Minoru Mineta could be seen putting on the blue blazer of his school uniform, adjusting it properly over his white shirt and red tie while glancing at himself in the mirror, the school's logo neatly stitched on the right chest area giving it a proper, disciplined look, and paired with the blue pants, the whole outfit actually made him look more put together than he expected, which honestly surprised him a little.
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"I look sexy as always," he said confidently, striking a quick pose before smirking at his own reflection, clearly enjoying the improvement in his appearance compared to before, and without wasting any more time, he picked up his bag, slung it over his shoulder, and walked downstairs toward the dining room.
As he entered, he saw his dad, Manami, already seated and eating breakfast while, as usual, scrolling through his phone and laughing at some random funny reels, completely immersed in his own world, and Mineta didn't even react to it since this had basically become a daily sight for him.
At that moment, Umeko walked out after finishing up in the bathroom, having just put the clothes into the washing machine, already dressed in her formal lawyer outfit, and the moment her eyes landed on Manami using his phone at the table, she didn't hesitate for even a second as she walked behind him, snatched the phone from his hand, and said, "I'm confiscating this until you finish eating."
Manami immediately let out a childish whine, clearly unhappy with the sudden loss of entertainment, while Minoru and Umeko calmly sat down at the dining table and began eating their breakfast like nothing had happened.
Umeko looked at Minoru and asked, "Did you pack everything?" and Minoru simply nodded while casually spreading peanut butter on his toast, not even looking up as he continued eating.
Suddenly, Manami's expression turned serious, which was rare enough to make both Umeko and Minoru pause slightly as he spoke in a deep tone, "Since you're starting school today… it's time I pass it down to you."
Both of them looked at him, slightly confused and even a bit concerned by his sudden seriousness, but whatever expectations they had were instantly shattered when Manami placed a book on the table titled, "Tips to Turn Girls into Simps for You."
As Manami was about to begin what he clearly thought was an important speech he had probably been preparing since Minoru was a baby, Umeko didn't even wait as she grabbed the butter knife and threw it with precision, the knife landing right into the wall just behind Manami's ear.
A dark aura surrounded her as she spoke in a dangerously calm tone, "What exactly are you trying to teach our son?"
A few seconds later, Minoru could be seen eating his breakfast enthusiastically, completely focused on the scene unfolding in front of him, finding it far more entertaining than any TV drama he had ever watched.
Manami now had three comical red bumps on his blue ball-like hair as he knelt on the ground, looking completely defeated while Umeko lectured him nonstop about not corrupting their son and teaching him nonsense, her voice filled with authority as she continued scolding him.
Manami tried to defend himself, saying, "But that book worked on you—" but he immediately stopped mid-sentence when Umeko shot him a single glare, forcing him into complete silence as he sat there quietly, internally wondering what was so wrong about wanting his son to have a harem of girls simping over him.
After finishing breakfast, Mineta and his dad said goodbye to their wife and mother as Umeko got into her car and drove off for work, leaving the two of them outside.
Manami then pulled out his bike from the parking area, revealing a Suzuki Hayabusa, its sleek design making it look powerful and cool, and Mineta immediately got on the bike, placing his hands behind his dad as Manami started the engine.
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Manami revved the bike a few times, producing a satisfying sound before taking off, the bike speeding smoothly across the road as the wind rushed past them.
Minoru looked around before asking, "How much did this bike cost? It looks really cool."
Manami grinned proudly and said, "Bought it with my own savings before I even married your mom."
Minoru nodded before asking, "Can you teach me how to ride? I might make a bike support equipment in the future for hero work."
Manami replied, "Sure, but only after you graduate from middle school."
Minoru simply nodded as the bike continued speeding forward, his eyes watching the buildings pass by one after another.
After some time, Manami slowed down and stopped the bike near the gates of Sakurai Middle School, and Minoru got off as his dad looked at him and said, "Study well, have fun, flirt a lot, and don't forget to throw the first punch if you get into a fight."
Minoru gave a simple nod before adjusting his bag and walking inside the school premises as his dad drove off toward work.
'Wonder if I'll meet some familiar faces from the anime here,' Mineta thought as he walked inside, looking around while searching for his class.