It was far too late for that. Itachi didn't just make people worry. He made them send him to the hospital under orders.

He had to admit, it surprised him to see Ashiko so animated. Was it the alcohol?

Itachi chuckled and held up his hands. "I promise. I swear on my divine calling that I will not become a man like that, Ashiko-san. After all, I don't have anyone to chivy me along and tell me to eat, so I would simply waste away into nothing." Itachi took a larger sip of his sake than he intended and almost choked.