MHAAU: Questions Arise
The Humarise mission was a success; the Trigger Bombs were all accounted for, Flect Turn and those that sided with him were sent to prisons all across the world, and the heroes from Japan all return home to celebrate with their friends and classmates. Class 1A spent the better part of the day swapping stories and talking about the mission with Midoriya sharing a quiet moment with All Might. Once he returns, Yaoyorozu pulls him aside along with Asuyi and Uraraka.
"WHAT!?" The three of them shout after hearing about her encounter with Himiko Toga. "Are you hurt?" Midoriya asks.
"Did she manage to cut you?" Uraraka adds.
"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" Asks Asuyi.
"Yes, I'm okay. No need to worry." Yaoyorozu tells them. "She didn't manage to cut me, thank goodness." Uraraka flinches at hearing that, embarrassed she wasn't able to avoid getting cut. "And I didn't tell you all this sooner because I didn't want you distracted during the mission. There was too much at stake."
"What did she want?" Asks Midoriya.
"And why did she target you of all people? Isn't she supposed to be in hiding with the rest of the League? Asuyi adds.
"From what she said, it sounded like it was a complete accident. She probably didn't even know I was in the city until I happened by and she 'smelt' you three coming off me."
"I…didn't take her seriously when she said we smelt the same." Ochako chimes in, squeezing her fist. "I figured she was just nuts."
"Could it have something to do with how her Quirk works?" Midoriya offers, his hand going to his chin. "Having such an intimate relationship with blood, perhaps it's given her senses a boast somehow. Meaning her sense of smell could be so well honed, she could tell the difference between people by scent alone."
As he goes on with his muttering, the three girls watch with nervous smiles, having forgotten how detail oriented he can get. Ochako's smile turns into a frown before glancing at Yaoyorozu, a hint of embarrassment within her eyes. Asuyi catches it. "We get it, Midoriya. You can stop now." The boy stops suddenly, finally realizing he had gone into a tangent again. He laughs nervously as Asuyi continues. "In any case, I'm glad you weren't hurt, Yaomomo." The other girl smiles with a nod before Asuyi looks back at Midoriya. "And speaking of getting hurt, you look like you've been through a lot again. You should go and get some rest."
"She's right, Deku. You always push yourself too far." Ochako said while pumping her arms.
"I agree. After so many ordeals in such a short time, you must properly recover to prevent lasting damage." Yaoyorozu adds.
"I appreciate your concern girls, but really I'm—Ah!" He starts to say but takes a nervous step back upon seeing all three girls giving him stern expressions.
"Go. To. Bed." They said at the same time.
"Izuku." Said Yaoyorozu.
"Deku." Said Ochako.
"Midoriya." Said Asuyi.
"O-okay!" He replies before quickly making his way to his room, leaving the three of them as they relax.
"I'm going to bed too." Asuyi said heading for the elevator. She looks over her shoulder to say more. "Ochako, didn't you have something you wanted to ask Yaomomo?"
"Wha-? I-I mean…!" She stutters as Asuyi walks away, ignoring her friend's nervous 'plight'.
"What did you want to know, Ochako?" Yaoyorozu asks, her own nerves starting to flare up.
"W-well…with how busy things have been…I was worried you and…Deku were bottling up your emotions. After all, he…died and you saw it happen. I wasn't sure if you two took the time to…probably recover from it."
Yaoyorozu stares at her friend with awe as a kind smile appears. "I appreciate that, Uraraka. And I'm positive Izuku would as well." Ochako flinches when Yaoyorozu said his name. "I'm sorry for making you worry. But rest assured, we've both taken the necessary steps to recovering from that ordeal."
"Okay, good. I'm glad to hear it." Ochako replies with a genuine smile.
The two of them stare at each other for a moment; Yoayorozu could see something was stirring within her friend's eyes that lead to her thinking back to the night she and the other girls were talking about their new super moves. And how Ochako had reacted to Ashido's teasing regarding Midoriya. Her own nerves grew until a light blush crosses her cheeks which causes the other girl to blush as well. "Ochako…".
