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Yukimo (OC)
Midoriya Izuku
Bakugo Katsuki

Iida Tenya

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After deciding to apply to U.A. Academy, Yukimo created a strict schedule to train and improve her quirk over the next ten months. She also pleaded with her teacher not to announce it to her classmates, fearing that Katsuki would make a big deal about it and disrupt her training. With her newfound resolve, Yukimo was committed to pushing herself to her limits and becoming a stronger hero.

It was a strange change, but since the sludge incident, Katsuki hadn't bothered Izuku at all. Instead, he would simply yell at him to move. Yet, the bullying had inexplicably stopped. Yukimo couldn't help but wonder what had caused this sudden shift in Katsuki's behavior, but she was grateful for the peace and quiet it brought.

She had tried to tell Izuku about her decision to attend U.A. Academy, but he was always busy and left in a hurry. She often visited his home, hoping to surprise him, but his mother always greeted her to say he hadn't arrived yet. Yukimo couldn't help but wonder if Izuku was deliberately avoiding her, but she pushed the thought aside and decided that he would find out soon enough.

Thanks to All Might's guidance, Yukimo was able to retake the mock exam during class. She had managed to convince one of the teachers to let her leave, citing a medical check-up as an excuse. The experience was a bit awkward, but Yukimo was relieved that it was over. She couldn't help but wonder what kind of reaction Izuku would have when he found out that she had been trying to tell him about her decision all along.

All that was left to do was prepare for the upcoming entrance exam. She had received some painkillers from the hospital to help her manage her headaches. However, she had also been forced to promise not to use teleportation and telekinesis simultaneously for the time being. They didn't want another incident like the last one, and Yukimo agreed wholeheartedly.

To be honest, she wouldn't have used teleportation anyway; it was too risky. After what happened, she decided to focus solely on her telekinesis. She knew it was a temporary measure, but she wanted to improve her skills before attempting to combine all three abilities again. Determined to master her telekinesis, she vowed to avoid pushing herself too hard.

Every day, Yukimo had been training her telekinesis at home. One day, she received a surprise gift from Izuku's mother—a Rubik's cube. She was challenged to solve it using her telekinesis, and each time she succeeded, Izuku's mother would give her a new puzzle to conquer. The first few attempts were frustrating, but Yukimo was determined to master the cube. She spent hours practicing and gradually improving her skills. With each solved cube, she felt a sense of accomplishment and pride that motivated her to keep pushing herself.

In addition to practicing her telekinesis, Yukimo also worked on improving her physical strength. She understood that to defeat opponents, she needed to be physically fit. Thus, she dedicated herself to a rigorous training regimen, focusing on building her endurance and power.

One of the challenges Yukimo faced was that excessive use of her telekinesis left her feeling physically drained. She often struggled to recover from intense sessions, and it would take hours for her body to recharge. However, as she became more physically fit, she noticed that her recovery time after using her telekinesis improved. This realization motivated her to keep pushing herself, knowing that being fit would ultimately help her become a stronger and more effective hero.

However, since she wasn't accustomed to using her telekinesis as frequently, Yukimo soon realized that doing so took a toll on her body. She often experienced nosebleeds and severe headaches, which made it difficult for her to focus.

At times, when her telepathy spiraled out of control, Yukimo tried to force herself to calm down and regain it, but she found this effort futile. She often lost consciousness or became disoriented from the intense mental struggle, which only added to her frustration.

Whenever Yukimo's telekinesis became uncontrollable, Nurse Hatsumi cared for her in the hospital, even grounding her until she fully recovered. As a result, Yukimo was restricted to studying for her exams with no exceptions.

If Yukimo tried to use her telekinesis while grounded, Nurse Hatsumi would chase after her with a stick, determined to prevent any potential harm. Yukimo felt intimidated by this stern approach, recalling the time Nurse Hatsumi had warned her with a deadly serious expression. She knew that Nurse Hatsumi would not hesitate to discipline her if she failed to comply with the rules.

Over the past ten months, Yukimo had surprisingly grown close to Nurse Hatsumi. She had never expected to form such a bond with an adult, especially one who knew about her quirk and troubled past. However, as they shared meals, conversations, and quiet moments together, Yukimo found herself feeling seen and understood in ways she had never experienced before.

