Chapter Text
My name is Izuku. I want to share one of the experiences that changed my life.
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I had just returned to the dormitory after visiting the apartment to see my mother.
While enjoying the trip, suddenly there was a commotion in one of the shops that I was about to pass. And, someone ran out of the shop.
"Thief! There is a thief! He brought my money! Hero, please go after him and catch him!" The man in his fifties shouted for help.
There was no sign of heroes patrolling this area. I activated One For All and chased after the thief.
I look for ways to get ahead and prepare to block in front of him. To my surprise, the thief jumped at me. I didn't have time to dodge, he ended up on top of me.
He whispered something, "Boy, you want to play hero, huh? I already gave you a reward for ruining my plans. Stupidly, my quirk is only for one person per day. But, it's not a problem.
And, of course I'll tell you about the quirk I have. Super Clingy. As the name implies, you will become very attached to the person you love. Love I mean romantic love. Until they are uncomfortable around you.
With this, you will not be able to find happiness. Because, they will avoid you because you stick like bacteria. All your life."
I tried to ignore what he said and immediately turned things around with all my might so that I was on top of the thief. Hold him on the ground.
"Hero, you can use my rope to tie him up."
One of the other shop owners threw a rope which I immediately used to tie him.
Not long after, two police cars arrived. Four officers got out of the car. Two officers led the thief to the car. And, the other two asked for details from me at the time of the incident.
When I told him I was hit by his quirk. One of them said, "We have to tell your homeroom teacher. We'll give you a ride back to UA."
He told me to get in the car and asked his partner to drive to UA immediately. Five minutes later, we arrived. Two police officers came with me into the UA. We walked to the teacher's dormitory.
Just in time Aizawa-sensei was outside, sitting alone on the bench in front of the dormitory. He saw us walking towards him. He looked at me confused and stood up from his seat.
Sensei asked, "Midoriya, why are the police following you? Did you get into trouble on your way home?"
The police officer who asked about the incident immediately calmed Aizawa-sensei.
"Eraserhead, Midoriya actually helped catch the thief. We both came here to tell you that Midoriya was hit by the thief's quirk.
Based on the information we got, the thief was named Akinagawa Ryo. His Quirk is Super Clingy. A quirk that is not suitable for stealing so he takes advantage of the time where and when there are no pro heroes patrolling around there. He probably didn't expect that a hero student, Midoriya, was walking in that area.
As Midoriya confronted Akinagawa, he jumped at Midoriya and activated his quirk. This quirk involves the victim with their loved one. The love in question is romantic love.
If the victim knows who they loves, the symptoms that appear are: thinking about and having a strong desire to always be with them.
However, if the victim does not know who the loved one is, there will be two additional symptoms. That is, taking over the body by the victim's subconscious. Even though it is taken over, the victim's conscious can still see, hear and feel what his subconscious is doing when controlling them. And, finally, the color of the victim's right eye changed, matching the eye color of the victim's loved one.
The victim's conscious can try to take over again. However, the duration is uncertain. When the victim can gain control, the victim's eyes will return to normal. This quirk lasted three days," the police officer explained at length.
Aizawa-sensei nodded in understanding.
"I see. Thank you for coming to escort Midoriya and explaining this, officer."
"Of course. We also thank Midoriya for helping capture Akinagawa. Then, we'll excuse ourselves."
The police officers go back to their car and resumed their work.
Aizawa-sensei sighed.
"Midoriya, do you have it?" asked Aizawa-sensei.
I understood what he meant and replied, "I don't know, Sensei. I never even thought about liking someone romantically."
"Only two possibilities remain. You either don't have it or you don't notice it. So, I'd like if you get any of those symptoms tell me right away. I don't think your friends need to know about this if you don't get any symptoms in front of them. Got it?"
"Yes, Sensei. I'm sorry for bothering you," I said as I looked down at the ground.
"There's no need to apologize. Take this as a lesson to be more alert to enemy movements or whoever it is. You can go back to the dormitory. They'll be waiting for you. And, remember! If something happens quickly let me know." Aizawa-sensei reminded me.
"Okay, Sensei."
I said goodbye to Sensei to get to the dormitory.
During the trip I only thought about the quirk's explanation earlier. Romantic love? Do I love someone? Am I not aware of it? My subconscious will take over? And, what did Akinagawa mean at that time? Uncomfortable and avoiding me for life?
I'm already in dorm 1A. I walked to the front door, opened it, and went inside. Of course after closing the door back.
"Finally you're back, Midoriya-kun. I thought something happened to you." Iida-kun approached me. Beside him were Uraraka-san, Todoroki-kun, and, As— Tsuyu-chan.
"I'm fine, guys. Sorry to worry you," I said.
"Thank goodness then-kero," said Tsuyu-chan.
"Let's go to the dining table. Dinner wi-" Uraraka-san was cut off.
"Everyone, dinner is ready! Let's eat." Yaoyorozu-san called.
