BNHA: Singularity

In the wake of afternoon Heroics training, Izuku caught up to Toshinori as he attempted his usual hasty exit, calling out, "Please wait a moment, All-Might-sensei."
Since they were already out of view of the other students, Toshinori allowed his muscle form to dissipate, forcing a smile as he asked, "What is it, Midoriya, my boy? This isn't the best for a chat."
"I'm well aware of that," replied Izuku. "I just felt compelled to call out to you since I've made a very important discovery. If Principal Nezu isn't too busy, we should head to his office immediately."
Nodding his head, Toshinori pulled out his cell phone, ringing up Nezu's private line as he asked, "Mind telling me what this is about? You appear pretty excited."
Smiling broadly, Izuku unhesitantly revealed, "I think my power might be able to heal you."
Spitting up a concerning amount of blood, Toshinori's eyes widened as he nearly shouted, "Are you serious!? Just how many more surprises are you going to give me...!?"
Rubbing the back of his head, Izuku replied, "I'll explain in greater detail once we meet with the Principal, but I'd say the odds are pretty favorable. Once you hear what I have to say, you'll understand."
Nodding a second time, Toshinori waited for the phone to connect before simply stating, "We need to meet. It's important."
Considering how quickly Toshinori hung up, it was safe to assume Nezu had agreed to meet them. This was confirmed when the formed adopted a broad smile and said, "Thank you for this, Midoriya. Even if it turns out your power can't treat my condition, you've given me a ray of hope for the first time in six years. If it turns out you 'are' able to treat me, I promise to dedicate the remainder of my life to training and ensuring your success as the next Symbol of Peace."
Exhaling a light chuckle, Izuku asked, "Weren't you already doing that? I would much rather you worry about yourself more. You keep pushing me to live life to the fullest, but it's not all that convincing since you treat your own life with such disregard. If this works out, be a proper mentor and set an example for me, will you?"
"Midoriya..."
Feeling equal parts pride and choked up, Toshinori had to wipe his eyes with the back of his forearm. He was secretly concerned that Izuku was becoming a bit of a deviant, but now he knew for certain he had chosen the right person to succeed One-for-All. Izuku was far from perfect, but his concern for others never failed to shine through...
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Though he had to walk out of an important meeting midway, Nezu was all smiles when he heard Izuku's explanation and learned of the possibility of treating Toshinori's injuries.
Exhibiting his excitement, Nezu's voice was much higher than usual as he said, "This is fantastic news, Midoriya-kun! Truly, indisputably amazing...!"
"I know, right?" replied Izuku, unable to keep a proud smile from his face. This applied to Toshinori as well, so the atmosphere within the Principal's office was exceptionally warm, borderline festive as the three beamed like idiots.
Forcing himself to settle down, though still smiling, Nezu said, "Then, if possible, please proceed. I don't want to get too excited before we can confirm your hypothesis."
Nodding his head, Izuku replied, "Alright," before turning his attention to Toshinori and asking, "Toshinori Yagi, would you like to join my Party...?"
Before the notification window could even pop up, Toshinori replied, "Of course!" with such vigor that he transformed into his muscular form. As a result, the window never appeared. Instead, his status screen popped up, prompting his brows to rise as he remarked, "Oh? So this is what you see when you utilize your Quirk? It really is like a game."
Spurred by Toshinori's remark, Nezu mused, "How enviable. I am beyond curious about Midoriya-kun's abilities, but I don't believe our Bond is very strong due to my skeptical nature..."
With Nezu looking toward him, Izuku knew the diminutive cat-bear-mouse was asking him to confirm his assertion. Unfortunately, that was precisely what he did, as Nezu's Bond Level could best be described as 'neutral'...
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Name: [Subject 301]
Quirk: High Spec
Bond Level: 53
Current Level: 8
Effective Level: 82
[Attributes]
Strength: 2
Agility: 17
Vitality: 33
Intelligence: 551
Dexterity: 41
Luck: 183
Free Attributes: 40
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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"That's a real shame," remarked Nezu. "Fortunately, it shouldn't take too long for me to trust you implicitly. You've been very forthright thus far, and if this matter with Toshinori-kun is settled properly, I will feel very grateful toward you."
