Bad Habits - (Shouto x OC)

Definitely (not) Mind Games

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Lani POV:

I wanted that guy with the red and white hair, and by god, I'd do anything to get him.

Once again, to clarify—as my hero client only. Get your mind out of the gutter...

If I noticed him amidst all the pretty faces in the overpacked lobby of this college, imagine the potential he'd have in making a statement to the public.

Yeah. Business shit.

Alright, now all that's left is the easy part.

Talking to him and sealing the deal, of course.

As much as I hate Hero Season, I was the top intern in nabbing a bunch of those suckers last year. It's all about schmooze and charm. Something I've tried to perfect for years.

It was impossible not to...

"You're always so quiet, Lani. No one's ever gonna know you exist if you don't open your mouth every once in awhile."

Ah.

Why do I think of that now...

Clearing my throat slightly, I quickly smoothed out my uncomfortable pencil skirt and fixed my hair, keeping my sharp eyes on the clueless, young hero as I undid the top button of my blouse.

Works everytime.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Even if that means being sleazy, at least I'm being seen.

"Being shy just means you're weak."

My heels clacked lightly as I started walking towards the hero and his friends...

But, my confidence instantly faltered at the loud whistle that sounded from the other side of the room.

It was my competitor Mai, of course, looking right at me with a devious smile.

See—did you see that? I told you she was a dick. Such a pick-me-

Mai followed my line of vision to the red and white haired guy, instantly releasing a sparkly fog from her palms.

Oh, no she didn't-

"Everyone, if I could have your attention, please!" Mai called loudly, releasing more of the fog from her palms.

Next thing you know, she's going to sing Fight Song and faint from how beautiful she is.

"I'm an acting publicist from the Hero Commission. If you'd like to make the top ten by the end of this year, come talk to me!" She cheered happily, waving her bracelet-jangly hand around.

While a half-assed speech like that would have been an embarrassing, entertaining failure for anyone else, Mai unfortunately had an advantage.

My eyes went wide in panic as the entire room yelled in excitement to her words, starting to stampede over to my competitor like a bunch of hungry gorillas.

I know why. That damn bitch just cheated and used her quirk...

It's called the power....of Y/N.

Heh, it's actually called the power of flattery or something, but technicalities, you know. If I had to make one of those Instagram character reference sheets for her, I'd name her quirk Y/N.

Like I said, desperate times call for desperate measures. I show a little boob, Mai makes everyone snort her happy hand farts without consent. Beautiful, really.