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sure

I have a stapler.

( ...this is not sewing. )

I can't do anything like sewing... I'm sorry, Sero-kun.

Are your things wearing out quickly?

really??

[ Sero did not think it would be this easy... ]

thank you!

I hope it won't be too hard?
standard sleeves are just sorta...
narrow

do you need me to help get a machine or supplies?

I could probably use that too!
if the sewing thing doesn't work out

but safety pins or something might be better?
more reusable

all good, man!
you're a pro at so many other things you had to be bad at something lol

but nah I'm having trouble with sizes
like, t-shirts were fine but I don't wanna have to wear a blanket if I wanna go outside in the winter

Ah, I'm not sure about that I'm bad at a lot of things too.

Now that I think about it, it must be difficult to find things that fit you because of your quirk, ne? Something with the right size sleeves...

You seriously didn't think to ask the most obvious person.

...
is Best Jeanist here too now?

Are you fucking kidding me

nailed it ^^;

I can size up on some stuff but then the rest of it ends up TOO big...
but at least a blanket will work in a pinch!

That makes sense! But you shouldn't have to use a blanket! There has to be someone who can help.

You know, Sero-kun. Kacchan's family owns a fashion and clothing business...

[Hint hint. Someone might know a thing or two.]

...

like I'd bother Bakugo for something like this...

[ but also, imagining Bakugo hunched over a jacket for him is a little funny..... ]

Midoriya's mom?

YOUR mom??

[The idea of Katsuki sewing is pretty funny...]

Eh? Why not?

I do, actually. But if you're attached to your clothing fitting a certain way, you should learn how to do it yourself.

There's a seamstress shop in the shopping mall. It will have all the equipment you'll need for simple tasks.

I know a few things.

( He's had to alter clothes for his wings and all. )

Anything specific you're trying to do?

Ah, safety pins. That's a great idea.

I'll prepare both, just in case.

AND ARE THOSE TWO EVEN HERE?

I guess if I can't figure out any sewing, we can maybe staple the sleeves on or something...

well
like you, he's good at too much stuff

if I need a favor I'm gonna ask him to help me cook, not fix my clothes lol

I DON'T KNOW THAT'S WHY I'M ASKING YOU

I agree!
I would like to learn actually it's just

not easy lol

I'm really good at the cutting things apart part
less good at the adjusting the size and attaching them the right way part

Hawks-san!

you'll understand!

I can't find any warm clothes with wide enough sleeves for my elbows (T^T)

Ahha, I guess that's a fair thing to say, Sero-kun.

But just to be extra fair, I think he wouldn't mind helping you.

[Katsuki does like to help his friends, believe it or not!!!]

don't worry~ I guarantee I'll need you both for all kinds of things if we stay stuck here lol

but wait
why are you trying to convince me of all people?

is he just bored because there are no villains to fight?

WHICH IS WHAT YOU SHOULDA DONE IN THE FIRST PLACE

ASK

ME

......

I didn't know you knew how to tailor
I thought you could just like

mend tents in an emergency and stuff

How can anyone call themselves self sufficient if they can't take care of their own basic needs?

I mean

I think I'm pretty self-sufficient...
I have clothes they just don't fit very well yet

and tailoring clothes is sort of a special skill right?
like you do internships or go to school for it usually
right?

like us at UA!

We all start somewhere. And unlike most beginners, you have all of the equipment paid for and all of the resources you need to make a stab at it.

What do you need them altered for anyway?

[ This guy... ]

I can do simply modifications in my sleep.

I can definitely help with that.

We can get those big binder clips to hold things in place, too.

I know that feeling.

We could find something that fits and sew some extra fabric around the elbows. It might not be the most pretty, though.

It's not that he's bored? At least I don't think so? Kacchan's always been good at keeping himself busy.

I just mean, he's your friend. Right?

oh!
yeah
so--

[ there is some stop-and-start, as Sero grapples with how detailed to get while also worrying about coming off patronizing. he's not exactly the first UA student to show up here, after all, and Tokoyami probably stands out even more than he does... ]

back home it's easier to find clothes to fit really any kind of shape or size or body type
so I'm kinda struggling to find shirts and jackets and stuff with sleeves that'll fit over my Quirk
it makes my elbows sorta oversized, but I don't need the whole jacket oversized ya know?

you're sorta making it sound like you robbed a stationery store, man....

that's the goal!

but sewing is like
way harder than it looks
and it already looked pretty hard

I've made a couple of attempts that definitely aren't pretty
or really that functional, honestly...
but I feel like figuring out a machine would work better?

[ barring that...there's always taping the sleeves on, but..... ]

I can't tell if this is simple or not...since it's not exactly simple to me...

well, yeah he's my friend
even if he's overreacting a little that I asked strangers for help with this...

I mean, it's not like I know how to do my parents' jobs

Ah, is it robbing? No one saw me.

...I mean
I guess if you robbed an office supply store then I robbed the mall

and am gonna need to do it again at the rate I'm going

maybe a pharmacy too... (T-T)

This is a dangerous path you're walking...

Heroes aren't thieves. ( he's teasing in his...shouto-way. )

okay but
hear me out

is someone who steals necessities to give to those in need a hero or a villain?

Pretty sure even you could learn how to do it if you're taught how.

Yeah, it's not my favorite.

Have you found a machine? I haven't found one yet, but I haven't been looking much.

( He hasn't needed it considering his wings are still growing back in, but he probably should track one down sooner rather than later. )

Have you found anything you like so far? We can start there and see what changes we have to make.

He does that. But I only think it might be because he wouldn't mind helping you. Kacchan is Kacchan.

That's just my best guess, anyway.

A heroic villain.

Oh, a Quirk. You must be one of Fumikage's classmates. That makes much more sense than just being particular about your clothing.

In that case, I can't say that I could make anything that looks particularly good, but I'm sure I could help make a few basic alterations.

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