A couple of hours later, in the middle of the gym, Kai could be seen completely naked, lying on a mat with Nemuri and Ryuko clinging to him with satisfied smiles on their faces. Though they looked sweaty and tired, their bare skin glowed softly under the gym lights, as if they were some kind of precious gems.
"I want to stay like this for the rest of the day…" Ryuko murmured almost like a cat, her voice low as she gently rested her head on her beloved Kai's shoulder. At that moment, Nemuri spoke with a smile.
"I know what you mean, but we have duties to attend to." Nemuri quickly lifted her head to give her beloved a soft kiss on the lips and added with a smile full of love.
"And thank you for holding back and leaving us with enough strength to go on with the day, Kai. I know it's hard for you, but tonight the girls and I will make sure to pamper you plenty."
"Haha, don't worry about that. Let's go take a bath—I'll give you both a massage so you can recover your energy and work at full strength today."
Kai replied with a relaxed laugh, which made Nemuri and Ryuko's eyes sparkle with delight. After all, aside from sex, the greatest pleasure Kai could give them were his massages—a different kind of pleasure, but just as comforting and addictive. So much so that the lazy Ryuko quickly regained her enthusiasm, sprang to her feet, and then extended her hand to her beloved, speaking with a radiant smile.
"Come on, the others will be waking up soon, and we don't want to be late, so we don't have much time!"
"Let's go!"
Nemuri, who also got up quickly, commented with visible excitement, making Kai chuckle in amusement. He promptly got to his feet and followed the girls to the bathroom, where they took a quick shower together.
Afterward, they headed to a room in the gym equipped with several massage tables, where Kai gave the girls a quick massage using his aura, his hands gliding over their soft, sensual, naked bodies.
"Your massages are truly one of a kind…"
After her massage, Nemuri stretched out comfortably and spoke with a radiant smile. At that moment, a quadruped robot with no defined shape entered the room, carrying what looked like a bag. Kai spoke with a slightly amused tone.
"It's bringing you clothes so you can head out—and maybe try not to be so 'wild' around here. Even if we've been accepted, it'd still be awkward for everyone if they saw you like this."
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In the middle of the mansion's main dining room, the entire family was enjoying breakfast with wide smiles on their faces—especially Nemuri, Ryuko, and Shino. So much so that Yumiko and Keiko, experienced women themselves, couldn't help but glance at them suspiciously. At that moment, Momo, who was wearing her U.A. uniform and sitting to Kai's right, spoke with a smile as she fed him from her plate.
"By the way, Kai, with everything that's happened, I forgot to mention it—but the others want to come visit you. What do you think?"
"Who wants to come?" Kai asked back after eating the bacon Momo had offered him. She quickly replied with a smile.
"Mina, Jiro, and the others are worried and asked if they could come see you."
Hearing this, Kai looked at Momo for a moment, but upon seeing her bright eyes and radiant smile, he could only smile back with mild amusement. Then, after biting into the toast playfully offered by Nejire—who was sitting to his left, also dressed in her U.A. uniform—he responded in a calm tone.
"Then let them come. It's a good opportunity to talk to them—there's something I want to propose to a few of them."
"What do you want to propose?" Momo couldn't help but ask, a bit curious—a sentiment shared by everyone present, who all turned their eyes to Kai with interest. He began to explain in a calm but serious tone.
"It's actually something simple. Those spiders were too big of a warning sign to ignore. If they had shown up in the middle of a populated city instead of that strange island, I seriously doubt I could've protected all of you by myself. So, I want to start training a group of them to reach a more useful level of combat ability.
"One high enough to at least hold off something like those spiders long enough for us to do something about it. And for the heroes in the family, this will come with an upgrade to their Accomplices and other improvements I've planned, which should raise your individual power levels significantly. And, like in Salem's case, your abilities might even evolve into more powerful forms."
Upon hearing Kai, the entire family widened their eyes in surprise. At that moment, Tomoko asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Kai, can my Quirk evolve and be like yours or All Might's?!"
