Y/N Hado (Reader x Overhaul's daughter oc)

Pt. 3 The Letter Home

The next day, 6:00 am.

You hold your tear-drenched knees to your chest, rocking back and forth on your soft bed.

Your mother walks in on the scene.

Nejire: What is it, honey?

Y/N: I don't know. I've just wanted to get into UA for so long, you know?

Nejire: ...and?

Y/N: What if I blew it? You know, not taking the opportunity that you waved in front of my face. Asking me to grab it.

Nejire: You wanted to get in on your own merit. I respect that. You're a good, hardworking little champ that never gives up or takes the easy way out.

Y/N: Sure, taking the hard way is a good symbol of me, but maybe I should have just taken it.

Nejire: There are only four places to get in by recommendation, you gave yourself the better chance.

Y/N: What if I didn't make it? Even though I tried, it wasn't enough?

Nejire: The fact is, that you tried. Nothing else matters more.

Y/N: I'll never be like you. I know that.

Nejire: I wasn't always the person I am now. I was formed by hardships just like this. Why do you want to be like me, anyway? Become your own person okay.

Y/N: Alright Mum.

Nejire: You need a day off?

Y/N: I think so.

Nejire: You know what? That's okay sometimes, you need to take a break. Working hard doesn't mean that you have to spend every waking moment working towards your goal. If you were to do that, you wouldn't retain anything and you'd be back to square one.

Y/N: You think so?

Nejire: I know so.

Y/N: So, what are we going to do?

Nejire: I have an idea.

She picks you up like a small baby, and sits you on the couch. She cuddles you from behind and strokes your midnight blue hair.

Nejire: So, how many points did you get?

Y/N: 72.

Nejire: More than I got way back when. I only got 63.

Y/N: You're trying to make me feel better.

Nejire: It's true. You know what? I think you got in.

Y/N: Mum, these days, the type of quirks you see normally are the kind of quirks that you'd expect from a quirk marriage. Chances are, there were three people running around with a quirk similar to Shoto.

Nejire: Yeah, everyone is a different breed these days. So are you.

Y/N: You're the best, Mum.

Nejire: Thanks sweetie.

Y/N: I mean it.

You can see your mother's heart melt with the warmth in your words.

Y/N: Do you even think I'll make it? Even if I do get in?

Nejire: Your performance at the entrance exam proved that you are stronger than I was back then.

Y/N: ...and? UA gets harder every year. Where you became the most powerful, I could become something on the tier of that grape juice hero.

Nejire: You'll never stoop that low. Don't compare yourself to him.

The word's cutting edge was dulled by its heartfelt meaning.