Lonesome Practicalism

by TheAngelicPyro

Irie Shoichi didn't know what he did to deserve this. What gods did he piss off by not believing in any, or who's feathers has he ruffled enough to do this If it was the marshmallow freak, the redhead was going to absolutely lose it. Why the hell did everyone have super powers yet not soul flames? And why did this green haired lady keep calling him Izuku? (Drabble, mentioned abuse)

7. Chapter 7

DOUBLE UPDATE! I may have forgotten to update on chapter seven, it's been out on AO3 for a while, sorry!

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HERO NAMES

- KingXplosionMurder

- Number One

- The Best

Katsuki proudly showed off his list to Shoichi, who just sighed. "Kacchan, murder is bad. Your Hero name shouldn't be something that scares the people you want to save, or come off as mean to make them already dislike you."

Pouting, the boy crossed his arms defiantly. "Fine! Any better ideas?"

Shoichi shrugged. "What about… Firecracker?"

"Vaguely insulting."

"Ignition?"

"Too literal."

"Sharpshooter?"

"I don't have a gun, dumbass."

Zuzu paused, chewing on his lip. "Maybe Ground Zero?" Before Katsuki could shoot it down, the other continued. "It's, it's a term to describe the site of a nuclear explosion, also used to refer to the point of any dramatic or violent event."

It sounded kinda cool...

Zuzu smiled a bit, "Seems pretty fitting, but I think it's the best I'll come up with right now."

"Ground Zero…" Katsuki tested out the name. "Not bad, I guess it can go on the list too."

HERO NAMES

- KingXplosionMurder

- Number One

- The Best

- Ground Zero

"What about you, Zuzu? Do you know what you want your Hero name to be?" Katsuki pretended to be uninterested in his response, but secretly was very curious.

Izuku blushed nervously, rubbing the back of his head. "Ah, well, I was thinking of a couple names…"

"Go on…?"

"Um, Vongola, Sole, and, and maybe Techtonic?" Zuzu stuttered out, twisting a lock of hair while avoiding Katsuki's piercing red eyes.

"I like them." He acknowledged, and the tension built up in his best friend relaxed bit by bit. Was he seeking approval for his ideas?

"Really? I'm glad!"

"But," Katsuki held up his hand. "Ultimately it's your choice Zuzu, don't leave it up to me. Go for whatever makes you happiest, you nerd."

Shoichi faltered, smile morphing into a frown. "O-Oh, but I don't, I'm not great at making decisions honestly."

"Okay, then, make a tier list or something. Or flip a coin and pick one. If you're not happy with the outcome, then it's out of the running."

"...Alright."