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Something at the very least, yes, but...

[He sighs.]

Is there really nothing one can do to reverse such a thing?

Nothing that we know about. NEXT powers manifest mysterious and I guess they can fade over time just as mysteriously.

[ There's a wry smile here. ]

Is that common, though?

[These powers are so mysterious...]

What does a second stringer even do?

It's not really talked about, if it is. Heroes retire, so it could be that. You don't want the public panicking about that kind of information.

[ He shrugs some. ]

We go after smaller criminals. The ones that aren't meant to be broadcast. Or we help backup the main heroes. Big pay cut and a lot less glory, but I'm fine with that. I was never doing it for the attention.

...You do not seem like the type of man who does, no.

[Kotetsu is no flamboyantly dramatic individual. Even with the Wild Tiger thing.]

Does your daughter know about this?

Well... I mean, it is kind of nice having people recognize you. I used to be "The King of Heroes" so it was a bit of a blow to the ego when I became last season's news.

[ So, well, he did like the attention and being The Big Hero, he didn't care about appealing to the TV staff for ratings. So take that as you will. ]

She knows, though. I've been a lot more honest with her lately. It'd be kind of hard to hide anyway.

...Well, you're certainly my "King of Heroes". Though I wonder how that stands up with a great detective.

[A light smile, but...ah. Honest. Indeed, Kotetsu is a good father.]

What does she think about all of this?

Could anyone quite measure up to you? But that's why we're partners now, right?

[ A warm smile back. He tries. He truly, deeply tries. ]

She's really supportive of me. This was she also understands all the times I had to break my promises. I'm glad she can forgive me, at least.

Of course we are. Side by side, as it should be.

[He leans forward to kiss him on the forehead, gently.]

From the sounds of it, she takes after you.

[ There's a bright, proud smile over this. ]

That'd make any father proud to hear.

Then I'll say it as many times as you want to hear it.

You can be very sweet sometimes.

[ The hands resting on Sholmes' sides, rub up and down lightly. ]

Mm. I find myself feeling all the more sweet for you.

[He can't help it. He's leaning forward to bump their noses together.]

[ their sappiness is murdering me repeatedly ]

Is that so?

[ Cute little nose rubbing here. ]

Indeed! Like a bee floats to his lodestone of honey, so do I float to you. And believe me, knowing me, that is high praise.

[He's definitely fond with those words.]

[ Even if he's only known Sholmes for a little over a week, he still realizes that is praise and smiles so fondly. ]

Even to the point that you're being poetic with me.

Ah, I try my best. I'm a man of science, you know. But I would use all the words in the world even for you.

[A light kiss to the nose.]

You're a lot better with them than I am.

[ Maybe that's good? He's more straightforward that way. But he shifts to whisper against Sholmes' lips. ]

I'm so happy right now.

Mm.

[He kisses those very lips softly, happily.]

You're stealing the words from my mouth like quite the little thief, hm.

[ There's a soft smooch in return. ]

In that case, what will you do to this little thief?

[ H-Hello? Please don't start something kinky here. Please continue being soft. ]

Turn you over to the police and let the court have at you?

[He lets out a cheerful little laugh at that.]

But I'm sure you wouldn't appreciate that!

[ He lets out a laugh and then pokes him in the side. ]

I don't think that would be ideal.

Ah, of course not. I wouldn't want to lock you up. I'll gladly overlook your crime, even as a great detective.

I feel honored for that.

[ He's pecking a small kiss on the corner of Shomles' lips. ]

You should.

[And a light kiss back to his chin.]

Besides, what will I ever do without you by my side?

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