's true. But sometimes, when the night passes, it just makes the pain harder to deal with.
[ This is all separate from the physical pain of such heavy drinking, but that doesn't help either. Her response makes him sad, even sadder than before, and he decides that he can't possibly leave her alone for the rest of the night. It wasn't a matter of enjoying a cute girl's company anymore, but staying by someone's side when they felt... alone, and possibly afraid. ]
Don't worry. Who all have you met tonight? I'll get in contact with you tomorrow morning and make sure you haven't forgotten a single soul.
[ Vietnam of Vietnam… when she says it like that… he can’t help but laugh, too. He wonders if Vietnam encountered her in a similar state, or if Kou was more chipper before. ]
That is easy enough to remember.
[ But ah, this behavior… don’t drink anymore tonight, Kou!! ] Will you be alright?
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[ This is all separate from the physical pain of such heavy drinking, but that doesn't help either. Her response makes him sad, even sadder than before, and he decides that he can't possibly leave her alone for the rest of the night. It wasn't a matter of enjoying a cute girl's company anymore, but staying by someone's side when they felt... alone, and possibly afraid. ]
Don't worry. Who all have you met tonight? I'll get in contact with you tomorrow morning and make sure you haven't forgotten a single soul.
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Okay, maybe she also chuckles for no reason. ]
Thank you, Jae-ha. I don't remember too much, but Anna of Arendale and Vietnam of Vietnam come to mind.
[ She is still drunk. ]
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That is easy enough to remember.
[ But ah, this behavior… don’t drink anymore tonight, Kou!! ] Will you be alright?
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[ She even sticks her tongue out, something she'd never do with a stranger, but the wine's been helping. ]
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[ Right now, she's alone. Afraid. His presence helps, though. If only for a while. ]
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[ Cute, don't make him poke that tongue!!
His smile widens, warms, and he leans forward, making himself more comfortable in his seat while pouring himself more wine. ]
I will stay until you get tired of me.