Prodigies - My Hero Academia

The World Hero Tournament

A stale smell wafts the lounge on this early morning. Rain and wind violently push against the walls and windows, however, the storm is eventually drowned out when the focus moves on to voices and tunes from the TV speakers. Mindlessly clicking away on the remote, Toga flips between the a series of five channels on repeat. Beside her is Twice with his suit mask still on despite wearing pajamas. Yawning out of both boredom and exhaustion, she succumbs to the urge to slow her blinking and rest her chin on her palm.

At a round table sits the boss and his right hand. The two engage in a card game, operating on little to no rest in the last forty-eight hours due to Stain supporters from across the country coming to offer their services to the league. This sort of reaction was never anticipated. When rumors spread in regards to the hero killer's impression of the league and their plots against heroes, a miscommunication slipped through conversation that later lead these people to believe a false narrative. As far as their concerned, Stain's beliefs lives on with Shigaraki as the messenger. 

"Gah! Nothing good is on! This is my favorite show!" Twice complains.

Entering with an umbrella in one hand and takeout breakfast food in the other, Mr. Compress stops in his tracks upon noticing the pair watching TV, "You guys are still down here?" 

Toga sighs, "The morning tour was cancelled today." 

Azabu-juban, a district of Minato ward Tokyo, is not only known for its trendiness and street shops, but is the base location of a popular animation series, Sailor Moon. Since joining the league, Twice and Toga continue to bond over their mutual love for the show and prioritize attending the Sailor Moon tours when not carrying out tasks for Shigaraki. The morning tour begins at 7am, following the high school girl life of Usagi. To make it on time, the pair has to wake up early and walk, perhaps rob a convenience store or two to afford breakfast and tickets. When the morning tour isn't an option, the night tour is just as exciting as the focus is on the Masquerade Dance Party scene. Tour attendants receive a complimentary glow wand and have a chance to meet Tuxedo Mask. To this day Twice is convinced that the actor is truly him. 

"The day just isn't the same without a Sugar Sailor Mercury Stick- and we were supposed to meet our goal of fifty tours, damn rain!"

Taking the final step down into the lobby, Dabi enters the lounge area in search of some apple juice and TV time just to be disappointed.

Twice turns in his chair and waves, "DABI! Come watch TV with us!"

"Pass."

Toga grins, "Don't worry, I'll watch with you."

"Thank you! See, that's a real friend! You're my worst enemy! I appreciate your company so much."

"Hey, I've been thinking what I should go by."

"You want to change your name?" Twice cocks his head to the side, "Why? I think Himiko is a lovely name. Heh, heh! It's so shit!"

"No, not like that." Toga lowers the remote to her lap, "Everyone else has a name picked out so people will know who to fear. I deserve that kind of power too."

"Oh-"

"Something cool and menacing like Vampire or Reaper. Bloody Vampire? Hm, Red Reaper?" 

Twice gasps, "I like that!"

"Good afternoon and welcome back to day four of The World Hero Tournament!" A chipper sports commentator announces on the TV screen, catching the lounge crowd's attention.

"Ugh." Toga scrunches her face in disgust, lifting the remote to change the channel. 

Compress manages to slip away before his food and coffee are made out to be free game. Dabi suddenly snatches the remote out of her hand.