The next day, Izuku awoke with the feeling of something warm and alive on top of him. His sleepy eyes fluttered open to find Kiri lying on his chest. Before, he saw her body as a small otter, contrasting with him being the otter parent.
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Now, after last night, he beheld a different sight. The Kiri on him looked like a woman, one who is holding onto the love of her life. Her arms wrapped around his chest while her head lay next to his heart.
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He wasn’t lying there passively either; he also held her close. The sight was unmistakable.
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Izuku: ‘What have I gotten myself into?’
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Despite that, though, he can’t lie; it is quite comfortable. But they have school. So the boy strokes her hair and tries to wake her up.
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Izuku: “Kiri, it’s time to get up.”
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Kiri: “Nh… five more minutes.”
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Izuku: “I know it’s comfortable, but we have school. We can’t be late.”
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The girl rubbed her head on his chest before turning up toward Izuku with a soft smile.
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Kiri: “Good morning.”
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Izuku: “Good-”
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Before he can finish, Kiri claimed her first kiss of the day.
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Izuku: ‘I really should stop the kissing.’
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His body isn’t complaining, though; in fact…
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Kiri: “What’s poking me?”
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Izuku: “O-O-O-Okay, t-time to g-get u-up!!”
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The boy quickly pushed Kiri aside and got up. He looked back to make sure he didn’t push her too hard, and the sight stunned him.
Kiri was rubbing her head while her clothes clung loosely to her figure. He always thought that she was attractive, but after last night, it just got so much worse.
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Izuku: ‘It’s like her body is subtly adjusting to her mindset. I swear she didn’t have curves before!’
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She’s still not on the bombshell level that Momo is at, but that girl isn’t currently in his bed.
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Kiri: “Onii, what’s wrong?”
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Izuku: “… Kiri, please… just call me Izuku from now on. My mind can’t take much more.”
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Kiri: “Nh. You do feel… confused. I’ll stop.”
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Izuku: “Thank you.”
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Izuku: ‘Our mental link really has cleared up.’
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Before the villain attack, the two could read each other’s emotions fairly easily while close to one another. But after Izuku learned about his darker side and Kiri became confused about her feelings, it became muddy.
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Now, though, it was much clearer.
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Izuku can feel nothing but love and contentment coming from Kiri. It’s so much that it’s kind of overwhelming.
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Inko: “Izuku, Kiri, breakfast!”
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Kiri: “Coming.”
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Kiri quickly changes, something she now seems okay with doing in his room, and leaves. Izuku, though… starts to panic.
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Izuku: ‘How am I going to explain this to mom!? To Fubuki and Tatsumaki!? To Yaoyorozu!?’
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But it gets so much worse. Other problems start to appear in his head.
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Izuku: ‘Based on how Kiri reacted, does she know or even understand… that? What about kids? She can’t have them. Should that factor in my choice? No, that’s not fair to Kiri. Ugh, this is so complicated. Why did I have to fall for her?!’
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Despite all of this and the blushing puddle of nerves he has become, the boy knows he doesn’t regret falling for her.
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Izuku: ‘But that doesn’t help solve the many problems I have.’
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Sighing, he accepts that this can only be done one way. One step at a time. It’s the only answer he has for now.
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First step, get ready for school.
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Inko is a mother of three children, four if you count Kiri. She knows when there’s a shift in the home. What that shift is, she doesn’t know yet, but she has a feeling.
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It was cute that Kiri could only sleep when next to her brother. Inko had no problem with them sharing a room. She didn’t think anything would come of it.
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But that changed when she saw Kiri come out of Izuku’s room this morning. She looked different, more like a woman. Not like her Valkyrie form, but more subtle things.
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The smile, the fuller body, and the aura only another woman can sense.
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Inko: ‘They didn’t… ’
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She shakes her head. The mother highly doubts she could have slept through that. But something clearly happened. So when breakfast was set and the family was gathered, Inko asked the question.
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Inko: “What’s going on between you two?”
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Izuku nearly choked on his food while Kiri continued as normal, unbothered.
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Izuku: “W-W-W-What are you talking about?! N-N-Nothing is going on!”
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Inko: “I can tell; a mother knows. It’s okay, sweetie, I won’t judge.”
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Seeing that as the okay, Kiri blurts out the truth.
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Kiri: “We are-”
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But not before Izuku cups her mouth and decides to make a quick getaway.
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Izuku: “Sorrymomdon’twanttobelategottagobye!”
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In a flash of green light, the two of them were gone.
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Inko: “… Now I’m worried.”
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Kiri won’t stop pouting. It’s cute, but Izuku made his choice. He is not ready to face possible rejection over his feelings. Kiri may have confidence that this will work out, but he doesn’t.
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Izuku: ‘Even the weather agrees with me; it’s pouring!’
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There’s no way he’s telling his mom that he fell in love with his mental projection turned little sister. Not right now. He needs more time to think and sort this all out in his mind.
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That’s why he’s taking the train instead of going straight to school. More time, please.
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“Hey! Aren’t you Tae and Midoriya? From the hero department.”
