BNHA: Singularity

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*
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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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With Pixie-bob's Quirk, Earth Flow, allowing her to manipulate, shape, and even 'program' soil to do whatever she wanted, Izuku had a functionally infinite supply of beast-like golems, known as Earth Beasts, to combat for Experience. They weren't nearly as intelligent as the clones produced by Ectoplasm, but their sheer numbers had Izuku running around the forest, dodging and counterattacking with a smile on his face.
"This is insane..." muttered Izuku, narrowly evading the whip-like tail of an Earth Dragon. In the same motion, he spun his body, executing a spinning back kick that tore through the dragon's soil-comprised body like a fragile sand castle.
Though his attacks were a lot weaker since he reduced his Strength and Agility, Izuku's elevated Intelligence and Dexterity more than made up for it. Dexterity was an attribute that influenced a person's senses, balance, and spatial awareness, so Izuku was quickly getting used to controlling the output of One-for-All on the fly. This was of paramount importance as, fairly early on in his training, he discovered the link between One-for-All's energy output and his physical attributes.
Since One-for-All only got stronger over time, Izuku could theoretically tap into the full power of All Might whenever he pleased. However, much like the original Izuku, doing so would have disastrous consequences. In the worst-case scenario, his limbs would burst apart, forever crippling or outright killing him.
To condition his body to accept all of One-for-All, Izuku had intended to experiment with various stat distributions. As fate would have it, setting his Strength and Agility to 10 while his Vitality was at 100 was the perfect balance of attributes. So long as he didn't exert himself, he could maintain a 'permanent' 10x modifier to all his physical stats. More importantly, as a 10:1 ratio was extremely easy to work with, Izuku was able to quantify his 'limit' without the need for guesswork.
After some experimentation, Izuku learned that every time his attributes doubled, the burden it placed on his Vitality tripled. At 100 Strength and Agility, a 10x enhanced punch wouldn't have any detrimental impact, but if he increased the multiplier to 20x, he suddenly began hemorrhaging 200 points of Vitality every second. If he then doubled his physical attributes a second time, effectively granting him 400 Strength and Agility, the cost increased to 600 Vit per second.
Fortunately, whenever Izuku used One-for-All's power to strengthen his physical attributes, his Vitality received twice the amount. A 10x increase in Strength/Agility/Dexterity would result in a 20x increase in Vitality, so if he was smart and only intensified his power at the exact moment before his attacks, he could increase his power to a truly ludicrous extent without needing to fear sequelae.
With a base Strength and Agility of 10 and a Vitality of 100, Izuku's current limits were something along the lines of:
100/2,000(no notable side effects)
200/4,000(200pps for 20 seconds)
400/8,000(600pps for 13 seconds)
800/16,000(1,800pps for 8.8 seconds)
1,600/32,000(5,400pps for 6 seconds)
3,200/64,000(16,200pps for 4 seconds)
6,400/128,000(48,600pps for 2 seconds)
12,800/256,000(145,800pps for 1 second)
While these numbers might seem ridiculous, Izuku knew he still had a long way to go before he was anywhere near All Might's strength in his prime. The man had feats such as guiding a stadium filled with 50,000 people safely to the ground and dispersing a literal tidal wave before it could make landfall. Thus, while increasing his attributes to 12,800 with a meager base of 10 was undeniably insane, Izuku didn't let it get to his head. After all, the boost barely lasted a second, and if he made a mistake in his timing, he was unquestionably fucked.
Having stumbled across the 10:1 golden ratio early on, Izuku's best path forward was to grind Strength and Agility utilizing the burden One-for-All placed on his body. He could then repurpose those points for Vitality and Luck, the former to increase the power he could draw out of One-for-All and the latter to bolster his Experience gains. Every ten Levels caused the Experience between Levels to become the total of the previous ten, so it was only a matter of time before he plateaued. Increasing his Luck would offset this, but even that wouldn't help him when the Experience between Levels reached the trillions...
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A week before the UA Sports Festival, Izuku was advised by Toshinori to take some time off to enjoy Golden Week, a period where several national holidays transpired in quick succession. Izuku was hesitant at first, as his Level had increased significantly in a short period, but he relented fairly quickly when Toshinori pointed out there were several girls that probably wanted to spend time with him.
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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-&gt;27 (91,069-&gt;811,502 EXP)
Effective Level: 34-&gt;39
[Attributes]
Strength: 10
Agility: 10
Vitality: 100
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 100
Luck: 22-&gt;75(40 from Levels, 13 from grinding)
Free Attributes: 0
Rerolls Available: 2
[Perks]
[Lesser Regeneration], [Healthy Body], [Sharp Mind], [Eidetic Memory], [Nimble Fingers], [Keen Senses], [Lucky]
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Though he was hoping to reach Level 30 by the time of the Sports Festival, Izuku was fairly content with his progress. He had confirmed a lot of things during his training, so it was only a matter of time before he attained the strength necessary to achieve his goals. Unfortunately, he wouldn't have Pixie-bob to rely on as she ultimately had to return to her team.
