Day 3 of Internship:
Nagai Tokuhei and Mitsuji Saiga had finished another day of their internship with the Edgeshot Agency. Since the incident yesterday, Edgeshot had ordered them to stay indoors and deal with paperwork, as well as assisting the various HR functions in the agency. The two boys understood his logic, but still couldn't help but be annoyed.
"Edgeshot was the one who said all that stuff about us needing to get on-the-job experience, and now he's done a complete 180…" Nagai said dejectedly.
"Yeah…although I also see why he wouldn't want us out today after dealing with a literal serial killer. Let's just get through today Nagai-kun." Mitsuji gently spoke, in a comforting manner.
Nagai looked at him with surprise. "You know, dare I say it, you're looking more confident. It's good to see." Saiga laughed nervously, but cracked a smile.
I definitely need confidence for what's ahead.
"Say Nagai-kun, a few of us were thinking of going to a retro arcade café today. I think Midoriya kun, Tenshi kun and Kai san invited us. After work today?" Mitsuji tried to ask naturally.
"Ah…I'm sorry. I have family plans, really sorry Saiga-kun". He frowned, looking like he wanted to spend time with his friends instead.
"Ohhhh no it's fine. It's fine really! Another time then."
"Another time."
As the day winded down, Mitsuji and Nagai walked in opposite directions from the agency; Mitsuji towards the train station, Nagai towards the Tokuhei Industries HQ. Mitsuji rounded a corner to come face to face with Suzumi Midoriya, Kai Hikari and Runa Tenshi, all trying to look inconspicuous.
"He doesn't suspect anything." Mitsuji muttered dejectedly. The others all breathed a sigh of relief. They had all been expecting Nagai-kun to decline anyway. And this way, if he somehow caught them, they'd have a reason to all be together exploring town.
"Ok. Operation Traitor Hunt, begin." Kai Hikari spoke triumphantly.
"Yeah…please don't" Runa Tenshi spoke solemnly and Suzumi elbowed Kai. "Read the room. Or alleyway".
"Uh yeah, sorry about that" Kai quickly apologised. They decided to tail Nagai Tokuhei at a safe distance. Eventually, and slowly, they made their way to the Tokuhei Industries HQ, hiding behind the same alley that Saiga did before. The same employee who Nagai had met with before exited the building.
"That's the guy!" Mitsuji said excitedly, then went red when the others stared at his excitement amusedly. They all tried to stay quiet and listen to the conversation. Like before, they were close enough to hear, albeit it being very quiet.
"Kid. You really need to stop meeting me like this. We look pretty suspicious."
"My apologies Kento-san." Nagai bowed, and the employee looked flustered. "I have what you asked for." He pulled out 5000 yen and stuffed it into the employee's hand.
"Are you insane? We're on a main street!" the man quickly pocketed the money, looking around furtively to make sure no one had seen the transaction. "What on earth?" Runa wondered.
"Look kid. I respect that you're the big CEO's son, but you are in wayyyy too deep here. If people find out what you're planning, forget juvie. You will be…taken care of. I'm saying this for your own good. Leave this alone."
"So, you say, but you've been taking my money just fine" Nagai said sharply, and the man met his eyes.
"You little bastard…what are you trying to sa- "he was cut off by Nagai flicking his finger, and an air stream clipped the employee's ear, and produced a thin cut. The cut started dripping immediately and the man gasped and covered the ear immediately. "You little fucker! I'll get you kicked out of Hero school for something like this. Unlawful Quick use."
Nagai laughed, his voice dripping with venom. "You seem to be behind on legislation. First years have been authorised on their internships to have Quirk use while on internship. That aside, I can have you locked up for embezzlement of company funds. All that cash? I've been taking it from the company bank account. You thought it was my pocket change? Think again."
The man looked absolutely livid. "Well, that's bribery on your part too you little shit. I was wrong…you definitely are his son."
"Too right I am. Now do your fucking job. Report to me on father's dealings, and any sort of criminal activity. White collar, blue collar, I don't give a shit. You tell me everything. Or I ruin your life. Understand?" Nagai looked at the employee fiercely, who shrunk back like a violet.
"I….understand. Fuck." He spit on the ground vehemently and walked back inside looking visibly troubled.
Nagai Tokuhei sighed, then took his cellphone out, dialling a number. He waited listening to the dial tone, then sighed again and put his cellphone away. He began to make his way back to the station.
In the alleyway, the other students looked absolutely shocked.
"What. The. Hell!" Kai Hikari spoke looking visibly confused. So did everyone else.
"That's…the same Nagai Kun?" Runa Tenshi looked disturbed.
Suzumi Midoriya grabbed Tenshi's hand and squeezed it. "We can't make too many assumptions yet. But yes, this definitely needs more investigation."
They all looked over at Mitsuji Saiga. His heart sank. "Oh…. I'm not gonna enjoy any of this am I?"
The group began to formulate another plan.
