Chapter 117: Smol Ichika is BackAuthor: Geraint
After filing the report about the incident to the Commission, Ichika returned to class with Eraserhead and Thirteen.
Both teachers stared at him.
"Stop staring at me!"
"That's a strange drawback to your ability, Falcon," Eraserhead yawned sleepily.
"I finally regained my transformation after a long rest. I'm thankful, even with the drawbacks. I can work as a proper pro hero now."
"I see, but first, you have to graduate my class."
"This guy…"
"Thanks to you, all the students are safe. No casualties on our side, even though we were outnumbered," Thirteen said gratefully.
"But… you really overdid it, Falcon."
Ichika looked away, whistling innocently.
Back in class, everyone's eyes fixed on Ichika as silence fell.
"Huh?"
"Wait! Isn't that you, Ichika-kun?" Izuku was the first to notice.
Ichika looked away, shrugging.
"Yeah, a lot happened."
"Eh?!"
The whole class was shocked.
Bakugou froze in his seat.
"Ichika-kun!"
Toru ran up and hugged him tightly.
"I was so worried, you idiot! Stop being so reckless!"
"Sorry! But don't worry, I'm fine after that incident—I defeated all the villains."
Izuku studied him carefully.
"So, Ichika-kun, after transforming into Captain Falcon, the drawback is turning back into a child, right?"
"Did you see it?"
"Yes, Todoroki and I saw you change back from a distance. Your fighting was amazing—as expected from the bounty hunter who rivals All Might."
"I didn't have this drawback before, but I'm just glad to get the ability back. I'm a bit rusty though... I feel like I'm getting old," Ichika said, rubbing his shoulder.
Everyone was stunned.
"Eh?! That destruction wasn't even your full strength!"
"Ichika-kun…"
Ichika turned to Toru, who was trembling.
"What's wrong?"
Her hug tightened.
"Toru, can you please put me down now?"
"Kyaah!"
She suddenly squealed, snuggling close.
"You're so cute, Ichika-kun!"
Ichika went pale, uncomfortable being treated like a kid.
"Stop it!"
"Let me hug him too, Toru," Momo said, stepping forward.
"Hey!"
Please, don't bully Father, Roboco said, taking him away—then hugging him herself.
Ichika sighed, defeated by his current condition.
A few days later,
Ichika met Ryukyu at her Hero Agency office—in his child form. Ryukyu looked surprised.
"When I heard Captain Falcon was active again, you look younger."
"It's a drawback. I'll be like this for hours. Let me sleep here for now."
"Why don't you teleport home to rest?"
"That's the problem—I don't feel safe in this form at home. The girls sneak in and stare at me all the time. I can't rest. I feel safer here."
"I see…"
Ichika jumped onto the couch and lay down, quickly falling asleep.
Ryukyu couldn't help but stare at his peaceful sleeping face.
Cute… No!
She shook her head and refocused on work.
Hours later, after finishing her reports, Ryukyu poked Ichika's cheek repeatedly, then pinched it—no reaction.
She lifted his head and gave him a lap pillow, watching his face closely.
Her eyes grew heavy. Slowly, she dozed off.
When she woke up, Ichika was gone.
"Falcon?"
She found a note on the table.
Thanks for the lap pillow. I feel energized. I'll drop by again next time. —Falcon
"I see… As expected, my hunch was right." She giggled, already aware of his fetish.
After class, Toru and the others returned to Might Inn. Since Ichika's classes were separate, they visited his workshop.
Inside, they found him in adult form, headphones on, in front of a microphone. La Brava worked on a computer for recording.
"Huh?"
Toru, Momo, and Himiko were surprised. Nejire's eyes widened seeing him in that form again after so long. Kyouka, who admired the singer, was shocked.
"Ichika-kun?"
He noticed them and smiled, waving.
Momo blushed; Nejire waved; Himiko looked mesmerized; Toru looked unhappy.
"Ichika, it's ready!" La Brava said.
Roboco gave an okay sign.
"My test… ahem."
Ichika cleared his throat and began singing:
(Play: Perfect – Ed Sheeran)
"I found a love… for me!""Darling, just dive right in… and follow my lead.""Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet."
The girls were captivated by his voice—it was even better live.
"Baby, I'm dancing in the darkWith you between my armsBarefoot on the grassListening to our favorite song…"
When the song ended,
"Cut!"
Ichika sighed, then grinned and flashed a peace sign.
While La Brava and Roboco worked on editing, Ichika approached the girls.
"Hey, everyone! What do you think of the song?"
Kyouka's eyes sparkled.
"It was amazing, Ichika! As expected from the top singer!"
"Hehe…"
Kyouka blinked, realizing the famous singer she adored was her weird schoolmate.
"Wait! You're really Fujiwara Ichika?"
"Yes, that's me. This is my Fujiwara Ichika form."
Kyouka held her head, still shocked.
"I can't believe this! My idol is actually this guy?! This must be a nightmare!"
Momo stepped closer but was too shy to speak.
"Momo?"
Ichika smiled and patted her head.
"Sorry, but I'm Yagi Ichika, the one engaged to you."
"That's okay. I've known for a while, and I don't hate it."
Ichika glanced at Himiko, who had been smiling.
"Himiko, no drinking my blood in child form—it slows recovery."
"Eh…"
Himiko looked disappointed.
"I'll let you drink all you want in my adult form."
"Yay!"
Ichika looked at Nejire, who was fidgeting.
"Looks like I'll need you as my first lady again. The current president is really sick."
"Hehe… Please take care of me again, Mr. President."
Finally, Ichika turned to sulking Toru.
"Toru…"
"Hmph!"
He grabbed her hand, nullifying her invisibility.
Peeeeeww!
"Eh?!"
Toru blushed furiously.
"Let's aim for the world! In the sports festival two weeks from now, we'll show off your boxing skills! I promise I'll make you a champion."
"What about becoming a hero?!" Toru shot back.
(To be continued.)
(A/N: I'll fix mistakes later.)