"That's what I meant." Uraraka-san joked. We laughed. Then we walked to the dining table and sat on chairs. One by one, the other friends came and sat in their seats.
"Enjoy your meal!"
I ate katsudon while thinking about the incident this afternoon. Will I be okay? Is it true that I'm not in love with someone? If so, who is it? Of course that would be very embarrassing. Just want to be with them? Are you kidding me!
Someone interrupted my thoughts by tapping my shoulder. Who? Oh, Todoroki-kun.
"Midoriya, you're daydreaming. Are you okay?" he asked.
"Eh? Ah, yeah. Just thinking about something," I replied.
"You can tell me if you have a problem," Todoroki-kun offered.
"Thank you, Todoroki-kun."
He nodded and went back to eating his soba.
I glanced at my classmates one by one. My eyes stopped on Kacchan who was also looking at me. His red eyes looked at me as if he knew something was wrong with me.
I shivered and felt my cheeks turn red. I wanted to run to him and hug him. Only with him.
What is this? Why did Kacchan suddenly fill my head and I really want to hug him. Do I love Kacchan? Since when? Am I not aware that I have loved him? That means I will be controlled. Seriously!
I quickly turned my gaze back to the katsudon bowl in my hand and finished it quickly. Put the bowl on the table.
Then, I stood up and ran towards the elevator, hitting the second floor. I ignored the confused looks of my classmates.
I have to stay away from wherever Kacchan is. Otherwise, I will always think of being with him even hugging him. He will feel uncomfortable and will stay away from me again.
We have started talking normally. I don't want to destroy the progress of our relationship just because of this quirk. I won't let my subconscious take over.
The elevator stopped and opened. I immediately ran to my room and locked it. I took my phone out of my pants pocket and looked for Aizawa-sensei's contact. I pressed the call button. Lifted the second dial tone.
"Midoriya? What's wrong?"
"Sensei, the symptoms have appeared. And, I could barely control my body earlier. I immediately ran to my room and locked myself. What should I do, Sensei?"
"Keep calm, Midoriya. Now tell me, who is that person?"
"That's, uhm, Kacchan," I replied quietly.
"Bakugo? Are you sure?"
"Yes, Sensei. Now, I'm starting to think only about him. I don't know if I can control myself for a long time," I answered frantically.
I felt something start to take over my body.
I want Kacchan. Where is Kacchan? Is he still in the dining room? Or his room? Is he asleep? It's not eight o'clock yet. So, he's still awake.
Seriously! Am I going to go to Kacchan?
"Midoriya! Midoriya! Answer me! Hey!" called Aizawa-sensei from the phone.
I'm sorry, sensei. Now, I can't control my body.
"Midoriya! You can hear me, right? I'm going there now! Stay in your room!" he ordered me.
"Why do i have to stay here, Sensei? I want to be with Kacchan," I replied.
That is not me!
"Mido—" I ended the call and put my phone in my pants pocket.
I'm sorry, sensei!
I unlocked the bedroom door and walked to the elevator. The elevator door is still open. I then hit the fourth floor.
I don't know why I didn't look for Kacchan in the dining room first? He could still be there, right?
The elevator arrived. I walked closer to the door of Kacchan's room. Knocked on the door softly. The door is open. Kacchan is in front of me.
"Deku? What's wrong with your right eye? Hey, did you hear?" He asked me with a confused look.
I tried to take over my body.
"Kacchan, close your door. Don't let me i-" My efforts were in vain.
"Kacchan!" I threw myself at Kacchan. Kacchan caught me.
Kacchan is not angry. Was he surprised? Of course, Izuku!
I buried my face into his neck. And, he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"It's not you, Deku. Oy, what's the matter with you? And, your eyes? How did they turn out like that?"
Is Kacchan worried?
I lifted my head to look at Kacchan.
"I just want to hug and always be with Kacchan. Can I? Please," I said with pleading eyes.
"Ugh."
Kacchan's cheeks reddened.
"Kacchan, you're red. Is Kacchan sick? But, Kacchan's temperature is normal," I said while placing the back of my hand on his forehead.
"I'm not sick, nerd. Now tell me what's wrong with you? Does it have something to do with when you ran out of the dining room earlier?" asked Kacchan.
"He got hit by a quirk accident from a thief, Bakugo."
It's Aizawa-sensei's voice!
I turned my head and saw the entire 1A class gathered to see what was happening.
"Since when are you guys here?!" Kacchan shouted.
"Kacchan, don't scream. My ears hurt. Shhh, talk softly. Yes, Kacchan?" I pleaded.
Oh no, he's going to blow me up right now.
"Tch. Whatever. Cover your ears if you don't want to hear me scream, you idiot," he said.
Uh? I'm still alive!
"Hurry in! And, sit anywhere but my bed," he ordered as he carried me easily.
Am I that light?
He sat on his bed. Of course, I was on Kacchan's lap and facing him.
"So what quirk did this sloppy get?"
Aizawa-sensei tells them all. Just as the police officer explained this afternoon.
