They all sat down on the floor at a low table, since this was a traditional sushi house after all. Ren Jidian had no choice but to sit beside the CEO as Endo and Genji took the opposite side.
The CEO ate while keeping an eye out for Ren Jidian's facial reaction, wearing a wide grin and relishing it.
There was tension in the air, and the user nervously took his glass of red ice tea. But when he realized it was glass, he hesitated and asked.
"Do you have disposable cups, if possible? I'm incredibly worried if someone else has used this cup."
The waiter scratched his head. "I'm sorry sir, but we only have porcelain sake cups here and glasses, along with wooden cups."
Shuku then said. "I'm sure it's well sanitized here. You don't have to worry, Genji. Remember, we're here to face your fears. You managed to sit somewhere where many people sat with you."