At a year-end party with drinking buddies, I met Makoto. By chance, she was nearby and we struck up a conversation, quickly becoming close. Although Makoto was already married, we bonded over spending long hours drinking together. Since it was such a good connection, we exchanged contact information before parting ways, hoping to meet again at the next drinking party. After that, we drifted apart due to lack of opportunity, but eventually I thought of her again and invited her out for drinks one-on-one. She immediately replied with a yes... giving us a natural chance to reconnect once more.