Chapter 28- Electric vs. Rock

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The boys make their way back to their seats, Nendo happily chatting with Hairo about how good ramen is. Hairo tries to be supportive, but he really doesn't care. It's not like you can get away from Nendo once he engages with you, so Hairo will be there for a while.

"Hey, Nendo! That was awesome! You really showed him, huh?" Kirishima punches Nendo's shoulder, smiling widely. "Looks like I owe you some ramen!" Hairo mouths a 'thank you' as Nendo turns to Kirishima. Kirishima nods, bringing his fist to his chest. While Hairo escapes, Nendo continues his conversation with Kirishima, who listens intently, as any manly friend would.

Todoroki is staring straight ahead, his eyes wide as he shakes slightly, the memories from his fight repeating in his mind.

"I told you, Todoroki," Kaminari whispers, doing his best not to draw attention. "Nendo is crazy strong."

"I- I've never felt that... stupid. It was like I was trapped in someone else's head... like I was trapped in your head!" Todoroki turns to Kaminari, his eyes wide and crazy. "Is that what it feels like? Is it always that humiliating?"

Kaminari chuckles, scratching his neck.

"Yeah, pretty much..."

He didn't have to say it like that...

"I'm honestly sorry for you," Todoroki mutters, his shaking stabilizing slightly as he takes a few deep breaths, staring at his hands once more. "That was... horrible." He whispers the last word, as if he still can't believe what he had gone through.

"Yeah, well, I've gotten used to it." Kaminari smiles, punching Todoroki lightly. "But you don't have to! That was more likely than not a one-time experience. So, chin up, okay?" Todoroki glances at the boy, smiling slightly.

"Yeah, you're right. Thanks." Kaminari nods, his smiling widening when he sees Todoroki cheering up. He glances over the boy's shoulder, eyeing Kirishima and Nendo.

"I should help Kirishima get away, his fight is next." Todoroki nods, his smile leaving as the electric boy does.

"I'm sorry about what happened out there. I was hoping to be able to fight you." Todoroki fights the urge to roll his eyes as Kaido slides into Kaminari's now-vacant seat, his hand covering his eye as he attempts to look cool. "Better luck next year, I suppose," Kaido shrugs, crossing his arms. "Oh, I can't talk, my fight is up. Let's hope I win!" He jumps up, running off to the arena like a chihuahua who has just been fed. Kirishima follows, carefully stepping away from Nendo as Kaminari distracts him.

"AND FOR THE NEXT FIGHT! EIJIRO KIRISHIMA OF CLASS 1-A VS. SHUN KAIDO OF CLASS 1-A! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS ONE, FOLKS!"

The crowd cheers, as usual, as the boys step into the light. They both look surprisingly calm. Kirishima has his hand across his chest and his head down, as if contemplating how to be manly in this fight. Kaido is fighting a smile, instead keeping a steady face as he covers his eye with his hand.

"Do you really think you can beat me?" Kaido yells, just loud enough for his opponent to hear him over the crowd.

"I think I stand a pretty good chance, actually," Kirishima replies, smirking. He glances at the student section, searching for his tape friend. Sero is sitting next to Kaminari (who has been cursed to listen to Nendo for the unforeseeable future), his hands up as if he were fighting. The boys make eye contact, each nodding in knowing.

I'll win this for you, Sero.

"BEGIN!" Kaido makes the first move, ripping the bandages off his right arm as he pounces forward, an ominous purple glow emitting from his now unwrapped hand. He punches Kirishima, who hardens just in time, blocking the attack with his forearm. Kirishima is pushed back due to the power behind the punch, but he manages to stay on his feet. Kaido growls, clearly upset that his attack didn't go according to his plan. Kirishima smiles, hardening his skin more.

Thanks, Hairo.

"Is that all you've got?" The redhead jumps forward, punching Kaido across the face. Kaido loses his footing, ungracefully spinning on impact and falling over. His gaze radiates with anger as he swings his head around, stumbling to his feet. He wipes his arm across his face, scoffing when warm blood leaves the pale skin on his arm bright red.

"Not quite." He pulls the bandages on his other arm off, laughing as power flows through him. Kirishima takes a step back at first, cautious, before running for the boy, attempting to push him out of bounds. Kaido jumps, somehow flipping over Kirishima's head. He does an iconic superhero landing, a purple glow overpowering his aura as he stands. "JUDGEMENT KNIGHTS OF THUNDER!" He screams, pointing at Kirishima. Bolts of electricity leave his hand, hitting Kirishima and surrounding the boy. The crowd grows silent in anticipation as the bright light dies down, revealing Kirishima, who's smiling widely.

"I didn't know you have electric powers! And they seem stronger than Kaminari's! Boy, I bet he's jealous!"

"Wha- How are you not hurt?"

"Electric isn't very effective against rock, you know." Kirishima chuckles, brushing off his charred uniform. Kaido clenches his fist, anger flowing through him.

That was my special move! It should've taken him out immediately! Fine. If he wants a fight, he'll get one.

Kaido runs forward, screaming. His eyes glaze over, suddenly glowing menacingly as he's seemingly taken over by someone, something, else. Kirishima, unsure what to do, runs forward as well, screaming just as loud (but much manlier). When in punching distance Kirishima lashes out, taken by surprise when Kaido somersaults to dodge, striking the back of the boy's knees, causing him to fall over. Kaido quickly twists his body, wrapping his legs around his rival and flipping them so Kaido is on top, his legs straddling Kirishima's stomach. Kaido doesn't hesitate to punch Kirishima's face, ignoring the pain in his fists. When he sees splotches of his own blood on Kirishima, he only angers, allowing power into his fists so he can punch harder. Kaido screams, purple illuminating off his hand as his fist flies downward, missing Kirishima's head and instead cracking the concert beneath the pair.

"I'm glad you didn't hold back, Kaido," Kirishima chuckles, his skin softening slightly. "You're manlier than you look."

"KIRISHIMA IS UNCONSCIOUS! KAIDO WINS!"

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