Just Like Oxygen

by tearinmyarmor

Everyone has a secret. Students, children, Pro Heroes even. The Symbol of Peace has a few himself. One in particular he's kept secret for eight years. But perhaps it's time for this fiery secret to be made known. - All Might / Toshinori Yagi x OC - ON HIATUS AND IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REWRITTEN

5. Chapter 4

Midoriya and his friends walked into the UA Stadium. The weather was perfect for Ms Ryoko's concert tonight and Midoriya was excited to see her perform. Since she mentioned the concert to his class, he had seen Ryoko at UA a lot more. She was mostly seen with Present Mic, talking to varying faculty members and teachers. On more than one occasion, she had crashed their homeroom class to ask Aizawa random questions. Midoriya could tell that she wanted everything to be perfect tonight, working hard the past week to ensure that. He was excited.

Midoriya looked around, taking in just how different the stadium looked from when he was in it for the Sports Festival. On the opposite end of the stadium, where he, Iida, and Todoroki, were walking to - and where an already forming mass of students was, was the stage. There was the main stage area, the instruments and equipment already set up for the show. In the middle of the stage, towards the back, was the drum set, elevated by a large black platform. Behind that was an even larger platform, stairs curving down the left side. On the left side of the drums and stage, set on the other side of the stairs, was a DJ set. Midoriya knew that was for Present Mic. He knew, from Ryoko's YouTube channels and videos, that he would perform with her. He was ecstatic to see his English teacher outside of the classroom and performing with Ryoko.

To the right side of the stage, was a simple microphone, set at the front of the stage. He could only imagine what was supposed to be there. Guitar? Someone else? Midoriya wasn't sure. This was his first concert after all.

From the middle of the stage came a long catwalk. There was a barricade surrounding the entire length of the stage and catwalk, with enough distance for a person to comfortably fit in between. As the three students walked closer to the stage, Midoriya could see All Might standing at the end of the catwalk, dressed in a white tee shirt and cargo pants, talking to their homeroom teacher, who was on the other side of the barricade.

"Oh, hey All Might, hi Mr Aizawa." Midoriya says, bringing the two teacher's attentions to him.

"Young Midoriya!" All Might says, his smile pointed at his students.

"Are you going to be watching from up front tonight, sir?" Iida asked to which All Might laughed.

"Oh no! I'll be in the back watching, letting you kids see Ryo up front!" A small beep sounded from Aizawa's phone, causing All Might and the students to look over.

"Show's gonna start soon." Their homeroom teacher stated, sliding his phone back into his pocket before he walked off. All Might turned to his students, moving aside and gesturing to the barricade his arm was resting on.

"Here is a good spot to see Ryo. She tends to do a lot at the edge of the stage." The students nodded at him, stepping up to the barricade as All Might walked off, letting other students move in closer.

Midoriya looks to his right, seeing Todoroki eyeing the stage. "Have you ever seen Ms Ryoko perform before?"

"Not on stage," He answers, his arms resting on the barricade.

"I was actually talking to my brother about Ms Ryoko last night," Midoriya turns to look up at Iida. He smiles, "Turns out, my brother and her are acquaintances."

"Wow! That's really cool!" Midoriya looks at the stage for a moment before he looks behind him. A lot of students were in the stadium now, what appeared to be a couple of Third Years were behind them. Midoriya looked back to the stage, chatting with his friends as he waited for the show to begin.

After a few minutes, the lights in the stadium went out, causing an eruption of cheers. Seconds later, what sounded like violins began to play.

To the old, and to the new

A video began to play on the back curtains of the stage as the lyrics started. It was dark, eventually a shot of a silhouette was shown. Flames danced across the top of the person's chest. Clearly, it was Ryoko. Not much could be seen on the image, asides from the flames and the outline of her body, arms crossed over her chest, legs together. Honestly, the flames almost reminded Midoriya of Endeavor, who he had actually seen when they entered the stadium.

We dedicate this song to you.

There was a pause in the song, a few cheers being yelled as the music died for a moment.

Fuck a -

The lights on the video turned on and Midoriya could see Ryoko was meant to be dressed as Endeavor. Her legs popped open on the curse word, a smirk on her face as the video played, Ryoko singing along with background dancers behind her, dancing with her.

-Silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough. Fuck a silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough. One more, one more-!

Midoriya glanced over at Todoroki. He knew his father was still a soft spot for his classmate, but Todoroki was mouthing along to the words. He smiled and turned back to watch the video.

It's just cherries, cherries, everything is cherries on top. No wings of wax or endless mountains, tragedies with penniless fountains. It's just cherries, cherries, it's coming up cherries on top! Sunset shadows through the trophies. I guess it just ain't big enough. Say it one more, one more, one more!

At the verse of the song, Ryoko was dressed as Best Jeanist. Well, her version of him. A denim jacket, with denim jeans that were rolled up. Light blue sneakers and a denim crop top were paired together. Her bright red hair was slicked back in a high ponytail. The background dancers behind her were also dressed in denim, just like how they were dressed to look like Endeavor.

Fuck a silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough. Fuck a silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough. It's just cherries, cherries, everything is cherries on top! It's just cherries, cherries, everything is cherries on top! One more, one more-!

With the next chorus, Ryoko and the background dancers were dressed as Midnight. Definitely not as scandalous as Ms Midnight, but it definitely elicited a lot of cheers. She had the corset and the heels, combined with the garter belt. Ryoko didn't have the skin tight, sheer fabric. She instead had on a long sleeved, black crop top and tight, black shorts. The dancing turned a bit more risque as Ryoko and the other dancers danced to the chorus.

We've been falling, falling, it's like we fell to the top! I was born to cut a million. Cut my teeth and made a killing. Now I'm dodging, dodging everything you think that I'm not! Archetype of television was lost in thought but held my vision, hey!

The camera had panned down after the chorus, but as the verse started to play, it panned up to reveal Ryoko, dressed head to toe as All Might. Seeing the redhead, crouched down and bouncing to the beat, dressed as the Number One Hero, caused the entire crowd to cheer. Midoriya even caught himself cheering for her. Ryoko jumped up, pointing up as she sang "fell to the top." She continued to dance as All Might, a huge smile never leaving her face as she did so.

When you gonna say my name? When you gonna say my name? Quick charade, Beyonce, Lemonade. When you gonna say my name? When you gonna say my name? No delay, no halfway, let me hear you say!

The song slowed, Ryoko and the background dancers slowing their movements as they did. Midoriya noticed, as she shuffled her feet along to the word lemonade, that the yellow shoes All Might wore, was actually heels on Ms Ryoko. He figures that was her own take on All Might's hero costume.

One more, one more, one more!

Ryoko points each time she says the lyric, before the camera angle changes and the music pauses. She runs in, as All Might, jumping up before landing and thrusting her hips as the music gives two beeps, as if to censor the curse word. The image shifts slightly, and next thing everyone knew, they were staring at Ryoko dressed as their English teacher, Present Mic.

Silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough. Fuck a silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough.

Everyone watched as Ryoko danced while dressed as her best friend. She had the headphones on around her neck, her hair was slicked back, but not up like Mic's always was. She had the leather jacket and leather pants, black boots and black fingerless gloves on. No speaker around her neck, but that made sense to Midoriya.

It's just cherries, cherries, everything is cherries on top! It's just cherries, cherries, everything is cherries on top! Silver lining! Fuck a silver lining! Cause only gold is hot enough, hot enough.

Midoriya was almost certain all of Class 1-A cheered as they saw who the final hero Ryoko was dressed as. It was their homeroom teacher. She had a long sleeved, black shirt on with black pants and black heels on. They could tell it was Aizawa by the silver scarf she had wrapped around her neck and the yellow sunglasses on her head. They were an exact replica of Aizawa's. She danced and sang the final high notes of the song as their teacher. At the final notes of the song, she turned around and nodded her head, causing the glasses to fall onto the bridge of her nose. She had one had on her hip, staring at the camera as the video faded to black.

