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He rubbed at his face, the tear tracks still very much present. The taunts of the neighborhood kids continuously haunting his conscious, as he nestled himself under the playground slide.

("Weirdo-Freak-")

He hiccuped at that, as he hugged his knees to his chest. Grey eyes seemed to dim as rain droplets started to fall. A misty hue began to surround the area as a chill began to settle in the air.

(He had always hated the rain-)

He felt someone loom over him. Strands of pink hair tinkling his nose.

"Geez, Zuki-kun!" She had stated, plopping down next to him. She rested her head on top of his, the multicolored leaves crunching underneath her weight. "If ya keep on crying like this, they'll just keep on bothering ya,"

Mizuki had just sniffled at that, as he hurriedly rubbed at his eyes.

"I-I'm not crying. Can't you see it's raining?" He stated glaring up at her. With a cheeky grin, the girl just ruffled his hair.

"Sure, sure," She stated, folding her arms. A contemplative expression made its way onto her face as she rocked back and forth. "I got them back for ya, y'know,"

Mizuki snapped his head up at that, as Hanami granted him a thumbs up. Childish dimples forming as she rubbed the back of her head.

"They weren't that strong. One punch and they all went crying for their mommies-"

His arms wrapped around her torso in an instant, as he sobbed into her shirt. Hanami laughed at that, as she easily returned the hug.

"I thought you weren't crying?"

"S-Shut up!"


(She had always stuck up for him. Always been a constant in his life. He had loved her-)


Chiyo closed the door to the house softly. Her heart pounding in her chest, as she gingerly made her way into the kitchen. The smell of freshly baked cookies wafted through the air.

("Her name was Hanami-")

She tapped on the kitchen counter, once, twice, three times-

"Chiyo?" Her chest tightened at the voice.

She heard something shuffle in the living room, and dug her nails into her palms as Hiroto peeked his head into the door.

"Chiyo? What are you doing back so soon?"

She found she couldn't answer him. Something rose up in her stomach, as she desperately tried to ignore-

("She was my sister-")

"Did you know?" Chiyo blurted out, causing Hiroto to freeze. His eyes seemed to sharpen for a moment, as he dried his hands off onto his apron.

("Her name was Hanami-")

"Gonna have to be more specific," Hiroto replied, as he pulled out a tray of sugar cookies. He offered them to Chiyo, a semblance of a smile ghosting over his face. "Want some? Made your favorites-"

"Please," Chiyo interrupted, placing a hand to her temple. Her eyes narrowed as she took off her sunglasses. She pinned Hiroto with a stern glare. "Don't dodge the question. You're not an idiot, so please don't act like it,"

Hiroto returned her gaze, as he gingerly placed the tray back onto the counter. He placed a hand onto Chiyo's shoulder.

"Chiyo, what's going on-"

"Hanami," Chiyo blurted out, smacking his hand away. Her heart beat started to pick up, as she clenched her fist. "I… you said you helped Sayaka-san pick the match ups. Did you know?"

"Did I know what-"

"You're one of the only people I told about her," Chiyo whispered, causing Hiroto's eyes to widen. "He's her brother. This whole time I thought I was insane. The same mannerisms, face shape, those eyes. How could I not have seen it?"

("She was my sister-")

Chiyo froze at that, before letting out a loud raucous laugh. It bubbled up in her throat, as she doubled over on the floor. Her wings shook at the intensity of it.

"He's her brother," Chiyo stated, struggling to catch her breath. "Her brother. Isn't that hilarious?"

Hiroto watched her silently, before kneeling down next to her. He patted her head gently, as he let out a long suffering sigh. Chiyo stilled at that, the trembling in her hands refusing to cease.

"I had a hunch," The man admitted, running a hand through his snow white hair. "The backstory matched up with what you told me about your friend. Same last name-"

(Mizuki Saigo- "Hanami Saigo step forward-")

Chiyo didn't need to hear anymore. With a snarl, Chiyo smacked the elder man's hand away once more. Her lips set into a firm line.