It was a peculiar feeling. Yukimo was still getting used to seeing Nurse Hatsumi not just as a caregiver. However, as they laughed together over silly jokes and shared stories of their own struggles, Yukimo realized that she had grown accustomed to having Nurse Hatsumi by her side. She wasn't sure what the future held, but for now, she was grateful for this unexpected friendship.

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As Yukimo stepped through the gate, she took a deep breath, surveying the scene before her. She had been considering listening to her competitors' thoughts, but a part of her wanted to avoid it altogether. She didn't like the idea of snooping into her opponents' thoughts or plans, as she felt it was a violation of their privacy. In fact, she had never resorted to such tactics during a test, even when faced with intense pressure. In Yukimo's view, it was fundamentally wrong—akin to cheating.

Her classmates often envied her unique abilities and thought she was wasting opportunities. They believed that she should use her powers to cheat during school exams; however, Yukimo refused to compromise her values.

As Yukimo approached the school, she noticed a commotion near the entrance. A green-haired boy was frantically pacing back and forth, his eyes fixed on something just out of sight, causing the commotion. Yukimo's curiosity overcame her, and she slowed her pace to get a better look.

Just then, a girl with brown shoulder length hair appeared from around the corner. She flashed a bright smile at the boy, and his frantic pace slowed to a halt. Yukimo felt a sense of unease wash over her as she wondered what was going on between these two students.

Yukimo's heart sank as she heard Izuku's thoughts echoing in her mind. 'I talked to a girl!'

'I'm a girl too,' thought Yukimo.

"Izuku-kun... you idiot..." The words spilled out of her before she could stop, a mix of pain and frustration, and she continued her pace toward the building.

Yukimo felt a thrill of excitement as she settled in. She was close enough to hear Izuku's mumbling, but neither he nor Katsuki seemed oblivious to her presence. She leaned back in her chair, trying to blend in with the students. For now, she was just another student taking the exam.

But as she glanced around at the sea of faces, Yukimo's mind began to wander. What would happen if Izuku or Katsuki met her gaze? Would they be surprised to see her sitting there, or would they just ignore her?

Hopefully, all three of them pass this exam and get accepted. She knew she shouldn't have to worry about Katsuki, but as for Izuku, she wasn't sure.

She stopped going through Izuku's head after a while because all he did was mutter about training his muscles and getting stronger. His constant muttering often gave her a headache. She thought maybe he would finally tell her what he was planning someday, but he never did.

"For all you examiners tuning in, welcome to my show today!" the hero –Present Mic- started, "Everybody say, 'hey'!"

He placed his hand to his ear as if waiting for someone to make a noise, but he was only greeted by silence. Yukimo felt somewhat sorry for him; however, the silence didn't seem to bother him. He quickly presented the rundown on the practical exam.

Just like the application Yukimo and every student had received, they would conduct 10-minute mock urban battles. They were allowed to bring whatever they wanted, and after the presentation, they'd head to the designated battle center.

Yukimo looked down at her paper and noticed that her test location was Battle Center C. She wondered which battle center Katsuki and Izuku had been assigned were three different types of villains stationed at each battle center. Their goal was to defeat as many villains as possible and earn a high score.

"You'll earn points based on their level of difficulty targets," Hero present Mic continued explaining, "Attacking other examiners and any other unheroic actions were prohibited!"

'Thank you! This way I wouldn't have to worry about Bakugo attacking other students,' thought Yukimo. However, she also had to worry about herself. She didn't want to risk losing control, so she decided not to use her teleport.

A boy seated in front of Yukimo stood up, his hand raised, and asked, "May I ask a question?"

"Okay," said Present Mic, pointing at the boy. All eyes turned to him as a spotlight suddenly appeared.

The boy began, "On the printout, there are four types of villains," holding up the sheet of paper. "If that is a misprint, then U.A.—the most prominent school in Japan—should be ashamed of that foolish mistake."

Yukimo found what he was doing rather annoying. She had noticed it too, but she was pretty sure Present Mic had left that information on purpose to explain it later. Maybe the boy should have just waited until Present Mic was done with his explanation.

"In addition, you over there with curly hair," he continued, pointing toward someone behind him. Yukimo followed his gaze and saw that he meant Izuku.

