Aizawa's tired, wants coffee, and is scared of a certain child

(Aizawa's POV)

Leaving the police station after that mountain of goddamn paperwork, I was finally free of hero duties. "haaah" I breathed out sharply as I read the email stating that Nezu, that little sadist, expected me and a few others to show up at UA by 7 a.m. sharp. Which meant, once again, no decent sleep.

"what could he need from me today" I grumbled as I looked at my phone, 6:23. 'I definitely need some coffee for this, knowing nezu, ugh. The one I usually go to - cozy nights cafe - is way too fucking far away for me to feasibly get it in time. Damn, I really was craving thei- ' I stopped mid-thought and mid-step as I gazed at the signage in front of me. 

The Cozy Night's Cafe – Felines Included

I stood in front of this cafe, quite fucking confused as, last time I checked, they did not have a location in Musutafu. 

I looked inside through the window and saw that the lights were indeed on and that this was indeed the same "cozy night's cafe" that was in the other 2 cities. "well it seems like god is on my side, but what does it mean by Feline's included?" I asked myself as I approached the door and walked in. 

As the door opened a small chime could be heard as the smell of coffee filled my nose and I instantly noticed something, 'omg it's a cat cafe.' my lips curled into a smile ever so slightly before instantly going back to normal. 'ahem. Later, coffee first'

I walked up to the counter, where there was a rather short lady, maybe 4'8? With shoulder-length, dark void black with galaxy-like blue and purple at the edges of her length of hair. 'I wonder what might be her quirk' I thought before feeling off. Something was quite familiar with her. . .

Just, her aura? I guess felt similar to the vigilante raven. That was canceled since, the association and I quote "DO NOT, ANTAGONISE HER. don't try to arrest her either. just let her be. please, for the sake of Japan. DON'T DO ANYTHING." which I kinda understand since . . . 

She reminds me of Nezu in some way, In the way she is always 5 steps ahead of you and probably sees life as a game, and will fuck you up if you do anything that is "not in her best interest". But in some other, other ways, she reminds me of a. . . a....

A cocaine addict with none of the side effects and all of the energy, but that's beside the point. I refuse to even try to do anything that could indicate that I'm hostile, like trying to arrest her.

Why? Cause I'll somehow get arrested instead.

How have I come to that conclusion?

CAUSE THE MOTHER FUCKING CHILD ALREADY SOMEHOW FUCKING DID THAT! 

So, end of story, I need coffee. And she is NOT that girl. - I hope - but enough of that.

"Excuse me," I said, approaching the counter. She turned around, and, yep—she was definitely a kid. Twelve, maybe thirteen. A twelve-year-old running a café? That ain't normal but, eh more believable than some things. But still.

Before I could ask, she raised a hand. "Yes, I'm twelve. Yes, I work. Yes, I'm the owner. I graduated college early, I'm ahead of everyone else, and no, I don't need a lecture about my age. Now, what can I get for you?" she said with a tone that screamed 'I have had to say this goddamn speech 100 times already. Don't test me. I will stab you with a pencil' 

this would probably concern but I was only half listening because as she ranted, I was distracted as literal darkness with yellow slit predatorial eyes jumped up to and on the counter, strutted to the girl, and jumped right onto her shoulder. Before wrapping itself around her neck, maybe I can't tell. It was just darkness. You can't really tell if darkness is on anything.

She noticed me staring and made a small laugh, giving me a small dismissive wave. "don't worry, it isn't an eldritch horror, and it won't eat you. It's just one of my 6 cats, who all - by the way - all quirks. Also, don't worry they are not a danger. But if you do harm them, they will fight back and promptly beat your ass. in which I will do nothing but watch. Now order or leave"

ok, I am ignoring all of that because I am too tired.

Now let's see "Can I get 3 black coffees and . . . " I look at the many different sweet treats on the menu before mumbling to myself "Hizashi or Nemuri would probably beat my ass if I didn't get them anything"

I took another 5 seconds before shrugging and ordering something that sounded like they would like it "a mango boba tea and an iced milk tea. . . and also just give me 2 of your . . . umm passion fruit delights?" I asked as I saw in the display that there was a limited-time, passion fruit cream cake-looking things.

"ok, that'll be 2,586 yen," she said with a smile and I was slightly taken aback 'that's fucking cheap. for all of that.' "Really? Isn't that a bit cheap?" I asked cause, is there gonna be something wrong with it? Is it expired?

"yeah, it may be but I don't need the money. This is just a hobby for me before I get old enough to join the hero course at UA."

Now, if this was past me I would be thoroughly confused and shocked, but with dealing with Raven, who is probably this girl. It makes sense. Well, I guess I know why Raven looked like she always had fun when fighting. Cause it was fun, it was just a hobby to her. Everything is a hobby, I think being annoying is also a hobby. I am now scared for my life.