"Haha, it's possible—though you won't be as strong. But in exchange, your own Quirk might mutate or become stronger. After all, the upgrade and improvements are basically a downgraded version of One For All—All Might's Quirk—but without the side effects."
Seeing the joyful Tomoko, Kai couldn't help but laugh and explain. However, his words hit the others like a bucket of cold water. They were left speechless—absolutely stunned—especially Tomoko, since her Accomplice's ability was essentially a weakened version of Iron Palm's original [Force Control], which allowed her to selectively enhance parts of her body. To compensate for the lack of power, Kai had given her electric cat gloves.
"Are you being serious, Kai?" Chatora, the first to recover from the shocking announcement, quickly asked in an incredibly serious tone. Kai nodded and replied in an even more serious voice.
"Very serious. In fact, it's something that's been in testing for quite a while now. But because of everything that happened with the spiders, I decided to push forward with the Accomplice upgrades. Even in the middle of that 'exhausting' battle, [Vital Reactor]—the ability that copies All Might's Quirk and will be added to the Accomplices—worked perfectly, without any deviation from what I expected."
"…"
Upon hearing his response, the entire family fell into a deathly silence, staring at each other in complete astonishment, unsure of what to say. But then Kai chuckled calmly and, in a casual tone, commented as he poked a sausage on his plate with his fork.
"It's not something to be that surprised about. Besides, it'll take me a couple of days to have everything ready to begin the upgrades, so I'll send you a schedule later so you can set aside some time."
Upon hearing Kai, everyone in the family couldn't help but look at each other and then smile warmly. That was truly their Kai—always thinking of them and constantly coming up with increasingly wild ideas to keep them safe. He had barely woken up after being on the brink of death, and he already had a detailed plan to make them stronger.
Moreover, even though he didn't say it out loud, everyone knew that the real reason he was acting so quickly was likely because of the small argument they'd had the day before about going back to that island. Knowing he probably couldn't convince the family's heroes not to go, he had chosen instead to strengthen them—to maximize their chances of survival if things went wrong.
"…Kai, could you set aside some time to talk tonight?"
After a few seconds, Tomoko spoke in a serious tone, looking directly at Kai. A bit puzzled by her sudden seriousness, Kai nodded and replied.
"Sure. Around what time?"
"After dinner is fine."
Tomoko quickly replied, then discreetly glanced at Shino and Nemuri, who instantly understood what she wanted to talk about and nodded in agreement. At that moment, Kai spoke in a calm tone.
"Alright, I'll be there for dinner on time. Sage, make a note of it."
"Immediately, Master." replied Sage, who was sitting on Kai's shoulder, working with several holographic screens in front of her, speaking in a serious tone.
In the middle of breakfast, Eva arrived in the dining room with Oliver. They still looked a bit sleepy but had cheerful smiles on their faces—especially Oliver, who was hugging the Autobot No. 14, which had become his favorite toy. At that moment, the whole family stood up to greet them and begin breakfast together.
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"It's a shame we can't go with you to the airport." Ryuko said after breakfast, standing in front of Eva and speaking with a bit of regret. But Eva shook her head and replied with a smile.
"There's no need. You're all busy people, and I already feel incredibly grateful for everything you've done for me and for my Oliver. I wouldn't want to trouble you any further."
"It was nothing at all. It was truly a pleasure having you with us. And don't forget to come visit us from time to time." Nemuri added with a smile, to which Eva nodded happily and replied.
"You can count on it. And if you ever come to Australia, don't hesitate to let me know—I'll do my best to welcome you."
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After the Pussycats, Momo, and Nejire said their goodbyes to Eva—since they wouldn't be able to see her off at the airport—Kai used Accompany to take the Pussycats back to their base, while Momo and Nejire headed off to U.A. without him. He had been granted time off by Principal Nezu for medical reasons and to rest. In truth, however, he simply wanted to work without distractions on his most urgent projects: teleportation, strengthening his family, and making his armor.
