There were plenty of open seats on the cafeteria, so Hana sitting near Mei wasn't a coincidence.
"Hey there Mei," Hana said, confirming Mei's suspicions.
"What's up Hana?" asked Mei.
"Nothing much, how about you?"
Mei wondered why Hana was deflecting a conversation she had initiated. "I was just sitting down for lunch, nothing really happening today. It's good to see you."
"I'm glad you aren't doing much. I wanted to ask you..."
