Present Mic: “Welcome back, everyone, to rouuuuund twooooo!!”
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The two boys stare each other down, knowing full well how much is riding on this match. No words were needed to convey that fact.
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Present Mic: “And we’re starting out with an exciting one! Both competitors are among the top of their class!! And the world ain’t big enough for the both of them!! Midoriya vs Todoroki!!”
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Cold air whipped around while Izuku’s eyes flashed green.
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Present Mic: “Start!”
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Ice exploded out in two directions, one forward and one back. Good thinking, because Todoroki felt his body being flung back, but his ice barrier prevented a ring out.
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As for Izuku, he didn’t break the ice but instead stopped it in its tracks. Didn’t stop the cold from seeping into his bones, though.
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The boy’s mind goes through his win conditions. He knows there are many ways to win this match. Using the ice against Todoroki. Powering through or just locking his body when he gets him in his sight.
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Heck, he could even take a page out of Nogami’s book and teleport him out.
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Izuku: ‘But that won’t solve anything.’
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So instead, Izuku decided to play the long defensive game. When another wave of ice came, he instead crushed it along with the remaining ice on the stage.
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This back-and-forth continued for a while. Neither boy seemed too interested in closing the distance. Something that was increasingly getting on Todoroki’s nerves.
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Todoroki: “Why are you on the defensive? What are you doing?”
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Changing his strategy a bit, he sends out a low field of ice before expanding it out into several spikes. Finally, this causes Izuku to go on the offensive.
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Dodging the ice spikes, Izuku goes into the sky and spots Todoroki. The next moment, he sped towards him. Seeing this, Todoroki dodges out of the way. When Izuku landed, he shattered the ice shield.
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Thinking fast, Todoroki created another while sending a large wave of ice towards Izuku. Large enough to hopefully freeze him.
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But it was hopeless. This time, he simply teleported to the side, avoiding the attack altogether. With this new angle, Izuku’s suspicions were confirmed.
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Izuku: “I can ask you the same thing. You’re shivering, Todoroki.”
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Todoroki: “Tch.”
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Izuku: “Quirks are just another one of our physical functions, so there’s a limit to how much of your own generated cold you can take, isn’t there?”
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Todoroki said nothing; he could only narrow his eyes as he felt the frostbite setting in.
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Izuku: “Everyone is giving everything they’ve got! They’re doing it so they can get that much closer to victory! Do you really think you can beat them, me, using only half of your power!?”
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Todoroki: “Midoriya… ”
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Izuku: “Stop holding back, fight me!”
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Todoroki: “… What do you think you’re doing? Did my old man pay you off? Now you’re making me mad!”
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Todoroki sends another wave of ice, one that’s much weaker than his usual.
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Izuku: “Todoroki, I’ll show you that you can’t win or be a hero like this!”
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The ice wave rushed towards the boy, but he did nothing but close his eyes and raise his hand. As soon as the ice touched his hand, Izuku used his newest ability. Debuting it for the whole world to see.
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Instantly, all the ice turned into water.
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Todoroki: “Wha-”
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Present Mic: “What’s this, folks!? Izuku somehow turned all of Todoroki’s ice to water!”
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In the stands, class 1-A is also in shock and confusion over this development.
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Mina: “What the? He can do that? How?”
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To explain, Momo decided to speak up.
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Momo: “It’s a new ability he learned recently. It’s actually like mine; if he knows the atomic structure of something, he can change it to something else with a touch. Even destroy or strengthen the atomic bonds if he wants.”
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Uraraka: “Wow, Midoriya’s quirk is-”
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Denki: “Unfair, I agree.”
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Uraraka: “I was going to say interesting. Does anyone else just get new abilities like that?”
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Jiro: “I don’t think so. I know some quirks can give you multiple similar abilities or evolve, but this is crazy.”
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Kirishima: “So, he can: fly, teleport, move things with his mind, make shields, read minds, and now change things into other things?”
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He says while counting off his fingers.
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Momo: “I think he can also power himself and inanimate objects up. I remember he improved the power of a cannon I made.”
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Tokoyami: “The Psi-sword as well.”
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Denki: “Ridiculous!”
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Mina: “I’m so jealous! I wish my quirk could do different things. Like, what if I could make acid animals or something?”
