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Chapter 1
"Genos... you realise that I did tell you that I didn't want a hair transplant."
"Yes, Sensei! But I also know from my always observing you that your baldness is a cause of stress for you and that you do miss having hair. Since the loss of your hair possibly came from your overwhelming gain in power there is little chance of a natural recovery. Hence my having arranged the transplant with Dr.Stench"
"... that doesn't change the fact that I told you you shouldn't make any decisions concerning my head. So call Dr.Stench and tell him that I don't need it after all."
" But... Sensei... wouldn't you be happier having hair again? Nobody would call you *baldy* any more..."
"Genos..."
"... and Dr.Stench reserved the day specially for you. He already moved several very important meetings to take the time for the procedure, postponing or calling to cancel now would be terribly rude."
"..."
"..."
"... fine. But I better not have to pay for this you hear?"
"YES SENSEI!"
-Later-
"There! We are done. Now look at yourself and tell me what you think Saitama-san!"
It was a really funny feeling, not feeling the breeze over his scalp any more. There was some hair tickling him behind his ear, he would have to get used to the feeling again. Hopefully it wouldn't all fall of again any time soon after spending so many hours getting it all implanted again.
Slightly fearing what he would find he took the offered mirror and looked at his reflection that had, for the first time in three years, hair again.
"It's... wow it looks so real! Nothing like the wig I wore that one time! Although my real hair never lay so smooth... wow.
Turning towards his uncharacteristically silent Disciple Saitama made a *cool guy* pose.
"So? What do you think? Could I give Amai Mask a run for his money you think?"
Genos felt his drivers turn faster at how handsome his Sensei looked.
"... Sensei has always been cooler and more handsome than anyone but now... Sensei..."
"Heh! I knew you'd say that. Guess I'll have to wait till I can ask king or bang or something to get a more unbiased opinion. Thanks anyway! I really appreciate it Genos."
At his Master's happy smile Genos felt his face become slightly warmer and some steam escape from his ears.
"...Dude... you okay?"
"Y-yes Sensei! Do not worry yourself for me!"
"Huh... ok then." Turning towards the Doctor who had been observing them interact silently he gave him an enthusiastic thumbs up.
"Thanks a bunch Doc! You did a great job!"
"It was my pleasure Saitama-san. I'm glad to have been able to do something for the one who has saved Genos's life on so many occasions. He is like a son to me and loosing him would have been... so thank YOU. And if you ever need anything else, just ask and I'll be glad to help."
"Thanks. But you know that I also care about Genos right? Besides it just being what any hero would do, I would save him for my own sake too."
"I'm even more glad to hear that. Genos really looks up to you you know? It gladdens me to know his regard is not misplaced."
"Doctor!"
"Ha! Yeah, I noticed. Although I have no idea what he sees in me I'm glad he does."
"Hmmm I'm starting to understand his fascination with you a little better. You are a good man Saitama-san. This world needs more men like you and I'm glad Genos takes you as a role-model."
"Doctor!!"
"Hahaha! I didn't know you could blush Genos! And... is that steam?"
"I did my best to give Genos a body as similar to a normal human as possible while also taking into account the fire-power necessary to fight strong foes. The steam was the best way I found to keep his processors from overheating while remaining rather discreet. After all I want him to have as much of normal human experiences as he can get in these circumstances. "
"Huh. Like eating and stuff?"
"Exactly. Eating, sleeping, havin se-"
"DOCTOR!" Genos was looking at the doctor horrified by what he was telling his dear teacher while Saitama got a light blush on his cheeks.
"Woah! TMI dude!" Doctor Stench looked slightly abashed by what he almost revealed to Genos's dear "teacher"
"I'm sorry. I don't get to boast often about the advancement in robotic prosthetics I did to give Genos his new body and I got a little carried away. Anyway. Everything seems in order with both of you so if you'll excuse me I have to get going. Genos I trust you can show yourselves out right? I hope to see you soon Saitama-san!"
