The cafeteria buzzed with life
Clinking trays, bursts of laughter, and the comforting aroma of coffee drifting through the air. Kriss and Zeyn slipped inside, their steps light, as if the bustle itself had been waiting for them.
They claimed a table tucked into a shaded corner, the kind of spot where countless students had whispered secrets, debated theories, or laughed about nothing at all. Kriss plopped down first, snatching the menu with a gleam in his eye.
"Oh, finally!" he exclaimed, his grin stretching wide. "I've been craving this since yesterday. The sweet-and-sour chicken skin. Legendary. A must-have!"
Zeyn raised a brow, his lips quirking faintly. "Chicken skin…? Legendary?"
"You don't get it yet." Kriss leaned in, lowering his voice as if sharing some sacred knowledge. "This dish is practically a symbol of our department. Victories, celebrations, even farewell parties. Every milestone gets marked with this. It's our banner of unity. Memories on a plate."
