The tripwire was meant to be found. Or it was a “misdirect” as Generic Kung-Fu Superhero Sidekick says sometimes (I can actually only think of one time he said it… It was HERE!) So, it could be said that Matt is receiving his Superhero Sidekick training right here in the coffee shop. He’s got his own tiny, furry Kato ambushing him to hone his senses.
Also, the name of that chapter is called “Separate Ways” (because Kickman and Sidekick Matt split up), and “Separate Ways” was the name of the Journey song that Arnel Pineda was singing in the coffee shop a few weeks ago. See, it’s aaallll connected. Spooky.
Countdown to 200 begins now! Gimme a “3!“