Hey, everyone. I'm back to update the story that you all love so much. Let's get started.
Ever since that Izuku was saved by Shuichi, the two had become very close. Shuichi was from a backwoods town that hated mutant Quirks. Everyone in Spuichi's town bullied him for his lizard-like appearance. Calling him a freak and a monster. Izuku had found a kindling spirit in Shuichi since the two of them had been discriminated against their entire lives. It was nice to have met someone who knows what it was like to be treated horribly by the society that they live in.
Shuichi himself was surprised to have met someone so kind and warm. Izuku Midoriya was such a good kid. The young man had no idea why would anyone wanted to harm such a caring person. However, when Shuichi had found out that his newfound friend was Quirkless and was mistreated because of this, he wanted nothing more than kill the bullies that made Izuku's life a living Hell all the time. Especially since Izuku didn't do anything to deserve that kind of treatment.
Today the two odd friends were hanging out at the mall. Shuichi had never been to such a place before. It was mostly because his hometown didn't have a mall of its own. The older guy was amazed to see so many shopping stores in one place.
"Shuichi-san, where do you want to go?" Izuku asked. Once the green-haired boy became more comfortable with everyone, he began to give them honorifics.
Shuichi thought for a minute before finally deciding, "There's a video game store that I wanted to see," He said.
The video game store was on the third floor. It was a bit strange for Shuichi to use the elevator. He had only managed to move out of his hometown just a few weeks ago. So he was still getting used to things that he had only seen on TV. Before coming here, Shuichi would usually see things like the elevator on TV such he was afraid to go out outside.
Shuichi had only heard about the store from a few people that he was walking by. Video games were his escapism at a young age. Helping him get his mind off the horrible things around him.
The elevator door had open, the two friends were on the third floor of the mall. The view from there was nice. It was sure crowded for some reason. There were many people at the mall. But for now, Izuku and Shuichi would be more focused on the video game store. However, they didn't know where was the store at.
"Did you know where the store is at, Shuichi-san?" Izuku asked.
A small blush appeared on Shuichi's face, embarrassing that he didn't know where was the store, "Sorry, Izuku. I have no idea. I only heard about it yesterday," He admitted.
Izuku just smiled at his friend. It was nice to have another friend. He wondered if all friends do these things as well. Hanging out and getting lost at the mall. Izuku always wanted these things. Just hanging out with friends. He used to hope that Kacchan would want to hang out with him at the mall. However, Izuku knew that could never happen. But never stop Izuku from hoping that one day Kacchan would want to hang out with him again.
"That's okay, Shuichi-san. We can just look at the map," Izuku said, smiling at his friend.
Seeing that smile again, Shuichi felt his heart was being hugged. Meeting Izuku had changed his life. Before coming here, his hometown hated him for just having a mutant Quirk. Shuichi was one of the few mutant Quirk users in town.
"The store is just at the other side of the floor, Shuichi-san," Izuku said.
The young man was pulled out of his thoughts when he heard Izuku's voice. The small green-haired boy soon went to the other side of the mall with Shuichi following him. It was strange to see many people of all types and shapes around. Getting along with each other was something that was considered taboo back in his hometown. Shuichi was a bit nervous about going out in public like this. Always suspecting someone calling him a lizard freak. But it never happens.
"Look, Shuichi-san, we're finally here!" Izuku said happily.
The store was nice. The games look good too. Many of them were All Might games. Izuku was a bit anxious upon seeing them, which Shuichi quickly noticed. Whenever the two talked about what they like, Izuku would often say that he likes playing video games since his neighbor Tomura had helped him. However, Shuichi could sense that his younger friend was hiding something. But he didn't want to force Izuku into talking about what was bothering him. The young man didn't want to ruin his only friendship with the one person that treated him like a human being.
"Izuku, are you alright?" Shuichi asked worrying.
Izuku shook his head as if trying to calm himself down.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking, Shuichi-san," Izuku said. Smiling at his friend.
The two had been looking at the games, seeing something that they might like. According to Izuku, his mom had been sending some money to buy somethings that he might like. So the two could buy anything that they like. His mother had been paying the bills for him, despite Izuku's protest.