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Momo can’t help but feel a bit of the same. But she now knows the mental downsides and control problems his quirk brings. However, with that memory came the memory of the kiss.
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Momo: ‘Stupid! Why did I do that?’
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As for Bakugo, he scowls as his rival continues to outpace him. He looks at his hand and wonders if there is more to his quirk as well. Something to think about.
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Kirishima: “I wonder if he’s hiding anything else. Hey, Tae, is Midoriya-”
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It was this moment, that Kirishima and the rest of the class noticed that Kiri was gone.
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Ida: “Mmmm, I don’t see her either.”
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Uraraka: “She wouldn’t miss Midoriya’s match.”
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While they worry about Kiri’s location, the match below continues.
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Izuku: “The power of your ice is weakening! If you were at your best, I may not have been able to transmute all of it.”
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Todoroki is at a loss. Any ice he creates now will just be turned into water. Is there no hope?
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Todoroki: “Why are you… doing this?”
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Izuku: “Because that’s what a hero does; they help people.”
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Todoroki: “I don’t need-”
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Izuku: “Yes, you do! Todoroki, I can’t even begin to understand your circumstances or your resolution, but I know two things. You will never be able to become a hero if you don’t use your full strength! And weakening yourself just to disavow your father is foolish!”
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Todoroki: “Shut up… ”
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The cold air starts to bite even harder, but Izuku didn’t stop.
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Izuku: “Make me!”
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Izuku teleported in front of Todoroki and delivered a devastating gut punch that nearly rang the boy out.
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Todoroki coughed before forcing himself back up. He can’t lose like this. Not to him.
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Todoroki: “My father… ”
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Izuku: “It’s yours! It’s your power!! Use it!!”
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His eyes widen as memories of those warm times with his mother flood his mind.
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“It’s okay, Shouto, you… you aren’t a slave to your blood. You can become the man you want to be.”
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Assured by his past, Shouto ignites!
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Present Mic: “What’s this… ?”
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Ida: “He used it… !
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Uraraka: “Hot, hot!”
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All Might, hidden within the crowd, smiles as he now understands why Izuku held back so heavily.
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All Might: ‘So you wanted to save that young Todoroki? Truly, you’ll make a great hero, Midoriya.”
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Todoroki: “…Fine. If you wanted me at my best, you got it. I will be a hero, Midoriya!”
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Izuku smiles, a mix of happiness and… excitement.
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Izuku: “That’s what I want to hear.”
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The two were in their own world; they didn’t hear or care about Endeavor’s distant ramblings. They were focused on this last clash.
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Todoroki charged up both his ice and fire, preparing his ultimate move.
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While Izuku floated up and quickly charged a Psi Explosion between his hands.
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Fully ready, Todoroki unleashed a massive wave of ice towards Izuku. The esper easily floated over the ice field and headed towards the flaming Todoroki with his ultimate move still primed.
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Fearing an explosion of epic proportions, Cementos quickly created a barrier around the stage.
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Todoroki: “Midoriya… ”
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Closing in, Todoroki lifted his hand while Izuku did a backward flip before unleashing his attack.
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Todoroki: “Thank you.”
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BOOOOM!
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“I’m sorry! I’m sor-”
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Kiri crushed the skull of the strange talking crab quirk beast. She ignored the shell shocked bystanders.
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Kiri: ‘I feel… a bit better.’
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It’s not like she can’t get her onii-chan back. She is still the closest person to him, and she’s sure she’s the only person Izu can go all out for. The only person that can handle all of him, help him through his struggles.
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Kiri: ‘Udders can’t do that. Too weak.’
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After thinking that, she hears a large explosion in the distance. One in the direction of the stadium.
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Kiri: ‘Onii…’
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She knows he won. He wouldn’t lose against Icicle.
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Kiri: ‘I’m up next.’
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Knowing that, she quickly left the bloody scene. The screen zooms out to show several more quirk beast corpses lying across the street.
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Cementos: “Sure, they’re powerful… but that’s just ridiculous.”
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Present Mic: “What the heck! What is up with Aizawa’s class!?”
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Hot air and smoke filled the arena, preventing anyone from seeing the result. That was until the smoke was condensed into a ball by Tatsumaki, along with the rubble.
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The result, though, was not too surprising.