With those last words the Doctor disappeared behind a metal door leaving Saitama and Genos alone.
The former looked at his self-proclaimed disciple and smiled.
"Let's go home okay? I'm really looking forward to everyone's reactions to my new look! Let's see how many of them recognise me!"
"Yes, Sensei!"
-back at HQ, Appartment nr.104-
"Sooo, what do you think of our new place?"
"Our... new...?"
"Oh. Yes, of course you'd prefer to have your own-"
"SENSEI! Does that mean that I can still live with you?"
"huh? Well if you want? I mean I did get kinda used to having you around but if you want to have your own-"
"Nothing would make me happier than to keep on living with you Sensei!"
".. you know it's kinda rude to keep on interrupting me you know?"
"!!!"
"Don't worry, it's fine. This is better than you listening to my every word as if it was holly. Feels more, ya know, natural and stuff."
"Sensei..." Genos could feel his eyes *tearing up* and Saitama seeing the state of his disciple hastily took some tissues to clean the oil before it could fall.
"Come on now! Don't cry, you'll stain the new floor! Aaaand.... there! Now come on. Put your things wherever you want and let's go visit king! I really want to see his reaction when he sees me!"
Genos happily followed his teacher out the door, still on cloud nine that Saitama wanted him to keep on living with him. Since the rent was free in their new apartments he had been wondering what excuse to use to keep at his master's side. That Saitama himself had taken the initiative, as if it was a foregone conclusion that they had to stay together... He couldn't remember the last time he was so happy!
Unfortunately he started to notice the looks his master was getting and for some reason they started to grate on his nerves.
His master was not some show to stare at! People never showed him the proper respect! Then he started to hear the whisperings.
"Who is that? And... is that not Demon cyborg with him?..."
"- new hero? I didn't know there was a new A class hero that handsome! I wonder what his name is?"
" -o handsome! Should I go ask for an autograph?"
The nerve! They always ignored him before and simply because he had hair now people thought it was okay to come and bother his master with such-
"Genos? Hey, Genos! Stop spacing out, we're here."
*toc toc*
... Slowly the door was opened and King's scary face peeked out.
"Yes?"
"Hey King! I was wondering if you wanted to-"
"Saitama???"
"... well, you recognised me faster than I thought you would. Guess my appearance didn't change that much after all huh?"
"No, no! It's just that I'd already seen you with hair remember? When you saved me that one time! Man, despite that I almost didn't recognise you! Your hair used to be... puffier right? What did you do? Did it grow back?"
"Ha! I wish! No, actually Genos arranged for his Doctor to give me a hair transplant and I found out too late to cancel that he had actually seriously booked me an appointment. But you know what? Now I'm glad he did."
Genos looked stupidly happy with that comment although he was a little miffed that he hadn't been the first one to see his Master with hair.
"??? Wait? Master Saved King before he lost his hair? But... I thought Sensei only got really strong after loosing his hair?"
At this King began to sweat a little. Would Saitama reveal his secret?
"Nah! I actually started getting stronger in stages but I only got this strong by the end of my training and by that time I had already lost all my hair. I used to get hurt by the monsters all the time, but I still beat them in the end! Man those where the times! Every fight was so exciting! That's how I met King the first time. It was that octopus with claws right? The one who gave you that scar?"
"Yes, I probably would have lost my eye and more if you hadn't been there that day. But let's stop talking here. Come in, come in!"
All the eavesdroppers around them gasped at that.
This new Hero had saved King? The strongest man on earth? Just how strong was he? And he was friends with two S class heroes? Who was he? Why hadn't anyone heard of him before?
Saitama and Genos didn't know yet, but the rumours started like wildfire and by dinnertime everyone wanted to know more about the mysterious *new Hero*.
They spent a relaxed evening playing video games and eating take-out in King's apartment not knowing what awaited them.