BNHA: Singularity

After gaining access to the Support facilities, Izuku split his afternoons between his duties as Vice Representative, helping Hagakure train, and working in the Development Studio. Mei had readily agreed to help him conceive and produce a new Hero costume, so the two of them worked together to ensure it was as stylish as it was functional.
Unsurprisingly, Hagakure couldn't help wanting to know where Izuku disappeared to when they didn't train together. As a result, it wasn't long before her curiosity got the better of her, driving her to follow him in secret. She didn't enter the Development Studio directly, but she caught him exiting with Hatsume, compelling her to ask, "Who was that girl with the pink dreadlocks?" a few days later.
Though he was briefly confused by Hagakure's words, Izuku collected himself fairly quickly, asking, "Are you referring to Mei-san, the girl from the Support Department...?"
Pointing to her own set of invisible eyes, Hagakure added, "The girl with the scopes for eyes."
Nodding his head, Izuku affirmed, "That's Mei. Mei Hatsume. She's been helping me design a new Hero costume, but I'm confused. When did the two of you have the chance to meet?"
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Realizing she hadn't thought of an excuse to explain how she knew Mei, Hagakure fumbled for a bit before flailing her arms and exclaiming, "That isn't important right now! Aren't the Support facilities supposed to be off-limits to students from other Departments?"
"Yeah, but I received permission from the Principal to make use of them," replied Izuku. "I'm sure I've mentioned this in the past, but I have a knack for creating and modifying things. Before I enrolled in the Hero program, I was seriously considering enrolling as a Business or Support student."
"Ah..."
Recalling Ochaco mentioning something in the group chat about Izuku having made a fortune by modifying patents, a potent blush developed through Hagakure's face. She had 'mistakenly' believed that Izuku was using his free time to flirt with girls from other Departments. Now that she knew the 'truth,' she felt like an idiot.
Feigning obliviousness to what Hagakure was thinking, Izuku remarked, "Speaking of which, I heard about a third year who was able to have a Hero costume made from his hair. His Quirk is powerful, allowing him to phase through objects, but the caveat is that it also causes him to phase through his clothes. By donating some of his hair follicles, the Support Department was able to cultivate enough to manufacture him a costume that became permeable along with his body. Want to try doing the same?"
Though she was a little surprised and happy to learn Izuku was thinking about her, even when they weren't together, Hagakure smiled wryly and explained, "I'm actually a third-generation Invisibility user. My parents and grandparents tried something similar in the past, but the result was that the clothes would become visible as the cells in the hair died. Trust me, if there were a way to avoid having to run around naked in my Hero costume, I would know about it."
Rubbing the back of his head, Izuku smiled wryly as he remarked, "That's a shame. Though, at the risk of sounding a little perverted, it's also kind of hot. The other day, when you suddenly fell silent, I thought for a moment you were going to suggest training in our Hero outfits. I'd be lying if I said the notion didn't make me a little...lightheaded."
If she was blushing before, Hagakure was completely crimson when she heard Izuku's rather 'brazen' remark. She often lamented being invisible, but, in this particular instance, she was extremely grateful no one could see her face.
Cupping her fiery cheeks, Hagakure averted her face and body, her eyes swimming in their sockets as she muttered, "Midoriya-kun, you perv..." in a 'tickled-pink' tone. She had little experience dealing with boys since the majority simply ignored her. After all, while Invisibility had a certain allure to it, most people based attraction purely on what their eyes could see...
Thinking he may have pushed a little too hard, Izuku's expression became genuinely apologetic as he said, "Sorry, that was probably out of line. I'll be more careful from now on."
Catching Izuku a little off guard, Hagakure shook her head with enough vigor that her entire body moved with the motion. Then, in an incredibly hushed, nearly inaudible voice, she stammered, "I-It's fine...the truth is, I actually did consider it...just a little bit..."
("Naruhodo...")