Upon returning to the garden using Magnetic Force, Kai found Yumiko and Keiko stepping out of the mansion, elegantly dressed. Yumiko wore a gray pencil skirt that reached just above her knees, highlighting her seductive figure. It paired perfectly with her sheer black stockings and a fitted jacket that hugged her ample chest and wasp-like waist. She also wore black high heels and matching sunglasses.
Meanwhile, Keiko was dressed in salmon-colored slacks that hugged her slender, long legs, paired with a matching blazer over a black blouse. Though buttoned up, the outfit still revealed a subtle, elegant neckline that framed her ample chest.
"Heading out?" Kai asked curiously upon seeing the stunning mothers. Yumiko nodded and replied in a cheerful voice.
"Yes, we're going to my office first, and then Keiko has a few errands to run."
"We'll be back in time to go with Eva to the airport."
Keiko added with a lovely smile as she walked over to Kai, closely followed by Yumiko. At that moment, Kai nodded and spoke while extending his Observation Haki to locate Eva, finding her in her room packing with her little one. Though she had arrived with nothing, during her stay she had received clothes, toys for Oliver, and other things she now wanted to take back with her.
"Alright, I'll stay here and work—I've got a lot to do."
"No training, remember? You promised not to until you've fully recovered."
Once in front of Kai, Keiko said this with a sweet smile, then stretched up slightly to give him a loving kiss on the cheek, leaving a red lipstick mark behind. Yumiko did the exact same on the other cheek, leaving a shimmer of her lip gloss. Kai then commented casually.
"I know. I'll be in the workshop all day, actually."
""Take care.""
While wiping the marks off Kai's cheeks with amused smiles, the pair of mothers said goodbye in unison, then walked to the garage and left in one of the cars with a chauffeur. At that moment, Kai stretched lazily before starting to walk toward the workshop, speaking to his trusted assistant as he went.
"Well, Sage, let's work on my armor. Keep working on the teleportation project and run the final tests on [Vital Reactor] and the [Accomplices]."
"Understood, Master." Sage quickly replied in a serious tone. Immediately afterward, she generated a couple of holographic screens in front of her master and asked.
"But Master, before we begin work on the armor, how about we review the Aura Script patterns first? I think we can make several improvements using the Drider's data, which would enhance various abilities that rely on them—even the ones we engrave into the armor."
"You're right. It's better if we start with that…" Kai said thoughtfully as he looked over the data on the holographic screens. Then he nodded and spoke calmly.
"It's decided—change of plans. Let's work on the Aura Script patterns. But also start production on a basic armor model using the specifications from Momo's armor, and add some Aura Script patterns to it. We still don't know if those spiders will try something, and if they do, I'll need armor."
"Understood. I'll get started right away, Master."
Sage replied quickly, her wings glowing in different colors as she spoke. At that moment, Kai entered the workshop, closely followed by Salem and Tama, who had just finished their own breakfast and were returning for their morning nap beside their master.
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A little over an hour before Eva had to leave, Kai stepped out of the workshop to shower and get ready. He ended up wearing an elegant white long-sleeve shirt, dark blue dress pants, and black leather shoes that matched his belt. As he came down the stairs, he found Eva and Oliver already dressed and ready, with several suitcases around them. He then spoke in a calm voice.
"Are you ready?"
When she heard Kai, Eva turned to look at him, and her eyes couldn't help but widen a little. After all, while the blue-eyed young man had always been incredibly handsome, dressed like that he looked even more so—making her dormant heart skip a beat. It wasn't just his looks; somehow, in those clothes, he radiated a refined and calm aura, like a successful and capable man.
"Y-yes, we're ready." Eva quickly replied, a bit nervous, to which Kai responded with a calm smile. But at that moment, he turned his gaze toward the entrance of the property and said.
"And they arrived just in time."