The audience erupted in cheers. There were hardly any lights on stage, but Midoriya could see people walking on from the sides. Everyone came from the left side, a man with a guitar in his hands continued to walk to the empty space on the right side, another ran over and jumped onto the platform the drums were on. In his hands were drumsticks. Then Present Mic walked on stage, causing the students to cheer. Mic raised his hand, waving and smiling at the crowd as he took his spot behind the DJ board. While Mic was dressed in his usual leather outfit, his hair was down, half of it was wrapped in a bun while the rest draped down his back. His speaker was gone as well, the headphones around his neck for a brief second before he put them over his ears. Midoriya couldn't say he had ever seen his teacher like that before.

The back curtain began to play a video, more specifically, the music video of I Want It. Ryoko walked into frame, looking around as she did. The lights on the stage came on, chants and cheers erupting as it happened. Midoriya could see Ryoko standing on the large platform over the drums. Well, he couldn't see her as she was lit from behind, making her just a silhouette, her feet apart from each other and a microphone in her hand. But Midoriya knew that was her. Ryoko's silhouette was in front of the curtain, blocking some of the view ever so slightly. The music began to play, Ryoko bringing the microphone to her lips as the video on the curtains began to show the First Years entering the Stadium from the Sports Festival.

To all of you in the way,

The crowd erupted in cheers, Midoriya catching not only himself, but Iida and Todoroki as well, cheering for Ryoko. As she sang, the clips of the Sports Festival were mixed in with camera shots of the actual crowd. Midoriya could see Jiro and Ochako and Tsu, himself cheering louder for his classmates.

I push you aside.

The camera continued to sweep over the audience, Kirishima and Kaminari being shown next. The redhead jumping higher and cheering when he saw himself on the screen.

Flames burn down together.

The video showed clips of the Support Courses and General Courses as they entered the Stadium. Then he saw himself and his friends in the crowd. He heard some cheers get louder for them and, before he could think to do anything, the video changed to show clips from the Sports Festival.

I refuse to ignite.

The Third Years that were behind Midoriya was shown, the blonde raising his hand and waving as the camera panned across the crowd.

I won't walk away.

Ryoko pulled the microphone away from her lips after she sang the lyric. It was pointed at the crowd. The entire crowd could be heard singing the next lyric, as Mic and the guitarist sang the lyric as well, being Ryoko's backup singers.

That is not in me.

Midoriya found it incredible, to hear an entire arena of people singing a song together. It was loud, it was beautiful, and it brought a smile to Midoriya's face.

I'm here to stay!

The entire crowd was screaming the last lyric, knowing what was to come next. Midoriya knew the song was about to pick up and he couldn't wait to see what Ryoko had in store. He didn't have to wait long as the lights turned on in a quick flash. Midoriya was deafened for a moment by the cheers of the audience as he looked at the redhead, her arm raised up in the air, microphone to her lips. She was dressed as All Might. Well, at least from the waist up. She had a shirt on that fit her well. It was tight and perfectly mimicked the Number One Hero's Golden Age outfit. She had on light blue jeans, a belt that looked much like All Might's and yellow heeled boots.

So I raise my hand in grace! Pray for the ones I wish I could erase. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar.

The same arm Ryoko had outstretched upwards, moved down, extended to her side as she looked out over the crowd and sang.

To show us how we got this far. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me!

Ryoko pulled the microphone from her lips, her free hand clapping against her other wrist, hands above her head. Mic and the guitarist were singing the multiple I want it's while the crowd joined in as well. Midoriya and his friends began to clap along with Ms Ryoko. After a few seconds, she stopped clapping, beginning to dance like she did in the music video. It brought a smile to his face and elicited a laugh from Midoriya. As she danced, she turned around, her back to the audience. Midoriya watched as she inched her way closer to the edge of the platform. She took one glance behind her before she turned around. The student watched as the redhead did a backflip over the drum set, landing on her feet and turning around, the microphone at her lips, hand on her hip.

Here's to starting over.

The crowd went wild. Midoriya could see Todoroki cheering for Ryoko out of the corner of his eye. A smile crossed her lips at the reaction her backflip created. She began to walk over to the right side of the stage, singing.

I heard you're shutting down shop, boy I'm taking you over, yeah! I'm never gonna stop, no I'm never gonna stop!

Ryoko had bent over, singing at the people at the barricade, her foot tapping along to the beat as she pointed at them. She stood up, dancing across the stage as she headed for the otherside.

Here's to the ones who said that you couldn't win. Here's to the crazies getting under your skin. They're always gonna talk,

Ryoko leaned over, pointing and singing at the other side of the barricade.

But I'm never gonna stop!

She began to walk down the catwalk, a large smile on her face.

I won't walk away-

She drops the microphone, bouncing up and down as Midoriya heard Mic and the guitarist sing the next lyrics. He could see Ryoko singing along to the song, even without the microphone.

I want it, crave it, bottle up and save it!

She brings the microphone back to her lips, her jumping ceasing as she slid forward a few inches.

I'm here to stay,

Ryoko stood in the middle of the catwalk, singing and dancing. There was a smile on her face as she was singing and Midoriya could tell just how comfortable she felt on stage. Ms Ryoko had a completely different personality on stage and had such a high energy. It was only the first song, and Midoriya couldn't stop smiling.

So I raise my hand in grace! Pray for the ones I wish I could erase. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar.

Ryoko was switching from looking and singing to one side of the catwalk to the other. Midoriya could see the crowd singing along to her and back at her. They were jumping and dancing themselves as Ryoko continued to sing for them.

To show us how we got this far. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me!

Ryoko dances to the end of the catwalk as Mic and her guitarist sing the I want it's, an empty microphone stand waiting for her there. She takes her microphone and quickly slides it in right as the music slows. "Hands up, hands up!" She shouts into the microphone, the audience quickly obliging. Ryoko turned from the front to her right, pumping her hands in the air to get everyone to put their hands up. She turns again, to the other side of the catwalk, repeating the action to get the other side to participate.

She turns back around and faces the microphone, a large smile on her face as she starts to jump, singing again.

We raise our hands in grace! Pray for the ones we wish we could erase.

Ryoko's left hand grabs onto the microphone stand, the other falling to her side before she brings it over her head and to the left. She continues to do that, the crowd joining in with her. Midoriya and his friends quickly follow her lead, their arms following hers as she sings.

Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar. To show us how we got this far. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me!

Her arms stop moving as she takes a step back, still gripping the microphone stand. Her eyes are closed as she sings the last verse of the song. The notes to the chorus get higher, everyone cheering every time she hits a high note.

We raise our hands in grace! Pray for the ones we wish we could erase. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. And live for the moment and the mystery of everybody owns a scar. To show us how we got this far. Cause we are who we are and we'll be who we'll be. Don't ever think you'll take away the fight in me! I want it!

Ryoko steps forward, letting the microphone stand rest upwards again as she lets go of it. She's not singing into the microphone stand as she mouths the last words to the song. Mic and the guitarist are singing, the crowd joining them as Ryoko's hands move through the air, as if conducting them on singing.

I want it more than you ever did.

Her arms extend outwards, her smile growing as she repeats the action she did at the end of the music video. The lights go out for a moment, the crowd erupting in applause and cheers. Midoriya can see Ryoko, gripping the microphone again, holding it out to the side, her hip cocked out. When the lights come on, the redhead smirks at the crowd, the music beginning to play as she shakes her hips to the beat. She does this for a few seconds, looking out to her left at the crowd and sticking her tongue out before she puts the microphone back upright, lips moving closer to sing.

We walk out the cinema, about to go our separate ways and I, I almost waved you back when you let your hair fall in your face. And I often wonder why the things that I want are so hard to find but, I often fail to see the things I need are right here by my side.

As she sings, Ryoko is dancing at the microphone stand, her own hand moving up to rustle her bangs when she sings about hair. Instantly, as Midoriya is sure everyone else can tell, he knew the song was about All Might. Ryoko was smiling and enjoying the song, pantomiming along as she sang.

Something in the air is giving me bad ideas. Something in the air is giving me dangerous thoughts, like

Her hand moves back to her head, a smirk on her face as her other hand grips the microphone. She moves back, the microphone stand moving with her.

Why don't you stay at mine tonight?

Her hips move in a swivel pattern as she slowly moves backwards. The microphone drops from her lips as Mic and the guitarist sing the same lyric again. She's mouthing the words, her hips never stop moving. She removes the microphone from the stand, letting the stand move back to be upright as she sings, continuing to move her hips.

Why don't you stay with me and be my sidekick, sidekick? Do you, do you, do you wanna be my sidekick, sidekick?

