The Avatar ~ Izuku Midoriya

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I learned a lot about the Todoroki family that day. Umi and Natsuo both have their mother's quirk. I even learned they had an older older brother that passed away in a fire accident. Poor kid... His name was Toya and he had his father's quirk.

Now we were talking about how life as a UA student was. And my life as a student at UA that also happens to have their father as their teacher.

"Well we don't really show our family side that much in school. I just call him dad instead of Mr. Aizawa and he calls me Mai."

"It must be cool having your dad as a teacher!"

"It is when he lets me know what we're doing in class the next day so I can prepare." We both laughed at that.

"What about your mom? What does she do?"

"Fuyumi." Sho said in a harsh tone but it's not like I mind if people know. I only care when they snoop but never asked me about it.

"What?"

"It's okay, Sho. I don't mind if people know as long as they ask."

"You don't have to tell her."

"People are going to find out soon anyways." I took a deep breath and started to talk about her.

"My dad is not my biological dad. He adopted me when I was four." Umi stopped me,

"You don't have to continue."

"No, but I should. When I turned ten I was looking through some boxes dad had in his room when I found papers about my adoption. I had already known at that point so I thought there was no point in looking. But when I went to put it back a letter fell out of the folder it was in. It was addressed to me by a name I didn't know so I opened it... It was a letter from my mom." I took another breath.

"It read that she was not sorry that she left me there and she hopes I never find happiness. It went on about how because my quirk had manifested early I was a problem child that would get her killed. She said she should have killed me instead of leaving me with other people to deal with and cause problems for them. After that, I never thought I deserved happiness and the love I was receiving from my dad so I ignored him for a long time which led me to have major depression and panic attacks. Dad found out when I locked myself in the restroom and was about to kill myself. But dad broke down the door before I could."

I started to tear up at that point.

"I was put in a hospital where I met this lady. She helped me through it, she told me stuff about her family and what she went through and I told her my problem. I even told her she was the mother I never had and wanted. A year later I was released and went back home with dad. He told me that he never wanted to give me that letter I found. But he also didn't want to throw it away because he felt I should have read it when I was 18 not 10. The next day, dad and I decided it was best to throw away that letter. But we both knew if I threw it away, I would have just grabbed it from the trash when Dad wasn't looking. So dad made me burn it. I had control over water and fire, so I burned it to ashes. Now, I have nothing that reminds me of her and I like to keep it that way."

"Oh my, I'm so sorry you went through that." She said as she reached her hand over the table and placed it on top of mine.

"Why did you never tell me all of that? Only some parts."

"It was never the right time to dump my trauma on you."

"I know it's not the same but something similar happened to our mother. She was also put in a hospital. Natsuo and I visited her from time to time. But, Shoto hasn't visited her until yesterday."

"Why didn't you tell me that? It's a huge step. Are you okay?"

"Yes I'm fine. Everything went well."

"I'm happy for you Sho." I said, giving him a side hug.

"And I'm happy you felt comfortable with us to tell us." Umi said. We continued talking for a little bit longer but it was time for me to go home.

"Shoto, why don't you walk Mai out?"

"Why?"

"Just do it!" I laughed at their tactics. Sho, you oblivious boy. Sho and I walked to the end of the driveway in a comfortable silence.

"I really like your sister. I hope next time I can meet Natsuo and talk more."

"Why didn't you tell me about your mother before?"

"Okay, ignoring the small talk."

"I'm serious, Mai. Don't friends tell each other everything? I'm seriously asking. You're my first friend."

"Well, they don't tell each other everything. Just like you didn't tell me you were visiting your mom yesterday. Plus you should be happy. You're the first person I've told. Well, the first student I've told. The lady at the hospital was the first."

"Do you remember her name?"

"She only told me to call her R. I don't know why she didn't want me to know her name. But that's the reason I call Ochaco, O. They both helped me a lot."

"Why don't you call me, S or T? Do I not help you?"

"You do! It's just that it's not as good as Sho or Toki. It makes you even more special. Well, I have to go. Dad is picking me up at the station. Thanks for dinner. See ya tomorrow!" I gave him a hug.

"You're welcome." I walked away from Sho and started to walk to the train station.

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