We're back. Quickly before we start. Tomoe thoughts here in the beginning is not something that I believe in or promote. Only her theories that even she doesn't like.
Eng is not my first language and I don't own my hero academia or Hunter X Hunter
I fixed my hair while I looked at my reflection in deep thought. Something that I have noticed I have done a lot lately. But what can you say when you live in this world. In my first life I remember all my friends birthdays. Damn, I still remember them. But if a anime or game character do not shares same birthday as one of my friends, then I wouldn't remember the anime or game character birthday. Why am I thinking about this? Because by chance, which I mean probably because of the god who sent me, I share my birthday with Izuku.
"Life is really complicated." I said to myself. After all, it's our birthday tomorrow, so I need to find a present for him. I went to my computer and tried to remember all the All Might merch he has. But in the middle I remember something. I realized it a while ago, but didn't have time to check it. In this life, I've never felt... The heat. I've never had the desire to... Petting the kitten. Which made me wonder if being reborn changed my sexual orientation. And as a person who believes in choice, I do NOT like what it means, not at all.
So, I need to test myself. And I'm curious about what those websites look like here. I bet it is a lot of furries. Wouldn't be surprised when furries exist because of Quirks. I also wonder about how Mirko is seen here. I know she's popular in my first life, I have seen enough fan art to know that. So I wonder what you can find here.
I wright Mirko in the search engine and with three x's after it. Curiosity about what it could be, was stronger than actually seeing it. That worried me.
In a supermarket was Tomoe's father and brother. They were preparing for tomorrow, but Kenzou's phone vibrated in his pocket. He looked at it and said Heh.
"What is it Kenzou. Don't say it was cancelled."
"No, it's just that a few years ago I made it so that a message would be sent to me if Tomoe went to a porn website. And I just got the that message."
" Kenzou what the fuck. It is a big invasion of privacy. I thought I raised you better than this!"
"She's looking up lewds on Mirko."
That stopped the head of the Fukumoto family. "What?... (gasp) Is she gay? What about my grandchildren! What about young Midoriya Izuku? Don't tell me that she's going to say she's not interested in him on his birthday! I thought I raised her better than this!"
"Don't worry Dad. Isn't it obvious. Tomoe said she would get him a present today."
"I don't understand the connection. Don't try to change the subject to get out of trouble."
"I not. But the fact is she looks up one of the most popular lewd pro hero the day she would buy a present for her future boyfriend". He fixed his glasses. "It's clear that she's exploring what a hero nerd like Midoriya Izuku would like. I wouldn't be surprised if she thought about buying a Mirko costume. I would suggest that we keep a eye on what she buys. But I know she's smart enough not to use her card, but used the physical money she's been saving up in secret."
"Ooo. now I understand." Mr. Fukumoto nodded. "I have to admit that I should have known, considering that me and your mother did the same thing back in the days."
"Ok, that's too much information."
"So, let's talk about how you're invading your sister's privacy and keeping an eye on her hidden money."
"I have to make sure nothing happens to her. She is not that strong and beautiful. There are too many villainous figures who want to get their claws on her out there."
"Yes, but she also has to live her own life." They continued to argue about it for the rest of the shopping trip.
I looked at the goods in front of me. It was easy to find valuable All Might merch, but not to find one that Izuku already has, and that I can afford. The last one is Extremely important. I looked at a shelf with the game that I and Izuku played yesterday. It was fun. Instead of copying All Might, he copied a video game All Might. I have to admit, I didn't see it coming, but it's in his character. That and if he would take something from me. In the anime, he took inspiration from his teachers, I expected him to do the same against me as well. But I don't know what. But it reminds me, should I teach him something earlier than in cannon?
I went through the mall in deep thought. But that's when I walk upon someone. I stopped just before I walked into a person, my Aura making contact with him was the only thing that stopped me in time. I concentrated on reality and noticed that his Aura was familiar. I looked up at his face as he turned around.
"Oh, Tomoe-chan. Nice to meet you here."
"Yep, it's just as good to see you Inasa." The hot-blooded wind user stood in front of me.
"So, Tomoe-chan. Are you also here to buy a present for Izuku-kun?"
"Yes".
"Good. What did you buy? I found this new game." Inasa showed Hero's Kombat 6.
"Yeah, he has that one already. We played it yesterday."
"Aw. And I thought I had found it." He looked down, disappointed.
"yes, life can be like that. Hope you have a receipt."
"Oo, I'll just keep it for myself. Um, maybe that?" He pointed it to an All Might figure.
"He has it too. If it's All Might, he probably has it."
"Great. Now I have to find a pressant for you and Izuku-kun. This is not hot blooded."