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The two of them turn around to see a forming crowd of ‘fans’.
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Izuku: “Y-Yes.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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“You two were amazing! I can’t believe we’re on the same train as you. The first and third place winners.”
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Izuku: “Tha-”
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“You’re shorter than I expected.”
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“You two remind me of the good old days.”
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“Yeah, Tae fought almost just like All Might.”
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“And Midoriya is just like his sister.”
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The comments kept coming, and the two couldn’t get a word in. Worse, they were getting squeezed by the wave of bodies. Accepting his fate, Izuku took Kiri’s hand and teleported away.
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So much for more time. Izuku covers himself and Kiri with a green field that blocks the rain as they walk to the gate. But Izuku is walking like a snail.
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Kiri: “Izu… don’t worry.”
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Izuku: “Kiri, I’m nothing but worries right now. How are you so calm?”
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Kiri: “Because I’m sure our family will understand. I don’t really care if Udders doesn’t.”
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Izuku: “Of course you wouldn’t. Can you call her something else?”
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Kiri: “… No.”
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The boy sighs and holds his head.
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Izuku: ‘I also have to talk to her about One For All too, don’t I? Man, I’m already tired, and it’s only morning.’
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Ida: “What are you doing walking so leisurely!? We’re late!! Morning, Midoriya, Tae!”
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Ida comes zooming by with a raincoat and boots. He’s fully equipped for this weather.
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Kiri: “Morning.”
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Izuku: “Morning. But late? Aren’t we early?”
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Ida: “The baseline for students worthy of UA is starting the day’s activities at least ten minutes early! Twenty for the class president and vice-president.”
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Izuku: “Twenty!?”
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Izuku: ‘I’ll always have to teleport if I want to make it!’
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Kiri: “Brother?”
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Izuku blinks, and Ida stills.
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Kiri: “You feel-”
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Ida: “If you’re worried about my brother, you needn’t be. I’m fine. I’m sorry for causing you all unnecessary concern.”
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Ida goes inside while Kiri narrows his eyes.
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Kiri: “He’s not okay.”
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Izuku: “I figured. But it’s not like we can do anything right now. Just keep an eye on him.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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Mina: “So many people talked to me on my way here!”
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Kirishima: “Yeah, me too!”
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Sero: “I got consoled with the ‘Don’t worry about it!’ call by frickin’ elementary school kids!”
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Tsuyu: “Don’t worry about it!”
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Sero: “Gah!”
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Denki: “Even if we didn’t win, we became the center of attention in just one day. Dude, UA really is amazi-”
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The jovial atmosphere of the class dropped when Aizawa came in. Everyone got back to their seats with the quickness.
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Aizawa: “Morning. Today’s hero informatics period is a little special.”
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Kirishima: ‘Don’t let it be heroic-related law or something like that.’
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Denki: ‘Special!? Is it a quiz!? Please, god no…’
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Aizawa: “It’s time to create your hero names.”
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Together, the class raises up their hands in excitement and joy. Finally, something fun and relaxing. But the celebration was put on hold by Aizawa’s glare.
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Aizawa: “This is related to the pro hero draft picks, the opportunity I mentioned before. The drafts begin in earnest in the second and third years, after students have gained experience and can become immediate assets to the pros.”
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Aizawa: “In other words, for them to extend offers to first years like you shows that they are interested in your potential. Those offers are often canceled if that interest dies down by graduation.”
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Momo: “So, we’ll have to work hard to prove ourselves once picked.”
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Aizawa: “That’s right. And here are the totals for those with offers.”
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The teacher takes out a remote and presses a button. The amount of offers for everyone was shown on the board, the top 4 outclassing the rest by a large margin.
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1. Kiri Tae
2. Katsuki Bakugo
3. Shouto Todoroki
4. Izuku Midoriya
5. Tenya Ida
6. Eijirō Kirishima
7. Ochaco Uraraka
8. Kyoka Jiro
9. Fumikage Tokoyami
10. Momo Yaoyorozu
11. Mina Ashido
12. Hanta Sero
13. Tsuyu Asui
14. Mezo Shoji
15. Denki Kaminari
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Denki: “Aw man! At the bottom?!”
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Jiro: “Losing instantly wasn’t a good look. I’m surprised you got one.”
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Denki: “Guh.”
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Uraraka: “Wow, we got offers! We got offers!”
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She says with tears in her eyes while shaking Ida.
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Ida: “Yes, yes.”
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Sero: “But how did Todoroki get more than Midoriya?”
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Mina: “Yeah, he lost.”
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Todoroki: “Hm, they’re probably all because of my dad.”
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Bakugo: “Tch.”
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Bakugo: ‘That’s not it.’
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The boy knows good and well Deku could have gotten at least more offers than halfnhalf if he didn’t pussy out against ghost girl.
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Izuku: “I’m just glad I got any.”
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Kiri: “Inevitable.”
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Denki: “Yeah, this is no time for being humble. You earned it.”
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Before Bakugo could argue that point, Aizawa silenced the class once again.
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Aizawa: “Quiet.”
