In this short monologue, the speaker reflects on a personal journey regarding alcohol. At age 7, they made a firm vow not to follow the drinking habits of their grandfather and father. However, by age 15, they encountered intense peer pressure at high‑school parties where everyone was drinking. The desire to fit in, look cool, and impress a girl—highlighted by the image of a bikini‑clad girl holding a beer—led them to question their earlier resolve and consider drinking themselves.
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