"You had no right," Chiyo hissed, causing Hiroto to rear back. "What did you think was going to happen? We'd bond over our shared trauma, and become best buds? I thought you of all people would be more realistic,"

The kitchen was dead silent, as Chiyo kept her gaze on Hiroto. The lines in his forehead seemed to become even more prominent. He breathed out through his nose, as he shook his head.

"You're right," Hiroto admitted with such nonchalance that made Chiyo want to scream. "I guess it was just an old man's wishful thinking. I had hoped that … maybe it would help you move on-"

"I've moved on-"

"Then why are you crying?" Hiroto questioned matter of factly. Chiyo's blood ran cold at that.

Her eyes burned slightly, as tears threatened to squeeze out of her eyes. Red eyes narrowing slightly, as she leaned against the kitchen counter. In a fit of rage, she hurriedly spun around to walk out of the kitchen. Her wings caught the side of the cookie tray.

The sugar cookies scattered across the ground.

Chiyo eyes widened at that, as her fists unclenched. She stayed firmly rooted in place, however. She desperately ignored the slight look of surprise in Hiroto's eyes.

(He deserves it-)

Chiyo averted her gaze from the scene, as she quickly walked out of the house.


"The fuck are you doing here?" Chiyo let out a heavy sigh.

Bakugou glared down at her, soft drink in his hand as Chiyo had bent down to pick up her wallet. Kaminari and Kirishima weren't too far behind him.

"I'm professing my love to you, Baku," Chiyo drawled as she got back up. "What does it look like I'm doing?"

The blonde's brow seemed to twitch at that, as Kirishima slung an arm around his shoulder. He sent Chiyo a million dollar smile that she couldn't help but return.

"Shima, Kami-sama, Baku. Always a pleasure to see you three," She ignored the aggravation that rolled off the explosive boy in waves. She instead granted the three a pinched smile and a nod, and opted to walk in the opposite direction.

The three boys fell into step with her, however, Bakugou doing it begrudgingly.

Kaminari gave her an easy grin, as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders.

"Chiyo-chan, looking as lovely as always-"

"No," Kaminari blinked at that, as Chiyo fiddled with her piercings. She sent him an unimpressed look.

"I didn't even ask yet!"

"You didn't need to ask. I'm not giving you the answers to Yao's homework. It's supposed to help you. Unless you wanna fail the finals of course?" Kaminari looked about ready to pull his hair out.

"It's torture," The boy cried out, Kirishima snorted at that before shaking his head.

"Maybe you're just an idiot?"

"I don't want to hear that from you-"

"What are you doing out, Chiyo?" Kirishima questioned, ignoring Kaminari. The electric user scowled at that, and shoved his arms into his pockets. Chiyo looped arms with him.

"Getting ingredients," Chiyo relayed, holding up a bag of groceries unapologetically. "For sugar cookies. I messed up the last batch," Bakugou snorted at that, and gave Chiyo a rather condescending look.

"Who the fuck messes up sugar cookies? Those are the easiest-"

Chiyo just stuck her tongue out at him.

"I don't want to hear that from you. You probably can't cook to save your life," A vein throbbed in the blonde's head at that, as he snatched the bag of groceries from Chiyo's hands. The grey skinned girl raised an eyebrow.

"Carrying my bags for me Baku? You're such a gentleman-"

"Is that a fuckin challenge?" Chiyo blinked at the interruption, before bellowing out a laugh. She shook her head, as she snatched the groceries back.

"You always think everything's a challenge. I'm just stating the truth,"

"Careful, Chiyo," Kirishima whispered conspiratorially, as literal steam poured out of Bakugou's ears. A sharp grin took over his features. "I don't think he can handle the truth,"

"Kiss my ass Shitty Hair,"

Chiyo listened on halfheartedly, as the two went back and forth. Her lips pressed into a firm line, as her wings folded together.

Kaminari bumped her shoulder, an easy grin etched into his face. His eyes were slightly sharp, however.

"Everything alright?" The blonde questioned, his usual joking manner pushed to the side. "You seem kinda depressed," Chiyo grinned up at him, and bumped him back. She ignored the heavy feeling that had settled in her chest.

(Smile, smile, smile-make people happy like she did)

"Final exams," Chiyo replied, "I've been working my ass off to study for it," Kirishima stopped his back and forth with Bakugou, and gave her a look.