Ryoko turns, beginning to walk and dance down the catwalk as she moves into the next verse. Midoriya found the song thoroughly enjoyable. He laughed at the thought of Ryoko asking All Might to be her sidekick. It was a hilarious image, even more so when he realized his teacher would fully agree to it.

Keys left hanging in your door. A trail of shows and winter coats and we're kissing on the kitchen floor. Our friendship up against the ropes!

She's back at the main stage, dancing and making an exaggerated shocked face as she sings about their friendship. Midoriya had to wonder if the song was based off of true events.

And don't you wonder why the things that you want are so hard to find? Well it just occurred to me the one that I need could be right here by my side!

Ryoko moved to her guitarist, her face turning to look at him as he paused, holding his guitar up and grinning at the audience. The crowd knew she wasn't singing about her guitarist, rather it was the hero that she was dressed as.

Something in the air is giving me bad ideas, something in the air is giving me wicked thoughts and I,

She dances across the stage, fanning herself as she sings. It made Midoriya laugh, watching as she exaggerated her movements, crossing the stage to be in front of Present Mic's setup.

Why don't you stay at mine tonight?

She repeats the same dance movement, swiveling her hips as she sings facing Mic. She runs a hand through her hair as Mic and the guitarist sing the line back at her.

Why don't you stay with me and be my sidekick, sidekick?

Ryoko keeps dancing, moving to the left side of the stage, jumping up on a large black platform that Midoriya hadn't noticed when he first walked in.

Do you, do you, do you wanna be my sidekick, sidekick? Do you, do you want to be my sidekick, sidekick? Do you, do you, do you wanna be my sidekick, sidekick? Do ya, do ya want to be my -?

The redhead begins to dance as the drummer and guitarist begin to play harder. Midoriya can see, even from the spot he was at compared to where Ms Ryoko was, she had a smile on her face. The music pauses and Ryoko stands upright, turning her head to the side, bringing the microphone to her lips before letting out a "ow!"

She jumps down from the platform, still dancing around the stage as everyone plays. Midoriya caught himself dancing along to the song, just as many others were as well.

Something in the air is giving me bad ideas. Something in the air is telling me you could be my sidekick, sidekick. Do you, do you, do you wanna be my sidekick, sidekick? Do you, do you want to be my sidekick, sidekick?

The music slows as she begins moving her hips in the same way that she has been. It begins to pick up, the more she sings, until eventually Ryoko is jumping up and down.

If so, come on let's go!

The microphone falls from her lips as she and the others on stage continue to dance. Eventually, the song ends with one final drum note, the lights turning off. Cheers erupt and as they die down, everyone can hear Ryoko shout their school's name. This caused more cheers and applause. All that could be heard was a laugh from Ryoko, Midoriya being able to faintly make out her body, moving to jump onto the black platform on the right side of the stage. She crouches down as the lights come back on. The music begins to play, this one heavier than the other songs she had done. She flips her microphone, catching it as she looks to her right.

Look out, they're closing in on you now. Wake up, or you'll wake up six feet down. Nobody's got your back in this town.

The singer stands, microphone at her side as she makes a fist with her other hand, waving it in the air, her guitarist and Mic singing "knock them in the teeth now." Ryoko points to her own teeth, when the lyric mentions the word. She hops off the platform, running to the other and jumping on it to sing before the next lyric starts.

Out here there's no negotiation. No room to start a conversation. Before you get a taste it's taken.

Her microphone drops again as her hands cross in front of her, as Mic and her guitarist sang "never let your guard down!" Her hands move up, bent at the elbow as she acts like she's pulling something down, when they sing about one's guard.

Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck, and I'm sorry, but I don't feel bad for you. Cause I know if, you could switch this you'd be dishin' out the same shit, sayin' sorry, but I don't feel bad.

She jumps off of the platform when there was a pause in the music, landing at center stage as she continues to sing the chorus. Midoriya was slightly surprised she had picked this song, especially since she was dressed as All Might. He could understand the first two songs, but he was curious as to her reason behind this one. He knew she had a reason.

Now I know there's no one I can trust. I used to think there was. Tell me that I'm cut throat.

Ryoko's hair goes flying as she headbangs, herself, Mic, and the guitarist all shouting a loud "hey!"

I think you got your eyes closed. Feel the fear, and swallow back the tears. Let weakness disappear. There's nobody but me here.

The redhead pumps the microphone in the air again, another resounding "hey!" echoing across the stadium.

The killer in the mirror!

Ryoko continues to dance as the others sing the title of the song. She begins to move down the catwalk, a deep, evil laughter coming through the speakers, Ryoko flipping her microphone again, pretending she was laughing along with it.

Where did all the good people go? They hide behind the bars on windows.

She stops walking, barely on the catwalk as she takes her finger, drawing a plus sign in the air as she sings about the windows.

In hopes they can forget we're close.

The guitarist and Mic begin to sing, "tryna get some of what they've got," as Ryoko's shoulders move in circles, moving down the catwalk until she's at the halfway point.

Cause I used to believe in justice!

There it was. Midoriya watched as Ryoko stood, legs apart, the arm without her microphone extending outwards, as if she was holding something. He knew that was meant to represent the justice she was singing about. Her stance reminded him of All Might.

A place where there was better judgment. But now, I'm feeling so disgusted, by the-

Ryoko's mic fell to her side again, a finger pointed in the air as she sang with her background singers as they sang "have its and the have nots!"

Get back, put your hands up, kinda messed up, but it's tough luck, and I'm sorry, but I don't feel bad for you. Cause I know if, you could switch this you'd be dishin' out the same shit, sayin' sorry, but I don't feel bad.

Ryoko shrugs before she crouches down, singing closer to the audience as she works her way down to the end of the catwalk. The people at the edge of the barricade were singing the chorus loudly with Ryoko.

Now I know there's no one I can trust. I used to think there was. Tell me that I'm cut throat. I think you got your eyes closed. Feel the fear, and swallow back the tears. Let weakness disappear. There's nobody but me here. The killer in the mirror!

Ryoko stands up, microphone dropping as she looks at Todoroki, Midoriya, and Iida. Midoriya hardly has time to think when he hears Ryoko say, "I'm coming in!" It only registers in his mind when her foot is on the barricade in front of him and Todoroki is reaching out to grab her hand. Iida's hands move to catch Ryoko's other foot. Midoriya can hardly hear Mic and the guitarist, the crowd as well, sing the next part of the song, as he focuses on catching her foot. She smiles down at them before she looks up, her microphone going back to her lips, her other hand keeping steady with Todoroki's help. Midoriya can see his homeroom teacher standing behind the barricade and behind Ryoko.

Knock 'em in the teeth now! Never let your guard down! When they step in your house-!

Ryoko's hand and microphone pumps the air multiple times as Midoriya hears the crowd shout, louder than Mic and the guitarist were. "Knock, knock, knock, knock 'em all the fuck out!" Midoriya can hear a faint "yeah," from Ryoko before her body weight starts to shift to his left.

Instantly, she was out of his hands, crowd surfing to the right, on top of the sea of students. She was crowd surfing! She would occasionally sing a lyric or two, mostly cheering and high fiving people as she went back to the front of the stage. Aizawa followed Ryoko, helping her back to the stage by grabbing her hand when the crowd took her to right before her guitarist. She dances around the guitarist, heading to the middle of the stage as she finishes the song.

Feel the fear! And swallow back the tears. Let weakness disappear. There's nobody but me here. The killer in the mirror!

The song finishes and the crowd cheers. Midoriya watches as Ryoko moves to the drum set, grabbing a water bottle off of it and taking a large swig of it. She replaces it, moving to the middle of the stage again, facing Present Mic. The hero grins, nodding to the drummer right before he starts the next song.

Instantly, red hair begins to fly as she shakes her head back and forth, arms following as she does so, hitting each beat of the song. Midoriya can see, playing on the back curtain, clips of someone hitting a punching bag, following Ryoko's dance moves on stage, each punch landing with the beat of the music.

I think I got too many memories getting in the way of me. I'm about to go Tonya Harding on the whole world's knee.

Ryoko runs towards the platform on the left side of the stage, jumping on it as a fist is thrust into the air. Midoriya can see on the back curtain as she sang, clips of a younger All Might, working out and exercising, a determined look on his face.

