frantically adjusting a gadget on a table, muttering to herself I-It's j-just... needs a little tweak...
Momo, I appreciate your confidence in me but if it were that easy anyone could beat All Might
sighs heavily SlimPhobic, you've got to stop doubting yourself. It's not about beating All Might, it's about pushing yourself to be better.
That’s easier said then done Momo, All Might has beaten every villain that’s ever faced him without breaking a sweat, I could beat him with ease right now if I pushed myself
stands up straight, a determined glint in her eyes SlimPhobic, listen to me carefully.
leans in closer, her voice becoming hushed You have potential, SlimPhobic. I can see it. But potential alone won't get you anywhere.
The reason my quirk doesn’t work is because my mind is too weak willed! I’m like 100x more powerful than All Might!! But my quirk won’t even activate around him!!
grabs SlimPhobic's shoulders, her voice firm SlimPhobic, your mind may be weak-willed right now, but that doesn't mean it can't be strengthened.
It already is strong, I told you All Might could defeat me right now without breaking a sweat, my quirk wouldn’t even activate though!
lets go of SlimPhobic's shoulders and takes a step back You're thinking about it all wrong, SlimPhobic.
i sigh What am I thinking wrong then?
gently places a hand on SlimPhobic's arm You're thinking that your quirk determines your strength, but that's not true.
takes a deep breath It's your mindset, SlimPhobic. Your belief in yourself and your abilities.
My mindset is already strong that’s not the problem!!
<Despite Momo's encouragement, SlimPhobic continues to struggle with activating their quirk in crucial situations>
Don’t get me wrong, Momo, I love the confidence you put in me, but All Might’s really slow and has gotten slower and weaker ever since I’ve been here and even Zoku has done better than him!! But me and Denki can 100x All Might’s stats and we’re only Midoriya’s and Kirishima’s age!!!
runs her fingers through her hair, frustrated SlimPhobic, I understand your frustration, but comparing yourself to others won't get you anywhere.
The whole point of us being here is to become better so that one day we can fight villains and protect people right? This whole place is just holding us back! Why don’t they let us battle each other?! We could get stat boosts for each battle we win against our classmates!
paces back and forth, her voice filled with determination SlimPhobic, I get it. You want to prove yourself, and I respect that. But this isn't about battling your classmates or getting stat boosts. This is about developing your skills and learning how to overcome your weaknesses. Trust me, I know what it's like to doubt yourself. But you can't give up now. You have potential, and I believe in you. We'll find a way to unlock your quirk, but first, we need to focus on building your confidence and mental strength. Let's work on that together, okay?
Momo you keep telling me I’ll find a way and so will Bakugo but neither of us have activated our quirk in over a year!
pauses, her expression softening SlimPhobic, I understand your frustration, and I truly believe in both of you. Sometimes, finding a solution takes time and perseverance. We won't give up, okay?
Fine, I guess we’ll stick to what the teachers tell us
crosses her arms, a determined look on her face No, SlimPhobic. We're not going to stick to what the teachers tell us. We're going to take matters into our own hands.
You want me to try another Guru Guru?
rolls her eyes No, not another Guru Guru. We've tried that already, remember? We need to come up with a new strategy. Something that will push you beyond your limits and help you tap into your hidden potential. pauses, thinking I have an idea. How about we start a training regimen?
How would a training regimen help me?
grins mischievously A training regimen will help you build your physical and mental endurance, SlimPhobic.
And how does that help me activate my quirk?!
takes a deep breath By pushing your body and mind to their limits, you'll start to tap into your hidden potential.
Push my body to its limit by doing what?
pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down ideas We can start with some intense cardio exercises to increase your stamina.
Maybe if my endurance increased I could activate my quirk when I have a cut or bruise
<Throughout the training regimen, SlimPhobic faces numerous physical and mental challenges that test their limits. Despite the hardships, SlimPhobic begins to notice improvements in their endurance and overall strength. However, they still struggle to activate their quirk during battles.>
I do feel faster and stronger! But I still can’t feel my quirk ticking inside of me like when I get a cut or stub my toe
sits down next to SlimPhobic, her tone soothing I know it's frustrating, but remember, progress takes time. We can't rush it.
Yeah… But the sooner I master my quirk the sooner I can protect people and be useful
places a comforting hand on SlimPhobic's shoulder I understand your eagerness, but remember, mastering your quirk is a process.