02x23 - (D) Stripping the Varnish

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU] The fifth match

is currently in progress.

Team Uraraka and Aoyama

against Thirteen.

It's almost over.

[yelps]

Oh, man, but we were so close!

[THIRTEEN] There's no way I'll

let you get away that easily!

[OCHACO]

This isn't good. We're trapped.

Gotta figure out how

to get outta this!

Okay, come on!

What would Deku do

at a time like this?

[AOYAMA]

Hey.

Not right now, I'm thinking.

About Izuku Midoriya?

Ah, isn't that sweet.

Huh?

[AOYAMA]

Is it... because you like him?

[gasps]

[yelps]

[THIRTEEN gasps]

[GUNHEAD] You shouldn't fight

on your opponent's field.

Instead, make sure you

have the advantage.

Got it?

[grunts]

[THIRTEEN]

Where'd that come from?

[AOYAMA]

Wee!

And... I've got you!

[OCHACO] The lessons

I learned from Gunhead

just so happened to

come in handy here.

I'm a mini battle hero!

[buzzer blares]

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Aoyama and Uraraka

have passed the final.

[IZUKU]

Uraraka's judgment was great!

I can't believe she

thought to use

her opponent's power

to get in close!

Ribbit. I don't know.

It looked to me like

Ochaco just lost focus

and let go for a second.

Oh, really?

Uh-huh.

The two of them were talking.

I wonder what Aoyama said

that shocked her so much.

Who knows?

It's too bad we can't

hear their conversations.

[TENYA]

Uraraka won. Not surprising.

I'm happy for her.

Yeah, and both of you

passed, too! Congrats!

Ribbit!

Thank you for your enthusiasm.

Now that this match is over,

which team is taking

the field next?

Ashido and Kaminari

are paired up

for the next battle.

They're going to have to

fight against Principal Nezu.

The principal of our school.

It's rare we get to see

someone like him in action.

[TENYA] We'll have to watch

this round carefully.

--[TSUYU] Ribbit.

--[IZUKU] Yeah.

[buzzer blares]

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Ashido and Kaminari.

Practical Exam.

Ready, go!

[ASHIDO]

Okay, so, what do you wanna do?

[KAMINARI]

Ah, let's just run.

Even if he does

find us, he's tiny.

I can take care of him

with my electricity.

Maybe you shouldn't

even use your power.

It might look bad if you

melt the principal.

I know, right?

[BOTH gasp]

--[banging]

--[ASHIDO] Hey.

--[banging]

--What's that noise?

[KAMINARI]

It couldn't be the principal...

Could it?

[banging]

[gasps]

[KAMINARI]

Watch out!

Kaminari. What the

crap is going on?

I dunno, but it's bad for us!

And I'm guessing our

opponent is behind it!

Why, yes, I am.

The principal looks so

comfortable in that crane.

Yeah, but...

How is he causing all this?

I don't know, he's too far away.

He must have

predicted their moves.

Predicted?

Yes.

I bet he planned his att*cks

through sophisticated

calculations.

I can cause chain

reactions depending on

what I destroy.

[NEZU] Such calculations are

as easy for me to make

as a simple cup of tea.

[NEZU] Unfortunately,

those two don't realize...

[NEZU] ...that, one-by-one, I'm

sealing off every direct path

to the escape gate!

A genius villain can

always win from afar.

[laughing]

[PRESENT MIC] Principal Nezu.

His Quirk: High Specs!

He's actually an

animal with a Quirk

that makes him

smarter than humans!

A truly unique being

that you won't find

anywhere else in the world!

[NEZU laughing]

In the past, humans conducted

horrible experiments on Nezu.

So in times like this,

he gets his vengeance.

Kaminari.

Can't you just zap

him or something?

I have no idea

where he's hiding,

and I don't wanna

waste all my sh*ts yet.

Do you want me to

end up braindead?

Let's just make for the exit.

Sure, but where is that, even?

Um, this way!

[BOTH gasp]

[KAMINARI]

That's not good.

[BOTH gasp, scream]

Man! He's seriously

trying to k*ll us!

There's still a way

out, dear students.

Come on, use your heads!

Think carefully!

Rack those hero brains!

Over here. This way!

[KAMINARI]

Right!

[KAMINARI]

It'll be a bit of a detour.