"You've been muttering to yourself this whole time," he continued. "It's distracting! If you're here on a pleasure trip, then you should lea-"

"Can you shut up!" Yukimo yelled, slamming her hand on the table. She'd had enough of this goody-two-shoes guy. Now all eyes were on her, which was something she didn't want. Izuku and Katsuki both looked at her in surprise; now they had noticed her.

"Present Mic wasn't done explaining the test; maybe you should let him finish before judging the school!" she continued, "And another thing: if muttering distracts you, maybe you're the one who shouldn't be here because, out there on the real battlefield, there are all sorts of distractions that are worse than muttering."

The boy, along with others, seemed shocked by what Yukimo had said.

"Alright, alright," Present Mic began to get the students' attention back, "Examiner No. 7111, I'll continue with my presentation."

"Thank you very much," the boy said, bowing to Present Mic as he sat back down in his seat. As Present Mic continued with his presentation, Yukimo could feel the stares behind her. One was a confused stare, and the other was filled with rage. After a few minutes of concentration, she managed to connect with Izuku and Katsuki at the same time.

'Y-Yuki-chan?' Izuku thought as she greeted them in their heads.

'Surprise...' was all she said.

'Deku, did you know?!'Katsuki practically yelled in their heads.

'N-n-no!'

'Of course he didn't. I was trying to tell him, but he was too busy with his training,' Yukimo answered somewhat bitterly, 'Besides, for your information, Bakugo, I changed my mind and applied. I didn't announce it in class because it was none of your business or the class's.'

With that, Yukimo immediately cut off her telepathic connection with the two boys. Knowing full well that Katsuki would scream in her head and not wanting to have a headache before the test had even started, she quickly put on her headphones to block him from forcing his thoughts into her mind.

"That's all from me," Present Mic began to conclude his presentation, "Finally, I'll give you listeners a present; our school motto. The hero Napoleon Bonaparte once said,"

'A true hero is someone who overcomes life's misfortunes,' Yukimo thought, aligning her thoughts with Present Mic's words.

"Go beyond. Plus Ultra!" he yelled, "Now, everyone, good luck!"

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After changing out of her school uniform and into her workout clothes, she exited the building. She wore a red sports bra under a short-sleeved jacket that she had zipped halfway up, along with fingerless gloves. The application had mentioned that she was allowed to bring whatever she needed, so she had brought her headphones and a special bracelet she received from her nurse.

Outside the building, everyone was gathering around their assigned buses, which would take them to their destinations. Yukimo clutched her bag tightly as she watched people board the bus.

"Yuki-chan!" she heard someone calling her name and looked over her shoulder to see Izuku running up to her.

"What's up?" she asked casually, smiling.

"H-how...w-when?" was all he had managed to say.

"Where is your test location?" she asked, trying to change the subject, and she showed him hers, "I'm at C."

"O-oh, I'm at B," he replied, looking at his own paper, "Kachan is at A."

'So we are all at a different location...' she thought.

"Okay, we'll talk after that. Good luck!" she said, turning to run toward her bus without looking back. She heard Izuku calling her several times, but she just ignored him. He had to focus on his test, and she had to focus on hers. Besides, she didn't feel like talking to him about her decision—not anymore.

The whole bus ride had been quiet, even when they arrived at the front gate of their battle location. Everyone was preparing themselves for whatever lay ahead behind the door.

Yukimo then looked around, taking in her unfamiliar surroundings. A few people caught her attention, including a boy with black shoulder-length hair and shorter bangs that framed his face. He seemed torn between having faith in himself and lacking confidence, a feeling Yukimo could relate to.

Finally, a girl with frog-like features and very long, dark sea-green hair that reached her waist, tied at the bottom with a bow, caught her eye.

'I wonder what kind of quirks they have...' Yukimo thought.

As the massive gate swung open, everyone rushed into the faux city. Time was of the essence. Yukimo pushed her way deeper into the city, striving to reach its center, aware that her stamina would soon dwindle once she activated her telekinesis.

Just then, a villain burst through a nearby building, charging toward her and swinging its arm. Yukimo executed a quick double backflip to avoid the attack. As she landed, another villain appeared behind her. She easily leapt over it and raised one hand toward the robot.

The robot was pushed backward, crashing into the other robot, and both collapsed in a heap. Before her telepathy kicked in uncontrollably, Yukimo quickly put on her headphones.