And I'm stuck, night vision. So stuck, night vision. But I come to life, come to life.

She turns around, stepping off of the platform and facing Mic's setup.

Some princes don't become kings.

Her hand is stretched out, as if she was holding something again. She slowly begins to walk over towards Mic as the song slows slightly.

Even at the best of times, I'm out of my mind.

Ryoko stands before Mic, her hand moving as she inches closer to him, her hand wrapping around Mic's neck.

You only get what you grieve.

Some people cheer at the scene. Midoriya can tell that it's meant as a joke, especially with the way he's smiling at her. He remembers that the two are friends and extremely close at that. Regardless, the scene is a bit odd for him. Ms Ryoko was dressed as his teacher and idol.

Are you smelling that shit? Are you smelling that shit?

Ryoko drops the microphone down slightly, holding it in between herself and Mic, her other hand leaving his throat to punch upwards into the air. The two friends scream the next lyric into the microphone between them.

Eau de résistance!

She begins to jump up and down, moving backwards from Mic.

The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey! The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey!

With each "hey" that she sang, she kicked her leg up and out. Midoriya was amazed. She could practically kick herself in the head!

I testify if I die in my sleep, then know that my life was just a killer dream, yeah!

She goes back to dancing, her arms swinging back at forth to hit with each beat. There's a pause in the music, Ryoko pausing as it happens, before she continues to dance. The redhead beginning to move down the catwalk again as she performs.

Seems like the whole damn world went and lost its mind! And all my childhood heroes have fallen off or died. Fake tears, real living, fake tears, but the alcohol never lies, never lies.

Midoriya watched as the clips of All Might got more intense, his workout amping up with each word Ryoko sang. It was a fast song, an upbeat song, and Midoriya was amazed Ryoko wasn't more tired than she was. Especially the way she jumped and danced about in heels.

Some princes don't become kings.

Her hand flips up to rest atop her head, a hip cocking out as a leg is bent.

Even at the best of times, I'm out of my mind.

Her hand shifts, gripping onto her hair as she hunches over, singing the high note.

You only get what you grieve. Are you smelling that shit? Are you smelling that shit?

Ryoko's hands extend outwards, pointing at the crowd with the microphone as they shout back at her, "Eau de résistance!"

The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey! The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey!

She goes back to jumping around, kicking again with each "hey!" It's then that Midoriya catches Todoroki singing along. He's not jumping and dancing along like many others are, but Midoriya can see in his eyes, the way they light up as he watches Ms Ryoko. Todoroki knew every word.

I testify if I die in my sleep, then know that my life was just a killer dream, yeah!

She continues to dance, Mic and the guitarist going to sing the next lyric.

Are you smelling that shit?

As the two sing the french words, the crowd shouting the lyric with them, Ryoko runs from the middle of the stage into a cartwheel, which is followed quickly by a backflip. She lands, crouched down at the edge of the catwalk, right when the song slows. The audience erupts in cheers and applause. Ryoko slowly stands up as the music begins to pick up.

Some princes don't become kings. Even at the best of times, I'm out of my mind. You only get what you grieve. Are you smelling that shit? Are you smelling that shit?

Ryoko turns around, shouting something into the crowd as she starts jumping up and down, her hands motioning for the crowd to follow her, which most do.

The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey! The only thing that's ever stopping me is me, hey! I testify if I die in my sleep, then know that my life was just a killer dream, yeah! Then know that my life was just a killer dream, yeah!

She dances back down the catwalk, still kicking and shouting with every "hey" that the chorus contains. Finally, she's back at the center of the stage, her body turning back around to face the crowd.

Are you smelling that shit? Eau de résistance!

Ryoko finally shouts the french words. Right when she finishes, her hand punches upwards, striking a pose that resembled All Might to a T. As she does so, the clip on the back curtain shows All Might hitting the punching bag once more, knocking it off of it's chain, showing himself in a silhouette.

The lights dim and everyone cheers. Midoriya felt such an adrenaline rush from watching Ms Ryoko perform. The show had only just begun and Midoriya couldn't wait to see what the singer had in store.

Ryoko moves to get a drink of water, grabbing her water bottle from the drum set. After replacing it, the lights come on, the redhead stepping back to center stage.

"Hey guys!" She says, a hand waving as the crowd erupts. Ryoko laughs, her empty hand moving to rest on her hip. "Holy shit, you guys are awesome!" The singer tries to say thank you, but the words are drowned out by cheers. "Real quick, before we continue singing and performing for you guys, because, let's be real that's what you're here to see." More cheers arise from the crowd. "I just want to thank everyone for coming out tonight. This is a free show, you guys didn't have to come, and it means the world to me that you guys did so, thank you." Her hand goes over her heart, the microphone dropping for a second as her head bows at the crowd. Mic and the guitarist are clapping along with the crowd.

"Like, you guys have exams soon! You could be at home studying! But you're here!" She points to the stage, where she's standing. "Also," She extends a finger upwards. "Because I'm friends with all of your teachers, I have to say this so they don't get mad at me." Ryoko takes a few steps forward, standing at the beginning of the catwalk. "Go home and study!" She leans forward and gives an exaggerated wink, causing laughter from the crowd and herself.

"Now, I'm sure a lot of you people are like "what the hell, why is she dressed as All Might" and I can explain!" Ryoko walks around the stage as she speaks, moving back and forth, left and right. "All Might, the Number One Hero, our Symbol of Peace," Cheers erupt for the hero as Ryoko speaks. She gestures to the audience, turning to them as she does. "Exactly. This man elicits a specific response. We feel safer when we know he's around or even just near. Not only that, but people take what he says to heart. Trust me on this, I've been dating him for years." She pauses, giving a knowing look to the crowd before she continues to walk around. "For those that don't know me, hi I'm Ryo, nice to meet you." She waves, people cheering for her as she jokingly extends her hand, as if they would shake it. "But I like to write a lot of messages into my songs. And I knew that those messages would be better received from someone you know.

"I Want It was written for you! It was only natural to sing it as All Might. Sidekick, I wrote many, many years ago for All Might as a joke. Now, the last two songs I did were heavier, they were angrier." Midoriya enjoyed listening to Ryoko talk and explain her song choices. The way she talked with her hands, and the way she talked in general, kept his attention. "I have no doubt that your teachers are teaching you great things but," Her finger extends upwards, the crowd completely silent and captivated as she spoke. "I know they're not teaching you something.

"You're allowed to be angry. Young heroes, there will be times when your day is shit. Too many villains, no breaks, no sleep, and no rewards. And let me just say," Her eyes scan the crowd, a finger pointing at people as she spoke her next words, "You're feelings are validated!"

The crowd begins to cheer, Midoriya thought he even heard Bakugo for a moment. "You're allowed to be angry! You're allowed to be upset! However!" The crowd quiets down again as Ryoko stands center stage. "Do not let that anger consume you. Do not let it get the best of you. And whatever you do, do not live your life afraid!" The microphone drops from her lips, a smile crossing it as music begins to play again, the crowd cheering.

I, I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired and letting all these negative thoughts collide. Why betray my mind, when I know the control is mine?

The genuine smile is back on Ryoko's face, Midoriya notices, as she moves to stand beside her guitarist, the two of them dancing together as he plays the guitar and she dances.

Got no time to sit on the sidelines and watch 'em play. People around the world, people around the world - gotta strike like lightning and shine like we're not afraid. People around the world say,

Ryoko starts to jump, moving away from the guitarist as she dances to the other side of the stage. She's on the other side of Mic's setup, Mic appearing to hit varying buttons on his setup as he and Ryoko dance together.

I'm alive! I'm breathing today, I'm alive! Just dying to make a good vibe! I'm still in the game, and I won't live my life afraid, hey!

She dances, beginning to head down the catwalk as the music continues to play.

No, nobody can relieve me of my ghosts. But I refuse to let 'em define my soul, though they come and go, I'm the one with the guts to stay.

Ryoko goes back and forth, singing to each side of the catwalk. It appeared to Midoriya like she was trying to get everyone in the audience involved, to make them feel like she was there for them.

Got no time to sit on the sidelines and watch 'em play. People around the world, people around the world. Gotta strike like lightning and shine through the pouring rain. People around the world say,

Red hair starts to fly as Ryoko shakes her head back, singing as she does so. The smile never once leaves her lips.

