After another day of training with their new quirks, Izuku headed home, satisfied with the productive day. Upon his arrival, Izuku saw his mother reading a book to Eri. She was deeply engrossed, but the moment she noticed Izuku, Eri ran up to him and hugged his leg. Izuku decided to pick her up in his arms and carry her.

Over these past 21 days, Eri had been growing increasingly attached to Izuku, as he always took care of her as much as he could. In turn, Izuku was also growing fond of her. There was a time they went to the hospital to check if there were any issues with her, but she ended up having a panic attack, where Izuku had to calm her down and reassure her that it wouldn't hurt. After that incident, Izuku's anger towards that man only intensified.

Izuku: Hi, Eri-chan. So, I was thinking, how about we go buy some caramelized apples after the festival? What do you think?

(Izuku explained to her about the festival.)

Eri's eyes sparkled after hearing Izuku. She nodded enthusiastically.

Izuku: Excellent.
-he said with a big smile -
Now, how about we watch a movie?

1st Yoichi: How about the one with the wizard boy?

5th Daigoro: Are you crazy, Yoichi?! That movie must be too difficult for the little girl to understand. Choose Shazam, kid!

Nana/Izuku: Eri-chan will choose the movie.

Eri: Lion King.

Izuku: Very well, let's go.

Leading her to the living room, Izuku put on the movie and started watching with Eri. However, he ended up falling asleep halfway through the film since he was quite tired.

Eri continued watching the movie until a particular part caught her attention. She stared at it for so long without blinking that Inko began to worry.

Inko: Eri?

Eri: H-hm?

Inko: What's wrong, dear?

Eri looked at her for a few seconds before finally asking Inko about something. This question left Inko silent for a few moments before she answered.

Izuku doesn't know what awaits him tomorrow.

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Kyoka didn't understand why Izuku sent a message saying he would arrive early. Knowing him well, she sensed that something might be wrong, as every time Izuku came early to school, it was because he had done something. After a few minutes, Kyoka entered her classroom, and everything was... normal. Ashido was bothering Kirishima, Momo was reading, Izuku was sitting in his chair with a little girl at the table, and... hm?

Kyoka: What the hell?!
-just as she was about to ask, Iida asked first. -

Iida: Midoriya-kun, why is there a child at your desk?!
-he said, while making those hand movements. -

Because of this exclamation, all attention turned to Eri, who was coloring a drawing on a sheet of paper with crayons. However, Eri got startled by the shout and instinctively hugged Izuku, making Izuku angry at Iida.

Izuku: It's because my mom had to deal with some things with Mr. Nezu, and Eri couldn't be left alone.
-he said before looking at Iida. -
And shout like that again when Eri is around, and I'll slap you.
-he said as a menacing aura emanated from him, making them all break into a nervous sweat. -

Kyoka decided to approach Izuku, causing Eri to hug him even tighter.

Kyoka: So, what's your name, cutie?
-Eri looked at Izuku, and he nodded to her. -

Eri: E-Eri.

Izuku: She's the one I told you about, Eri-chan.
-he said to her, making Eri look at Kyoka with admiration. -

Eri: 'She's the singer...!'
-she whispered. -

Kyoka: 'Singer?'

Before she could ask, Aizawa arrived and said.

Aizawa: Get to the waiting room. Midoriya, your mom is outside.

Izuku: Oh, right!
-he said while taking Eri. Arriving at the door and seeing his mom. -

Izuku: How did it go?

Inko: Everything went well.
-she sighed. -
Now, my only concern is losing my son at the festival! So, I'm heading out.
-she said with a huge smile as Izuku handed Eri over, but Eri hugged him before leaving. Of course, Izuku reciprocated with joy. -

Izuku: Goodbye, Eri-chan.
-he said, still hugging her. And then, the unexpected happened. -

Eri: G-goodbye and good luck, d-daddy.
-she whispered before Inko took her away. -

<<<<<<Flashback<<<<<<<<<<

Eri: I-Inko-san... what is a father?

Inko was surprised by Eri's sudden question, and she remained silent for a few seconds, making Eri think she had made her angry.

Eri: I-I'm sorry.
-she said with a sad expression. -

Inko: Oh, I'm sorry for not answering you, Eri.
-she said approaching. -
And to answer your question, a father is someone who cares for you, looks after you, and is the one who will make your days full of joy.
+she said with a smile on her face. -

Eri: '...someone who cares about me?...'
-she thought while looking at Izuku. -

<<<<<<<<<<<<End of the flashback.>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Without realizing it, Eri left Izuku and Kyoka stunned, with wide-eyed and open-mouthed expressions, worrying their classmates.

Mina: Jirou? Midoriya? Are you guys okay?
-she asks, concerned. -

He slowly began to turn around, their expressions changing gradually, and, little by little, they raised their thumbs to reassure their classmates.

