Hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Years, I'm aware that some also don't celebrate Christmas due to religion or beliefs, so I hope those that don't had an amazing time anyway.

I myself ended up hanging out with some family, only my siblings, mother, and a couple cousins, don't particularly like them because of some slight homophobia taught by their parents but thankfully they were pretty chill.

Even ended up getting more into Magic: The Gathering, getting DND ideas, and wrote a second chapter for my Novel.

Sorry about this chapter coming out so late, had a friend over and was focused on hanging with them and others, been doing a lot better mentally so I was focusing on that.

Anyways Enjoy!

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MC POV

After we finish choosing our aliases Aizawa gets back up, taking his position at the podium with Midnight right beside him.

"In a week your internships will start, I'll be handing out personalized list filled with those who where personally drafted, you may choose up to three heroes from the list. I'll give you a sheet containing three sections, put them from top to bottom in order of who you want most to least to be exact. For those who weren't drafted you can pick from a list I'll hand out containing agencies of those accepting everyone. Each agency specializes in different regions, jobs, and specialties in what they can teach give some actual thought, you'll have till the end of the week to turn these in", taking out a stack of sheets he places some stack at the front of each column, the papers being passed back before he personally hands some people a couple stacks.

Stopping in front of me he just hands me a submission form, "Your list of heroes has been sent to your data-pad, they're properly organized, the official database for each hero was used so you can search for specific things you want on there".

Nodding I pull up my right arm, before I do anything I notice he doesn't leave, "Be careful with your choice... and try picking a hero that'll help you with your goal".

He turns back heading back to his stand as the bell rings everyone being left with some time to pick their heroes.

"MAN! I don't think I can decide, there's so many manly heroes out there!" Kirishima ruffles his own hair roughly while looking through his sheets.

"Right, there are so many attractive heroes to choose from- AH!" Kaminari grabs the side of his ear, Jiro having hit him with her ear plug.

'Only two days to pick a hero?'

Pulling up my arm I notice a file that has been sent to it, opening it I find a list of several names, each one hailing from different areas of Japan , some low tier heroes and some high tiers heroes.

I notice I'm able to do a 'Word-Finder' option to find key words, names, or capabilities of heroes. Without delaying I search one specific word.

{Mirko; Search Results: 1]

'She actually sent one out? I was hoping for it but still, I thought she hated working with other heroes? Does that mean that 'it' intrigued her, doesn't matter for now I suppose'

Pulling out my submissions sheet I write her hero name at the top, 'I've got two slots left, suppose it wouldn't hurt to fill them out'.

Writing down two other hero names I flip the sheet over and turn my pad off, looking up I notice Setsuna sitting backwards in her chair.

"You picked fast? Already had someone in mind?"

"Mhm, they fit with what I'm trying to achieve, though they probably only picked me because they want something from me. How about you, got any good drafts that interest you?"

"Depends, where're you going?"

"I doubt my hero of choice drafted you, to be honest I'm a bit baffled they sent me one, happy, but baffled", glancing at the paper on her desk it slowly floats on over and places itself in my hand as I flip through it.

"You? Shocked? Now that's a rare sight, always the ever knowing type", she stands up, placing herself behind me staring over my shoulder.

"So? Any recommendations on your end?"

"You don't wanna pick for yourself?"

"Hmm~ Just curious, also am I coming over again, moms out stationed a while away so I'm free for awhile"

"I see no pro-... Should we ask Jiro and Momo to tag along, wouldn't want them to feel left out", I glance over noticing Momo deep in thought staring at her paper and Jiro watching Uraraka... punching at the air(?) and talking about Gunhead.

"I don't see why not, oh? Midnight drafted me, I got requested by quite a few female heroes didn't I? Oh, Pro Hero: Uwabami also?"

"Wouldn't personally recommend her, she's more of a commercial and entertainment hero than a crime fighting one, but if it's what you're looking for than she's your best bet", reading through I stop for a moment.

"There, she's a good one"

"Pro Hero Ryukyu, wonder if she picked me because of my lizard quirk, wait does she know if I have a lizard quirk", Setsuna leans down placing her head on my shoulder well detaching her hand to go pet Kuro who's resting by my leg.

"All heroes of a certain grade, rank, classification, or depending on their role type have access to access to information regarding quirks, add that with Present Mic's talking and she probably figured it out quite easily. Though I'd still be careful when picking her. From what I can tell she doesn't train often and is just naturally gifted, it's hard to learn from those who are gifted, better to watch and understand their actions than their words, though Pro Hero: Nejire-Chan an upperclassmen is with her so she could be of help"

"There he is, the ever knowledgeable. I'll take your word for it, but I'll still spend some time looking up some of them, get a good idea, never hurts".

"You can use my pad later to look up some of them, might make it easier".

She nods her head while still reading over some of the names before reattaching her arm and sitting back in her seat.

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Setsuna POV

I sit down, writing the name Ryukyu as my first internship choice. 

