2 Martial Artists (1/2)

7:30- 20 minutes from Su Min's apartment.

On the side of a cracked pathway, a rusted sign glistened with age under the morning sun, displaying the simple words ”Yu's Grocers”. Below the sign stood two foggy panes of glass, from which a door was placed between them. You could see various fruits and vegetables behind the windows, giving the place a market vibe.

On the door hanged a ”Closed” sign which swayed back and forth occasionally. Su Min stood in front of the door as he opened it, took off the sign and stumbled towards the counter in the corner of the store. Behind the counter was the staff only door, but Su Min didn't bother to enter.

*Clang*

Pressing the old-fashioned button on the cash-register, Su Min got a chair and sat down to rest, but he always kept some of his attention towards the front door to allow him to react if something unexpected happens.

'Guess I can't rely on predicting it anymore...'

Before he could finish his thought, a loud whack struck the wall behind him as the staff door was thrown to the side, revealing a large crate being held up by a young girl. She had her brown hair tied in a bun and wore simple work clothes. She frowned as she grunted under her breath, although it looked rather comical on her dainty face.

”Why does he always refuse my help? Hmph!”

Nonetheless, after a few steps, she abruptly stumbled in shock as her eyes looked at a weak looking figure sitting down behind the counter.

”Ah?”

*BANG*

The numerous boxes flew to the ground as the girl stumbled to her knees, where the shocked expression slowly turned to faint anger. However, within this was a sadness as she looked at his broken body.

”Will you please announce your arrival, Su Min? Please?!”

Su Min remained emotionless as he continued to play with the register, but, pausing, he spoke.

”I'm sorry Miss Yu, let me help you-”

”Someone as weak as you will only be a burden!”

Yu Yan ”humphed” at Su Min as she moved in his way and started picking up the boxes herself. Su Min sighed as he went to sit down again, hearing the occasional cursing at the inanimate objects.

Eventually, all the boxes were placed at the back of the store, from which Yu Yuan breathed deeply and placed the 'open' sign behind the door. Afterwards, she began to pace around the store, fixing and placing food.

”Su Min! Remember that an important guest is meant to be coming soon, so don't do any of those stupid things you do!”