I'm alive! I'm breathing today, I'm alive! Just dying to make a good vibe! I'm still in the game, and I won't live my life afraid, hey!

Ryoko dances her way down to the end of the catwalk, placing her microphone into the stand. "Alright, alright, watch me!" She shouts, hands going straight up in the air. She brings her hands to the right, letting it bounce twice, before her hands switch to the other side, bouncing twice again. Her arms continue to do the motions as she looks over the audience. "Right, right, left, left!" Instantly, the entire crowd is joining Ryoko, causing her to shrug slightly as her arms continue to move. Midoriya can see Present Mic and the guitarist doing the motions as well. "Yeah, you guys got this." Laughter breaks out as Ryoko calls out, "Let's go!"

Hey, ho! Hey, ho! Hey, ho!

The crowd sings it with Ryoko as she laughs, stepping back from the microphone for a split second before returning. "Sing it back, sing it back, sing it back! Ladies, repeat after me!" She calls, before beginning to sing and carry out a "hey." "Go!" She shouts, stepping back, arms dropping as the female students repeat her carried out "hey." Ryoko steps back to the microphone, hands coming back up to keep everyone's hands moving. "Fellas, you're turn!" Ryoko starts to sing and carry out an "oh" before she does the same thing, pointing to the audience and stepping back, eyes moving over the crowd as the male students sing.

Ryoko steps back to the microphone, her smile still in place as her arms continue to move. The music slows as she continues to sing.

I'm alive. I'm breathing today, I'm alive. Just dying to make a good vibe.

Her arms stop moving side to side as she, along with Mic and the guitarist, start to clap with the beat. Even the drummer joined, using his drumsticks to keep the beat.

I'm still in the game, and I won't live my life afraid!

Ryoko grabs the microphone, removing it from it's stand right as large, white balloons start to fall from the top of the stage. Cheers erupt as Ryoko starts to jump and dance around.

I'm alive! I'm breathing today, I'm alive! Just dying to make a good vibe! I'm still in the game, and I won't live my life afraid, hey!

She starts to move down the catwalk, dancing as she does. The crowd is hitting the balloons, causing them to bounce over them. Midoriya hits one as it heads for him. He watches as Ryoko, while still singing, is hitting some balloons back into the crowd. She's laughing as she does and Midoriya can feel that happiness radiating off of the singer, even as she moves farther away from him.

I'm alive! I'm breathing today, I'm alive! Just dying to make a good vibe! I'm still in the game, and I won't live my life afraid, hey!

With the final "hey," Ryoko turns around, arms outstretched to her sides, posing as the lights turn off. Quickly, the balloons begin to disappear. Midoriya looks over to his left, catching Iida turning to him as well. The two exchange smiles before they both turn to look back at the stage.

A spotlight turns on, lighting up Ms Ryoko as she stands, center stage. She's smiling, "This was the first song Mic ever joined me on," Her head turns to look in his direction as the audience cheers. She turns back, eyes closing as she leans into the microphone.

Mother, you're nothing like your mama said you'd be. Why do I bother? This high is getting the best of me.

The lights turn on, taking a pinkish hue as Ryoko continues to sing. She starts to tap her feet to the beat when her band joins in with her.

Don't you deny - you made me choose, you made me choose. And all the times, all the things you do, you made me do.

There were many high notes in the song, each time she hit one the crowd would cheer and it would bring a smile to her face.

The music slows, Ryoko pausing before she starts to jump up and down.

Cause that bitch Cindy White's keeping me up!

She starts to jump around the stage, dancing as she does.

That's what she likes - getting you off!

She continues to jump and dance until she's standing next to her guitarist, her head moving forward then backwards quickly to flip her hair out of her face.

Yeah you,

She puts her empty arm up to rest her elbow on her guitarist's shoulder. She smirks as she looks at the crowd.

Were all the rage of '89. What I'd do to you,

Ryoko steps away from the guitarist, continuing to sing. She stops walking, popping her hip out once to as the drummer hits the cymbal on the upbeat.

Doesn't compare to how you never keep me in line. Don't you deny,

She's standing at the beginning of the catwalk, hitting the high note as Present Mic, a bass guitar now strapped around his neck, walks out from around his setup and over to the center of the stage while he plays said guitar. As Ryoko hits the high note, she's pointing back at Mic, knowing he was there.

You made me choose, you made me choose. And all the times, all the things you made me do, you made me do.

The redhead walks back to face Mic as she sings, the two of them beginning to jump and down together.

Cause that bitch Cindy White's keeping me up!

Ryoko jumps away from Mic, a smile on her face as she begins to dance down the catwalk. Mic turned to walk over to the platform on his side of the stage, stepping up on it and playing the bass.

That's what she likes, getting you off! She sends me home every night! Cause that's what she likes, she's Cindy White!

She rushes to the edge of the catwalk, motioning for everyone to crouch down as she herself does. She's down, the drummer and guitarist playing by themselves. Midoriya catches even Mic crouched down on the platform. Todoroki and Iida crouched with Midoriya, the three doing it almost as soon as Ryoko motioned for it. She brings a finger to her lips, as the music begins to die. Eventually, she places the microphone to her lips, "I need you guys to dance with me." Cheers erupt, the redhead grinning. "You'll know when,"

The crowd stays crouched for a couple seconds longer, until Ryoko starts to bounce, putting the microphone back to her lips, her hand beginning to motion for everyone to jump up.

Cause that bitch Cindy White's keeping me up!

Instantly, everyone is off their feet together. Ryoko is jumping, Mic as well, even the guitarist is as the crowd joins them. Ryoko is jumping backwards, hair swinging as her head moves. Mic begins to move down the catwalk, meeting Ryoko at the halfway point.

That's what she likes getting you off! She sends me home every night!

The two friends are now back to back, Ryoko leaning her head on one of Mic's shoulders as he continues to play the bass, a foot tapping along with it. Ryoko has a large grin on her face, her foot tapping along with Mic.

Cause that's what she likes, she's Cindy White!

The music slows, Mic's hands dropping from the bass, Ryoko's hand with the microphone falling to her side. The two are leaning on each other, each facing a different side of the crowd, large smiles on each of their faces. Midoriya caught himself cheering for the two heroes as the music stops. Ryoko picks her head off of Mic's shoulder, turning around to wrap him in a hug, the older returning it. She hits his back twice as they head separate ways, Mic back to his setup and Ryoko to the edge of the catwalk.

Cheers could be heard as Ryoko grabbed the microphone stand, adjusting its position on the stage. "I just want to take another moment to truly say thank you guys for showing up tonight." Midoriya catches himself cheering as others do as well, Ryoko sliding the microphone into its stand. "I haven't been on a stage in years and I could never get myself to come back. Something inside me kept wondering if anyone was going to show up. You know, I kept asking myself, what if no one shows up? What if no one is out there when I step onstage?" Her arm sweeps over the crowd, "You all proved me wrong so again, thank you," Cheers and applause erupt from the crowd as Ryoko continues to speak, her voice getting louder as her grip on the microphone increases. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you so fucking much!"

The redhead runs a hand through her hair, crouching down to grab a rag that was resting on the edge of the stage. She uses it to wipe her face before she replaces it, standing up. "I've got a story for you guys and I'm real quick just gonna apologize to everyone behind me because you have to stare at my butt for like, the next ten minutes." She turns around and shrugs at the people behind her before turning back to the microphone. "At least it's a cute butt," People cheer and laugh as she jokingly sticks her hip out before she stands up straight.

"So, anyway, I've been dating my lovely boyfriend now for eight years." Everyone starts to cheer, Midoriya and his friends joining in. Ryoko laughs, "I know right? Eight whole years this man has put up with me." This causes the audience to laugh again. "Forget being the Symbol of Peace and the Number One Hero, get this man a medal for how long he's dealt with my bullshit!" Ryoko laughs again, pulling away from the microphone before she steps back to it. "Anyhow, every year for our anniversary, I write this man a song. Now, I write songs for him and about him all the time but each anniversary, I always write one specifically for him. One specific song to remind him that I love his overzealous ass.

