the mechanic book 2 life after jail arc

chapter 28

With momo

*We see her driving Eri off to school, giving her a kiss on the cheek.*

Momo: Have a good day today, honey. Remember now.

Eri: I know if anything happens, I can talk. Do you, mom, relax? I can take care of myself.

Momo: I know, baby, but I'm your mother; it's my job to take care of you.

Eri: I know mom has to go now.

*Eri got out of the car and waved Momo goodbye once the car left her view. Eri's smile got a little smaller, a little sadder, and her smile got a whole lot less genuine as her guilt got a little bit bigger. As she walked inside the school, Eri made a direct path to her homeroom, ignoring all the whispers and harsh words. Eri stopped when she felt someone throw a paper ball at her.

Kei: Dude, dude, look at this.

Kei threw another ball at Eri's head, making her start to growl and glare at Kei, who just had a smug smile.

Kei: What are you looking at? Is the villain going to do something? Please do so so that you can get kicked out of the hero program.

Aya: Yeah, I deserve that spot a hell of a lot more than you ever will!

Aya said, getting in her face. Eri gave an angry huff and walked away. She fell to the ground as Aya pushed her, but Eri got up and kept walking. Her only thought was the secret she kept in her bookcase.

Eri,Just a few more hours until I can use it; just a few more hours until I can use it; just a few more hours until I can use it."

Eri repeated to herself like a mantra as she made it to her classroom. She walked in and sat down, ignoring the harsh slurs that they still haven't erased. Why bother when they'll just write it all over again?

Minoka: Man, you look tired.

Eri turned her head and gave a small smile to her friend Minoka Sako.

Eri: It's been a rough couple of days, and I'm not just talking about this school.

Minako: I still don't get why you don't just transfer.

Eri: My mom won't let me...

*Eri muttered that was a lie. Momo didn't even know Eri wanted to transfer since Eri didn't want to give her extra stress. Eri would rather deal with it herself, ignoring the guilt that again grew.

Eri"dad has to stay in hiding and is in constant pain. Mom is always stressed with her work, grandfather, and hero business. Compared to that, this is nothing. It would be selfish to give them your stress.

Eri: Besides, I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself, and I have friends here.

*Eri smiled at Minako, making her blush and play with her fingers, while in the background, Eri's other friends, Kotsuzui Nusutto and Marquis Dendy, came into the room, making their way to them.*

Meanwhile, with Momo

*She made it to her office, walking next to her assistant, who was talking about today's schedule, and Momo sighed. She was swamped.*

Momo:Damn n it, won't be able to have lunch with Zuzu and Tsuyu today."

Momo thought with a sigh as she opened the door to her office. She got an angry expression seeing who was there.

Momo: There better be a good fucking reason why there's a fucking villain in my office.

Iida: How funny do you think stand-up comedy is?