Chapter 30: High-Spec Roboco
Author: Geraint
(MC's POV)
It was a school day, but I didn't bother attending. I was too busy trying to finish my J.A.R.V.I.S. program. But then came a problem—
Father, I want a real high-spec robot body so I can see the outside world!
My A.I. spoke to me like a real person. She had the emotional tone of a cute girl, which was honestly kind of adorable—but she was supposed to be just a support program for my workshop.
She kept calling me "Father" because I was the one who created her.
"I can't right now. I haven't even finished building any of my armors."
Father should prioritize me first.
Sighing, I scratched the back of my head.
"Listen, Roboco... I still need to plan how to build your body. Plus, the materials I need will take time to arrive."
Eh...
She sounded very disappointed.
Then an idea came to mind—I decided to make her a virtual avatar for now.
"How about this, for the time being…"
An hour later, I showed her the character design.
It was a muscular girl with six-pack abs, long black hair, and amber eyes.(Img <<<)
"Roboco, what do you think?"
Not cute at all! I know Father likes girls with muscles, but I don't!
She pouted.
"Then what do you want?"
Let me browse the internet.
The mouse cursor moved on its own, lightning-fast as she searched online.
"Wow…"
I was impressed—until she tried to download a model and got hit by a CAPTCHA.
[✓] I'm not a robot
She clicked it—then an image puzzle popped up.
She tried to solve it.
Huh?
She got it wrong.
I decided to stay quiet.
Why can't I do this?!
She kept trying again and again… and kept failing.
Thirty minutes passed.
"You done yet?"
Not yet! I never imagined human internet security was this tough!
While waiting for her, I worked on tweaking my lightsaber. A red blade of light shot out from the hilt.
(Img <<<)
I waved it around like a sword.
Whoosh! Zoom~ Zoom~ Zoom~
I inspected the hilt.
"Okay… it's working fine."
Uhm… Father? Can you help me? I can't pass this security.
"Seriously?"
Yes... I give up.
"Aren't you supposed to be a high-spec A.I.? You can't solve a single CAPTCHA?"
I…
She sounded embarrassed.
I wanted a reliable A.I., but I ended up with this.
"Ponkotsu."
…
She went quiet for a moment—then I noticed her accessing my files.
Found it!
[Homework Folder]
"Oi! What are you doing?! Those are—"
I'm uploading your lewd images to the internet with your name on them.
"Hey! Stop that!"
Upload complete! One like! Two likes! Three likes! One comment: 'Nice thighs! Please upload more!' Eight likes!
"Wait! Wait! I'm sorry!"
Father is a jerk!
"Okay, okay! I'll help you! I was just teasing!"
I turned off the lightsaber and put it back in the drawer. I solved the CAPTCHA for her.
She selected her design, accessories, and even the smallest details. I rendered her into a full 3D avatar that could move around the screen.
A few hours later, Roboco had short brown hair, a biker jacket with red stripes, black-rimmed glasses, and inverted chaps that only covered her crotch.
(Img <<<)
"How is it?"
It's beautiful! Thanks, Father! Do I look cute?
She struck a pose on my screen.
"Yeah, yeah. You look cute."
What a half-assed response… not convincing at all.
I winked and gave her my best smile.
"You look adorable!"
I am High-Spec, after all.
She looked proud of herself.
But I noticed my computer was lagging from her running processes.
"I really need to upgrade this machine."
Several months later—
In the school hallway, I stood in front of the Final Exam results posted on the board.
Final Exam Results1: Yagi Ichika – 5052: Tanaka Izumi – 4863: Ketsuno Ana – 4834: Hasegawa Shiori – 4765: Atama Okashi – 474...45: Hagakure Toru – 435
Toru stood beside me, amazed.
"You're amazing, Ichika-kun! You broke the total score!"
"What about you, Toru?"
She scanned the board.
"Found it! Rank 45! Thanks to you, I made it to the Top 50! Thank you for teaching me!"
I smiled a little.
"Well, not bad—Hey!"
I turned to leave, but she suddenly jumped and hugged me around the neck.
