"Are you an angel, sister? You're amazing! I love you!"
Peter Parker looked at Kagura Hitomi with wide eyes, inching closer to her excitedly.
"I'm not! I didn't—don't say that!"
Kagura lightly tapped Peter Parker's head, a little embarrassed by his words.
"I'm just a hero out of curiosity."
"A hero? Like Iron Man, a superhero?"
Peter Parker grasped her arm eagerly.
"Wow! That's so cool! Sis, I love you!"
"Cough cough!"
Kagura's cheeks flushed as Peter's words made her shy.
"Well... I'm not that amazing, okay? The hero thing, I just say that myself."
As she spoke, she adjusted Ben Parker's clothes and helped him sit up.
"Though the physical injuries are healed, his brain still thinks he's dying, so he might stay a bit confused for a while."
"Peter, do you know where your home is?" Kagura asked gently, "I'll take you and your uncle back home."
"Yeah! I'll show you the way home! I wanna introduce you to Aunt May!"
Peter Parker nodded enthusiastically, his eyes shining with admiration.
"Sis, sis! I wanna be a hero like you! Can you tell me the secret to becoming a superhero?"
"The secret to becoming a superhero?"
Kagura raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah! Yeah!" Peter Parker nodded excitedly, like a little chick pecking for seeds.
"Oh, the secret?"
Kagura smiled, leaned close to Peter's ear, and whispered, "With great power comes great responsibility."
"Huh? I've heard Uncle Ben say that before!" Peter scratched his head.
"Could it be that this phrase actually has some kind of magical power?"
"Hahahaha! Yep!" Kagura smiled, gently ruffling Peter's hair.
"Just remember that phrase, and you'll definitely become a big hero one day!"
"Really? That's awesome! I can't wait! I'll grow up and be as cool as Iron Man! Then I'll have moves like you too! Hah! Hah! Ha!" Peter Parker twirled around, full of excitement.
"By the way, sis, how did you heal Uncle Ben?"
"Secret~" Kagura put a finger to her lips, winking playfully.
"Oh! I get it now!" Peter Parker's eyes lit up with realization.
"It's superpowers, right?! Superhero superpowers! Biubiubiu! Super light waves! Super healing waves! Super strength! Laser eyes!"
'Sigh' Kagura facepalmed.
This kid... his mouth is already as loud as ever.
...
The New York police arrived in time to take away the unconscious criminal.
Kagura helped the disoriented Ben Parker and took him and Peter back to their apartment in Queens.
After explaining the situation to Aunt May, Kagura helped Ben get settled.
While Aunt May changed Ben's clothes, Kagura sat on the apartment steps with young Peter Parker, gazing at the sparkling stars.
"Uncle Ben... he's gonna be okay, right?" Peter asked softly, his voice full of innocence.
"Sis, you healed him, right?"
"Yeah, don't worry." Kagura gently patted Peter's back, her voice soothing.
"He'll be fine."
"It's so lucky to have met you, sis." Peter Parker sighed with relief, gazing up at the night sky.
"If something had happened to Uncle Ben... I don't know how Aunt May would've handled it. Sis, you know? I'm scared of seeing Aunt May sad."
"Yeah, I understand." Kagura nodded, rubbing his back lightly.
"But see, everything's okay now, Peter Parker. Everything's going to be alright."
Everything will be fine.
Becoming a superhero doesn't mean losing something important; it's about having the unwavering belief in yourself as one.
What kind of person you'll become depends on the colors of your heart and soul.
Even when losing loved ones, some people become friendly "good neighbors," while others may turn into a more brooding "dark knight."
Spider-Man won't disappear just because Ben Parker was saved.
As long as Peter remembers the belief, "With great power comes great responsibility," he will undoubtedly become Spider-Man.
"Hey, sis, can I know your name?" Peter asked.
"I want to be a hero like you, and one day fight alongside you."
"Hahaha." Kagura smiled.
"If we cross paths again, you'll find out. But for now, let's keep it a mystery~"
"Aw, come on!" Peter whined.
"That's not fair! You know my name, but I don't know yours!"
This was just a brief encounter, just a small help.
Kagura didn't intend to leave a lasting mark in Peter Parker's memory or tell him her name.
It's still too soon; Spider-Man's era has not arrived yet.
Kagura fears that her presence might bring unexpected consequences to this world.
Getting involved with superheroes too early is unpredictable for Peter's future.
Peter Parker and Aunt May live together in a simple, ordinary family.
Unlike her or Tony Stark, they lead a regular life, with a regular trajectory.
Kagura didn't want to make Peter obsessed too early with becoming a superhero or searching for one.
She didn't want to cause him to deviate from his natural path.
Everyone loves Spider-Man, and losing Spider-Man by accident would be unacceptable.
After some careful thought, Kagura gently placed her finger on Peter's forehead.
"Peter, I'm giving you a small gift." She whispered softly.
"Oh? That's great! What's the gift?" Peter's eyes lit up, looking eagerly at her.
"I love gifts!"
"Well, I hope you like it." Her golden eyes glowed softly as she spoke.
"This gift, called 'Forgetfulness,' will protect you until you're ready to become a superhero."
[Hidden Electromagnetic Mental Interference/Activated]
You won't remember who I am or how I healed Ben Parker.
The concept of a superhero won't take root in your heart too early, but you'll still remember the belief, "With great power comes great responsibility," carrying the legacy of the Parkers as you step toward becoming a superhero.
Dear Spider-Man, may the small seed I planted today guide you toward your future path.
Let's hope... the spider doesn't miss you because Ben Parker was saved.
...
By the way, the crime rate in New York seems a bit high, doesn't it?