History Fanfic / PerfectMasksMHA

One heroine is tired of the frantic flow of her life. Photo shoots, galas, patrol, paperwork. The other is the lonely paragon of society. The posturing, the responsibility; all wearing them down, making them wear their masks in order to deal with it. But will they see each other beneath them?

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[[folder: Chapter One: Behind the Mask]]

* IJustWantToBeNormal: The central theme of the story, as both Midoriya and Yaoyorozu wishes for someone to treat them like normal beings. As Izuku went with his projected image for most of a decade, to the detriment of his own self-worth. Sadly, it also came with [[LonelyAtTheTop being number one]]. [[spoiler: In the second chapter, he thanks Momo precisely for that.]]
--->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: For treating me like you would anyone else...it's nice to have that.]]
* ImmoralJournalist: Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

[[folder: Chapter Two: If I’m Being Honest]]

[[folder: Chapter Three: Sunshine Baggage]]

* TokenEvilTeammate: Poor Intelli. [[NecessaryEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPublicity reputation among her colleagues]].

One heroine is tired of the frantic flow of her life. Photo shoots, galas, patrol, paper work. The other, is the lonely paragon of society. The posturing, the responsibility; all wearing them down, making them wear their masks in order to deal with it. But will they see each other beneath them?

--->'''Izuku''': To the collective tears of his female fans as I recall.

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': The Department would look at your 'inspirational abilities' to see your worth on the ranking charts.

--->'''Izuku''': Aren't heroes supposed to meddle even when they're not wanted?

* ConsummateLiar: Downplayed and Justified. Midoriya is truly broken, can't voice his genuine thoughts, and is constantly forced into his heroic persona. Sadly, as stated in [[MoralityChain the entry]], as a Symbol of peace can't show anything else.
--->'''Izuku''': It's just...rich to hear you say that... About being known for who we are, not who people want us to be. Cause, where I'm sitting, not a damn person in this industry wants us as we are.

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': Still, it did hurt her a little to see him so alone, he had friends, he had so many good friends who would be there for him in an instant if he asked. So why was he drinking alone?

--->'''Momo''': If you're willing to let out your demons to someone, they've earned the right to your name as my father said.

* HeroicFatigue: Again, the protagonists. Inmediately seen with Momo after the photo shoot. While Izuku is a second from a complete HeroicBSOD.

* HighPoweredCareerWoman: Yaoyorozu's mom was a CEO of a multinational company. When expressing their frustrations, she also mentions the frustrations her mother had to deal with [[StrawMisogynist Jerkass associates]], and unloading most of those in the firing range, while uttering [[CripplingCastration to geld them]].

* IJustWantToBeNormal: The central theme of the story, as both Midoriya and Yaoyorozu wishes for someone to treat them like normal being. As Izuku went with his projected image for most of a decade, to the detriment of his own self-worth. Sadly, it also came with [[LonelyAtTheTop being number one]]. [[spoiler: In the second chapter, he thanks Momo precisely for that.]]

* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism : For Izuku, he is half a whiskey from absolute cynicism. His idealism that Momo knew in UA almost doused, in her own words. [[spoiler: He gets better.]]

* TheConfidant: The eventual relationship between them both is based on a mutual understanding of the problems they drag from their own insecurities, as well as everything they have to hide from the world.

* VacationEpisode: Mixed with [[BeachEpisode Private Island Episode]], as Momo asks Izuku to go on vacation to her family's private island to relax from heroics for the mandatory two weeks vacation.

* ComeWithMeIfYouWantToLive: Downplayed as no one is at life-threatening risk. But as Izuku's mental health is seriously declining by his constant self-isolation, Momo's offer might come close.
--->'''Izuku''': How do I...how do I make up for that?
--->'''Momo''': You get in my car and let me take you on vacation.

* InstantFanClub: In this fan cannon, in their third year, the first years made one called [[BeautyEqualsGoodness The Church of Momo]]. Izuku jokes about joining officially and building a shrine.

* LogicalWeakness: Justified, partially. A such big event like the Quarterly party could risk the [[BlackTieInfiltration infiltration of villain groups]] to the Police Department Building.

* NotAMask: The Comissioner that brings the news that ruins her day has a quirk that makes his face metallic.

--->'''Momo''': What case was Shadowjump's major debut?
--->'''Izuku''': He was at Taros Facility Fire where he rescued five people and a kitten, calico pattern I think?

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': Yet, even those who endeavoured to destroy mankind with paperwork needed time to let loose.

* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: [[spoiler: Of Course Momo, you don't like Izuku. Again implied in the Reception of the wedding.]]
--->'''Momo''': I might prefer men with dark hair and eyes, but I am not blind Izuku. You have beautiful green eyes, fluffy hair, cute freckles, and a splendid physique. Besides I like men who are taller than me.

* TheChainOfCommand: Enforced much to the chagrin of Momo. After the story canon events, the Department of Heroic Oversight maintained a tight bond with the Police Service. Meaning that whether she wants or not, she can't disobey the invitation brought by Commissioner Ikeda.

--->'''Momo''': I know, and if I wasn't aware of just how much you are hurting, I might let you. But I am...and even if I am still angry at you, I won't abandon you to that cycle anymore.

--->'''Momo''': They'd see me as someone to be conquered, to be taken...and if I turned them down if I...said no? That I'm a selfish bitch.

--->'''Izuku''': He was robbed! Robbed I say.

--->'''Momo''': I didn't become the number five on just my fantastic breasts and buttocks.

--->'''Izuku''': She didn't, and that's when I started realizing that you guys, didn't really see Izuku, you saw Deku because that's what you wanted to see. So I gave it to you.

--->[[spoiler: '''Izuku''': Hey Momo, you know I'm here for you too right? ]]]

--->'''Momo''': Makoto well, he was entranced by the image of Creati that I had made. When I started showing the other parts of me, the parts that enjoy Britpop Jazz and truly terrible light novels, he flinched and ran.[[SecretTestOfCharacter Thought that I was testing his commitment]] and he wasn't going to put up with that in a relationship.

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': For a moment Momo considers pushing Izuku into the ocean, but unfortunately, she'd probably fail. Whatever his faults, the man was solid like a mighty oak tree.

--->'''Tooru by the chat name of [=TransparentlyBeautiful=]''': Listen you let my transformation to a hotter more socially effective Aizawa happen in peace.

* NatureAbhorsAVirgin: One of Setsuna arguments on why Deku is undatable.

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': A loud groan escapes Momo's lips, she should have made him take a hit too, even if he doesn't like it...mellow him out a little.

* ShrinkingViolet: Played with some gravitas with Izuku. As Momo confront why he thinks so little of their friendship, he confesses that he truly can't imagine any worth outside of his hero persona.
--->'''Izuku''': I'm not sure how to handle this, how to handle the idea that someone might like Izuku instead of Deku.

* TheFirstCutIsTheDeepest: Izuku and Ochako's strained relationship. She asked him to help with her project… But then asked if she wanted Izuku or Deku...

* TheStoner: Mentioned by Izuku about the classmates most plausible to smoke pot, when discussing Momo's "hobby".
--->'''Izuku''': You know if I thought any of us would be smoking weed, it'd be Denki and then Sato

--->'''Momo''': Why should I be okay drinking objectively worse caffeine water?

--->'''Momo as Narrator''': Doubt is like a worm, once it finds soil it will burrow and dig until you can't find where it entered and where it left.

--->'''Saiko''': But, my dear Empress, is that the only reason you're watching?

--->'''Momo''': Just let me stay like this while I think.

--->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: Dark hair and dark eyes were easy enough, people typically find those who [[LookalikeLovers resemble themselves and their family]] easier to get along with, and more attractive. ]]

* EnragedByIdiocy: Downplayed. Yaoyorozu is pretty annoyed after a student tries to [[SlutShaming denounce]] her as a bad influence for the newer generations of heroines.

--->'''Izuku''': I always wanted someone, anyone really to tell me I could be a hero.

--->'''Momo''': You could hand him a bottle of siracha and he would be angry that you weren't holding it right.

* HeartbreakAndIceCream: While not in a heartbreak, Yaoyorozu had a bad mood after the speech in the Kyoto college; to the point of considering just watching Tv and eating ice cream. [[DefiedTrope Not the abomination that is coffee ice cream]].

--->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: Let's go home Izuku,]]
--->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: [[BigWhat Home?]]]]

--->'''Momo''': The Department isn't that much better, but it tries at least a little. It knows that the public will never buy Heroes as infallible, not after the War.

--->'''Saiko''': When your quirk is literally intelligence, it's not really in your best interest to willingly kill brain cells, even if we can make them grow back now.

--->'''Momo''': But that's not…
--->'''Izuku''': Not fair? It isn't, but neither is what you're doing to yourself. Maybe your example pressures some girls and boys into going too far or makes them feel ashamed. But you've always made it a point that beauty wasn't from your body, that you should proud of who you are. You...probably make a lot of insecure kids think they're going to be okay. I would have really loved to hear one of your speeches in middle school about how my looks were fine, I know that much.

