Daydreams Going By

by Ulquiorra9000

Chapter 50: Rite of Passage

"Ouch."

Shoto Todoroki wasn't one to show much emotion or weakness to others, but in the privacy of his bathroom, he was free to curse at his pain. He had a thin line of red blood going down his cheek, due to some stupid mistake. How could this happen?

Shaving was supposed to be easy.

Shoto sighed, wiped his face dry with a towel, and went to class with half his face shaved. He got more than a few odd looks.

After homeroom let out, Mr. Aizawa stopped Shoto by the door. "Todoroki," he said sternly.

Shoto froze. Had he done something wrong? He didn't like that glare in his teacher's eyes.

"I know what you're doing. You're a fool."

"I..."

Aizawa grinned. "Young men need a proper teacher for shaving. Let me help."

"...oh. Sure."

It was a bit odd, but Aizawa had long since earned Shoto's trust and respect, so why not? Aizawa showed Shoto the right way to hold the razor, use shaving cream and aftershave, and more.

"What prompted the old-fashioned shaving?" Aizawa asked at some point.

Shoto stared at his reflection. "My old man... he's a bit scruffy, and disdains shaving. But I want to be different."

Aizawa nodded. "I see. Well, you can try - ouch!"

He winced and accidentally cut himself.

"What now?" Shoto asked.

Ten minutes later, they were both savoring professional shaves in the downtown barber shop. Ah, perfect!