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…
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Aizawa: “Keeping these results in mind, you will all be expected to participate in internships with pros. At USJ, you already got to experience combat with real villains, but it will still be meaningful training for you to see pros at work firsthand.”
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Izuku: “So that’s why we’re choosing hero names now.”
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Uraraka: “Things are suddenly getting a lot more fun!”
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Aizawa: “Well, those hero names are still temporary, but if you’re not serious about it-”
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Midnight: “You’ll have hell to pay later!”
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Busting through the door like a sane woman, Midnight struts to the front of the class.
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Midnight: “Because a lot of hero names used by students become recognized by society, and they end up becoming professional hero names!”
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Important words that went in one way and out the other. Her walk and general good looks made nearly every boy present glue their eyes onto her figure.
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Sensing two different sets of glares, Izuku shut his eyes. Denki should have done the same.
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Denki: “My eyes!”
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Jiro: “My bad, my earjacks slipped.”
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She says while twirling them.
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Denki: “How!?”
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Aizawa: “Anyway, that’s how it is. Midnight will be making sure your names are okay. I can’t do stuff like that.”
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Aizawa: “When you give yourself a name, you get a more concrete image of what you want to be like in the future, and you can get close to it. This is what it means when they say, ‘Names and nature do often agree’. Like All Might, for example.”
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And with that speech done, the man gets into his sleeping bag and ignores the rest of the world. He’s done enough talking for the day.
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As for the rest of the class, they were given dry erase boards to write their hero names on. It didn’t take long for Izuku to come up with a name.
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He has actually been thinking about it since he was a child. It changed over time due to his quirk, but the foundational idea is the same. He wants a name that ties him to his family, his sisters.
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Midnight: “Okay, let’s start presenting names starting with those who are ready.”
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Kirishima: ‘We’re presenting these!?’
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Sero: ‘Man, that’ll take some nerve…’
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Clearly, no problem for the Midoriyas, Izuku and Kiri got up at the same time. They both looked at each other and nodded. No doubt, their names follow a similar theme.
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Izuku: “Midnight, may we present our names together? I’m pretty sure they’re similar.”
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Midnight: “Aw, you two are adorable! Yes, you can. I’m informed of your family situation, so I know why they’ll be similar.”
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Nodding, the two go to the front and present their names together.
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Kirishima: “Whoa, epic names!”
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Jiro: “It’s on brand too.”
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Izuku’s hero name: Aeon of The Firestorm
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Kiri’s hero name: Einherjar of The Hurricane
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Izuku: “I know I don’t use fire often, but it’s a core ability of mine. I wanted to represent it. We also want our names to be similar to our sisters, but not a copy. So we had the weather phenomenon come second instead of first.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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Denki: “And you did that without using telepathy? Wow, you two are in sync.”
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Kiri: “Nh. We’re Yin and Yang.”
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Momo stiffened when she heard that. She remembered when she compared her and Midoriya to the same concept.
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Midnight: “Excellent! It even seems like you took some inspiration from Valkyrie. Einherjar are related to Valkyries after all. Now that I think about it, you even look a bit like her.”
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It was at that moment, that Todoroki’s dadmight theory just expanded. Izuku and Kiri tensing for a split second didn’t help.
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Kiri: “… Yes, I was inspired. She’s cool.”
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Midnight: “She can be, but remember, she’s a vigilante. No matter what good she does, she is still breaking the law. Don’t be like that; you’re trying to be a hero, alright?”
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Kiri: “… I understand.”
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Midnight: “Great, your names receive a pass!”
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Izuku: “T-Thank you, Midnight.”
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As the duo sits back down, Momo feels a tug on her heart. Something was… different between Kiri and Izuku.
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Momo: ‘I guess they made up. But why am I… upset? They’re family, nothing more.’
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But are they? The way they look at each other now…
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Momo: ‘We haven’t even talked about the kiss. Did it not… mean anything?’
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She looks at Izuku and then at her hero name.
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Momo: ‘I have to be sure.’
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Editing her name, Momo decides to declare her intentions. At least in a subtle way.
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While that happened, others went up. Most were accepted; others were not.
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Mina: “Che, what’s wrong with Alien Queen?”
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Midnight: “We’re not looking for a lawsuit.”
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Before long, it was Momo’s turn. She went and presented her name while making sure to gauge Izuku’s reaction.
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Momo’s hero name: Creati of The Forge
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Midnight: “Oh? Taking inspiration, I see.”
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Momo: “Yes. I was going to stick to Creati, but after seeing Midoriya’s, I wanted to take the style of his… last name.”
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Everyone: ‘Why does that sound like a marriage proposal?’
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Izuku and Momo’s slight blush didn’t go unnoticed.
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Mina: ‘Wanting to take Midoriya’s last name? So bold!’
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Kiri took a deep breath and swallowed the situation.
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Kiri: ‘It’s alright. It’s only fair. Izu is still confused. He needs to sort his feelings for Udders out. I’m ahead. Besides… I have to be sure too… ’
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Midnight: “Good! A creative and fitting name!”
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Momo nods and speeds-walks to her desk. Fortunately, or unfortunately, it was behind Izuku’s desk.
