Mystery from Another World--MHA

Part 104: A bunny in a dairy

Mirko visited UA unexpectedly the day after she got back to Japan.

Aizawa assumed it was to ask about the mission...and she did ask him if he knew anything. He said no.

"Is that why you came?" he said, "If you do learn anything, let me know... I want to make sure Eri never has to worry about this again."

"Oh...how is the kid?" Mirko asked.

"Doing all right. Likstar and West have counseled her. Even the annoying counselor here has talked to her. She says Eri's doing better than she expected... They think she'll grow out of her fears eventually," Aizawa said, "But I have to make sure she has no reason to be afraid."

"Oh...well, I heard Joke was okay," Mirko said.

"Yeah." Aizawa had heard too by now. He was obviously relieved.

"So we got off pretty easy, really," Mirko said.

Aizawa just gave her a look.

Mirko laughed. "It's a joke, Eraserhead... Anyway...I just need to ask Likstar something."

"Your friendship with her is one of my many concerns..." Aizawa sighed.

"We're not friends," Mirko grumbled.

Especially not after what Shine said.

Shine was surprised to see her. "Wow...I thought I'd have to call you... Listen, about the other day--"

"Forget about it." Mirko waved her hand.

"Oh, well.... If you want to apologize then," Shine said.

"Me?" Mirko said.

Shine gave her a look. A lot of that was going around today.

"Next time just say that you're not feeling well," Mirko said.

"Uh, I did," Shine said.

"Well, I thought you were exaggerating," Mirko said.

"Are you aware of your complete lack of social skills off the field?" Shine retorted, "Now this is no good. I was going to try to patch things up, but you're just making me mad again."

"I don't care. I just came to ask you if you're using your portals yet," Mirko said.

"I...haven't tried," Shine said, "But they should be working."

"Great..." Mirko tried to think of an excuse for her next question. "So the blocking only affects you, right? Not the villains?"

"It could have affected them. I haven't asked," Shine frowned, "You know, maybe I should. That could help me understand maybe... Maybe it's not just me."

Oh, that went better than Mirko thought it would.

"You're going to go see those freaks again," she feigned disgust.

"Just to ask a quick question. I'm sure they'll understand," Shine said.

Mirko huffed. "Well, you're not going alone. You should take someone with you."

"Wally has to watch Eri right now," Shine said, "but I could ask... Oh...hmm..."

"I'm right here," Mirko said.

"Why should you want to come? You hate them," Shine said.

"That's why. I won't go easy on them if they pull something." Mirko crossed her arms. "So that's settled."

"Aw, you do care," Shine said mockingly.

"Shut up. You want a black eye first?" Mirko said.

Shine frowned. "I am not a punching bag you can threaten like that, Rumi. Apologize to me, now. Or forget it."