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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Jul 1, 2018 20:54:41 GMT -4
In the U.A. Academy home economics classroom, a single student could be found. His name, Shimizu Haruto, and he was the president of the cooking club. The hour grew late, and club activities had ended, but as president it seemed only reasonable that Haruto stay late to clean up. Sure, he could leave it to the janitors, but... That didn't seem fair, especially considering how much of a mess some people could make.
Besides, he had nothing better to do as he waited for his dinner to cook. What? He wasn't going to eat at the cafeteria again, except in dire circumstances!
Tonight's main course was a pork tenderloin, and far more than Haruto could eat in one sitting. Intentionally, of course- It would be good for many days to come, and would make good sandwiches for lunch. It wasn't specially prepared, or anything. Just a dry spice rub, and roasted. Even so, it smelled delicious enough to make Haruto's mouth water. It was only now that he realized just how hungry he was.
Of course, meat alone was no meal, and so Haruto had a head of broccoli steaming on the stovetop as the pork cooked. There was also applesauce, which wasn't homemade, but he had added some spices to, well, spice it up a bit. It was reasonably balanced and healthy, and would leave plenty of leftovers.
Removing the roast from the oven, Haruto first checked the temperature with a meat thermometer. It was, of course, done properly, but it never hurts to check. Well, with Haruto's quirk, he could easily eat it raw- But that was horribly unappealing. Besides, he might be safe, but it was good to be in practice for when he was cooking for others.
Well past ready to eat, Haruto took a knife, and began cutting slices off the end of the tenderloin.
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Jul 2, 2018 11:38:17 GMT -4
 She pushed it down the hall, the wheels of the cart rumbling over the uneven floor. Tiles, wood, dents and bumps. How would anyone make a school when your student population couldn't even have an "average" just a "suspected" value? Some could weigh tons, while others like normal. Even if you forbade the use of quirks in school buildings, it wouldn't halt sideffects. She continued to push the bin, freshly emptied, or perhaps not emptied at all. It was clean like the rest of her cart. A mop. Paper towels. Toilet paper. Everything she needed was a trashcan on wheels. She already knew what messes to expect, and with a brand new janitor, who was to say how bad some of the messes could be. After all, most of the time they had to clean up themselves. She could taste the smell of something, something good. She followed it before stopping outside of her favorite room in the building; The cooking club. It was close, but the cafeteria was her second favorite. It didn't have volume, but it had flavor. Even the used napkins tasted great. She stopped, leaving the rolling trashcan outside, only to peek into the room. Her own attire being the uniform she wore, the single jumpsuit piece, and the bandages that wrapped her feet. "That smells amazing." she would say, not realizing she would say it aloud. "Sorry, normally people aren't here still. Should I come back later?"~ 242 ~ Notes: Ignore my avatar, my hair is still pink. |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Jul 5, 2018 14:30:40 GMT -4
"Fueeeh!?" Haruto exclaimed, startled at hearing a voice. His knife jerked sharply into the meat- Fortunately, nowhere near his fingers. Haruto had had enough slips to know where to put his hands when cutting. But it was only a momentary distraction, and he swiftly regained his senses. He finished the cut, lay down his knife, and turned to face the voice that had appeared so suddenly.
"Ah, sorry," he began, apologizing for the exclamation he had just let out. "You just surprised me, that's all." He didn't recognize this older girl, but that didn't really mean anything. She seemed too young to be a teacher, so, a hero course student, perhaps? Of course, if he could see the trolley she had left outside, such a misunderstanding would never come to pass.
"No, it's fine. See, I'm here this late because, well, I'm the president of the newly formed cooking club, and we meet in this room. So that's why there's someone here when it's usually empty. I'm just cleaning up and making a bite to eat for dinner. Umm, may I ask why you're here?"
He couldn't help but be curious. There wasn't much to do in any of the classrooms at this hour. Perhaps she was like him, and was hoping to toss together a dinner using the home ec room's facilities? If so, perhaps he could convince her to join the cooking club- He would love to have even more members!
