Recap:

“KOICHI, are you involved in child labor. Even though I'm your mother I will do the right thing and call the police.”

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“SO IT WAS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HELPING YOU WITH A 10 YEAR OLD BOY.” 

She chased Koichi around the apartment while slapping him with her quirk and him trying to dodge without his as he doesn't want to show her the improvement he’s made with it.

“It seems that I’ll need to take you home with me after we sort out this mess so you can’t do any illegal activities”

“Just what I feared!.”

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“We provide support to neighborhoods in places like east Naruhata where local government and community organizations are less effective. And Volunteer workers like Koichi here are essential to make this process happen.

He accepted a trial run of the program when I pitched it to him 3 months ago. So because of his young age we gave him the babysitting trial. He had the most affinity with it and became a friend of Kazuho’s here.” He gestured towards her.

“So after seeing the fact that the two stayed in contact with each other we decided to try a full run of the program by introducing this little guy from another elementary school.”

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As Dante was thinking of ways to avoid talking anymore and trying to leave another unexpected guest arrived.

“Koichi, I’m here for my notes back from class?”

In walked an attractive and fashionable young woman, with long black hair, a slim build, bright eyes and a beauty mark below the left side of her mouth.

‘I hate this day.’

As Dante thought so he still had to play the part of the young child volunteering. 

Shoko turned around to Koichi.

“You're thinking of having this young woman do the house for you AS WELL!”

Koichi saw his future in prison, possibly with his entire body broken, where the only thing the crawler would be good at is mopping the floors.

“Hello ma’am, I’m Makoto Tsukauchi. I’m Koichi’s classmate in university. I lent him some notes and came to retrieve them.”

“There in my room, I’ll go retrieve them.” Koichi quickly left hoping that Makoto would calm his mother down.

Shoko and the old man continued their conversation. Kazuho either left with Koichi or faded into the background.

However, just as Dante thought he would get a break, two big arms once again picked him up.

“Oh, you're really light, are you eating enough for your age?”

Dante who didn’t want to talk employed his people warding tactic.

‘Special Move: Staring into the soul.’

He’s been told that his eyes could look dead sometimes.

‘Though this was villains talking.’

Whenever he looked at someone for too long they would awkwardly move away or change the subject.

So Dante started into Makoto’s eyes.

“Are we playing a staring game? I won’t lose to you.” Makoto, as someone who wants to be a reporter, has better patience than most on earth.

She also had the ability to read people easily. 

“Why don’t we post our little game on social media.”

Dante, who was ranting in his head, snapped his head around.

‘What? I’m supposed to have disappeared.’

Resigning to his fate he spoke just enough so he didn’t alert Koichi’s mom since he didn't want to speak to two people today.

“~i’m fine.”

“What I didn’t hear you.”

‘Maybe I should have ignored the old man, is it too late to resign.’

*Chuckle*

“Ok-Ok if you answer this I’ll stop questioning you.”

“What's your name, little boy.”

“Oh, I want to know as well. My son didn’t introduce you yet either.”

“EEEKKK.”

Koichi narrowly dodged getting slapped by his mothers quirk. He decided that he may have left some parts of the notes in his room.

“Um…Dante Takahashi.”

“Hello Dante.”-X2 

“Hello, Koichi’s mom and Makoto-san.”

‘Phew, that should suffice.’

Dante blew a sigh of relief and let his head fall onto Makoto who for some reason decided to hold him.

“Dante, you should normally refer to people you don’t know by their last name. It’s fine with me because I’m used to it since I’m young but-”

“But wouldn't that be confusing when referring to family members.”

“It’s fine Makoto, and Dante you can call me Ms Haimawari.”

After that Dante temporarily tuned everyone out and simply closed his eyes. In that time Koichi got smacked again for some reason, gave Makoto her notes, and sat down.

“Honestly I don’t know what my son did to get your help Makoto.”

“Oh it’s nothing. Koichi was like a hero to me in school, he frequently helps me. This is merely repaying him.”

“A hero, Makoto? Gosh…My Koichi used to want to be a hero. He wore All Might hoodies and would run around and put himself in danger and come home hurt. He tried to become a hero when he applied to some school around, but in the end he was declined.”

Dante looked at Koichi, who was shuffling around refilling everyone's drinks while scratching the back of his head.

“Like a hero he got hurt but at least it wasn’t as bad as heroes. I think heroes are great but trying to be one for people destined not to, will only result in pain. Though it’s nice for my Koichi to be able to help you at the school.”

“TH-THAT’S just not true!”

Nobody expected Kazuho, who had a weak presence until now, to be the one to shout across the room.

“Do you have something to say…”

“Kazuho.”

“Thank You. So Kazuho do you have something to say?”

“N-Never Mind.”

“Speak Your Mind, Young Lady!!”

*Wahhhh*

Kazuho was surprised by Shoko’s loud voice.

“I-It’s just t-that KOICHI HELPS ME ALOT WITH MY SCHOOL WORK AND THINGS AND I THINK THAT HE COULD BE A GREAT HERO IF HE PUT HIS MIND TO IT.”

Kazuho got real red and then ran outside the room. Koichi quickly ran after her, leaving the 4 of them in the room.

‘What's that about.’

“Is she ok?”

“She’s fine Dante, though she may be a bit sick.”

‘Sick. Does this mean that they won’t believe her words because she’s sick. But I also think Koichi can be a hero. He’s got the guts and ability.’

Dante was contemplating with himself.

To speak or to not.

‘I didn’t come here to get caught up in other businesses. But….’ 

“KOICHI’S A COOL GUY.”

‘Its to help Kochi, if he leaves and I did nothing, then that would be breaking the contract right…? Of course, so I'm merely fulfilling the contract.’

“He..Uh..Helps me with learning some things and even though I’ve only been with him for a little I think that he's a good guy who can become a hero also.” 

Dante tripped up in his speech a couple of times and he felt the others gazes on him.

‘What's the problem, I’ve had many more eyes on me when I fought villains? Bah, I’m just going to get some shut eye.’

So Dante closed his eyes and unknowingly in a warm embrace and tired from his previous days went to sleep.

He slipped in and out of consciousness, leading him to pick up certain sentences.

“Koichi your back, what did you give these kids for them to like you so much.”

“Ah, heh. Well.”

…..

“Koichi, go get me another cup of tea. Actually make those two.”

“Thank you Koichi. And before I forget thanks for the notes.”

…..

He started to wake up. He was in a darker part of the house but could vaguely hear. He focused and heard Koichi’s and his mothers voice.

“So mom, how long do you think you're gonna be here mom?”

“I’m making plans with Makoto to go sightseeing in Tokyo tomorrow actually.”

“Find some time in your schedule to join us Koichi.”

“Sure I’m free tomorrow, I’ll ask Kazuho if she wants to Join.”

‘This isn’t real.’

Refusing to deal with the fact that he’ll have to converse even more tomorrow, Dante put his jacket that was next to him over his head and went back to sleep.

That was if it wasn’t for one small problem.

‘This stinks.’

He threw it across the room instinctively.

“Is Dante awake.”

‘F*ck.’