A new villain emerged, this time a three-pointed monstrosity. Yukimo swiftly lifted chunks of the building that the previous villain had shattered and hurled them at the newcomer, crushing it beneath the debris.

She cautiously examined the broken pieces of the robots she had destroyed, noting several sharp metal fragments.

'That's perfect!' she thought happily as she used her telekinesis to take it along with her. When three other robots showed up, she used the sharp metal to slice through them. This way, it was easier for her and allowed for longer endurance in using her quirk.

Yukimo ran as fast as she could to find more villains, but she noticed that her pace had slowed slightly.

Somewhere up in a booth, the teachers watched the students' performance on a bank of screens displaying multiple angles. They were impressed by the ability of some students to quickly grasp the situation, their agility, and discernment in adapting to new circumstances, as well as their raw combat prowess. The teachers found this year's group particularly promising.

One of the teachers sitting there was All Might, who stole occasional glances at Izuku, knowing it wouldn't be fair to focus solely on him while also needing to judge the other students. Not only that, but Yukimo had also caught his attention. He was glad she had changed her mind and applied to the academy.

He had noticed that she had changed somewhat since the last time he had seen her. She appeared more confident, and he couldn't help but feel proud of her progress.

"From the moment the test began, she's already scored 10 points," Midnight remarked, "Impressive..."

"All her telekinetic abilities are quite impressive," Cementoss added. "Who is she?"

The principal, who had the files on the examiners, was about to review the papers, but All Might beat him to it.

"Yukimo," All Might stated.

"Last name?" Midnight asked.

"Ah, yes... I see it now," the principal said, looking at Yukimo's paper. "It's written here that she has a psychic quirk."

"Apparently, it's noted that due to family issues, she needs to keep her last name private," the principal continued.

"Psychic quirk?!" Snipe exclaimed. "That's incredible! But we've seen telekinesis before. I wonder if there are more variations."

"Maybe she has only one," said Power Loader.

The teacher went silent and redirected their focus back to the screen to watch the rest of the exam and the other students.

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Yukimo let out a breath as she leaned down, resting her hands on her knees after sinking another three-pointer. She was doing well so far, with 28 points under her belt. She had successfully defeated many villains at the beginning, but she noticed that with each victory, her pace slowed, and it took her a bit longer to destroy the next robot.

However, the clock was ticking, and other students still had more points than she did, like the black-haired guy she had seen before the gate opened. At some point, she had noticed that his body almost looked like it was made of stone, and he had effortlessly destroyed a robot with his bare hands.

Yukimo straightened up, wiping the blood from her nose with a trembling hand. She knew she was reaching her limits, as her hands shook and ached. She needed to hold on just a bit longer and rack up more points before the exam ended. Despite promising Nurse Hatsumi that she wouldn't push herself, Yukimo felt compelled to do so.

Ahead of her, she spotted a robot and was about to approach it when she heard a faint whimpering sound behind her. She turned around and noticed a girl trapped under some rubble.

Even though this was an exam, Yukimo felt she couldn't leave the person like that and began to run toward her. The rubble must have been too heavy for the girl to move, but Yukimo thought she might be able to lift it with her telekinesis.

Just as she approached, Yukimo's eyes widened in alarm when she saw a robot moving toward the pinned person from behind. With her limited stamina, Yukimo knew she wouldn't make it in time and had no choice but to take the risk once again.

Yukimo gazed at the person as purple sparks began to emanate from her right eye. In an instant, she materialized between the person and the robot, her left knee and hand bracing against the ground. Her bangs fell across her eyes, obscuring her vision. As the robot drew near, Yukimo remained motionless. Suddenly, another person leapt onto the robot and destroyed it from above.

"Are you two all right?" he asked, looking at them. However, Yukimo still hadn't moved as the boy was too distracted by the sudden appearance of another robot behind them.

Yukimo finally stirred and teleported in front of the robot, wielding the sharp metal she had used telekinetically to destroy the other robots, now intending to destroy this one with her own hands.

She slowly turned around to face the two people who were shocked at what had just happened. Though they couldn't see her expression, they sensed something was wrong.

'Oh no... did she lose control?' All Might thought, tightening his grip on the chair.

*-* To Be Continued *-*