02x07 - (D) Victory or Defeat

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU]

This is a superhuman society,

with percent of us possessing

some uncanny ability.

Cities swirled with

chaos and confusion

following the appearance

of these powers,

and a new profession emerged.

We call those who

fight for justice

and help other

in need, "heroes."

Oh, by the way,

this is the story

of how I became

the world's greatest hero!

[PRESENT MIC]

Welcome to the first match

of the finals tournament.

It's Izuku Midoriya from

the hero course, versus,

Hitoshi Shinso from

general studies!

The rules are simple:

Immobilize your opponent

or force them outta the ring!

You can also win by getting

the other person to cry uncle.

[sighs]

[SHINSO]

So you can just give up, huh?

[gasps]

[SHINSO]

In a way, this is a test

of how strong your spirit is.

If you know what you want

your future to hold,

you can't worry about

what other people think.

[PRESENT MIC]

Ready?

That monkey was going on

about his pride earlier.

[PRESENT MIC]

Begin!

[SHINSO]

But I just think he's an idiot

for throwing away

his chance like that.

[gasps]

[growls]

Don't you talk about Ojiro

that way, you hear me?

[SHINSO]

That's it. I win.

[groans] I warned him

not to say anything!

[ALL MIGHT gasps]

[PRESENT MIC]

Huh?! Hey, hey...

Come on, Deku!

Why in the world

isn't he moving?

[PRESENT MIC] It should

start out with a bang!

[PRESENT MIC]

The fight has just begun

and Izuku Midoriya is...

completely frozen?

He's not moving a muscle!

And what's with that

look on his face?

Could this be a Quirk at work?

Hitoshi Shinso seems

to have Izuku Midoriya

completely stunned!

[PRESENT MIC] He didn't stand

out in the first rounds at all,

but it's possible

Shinso's crazy powerful!

Who could've imagined

this turn of events?

That's the Festival

for ya! [laughs]

[AIZAWA]

This is a perfect example of why

the entrance exam

isn't rational.

[PRESENT MIC]

Huh? Why's that?

[AIZAWA] Since we're on

to the individual matches,

I had some information compiled

about our final competitors.

Shinso failed the practical exam

to get into the hero course.

Since he also applied

for general studies,

he probably figured

that would happen.

His Quirk is incredibly strong,

but that entrance test consisted

of fighting faux villains.

Robots.

It gave a huge

advantage to those

who had physical superpowers

they could show off.

[AIZAWA] Despite his

abilities, Shinso never

stood a chance at passing.

[SHINSO]

So here we are.

You're lucky to have been

so blessed, Izuku Midoriya.

Now turn around and

walk out of bounds

like a good little hero.

[PRESENT MIC] Uh-- What?!

Ah! Midoriya's obeying him!

Oh, no, Deku,

what are you doing?

He can't walk out of the ring!

He'll lose the match if he does!

[ALL MIGHT]

What is this power?

[PRESENT MIC] Hitoshi Shinso!

His Quirk: Brainwashing!

When an opponent

answers his question,

it flips a switch

in their minds,

forcing them to do

whatever he says.

Not every question

does it, though.

He only brainwashes

when he wants to.

Not very flashy...

[AIZAWA] In the fitness test

on the first day of school,

Midoriya scored pretty

low for a student

who'd been accepted

into the hero course.

Still, even in tests where

he didn't use his Quirk,

he outperformed Shinso.

If they fought without powers,

Midoriya would almost

certainly win.

But he'd have to overcome

Shinso's Brainwashing

to do that.

Either way, this match

will be over quickly.

[ALL MIGHT gasps, yelps]

What are you doing, kid?

Get back in there and show

'im what you're made of!

[IZUKU]

What's happening?

My body's moving on its own.

I feel like my brain

is full of fog.

I can't concentrate.

No! Not like this.

Gotta stop! Dammit!

I fell for it,

even after Ojiro warned me

about his power. I'm an idiot.

This is all my fault!

[gulps] So his Quirk is that

he can control other people?

Can I beat something like that?

Yes. By not giving him

a chance to use it.

