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Ch. 1: Unfriendly Feline

Toshi sat in his home with a cup of tea next to him and the light of the TV lighting up the room. He flipped through the channels between news and random TV shows to try and ease his mind.

The light noise of a cat began catching his ear, followed by tapping. A smile formed on the hero's face knowing exactly who it was.

He stood up from his seat and walked over to the kitchen window. There the familiar feline sat waiting for him to open it up. This feline was no ordinary cat... she was a hero. Toshi placed both hands on the bottom of the window and pulled it up, the cat walking in.

"You're a tad late today, Tigris."

The cat replied with a small meow. How did Toshi know she was his long-time hero friend? The tiny deer Antlers on the cat's head. Something that happened no matter what animal she shape-shifted to.

The white feline hopped down onto the counter and sat upon it watching All Might close the window. He let out a sigh then leaned on the counter. "If you keep staying up late like this you'll fall asleep as most of your students do."

She couldn't talk in her animal forms, but it was alright, he did most of the talking as is.

Toshi smiled and reached up into his cabinet. He opened it to reveal stacks of cat food. He then grabbed one can and opened it up. "You need to take a break from your studies too. I know you're trying your best but even hero's need rest. Look at Shota."

He opened the can and placed it in front of her. She bent down and began eating the food while All Might gently stroked her back. A small purr began coming from Tigris. She looked up for a moment, eyes closed, leaning into his hand.

"Such a creature of comfort, as always," He smiled. "To think you're a professor too!"

Toshi met Tigris many years ago on a visit to America, she was a young girl with a dream of being a doctor in Bio-Med. Her dream came true as well as her profession. Life became even better when U.A. University opened up in Musutafu giving her an almost guarantee to lecture there and study All Might's condition.

Tigris finished her meal and licked her chops clean.

"I cleaned your bed. It's in the corner as always. You're welcome to stay the night if you'd like Miss Tigris." He knew she wouldn't sleep at all if she didn't. She only did stay when she was exhausted.

This wasn't one of those times. She shook her head back and forth signaling 'No' to the hero.

"Fair enough." He smiled at her, "Would you like to join me for some TV before you leave? I have off tomorrow, generally..."

She stood up and walked towards him. He then gently picked her up and carried her to the couch, placing her next to him.

Toshi understood her in ways most people couldn't. She was human, yes, but there were animal parts that she couldn't control, one being the need for attention, closeness. He didn't own her, they were still friends, but he was there for her.

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"Mic," Shota called to his loud friend as he entered the room. "I need you to take this to the new University." He dropped a small stack of paperwork on his desk.

"Yo dude, a hello to you too," Mic leaned on his elbow, "I'll do it, no problem, but why can't you?"

"It's out of my way and I don't want to." Shota turned around and began walking out of the room.

"HEY! Just leavin' without any details? Who's it going to? What is it even?" He picked up the stack but the stack was immediately slammed back onto his desk, Shota's hand on top of it.