"You're at the top of the class," The redhead replied, tapping his knuckles on top of her head lightly. "You don't have to get a perfect score y'know? I swear you and Yaoyorozu are something else," Chiyo just whistled at that.

"Yao's on another level," Chiyo replied. "She's perfect. Can't be beaten. She'll be the number one hero I bet-"

"The only one taking the number one spot is me, not that ponytail bitch,"

Chiyo froze in her tracks at that, before giving Bakugou a slight glare. Kirishima and Kaminari wisely chose to stay silent.

The blonde's red eyes didn't contain the same hot blooded anger they usually did. They were more subdued. As if what he was stating was a known fact and not a childish ambition. Her lips turned up at that.

"With all due respect Baku, jealousy doesn't suit you," She replied fiddling with her piercings. She smirked up at the taller boy. "I guess you're just gonna have to work harder. Cause from what I see, you got a long way to go from being the best,"

She slowly walked towards him, grocery bags in hand and grinned.

"If you're not careful I might just take that spot for myself,"

The blonde looked surprised at that, red eyes widening slightly. Chiyo just grinned up impishly at him. The boy snorted at that, the motion lighting up his face for only a moment as he brushed roughly past her shoulder.

"I'd like to see you try shrimp," He said bluntly. "Who was it that kicked your ass at the Sport's Festival?"

Chiyo pressed a hand to her heart, in mock hurt, as she stared at the blonde's retreating back.

"You're ruthless Baku," Chiyo called out. "But you didn't kick my ass. I was still standing when Midnight called the match. I'm always up for a rematch if you want to settle the score?"

"If you wanna go blind again sure,"

Chiyo did scowl at that, as Kirishima snickered slightly. The redhead patted her shoulder as he went to catch up with the temperamental blonde.

"See ya later Chiyo!"

"Try not to kill anyone!"

Chiyo rolled her eyes at Kaminari's farewell, but nodded her head anyway as they went down different directions.

She felt something leak onto her pant leg, and glanced down quickly.

She let out a groan as she realized her eggs were completely cracked.

With a heavy sigh, she walked back in the direction of the store.


She had left the fresh batch of sugar cookies on the kitchen table, but otherwise didn't converse with Hiroto. Too angry to hold a civil conversation and too prideful to apologize.

She didn't come down for dinner that night, munching on a bag of chips instead.

She wasn't angry at Hiroto. She knew it wasn't truly his fault, that he wanted what was best for her. That he-

("She was my sister,")

Chiyo groaned as she covered her face with her pillow and flopped backwards, her wings flattening.

She owed Mizuki an explanation, that she knew. Running out of his room the moment he had confirmed her suspicions.

The thought of confronting the boy, seeing those eyes made Chiyo shiver slightly. It almost felt like talking to a ghost.

(She wondered the type of relationship they had-They were probably close- Hanami was hard not to love-)

The ringing of her phone broke Chiyo out of her musings. She glanced down at it, and snorted as a picture of Mina flashed on the screen. She brought the phone up to her ear.

"Chiyo~" The voice crooned, causing Chiyo to roll her eyes fondly. "Me and Tooru got together-"

"Oh no," Chiyo joked.

"-We talked, and thought it would be a great idea if all us girls got together. After final exams and before summer break starts up,"

Chiyo hummed at that, and let out a snort as Mina let out a heavy sigh.

"Really? That's all ya have to say? 'Hmmm'?"

"Mina-chin," Chiyo stated, stretching her legs toward the ceiling and taking note of the slight scars that decorated them. "It's a great idea. I'm sure everyone will love it,"

There was silence on the other end, Chiyo was slightly unsettled by it. Not used to the pinkette being silent.

"... You okay? You sound different than usual," Mina eventually replied. "You usually make at least three smart ass comments when I bring something like this up,"

"I've had a long day," Chiyo stated bluntly, not elaborating. She imagined the pinkette nodding her head on the other side of the phone.

"You're lovesick, aren't you?" Chiyo choked.