Adopting a somewhat self-deprecating smile, Izuku replied, "Don't worry about it, Nezu-sensei. I truthfully don't even trust myself all that much, especially given 'recent developments, so I can't blame you for having suspicions. I just keep doing my best and hoping everything works out."
Offering a slight, approving nod, Nezu hummed, "I suppose that's all any of us can do in the grand scheme of things. Now, please proceed with the 'experiment.' I imagine we're all quite eager to see the outcome."
Returning a nod of his own, Izuku shifted his gaze to Toshinori, drawing the latter's attention as he said, "You should revert to your original form. The available Perks depend on your base stats, and we'll want to observe any effects immediately."
"Okay," replied Toshinori, immediately reverting back to his skeletal form. As he did so, Izuku was forced to inhale a sharp breath as it was his first time seeing the man's base stats...
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Name: [Toshinori Yagi]
Quirk: Transfer(Vestige), Stockpiling(Vestige), Singularity(Vestige)
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 20,108
Effective Level: 68
[Attributes]
Strength: 9
Agility: 5
Vitality: 480
Intelligence: 69
Dexterity: 11
Luck: 108
Free Attributes: 100,540
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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Though Toshinori's Vitality was surprisingly high, all things considered, this was Izuku's first time seeing someone whose Effective Level was 'a lot' lower than their base...
"So, how is it...?" asked Toshinori. "Do you think you'll be able to heal me?"
Blinking back to awareness, Izuku explained, "We'll first need to distribute your Free Attributes to increase your base stats. We'll be looking for Perks pertaining to your physical condition and constitution, so your best option is to invest everything in Vitality or evenly distribute your attributes across Strength, Agility, Vitality, and Dexterity. A few points in Intelligence would also benefit you tremendously, regardless of the outcome."
Deciding to go with Izuku's suggestion, Toshinori allocated 25,000 AP to each of his physical attributes, boosted his Intelligence to 100, and put the remainder in Luck. He wasn't interested in being a peerless genius or anything, and he had long since decided to entrust the torch to the next generation. If he could have just a few good years without pain, he would be more than happy.
If Izuku had been aware of Toshinori's thoughts, he would have been tempted to remind the man that AFO was likely still around. Passing on the torch to the next generation was a noble sentiment, but when there was a 150-year-old superpowered grandpa running around, his influence spanning multiple generations, the old guard had little choice but to stay in the game...
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"This is incredible...!" bellowed Toshinori, wide-eyed and with a massive, awe-filled smile on his face. It had taken hours due to the sheer number that was present, but there was a Perk among the 10,000 Vitality options called Regression that stood out among the rest. At the cost of 2,470 of his Levels, he had been able to 'reverse' the flow of time for his body. He hadn't regained the powers of One-for-All, but his physical condition had effectively reverted to what it was before his climactic battle with All-for-One. The only downside was that the experience required to reach the next Level remained the same, meaning he couldn't just use the Perk to extend his life indefinitely.
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Name: [Toshinori Yagi]
Quirk: Transfer(Vestige), Stockpiling(Vestige), Singularity(Vestige)
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 17,638
Effective Level: 105,525
[Attributes]
Strength: 338,491
Agility: 101,004
Vitality: 511,417
Intelligence: 100
Dexterity: 103,668
Luck: 579
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Pinnacle Body], [Slipstream], [Kinetic Energy Conversion], [Perfect Condition], [Regression], [Crisis Awareness]
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Seeing what Toshinori's stats had become, largely thanks to the boosts provided by Pinnacle Body and Perfect Condition, Izuku couldn't help thinking he had created a monster more ridiculous than 'All Might.' With Slipstream and Kinetic Energy Conversion, Toshinori could accumulate power by simply moving around, releasing it in the form of shockwaves that were not different from One-for-All. And with Crisis Awareness, he basically had a sixth sense for when a major incident was about to occur, allowing him to react even before it happened.