"This year though, a lot happened at once. He became a teacher here at UA," The students cheer for him, to which Ryoko smiles and nods, "Shortly after that though, the USJ was attacked." Silence passes over the crowd in a wave as hands run through red hair. "And it's not like I have to explain to you how that went down, some of you were there. But because that happened, I put writing the song on hold while we focused on him healing from the incident." She shrugs, hand adjusting the microphone slightly. "And I remember telling him that I wasn't going to have this song finished in time for our anniversary and I was so upset, okay, I was distraught. And you know what this man said to me?

"You finish it when you finish it." Ryoko smiles as she looks out over the crowd, people applauding. "I still tried to work on it, but then we made our relationship public, then I took down a villain, the Hero Killer." Midoriya, Todoroki, and Iida led the crowd in cheers for her. Ryo simply gave a small shrug, "You're welcome." Laughter erupts, as she continues. "Basically, this song took forever to write. So when Nezu came to me and asked if I wanted to do this, and after I said yes, I pushed myself to finish the song." The crowd began to cheer as Ryoko's smile grew. "Because Nezu gave me about a week to get everything together, not only did I finish the song," A finger comes up, a new one joining and counting as she makes a list, the crowd cheering louder each time she adds to the list. "My band is ready to play the song, we're going to play the lyrics on the back screen for you guys so you can sing along, and this song is going up tonight at midnight."

Ryoko bends down, taking a sip of water from a water bottle that was beside the rag, before she stands back up, a hand coming up to her forehead to help block the lights. "Now All Might, I can't see you, but I know you're out there so," Before she can continue, the crowd turns around as the lights in the Stadium turn on. All Might can be seen standing away from the group of students, next to other teachers. "Oh hey!" Ryoko shouts, waving at him as he grins and waves at her. She laughs as the crowd cheers for their teacher and Number One Hero. "Well, that worked out. Anyway, this next song is the song I wrote for All Might for our anniversary." Her eyes shift up, looking out to where All Might was standing. "So, to the love of my life. To my number one hero. To my home. You make my heart go bang. Happy anniversary, here's to at least eight more."

Ryoko smiles, taking a step back from the microphone as the band begins to play. Everyone was cheering loudly, some jumping up and down for Ryoko. Midoriya was certain he wasn't the only one who noticed, but Ryoko quoted, word for word, what All Might had written her in his post when they made their relationship public. It was poetic and it made Midoriya smile.

So there she stood in front of me with eyes painted bluer than the first day of the summer and the last sight of the moon.

When Ryoko stepped back to the microphone, she looked over everyone. Her eyes didn't falter from where she looked, Midoriya knowing full well that she was looking at All Might and singing to him.

As the stars fell all around her, what an astonishing view, that took away the last breath ever shared between two.

Compared to the other songs she had sung so far, Midoriya could see Ryoko putting everything she had into this song, even with it just beginning. The way she sang with her hands, her facial expressions, and the way she sang the song - Midoriya could tell she wanted to give All Might the best performance of the song she wrote for him.

And as I reached into her mouth with open eyes to see it all, I felt the comfort of her lips pressed to me, up against the wall. A wall of history and past lives that we hung within a frame. It was the first day of forever and I never was the same.

The edges of Ryoko's lips turned upwards as the music paused, her eyes still never leaving their fixed mark.

I never knew this side of me. I never felt like this before. You make my heart go bang and I knew that we've only begun.

She repeated those lyrics again, her hand going to cover her heart for a brief second as she sang the words.

So we let the silence speak for us, we stood there in the wind, so I could read her like the blind read braille, the goosebumps on her skin.

Midoriya watched as Ryoko shot All Might a wink, as she sang about feeling his skin. Midoriya wanted to sing along, to watch the lyrics cross the screen behind Ryoko but he couldn't tear his eyes from the singer. Her movements were captivating and her emotions were raw.

Like a fever breaking all around her, white dress in the rain. It was the first day of forever and I never was the same.

From watching the singer, Midoriya could see that she wasn't dancing as she had done with the other songs. She occasionally swayed with the music, but majority of the time, she was stationary. She mimed along to the words she sang which added to the song. Midoriya decided it felt more genuine this way.

I never knew this side of me. I never felt like this before. You make my heart go bang and I knew that we've only begun. I never knew this side of me. I never felt like this before. You make my heart go bang and I knew that we've only begun.

The music slowed, Ryoko's hands falling to her microphone, one hand sliding down the stand to grip it. Her eyes closed, singing much more gently than she had all night.

Lay with me. We don't need anything but who we are.

The guitarist and Present Mic continued to sing those words as they played, Ryoko's voice getting harder, more intense as she sang.

And I'll never let you go! As who we are, I will never leave you. Standing right in front of you, I see who I am!

Ryoko pulls away from the microphone slightly, carrying the high note out as the drummer continues before the entire band picks back up with the beat.

I never knew this side of me. I never felt like this before. You make my heart go bang and I knew that we've only begun. I never knew this side of me. I never felt like this before. You make my heart go bang and I knew that we've only begun.

Her singing became slightly more frantic, her head shaking and eyes closed tighter as the chorus was taken higher, fist occasionally hitting where her heart was. It gave Midoriya goosebumps to hear her sing with such raw emotion. He could feel the entire weight of the eight years the two were together wrapping around him as she sang, the final words softer as the music began to die. "Lay with me. We don't need anything, but who we are."

The music dies and the audience roars with applause and cheers. Ryoko takes a deep breath, eyes finally looking down at the students before her. She smiles at them before she steps back to the microphone.

"Thank you guys," She pushes her hair to rest on her back. "For those that don't know, my best friend is Present Mic." Midoriya cheers for his English teacher. "We also make music together!" More cheers erupt from the audience. "And a dream of ours has always been to perform some of it together and we figured tonight was a great night for that to happen." Ryoko pulls the microphone from it's stand. "So I don't know about you but I'm ready,"

"Sorry what was that?" Mic says, leaning over his setup to speak into the microphone, causing a few students to cheer.

Ryoko turns around to face Mic. "I said I'm ready,"

"What did you say?"

"I said-!" Ryoko begins, but when she whips around to face the audience, her arms are extended outwards. A large grin is on her face as she shouts, her band joining in with her, "I'm ready!" Music instantly beginning to play. Ryoko ended up tucking the micorphone under her arm, clapping along to the beat, leaning over slightly to get the crowd to clap with her as she walked down the catwalk, back to the main stage. She grabs hold of the microphone again as she bends down to grab her water bottle, drinking from it as Mic grabs his microphone, stepping around his setup to walk around the stage while he sang.

You're feeling good, you're feeling right. Across the floor, and I'm already losing my mind. Baby girl, looking fine. Watch you playing and playing and playing these guys.

The redhead returns her water bottle, grabbing her rag to wipe her face as Mic walked around singing.

Catch my stare, little smile. Tell me that you're ready and you're feeling the vibe. Someday I'll be so damn sublime, we'll arrive behind a hashtag sign.

Ryoko walks to stand beside Mic at center stage. She looks over at him, microphone coming to her lips as she smiles at him.

I won't forget you, but I may forget your name.

The two friends smile at each other, Mic putting his microphone back to his lips when Ryoko finished her lyric.

My lady,

The two jump apart from each other, Ryoko beginning to dance while Mic sang. It was exaggerated and over the top dancing, moves that reminded Midoriya of how she danced in the I Want It music video. It caused much of the audience to laugh.

I know what you're thinking when the bass starts ringing. Can you tell me when you're stoked to start? Are you ready for tonight? Settin' it on fire and we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark.

She stops dancing, her and Mic running to opposite sides of the stage, Mic jumping onto the platform while Ryoko propped her foot up on hers. Mic was on the left and Ryoko on the right, the two singing together now.

My lady, I know what you're thinking when the bass starts ringing. Can you tell me when you're stoked to start? Are you ready for tonight? Settin' it on fire and we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark.

Mic stepped off of his platform, Ryoko crossing the stage, the two high fiving as the met at center stage. Ryoko pumped her fist as the beat hit, before she stops, waving her empty hand in the air to get everyone to follow her movements through the chorus. When the music ends, Ryoko puts the microphone back to her lips, singing the next part.

Break me down, dirty jokes. Watch me dear and say what you wanna know. Beauty lies, within the eyes of the beholder. I'll be holding you close all night.

Mic walks over to Ryoko, taking her right hand in his and he stands to her right. She looks at him, a smile on her face as he sings.

I won't forget you, but I may forget your name.

Ryoko turns to face him, their hands still intertwined.

