I've waited about 60,000 words for this!
I winced as I sat up, everything hurt. I put a hand to my head and tried to figure out what had happened. Right, the fight with Mina. I had managed to use two quirks, I stared at my hands. Was that what drained me so much? It wasn't the pain in my shoulder, I knew I could fight through that. I brushed the bandages that covered my left arm and torso.
"What do you mean I can't see her?"
My head shot up. Katsuki. I managed to push myself out of bed.
"I'm sorry Bakugou until she wakes up no one can see her."
I kept one hand on the wall and walked over to the door. I opened it and both people looked over at me.
"Koneko," Katsuki breathed.
"Hey Katsu," I smiled.
"Be careful Chino, I wasn't able to heal you at all. You need to rest." Recovery Girl said.
I nodded. Even talking made me tired. Katsuki walked over and wrapped an arm around me, helping me stand.
"You may go just please be careful and rest." She sighed. "Don't overexert yourself."
"Okay," I nodded again.
"Take these before you go." She handed me a couple of pills and a bottle of water.
"Thanks," I took the pills with a drink of water.
Katsuki took my hand and pulled me away from the nurse's office. I frowned, I wasn't positive where I was but I didn't think we were going to the balcony. He led me down an abandoned corridor and pushed me into a darkened hallway. I glanced around, unless someone was really looking, we were hidden from view.
"Are you okay?" He ran his hand along the bandages. "That damn alien, I'll kill her."
"I'll be okay," I shivered at his touch.
"I hated the way they watched you." His hands drifted to my waist.
"How?" I asked quietly. I hadn't noticed anything.
"They were watching your body. Like you belonged to them." His hands tightened. "You don't belong to them."
"Oh?" I tilted my head up.
"You belong to me. No one else." He growled, leaning in and kissing me.
It was rough but wholly Katsuki. Messy but perfect. I reached up to wrap my arms around his neck. With one hand he pinned my hands above my hand, the other cupped my face. I winced and the grip on my hands loosened. He slipped his tongue through my lips. After several moments we broke for air. When he caught his breath he kissed me again and again. By the time he pulled away to pressed kisses along my neck, I was panting. My head was fuzzy. I didn't want to focus on anything other than him. I slid down the wall and fell into his arms. He stopped to lift my head up.
"That was probably too much, huh?"
"Maybe just a little," I panted. "I didn't mind."
He kissed me again. "You should. You could end up hurting yourself."
"Mmm and who's fault would that be?" I smiled. "I'm fine Katsu, come on just kiss me again."
He obliged, kissing me once again. He was gentler this time. I purred with delight, I might have lost to Mina but I won Katsuki. And in my mind, that was even better.
"I guess we're dating now."
"Hmm?" I opened my eyes to look at him.
"The bet, I lost." He dropped my hands.
"You don't seem upset," I murmured.
"I don't care." His lips brushed against my neck. "I just need you to be mine. No one else can have you."
"So I take it we're telling everyone?" I tilted my head back.
"Hell no, we'd never get left alone. You're mine and only mine." His teeth grazed my neck as he growled. "No one gets to know. They don't get to know how weak I am for you."
"You're thinking of the sludge villain." I slipped my hand into his hair.
His breathing hitched. "No one will ever target you to get to me again. I swear it. I will protect you."
"Okay, it'll be our little secret." I smiled.
He grunted in approval, pulling back to kiss me again. I traced the hair along the base of his neck. He made a sound in the back of his throat similar to my purring. I pulled away.
"Seems I've found your weakness." My tail flicked in delight.
"Don't think I've forgotten about yours." He slid his hand down to the base of my tail and stroked it.
I instantly started purring. I melted into his touch, my eyes fluttered closed and I leaned my head back. Katsuki pressed kisses along my jawline, nipping lightly every once and awhile.
"You better not leave a mark."
"Fine, fine," he growled.
I faintly heard Present Mic shouting. "Hey Katsu, don't you have a match soon?"
"Shit!" He pulled back. "What match is that?"
I shrugged then winced. "How should I know? I've been asleep."
"Hang on," he quickly kissed me then ran out of the hallway.
I struggled to stand up straight for a moment. I hadn't realized how much I was relying on Katsuki. I started to lose my balance when someone caught me.
"It's Kirishima and the metal guy. I still have some time." Katsuki helped me stand back up.
"No, you should go to the waiting room. The match could end quickly." I looked up at him.
