[Name] enthusiastically approached Kirishima and Bakugo, holding a set of tickets for the I-Island Expo in their hands. They made sure to invite the two to a café for the invitation.
"[Name]!" Kirishima greeted them, his eyes widening with curiosity. "What's up?"
"Hey, guys! Guess what?" [Name] grinned, waving the tickets. "I got an invitation to the I-Island Expo, and I thought it would be awesome if you both could come with me!"
"I-Island Expo?" Kirishima's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Dude, that sounds amazing! What's it about?"
"It's this event showcasing the latest hero support gear, gadgets, and quirks! There'll be demonstrations, exhibitions, and even a chance to meet some top-notch inventors," [Name] explained with enthusiasm.
Bakugo, who had been listening with a scowl, crossed his arms. "Why would I want to go to some nerdy expo?"
"Come on, Bakugo! It's not just for nerds; it's for everyone, especially future heroes like us," Kirishima argued, his own excitement contagious.
"I don't need some expo to tell me I'm great," Bakugo grumbled.
"But, think about it, Bakugo," [Name] chimed in. "You might discover some new gadgets that can enhance your explosions, or maybe even get inspiration for a new move."
Bakugo scowled but seemed to be considering the idea. "Fine, I'll think about it."
"Great!" [Name] cheered. "It'll be a blast, I promise. Plus, there might be some tough competition for you, Bakugo, and you love a good challenge, right?"
Bakugo grunted in acknowledgment, and Kirishima punched his fist into his palm. "Count me in! It sounds like a great way to level up our hero game!"
With that, [Name] successfully persuaded their explosive friend to join the I-Island Expo adventure. The trio began discussing their plans for the trip, building excitement for the upcoming event.
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"Man, Bakugo is so strong!" Kirishima's exuberant shout filled the arena as he and [Name] stood near the doorway, their eyes fixed on the large screen.
[Name] couldn't help but chuckle at Kirishima's excitement, finding his enthusiasm infectious. They leaned against the wall, arms crossed, reflecting on the choices they'd made about who to bring to the I-Island Expo.
The voice of the announcer surged with amazement, mirroring the audience's astonishment at Bakugo's performance. "A clearance time of 15 seconds! Absolutely incredible! He has taken the lead!"
"You're so cool, Bakugo!" Kirishima shouted, cupping his palms around his mouth to amplify his admiration.
With a customary grumble, Bakugo replied as he strode away from the center for competitors, "Tch, I'm always cool, shitty hair!" His confident swagger spoke volumes about his sense of self-worth.
"Oh! Is that you, Midoriya?" Kirishima's surprised exclamation rang out as he noticed the familiar figure of the green-haired boy above them in the spectating area. Bakugo, also intrigued by Kirishima's reaction, turned to see what had caused the commotion.
"Deku!" Bakugo's bellow resonated through the arena as he employed his quirk, rocketing upwards and latching onto the rail. Midoriya let out an involuntary squeal of shock, stumbling backward from Bakugo's intense arrival.
[Name] heaved a resigned sigh, preparing for their own turn next and brought forth a card and grabbed it gingerly for their turn. "Why are you even here!?" Bakugo demanded, his voice sharp and agitated.
Midoriya, trying to diffuse the tension, shouted, "Stop that, Kacchan!"
"Bakugo, get down here! I need to beat your high score and I need to do it while you are watching me!" [Name] called out, their gaze shifting between the ongoing spectacle and the task ahead.
"Huh!?" Bakugo snapped his head around to glare at [Name] from over his shoulder. "Like you can, Card Freak!" His focus shifted abruptly, now directed at someone else who had seemingly provoked him.
[Name] couldn't help but stifle a chuckle at the sight of Bakugo's fiery outburst. Yaoyorozu quickly approached the railing, curiosity shining in her eyes. "Kirishima, [Last Name], did both of you receive invitations to the expo?"
"Nope! [Last Name] got tickets since they won first place in the Sports Festival and invited Bakugo and me to come along," Kirishima replied with an cheerful grin. "It took Bakugo a while to even accept the invitation, though! Oh!" He rested his hands on his hips, nodding toward the competitive center. "Are you guys going to give it a shot as well?"
"It's no use! I'll definitely do better than you!" Bakugo declared with a furious glare fixed on Midoriya.
"Yeah, yeah, you're right," Midoriya replied nervously, hoping to defuse the situation.
"But you'll never know if you don't try," Uraraka chimed in, trying to encourage Midoriya despite Bakugo's annoyance.
"I guess you're right-" Midoriya began, his words trailing off as he realized the unintended consequences. His eyes widened with realization, and he fell silent, knowing he had misspoken. Bakugo, already agitated, reacted swiftly, leaping over the rail.
"Then quit yapping and get your pathetic results, you damn nerd!" Bakugo's voice boomed as he brushed past Iida, his determination clear. [Name] sighed in frustration, realizing this unexpected rivalry might cause a delay in their own turn. Kirishima offered a reassuring pat on their back, sensing their disappointment.
"And now, we have a challenger stepping up unexpectedly!" the announcer proclaimed with excitement as Midoriya entered the circle. "What kind of results will he achieve?"
The group held their breath as Midoriya powered up, his body surrounded by green lightning. The wind picked up, and the announcer gave him the signal to start. In an instant, he darted forward, swiftly taking out each robot with precision.
"Sixteen seconds! Second place!" the announcer declared. A whole two seconds before Bakugo, and [Name] could already see the blond screaming in anger at the results.
The crowd burst into impressed gasps and cheers, and even [Name] couldn't resist joining in with applause. They speculated whether Bakugo's presence had influenced Midoriya's performance. It seemed like Midoriya had more to give, but something was holding him back.