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Jul 5, 2018 16:04:59 GMT -4
She had startled him. Of course not many were used to her being around yet. It was part of her job, and it was natural for her to wander and clean as she did. She would have to explain herself as often as it came up. She tried to avoid talking when she didn't need to, but if this person had food, then he was worth talking to. He was even president of the cooking club it seemed. Was that why this place always smelled nice? Was he the reason for it? She stood up, tall and pointed to her chest. If it wasn't for the nametag that was there, it would have made the whole situtation a lot more strange. "I'm the janitor!" Kasey would say with a smile, "I clean the messes so the heroes don't have to!" Heroes were busy, and perhaps her idea of cleaning wasn't exactly right, but it wasn't entirely wrong either. She had eaten, a lot of things she shouldn't have. But everything fed her quirk. She would always have a full belly, which always gave her far more usage on her powers than if she ate like a normal person. There was no downside to a poor diet for her, only that eating more meant more power. Eating less was less power. The only factors she had to consider was lack of nutrients. Anything harmful, she would burn first. It gave her the perfect frame, and the body type she wanted. "I'll just come back when you're done eating and clean up after then?" she asked, not sure if he minded if she stayed around or not. ~ 275 ~ Notes: Ignore my avatar, my hair is still pink. |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Jul 11, 2018 20:38:05 GMT -4
"Oh, I see." Haruto said at the girl's explanation. It took a moment for what the meant to actually sink in. Wait, janitor!?" This girl, not that much older than himself, was a worker and not a student? It was such a shock that he almost forgot to read the name on the nametag she pointed out.
And yet, even as he did so, he was vaguely embarrassed for having made assumptions. Or perhaps it was that the ample bosom upon which the nametag lay was too stimulating for the boy. "Er, sorry." The boy apologized for his outburst again, which seemed to be becoming a habit. He would have to either stop making outbursts, or at the very least, stop apologizing for them! "It is nice to meet you, Kasey-san. I am Shimizu Haruto, from the General Studies course. Thank you for your work." Haruto gave a polite bow along with his words. It seemed to him that people like janitors, well, despite how awful the school would be without them, they probably didn't get thanked for it very often. Besides, it never hurt to be nice!
"Though, I probably haven't left you all that much to clean here, at least not today." Haruto looked around the room, which was in far better shape than it had been when the other club members left. "Oh, there's no need to wait on my account. If you don't mind, then you can go ahead. I'm almost done here, anyways."
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Jul 12, 2018 17:28:20 GMT -4
It seemed as if no one expected her to actually want to have her job, much less actually work it. Should she had been a teacher? No, her quirk was far too messy and she had not been known at all. She didn't want to talk to the students and answer questions, much less worry about any of them. Being a janitor gave her the peace to clean the school when little to few people were around. With her other jobs, it wasn't the easy grave-shift job she wanted like she wanted, but it seemed like the jobs she had were perfect for what she wanted to do. She could always show up just show up when she wanted. As long as she got the job done, no one cared. And as it was, she was always at the school in the afternoon, just in time for lunch and clean up. The thought of all of the food she was able to eat made her happy. He thanked her, and she would bow back. He was nice, no one ever really thanked her, much less had a nice conversation with her. Most seemed to just toss their trash out or whatever they had to busy her an distract her. This boy was different. He said that he was going to clean up, which only left her a bit disappointed. It seemed as if she wasn't going to get scraps today. She might have to dig through her stash to fill up before she went home. There was no sense wasting food, especially since she needed all she could get for Sato. "Well, good luck then!" she would say, turning to leave the room. Only to let out one of the loudest most disturbing of sounds. Almost like a cat being squeezed to death. The rumbling of an earthquake willing to take out a small city. Her stomach had growled. ~ 319 ~ Notes: Ignore my avatar, my hair is still pink. |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Jul 15, 2018 21:30:00 GMT -4
"Eh?"
Haruto blinked in surprise. It took him an embarrassingly long time to realize what the loud noise was. The silence of the aftermath was deafening. Haruto was certain that Kasey must be mortified- He would be, in her position. How hungry must one be, to produce such a sound?
Perhaps because that was in his mind, his gaze naturally fell on the slices of roasted pork on the cutting board, and the applesauce sitting on low heat on the burner. "Er, would you, perhaps, like a bite to eat? I've made more than enough, so..." Haruto trailed off, wondering if perhaps he was being too nosy. Surely, the janitor had plans for dinner, and was just waiting for the end of her shift, right?
But, well, if she was so hungry as to produce that monstrous sound, it couldn't hurt to offer. Worst came to worst, she would just say no, and the two would go their awkward ways.