He stared at me a moment. "Fine,"
I smiled. "Don't underestimate her, Uraraka, she's strong. But also try not to injure her too much."
"If she's strong she can take it." He leaned his forehead against mine.
"Good luck."
"I don't need it." He kissed me once more. "Try not to fall on your way back."
"I'll certainly try but I can't make any promises." I smiled again.
He nodded and carefully let me go. I managed to stay upright. He gave me a small smile before turning and walking toward the waiting room. I stood in the dark hallway for a few more moments, trying to process everything. Katsuki had kissed me, the bet was over and we were dating. I grinned, Katsuki and I were finally dating. I pushed myself off the wall and headed down to the waiting rooms. I wanted to talk to Uraraka. I decided to check waiting room two. Just as I was about to open the door it opened. Uraraka stood there.
"Uraraka!" I smiled.
"Koneko?" She seemed surprised. "Shouldn't you be resting?"
"Well yeah, but I wanted to wish you luck. I know how hard it can be to go up against Katsuki." I shrugged then winced. I really needed to stop doing that. "I could give you some tips if you want."
Uraraka smiled. "No thank you, that's very kind but I want to do this on my own."
"Of course." I smiled. "I am rooting for you."
"Really?"
"Well yeah, you're my friend. Of course, I don't want Katsuki to lose but I also don't want you to lose." I laughed. "It's kinda complicated. Just know this, Katsuki won't hold back. He knows you're strong, he'll give it everything he's got. And I know you will too."
"Thanks, Koneko." Uraraka smiled and nodded. "I'm nervous but I'll do my best." She waved then started walking toward the arena.
"Hey, Koneko,"
I turned and saw Izuku standing next to Iida. "Oh hey,"
"Shouldn't you be resting?" Iida asked.
"Yep!" I swayed slightly. "I can barely stand up by myself."
"Koneko!" Izuku quickly helped steady me.
"Thanks, I'm just really tired." I smiled.
"Of course." Izuku put an arm around my shoulders. "Come on, let's go watch the match."
The three of us made our way back to the stands where the rest of the class was. Izuku helped sit me down. Mina came rushing over.
"Are you okay?" She gingerly touched my shoulder. "I didn't mean to go that hard."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I've had worse injuries." I waved her away. "My mom will just heal me when I get home."
"Still I'm sure it hurts now." Mina frowned.
"A little but I took some medicine so I'll be fine." I shrugged and winced. "Although I keep forgetting not to move my shoulder. How's your side?"
"Well it bruised but Recovery Girl patched me up so I'm perfectly fine!" She grinned.
"Is it over? The hardheads have been K. , but who is the winner?"
I turned my attention to the match. "Who won?"
"Both contestants down. It's a draw!" Midnight called.
"Neither apparently," Mina looked back too.
"When the contestants recover from this battle the winner will be determined by a simple contest. Perhaps arm wrestling." Midnight said.
"While we wait for Tetsutetsu and Kirishima to recover we'll move on to the next round."
"Well, I'm glad I'm awake for this match." I grinned. "I'm curious to see how it goes."
"You just wanna see your boyfriend~" Mina said in a singsongy voice.
"He's not my boyfriend." I flushed.
"The eighth and final battle of the first round of matches. He was kinda a hotshot in middle school and just look at that determined face, from the hero course Katsuki Bakugou! Verses…the one I'm personally rooting for, also from Class 1-A Ochaco Uraraka! Let the eighth match, begin!"
Uraraka moved first. "Giving up isn't an option for me!"
She dashed across the ring, Katsuki didn't move. He just lifted his right hand, I sighed. When was he going to learn that other people knew that move?
"And now you die." He threw an explosion her way.
"Uraraka!" Izuku and Iida yelled.
"Looks like Bakugou's not planning on showing her any mercy," Tsu murmured.
The explosion created a huge smokescreen. I could barely see Katsuki.
"You should've dropped out of the match," Katsuki called. He lunged forwards. "There's no way you can beat me!"
The smoke cleared and I saw he only had her jacket. Uraraka appeared behind him.
"Whoa, she threw her jacket over as a decoy! What incredibly quick thinking!"
Uraraka almost managed to touch him but Katsuki blew her away with another explosion. She flew backward.
"Look at that reaction time!" Sero exclaimed.
"Seriously the dude's insane. You can't get the drop on him." Kaminari agreed. "And since Uraraka can't use her quirk unless she touches him his lightning-fast reflexes put her at a huge disadvantage."