"Well, we can help each other with Izuku. I haven't found one either." I held out my empty hands. "We can find something."
"Ah yes. What a hot blooded idea! But where do we start?"
"Well, he likes All Might and Heros, so that's a start. Then we have his training."
"Oh yeah. Weights that he can have at home, or other things that he can bring with him. Like one of those hand grips. You know, which you train your grip on."
"That sounds good."
We walked around and found a store that sells weights and other exercise equipment. After an hour of looking around and talking to the workers. We finally bought some mobile tools that I may not know how to use and protein drinks. I will give the protein drinks and Inasa the training equipment. But it felt like just something that you drink wasn't enough, I wasn't satisfied.
"Hey Tomoe, is everything ok?", Inasa asked surprisingly observant.
"Um, I feel like I should give something more. Maybe chocolate?"
"Um, chocolate is good."
"Yes, but I'm worried if it doesn't fit. You know, with the protein drinks and then something unhealthy. And then there's the chocolate flavor protein drinks..." I stopped and looked through the window behind Inasa. In the window among the precious stones and jewelry were two Magatama. One white and one black. It reminded me of Archer Kanshou and Bakuya. But what really drew my attention was they had an Aura. They weren't like the Tenka Goken, not bloodthirsty at all. It was more, benevolent.
"Um, Tomoe-chan? Are you ok? You're spacing out a lot today. Have you drink enough water?"
"Um, yes. I just think I know what to buy."
"That's good. Then I'll go, and buy you a present. But it's going to be a surprise, so I'm going to go. Now!", Inasa walked away, but I could only concentrate on the two Magatama.
I went into the store and bought it. Sure, it cost, but the protein drinks didn't cost that much. I'm sure Dad and Onii-chan might think 30,000 yen is too much. But this is an object with Nen. It's proof that Izuku and I aren't the only Nen users in history, but the question is in the present. But unfortunately I can't prove it, but I can use this as proof to Izuku that we are not the only Nen users.
I could only smile at that.
I sat in front of my mirror in just my underwear, and the bandages. One on my shoulder where Toga's knife stabbed me. The other one on my side. They have stopped hurting and I will see how they have healed. I remember how Kurapika used Enhancement to enhance his healing factor. So I tried to do the same thing. I know how it works so I just need to concentrate on it while I go through the day. And now it's time to see how it goes.
I removed the bandages above my waist. It was a bit blue, I guess it doesn't hurt that much. And consider that I haven't shit out blood, I had definitely overestimated the damage I took. When I took off the bandages at the shoulder, it was also better than I thought. I had bought a plaster with pieces of plastic that you pull together to tighten a wound. It would probably work better stitching it together, but I can't sew up my own wound, it's a bit too painful for me. There was only a little pink skin left, it becomes a barely visible skar.
Eh, it's better than I thought. Sure, it's not something that I can use in the middle of a fight, I think I need to be an Enhancer for that. I stretch out my arms, even behind my back. Something that I haven't been able to do for a while. But now on my birthday, I don't need to have any pain. Well, it still hurt on my side, but it doesn't have to be perfect.
Now that I'm satisfied, I got to my bed and put on my blouse and skirt. A white blouse with a rose on it and a long purple skirt. It's more nicely than I usually have, but there will be a couple of guests. And I haven't had guests on my birthday since I was six.
I made sure I looked good before I went to the living room. It looks like everything is packed. "Ah, there's my princess of the day." said Dad with a happier than usual attitude. "We just finished. Take a bag and we'll go".
I did so. We decided to celebrate at Izuku's house. With how the Bakugos have been with them for the last few years, we decided to do it there. Yes, Bakugo has been the only person to come. Which may have something to do with how Izuku sees Bakugo as a friend after all these years.
I looked down into the bag that I was holding. It was a cake that wished Izuku a happy birthday. One of our parents (don't know which one) had the idea that we should get the cake for each other. Dad tried to convince me to bake it, but I didn't see why. Plus, I know a good bakery. I don't care what you say, but Japan has the best desserts and pastries in the world.
But it feels like I've forgotten something. With panic I checked if I had brought my presents. To my surprise, I have. Considering this is an anime, I expected something to go wrong. But both the Magatama and the protein drinks are here. So, it will probably go wrong with the party. Typical.
We arrived at the Midoriya's apartment and to my surprise we were the last.
"HEY! What took you so long!? We have been waiting for you for ten minutes." Bakugo screamed.
"Be nice!", Miss Bakugo shouted to her son.
"Well this is going to be interesting." I heard Onii-chan mutter,
Me and Onii-chan went to the table that all the food was on. Dad rolled up to Miss Bakugo and Mr Bakugo and started talking. Just as I got out the cake, Inasa and Izuku came up to me.
