It was harder than expected to gather the courage to deliver her ultimatum to her mother. There are so many ways for it to go wrong.
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So Momo agonized over it and wrote down several versions of her speech. As the hours ticked by, she had to admit that the talk may not happen today.
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Sighing, she stops pacing around her room and sits back down on her fancy red bed.
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Momo: “Maybe I need a break.”
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It was now, when the sky was illuminated in a golden color, when a flash of green appeared in her room. Standing in front of her was her boyfriend, Izuku Midoriya. Surprised, happy, worried, and confused, the girl stands up.
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Momo: “Izuku, what are you-”
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Her question was silenced by a sudden and hungry kiss. It took only a moment for her to kiss back. All that time apart was made up for when their tongues intertwined.
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Her hands cupped his face, bringing him even closer. Meanwhile, his hands held her steady by the waist. They didn’t want to part yet; both wanted to enjoy the other as long as they could.
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But they needed to breath and get to business. Izuku was the first to break it and lay his head on hers.
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Izuku: “I missed you.”
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Momo: “Haa, I missed you too, Izuku.”
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Guiding him to sit on the bed, Momo kept her hand in his as the passion cooled.
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Momo: “I’m surprised you decided to break in despite my mother’s warnings.”
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Izuku: “You’re worth it. Sorry, it took so long.”
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Blushing, the girl smiled and turned away in embarrassment.
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Momo: “I’m glad you’re here. Though, I do wonder where Kiri is.”
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Izuku: “Oh, yeah, I guess I have to explain that. But right now, we have to come up with a plan to convince your mom to let you come to school.”
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Turning back, she smiled at her man.
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Momo: “I actually have a plan.”
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Izuku: “R-Really? That’s good.”
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Momo: “Yep, I was just having trouble with how to approach it.”
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Izuku: “Maybe I can help. I could even get Kiri too. Confronting her together may work.”
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Momo: “I hope so. But before we do, I need to know how much you know. What did my mom say to you exactly about what she plans to do?”
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Izuku: “Take you out of U.A and homeschool.”
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Momo: “I see… ”
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Of course she didn’t speak the whole truth. Even her mother is scared, or at least worried, about upsetting people who fought All For One.
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Rubbing her thumb over Izuku’s rough hand, Momo prepared to explain the whole picture. Looking into her boyfriend’s eyes, she started.
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Momo: “Izuku, I want you to take a deep breath and listen until the end.”
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Izuku: “… You’re worrying me.”
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He says with a concerning blank stare. Despite that, she continued.
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Momo: “My mom didn’t explain everything to you. To protect me and to… put me on the right track, she decided to move me abroad.”
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A twitch of the eye.
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Momo: “More than that, she wants to remove me from the hero course and find me what she deems a suitable husband. All to support my new career of following the family business.”
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The nearby window grows a few cracks.
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Izuku: “I won’t-”
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Silencing his rising anger, Momo kisses him again. This one was tender and loving, but oh so short. Ending it, she cups his cheek before calming his worries.
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Momo: “I know. I won’t let that happen either. I love you and Kiri; I won’t leave. I’ll even become vigilante if I have to.”
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Izuku: “T-That’s your plan?”
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Momo: “Yeah, or at least I’ll threaten my mother with the idea. Besides, if Kiri could do it, so can I.”
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Izuku: “I see… ”
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After a few moments digesting the information, Izuku smiles and turns to his lover.
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Izuku: “So, you love Kiri too?”
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Caught off guard by the question and attempt of levity, Momo turns away with a blush.
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Momo: “O-Of course! She is a part of this relationship too, right? It’s not like I want to k-kiss her or anything.”
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Izuku: “Haha, if you say so. I’m glad you’re both getting along.”
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Letting go of her hand, the boy gets up and returns to business.
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Izuku: “That’s all the more reason why we can’t fail to convince your mother. I’ll get Kiri and we’ll do it together. After I fill her in on everything.”
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Momo nods before Izuku leaves in a flash of green. A smile returns to her face as she once again sinks into the warmth of her relationship.
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Momo: “I really am lucky.”
