But now, that ever-confident individual was crumbling, consumed by sorrow over a single girl. It was evident that in Kane's heart, Lani held immense significance.

Kane continued to drink without pause. After about half an hour, his eyes blurred, and his thoughts were chaotic and hazy. Weary, he leaned back into the chair, despondent, closing his eyes. The intoxication left him so disoriented that suddenly he couldn't distinguish where he was, vaguely asking Roger beside him, "Where are ...