Dismissing such thoughts from his mind, Izuku was staring intently at his phone as he stood outside a movie theater, patiently awaiting the arrival of his date. At a glance, his phone appeared to show a somewhat messy picture of a girl's bed, but if you looked closely, you would notice a clear indentation in the mattress surface and the faint outline of a naked, lightly powdered girl in some 'very' risque poses.
Breaking Izuku from his focused state, the increasingly familiar voice of Toru asked him, "What'cha looking at~?"
Instead of feigning innocent, Izuku revealed his screen to Toru, smiling as he teased, "You tell me..."
Recognizing the photo as the one she had sent shortly after Izuku asked if she wanted to see a movie together, Toru blushed up to her ears and attempted to snatch the phone from his hands. Izuku quickly raised it out of her reach, so she ended up grinding against him for a pleasantly lengthy period before stopping, stamping her feet, and saying, "If you're going to bully me, I'm not going to send you anymore!"
Adopting a faint smile, Izuku locked his screen and slid his phone into his pocket. Then, catching Toru by surprise, he took advantage of their close proximity to wrap his arms around her, his smile broadening as he said, "I just couldn't wait to see you, so I needed something to keep me occupied until the real deal showed up..."
Though it was the first time Izuku was touching her outside their training, Toru didn't attempt to break free from his grasp. Instead, she leaned into him, her invisible face and eyes turned up as she said, "I really mean it...if you bully me, I won't forgive you..."
Interpreting Toru's words as her way of saying he shouldn't play with her feelings, Izuku's smile softened as he whispered, "I won't...I promise..." in a sincere tone. Pixie-bob's teasing during their training had nearly caused him to pounce, but he managed to endure since it was fairly obvious Toru had caught feelings. He would be fooling himself if he said he felt nothing in turn, so he was ready to make things official if she was...
With Izuku strengthening his hold on her body, the fluttery sensation in Toru's chest compounded greatly. If she were being completely honest, she thought things were advancing too quickly. However, as Izuku was the first boy she seriously had a crush on, she eventually closed her eyes and puckered her lips. Unfortunately, Izuku had no way of noticing this, so she ultimately had to summon even more courage to kiss him directly...
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After returning home from a movie he couldn't even remember the name of, Izuku collapsed in his bed and stared at his ceiling with a completely blank look on his face. He and Toru hadn't made things official with their words, but they held hands throughout the movie and he even walked her home, the complete opposite direction of his, after the fact.
Recalling the parting kiss Toru had gifted him, the listless look on Izuku's face gradually gave way to a smile. It was chaste and very brief, but the feelings within weren't lacking. He could tell that Toru 'like-liked' him, so most of his short-term plans came crashing down around him. He would still accept an Internship with Mirko if she gave him the option, but now, even if he 'did' have a chance with her, it seemed fate had other ideas...
*bzzzz*
Feeling his phone buzz in his pocket, Izuku was unsurprised to find the message originated from Toru. Seeing it caused the smile on his face to broaden, but the moment he opened it up, his expression became fixed like a statue...
'Sorry, Izuku-kun, but I don't think I'm ready to take our relationship to the next level. Spending time with you makes me the happiest I've ever been, but I know there are a lot of girls in our Class who like you. Going around behind their backs and sending you lewd photos makes me feel like I've stolen you away from them, so, at least for the time being, I think we should remain good friends. If you're still single come Winter break, I promise to confess to you properly then...'
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After reading the message multiple times, Izuku hesitated for a moment before replying, 'I understand. I also know this couldn't have been easy for you, so I won't make things harder by trying to convince you. Instead, if we're both still available come New Year's, I'll give you a lot more than a simple confession...'
Finished with his message, Izuku pressed send before tossing his phone aside. He had heard that High School romances were filled with drama, but this was beyond his expectations. It almost felt like Toru had betrayed him, but he knew that wasn't a fair assessment. On the contrary, she was giving him a chance to figure things out before their relationship crossed a point that couldn't be backpedaled. It was a 'sensible' decision from a girl who very clearly had intense feelings for him, so Izuku did his best not to overthink things as he got out of bed, sat at his desk, set his headphones to their max volume, and got to work securing his future...
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Reading Izuku's response, the tears that Toru had barely been able to get under control came back in full. Breaking things off with Izuku was one of the hardest things she had ever done, but she couldn't stand the feeling of having 'betrayed' the other girls in Class 1-A. It was obvious to her that Ochaco, Tsuyu, and even Yaoyorozu had feelings for Izuku, so she didn't think it was fair to them that she had gotten close to him while they were distracted and preparing for the Sports Festival. There was also the girl named Mei Hatsume, who Toru had secretly approached while Izuku was conducting his special training, so, even if it pained her heart, she did her best to push down her feelings for everyone else's happiness...
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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?"
"Uh..."
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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Chapter 26: Chapter 26