USER DodemGM of ASKED:

Are you going to develop Mayumi? She seems to have an interesting background that clashes with who she is and who she has to be. Wouldn't she take initiative to make sure her daughter doesn't have such a restrictive lifestyle like hers?

My head canon is that Mayumi thinks that she's being open enough - however, she doesn't know that what she's doing is just as close as what her parents did to her. I plan to develop her further, thank you so much for the review!

That was the last time Yaoyorozu Momo encountered the blond. There was no next time. There was no excuse for her rebellious actions - stated by Mayumi - so what the mother did, was to make sure she doesn't escape anymore or consequences will fall upon her. It wasn't like the young lady planned to escape the second time, anyways. She figured her mother was just worried, there was no hatred in her mindset whatsoever.

She finished middle school, acing everything since quirks weren't really as manifested in regular schools (unlike UA). They were mostly based on academics, academics, academics and nothing more.

With unwavering confidence, she announces that she's aiming for UA for the following year. This made her parents shocked - almost to the point where they doubted what they had done wrong for her to aspire something so critical. None in the family had pushed her to even get interested in heroes - none! So they did not understand why.

It took Momo roughly two weeks to convince them, with all the sulking and drama.
It wasn't really fixed until Mayumi herself confronted her.

With a tranquil voice, she checks up on her. "Momo, dear?" she calls out behind the closed door. No response, but she was certain her daughter was awake. She just knew.

Mayumi digs into her pockets, having a set of keys in her hands. After that, she proceeded to find the one that matched her daughter's room. Upon finding it and inserting it into the keyhole, Momo already knew what was bound to happen. What she thought was going to happen, at least.

"She's not going to let me go to UA..."

Yaoyorozu could only pray the last minute - hoping that her mother wouldn't say what she expected. "Please," she silently hoped.

Her mother had placed her hands on the delicate girl's shoulder, making her shiver a little bit. "Do you need anything, mother?" she asked her, anxiety traced the lines of her face. Mayumi had been silent for a few seconds - but she came to a conclusion and opened her mouth. With a deep breath, Mayumi finally speaks - her eyes gazing no where else but at her daughter.

"Do you really want to do this, Momo?" she asks her, her expression unfaltering. Momo noticed that even if she was keeping up this serious facade, her mother was still that caring woman she always had looked up on. Her voice was sharp, but her eyes say the opposite. She could actually see pity.

Without blinking, she looks up to her, "I do." she says, a storm of anxiety building up inside her every single second.

Mayumi plops herself beside her daughter, gently caressing her jet-black hair. "May I know why?" she pauses, and then adds in; "I'm not completely against this, dear. I'm very worried. Your father and I know the risks of entering UA. The whole world knows that! Sooner or later, you will face enemies much stronger than you... So, why do you aspire to be a hero in general?" she questioned her, her last sentence suddenly brought them tension. Her voice seemed to give out a sign that she's serious.

Momo looked down, clenching her hands as strong as she could. "I want to be a hero simply because I want to save lives." she lied.

Yaoyorozu did not do it only because she wanted to save people, it wasn't that.

Mayumi eyed her, and the younger Yaoyorozu noticed immediately. Her mother knows she's lying. Sighing, Momo opens her mouth once more to add something else up. "The adrenaline, the tension," she exhales. "Just the thought of it excites me very much."

"I want to fight, to save people." she says as her last phrase. Momo had fallen silent after that.

Mayumi smiled. "I once wanted to be a hero, too." she started. The sentence made her daughter gasp, looking at her, wide-eyed. She chuckled right after, like it was nothing. "However, your grandfather did not let me. He said it was just... a waste of life."

The younger Yaoyorozu only stared at her. She looks shocked, but she remains firm. "I can't blame him, though. A brother of mine died because of such pursuit."

"Brother? So mother wasn't a lone child in the first place?" Momo concluded.

"Anyways, that does not matter anymore." Mayumi stands up, "I'll allow you to go to UA - as long as you fulfill one condition."

Momo stood up from excitement, her voice pitching high enough for her mother to notice how happy she is. "What, what is it?!" she blurted out, her eyes gleaming.

"You have to promise me," Mayumi started. "You would always be okay." No matter what it takes. She has to be safe.

Without hesitation, Momo Yaoyorozu nodded. A split second after, she hugs her mother in happiness - which Mayumi did not expect, but the feeling satisfied her. After all, she is willing to do anything to keep her daughter safe and satisfied at the same time.

"Thank you so much!" she smiled in her statement, kissed her forehead after, and headed for the door. Upon closing, she frowned.

"There is no such thing as safety in UA. You're only safe when you're strong." she mumbled. "However, Momo is an exceptional child... Perhaps it's time for her to live out the dream I never got to reach."

Mayumi Yaoyorozu is not a selfish woman.
Not to her family, at least.

Mayumi walks towards her room silently - not making even the slightest of sound. She inches her body closer towards the huge door, hearing her husband talking to somebody.

"What?"

"The equipment you asked for is more than ready."

"Send it over."

"Consider it done."

"This is one of the few times the organization would come and help. It may not happen again."

"That's acceptable. We want no further connection from the community."

Then, silence. Mayumi walks out of the scene - and once more, without a single sound. She fumed - keeping her anger to herself. After all, Mayumi Yaoyorozu does not like the Yakuza. She would do absolutely anything to prevent further connection. For now, though, she would stay still. There would be no further dealings. She would not allow it. Everything in her power - whatever it takes, she would do; just to stop the next step.

There's a reason behind the family's riches, and that reason would be enclosed inside the family. For now, however, Momo Yaoyorozu is out of the topic, for the heir to their fortune knows nothing of this.

HEADCANON:

[1] My head canon is that the Yaoyorozu group is filthy rich because they're highly connected to the Mafia. This wouldn't affect the storyline very much, however, I would like to put a connection between them and the Yakuza (or specifically, Kai Chisaki). It's not very necessary - for now, their only connection is that Momo's father had given them equipment for their Boss-man who's in a coma. There's a reason why he gave them something.

[2] Mayumi and her husband ALWAYS travel because the Mafia Community call for them quite often.

[3] Momo has no idea, but she does know that her parents manage a huge business.

[4] The story will not revolve around this, in fact, it would barely be mentioned again. I just wanted to add a little twist, that's all.

NOTES:

[1] I plan to make the next chapter in the present time, and by that, I mean the first day of school

[2] Do you guys receive updates if you're via Fanfiction app? If yes, do you guys get delays?

[3] If you want to get notified, you should "Follow" (FF) or "Bookmark" (Ao3) this fic. I'm not saying you should, it's completely optional, and I'm not saying that to get Follows in the book xD, I'm saying because a mail would notify you if I updated.

Ah, by the way, how do you want me to characterize Bakugou when he's with Yaoyorozu? Should he be the usual Bakugou you saw in the anime/manga or the character that's slightly nicer?