Author's note: To the lastest review : to a lesser degree but yes, that could actually happen. However it would be very weak for now.

By the way, I know I don't ask often, but don't hesitate to leave a review. It makes me happy to know what you liked, what you didn't and what are your theories.

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Chapter 37: Happy times are honest times.

Atsuhiro was currently as stressed as humanly possible. Today was the big day, the day he married his childhood friend. It was highly stressing to know that the #1 hero was also in the public, as the closest thing Inko had to an uncle, despite never meeting him. However, none of them had any reason to deny it, especially as he came not as All-Might, but Yagi Toshinori, former student under Nana Shimura mentoring.

Thankfully, Compress could count on two friends to help him stay focus on his duty : Tobita, who even as civil was still as flamboyant as ever, and Masaru. Yes, the seemingly unnoticeable man was actually friend with Atsuhiro, thanks to their family often eating together. Both men sympathized often around their children's hijinks, and also about literature. Turned out, both of them liked old british books like Gaiman's or Pratchett, and of course the wonderful renaissance of the fantasy genre they caused during the 21th century, to everyone's pleasure. Some french books were also mentioned, but honestly, the french culture died as it refused to evolve thanks to some fossils who insisted that popular meant it was idiotic and only elitist books were good. Surprisingly, it didn't export or sell well and in the end… They got replaced.

Both men having a taste in art, they spoke often of stuff like that and as a result became friends. Honestly, he was almost certain Mitsuki knew about his real job, but Masaru truly thought he was only some kind of heroic trainer, making sure the heroes stayed in top shape.

"Don't worry, Atsuhiro, everything is going to be just fine. You know Izuku as if he was your flesh, and you know he probably trained a lot for his show. Inko is as much in love with you, as you are with her." Tobita was helping his boss putting his tie correctly, with a big smile. With how youngful Compress seemed and old Tobita seemed, it looked like a proud father trying to reassure his son. Still, despite knowing he was most likely right, Atsuhiro still half expected some weird shit to happen.

He didn't know Nedzu had asked for Snipe and Hound Dog to establish a security perimeter around the church, so they wouldn't be disturbed.

"Tobita is right, Atsuhiro. Hell, you made me lose 5000 yens with my wife, because your love was so obvious I expected you to propose earlier. She will say yes." Masaru calmed his friend too, and the magician felt happiness running across his skin: they were right. He looked at the wedding ring. It still had this beautiful green diamond, exactly the same color as Inko's eyes. The one he got by fighting Mizunaka…

Part of him wondered what became the man after they parted ways? Mizunaka was surprisingly nice, when you weren't fighting him and both agreed that the Triceps shit made them square.

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Unknowingly to Compress, Mizunaka used some of his contact to retire on some island, with his happy wife, and they were expecting a child soon. Having a family to take care of made the shark re-thinks about his life choice, and since he actually had a lot of money left, he simply quit his crime life.

He totally not trolled Gang Orca by sending his wedding picture to the hero, telling him to get a life. Orca would have tried to pull some strings to arrest him internationally, if the man didn't attach a file with a list of former customers among the S.M.A.S.H.

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On Inko's side, the woman was surprisingly calm. Mitsuki, Magne (as she was promised a place for making the ring), Manami and Hana were all working, making her even more beautiful as she was already.

"I AM SO EXCITED! FINALLY, AFTER ALL THESE YEARS!" Magne, being Compress' long time partner in crime, was more than happy to see him being married to his loved one. Especially as she heard him too many times being sadly drunk in one of their evenings. She would complain about the lack of a good doctor for her transition and him about that.

"Yes! I hope my wedding will be as beautiful as your, Inko!" Manami, being Tobita's fiance raised more than a few eyebrows, until she pulled an ID and showed they weren't that apart in age. She simply had a very youthful appearance. Also, it was very apparent Tobita loved her for her passion and her intelligence, not her petite looks.

"I am sure it will be, Manami. I will even give you a discount when that happens." Mitsuki told her, while she was finishing the final touch around Inko's belly. Some small changes she had to do this month. Inko's glowing skin was also a hint that made Mitsuki smile. However, seeing as Inko didn't break the news yet (as it would have caused another waterfall) Mitsuki chose to not mention it.

"So… Who wants to bet on what Izuku is planning as a spectacle for the wedding?"

Because everyone was actually wondering what the young man, clearly having no issue with his step-dad, was planning to do. All he said was it was something he had planned now for a long time and Katsuki had helped him get the timing right.

