Inquisitor

- Chapter: 6 -

Katsuo was at a crossroad. He could tell his father and Hizashi about why he was interested in the girl, have her come to his house for dinner, or the option he'd pick if he could, neither. Alas he had to pick one, and he though them going in blind would be best. So the next day at school he had decided to ask if she would like to meet his father (he thought if he added that Too Damn Loud would also be there she'd faint). 

It was currently lunch time and he couldn't find her anywhere in the lunchroom. Finishing his lunch, he walked around until he got to the back of the school and saw Izumi eating her lunch alone in a corner.

Katsuo POV

'Is she really just sitting in a corner eating lunch by herself? Damn I feel sad just watching her do that. Okay more importantly, how should I ask her to come over to my house... if I say it too naturally she'll freak out, but if I make it seem strained she'll freak out. Maybe if I ask her- no she'll still freak out. Man, this is difficult.' I decide to just see what happens and walk over to her. 'Let's mess with her a bit'

I walk over hiding myself along a wall so she can't see me. When I get close enough, I jump around the corner and yell "Peekaboo! I see you!" She screams and chokes on her food. 'Success.'

After helping her cough out her food she asks me "What was that for? Do you have something to tell me?" She says this with a slight pout.

"Eh?"

She then looks at me quizzically.

'Wait? What? How did she just talk to me without a stutter? Eh? I'm so confused. Was it a trick? No, it was a real stutter. Has she lost it before? Yes, with her mother. Wait...

Does she see me as her mother?'

"W-why are y-you jus-just staring a-at me" She is now blushing and looking away.

'Thank GOD she doesn't see me as her mother. But then why did she lose her stutter? Was she still a bit scared from me jumping around the wall? Or was it something else?' I decide to stop thinking about that and ask her the question.

"The Jui- I mean my father wants to talk to you so, he told me to invite you over for dinner. Are you available? If not that's okay. You don't ha-" I was cut off.

"I CAN GO TO ERASERHEAD'S HOUSE?!?"

'Why would she be exited to meet The Juice Pouch, Cocoon Man?'

"Yeah, preferably today if that's at all possible"

She then jumped up, only to fall right down from her sore muscles. 'Maybe I should have made her training a bit easier' She then slowly stands up and looks me right into the eyes.

"Is it re-really okay?"

'At least now she's kinda scared of hi-'

"For me to intrude on su-such a cool hero's hou-house?"

'Did... did she just call him cool? Do others not realize that he's a demon who lives in a bag and sustains himself of nothing but juice pouches?'

"Yeah, it's okay for you to come over. Can you come over? You should ask your mom if it's okay first." She then nodded and walked off to call her mom. I didn't eaves drop this time.

She walked back over after a few minutes had passed. I looked at her and she looked at me. She then slightly nodded her head. "Okay I'll tell him when I get home. When it's time I'll send you a text and walk over." After that I left, moving fast enough to not let her ask any other questions.

Besides that, the day was boring. The Pomeranian kept on looking at me in an angry fashion. I just slept and ignored him.

When I get home after dropping off Midoriya, I change into a different outfit and prepare to cook some food. Walking into the kitchen I see my father sleeping on one of the counters. So, I threw him off the counter onto the ground and rolled him into his room. He didn't wake up. I began cooking (after putting on an apron as to not ruin my clothes) and when it was done, I looked it over. Nothing too fancy just some katsudon, it was one of my favorites to make and I figured I should try to get my dad to eat something and he sometimes ate my katsudon.

I took off my apron and sent Midoriya a text saying I'd be there soon. I got to her place and she walked out in a dress. I shook my head and said, "Try again. Just something casual is fine, he doesn't even own a suit." She looked shocked but went inside. A few minutes later she walked out in a baggie hoodie and skinny jeans. "Much better. Don't feel as if you should dress up for that man." She looked baffled at what I said. "He stays away from the press. He doesn't like attention. Just casual is all I've ever seen him wear." She seemed to understand a bit better now.

We got to my house and she seemed surprised. 'Oh, yeah three blocks away.'  I opened the door and looked around. My father was still in his room. I lead Izumi to the table and told her to wait a moment.

I walked into my father's bedroom and saw him standing at the door. He looked extra tired and his hair was a mess. 'Good he didn't dress up. If he had I would have made a fool of myself. Well, mentally.'

"The guest is here waiting at the table go say hi." He grumbles something in response and walked into the dining room. I went into the kitchen and got the food.

I walked into the dining room to a Midoriya who was both excited and dejected. She had probably thought the JPCM wouldn't look this dead-inside. I put the food down and my father actually put some on his plate. Thank god. I saw Midoriya get strangely excited over the food. 'Maybe she likes katsudon or something.'

We say our prayer and begin eating. My father's done first and when he finishes, he just stands up and walks into the kitchen. I then say "Sorry he's most likely not what you'd expect from a pro."

Before she could speak the front door burst open and in walked Too Damn Loud. "HEY! EVERYBODY SAY HEY!"

Midoriya turned around and saw TDL. She actually squeaked from excitement. "Ohmygoshit'sPresentMicIlistentoyourradioshoweverydaycouldIpleasegetyourautograph." I couldn't understand a word of what was just said, but apparently TDL could. He just responded with a very loud yes to whatever Midoriya said.

My father then walked in. Holding a juice pouch. He looked me dead in the eyes and slurped it up in one go as loud as he could. TDL and Midoriya both looked over. TDL sighed and Midoriya looked confused. 

"Okay then, you're both here so let's get started. This is Izumi Midoriya, she has no quirk and I'm going to train her. Ask her your questions and then I'll sleep."