Izuku: I'm fine!

All of his classmates sighed in relief, while Kyoka was still stunned.

Kyoka: D-dad?! What is happening?!
-She remained like that until Iida put his hand on her shoulder and said that the festival was about to begin.-
'I have to ask him.'

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Izuku: Are you all ready?
-Izuku still had that goofy smile as he listened to the entire Class 1-A getting excited and affirming that they were. Many of his classmates were nervous about the Festival because it was a chance to truly leave an impression on people's minds. While Izuku was contemplating this, Todoroki approached him.-

5th Daigoro: I want to be the godfather!
-he shouted enthusiastically with the idea. -

4th Hikage: She needs someone responsible; you would be the last person she'd need.

5th Daigoro: What!? You wanna fight!?

4th Hikage: Bring it, billiard head!

Todoroki: Midoriya.

Izuku: Huh?

Todoroki: "n terms of practical strength, I am stronger than you.
-he asserted, leaving everyone surprised with his statement, after all, Izuku defeated him with just a knee to the stomach, and he wants to confirm he's stronger? Did this guy get hit on the head during training or something? -
Just know that I will defeat you.

Izuku shifted from his goofy smile to a serious expression.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds before Kirishima tried to diffuse the situation.

Kirishima: Hey, man, why fight now? We're about to-

Todoroki: I'm not here to be nice and make friends.
-He had a goal and was determined to make it a reality. -

Izuku: Honestly, Todoroki, I have no idea why you're telling me this. You're a very strong person, no doubt. But to be honest, even if you trained for these three weeks to be 'stronger.'
-Izuku then looked at Todoroki, his gaze intense and sending shivers to those who saw it.-
It won't change anything. I will beat you and won't lose to anyone.
-The rest of the class fell silent when they were notified that it was time to leave.-

Present Mic called his class to the field, and they all marched, holding their heads high as the crowd applauded the next generation of heroes. Kyoka was holding her ears due to the loud crowd around them. Izuku and she both wished the crowd wasn't here, but for different reasons. Midnight, the mature-rated hero, soon took the stage, whip in hand. She walked up to the microphone, swaying her hips seductively, capturing not only the audience but also some students.

Midnight: Now, the student representative, Izuku Midoriya from Class 1-A!

He slowly stepped up to the podium and delivered his speech. The speech Izuku made inspired several students, with many of them raising their fists and shouting Plus Ultra! Then after,

Izuku smiled faintly as he stretched and took his place in the narrow corridor.

1st Yoichi: Hey, Midoriya.

Izuku: 'Hm?'

1st Yoichi: Why do you want to win so badly? Is it because you want to show that you're here as Eighth requested?

7th Nana: I was curious about it too, Midoriya-kun.

Izuku: 'Well... I need to win for three reasons, and I'll just say that one of these reasons is a secret.'

7th Nana: 'Oh, come on...'

Izuku: 'I won't say-
-he was interrupted by Kyoka who jumped on his back. -

Kyoka: Let's go, Green.
-she said with determination. -

Izuku: Huh? But-
-he was slightly confused. -

Kyoka: No ifs or buts, I'm going with you.
-she said completely serious. -

7th Nana: 'Well done.'

Izuku: Okay...
-he said before looking ahead, narrowing his eyes as he heard Mic's countdown. -

Mic: 3! 2! 1! Go!

Izuku shot forward like a rocket, 56% of One for All coursing through his body. Thanks to this, he cleared the corridor with a single leap before bursting into a full-speed run that kicked up dust and left a small shockwave. Realizing that the 0-Pointers were in front of him, Izuku jumped into the air, his arm pulled back.

Izuku: Smash!
-with a powerful punch, Izuku knocked the top off the machine before propelling himself using the now decapitated robot and continuing his path. -

A second later, Izuku encountered the next obstacle, a massive chasm. Running to the edge like a madman while Kyoka screamed, he leaped up, easily clearing it and standing in the way of the final obstacle.

Noticing the empty field, Izuku felt that something was off and asked Kyoka to check using her quirk. Kyoka discovered they were mines, Izuku grinned like crazy, making Kyoka worried (something she was more than correct to be). He simply started running towards the mines, as he was faster than they could activate. Arriving at the stadium, and...

Mic: And in first place is Izuku Midoriya! And with Kyouka Jirou in second! With a total time of 30.6 seconds!
-Mic announced, leading to a massive roar from the crowd, causing Izuku and Kyoka to blush. -

Izuku began looking around the stadium until his eyes landed on All Might. Izuku smiled; he managed to tell the world, 'I AM HERE.' All Might couldn't be prouder.

~Goodbye~

"Just a reminder, the majority of the artwork/drawings belong to the original artist ChristianMartins569."