"Well, I'm glad you're doing better! Deku too, of course! Anyway, it's late so we should probably get to bed. Talk to you later! Night!" Ochako turns and hurries to her room, leaving Yaoyorozu sadden and worried.
"Good night…"
The next morning, the students were told they would have the day off from work studies to recover from the Humarise mission and only light work during classes. As the day went on Yaoyorozu was keenly aware that Ochako was actively avoiding her, going so far as to not even glance in her direction. It was starting to hurt her, thinking she had lost one of her dearests friends because she did the right thing. Obviously, there was more to it then that but for her, who had never thought about romance before now, it was a hard reality check she wasn't prepared for.
The last bell rang, letting the students leave for the day. Yaoyorozu walks along Jiro and Kaminari, discussing the day's assignments and what had happened during the Humarise mission until they reach the front of the school. There, she tells them she had promised someone she would meet them here. Her two friends shrug and continue on with parting words. She waves to them only to stop when she locks eyes with Ochako. The two of them stare at each other for a moment before she looks away with an almost pained look, walking away. Yaoyorozu couldn't help but let her shoulders hunch down, the pain she felt from the situation becoming more difficult to tolerate.
"Yaoyorozu." She straightens up then turns to see Midoriya and Bakugo standing in the doorway, the former smiling at her while the latter having the same scowl. She blinks in confusion at seeing Bakugo. "Thank you for waiting. Follow us, please."
After walking for a few minutes, the two boys lead her into a staff room where All Might was sitting on one of the couches, waiting for them. He greets the three of them with a smile. "Thank you for coming, Young Yoayorozu." She stares at him, trying to figure out what all this means as Bakugo walks to the empty couch. Midoriya stood beside her, gesturing towards the lone chair they had set up for her. Once they were all seated, All Might continues. "I'm sure you have many questions. But before we get to them, there are some things I need clarified about the incident the two of you had with the USJ Villain."
"Okay…but." She said with a questioning look. "I assure you, I left nothing out when I spoke with the police, Mr. Aizawa, or Ms. Midnight."
All Might lifts his hands in a calming gesture. "I have no doubt of your honesty, young lady. I only wish to know what you might suspect…regarding Young Midoriya's Quirk."
"His…?" She starts, looking at the boy. Meeting his green eyes, the image of the eight figures flash through her mind. "Oh. Those people I saw…".
"So, you did see the vestiges." All Might comments, his eyes furrowing.
"What the hell?! How the hell did she see them?" Bakugo shouts, startling Yaoyorozu as Midoriya contemplates it. "I've been training with Deku for weeks, forcing him to activate his Quirk at a moments notice, and I haven't seen anything yet!"
"Could it be because I've been activating it, and not them? Considering I've been conscious during those sessions, there might not have been a reason for them to activate One For All." Yaoyorozu inhales sharply, making him flinch along with All Might after saying the name.
Bakugo glares at him. "DAMN IT NERD! Can't you keep your mouth shut when you're thinking?!"
"One For All? Is that the name of your Quirk?" She asks. "It sounds similar to…".
"All For One." Her eyes widen as All Might finishes her thought. She looks to him along with Midoriya and Bakugo. "Yes. Which is why I've asked Young Midoriya and Young Bakugo to keep it a secret."
"You asked?" She said, looking downward as she thinks about it. All Might couldn't help but smile as he watches her putting things together herself. Midoriya giving her a kind look while Bakugo grunts with reluctant respect. Her eyes finally widen. "It was yours…you gave Izuku his Quirk."
"You're as bright as Aizawa says, Young Yoayorozu. Maybe even more so." She looks at him with a modest smile. "Now that you know that, I'll tell you everything."
It took a few minutes, with Midoriya and Bakugo chiming in with comments and to help clarify. At the end of the explanation, Yaoyorozu looks at Midoriya with a sympathetic look. "Izuku…I can only imagine what if must've felt for you to have gone through all that." He look's away, unable to meet her caring gaze while trying to hide his blush. Yaoyorozu couldn't help but admire him even more for his determination and resolve. That only fed into the growing feelings she held for him.