(A flash of pink hair-)

"Sorry to disappoint, but I've got no time for love. Neither do you if you want to be a hero," She could feel Mina rolling her eyes.

"Live a little Chiyo. You're a cute girl, I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding someone,"

"Is that an offer Mina-chin?" The pinkette snorted.

"Nah, you're too short for me. Once you make it past five feet we can talk-"

Chiyo hung up at that.


"Are you alright, Mori-"

"Why does everyone keep asking me that?" Chiyo snapped, tension brimming throughout her entire being. "I'm fine. Just peachy. Just because someone's not smiling all the damn time doesn't mean-"

Chiyo stopped, lips parted as she caught herself. Obsidian eyes stared down at her warily, warm cup of tea in hand as Yaoyorozu took the seat next to her. Chiyo just rubbed the back of her head.

"I… sorry Yao," Chiyo mumbled in response, as she took the cup of tea gratefully. "Are the others being dumb asses? Want me to-"

"The others are doing fine," Yaoyorozu replied, sipping her own tea slowly. She stared down into her cup for a few moments. "I was just curious as to why you aren't joining us?" Chiyo let out a sheepish laugh.

"Got lost on my way to the bathroom. Your place is huge-"

"The bathroom wasn't far from where we were," Yaoyorozu pointed out. "I directed you to it,"

Chiyo just let out a slow whistle.

"I must be a real dumbass then," Chiyo replied, playing it off as she got up slowly. "Sorry for being such a shitty house guest. Your mother-lovely woman by the way- said that balcony had a really nice view. I just had to see it,"

Yaoyorozu nodded at that, gentle smile curving over her face as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"It is quite beautiful," The girl replied, Chiyo nodding her head in agreement. "I used to love coming up here,"

"Really? Why not anymore?' Chiyo questioned, propping her head up with a fist. Yaoyorozu let out a quiet sort of laugh.

"More responsibilities," The girl supplied. "I don't have as much time as I used to," Chiyo shook her head slightly.

"That's a shame. If I had something like this I'd be up here everyday!" Chiyo's eyes brightened "It's so... calming. I almost forgot-"

(She was my sister-)

Chiyo quieted down, something Yaoyorozu didn't miss.

"I was a bit… jealous of you, when we first met," The tall girl supplied, causing Chiyo to whip her head around. Her lips curled downwards, as she looked down into her now empty tea cup. "Pathetic, I know-"

"Of me? Yao you're at the top of the class, one of the brightest people I've ever met, and you're drop dead gorgeous. There's nothing to be jealous of when it comes to little old me-"

"I've always been told that," The girl supplied, slouching forward slightly. She pursed her lips. "My whole life I was put on a pedestal. But... coming to UA made me realize something," Chiyo's ears perked up in interest.

"What's that?"

The wind started to pick up slightly. Chiyo's hair began to whip into her face, but she didn't take her eyes off the girl next to her.

Yaoyorozu looked… sad.

"None of that matters if you can't apply it in a real life situation,"

Chiyo remained silent, trying to figure out the right words to say. She was speechless.

"When it matters, you always seem so sure of yourself," Yaoyorozu prattled. "You're strong, and you don't let failure stop you from working as hard as you can. Even at the exams, the exams for the recommended students, you held your head up high. You put up an amazing fight at the Sports Festival while I was nothing but lackluster,"

(You're wrong-)

"Looking at you and Todoroki-san makes me realize that-"

(The only reason I'm like that is because I can't afford to fail-)

"-I don't deserve this-"

Laughter spilled from Chiyo's lips, as the tiny girl doubled over, her wings shaking. Yaoyorozu looked to her in slight concern.

"Mori-chan, are you alright-

"Yao," Chiyo cut in, voice firm. "For someone so smart, you can be such an idiot,"

Yaoyorozu reeled back at that, shock present on her face as Chiyo collected herself.

"You don't deserve to be here'" Chiyo repeated. "I want you to take that silly idea and get rid of it. Don't compare yourself to To-chin first off, he's too perfect to even be considered human. You all deserve to be here. You all worked your asses off to get here, and you're no exception," Chiyo took in a deep breath. "Let me tell you a little secret,"

The obsidian eyed girl remained silent. The wind chimes on the balcony began to create a soft pretty tune.