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Kiri: “Cat-Lady… ”
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Today is supposed to be the day it ends, and so Kiri went to her friends’ home to look over Pixie-Bob. Her condition hasn’t changed much. She still lightly trembles while sleeping, but there’s nothing Kiri can do.
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If there was one thing that proved that the process is working, it’s Pixie-Bob’s body and face. She seems a bit younger, her body firmer and more youthful. As if she had regained the prime of her life, then some.
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Kiri: ‘This better be worth more than that.’
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Only time will tell, though. As for the rest of the cat family, it seems fine. Kota has even checked in on Pixie-Bob sometimes. He did it enough for Kiri to expect him to walk in when the door opened. But instead, it was her beloved.
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Kiri: “Izu, checking in on Cat-Lady?”
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Izuku: “Partly. Everything looks good; should be finished soon.”
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Kiri: “Nh. I’ll be here.”
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Izuku: “You will, but first, we have to go to Momo.”
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Stilling, the girl turns to Izuku.
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Kiri: “Breaking in?”
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Izuku: “Yes, I actually already visited.”
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She couldn’t help but pout a bit. But Kiri nodded, understanding that Momo didn’t have 1-on-1 time with Izuku in a while.
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Kiri: “Okay. Let’s go and save her from bad Mom.”
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But before she could get up, Izuku held up his hand to stop her.
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Izuku: “We’re not kidnapping her.”
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Kiri: “Ah.”
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Izuku: “But we will help convince her mom to not be such a… idiot.”
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Kiri: “Good.”
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Izuku: “But before we leave, I have to tell you something.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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Izuku: “Not here. Wouldn’t want to break anything.”
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Oh, that didn’t sound good.
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The boy teleported Kiri to a skyscraper rooftop and explained the mother’s full plan and thoughts on them. As expected, Kiri didn’t take it well.
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Kiri: “No. We’ll-”
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Izuku: “Prevent it, I know. But hitting things won’t help.”
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His words didn’t help calm her down or unfurl her fist. The thought of never seeing Momo again?
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Kiri: ‘Can’t happen.’
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The girl she once fought has become so important that she would place her on the same general level as Izuku and her family. Meaning she’ll do anything to keep her safe and around.
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Kiri: “What will help?”
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Smiling, the boy responds.
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Izuku: “Momo’s plan.”
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It didn’t take too long for Izuku and Kiri to appear in her room. Instantly, Kiri tackles Momo, engulfing her in a hug.
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Kiri: “Missed you.”
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Momo: “Haha, I missed you too, Kiri.”
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After kissing Kiri’s forehead, Momo turns to Izuku.
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Momo: “You told her everything?”
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Izuku: “Yep.”
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Momo feels Kiri tightening her hold.
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Kiri: “Won’t let go.”
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Rubbing her head with a smile, Momo responds to Kiri’s words.
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Momo: “I know. Thank you, Kiri. And hey, if this doesn’t work, we can be vigilante partners.”
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Kiri: “Nh.”
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Izuku: “I-I hope we don’t have to go that far. We should be Heroes, not vigilantes.”
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Kiri: “Little difference.”
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Momo: “I’m starting to agree, to an extent. The original heroes were ones, after all.”
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Izuku: “… I suppose. Are you ready to do this?”
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Momo: “I-I guess. I still don’t have anything prepared, but with you two here, I think I’ll manage.”
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Izuku: “Then let’s go.”
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The mother of Momo Yaoyorozu, Marina Yaoyorozu, was at the large table in the living room. She ate long ago; right now she is just going through several papers.
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Half had photos of possible marriage candidates; the other half had ones of American schools. So far, none seemed right. Worse, a pit was forming in her stomach. A weight that felt too similar to guilt.
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Marina: ‘No, this is for best.’
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Good thing her husband, Kaito, is currently out dealing with the business they left behind. If he were here, he would use one of his adorable methods to try and make her feel better.
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Marina: ‘As much as I would like that, it won’t help me right now.’
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Momo: “Mother.”
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Marina: “Not now, Mo-”
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When she looked up, she didn’t expect the two her daughter claimed to love. Walking beside her, the three came to stand in front of the table. Instead of showing any semblance of worry, she simply narrowed her eyes and frowned.
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Marina: “I hope you understand you’re trespassing.”