"You realize why we're telling you all this, right?" Bakugo says, jarring her out of her thoughts. "Because we didn't want to risk this stuff getting out." Hearing that brought the situation into focus for her. Seeing the logic behind it all.
"O-of course. News like this will undoubtedly cause a panic." She clutches her fist, mentally berating herself for assuming Midoriya would involve her with this for any other reason. The action is not lost on him or Bakugo.
"And now that you are in the know, I hope you will continue to aid Young Midoriya in improving, as well as keeping the secret of One For All." All Might adds with a kind smile.
"Absolutely!" She replies quickly, causing Midoriya to smile brightly.
The four of them spent nearly an hour discussing the past wielders as well as training options to prepare him to manifest Float, All Might's mentor and the seventh wielder Nana Shimura's Quirk. Once they were finished, the three students return to their dorms; Bakugo's presences making it difficult for Midoriya or Yaoyorozu to talk about what they were feeling towards the other.
Bakugo opens the door where he was met with Kirishima, Ashido and Jero, the red haired boy grinning at them as they enter. "About time you three got here. Foods still warm if you're hungry."
"Of course I'm hungry!" Bakugo shouts, walking pass them to head for the kitchen.
"So, what were you three doing, anyway?" Ashido asks.
"Well, I asked Mo-uh Yaoyorozu to help me understand Black Whip." Midoriya explains. "Kacchan has been really helpful with getting the hang of it in a fight, but I needed another perspective to get a better handle on it." He glances at Yoayorozu. "I was able to use it during that villain attack, so Yaoyorozu had seen it in action and up close. I figured she could provide that perspective." The long-winded explanation made Yaoyorozu sigh while blushing lightly.
From the couch, Midoriya could feel the death glares of Mineta and Kaminari, their jealously over the time he was spending with her radiating off them.
"I guess that makes senses." Ashido says, throwing her hands behind her head.
"If you say so." Jiro adds. Her earphone jacks moving to point behind her. "But wouldn't Sero or Tsu be better choices? No offence, Yaomomo."
Midoriya blinks in understanding. "Oh! You're right. I should ask them if they could help sometime." He lifts his hand to his chin. "Maybe Uraraka as well."
"Ochako?" Yaoyorozu breathes out. At the mention of the other girl, her mood shifts back to what she felt before meeting with Midoriya. Both Ashido and Jero catch it.
Just as Ashido is about to call her out on it, Jiro glares at the pink girl, her earphone jack's suddenly appear around her, threateningly, making the other girl clam up. Jiro looks to Yoayorozu with a much softer expression. "Hey, Yaomomo. Can we talk?" Before she got an answer, Jiro grabs Yaoyorozu and leads her to the elevators with Ashido following. Midoriya shares a confused look with Kirishima as he ignores the continuing glares from the couch.
"Midoriya." All four boys watch Todoroki approach him. "Can I have a word with you?" He asks, standing before his friends. Midoriya shares another quick look with Kirishima before nodding. Todoroki heads outside the front door with Midoriya close behind.
Kirishima looks at Mineta and Kaminari. "Is it just me or do you guys also feel like somethings up?"
"You mean besides Midoriya getting a kiss from Yaoyorozu?!" Mineta replies bitterly, his jealous scowl not once leaving his face.
"You really need to let that go, man." Kirishima said in a flat tone with a blank face. "It wasn't even a real kiss."
"Ever since Midoriya and Yaomomo fought that Tesla guy from the USJ attack, there's been this weird vibe to them." Kaminari points out. "I mean, he did technically die right in front of her. So…".
"Yeah…". Kirishima said sadly. The three of them starting to feel bad after thinking about what that sort of thing could do to someone. As they were contemplating that, Bakugo was eating what was left of the food, eyeing the three of them. He grunts in response before heading for his room, all while Ida watched.
Yaoyorozu meanwhile, was all but dragged into Jiro's room with Ashido close behind. "Alright, spill!" Ashido asks before the other two girls even sat down on her bed. "What's going on between you and Midoriya?" She asks with her hands on her hips.
"Wow Mina. Subtle much?" Jiro says with a sigh of annoyance.
