Raindrop Side Stories

Jozawa - 2

Hello!

This is some context for those of you who are wondering what's up with Joue and Joke. Not a lot of people were too sus about it? But yeah, we got some drama since you guys like that.

Also, I just wanted to let you guys know I'll be posting more Joue stuff here. Just if you guys like or care about it, it's here. You can learn more about me.

I just love the song above, it reminds me of Aizawa for some reason.

Enjoy~

Joue's POV

"Yes?"

"Joue, I've got a pro hero to see you before your next appointment." I paused, my finger still on the call button. Why in the world would a pro hero need to speak to me? For what reason? I didn't think I did anything.

"Uhh, yeah sure send them down. Thank you," I replied, letting go of the call button. I felt my nerves come in, the type I got from meeting new people. I didn't get these jitters when working with patients, that was much different. I pulled down the shade of my wall, even though half of it was down anyways. I had started my mission of putting it back up when Mr. Aizawa had given the go ahead. I still found it strange he did.

There was a heavy sigh stuck in my throat, having had a long day already. I still had Bakugo to deal with after whoever suddenly needed me. There was a soft knock and I opened it up, feeling my nerves take a step further. Usually I could contain myself, but upon seeing Ms. Joke, I was taken aback.

"Emi?"

"Joue! It's been forever! Can I come in?" She asked. I stuttered, stepping aside.

"I'm Emi! I just moved here, could I sit with you guys?"

"I—well, I suppose it's been a while," I replied, frowning.

"You haven't changed a bit!" She said, slugging me on the arm. I reeled back, frowning heavily as I made my way to the other side of my desk.

"I—sorry I don't have a chair. Kids usually like to sit on the floor, relax," I said.

"Oh no, that's fine! Your office is...nice," she said. I swiped my mockery gray scarf onto the floor and under the desk where she couldn't see. She just made herself at home, seating herself on top of my desk.

"So...what are you doing here Emi?"

"Well, can I play 4 square?"

"Only 4 people. Sorry. You're out of luck Joue."

"But you've been playing forever."

"You can sit on the curb and judge!"

"I don't mean to take up much time, I just had a proposition for you!"

"Me? Wait how did you even know I was working here?"

"Oh Shouta happened to mention you at a hero meeting, told me how you were involved with his students. Congrats on landing the job here," she said.

Shou—Mr. Aizawa. He talks about me? To Ms. Joke, sure, but me? I come up in his conversation? I tugged my sweater over my chest to hide the gentle pink settling over my skin.

"Thanks."

"Well anyways, I want to ask a favor. I know you can't refuse," she said.

"Here, my mom told me to invite you to my birthday party."

"I thought you said we were best friends, do you not want me there?"

"It's whatever, you can come if you want."