While muttering 'I see...' in his mind, Izuku couldn't prevent a smile from developing across his face as he said, "That's a relief. I was afraid I had offended you. These afternoon training sessions have been enjoyable, so I would have regretted it immensely if they came to an end."
Seeing the relief in Izuku's expression and hearing the sincerity in his tone, the butterflies in Hagakure's chest and stomach threatened to rise up from her throat in the form of a girlish squeal. Instead, she massaged some of the tension from her cheeks, a vain attempt to calm herself as she mustered the courage to suggest, "We could try it, you know...training in our Hero costumes..."
As if she couldn't believe her own words, Hagakure covered her invisible face with her equally invisible hands, forcibly containing a squeal. As for Izuku, he was momentarily stunned by the proposition, his mind drawing a complete blank as his lips replied, "I would like that..." seemingly of their own accord.
Sneaking a peak at Izuku through her fingers, as she was the sole person unable to see through her body, Hagakure noticed the dazed, somewhat 'adorkable' look on his face. Izuku was several centimeters taller than the original, but his rounded face, large eyes, and four-spotted freckle pattern made him more cute than conventionally handsome. He was working hard to change that, but there was only so much he could do. The rest was up to genetics, testosterone, and his pituitary gland.
Realizing that Izuku was more baffled than 'eager,' Hagakure covered her mouth to stifle a giggle. Doing so caused Izuku to regain his senses, an embarrassed smile developing across his face as he said, "Sorry. I think I may have spaced out for a bit. I must not be getting enough sleep."
Seemingly having found her courage, Hagakure's tone contained a hint of laughter as she mused, "Oh~? Are you thinking your mind is playing tricks on you? I was serious when I suggested we trained in our Hero costumes, you know~?"
Amazed by how quickly Hagakure's aura had changed, Izuku's feigned embarrassment gained a hint of authenticity as he ran his hand through his hair and replied, "I'm not sure that's a good idea...I certainly 'want' to, but it might cause some misunderstandings that could get us in trouble with the teachers and staff. Not to mention our classmates..."
Believing that Izuku might be a so-called 'sheep in wolf's clothing,' Hagakure felt a little emboldened, leaning forward in a way that nearly permitted him to see down her collar as she asserted, "It's fine. It's not like we'll be breaking any rules. We'll just be training. Just like we have for the past week..."
Resisting the urge to get a better vantage, Izuku replied, "If it's okay with you, I'm certainly not going to complain. I mean, this is a tremendous win from my point of view..."
Regaining a bit of her timidity, Hagakure fixed her posture, hands linked behind her back as she avoided Izuku's gaze and responded, "Then we'll start tomorrow. I need to...prepare my heart a bit..."
Without waiting for Izuku's response, Hagakure turned around and ran away. They hadn't even started training yet, so this placed Izuku in a somewhat awkward position. Fortunately, it wasn't like he was without options, so after a moment of consideration, he decided to make his way to the Development Studio. There were a lot of Support students present since it was a school day, but each had a designated workstation to avoid mishaps, sabotage, or theft of work. Izuku happened to share Mei's, much to the chagrin of her many cynics and admirers, so the two spent the afternoon 'making babies,' stopping only when Power Loader kicked them out and told them to go home...
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True to her word, Hagakure showed up to training the next day in her Hero costume. More accurately, she showed up in the version that ditched her gloves and boots for 'maximum stealth proficiency,' nearly catching Izuku by surprise if not for his [Keen Senses] Perk.
Interrupting Hagakure's attempts to sneak up behind him and pointlessly cover his eyes with her hands, Izuku turned around, staring at the empty space where he presumed her face was located as he asked, "Hagakure-san? Is that you...?"
Thinking for a moment that Izuku could see her, Hagakure covered her body with her hands, blushing across her entire body as she asked, "H-How did you know it was me?"
Tilting his head slightly, Izuku pointed to the padded flooring below and said, "I could hear you approach, and your feet leave indentations in the matting. Now that we're this close, I can also smell your conditioner. Did you take a shower before coming to meet up...?"
