02x07 - Glass Sky

[bunniefuu]

I'm not All Might.

There's only so much power
one person can possess.

I can't even save one cat.

Aizawa?

I think he's working hard and doing well.

However, despite his best efforts,
he lacks a clear vision for the future.

I wonder if it's because of the Quirk
he was born with.

You're a pain in the a*s, Aizawa.

Both you and Erasure
or whatever it is that you have.

Whenever you get involved,
the battle gets really lame.

And that prevents me from shining.

I can't help it.
This is the Quirk that I was born with.

That's why I don't really understand

what I can do or what I want to do

using my own Quirk.

Then why don't you use your Quirk
to hinder Villains?

Battling with Quirks
is largely a matter of compatibility,

but with your Erasure, you can force
anyone into a fight on even terms,

regardless of their Quirks.

That's true talent.

Our boss agreed to take in all the interns
who haven't found a placement yet.

What?

Your boss is…

The boss of the agency
where I'm working as a trainee is…

The president of Purple Revolution Agency

Noble Hero, His Purple Highness!

TO REMEMBER PAST EVENTS

ALSO, A METHOD IN WHICH
THE PROGRESSION OF A STORY

IS INTERRUPTED TO INSERT A SCENE
FROM THE PAST

Currently, there are reports
of a robbery in progress

on Golden Street in Tasomiya Ward.

Roger.

TS1 through 3, and nearby PM units
proceed immediately

to the financial company office

on the fourth floor of the multi-tenant
building at Tasomiya-cho, 2-12.

TS1 will be arriving shortly.

NIKKORI FINANCE

What?

The cops are here way too early.

You guys called it in, huh? Who did it?

How dare you call them?

That's enough!

What the hell?

Sparkle like jewels…

And graceful as roses!

TRAINEE
MIDNIGHT

We're Team Purple Revolution.

I'm here.

Not only the police,
but even the Heroes have shown up!

But…

Smokescreen?
- It's burning my eyes.

Oh crap! He's getting away.

Cloud!

I'll go after him.

Wait! This smoke might be poisonous!

And the evacuation of the victims
comes first!

Oh right. Shota!

You take the Villain.

Roger! Stop right there!

You little brat!

This smoke is…

He threw the safe?

If you so much as lay a finger
on my precious little chickadees,

you'll pay dearly for it!

He's getting away.

There's nothing we can do.

Let's leave the chase up to the police

and go back to the building.

Notify each local authority
of the villain's tracking info

and request cooperation
from surrounding Hero agencies.

Yes, sir!

If you spot the Villain,
don't act carelessly.

Tell them to wait until the Hero arrives.

Wise advice.

Sorry, Boss!

We couldn't get here in time.

No, Midnight. You made the right call.

If we only focus

on fighting and winning,

then we'll be nothing but bounty hunters.

Prioritizing the safety of our citizens
over fleeting victories.

That's what defines a true Hero.

And Loud Cloud,

you always move forward

without hesitation.

Being able to make quick judgment
is a strong point.

Your judgment skills
are still a bit naive,

but I think you'll definitely improve
with more experience.

But Eraser Head,

you were no good!

Do you understand
what the problem is with you?

Yes, um…

My reflexes were slow,

and just now I was caught off-guard
by the opponent's Quirk,

which resulted in the Villain escaping--

That's not it.

Your face is so damn gloomy!

My face?

Listen up.

A Hero is someone who gives hope
to citizens in the midst of trouble.

Yet you openly show
just how overwhelmed you are.

If you aspire to be a Hero…

then smile.

And trust in your own power.

Yes,

so that your confidence may bloom
from within like a magnificent flower.

Got that, Eraser Head?
Don't forget to smile.

Elegantly, and with confidence.

That's not what I'm talking about!

He tells me to smile, but…

I can't be smiling after letting
the Villain get away!

In short, it means
"stay calm" or "don't get nervous."

When you mess up, that's when you
have to keep smiling like usual.

That's what I do.

I'm not usually smiling though.

That's true.

It's a message from Kayama-senpai.

Is it an emergency call?

No, it's just pictures of her cat.

She sent so many of them.

Why is she sending these right now?

There it is, Shota! That's the face!

You're grinning.

No I'm not.

Jeez, at least put on underwear.

What? No need to worry.

I'm covered.

BANK
FEW DAYS LATER

It's that Villain again!

It's the smoke Villain!
- What's with this smoke?

Damn it! It's stinging my eyes!

Get out of my way!

It's a Hero!
- Help us!

It's the little brat from the other day.

The end result will be the same!

You idiot.

Hey, Shota.

What will you do if you encounter
that Villain again?

Yeah, I'm not sure…

Just getting close to his smoke
irritates my eyes.

But if I stay far away,
that smoke literally blocks

my field of vision.

Oh right.

It's not compatible with Erasure
since you need to use your eyes.

Smokescreen is also difficult for me
to deal with.

Then I'll let you borrow my goggles.

This way, you can get close to him
while protecting your eyes.

Stubborn brat.

Shota, use your Quirk…

Erasure!

What? Why is no smoke coming out?

You b*stard.

You did something using those eyes, huh?

I don't know what kind of trick
you're using

but I don't need smoke

to blow away a brat like you!

Shirakumo!
- Yup!

Cloud!

You've got back-up?

Great job, you two!

That was great teamwork.

Loud Cloud and Eraser Head.

The two of you almost amount to one Hero.

Thanks!

Great job, guys!

They're Heroes?

They're trainees under Mr. Purple.

All right, this is where you smile.

Okay!

You've got a long way to go!
Your smile is so stiff!

NEW SEMESTER

Yo, yo, yo!

What's up with those goggles, Aizawa?

Are you twinning with Oboro?

We're putting ourselves out there
as a duo right now.