He didn't get into

my head until I answered

a question he asked me

before the second round.

I think that's the

secret behind his power.

So I have to be careful

not to say anything

or I'll lose for sure.

[OJIRO]

Not exactly.

Even if he gets you,

there's still a chance.

For round two,

I don't remember anything at all

except the very end

of the battle.

[OJIRO] I think we were

running away after Shinso

took Tetsutetsu's headband.

I bumped into another person,

and it was like I woke up.

[gasps]

[OJIRO]

I was me again.

And suddenly I was

able to think clearly.

So that bump broke his hold?

[OJIRO]

Maybe. It's only a guess.

Still...

I don't know how much

of a shock it would take

to break his spell.

And in a one-on-one

match, you can't count

on an outside force

intervening to help you.

Anyway, man, I hope

that's helpful,

'cause it's all I know.

Thank you so much.

You're a good guy, Ojiro!

I know this sounds selfish,

but I'll say it anyway.

Beat this guy for

you and me, all right?

I'll do my best!

[IZUKU]

I can't stop it.

[IZUKU] I'm going to lose.

It's all over.

[IZUKU]

Even though...

...so many people

are counting on me...

Everyone is watching...

Everyone!

[IZUKU]

What... is... that?

[IZUKU]

Wait.

[SHINSO]

Even with a Quirk like this,

I have my own dreams

of becoming a great hero.

[SHINSO]

So, lose for me.

[gasps, pants]

[PRESENT MIC] What's this?

Midoriya stopped just in time!

[CROWD cheers]

That's the way to do it!

Whoa. I was about to freak out!

[AIZAWA gasps]

His fingers.

He broke them in order

to stop Shinso.

Whew, that just

about k*lled me.

No. Impossible.

You're not supposed to

be able to fight back!

What did you do?

[IZUKU] I'm the one

who used One For All.

But I'm not the one who

moved my fingers just now.

It was like people I didn't

know came into my mind.

And for a second,

it was clear.

Could it be--

[ALL MIGHT]

One For All.

A sacred torch that's been

passed on from person to person.

[IZUKU]

Those people.

Were they the ones

who cultivated this power?

Did they save me?

Is that even possible?

How'd you do that?

[IZUKU]

Later.

I don't have time to

figure things out right now.

I have to focus.

[SHINSO]

He won't answer.

Did he figure it out?

No. He's known.

That monkey must have told him.

I have to get him to talk again.

Come on, say something.

I didn't know you

had so much power

in your fingers. I'm

kind of jealous of you.

[IZUKU] I know what

that jealousy feels like.

I've been there.

Thanks to the way

my Quirk works,

I've always been at

a big disadvantage.

But someone as blessed as you

wouldn't understand that.

[IZUKU]

I get it.

Even though he's right.

I have been blessed.

You're lucky enough

to have a heroic Quirk!

It'll be so easy for you

to reach your goal!

[IZUKU]

I've been blessed by others.

That's why I'm here!

Say something, dammit!

[IZUKU]

I can't lose this.

[gasps]

[IZUKU]

I'll do it for them!

[SHINSO]

He's pushing me out.

[groans]

[SHINSO]

You've gotta be kidding me!

Get out of this ring,

you lucky brat!

[yells]

[IZUKU] No. I refuse

to let this be the end!

[MIDNIGHT]

Shinso is out of bounds!

Midoriya advances

to the next match!

[CROWD cheers]

Whoa!

Your Quirk is brainwashing?

That's so cool!

[STUDENT B]

Seriously!

I can't think of anyone

who's had that power!

I'm so jealous, Shinso.

Imagine all the cool stuff

you could do controlling people.

Yeah, you can do any

bad thing you want.

And no one would

ever know it was you.

Just promise you won't

make us your slaves, okay?

[SHINSO] Heh... Everyone

always says that.

[SHINSO]

Of course.

I'd probably think

anyone with my power

would use it for evil, too.

"Sounds criminal, Shinso."

"It's the perfect power

for a villain to have."

I'm used to people looking

at me like I'm the bad guy.

But you know what?

[SHINSO]

I'm not.