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Slowly lowering her hands, not that Izuku could see them, Hagakure's expression became slightly accusatory as she remarked, "You have really good senses..."
"Thanks," replied Izuku. "As aspiring Heroes, it's important for us to be aware of our surroundings. Yours is the most comprehensive I've heard of, but you're not the only one with an Invisibility Quirk. Besides, I was really looking forward to this, so it's impossible for me not to notice you approaching."
Feeling a little better, Hagakure regained a hint of her usually bubbly personality as she moved a little closer to Izuku and asked, "Were you reeeeeeally looking forward to this? Is being in the presence of a naked girl all it takes to excite you~?"
Waving his hand dismissively, Izuku asserted, "You aren't just any girl, Hagakure-san. You're my classmate, and I'm still one hundred percent convinced you're one of, if not the cutest girl in our Class."
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Moving even closer to Izuku, Hagakure's tone was inordinately faint as she asked, "But how can you be sure without confirming it? Go ahead...so long as it's just my face, I don't mind if you touch me..."
Blinking in surprise, Izuku asked, "Seriously...?" in a similarly hushed tone. Hagakure nodded in response, but realizing Izuku couldn't see her, she softly replied, "It's fine...I want you to know what I really look like, even if it's just a vague impression through touch..."
Swallowing the knot that had formed in his throat, Izuku extended his hand, not realizing how close Hagakure was standing to him. As a result, the tips of his fingers pushed against something 'very' soft, causing a faint but startled "Ah...!" to emanate from Hagakure's throat.
Retracting his hand as if he had just touched a hot burner, Izuku's eyes widened as he internally exclaimed ("Well, that was fucking stupid!") in his mind. Fortunately, Hagakure wasn't discouraged by the very unexpected mishap. Instead, she surprised him by grasping his hand with her own and saying, "Here, I'll guide you..." in a nearly inaudible tone.
Overwhelmed by the surrealness of the situation, Izuku became stock still as Hagakure guided his hand along the contours of her face. As she did, a vague impression of her features appeared in Izuku's mind, aided by his Intelligence. However, this vague impression was more than enough to confirm what Izuku had heard in his previous life. Hagakure truly was an extraordinarily stunning young woman...she was also very warm, almost hot to the touch...
Finished with her face, Hagakure hesitated for a moment before guiding Izuku's hand down her throat, stopping just above her collarbone as she nervously inquired, "Well...what do you think?"
Voicing his honest thought aloud, Izuku unhesitantly affirmed, "You're beautiful..." in a sincere tone.
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Hearing Izuku's firm, heartfelt response, Hagakure felt her chest tighten, her heart skipping a beat. At the same time, her legs instinctually closed, clamping her thighs together as an unbridled sense of giddiness swelled within her.
Feeling Hagakure's rapidly increasing heartbeat through his palm, Izuku swallowed audibly. He planned to wait until after the internships before approaching the girls in his Class seriously, but if Hagakure gave him the go-ahead, he doubted he would be able to restrain himself...
Fortunately, or perhaps not, Hagakure abruptly released her hold on Izuku's hand, her voice sounding audibly nervous as she turned away from him and said, "I...Let's end things here for today. Sorry if it seems like I'm not taking our training seriously. I just...I need time to think..."
Nodding his head, Izuku's expression and tone softened as he said, "I understand. Just remember to text me if you want to talk. If not, I'll see you tomorrow..."
Looking up at Izuku, a necessary action considering the 18cm gap in their heights, Hagakure's eyes glistened invisibly as she said, "Do you mind...I mean, can you close your eyes for a moment?"
Instead of responding with his words, Izuku closed his eyes, expectation building within his heart. Moments later, he felt a warmth near his body, a pair of hands grasping his arm and pulling him down slightly as something soft pressed against his cheek, lingering briefly before Hagakure released him and took off running...
Pressing his fingers to his cheek, Izuku's expression was a mix between awe and perplexity as he thought to himself, ("I may need to stop fooling around...")
