Turning the Tables [Shoto Todoroki X Reader]

Chapter 27: A turn of phrase

Originally Posted: May 3-5, 2020

Edited: June 30, 2021

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"Now that lunch is over, it's finally time to reveal the last game! But before that, there's good news for all of those who didn't make it to the finals! This is just a sports festival! So we've prepared recreational games that everyone can participate in, too! We've even brought real cheerleaders from America to liven things up!" Present Mic yelled.

"Huh?"

"What are they doing?"

That was a good question. Why were the girls dressed in cheerleading outfits?

I had known about it —Yaoyorozu had seeked me out at lunch in an attempt to convince me, as apparently there were instructions from the teachers to do so— but I refused to partake.

My stomach turned uncomfortably as I recalled the thought.

"What's the matter, Class A? What kind of fan service is that?"

Kaminari and Mineta looked over the moon. They were going to get in trouble.

"Mineta! Kaminari! You tricked us, didn't you?"

Yaoyorozu fell to her knees.

"Why am I always caught up in Mineta's schemes? I even used Creation to make these outfits."

"Hey, don't worry about it."

I offered my hand, and she took it. Pulling her to her feet, I told her, "I'll go... talk to them."

She smiled slightly, her face relaxing.

"Don't get in trouble."

"I won't."

As I walked off, I could hear the girls letting off some steam about Mineta and Kaminari. They were crossing a line. This was live on TV.

"Kaminari, Mineta! I'd like to talk with you."

Their faces went white, but I had reached them before they could run. I grabbed them by the shoulders of their uniforms, and knocked their heads together harshly.

I was careful that Mineta's "grapes" didn't stick to Kaminari's head. Though it would have served him right.

"H-hey... (L/N)... why aren't you wearing a cheerleading outfit?"

"I called bullshit. And plus, there's no way I'd wear something so revealing."

"But your hero costume—"

"Isn't skin revealing."

I walked off.

Those idiots. That's seriously so...

"All right, everyone! Let's have some fun competing in the recreational games! When that's over, the sixteen from the four teams who made it to the final round, will duke it out tournament style, one-on-one!"

People talked amongst themselves in response to Present Mic's announcement, but my attention was drawn to Midnight, who was holding a yellow box with the word "LOTS" written on it.

"Now, let's draw lots to determine the bracket. Once the bracket is determined, we'll have the recreational games and then start! The sixteen finalists can choose whether or not they want to participate in the recreation. I'm sure some of you want to save your strength. Now, from the first place team—"

"Um...!" Ojiro started, interrupting Midnight. "Excuse me... I'm withdrawing."

A collective gasp swept through the crowd, followed by muttering and questions.