The hero's harem

"Calm" after the storm

Saitama was watching television at home the day after the big superfighting tournament. He was watching the news on the public channel, where they were narrating the simultaneous large-scale attack that happened in all the cities. They reported how from one moment to the next everything had stopped very abruptly and for no apparent reason. It was as if they had only wanted to give a warning to the entire population and warn that the reign of the kaijins was near, so that a certain rumor of an "association of monsters" was beginning to be on everyone's lips. The only thing left to do was to wait and see what would happen... When he moved on to other less important news, he turned off the TV and fixed his gaze on the ceiling, thinking for a moment...

[PREVIOUS DAY, AFTER THE DEFEAT OF GOKETSU]

When Saitama had walked away from the stadium he encountered a badly wounded hero who had told him a little about the supposed "monster association". He continued on his way pondering the chaotic situation a bit, until an ordinary guy riding a bicycle and wearing a facemask with a cap called the bald man by name. He realized that it was KING himself who was standing next to him.

-King? What are you doing here? - asked Saitama somewhat curious.

-I just wanted to see how the situation was going- King replied.

-Is it safe for you to go out?

-Sure, the alarm stopped going off a while ago so I figured the danger had passed - King said while looking at Saitama noticing something strange about him - Is something wrong? You look like you have a long face.

-It's nothing special, I'm just a bit pensive - Said Saitama with his typical bland tone of voice.

-I see... Don't lose hope, you're still young, you might still grow your hair back like before - Said King misunderstanding the situation.

-Stop! It's nothing like that.... It's a bit more complex problem - he replied with an angry tone.

-Hmmm... It's not like you... As strong as you are one would think you wouldn't have too much trouble.

-You said it yourself... but I still have to deal with some... I'm already too strong - He said with a somewhat melancholic tone.

-But being strong is pretty good, isn't it?

-King... How can I enjoy my growth if I can't improve anymore? - Said Saitama reproachfully to his friend - Even though I got to kill a thousand monsters, deep down I'll still be very boring. - He clenched his fist with a slight helplessness - Sometimes I feel misunderstood or lonely....

-Are you feel lonely Saitama? - King asked

-Well... Sometimes I do feel this way.... - He began to remember the people he has met so far, at least those who had become somewhat close to the bald man - Although I have people around me and with whom I can distract myself at times... I feel like it's not enough...

-Hmm... Now that I remember, yes I have seen how you have spent some time with certain people like your disciples, some heroes and even me, but I don't think they have done anything more than visit you at times.

-What do you mean? - he asked as he didn't quite get the idea.

-I mean that you should make the most of the time you spend with them, like for example when we get together to play video games, don't we have a good time? - King asked with some innocence.

-I guess we do - He answered without remembering that whenever they played, anger prevailed in the bald man because he could never beat him.

-You can try to do some activity together or even visit some place you've ever wanted to go