"Hi Tomoe-chan. How is it going". Izuku asked.
"It's good. I have your cake here". I pointed to the cake.
"Oh how nice. It looks like something you can buy. Mine doesn't look as good." He was looking at a very homemade cake. Some of the letters that were about to slide off the cake. "You're really better at this than me," Izuku said dishearten.
OH... Was that why dad wanted me to bake the cake myself? Because Izuku did. Damn, now I'm feeling like I'm ungrateful. Dad, why couldn't you come out and say it right away?! Well, nothing to do about it now. And I don't like to lie.
"Oh, I haven't baked mine. I am afraid that mine would be in the same condition as yours." Ok, maybe a little lied. Mine would have been better.
"Tomoe. You can hang out with your friends. I can take care of this."
"Ok Onii-chan." I turned to Izuku with a bag with a present box in it.
"Oh, it's fine if you put it there." He pointed to a corner with gifts in two piles. Funny enough there were two papers on the wall. Both of them had a bad drawing of us. I could only imagine that they were in a hurry.
After that we played Heros Kombat 6. Inasa was just as good as Izuku, but Bakugo was something else. Out of five times, I won two. But the fun didn't last long.
"Stupid Deku. Don't you have any other game?"
"I'm sorry Kacchan. I don't have anything else that you like."
"Of course, stupid Deku."
"Hey hey. We can do something else." Inasa said. Trying to deescalate the situation before they start.
"Well, I brought an anime with me that I thought Izuku might like." I said, looking for the DVD in my bag.
" Tisk. Why would I want to see a stupid anime."
"Oh, you're going to love the main character. He's blonde and screams that he's going to be the best all the time."
"Uh? Why would I like that? It sounds fucking annoying."
I could see Izuku and Inasa holding their mouths in an attempt not to laugh out loud.
"Ah, I found it." I took out the disc. "Here."
"Naruto? Never heard of it."
Kacchan, Tomoe-chan likes pre-Quirk anime. So it's older that what you watch."
"Eh, sounds like hot shit. No thanks." Uninterested, he takes out his mobile phone from his pocket and clicked on it.
"Oh, I haven't seen any pre-Quirk anime. What are they about?" asked Inasa.
"It's in a fantasy world about ninjas instead of Heros. They also have schools for ninjas. And they uses a power system called chakra that they use to make jutsus. The anime will explain it." I put the disc in. When I sat down on the couch I could see thoughtful expressions on Izuku's face, He probably realized this relates to his training.
We sat down and watched the first episode. We got to see two before it was time for lunch. Inasa looked like he really liked it. He called Naruto the most hot-blooded man ever. The food was nothing special. The Bakugo's screaming was the most interesting. But then it was time for presents.
We opened our presents separately. Inasa gave me books on Greek, Japanese and Norse mythology. I'm not so interested in Nordic because I've heard most of them in my former life. But because of the lack of interest, I haven't heard of the more unknown Japanese stories, so I'm happy about that. Bakugo who I'm sure had to give me a present gave me chocolate. Nothing special, just a regular chocolate bar that you can buy at a gas station. And dad and Onii-chan gave me money. Just what I needed.
For Izuku, Bakugo had found an All Might figure that he didn't have. Which made me ask how stable their relationship is. I know what Inasa gave him but then ours came. Apparently, we're going to give our gifts at the same time and now our parents are a bit away filming and giving us a thumbs up.
But I had to stop staring back when Izuku walked up to me. "I-I have. Here's your present Tomoe-chan." He gave me a present box with All Might paper. I had a hard time taking it and giving mine my at the same time. but I succeeded.
"And here's one of mine." I gave him the wrapped-up protein drinks. I didn't get to see his reaction because I could only look with wide eyes at what I took out of the box. It was a plushie as big as my torso of Tony Tony Chopper in his Wano samurai armor. I could only look at it with wide eyes before I hugged it. It's been hard to get hold of One Piece plushies because they stopped making them before I was born.
"Do, do you like it." I looked up at Izuku who was looking at me. I could only nod back while hugging Chopper. Izuku gave back a sweet smile that glowed like... Well, All Might I guess.
"Well, I have to say. The gift is amazing, but like I said, it was my first gift." Izuku's eyes widened as I took out the little black box with a ribon. He took it with uncertain hands. I saw how his eyes widened as he used Gyo on his eyes. Apparently he felt its aura. He gaped when he opened the box, obviously trying to understand what he sees.
"Tomoe-chan. Have you made these?", he asked uncertainly.
"No, unfortunately I have no skill for that. No, it's something that I found and bought."