Breaking Izuku from his daze, Toshinori, appearing like a slightly younger version of his muscled self, even in his base form, gave the former a tight hug, shouting, "Thank you, young Midoriya...!" with tears streaming down his face. He hadn't felt this grateful since his Master took him in as a child, so Toshinori was beside himself with sentiment as he smothered Izuku in his powerful embrace.
"You're crushing me..." croaked Izuku, even though Toshinori was properly controlling his strength. He just didn't enjoy being hugged by men, much less one with a physique that could shame bodybuilders. He could endure a bit for Toshinori's sake, as he was also feeling fairly sentimental, but he would prefer it if someone like Midnight or Mirko embraced him...
Though he didn't release Izuku immediately, Toshinori eventually heeded the former's protests, keeping his hands on the younger boy's shoulders as he looked him directly in the eyes and said, "I mean it, kid...thank you, from the bottom of my heart..."
Rolling his visibly-watery eyes, Izuku replied, "You're such a sap..." in a somewhat subdued tone. Then, before Toshinori could say anything else, he met the man's gaze and reiterated, "Don't mess this up trying to play Hero. You've all but retired at this point, so at least pretend to take it easy these next few years. If anyone has earned a break, it's you..."
"Midoriya..."
Feeling more choked up than ever, Toshinori's face scrunched up in a vain attempt to hold back his tears. Izuku had basically given him his life back, so while he originally planned to increase his patrol time from 3 to 8 hours a day, he decided to limit it to five. He wouldn't be able to ignore those in need, but he wouldn't push himself nearly as hard as he used to. After all, he was supposed to be making way for the future generation, not barring the course...
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With Nezu asking him to stay back for a bit, Izuku saw Toshinori off before returning to the Principal's Office to hear what the diminutive cat-bear-mouse had to say. To his immense surprise, Nezu revealed, "Before today's revelations, I had asked Kayama&ndash;ah, I mean Midnight-sensei, if she were willing to give you 'personal instruction' to ensure you did not inadvertently harm those who would receive your power. Your situation is very...peculiar, so I believed it was necessary. Tell me, Izuku-kun, how do you feel about such an arrangement?"
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku replied, "I would be lying if I said I wasn't very tempted, Nezu-sensei. However, I promised everyone I wouldn't 'sneak around' behind their backs, no matter what. It's also not strictly necessary to confirm my powers, so I will have to politely refuse..."
Nodding his head in approval, Nezu remarked, "I thought you might say that. However, there appears to have been a slight misunderstanding. While the instruction would be centered around you, your classmates, specifically your female classmates, would also be in attendance. It was intended to be a practical demonstration of what to do and what 'not' to do as you deepen your relationships with one another..."
("This is definitely a world based on an eroge...") thought Izuku, remaining completely silent in response to Nezu's words.
Seeing the blank expression on Izuku's face, Nezu's own became slightly apologetic as he revealed, "Truth be told, I thought you had already been made aware of this. I'm surprised none of the girls in your Class informed you about it, as it was one of the things they discussed during yesterday's lesson. It seems they are quite good at keeping secrets."
Raising his brows, Izuku asked, "You're saying the girls know...and have agreed to participate?"
Responding with a nod, Nezu clarified, "It was an arrangement made under the assumption that you 'had' to sleep with the person who would receive your boons. Your power was set to become an important asset in the ongoing war against All-for-One and his faithful, so I believed it was necessary to make certain...arrangements. I apologize if I've made things more difficult for you..."
Shaking his head, Izuku was serious as he replied, "It's fine. I'm the type to take things in stride, so I'll just go with the flow and give it my all, just as I always have. Besides, I'm not exactly 'disenchanted' by the notion of receiving lessons from Midnight-sensei. So long as the girls are okay with it, I see no reason to refuse."
Breathing a faint sigh of relief, Nezu regained his usual, business-like smile as he said, "Then that's all I have for you today. The demonstration will take place this Sunday at 9 AM. I hope you and your classmates learn a lot."
Rising to his feet, Izuku gave his usual bow before raising his head and replying, "I'm certain we will..." with an awkward but expectant smile on his face...