I took out my wallet and handed her my credit card with a slight twitch which didn't go unnoticed. She scanned the card and the transaction went through "Oh also, are you taking these to go or in here?" she asked and I took a moment before answering gruffly "To go." she nodded with an overly joyful face and went into the back with that black void with the yellow eye's still on her shoulder. 'this is so weird, any time I meet this problem child. It makes me lose brain cells.'

I took a seat nearby, sinking into a chair by two cats who were… shooting electricity at each other. I sighed. "I'm too tired for this," I muttered, closing my eyes to rest a moment.

Still, a small part of me thought, 'Maybe I'll come back later… just for the cats.'

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"Meow."

A soft paw tapped my head, jolting me out of my brief rest. My eyes shot open, just in time to catch sight of a tiny, snow-white kitten perched right on top of my head, staring down at me with an innocent yet oddly VERY judgmental gaze. I could hear the judging stare it gave me. 

"Hey, ow—" I grumbled as it batted at my forehead again, a little more insistently this time. But before I could swat it away, the kitten did something… strange.

It phased straight through me.

I froze, trying to process what just happened as the kitten emerged on the couch opposite me and casually walked across the table as if phasing through someone was an everyday occurrence. It then DID IT AGAIN and phased under, then phased right out onto the counter where I saw a large bag that probably. Had all the stuff I had ordered. 

The kitten stared right at me and pointed at me. Then tapped the bag. 'did it... did it just tell me to get my shit and go?'

Then I heard a laugh as the girl - who I definitely could recognize as Raven - called out to me, "HAHAHA, it's just telling you that your stuff is ready. Haha, no need to get so offended hahaha."

I grumbled about how she could not be a jerk about it but a las nothing could be done as I got up and took the bag, "Thank you, what's your name? I might frequent this place." I asked as I really did want to come back here, so having a name would be nice. I mean, calling her problem child is not really warranted as she isn't my student. Or has done anything that warrants being called such as a civilian? But her as a vigilante deserves that title though. She is a problem.

She stared at me before she grinned "Oh that would be rather convenient, wouldn't it? Ok, my name is Kuromi Kasumi nice to meet you. . . or would you prefer Raven? Hmm? I mean, it's the one you use the most E-ra-ser Head. or is Shouta Aizawa preferable for you."

I instantly turned around at that, cause that smile meant that I was going to die. soo nope nope, nopity nope. I am out of here. I got my coffee so I am good. I am not getting sacrificed today. Nope. Not today satan.

Kuromi watched as I tried to leave with a smile before saying "Oh hold on" before vaulting over the counter and in the blink of an eye had a pole right in front of the door blocking me in "Why so scared? I'm not your enemy. I just wanted to let you kno- PFFT I CANT, I can't haha, I can't Fucking Keep this up. haha aha your face hahahaaaaa" she, halfway through her serious and tense conversation with me broke down laughing for a good 2 minutes, I stared at her in mild confusion. I tried to leave but even while laughing. She kept me in there. So I just stood there for a good minute waiting.

"sorry sorry, but your expression was so fucking funny hahaha. But seriously. There is nothing to be so scared of. Yeah, I might know way too much about your personal information like how sometimes you cry to sleep when you don't get your coffee but it's fine. I won't tell anyone. But did you really think I wouldn't notice that you noticed that I was raven? I mean actions speak louder than words as they say. But that's not the point. Here" she gave me a black box with an envelope on it, with 6 jumbled-up letters written in pen ink over it. 

But what made me shiver at the thought was that it was addressed to nezu. . . 'no way' I thought but my night-mares were true "As you can see, this is for nezu. I was a bit late and thought why not have his employee give it to him this time? Also if you're worried that he won't accept it. He would, he's my friend, and also, why else would there be an encrypted password on the letter? Anyway. shoo shoo." 

She pushed me out of the cafe with the box and bag in my hand before shutting the door with a small wave. "Hope you enjoy your drinks, I sure as hell put a lot of work into it. Bye ~" she said with a grin that gave me the chills.

'it was what I had expected, they are in cahoots. Is this why she annoys me? Wait how the fuck does she know about the incident. AAAAAH FUCKING PROBLEM CHILDREN. How could I not realize mini nezu (the child) and normal nezu are besties? I swear to god if this is a bomb. You know what, that is probably reasonable. It probably is a bomb now that I think about it. Screw it. I need to get going.' I looked around before walking off to the UA campus as there was nothing else I needed.

But one thing that is bugging me is the fact that 'why was it located in a place like that. Who would open a coffee there? There would be no customers. . . I hope it's not because the crime rate is high. I really hope not' I tried to put it out of my mind but. The thought of her opening a cafe just because a villain might walk in. cause it's fun. Is not a thought I would like to be having.

"oh well, out of sight out of mind. I need a vacation. I need a break" he took a sip of his dark coffee and ". . . i will definitely come back, this is addicting."

A/N I am really tired of studies so I did this really quickly. as I was craving to write.