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Momo: ‘Maybe… that was too on the nose.’
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The names kept coming. The only one who failed to come up with one was Bakugo.
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Bakugo: “Lord Explosion Murder!”
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Everyone: “No!”
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Despite the hilarity of Bakugo’s name being rejected for a second time, Izuku wasn’t blind to Ida’s turmoil when the boy presented his hero name.
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Izuku: ‘Just presenting a hero name was hard for him. And I have a feeling that Tenya wasn’t what he actually wanted to write. But what can I do?’
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Aizawa: “Now that most of you have chosen your hero names, we’ll go back to talking about the internships. They will last for a week. As for where you’ll have them, you’ll be given a list of your offers in addition to the forty agencies that accept UA interns. They all work in different places and have different specialties.”
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Midnight: “For example, Thirteen would be focused on rescues from accidents and disasters more than fighting villains.”
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Aizawa: “Think carefully before you choose.”
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Everyone: “Yes, sir.”
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The class was given their offer lists and excitedly looked through them.
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Kirishima: “I want to fight crime in urban areas!”
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Tsuyu: “I hope I can intern at a place with floods. I wonder if there are any?”
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Aizawa: “Turn in your choices before the weekend.”
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Denki: “We get two days?”
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Aizawa: “Make your decision efficiently. Dismissed.”
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With that, Midnight and Aizawa left as lunchtime began for the students. They got in their preferred social groups and discussed their plans for internships.
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Mina: “Hey guys, have you decided what offer you’re going for?”
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Denki: “I’m still looking through the normal pro agencies.”
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Jiro: “You don’t want to accept the offer?”
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Denki: “Mmmm, I have a feeling they just want to use me for a battery.”
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Jiro: “Ah, that would make sense.”
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Denki: “Darn it!”
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Uraraka: “Midoriya, how about you?”
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Izuku: “I already decided.”
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Jiro: “Let me guess, one of your sisters?”
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Izuku: “Yeah, I’m going for Fubuki.”
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Jiro: “Good choice; her agency is one of the best. Is Tae going with you?”
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Izuku: “Yea-”
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Kiri: “No.”
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It took a moment for the words to register before Izuku turned towards her.
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Izuku: “Huh?”
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Kiri: “Onee can’t help me improve.”
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Izuku: “T-That does make sense.”
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Mina: “You’re already so strong, Tae. Let the rest of us catch up first.”
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Kiri: “Must always improve. Villains won’t wait.”
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Mina: “Haaa, I guess you’re right.”
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Uraraka: “Exactly! That’s why I’m interning with Battle Hero: Gunhead’s agency.”
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Izuku: “Huh? Gunhead’s a huge battle type! You’re going there, Uraraka?”
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Uraraka: “Yup! I got an offer from them!”
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Izuku: “Really? I thought you were trying to be a hero like Thirteen.”
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Uraraka: “Ultimately, yes. But fighting Bakugo at the sports festival made me think. The stronger I get, the more possibilities I’ll have! If I only do what I want, I’ll have a narrower perspective!”
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Kiri: “Nh. Wise words.”
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Mina: “So cool!”
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Kirishima: “Hey, you’re going to Gunhead? Me too!”
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Uraraka: “Really?”
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Kirishima: “Yeah! He can make me a better fighter and push my hardening to the limit!”
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Kiri: “Good choice.”
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Kirishima: “Haha, thanks.”
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Izuku: “So Kiri, what offer are you considering?”
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He quickly moved the convo along and buried the unjust feeling of jealousy.
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Izuku: ‘I have no right to feel that when I’m going to talk to Yaoyorozu. But if I do choose Yaoyorozu, wouldn’t Kiri and Kirishima… ’
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Kiri: “Hm… Edgeshot.”
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Uraraka: “Wow, you got an offer from the number six hero!?”
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Izuku: “Why him?”
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Kiri: “…. Seems cool.”
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Kirishima: “Hahahaha!”
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Izuku: “Seriously?”
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Kiri: “Ninja skills can help.”
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Tokoyami: “Then we’ll be partners.”
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Appearing out of nowhere, Tokoyami appeared within the group.
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Kirishima: “Whoa! Already got the stealth down.”
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Kiri: “Umbra, want to become a ninja too?”
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Tokoyami: “Umbra? Hm, I like it. Yes, Edgeshot can teach me much about the shadows.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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Izuku: “Great… ”
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Time passed, and the moment was approaching. He has to confront Yaoyorozu, but that’s not all he plans to do.
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Izuku: ‘She may be a good fit for One For All. I should tell Kiri about it first.’
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Izuku: “Kiri, I plan to ask All Might if I can give One For All to Yaoyorozu.”
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Kiri nearly tripped when she heard that. Good thing almost everyone was already gone; otherwise, they would have asked about it.
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Kiri: “You tell me this now?”
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Izuku: “To be fair, we were distracted yesterday.”
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Kiri: “… Valid. But why? Kirishima better.”
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Izuku: “It’s related to my theory on her quirk. If I’m correct, One For All would fit her better.”
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Kiri: “A theory?”