She got back up but she wasn't fast enough, Katsuki blasted her again, breaking the ground with the power.
"Too slow!" Katsuki yelled.
I gasped, Uraraka could use the debris to her advantage. She dodged and came around behind him.
"I've got you!" She shouted.
Katsuki was too fast. He hit her with another large blast, completely covering her in smoke and fire.
"Is she okay?" Tsu asked concerned.
"I can't watch this." Jirou cried.
"How is he so fast?" Mina murmured.
"He's learned how to dodge those types of attacks from me," I whispered. "He's learned how to match my speed."
"This isn't over yet!" Uraraka came at him again and again.
But Katsuki blocked her every time. He hit her again and again with explosion after explosion. Even I would have had difficultly standing by now.
"Looks like she's not resting between attacks despite being exploded. The poor girl."
She really didn't stop. Uraraka kept attacking and attacking no matter how many times Katsuki exploded her. I could hear whispers all around the stadium.
"This is shameful!" Someone yelled. "Listen, kid, you really wanna be a hero? Then stop acting like a bully. If you're so good then just send her out of bounds. Stop toying with the girl and end this match."
"Yeah, you heard the guy!"
I growled and stood up. If the crowd was going to boo I would yell too. Someone grabbed the back of my jacket.
"Hey let me go!" I hissed.
"Koneko, wait." Izuku had my jacket. "I know you want to defend him but let him handle this."
"He's not toying with her! He knows how strong she is! That's why he's not holding back, look at her. She's still fighting!" I wrestled against Izuku's grip.
"I know, just sit down and watch."
"Fine," I growled and sat back down.
"The crowd is now booing Bakugou. And honestly, I kinda agree with what they're saying—whoa hey!" Present Mic was cut off.
I stood back up. They didn't see it.
"Where is the man who started this uproar? Are you a pro? Because if you're being serious you can go home and hang up your cape. I'd suggest looking for into another career."
I paused, Aizawa was stepping in?
"Bakugou's fierceness is an acknowledgment of his opponent's strength. He knows she deserves to of made it this far. So he's making sure he does whatever it takes to keep her at bay and come out on top."
I grinned, someone actually knew Katsuki. They knew how he fought. I admired Eraserhead even more now. I looked back down at the ring. The smoke had cleared and Uraraka was still standing. The ring all around them was torn to pieces but the rocks were missing. I looked up and my grin grew wider. She had done it! She had used the rubble as a weapon. She released them and all the rocks came hurtling toward the ground. It was going to use all of Katsuki's strength to not get hit.
"A meteor shower!" Present Mic yelled.
"Now you notice," Aizawa mumbled.
Uraraka started running toward Katsuki. Katsuki calmly shifted his stance, raised his left arm, and braced it with his right. My eyes widened, I had used a similar move when the building fell on me. I knew the power of that explosion, I also knew how much it hurt. The shockwave from the blast threw Uraraka back and blew the rocks clear out of the ring.
"Bakugou banks on a huge demonstration of power. He blasted apart Uraraka's finishing move and remains untouched."
I could help it, I cheered. I knew Uraraka would be upset over that loss but Katsuki had done it. Uraraka pushed herself up.
"Alright then, time for us to get serious." Katsuki charged toward her. "Uraraka!"
Uraraka started forwards then collapsed, Katsuki stopped.
"Uraraka is down!" Present Mic yelled.
Uraraka started to move, she forced herself to crawl towards him, Katsuki readied himself. She stopped and Midnight walked over, holding a hand out toward Katsuki.
"Uraraka is K. . Bakugou advances to the second round."
I cheered with the rest of the crowd. Katsuki had done it. I knew he would but I was still proud of him.
"That's it for the first round!" Present Mic sighed. "I was really pulling for her. Oh yeah, I guess Bakugou's moving on."
"You're supposed to be unbiased you know," Aizawa said.
"Let's try to forget that depressing outcome. With that the first round is complete! We're taking a quick break and then we're back with more matches!"
I turned to go find Katsuki but Izuku grabbed my arm.
"Just wait. He'll be here soon. You shouldn't move around so much."
I sighed and sat back down. "Fine,"
My tail twitched in irritation. I wanted to kiss him again. Izuku stood up.
"Oh right, you're next. Good luck!" I smiled at him.
"Thanks." He smiled and disappeared.
"You were really into that match," Mina said.
"Yeah, I'm always excited to see new moves." I couldn't help my smile.
