The Two Antiheroes (BNHA Fanfic)

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"My name is Nento Kanjo. I'm from class 1-C."

"I'm Shinsou Hitoshi. Same class."

"It's impressive you two managed to get so high places, considering you're both from General Studies. I bet no one expected that." Says Asui.

She's so straightforward. I don't know if I should feel offended or flattered.

"We're a box of surprises." Replies Shinsou. "But Nento over here has the better results. I wouldn't be surprised if she wins."

"You don't know what you're saying." I say embarrased.

"All of you are going to the next round. How do you feel?" Asks the frog girl.

"I'm super excited!" Exclaims Uraraka. She's trembling so badly.

"Yes! These games have been tough. An the less we are left, the tougher they will be. It's a mix of feelings I can't describe!" Says Iida.

"You mean you're scared but excited at the same time?" I try to guess.

"You got that right!" He responds.

"It's nice even if we are rivals we are friends as well." I hear Midoriya. "I hope we can hang some time, Nento, Shinsou."

I smile at him and nod.

"It's almost time for the next game, we should get going." Shinsou stands up taking his tray.

"Right. I'll see you guys later!" I wave at them and we leave after placing our trays.

"You didn't seem very comfortable with them."

"They're from the hero course. And you heard Asui, they look down on us. I'm just pissed..." Shinsou spits those lasts words angrily.

I hold his hand and take him to a more secluded place.

"What are you doing?" He asks me.

"I want to help you calm down, like you do with me." I say hugging him.

I won't change his energy, I just want him to feel I'm here. He's not going to give his best if he's stressed.

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Shinsou's POV

She's hugging me and she feels so warm! I wrap my arms around her and I can notice she's feeling the same as me. Our energy gets stronger the longer we stay like this. I stroke softly her hair before pushing her away gently.

"Thanks, Kanjo." I called her by her name!
I can feel my cheeks getting hotter and hers aren't less red.

"I love you too."

Did I hear well?

"You... told me that yesterday and I didn't reply back so..." She stutters a little.

I lift her chin and kiss gently her lips. There's no backing off now. I feel her kissing me back, standing on tiptoes. When we break the kiss, I hold her hand, rubbing her knuckles. She's so beautiful.
After a while of looking at each other, we walk back outside with our fingers interwined. Even if we lose, it's been an amazing day.

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Kanjo's POV

The last round is a fight one versus one. I'm pretty worried, I don't have any technique in a hand to hand.

"Now we'll do a draw to decide the pairings!" Says Midnight. "Once the pairing is done, we'll have the recreational games and we'll start after that! The sixteen finalists can choose if they will participate in them or not. That way we'll make sure they stay well rested. Now, for the first team--"

"Excuse me!" The blonde with the tail interrupts her. "I... I retire."

What?! Why?! What is he doing? It makes no sense!

"I almost can't remember anything from the cavalry battle." He continues.

Then the chubby silver haired steps forward too.

"I'm Shoda Nirengeki from class 1-B. I want to retire for the same reason."

"I know why they're doing that." Says Shin and I look at him concerned. "They won't feel like they accomplished anything if they don't remember what they did."

My eyes shift to both of them. Maybe... It wasn't such a good idea. Maybe it was better if we retired. That way they would keep going. It's not fair.

"Kanjo." I hear Shin call me and I look at him. "It's not your fault."

I bite my lower lip. I feel like I shouldn't be here. He rests his hand on my shoulder.

"It's not your fault." He repeats. "It was all me. You have nothing to do with this. Keep fighting."

I let out a sigh. He's right. I shouldn't give up, not now that we are so close. I nod and we keep listening to Midnight.

"Youth talking like this...
I like it! Shoda! Ojiro! I accept your petition! But then we have to move someone else."

"If that's the case, I suggest Tetsutetsu's team. They made a great job out there." I hear Kendo.

"Then Shiozaki and Tetsutetsu complete the sixteen  participants! This is the pairing based on the draw results!"

My name... My name... I stare at the screen looking for... My name! I'm paired with Ashido!

"Hey Nento! Let's give a good fight, okay?" I hear her coming towards me and she offers me a fist bump. Why is she wearing a cheerleader outfit though?

I accept it and smirk at her.
"I won't let you win."

"I like your attitude." She winks and walks away.

"I'll be waiting for our encounter, Midoriya Izuku." I hear Shinsou behind me.

"Midoriya!"
As soon as the green haired tries to respond, I see Ojiro covering his mouth with his tail.

Shinsou smirks at them and walks towards me.
"Let's go Nento."

I nod and follow him. Ojiro is really scared of Shinsou... What if they get scared of me too? I'm not so different from him.

"GREAT! LET'S LEAVE THE TOURNAMENT ASIDE FOR NOW FOR AN INTERLUDE! LET'S HAVE FUN WITH THE RECREATIONALS!"

"Do you want to play, Nento?" Shin asks me.

"I'm not sure. Maybe I should rest before the battle." I say a bit gloomy.

He takes me to the rooms inside the building where the participants can relax. I sit on a chair and I close my eyes to practice my breathing again. Come on, don't lose your cool, Kanjo.
I hear Shin sitting next to me and places his hand on my knee. I didn't notice it was trembling. I'm scared. I open my eyes looking at the floor. I'm not sure if I want to know how he's feeling right now. But he turns my head with one hand on my cheek. His eyes look so determined it gives me chills.

"It doesn't matter if you win or not. It doesn't matter how you try to win. You have to show them you are strong. We'll make them regret what they did and show them we can be heroes too."

I hug him and I feel my tears run down my cheeks. I'm going to win. For us.