Botan's drunk enthusiasm is contagious in a way that makes you want to pour yourself something and sit with these people. Watch a reserved person crack open not because of alcohol, but because someone decided isolation wasn't as good as being wanted. The romance builds so quietly you don't notice you're rooting for them until the show's already won.
Botan arrives at her university dorm ready for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn to something unexpected: the quiet beauty of her dorm leader Ibuki savoring a drink alone in the evening. Curious and emboldened, Botan decides to taste alcohol for the first time, and something clicks. What begins as a single curious sip blossoms into a genuine love of drinking, shared with her growing circle of dormmates over everything from shoyu-based cocktails to smooth whisky. As Botan discovers new flavors and the warmth of tipsy laughter with friends, Ibuki watches from her usual spot, gradually realizing that solitude has its limits. The reserved dorm leader finds herself pulled into Botan's infectious enthusiasm, learning that the best moments often come not from the drink itself, but from who you're sharing it with. Between late-night conversations, clumsy confessions, and the comfortable silence of understanding glances, their connection deepens in ways neither expected. University life becomes less about finding yourself and more about finding the right person to get pleasantly buzzed alongside.