'Who else should I pick? Maybe Midnight, she could help me learn some hero stuff possibly, she knows how to use a whip, maybe I could learn how to use weapons. Plus she could teach me some-... Anyway'.

Standing up I notice Jiro and Momo talking, prancing on over I steal the open seat ahead of them, the two of them looking at me, Momo smiling and Jiro looking ever indifferent.

"Hello Setsuna, have you decided on anyone yet?"

"I have, I'm going with Dragon Hero: Ryukyu for my internship, how about you?"

"I was thinking of going with Uwabami, she's a well respected hero who's been in the business for quite some time now".

"Really?"

Momo gives a confused look, 'guess I did get told from someone knowledgeable on heroes'.

"It's nothing, just that Uwabami is a commercial styled hero, not really a 'go out and save people with heroic acts' kind of hero, you know an entertainer for popularity polls and stuff".

"R-really?" Momo hangs her head a bit, looking a bit distraught at how her pick turned out to be.

"W-well thank you for letting me know, I supposed I will just have to change my hero choice, this isn't something where you can just go with your first answer, I will simply sleep on it and put in some research on the topic later".

Nodding I turn my head towards Jiro, "and you?"

"Hm? Oh I haven't picked yet, still looking through my options, don't really know what type of hero to pick with my quirk in mind".

"That so~ Well how about we all talk about together, after school, the four of us".

Jiro looks up a bit more, blinking a couple times she nods her head.

"Yeah, just have to call my parents first", Jiro stands up, pulling out her phone she steps off to the back of the classroom.

"It won't be a problem for me either, my mother assumed this might happen on occasion after seeing everyone coming over".

"Would we be going to your house, mine is going to be open if not", 'Thanks mom'.

"We could go to your house if you are fine with it, I have never slept over at another persons house before, I think it would be a fun experience", finishing she looks up noticing Jiro who arrived back at the table.

"So it's settled, we'll be staying at my house for the night, it'll be open for quite a few days and my mom doesn't really care so you guys can stay as long as you like, anyway~ by Momo by prude~"

Hearing my words Jiro blushes a bit and gives a glare that reminds me of an old puppy I had, cute.

"You-".

"BYE~"

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MC POV

"Finished talking?", moving my hand around I softly pet Kuro who's now taken residence on my lap.

"We have, we'll be staying at my house, my mom will be gone for awhile so we will have the house to ourselves".

Nodding we continue to talk for a bit, the rest of the day flying by, though I had to stay afterschool for my extra-curricular activities, though the three already new about it.

{Total Concentration Breathing: 50% -> 63%}

'It's gone up 14% since the beginning of the tournament? Guess taking the injuries was worth it but it's a bit less than I would have thought, then again I don't know if the percentage is static or not'

(Referring to Static statistics, take a buff from an item a 15% buff and a 10% buff, two separate objects that can both be equipped, static would be adding the two together to 25% then say it's buffing a 100 so 125, Non-Static or Dynamic would be 100 to 15% so 115 than add the 10% so 126.5, don't think I have to explain this but wanted to just incase and to flex some knowledge)

Hoisting my bag over my shoulder I walk up Setsuna's front door, softly knocking on it the door swings open.

"Sure took long enough", the sleeve of my shirt is roughly grabbed as I'm pulled inside.

"Sorry, had to walk here, how was Kuro".

"Come here cutie".

Turning to my right I notice Setsuna crouched down lifting Kuro up.

"What's with that look? Thinking I was walking to you~", she gets a bit closer teasing me a bit before backing off.

'I need to keep her away from Midnight, I don't want to find out what happens if they're left alone together long enough'.

"And if I did?"

"Hm? Well~", she takes a step closer once again, her lips almost brushing mine, "then you'll just to 'come here'".

My left slowly and softly moves to her hip lightly pulling her in as our lips meet, a brief kiss being shared.

Looking into her eyes I notice a small and warm smile on her face, "C'mon can't leave the other two waiting".

Stepping into the living Momo and Jiro are watching a movie on the TV.

"Ah, welcome Neo"

"Hey Y/n"

"Morning you two, sorry about getting here late".

Taking a look around I notice the house has a pretty basic layout, open living room on the left with a couch, a coffee table, and a chair to the side staring at the TV hugging the wall. In front of the door leads off the to the upstairs, to the right of the stairway is the kitchen, back of the kitchen and living room seem to link to an interconnected dinning room.

"It is quite alright, taking training seriously is good to due, and it gave us all time to talk".

"Time to talk?"

Setsuna walks up beside me before pushing her body into mine, "It's nothing you need to worry about".

"...Okay?"

Walking over to the couch Momo scooches over leaving me a space in-between her and Jiro.

Taking a seat Setsuna takes a spot on the floor in-between my legs, laying on my left thigh.

"Soo.... you've got three beautiful and wonderful women, got any ideas on what you wanna do with them", Setsuna stares up into my eyes, a smile present on her face.

