It was 8 hours before Tatsumaki had to go to Saitama's apartment for dinner. She was at an S-Class meeting, Genos sitting across from her. Tapping her fingers on the table, she thought to the previous circumstances that could ruin her plan; Genos' sensing abilities. "I'd crush that robot, there's no way he could do anything to me if he found out. Still, meeting at that baldy's apartment for dinner after a week is a bit too fast. " Tatsumaki pondered. "Odd, she seems to have increasing levels of stress." Genos noted to himself. After what seemed like hours, the heroes were dismissed. Tatsumaki headed over to her apartment with paperwork.
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After being cooped up in her apartment, she looked at the clock.
It read 5:00 pm.
"Why does the stupid association saddle me with so much paperwork? I beat up monsters, isn't that enough?"
"Too late to cancel now, might as well figure out what I'm wearing." grumbled Tatsumaki as she looked at herself in the mirror. Her green hair was disheveled and her eyes had bags. She frowned. "If anything, I have to look less dead inside" She levitated the brown wig towards her and put it on. She stroked the wig, slightly amused. She admitted that it was pretty nice to have her hair under control, even if it was fake. Her amusement was interrupted by her cell phone buzzing. She trudged over to her nightstand, flipping her phone open. Saitama had texted.
"Hey T, did I ever send the address?" She rolled her eyes. "No, send it please." she texted.
"Ok, see you at 7." Tatsumaki placed her phone back on the nightstand. She glanced at the time on her phone. 6:25 pm. "Crap crap crap!I'm going to be late! "Panicking, she rapidly pulled on gray tights, and grabbed the brown skirt that was on her bed. She pulled a yellow sweater over her head and opened her window. Glancing around, she headed off to Saitama's apartment.
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"Hey Genos, can you check if the hot pot is almost done?" "Yes, Saitama Sensei. It should be finished momentarily."
"Good. I'm almost done with setting the table." Genos glanced up at Saitama. "Don't mind me,Sensei, but shouldn't you dress up a bit more?" "This plain T-shirt and dark slacks are just fine." Saitama said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "Of course." Genos replied halfheartedly, adjusting his shirt collar. He suddenly looked very concerned and baffled. "Saitama Sensei, my sensors state that Tatsumaki is nearby." Saitama shrugged and mumbled" She's probably just on patrol," before heading off to the kitchen to wash his hands. Genos sensors continued going off. "Tatsumaki is nearing the apartment", he stated "We're in the dead part of the city."
"Sensei, is she-DING" Saitama walked out of the kitchen . "Looks like Tamaki is here.Oh, did you say something?" Saitama asked, walking over to the door. Genos sighed. "Never mind."
"Hey Tamaki, come on in" Saitama greeted. "Gladly." Tatsumaki said, taking off her boots.
She fumbled with her sleeve, walking towards Genos, Saitama following behind.
"Hi, I'm Tamaki nice to meet you." Tatsumaki said awkwardly in a falsetto.
"..Hello." Genos' voice remained neutral. Saitama, not reading the mood, exclaimed " Let's eat! It's hot pot tonight!" Genos nodded with now glazed over eyes.
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"This hot pot is delicious! I didn't know you could cook so well bald-Saitama." Tatsumaki exclaimed, continuing to gleefully chomp on the crab meat. "Thanks, although Genos helped out a bit." Saitama replied. Genos ate in silence, with the occasional slurp to be heard from him.
"Hey Genos, you alright? You haven't talked for over 20 minutes." Saitama asked, looking concerned. "..I'm fine, Sensei." Genos blandly stated. Saitama made eye contact with Tamaki and glanced back at Genos. "Well," Saitama exclaimed, hitting his knees," That was good. I'm going to wash up. Genos, keep Tamaki company." He walked off towards the bathroom.
"Yes, Sensei." Genos unenthusiastically stated. After hearing Saitama close the door, Genos leaned towards Tamaki, frowning.
"May I ask why you are here, Tatsumaki?"
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In a majority of her life, Tatsumaki had never really panicked.