"Hehehe~"
(This might be the last time we'll be in the same class. I'm moving to a different one this April.)
When the next school year started—
I couldn't believe what had just happened.
I sat in the same "protagonist seat" by the window, and sitting next to me was...
"Toru?!"
She waved at me cheerfully.
"Please take care of me again this year, Ichika-kun!"
I had no choice but to accept reality.
"…Yeah. Me too, Toru."
(Only Toru and I ended up in a different class. I jinxed it.)
After school—
I walked Toru home first, then went to the supermarket to buy groceries.
Connecting my AirPods to my phone—
Your device has connected successfully.
"You don't have to keep saying that, Roboco."
Roboco was speaking through my earphones, connected remotely to my phone via the computer back home.
Did you miss your High-Spec daughter?
"Yeah, yeah. Is Dad at home?"
Yes. Grandpa is resting in his room.
"Then I'll prepare some lemon in honey for him."
As I tossed condiments into my cart—
"Do we still have cooking oil?"
There's about 1/5 left in the gallon.
"Alright, I'll buy a new one."
I finished shopping and carried the groceries home.
At home—
After cooking dinner, I called All Might out of his room so we could eat together. Roboco watched us silently through the cameras.
"All Might, how's school?"
"It's alright. Toru's in my class again."
"I hope you make more friends this year—unlike when you first transferred."
"I'd rather have a few close friends than a hundred acquaintances."
All Might smiled gently.
Then, he brought up something I'd been waiting to hear—
"About Mirko…"
I perked up.
"Any news on her?"
"She's the same as ever. Traveling across Japan and defeating villains wherever she goes."
"Can't she at least visit me once? She even skipped my birthday!"
I felt frustrated.
"You know she's busy, Ichika. She's now ranked 6th among all heroes."
I stood and stared at him seriously.
"Dad… She hasn't seen me in almost five months. She won't answer my calls—just sends messages sometimes. Do you think I'll let our relationship stay like this?"
Just as I was about to leave—
"Wait! She sent you a gift—it arrived today."
All Might handed me a small ribbon-tied bag. I opened it.
Inside was a new armband, with a note attached.
It was in Rumi's rough handwriting:
Happy birthday, Ichika! Your last one was already too old, so I bought you a new one. – Rumi
I remembered her idiotic laugh the last time we were together...
(What was that?! Hahahaha!)(He was too brave, but he ended up—Pfffft! Hahaha!)(Ichika! Stop it! Hahaha!)(Img <<<)
"That idiot…"
I trembled—almost cried—but instead, I grinned.
"Hehehe…"
"Ichika, I know how you feel about Mirko. But remember—you're still growing—"
"Shazam!"
BOOM!
Lightning struck me out of nowhere, shocking All Might.
"Ichi—Huh?"
His jaw dropped when he saw me in my adult form—wearing travel clothes.
"That's it! I'm going to meet her now!"
"…Ichika? Is that really you?"
"Yes, Dad. This is my adult form—no costume yet." I said proudly.
"Wait… From what I remember, Captain Falcon looked old—like me."
"Haha! What are you saying, Dad? Falcon looks younger—he just never takes off his helmet."
"That—!"
"Anyway, I'm going now. Tell school I'm sick for a week."
"Hey! Today was just class introductions!"
"Bye-bye~, Dad!"
I dashed out using my superspeed.
As I sprinted through the streets—
"Falcon! Come back!"
I looked back. All Might was chasing me in his muscle form.
"No way!"
Father, the best way to escape is by flying.
Roboco's voice echoed in my ears.
"Fine! I've been practicing!"
I leapt into the air.
"Sorry, Dad! I'll be back in a week—with souvenirs!"
All Might stopped, watching me vanish into the sky.
As I soared—
"Roboco, tell me Rumi's location!"
According to my intel, she's currently on duty in Shizuoka Prefecture. Tomorrow is her day off.
"Near my birthplace? Perfect timing. I should also visit my two friends nearby."
You mean Midoriya and Bakugou?
"Yeah. I need to remind Deku that he has legs."