"Weren't you wanting to look at the hero database? Or are we doing that later tonight?"

"I-I... You really are stuck on hero stuff 24/7, but yeah we can do that later tonight".

"Is he always thinking about hero stuff, really?", Jiro gives me an odd look from my left side.

"Sometimes, he's always thinking of ways to get stronger, plus he knows a lot about heroes so it's kind of hard for him to not think about, at least that's the conclusion I came up with."

"You know a lot about heroes, like just general hero things or the heroes themselves?"

"Both, I know a decent amount about the top pro heroes and a select few minor heroes, minor in terms of ranking at least. As for general hero things, well it's a class we take so it's kind of hard to not know anything about it, but I would consider myself more knowledgeable than most of the class."

"You wouldn't mind helping me with some Hero Law homework would you?"

I give Jiro a soft smile, "Not at all, I'd be happy to help with that, I consider myself pretty academically able so it wouldn't be a problem".

"Oh! May I can also help if you will allow my assistance", Momo leans my lap a bit making her face more perceivable to Jiro.

"Yeah, I don't mind, though we can work on it later. I do need to pick a hero for the internship plus don't you also have to pick one Momo since Uwabami doesn't match what you're looking for".

"Uwabami doesn't?", hearing this Setsuna gives me a confused look.

"Do you think she does? I thought you said she was more commercial and entertainer type".

"No no I did, but what are you looking for currently Momo".

"Oh well... I suppose a hero that would make me more useful in combat, maybe show me what it means to be a hero a bit more".

"I see, well if you're looking for those two things than either Beast Jeanist or Uwabami might both be great picks, both diverse showing of what heroes can do and what different jobs or roles entail when being a hero, although Uwabami isn't a fighter type she does clothes lines and the stuff similar to it, seeing her in action might do you some good, viewing how another presents them self as a hero. Being a hero isn't only fighting, at least not for every hero", Momo looks down in contemplation for a bit before staring at me.

"I see, I will have to think about it a bit more and look over more of my list a bit better, wait, didn't you mention something about a hero database, do you have access to something like that?"

"I do, it came with the file I was given access too, a lot of request were sent to me so it just made the job easier on them I guess, you can take a look at it later if you want", Momo nods her giving a "yes please" and "thank you".

"BAH! Do we need to talk about heroes right now, I get why but still, schools out and we have all tomorrow to think about it", standing up from the floor Setsuna places herself on my lap chest to chest pouting.

"he-", glancing over Setsuna looks at Jiro who stopped herself from saying something.

"Something you want to say?"

"I- no", Jiro looks away avoiding eye contact, a light blush, probably from Setsuna and I's position, 'Was Setsuna always so forward, is she just opening up more?'

Reaching over Setsuna grabs Jiro pulling her over closer, Jiro being planted directly into her chest, "C'mon cute little prude, no harm in speaking your mind, did you want to swap spots?"

"Noh!", her muffled voices comes out from her chest as she tries to pull away, grabbing Setsuna arm she pulls away, sadly for her Setsuna let her and carried along with her putting Setsuna towering over her prone figure.

Releasing a sigh I look over to find Momo giving an odd smile towards the situation, glancing at me she asks, "Does she do this often?"

"No? Well kind of, she likes laying together and sometimes hopping onto my lap whenever I'm going through some books or something but never so... straightforward, maybe she's trying to be more open in hopes of making everyone more open? It's hard to tell with her at times".

"I see.... well I wouldn't mind all of us being more open, let me try", Momo lightly scoots closer, leaning in she places a soft kiss on my cheek before pulling away.

Giving her a light smile I give her one back before offering my shoulder as we decide to watch the other two in their little 'scuffle'

Only a couple days since we started dating and every seems pretty 'okay' with it all, can't help but wonder if our circumstances play a bigger role than we'd imagine.

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Chapter finally over, decided to extend it a bit longer as a little gift for taking a bit longer than desired to release this chapter.

Earlier or at the start of the chapter I mentioned my mental health being better, I recently had a talk with a good friend about mental health and personal experiences regarding it and I just wanted to give you all a little message, something I told them and something I think many should here, whether it pertains to you or someone you know I think it's just something to think about.

For a bit of context we were talking about depression and a bit of mental health issues that I had been led to in really dark times so when I say 'doing it' I'm referring to a very bad 'it'

"Don't worry I'd never 'Do It' as I never see a point in doing it, if you EVER feel that way just know that life goes on and doing it won't solve anything, sure one day we all may die but it's that death we find love and care in, the only difference in dying now and later is that if you do it later maybe you'll find a greater happiness than ever before. And if you can't find worth in yourself then find worth in others and hold onto that"

With this I'll leave the chapter ending here.

Question of the Chapter: Most overrated superpower, mine is Probability Manipulation as no one actually understand how it works and the intelligence required to properly use it without causing mass destruction.

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