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Kiri: “Don’t care.”
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Izuku: “M-More like you left us with little choice.”
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Marina: “And that gives you the right to break the law? And you call yourselves heroes?”
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Before Izuku could let those words get to him, Momo stepped forward and took charge.
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Momo: “Don’t try to change the suspect, Mother. You know why they’re here.”
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Marina: “Yes, to convince me to let you back into that death trap called U.A. I know. I’ve heard it all before.”
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Izuku: “But not face to face.”
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Marina: “Like that will change anything.”
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Izuku: “You’d be surprised.”
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For whatever reason, those words sent a shiver down her spin. Thankfully, her daughter’s words took her eyes off the unnerving boy.
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Momo: “You may have heard it all before, Mother, but you didn’t listen. You have no good reason to take me out of U.A or separate me away from my partners.”
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Tilting her head at her daughter, Marina could almost laugh at the notion.
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Marina: “No good reason? Are you serious? I have a list. Biggest reason being the Kamino War.”
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Kiri: “Don’t trust us?”
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Marina: “Of course not. In fact, you are one of the most damning parts of this.”
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Kiri: “M-Me?”
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Marina: “I watched the news. Not only is my daughter dating two people, but one is a vigilante. One whose timeline is very strange. Is it part of your quirk to grow like that? Why did your family allow you to fight while so young? You are the same age as the boy, correct? That means you were fighting well before middle school, a living child soldier. How could I possibly let my daughter join with a family who would allow such a thing?”
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Now that, Izuku and Kiri had no answer for. Not without revealing Kiri’s true nature, which may not help here.
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Marina: “Then there’s you, Izuku Midoriya. You are powerful, but powerful people have large targets on their backs. And as you are now, I doubt you can protect my daughter properly.”
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It didn’t need to be said; she couldn’t trust a cripple to handle the dangers ahead. If fate had been crueler, it would be her daughter without an arm.
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But before she can continue to list off reasons why her daughter shouldn’t be a hero, she sees the boy breathe out an unsteady breath. As if he accepted something within, he steps forward and looks at her with a foreign intensity.
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To the surprise of everyone in the room, green flames start to peek out of his shirt sleeve. The flames slowly form into a limb. Thankfully, this flame wasn’t his destructive variant, but the healing one.
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So instead of heat, those in the room only felt a gentle warmth. In the end, a flaming arm was formed. The flames are alive, constantly flowing like real fire. The boy clenches his hand into a fist as he looks into Marina’s eyes.
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Izuku: “I might not be whole yet, but I’m more than powerful enough to protect Momo. And I will continue to get stronger.”
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Marina: ‘Yet?’
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Izuku: “But more than that, it’s not even necessary.”
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Momo: “Exactly, I was right there with Izuku and Kiri. We protect each other.”
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Kiri: “Nh. Stronger together than apart.”
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The mother looks at the three of them standing together and for a moment believes them. This wasn’t some impulsive bond her daughter stumbled into. They really seemed to care for each other.
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Momo: “Please, Mother, don’t take this away from me. I want to be a Hero, with Izuku and Kiri. You knew what I was going to experience when you allowed it in the beginning.”
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Marina: “There’s no way I could have expected the insanity you would have experienced so far. You’re only in your first year for goodness’ sake.”
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Momo: “… I know. And that insanity won’t go away just because I go abroad.”
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Marina: “You seriously expect me to believe they care enough to chase you to America.”
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Momo: “Yes, I can’t… really explain the biggest reason, but just know that they would try to use me to get to those closest to me.”
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Izuku: “And we can’t prevent that if she is gone.”
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She can only look at them in silence, not giving away the growing turmoil in her heart. The boy was right; seeing them face-to-face made it harder to ignore the serious situation her daughter is in.
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Running may not be enough. Her daughter has gotten herself in a situation she can’t escape from. All she can do is face it. The question is, will she face it alone or with those who love her?
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Taking her silence for stubbornness, Momo placed her hands on the table and delivered the final nail.
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Momo: “I won’t leave them to face what’s coming without me. One way or another, I’m staying.”
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Marina: “And how do you suppose to do that?”
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Momo: “… Running away and becoming a vigilante.”