"You think I'm so great? I'm one of the worst girls you'll ever meet," Chiyo replied, as she felt something within her slowly start to break. "Heroes? I don't even like them. All Might? He's overrated. You? Hated your guts the first time I saw you. All those smiles I gave you, those words of encouragement? I wanted you to fail,"

(Shut up. That's not true-)

"If anyone doesn't deserve to be here it's me. I'm not a real hero, and I definitely don't fit the bill of what a hero's supposed to be. I'm an insensitive inappropriate mess that's just passing by,"

The area was silent. Her hands had clenched together, as Yaoyorozu just stared down at her. Shock coloring every inch of her face.

"You hate heroes?" Yaoyorozu eventually questioned, causing Chiyo to gather herself. Her eyes narrowed as she let out a haggard sigh, running a hand through her hair.

"That… that came out wrong," Chiyo mumbled. "I didn't mean to say all that. Sometimes I get too caught up in my own head and-"

"Then why are you here?" Chiyo froze at the question, as she tilted her head towards her companion. Her gaze wasn't cruel or condescending, however. It was purely searching. Searching for the answer.

"What?" Chiyo questioned, fiddling with her piercings. Yaoyorozu didn't repeat the question, however. Instead she pinned Chiyo with the same intense gaze.

(She was my sister- "Heroes are so cool-""I love you-")

Why don't you just admit it?

Chiyo let out a shaky sigh.

"I loved someone, or rather… I was in love with someone," Chiyo admitted, feeling as if a weight had been lifted off her chest. Years of denying the simple fact finally coming to a head. "I loved someone… and they loved heroes more than anything. I'm doing this for them,"

Chiyo clenched her fists.

"I'm doing it for me too," Chiyo replied firmly. "I… I want to be a hero. I'm not just half assing it, not anymore at least. I want to be a hero people can be proud of. Not someone who does it for fame, or does it for money. Someone who people can look to. Someone who makes people happy,"

She felt herself slowly start to come together.

"I used to hate heroes, I despised them," Chiyo revealed. "But… coming here. Doing my internship, I've come to understand them. I understand the obsession people have with them,"

(I understand why she loved them-)

"Becoming the hero I want to be," Chiyo revealed. "Is what I need to become a good person. I want to be a good person-"

("Deep down, Chiyo-chan, you're just as twisted as I am-")

"You already are,"

Chiyo didn't answer that, and chose to look off to the side. Yaoyorozu let out a sigh.

"I have to say, you're being a bit hypocritical," The raven haired girl stated nonchalantly. "You called me an idiot, yet you're being one yourself," Chiyo winced at that, as she gave the girl an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry I said that. All of that. I didn't want you to fail, and you're not an idiot. You're just-"

"You were right," Chiyo's eyes widened slightly, as a soft smile curved over Yaoyorozu's features once more.

"No one's ever called me an idiot. Hearing you say that felt… refreshing in a sense,"

Chiyo stared at the taller girl, before letting out another laugh. The taller girl just gave her a look.

"No one's ever laughed at me this much either," Chiyo continued to laugh.

"I can't help it Momo," Chiyo replied, causing the girl to freeze up. "You're hilarious. It's almost as if-"

"What did you just say?"

Chiyo gave Yaoyorozu an inquisitive look, as she mulled over her last sentence. Her jaw dropped as she sent the taller girl a worried look.

"Was it too soon? I thought that maybe-"

"Chiyo," Her wings, which had been flapping in nervous anticipation, froze. She felt her fingers still, as the girl in front of her seemed to brighten.

"Chiyo," She repeated, cheeks puffing with pride. "I've never been on a first name basis like this before. I hope I'm not being too forward-"

Chiyo wrapped her arms around Yaoyorozu, giving her a crushing hug.

"Momo, you're too good," She replied, tilting her head upwards. "We're friends. You're not being forward at all,"

The girl just nodded her head.

The two of them stayed up there for a few moments, watching the scenery in front of them.

"... Chiyo?"

"Yeah Momo?" The taller girl looked hesitant for a moment. She pursed her lips together, before steeling herself and looking down at Chiyo once more.

