Coco: Hey, everyone, I have two chapters coming at you today, and I hope you like them. After this, I'll be throwing in the USJ OVA, and I plan to give my other OCs there time to kind of shine a bit in that chapter. Give you a chance to get to know them more before the Sports Festival.

Now, shall we begin? XD

"Man, I'm so excited for the Sports Festival!" Mina said as the girls sat together for lunch.

All of them were sitting together today as the boys were a few tables away talking about the same subject.

"I didn't know it was so close around the corner." Momo said. "Aizawa-sensei said we have four weeks, but that doesn't seem like enough time considering what we're preparing for."

"I'm not too worried about it." Ayumi said shrugging.

Some of the girls gave her looks that blatantly said they thought she was crazy. She sighed at their looks.

"I know this is a chance for pros to take an interest in us," Ayumi said. "It's a good opportunity to get farther up the path of becoming a popular hero. However, it's not the only path. I don't plan to join an agency after leaving school, so impressing the pros isn't on my to-do list. Not really."

Ayano tilted her head. She never realized Ayumi had such ambition. To go out on your own straight out of high school was a gusty move. Not many would try it. Even some of the most popular heroes of today didn't just strike out on their own right after completing school. Ayumi never showed she had the drive to do such a thing before either. She was so laidback most of the time. Not to mention, Ayano heard from the girl's own head that she was only at this school before her father practically forced her. Did things change while she was here to give her this goal? Or has she been planning this all along?

"That's pretty hardcore." Kyoka said. "I know I told Kaminari those who join agencies sometimes become eternal sidekicks, but even I plan to become part of some agency after school. I just haven't decided what kind of hero I want to learn from."

Some of the girls murmured in agreement as they nodded their heads.

"I'm not trying to make this sound conceited, but you didn't grow up in the kind of life I did." Ayumi said. "In fact, I envy most of you. Most of you haven't had to deal with living in the shadow of a successful, popular pro-hero like me. When your parent or parents are as popular as my dad, that's all your known for. Like your greatest achievement was being born to them. All my life, my father's colleagues only saw me as his daughter—nothing more."

Her words and saddened expression, made their entire table go silent. The girls stopped eating completely as they looked to the silver-haired teen.

"They only took interest in me because of it too." Ayumi continued. "When they said they'd have an opening for me at their agencies once I became a pro, it wasn't because they were impressed with me—just who I'm related too. I don't want to be apart of an agency who sees me only as the daughter of Warp. I'm going to show people who I am. I'm going to show everyone at that festival that I don't need my dad or his name to get far as a pro. If I have to strike out on my own to do it, I will."

Momo reached out to silently put a comforting hand on Ayumi's shoulder as the latter stared down at her food.

"Wow, I never thought about it like that," Toru said honestly. "I thought having a pro as a parent would be something cool."

"It's not for me." Ayumi said. "But I can't speak for everyone. Iida seems to be quite happy and content living in a family with such amazing pro-heroes. His older brother is young, but he's already made quite the name for himself. If I had to choose any hero to follow, it'd be him."

"And I was always proud of Ko and his accomplishments as Jailer." Ayano added. "I never once felt like I was over shadowed. But going off what Jinsoku-chan said, everyone is different and has different experiences."

The mood kind of grew a bit somber after that as the girls returned to eating their lunch.

"Ya know, I'm a bit nervous about the entire thing myself." Ochaco finally spoke up. "I want to do well. I need to impress the pros to be signed into a good agency. But I wouldn't know where to start looking for an agency that'd be suited for me though."

She let out a sigh as this morning's class started to come back to Ayano. It was probably a good thing they had Gaea to help them with these sorts of things. She obviously wasn't the only one who was left unsure on what agencies to join and what heroes to ask to be their mentors.

"I don't think any of us—besides Ayumi—has thought that far ahead—ribbit." Tsuyu said. "At least, I haven't."

"Hmm, I thought maybe the hero Edgeshot would be a good fit for me." Konan confessed. "With my style of fighting, the shinobi brand that he's known for might be a good fit for me."

