BNHA: Singularity

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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"That was way easier than I thought it would be..." remarked Mina, staring at her status screen after less than two minutes of making out and letting Izuku touch her body.
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku maintained a relaxed smile as he replied, "Affection and familiarity are ultimately constructs of the mind. There is a difference between acknowledging we're dating and actually doing things as a couple. Once certain lines are crossed, it almost becomes natural to cross them again."
"Man, at this rate, you might as well choose 'King Casanova' for your Hero Name," teased Mina, subsequently asking, "How 'did' you become such an expert at romance, anyway? You mentioned I was the first girl you'd ever dated during our mock date."
Shaking his head, Izuku asserted, "I'm not an expert. I just don't want to mess things up, so I make an effort to try and understand the people and the world around me."
"Hmmm..." hummed Mina, placing her finger on her chin as she gave Izuku a probing look. However, instead of pressing him to elaborate, she gave a light shrug and added, "Well, it's whatever. Now that we're dating, I'll just have to figure out how you tick by spending together. For now, why don't you explain this whole RPG system thing and help us pick out her Perks?"
Joining the conversation, though she had a somewhat annoyed look on her face after seeing Izuku's and Mina's markedly more 'intense' makeout session, Kyouka added, "Yeah. Ochaco isn't the best at explaining things, and Toru has the attention span of a goldfish."
Resisting the urge to point out that 'goldfish' had an Intelligence stat of 100, Izuku offered a curt nod, replying, "Sure. But first, why don't we get comfortable? And I mean that in the general sense, not the stripping out of our clothes and huddling under the covers kind of way."
"Are you sure~?" asked Mina, raising her skirt to reveal a surprisingly adult pair of black-lace panties. "You're mom basically gave us her blessing, so we could have a bit of fun before we study."
Though his eyes briefly lowered his gaze to take in the view of Mina's panties, creating a beautiful contrast against the backdrop of her pink skin, Izuku replied, "I don't want the two of you smelling like arousal or sex on your return trip home. Though, if you're not just messing with me, I 'could' call you a luxury cab. I asked Momo for the number the last time."
Raising her brows, Mina let her skirt fall as she asked, "Do you have the money for something like that? I know you're pretty well off due to your investments and stuff, but those cabs are ridiculously expensive. I think it was something like &yen;200,000 just to book one."
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku replied, "That's a fairly small price to pay for discretion and security. As for my finances...let's just say you'll never have to worry about money for as long as we're together. If I told you the actual amount, it might change how you see and interact with me."
"Aren't you exaggerating a bit?" asked Kyouka, unable to feign disinterest as Izuku's financial situation was critical to making their relationship work long-term. Things would get 'really' awkward if he had to borrow money from Momo to take them on dates.
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku replied, "Enough that Momo's parents and grandfather wouldn't think I'm dating her for their money."
"That's...a lot..." muttered Kyouka, a nervous tension building in her body at the realization that her boyfriend had, at the very least, a few hundred million Yen in savings. She didn't care much about money, but there was a difference between 'not caring' and 'not having to'...
Destroying the awkward atmosphere that had begun to permeate the room, Mina threw herself on Izuku's back, hanging from his body with a cheerful smile as she snuggled up to him and mused, "That's great. I've always wanted a super rich boyfriend who can pamper me. Make sure to take me to an expensive restaurant or something when we go out, okay~? If you do, I'll be sure to 'reward' you once it's over..."
Rolling his eyes, Izuku said, "Say stuff like that once you've gained some experience. But yeah, I'll be sure to take you to plenty of places. Just let me know where you'd like to go, and I'll look into it."
Ignoring Izuku's comment about her lack of experience, Mina placed a kiss on his cheek, remarking, "How dependable." before letting him go. Then, after a series of minor delays, the three sat down, huddled up with Izuku in the center as he explained his Quirk, helped them allocate their attributes, and detailed various Perks...
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Name: [Kyoka Jiro]
Quirk: Earphone Jack
Bond Level: 84
Current Level: 17
Effective Level: 29
[Attributes]
Strength: 21
Agility: 24
Vitality: 45-&gt;100
Intelligence: 56-&gt;76
Dexterity: 31
Luck: 44
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body]
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Name: [Mina Ashido]
Quirk: Acid
Bond Level: 81
Current Level: 20
Effective Level: 24
[Attributes]
Strength: 30-&gt;50
Agility: 35-&gt;41
Vitality: 81-&gt;100
Intelligence: 47-&gt;100
Dexterity: 50
Luck: 48-&gt;50
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Acid Manipulation]
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Contrasting Izuku's expectations, the last week of May, transitioning into June, flew by in the blink of an eye. Curiously, even though he had spent a fair amount of time with the girls, they didn't have sex, nor did they fool around more than just 'playing.' Instead, as the girls had promised when first roping him into the harem route, they mainly focused on training and studying for the upcoming exams. Thus, by the time Sunday came around, Izuku was feeling a little nervous as he sat in an unused classroom with Ochaco, Toru, and Tsuyu on his left and Mina, Momo, and Jiro on his right.