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As he departed the Principal's Office and made his way home, Izuku pulled out his phone to see if he had any messages. The girls had invited him to a group chat with the six of them, so after skimming through the unread messages, quite a few teasing him, he typed, 'I heard about the extra 'class' this Sunday.'
Responding almost immediately, Mina asked, 'Seriously? How'd you find out? Midnight-sensei said it was being kept a secret to surprise you.'
Since his relationship and special treatment from the Principal were now well-known among the girls, Izuku replied, 'I heard about it from Principal Nezu.'
'That little rat,' responded Mina, subsequently asking, 'Why were you even in his office? You disappeared pretty early after classes let out.'
Instead of lying, Izuku honestly replied, 'I experienced a breakthrough of sorts with my Quirk. Thanks for that, by the way, Momo. Our conversation this morning helped me understand a lot of things.'
As she was part of the ongoing conversation, Momo happily replied, 'I'm happy to have been of assistance.' while Mina questioned, 'Oooh? What's this? Did the two of you have a secret conversation before class? Sneaky, sneaky~.'
Before Momo could provide clarification, Izuku typed out, 'It was mainly related to her becoming my Manager. We also talked about my Quirk and the future of our group as a whole.'
'That sounds about right,' replied Mina. 'You two are pretty serious when it comes to things like that.'.
'This is a pretty serious situation,' typed Izuku. 'Our situation isn't exactly normal, so we'll need to put in a lot of effort to ensure things work. I don't want any of you getting hurt.'
Though most of the girls had been content lurking, Izuku's remark caused everyone but Jiro to reply with some form of assurance. Mina teased him a bit, but she also asserted that everything would work out, so Izuku felt they were all on the same page. If they were serious about making things work, they would need to be.
'Where's Jiro, by the way?' asked Izuku, noticing that her PFP was active but that her only message was from when the group was first formed. In other words, she was still lurking.
Having been called out, Jiro felt obligated to reply, 'It's a secret.' before following up by adding, 'Don't say a word, Mina.'
'Booooo,' replied Mina, clearly intending to do exactly that. Then, instead of pressing the matter, she typed, 'I'm planning to volunteer if we get to do a 'practical' this Sunday. Look forward to it, mkay~?'
Understanding what Mina meant when she said 'practical,' Izuku jokingly remarked, 'Sunday suddenly seems a whole month away.'
'You little flirt~,' replied Mina, adding, 'I actually feel it's way too close, lol. I'm a little nervous, even if Ochaco, Toru, and Tsuyu have all mentioned it feels incredible.'
Since it was now 'very' clear what they were talking about, the smile on Izuku's face softened as he typed, 'I'll be gentle. I promise...'
'If you don't, Midnight-sensei might punish you,' replied Mina. 'Though, perhaps you would like that? I heard Mirko bullied you pretty hard during your internship.'
'Let's not talk about that here,' typed Izuku. Telecommunications in the world of Boku no Hero Academia were a lot more secure than his previous one, but it was better to be safe than sorry...
While continuing to chat with the girls, Izuku eventually arrived at his home, mentioning as much before placing his palm against the biometric scanner. Then, before he could even call out to greet his mom, a familiar pink figure leaped in front of him, exclaiming, "Surprise~!" with her hands raised high.
Instead of startling as Mina had hoped he would, Izuku just stared at her with a blank expression, asking, "What are you doing in my house?"
Puffing out her cheeks, albeit only for a moment, Mina regained her usual vigor and replied, "What kind of reaction is that? Also, isn't it obvious why we came by? We're here to hang out and study~!"
Before Izuku could ask who Mina was referring to when she said 'we,' Jiro appeared from the living room, casually raising her hand as she offered a curt "Yo." before adding, "Sorry for intruding. Your mom let us in."
Following close behind Jiro, Inko had a smile that wasn't quite a smile as she cupped her cheek with half-narrowed eyes and said, "Welcome home, sweetie. You never told me you had so many adorable female friends from class, ufufufu~."
Feeling a shiver run up his spine, Izuku's smile became visibly cramped as he replied, "It's...complicated..."