"The person you loved, what were they like? If you don't mind me asking,"

("You're so cool Chiyo-chan-)

Chiyo smiled softly, as the wind whipped against her cheeks.

"They deserved so much better than what they got,"


Ever since she was born, the world had been cloaked in silence.

She had never heard her mother or father's voice. Never heard her own voice, even. The only 'sound' she had been greeted with was the sensation of her own heart beating in her chest.

Her father had named her Hotaru, his little firefly that would always be able to light up the way. She looked down at her hands, the way they glowed just like his had. The way their eyes would light up in the same way.

Her father had died when she was seven. Her mother might as well have.

Hotaru's parents had been pro heroes, talented at their trade and respected by many.

The Illuminating Hero: Solaris was a great hero, saving multiple lives before he tragically lost his own. The Manipulation Hero: Puppet Master, was seen as a trailblazer. Losing the usage of her legs and her husband in one fell swoop. She had retired from her profession with honor.

No one ever mentioned Hotaru.

Hotaru was the forgotten child, the unwanted child. Someone who was nothing more than an inconvenience.

She saw it in her mother's eyes whenever she looked at her. A sea of deep green that wanted nothing to do with her.

She remembered helping her mother into the car, moments after returning from a doctor's appointment. The villain who had decided to wreak havoc in the street. The longing that was present in her mother's eyes as the local heroes rushed in to stop them. Hotaru had clenched her fist.

'I want to do that,' she had signed to her mother. Something burning bright in her chest. 'I want to-'

Her mother had grabbed her hands, stopping her in her tracks as she roughly pulled Hotaru to sit down. Her eyes were severe.

'No,' Her mother had signed back. 'You will never become a hero, Hotaru'

Like any conversation with her mother, the discussion ended with that.

It didn't mean she gave up, however.

(Grey eyes that had gone through so much, but had always managed to muster a smile for her-)

'It's what you want isn't it?" He had signed to her one evening. 'Who cares what your hag of a mother says?"

She loved him for it.

She winced, as a body much smaller than her own slammed her to the ground. Red eyes gave her an unimpressed look, as her skin seemed to glisten with sweat.

Chiyo grabbed her by the scruff of her shirt, and pulled her to her feet. Golden eyes narrowed as she got back into a fighting position. Chiyo smirked, the notion making her look even more beautiful Hotaru admitted begrudgingly.

'Again,' She signed, before charging.


Final Exams appeared with a vengeance.

A dark aura seemed to encompass her, as she hurriedly filled in the answer to each question. Her wings flapping ever so slightly in a violent manner.

"Pencils down," Chiyo slammed hers on the table, her bangs shadowing over her face.

Kirishima let out a yawn, as he laughed at the expression on her face.

"You look dead," The redhead stated, poking at her forehead. "You alright?"

Chiyo just grunted, feeling completely and utterly drained. She gingerly placed her head down onto the table, as Mina and Kaminari jumped up from their seats in unison.

"I don't think I failed at least!" He sent Yaoyorozu a bright smile. "I owe you Yaomomo! Let me treat you after finals? I guess you can come too, Chiyo,"

Chiyo just flipped him off, her head firmly placed on the desk. Yaoyorozu gave him a soft smile, but shook her head.

"There's no need for that, I'm just happy I was able to be of service," The girl replied happily, ignorant of the downtrodden look on the boy's face.

"All that's left is the practical," Tsuyu stated, stretching out her arms. "Are you up for it Chiyo-chan?" Chiyo slowly raised her head, and granted the frog like girl a shaky thumbs up.

"All I need is some food in my system, then I'm golden. I only had a glass of orange juice for breakfast this morning," Iida stiffened at that from across the room, before turning to Chiyo in one fluid motion.

"Koumori-kun!" He stated, moving his arm in a robot like motion. "That isn't a proper breakfast, especially for an exam as monumental as this one-"

Chiyo placed her head back on her desk.


"It's time for the practical test,"

Her legs bounce unbeknownst to herself, as she digs her claws into her palms. Aizawa and the rest of the teachers stood in front of them, looking slightly menacing in a sense.