Yoayorozu couldn't keep the blush from appearing across her face. "I…it's…it's hard to explain." She began, focusing on her hands that she had placed on her knees. "During the fight with Tesla, he attacked two bystanders. I had created a lightning rod and was about to intercept it, but Eri managed to catch it using Rewind."
"Whoa. Seriously?" Ashido said, both shocked and impressed.
"That kid's a mini rocker, doing something as punk rock as that."
"Yes, it was incredible. She stopped the attack just in time, but it was quickly straining her. So…without even thinking about it…Izuku…". Her blush grows even darker as she squeezes her skirt. "…moves my lightning rod in the attacks path…by grabbing me by my hips."
"HE WHAT!?" Ashido says loudly, nearly screaming. Her eyes bulging out of her head in shock as her own face starts to get flush.
"No way! I didn't think Midoriya had it in him." Jiro adds, her own face growing redder.
"He probably didn't think much about it at the time. His focus was on helping Eri and those bystanders. I know that. But…". Yaoyorozu goes quiet, trying to put into words how she feels without mentioning One For All. "Todoroki is the only other boy who's touched me while in the heat of battle, having to shove me to avoid Mr. Aziawa's attack. And Awase had to use his Quirk in order to save me., fusing our arms together and even using his body to shield me when that Nomu was about to finish us off. But…for some reason, it's Izuku grabbing my hips that makes me flush whenever I think about it."
"It's love!" Yaoyorozu grows redder as Ashido leaps onto the bed shouting with excitement.
"Seriously? What, is that your go-to answer for stuff like this?" Jiro counters. Ashido glares at her and sticks her tongue out. "It's probably overcharged emotions and stress from having seen him die right in front of her." Jiro looks to Yoayorozu with a sad smile. "Something as intense as that can't be easy to shake off so soon."
Yoayorozu looks at her friend for a moment before looking back at her hands. "Perhaps. But…the thing is…that didn't happen until after he grabbed me. When I think back to that compared to when he…it's much more…pleasant." She clarifies with a soft smile.
"That proves it! You're in—!" Ashido starts to say, an aura of love surrounding her.
"Would you stop saying it's love!" Jiro cuts her off, unable to keep herself from blushing.
"Oh come on, Jiro! How can you say that? Just look at her! She's completly smitten over Midoriya." Ashido said as Yoayorozu covers her embarrassed face with her hands. "Ha! You see? She's acting just like Uraraka did—!"
"Uraraka?" Yoayorozu demeanour changes drastically, her hands sinking to her chest as her face shifts into a pained grimace. Jiro and Ashido flinch at the sight with Jiro shooting a glare at the other girl laughing nervously.
"W-what I meant to say was…".
"Mina…you should probably leave now." Jiro 'suggests' through her clutched teeth.
"Right…yeah. I'll just…go to bed then…". She makes her way to the door, maintaining the same nervous smile. "Night." With that she leaves. Jiro lets out a heavy, annoyed sigh as Yaoyorozu brings her hands to her lap.
"She knows, right?" Jiro asks, looking at her sadden friend. "Is that way she was avoiding you all day?" Her shoulders sink at seeing Yoayorozu nodding. "Man…".
"What should I do, Jiro?" She asks; tears start welling up in her eyes. "I hadn't even thought about romance before now. Not seriously, anyway. And Uraraka is my friend. I don't—!"
"I wish I could help here, but I'm just as in the dark about this sort of thing as you are!" Jiro replies nervously. "I mean, Midnight probably would know but…can't you try talking with Ochako again? You are really good with negotiating."
"I doubt there's anything I could say that would ease her worries. She was already nervous about her feelings towards him when she was the only one with them. Now, she's suddenly got me to contend with…". The two girls sat in silence for a few moments. Finally, Yoayorozu looks up from her hands. "Maybe I should talk to Ms. Midnight about this."
"Wait, really?" Jiro cries out as Yoayorozu stands up. "I wasn't all that serious about it. Given she's kinda…". She blushes as her friend makes for the door. "Hardcore when it comes to her…outlook."