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Izuku: “Trust me. This has nothing to do with my… feelings. I do believe she is the right pick.”
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Kiri: “… Fine.”
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In agreement, the two approached Yaoyorozu, who was just about to leave the classroom.
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Izuku: “Yaoyorozu, wait.”
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Momo: “Y-Yes, Midoriya. I-I-Is there something wrong?”
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Izuku: “No, but I would like for you to meet us in All Might’s office.”
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Momo: “Uh, why?”
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Izuku: “We have something very important to ask of you. And I… have something to say as well.”
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If it wasn’t Izuku asking, Momo would find this very… questionable. But she knows the boy wouldn’t do anything bad to her.
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Momo: “Okay, I’ll head there right now.”
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Izuku: “Great. Thank you for this.”
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Momo: “Of course.”
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As she leaves for the office, Izuku texts the man his plan. Needless to say, he wasn’t happy.
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All Might: “You tell me this now?!”
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Izuku: “Sorry! But this was the best time. I have to tell Yaoyorozu something, and internships are coming, two birds with one stone, you know.”
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All Might: “Midoriya… this is something we should discuss first. But I will hear out your reasons when you get here.”
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Izuku: “Thank you!”
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Placing his phone in his pocket, he finally notices something. Kiri is gone.
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Izuku: “Kiri?”
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He looks down the hall and sees her walking away.
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Izuku: “Kiri, where are you going?”
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Kiri: “Home.”
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Izuku: “Why?”
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Kiri: “I… don’t want to see it.”
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Izuku: “Ah… I see. I’m sorry.”
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She shakes her head.
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Kiri: “I understand now. Love is… complicated. I… promise not to kiss you anymore… if you promise not to kiss her.”
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Izuku: “I promise… thank you, Kiri.”
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Kiri: “Nh. Only fair.”
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He watches her go, and his heart aches at the sight.
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Izuku: “Why must relationships be so confusing? Why can’t I just-”
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He shakes his head and suppresses that side of himself further.
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Izuku: ‘It won’t work, and they wouldn’t do it. End of story.’
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In a flash of green, he was in All Might’s office. He looks around and notices that Momo wasn’t there.
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Izuku: “Phew, she’s not here yet.”
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All Might was there, though.
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All Might: “Young Midoriya! Have you forgotten how to open doors?!”
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Izuku: “S-Sorry! I just wanted to explain why I picked her first.”
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The hero sighs and sits on the couch.
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All Might: “Alright, why young Yaoyorozu?”
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Izuku: “It’s because of her intellect, drive to help people, and her quirk. I have a theory that her lipids are just fuel for her quirk. She’s not doing conversion. So if she was given One For All-”
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All Might: “There would be nearly no limit to what she could create! Indeed, this is a good idea. However, it is a theory. Can her body handle it?”
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Izuku: “I’m sure! We trained for a week together before the festival. I can confidently say she is stronger than I was when I started.”
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All Might: “That’s not saying much, young Midoriya.”
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Just then, Momo came into the room.
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Momo: “Excuse me. You two wanted to see me?”
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The men looked at each other and had a silent conversation. Eventually, All Might sighed and accepted that Yaoyorozu may be a good match. He trusts his successor’s choice. Doesn’t hurt that the girl has the potential to take One For All places it’s never been.
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As for Momo, she couldn’t help but feel a bit worried seeing these two talk with their eyes like that.
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Momo: ‘Don’t tell me I did something wrong… ’
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All Might: “Young Yaoyorozu.”
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Momo: “Y-Yes!”
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All Might: “What I’m about to say may not leave this room. Understand?”
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Okay, now she’s freaking out.
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Izuku: “It’s okay, Yaoyorozu. It’s nothing bad; it’s just… a lot.”
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Momo: “I… am very confused. How do you know this secret, whatever it is, Midoriya?”
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Izuku: “I found out mostly by accident. If it makes you feel better, my entire family knows.”
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Momo: “Is it… a family secret?”
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Izuku: “No, it’s… more than that.”
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Momo: “O-Okay?”
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All Might: “Young Yaoyorozu, you have been a level-headed and calm student. That is exactly what we need from you right now. It is quite shocking, so try to keep calm.”
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That didn't really make her heart rate slow down any. All Might relaxed, and a cloud of steam enveloped him. Momo let out a squeak of shock and backed up a step. When the smoke cleared, her eyes bulged, and she clapped her hands over her mouth to keep from screaming.
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Momo: “A-All Might?!”
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Toshinori sighed, his fitted suit hanging limply and ruffled on his skinny frame.
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All Might: "Not a pretty sight, is it?"
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He laughed, slumping back down on the couch.
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All Might: "About six years ago now, I was involved in a fight with a villain. Japan's deadliest villain, in fact."
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Izuku helped a trembling Momo to the sofa and sat down with her. She hadn't taken her eyes off Toshinori.
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All Might: "The fight went unreported. We buried all information about it deep. The fight was the toughest I’ve ever fought, and in the end my enemy was defeated. But I didn't get out unscathed."
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Izuku rubbed her back to help her breathe and spoke as well.