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Shooting up and slamming her hands on the table, the mother shakes her head.
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Marina: “Are you crazy!? The media already has a microscope on vigilantism after what was discovered about that girl over there.”
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Momo: “I don’t care!”
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Marina: “Momo… ”
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Never had she yelled at her mother before. Marina’s mouth hangs open with shock and a bit of awe. What happened to her daughter? The will and determination within those eyes were something she never thought she’d see.
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Momo: “I’m not doing this only for Izuku and Kiri! I’m staying for my friends and teachers at U.A, the civilians caught in the middle of this, and those… who aren’t here anymore.”
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Their minds are cast back to the funeral and the heroes whose lives were lost.
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Momo: “One way or another, I’m staying. But I would prefer if you would give me your blessing. Please, Mom, allow me to stay at U.A.”
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And there it was, the full weight of her conviction made real. She had no choice, not really. She refuses to allow her to slip into vigilantism and the dangers within.
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She couldn’t kick her daughter out like that.
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So she sits back down, leans back, and covers her face with her hand.
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Marina: “You’re serious?”
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Momo: “Deadly.”
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Marina: “… Then what else can I say? Fine, you can stay. I’ll contact U.A.”
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They release a sigh of relief at her words, and for some reason, the pit in Marina’s stomach weighed less.
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Marina: “Still, that doesn’t explain Valkyrie’s existence.”
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The inner celebrations staled for a moment as the topic returned to a complicated subject.
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Marina: “I can… accept that they love you, Momo. But I’m still not fully sold that this is healthy or good in the long run.”
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Izuku: “It’s… complicated. But considering everything already out… ”
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Kiri: “May have to explain.”
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Momo: “I wish that wasn’t needed. I don’t want people looking at you differently.”
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Kiri: “As long as friends don’t, I’m fine.”
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Marina: “Now you’re making me worried. It’s nothing illegal, is it?”
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Momo: “N-No! It’s just… ”
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She looks to Izuku, who gives a nod. Then she looks to Kiri, who also nods.
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Momo: “I’ll explain things to you and Dad later. Just know, no matter what you may think, Kiri is no less of a person because of it.”
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Marina watches her daughter take Kiri’s hand after saying her piece, causing the girl to blush lightly.
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Sighing, the mother nods and accepts the situation.
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Marina: “Alright.”
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Smiling, the three of them bow and thank her for supporting them.
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Marina: ‘At least they are polite.’
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With that, Momo walks her boyfriend and girlfriend out of the mansion.
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Marina: ‘I can’t believe my daughter is really in a throuple.’
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After taking a few moments to really digest everything that just happened, Marina takes her phone and calls her husband. Only takes a second for him to answer.
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Kaito: “Yes, honey?”
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Marina: “… I… let them go. Our baby is going to continue to be a Hero.”
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She can just picture the man’s smile on the other end.
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Kaito: “I knew you would change your mind.”
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Marina: “Did you now?”
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Kaito: “Yep! I’ve never seen our girl so passionate! So driven! I knew she wouldn’t budge, and I knew you would give in, like you always do.”
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As always, her husband can get her to crack a smile.
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Marina: “I guess I wasted my time with these school and husband proposals.”
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Her whispered exhaustion got a chuckle out of the husband. After a moment of silence, she continues to voice her concerns.
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Marina: “She is in so much danger, Kaito. I would have never even allowed her to apply to U.A in the first place if I knew.”
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Kaito: “I know. But we can’t change the past, only help her prepare for the future. And the best way to do that is to trust her, U.A, and her friends.”
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Marina: “I suppose… ”
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Kaito: “And that’s why you’ll stay there while I handle business here.”
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Marina: “A-Are you sure? I know you hate the social side of the business.”
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Kaito: “Anything for you and my daughter. Now, go ahead and call U.A. After that, rest your mind, darling.”
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Marina: “Hm, I will. Love you.”
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Kaito: “Love you, too.”
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And with that, the call ended. Leaning further into her chair, Marina breathes out her worries. The choice has been made; she will trust her daughter.
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But she will make sure U.A gives her everything she and her friends need to succeed. They will get nothing but the very best equipment.
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and then Add to home screen.