After seeing my mentor inebriated, my first reaction was pure surprise.

I mean, five cans of 135ml beer? And she’s that drunk? Sure, she’s always had a low tolerance, but this…

‘Oh, right. She hasn’t eaten all day, from morning till evening.’

The surprise quickly faded. Alcohol always hits harder on an empty stomach, and my mentor had been starving herself all day, so it made sense.

I couldn’t help but frown in sympathy.

‘Well, this is a mess.’

It was supposed to be a special night, and I’d prepared to make an effort to show her my interest as …