"Ooor you're just excited to see your boyfriend." She grinned.
"What?! No! He's just my friend, well more like training buddy." I shook my head. "Besides he doesn't even think of me as a friend."
"But you're on a first-name basis."
"Yeah, that was an accident." I laughed.
"Hey, Bakugou,"
I turned to see Katsuki walk up. I grinned, I felt warm inside just seeing him again. It was like a dream, he really was my boyfriend.
"Playing the villain huh?" Sero continued. "Must have been tough."
"Even if it was just because of who you were up against. You did make a pretty convincing bad guy." Tsu added.
"Shut up you idiots! Or else." Katsuki yelled.
"For real dude, I don't know how you were able to aim a powerful blast at a frail girl like that." Kaminari leaned back. "I couldn't help but hold back against Shiozaki."
"She completely overpowered you, Kaminari," Tsu said.
"Can't you just let me have this?" Kaminari groaned.
"I definitely wouldn't call that girl frail," Katsuki muttered.
"Wait what?!" Kaminari and Sero exclaimed.
"Shut up!" Katsuki growled.
I smiled, Katsuki knew she was strong. Katsuki sat down then looked at me. I went over and sat next to him. Mina pretended to be offended then grinned.
"Good job out there." I nudged Katsuki. "How are your arms?"
He looked over at me and raised an eyebrow.
"I've used that move before. Your final one. I used it when a building fell on me. It did a number on my muscles." I ran my hand along his forearm. "Do you need to get healed?"
"I'm fine." He winced.
"No," I stood up. "Come on, we're going to the nurse's office."
He glared at me a moment then stood up. "Fine,"
I smiled and left the stands, Katsuki close behind. I led him to the nurse's office but before we could get there Katsuki pushed me into an abandoned hallway. I winced as my back hit the wall.
"We need to get you healed." I sighed.
"I'm fine," Katsuki whispered. "Besides I don't need my arms to kiss you."
"Yes, but you should still—"
He cut me off with a kiss, I closed my eyes. I could get used to this but unfortunately, he needed to be healed. He pulled away after a few moments, panting. He was tired too.
"Katsu, come on, you're hurt," I murmured against his lips. "You need to be at full strength to beat everyone."
"Fine, have it your way." He bit my lip as he pulled away.
I sighed, I wanted to keep him to myself but I knew it hurt to move his arms. "I just want you to be at full strength."
He didn't answer but walked out into the hallway. I followed close behind. We arrived at Recovery Girl's office.
"Oh hello, Chino, Bakugou. What can I do to help you?"
"Well, Katsuki just needs his arms healed." I nodded towards Katsuki.
"Of course." She beckoned him over and kissed his cheek. "How are you feeling Chino?"
"Good, for now at least." I rolled my shoulder. "It still hurts but I don't know that I have enough stamina to heal it. My mom can heal me when I get home."
"As long as you're okay dearie." She patted my hand.
"Thank you," I smiled.
We left and headed back to the stands. Katsuki hesitated before we got there. I stopped and kissed him.
"Come on, I don't want to miss Izuku's fight."
"I wouldn't mind." He muttered.
"I know but you may end up fighting either him or Todoroki. You should study their moves."
"That's your thing."
"Then I'll take notes. You can go sulk in a corner." I turned and walked up the stairs. I made my way over to our seats.
"Hey Chino, where's Bakugou?" Kaminari leaned over.
"Sulking probably." I laughed. "I took him to the nurse's office to get him healed."
"Oh man, I guess he didn't like that." Kaminari laughed.
"I'm right here," Katsuki growled.
Kaminari yelped and shut his mouth. I just looked up at Katsuki.
"Hey, we were just talking about you."
"I know, I heard." He sat down beside me.
"Kirishima is the winner. Add him to the bracket." Midnight called.
"Kirishima earns himself a spot in the second round. Now we've got a full roster for the next round of the tournament. Let's get the party started now, ya dig?"
I leaned against Katsuki. "How do you think this will go?"
"With Deku's new power he has a chance but if half and half uses his flames then Deku's dead."
I nodded. "True. But if Todoroki just uses his ice like he has been then Izuku might have a chance at winning."
"So the match hasn't started yet?" Uraraka walked up. "Oh good."
Iida gasped. "Something horrible happened to your eyes! You need to go see Recovery Girl."
"I already did." She rubbed her eyes. "This is from something else."