Well, no, worst came to worst, she would take him up on the offer and eat everything he'd just made, leaving nothing for himself. If that were to happen, he might have reason to regret. Even so, he took the slices of pork he'd already cut and moved them too a plate alongside some broccoli and applesauce. He offered the plate to the other, figuring that if she refused, he could just eat it himself.
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Jul 16, 2018 12:06:48 GMT -4
She had wanted to say no. She wanted to leave. It was all too strange already. But the aroma, by god that smell. How could anyone shy away from a moment like this? Even if it was just a bite, it was free. She wanted to eat it all."I... sure!" she would agree hesitantly, "At least allow me to clean up, if not for my job, then at least as gratitude for the snack." She would turn to face him, as opposed to leaving right away. This room was one of her final stops. After this an a little more, she was done. She didn't really take that much time, and often cleaned faster than she was supposed to, but the job was always done right. She wouldn't get in trouble for a little lunchtime. She would begin to step closer, like a shy animal figuring to see if a human was going to help or trap them. Was she to sit? Did she need to use tools to eat? What was she supposed to do? Her eyes fell onto the plate, wanting to eat it, but wanting to eat it the right way. After all, she can't always use her hands to eat. ~ 205 ~ |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Jul 27, 2018 19:14:15 GMT -4
"Oh, sure! As I said, there's probably not that much left to do- But if you want to help, you can do the dishes after you eat." Haruto wasn't going to make a big deal of refusing to let her help- Not only was it her job, but who wouldn't feel guilty after eating for free? It would just be a headache if he were to insist on doing everything himself.
There wasn't really all that much left to do, anyways. Just the roasting pan the pork had been in, the pans the applesauce and broccoli were in, the cutting board and knife for the pork, and any plates and/or utensils they used while eating just now.
Haruto didn't exactly notice the other party's trepidation towards his meal, as he swiftly served a plate for himself. "But for now, dig in while it's still hot!" Haruto grabbed two forks, knives, and spoons, one set for himself and a second for Kasey. Clasping his hands together, "Itadakimasu!"
Even if he didn't realize his opposite number was not familiar with the use of silverware, Haruto would play a perfect part of leading by example as he showed no restraint in starting to eat.
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Jul 29, 2018 13:26:31 GMT -4
] So he would permit her to at least clean up after them for the laborous meal. She did not really know how to cook herself, outside of preparing and setting a plate. Perhaps that would be a book for her to read the next day. She did not like the feeling of being in debt, and this small task was nothing compared to all of the toilets she had scrubbed. Surely it was one less thing for him to worry about. Perhaps that was all that mattered. All she had to wipe and clean were some pans, the cutting board, the knives as well as what they had eaten on. She would take her seat, cautiously, a bit confused on mannerisms. She was like a trained animal, learning about their owner for the first time. Before she could figure out what to do first, he clapped and spoke. She would repeat after him. "I am katsu." she would say before taking the fork in her hand. She would begin to stab at her food, almost refusing to take the knive in her other hand. She would pick it up only to lift it to her lips. Her teeth would bite down. . . . . . A rush of flavor poured into her, her eyes would open wide, almost glittering with the taste of it. It was so different compared to what she was used to. Immediately she would stuff the rest of the pork into her mouth, almost not even stopping to chew. After all, with razor sharp teeth, she could almost cut it up as she fed herself. It was the one benefit of her quirk. She could be as lazy as she wanted. She would not stop until it was over and in belly, only to speak to him after. "This was the best food I ever had!" she would say excitedly, "Granted, I mostly only get scraps and junk food." She would smile. Perhaps this person was a good friend to keep. ~ 336 ~ |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Aug 2, 2018 11:09:01 GMT -4
Haruto chuckled at Kasey's awkward pronunciation, without even considering the reason for it. He had no reason to suspect anything, after all. Besides, rather than that- He was far more concerned with her opinions of the food! He certainly knew it wouldn't be bad- He was eating it himself, and could tell it was good. But constructive criticism never hurt, and is there a person in this world who doesn't like to be praised?
But soon his gaze turned dumbfounded, as he watched the girl wolf down the food on her plate as though she hadn't eaten in weeks. He wasn't so rude as to comment on it, even so simply as to suggest she not choke- But still! How hungry must she be? Haruto was glad he had made the decision to offer- This poor janitor needed the food far more than he did! No wonder she was working as a janitor at such a young age.
