Event Story – Heroes with Dirty Faces, ch.1

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Jay: Ooooh! Nice, you got it... Go! Run!
Yes! That's what I call a great comeback!
... Ops. I got a little too excited there.
I'd share the joy with Asch if he were here, but... everyone is out at the moment.

......

(It's been quite a while since I've got a good rest...
But is it really okay to spend time as I please?
Just- When will I be able to return to work? No, can I /even/ return to duty?
I caused a lot of trouble at the aquarium that time...
N- No, no. There's no point in feeling down.
... Besides, Victor contacted me when he found clues.
He told me to wait until conclusive evidence is found... So right now, I should keep my hopes up and waitー)

... Mh? A message?

「To daddy. Have you seen Tiger Jets' match? It was amazing how the tide turned!」

Oooh......! He watched the match! ♪

「Is it true that we can hang out now? I want to play catch with you.」

Catch, huh...? Sure~ let's play. I don't think we've ever done that together. 

Now that I'm still recuperating, I can make time to meet up with my son. We can also message each other in real time...
I'm sure he's also happy about it. Guess this might be a plus point.

Let's see... 「Let me know when you're free. Daddy will adjust his plans for you.」

(... Is this the kind of life I can expect if I stop being a hero?)

......

What am I even thinking? Everyone is acting assuming I'll come back.

My, my. Another reply?

「There is something I would like to test. Could you come to the laboratory?」...
It's from Victor... He's also doing so much for me.

「Sure thing. I'll come right away」... Should ask him if there is any progress today tooー



Since I have plenty of time on my hands, I should have bought Victor something. Next time I'll buy some donuts... Hm?



Gray?

Gray: ......! Jay-san...

Jay: Here to see Victor?

Gray: N- No, uhm... Today... Uhhhmmm...

Jay: ...?

Gray: I was walking around the tower for e- e- e- exercise......!
I'm so sorry...!

Jay: Huh? Gray, wai-...
...... Exercise?

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