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    Hitoshi blinks rapidly, feeling someone tap his foot. He rubs his eyes and sits up, fully awake.

  "Yeah?" Hitoshi asks Himari, stifling a yawn. When did he fall asleep?

  Himari holds up her and Hayate's half-full plates. Hitoshi grabs them and ruffles Himari's hair.

  "Both of you are full?" Hitoshi clarifies. The three year old smiles brightly and nods.

  "Yep! We were finished five minutes ago, but you were asleep," Himari signs, making Hitoshi frown slightly. He hasn't fallen asleep in public since his second year of junior high.

  Hitoshi glances up, feeling a small amount of relief when he sees Fumikage and Mezo still fighting. He wasn't asleep for very long then.

  "I'll go throw these away. Go watch the fight with Yate-chan," The indigo haired teenager says, standing up. Himari frowns slightly, but nods her head and walks back to where Hayate sat on the ground. Hitoshi sighs tiredly and walks out of the viewing area.

  Hitoshi sighs heavily and leans against the wall. He rubs his eyes, cursing under his breath. How could he fall asleep?

  "Damn," The indigo haired teenager says, walking towards a trash can. He throws away the remaining food and puts his hands in his pockets.

  "Oh, Shinsō-kun," Ochako's voice startles Hitoshi out of his thoughts. Hitoshi turns around and stares at the shorter teenager for a moment.

  "Uraraka-kun," Hitoshi greets. "Did Shōji-kun's and Tokoyami-kun's match end?"

  "Yep! It was so cool! Tokoyami-kun won by surprising Shōji-kun," Ochako says with a bright smile. Hitoshi narrows his eyes at the forced smile and stays quiet for a couple moments.

  "She's up against Bakugō-kun," The indigo haired teenager realizes, smiling softly.

  "You'll be great," Hitoshi says, making Ochako avert her gaze and fidget with her fingers.

  "You're strong. You'll give him a run for his money," Hitoshi adds. Ochako smiles slightly and nods her head in determination.

  "Thank you, Shinsō-kun."

  Hitoshi smiles and gives her a two finger salute before walking back into the viewing area. Katsuki passes him as he walks out. Hitoshi grabs his elbow and leans over to him.

  "Don't insult Uraraka-kun by holding back, Bakugō-kun," Hitoshi speaks quietly before he lets go of the blonde's elbow and walks back to his seat.

  The indigo haired teenager leans back and sighs tiredly, placing his hands on the back of his head and crossing his legs.

  "This fight is going to be entertaining," He thinks with a smirk.

  "I hope Bakugō-san goes easy on Uraraka-san," Momo says softly, hand on her cheek. Hitoshi laughs lightly and waves his hand.

  "Uraraka-kun can handle Bakugō-kun. She'll be fine," Hitoshi states with ease, making Momo frown slightly in thought. He rolls his eyes slightly and sits up, turning to face the black haired teenager.

  "Bakugō-kun won't go easy on her. He wouldn't go easy on any of the girls in our class either. He knows you're all strong and he knows you all can handle yourselves in a fight. He'd be insulting you if he didn't go all out," Hitoshi explains with a smirk.

  "He doesn't treat anyone in the class differently, even you girls," Hitoshi adds confidently. "I once knew someone who had a similar personality to Bakugō-kun. He respects you all."

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