"Mr. Mirai, I know you may have used force to subdue those students.
Nofu Taro is accompanying you now. Is this meant to show me something? If so, I don't think there's any need for us to continue talking."
After hearing Elsa Ziling's words, Mirai was left speechless. She had ignored him entirely, mistaking him for Nofu Taro and assuming he had brought him along to demonstrate his ability to subdue students by force.
Mirai had to admire Elsa Ziling's imagination. He shrugged, sat down opposite her, and first gave Nofu Taro a simple order:
"You should find somewhere to sit first. Then we'll talk about your problem."
Naturally, Nofu Taro did not dare say much. However, after the walk over, his mind had cleared up somewhat. He was obviously no longer as obedient toward Mirai as before, but he still feared him greatly. He cautiously nodded and backed away, nearly bumping into a waiter as he did.
"May I help you?"
The waiter straightened his clothes and, with his upright posture, gave Mirai and Ling'er a slight bow as he asked.
"A cup of Blue Mountain."
"A cup of Blue Mountain."
Mirai and Elsa Ziling spoke at the same time. Both paused for a moment, then Elsa Ziling finally smiled faintly.
After the waiter left, neither Elsa Ziling nor Mirai spoke first.
Mirai was waiting for Elsa Ziling to take the lead in the conversation so that he would have something to say as well.
Elsa Ziling looked out the café window, her eyes fixed on the street. Pedestrians and vehicles passed by one after another. After quietly watching for a long while, Elsa Ziling said:
"Mr. Mirai, I know you're very capable, and what happened just now was also the students' fault. But as a teacher—someone who teaches