Iida nodded. "Of course. If I were you, I'd be frustrated too."
"This is no time to wallow." Tokoyami cut in. "Use this next match as a source of encouragement."
"Will do." Uraraka nodded.
"You're so wise," Iida murmured.
I leaned over. "Great job Uraraka! You certainly gave Katsuki a run for his money."
"Thanks Koneko." Uraraka smiled.
"I can feel the anticipation in the stadium!" Present Mic yelled. "And that's because the second round's first match is going to be epic! It's the guy who won his last fight by a landslide and literally left half the audience frozen. The hero course's, Shoto Todoroki! And this kid almost walked out of his first match-up but made a stunning comeback by showing us some impressive moves. Also from the hero course, Izuku Midoriya!"
I slid to the edge of my seat. This was going to last a while or be over in an instant. Either way, it was intense.
"Tokoyami, how do you think this match will go?" Iida asked.
"It depends on whether or not Midoriya is able to get in close to him," Tokoyami answered.
"That's the problem. How will Deku avoid the ice?" Uraraka asked.
"Both of the heroes in training have been front runners in the sports festival but which one of these rivals will advance to the next round? Prepare for Midoriya verses Todoroki! Begin!"
In the blink of an eye, Todoroki sent a line of ice towards Izuku. Izuku flicked and sent a huge burst of air toward Todoroki, destroying the ice. Todoroki caught himself with a wall of ice. I shivered, I could feel the cold air even up here.
"Wow, Midoriya managed to break Todoroki's insane opening move!" Present Mic cried.
Todoroki tried again but Izuku just blasted it away.
"He countered it again!"
Izuku was analyzing Todoroki's fighting style, Todoroki was doing the same. I could tell by the way neither of them moved. Todoroki shot yet another line of ice toward Izuku and Izuku broke it again. I nibbled my lip, Izuku was breaking his fingers.
"Oh no, crap! I'm missing it." Kirishima ran up.
"Hey, nice job making it to the second round Kirishima," Kaminari said.
"Thanks, man. Looks like I take down Bakugou next." Kirishima looked over at Katsuki.
"I'll kill you." Katsuki didn't even look up.
"Yeah sure, in your dreams." Kirishima laughed. "No but seriously, it's crazy how you and Todoroki both have moves that blast the whole stadium. Must be pretty nice."
"Plus you don't have to pause between attacks," Sero added.
"It not as easy as you think, you morons," Katsuki growled. "If you overuse your muscles, you risk tearing them apart. If you sprint too much, you run out of breath." He looked down at his arm. "Quirks are physical abilities too. They can get worn out, you can't just use them nonstop."
"It makes sense when you put it that way." Kirishima looked back towards the fight. "I wonder if that how Midoriya thinks he's going to beat Todoroki."
"But Izuku has a limit too. Sooner than others since his power breaks his bones." I shook my head. "He would run out of bones before Todoroki gets tired. Plus Todoroki can regulate his body temperature."
"Smash!" Izuku's yell was accompanied by the shattering of ice.
"Todoroki withstood Midoriya's power and is now rushing his classmate."
I turned my attention back to the match. Todoroki had created an ice bridge and was running at Izuku. Izuku tried to blow him off using another smash but Todoroki was already in the air. Izuku jumped back just in time, Todoroki landed right where he had been. Todoroki covered the ground in ice and managed to get Izuku's foot. Izuku used a smash that was more powerful than the ones before.
"No, Izuku." I gasped.
Todoroki had caught himself. He was still in the ring. Izuku had broken his arm for that move and he still didn't get Todoroki out.
"What's the matter? Are you really that worn out from defending against my attacks?" Todoroki called. "I'm sorry about this but thanks for drawing it out. Look at him, he's furious I'm not using his power."
I glanced around the stadium, who was Todoroki talking about? I spotted Endeavor on the other side of the stadium.
"With your hands like that you can't fight anymore, can you?" Why don't we end this?" Todoroki shot a huge ice spike toward Izuku.
"Whoa, Todoroki continues his overwhelming attacks. Could this be his finishing move?"
I leaned forwards, was Izuku done? Was Todoroki about to win?
"I am no done yet!" Just before the ice reached him Izuku used another large smash.
It blew the ice away and pushed Todoroki to the edge. I grinned, Izuku was still in this.
