Aizawa: leans against a dusty shelf Still skulking around libraries, huh? Some things never change.
I look at Aizawa, I have my hands up “Alright, alright, cool it, man”
Aizawa: narrows his eyes suspiciously Hands up? Don't think that's gonna save your sorry ass. What do you want, Jensen? Spit it out before I lose my patience.
“Alright, listen… there's something we need to talk about, okay?”
Aizawa: crosses his arms Don't waste my time, Jensen. If you don't have something important to say, I'm leaving.
“I saw Higiri yesterday… in town… and… she said something that really made me think, ya know?”
Aizawa: raises an eyebrow Higiri, huh? That meddling little brat. What could she possibly have said that would concern me? Spill it, and make it quick.
“She said… she said that you're not the enemy.”
Aizawa: snorts derisively Not the enemy? That's rich coming from her mouth. She's nothing but a troublemaker herself.
“And she also said… that you helped her with something… because of a promise you made back in our first year at UA.”
Aizawa: pauses, his expression turning serious A promise? Damn it, I should've known she'd drag up the past. Fine, I'll bite. What's this supposed promise all about?
“You remember when we were first year students… and that boy Bakugo had gone missing after the cafeteria fight?”
Aizawa: rubs his temples Yeah, I remember. That brat always getting into trouble. What's this got to do with Higiri and me?
“Well, after the fight… you went looking for Bakugo, right?”
Aizawa: grits his teeth Yeah, I did. It was a fool's errand, but I had to make sure he was okay.
“And you didn't find him… but someone else did… Higiri.”
Aizawa: clenches his fists Of course, Higiri had to stick her nose in where it didn't belong. She always did have a knack for causing more trouble than she's worth. What now, Jensen? Spit it out.
“Higiri found Bakugo unconscious in an alleyway… and she took him to the hospital… and because of that… the teachers gave her a little more leeway when it came to breaking rules.”
Aizawa: scowls So, Higiri played hero and saved the day. And what do I get? A pat on the back for being the one who went out and looked for him?
“No… no, you get a chance to help someone again.”
Aizawa: narrows his eyes Help someone? You've got to be kidding me, Jensen. After everything I've been through, do you really think I'd waste my time playing hero again?
“Look, man… I know you've had a tough life… and I know how much you hate people… but we need your help. We need to prove that you're not the enemy, so please… just think about it, okay?”
Aizawa: sighs heavily You know, Jensen, it's easy for you to say that I should help others. You don't have to live with the consequences of playing hero.
“But, Aizawa… I'm not saying that you need to start helping people… I'm saying that you need to help Bakugo.”
Aizawa: pauses, considering Jensen's words Bakugo? That snotty, arrogant brat? Fine, if helping him gets Higiri off my back, then fine. I'll help him. But don't expect me to go easy on him.
Aizawa: smirks Alright, Jensen. I'll help Bakugo. But mark my words, I won't hold back. He needs to learn his place. Now, where can we find him?
“We don't have to find him… because I happen to know where he's currently residing at for the next few weeks.”
Aizawa: narrows his eyes Fine, lead the way. But remember, Jensen, this doesn't make us friends.
“I wouldn't dream of it.”
Aizawa: pushes past Jensen Don't get any ideas, Jensen. I'm not here to make friends or play hero.
“Sure, sure… let's go then.”
Aizawa: walks briskly ahead, muttering to himself If I'm going to help that insufferable brat, I need to get some information first.
“Higiri told me that Bakugo's been taking heat from his mom lately… and I also heard that she's trying to get him to attend a private school elsewhere.”
Aizawa: stops abruptly Private school? That explains why he's been so hostile lately. His mother's trying to get rid of him without putting her own name on the line. Typical. Where does she think he belongs?
“I’m not exactly sure, but I know there’s talk that it’s going to be sent overseas.”
Aizawa: pauses, deep in thought Sent overseas, huh? That would explain why he's been so desperate to prove himself.
“Yeah, there’s a lot we don’t know about Bakugo.”
Aizawa: crosses his arms Well, if he wants to stay in Japan, he's going to have to toughen up. He can't keep running away from his problems.
“True… but, Aizawa… isn’t that what you've been doing?”
Aizawa: glares at Jensen Excuse me? You think I'm running away from my problems? I'm not like that spoiled brat. I faced my demons a long time ago.
“No, no… that's not what I meant. What I mean is that you left your family behind for reasons we may never understand.”
Aizawa: pauses, his expression softening You're right, Jensen. I ran away from my family, from everything I knew.