Mystery from Another World--MHA

Part 84: Jiro goes into a bar.

Streets were still clearing when Mirko arrived at UA's area...but not at the gate. Miss Joke told her to wait farther down the street, then all of them snuck out.

Neither Shine nor Aizawa made any verbal acknowledgment of the students who joined them, not even Kaminari and Jiro. Kaminari kind of felt better about that, though. He felt like if they'd said "why are you coming?" it would have been really demoralizing.

Jiro felt it was weird to just not acknowledge it though.

Miss Joke didn't seem to notice anything was odd at all. "Another all-nighter, huh, Eraser? Just like the old days."

"This is not like the old days." He put the chill on any attempt at lightening the mood. Emi sighed a little.

"Are you sure you want to do this? You both know what Overhaul could be capable of. There is no telling what resources he has," Aizawa said.

Mirko cocked one ear. "I'm not afraid of them...not crazy about teaming up with all of you, but I suppose this is going to require more reach than one person. Can't be everywhere at once."

"Surprising realism from you." Shine was still mad at her.

"Don't even start with me." Mirko's ears went back.

"Eraser, this is about Eri, not us," Miss Joke said, ignoring them, "Don't worry about it."

Aizawa actually needed to hear that more than he realized, but he only nodded.

"Why are we hiding from Nezu though?" Mirko asked, "Is it because you think he's the mole?"

"Shh," Shine said, "We're not that far from the school."

"You said that to me in an office," Aizawa said to her.

"I was angry. I'm hopefully thinking more clearly now," Shine said.

"Let's just go find the League." Shoto rubbed his head. "I'm already sleepy."

"Coffee run first? We might need it," Miss Joke said.

"The adrenaline ought to be plenty for me..." Shine muttered.

* * *

One portal later, they were...outside a karaoke bar.

"They sure do like bars..." Shoto said.

"They are dark, loud, and easy to hide lowlifes in," Shine explained, "But this is a unique choice. I wonder if the villains sing..."

"Ugh, I hate these places," Mirko said, rubbing her ears, "I can hear the off key from here."

"Was that a pun?" Kaminari asked.

"Nope, I just have a good ear," Mirko said.

"That was a pun, right?" Kaminari said.

"Oh, you're quick," Mirko said, annoyed. In her defense, she had had a long day, and the fireworks put her on edge.

Still, they glared at her.

"Why is she here anyway? I get that she's a top hero, but how do you know her?" Jiro asked Shine.

"Long story. Basically she's involved in our League stuff. I promised to let her know if anything went on with it...and we could trust her," Shine said.

Mirko gave her a surprised look at that, then flexed her fingers. "Well, let's bust in there."

"Wait just a minute," Aizawa said, "I recall it didn't go so well for you the last time you tried that, No#5. Maybe we need a strategy."