Yoayorozu giggles. "That's true. But…". She looks at Jiro while reaching for the door handle. "She's our teacher. Which means, she'll be able to help me with this. I just know it." She smiles at her friend. "Thank you. Jiro. For listening. I appreciate it."
"No sweat, Yaomomo." They wave at each other before Yoayorozu leaves, closing the door behind her. Jiro lets out another sigh. "Love triangles. That's gotta suck."
"You said it."
"GAH! Who!?" Jiro screams, looking to her closet to see two floating gloves, one of which was waving. "Hagakure!? How long have you been standing there?"
"Since you three got here. I've noticed Ochako acting weird whenever Yaomomo was around. I tried asking her about it, but all she would say was she 'needed to figure things out'. I figured I would ask Yoamomo when she got back but…you dragged her away before I had a chance to ask. With Ashido being Ashido, I didn't want Yoamomo to think we were ganging up on her. So, I stayed quiet." One of the gloves clutches into a fist. "I'm worried about them, Jiro."
"Yeah…so am I."
Midoriya closes the door behind him as Todoroki makes his way to one of the benches that sit near the stairs; Midoriya follows then sits beside his silent friend, trying to read his blank expression, but once again getting nothing. "So, what did you want to talk about, Todoroki?"
"Do you remember that day you, me and Ida were having lunch together? During the Shie Hassaikai investigation?" Midoriya nods, a frown appearing on his face. "I understand why you couldn't tell us anything regarding it. But now, it seems you're doing the same thing." Midoriya gives Todoroki a questioning look which he meets with an even stare. "Not about a top secret mission, but your feelings and concerns."
"Wha-what are you talking about, Todoroki?" Midoriya asks, throwing up his arms in a comical fashion while his face gets red. "I'm not…".
"It's okay if you don't want to talk about it." Midoriya calms down as the other boy offers him a small, kind smile. "It's just that, I recall how better you looked after we reminded you we're friends. I figured you needed a reminder, is all." He looks back out to the school as Midoriya lowers his arms down doing the same, a smile slowly returning as they sat in silence for a few minutes.
Finally, Midoriya breaks the silence with a sigh. "Thank you, Todoroki. It's almost silly how often I need to be reminded of that." One hand moves to his chest while the other gently grips his pants. "The truth is…there is something that's been on my mind for a while now. But I haven't been able to…find the right words to describe it."
"I see."
"Since the villain attack, it's been difficult to go through a day without thinking about it. During the Humarise thing, I let it slip during my fight with Flect Turn which nearly cost me the fight." Todoroki looks at his friend, noticing his body shaking. "But…at the same time…whenever I do let it slip into my conscious thoughts…my chest tightens and my face gets flush." Todoroki gives him a confused look at the sight of Midoriya smiling. "And every time I see her, I can't help but—."
"Her? Wait, are you talking about Yaoyorozu?" Todoroki interrupts to ask. Midoriya blinks then looks at his friend, seeing the confused look on his face.
"Y-yes…". The two of them stare at each other for a long moment. "Wait, what did you think I was holding in?"
"You died, Midoriya. Going through something like that would've taken its toll on anyone. I thought you were keeping it your feelings bottled up because you didn't want us to worry about you."
"….oh. Right. That…". He said, full of embarrassment for all but admitting his feelings for Yaoyorozu. To Todoroki of all people. 'Oh Crap! Is he gonna hate me now too?' He thinks as images of Mineta, Kaminari and Sero glaring at him flash through his mind.
"Midoriya…do you have feelings for Yaoyorozu?"
"W-well…". As his face grows redder trying to find something to say, the door opens behind them. The sound draws their attention, to their combined surprise find Yaoyorozu walking through the doorway. She freezes in her tracks upon seeing the both of them, causing a light blush of her own to appear.
"Oh! Todoroki! Izu-I mean, Midoriya! What are you two doing out here?" She asks while closing the door.
"I was concern for Midoriya regarding his near death experience with the villain you two fought. I was offering him a chance to vent his emotions and thoughts about it." He looks back at Midoriya about to say more, only to stop upon seeing the other boy's nerve racking face.