My lady,

Instantly, the two start dancing together. They're twirling each other around, kicking and dancing along to the beat - all while singing. Midoriya found it thoroughly entertaining, both himself and Iida extending their hands in the air to clap and applaud for them, as many others did.

I know what you're thinking when the bass starts ringing. Can you tell me when you're stoked to start? Are you ready for tonight? Settin' it on fire and we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark.

The two singers separate, moving to opposite sides of the stage, different from where they were for the last chorus. Mic stands on the platform on the right of the stage, while Ryo jumps up and crouches down on the other platform.

My lady, I know what you're thinking when the bass starts ringing. Can you tell me when you're stoked to start? Are you ready for tonight? Settin' it on fire and we'll dance until we're dumb in the dark.

Ryoko stands up, starting to jump as the chorus builds up. Both singers remain on their platforms, both waving their arm back and forth to get the audience to wave along with him. Ryoko's hair, Mic's hair too - even with part of it tied up, was flying through the air as they got more into the song.

They step off the platforms, walking over to each to face one another. Mic puts his microphone, Ryoko's down at her side.

I won't forget you, but I may forget your name.

The beat began to pick up again as Mic drops his microphone, his hands moving down, Ryoko's foot stepping on his hands. His knees bend, giving her support as they bounce once before Ryoko puts both of her feet in his hands and with the help of Mic, backflips out of his hands, landing right when the beat drops. Cheers erupt as Mic and Ryoko dance around the stage, the redhead heading down the catwalk, Mic heading over to his setup again. The music fades, the microphone sliding into the mic stand at the end of the catwalk, Mic beginning to push buttons, another song beginning.

I'm a good pretender, won't you come see my show?

It was only Ryoko singing, as she stood at the end of the catwalk, her hands extending outwards as she gestured to the crowd.

I've got lots of problems. Well, good thing nobody knows.

Ryoko shrugs, smiling at the crowd as she begins to sway with the music, stepping side to side, but making sure to stay with the microphone.

Oh, I'm insecure, I'm insecure. I think I lack what I'm supposed to, lack what I'm supposed to. I don't even mess with drugs. I do that cause you say it's dope to, you say it's dope to.

The music lowers, only a small beat behind Ryoko as she sings, Mic and her guitarist joining in with her.

I'm a good pretender. I'm not really cool. I'm a good pretender cause I'm just like you. I do not belong here, you all clearly do. But I'm a good pretender so I'm just like -

Ryoko steps back from the microphone, dancing as the beat picks back up.

I'm a good pretender!

She continues to dance until she steps back to the microphone, singing the lyric. It's high, shocking Midoriya slightly. He didn't realize Ryoko had the range that she did. He expected it from Present Mic, but not Ms Ryoko.

I'm a good pretender!

The beat slows, Ryoko taking a step back before she's at the microphone again. She stands up straighter, legs apart, fists moving to rest on her hips. Instantly, especially with the way she was dressed, she reminded Midoriya of All Might. Perhaps that was the point, as the song was called Pretender.

I look happy in every picture just so you'd think I am.

Her hands move up, fingers pointing and drawing a smile as she gave a huge grin while she sang.

I never say no to pictures cause that's just the person I am. In high school, I was tryna figure myself out. I was tryna be just like him.

As she sang, her hands went back to her hips, her shoulders moving up and down with the beat as she sang, a wink occurring as she smiled.

I'm tryna do things I don't usually do. I'm pretending to be too cool.

She continues to sing, a finger coming up to count each 'wish' she had in the song.

I wish my mother had more sons. I wish my friends were my brothers. I wish my ex-girlfriend didn't cheat, she pretended to be my lover,

Her hand falls back to her waist as she continues.

In front of the camera screen, I make it look just like a movie scene.

Her smile grows wider, her arms coming up to flex, representing All Might even more. It elicits many cheers from the audience.

Diamonds on my hand, call me Lord of the Rings. Still insecure behind the scenes, though.

Her hands drop and the facade she had on quickly turned off. Midoriya could see the way she relaxed, beginning to dance more while at the microphone and the song continued.

Oh, I'm insecure, I'm insecure. I think I lack what I'm supposed to, lack what I'm supposed to. I don't even mess with drugs. I do that cause you say it's dope to, you say it's dope to.

The music slows slightly, but the beat behind Ryoko's singing was more than what it was. Midoriya caught himself nodding along with the beat, watching as Ryoko continued, noticing that the drummer and the guitarist were snapping along to the beat.

I'm a good pretender. I'm not really cool. I'm a good pretender cause I'm just like you. I do not belong here, you all clearly do. But I'm a good pretender so I'm just like you!

The redhead is off the microphone again, dancing away as her band played behind her. The entire dynamic of her and the band made Midoriya feel like they were more than bandmates or even friends. It felt like a small family.

I'm a good pretender!

It still blew Midoriya away that Ryoko could hit the high note so easily.

I'm a good pretender!

The music slows, Ryoko standing at the microphone as she herself snaps along with the ending beat of the song.

I'm just like you, do you like me too? Now I'm just like you, I'm a good pretender!

The song ends and the lights go out for a moment. In the darkness, even though Midoriya can see Ryoko almost perfectly, the audience hears "We wrote this about our Sports Festival!" Cheers begin to erupt as the lights come on, trumpets beginning to play.

Let the games begin!

Ryoko and Mic can be heard singing as the trumpets continue, the lights turning on.

Let the games begin!

The redhead fist bumps as she moves back down the catwalk, Present Mic singing the beginning of the song.

Passed out, all my friends went and passed out. So much for the night. Last round for A.M. lovers, that's how I come alive.

As Mic sang, Ryoko walked over to his setup, leaning over it, trying to push varying buttons and mess with it. As she tried, Mic would swat her hand away, but that only made her more relentless. He was laughing as he sang, Ryoko finally stopping as she went to sing.

I'm gonna be a people person in a room of people-people. I'ma keep on running this shit.

She starts dancing, still facing Mic as she flips him off, dancing to the opposite side of the stage.

Let the games begin!

Ryoko jumps up onto the platform, empty arm sweeping over the crowd as she shouts the lyric. She jumps down dancing over to the next platform.

A people person in a room of people-people. I'ma be the kid for the win. Let the games begin!

Ryoko drops her microphone, crouching over slightly as she motions to the left side of the audience. After a moment, she moves her arms, as if she was conducting the crowd to sing "let the games begin" as Mic and the guitarist sang. They missed it, causing Ryoko to jokingly cringe before she repeats the actions, moving her arms to conduct them. They say it slightly louder this time, but still not to Ryoko's standards as she shakes her head and jumps off the platform. She glances back over to her right, shaking her head before bringing the microphone back to her lips.

Let the games begin!

Ryoko starts to jump up and down as Mic sings multiple high notes as he messes around on his DJ setup, the guitarist and drummer playing with him. Ryoko moves back, crouching down when there's a pause in the music, her chin resting in her hand as she watches Mic who began to sing again.

Cab ride, just up here on the right side. Two more for the road! Sometimes when that game hits the wrong vibe, you take it home.

Ryoko laughs, standing up and beginning to sing as she ran over to the left side, jumping up onto the platform once again.

I'm gonna be a people person in a room of people-people. I'ma keep on running this shit.

Her arms extend outwards, microphone falling to her lips as she points at the crowd. This time, they scream "let the games begin!" It brings a smile to Ryoko's face and brings out a laugh as she starts to sing again, running over to the other platform to jump up on it.

A people person in a room of people-people. I'ma be the kid for the win. Let the games begin!

Ryoko does the same thing as she did on the other side, crouching down slightly and motioning for the other side to sing for her. She moves her arms, conducting the crowd as they loudly shout "let the games begin!" Both of Ryoko's fists pump into the air as she shouts "yes!" She does it again, conducting the right side as they shout, even louder this time "let the games begin!" She jumps off the platform, walking center stage, looking at the left side. She gestures to the other side, a disappointed look on her face as she stares at the left side. She laughs before the microphone is back to her lips.

Let the games begin!

She begins to jump and dance around again, Mic and everyone playing. She's whipping her red hair around, still dancing. Her energy level was still high, it was as if it was the first song of the night.