"You're trembling, Todoroki," Izuku said. "It's easy to forget that quirks are physical abilities and that means there's a limit to how much your body can take. I get it, usually, you'd make up for the drop in temperature by using the heat from your left side. But you refuse to do that now. Listen, we're all giving it our all, to try and win, to make our dreams into a reality, to become number one. You think you can win with only half your strength? Look at me Todoroki, you haven't managed to put a single scratch on me yet! So come at me with all you've got!"
Izuku was baiting him. Trying to get him to use all his power.
"Midoriya, what are you trying to do here? You want my fire? What, did my monster of a dad bribe you or something?" Todoroki ran towards Izuku again but his movements were slower. "Now I'm mad!"
Todoroki lunged and Izuku pulled back his right fist. I gasped, could he hit a person and not kill them? He landed at hit on Todoroki, right in the stomach.
"A solid punch! That's the kind of match I like to see."
Todoroki went crashing backward but he managed to cover Izuku's left arm in ice. Todoroki shot more ice but Izuku dodged it. The attacks weren't as fast. Todoroki got in close and Izuku blasted him away, knocking both of them back. Izuku aimed another blast and Todoroki blocked it with ice. Izuku was so injured. They switched to more hand-to-hand combat. It was just more ice and more smashes. By the time this was over Izuku might have permeant damage. Izuku used another smash and knocked Todoroki back.
"Why are you putting yourself through this?" Todoroki asked the question that was on my mind.
"I want to live up to people's expectations. I want to be able to smile while doing something good for them! I wanna be a pro. Whatever it takes to be a hero!" Izuku yelled.
Izuku head-butted Todoroki and knocked him back.
"That's why I'll give it my all. Just like you should be!" Izuku cried.
They came to a stop, both panting.
"There's no way I can know what you've gone through or why you're even here. Your life has been so much different than mine. But right now, stop screwing around. If you want to reject your father, fine but you don't have the right to be number one if you aren't going to use your full power!"
Izuku couldn't even walk straight, he was running at Todoroki. I could see that the ice was covering more and more of Todoroki.
"That's why I'm going to win this!" Izuku landed another hit. "I'll surpass you!" It looked like he might win.
"Come on Izuku, you can do it," I murmured.
Todoroki went flying back. He managed to land but I could tell he was injured.
"I refuse…" Todoroki groaned. "To use my left side."
"It's yours! Your quirk, not his!" Izuku shouted.
"No, no, Izuku. What have you done?" I moaned.
Todoroki stood there for a moment then steam started rising from his body. Flames erupted from Todoroki. He was using his fire. Izuku had no chance now.
"Whoa is that—" Present Mic trailed off.
"You're helping your opponent." The ice started to melt off Todoroki. "Even though you want to win this battle. Now which one of us is screwing around? I wanted to, I'll be a hero!"
"Yes, Shoto!" A shout came from the stands. "Have you finally accepted your purpose? That's it, very good. This is the dawn of a new era for us. With my blood in your veins, you'll surpass me. You'll live up to the reason I created you."
"Endeavor suddenly shouts words of…encouragement? What a doting father." Present Mic sounded confused.
"Why are you smiling?" Todoroki asked Izuku. "With those injuries, in this hopeless situation, you must be crazy. Don't blame me for what happens next."
Todoroki was finally showing us the full extent of his power. I stood up, this could kill one of them. Just as their attacks were about to collide a wall of cement appeared in the middle of the ring. The collision was so strong it destroyed the cement and tried to blow us all away. I couldn't see a thing. Was Izuku okay?
"What happened just now?" Present Mic asked. "What the heck is up with your students?"
"The air around the ring had been thoroughly cooled down and then rapidly expanded when heated up," Aizawa answered.
"Wait that's what cause the explosion? How hot did that fire get? Jeez, I can't see a thing, is the match still going on or what huh?"
The smoke began to clear. I gasped, Izuku had been thrown out of the ring.
"There, Midoriya is out of bounds." Midnight sounded breathless. "Todoroki wins. He advances to the third round."
I sat back down, that was so stressful. I was on the edge of my seat almost the entire fight. I yawned, with all the excitement over I was exhausted. I made a mental note that using two quirks at once makes me very tired. The first match of the second round was done. There were only three matches left and one of them was Katsuki's. If he won his, he would move on to the semi-finals. Who knew what the next matches had in store.
Yes! Finally! I've had this chapter planned since the beginning! If you don't remember the bet they're talking about it's back in book 1 chapter 4. Koneko bet that if he couldn't keep his hands off her then they would start dating. And he couldn't, so now they're dating.