The next two matches went by fairly quickly with Tokoyami and Bakugo coming out as winners.

"The first match of the semifinals!" I grinned as I looked at Shouto who stood across from me. He managed to give a small smile in return. "The two are complete opposites! From the Hero Course, it's Todoroki Shouto! Versus-- From General Studies, Hideyoshi Masami! Are you ready? Start!"

Almost immediately Shouto started sending ice towards me. Luckily, I was able to easily dodge it as it wasn't too large.

"Sorry Masami, but I plan on winning this," He apologized as he sent more ice to block my path causing me to quickly back up.

"Ah, Hideyoshi's been surrounded!" Present Mic yelled as I looked for a way out. I couldn't find one... That's when Shouto decided to send ice straight at me. "Todoroki's going in for the win right away!"

I was glad that I had decided to put my weights back on as I went for the offensive and hit the ice instead of dodging. The weights always helped make a bigger impact. I didn't create as large of an impact as Izuku of course, but I still managed to destroy the ice.

"I-Is it just me, or did Hideyoshi just destroy Todoroki's ice without even using a Quirk...?" I think I'll have broken Yamada-sensei's mind by the end of this...

But either way, breaking the ice was more of a bluff than anything. I won't be able to do it many more times without causing damage to my hand. Seriously though, my hand is already starting to hurt. I just need to get in close.

Which is exactly what I did.

I used Shouto's surprise to land a quick hit to his chest. It sent him back a couple feet, but he used his ice to keep him from going any farther.

"A direct hit, but Todoroki stays in bounds!"

"You've gotten stronger..." Shouto admitted as he rubbed his chest where I had hit him. A bruise was probably already forming.

"Well of course!" I pouted whilst putting my hands on my hips in indignation. "The last time we sparred was when we were six! I hope you didn't think my level of strength has stayed the same!"

"It's not that," He scratched his cheek as he looked away with his normal nonchalant look. "I just didn't expect you to pack that much of punch..."

"Well, weights do wonders!" I called out to him as I ran back towards him.

"That just gives me even more of a reason to not go easy on you."

"I'd expect nothing less!" I grinned as we exchanged blows. Todoroki tried to use his ice up close, but it was a lot easier to break this way.

We continued that way for the next three minutes and probably would have continued it for longer if I didn't get a sudden feeling of dread. I paused my attacks for a moment as I looked at the audience stands to see a face that I never wanted to see again. Unfortunately, Shouto took my moment of hesitation to his advantage as he used his ice to send me flying out of the arena.

I winced slightly as I hit the wall. I saw Shouto's eyes widen slightly, so I could only assume that he didn't actually expect that to work.

"Hideyoshi Masami is out of bounds," Midnight declared with a slight frown. She probably noticed my quickly paling face. "Todoroki wins!"

"Todoroki advances to the final without showing his flames! Too bad... I was rooting for Hideyoshi..."

"You've been really biased today..."

"Masami... Are you alright?" Shouto asked walking up to me as I stood up.

"I'm fine..." My voice was quiet and soft as I spoke, so I probably didn't sound very reassuring. "I'm- I'm just going to take a walk. Please don't follow me."

Shouto frowned as I started walking towards the exit with a dazed face. It didn't look like he knew how to respond when I wasn't being happy and talkative around him. However, I couldn't have him around.

Not right now.

****3rd POV****

"Match two of the semifinals!" Present Mic announced after Todoroki's and Masami's match ended and the next two competitors began their fight on the stage. "Bakugo versus Tokoyami! Bakugo's rush is unstoppable! Tokoyami has advanced this far with his almost invincible Quirk, but this time he's completely focused on defense! Wow, Bakugo gets behind Tokoyami! Hey, everything's covered in smoke! What happened?"

"Tokoyami gives up!" Midnight announces as he admitted defeat when Bakugo beat Dark Shadow into submission.

"With this, the final match will be between Todoroki and Bakugo!"

*****

"Imagine my surprise when I discovered that my sweet, little Masa-chan was still alive.~" A man had come up to Masami as she walked down one of the less used hallways of the stadium.

"H-Hiroshi-san..." The brown haired girl stuttered as her skin paled greatly.

"Aww, you know how much I hate it when you call me that..." She was too frozen in her fear that she could only tense up as he stroked her face lightly. "I told you to call me Izumi. After all, that is my name."

"W-what d-do y-you want?"

"Well, I'd love to have you back under my care," He twirled a piece of her hair as he sighed. "But, alas, it appears that you're under the careful watch of the heroes. Though, not careful enough. I suppose I should be grateful. Their carelessness has given me the chance to speak with you. I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed that you'd join sides with the heroes of all people. And here, I thought we were friends."

"W-we w-were never f-friends," Masami managed to grit out before yelping when he pulled up on her hair that he had previously been twirling.

"I was really hoping that I wouldn't have to give you a reminder," Hiroshi sighed with a frown on his face. "But it appears that I have no choice. After all, I can't have you forgetting that you're mine. Now, look into my eyes."

"N-never!" She tried struggling, but it was no use. He was stronger than her. Still, she kept her eyes tightly closed.

"I said to look into my eyes, damn it!" He started to throw a tantrum as he slammed her into a nearby wall, grabbing her neck and beginning to strangle her. "I don't want to hurt you Masa-chan. I just want to help you. So open your eyes!"

The girl could only gasp for breath as she clawed at the hand around her neck.

"L-Leave--Leave me a-alone..." She choked out before Hiroshi started caressing her forehead gently with his free hand.

"You know that I can't do that," He told her softly. "I've only just found you again. I thought you were dead Masa-chan. Do you know how much I've despaired the past seven years?"

Masami couldn't respond as she had finally lost her voice.

She couldn't help but open her eyes when she could no longer breathe, but the instant she did was the same instant her eyes dulled over and turned the same yellow as Hiroshi's.

"That's it Masa-chan," He told her in a 'soothing' voice as he finally let go of her neck causing her to slide down the wall in a slumped over form. "Just know that this hurts me more than it will hurt you. You'll remember soon enough.

You'll remember that you belong to me."

*****

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Well then...

Todoroki: 5

Bakugo: 3

Finished- 10:15 pm on October 13, 2018

Bye~