I'll never understand this expression.I get where everyone is coming from, and that's why I am so glad Deku didn't let go. He knew how pragmatic it was and better to their long-term picture, but he didn't let go anyways. Her going with him to protect them is kind of a having your cake and eat it too on behalf of the story(I hate this expression so much btw)but I enjoyed it regardless. And we got some brief moment of Deku wearing his dumb mask for once.
Also, again, <3 the plague doctor ascetic with the yakuza and really happy we're getting more handjob action next chapter!
Why wouldn't you eat your cake if you have one?