Capsule 012 💊 | Video

[rassera]

[This is a really...odd question to ask. And Kaneda knows it. But something's been on his mind as of late, especially with his new job working out the way it is. Boredom begets creativity, and thus the feed opens up to our favourite biker teen sitting at his desk in Neo Tokyo, sliding back and forth on his rolling stool as he plays with a thumbtack.

Poking his skin lightly with the tip. It makes no impression, and it's as if it were going into silly putty rather than actual skin.]


Does...anyone know where to get something that can block my powers? I don't know, like a magic bracelet or something?

[He has his reasons.


He totally has his reasons.]


I want a tattoo.


[They're related, honest.]

Comments

[scrap_metal]

...

I understand the grief of parental loss, but projecting your mother onto nearest person available isn't going to solve that. [ says mr my parents are deeeaaad ]

[rassera]

Eh, can't miss what you didn't have.

Just saying, though. You'd make a good wife for someone.

Not me. I've got a girlfriend.

[scrap_metal]

I think the correct word you're looking for is "husband". [ Le shrug. Even if it's new. ]

Not that it matters, as I am uninterested in pursuing romantic relationship.

[rassera]

...Why? They're pretty great. You get to see your girl or guy naked whenever you want.

[scrap_metal]

Same thing can be achieved by going to public bath or hot springs with them.

[ Tho it doesn't applies to girls, so kind of weak argument ]

[rassera]

Yeah but that's when you have to take a bath!


This is...any time.

[scrap_metal]

My teacher often parades shirtless around apartment, especially during warm season. That's almost like any time.

[ Still not impressed. He gets his fair share of seeing naked people without being in a relationship. In fact, he's more likely to run into them randomly on the street. ]

[rassera]

You live with your teacher?





On purpose?

[scrap_metal]

[ He forced this situation. It's his fault, his alone ]

How else I could complete my training and research!

[rassera]

...



And you see your teacher naked.


[Just so he can get the full scope here, Genos. You understand.]

[scrap_metal]

We've visited occasionally public baths and hot springs.

[ That means yes of course ]

[rassera]

Uhhuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh.



So...How does that work with you? Don't you rust?

[scrap_metal]

Correct, I don't My frame is also waterproof, so it won't cause any kind of damage.

Baths are bonding experience, and helps you relax. Which is important, or so I was told.

[rassera]

Can't say I've ever thought of bathing with MY teachers.


But hey, maybe it's different when you're made of metal.


Maybe he's into that kind of thing.

[scrap_metal]

He's been trying to show me how to "relax and have fun", even though that's not the part I want to learn from him. I complied, because it's still a learning experience, and who knows, maybe it can forward my research.

[ It didn't ]

He's a wise, and kind man, aside from being the strongest one. I understand that he wants to teach me more about his way of life, not just his strength.

[rassera]

I'm with this teacher of yours, actually. You could use a few loose screwed.


Maybe get that crowbar out of your ass.


[But Genos seems to really respect this guy. He must be someone really worth it if he's got a cyborg singing his praises.]

He's that strong, huh?


Think I could meet him?

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos really would go and argue about the crowbar comment - he's certainly not having one, and not in such place - but the interest in Saitama saves everyone from another rant ]

He is! He's also very modest and humble, so despite his incredible fortitude, he never brags about it. If you want to meet him, I can surely arrange it.

[ Sensei needs fans after all ]

[rassera]

[The smile only broadens on Kaneda's face at this guys obvious fanboying.

It was like a switch--mention this guy's teacher and he lights up like a Christmas tree.]

Countin' on ya. If he's as strong as you say, well, I've been looking for sparring partners.

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos' the biggest fanboy of all. So much of a fanboy that he gets jealous. So he says in most condescending tone ]

He's not searching for another disciple.

[ grump ]

[rassera]

[Oh, hit a sensitive spot, did we? Kaneda's eyes practically glisten with tease, all but Grinch-smiling at this new angle he can go in.]

I'm gonna ask him.


[He has no intention of being his sensei's student, but Genos is like a light up toy to Kaneda's toddler. He' gotta push every button.]

[scrap_metal]

You are free to try.

[ Genos is absolutely certain it will fail... or is he? ]