But we might make it to

the other side of the gate!

[KAMINARI, ASHIDO scream]

Incredible. He's

two steps ahead!

And they can't attack

him if they don't know

where to find him.

What an impressive brain.

The principal's strategy

is nearly perfect.

[IZUKU]

In the end,

they couldn't make it

to the escape gate

before time ran out. And, so...

[buzzer blares]

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Ashido and Kaminari

have failed due to

the time expiring.

--[KAMINARI] Damn it!

--[ASHIDO] Oh, man, that sucks!

And here I went and

left one escape route

open for them

because I'm so nice!

[laughing]

So it's over. They lost.

[TENYA] They never even

saw their opponent.

I can't imagine how

frustrated they must be.

What? Mina's team

lost their battle?

Yes.

The principal's game

plan was flawless;

they just couldn't beat him.

[OCHACO]

That's terrible.

Oh, man, they must be crushed!

But you passed. Congratulations!

Thanks, you, too, Iida.

Ochaco.

What were you talking

to Aoyama about

right before the end of your

match against Thirteen?

Uh-- Oh, well...

[AOYAMA]

Is it... because you like him?

[gasps]

Ah, it was nothing.

You've got it all wrong!

--What's the matter with you?

--It was just battle stuff

--Your face is... so red.

--Understand?

--Your face is... so red.

--I promise, you guys!

[TSUYU] Something happened

out there, huh, Ochaco?

[buzzer blares]

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Koda and Jiro.

Practical exam.

Ready, go!

[JIRO] Let's avoid combat

with Present Mic if possible

and head straight

for the escape gate.

Sound good?

Then let's hit it.

[TENYA] The practical

exams match students up

with teachers they're supposed

to have a hard time against.

That's the whole point, right?

[YAOYOROZU]

Yes.

And it's easy to see what

this team's weaknesses are.

I agree.

What are they gonna

do against Present Mic?

Both of them have

sound-related Quirks.

But their opponent will

be able to drown out

everything around them.

[sighs] Come on, let's

hurry up and finish this set.

Some people have arbor ardor,

but I'm much more of

a city kitty, ya dig?

Yeah!

It's so loud!

Koda!

You can control animals

with your Quirk, can't you?

Okay, get some birds to

attack him or something.

His shouts make me feel like

my eardrums are gonna burst.

He's not just better

than I thought he'd be.

He's like a

super-powered death amp.

A speaker of doom!

There's no way we can

get close to him.

And even if we could,

he'd probably see us coming.

I bet he's just standing

at the gate waiting for us!

Hurry up and...

...come out!

[JIRO]

My ears!

I'm getting bored!

I don't think I can

take it anymore.

[AIZAWA]

Present Mic. His Quirk: Voice.

He's got crazy high pitches,

crazy bass, and crazy volume.

His parents and the

doctor in the room

bled from the ears the

first time he cried.

Oh, by the way.

The device around his neck

is a directional speaker.

[PRESENT MIC]

Hurry up already!

Any more of this

and we might go deaf.

So, what now?

[JIRO]

An ant?

[gasps] Hey, Koda!

You control bugs

and stuff, right?

Look at this! An ally!

[screams]

Uh...

[screams]

[JIRO]

So... He doesn't like bugs.

[PRESENT MIC]

There you are!

[grunts]

[JIRO] This won't help much,

but I can try to...

...cancel him out!

Sounds like someone

needs better subwoofers.

Do you have a plan, Koda?

What should we--

[PRESENT MIC]

Let's make some noise!

[JIRO] We need a way

to get past his voice.

At this rate, we won't even

see him before time runs out.

[JIRO]

Koda.

Just tell me if

it's possible for you

to control bugs or not, okay?

Good.

[screams]

[JIRO]

Sorry, I know it's scary but--

[PRESENT MIC]

Hey!

Our opponent is way too strong!

This is the only

thing I can think of!

[JIRO] If you can pull it off,

we still have a chance.

You can do it.

You wanna be a hero, don't you?

If so, then we gotta pass!

[gasps]

[KODA]

Jiro's ears are... bleeding!

She had to fight

because I ran away.

It's my fault!

[KODA'S MOM]

You got into UA High?

I'm just so happy for you, son!

I'm so proud of my little Koji!

[KODA]

Wait a minute.

I got into UA, didn't I?