"Yeah, I can see that!" Mina said nodding. "You'd make a cool kunoichi, Kurafutoshi. People would eat that up."

"Not only that, but Edgeshot's quirk isn't that powerful, yet he's made it work for him and made up for it as you have with your marital arts and quirk." Ayano added. "You could learn some good tips from him to cover up the disadvantages of not having a power quirk."

Konan nodded. She had been thinking the same as Ayano. If she could learn how to make up for her lack of power, it'll improve her skills and make her a better pro-hero.

"I only wish there were more psychic based pro-heroes around." Ayano said a she sighed. "If there were, they could help me learn how to make up for my lack in physical abilities."

"Well, there is the pro-hero Sir Nighteye." Momo pointed out. "His quirk allows him to see into the future. Not exactly a quirk someone would expect to work well in the line of work pro-heroes do. But he's a very successful hero with a large agency. He has to be doing something right then."

The name rung a bell in Ayano's mind. She was certain she's heard of this hero before.

"Yeah, and he was the sidekick to All Might for a while." Ayumi added. "So, he learned combat from the number one hero. Just think about what he could teach you."

When Ayumi said that, Ayano realized where she did hear the name from. Izuku had been talking about Nighteye before during one of his All Might gush-fests. And Ayumi was right…he could teach Ayano a lot. He could help her become a better hero. However, the chances of him even caring to know who she is, is slim. Even if she does her best in the festival it might not help her meet this Nighteye or catch his attention in the end. It doesn't mean has to give up now though. She'll just have to train hard with Katsuki these next few weeks. Even if she doesn't get Nighteye's attention, she can get the attention of other pros who can help her in her career.

KABUKICHO, TOKYO

Kabukicho—the biggest red-light district in the world. It has plenty of attractions for the locals and tourists to visit. Like, restaurants, karaoke, and bars. However, there's also a lot of underworld activity that happens around here as well. You'll find many Yakuza Families working here. It's a dangerous place, but the locals don't hesitate to come here for fun—but they're quick to get home before its too late, and no one would want to live here willingly. During the day, it was much calmer, which is why All Might, who was in his weaker form, decided to come now instead of later. Though even it if it meant to be safer during the day, he's already seen three police arrests that involved multiple, violent suspects.

"This place hasn't changed at all." All Might commented as he walked through the more deserted areas.

There were a few apartments here in the back, and they weren't anything too glamorous. While out on the street it looked like a nice, clean neighborhood, back here it was completely different. Dirty, smelly, and dark was the best way to describe the backstreets of Kabukicho. All Might didn't know why his old friend decided to move to a place like this after the accident. Of course, his old friend hasn't been the same ever since Etsudo's death.

"Now, where's apartment 308?" All Might asked himself as he looked down at a piece of paper that had said number on it.

Before he could get far, a clanging noise sounded behind All Might, which had the pro-hero pausing. He stood still for a moment before slowly turning his head.

'Crap,' He mentally cursed when seeing a group of three young thugs behind him.

The one in the center didn't even look older than twenty and had unruly spikey hair. His eyes were slanted and his teeth a bit pointed—something All Might had noticed when the kid gave him a twisted grin. One of his companions had scaly-reptile features and had a hood pulled over his head. The older was large, with a wick-like strange of hair on top his head that was lit on fire.

"Old man, I don't think I've seen you around here before." The ringleader said as his grin grew. "You must be lost because no many people come down this way willingly."

All Might frowned this wasn't good. Not good at all. He couldn't fight these children without giving away his secret. It wasn't like he knew anyone with a memory erasing quirk.

'Well, not anymore anyway,' He thought bitterly as Etsudo's face popped up in his mind.

"And we're about to show you why that is, old man." The kid continued on as he has three long spikes pop out from between his knuckles.

All Might clenched his teeth together as he wondered what to do. However, before him or the kids do anything, the biggest boy in the back was knocked hard to the ground by a kick to the back. He hit the ground hard, and grunted in pain when a boot-cladded foot stomped down on his head. All Might's eyes widened when seeing the culprit as the other two kids whirled around.

