They continued to converse for a few more minutes before the waiter arrived, bringing with him Senior Sawako's order, neatly packaged into the cafe's signature takeout containers. Prompting her to rise from her seat before turning to her junior.
" Thank you for accompanying me Junior Yu, it was a very pleasant experience conversing with you." She bade a polite farewell before making her way over towards the elevator.
Yu Xian saw her off with a smile
Watching as the elevator doors closed, he sighed with a relief so tangible that even the cold sweat cascading down his back slowed down in relaxation.
Turning his attention back to his own table, Yu Xian began to scarf down whatever he had ordered. All while his brain tirelessly worked to review each and every second of the interaction he had with her.
' ..She didn't seem to be strong. In fact, I'd be willing to bet half my life-savings that she's never had any fighting experience of any kind.'
' but if she's that harmless, why am I so deathly afraid of her?'
He pondered
' Could it be me? Could my own senses be malfunctioning?"
His thoughts eventually settled on a seemingly impossible suggestion,
' No, that's absurd, I'm the one who will eventually be known as the strongest fighter in history, there's absolutely no way I could ever sense wrongly."
..Before completely rejecting it
' Maybe she's an alien? A vengeful spirit wandering the academy? Or maybe even a hidden master of martial arts hiding her true skills under the guise of a beautiful second year student.'
As Yu Xian's mind continued to reject impossibilities, his hands did not stop for even a moment, constantly bringing food up from the table and into his mouth.
By the time the entirety of the cafe's menu had entered the black hole that was his stomach, he had reached a very probable conclusion.
' I wasn't afraid of her strength, I was afraid of the repercussions.'
He closed his eyes
' My attack would have definitely landed back then, but it would have also severely injured her.'
The consequences of attacking and seriously injuring a senior in this school would have been disastrous
' but not the point of fearing for my life…'
" So there must have been a deeper reason." He muttered
Yu Xian felt that his thoughts were on the right track, something would have definitely led to his demise had he hurt her yet he was unable to pinpoint it whatsoever.
' Is it her connections? Or is she running her own gang?..'
Eventually dropping the matter altogether, he got up from his seat.
' If I can't think of anything concrete, it's probably best to stop bothering about it and stay as far away from her as I possibly can.'
" I trust that your dining experience has been pleasant sir?" The waiter walked over
" Yep, 10/10" Yu Xian gave him a perfect thumbs up before looking at the dozens of emptied plates before him " ..That is if you guys are still willing to have someone like me here."
" It would be our pleasure sir, feel free to dine at our establishment any time."
" Then I'll take you up on that offer of yours mr…"
" My name is Edwin, sir" he bowed " may I have the opportunity to learn yours?"
" Yu Xian, I look forward to eating here again, mr. Edwin."
" Likewise, we are happy to have you, sir Yu Xian."