the mechanic book 3 the trial arc

chapter 8

Saturday morning

*We see Eri and Momo in the car driving to Izuku's home. The car ride was quiet, with both women not saying anything. Since being grounded, Eri didn't talk too much to Momo, scared to disappoint her again, and Momo was just scared to say the wrong thing. Soon enough, they parked in front of the car, and they got out, with Eri grabbing her bag.

Momo: It's a 3-day weekend. I'll see you on Tuesday.

Eri:....ok...

They returned to the awkward silence until Momo knocked on the door. After a few moments, the door opened, revealing Izuku with a cane in one hand and a cup of coffee on the other.

Izuku: There's my princess.

Izuku said, smiling. Eri almost jumped to her father, wrapping her arms around his neck and hiding her face in his neck.

Eri: I missed you, daddy.

Eri said it softly but so lovingly. It caused a twitch of negative emotions like guilt, regret, and sadness to grow inside Momo, but she remained strong.

Izuku: I missed you too, baby girl. Now why don't you go inside? Have you eaten? Tsuyu just finished putting the food on the table.

Eri: Yes, thank you.

Eri walked inside but was stopped when Zuku grabbed the collar of her shirt.

Izuku: Hey, you were raised better than that. Say goodbye to your mother.

*Izuku's tone was also stern, but it was different from Momo's tone. Izuku had a joking atmosphere around him. Eri turned around and hugged her mother, who hugged back.

Momo: Have fun today, honey. I love you. I love you so much...

Eri: I love you too, mom...

Eri let go of the hug and walked further inside. But again, Izuku grabbed her by the back of her collar in her shirt.

Izuku: What's not going to give your mother a kiss goodbye?

Eri gave a small huff, walked back, and kissed her mother's cheek. Eri looked at her father, slightly annoyed by her eyes, asking if she's done. Izuku just raised his hands in surrender as Eri walked past him, and Izuku grabbed her collar again. *

Izuku: what? I don't get a hello kiss.

Eri groaned and kissed his father's cheek before walking inside, annoyed. Yes, but in a much better mood than before.

With Momo and Izuku

*Once Eri was far enough, both gave out small laughter, seeing their daughters antics. Even Momo's mood was lifted a little.

Momo: That was rather cheeky, Zuzu.

Izuku: Why, Mochi, I have no idea what you're talking about.

*Izuku said with an innocent smile, making Momo snort in amusement; her mood got more serious as she looked at Izuku.*

Momo: Izuku, I need to tell you something. It's about Eri. She's grounded.

Izuku: I see. What did she do?

Momo: She drank beer... I'll be honest, I don't know if what I did was the right choice. I just went into panic mode, but it's too late to back down now. She's grounded until Tuesday. no phone, no friends. No electronics

Izuku: Hm, I'll agree with no electronics and no phones, but I'm going to have to defy you in the no friends

Momo:I'm glad that. I took it too far when I said no friends, but like I said, i just went into panic mode.