Standing there was a man who seemed to be in his mid-forties. He had stark white hair that fell in a loose ponytail past his shoulders. The irises of his eyes were as black as night making it impossible to see where the irises ended and pupils began. He was lanky with a somewhat toned form and a pale skin complexion. He wore black muscle shirt and dark gray cargo pants that were tucked into his black combat boots. Over that he had on a long, black trench coat that seemed too hot for the weather they were having.

"G—Gi—Giichi!" The ringleader exclaimed while looking at the man.

All Might noticed how the two kids shook at the sight of the man who had an expression on his face that was void of all emotion. This definitely wasn't the man he once knew. He never had children cowering at the sight of him. And the fire that had once filled his eyes was gone.

"What have I told you three about causing trouble around here, Kugizaki?" He asked the youth.

"We're s—sorry!" Kugizaki Sōga apologized while backing away from Giichi. "We were—were just—dealing with this outsider!"

'Outsider?' All Might wondered. 'Does Giichi control things around here? Was this supposed to be his territory? That seems something like someone of the Yakuza would do.'

Giichi raised his eyes to meet All Might's eyes directly. He didn't even blink when seeing his old friend.

"This man is fine." Giichi said. "He's an old…friend."

"He is?!" Sōga asked looking even more terrified. "We're sorry, Giichi! We didn't know he was a friend of yours."

His friend nodded vigorously alongside of him while pulling his hood farther down as if it'd protect them.

"Just go on." Giichi said as he stepped away from the other boy. "Take your friend with you."

He jerked his thumb over his shoulder in a get-lost-motion, and Sōga and his friend didn't hesitate to make a run for it while dragging the unconscious one along. Once those three were gone, Giichi turned towards All Might.

"Now, why are you in my neighborhood, Toshinori?" Giichi asked. "It's been what? Five years since we last spoke? Why suddenly pop in for a visit?"

There were so many things All Might wanted to say to Giichi. He wanted to scold the man who how he was obviously running things around his neighborhood. He wanted to tell his friend how good it was to see him. He wanted to ask him how he was. But Giichi obviously didn't care for idle chitchat, so he might as well get to the point.

"It's about your daughters, my old friend." All Might said.

A flicker of emotion appeared on Giichi's face at the mention of his daughters. But soon it was gone—buried back under an emotionless wall.

"What about them?" Giichi questioned. "As I'm sure you know, I haven't seen my daughters for quite some time. I barely had time to hold the youngest one before she was gone."

All Might's frown deepened on how Giichi couldn't even use Ayano's name. He was the one to give the child her name. That was what Etsudo had told him after sending her newborn off for adoption.

"Ayano has recently been attacked." All Might informed Giichi while using his student's given name. "By another psychic. One who has the same quirk as Etsu—!"

Before he could finish her name, a long-pointed bone whizzed past his cheek to embedded itself in the wall behind him. The bone had come from Giichi's arm, and it came out pointed and long—ready to cut. All Might ignored the blood running down his cheek as he stared into the livid gaze of Giichi.

"You dare to speak her name." Giichi hissed at All Might. "As I recall, you promised to protect you and broke that vow all in the same day, my old friend."

All Might's hands clenched into fists. Yes, he had made a vow to look after Etsudo. He was going into a dangerous mission against an old, powerful foe. He was going to go alone, but she had insisted on remaining at his side just as she always had done. But that time it had cost her.

"You're right." All Might said. "I am to blame for her death. She was within my reach, and I failed to save her. You have every right to be angry with me. But, what I've come to discuss is important. All your daughters could be in danger, Giichi. I know you have to care about them. As their father, you must want to keep them safe."

Giichi glared at All Might a bit longer before letting his bone retract back into his body. The hole in which it came out healed quickly with little blood being left behind.