Mitsuki, knowing her son, knew he didn't settle for anything less than perfect, and probably trained with Izuku during their Quirk Club after school.

Anyway, they didn't have to worry, as they were sure to have a good show.

Hana, on her hand, said little… overwhelmed by emotions. However, everyone had to admit that her make-up skill was out of this world, clearly.

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"So, Izuku, cards are ready?" Katsuki was watching his friend closely. He knew that unless Izuku assumed his Joker persona, he often fucked up because of stress. Well, less now, as his Joker and his normal persona were mixing. The result was an Izuku who had more self-esteem and pride in himself. In fact, it greatly pleased Katsuki to see his friend giving him back his smile.

"Yep! And how are you doing?"

"Very fine, thank you. Just a bit sad I couldn't invite…" Katsuki was going to say Yui, but he saw Izuku's smile, and he could feel Tooru's stare behind him, expecting some juicy details. "You know what? Fuck both of you."

Despite his words, Katsuki was happy too. Honestly, he didn't have a squid for Atsuhiro, as today was also Inko's big day, but damn. The two of them took their time! It was so obvious too, only Izuku was dumb enough to take as much as four months before noticing they were in a relationship.

"… I just hope I am pretty enough for today!" Tooru said, before Katsuki gave her a blank look. "Hey! Izuku promised me he found a way to turn off my invisibility for a dance, so this actually legit this time."

The explosive boy had to give it to her and noticed how his mom's dress did give her justice. Most people seemed to ignore it as Tooru was hard to spot, especially as some girls like Momo and Mina were in the class, but from what he could guess, Izuku caught a beautiful girl in his net. He did prefer Yui though… Especially as he passed his hand on some bruises he had on the torso. Turns out, Mei's inventions packed quite a punch and Yui was truly turning into an Ultrawoman.

He hoped, thought, that Izuku would agree for his idea of a show for her, once he received the card he commanded. Hell, to make them print again, he had to ask Momo, as apparently the license was among all the one bought by her family. It also cost him a hefty penny. A few months of allowance actually went into it, as it was quite the collector card.

All the kid smiled, before everyone got ready for the wedding… and Izuku got in place for the show.

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When the music started, and his mother entered the church, Izuku summoned from on both sides two Leafeons and two Espeons. Why them? Because the green was for his mom, of course, and the purple was for Atsuhiro's magic skill, of course.

All four pokemons then used their skills together, with a mental command from Izuku (the second reason he chose some esper pokemons: Telepathy was useful), each one created an arch above Inko walking in the aisle. The one chosen to bring the bride was Toshinori, as he was technically the closest kin Inko had. Besides, as he told her, it was an honor for him to accompany Nana's daughter on what was the best day in her life (except Izuku's birth).

The vegetal arches bloomed some cherry petals, as they passed through them, and the psychic arches exploded in a myriad of psychic sparkles. Nothing violent, it merely beautifully combined purple and pink, complimenting Inko's appearance and her grace while even a skeleton like Yagi seemed more healthy than usual. Something simple, yet beautiful on Izuku's side, as a gift for his mom and his future dad.

The old Priest of the neo-christian church (Dawn of Quirk brought a lot of weird things, but one of the few good was the birth of the new christianity, which was a mix of Shintō, catholic and somehow buddhist in the mix), smiled at both of them, before beginning to explain to everyone how one marriage was sacred, and something the All-Encompassing was witnessing with great interest and warmth.

They all listened, as he told them every part of the All-Encompassing (basically, that God was literally in everything) hoped they brought the better of each other, and that their love shine as brightly as Its love for them.

When the time came for the ring, Atsuhiro faked at first not having them, before pulling them from near Inko's eyes.

"Because there is no more beautiful star than your eyes for me, and nothing is enough to prove you my love."

Inko answered this passionate declaration by a powerful kiss, using her quirk to grab his ties and pull him to her, under everyone's hourra.

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The rest of the celebration went as happily as that. Sorahiko presented his congratulations to both of them, before pulling Atsuhiro near him and telling he knew perfectly who he was. If Inko was in danger because of him, Mr. Compress would never have to fear All For One, because Torino would have killed him before.

When the time for dancing and everything came, Izuku pulled out a card and some strange smoke appeared in the room… Before everyone, including Tooru's family (hey, of course they wouldn't let their teen daughter unsupervised at a wedding), could see a beaming Tooru who rewarded her boyfriend with a big hug and a powerful kiss.