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Izuku: "The villain got a good hit in as well. All Might was severely injured and had to go through multiple surgeries. This is the result."
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All Might: "I'm old now, young Yaoyorozu. Old and injured. I can only use my Quirk for around three hours a day now."
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Tears prickled at her eyes. She may not have been his number one fan, but not a soul didn’t respect this man. He was THE hero of an entire generation, and to see him like this…
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Momo: "A-All Might…"
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She sniffed, contemplating how much this man sacrificed for them every day. And more than that, if Izuku knew about it and had been tasked with bringing her here, that meant their relationship was more than just a fresh student and teacher. But then… why is she here?
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Momo: "I-I thank you for trusting me with this, but… I don't understand why you're telling me any of this. I-"
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She trailed off. Toshinori smiled at her, and it wasn't anywhere near as reassuring as his usual smiles.
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All Might: "We're getting there. Do you need a moment? Some water or tea?"
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Momo: "N-Not yet. Maybe once we're done, a calming brew would be nice."
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All Might: "Very well. All Might's time is coming to an end."
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It wasn't some great revelation. She'd figured that out already, just from his injured form and time limit. All the same, hearing it with such finality made her feel cold.
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All Might: "And so I've been looking to the next generation for hope. Your classes have some wonderful members, and you've been one of the standouts."
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Momo grimaces; she wants to believe that, but…
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All Might: “All Might had to be a natural-born Hero, but the truth is that there was nothing natural about my power."
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Momo: "W-what is that supposed to mean?"
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Izuku: "He means that until he was around our age, he was Quirkless. Like I was…"
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Momo: “R-Really? Do you mean he was a late bloomer or-”
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All Might: "No. You may have seen my interviews. I always get asked what my quirk is. I always deflect or make some sort of joke to take attention off of it. Because the truth is a secret generations old. My quirk is named One For All, and it is a sacred torch that can be passed from person to person."
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All Might: "It’s a quirk that stockpiles power, combined with the quirk that allows you to pass on a quirk. And after eight generations and decades inside of me, it grew to what you see today."
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Momo: "Oh my god…"
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Momo managed to breathe out, utterly dumbfounded. She felt like she was short-circuiting. She grabbed Izuku's hand without even thinking, drawing comfort from their clasped fingers.
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The action caused Izuku to blush, but he didn’t pull away.
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All Might: "Because of my injury, I had been searching for a worthy individual to pass my power onto. I met young Midoriya just over a year ago and deemed him the ideal candidate. The little quirkless boy with a gigantic heart who leapt into danger to save a boy who bullied him for years. Only he wasn't quite quirkless.”
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All Might: “It just took over a decade for his body to mature enough to handle his power. I was elated because I figured he was even more the ideal candidate. But once we came here for Recovery Girl to examine him and his quirk, we… saw how powerful it already was.”
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Momo thinks back to what Izuku told her during the festival. Enough power to liquefy that monster and nearly burn him alive…
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All Might: “Nezu feared that if his Phoenix Force combined with One For All, it could create something far too unstable. After hearing him, we and his family agreed it was too dangerous to risk."
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Momo: “Midoriya… ”
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It was then she noticed she was holding his hand. Yep, the blush was coming in. But she didn’t stop; she liked holding it. Besides, he wasn’t pulling away.
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After squeezing his hand, really embracing the warmth, Momo returned to the matter at hand. She’s a smart girl; she quickly figured out why they called her here.
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Momo: “W-W-Wait! You’re not thinking of-”
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All Might: “Yes. Young Midoriya has chosen you to inherit One For All.”
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Momo: “But why ME?!"
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Momo yelped at having her crazy theory confirmed.
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All Might: “Multiple reasons, young lady. Young Midoriya gave me some, but after thinking it over, there are more. Your dedication, your sense of justice, your desire to help others, and your leadership.”
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All Might: “You were born into the lap of luxury, unlike the rest of us, and yet you've chosen one of the most difficult and harrowing professions in the world. You've already seen darkness, and you haven’t broken.”
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Momo: “None of us broke. There are others that fit your criteria. I’m not special.”
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Izuku: “But you are. No one has all of those qualities along with a serious nature, one that can handle this responsibility.”
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Momo: “I don’t know… I don’t feel worthy.”
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Izuku: “Then become worthy.”
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Momo: “Huh?”
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Izuku: “Work hard, go plus ultra, if you think like that. Like I said before, I’ll be with you every step of the way.”
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Momo: “Midoriya… ”
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Izuku: “Trust me, I truly believe you are the best pick. I even think One For All would work best with your quirk.”
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Momo: “How so?”
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Izuku: “It’s a theory I hope is proven correct when you obtain One For All.”
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Momo: “And if it isn’t?”
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Izuku: “Then you still have super strength and durability along with your creations. You’ll have to train, but with it you’ll be able to deal with fighters like Sannomiya easier.”
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Momo: “I see… that would be nice.”
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All Might: "You may not be my choice to take my place as the Symbol of Peace, and you may not have been my first choice to take my quirk either."
