The plane cut through the clouds, moving in the direction of Ai-Island.
There was a strange atmosphere in the cabin...
— Em... Koji, can I get you something?" Momo asked a little awkwardly.
I nodded with a smile:
"I could use some coffee."..
— Good!
She exhaled and stood up, giving her parents a confused look.
Momo's parents seemed like pretty decent people. But as soon as she moved away...
— So you are Koji... Interesting. Her mother said with a slight smile.
My father looked thoughtful.
I was sitting directly across from them, along with Momo. That's partly why I found the atmosphere strange. The other reason is that there were a couple of classmates nearby who were obviously unevenly attracted to me, especially Ashido, who Momo had reluctantly invited, just out of politeness, and who couldn't refuse when she found out about me.
— Are you serious, lad?" Momo's father suddenly asked, narrowing his eyes.
I nodded calmly:
"Of course.
— I've heard a lot of good things about you... her mother commented with her old smile.
— I checked your credentials... Although you don't come from a rich family, your grades and abilities show great potential.
And what do they lead to?
This question was answered by her mother:
— We think you're a good first date for our daughter." However...
"If you offend her, you will pay dearly," her father said threateningly.
Is this a challenge? Or an insult?
I don't think it's right to punish her father for that, though...
So I just nodded with a smile:
— I understand you. You don't have to worry.
"Well, if that's the case...
So funny... If only they knew how far I'd come.
Excitement was not typical of me, only in its simpler manifestation, which was more like excitement. Before something significant, a good fight, or while having sex with a girl... Otherwise, I don't even remember anything like it. After death, everything changed somehow. Even my pain threshold increased so much that the pain itself did not frighten me at all. Yes, and with attachments everything is exactly the same...
Of course, I have long understood what was going on... After my rebirth, I developed the beginnings of an antisocial personality, and recently they have been progressing.
Fortunately, I had the experience of an ordinary person, so some moments could be perfectly imitated.
So now I was a relatively highly active member of society, although I was more isolated, but that didn't mean I couldn't interact with people normally, even if they were the girl's parents. I knew perfectly well that it would be wiser to make a normal impression on them, so that there would be no unwanted interference in the future.
Of course, if they were bothering me, I would have to settle the matter.
Then the flight was relatively quiet. Momo brought me coffee, and we chatted with her parents, while the other girls talked among themselves and didn't create awkward situations.
Quite a good result...
I was thinking more about something else.
If the events of the films were taken into account in this story, then this is not really a good thing... Because I knew that one of those movies would feature a guy with a copy of the VZO quirk. Plus, I didn't watch movies, so I could only roughly predict the beginning of certain events, but of course I could only find out the essence of them along the way.
In addition, if I do something rash, then all my plans and future can change a lot... Getting the VZO's attention is one thing, but making him alert is quite another.
However, there were also advantages here, and these are not only tasks, but also girls... As far as I know, the daughter of David Shield, one of the greatest scientists of our time, invited the Almighty to Ai Island. Even if I don't get the assignment for her, it won't hurt to find a way to get close to her, even if I have to "set a record". Having connections with someone like her will be even more profitable than with many professional heroines. After all, quirks are, of course, good, but if there is an opportunity to get top-end equipment, then this can be useful.
And if I am given the appropriate tasks, as for Wolfram, then this will only be a plus. The risk was worth it.
The flight to Ai Island didn't take that long. After landing, we immediately left the plane and were met by the Yaoyorozu family escort.
First of all, we were shown to the hotel...
Of course, I got a private number. Momo would have wanted to go home, but her parents wouldn't have appreciated it.
I feel better. There will be fewer extra eyes.
The problem is different... Too many cameras. This island was literally packed with them from all sides. Fortunately, I had Teleportation, so I could "not leave" the room and act in the shadows. It remains only to find your goal.
So, a jacket with a hood, a mask, gloves... Everything is ready.
I checked my backpack and felt like some kind of assassin.
Tomorrow there will be an exhibition and I think this is exactly the moment that my goal is waiting for. It is reasonable to collect all the heroes in one place. Given the plots of all sorts of anime, it is not difficult to guess that such a thing will happen at this banquet.
Anyway, I couldn't sense the aura of the Almighty on the island. My sensors were enough to more than cover it all and, frankly, I was not particularly impressed. Professional heroes here are still weaklings... Whether my goal was among them, it is difficult to say. I hope not, otherwise the search for it will be complicated.
Well, since I had some free time, I decided to take a walk around the island. With the invitation I received, many privileges were available to me. For example, he could visit special places, and for free. Food in restaurants and accommodation in hotels were also included in this list.
In general, I took advantage of their "hospitality"...
However, as soon as I left my room:
"Koji!
Momo immediately caught me. She and her parents were staying in a luxury suite, but considering that she was on this floor...
"Want to take a walk?" I asked, smiling.
- And? Of course!
Her intentions were obvious...
But, it was only to my advantage, and all because Momo had already been here and knew quite a lot, so such a charming "guide" would not be superfluous.
In the end, it turned into another date...
We went on a roller coaster ride, visited many entertainment complexes, and then went to a restaurant.
A pleasant and eventful day. However, I couldn't find Melissa, which of course didn't surprise me at all. It is very doubtful that the daughter of a great scholar will wander the streets idle. Momo still didn't know her at all, and it would be strange to ask her to bring me to another girl.
So I walked her back to her room, then turned around and went back to my room. Of course, she wanted to stop by, obviously not to make tea, but I wasn't up to it right now, so I had to come up with an excuse.
— I need to train."
"Again?" God... Koji, you don't feel sorry for yourself at all...
I smiled and stroked her cheek.:
— It's all right. The more power I have, the better I can protect you.
She blushed at my words, then kissed me and left.
And so I was left alone.