"Oh. How thoughtful of you." She calms down after hearing that while making her way down the stairs. "Jiro and Ashido did the same for me. But, it's clear I need to speak with someone more qualified about it."
Midoriya's fears and embarrassment vanish, replaced with concern. "Qualified? Wait, did something else happen during the fight?"
"No, no! Nothing like that! I just meant uh, with regards to um, my response!" She says quickly, her blush returning that sets off Midoriya's own blush. "I just want to review it with one of the teachers to see what I could've done differently is all!" She jogs past them and towards the teacher dorms, looking over her shoulder at them. "I won't be long." With that she heads off, leaving Todoroki with a somewhat stunned expression as Midoriya's blush disappears and a small smile appears. Todoroki looks over and sees the same look in his friend's eyes that he had the night they sparred together. A slight ping in his chest causes him to consider his own views of Yaoyorozu and what he should do. Those's thoughts didn't last long in the face of Midoriya and his genuine affection for the girl.
"It would seem…I misinterpreted the situation." He says, getting Midoriya's attention. He takes a deep breath to collect his thoughts. "Regardless…if you need someone to talk too…about anything that's troubling you, I'll do what I can to help."
"Really? You're…not mad?" Midoriya asks with actual surprise.
Todoroki blinks. "Why would I be mad?"
"Well, the thing is…Mineta, Kaminari and Sero are pretty upset with the amount of time I've been spending with her. So I figured, they can't be the only ones who like her as more then a friend…".
"I see…". Todoroki looks towards the teacher's dorms, barely able to see their friend. "Yaoyorozu is a good friend and I respect her as a classmate and a hero. But, as far as romance is concerned…". He brings his left hand to his chest as his right hand instinctively reaches for his burn scar. "…I don't know enough about that sort of thing to consider it as a possibility or not." Midoriya gives his friend a sad look, thinking back to the meal he shared with his family, how completely different it was compared to his relationship with his parents.
"You don't have to worry about me pursuing Yaoyorozu, Midoriya." Todoroki states, lowering his hands as Midoriya's eyes widen. "I can see how much she means to you. Ever since you two fought that villain, you've had a different look in your eyes whenever you see her." He smiles at the other boy. "If you believe there's something between you two, then do what you feel is right." He stands up and heads for the door. "That course of action…hasn't steered you wrong yet." Midoriya watches his friend head back inside, astound with his friends response. He can't help but smile brightly at him before turning towards the path Yaoyorozu ran, somehow feeling lighter.
The door opens as Todoroki enters the building, the ping in his chest fading with every step he takes. He glances at the couches where Kirishima, Kaminari and Mineta were joined by Sero, Sato, Shoji, Ojiro, Tokoyami, and Asuyi. The frog girl looks at him; meeting his eyes she could instantly tell what the two of them talked about, confirming her suspicions. She lets out a small sigh before looking back towards the kitchen where Uraraka is washing dishes with Ida, Kota and Auyama, noting the smile she usually always wore, was off and had been all day.
Yaoyorozu stands in front of the faculty dorm's front door, having just knocked on it. Trying to figure out how she would go about asking Ms. Midnight about her situation without letting slip anything about One For All. The door opens to reveal Eri looking up at her, a smile instantly appearing on her face upon seeing the older girl. "Hi, Yaomomo!"
"Hi, Eri." She replies, bending down to hug her young friend. "How've you been?"
"Good! I've gotten really, really good with my Quirk! You wanna see?" They split apart while Eri still smileing at her.
"I'd love to. There's just something I need to discuss with—."
"Yaoyorozu? What are you doing here at this hour?" The two girls look up to see Mr. Aizawa standing by the couches. "Is everything alright?"
"Sorry to disturb you this late, Mr. Aziawa. I'm alright. I just wanted to speak with Ms. Midnight about…". She glances at Eri for a quick second." "…personal matters."
"…I see." He looks down at Eri. "Can you go and let Ms. Midnight know she has a guest, Eri?"
"Okay." The little girl hurries off, waving at Yaoyorozu as she goes. Once she's out of ear shot, Mr. Aizawa approaches his student.
