He would never say this out loud. But he'd be an idiot if he says Emi isn't a good hero. She's the only hero he would ever work alongside with him, even though he's a loner hero who doesn't usually partner up with anyone. He'd say working with her is challenging but Emi can be serious about the job at hand, which is one of the reasons Shouta likes her.

...What. L-like Emi?

Why is he thinking about Emi all of the sudden? He shook his head to wave off the earlier thoughts and tried to focus on the case. He studied the building that's on the screen and looked at Best Jeanist.

It's just an undercover mission.

"We're in" He nodded in confirmation.

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As Shouta gets out from the elevator and steps on the ground floor, he sees that there's barely anyone left in the agency. He figured people already left for the day. The only ones here are Best Jeanist, Okura, Ms.Joke and himself. He had just finished discussing the undercover mission for tomorrow with them. Heading to his table to gather up all of his stuff before going to meet Emi.

He's glad that this mission will let him rest for tonight. Since they had to go to Fukuoka as soon as tomorrow, he got tonight's patrol off and was told to get some rest.

His footsteps can be heard by anyone since the agency is empty now. Just as he thought the sound of his boots couldn't be noisier, he heard two people talking on his way to Emi's table.

It's that darn intern kid. Talking to Emi all blushing like he was a few hours ago. He can definitely see how uncomfortable Emi looks. But typical Emi, she just too nice to tell people to fuck off. Let me help you with that.

What the hell is he still doing here?

His right eye twitched, as well as his right eyebrow was raised. What does this kid want with Emi?

Instead of his usual scowl face, he put on an unsatisfied expression.

"Oi." Shota stern voice made the kid jump twice as scared than he was earlier. Shouta shot a look at him.

The intern is petrified. Never in his life so scared of someone.

Emi, who he was talking to just now, looked at Shouta with an 'erk' look. Tilting her head to the side, wondering why he's so pissed out.

"You aren't supposed to be here at this hour." Shota's stern voice still kicks.

"Y- YES SIR. I-I was j-just going t-to ask Fukukado-san- "

"Ms.Joke."

"Y-YES! Ms.Joke, my b-bad! I-" Those stutters are annoying him to the core.

"Enough." He demanded. "You better be out of my sight in the count of 3"

Not even yet to count the number 2 the intern had left the agency as fast as lightning.

Emi, who had witnessed the whole situation let out a tired laugh. "Hahaha, Eraser! What happened? What did the intern do to pissed you off this bad?" She laughed as she squinted her eyes.

He will never get tired of it.

"You were uncomfortable. And you were too scared to tell him to fuck off." He reassured her. "I am not scared of a deer! I was just being nice." She denied what he had just said. Waving her left hand in front of his face. "Well," He bent lower so Emi could hear his words clearly. "Maybe you shouldn't be too nice to everyone. Since you can't them to fuck off." 

He can clearly see Emi's face in deep flush.

He-he's too close!

Somehow that look suited her better than the damn deer intern, Shouta thought. He smirked.

Cute.

"O-or maybe, YOU are just jealous Shouta!" Emi looked away, avoiding his eyes. "I knew you had feelings for me somewhere in there, I finally broke your tough shell!" She turned away from him and raised her hand.

"Enough flirting now you two" They both heard Best Jeanist's voice calling them.
"We're not flirting sir." Aizawa assured him in his normal tone. Why did he have to come disturb them now?

His boss said peaked one eye while looking at Emi. Making Emi flustered. "N–no Hakamada-san! It was nothing like that. We promised!" She said waving both of her hands opposed by what he just said. "Sure, whatever you guys say." He let out a faint chuckle.

"Anyway. I came to pass these to you guys." He informed them. He handed them a file that contained Benjiro Yoshida's face as well as their fake ID. He explained that the event would need their ID. It's an undercover mission obviously they need a new identity.

Both of them being an underground would make the job easier and would be able to avoid any hassle. One of the reasons Best Jeanist chose them for the mission apart from their great partnership and teamwork.

"Thank you heroes. I appreciate you guys' work, I'll leave everything in your hands. Hopefully the mission goes well." Best Jeanist slightly bowed to them as a sign of appreciation. Emi and Aizawa return a bow. "No problem boss!" Emi said as she struck an 'ok' finger pose at him with her usual beaming smile.

"Leave it to us sir." Aizawa stated. Which earned them both a nod from him.

Emi and Shota took their leave from there and proceeded to head for the exit of the agency together. Along with their typical "Let's get married, Eraser!" "Shut up, Joke." argument. Hakamada watches them both head out and let out a sigh.

"Blind love." He slowly whispered. He can't ever understand those two, so close yet so far. Especially Aizawa, he is always too stubborn about his feelings. Well... we'll just have to wait and see for them. Hakamada's inner thoughts