"Thank you, I'm glad to hear you say- Wait, what?" In the midst of thanking Kasey for the praise, Haruto heard the second part of her sentence. "That can't be healthy! Stop by the cooking club more often, we'll make you much more balanced meals!"
Haruto simply couldn't ignore this tragedy in front of his eyes. A young maiden, forced to eat scraps and junk food? Who could possibly turn a blind eye to this!?
That said, he couldn't just promise to cook for her every day. He was a student, after all- His allowance would barely feed himself! Still, if it was just once in a while, he couldn't possibly refuse. Besides, maybe some of his other club members would help out. He didn't want to treat a person as a group activity, but that was totally an option!
"Still, thank you for the praise."
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Aug 3, 2018 12:20:51 GMT -4
He misunderstood, even so, Kasey would correct... some of it. "Oh, well thank you." she would say again, even as to do so much as bow her head. "It's nothing to do with anything, it's just hard to eat on the job. Gotta stay mobile." she would smile, a bit shyly. She never really talked about the struggles of her job before, but it was why she did take a heavy paycheck home. "There's well, only me, so I have to keep my lunch and breaks short."She didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea about her. She could feel everyone watching her while she worked. She wasn't that much older than them, but nor were the teachers either. She didn't have a life where she was able to go to school. Maybe if she was a few years younger she would have enrolled, but even so, the idea of unlimited wealth was what helped her press on. The way she lived now, she could see all of the evil of Japan. It was the perfect gig for someone who wanted to, not be a hero, but to halt all evil. She would lighten the load. She would make it easy, so they would have their world to clean up. The real dangers, she would clean up herself. ~ 219 ~ |
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Post by Shimizu Haruto on Aug 7, 2018 11:18:42 GMT -4
"Oh, well, alright then. But my offer still stands! Stop by anytime. Goodness knows someone needs to eat the things we make!" It was utterly wasteful otherwise, but it was just too easy to make more food than necessary! It may as well go to a good cause, like feeding a starving janitor, before it went bad. "Well, then, don't let me keep you too long!"
Finishing up his own plate, Gochisosama deshita" Gathering up his plate and utensils, he carried the dirty dishes over to the sink. "Well, thank you for the company! I've mostly been eating alone lately, so it was a nice change of pace. Have a nice night!" Not wanting to interfere with the girl's work any longer, Haruto chose to bid farewell.
He still felt a bid bad about making her do the dishes, but she had been the one to offer. However, it was a one-time thing only! After today, by the time Kasey reached the Home Ec room, every dish would be spotless! Though, he had also made a decision. From now on, whatever he made last before leaving the room at night, a small plate would be left out as a gift to the worker who would definitely come. She might not think her diet was too bad, but for such a simply prepared pork roast to be the best thing she had ever tasted- Haruto couldn't stand to let that be!
It was just a shame that he probably wouldn't be there to see the look on her face when she tasted it.
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Post by Kasey Setsuna on Aug 9, 2018 17:30:11 GMT -4
An offer, for food. She would never turn down such a thing. She would humbly accept the offer every day. It wasn't like her life had strained just a small part of her day. He would not choose to keep her longer than she wanted, which was nice. She was free to leave as she pleased, but this food man was one of her final stops of the day. She had cleaned her own plate, and even gone as far as to begin scrubbing the inside of the sink with her bane hand, as if to smoothen it out. As he would hand off his plate and utensils to her, she would take it and clean it just like she did to her own. It was a good way to end her shift, a long day of work and rest. Perhaps more work than anyone would rest. How anyone had cleaned the entire building, as well as the dorms almost every day, would seem inhuman. But perhaps that was why she was perfect for the job. She would look forward to every meal and treat left behind for her, be it trash, or discarded food or even the cooked dinners she would find in this classroom. "Heroes won't ever have to clean up." she thought to herself, a smile upon her lips. "I'll always be there to clean up the messes they can't handle."
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Post by Keiran on Aug 10, 2018 12:43:34 GMT -4
Haruto: + 16 XP
Kasey: + 16 XP
What a cute little thread! Make more friends through the power of noms.
🐾 Keiran 🐾
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