Though he considered himself a bit of a bastard, engaging in more one-night stands than he could count, Izuku, at least when he lived as David, took committed relationships very seriously. He would never forgive a girl who cheated on him, so he afforded his partners the same courtesy. The one time he didn't, getting revenge against one of his cheating exes by sleeping with her best friend, he regretted it immensely. After all, while revenge was sweet, especially in the heat of the moment, the aftertaste was extremely bitter...
Shaking such thoughts from his mind, Izuku took a moment to look around the gym before deciding he should head home. He also felt the need to sort his thoughts, so he sent a quick text to Mei, explaining that he had something to take care of before walking the entire way home on foot...
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After reaching home and ensuring his mother everything was okay, Izuku retired to his room, donning a pair of headphones to listen to music as he absentmindedly perused his portfolio and filled out the request forms for the materials Mei asked him to purchase. Japan was one of the more anal countries when it came to monitoring the flow of materials, Support items, and other goods that could potentially be used with malicious intent, so it was important to be as above board as possible to avoid being visited or audited by the JNP(Japanese National Police) or the PSIA(Public Security Intelligence Agency).
Fortunately, Izuku's results during middle school and his reputation in the International Support Community made things significantly easier for him than most people. His backup school, had he failed to enter UA, was the world-famous I-Island Academy. They had guaranteed him a study grant and a full-ride scholarship if he became a student, but Izuku refused after learning he had been accepted to AU. Still, with several Executives on the Board of Directors paying attention to him, Izuku had an inordinately high 'trust rating' with the companies who sold and distributed various, difficult to acquire materials.
*ding*
"..."
Though he had eagerly awaited Nezu's message the entire week, Izuku didn't immediately rouse to check his phone. He already had a good idea of its contents, so he just stared at it from across the room as he thought, ("What shitty timing...")
Finished with his griping, or at least shelving it for later, Izuku got from his bed to check his phone. Unsurprisingly, the message he had received was from Principal Nezu, happily informing him that the arrangements for his special training were finally completed. Though, as it was fairly late in the day, he would need to wait until tomorrow to begin.
"Haaaaaa..."
While he was relieved that he could finally start grinding, Izuku wasn't too happy with Nezu's timing. At the very least, that was the case until he saw that one of his recent messages was from Hagakure. He had been so out of it earlier he had completely forgotten about telling her to text him if she wanted to talk.
Expecting a much longer message, Izuku was somewhat surprised when he opened his DMs with Hagakure to find the words, 'Sorry for bailing on you earlier. I hope this makes up for it.' with an attached image that could only be unlocked with his fingerprint.
Suppressing his nerves, Izuku pressed his thumb to the screen, letting it scan his fingerprint before going wide-eyed when he saw what Hagakure had sent him. The image was of a predominately pink bedroom filled with a startling amount of stuffed animals. More importantly, the central focus of the image was a pale blue brassiere and a pair of panties floating in the air...of special note was that the brassiere was positioned in such a way that it suggested Hagakure had hiked it up to expose her breasts...
As Hagakure had been staring daggers at her phone, waiting for Izuku to open the image, it wasn't long before a follow-up text came, asking, 'What do you think?' in a way that somehow conveyed her anxiety, even through text.
Coming to his senses, Izuku took a moment to consider his response before typing, 'I was wrong...you aren't simply beautiful. You're sexy as hell...'
Though it was 'very' faint, Izuku had noticed that if he looked closely, Hagakure had powdered her breasts to make them barely visible. There were no notable details on display, but it was possible to make out the contours of her remarkably full breasts...
Less than five seconds after his response, Izuku felt a hint of giddiness as Hagakure asked, 'Would you like some more?' Then, without waiting for his response, she sent him another locked attachment, this time showing her panties pulled halfway down her slightly parted thighs. What he didn't know was that she was also using the fingers of her right hand to display something far more tantalizing...he just couldn't see it...