[PRESENT MIC] And with that

expertly performed throw,

we have our first

victor of the finals!

Class -A's Izuku Midoriya!

[CROWD cheers]

[sighs] Ugh, that was

so nerve-wracking!

[TENYA] Turning the tables

at the last moment--

a classic Midoriya maneuver!

He's pulled that shoulder

throw on you before, huh?

Shut your damn face, Sparky.

[KATSUKI]

That jerkwad.

He's definitely

aiming for the top.

And that purple-haired

guy fell for his trap!

[AIZAWA]

He focused his power like he did

in the fitness test, and used

the throw from combat training.

It's not just that he's

learning from his experiences:

he's using every trick he's

picked up to improve his odds.

[PRESENT MIC]

Oh, yeah!

That was actually kind of

a boring first match, kids.

But both of you fought bravely.

Let's show them

some love, everyone!

[applause]

[SHINSO]

Someone as blessed as you

could never understand!

It'll be so easy for you

to reach your goal!

Why do you wanna be a hero?

What's driving you?

[SHINSO grunts]

I'll be a hero.

[SHINSO] You can't help the

things your heart longs for.

[gasps]

[IZUKU]

I felt the same way.

Before I inherited One For All,

I was just like him.

[IZUKU] But, nothing I say is

going to make him feel better.

[STUDENT A] You were

awesome out there, Shinso!

[gasps]

We're proud a' you!

You didn't tell us

you were that good!

Yeah, you're the star

of our program!

I can't believe you

put up such a great fight

against the dude who was

in first place earlier!

[STUDENT A]

Listen to them!

With a Quirk like that,

it would be very simple

to capture dangerous villains.

Wish I had it.

[HERO B]

I can't believe they stuck him

in General Studies.

Those idiots.

Well, there are a ton

of applicants each year.

Guess sometimes people

slip through the cracks.

[HERO E] If only he had

more combat experience.

[HERO D] Yeah, I bet

he would've dominated.

[HERO E]

What a waste.

Shinso, you hear that?

It's great! They think

you're incredible!

[SHINSO]

Depending on the results,

they might transfer people

into the hero course.

Remember that.

Even if it didn't

work out this time,

I'm not giving up.

I'll get onto the hero track,

get certified, and then,

I'll become a better

pro than any of you.

[IZUKU inhales]

[IZUKU grunts]

[IZUKU gasps]

He got me again!

But why? The match is over!

[SHINSO chuckles] You know,

usually people tense up

whenever they talk to me.

If you're not on guard,

someone's going to defeat you.

So be careful.

[gasps]

[SHINSO] You better not lose

and make me look bad.

[IZUKU]

Shinso...

[IZUKU]

I won't!

[IZUKU gasps]

[RECOVERY GIRL]

Mmmmwah! That should do it.

[IZUKU]

That match with Shinso--

I couldn't smile

through it like you would.

[sighs] I heard some of

the things he said to you.

It must've been painful,

knowing how much you

could relate to him.

Yeah. But I still

couldn't go easy on him.

I have to keep

my eye on the prize.

Aiming for the top.

Just like you've said.

[sighs] You poor little darling.

Have you been putting too

much pressure on him again?

[ALL MIGHT groans]

It was necessary, and that hurt!

[IZUKU]

Oh, yeah. All Might!

[ALL MIGHT groaning]

[IZUKU] I had... some kind of

vision in the match.

There were... people.

Maybe eight or nine

of them? I'm not sure.

When I was under

Shinso's control,

it felt like my brain was

full of fog or something.

But when the vision appeared,

it completely drove

the fog away.

That's when I was finally

able to move for a second.

Just my fingertips.

[IZUKU]

One of the figures had eyes

just like yours, All Might.

Do you think all

the people who've used

One For All in the past

were there, pushing me on?

Like spirits?

Spooky. I'm a ghost?

Huh?! I thought

you'd have answers!

[ALL MIGHT] Actually, I saw

something like that, too.

In my younger days.

Uh?

It's a clear sign

that you're getting

closer to making One For All

your own power.

What was it?