No, this is just to protect my eyes
because of the nature of my Quirk.

What did you just say?

You're doing the same thing as me, huh?

Oh, it's Sensoji from Class B.

This is going to be a hassle.

Why are we the same?

My Quirk, Blast,

is known for its flashy
rapid-fire capability,

but it had some issues with accuracy.

But by wearing sunglasses,

I'm no longer blinded by my own blasts,

and my attack accuracy
has improved significantly!

I realized it's important
to protect my eyes.

I'm on the same level as him?

By the way, this fool

saw my sunglasses and decided to copy me.

It was when we had to team up as trainees.

Oh, you guys

are trainees at the same agency?

Even though I'm generous enough to let

worthless people like you
give me ideas and inspiration,

I will not allow other people to copy me.

That's pretty selfish.

It's just a baseless accusation.
Let's ignore him.

Today we'll be doing
two-on-two combat training.

As for the pairings…
Maybe I'll make the teams again.

Teacher!

We're working as trainees together

so can we be a team?

Good idea. You should practice
based on actual experience in the field.

If others are in similar circumstances,
I'll put you together as a team.

Hey, Teacher!

What is it, Yamada?

I say no thank you to teaming up
with Sensoji.

I want a change of pace.

Your request is declined.
Why do you need a change of pace?

After all's said and done,

those two make a pretty good combo.

Sensoji's Blast and Yamada's Voice.

They're both powerful,

and flashy Quirks.

Using it repeatedly could allow them
to completely overwhelm Villains.

In contrast…

Aizawa and Shirakumo.

These two focus more on technicality,

and clever techniques.

Let's fight, Aizawa!

If I win, throw away those goggles!

They're annoying me.

Like I care.

Challenge accepted!

We'll fight with our goggles
and your sunglasses as the stakes!

Me too?

These goggles are a symbol
of the friendship between me and Shota!

Let's make sure we protect it!

You're having way too much fun
with this, Shirakumo.

Don't interfere, Yamada.

I can handle these guys all by myself!

Blast away, you scum!

Take that.

I'll blindfold you with Cloud.

This won't stop me!

Now then…

Where do you think we're hiding?

So damn sly!

All I have to do is blast away
every single cloud!

The answer is, Shota is behind you.

And…

I'm right in front of you!

It's not over yet!

We've done enough.

And a two-on-one fight isn't a fair match.

So the bet is off.

I didn't lose.

And I don't need those lame sunglasses.

Hey, Sensoji!

You're not understanding
the point of this lesson.

It's a team battle!

Shirakumo and Aizawa!

You guys are combining
your unique Quirks together really well.

Good job! Keep it up!

Stop right there, Sensoji.
I'm not done talking to you!

I think we got a compliment!

Oh man, what a tragedy.
I got my trademark sunglasses

taken away.

How about this? Does it suit me?

Why are you wearing goggles now too?

We're going to promote ourselves
as a trio from now on.

What? Yamada is joining Purple Agency too?

That's sudden.

No, I'm talking about the future.
Our president has a policy…

of encouraging newbies
to become independent, right?

Putting young ones through
grueling training is his hobby.

Yes, it'll be intense training.

So after we train there,

the three of us should create
our own agency and become independent.

That's my plan.

I think we work really well together.

For example, Shota,

you aren't the type to take initiative,

but you notice all the little things
and try to finish things properly.

Both Hizashi and I
aren't good at that kind of stuff.

Yeah, I guess you're right.
You guys can be careless.

Plus, on its own, Erasure
may lack finishing power,

but it can disrupt any opponent's
initial attack

and allow us to take control
of the situation.

That's when we come in to finish the job!

It's the move
that will assure us of victory!

But "not taking the initiative

and lacking finishing power"

means I'm someone
who can't do anything on his own.

It just means you're suited for teamwork!

We'll be the ones to begin and end things.

And leave everything else to you, Shota!

Wait, that means I'll be doing
all the hard work!

I never said I'd team up with you guys
in the first place.

What? You don't want to?

You're just trying to put up a fuss,
right Aizawa?

Is that right?
You're a tough cookie, Shota.

Quit it, guys.

Oh, youth. How beautiful!

Kayama-senpai! Hey.

Oh, this banter between friends.
I love it!

I'm actually being pretty serious.

Want to look at pictures of my cat?

You're so easy, Aizawa!

So cute, right?
- Say something, Aizawa!

Senpai, we were just planning on
starting an agency with the four of us!

He added one more person!

Thanks for the offer,

but I've decided that after I become
independent, I'm going to surround myself

with young men in my own castle.

Very nice! Stay true to your desires!

I want to serve you too.

What about your plans with us?

All three of you have the same goggles?

Do you want to try them on too?

How do I look?

You don't disappoint! You look good

in everything!
- I'll leave you guys to it.

How about this?
- That's awesome!

Goggles are nice.

The clouds, blown by the wind,
are drifting by at an incredible speed.

I always thought I couldn't go anywhere,

but I'm being carried away
to some unknown place.

Looking up at the sky through the goggles,

I was surprised to find it
unexpectedly high, wide, and open.

ONE WEEK LATER

The vicious Villain has invaded
the Tasomiya city center!

Over 300 houses have been destroyed,

and the number of people injured
is unknown.

Due to the expansion of the affected area,

the evacuation of residents has begun.

All PMs are instructed to provide
prompt evacuation guidance.

Furthermore, it appears
that Pro Hero His Purple Highness

and one of his trainees
responded by arriving at the scene

but were injured
in a counterattack by the Villain.

We need back-up immediately!

I rationally concluded that I couldn't
face this powerful Villain alone.

But my heart was lifted

by his voice and his encouragement.

Next time, "A Sky with No Rain Left."

You can do it, Shota!