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Todoroki was still standing, if only barely. His shirt was torn, and he was out of breath. He looked up at Izuku, who was in a similar state.
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The esper was floating over the destroyed stage with a satisfied smile.
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Then Todoroki looked at where he was, on the grass.
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Midnight: “Ring out! Izuku advances to Round three!”
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The crowd explodes with excitement. Tatsumaki grins at her brother’s excellent performance while Fubuki is still in awe of the destruction.
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First Kiri, now Izuku…
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She shakes her head of any self-doubt; it won’t help her. Heck, maybe she could learn how Izuku melted the water while she helps him with his mental abilities.
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Fubuki: ‘I… can still grow.’
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Todoroki breathes a sigh, accepting his defeat. Because in the end, it didn’t matter. He got something far more precious out of this. He walked away while Izuku teleported back to his class.
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Present Mic: “Stay tuned, folks! Don’t go anywhere, unless you want to miss another explosive fight like this! Right now, though, we have to fix the stage… again.”
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While in the halls, Todoroki runs into his father.
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Endeavor: “What? Not going to tell me I’m in the way?”
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Todoroki only stared at the man. No, he looked past him. Like he wasn’t even there.
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Endeavor: “Although you lost, at least you finally stopped throwing that childish tantrum. Now, you may finally grow into my perfect masterpiece and crush that Midoriya boy the next time you face him!”
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Todoroki: “… I haven’t rescinded my disavowal of you.”
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Endeavor: “… What?”
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Todoroki: “See, I’m not exactly easy to win over. In that battle, in that instant, I completely forgot about you. I don’t know if it’s good, bad, or if it’s even the right thing to do. I’ll think about it a little.”
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And with that, he moves past his father and takes the reins of his life again.
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Izuku: “Kiri is gone?”
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Kirishima: “Yeah, man, we haven’t seen her!”
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Izuku: “Hmmm.”
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Izuku: “Tatsu, is Kiri there with you?”
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Tatsumaki: “No, why? Also, mom and Fubu says you did great.”
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Izuku: “Tell them I said thanks. As for Kiri, she’s not here.”
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After a moment, Tatsumaki gives him an answer.
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Tatsumaki: “I sense her; she’s coming back. Apparently, she went outside.”
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Izuku: ‘Outside? Why?’
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Before the two could discuss further, the next match was about to start. The stage was fixed, and the rubble was cleared. It was time.
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Present Mic: “Welcome back!! Here comes the second match of round two! Shiozaki vs Tae! Will this match be just as exciting as the previous one!?”
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Shiozaki was already in the ring, but there was still no sign of Kiri.
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Kirishima: “Where is she?”
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Izuku: “Tatsu said she was outside for some reason. She’s coming back, though.”
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Uraraka: “I hope she makes it.”
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Denki: “What a way to go, being late.”
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Thankfully, Kiri dashed out of the corridor after a few seconds.
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Present Mic: “And the latecomer has finally arrived!”
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Kiri looks up at Izuku and immediately stiffens when she sees Momo sitting next to him.
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Kirishima: “Yeah, go Tae!”
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Everyone else didn’t notice the change of expression, but Izuku did.
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Izuku: “What’s wrong?”
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Kiri: “… Nothing.”
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That was a lie, but he could investigate it later. He shouldn’t distract her.
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Present Mic: “Now that everyone is present, let’s get started!! Ready!? START!!”
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Instantly, Kiri was cocooned in a vine prison.
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Kirishima: “Wha-”
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Denki: “That’s what happened to me!”
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Izuku: “Kiri?”
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Present Mic: “Oh, what’s this!? Is Kiri Tae defeated already!?”
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Tatsumaki narrows her eyes while Fubuki’s widen.
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There’s no way she was defeated that easily. It was impossible.
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Indeed it was.
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Suddenly, the vines around Kiri fall to the ground.
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Ibara: “What!?”
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Kiri falls to the ground unharmed and holding one of the vines. No matter what Ibara does, she can’t command her hair to move. It was like something was forcing them to become still.
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With a bored expression, Kiri starts to pull all the hair to her.
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Ibara tried to pull back, but it was no use. After a few moments of pulling in all of her hair, Kiri held the girl by the scalp and dragged her across the stage like a disobedient child.
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Present Mic: “Yikes, I would hate for that to happen to me!”
