"Just X." No one here has known what the placeholder means, and no one here has recoiled in shock or disgust, but X is fairly sure a part of him will always expect it. "There's a story behind it, but it's not a very interesting one."

At least, as far as he's concerned. It's a painful story. Not an interesting one.

"How new are you?" X asks as they approach the cafe he's thinking of. "Have you tried any of the local food yet?"