As Izuku had always suspected but very quickly came to learn, Hagakure, or, more accurately, Toru was a bit of an exhibitionist. It helped that even her sweat, blood, and other bodily fluids were invisible...
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With Nezu's message reaching him on a Saturday, Izuku was one of the only kids at school when he went in for his special training. It was set to occur in one of the forest training zones behind the school, but before making his way over, Izuku stopped by the Development Studio to drop off tea, coffee, and donuts for Mei and Power Loader.
Though she was a little disappointed to learn Izuku would be too busy to stop by until after the Sports Festival, Mei quickly forgave him when he gave her the list of materials he had managed to secure orders. He wasn't able to get everything she wanted, but as he had previously 'given' her his &yen;30,000,000 toolset, she didn't have any complaints. Izuku had a few, but Mei outright rejected his request to have her call the toolset anything but Papa's Baby Makers...
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After an unexpectedly long stay in the Development Studio, the result of Mei forcing him to name their newest 'children,' Izuku made his way to his destination, a vast forest filled with rocky outcrops called Training Ground Omega. There, standing near the base of a massive observation tower, he quickly spotted the Principal, All Might, and the person he presumed had been chosen to aid in his special training. What surprised Izuku was that he recognized said person immediately...
Standing at 167cm and possessing a mature figure that simultaneously exuded youthful vigor, the Pro chosen to assist in Izuku's special training was named Ryuko Tsuchikawa, better known by her Hero name: Youthful Heroine, Pixie-bob.
As a member of the Wild, Wild Pussycats, a cat-themed Hero Idol group specializing in search and rescue, Pixie-bob's costume resembled the sleeveless top and short skirt combo often worn by Idols during stage performances. She also wore a silver headpiece/visor resembling a cat's ears, oversized cat paw gloves, and a striped, blue and white cat tail. With her sharp, intelligent blue eyes, athletic figure, and stylish blonde hair, it wasn't an exaggeration to say she was an exceptionally attractive woman. So much so that Izuku couldn't believe he had disregarded her when he was considering potential partners...
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Noticing Izuku's approach, Pixie-bob curled her hands up in a cutesy cat pose and remarked, "Meow, meow, meow~! Is this the little kitten you've prepared to have me teach~? He's a little cutie, isn't he~?"
Nodding his head, Nezu replied, "Midoriya-kun is a fine young man. And he'll make an exceptional Hero. However, please remember that while you're on campus, you are expected to follow the school's provisions and guidelines. We have a very strict policy against teachers dating students, even if they're guest instructors."
Dropping her cutesy persona, albeit only for a moment, Pixie-bob clicked her tongue. Because of her catty persona, she was at the age where she had an almost overwhelming desire to find a strong and capable mate. As her name implied, it had taken her much longer than other girls to mature fully, so it wasn't until a few years ago that she began feeling 'impatient' about finding love. The problem was that she was only really attracted to promising young Heroes since she knew any men her age would turn into old farts within a few years...
Regaining her usual pep, albeit after licking her lips, Pixie-bob assured, "Don't worry, Sensei. I might tease him a bit, but I won't take things too far. Pinky promise."
With Pixie-bob extending the pinky finger of her oversized cat gloves, Nezu gave it a shake as he said, "I trust you, Pixie-bob-san. However, as I have a duty to safeguard my students, I'll have the monitoring devices in the forest operating 24/7. Please keep that in mind."
Though her smile cramped, Pixie-bob nevertheless sealed her promise to Nezu. Fortunately, so long as her new kitten wasn't 'especially' promising, she was confident she could suppress her 'hunger.' After all, it wasn't like Izuku was the next All Might or anything...
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After reaching Nezu, All Might, and Pixie-bob, Izuku was his usual polite self as he said, "I apologize for being late. Yesterday's messages caught me unawares, so I had to reorganize my schedule and apologize to those I had made plans with..."
Adopting a faint smile, Nezu asserted, "If anyone should apologize, it's me. I inconvenienced you and your friends and even asked you to come in on your day off. For that, I truly am sorry."