I think it's like a trace

of the user's spirit

that's left behind in One For

All when it's passed on.

Don't worry.

Whatever you saw,

it won't be interfering

with you or your progress

in the future, I'm sure.

In other words, that vision

wasn't what got rid of

the brainwashing effects.

Regardless of what

you saw out there,

it was your passion that

allowed you to overcome

Shinso's power, even if

it was only long enough

for you to wiggle

your fingertips

and expel some energy.

Man, that explanation

is so not satisfying.

Forget about it!

More importantly,

shouldn't you be worrying

about who you're fighting next?

Huh?

You're right.

Thank you both very much!

[RECOVERY GIRL]

You're welcome.

[IZUKU]

Goodbye!

[RECOVERY GIRL]

So, he saw you there, too.

That's a good thing.

[TODOROKI]

Of course Midoriya won.

What do you want?

You're acting

disgracefully, Shoto.

[ENDEAVOR] If you simply used

the power in your left side,

you would've had an

overwhelming victory

in both of the first rounds.

It's time to stop

this childish rebellion

of yours. You have

a duty to surpass

that imbecile All Might.

Do you understand

what I'm saying?

You're different

from your siblings.

You're my greatest masterpiece.

[TODOROKI] Is that all you have

to say to me, you bastard?

I'll win this match and advance

using only Mom's Quirk.

I won't give you the pleasure

of seeing me use yours.

Even if that works for

you in this tournament,

you'll soon find the

limits of that power.

[OCHACO]

Ah! There you are, Deku!

You did good!

Come on down here--

we saved a seat for you!

Ha! Thanks, guys!

[PRESENT MIC]

Enough standing around.

Now welcome to the ring,

our next players.

[PRESENT MIC]

He's got skills!

But at the expense of some

really creepy-looking elbows.

From the hero course,

it's Hanta Sero!

That was uncalled for.

[PRESENT MIC]

Versus, an early frontrunner

in the competition

who's way too strong

for his own good!

Someone who rightfully

got into the hero course

based on recommendations!

It's Shoto Todoroki!

[PRESENT MIC]

And now, for the second match

of the finals.

--[PRESENT MIC] Ready?

--Well, I don't really feel

--Begin!

--like I can win this fight.

But, man--

I don't feel like

losing, either!

[PRESENT MIC] That attack

could throw his opponent

out of bounds!

A brilliant, surprise

opening from the underdog!

Way to start off strong, Sero!

Apologies.

[SERO gasps]

[RECOVERY GIRL]

Is that... an earthquake?

What the heck is goin' on?

Was that--?

[ALL gasping]

[DEATH ARMS]

Holy crap.

[pants]

[ENDEAVOR]

Hmph.

[SERO]

Um...

Don't you think

you went overboard?

Tell the truth, Sero.

Can you move at all?

Are you kidding? Obviously not.

My body is freezing!

[MIDNIGHT]

Sero has been immobilized!

Todoroki advances

to the second round!

Um. Well, nice try!

Nice try!

[AUDIENCE]

Nice try!

[HERO H]

Nice try!

[AUDIENCE]

Nice try!

Sorry about that.

It was a bit much.

I was angry, is all.

[IZUKU] As the crowd

shouted, trying to make

Sero feel better,

Todoroki took a moment

to melt his opponent

from the ice prison

he'd created.

[IZUKU] For some reason,

in that moment,

he looked very sad to me.

[ALL MIGHT]

Surprise! The preview is here!

[IZUKU] It's the UA Sports

Festival finals tournament,

where players will clash

in a battle of wits,

Quirks, and pride!

[ALL MIGHT] It's still anyone's

game at this point.

[IZUKU]

Even so--

[ALL MIGHT]

The only ones who can win

are those who train

diligently every day

and cling to their dreams

of becoming heroes!

Come on, kiddoes, show us

what you're made of!

Do your best and act

like real pros!

[IZUKU] Next time:

"Battle on, Challengers!"

[ALL MIGHT] Young Iida

is manipulated by a girl

and ends up humiliated!

[IZUKU]

Go beyond!

[IZUKU, ALL MIGHT]

Plus Ultra!