Hearing this, the nervous Eva quickly turned to look in the same direction, where she saw two sleek black cars entering the property. A moment later, Yumiko and Keiko stepped out. They couldn't help but smile when they saw how handsome Kai looked. They walked toward him calmly and each took an arm, just as Salem leapt gracefully onto his master's shoulder.
"Well then, let's go. I can't wait to meet little Oliver's grandparents." Yumiko said with a smile.
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After waiting for a while at the airport, Eva finally saw her in-laws again after so long. They had aged considerably—their hair now almost completely white, and their appearance frail and worn. But all that frailty seemed to vanish the moment they saw her, especially when they saw Oliver. With tears streaming down their faces, the elderly couple rushed forward to embrace them tightly.
That reunion quickly turned into an almost endless session of apologies, where the elderly pair expressed deep remorse and guilt for how they had treated Eva in the past. Eva had to spend some time comforting them, gently reminding the tearful couple of Kai and the mothers' presence, which sparked a wave of heartfelt gratitude from the elderly couple toward them.
After sharing a meal together, during which they exchanged contact information, everyone returned to the airport, as the couple had purchased a flight for Eva and Oliver, and it was time to board. Upon arriving at the gate, Eva bowed at a 90-degree angle in traditional Japanese etiquette in front of Kai, then offered her thanks from the bottom of her heart.
"Thank you, Kai. I truly don't know how to express it, but I swear this life won't be enough for me to thank you properly for what you've done for me. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you happiness, and if you ever need anything from me—no matter how small—don't hesitate for even a second to reach out. I promise I'll do everything I can to help you."
"Don't worry about that. And stand up—for now, just focus on healing and make sure to visit us sometime. I like Oliver, so I'll be making some toys for him now and then, and you'll have to come pick them up."
Kai replied with a calm smile. His words made little Oliver's eyes light up, causing Keiko and Yumiko—linked arm-in-arm with Kai on either side—to chuckle softly.
"Kai's right. Don't forget about us. And if things don't work out for you in Australia, our doors will always be open to you here in Japan."
Yumiko said with a cheerful smile, which caused Eva's in-laws to frown slightly—something that made the beautiful blue-haired mother chuckle softly. At that moment, Keiko added with a smile.
"Don't forget to let us know when you land. Also, the manager of the Australian branch of the company will be keeping an eye on you and will help with anything you need. So if you run into any problems, don't hesitate to reach out to her. I already gave her your number, and she'll contact you no later than tomorrow."
"You've really done too much for me… even though everything that happened was my fault…" Eva replied in a restrained voice, which led Keiko and Yumiko to tighten their grip on Kai's arms before responding with a smile.
"That's all in the past now. Don't dwell on it." Yumiko said with a smile, quickly followed by Keiko.
"Yes, we're doing this because we want to. But you're going to miss your flight if you don't hurry."
"That's true…"
After checking the time, Eva nodded and gave a small smile, then hugged Yumiko, Kai, and Keiko. She said her final goodbyes and left with her in-laws and her son, under the watchful eyes of the three, who remained standing there, a little lost in their thoughts.
For the mothers, the reason they were so kind to Eva and her son wasn't just out of sympathy for her difficult past. In truth, the main reason was that, in some way, Eva and Oliver reminded them of Alisa and Kai—perhaps because Eva was also from Avalon, or maybe because they sensed that Kai had saved her because he saw a reflection of himself in them. Whatever the reason, the feeling was undeniably there.
For that very reason, Yumiko and Keiko felt a sense of duty to help the poor woman—as if, in some way, they were helping their dear departed friend. But more than anything, they were helping Kai heal a deep wound in his heart, one they knew still hadn't truly closed. He had just gotten very good at hiding it.
Meanwhile, Kai stood in silence, watching the backs of the beautiful mother and her son. In his mind, her figure began to blend with that of the beautiful, hot-tempered young woman he had once left behind. And that, finally, led him to speak—just as they were about to enter the airport.
"Eva, what do you think of people who 'take the bread from their own mouths to give it to a stranger'?"
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