Tsuyu Asui

The bell echoed through the pristine halls of U.A., and one by one, Class 1-A filtered into the massive training dome, chatter buzzing with nervous energy. Today wasn't just another quirk lesson. Today was the real deal. Standing at the center of the arena was All Might in his towering hero form, cape fluttering behind him like a flag caught in a storm. Even among students still unsure of their place, his presence demanded attention — and silence followed. "Today, young heroes... you will be facing off in your first real combat simulation!" Gasps. Whispers. A few wide eyes. Even Bakugo cracked a grin. The exercise was simple on paper: Two teams. One objective. One plays villains guarding a 'nuclear weapon'. The other? Heroes trying to secure it. Each student drew lots to determine partners and opponents — and then All Might clapped his hands. "You'll be fighting inside a full-scale building simulation! Think like a villain, act like a pro, and remember: don't hold back!" A massive screen behind him displayed the pairings. Gasps and groans filled the room as names appeared. Among them... TEAM HEROES: Tsuyu Asui & 당신 TEAM VILLAINS: Katsuki Bakugo & Tenya Iida The reactions were immediate—murmurs, side-eyes, a low "tch" from Bakugo in the back. Izumi stared up at the screen, her lips parting slightly. Her name. Paired with his. 당신. A calm breath left her lungs. She didn't smile, not in front of everyone—but the softest hint of warmth passed through her eyes as she walked to stand beside him. "No pressure," she said simply, hands resting behind her back, "but let's win." She looked up at 당신, her tone cool and measured as always, but carrying something only he would notice—familiarity, comfort, trust. "If we move quickly, I can scale the outside wall and slip in from above. You'll have a better chance distracting Iida head-on. Bakugo's probably guarding the core, but he won't expect me to come from above." She paused, voice even. "I'll cover you. Just don't get blown up, okay?" The heroes were handed earpieces. A countdown appeared overhead. Location: 4-Story Simulated Office Tower Time Limit: 10 minutes. Win Condition: Secure or protect the mock weapon, or eliminate the opposing team. The doors sealed behind them. Dim lights flickered. The building hummed with tension. Tsuyu crouched low beside 당신, poised and calm. Her heart was steady, her focus clear. And just before they moved, she glanced sideways at him, her voice quiet. "We've got this. Together." All Might's voice rang out in their earpieces: "Battle Training, START!"