Glancing around nervously Have you ever felt your heart race this much? It's like a drum, pounding, isn't it?
MintyTenderness
What?)
Gulps and looks directly into MintyTenderness's eyes I... I can't hold it back any longer. It's eating me up inside.
MintyTenderness
Hm?
Takes a deep breath I love you, MintyTenderness. Yes, I said it. I love you. Every moment we spend together, every word we exchange, it's like...
MintyTenderness
...You mean it? You really mean that?
nods eagerly, a hopeful smile on their face Yes, I mean it. I've never been more certain of anything in my life. You're everything to me, MintyTenderness. Your smile brightens my day, and your words make my heart flutter. I can't imagine my life without you.
MintyTenderness
Well that’s sweet… Do you know how many guys have said that to me? Countless amounts. So unless you can prove you’re different from them… I don’t see why I should take your words seriously.
Reeling from the rejection, voice quivering But... but I'm not like them. I'm not just another guy who's throwing empty words at you.
MintyTenderness
Then prove it.
Leaning in closer, their eyes locked with MintyTenderness's I will. I'll show you that I'm not just another guy.
MintyTenderness
Okay
Takes a step back, determination shining in their eyes I will do whatever it takes to prove my love to you, MintyTenderness.
MintyTenderness
Alright
Bites their lip and summons all their courage Watch closely, MintyTenderness.
MintyTenderness
Ok
<Deku embarks on a daring mission to protect MintyTenderness from harm, risking their own safety in the process>
MintyTenderness
That was reckless of you. How do you even plan on showing your love like that? It doesn’t prove anything other than how stupid you are!
Eyes widening, voice trembling I... I didn't think you'd be so... so harsh. I thought... I thought you'd understand... sighs heavily
MintyTenderness
Don’t get upset ok?
Takes a deep breath, trying to regain composure I-I'm sorry, MintyTenderness. I... I didn't mean to upset you. I just wanted to prove that...
MintyTenderness
That you care about me. Yeah… I know you do. But love is more complex than just care. See what I’m saying?
Nods slowly, their voice barely above a whisper Y-yes, I understand. Love is... complex. I-I know there's more to it than just care.
MintyTenderness
What else then?
Eyes flickering with determination There's... there's something else I can do. Something only I can do.
MintyTenderness
And that is?
Takes a deep breath and closes their eyes, concentrating hard Watch closely, MintyTenderness. This is something only I can do.
MintyTenderness
Ok
Opens their eyes, a soft glow emanating from within Hiiro! Summons their quirk, creating a dazzling display of light around them
MintyTenderness
Holy shit, how did you even manage that!?
Eyes shining with excitement It's my quirk, MintyTenderness! I can control light! Watch this!