Right now was not going to be one of those times.
"I ask again, Tatsumaki. Why are you here?" Genos coldly asked.
"Why do you keep insisting I'm Tatsumaki, Genos?" Tatsumaki asked , maintaining 'Tamaki's' falsetto. Genos raised his eyebrows. "I keep data on almost everyone, especially Saitama Sensei. My sensors are reading that I have analyzed you before. And the readings are the same as Tatsumaki's." Genos continued to scowl.
Tatsumaki , on the other hand, maintained a look of surprise, then smiled. "I believe you have the wrong girl Genos. I don't have any superpowers, especially not psychic ones. I did cosplay as Tatsumaki once , that's as close as I'll get. Besides, from what I've seen of her, she is not one to plan an attack." Tatsumaki stated ,chuckling slightly.
Genos blinked rapidly, then shook his head. "Could it be my sensors were wrong for once? And you do make a point, Tatsumaki never really plans.. Clearly a disguise would seem beneath her.." Genos pondered. He turned to her and bowed. "Very well. I am sorry for my behavior, Miss Tamaki. You do seem respectable, especially considering you are of but of few people who respect Saitama Sensei." Tatsumaki nodded politely. "It's fine Genos."
I can't believe he bought it! Hopefully I can keep this up.
"Hey Genos, hey Tamaki. Hope it wasn't weird" Saitama said, as he took a seat back at the table. "It was just fine, Saitama." Tatsumaki said. "Hey, since the food is done, do you wanna do something else?" Saitama asked, looking at Tatsumaki. " Sure, what do you have planned?"
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"..How do you even hold this thing?" Tatsumaki asked , fidgeting with her controller.
"Here, I'll help. "Saitama said, guiding her hand to the correct buttons.
"Thanks, now I have an even bigger chance of crushing you." she smirked.
Saitama looked at her in false shock. "Oh, really? You're on!"
Genos was chuckling to himself as he practiced with his controller.
"Alright, now that you got the hang of it, you can pick the first stage." Saitama said.
"Volcano Island it is." Tatsumaki giggled deviously.
"Are you sure? You just started." Genos stated, tilting his head.
"If she wants to get crushed, let her be." Saitama teased.
"READY,SET ,FIGHT!"the announcer blared.
FWOOM
"Player 2 is out!" the announcer shouted.
"Aw, come on! I didn't even get to try a combo!" Tatsumaki said, crossing her arms and pouting.
"Don't worry, you still have another life left." Saitama said, motioning towards the screen as her character descended back.
"Oh yeah. My bad." Tatsumaki mumbled, picking up her controller.
The three continued the battle, Tatsumaki managing to cause damage to Saitama and Genos.
"5! 4! 3! 2! 1!" the announcer exclaimed excitedly.
"And the winner is.. Roaring Thunder!" "Hey T, you got second place. Congrats!" Saitama exclaimed, patting her shoulder. Tatsumaki grinned. "Rematch!" she yelled.
"Okay!" Saitama grinned slightly.
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"It's almost 10:30." Tatsumaki said with disappointment.
"Do you know your way from here?" Saitama asked.
She nodded. "Okay then, till next time." Saitama said, walking her towards the door.
She smiled as she walked out, waving as she closed the door.
It turned to a frown within a minute.
"3 hours and nothing! I even almost got caught!" She exclaimed, face palming.
Saitama stretched and stifled a yawn. "It was pretty nice tonight, even if it was unexpected."
Genos grunted in response as he was putting away the hot pot set up. "Sensei,I have to visit Dr.Kuseno tomorrow. My sensors are off." Genos stated. "In fact," Genos stifiled a chuckle, "They read that Tamaki was Tatsumaki." "Like that midget would go out of her way to come after you ." Saitama teased. He stretched again,scratching his back as well. "Well, I'm going to sleep."
"Alright. Goodnight, Sensei."
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Tatsumaki settled into her bed, burying her face into her pillow.
I hate to admit, even though I didn't get more information on him..
I had fun.