A Missing Step

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" Saitama, how did you acquire your powers?"

Saitama looked at her, a bit surprised by her question.

"Well, you see I stuck to this intense training regimen .." he said, placing his finger under his chin.

"Wow, really?" Tatsumaki replied, chewing on her gummies.

I wonder what kind of training regimen he did...

"One hundred push-ups, one hundred sit ups and a 10 kilometer run. I did it every day. For 3 years."

"That is quite the regimen, Saitama."

It really is, I gotta take note.

"Do you plan on becoming a hero?" Saitama asked.

"No, I was just wondering.."She replied.

I already am a hero. She thought, smirking slightly.

The two continued walking in silence, with Tatsumaki organizing her thoughts.

So I know why he's powerful, but I need his weaknesses!

It's too soon to ask anything about that...

Wait...

"Saitama, do you have any companions?"

Saitama averted his eyes, and scratched his cheek.

"Well, sort of." He shrugged.

"Genos is my student, and King and I hang out sometimes."

"Genos? Isn't he an S-Class?" She asked.

"Yep. I don't think it matters, though."

"Oh, I see." Tatsumaki stated awkwardly.

"Mumen and I hang out too. That's basically it."

Strange bunch.

"Do you have friends, Tamaki?"

I think they're a waste of time.

"Not really, don't know anyone besides you in City Z."

"Oh."

The two made it back to the City's River.

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Saitama thanked Tatsumaki once again for helping and was on his way to go home.

"Hey, Saitama?" Tatsumaki mumbled.

"Hmm?" Saitama turned around.

"Can we hang out again? Not just for errands, but in general?"

She glanced up at him, a shy smile on her face.

Saitama glanced away for a second, then shrugged.

"Sure, I guess."

"It's because, well , I just want to have a friend here in City Z, you know?" Tatsumaki was fumbling slightly with her words.

Saitama chuckled slightly. "It's OK, I understand. "He started walking away.

"So, see you next week?" She asked.

"Sure. Text me whenever." He waved.

"Ok, I will!" She waved back, grinning widely.

When she no longer saw him, she floated back to her abode.

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Tatsumaki got back home and floated onto her bed, lifting her planner towards her.

"Become Saitama's 'friend', check! This is too easy! " She chuckled to herself, her wig drooping on her face. Grumbling, she took it off.

"Ah, that's better. Now, when next week?"

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Saitama entered his apartment and placed his groceries in the kitchen.

"Saitama Sensei , welcome back!" Genos said, walking out of the bathroom.

"Hey Genos, when did the meeting end?" Saitama asked, while heading to the kitchen.

"About an hour ago. I recently finished cleaning the bathroom." He replied.

"Was the civilian able to help in your endeavor?" He asked.

"Yep. She was pretty quick, although it was only a little over ten items."

Saitama said, preparing their lunch.

"She said she wanted to hang out again."

"Hmm. Saitama, I would like to meet this girl. It's been awhile since a citizen appreciated you." Genos said, walking towards the kitchen to help Saitama.

"Sure, when we hang out again I can bring-" "We can invite her to dinner here."

"Oh." Saitama stared at him blankly. "Well, ok then. Guess I'll call her."

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"Saitama, good to see you! Hmm, sounds a bit too desperate. Hey,Saitama! Urg, too high pitched! How's it going? A bit better, but lower the pitch!"

Beep beep.

Tatsumaki walked over to her phone, picking it up.

"What is it?"

"Hey, Tamaki."

Adjusting herself, she replied, "Oh, hey Saitama."

"Do you wanna come over for dinner?"

"C-come again?" she asked

"Genos wants to meet you."

"Well, sure." she replied in a jovial tone.

"We'll see you next Friday." Saitama said.

"Ok! See you then." She said, hanging up.

"Well, the next meet up was closer than I thought." Tatsumaki mumbled.

She paused.

"I have to get past that toaster!"