Shinji:
"Oh—wait. It's already 8 PM. You kids should head home. Your parents must be worried. I'll tell you about the legendary eye wielders' battles tomorrow."
Shino:
"Ah man… the information was so interesting, we completely lost track of time. Come on, everyone—let's go home."
They all returned to their houses.
Most of their parents were worried, but no one faced serious trouble.
Except Shizuku.
Her parents strictly forbade her from going outside for the rest of the week—except for school. Her plan to continue listening to Professor Shinji was completely ruined.
The Next Day
Akaimo and the others arrived at school as usual.
Shizuku told them about what happened.
After hearing everything, they made a decision.
They would talk to her parents directly.
Shizuku's dream was to become a Malius Hero—to protect her nation from monsters.
Her parents, however, saw it as a dangerous path and wanted her to become a doctor instead.
That evening, Akaimo and his friends visited Shizuku's house.
The door opened slowly.
Her father's expression was cold.
Shizuku's Father:
"You're the friends she keeps talking about?"
No one answered immediately.
Shino stepped forward.
Shino:
"Yes, sir. We came to talk about Shizuku."
Her mother crossed her arms.
Shizuku's Mother:
"There's nothing to talk about. She's not leaving this house again for nonsense like this."
Shizuku clenched her fists.
The Argument Begins
Shino:
"With respect, ma'am… becoming a Malius Hero isn't nonsense."
Her father slammed his hand on the table.
Shizuku's Father:
"You think fighting monsters is a joke?
Do you know how many kids die chasing dreams like that?"
The room went silent.
Shino didn't back down.
Shino:
"And do you know how many people die because no one stood up to protect them?"
Her mother scoffed.
Shizuku's Mother:
"Easy for you to say. It's not your daughter."
Shino looked straight at her.
Shino:
"You're right.
But it's her life."
Parents Push Back Hard
Shizuku's Father:
"We're forcing her to become a doctor because doctors save lives.
Heroes just gamble with theirs."
Shino:
"Doctors save lives after disaster.
Malius Heroes stop disasters from happening."
That line hit.
But the father wasn't done.
Shizuku's Father:
"And what happens when she dies?
Will POX bring her back?"
Shizuku finally spoke.
Shizuku:
"Then at least I'll die protecting someone…
Not living a life I never chose."
Her mother's voice cracked.
Shizuku's Mother:
"We're scared because we love you."
Shino's Final Move
Shino took a deep breath.
Shino:
"Sir… Ma'am…
If you lock her dream away now, she won't stop wanting it.
She'll just chase it alone—without guidance, without backup, without protection."
He paused.
Shino:
"POX exists so people like her don't become reckless.
They train. They test. They reject the weak."
Silence.
Shino:
"If she fails the exam… I'll personally tell her to quit."
That changed everything.
The father looked away.
The mother wiped her eyes.
Decision
Shizuku's Father:
"…One chance."
Shizuku's Mother:
"If you pass the POX exam…
we'll support you."
Shizuku's eyes widened.
She bowed deeply.
After leaving the house, Akaimo whispered:
Akaimo:
"Bro… how did you do that?"
Shino exhaled.
Shino:
"I didn't win an argument.
I just told the truth before fear could lie
After settling everything, Akaimo and the others headed toward Shinji's house once more…
To finally hear about what the legendary eye wielders had done in the past.