"Super Clingy? And, for three days Deku will be like this?" Kacchan mumbled.
I looked at Kacchan. "Does Kacchan not like me hugging you like this? Kac—"
I tried to take over and luckily my subconscious allowed it. Maybe my right eye changed again because Kacchan was surprised to see mine.
"Kacchan, now my subconscious is letting me take over. I'm sorry. I was careless. I wasn't wary of Akinagawa. I troubled Kacchan. I'm sorry."
I apologized to him and felt tears roll down my cheeks.
"Looks like I'm going to be a babysitter now. Stop crying. You're getting ugly."
Kacchan used his two thumbs to wipe away the traces of my tears. Kacchan doesn't mind me clinging to him like this?
No sound was heard from those who were 'watching' us. They fell silent. I can't see and don't want to know what their expressions are now.
"So? What should we do? Are we still going to class with me carrying this big baby?" asked Kacchan.
"About that, for the next three days both of you are off from class. However, keep doing the assigned tasks and give them all at once when the quirk ends. Anyone can give it to you.
Midoriya, can you sleep in your room?" Aizawa-sensei asked.
"I ca—"
"No! I want to sleep with Kacchan. Don't want to be away from him."
I was taken over again.
I wrapped my arms around his neck and hugged him while hiding my face.
"Seeing that, Midoriya might only be able to take over for a few minutes. You can choose which room to sleep in. That's up to you. Bakugo, I leave Midoriya to you.
Don't fight anymore. Or maybe not this time. I hope. Ugh, I'm tired. I want to sleep. Exhausting day."
Aizawa-sensei seems to have come out of the room.
"What are you guys waiting for? Get out of my room quickly!" Kacchan's orders.
"Hey, Bakugo! Did you forget? You haven't reciprocated Midoriya's feelings," said Kaminari-kun casually.
"Damn you, Kaminari!" Kacchan replied.
"I know you enjoy being hugged tightly by Midoriya," said Kaminari-kun again.
I heard Kacchan growl.
"Hey, Kaminari. Stop it. If Bakugo is angry we can't help you, you know. Let's hurry and get out," said Kirishima-kun.
"But, Kirishima. If not now, when else can we tease Bakugo? Especially now that he can't move, thanks to Midoriya."
Kaminari-kun didn't listen to Kirishima-kun at all.
Kacchan whispered softly in my ear, "Deku, you can wait a minute, can't you? I want to teach that bastard a lesson."
I got goosebumps as Kacchan's breath brushed against my ear but obeyed Kacchan's words. I loosened my arms around his neck. Kacchan picked me up and sat me down in the middle of his bed.
And, this is when I can move my body back. Why suddenly? I'm not forcing myself to take over.
Kacchan stood up and walked towards Kaminari-kun. Kaminari-kun gasped and hid behind Kirishima-kun's body.
"Why, Kaminari? Have you stopped bothering me who can move? Thanks to Deku. Kirishima, move," said Kacchan.
"Uh, Bakugo. Look, Kaminari is just being a Kaminari. You know he doesn't filter his words. Let us out, okay?" Kirishima-kun pleaded with Kacchan.
"You guys except Kaminari can get out now." Kacchan's face didn't show any emotion.
Everyone withdrew. Kaminari-kun also wants to come out. However, Kacchan held his shoulders.
Kirishima-kun who was standing opposite the door of Kacchan's room seemed to be muttering something like 'sorry'. It seems to be for Kaminari-kun.
"Bakugo, I'm sorry, okay? I didn't mean to say that." Kaminari-kun asked Kacchan for mercy.
"Sorry? What's that?"
Really, Kacchan?
"Midoriya, help me. I'm sorry. Please," Kaminari-kun pleaded without looking at me, he was probably prepared for what would happen to him.
Before I could answer, Kacchan got ahead of me.
"You can't ask Deku for help, Kaminari." Kacchan activated his quirk.
Kacchan pulled the neck part of Kaminari-kun's shirt and carried him outside.
Alright, Kaminari-kun. Rest in peace.
KABOOMM!!
Kacchan came back into the room. Close and lock the door. Walk closer. He stopped when he looked at me.
"You can take over again? I thought I'd be stuck with your subconscious."
"I don't know, Kacchan. When my subconscious obeys to wait for you, suddenly I can move my body again," I answered honestly.
Kacchan asked again "Hey, that bastard thief said something to you, right?"
"How do you know?"
"I don't know. Tell me quickly."
I tried to remember and tell Kacchan what Akinagawa had said. Kacchan listened and seemed to be thinking about something.
"Kacchan?"
He turned and walked towards the light plug. Press it. Instantly turn off the room lighting.
I saw faintly in the darkness, Kacchan walked closer to me or rather to his bed. He crawled on the bed and sat behind me. Pulling me gently to lie down beside him.
I thought he was going to tell me to leave because I was able to control myself.
"Night, Deku."
"Night too, Kacchan."
Kacchan rubbed my head until I fell asleep.