While it was for Izuku a pure bliss, the young teen just hoped that his friend's date went well.

After all… It was Tomura.

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Curiosity killed the cat, as the adage said, but honestly, the HPSC was still undecided if Toga was a Kitsune, a Bakoneko or a vampire. However, she preferred the Kitsune theory, and went with it as her codename. Besides, it was technically part of her mission if she was spying on the Boss' date. Curiosity never killed the fox, and as such, it was a perfectly fine reason to spy on Tomura.

Toga was totally not taking pictures for blackmail material on their fearsome leader, absolutely not!

Close to her, was a certain brooding boy. No, it wasn't Tomura. It was actually Tamaki, who wanted to have some materials against Nejire. The overjoyed flying girl was constantly too hyped and tried too much to make Tamaki go out of his shell. He was very fine in it, thank you. Still, he wanted something against her. So… Yes, he was totally taking blackmail material on her, and totally not trying to see how the two dumbasses would dance around each other, while he had popcorn.

Both totally missed the other spy, as they watched Tomura waiting for Nejire near a clock. He was there for 30 min already, but from what they knew, it was mostly because he didn't want to be late. With his leather jacket and his ruined jeans, Tomura was the stereotype of a bad boy, but… He could feel some stares on him, as the young man actually followed a little advice from Izuku and other people on some skin cream he could use. He had to admit; it did wonders on his skin. He went from the mad psycho look to simply the guy who is usually bad new but handsome.

Then he felt two soft hands on his eyes. He practically felt his heart skip a bit, as a fairy like voice asked him:

"Who is this?"

"Hadoken."

He got a light chop on his head, before turning around and see her smile. Shit. Loony was right. Her smile did make him feel better.

"Hehehe… You are literally the only one I let call me like that. Ready to get your ass kicked? The loser pays an ice cream to the other!" Even her giggling was something nice to her, and it brought a smile on his face. A small one, but one nonetheless.

"You already know I will pay you one." Tomura said, with a smile as the young lady stuck her tongue out at him.

"Because I will kick your ass!"

"Oh, just you wait till I beat you so hard, they will think you are Dan Hibiki!"

It was obvious to everyone around them they liked the time spent together. Especially as it helped Tomura change his mind a bit from all the lies, the falsehood and the plans at home. Nejire was just Nejire. To her, he was just Tenko, or rather… He could be just Tenko, someone who likes to play video games, eat ice cream and make bad jokes. Not to mention the sparring who were always nice to do.

To Nejire, being with Tenko meant having a lot of fun, and not having the others at school who were treating her like a goddess. Sure, she was one of the three top students… But that didn't mean she appreciated being above everyone else. Tomura wasn't reducing her as being with a strong quirk and a nice face. To him, she was a funny girl, who loved to exercise her mind as much as her muscles, playing pranks and manipulating him to have her ice-cream. Also, he was an enigma, a challenge, and she could never refuse one. She was going to get at the bottom of who was Tenko/Tomura, and nothing would stop her from doing that.

Besides… There was something about the fact she was apparently the only girl he met like that made her feel special.

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"She is really cute, and this damn bastard was thinking of not answering at first? What a dumbass." Toga was still trying to understand what kind of sorcery or weird quirk Tomura used on the young heroine, before a voice, between two munched pop corn, spoke.

"To be fair, he lost a friend recently and was not in the mood. He didn't even tell her. Popcorn?"

Toga, hearing the voice behind her, almost went full killer before she noticed the lack of hostility behind it. Besides, it actually smelled like popcorn. So, Toga put a happy smile on her face, and looked at the… Yellow caterpillar who was watching the same target as her. Holy shit, what the fuck was this guy's stealth skill?!

"Friends with Tenko I guess?" Tamaki asked, despite being more rhetoric than anything. Toga didn't miss a beat and followed. Tenko? Apparently, Boss was quite serious about the "have many identities" thing.

"Exactly! And since he is often taken during the weekend, I was wondering what he was doing."

This was a good reason, and Tamaki found nothing against it.

"Well, usually, he first hit up with Izuku, but yes. He likes to spend time with Nejire," Toga observed the man, clearly a brooding one, and not liking the crowd… But also clearly analyzing her. Proof being his next question. "So… What's your name?"