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Momo felt a pang. She was just a replacement for Izuku, wasn't she? Before more depressing thoughts could emerge, All Might continued.
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All Might: "But you are a fantastic heroine in the making and will be amazing no matter what your choice is. You have so much potential; you just need more confidence in yourself. I am offering you One For All because I feel you will be able to do the most good with it."
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All Might: "What do you say?"
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Momo: "I…"
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She took a deep breath to try to collect herself.
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It wasn't working.
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This was too much. This was such an honor, and she still wasn't used to being praised this much.
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Momo: "I…I think I'd like that tea now."
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It had taken her fifteen minutes of relative quiet with her teacher, crush, and a good cup of tea to get her thoughts in order. She'd asked a few questions between sips, which the two had answered dutifully.
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She was surprised to learn why he had created the Symbol of Peace, and it gave her much to think about. She also asked for details about the incident where Izuku gained his quirk and was a little disgusted.
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After those rounds of questions, she felt she was almost ready to make her decision.
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Momo: “Thank you so much for this opportunity, All Might."
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All Might: “You may call me Yagi-sensei or Toshinori when you see me like this, young lady."
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Momo nodded at his words.
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Momo: “It still astounds me that you think me worthy of inheriting something so vital. But….”
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Momo took a deep breath, centering herself with her eyes closed before opening them with fierce determination.
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Momo: "I've made my decision. I accept. I will not bring shame to either of you for the trust you have gifted me. Thank you!"
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Izuku and All Might gave her brilliant grins. But she wasn’t done.
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Momo: "It's a great power you've entrusted me with, but that's not the reason I choose to take it."
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They both looked at her with surprise.
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Momo: “It's pretty clear to me that no matter what you've said or who you chose to pass it to, Izuku is still your successor as the Symbol of Peace."
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All Might: "You're not wrong, although I believe you will be right there with him."
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Momo: "But that's exactly what I'm getting at. When you retire, that symbol is going to vanish, whether Izuku is ready or not."
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Toshinori grimaced unhappily, but she wasn't wrong.
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Momo: "I admire you so much, All Might. Everything you've done for us since before we were born! You weren't wrong to want to become who you became, but after everything I've heard, I'm not sure it was the correct path. You stood and still stand alone. Ever since you got injured, crime rates have been climbing with your declining appearances. Those make SO much more sense now."
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All Might: “Villains still run scared… but you're right. Especially in the last two years, the crime rate has climbed. Three hours just aren't enough… "
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Momo: "And those heroes… "
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She was uncharacteristically vehement as she recalled the heroes Izuku told her about.
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Momo: “Those people who were going to let Bakugō-san drown because they lacked an appropriate quirk… you grew too far away, and there was no one who could help you. You became a pillar of strength, and you're the only thing holding up the country. No one tried to catch up to you! Or at least not enough people! Everyone just expects you to solve every problem!”
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Momo: “I WON'T let that happen to Izuku. A pillar stands alone, and a pillar can crumble. All it needs is one fault, and the entire structure will come tumbling down. We need more than that. We need a foundation!"
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She stared at him with a determined gaze as she squeezed Izuku's hand tightly.
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Momo: "I'm accepting not because I want your power, but because I refuse to let him be alone at the top!"
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Izuku's admiration of her turned almost into adoration. He was staring at her as if she were a goddess.
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Izuku: "Momo…"
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Meanwhile, Toshinori was nearly crying.
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All Might: "If any doubts ever existed within me, they were just extinguished."
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He smiled in joy as he covered his eyes to keep his tears at bay.
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All Might: "This really is such a great class. You are more than worthy, young lady. You are the right choice."
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Momo: “Thank you for trusting me."
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Izuku: "Are we doing it now? Is there some sort of ceremony?"
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All Might: "No, we won’t be doing it now. One For All is a dangerous power, and an unprepared body wouldn't be capable of holding such tremendous power. It would blow her limbs off."
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Momo blanched. Hard.
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Momo: “H-How strong do I need to be? Is… lifting cannons enough?”
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…
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Izuku: “You can do that?”
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Momo: “Of course. Do you remember the canon I used in the entrance’s exam?”
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Izuku: “Yes…?”
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Momo: “I wouldn’t be very effective with it if I couldn’t move it if needed. So I can lift it.”
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Izuku: “Wow.”
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He couldn’t help but scan her body.
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Izuku: ‘Where is she hiding all that muscle?’
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Sensing his gaze, Momo covered her chest while looking away with a blush.
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Momo: “Don’t stare so hard.”
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Izuku: “S-S-Sorry!!”
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All Might: “HAHAHA! Well, if that’s the case, your fitness is at a good level. But I understand young Midoriya’s confusion; you are pretty slim for someone who can lift more than a ton."
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He said with an All Might smile, flexing his right arm and making his suit creak audibly.
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Momo: "I weigh far more than I appear to, as well. I'm almost triple the weight of someone with the same body type as me."
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Izuku: “Whoa…”
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All Might: “Ahahaha!"
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Reaching up to his head, All Might plucked off a hair strand.
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All Might: “Indeed? Well, that makes this significantly easier. Now, eat this!"
