Opening Up {Itsuka Kendou X Male! Reader} (discontinued)

8: Cavalry Battle

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Your Perspective

You: So how hard can it be. Just ask Kendou if she wants to be on a team with me. Just . . . stay calm. 

I made my way over to where Kendou was standing and she took notice of me. She smiled and waved to me. I don't think I can do this. She . . . she makes me feel different. I don't know what it is, but I’ve been starting to feel . . . nervous for the first time around her. I guess it's cause I consider Kendou (despite us calling each other Frienemies) a genuine friend. I just don't want to say something dumb again.

Kendou: Hi, (Y/N)! It's good to see you're feeling better. Do you have a team already?

You: Y-Yeah, thank y-you. About the whole team thing. I was wondering if . . . we could be on a team together. 

Kendou's smile dwindled and she awkwardly played with a strand of her hair.

Kendou: As much as I want to (L/N) . . . sorry, I already have a team. 

She points back to Komori, Tokage, and Yanagi. Komori stuck out her tongue at me whilst Tokage gave me a smirk. 

You: No problem, I'm sure that people will be clamoring to be on a team with me.

Kendou: (L/N), no one's done that.

You: Duly noted and ignored. I'll go see who else I can be on a team with.

Kendou: ~chuckles~ Riiiiiight. We're still good though, right?

You: Of course, why wouldn't we?

Kendou: Well, I was just checking. Okay then, Good luck.

You: Don't expect me to go easy on you though.

A smile forms on her face and she nods with determination in her eyes.

Kendou: I wouldn't have it any other way!

I smirk and walk away, whilst waving goodbye to her. I come across a tired bootleg-looking Eraserhead guy and he points at me.

You: What.

Eraserhead 2: You. You're going to be my team.

I felt my surroundings blur away and humming in my thoughts. My body began to move on its own as I lost control of what was going on.

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You: Did you just try to brainwash me?

Eraserhead 2: Yeah, I did. Surprised it didn't work.

You: You've got guts to try and control a Psychic. I like it. Names-

Shinsho: Your name is (Y/N) (L/N). I'm Hitoshi Shinshou. Cool quirk you got there.

You: Same to you.

We both gave a nod of approval and shook each other’s hand. I glanced and saw that he had two of 1-A's students idly standing by. I scanned their minds, since they were brainwashed it made searching for info easier. Yuga Aoyama and Mashirao Ojiro. Their quirks could come in handy.

You: Hmmm. Shinshou a word.

Shinshou: I'm listening.

You: With our loadout, it'll most likely be a hit and run sort of thing. Aoyama has his quirk which can be used for long-range, Ojiro's could be used for close-range defense. I can use my quirk to subtly take off the headbands of the opponents.

He thinks and nods, agreeing to my plan with a smile on his face. This . . . this will turn out rather nicely. 

-Timeskip brought by the author remembering he hasn't done one in a while-

Present Mic: And in Third Place, We have Team Shinshou!

You: Third? That's how bad we did?

My new friend came up and patted me on the shoulder.

Shinshou: Hey, at least we've qualified for the next tournament.

You: What do you mean qualified, this isn't Fall Guys, Shinshou.

He snickers before thanking me for my help. I tell him not to overthink it because now that we're going onto the fighting part, I can't wait to face him. Shinshou nods and we look to the screen, seeing who goes up against her. Apparently, I'm the only 1-B student to make it this far. Told em I was a cut above the rest.

Kendou: (L/N)! Over here!

I glance at Kendou and tell Shinshou I have to go.

You: Good luck, Shinshou.

Shinshou: Likewise.

Joining up with the rest of 1-B, I’m immediately bombarded by congratulations and mixed messages.

Komori: Who knew that the jerk and Tetsutetsu would be the ones to make it through! I find it kinda unfair, to be honest. 

You: I beg your pardon?! What did you say?!

Tokage: I mean she's not wrong. But lately, I've noticed that (L/N) is that rude when he's around Kendou. Almost like a tsundere.

You: A what now.

Tokage: You know, a Tsundere! Like you're not so mean to Kendou because you-

Kendou: Okaaay, that’s enough of that. Plus, I'm sure (Y/N) probably has a migraine and needs a break, right (Y/N)?

You: Um-

Kendou: Alright, let’s get some coffee! We'll see you guys later!

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