Punctuating his words with a slight bow, Nezu did his utmost to convey his sincerity. The truth of the matter was that he rarely took days off, so there were times when he forgot to factor that in for other people. Izuku was also the type to work on his days off, so Nezu assumed he would be excited, not inconvenienced by the news.
Though Nezu's apology made him feel more than a little uncomfortable, Izuku accepted it with humility. The two of them could go back and forth apologizing for minutes on end, but that wasn't why they had gathered at Ground Omega. They were there to increase his Level and help acquaint him with the power of One-for-All, so after a quick round of introductions, that is precisely what they proceeded to do...
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Charging toward Izuku as if she were a piece of metal attracted by a powerful magnet, the salmon-haired girl, Mei Hatsume, exclaimed, "Is that the Shield Mk. 47 Ultimate-Series Tool Set!? How on Earth did you get your hands on such a precious set of tools!?"
As the SMK47-USTS cost well over thirty million yen, it wasn't something the typical 'hobbyist' could afford. However, as Izuku's primary revenue stream came from modifying and filing new patents, getting his hands on a top-of-the-line set of tools was very important.
Though he didn't mind in the slightest, Izuku adopted a wry smile as he replied, "You should probably change your top before we talk. At this rate, I'll be too distracted to answer your questions properly."
"Hmmm~?"
Staring down at her fairly ample bosom, Hatsume asked, "What's the problem? The bikini I wear during Summer shows off a lot more skin. Besides, it's hella hot in here. You want me to overheat and pass out?"
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku replied, "If that's how it is, I won't press the matter further. As for your previous statement and the question that followed, firstly, I received permission from the Principal to make use of the Support Department's facilities. Secondly, yes, this is the Shield Mk. 47 Ultimate-Series Tool Set. You have a good eye."
Raising her hands as if she were about to give double peace signs, Hatsume pointed to her eyes, controlling her reticle-like pupils to expand and contract as she explained, "It's thanks to my Quirk, Zoom. It gives me a headache if I overuse them, but if I really focus, I can see objects up to five kilometers away. Pretty cool, huh?"
"I'll say," replied Izuku. "It's like having a high-powered microscope in your eyes sockets. I bet it's super useful for working with circuitry and microchips."
As quite a number of people regarded her Quirk as useless, Hatsume couldn't help smiling in response to Izuku's words, exclaiming, "I know, right!?"
Before Izuku could respond, Hatsume beat him to the punch, adding, "Anyways, Powerloader-sensei isn't here right now. Even if you really do have permission, I can't let you start working until he approves you. If it turns out you were lying and I allowed you to do as you pleased, I'd risk having my special privileges taken away."
Once again speaking before Izuku could respond, Hatsume beamed as she exclaimed, "Oh, I know! How about I show you around and introduce you to some of my babies!? You must be pretty skilled if you own a set of tools like that. Maybe you can give me some tips!"
Without waiting for Izuku's response, Hatsume grabbed his hand and hauled him toward what many would presume to be a pile of scrap metal. Instead, it was a small mountain of Support items, haphazardly packed together as if a Katamari Damacy had come through...
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Though Hatsume was a little overbearing, Izuku couldn't help smiling as she demonstrated dozens of her 'babies,' original Support items she had somehow managed to complete in the week since school began.
As he had told Mina, Izuku's preferred type was a woman who was passionate about something she loved. Hatsume embodied this to an almost ludicrous extent, so much so he didn't even mind when one of her 'babies' blew up in his face. Luckily, just before her little exhibition began, she lent him a pair of goggles with a powerful magnification property, an invention inspired by her Quirk.
Instead of asking if Izuku was okay, Hatsume exhaled a carefree laugh and commented, "Sorry about that. But you know what they say, failure is the mother of invention. Each mishap brings you one step closer to true greatness~!"