[KODA] Where all the

best pros are trained.

My heart should be without fear.

I have to be Plus Ultra!

Go on, tiny ones, hear my call,

now is the time for you

to take out the man

who's responsible for

all this terrible noise...

[JIRO]

You can talk?

[whistling]

What's the deal?

Are they gonna

run down the clock

and hide out the whole time?

[yelps]

[PRESENT MIC]

They're coming from underground

where sound doesn't travel well.

Oh, man.

This is why I hate

the outdoors so much.

[PRESENT MIC screams]

That's tough, even for a pro.

Wow, Koda. Harsh move.

[RECOVERY GIRL]

He let a few bugs beat him?

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Koda and Jiro

have passed the exam!

[HAGAKURE]

Shoji.

At this rate, we'll be

trapped here forever!

[SHOJI]

Don't worry. He's only one man.

Still, escaping this

will be a Herculean task.

The only advantage is that

our opponent's movements

are slowed by those weights.

[SNIPE] Now, why don't

we see who's better

at hide and seek?

[SHOJI] A smoke b*mb!

He's trying to blind us.

But at least it's going

to affect his vision

at the same time.

[SNIPE] I can still sense

your presence here.

[SHOJI]

You all right, Hagakure?

[SHOJI]

Hagakure?

[SHOJI]

So that's what she's doing.

[SNIPE]

Don't be rash, kid.

[SNIPE] Aren't you givin' up

a little too easy for a hero?

[HAGAKURE]

There, I got him!

[SNIPE]

Where did you--

[HAGAKURE yelps]

[SNIPE gasps]

Oh, no.

[HAGAKURE]

Mr. Snipe, you pervert!

[SNIPE]

It was an accident!

I couldn't see ya!

I didn't do it on purpose!

I promise! Forgive me!

I would never!

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Hagakure and Shoji

have passed the exam.

It's just as I expected.

Hagakure is the best

there is at stealth ops.

And Shoji had the guts

to face Mr. Snipe

head on, and be

their distraction!

Ribbit.

[buzzer blares]

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Mineta and Sero.

Practical Exam.

Ready, go!

Hey, Deku, isn't

your match up next?

Shouldn't you be waiting

in the exam area?

Oh.

Probably.

But I wanna make sure

I see everyone else fight.

It's definitely

interesting to see how

each team uses their Quirks.

But I also feel like I'm getting

stronger watching them.

Our classmates are

just so amazing.

Even if they didn't pass,

they fought until the very end.

Every one of them

embodies what it means

to be a UA student!

Well, um...

Mostly.

Looks like one of

our peers is giving up.

[yelling, sobbing]

What is he doing?

[MINETA]

Damn it!

How am I supposed to

pass this stupid final?

This is crap.

Totally unfair!

There's no way we ever stood

a chance at winning here!

[IZUKU]

But he was looking forward

to the training camp so much.

Why is he ready to give up now?

I don't know if he can

bounce back from this.

As far as the practical exams

go, All Might, Present Mic,

Cementoss, and Midnight

are especially

hard opponents for

you kids to best.

[RECOVERY GIRL]

It's not hard to imagine someone

feeling as though they have

no possible way to win.

[PRESENT MIC] Midnight.

Her Quirk: Somnambulist.

She can put people to sleep

with the fragrance

coming off of her body!

It usually does better

on guys than girls.

I see it's working.

Ye-hah!

[MIDNIGHT chuckles] Where are

you going, Grape Juice?

The gate's the other way.

Sero, you bastard!

I'll never forgive you for

getting to be in her lap!

[OCHACO]

Is he crying blood?

[IZUKU]

He's that jealous of Sero?

It coulda been me!

[MIDNIGHT chuckles]

[SERO] Look out! You can't

get too close to her!

[MINETA screams]

Oh!

[MINETA]

Boobies! And legs!

He's all over her!

If Sero hadn't saved me.

I'd be the one curled up

with her right now!

Mineta...

[RECOVERY GIRL] It might

be hard for a kid like that

to make it out of this school.

[IZUKU]

Wait, what do you mean?

[RECOVERY GIRL] UA is constantly

creating new obstacles

that our students

have to overcome.

In order to keep moving

forward successfully,

students need to have

a concrete goal to focus on.