"They've been in danger ever since Ayano's birth." Giichi said. "It's why Etsudo had us separate them as we did. Kazane was sent to live with her grandparents who placed in studying abroad. This kept her moving outside of Japan constantly as she grew up. Rina was kept with us—Etsudo couldn't bear to part with all her children. And Ayano…Ayano was put up for adoption. Your little ex-sidekick told Etsudo it would have been for the girls' best interest for them to be separate…though he also warned it might not change the outcome. He's never been wrong before, but it was the only hope Etsudo had for her girls to have normal, safe lives."

Giichi's hands clenched into fists as he thought about his daughters. Rina…he hasn't seen her since her mother's passing. He spoke with Kazane about two years back. From what he's heard from her, she's starting a new life with some guy she's been dating for a few years. He was invited to their wedding, but he had declined. He hasn't made a public appearance in a very long time. Didn't plan to now.

As for Ayano, he checked in on her over the years, but kept his distance. When he had last seen her about a year ago, she had been defending some puny, green-haired kid from a punk with ash-blood hair. Though she looked like a complete copy of her mother, she didn't act like her. She had handled that situation with the ash-blood much differently than her mother would have, which would have been minus the violence Ayano had displayed that day.

"We can still change things." All Might said. "I'm not sure what Nighteye told you, but the future is not set in stone, Giichi. Tell me, why you and Etsu—Phoenix separated the girls. Why are they in danger?"

Giichi frowned as he looked around. He didn't like discussing this out in the open. Sure, he pretty much ran things around here—mostly to keep as much peace as possible—but that didn't mean unwanted ears might be absent from this conversation.

"We can take this back to my apartment." Giichi said as he started walking passed All Might. "This isn't exactly a good place to hold a conversation."

All Might pressed against the wall behind him to give Giichi room before following after him.

"But I can tell you this now," Giichi said as he walked forward. "It's partially connected to your unfinished business from five-years-ago."

All Might's eyes widened as he felt his heart stop in his chest and wound burn as if it was fresh. He placed his hand on his aching side.

'How is this all connected to him of all people?' He wondered.

As school finally came to an end, Ayano and the others prepared to leave for the evening.

'We didn't have our fundamental hero class today,' Ayano thought to herself. 'Is All Might still recovering from the events at the U.S.J? Or is he busy with something else?'

She wasn't sure why they didn't have his class but supposed she needn't worry about it too much. It was time to get to training with Katsuki. However, a buzz of many minds together, caught her attention as she was putting her books in her bag. She frowned while looking towards the door to their classroom. She walked towards it catching the others' attention.

"Is something wrong, Ishida?" Shoto asked.

Ayano just silently opened the door with her classmates gasping when they saw all the people there. There had to be over fifty students crowding their hallway. All of them seemed to be first years like them as well.

"Why the heck are you all here?" Ochaco asked as she hurried to Ayano's side.

"Do you students have some sort of business with our class?" Tenya inquired.

"Why are you blocking our doorway?" Minoru demanded. "I won't let you hold us hostage!"

"They're scouting out the competition, idiots." Katsuki said as he pushed passed the others.

Minoru looked upset at Katsuki's words, and worried about what the hothead would do to those outside their door. Izuku tried to calm him as Katsuki kept walking towards the door.

"We're the class that survived a real villain attack." Katsuki pointed out. "They want to see us with their own eyes."

Katsuki moved to stand in front of Ayano while passing her back her bag. She took it while eyeing him unhappily. He was about to turn them all into public enemy number one. She just knew it.

"At least now you know what a future pro looks like," Katsuki said. "Now, move it, Extras."

Ayano sighed pinching the bridge of her nose. She knew he was going to say something like that.

"You can't walk around calling people extras just because you don't know who they are!" Tenya pointed out.

Ayano shook her head wondering why Katsuki just had to push people's buttons. If he keeps this up, he'll most likely get into a fight with a student who won't take his crap. Then they'll never get to train this afternoon.

"So, this is Class 1-A." A very tired looking boy said as he forced himself to the front of the crowd. "I heard you guys were impressive, but you just sound like an ass."

"He is." Ayano said.

