Ayanokouji: Free Life

Chapter 20: The Lackluster Finals

Ayanokouji POV

I went up to Todoroki who was regaining consciousness. As he did, I whispered into his ear.

Me: Good job, Todoroki. I consider you an equal as of now.

He smiled as he went back to his unconscious self. I was bombarded with my classmates' reactions to the fight just then. Uraraka had tears in her eyes thinking I had died. Momo hugged me from the side, even though I didn't have a shirt on, and Itsuka gave me a thumbs up to which I reciprocated. Midoriya was glad to see me win. The teachers and other heroes, however, were a bit alarmed at the damage done here today.

Present Mike: AIZAWA, WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR STUDENTS!!!!!

Aizawa: I'm right here, you don't need to yell.

I was escorted by the teachers as I carried Todoroki back to the infirmary. I was given a new shirt and blazer which were destroyed in the battle. I was impressed with Todoroki. I believe I can train him and put him to use alongside Midoriya and Bakugo. With those three, the world of heroes will grow in strength, enough for the plan I have already begun setting the seeds for with this match.

But for now, I had to continue this tournament, to its close. Not too long later, the stands were fixed as the next match of the semi-finals was getting underway. It was Bakugo vs Tokoyami. I already knew Bakugo was going to win simply due to the quirks themselves. Tokoyami would have had an edge in the dark, but on such a bright day, he cannot show his full power.

*Timeskip to after the fight*

Just as I'd expected Bakugo had won the match relatively easily. The crowd loved his eccentric behavior and personality and so, were even more hyped towards the finals of the entire sports festival coming after the 3rd place match between Todoroki and Tokoyami would end.

I was talking to Kirishima and Midoriya as Bakugo came next to me.

Bakugo: Ever since that sludge monster save, I have always known you were extremely powerful. But don't get so full of yourself since I will put you in your place!!!

Me: Glad to hear it Bakugo.

He seems to be too eager for this fight as well, annoying. I know all there is to know about Bakugo. Out of the three, he has the least potential with Todoroki being second and Midoriya being first. However, at this point, he is the most refined of the three which is reminiscent of his final's appearance against me. As I was thinking this Momo came up to me.

Momo: Um... Ayanokouji.

Me: Yes?

Momo: Congratulations on going to the finals.

Me: Thanks.

Momo: So... what I'm trying to say, is if you were to win in the finals, what would you ask me to do for you?

Me: To be honest, I'm not sure right now. I'll probably make you buy me a drink or something. It's not like I need anything from you specifically anyway.

Momo: Oh ok.

She seemed to be a bit sad from my response to her.

Me: I mean, if you want something that I can give you, I don't mind doing that either. It's not like I took the bet for the satisfaction of doing whatever I wanted to you. We can talk about this later, ok Momo?

Momo: Sure, Ayanokouji!

As she left, I began to see the origins of my plan finally bearing fruit. I've acquired the trust of Todoroki and Midoriya. I don't essentially need Bakugo's trust. I just need him to continue to grow. So, the best way in order to do that is through defeat. By taking him down, he will work even harder to reach the goal of number 1 hero, even if his constant berating will make my life more annoying than it already is. After this sports festival, I can finally put my 1st part of my plan into place and it starts with Toga, however than would come in time. I was snapped out of my mind when Midoriya came up to me, probably wanting to talk to me about the finals, I assume.