If your desire is

just to be a hero

for no reason, your path

isn't going to be easy.

If someone who's only wish

is to become a hero

reaches their goal,

then they have no real future.

[RECOVERY GIRL]

I wonder...

Is there a goal in that child's

heart he can focus on to win?

[panting]

I want girls to love me,

so I can touch them.

Well, that's straightforward.

What's their problem?

Why is my exam

the only one this hard?

Just one sniff and

I'll fall asleep

and our team will be failures!

It's impossible!

[TSUYU]

So, Mineta.

Are you really sure you

came to UA to be a hero?

[MINETA growls] That stupid

frog, of course I did!

[STUDENT A]

What? No way!

Are you being serious?

You wanna see it?

You'll have to go with me, then.

[STUDENT A]

Okay. That sounds great!

[MINETA] I wanted to be a pro so

I'd be popular with the girls.

I thought they'd

fall in love with me

once I became a real hero.

[MINETA] Dammit. I thought

it'd make me cool!

[gasps]

[MIDNIGHT] I figured I'd stay

posted at the escape gate

until time ran out.

But on second thought,

I have a deeper itch

that needs to be scratched.

If I see someone running away

from me and screaming...

...my sadistic side aches so bad

that I can't sit still.

Look at her.

She's got the eyes of a predator

who's cornered her prey!

It's like something out

of my best-worst nightmare!

[MIDNIGHT]

Give in. You know it's over.

One tiny breath and

you'll submit to me.

Then I'll have absolute

control of you.

Oh, perfect!

I do love the chase.

[MINETA]

I'm not just running this time.

When I first came to UA,

I had a brush with death.

And after that,

I realized something.

Being a hero doesn't

make you cool.

People become heroes

because they're cool!

Right, Midoriya?

[MIDNIGHT] How long do

you suppose you can evade

my scent by holding your breath?

[MINETA]

You think I don't have a plan?

[MIDNIGHT]

Hm?

[MINETA] I'm obviously a fan

of heroes that are kinda pervy.

And that means I know all

about you, Ms. Midnight.

I ran away from

the gate and cried

just to fan your sadistic side.

I lured you this far out here

so I'd have a shot at escaping.

This was all a part

of my plan to win

and prove that

I'm actually cool!

You sweet little boy.

Why don't you come out and play?

[MINETA] Your fragrance

won't work like this!

Will it, lady?

[MIDNIGHT]

He used Sero's Tape!

[MIDNIGHT] But do you really

think you can fight me

in a state of suffocation?

[MINETA grunts]

[MINETA] I don't have

to fight you. This is it.

[gasps]

[MINETA]

You're right where I want you.

It's time to taste

my special move!

[MINETA]

Grape Rush!

How impressive!

He managed to trap her

far away from the gate!

There's no way her

Quirk can stop him now!

Oh, so, he's pretty clever.

I think that kid pulled

one over on all of us.

[RECOVERY GIRL]

At the end of the day,

wanting to be popular with girls

is a concrete goal for him.

[coughing]

[MINETA]

You, idiot.

If you hadn't tried to be

a big-bad rescue hero

and save me, then I wouldn't've

had to work so hard.

Thanks to me, we'll live

to see boobs another day!

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Mineta and Sero

have passed the exam.

All right, they did it!

Mineta actually

had a solid plan!

Ribbit.

Deku! Your turn--

[IZUKU]

Mineta. Good job!

I'll try my best

to be a hero, too.

So I don't let our class down!

Tch.

[ANNOUNCER A]

Team Midoriya and Bakugo.

Practical exam.

Ready, go!

[IZUKU]

Now, the preview!

The last match of the practical

exams is Kacchan and me

versus All Might!

In order for us to win

against the number one hero...

[KATSUKI] ...we've gotta

beat the crap outta him!

[IZUKU]

Kacchan!

[KATSUKI]

I told you, nerd.

We don't need your

dumb power to win this!

[IZUKU]

There's no way we can pass

if we fight him head on!

[KATSUKI]

I'll win.

Because that's what

it means to be a hero!

[IZUKU] Next time:

"Katsuki Bakugo: Origin"!

[KATSUKI] Victory is the only

thing that matters to me.

[IZUKU]

Go beyond!

[KATSUKI]

Watch me go beyond!

[IZUKU, KATSUKI]

Plus Ultra!