"How are you holding up?"
She gives him a sad smile. "It's been…more then I expected, to say the least."
"I know what you mean." He replies, thinking back to Kurogiri and the friend he once was. "I'm glad your reaching out about this. Now, if only Midoriya would do the same."
"You don't have to worry, Mr. Aizawa. Todoroki and Bakugo are supporting him." She giggles. "In their own ways." This causes a small smile to appear on her homeroom teachers face.
"My, what a surprise." They look back to see Eri and Midnight standing at the bottom of the stairs. "Good evening, Yaoyorozu. To what do I own the visit?"
"Hello, Ms. Midnight. I was hoping to discuss something with you. If you have a moment, that is."
"Of course, my dear girl. I always have time for my students. Shall we take this to my room, then?" With a nod, Yaoyorozu gives a short bow to Mr. Aizawa before following Ms. Midnight, giving Eri a pat on her head as she passes. After the short climb the two of them reach her room; the Rated R hero lets her student enter first, closing the door before walking past the stunned girl to sit on her desk chair. She gives her a knowing smile. "Well? What do you think?"
"I…uh…". Yaoyorozu grew bright red upon looking around her teacher's room; all her walls were covered with 'alternative' equipment that leans into the realm of BDSM, with posters of herself and other men and women wearing similar themed gear. She was certain this was highly inappropriate for her to be seeing all this, figuring what one does with their own room is their business. 'But inviting a student of 16 into a place decorated like this?' Yaoyorozu thought as she focus' on Midnight, who wore a simple shirt and short combo. "I…have no words." 'Oh no! Has Eri been in here yet?!'
"Quite the statement, don't you think? I do so enjoy making people stop and think about what they see." She winks at her. "It doesn't hurt to have a double take, wouldn't you agree?"
"I…suppose so." She replies weakly, thinking over her growing feelings for Midoriya.
"Now then, my dear. What can I do for you?" Midnight leans in closer towards Yaoyorozu, her shirt barely supporting her breasts.
"Well…this might sound out of no where but…I need some advice with regards to…romance." Her face turns a shade pink.
"OH! My dear, Yaoyorozu!" Midnight says with excitement, leaning back into her seat while clasping her hands together. "That is unexpected. I would've thought Jiro would have been the first of your class to come visit me about this!" The young girl blinks.
Meanwhile, back at the dorm, Jiro sneezes while sitting with the other girls in the common room.
Midnight looks at Yaoyorozu with a soft, concerning expression. "Tell me, does this have anything to do with Midoriya and what you had to do in order to save him?" Yaoyorozu looks down and nods, the blush fading, but still present. "No need to feel embarrassed, Yaoyorozu. It's perfectly natural to form stronger bonds with the people you save. Even more so if that person is a friend."
"That's…not the problem I need advice on." Yaoyorozu clarifies. This time, Midnight blinks in confusion at the young girl. She looks up at her teacher then continues. "You see…I'm not the only one with…strong feelings for Izuku."
"Ah. I see. I assume the other girl is Uraraka, correct?" This makes Yaoyorozu look at her with surprise before nodding. Midnight smiles a knowing smile. "I picked up on them after her team won against Class 1-B. How Ashido's teasing made her react." She frowns. "I also see your concerns. The two of you, pining for the same boy. But neither of you wants to ruin your friendship. This is a delicate dilemma." She crosses her arms under her breasts. "Have you spoken to her about this?"
"I tried. Once it finally dawned on me, I tried to talk to her about it. But, she ran off before I could. She's been avoiding me ever since." She finishes, her blush gone and her eyes growing moist.
"The girl's probably never experienced competition of the heart before." Midnight comments, giving her student a sad look. "She may even give up her pursuit if she feels inadequate."
"Why would she think that?" Yaoyorozu genuinely asks, throwing Midnight for a loop. "What could she possibly feel inadequate about? She has just as much a chance of being with Izuku as I do!"