Shaking his head, Izuku promptly decided it was better to be honest, his expression turning serious as he added, "Kaa-chan, these two are my girlfriends, Mina Ashido and Kyoka Jiro. The three girls you met yesterday are also my girlfriends..."
Catching Izuku by surprise, Inko's smile broadened, her deep green eyes narrowing further as she replied, "I am well aware of that, Izuku-chan. It isn't exactly 'normal' for a boy to bring home three girls and then leave in such a hurry. Just make sure you don't do anything foolish, okay? I'm too young to be a grandmother."
Finished with what she had to say, at least to Izuku, Inko turned her gaze to Mina and Jiro, causing the duo to tense as she added, "Take care of my baby for me, will you? He's the only thing I have left in this world..."
Truly finished with what she had to say, Inko cast one final look at Izuku before excusing herself. An awkward silence lingered in her wake, but it eased a bit when Izuku grabbed the two girls' hands, smiling wryly as he suggested, "We should probably go to my room..."
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"Your mom is really intense..." said Mina, waiting until the door to Izuku's room was shut before speaking again.
"Yeah..." replied Izuku. "I already told you about the situation with my father, right? She basically had to raise me herself, so she can be a little overprotective at times. It didn't help that, up until I was thirteen, I didn't even have a Quirk."
"Oh, yeah..." replied Mina. "I completely forgot, but you've barely had your Quirk for two years, huh? You've come a long way in such a short period."
Though he gave an affirming nod, Izuku asserted, "But I still have a long way to go. We all do, one way or another."
Adopting a faint smile, Mina said, "Speaking of which, Jiro and I really did come here to study. She's ranked seventh in the class, but I'm all the way down at Rank 19. I'm hoping to be able to increase my Intelligence before the Final Exams, but since our Bond is only 63, I figured I shouldn't hedge my bets and study."
As Izuku had shown each of them their status, Mina and Jiro had at least a basic idea of how they 'actually' felt about him. Curiously enough, Jiro's Bond was the higher of the two, initially set at 73 despite the fact she and Izuku rarely conversed and had only teamed up once during their training. Even more curious, or perhaps amusing, when she learned of this truth, it immediately increased to 75.
"It's actually not that difficult to strengthen bonds," replied Izuku. "Real, genuine sentiment takes time to cultivate, but intimacy and closeness go a long way. Take Jiro, for example..."
Seeing Izuku look directly at her, Jiro's body tensed before she hugged her body and averted her eyes, asking, "What are you trying to get at...?" with a faint red hue spreading through her cheeks.
Adopting a gentle smile, Izuku asked, "Mind if I hold you? Just for a few moments..."
Though her face abruptly became a lot redder, Jiro turned her eyes to meet Izuku's gaze, her face still turned to the side as she replied, "If it's only for a short while..."
Nodding his head, Izuku closed the distance between him and Jiro, wrapping his arms around her and holding her gently for several seconds. She was 'really' tense at first, but as their embrace lingered, she gradually relaxed, prompting Izuku to whisper, "Thank you for choosing to become my girlfriend...I love you, Kyouka..." in a hushed tone that was only audible due to her enhanced hearing.
Not expecting Izuku to suddenly confess, Jiro's body became as rigid as a statue, her complexion turning fiery as her earphone jacks began to coil and wriggle involuntarily. At the same time, her Bond Level abruptly shot up to 81, permitting Izuku to ask, "Kyouka Jiro...would you like to join my Party?" when she eventually raised her face to meet his gaze.
Blinking in surprise, Kyouka was going to point out it was too soon but stopped when a blue window appeared in front of her face. When it did, her momentarily bashful expression turned into a slightly annoyed pout as she said, "You tricked me...now I look like an easy girl...."
While continuing to hold the petite, purple-haired rocker girl, Izuku shook his head, whispering, "It wasn't a trick. Now that we've all come together like this, I intend to do everything I can to make you girls happy. In other words, unless you choose to break up with me, we could be spending the rest of our lives together..."
Though Izuku's words weren't exactly a proposal, Kyouka felt her heart rate increase tremendously. Her Quirk made it impossible for her 'not' to hear it, so her face became a concerning shade of crimson as her heart pounded like thunder within her ears.
