Josen immediately perked up and asked as he cracked sunflower seeds, "Hey, what happened with the wanted criminal? Didn't catch him?"
"We caught him..."
Saitama's art style visibly simplified. He spread his hands and slumped back onto the couch. "It was on our way to the bank to collect the reward. Genos spotted someone robbing a supermarket, so we went over to help catch the robbers. Then we realized we'd lost the bounty slip we needed to claim the reward."
"Uh, well..."
No wonder the mood had been so gloomy tonight...
That was just like him!
Josen patted his shoulder sympathetically and consoled him. "My condolences, then!"
"It's not like this hasn't happened before." Radiating utter listlessness, Saitama nodded. "I'm actually doing okay."
As the two chatted, Genos removed his apron, meticulously hung it on a hook in the corner, and came into the living room.
"Sensei Saitama, the kitchen is clean."
"Thanks for the hard work, Genos." Saitama stood up and poured him a cup of tea as he thanked him. "Come have some tea and take a break."
"Thank you!"
After a brief post-dinner rest, Genos set down his teacup and sat up straight. "Sensei, there's something I need to report to you."
Under Genos's earnest gaze, Saitama immediately felt uncomfortable all over. "Ah, go ahead. No need to be so formal."
"The doctor contacted me to say there are new parts that need to be installed."
"So I apologize, but I need to return to the laboratory. Please allow me to take my leave!"
Once Genos finished, Saitama quickly nodded. "It's fine, it's fine. Getting your parts replaced is more important."
"Why don't you get a full checkup while you're there, rest for a few days, and then come back?"
Missing Saitama's implication, Genos explained earnestly, "There's