Chapter 131: Delicious

Enji Todoroki was a success-hungry person since childhood. The basis of these feelings was based on her mother's desire to "Be The Best".

He wasn't the only reason Enji's current unstable mindset had won. Yes, in time, he wanted to be the best, to sit on top of the heroes with honor. But Teka had a big part in it.

Her fierce and arrogant, proud personality was something she could not easily ignore, and when she had a child for the first time, she was unsure how to approach him and let her personality influence her decisions.

Teka wanted her son to be successful as well. The rationale behind her thoughts was that her son, like any parent, should be successful and not let her down. But the way she did it was very bad.

She had acted harshly and directly in a way that shouldn't have been done to a child, forcibly instilling in his mind the thought of "I must be the best". Also, in doing so, she treated him not like a child, but like an adult or someone working under her.

As a result of her actions, Enji's empty mind was polluted, and the foundation of his obsessive personality was laid.

But Teka alone could not be blamed for this. Yoshino was just as wrong as she was. Relationships were for two, and if one party made a mistake, the other party had to warn him/her or correct the mistake for him/her. Especially when the situation was their children, he should have come forward to warn Teka.

But Yoshino instead tried to calm his child. However, this was of no use. The problems were still there and no one was fixing them for Enji.

The sense of Obsession that had been grounded had grown over time into a true obsession and had penetrated deep into Enji.

This was the basis of Enji Todoroki's obsession. But in this case, Enji was also responsible.

Enji was 45 years old, and someone of this age should have matured and cleared of these thoughts, no matter what he went through in his childhood. At least he shouldn't have let his obsession rule him.

He had given permission, however, because he also liked his best opinion of everything Teka had instilled in him. He wanted to be someone who everyone admired and respected. He wanted to put his name in history.

For the sake of these thoughts, he used his wife as a piece of meat, evaluated each of his children according to his abilities, worked to the fullest those who had the potential to help him reach his goal, and cast aside those who were useless.

But there were times when he came to his senses. There were times when his mind was cleared and he could think straight.

At this time, he would try to apologize to his sons. But his sons, who had been physically and mentally abused and ruined by him over the years, didn't even want to listen to him.

Once upon a time, his daughter would listen to him and happily accept his apology. However, lately, he had been unable to see her face, let alone apologize to her. He exaggerated in his fights.

Apart from that, when his mind was clear and he could think straight, he would visit his wife and apologize to her.

But in general, in every one of his tries, without exception, he would fail and be ruthlessly expelled. That was normal, considering what they did to Rei.

His goal today was to apologize to her. Even if Enji had apologized to him all his life, he still felt that it wouldn't be enough. Still, he would try, to make amends, and reunite with her if he could.

But that was crushed by what he saw.

***

Blake parted his lips from her cheek. Rei hesitantly opened her eyes and looked at him Blake licked his lip as if he had tasted something very delicious. He spoke with an enchanted expression.

"Yes, you are absolutely delicious."

His words made her tremble. She was staring at him with wide eyes, touching the spot where Blake had kissed. Her skin wasn't as soft as it used to be, not wrinkled, but touching her youthful skin shouldn't have felt so good.

She removed her hand from her cheek, touching the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes.

"Can you call that delicious?" Rei didn't think she could be called delicious. If she had a taste, it wouldn't be that good.

"Of course it is." Blake pushed himself a little further and pressed Rei closer to the wall. Rei made a futile effort to push Blake away. She spoke occasionally while looking at Blake.

"O-Oh, if you say so…" Rei was smiling in response. If Blake said she was delicious, so be it. Not that the word didn't make her happy, the dust of her shattered self-confidence began to gently coalesce.

She didn't realize it, but she wasn't trying to push Blake anymore.

Blake glanced at the door out of the corner of his eye. There was no one there. His grin widened, kissing her cheek once more, took the cups, and headed for the exit. He left the thermos with her.

Rei sat down, leaning on the bed with both hands. She was staring absently at Blake's receding. Her redness had reached her ears, and she had an expression that did not match her age.

She held out her hand, reaching for Blake as if she wanted to hold him. However, after a few seconds, her open hand closed. She couldn't stop him, she couldn't ask him to be with her a little longer, even though she knew Blake had an orientation towards her.

"B-Blake... um... you'll come again... right?" She couldn't help asking that question, though. After asking the question, she turned her head to look outside. But her full attention was focused on Blake's response.

Blake's steps stopped, and he looked over his shoulder at her. While waiting for his answer, Rei clasped her hands together and moved her thumbs in a circular motion. She swallowed noisily. She wanted him to accept it with all her being.

''Of course. Like I said, I'll be back every day." Blake's confused expression turned into a warm smile. After his words, he went out, closing the door behind him.

Rei watched the closed door for a while, then looked outside. The chirping of the birds was more pleasant. The sunlight, no, the whole world in her vision seemed brighter and more alive. There were small blushes on her cheeks that did not disappear. She put her hands on her cheeks and began to wait for tomorrow. There was nothing else she could do anyway.

..

Blake walked home. Before leaving the hospital, he called Enji but he was nowhere to be found. He instructed the hospital director not to let Enji into the hospital. Since the hospital was his, he also decided who went in and who went out. [EN: This is the hospital that Blake bought. Rei resides here and is receiving treatment]

The manager initially denied this. The top-ranked Hero banning Endeavor from their hospital would make a big impact, whether amongst heroes or in the media.

Blake didn't care. He said if he didn't agree he would fire him. The manager agreed, albeit by force. He had no other choice, thanks to the hospital's reputation, the wages paid to its employees were unrivaled among its peers.