Himiko internally was screaming. K would be yelling at her for being spotted that easily, and she didn't know if…

"*Foxtail. Remember. The HPSC scrapped every charge against Himiko Toga, and your name was never publicized. So calm down. The best answer is the truth.*"

Foxtail knew better than to show her surprise in hearing the voice in her head, before she remembered K was their control command. He was probably following her from the beginning and using his quirk to speak to her. The man could use the same frequency as phone, but directly inside people's heads or to control who could call who in a certain area. Damn useful.

"I am Himiko Toga, nice to meet you, mister…"

"My friend and Tenko call me Tamaki." Then, the young hero continued to eat his popcorn without a care for her.

"*Good. Now, be careful. This Tamaki is Fat Gum's star intern, and he is considered among the best three students in UA. He doesn't look like much, but he is actually very smart.*"

Sweet. Just what the blonde girl needed… Though he didn't seem like much like that, indeed.

"Need some food?" He proposed to her, with no feeling except tiredness in his voice

"No thank…" Toga was going to politely refuse, but Tamaki proved he was dangerous instantly to her with his next sentence.

"I mean like blood or something," Tamaki cut her while she was replying, and this froze her blood. How did he know? "You have fangs. It shows a probable mutation which requires you to feed specially." Fuck. He was good.

Toga's hand was slightly directing herself toward one of her security knives… Until Tamaki showed his own teeth. Fangs too, closer to a beast than a human. This, once again, froze her but weirdly.

"I have a bit of everything, even a pouch of synthetic blood. If you are going to watch them, do it properly." From under his coat, he pulled an array of various things to eat, to her surprise. Who... Who was carrying all of that?!

"Wait, you are…" She had so many questions, such as "How do you hide an iberian ham under your coat?!"

"A mutant who eats a lot from various sources. If you ask why I have some blood, it is in case I have to intervene quickly. Blood consumption is processed faster by my quirk than normal food."

Toga stayed silent for a second, before her belly grumbled her desire.

"I… Would like the blood, thanks."

Tamaki, from under his clothes, pulled out an aluminum pouch, and gave it to a Toga who began to slurp it with delight, making some fox or cat-like purring noise.

"Don't worry about Tenko. I am pretty sure he doesn't care about that. Hell, he became friends with Izuku, when he thought he was still quirkless."

Toga nodded her head, before noticing that despite his aloofness and his apparent disinterest, the man was highly perceptive to have noticed that much about her… Before she noticed something.

"Wait… Where did they go?"

Indeed, while they spoke, Nejire and Tomura had disappeared… But Tamaki answered nonchalantly. "They are inside the arcade. Want to come?"

Toga wondered a bit if it was a good idea but… It was her best option to have a lead on Tomura after all. Let's follow him!

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Turned out Tomura was aware he had a big crush on Nejire, and Nejire seemed at least semi-aware he cared about her. Like when he got her a Ryuukyuu plushie from a claw machine and spent a little fortune on it. However, it was clear that her beaming smile was worth it in his eyes.

Tamaki and Toga had a lot of fun watching that (especially after Toga lent to Tamaki some noise-canceling headphones). Seeing Tomura being a bumbling not-boyfriend was highly different from his "The Boss" persona he had back at the bar. Here? He seemed like a brooding young man trying his best for his girl. Which, Toga realized, was who he truly was, if he wasn't the leader of a vigilante/villain team. This girl, Nejire, was probably the only person with whom he had his guard down, and could be truly who he felt he was.

"… We are betting with my friend how long it will take before they get truly together."

Toga looked at Tamaki who was still monitoring them, but he was far more relaxed. While Tamaki liked Tomura when they met at the Tournament, he shared the general feeling the Big 3 had about him. So many things are weird, nothing decisive but just small things piling up. As a result, he hadn't been sure Tomura's intentions towards Nejire were totally pure.

Now, when he was playing Dance Dance Revolution with her? It seemed more likely.

"I can see why. I say before two weeks!" Toga appreciated the idea, and wondered if she could bring the LOV's members in it...

"One rule of the bet is we can't interfere." Tamaki wasn't dumb and clearly the girl was as sly as a fox. Also, he had to make this rule, because otherwise, Mirio would have totally forced the two to kiss already. The muscular Tintin was quite no-nonsense about many things, and it included romance.

Toga laughed a bit, before getting up and dusting his skirt.

"Thanks for this afternoon. I guess nothing will happen though. The mood isn't quite here, but Tom… Tenko is clearly better now."

Tamaki nodded, before giving a number to the surprised girl who smiled a bit.