Showing up nearly ten minutes late, Midnight entered the classroom with a bit of pep in her step, smiling as she reached the front of the room and mused, "Sorry I'm late, kitties. It's been a while since I've done something like this, so I needed to prepare."
Voicing the confusion of nearly everyone present, Mina asked, "Midnight-sensei? Is that really you...?"
Contrasting her usual, exceptionally scant Hero costume, Midnight, or, more accurately, Nemuri Kayama, was wearing a loose grey sweater, an oversized winter coat, loose socks, and sneakers. For accessories, she wore a pair of red-rimmed glasses in place of her usual eye mask and a wooly black cap. She was clearly the same 'Midnight-sensei' they knew all too well, made evident by her piercing blue eyes and long, spiky black hair, but she gave off the aura of a completely different person.
Covering her mouth to stifle a giggle, Nemuri narrowed her eyes as she said, "It might cause problems if you come to associate my Hero costume with what we're here to do today. This is how I dress on my off days, but I can assure you, it isn't nearly as tame as it appears."
Demonstrating her point, Nermuri shed her jacket to reveal that the entire back of her sweater was missing. It even exposed the dimples of her butt, giving the impression she wasn't wearing a single thing underneath.
Enjoying everyone's reactions, especially the intense yet dumbfounded look on Izuku's face, Nemuri licked her lips and added, "Also, since this is a sort of 'off-the-books' lesson, don't call me Midnight when I'm dressed like this. My real name is Nemuri Kayama, but you can just call me Nemuri. Mess it up, and I'll have you call me Mistress Kayama."
Punctuating her words with a wink, Nemuri shifted her gaze to Izuku, her eyes practically glimmering as she mused, "You're quite the little playboy, Izuku-kun. Wooing every girl in your Class in just seven weeks? I feel bad for the other boys in your Class."
Rubbing the back of his head, Izuku was tempted to make an excuse but ultimately chose not to. As a result, Nemuri went on to state, "Not that it matters. Love is blind, and passion can hit like a truck. If the other boys aren't even playing the field, you're under no obligation to consider their feelings. Rather, now that you've done something as audacious as forming a harem, your priority is making sure these girls don't come to regret this decision for the rest of their lives."
Shifting her gaze to the six girls flanking Izuku, passing it over each of them, Nemuri added, "That goes doubly so for you girls. You might think it's Izuku-kun's responsibility to care for your needs, but you took group ownership of that burden when you collectively decided to date him. You seem to have a pretty good thing going by my take, but everything could come crashing down in a heartbeat if you 'break' him."
Turning her back to the Class, providing Izuku with quite the tantalizing sight, Nemuri picked up the digital chalkboard's stylus and began to draw as she said, "Because of Izuku-kun's Quirk, and a variety of other factors, this, along with any supplemental classes we may have in the future, is a lesson to teach you the importance between balancing work and passion. I will also be your group's counselor from now on, so if you ever have any questions, concerns, or complaints, please bring them to me."
Though everyone was listening to what Nemuri was saying, faint blushes began to spread across the faces of every girl present as their Sensei drew a remarkably accurate depiction of a woman with her legs spread on the display.
Looking over her shoulder, Nemuri's eyes narrowed considerably as she said, "First and foremost, we'll be going over the female anatomy in great detail. Some features may vary depending on your individual physiologies, but it's important to cover the basics to understand how to trigger-"
Interrupting Nemuri's explanation, Izuku raised his hand, asserting, "I am well aware of how to satisfy a woman."
Exhaling an amused giggle, Nemuri teased, "I'm sure you believe that, but a romantic tryst with a perpetually horny rabbit and sharing the first times of a few schoolgirls doesn't make you 'experienced.' Also, this lesson isn't strictly for your benefit, but the girls' as well. Even if you have that nifty little ability that allows you to produce tentacles, you can't pay attention to everyone all at once. Everyone will need to know the basics unless you want things to be incredibly awkward when you attempt an orgy."
Though he was tempted to 'insist' he wasn't lacking in experience, Izuku just nodded and allowed Nemuri to continue with her instruction. It wasn't how he expected the impromptu Sunday class to go, but he couldn't deny it might benefit the girls in the long run...
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With noon coming in what felt like ten hours instead of three, Nemuri set down her stylus and stated, "We will now take a one-hour break for lunch before reconvening here at 1 PM. If you're not hungry, I suggest you take a nap or something, as this afternoon will be even more exhausting."
Though Nemuri's lessons were 'very' informative, everyone, even Izuku, was completely exhausted by the end of her lecture. Fortunately, just as he was lamenting the possibility of spending the entire afternoon listening to the same discourse, Nemuri licked her lips and added, "I'm going to be testing to make sure everyone was paying attention. That means, rather than a lecture, we'll be focusing on the 'practical application' of the things I've taught you. After that, we'll wrap things up with a 'demonstration' and a final summary. Then, before you leave, I have some gifts to pass out to everyone. I'm sure you'll like them."
Finished with what she had to say, Nemuri donned her jacket and strolled out of the classroom. They had been informed to bring boxed lunches, so she was going to give them some time to chat and cool off before things got 'really' intense...
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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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Chapter 59: Chapter 59