Continuing from where she left off, Hatsume picked up a glove with rings around the joints and thin wires running along the interior of the fingers, explaining, "Take this baby, for example. She can increase a person's grip strength by up to 150kg. The downside is that the wires have a tendency to break due to friction. If I could figure out a way to decrease the tension between the wires and the joints, I could increase the output five, maybe even ten times...!"
Having wiped away the soot from his face, Izuku took a look at the gloves Hatsume had presented him, asking, "Have you considered replacing the metal wires with artificial silk or micro-hydraulic cables? The latter may be bulkier, but you could get around the friction issue."
Opening her eyes wide and smiling even broader than usual, Hatsume exuded a somewhat 'scary' aura before abruptly grasping Izuku's hands and shouting, "You and I are going to make so many babies together...!"
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Though he knew Hatsume was referring to Support items, Izuku's mind momentarily blanked. He hadn't even considered Hatsume as one of his potential 'targets,' but she had suddenly secured herself the top position among the girls he interacted with at school.
Realizing how her words could be misconstrued, Hatsume released her hold on Izuku's hands, crossing her arms as she casually remarked, "You have quite the active imagination, don't cha? That's a necessary trait for an inventor, but you shouldn't let it distract you. Besides, whoever I end up with needs to be able to support me, both creatively and financially. I don't have time for a romance that doesn't advance my goal of being the world's greatest inventor."
Recovering from his brief stupor, a wry smile developed across Izuku's face as he shamelessly revealed, "I currently make around &yen;165,000,000 a year, and it's only-"
Before Izuku could finish touting his worth, Hatsume once again grabbed his hands, her eyes practically sparkling as she said, "Please date me with marriage in mind! I'll let you touch my boobs...!"
Underlining her point, Hatsume squished her breasts against Izuku, her reticle-like eyes staring into his as if she were attempting to peer into his thoughts. It was surprisingly intimidating, but Izuku managed to remain fairly calm as he replied, "As tantalizing an offer as that is, I think it best we start as friends. If it's financing your after, I could potentially become your Sponsor. I-"
Interrupting Izuku before he could finish, Hatsume replied, "Deal!" before giving him a firm, lingering hug as she teased, "Looks like I might have to start calling you Papa. Let's make lots of babies together...uh...what was your name again?"
Adopting a somewhat forced smile, Izuku replied, "Izuku...Izuku Midoriya. Also, you-"
Preempting Izuku's point, Hatsume abruptly released him, hands on her hips as she shouted, "Good to meet you, Izuku! I'm Mei Hatsume, but you can just call me Mei! We'll be working together nice, close, and personally from now on, so there's no need for formalities!"
Abruptly transitioning to a more serious persona, Mei gazed at Izuku's body, muttering, "Speaking of which..."
Approaching Izuku for the umpteenth time, Mei began feeling up his body as if it were a perfectly natural thing to do.
"Whoa...you look kind of ordinary in your uniform, but it turns out you're pretty jacked, huh?"
Moving around to Izuku's back, Mei pressed her breasts against him, her hands reaching around to caress the front of his body, adding, "Nice. Is this a six&mdash;no, an eight-pack? Mind taking off your clothes so I can get a better look?"
Inhaling a deep breath, Izuku grabbed Mei's hands, preventing them from roaming his body as he warned, "You're playing with fire, Mei-san...if you mistake me for an 'ordinary,' herbivorous high schooler, you're going to get burned..."
Shrugging her shoulders, Mei responded with a dismissive, "Eh, I'm used to getting burned." while wriggling her fingers in Izuku's grasp. She knew her actions were a little inappropriate, but she could tell Izuku didn't mind them. As for his 'threat,' she didn't take it seriously. After all, what was the worst he could do while they were on campus grounds?
Just as Izuku was seriously considering teaching Mei a lesson, the door to the Development Studio opened, followed by the entrance of a short, shirtless man wearing an oversized helmet resembling an excavator claw.
