Chapter 61: Marriage Meeting
Author: Geraint
In an expensive Japanese restaurant, Ichika sat seiza-style across from Mr. Yaoyorozu's daughter, who looked stunning in her kimono. Despite being the same age, her mature beauty left Ichika speechless.
On their table were various luxurious Japanese dishes prepared just for them. All Might and Momo's parents had stepped away to discuss business, leaving the two alone to get to know each other.
Ichika noticed Momo staring at him intensely. He wasn't sure if she was annoyed or just didn't like him.
His lip twitched as he forced a smile and decided to break the silence.
"Hello, Yaoyorozu-san. My name is Yagi Ichika. You can call me Ichika."
"Yaoyorozu Momo," she replied shortly.
Another awkward silence fell.
"Uh… can I call you Momo?"
After a brief pause, she responded coldly, "Fine."
Ichika sighed and picked up a slice of meat with his chopsticks, tasting it.
"Hmmm~ Not bad!"
Momo began eating too, and it seemed she liked the food.
They continued eating quietly.
When their parents returned to check on them, Mr. Yaoyorozu and his wife beamed with smiles, while All Might's grin seemed to falter.
Momo stood from the tatami cushion and hurried to her parents.
"Mom? Dad?"
"Momo, we have good news for you!"
"Really?"
Momo's face lit up.
"Congratulations, Momo! From now on, you and All Might's son will be officially engaged!"
"Eh?" Momo froze in shock at the announcement.
Ichika twitched as he heard it while chewing.
"Dad! You said I could reject this engagement!"
"Calm down, Momo. This is for your safety. Many are targeting you. Our quirk rivalry with other companies makes us a target."
"I know, but…"
Momo glanced down, sadness washing over her. She clenched her fists.
Her father kneeled and placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Momo, I just don't want that incident to happen again. Losing you would destroy everything."
Ichika thought her father was being overly dramatic. He felt like the villain for forcing this engagement.
Looking toward All Might, Ichika saw him waving.
"Ichika! Come here!"
"Okay…"
He rose and approached his father.
Whispering, he asked, "Dad! What's going on?"
"Bad news, Ichika. Your cover's been blown."
"Huh?"
Meanwhile, Momo noticed her mother's constant smile.
"Mom? Why are you smiling?"
"Nothing… just found something interesting."
Her mother giggled, looking away.
"Huh?"
"Don't mind that. This engagement is for your sake. You won't regret it."
Her father was pushy, and her mother's strange behavior left Momo speechless.
Ichika's cheek twitched as he overheard.
"You're growing up, Ichika. Anyone who sees you in both forms notices the resemblance—and you use the same name for both. Don't show your adult form too much in public."
"Yeah, my mistake," Ichika agreed.
"All Might nodded. "Don't worry, Ichika. The real reason for this engagement is to protect her. The safest place is by your side. Once Momo is strong enough, you two can cancel anytime."
"Of course. I'm the one who caused big changes in this country. I must accept the consequences," Ichika said seriously.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you: after this engagement, you and Momo will start living together. She'll attend the same school as you."
Ichika froze and turned stiffly toward his father.
"I forgot to mention… Toru is currently living with me."
The father and son fell silent, sweating nervously.
Suddenly, All Might's two distinct tufts twitched.
"My might sense is tingling, Ichika. Someone needs my help! Sorry, but I must go."
"Huh? Aren't you leaving me alone?"
"I know you can handle it, Ichika. You are the invincible Captain Falcon after all."
"Oi!"
All Might gave a thumbs-up and dashed away.
Ichika turned pale.
"SUCH MISFORTUNE!!!"
Meanwhile, in Ichika's workshop, Roboco and La Brava worked on a computer program when suddenly they sensed something in the off-limits room where Ichika keeps his inventions.
"What was that? Did you feel it too, Roboco?"
Yes…
Roboco stood.
"Where are you going?"
Stay here, Manami-chan. I'm going to check.
"Okay… That wasn't a ghost, right?"
La Brava looked scared.
If it's a ghost, it's harmless. Humanity is far scarier.
"Roboco…"
Roboco entered the off-limit room.
Inside was a lab with several capsule chambers lined up. Most were empty, except for the last two covered by white cloth. She removed the cloth.
Inside one chamber was a young woman with pale skin and a slim figure. Short silvery-white hair framed her blindfolded face. She wore a black dress with a skirt, a white thong leotard underneath, white fingerless gloves with black fingertips, and long black high heels with sheer stockings.
[Ultron Android: 2B]
The other chamber held a little girl in a long skirt maid outfit with short lilac-silver hair.
[Android Maid Prototype 1: Little Bel]
Father has strange taste, my little sisters.
Roboco glanced at the little girl and detected an abnormal signal.
Analyzing… Stone energy detected, similar to father's… Android core turning into a human heart… Memory device turning into human brain… Digestive system detected… Human reproductive system detected… Android Maid Prototype 1 is turning human… Cause unknown… Warning: Life sign detected. Must inform father immediately.
Suddenly, the little girl opened her purple eyes, shattered the glass, and jumped out.
"Ku ku ku! Finally!"
Who are you?! Answer or I'll eliminate you!
Roboco warned, preparing to fire her repulsor.
"Oh, an android made by Ichika. Let me introduce myself—my name is Venus. Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Fertility. I descended from the heavenly realm to meet Ichika and see how he's doing."
She tapped her chest, felt nothing, and looked down.
"Huh? What am I? A child?"
She looked behind and realized—
"I took the wrong body! Waaahh!"
She screamed, panicking.
(To be continued.)
A/N: I'll fix my mistakes later.