As the band plays, Ryoko walks towards the drummer. She turns around, a piece of equipment on a stand in her hand. She brings it center stage, placing it down and Midoriya can see that it's almost a smaller version of Present Mic's setup, noticing it was all black with gold accents. It fit the redhead. Ryoko places the microphone on the top of the soundboard, jokingly lacing her fingers together to crack them before she crouches down slightly.

Present Mic, the drummer, and the guitarist all put their hands in the air, no one playing. But, as soon as they stop, Ryoko starts hitting buttons and turning knobs, remixing the song herself on stage. Cheers erupt from the audience as she does it, Present Mic grabbing his microphone and walking around his setup. He stands before Ms Ryoko and her soundboard as she continues to create the music.

A people person in a room of people-people, I'ma keep on running this shit. Let the games begin!

Ryoko grabs her microphone, holding it behind her back as she repeatedly hits one button, creating the beat, the drummer and guitarist preparing to play again.

A people person in a room of people-people. I'ma be the kid for the win.

The redhead steps away from the soundboard as Mic sings "let the games begin!" Instantly, she shouts "GO!" into her microphone, the two starting to dance as confetti is blasted from either side of the stage and the end of the catwalk. The crowd starts to jump and dance with them. The friends grab one another's hands, lifting them in the air as they sing the final "let the games begin!" together before they bow. The lights go out as they stand back up. The confetti continues to fall, Midoriya's eyes looking up to watch it fall, a large smile on his face.

"Ryo and I have new music out!" Present Mic says, before the lights come up, music beginning to play. Ryoko is standing on the platform on the right side of the stage, Present Mic on the left. They're both looking at each other smiling, before Ryoko brings the microphone to her lips.

Remember when we all got drunk? I ended up with two broke thumbs. Oh my god, I felt so dumb. Lucky me.

As she sang, Mic could be seen singing the words as well, his microphone at his side. When she finishes, she smiles and looks over to Mic before she looks back at the students in front of her.

I wrote a song that no one knows. I played a show and no one showed. Oh my god, I felt so alone. Lucky me.

As Mic sang, Ryoko could be seen singing and swaying alone. The smile on her face never left. She brings the microphone back to her lips.

When all is going wrong and you're scared as hell. Whatcha gonna do? Who you gonna tell?

The two singers began to dance as the next lyrics could be heard, neither one of them singing.

Maybe one hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties.

The two singers step down from their platforms as they began to sing. Instantly, Midoriya recognized it as the lyrics Ryoko had tweeted when her relationship went public. Midoriya knew this was a way for the two to promote the new song, but the UA student knew she was sending out a message with it.

One hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties, yeah. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you no more. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you no more.

Back to back the singers stood, halfway down the catwalk, much like they did for the end of Cindy White. Ryoko was facing the left side of the audience, Mic facing the right. Mic began the verse this time, Ryoko singing along as well, miming along to the lyrics.

Remember when she broke my heart? Waitin' for the waiter to return my card. Right as I let down my guard. Lucky me.

Ryoko leans forwards as she brings the microphone to her lips, Mic now singing along with her and miming the song.

We had to work a bit more hard only just to get a little bit less far. We could laugh about it all tomorrow, couldn't we?

Ryoko dropped her microphone, still dancing and smiling as Mic sang the next lyrics.

When all is going wrong and you're scared as hell. Whatcha gonna do? Who you gonna tell?

The music pauses again, the two dancing as the next lyrics can be heard being sung from the guitarist.

Maybe one hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties.

Mic and Ryoko start to dance and sing to the students around them before they turn to look at each, singing to another. They begin to make their way back down the catwalk as they sing.

One hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties, yeah. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you no more. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you no more.

Midoriya hadn't noticed, but while the two were singing on the catwalk, people had managed to set up the stage. In the middle was Ryoko's soundboard with another soundboard set up right next to it. Behind that was two large circular drums. The two singers placed their microphones on the soundboards, picking up drumsticks. They began to play on the soundboard, nothing else playing. After a few seconds, Mic put his drumsticks down, getting everyone to start clapping, while Ryoko continued to play. She put her drumsticks down, both grabbing larger drumsticks, presumably for the larger drums.

The two singers turn to the crowd, Ryoko's drumsticks in the air as her, Present Mic, and the guitarist all shout "Screw your thing, it goes like this!" The two singers start to hit the larger drums, the drummer joining as well. Midoriya could see, as he and many others cheered for them, that Ryoko was going hard on the drum. Mic pulled away, grabbing his microphone to start to sing.

No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you!

Ryoko pulls off the drums next, Mic still singing as she walks over to grab her microphone.

One hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties, yeah. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you.

Ryoko brings the microphone back to her lips, walking over to her best friend as the two sing and finish off the song.

One hundred bad days made one hundred good stories. One hundred good stories make me interesting at parties, yeah. No, I ain't scared of you. No, I ain't scared of you no more!

They smile at each other, going in to hug one another. They're hugging each other tightly, everyone cheering for them. Midoriya couldn't believe this was the first time the two sang together. They looked like they did it every night.

The drummer and the guitarist start to play as Mic and Ryoko pull away from their hug. Mic heads back to his setup, quickly joining in on playing. Ryoko walks over to wipe her face on her rag and grab a swig of water. She turns around, facing the audience and waving. Everyone cheers, the redhead walking over to the guitarist. As he plays, Ryoko gestures to him before she begins to applaud for him, the crowd joining in. She walks back over to the drummer, using both of her fingers to point up at him before she turns and looks at him, applauding again. Midoriya and everyone applauds again as she walks over to Mic's setup. Ryoko puts her hands on her hips, a smile on her face as she gestures big with her arm to point at Mic. Everyone shouts and cheers, applauding as Ryoko does as well. Ryoko bows to him, coming up and placing a hand over her heart. She walks back to center stage, waving again to the crowd before she herself bows. Her hands come up, making the rock and roll symbol before she waves again, walking offstage.

The band continues to play, eventually the music beginning to slow. Mic stops playing first, waving at the crowd before he slips offstage. The guitarist stops next, saluting the crowd before he exits. Finally, the drummer stops, standing up before he exits his platform, walking off the stage. The lights go out.

Everyone grows quiet. The performance couldn't be over! Midoriya didn't want it to be over. He felt like he just got there. He started to look around, getting anxious. It only lasted for a second before a cheer could be heard. It was Ryoko, a video on the back screen beginning to play. Her back could be seen, still dressed as All Might. She begins to walk through the hallways, jogging slightly. Her hands come up, grabbing at the shirt and yanking it over her head. Cheers could be heard as she was now in a black sports bra. Midoriya felt like he shouldn't be watching this, but that slipped away slightly as he noticed all of her tattoos. On the back of her right arm, just above her elbow, he could see a skeleton hand, giving the rock and roll hand sign. He sees next, a circular, purple wave tattoo on her ride shoulder as she turns and pushes open a door, walking into a bathroom.

Her hand reaches out, turning the faucet on. She leans forward, splashing some water in her face before she stands up straight. Almost as soon as she stands up, and everyone sees her face in the mirror, a black hood goes over her face. Everyone in the crowd starts to shout, Ryoko struggling for a moment before the screen goes black.

The video continues, Ryoko appearing in a chair, head slumped over. She's in a black tank top, black ripped jeans, and combat boots. Her head rolls to the side and then back before it snaps forward, her eyes opening. She looks up, the camera then changing to show Present Mic, Aizawa, and Ms Midnight sitting in front of her. They're each in ripped jeans and combat boots, a different colored tee shirt on their bodies. They're all staring at Ryoko. The audience cheers for their teachers.

The camera pans out, showing all four of them. Ryoko slowly stands, the other three moving to stand with her. The camera changes again to show Ryoko's face for a brief moment before she turns around, focusing on a leather jacket that was hanging over the chair she was sitting in. She turns back around, a smirk tugging at her lips.

TO BE CONTINUED

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Disclaimer: I only own Ryoko Iwasaki. All other characters belong to their respectful creator, Horikoshi.

(F*ck A) Silver Lining belongs to Panic! at the Disco. I Want It and Heart Go Bang belong to Blue October. Sidekick belongs to Walk the Moon. Killer In The Mirror and Life Afraid belong to Set It Off. Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea belongs to Fall Out Boy. Cindy White belongs to Chapel. I'm Ready, Pretender, Let The Games Begin, and 100 Bad Days belong to AJR. The last song is inspired by No Friend by Paramore.