Noticing the position Izuku and Mei were in, a tense, awkward silence permeated the studio before the diminutive man exhaled a tired sigh and asked, "What did I tell you about accosting other students, Hatsume-san? If you get expelled for sexual harassment, you'll never be able to become a successful inventor..."
Retracting her hands from Izuku's grasp, Mei exhaled an awkward laugh before defending her actions by pointing out, "Don't worry, Sensei. Izuku is a fellow inventor. He's also my patron, so we'll probably start dating once he overcomes his shyness. At the very least, I'm confident he won't report me to the school's Disciplinary Committee."
Exhaling an exasperated sigh, the diminutive man, Higari Maijima, also known by his Hero name, Excavation Hero: Power Loader, shifted his gaze to Izuku and said, "Please don't take this fool of a girl's actions to heart. I promise you she doesn't mean any harm. She's just..."
Sparing Power Loader the effort of having to excuse Mei's actions, Izuku shook his head and affirmed, "It's fine, Sensei. I'm well aware that Mei is simply passionate about her work. I can respect that."
Undercutting Izuku's words, Mei beamed like a lighthouse in a storm as she said, "Izuku and I are going to make tons of babies together, Sensei! You won't believe this, but he totally figured out a solution to Baby No. 26 after looking at it for, I dunno, maybe six seconds? Please, please, please let him work here...!"
Ignoring Mei's words, Power Loader directed his gaze at Izuku, stating, "I heard about you from the Principal. He lauded you as a genius in the field of Support, but I'll need to evaluate your skills personally before I let you use these facilities. I can't always be around to supervise you, so I need to know you're capable of handling yourself."
Resisting the urge to point out he allowed Mei, infamous for creating devices that exploded, to work without supervision, Izuku nodded and replied, "I'm ready." in a firm tone. He had redistributed his stats earlier that morning, so his Intelligence and Dexterity were currently sitting at 100. He might not be able to compare to a monster like Mei, but he was confident he could both meet and surpass Power Loader's expectations. After all, while his experience might be lacking, his attributes were even higher than the excavator-headed Hero's...
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Name: [Izuku Midoriya]
Quirk: Digitalization, Transfer, Stockpiling, Singularity, Gearshift(sealed), Fa Jin(sealed), Danger Sense(sealed), Blackwhip(sealed), Smokescreen(sealed), Float(sealed)
Current Level: 19 (91,069 EXP)
Effective Level: 34
[Attributes]
Strength: 10
Agility: 10
Vitality: 100
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 100
Luck: 22
Free Attributes: 0
Rerolls Available: 2
[Perks]
[Lesser Regeneration], [Healthy Body], [Sharp Mind], [Eidetic Memory], [Nimble Fingers], [Keen Senses]
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Name: [Mei Hatsume]
Quirk: Zoom
Current Level: 12
Effective Level: 37
[Attributes]
Strength: 11
Agility: 8
Vitality: 21
Intelligence: 149
Dexterity: 83
Luck: 103
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Name: [Higari Maijima]
Quirk: Iron Claws
Current Level: 25
Effective Level: 51
[Attributes]
Strength: 91
Agility: 28
Vitality: 208
Intelligence: 73
Dexterity: 59
Luck: 54
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After passing Power Loader's tests with relative ease, Izuku earned the right to make use of the Development Studio. Better yet, instead of being restricted to Sundays, he was allowed to come in whenever he had a free afternoon. That was how much Power Loader valued his aptitude, enough that he was effectively willing to overlook the fact Mei behaved as if there were no personal boundaries between them.
Fortunately, while Izuku wasn't able to escape becoming Mei's guinea pig, he didn't especially mind the salmon-haired girl's antics. Rather, now that he had become One-for-All's successor, he knew he wouldn't have nearly as much time to dedicate to Support work as he intended. Thus, while he planned to continue inventing, he was already considering just supporting Mei. She possessed the 'spark' he lacked as an inventor, so if he focused on funding and promoting her creations, Izuku was certain he could make both of them very, 'very' rich...
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Chapter 25: Chapter 25