Worthless Necessity [HitoZuku]

Chapter 181 - Inside your holographic heart

Shinsou looked up from the book he was reading, watching as Midoriya looked through his pitiful selection of clothes. Shirou was curled up by his side, and Reiko was just pawing at Midoriya's feet, meowing whenever Midoriya looked down at her for her opinion.

"You're going somewhere today?" Shinsou asked, and Midoriya nodded, "Yeah... Nezu said we can... go to the park... but I don't know what to wear..."

"That sounds nice." Shinsou replied, scratching his neck, "I don't think the Principal would mind whatever you wear. Just go with what's comfortable."

"Oh... okay." Midoriya nodded, as he grabbed one of his hoodies and sweatpants, before he rushed to the bathroom to change.

A small screech rang out, and Ryuto flew into Midoriya's room through the balcony. He perched on Midoriya's chair, letting out a squawk as he came back from his morning flight, before he started preening. It didn't take too long for Midoriya to finish changing, and he exited the bathroom.

"When are you coming back?" Shinsou asked, "Should I ask the cooking team to leave some food for you?"

"I'm... not... too sure..." Midoriya scratched his head, deep in thought, "I... think I won't be back for lunch... but I'm not sure about dinner."

"Alright. I'll just message you later, when they ask." Shinsou nodded, and Midoriya glanced at the taller boy, "Thank you."

"No worries." Shinsou shot the greenette a small smile, "Go on. Enjoy your father-son bonding time."

Midoriya puffed out a cheek in mild indignation, eliciting a small laugh from Shinsou, before the green haired boy exited his room, with Reiko and Ryuto following behind him.

The boy made his way to the main building of UA, where he was supposed to be waiting for Nezu. He was there a good ten minutes early, and he didn't want to make the principal wait.

However, it seemed like Nezu also had the same idea, and the moment Midoriya rounded the corner that lead to the main entrance, Nezu walked out of the front doors.

"Ah, you're early too!" Nezu smiled up at the greenette, "Come on, let's go! We can grab breakfast and some coffee before we head to the park."

Midoriya nodded, and followed along behind Nezu, letting the small animal principal lead him out of UA and down the hill. They leisurely walked along the sidewalk quietly, neither of them talking, before Nezu came across a small coffee shop.

The principal turned towards Midoriya, smiling, as he gestured to the door, "They have pretty good coffee and pancakes here!"

Midoriya tilted his head slightly, blinking in confusion, "Pan... cakes?"

"Pancakes. They're like... flat, thin cakes... and..." Nezu started trying to explain, before he scratched the back of his head, his tail flicking about wildly, "I think it'll be easier to explain it if you just try it out."

Midoriya nodded, and Nezu instructed the smaller boy to find an empty table, as the principal went up to the counter to order. It wasn't too hard to find empty seats, since it was still relatively early on a weekend, and it wasn't long before Nezu came back to the table, with one of the cashiers following behind him to help him with the food tray.

Nezu hopped up onto the chair, and the cashier gently placed the tray down on the table. The principal smiled up at the cashier, "Thank you!"

The cashier's face instantly lit up, and she smiled back, "You're welcome! Please enjoy your meal!"

The duo watched as the cashier went back to her position by the counter, getting ready for the next customer in line, and Nezu pointed at the plate, "Pancakes!"