Katsuki turned to glare at her, and she glared up at him in return with sparks practically flying between them.

"If Bakugo and this guy don't get into it, he and Ishida will." Denki whispered to Rikido.

"Yeah, another lover's quarrel." Rikido agreed.

The two went unheard as the violet-haired boy in front of the "lovers" continued talking.

"Is everyone in the hero course delusional?" He asked. "Or just you?"

As Katsuki turned his glare onto the violet-haired teen, his classmates all shook their heads rapidly behind them. They didn't want Katsuki exploding—literally—all over this guy.

"How sad to come here and find of ego maniacs." The guy continued. "I wanted to be in the hero course, but like many others here, I was forced to join a different track—such is life. I didn't cut it the first time around, but I have another chance. If any of us do well enough in the Sports Festival, the sensei can decide to transfer us to the hero course. And they'll have to transfer people out to make room."

He went to say more, but Ayano who was actually losing her patience—something that usually only happens when concerning the blonde next to her—raised her hand towards the guy's face to cut the guy off.

"While I understand this is your declaration of war." Ayano said. "You needn't say anymore because while you might like the sound of your own voice, I don't."

Her classmates' jaws dropped open in shock at her words, and people behind the guy gasped.

'Ishida's picking a fight?!' Her classmates thought in shock as they continued to watch out.

"You wish to join the hero course, but to do so you have to do better than one of us." Ayano continued. "Understandable. I welcome you—all of you—to try. However, don't think any of us here will make it easy on you. We have our own dreams and ambitions to achieve. While it might sound callous, I don't plan to give mine up just so someone else can fulfill theirs."

Her words had people stunned silent, and the student in front of her narrowed his eyes down on her. She continued to look at him calmly.

"Now, if we're done here, I have training to get to with the egotistical ass beside me." Ayano said gesturing to Katsuki whose brow twitched in annoyance. "I suggest you spend your time doing the same instead of trying to pick fights with others."

Ayano went to push him aside, but another voice cut through the silence from the back of the crowd. Ayano sighed wondering how many more interruptions there would be.

"Hey you!"

Ayano and the others looked up seeing a silver-haired teen in the back of the crowd.

"I'm from Class 1-B next door to you!" He shouted. "We heard you fought some villains, and I came to see if that was true! But you're just a bunch of brats who think you're better than us! Talk all you want. It'll just be more embarrassing when you're !"

Katsuki just started walking away having enough of this conversation. He tugged Ayano along by grabbing her wrist to pull her through the crowd.

"Don't you ignore me!" The youth continued to shout.

"Bakugo, Ishida, where are you going?!" Eijiro asked. "You gotta say something! It's your fault they're all hating on us, Bakugo! And, Ishida, you didn't help matters."

Ayano looked back at her classmates apologetically as she scratched the back of her head.

'Sorry, I suppose I let my annoyance get the best of me,' Ayano thought to all of them.

She even gave a sheepish smile that had Ochaco gushing mentally at how cute that was. The others couldn't really stay made at her either when seeing how sincere she was. Though while she was apologetic, Katsuki was not. He turned to look at Eijiro.

"These people don't matter." Katsuki said shocking his classmates. "The only thing that's important is that I beat them."

He then started leaving again while ignoring that one guy who continued to yell after him. Ayano went along with him as their classmates watched them go. As he pulled her along, Ayano looked at the back of his head. She smiled slightly.

'He won't be beat.' Ayano said. 'Not this time, but I'm definitely not going to make it easy on him. And one day he'll have to catch up to me. I'm done with just settling for being not as good as Katsuki or Izuku. They're both giving their all, so I will too.'

Ayano moved her wrist from Katsuki's grip, and he turned actually looking as if he was going to snap at her for breaking away. However, the words died on his lips when she took his hand. She tried to ignore how her cheeks warmed at their intertwined hands. Katsuki looked down at their hands as the two walked side-by-side. He then looked away ignoring the fact his face felt a bit hot.

'Stupid Aya,' He inwardly grumbled.