Each step toward the other students built up this feeling of uncertainty in your chest. You weren't able to compete thus you hold no points which were a key factor of the previous event. Mei had boosted your confidence to this point, but your courage was fading with each step. You pushed your way through the students muttering small apologies as Midnight spoke to the crowd. You were too focused on the ground to pay attention to her words, however.

???: Are you ok (Y/n)?!

You frowned lightly at the question. From her voice, you could easily tell it was Ochaco.

(Y/n): Oh I'm fine. It was just... EHHH?!

You shouted in surprise as you looked up to see Ochaco in a rather constricting cheerleading outfit. Your face warmed as you looked to the side and covered your mouth with your hand. This was from shouting which was rather embarrassing as well as that outfit was rather cute.

Uraraka: W-Well that's a long story...

Eijiro: Are you ok, bro?!

(Y/n): I'm ok Kirishima. Thank you for helping me out man!

You feigned enthusiasm to hide your worry.

Midnight: Mr. (L/n).

You gulped slightly as you turned to look at the referee.

Midnight: Having not competed in the cavalry battle, you are ineligible to compete in the tournament.

The feeling of worry filled your chest with a terrible feeling of sorrow in those words. You already knew that, but why did it feel so bad?

Midnight: That would be the usual case. However, taking into your injury a few questions were raised.

(Y/n): W-What?

You looked up at the hero. a feeling of slight hope filled you as you waited expectantly for her to finish.

Midnight: And then your fellow classmates asked for you to be a part of the tournament Their caring words and actions...

Midnight shot her arm out to the side cracking her nine tail whip.

Midnight: That turned me on! so you have been added to the bracket!

A smile gripped your features before you had even realized it as you felt a hand pat your back. You were getting your shot! You can't mess up this chance.

Present Mic: All right! Let's leave them aside for a momentary interlude!

Fireworks set off above you.

Present Mic: Let's have fun with the recreation!

The students began to disperse to enjoy the recreational games. However, Midnight was waving you over before you could run off with your classmates. You made your way over to her.

Midnight: I wanted to tell you about your place in the tournament.

(Y/n): Y-Yes mam?

Midnight: See the thing is... the brackets were made before you arrived. So to add you into the bracket we either had to bring up another student and throw off the pattern of the tournament or have you follow up.

(Y/n): Follow up?

Midnight: I mean you will fight the loser of a fight in a set of matches. If you win, you move up to fight the next loser. If you lose, the victor get s a rematch and a chance to win again. Is that alright Mr. (L/n)?

(Y/n): Of course! I'm just happy to compete! Which set of matches will I be following?

Midnight: You will fight the loser of the match between Hitoshi and Midoriya and continue up the bracket from there.

(Y/n): All right I know what to worry about now.

Midnight: Good luck!

(Y/n): Thank you Midnight.

You turned and began to walk away. The girls in your class were cheering in those outfits which brought a blush to your face. They even managed to get Tsuyu in one! You turned from them feeling your heartbeat grow faster. Though you were trying to avoid looking at the girls in their outfits that didn't stop you from walking toward them without thinking. You found the groups of students running around like maniacs across the field more interesting as you felt a body bump into yours. You rigid form held strong as the smaller figure fell to the ground.

(Y/n): I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention!

???: Don't worry about it.

The person you had knocked over was a rather petite and slender girl. She looked up when you offered your hand and her onyx eyes met your (E/c) ones. Your eyes were drawn to her ears as you noticed her earlobes were like little plugins for headphones. She took your hand and pulled on your arm. You countered her force pulling her up as well. Due to your training presumably, your pull was a little stronger than hers. Her figure was pulled forward into your chest, her palms resting on your chest as your hands flew up to catch her holding her by her arms.

(Y/n): I-I'm sorry I guess I don't know my own strength...

???: This totally isn't cliche... C-Could you let me go already?

Noticing you were holding on to her you quickly detached yourself, blushing in embarrassment. Your eyes widened slightly as you saw her cheeks grow pink, probably from being held by a random dude in front of all these people.

(Y/n): You're in that outfit too?

You gestured to her outfit.

(Y/n): I'm guessing you're in Class 1-A too. I don't think we've ever officially met.

???: I know of what you did at the USJ, but no we've never met officially.

This time she offered her hand to you.

Kyoka: Kyoka Jiro.

You smiled slightly and gripped her hand giving it a gentle shake.

(Y/n): (Y/n)(L/n). So could you explain why you are in such an outfit Jiro?

Kyoka grew visibly agitated.

Kyoka: That little purple pervert Mineta.

(Y/n): So that's Grap boys name!

Kyoka: Grape boy?

(Y/n): His hair looks like grapes what else would I call him?

Kyoka chuckled slightly.

(Y/n): I'm glad I could make a proper first impression Jiro. I promise I don't usually knock people over when I first met them. I'll take my leave then.

Kyoka spoke as you turned to walk away.

Kyoka: Do you want to sit down somewhere? I know you've gotta fight and all, but I don't feel like cheerleading.

A warm feeling broke through the nervousness in your chest at her offer.

(Y/n): Sure.

You followed Kyoka to a nearby wall and took a seat net to her.

(Y/n): So...

Kyoka: So...

It was a nice offer at first until you realized you couldn't think of anything to talk about. Why was talking to someone so hard? You've done it your entire life!

Kyoka: Do you... have a favorite genre of music?

(Y/n): Hmmm... I like Rock.

Kyoka: R-Really?!

Bingo. you've found a topic you can use.

(Y/n): Yeah! I really like...

The two of you began talking excitedly about music. Discussing genres and artists till the topic switched to things such as your last school and favorite foods. Kyoka was a really nice girl and you found it easy to talk to her. Almost as easy as it was to talk to Tsuyu. You hadn't even realized it was time for the tournament to begin until Tsuyu walked over and informed you two. Kyoka walked forward in front of you two, but you noticed Tsuyu looking at the ground. you opened your mouth to speak but couldn't think of anything to say. something felt off, but you couldn't figure it out. Was it the promise you made to her from before? Was it the fact she wasn't speaking to you like she usually would? You would have to figure it out after the tournament began.

Our young hero has hit a major break! Despite being out of commision, he has been given the opportunity to compete in the one v one tournament! How will our hero do against his opponents? Willa friendship truly develop with Kyoka? Find out in the next update of My Hero Academia x Male Reader!

A/n: Alright folks I am back! My eyes have finally adjusted and I can see perfectly again! I do hope you enjoy the chapter and please leave a comment if you enjoyed. It means a lot to me and helps me build up the morale to continue more chapters sooner. I hope you have a swell day and I'll see you in the next update!