Midnight stares at the young girl before her, flabbergasted; her eye's briefly looking down at the students chest. 'She genuinely believes that, too. What a modestly, naïve girl you are, Yaoyorozu!' She coughs into her fist before replying. "B-be that as it may, you now share a hiroing experience with Midoriya, that Uraraka hasn't. And as I said earlier, heroes and those they save often develop a bond with each other. You not only saved his life, you also brought him back to life." She gently lays a hand over Yoayorozu's hand, offering the girl a sad smile. "And that means something. Even if he doesn't show it."
Yaoyorozu meets her teachers gaze, thinking back to the recent time she's spent with Midoriya, how much happier he seemed. Not to mention being let in on the secret of One For All. She couldn't deny they had gotten closer in such a short time. But then, an image of Ochako appears in her mind, making her sigh sadly. "So…what should I do? I…don't want to let go of what I have for Izuku. But, at the same time, I don't want to lose Ochako as a friend either."
"Then…you must go beyond Plus Ultra and fight for both you friendship with Uraraka and your growing affections for Midoriya!" She saids with enthusiasm that startles Yaoyorozu as she stands before her. "Take heart of what I said at the start; its always good to have a double take, no matter what it is." She places her hands on her student's shoulders. "If the problem you face seems to have no answer, then reexamine it another way." She winks at her. "I'm certain a bright girl like you will figure this out in no time. In a way that helps all three of you."
The young hero in training looks at her teacher, her tears running with joy rather then sadness as a bright smile shines on her face. She stands and hugs the older woman. "Thank you, Ms. Midnight. I'll do my best!"
Midnight returns the hug, her pervy side showing in her grin as their breasts press against each other. "Anytime, Yaoyorozu. I'll always be here for you, should you ever need me." The two separate after another moment; Yaoyorozu leads the two of them out of her room and back to the common room. There, she promises Eri she and Midorya will stop by tomorrow and see how good she's gotten with her Quirk. She gives her a hug before saying good night to the three of them as she leaves. Midnight and Aizawa share a concern, knowing look as a picture of Jaku Hospital is in the middle of Aizawa's laptop.
A cool breeze blew across her face as Yaoyorozu returns to her dorm building. She blinks in surprise to find someone sitting on the bench. A smile grows across her face but slowly turns into a frown the closer she got. Once she was close enough, Uraraka looks up with a frown of her own. "Ochako? W-what are you doing out here so late?"
The other girl flashes her a sad smile. "I could ask you the same thing, Yoayorozu." She said before she stands up. Her smile returning to a frown. "I'm sorry for avoiding you since we last spoke. I've…been thinking a lot about what I want. And…what you and Deku have…and whether I should…let go of what I have for him."
"Ochako, you don't need to—!" Yaoyorozu started to say, getting cut off by the determination in the other girl's eyes as she stares her down. The same kind of determination she's seen in Midoriya.
"I've decided…I'm not giving up on him." Ochako announces, getting into her combat stance. Yaoyorozu stares in shock. "Don't get the wrong idea, you are my friend Yaoyorozu. But…I can't ignore my feelings for Deku. And…since you have similar feelings for him…". Yaoyorozu could see her shaking. "That makes us rivals!" Standing her own ground, Yaoyorozu's frown shifts into a hard, determined glare as well, matching her friends. "I challenge you, Momo Yaoyorozu! To a sparring match! The winner…gets to admit their feelings to Deku!"
As the two girls square off outside, Asuyi watches from the common area along side Ashido, Jiro and Hagakure. The four of them standing close together watching their friends about to come to blows. Standing not far away with the barest of understanding what was happening Ojirio, Auyama, Shoji and Kota silently watch, worrying about what was to come.
"Ochako…you say we're still friends…but. I noticed you stopped calling me Yaomomo." She meets the other girl's hard stare, unable to not see the similarities to Midorya's earlier feud with Bakugo. She clutches her fist tightly. "I had hoped…we could talk about this. Figure out a way…to settle this situation without coming to blows." She brings her arm up in front of her and creates a metal rod. "However, you've made it quite clear…that words won't resolve this!" Ochaku's eyes widen as she watches Yaoyorozu get into her own fighting stance, momentarily taken aback by her 'rival' and her fierce gaze. "I accept your challenge! Ochako Uraraka!"