𝑰𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, izuku midoriya¹

x | What I Know Now

Upon arriving at the Kobayashi Industries HQ, Mirai gazed out the car window to see a lot of reporters and paparazzi. She could also see Akane donned in a crimson red business suit and floppy hat with bright red lipstick.

She smiled from her seat and took a bite of her melonpan.

As the car stopped Keiko asked Mirai, "Are you sure about this? You could always do this another day?"

Mirai glanced at her assistant, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Keiko still looked unsure. Mirai smiled at her and gave a peace sign, "I have a plan, Tsurugi. I know what I wanna do now."

Keiko looked at her confused about to ask what did she mean before Akane opened the door and squealed upon seeing the young Kobayashi. Mirai got out of the car to the bright flashing of cameras. She could hear applause and cheering as a few reporters began to yell questions or theories. She smiled and nodded at them before turning her attention towards Akane.

"Oh Mirai, " The red head bent down and hugged the young woman, being mindful of her arm, "Thank goodness your safe."

She pulled away and placed her perfect manicured hands on Mirai's shoulders, "I thought we were going to meet at the hospital?"

"No, I'm fine." Mirai stated, shaking her head.

Akane sighed and pulled her in for another hug, "Oh my Gosh, look at you! You got so tall!"

Kou then came up from behind Mirai holding out a brown paper bag full of confectionaries she had bought. She reached in and grabbed some taiyaki before munching on the fish-shaped cake.

"You had to get treats?" Akane giggled. She then began to usher Mirai towards the entrance of the building, Kou and Tsurugi following closely behind, "You get me anything?" She joked.

"Of course, " Mirai said, "Strawberry daifuku, your favourite!"

"You're the cutest, Mirai."

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"Look who's here everyone." Akane exclaimed loudly.

Reporters' heads immediately snapped, turning their attention to Mirai and began to snap photographs while shouting their questions.

Akane smiled widely and assisted a slightly uncomfortable Mirai towards the podium.

Keiko stood back and watched as Mirai slowly walked up to the podium, but instead of standing behind it, she plops herself down in front of it, still munching on her sweets.

"Miss Tsurugi?" A male voice called out.

Keiko glanced around in confusion, wondering who called her name.

"Down here!"

Keiko looked down to see a small mouse-like man peering up at her, while smiling.

Keiko blushed in embarrassment, "Oh I'm so sorry, sir."

The mouse-man raised an arm and just beamed, "No problem here whatsoever, Miss Tsurugi!"

The assistant just smiled awkwardly, "Um...can I help you, Mister....?"

"Nezu! Principal Nezu!" Nezu said, "I was wondering if I could speak with you for a moment?"

"Oh, I'm not apart of the press conference, but it's about to begin right now..." She answered, gesturing towards Mirai, who was looking down at the fish-shaped pastry, deep in thought. Like she was trying to conjure up what she was going to say.