"Already giving a number to a girl aren't…"

"Weird eater quirk like us have to support each other. You hide it well, but you are very wary about it and about your surroundings too," He was no-nonsense too about things like that. No need to create misunderstanding, and she needed more help than a boyfriend.Toga's breath was stopped for an instant before the tall man raised up and headpatted her. "You don't have to tell me anything, but if you ever need help… I will ask my friends to come with me. Heroes are here for that."

That was something Fat Gum told him, more than once on patrol. Very often, they would need people who needed help. But sometimes, rather than forcefully getting in a situation that would get messy very quickly, it was better to let the individual ask for it. Let them know someone cared about them.

Tamaki wasn't kidding about the whole "weird eating quirk". He had classes with Vlad as a teacher, and the Blood hero helped him a lot about his quirk, and how to accept it wasn't gross. Tamaki just hoped it was something he could do about that Toga girl: Maybe Tamaki was hiding his physical face most of the day, but it was painfully obvious this girl had one on her heart. Hell, the comment seemed to shake her up a lot as she took the paper.

"I… I don't see what you are talking about… But thanks. I will remember it. Now, if you will excuse me…"

Tamaki didn't follow the young woman as she walked away… But by the end, it was clear she was almost running. He hoped he wasn't the first (or the last) to give her a hand.

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At a coffee shop, K was quietly sipping his fifth coffee of the day. In front of him was Foxtails, the young girl he had to care about with the whole unit of crazy people. If it was only up to him, he would…

Send them to a therapy center, far from Seijin. The fact he used her as a threat showed the "respect" he had for her and her work.

"Bring a parfait for the young lady, thank you."

The man looked at Toga, who was quietly crying in front of him. Logical, as after years of brainwashing and making her crumble down, she had someone who finally gave her a hand. K, once the parfait arrived, poured a blood pouch on it, to her great surprise.

"Eat it, you need it."

Toga looked at the HPSC agent. He was quite young, in his late twenties at best. After all the months they worked together, it was the first time they had a meal like that. Still, Toga obeyed, saying nothing.

"Keep the number. If something goes wrong at the League, call him. I will make sure the phone call succeed. If the president or Seijin says anything, I will take responsibility."

The young girl almost spat out what she was eating, as the man was quietly drinking her coffee.

"What? But… You hate me, right? I mean, you often seemed disgusted by me…"

"No. I am disgusted by the fact I have to use a girl the same age as my younger sister as a weapon and mean to further my career. I didn't sign for this." The agent said coldly, thinking every word he said to the girl.

"Then… Why don't you quit?"

"Because if I do, nothing will change. However, if I grit my teeth, I can make sure there will be fewer people like you. Seijin isn't eternal, she has no child, thanks god, and the whole project Mockingbird depends on her." Somehow... Considering his cold demeanor, Toga couldn't help but think he was telling the truth. This may be what prompted her next question. A question she had all this time but couldn't ask before...

"… K? Do you think… There will be a normal end for me?"

K sipped his tea and looked at Toga.

"If the worst happens, call the kid. Tell him you want U.A. custody protection program. It is completely out of the HPSC and I know that thanks to All-Might and Endeavor supporting it, you will have a shot for therapy. A real one." This answer surprised Toga, as it was clearly thought out... But very bad for him.

"That will fuck up your career, though." Toga tried to make a point, surprised.

"If the worst happens, it will be destroyed anyway," K stated it coldly, as Toga's comment was idiotic. It didn't have to be this way. Not everyone had to fall, and even if the young girl was a murderer by now... It was because of adults like him. With a lot of help... She had a shot at happiness. "Now, eat before it is spoiled. I have to check on the others too."

The two of them silently ate, while Toga felt something she didn't in a long time. Some warmth in her chest.

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At her desk, the HPSC president had a report from her spy on K, confirming what she hoped. Despite his cold face and his smoking habit, the man had a good heart, but the will to do what needed to be done. She added him, in her files on who to trust, and those not to be in the HPSC.

The forty-year-old woman looked through the windows and sighed. Sometimes, she really hated her job, and the number of things she couldn't change. Being in a position of power didn't mean you could change everything according to your will alone.

However, she hoped that one day, she could make her institution great again, and not this snake cesspool she had inherited. Oh well, time to leak some new intel on Seijin's faction to Nedzu… Something about how some of the programs were funded by selling Trigger to some gang and… Go!

This brought a smile on her face as she looked up to the last report on her newest project: Project Sundowner. There will be bloodshed, and for once, she would have no fucking remorse about it. Only two weeks before activation… And then? Then, Seijin's faction would have a big problem on their hands.