Exacerbating Kyouka's condition quite a bit, Izuku moved his face a little closer to hers, asking, "Can I kiss you...?" with slightly narrowed eyes. In response, Kyouka's practically developed swirls as she instinctually pulled her head away from him.
Instead of pursuing Kyouk's lips, Izuku's expression softened as he said, "Some other time, then..." before weakening his hold on her body. Kyouka was a very sensitive girl, a stark contrast to the unenthusiastic, borderline apathetic mask she had developed for public use. Her Quirk permitted her to listen in on hushed conversations, so she had always been privy to the 'true nature' of people in her surroundings. She had learned to tune things out with the help of music, but by doing so, she had isolated herself from the rest of the world. At the very least, that was the case until she joined Class 1-A...
Just as Izuku released his hold on her body, Kyouka grabbed his shirt, whispering, "Wait..." as she turned her eyes to look up at him. That was the only thing she said, but her intentions were made fairly obvious when she swallowed audibly...
Returning his hands to their position on Kyouka's lower back, Izuku held her gently and tenderly for several seconds, staring into her eyes as they slowly drew closer to one another. It took nearly thirty seconds, but their lips did eventually meet, culminating in a chaste kiss that lasted for a few seconds before Kyouka pulled away from him, covering her face with her hands as illusory steam rose from her head.
Seeing the unexpectedly intimate interaction between Izuku and Kyouka, Mina found herself at a rare loss for words. She had expected 'something' to happen when she and Jiro decided to come to his room, but she never expected things to get so 'tense' so quickly...
Turning to meet Mina's gaze, Izuku's expression softened even further as he mouthed the numbers six and eight. Mina was a little confused at first, but it didn't take long for her to realize what he was referring to when he nudged his head toward Jiro and mouthed the numbers eight and three. It was Izuku's way of informing her that her Bond Level had increased to 68 just by watching his and Jiro's interaction...
("Could it really be that easy?") wondered Mina. ("Or do I just get turned on from watching other people make out...?")
Instead of pondering further on the matter, Mina promptly dismissed it, adopting one of her characteristically impish grins, asking, "Is it my turn now~?" in a teasing tone that belied the fact she was shaking, albeit only a little...
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Early the next morning, Izuku showed up to class with a smile and a bit of swagger in his step. There, he found Yaoyorozu reading through her Math textbook, but the moment he entered the classroom, she rose to her feet, hands folded over her lap as she said, "Good morning, Midoriya-kun. I see you're in good spirits. Did your group study with Hagakure-san, Asui-san, and Uraraka-san go well?
Nodding his head, Izuku practically beamed as he replied, "It was a very productive session. At this rate, Toru's and Ochaco's grades will improve by leaps and bounds. At the very least, they won't have any trouble with the written exams."
"That's good to hear," replied Yaoyorozu. Then, pulling out a tablet-like PDA, she asked, "Did they inform you of our arrangement? We may have been a little presumptuous, but I hope you'll at least consider having me. If not as a partner and Manager, then the latter. You have my word that I will give it my all and do my best to abstain from partiality."
Exhaling a very faint sigh, the smile on Izuku's face only became more prominent as he replied, "You know I consider you the most beautiful girl in class. Since the six of you are willing to try and make things work, I'm not going to overcomplicate things. Rather, I feel incredibly fortunate and would be honored to have you, Momo."
Not expecting Izuku to use her first name, much less without honorifics, Momo tensed as she stood a little straighter. Immediately afterward, a radiant smile blossomed across her face as she replied, "I pray we enjoy a long and fortuitous relationship...Izuku...kun."
As simply addressing Izuku by his name was a little 'too' advanced for her, causing her cheeks to flush slightly, Momo tacked on an honorific at the very end. Then, before he could ask, she held up the PDA with both hands, asking, "Do you use a planner or scheduling app of some sort? If so, please send me an invitation and confer me admin permissions. After that, I would appreciate it if you could apprise me of my stats. I'm curious to know and would like to keep track of my growth from here on."
