Reencounter (Part 2)

Kaizen was surprised to see Jayaa approaching the table, but a tension immediately settled in the air. The two had not met since Jayaa and Emma had hidden that she would also be participating in the selection process for the special program, which caused a major and abrupt break in their friendship.

"Jayaa..." Kaizen muttered, her voice revealing a mixture of discomfort and resentment.

Jayaa looked at Kaizen with a hesitant expression, seeming a bit disconcerted by his friend's reaction. He tried to break the ice, saying, "Klaus, I... didn't expect to find you here. How have you been?"

Kaizen kept a cold stare at Jayaa before answering, his voice laden with distrust. "I've been doing pretty well, considering the circumstances. How about you?"

Jayaa looked away for a moment, before sighing and saying, "I have been reflecting a lot on what happened between us, Klaus."