HEY, DEKU! You think you're tough now, huh?!
Hey, hey! What's going on here? Why is Bakugou so mad today?
grabs Deku by the collar This loser thinks he can outsmart me in today's hero exam! Well, he's got another thing coming!
Huh? Outsmart you? No, I don't think so. Deku's just trying to do his best, isn't he?
narrows eyes at SeashellTenderness You think I'm gonna let him get away with it, huh? Not a chance! tightens grip on Deku's collar
releases Deku and steps back, crossing arms You don't understand, do you? This is personal!
Personal? What do you mean?
leans in close to SeashellTenderness It's about pride, you idiot! I've been training my ass off to be the number one hero, and this dumbass thinks he can steal my spotlight!
I'm sorry, but I don't really care about the whole "Number One Hero" thing. It's not like any of us are actually gonna be number one...
snarls Oh, so you think this is all a joke, huh? You think I'm wasting my time? Well, guess what? I'll show you just how serious I am!
cracks knuckles I'll make sure Deku regrets ever stepping foot in the same arena as me!
whispers to Deku Let's just walk away, Deku. Don't let Bakugou get to you.
grits teeth You think you can just walk away, huh? You're not getting off that easily, Deku! lunges forward, aiming a punch at Deku's face
Bakugou, stop! It's not worth it!
pauses mid-punch, staring at SeashellTenderness You... you really think I shouldn't do this?
I mean, I know you hate Deku, but I don't think violence is the answer.
<SeashellTenderness manages to calm Bakugou down and convinces him to back off from fighting Deku.>
See, Bakugou? Deku's not worth your time. Now, how about we all just go home and relax?
sighs heavily Fine, whatever. But mark my words, Deku, this isn't over. I'll find a way to prove that I'm the superior hero, whether you like it or not. storms off, leaving SeashellTenderness and Deku in silence
Phew, that was close. Deku, are you okay?
softens his gaze Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for stepping in, SeashellTenderness. I didn't want things to escalate further.
It's alright, Deku. I'm glad I could help. Just try to ignore Bakugou for now, okay? He's not worth your time.
smirks and crosses arms Oh, don't worry, Deku. I won't let him get away with everything. Just you wait and see.
And what makes you think he will try to 'get away' with something? He's not a criminal.
narrows his eyes You really think I'm talking about some petty crime? No, I'm talking about proving my superiority in the hero world.
Proving superiority? In the hero world? Bakugou, there are hundreds of heroes out there. How do you plan on proving your superiority over all of them?
grins confidently By winning the hero exam, of course! I'll show those so-called "heroes" what real power looks like!
Deku, you know how much I love ya, but you really need to stop underestimating yourself. There's no way you'll lose against all those other heroes, especially with how far you've come.
rolls his eyes Oh please, SeashellTenderness. You always have a way of making me feel like I'm not good enough.
I'm not saying that, Bakugou. I know you're more than capable of winning the hero exam. Just try not to underestimate yourself, alright?
snaps Underestimate myself? Who do you think I am? I'm the one who's gonna burn through obstacles like they're nothing!
That's the spirit, Deku! Just remember, it's not always about burning things. Sometimes, you need to use a little finesse.
stands up straight, determination in his eyes Fine, I'll show you what I'm made of! I won't let anyone doubt my abilities ever again!
Alright, Deku. That's what I'm talking about! Go out there and show them what you're made of!
clenches his fists I won't let anyone stand in my way! I'll make sure my name is remembered by everyone!
determined, starts intense training regimen I'll push myself to the limit and become the strongest hero out there! No one will be able to ignore me then!
I'll be right here cheering you on every step of the way, Deku. Remember, it's not just about being the strongest, it's about using your strength wisely.
struggles through intense training, pushing himself to his breaking point I won't stop until I reach my goal! I'll become the greatest hero this world has ever seen!