While Izuku was looking at a few games, Shuichi felt that they were being watched. Shuichi turned around to see a young blonde boy and two others were coming towards their way. Although, it more towards Izuku's than his.
"Hey, Deku, what the hell are you during here?" The blonde asked. But it sounded more like a demand than a question.
Izuku looked very scared and nervous when the blonde boy was talking to him. The name Deku sounded like an insult. Shuichi wondered if his friend knew these three. From the way Izuku looked, it would have seemed to have been the case.
"Hello, Kacchan. It's nice to meet you here," Izuku said timidly.
The blonde didn't look happy with Izuku's response. Smoke could be seen coming from his hands. Izuku was getting scared. Shuichi stood between his friend and the three other boys.
"Who the fuck are you? Can't you see this is between me and this Quirkless loser?" The blonde one, Kacchan, asked angrily.
While Izuku was scared, Shuichi however, was pissed. This blonde kid dared called his first friend a loser. Just because he didn't have a Quirk like them. The older guy just wanted to rip this kid's face off. But he couldn't do that, not with some of the other customers giving them stares. Shuichi didn't want to put his friend on the spot.
"This Shuichi-san. He's my friend," Izuku said.
Hearing Izuku calling him his friend, Shuichi felt the warmth from just hearing that.
"Haa! You actually made a friend, Deku? I bet that he's just as much as a loser as you," Kacchan said laughingly.
"Shuichi's not a loser like me! He's kind and helpful. He's so brave and heroic," Izuku said, defending his friend.
However, Kacchan looked beyond pissed. The fact that Izuku had to stand up to him, was an insult to him. Who does Deku think he is? He was going to be the number 1 hero. Surpassing All Might and the others. However, He couldn't do anything right now. If he caused a scene, mall security will come and that will be on his record. Not wanting to have his hero dream being ruined by Deku, Kacchan knew that he could just finish this at school since Deku's new friend was a little too old to be a middle school student.
"So what are you here, Kacchan? This isn't Musutafu's mall," Izuku asked.
"Dumbass. I'm here because of All Might will be here to sign autographs and answering some dumbass questions," Kacchan said before he and his two followers left Izuku and Shuichi.
"Oh, right. All Might will be here this year," Izuku said sadly. Normally, he would be exciting to have asked All Might for his autograph. But since learning about the real man behind the heroic smile, Izuku didn't look up to All Might but he was still thankful for stopping villains. The young green-haired boy didn't blame the man for having his dream being crushed. It was better that All Might was the one who did instead of some other hero.
"Izuku, are you okay? We can leave if you not feeling too well," Shuichi said.
Izuku shook his head. He didn't want to ruin Shuichi's day. It was probably already ruined because of him. Izuku would always to try look at All Might's website to see if the man was coming to his city. Every year, All Might would sign autographs, and fans would ask questions about the Symbol of Peace. But Izuku had stopped doing that now. It was been months since he was on All Might's website. Besides, he had already had All Might's autograph.
"I'm good, Shuichi-san," Izuku said.
They soon buy their video games and left the store. The two friends were at the food court that was also on the third floor. All Might would be on the first floor.
"Do you know those kids, Izuku?" Shuichi asked gently.
Izuku quietly nodded.
"I go to the same middle school with them. Kacchan is an old childhood friend," Izuku explained.
"Old childhood friend, huh? He seems like a prick to me," Shuichi said.
"Kacchan wasn't like that, you know. He used to kind and a lot nicer before his Quirk appeared," Izuku said.
It wasn't long before the two friends were out of the mall. It was fun. Despite Kacchan and his followers being there, it was great.
"Shuichi-san, would you like and come back tonight to my apartment? Tomura-kun would like to meet you," Izuku said.
"Sorry, Izuku. But I'm done for the day," Shuichi said.
Izuku smiled. He really enjoyed spending time with his friend. The two waved goodbye for the day. Izuku couldn't wait and showed Tomura what he got him. His older friend would love the game that he got for him.
Okay, everyone, that's for the chapter. I hope that you all enjoyed this one.