They noticed from the corner of their eyes, that Bakugo seemed irritated by this.
"I think it is fine for you to try now, [Last Name]!" Kirishima pats their arm with a smile, taking [Name]'s attention away from the blond.
"Hopefully, I hope no one goes. Been waiting to do it." [Name] couldn't help but grumble with a slight pout.
"Hey!" Kaminari chimed in, throwing his arm over their shoulder. "If someone does, then it's all good. We won't leave until you get your turn, [Nickname]!"
Unbeknownst to the lively group, Todoroki emerged from the doorway leading to the vibrant green and yellow circle, blissfully unaware that it was soon to be [Name]'s turn in the spotlight.
"You are right, Kami!" [Name] exclaims, energetically pumping their arms. Kaminari grins a flush of flustered color in his expression. So cute! He thought to himself.
"Haaaaa!" The sudden screech from the lady grabs everyone's attention, causing [Name] to feel a flutter of nerves. Their hand instinctively reaches for their card, memories of the encounter with Shigaraki still fresh in their mind. They had managed to convince Aizawa-sensei to keep that incident quiet among the classmates, with only Nezu and the teachers knowing about it. However, to [Name]'s relief, the lady's exclamation turns out to be one of amazement rather than distress.
"Fourteen seconds! He's catapulted to the top!" The lady announces as Todoroki stands up, drawing shouts of awe from the onlookers. The air buzzes with excitement as the group revels in the impressive display.
"Wow, it's Todoroki." [Name] crossed their arms, scrutinizing the frozen spectacle that occupied half of the designated area.
"He's in your class too?" Melissa inquires, her eyes reflecting wonder as she glances at [Name].
"Yup," [Name] responds with a nonchalant nod.
"Wow! You guys are really amazing!" Melissa exclaims, her excitement evident in the radiant smile she wears. "As expected of heroes in training."
"Oh, you don't have to say that," Yayorozu remarks, a subtle blush gracing her face.
Without the group realizing, Bakugo uses his quirk to blast himself into the air, aiming straight for Todoroki. The crowd gasps collectively, some letting out small screams at Bakugo's sudden aerial stunt.
"Half-and-Half Bastard!"
"Bakugo," Todoroki responds dryly, observing the blond-haired teen flying towards him. Bakugo lands on the ground with an air of aggression, ready to pick a fight. However, Todoroki remains remarkably calm in his responses, acknowledging not just Bakugo but also [Name] and the others.
"Ah, [Last Name] and the others came too?"
Bakugo's anger escalates when he doesn't get the reaction he wants. As [Name] and Iida descend, Iida uses his quirk to sprint, trying to calm down the two fiery teens. Meanwhile, Midoriya and Kirishima leap over the rails in their own dramatic fashion. Amidst the chaos, [Name] can't help but feel embarrassed as the crowd watches the scene unfold.
"You're embarrassing yourself, Bakugo." [Name] playfully flicks the teen's forehead.
"Ha!" Bakugo shouts in anger. "Don't touch me, card freak! I'll show you embarrassing!"
[Name] laughs, then turns to Todoroki. "Hey, Todoroki. Do you mind melting the ice? I want to give it a shot."
"Oh, my bad." Todoroki uses his quirk to melt the ice, clearing the way for [Name].
Turning towards the lady in the pink outfit, [Name] offers her a small bow. "I apologize for my classmates."
She laughs awkwardly, attempting to ignore the ongoing shouting match involving the blond-haired boy. "Don't worry! I'm sure he's just hyped up." The atmosphere lightens as [Name] steps onto the course, ready to take their turn amid the bustling excitement of the festival.
"We'll get him out of here," Kirishima assured them.
"Like hell you are!" Bakugo exclaimed. Nevertheless, Kirishima, Midoriya, and Todoroki managed to drag him away, kicking and screaming.
"I hope you don't mind if I go," [Name] asked her, watching as the boys disappeared into the tunnel.
She quickly composed herself, slipping back into her announcer persona. "It looks like we have a new competitor! Give them a round of applause!" She gestured to [Name], and the crowd responded with enthusiastic claps. [Name] allowed a small smile to slip as the applause filled the air. They brought up their hand with their card in their grip.
"I've received word that the robots are set up!" The lady shouted, her other hand placed on her ear as she listened to her earpiece. "Are you ready?!" The anticipation in the air grew as [Name] prepared to face the challenge ahead.
"Yes!" [Name] replied.
"Then, get ready! Set! Go!"
Without a moment's hesitation, [Name] made their pose with their card. "The key that hides the power of the Stars!" they pronounced with a commanding tone, and a star pentagon materialized beneath their feet. People gasped in amazement as the screens showed the scene. "Show your true form before me! I, [Name], command you under our contract. Release, Kageyama Shiego!"
They let the voices of awe slip through their back as they tapped into their Esper powers. A galaxy of colors surrounded them as their arm rose up. On the screen, it flashed to the robots in various locations, glowing the same vibrant hues. They balled their hand into a fist as the robots on screen exploded into a fiery display, captivating the audience watching on TV. The arena was filled with gasps and cheers at the stunning display of power.
"So cool! That is our fastest time at 8 seconds! Meet our new number one and our highest record!"
[Name] gleefully appears on the screen, waving with an infectious smile on their face, back into their hero costume.
"That bitch!" Bakugo grinds his teeth.
"They certainly outperformed you," Kaminari jests. Bakugo's head snaps at him with an angry glare.
"Watch it, Pikachu! Before I mess you up!"
"Kinky!" Kaminari laughs, and the others stifle their own laughter, creating a light-hearted atmosphere.
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Yes. Now entering the Two Heroes Arc. I hope you guys are ready for this shitshow. My writing of the fight scene is probably going to be horrible; bear with me. Until next time~