Toji in My Hero Academia

Toji observed the apartment they had just moved into with a slight smile of approval. It was much more spacious and brighter than the previous one, five times larger, with a view that allowed him to see the bustling city. While helping unpack, his mother put on a formal suit and approached him with the keys in her hand. "Well, I have to go now. I'll be back in a few hours; I need to sign some important papers," she said seriously, as always, and Toji nodded without much enthusiasm. "And you, get ready," she continued, looking at him with that authoritative expression that seemed so natural to her. "You start at the new school tomorrow."

Toji couldn't help but roll his eyes. Running away from home sounded tempting, remembering how he fled from his family in his previous life. "Bah, it's not that bad," he thought, giving up as he recalled that Yaeko would most likely find him.

"Grandma, I'm going to check out the area; call me if you need anything," he muttered, knowing she probably hadn't even heard him. Her hearing seemed to be deteriorating more each day, he thought with a slight sigh before leaving.

Toji left the building and walked down the streets, glancing around with bored eyes. The area was full of activity; families, office workers, and students walked along the sidewalks, and the city's hustle made him smile ironically. This place was very different from the urban neighborhood where he grew up.

As he walked, he entered a convenience store looking for something to drink. He grabbed a can of energy drink and approached the counter to pay when suddenly two men burst into the store aggressively. Toji raised an eyebrow, sighing impatiently. "I've just arrived, and I already have problems," he thought. One of the thieves, acting hostile, pointed at the cashier with his hand shaped like a gun, except that his finger ended in the tip of a firearm. "Open the register," he demanded. The young woman, clearly terrified, began pulling out the bills with trembling hands.

Toji considered staying still and not intervening; the last thing he wanted was to draw attention, especially so soon. But then the second thief, a guy with a metal bat, noticed a girl trying to dial on her phone. "Hey, you! Damn brat..." he yelled, and the girl dropped her phone on the floor, where the number for the police was visible on the screen. Furious, the thief stomped on the phone. "Couldn't you just stay put, you brat?" he threatened, raising the bat as if to hit her.

Toji rolled his eyes, irritated by the scene. "If only I had arrived five minutes later..." he told himself. But in an instant, he was already in front of the guy with the bat, landing a quick kick to his stomach that sent him crashing into the other thief, who barely had time to react before falling dazed. The man with the "guns" on his fingers tried to aim at Toji, but before he could fire, Toji had already neutralized him with a precise punch to the abdomen, leaving him breathless and unconscious.

The other customers stared at him, impressed and stunned. "What are you looking at? Call the police, won't you?" Toji said, brushing it off. The girl who had nearly been hit approached, blushing slightly and bowing in gratitude. "I don't know how to thank you..." she murmured, nervous and admiring.

Toji looked at her, quickly sizing her up. She was a young girl with dark hair and eyes, and she seemed somewhat mature for her age. With a half-ironic smile, he simply extended his hand. "Pay," he said dryly. The girl looked at him, puzzled. "Huh?" she replied, confused. Toji kept his hand extended, now with a touch of impatience. "Pay," he repeated, nodding toward the can of drink in his other hand.

She let out a nervous laugh. "Oh... sure. I can pay for the drink if you want." Toji shrugged. "That works." With a sigh, the girl pulled out a credit card and approached the self-checkout, as the cashier was still in shock. After paying for the drink, she turned to talk to Toji and thank him again, but he had already disappeared. She frowned, looking around for her "hero," only to see him several streets ahead, turning a corner and walking away without looking back.

She watched him disappear into the distance, a mix of emotions washing over her. Still surprised, she stood in front of the convenience store for a moment, gazing at the corner where Toji had vanished. "What a rude guy," she thought, frowning slightly. "Not even a 'you're welcome' or a goodbye... I paid, and he just left without a word."

She sighed, a barely perceptible smile appearing on her lips. Despite his rudeness and lack of courtesy, there was something fascinating about him. That boy had stepped in, seemingly using his Quirk, which was illegal, but he didn't seem to care. And although he tried to avoid attention, he couldn't help but stand out. She kept thinking about the brief encounter and promised herself that if she ever saw him again, she would at least make sure to thank him properly.

Toji walked back to the apartment, satisfied with the drink in his hand and with a slight smile. "I should have charged her more," he thought ironically, taking a sip and mentally preparing himself for the routine of an ordinary day in a place where, for the first time, he was a complete stranger.

Yaeko was sitting in a chair in front of the office desk, trying to appear calm while her boss, smiling and friendly, chatted with her. "I'm glad you were able to move. I'm sorry if everything was very sudden," said the woman, looking at her with a sympathetic expression. Yaeko smiled, shaking her head dismissively. "It wasn't a problem at all; I had already been planning to move. Besides, I really appreciate all your help, especially with the recommendation for my son's school."

Her boss laughed kindly, seemingly at ease. "It's nothing, Yaeko. Someday, I'd love to meet him; you've spoken so much about him." Their conversation was interrupted by the phone on the desk suddenly ringing. Her boss quickly took the call, her expression changing drastically as she listened on the other end. "Excuse me...? What? I'll be there right away!" she exclaimed with evident concern. Hanging up, she stood, hastily grabbing her coat.

Yaeko, alarmed by her boss's tone, leaned toward her. "Did something serious happen?" she asked, worried.

Her boss gave her a quick glance as she adjusted her coat. "I'm not sure, but apparently, my daughter was involved in an incident. There was a robbery at a store, and... she was there." With that, she rushed out the door.

Yaeko was left alone in the office, a slight knot of unease forming in her chest. She looked toward the door her boss had exited, feeling a mix of concern and hope. "I hope nothing serious happened," she thought, clasping her hands nervously as she returned to her desk, trying to distract herself with work while hoping everything would be okay for her boss's daughter.