Ken arrived with his new father-in-law in tow and hefted his glass of whiskey. "Allow me to make the first toast. To the union of family, may we forever be linked together as of this moment."
"Kanpai!"
All 5 men raised their glass and knocked back the whiskey in one fell swoop. Even Ken who had abstained from alcohol most of this life did not hold back in that moment.
"Pah! That's some good whiskey!" Tetsu exclaimed.
For Ken, this was not the last of the drinks he was forced to partake in throughout the night, but he did manage to sufficiently hydrate in between. Like this, he managed to stay within the tipsy zone, the perfect spot.
Dinner was served shortly after. The food was traditional Japanese, but with wagyu steak and salmon as the side dishes. It was rather extravagant, but Ken was not stingy in this regard.