After lunch, the atmosphere shifted to something lighter as Present Mic announced the recreational side games before the finals. It was a break from the intense competition, but the girls from Class 1-A were about to find themselves in the spotlight in a way none of them expected. As the cheerleaders, they donned their outfits with a mix of excitement and embarrassment. The moment Y/N appeared in the same attire, even Present Mic and Shota froze, both blushing deeply.

"Y/N, what...what are you doing in a cheerleader outfit?" Present Mic stammered, clearly caught off guard. Y/N, looking entirely uninterested, shrugged with her usual nonchalance. Beneath the uniform, her fit physique was evident, even though she hid it beneath her usual armor.

"L-let's move on!" Present Mic quickly shouted, trying to recover. Y/N, with her usual smirk, walked away with the rest of the girls, her tail flicking behind her as she jokingly muttered, "We tricked them." Momo, who was still adjusting to the outfit, blushed. "I made them pretty, too," she whined. Y/N, in a rare moment of gentle teasing, patted her head with her tail. "It's alright, it wasn't bad."

With the lighter moment over, the focus quickly shifted back to the competition. Midnight called for the students to draw lots for the final round: a one-on-one fighting competition. The anticipation in the air was palpable as students whispered about what to expect. Eijiro and Hanta chatted with Mina, explaining that the final round was always a one-on-one battle, though it varied every year.

Y/N, however, perked up as she noticed Ojiro's decision to withdraw from the competition. He'd been manipulated by Hitoshi Shinso during the Cavalry Battle and couldn't stand the thought of continuing without understanding how he'd been used. "I have my pride," Ojiro said firmly, his gaze meeting Y/N's. She shot him a sharp glare, but he simply shrugged in return. His resolve to withdraw from the competition seemed absolute, leaving his classmates in stunned silence.

Following this, Nirengeki Shoda from Class 1-B also announced his resignation, feeling undeserving of participating. Midnight, ever pragmatic, allowed the withdrawals, and decided that the spots would be filled by the fifth-place team: Team Kendo. However, Itsuka Kendo, showing a spirit of sportsmanship, offered the opportunity to Team Tetsutetsu, acknowledging their hard-fought battle during the Cavalry Battle.

With the new participants settled, Midnight revealed the match-ups for the first bracket:

Izuku Midoriya vs. Hitoshi ShinsoShoto Todoroki vs. Hanta SeroIbara Shiozaki vs. Denki KaminariTenya Iida vs. Mei HatsumeMina Ashido vs. Y/N L/N

Y/N grinned at Mina, who smiled back nervously. A wave of unease hit Mina as she mentally prepared herself. This is going to be tough. I just hope she doesn't kill me, Mina thought, trying to shake off the nerves. But her mind betrayed her with an odd thought: What if she uses those thick thighs? Mina blinked, flustered, then quickly slapped her face. No, no, what am I even thinking?! she cursed to herself, but her eyes couldn't help but flicker to Y/N, who seemed to notice her hesitation.

Y/N, still grinning, gave Mina a worried look. "You alright?" she asked with a genuine concern that made Mina pause.

With the light-hearted moments behind them, the students gathered as the fighting arena was completed by Cementoss. The final round was about to begin.

As Izuku made his way to the stage for his match, he was intercepted by All Might, who offered a few encouraging words. "Izuku, you've made it this far because you've had the support of those around you," All Might said with a smile, placing a hand on Izuku's shoulder. "But now, you have to stand tall on your own. Show them your strength."

Izuku, inspired by his mentor's words, took a deep breath as he stepped onto the stage, ready to face Hitoshi Shinso. But Hitoshi, as sly as ever, taunted Izuku by mentioning Mashirao and his past actions. The words stung, and before Izuku realized it, Hitoshi activated his Brainwashing Quirk.

The crowd gasped in horror as Izuku froze mid-motion, his body unmoving as he stood there, trapped in Hitoshi's mental hold. It was a brutal display of just how dangerous this battle could become. As the tension built, it was clear that this match was just the beginning of what promised to be an unforgettable final round.