Responding with a nod, Izuku replied, "Sure, sounds good. You'll be able to check them yourself once our Bond reaches 80 and we're in the same Party, but I don't mind telling you what they are."
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Name: [Momo Yaoyorozu]
Quirk: Creation
Bond Level: 69
Current Level: 21
Effective Level: 30
[Attributes]
Strength: 38
Agility: 35
Vitality: 123
Intelligence: 77
Dexterity: 49
Luck: 88
Free Attributes: 105
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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After recording each of her attributes as Izuku read them, Momo felt compelled to ask, "You mentioned that 80 was the threshold for joining your Party. Can that only be attained by having sex?"
Though he vaguely recalled Mirko having more than 80 Bond 'before' they had sex, Izuku wasn't certain, answering, "I'm honestly not sure. It hasn't been long since I discovered this aspect of my ability. I 'can' attest that sex isn't a surefire method to attain the qualifications for joining my Party. Because of her apprehensions, Tsuyu is currently sitting at 73 Bond, even after 'willfully' trying to increase it. In other words, we can't 'fake' it."
"Hmmm...I see..." replied Momo, a serious, contemplative expression on her face. "Because of my family circumstances, having sex is...difficult. I have made arrangements to introduce you to my parents and grandfather, but you would need to sign a marriage certificate before we can have sex. That's the main reason I was chosen as your Manager, as I wouldn't be a 'contender' for your affection..."
Seeing the slightly wide-eyed look on Izuku's face, Momo's expression softened as she added, "Worry not. My parents and grandfather are very understanding and supportive of my decisions. Also, even if we're unable to have sex, I can service you in other ways. I did some personal research once everyone else had left and discovered there was...quite a bit more to intimacy than simply having sex..."
Leaning forward slightly, a ruddy hue spread through Momo's cheeks as she asked, "Did you know there are people that acually use 'back there' to feign intercourse?' My initial impression is that it would be unhygienic, but there are steps you can take to ensure its cleanliness..."
Realizing that Momo was alluding to anal, Izuku found himself restraining a chuckle as he replied, "Yes, I was aware. There are even tools you can use to 'prepare' in advance."
Nodding her head, Momo revealed, "Yes, I looked into it last night. Thus, please inform me two weeks ahead of time if you'd like to try it. It would also be helpful if you could provide me with the dimensions of your penis. I fear a terrible tragedy might occur if my preparations are lacking..."
Though Momo's roundabout way of talking about sex wasn't surprising, Izuku found himself at a loss for how 'forward' she was. But, then again, she always was a very prudent woman. It made sense that she was giving the matter 'due consideration.'
"Well, I certainly wouldn't be against trying it," replied Izuku. "Just don't push yourself on my behalf. Even if it takes a few months before you're ready, I'm more than willing to wait. Just let me know when you're feeling confident, and we can give it a try then."
Adopting a radiant smile that didn't suit the subject they were discussing, Momo replied, "Very well. I will begin making preparations and inform you when I'm ready. Thank you for being so considerate, Izuku-kun. I'll do my best not to disappoint you."
Smiling wryly, Izuku asserted, "The only way you could disappoint me is if you 'wanted' to, Momo. Try not to beat yourself up or apologize too much, or it might harm your self-esteem. You're at your best when confident and in control. I also prefer you that way, so please don't change."
"I...I see..." replied Momo, her expression appearing incomparably bashful before a smile as radiant as the sun developed across her face, standing straighter as she replied, "Then I'll give it my&ndash;allow me to correct myself. Let's give it our all together, Izuku-kun. You, me, and all the girls in Class 1-A."
Though he felt Momo's words would have had a greater impact if she didn't mention everyone else, Izuku returned a broad smile, catching her a little off guard as he proposed, "Then shall we make things official with a kiss?"
After blinking several times in surprise, Momo reverted to her bashful state, shrinking in on herself and averting her eyes as she meekly replied, "But we're at school...surely it would be better to officiate things later, in a more appropriate setting..."
Nodding his head, Izuku casually replied, "If that's what you think, then that's what we'll do. If you're 'really' going to be my Manager, you'll need to speak your mind and assert yourself. Don't let me run all over you and pressure you into doing things you're not comfortable with, okay?"