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When at the edge of the stage, Kiri simply threw her off, vines and all.
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Midnight: “Ring out! Kiri Tae advances to the next round!”
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Present Mic: “And there you have it, folks! A short, sweet, but a bit embarrassing match!”
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Done, Kiri goes to reclaim her place beside Izu. That was until Ibara opened her mouth.
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Ibara: “You’re the same as Midoriya, aren’t you?”
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Kiri looks back at the woman before she continues.
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Ibara: “I feel the same thing I felt from him in the first match. Your actions now prove it. Where he’s malevolent, you’re cold. But in the end, you’re both… monsters.”
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The ground beneath Kiri’s feet cracks as her stare becomes nearly feral.
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Kiri: “You. Know. Nothing.”
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Izuku: “Kiri?”
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Before Kiri could do something rash, she heard her brother’s voice. Calming down, she fled the scene.
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Izuku: “Kiri, is something wrong?”
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Kiri: “No.”
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He’s asked this question multiple times, and the answer was always the same. Kiri just sat next to him in a tense silence that he had never experienced with her before. Awkward was one thing; tense was way worse.
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It distracted him so much that he didn’t pay that much attention to the next match. It didn’t last long anyway.
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Jiro tried her best, but Ida was much faster than Mina and could close the distance better. When he did, he easily grabbed Jiro’s shirt and quickly dragged her over the ring like Kiri did to Ibara.
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Jiro: “Aw, man! If I only used the sonic blaster quicker, as soon as Ida got close.”
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Ida: “You did very well to keep me at bay, Jiro. A very respectable effort!”
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Jiro: “Still lost.”
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Momo: “Winning isn’t everything. Besides, you’re going to get even better from now on. One day, I’m sure you can beat Ida.”
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Jiro: “Really? Thanks, Momo. I’m glad you’re not letting your loss get you down either.”
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Momo: “Well, I had some help.”
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Jiro: “I bet.”
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Momo smiled at Izuku, who returned it after hearing the conversation nearby.
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Izuku: ‘She really took our conversation to heart.’
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And here comes the memory of the kiss. The two of them turn away, trying to hide their blush.
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Ida: “Is something wrong, Yaoyorozu?! Are you sick!?”
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Momo: “N-No.”
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Jiro: “Relax, Ida, she’s fine. More than fine, I think.”
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Momo: “K-Kyoka?!”
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Izuku tried to ignore the conversation and turn his attention to the next match. As for Kiri, she was stone still, trying to put all of her attention on Rocky’s match.
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Better that than hearing that conversation.
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As for the match, it ended as many expected. Kirishima was a much better fighter now, but he was still not on Bakugo’s level.
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He still managed to get a few solid hits in, but Bakugo’s explosions were devastating and couldn’t be blocked. Bakugo was training as well, and his explosions benefited the most.
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So in the end, Kirishima was overwhelmed by a barrage of mini-bombs.
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Kiri: “Poor Rocky. He did well.”
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Izuku: “Rocky? I thought his nickname was Rock-Man or something.”
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Kiri: “Nh. He earned it. Reminds me of Rocky movie. Trains hard. I like it.”
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A small smile emerged on Kiri’s face, and Izuku… didn’t like it.
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He really didn’t like it.
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Izuku: ‘But why? I’m not… j-j-jealous! Besides… what about Yaoyorozu? I have no right to be jealous! A-And of course, we’re family… sort of. I can’t… ’
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The words of one of the voices echo in his head. That maybe Kiri really likes him like that. That he should go for it.
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It was too much to think about right now. He shakes his head and tries to calm down.
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Izuku: ‘No. I’m not like that. I-It’s fine. Kiri and Kirishima would be…’
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He couldn’t finish the thought. Instead, he waited for the next match. One that could be just as destructive as his.
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Present Mic: “Are you ready, folks!? This match may be another wild one! Our first psychic battle in years! Here it is! Akashi vs Kanto!!”
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The two friends stare each other down. One with an excited and friendly grin. The other with her same old glare, but it’s a shade warmer now.
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Kaoru: “I’m stronger than the last time we fought.”
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Sabrina: “We shall see.”
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Present Mic: “Ready!?”
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Kaoru: “Let’s give them a show!”
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Present Mic: “Start!!”
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