Blake was released from the hospital after getting the man's approval. He didn't care what would happen to the hospital, it would be nothing after all.

Banning hero number 1 from the hospital and banning his entrance would cause the hospital to gain a bad image in the media, as the director said, and the patient would lose, and the state would stop supporting it.

Heroes' power and influence in this world could not be underestimated. What's more, the #1 hero seat created by All Might had become something almost sacred to the Japanese people, and even the U.A., the agency that didn't incorporate it, their reputation would have plummeted.

But they weren't banning #1 Hero Endeavor. They were banning Enji Todoroki, and Enji Todoroki was not the number one hero, but the head of the Todoroki family. Endeavor could enter the hospital whenever he wanted.

When he did this, he would be in the constant spotlight and would have to watch his movements. If they ran into Rei and they quarreled again, their quarrel, which used to be a minor issue, could turn into something bigger.

Blake knew that Endeavor was extremely obsessed, but he was undeniably intelligent. If he wasn't, he wouldn't be both hero #1 and head of House Todoroki. Endeavor would pay attention to his actions and would not visit Rei again.

It didn't take long for Blake to get home. Although he did not use his speed to get home, he was able to arrive in a few minutes. Thanks to his physical strength, his speed had increased to an undeniable extent. He had even greater physical strength than Rumi, and with just that, he had walked the distance between the Hospital and the Home in a few minutes.

Blake opened the door and stepped inside. The giggles of the girls greeted him. The girls were sitting on sofas and watching a comedy show.

Several people looked at him as the door opened, but their eyes were still on the television. Their faces lit up as they looked at Blake for a second. They called him with bright expressions.

Blake nodded and headed for the chair. Nejire and Fuyumi sitting on the big sofa made room for him, Blake sat in the middle of the girls and wrapped his arms around their shoulders.

Nemuri and Rumi fiercely stood up. Blake's legs were empty, and there was room for one more person. If they can get there...

"Then if you'll excuse me…" But before they could do that, Momo got up. She clapped herself with her hands and walked briskly to Blake. She sat down in the space between his legs.

"Tsk!"

"Tsk!"

The two women clicked their tongues. They were too late to act. They pursed their lips, looking sullenly at Momo and the other two girls. The girls' expressions glowed as if they were the best memories they had ever had. They clicked their tongues again, tossed their hair, and continued to watch the comedy show with irritable expressions.

They certainly weren't jealous. Blake's arms could have looked very relaxed. And it's safe. It would definitely feel good to be hugged. Also, the way her muscular arms would wrap around their bodies would tickle their instincts and fuel their love for him, and it would feel so good.

But they certainly weren't jealous.

Blake watched the women's expressions. Nemuri was leaning on one arm of the single chair, and her legs were dangling from the other arm of the other chair. She had her arms folded under her chest, her lips pursed and pouting.

Rumi, on the other hand, was sitting cross-legged in the single seat. She had her feet together in the middle, pressing her hands to her feet. Two bunny ears rose and fell angrily, indicating her mood.

Dang!

Blake tapped his finger on the back of the chair. Nemuri tilted her head and looked at him out of the corner of her eye, Rumi exhaled through her nose and turned her gaze to Blake.

Blake turned his hand, bent his finger, and motioned for the girls to come. The girls' expressions lit up, they quickly stood up and walked over to Blake.

One sat next to Nejire and the other sat next to Fuyumi. Blake extended his arm and started rubbing the tip of Rumi's ear. With his other hand, he was stroking Nemuri's head.

The two women's expressions changed in a way that did not match their age. Rumi closed her eyes and grinned toothy, enjoying Blake rubbing her bunny ears. Nemuri took Blake's hand and pressed it to her head, strengthening his caress.

The girls and Blake started watching TV in this position. Eri, who had gone to the bathroom, came back after a few minutes. She was cleaning her hands with a paper towel. She lifted her head and opened her mouth to call out to the girls.

However, she stopped at what she saw. Blake had arrived while she was in the bathroom, and the girls had quickly gathered beside him. She turned her head from right to left, looking for a place to sit. She glanced at the single chair.

She gripped the paper towel tightly and stepped into the single chair. But she stopped in the middle of her step. She turned suddenly to Blake. Her red eyes shone with a mysterious glow. She started walking towards Blake.

Blake and the girls stopped what they were doing and looked at Eri. The girls' eyes sparkled with hope. They clenched their hands into fists and silently screamed for support.

Eri nodded to the girls and quickened her pace. She came to Blake. She swallowed, encouraging herself. She put her hands on her leg and tried to climb onto it.

But it was difficult. Her upper body hung on his leg, while her lower body struggled to rise to the top. At that moment, she felt a strong hand on her hips. The hand lifted her and placed her effortlessly on his leg.

A moment later that strong hand landed on her head and began rubbing her hair. Eri narrowed her eyes. Ahh... So that's what the girls were talking about. The feeling of being caressed by a strong hand was very good. Blake's perfectly proportioned warmth tickled her scalp, his strong hand giving her a sense of security.

She unconsciously raised her hands and grasped the hand above her head. The hand stopped, guiding his hands with a little panic, beckoning him to continue stroking her.

Blake smiled faintly and continued rubbing her hair. Eri's eyes narrowed her expression melting, savoring Blake's affection. A small purr escaped her lips, rubbing her head against Blake's hand like a cat.

Time has passed. The girls and Blake enjoyed it even more, with Eri joining them. Eri's ever-changing expression, reaction to new things, and childish demeanor amused each of them and fueled their sense of parenthood.

This was especially true for Blake. He felt like a brother or father. It would depend on what Eri saw him as, but whatever it was, whoever hurt this girl was now in for a bad ending.