The walk back was slightly awkward because:

1. Hawks basically confessed his romantic feelings to her

2. He was a popular pro hero and everyone was staring

3. His eyes were glued to her

4. They were carrying 60+ packets of chicken in their grocery bags

Y/N kept quiet as Hawks rambled about his day, giving him short replies as a blush powdered her cheeks.

"So... Y/N, will you go out with me?"

"Hah?"

I... I like him too but I feel like I'm confusing admiration with romantic feelings...

"Hmm?"

"I-I'm sorry."

His red wings drooped a bit as if it could convey his feelings.

"I really do like you..."

His wings perked up, so did his big eyes.

"But..."

It drooped again and a small frown appeared on his lips.

"I don't want to confuse admiration as romantic f-feelings..."

"T-That's fair..."

"W-Will you give me some time to figure out how I feel?"

His wings spread, twitching slightly like a tail of an excited dog.

"Y-Yes! Gladly! I won't give up and I will change that admiration you have into romantic feelings... I'll try it. I'll try to win your heart fair and square."

"Thank you for understanding, Hawks."

"Uh-huh. While we're on this topic, I do want to be friends with you as a starter."

"T-That will work."

"So, remember, call me Keigo."

"Ah, yes. I f-forgot. Erm, Keigo."

One step at a time, Keigo. Winning a girl's heart that you like is not so easy! A hero needs some challenges.

They arrived back at the café, the queue erupting into murmurs as their eyes sparkled at the hero that walked past. The chefs, waiters, and Nanaka were all scurrying to get orders served.

"Table 10 wants another set of fried chicken!"

"Boss! We're out!"

"Where's Y/N?!"

Hawks leaned against the door frame of the kitchen, lifting up a few bags full of chicken.

"Your chicken has been delivered."

Everyone stopped working for a second, some with tears brimming their eyes as the hero literally saved their business. Y/N smiled gently, giving more of the chicken to Nanaka.

"Wow. Did you buy the whole store?"

"Technically, yes. I got 10 packets here-"

Hawks coughed with a smirk, stretching his shoulders backwards as if he was shrugging with proudness,

"You can take the rest of the chicken I bought. All for the lovely customers who are chicken lovers."

"Thanks so much! Now, now. Y/N, get back to serving."

Y/N sighed and dragged her feet back to work.

"Right."

She went into the lockers, putting on an apron and arranging her hair.

"The bird delivered chicken... hmm..."

"Y/N, you need to learn not to speak out loud. Pff."

The locker door was slammed loudly, embarrassment filling her entire face. She had embarrassed herself yet again.

"E-Erm, Keigo? Why are you in here?"

"I'm just tagging along."

"You know, I have work, right?"

"Yep. Just tagging along... Ah, in fact, I am craving for some chicken..."

"You know what? To stop you from following me like a baby duck, I'll go find a seat for you."

"I-I'm not a duck!"

"But you act like one..."

His wings flapped a bit as he followed the female out into the café. She found an empty seat, telling him to sit over there while he waited for his chicken. Nanaka smacked her back,

"Good job, fellow friend. Business is doing good because you got Hawks to visit. It seems like this café is going to be known for its chicken..."

"Great. Erm, Hawks wants some chicken too."

"ONE SPECIAL FRIED CHICKEN FOR OUR FAVOURITE HERO..."

In unison, the entire kitchen screamed,

"HAWKS!"

The hero sneezed, not knowing that they had screamed out his name because he was busy scrolling through his phone. There weren't many villain attacks but he needed to be on standby in case. The café's crowd was dying down, fewer people were around, but Hawks still sat on a chair enjoying yet another plate of chicken.

"I don't get how you eat so much chicken."

"Come on, Y/N! Chicken's good."

"But how can you not get fat?!"

"I exercise? Hero work?"

"Right."

The doorbell chimed,

"Y-Y/N!"

Hawks squinted his eye at the student who came in, in a recognizable uniform. This boy called Y/N by her first name and her face grew bright when she saw who called her.

She's interested in dating younger boys?!

"H-H-HAWKS?!"

Tamaki timidly squeaks.

Hah. This is my chance to show who's the man here.

"Nice to meet you..."

"I-I'm A-Amaj-jiki T-Tamaki! S-Sis! Y-You know H-Hawks?!"

Sis?

Hawks shook the younger boy's hand that was slightly clammy from nervousness. Y/N ruffled his hair,

"It's a long story."

The hero grinned, tugging the boy's arm slightly to take his attention away from the female.

"Want to sit down with me and grab something to eat?"

"Keigo, please don't bribe my brother for anything."

"I won't. Plus, he looks like a sweet boy. I don't hurt well-behaved children."

Tamaki shook his head vigorously, his body starting to form cold sweat as he sat in front of the hero. The hero that apparently saved his life when he was very young, the hero he looked up to. She sighed and walked back to the counter, Hawks leaning forward to observe the boy.

"So... You go to UA?"

"Y-Yes!"

"Not bad, which class?"

"1-1-1-1A!"

"Oh! Hero course~ Heh. In the future, we might even work together."

"T-That would be a p-pleasure!"

"So... will you... tell me a bit about your sis?"

"Y-Y/N?"

H-Hawks is interested in my sister?! SHE DEFINITELY SAVED A COUNTRY IN HER PAST LIFE.

From afar, she occasionally gave them some glances because she did not want her brother to be overwhelmed by the hero. However, it seems like the two became friendly and Tamaki was actually smiling a genuine smile. The work ended and the café was closing. They stood outside in the dark, Hawks wrapping his arm around Tamaki and ruffling his hair.

"We've become best friends!"

"Y-Y-Yes! W-We've become f-friends!"

"Best friends, Tamaki bro."

"B-B-B-BeSt fRienDs!"

She giggled at Tamaki's outbreak, face red and sweating as his body fidgeted around. Y/N did not expect them to become close but she was glad that Tamaki was smiling and enjoying the company. He whispered into her brother's ears, something she could barely make out.

"Wanna be my wingman? Bestie?"