Exhaling a relieved sigh, Momo gave her chest a comforting pat before perking up and replying, "I'll be sure to keep that in mind." with a bright smile on her face...
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With the girls reaching the consensus that it probably wasn't a good idea if their relationship with Izuku was made public, things went surprisingly smoothly for the latter. He expected Mina or Toru to pester him or Jiro to react timidly when he greeted her, but everyone behaved normally. It was honestly a little uncanny, but as he was no stranger to acting, Izuku didn't mind the change. It certainly made things easier.
Spurred by his conversation with Momo, Izuku defaulted to his old habit of inspecting everyone he saw with his Quirk. As a result, he found that he had a Bond Level with everyone, not just the girls. Since there was no way in hell that he was going to bone a dude, the implication was that sex was 'not' a requirement for joining his Party. It was just an especially 'effective' way to strengthen his Bond with certain girls.
Curiously enough, the person Izuku had the strongest Bond with, at least among the guys in his Class, was Todoroki. The two rarely interacted with each other since the Sports Festival, but the icy-cold youth was sitting at a Bond Level of 74, presumably out of a hundred. Izuku presumed this as the lowest he had inspected thus far was 23, belonging to Mineta, a cretin he was fairly certain hated his guts.
Surprising him even more than Todoroki's apparent fondness for him, the fourth period gave Izuku a rather sizeable shock when Midnight entered the classroom for their bi-weekly Modern Hero Art History class.
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Name: [Nemuri Kayama]
Quirk: Somnambulist
Bond Level: 91
Current Level: 26
Effective Level: 38
[Attributes]
Strength: 30
Agility: 34
Vitality: 110
Intelligence: 68
Dexterity: 50
Luck: 105
Free Attributes: 130
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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After seeing Midnight's inordinately high Bond Level, the notion that there were multiple types of Bonds entered Izuku's mind. He was fairly certain that Midnight didn't have genuine feelings for him, and there was also the example of Mirko. The latter was 'clearly' attracted to him, but Izuku knew she would cut ties with him the moment he sincerely pissed her off.
If Izuku had to guess, Midnight's Bond Level was the result of her nature and the fact she was 'aware' of his relationship with the girls in his Class. He didn't think Nezu had informed her about his Quirk, but she may have heard about his ability to 'empower' the women he slept with. That wasn't the case, but Izuku had just found out that the previous evening, so there was no way others would know.
Though it was too late to change course, Izuku couldn't help thinking ("Damn...if I had known what this world was like, I wouldn't have focused my efforts on the girls in Class..."). If he had known that his chances with Mirko and other mature females were even a few percent higher than his projections, Izuku would have gone the 'confident and cheeky' route, not the 'casual and complimentary' route he had chosen.
Unfortunately, though he suspected that Midnight might be DTF, Izuku hadn't been lying to the girls when he told them he didn't believe in two-timing. He might be dating six of them at once, but he wouldn't go behind their backs to try and seduce other women. After all, they had already made 'concessions' in regards to Mirko and, somewhat surprisingly, Mei, so he wasn't going to push his luck. Even if Midnight was his No. 2 among all the girls in the Boku no Hero Academia world...
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With morning classes and lunch passing without incident, Class 1-A was surprised when the door to their classroom opened with vigor, followed by a familiar "I. AM. HERE!" followed by a much quieter, "Coming through the door like a normal person."
As it was an excellent opportunity, Izuku decided to take a good look at Toshinori's status. His eyes widened a bit when he saw how 'weak' Toshi had become, but it was nothing compared to the expectation and sheer excitement he felt when he saw the man's Bond Level and the number of Free Attribute points he possessed...
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Name: [Toshinori Yagi]
Quirk: Transfer(Vestige), Stockpiling(Vestige), Singularity(Vestige)
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 20,108
Effective Level: 44,325
[Attributes]
Strength: 179,242
Agility: 37,001
Vitality: 200,499
Intelligence: 69
Dexterity: 26,331
Luck: 108
Free Attributes: 100,540
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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Chapter 58: Chapter 58