To Be A Hero (On Hiatus)

A Date With Jiro (Retyped)

~{Outside Jiro's Residence-11:39AM}~

"I-I'm early..."

It was a bright and beautiful day for everyone to be out. The sky was cloud-free, the sun illuminated a gentle warmth for everyone walking about, and a cool breeze occasionally blew throughout the neighborhoods and cities alike.

Yet Izuku was too nervous to appreciate any of this, too busy shivering in front of somewhere he never thought he'd be.

He stood just outside the address provided to him by Jiro, wearing a plain black t-shirt, dark blue pants, and a thin turquoise sweater. He had on his usual yellow backpack and stared down at the map on his phone, then looking forward at his destination.

Just ahead of him was a two-story white house with a long balcony on the second floor, looking to be connecting two rooms together. In front of the house was a pristine green lawn with beautiful garden beds and a short cement path leading from the metal gate to the front door.

"This is it... This is Jiro's place..." He gulped nervously.

He stood in place and continued to stare at the house.

"So... Are you gonna go in? Or are you gonna continue to look suspicious and stare?"

Izuku flinched upon hearing Ikari's voice.

"I-I can't help it! I-I've never been to a girl's place before! I-I don't know what to expect!"

"Then expect nothing. You're overreacting about this... One, her parents are gone, so you won't have to worry about any parental threats or any teasing. Two, it's Ms. Rockstar we're talking about. She's probably the least likely person for you to have something 'unfortunate' happen with."

"Eh? Something 'unfortunate?'" Izuku blinked.

"Nevermind... The point is, you're gonna make things weird if you keep panicking about it. Didn't you already get used to girls, anyway?"

Izuku scratched his chin embarrassingly. "I-I mean... Sort of... but going to one of their houses!? I never thought it would ever happen..."

"Just don't be an idiot and act normal around her. I won't be able to help you once inside, remember? Poker Face wants me completely out of this so you can practice dealing with a girl."

Izuku sighed and hung his head in defeat.

"Okay... I guess this is it then."

"Good. Oh, quick thing, I don't get why Poker Face even wants you to learn to play an instrument. What's up with that?"

Izuku rose his head. "Oh, that? There were actually a few reasons why he thought it would be good for me."

"Liiiiiiiiiiike?"

Izuku looked up and recalled Enso mentioning it to him.

"Well... They're a bunch of small things. Musical training can change the brain's structure that both boost productivity and improve memory. And playing an instrument helps you grow more patient and mentally alert. That kind of stuff..."

"Oooooooh. Okay. So then those little improvements can help you out with fighting too?"

Izuku scratched the back of his head. "I think? I'm not actually sure. But if Enso thinks so, then it probably will."

"Well, alright then. Good luck, partner. We won't be in contact for a while when I leave you alone. Don't die, alright? Well, if something dangerous actually happens, then I'll probably come out automatically. Bye for now!"