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Izuku & Momo: “…huh?”
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All Might: "The transfer works off of DNA. I figured this was the least nasty thing."
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Izuku: “It's nothing like I thought it would be!"
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Momo: “Can't we just do a blood transfusion?”
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They both ask with equally grossed-out expressions.
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All Might: "Dangerous. The transference might happen too quickly like that, without giving your body time to get used to it.”
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Momo: “Oh bother. Well… here it goes.”
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She takes the hair with a grimace and prepares some more tea to clean out the taste. After that, she balls up the hair and tosses it back. Quickly, she drank the tea to push it down her throat and get rid of the taste.
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Momo: “Eurgh, that feels weird."
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All Might: “Now, it should take a couple of hours to digest. You two go home, get some rest; tomorrow we’ll test it out after class.”
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The two get up and give a bow to All Might before leaving.
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All Might: “Those two will do great.”
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With business done and the two alone, the awkwardness came back. Momo was the first to try and bring up the subject while they walked home together.
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Momo: “Thank you again for this opportunity.”
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Izuku: “N-No problem.”
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…
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…
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Momo: “About the kiss, I’m sorry again. If you don’t feel the same way-”
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Izuku: “A-Are you saying you feel the same way?”
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Momo: “S-Same? So-”
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Izuku: “Well… yeah. Yaoyorozu, I do like you.”
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Her heart soars, and the desire to kiss him again grows. But she holds back. She never had a boyfriend before; she can’t rush things or turn him off.
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The two stop and look at each other. That’s when Momo noticed something was wrong.
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Momo: “W-What’s wrong?”
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Izuku: “Yaoyorozu, I really do like you.”
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Momo: “… There’s a but coming.”
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Izuku: “There’s something… you should know.”
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It took all he had, but he explained it.
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The truth about Kiri and his feelings for her.
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The fact that he likes them both and how he’s currently struggling with it. He doesn’t know who he should be with, but at least she knows everything now.
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Much stuttering was involved, but Momo didn’t mind. She was too overwhelmed by this heartbreaking truth. She turned away and continued on her way. The last thing she needed was for him to see her crying.
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Izuku: “Y-Yaoyorozu?”
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Momo: “I-I’m sorry. I just… need some time. I-I’ll see you tomorrow.”
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He didn’t stop her. How could he? This whole situation is messed up.
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Izuku: “I’m sorry.”
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A flash of green later, Izuku was gone.
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That night, Momo stared up at her ceiling while lying on her bed. Her hair was down and spread across the silk covers.
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She couldn’t sleep.
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Her mind was a wreck.
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Momo: “A mental projection, person, sister, and now potential lover. That’s crazy.”
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She has every right to back away from this. To forget her little crush and get on with her life. There are other boys out there.
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Momo: “Todoroki is cute.”
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She says that, but her heart doesn’t flutter like it does with Izuku. Besides, Todoroki is not really emotionally available like that.
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Not like Izuku.
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He can’t match and challenge her intellect.
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Not like Izuku.
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He didn’t come for her when she was at her lowest, bringing her back to the surface.
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Not like Izuku.
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He couldn’t empathize with her insecurities and help her through them.
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Not like Izuku.
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Momo: “Damn it.”
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She closes her eyes and turns over. Why couldn’t she have fallen for a boy who wasn’t already entangled with someone like Kiri? Those two already fit together so well.
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Momo: “Yin and Yang. I thought we were like that. But Tae… ”
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Despite how well they fit, Tae is just a mental projection at the end of the day. Can she even feel love, real love? Is she not just reflecting what Izuku may be feeling for her? Is it even a healthy relationship?
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Momo: “Why must this be so confusing?”
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The poor girl sighs and wishes it was different. But the fact remains, she has fallen for Izuku. He is also still technically available.
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The question is, what will she do now?
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Give him to Kiri? A potentially unhealthy relationship that might not even be real.
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Or fight for him? Not only for him, but for herself. A future and happiness she hasn’t experienced before and may never experience again.
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The answer? The heart already decided.
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Momo: “I’m sorry, Tae, but I won’t give up. Not yet.”
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A/N: Okay, now I’m done. Yep, we’ll have to suffer through some love triangle drama before we get to the happy ending.
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At least you’re guaranteed a happy ending, these three becoming a throuple. Unlike those poor sods that read The Quintessential Quintuplets. Ridiculous.
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Thank you, Banfan, for the hero name suggestions! You inspired the current hero names. I hope you all like it.
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Bless me with some reviews. They feed my motivation and can influence how the story goes.
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For example, thanks to Pinkpi, I decided to keep One Punch Man out. His points are… questionable. But it is true, Saitama is interesting because of how strong he is and the effect it has on him.
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Without that, it might not be worth it to include him. If I’m wrong, then comment.
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You really can influence the plot to some degree.
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Finally, the last bit was not to bash Todoroki x Momo shippers. Momo was just pointing out differences between the Todoroki and Izuku of this story from her perspective. Making it clear why she prefers and likes Izuku here308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK1ZjmHjPDa
and then Add to home screen.