"Even if you want to run away sometimes…"
"Even if just for a moment, obstacles be cleared!"
"Let's keep going, down this road…"
"There's something only you do…"
"Let this blue p…"
"tio shine…"
As the intro music faded, the first voice to sing wasn't Kaminari, the "captain" of the band, but Kyoka, the bassist.
In that instant, all cameras and eyes iadium focused on the fifteen-year-old girl.
The crowd, initially quiet and watg with curiosity and some skepticism, was immediately captivated by Kyoka's clear and resonant voice.
This song… it was good! Really good.
"Go and chase! Chase your dreams!"
"Go and protect! The friends you cherish!"
Then Kaminari's powerful voice joined in, lifting the rhythm even higher. His hands strummed the guitar effortlessly, his fingers moving in a blur. Uhe bright, colorful lights, he seemed to almost glow, electrifying the atmosphere.
These lyrics were the reason Kaminari had chosen this song for the Sports Festival.
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In the Css 1-A lounge:
"So cool… Kaminari!" Mina Ashido had her fists ched iement, her eyes wide as she watched Kaminari and Kyoka on the big s, perf to the cheers of a huhousand people.
"He… he's so different from his usual self," Tsuyu murmured, watg the two of them with awe. "Kyoka too…"
"I should have said yes…" Momo muttered, a hint ret in her voice.
Kaminari had asked her to join as a temporary keyboard pyer, wanting the three of them to take the stage together. But she'd turned him down, feeling insecure about her piano skills.
Though she'd learhe basics due to her family's emphasis on well-rounded education, she didn't feel her skills were good enough to perform on such a rge stage. But now, seeing Kaminari and Kyoka in the spotlight… she couldn't help but feel a pang ret.
"Kaminari Denki… I won't lose to you today." Todoroki's gaze was steely as he watched the s, his expression colder than ever.
Today, his father Endeavor would be watg. Todoroki was determio prove that he could reach the top of the Sports Festival without using his fire Quirk.
"Tch, show-off…" Bakugo muttered, his hands in his pockets, his face set in a scowl. But deep down, he couldn't deny the small fre of envy.
Bakugo's dream was to surpass All Might and bee the ultimate Hero, one who was both strong and widely admired. But while he was fident in his strength, he wasn't as sure about his popurity. Watg Kaminari up there, Bakugo felt a spark of inspiration.
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Ba the stadium, the song "Brave Heart" had captured the audiehe citizens, the professional heroes, even the Hero course teachers, everyone was drawn in by the musid lyrics.
The principal and the Hero teachers, especially, were thrilled. This song was the perfect message for the Hero Sports Festival, inspiring everyone present.
"Go and catch that bright tomorrow!"
"Go and protect the people you cherish!"
"Let go of your weak self!"
"Break through every wall!"
The lyrics resonated with every student, first years, sed years, third years. The song spoke to their hearts, expressing the passion aermination they all felt about being heroes. And Kaminari and Kyoka's performance was absolutely fwless.
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Ihird-year Hero lounge:
"Hmm… he's really handsome!" said a blue-haired girl with a curvaceous figure, her eyes glued to the s.
"Yeah! Their song is amazing!" said a sturdy young man with brown, spiky hair. "I'd love to meet him in person."
"Why? Are you thinking of pig up singing? Last I checked, you're tone-deaf," joked, a quiet, brooding student leaning against the wall, arms crossed.
"Uh… haha, maybe not!" the young man replied, scratg his head in embarrassment. "But hey… weren't their names in the subtitles just now?"
"Yeah, they're both first-years in Css 1-A," replied a girl with an i look, her delicate finger pressed thoughtfully against her lips. "The guy's name is Kaminari Denki, and the girl's name is Kyoka. Even their names sound cool!"
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"Believe in your heart!"
Kaminari and Kyoka each sang the final line of the song, their voices filled with energy and passion. Together, they pyed the st chord, bringing their performao an end.
The moment their hands left their instruments, the crowd of nearly 120,000 erupted in thunderous appuse and cheers.
"Pikachu!"
"Pikachu!"
"Pikachu!!!"
The audience didn't know Kaminari's , but they remembered the band hat Present Mic had announced—Pikachu Band.
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Iands, Kaminari's mom ractically glowing with pride, watg as everyone around her cheered for her son.
"Look at them! They love our son!" she excimed, her eyes sparkling.
"Yeah, he really did it," Kaminari's father said, a proud smile on his face as he watched Kaminari and Kyoka bow to the crowd. He khat this performance had catapulted Kaminari into stardom. For at least the month, his name, Kyoka's, and their song would be all over the Japanese media.
I hope you're ready for this, Kaminari, he thought to himself.
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Meanwhile, in a dark, hidden room where Shigaraki and Kurogiri had o, dozens of LCD ss dispyed the live broadcast of the Hero Sports Festival. On each s, a close-up of Kaminari's face appeared, glistening with sweat from his passionate performance.
"So… this is the boy who took down Nomu, huh?" a tall, shadowy figure said, his eyes fixed on Kaminari's image.
"Yes. Acc to our research, his name is Kaminari Denki, and his Quirk is electric-based," Kurogiri replied respectfully.
The figure houghtfully. "An iing kid. I'll be watg his move closely…"
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Fifteen mier, the Hero Sports Festival officially began!