"Izuku? What is it?" Inko asked.
Izuku picked up the two Magatama. Together they made the yin yang symbol, but they can also work as a hand band or necklace. They gave the feeling of being old, but they looked like relatively new.
"Oooh." Inko burst out. "Let me guess, there are one half each for you, part of a whole. How romantic."
"What? What do you mean"? I just couldn't understand what she meant. Izuku looked confused too.
"Aren't they two parts? Weren't you supposed to have one each? You know, like those heart necklaces that fit together. That you are not whole without the other."
Me and Izuku's face turned red. Izuku tried to mutter something that was incomprehensible. But I was able to get it out. "No no no no. It's just a nice necklace." I pointed to it." See, I took a thread through it so they were sticking together. I didn't mean that." I explained a little quicker then I liked.
"Oh, you don't have to be embarrassed. I can fix it for you two." Before anyone could react, Inko had taken the necklace and somehow turned the thread that pierced it and went around the neck into two necklaces. I don't even think she had a pair of scissors on her, she just did it. "There you go." She put them in Izuku's hand.
We both looked at each other, unsure of what to do. I don't think even Izuku has understood what just happened. Damn, I think Inasa and Bakugo don't understand it either.
"Um, here I guess".
Eh?
Izuku for some reason agreed and holds out his hand with the necklaces. "You can have one. I don't mind." Well, it would be rude to say no now. But it would also be to take a present that I just gave. Demn it.
"Um, OK." I took a black one. I am not blind to the symbolism. Yin symbolizes negative, dark, and feminine. And Yang is positive, bright, and masculine… I bet that god have something to do about this.
There was an awkward silence after that, but after a while, the conversations began to resume. Dad took pictures of me with my new necklace. But after that, Izuku wanted to talk to me privately. My father was there and gave me the look, not helping. We went into his room and closed the door. If someone were to come, we would feel their Aura.
"What is this?" he shouted quietly as he held out the white necklace. "This is Nen!"
"Yep. Like I said. There are Geniuses who unconsciously develop a unique Nen ability. Those who are unnaturally good at a skill can use Nen without knowing it. Izuku, have you seen the Tenka Goken after I opened your aura nodes?"
"Um, no." he said and looked at me interested.
"They also have this Aura like these." Izuku's eyes widened, but I continued. "Masters of their craft can unknowingly infuse their Nen into their work. It's no wonder the Muramasa are bloodthirsty blades when their creator was so easy to anger."
"I-I see. So, these are master works?" asked Izuku, nervous about having something so expensive.
"Yes..." Oh, I just realized it. Gon and Killua were looking for similar items to make money because they are often so valuable. I could have just sold them and got more money. If I was smart, I could get money for another present for Izuku and my Quirk hunting. Oh well, nothing can be done about it now. But now I have an idea to make money. But I should have figured it out early.
"Thank Tomoe sensei. Not just because you gave me something valuable, but because you let me into the world of Nen. Sure, you're the only Nen user I've met, but it doesn't matter to me. You believed in me so easily when no one has believed in me for years. Thanks." Izuku leaned over and hugged me. It took me off guard and I could feel blood rushing up to my face.
I didn't say anything when he let me go. "It's getting late. I think I heard Kacchan yelling goodbye to Mom." I didn't answer, I just nodded and follow after him. But I wasn't prepared for what happened after.
" Fukumoto-chan! What are you doing here?" said Inko as she walked up to me. "Your father and brother just left. Why are you still here."
"Heh?"
"Heh?" Was I just... Abandoned? I quickly looked around and saw that my presents are gone. "Dad? What the fuck." I quickly walked towards the door. "Thank you for the day and that you had us here, but I have to go after them now, buy!"
I went out the door before they could say anything. Very annoyed that they had forgotten me. I couldn't see them and En doesn't go very far, so the best I could do was Zetsu so I could feel their Aura better. It had already become night and I quickly walked the way home.
It only took me a minute or so before I found them. I slowed down as I approached them, trying to find the right words to describe how annoyed I was. Well, was. I've calmed down now. I can't stay angry or irritated for long. But I will still give my words.
I walked past a woman who afterwards sped up the pace when I walk by. My instincts warning me, but I didn't feel any hostility from her, the opposite. I guessed her joy was why she speed up. So that's why I was so surprised when a hand with a handkerchief pressed against my face from behind me. My first thought was realizing what it was, the second was: Heh? I don't feel any hostility. Just, admiration? Then everything went black.
Well, something must go wrong.
But anyway. It felt hard to go to the different parts here, I knew what I wanted, just not how to do it. It may be noticeable in the quality. But I hope you like this. Review if you can. Have a good day!