(I thought we were fighting robots-)

"I expect you all gathered information about the exams," Aizawa drawled, looking slightly smug. Kaminari and Mina seemed to brighten at that.

"We're fighting robots!"

"Fireworks, s'mores-"

"This years test will be changed for many reasons!"

Mina froze mid sentence, as something began to move in Aizawa's scarf. Chiyo folded her arms as Nezu made his presence known.

Chiyo felt she should've been more surprised, more worried, more… more anything than what she was at that moment.

She just felt more motivated.

She tugged on her gloves, as they explained the rules of the exams. As they listed off the partners.

Mina tackled her with a hug once they were announced to be working together.

"We're gonna kick some serious ass Chiyo-"

"You two will be paired against Principal Nezu," Aizawa relayed, his voice carefully blank.

Mina quieted immediately, as their tiny principal seemed to straighten out.

"Whose ass are you planning to kick Ashido-kun?" The principal said sweetly, sipping his tea. Mina's shoulders dropped, as Chiyo assessed the mouse in front of them.

(He's mostly a strategic fighter, so we can't just fight our way through on this one. Mina's not the most strategic, but we should be fine. Not like he'll try and off us-)

Chiyo steeled herself, as Aizawa read off the rest of the partnerships. Nezu just waved cheerfully at the two of them.

(Scratch that, we're screwed. The smart ones are always the scariest-)


Poll Results:(Closed! Second poll is now up!)

Todoroki(58 votes)

Mirio(53 votes)

Yaoyorozu(36 votes)

Shinsou(34 votes)

Bakugou(33 votes)

Izuku(23 votes)

I plan to close the first poll, and post a second poll with the top three options(Todoroki, Mirio, and Yaoyorozu). There were a lot of Chiyo x Yaoyorozu moments this chapter(Still need a ship name for them) but I promise the other ships will get some love too. I plan to close the second poll once the overhaul arc pulls up.

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Hiroto and Mizuki will come back next chapter, Chiyo will make up with both of them. We got a bit of Hotaru's backstory, insight into the type of relationship Mizuki and Hanami had, and some revelations on Chiyo's part which I feel were pretty obvious. A lot of you guys wondered about this, but I never answered it out right. Yes, Chiyo was in love with Hanami. Hanami was her first love and that's one of the reasons why she has such a severe reaction to her compared to Toga. Even though Toga isn't mentioned as much as Hanami, Chiyo did still care for her. Onto the questions!

Things You Guys Said:

NOOOOOOOOO. WHY WOULD U DO THAT!X The plot called for it.

Will Chiyo tell him the truth?X She will eventually, it'll be an emotional scene for the both of them.

"Do you trust me?" That just instantly gave me Aladdin and jasmine vibes XD and I love it cause I ship Chiyo and Yaoyorozu. Tho I get the feeling it probably won't happen which makes me sad :( but I shall dream! Love the story so far, makes me laugh and cry sometimes at the same time! I'm glad I have more chapters to read! Was gonna wait until the end to review but had to make the Aladdin comment.X You got quite a few moments this chapter, so I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for reading!

sorry but im out, its a good realistic story but too realistic, that it just kills my enjoyment of it, she dosnt even feel like the main character to me she dose nothing but pity party and yes i get its a part of her character arc and realism trauma ect. But it doesn't make it any less tedious, at this point im just skipping through chapters rather than reading them. don't get me wrong as a stand alone fic with the Theme of a super hero world its a good piece of writing 8/10 but as a MHA fic it just feels like a tedious slog of pity and angst. To put it simply i came to read a shonen fanfiction and got a character study bye hopeX Thanks for reading the story, but I've said multiple times that this story wouldn't be a happy one all the time. Chiyo has PTSD, something that can't just be brushed aside. This story does serve as a character study because while there's some action, this story is chronicling Chiyo's growth as well.

I'm sorry I didn't put all of your comments, but I appreciate every single one. Even the critical ones.

Questions I have for you:

What do you guys think a good ship name for Chiyo x Momo is?(Chomo, Chimo, Chao, Moyo?)

P.S. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter, and Happy Earth Day!