--->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: We really are a pair of dorks aren't we?]]

--->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: I...see you puzzled, determined, worried, concerned, and something else...something I don't know what to name.]]

* WeReallyDoCare: Izuku truly backs his promise to check for Momo, specially after that horrible talk.

--->'''Izuku''': I like the banter, even if you keep on using your big brain to win.

* YouUsedToBeBetterSpeech: A downplayed version for laughs. Momo is "appalled" that Saiko's provocations had fallen from her usual level of sophistication.
--->'''Momo''': You disappoint me Saiko, your provocations aren't usually this blatant.

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* CantTakeCriticism: Subverted. She IS indeed annoyed by that [[{{Envy}} sanctimonious]] question, but can't help asking herself if she is a good example.

--->'''Tooru by the chat name of TransparentlyBeautiful''': Listen you let my transformation to a hotter more socially effective Aizawa happen in peace.

* WealthyYatchOwner: How and where the third chapter starts, with Momo sunbathing and Izuku trying to fish in the open sea.

* PairTheSmartOnes: Or pair the dorks together. [[spoiler: This is how ends the tension between Midoriya and Yaoyorozu, with both nerds imitating many [[Tropes]] of their [[RuleOfSymbolism favourite media]].]]

* InappropiateRoleModel: What Yaoyorozu fears she might be at the end of her rant, as she feels part of [[InherentInTheSystem a flawed model of society]].

* QuitYourWhinning: Played straight for Yaoyorozu and Inverted for Intelli. The former has nothing to complain about, as she is trying to deny some conflicting personal thoughts. The latter simply mentions that there IS always a reason to complain.

* TokenEvilTeammate: Poor Intelli. [[NecessaryEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPubicity reputation among her colleagues]].

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/42729468/chapters/107343690 Perfect Masks (MHA)]] is an Izuku x Momo shipping fic written by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Kakita_Hikaru/pseuds/Kakita_Hikaru Kakita_Hikaru]], who also wrote [[Fanfic/WhateverHappenedToBattleFist Whatever Happened to Battle Fist?]]. In this fic, [[WordOfGod considered by the very author]] as an alternative to the previous story, it is Momo who takes the monumental task of helping Izuku deal with his problems, while also dealing with her own.

* AllWomenAreLustful: By the comment of Izuku, most of Shoto's female fans were dismayed by his announcement, implying that.

* ArgumentOfContradictions: Mentioned by Momo, while softly ranting about what tires her down, on how he is too conservative or too provocative.

* BeingGoodSucks: Downplayed. Both Yaoyorozu and Midoriya are tired of their heroic personas.

* BeneathTheMask: Played straight with. Both Momo and Izuku have to wear masks to keep working in their industry. Momo, by projecting that image of perfection and elegance; Izuku, by keeping the smile charade from the public. Eventually justified, because of the weight they carry as heroes; as well as the fact that sponsors help with most heroic endeavors. [[spoiler: In the last chapter, they are more than able to see each other underneath it. For much of their joy.]]

* CelebritySuperhero: Again, played straight. Or as Yaoyorozu refers:

* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Both protagonists can't help but try to help people. Even more for Momo, as she took on a mission to help Izuku leave that funk.

* ConsummateLiar: Downplayed and Justified. Midoriya is truly broken, can't voice his genuine thoughts, and is constantly forced into his heroic persona. Sadly, as stated in [[MoralityChain the entry]], as a Symbol of peace can't show anything else.

* DramaticShattering: Sadly defied for Izuku, as he fears he would break too much with his quirk.

* DrinkBasedCharacterization: Done in for both protagonists. Yaoyorozu loves whiskey, which [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/DrinkBasedCharacterization/AgainstStereotype could be said that breaks her feminine image]]. Midoriya, on the other hand, loves the same drink; but is more focused on [[DueToTheDead honoring his late mentor]], [[BigGood All Might]].

* DrowningMySorrows: How Momo finds Izuku in the bar.

* FirstNameBasis: Enforced by Yaoyorozu. In her own words.

* GoodGuyBar: "The Bar with no Name", also present in the previous story of [[WhateverHappenedToBattleFist]]. This time, independently of Izuku inviting the protagonist of the story, as she was brought before by none other than [[PerpetualFrowner Endeavour]] after helping her classmate Shoto.

* HasAType: Yaoyorozu "absolutely" shots any relationship with Midoriya because of her preferences of [[TallDarkAndHandsome Brooding, refined men]]. [[spoiler: Eventually Defied. And HARD.]]

* HeroicFatigue: Again, the protagonists. Inmediately seen with Momo after the photo shoot. While Izuku is a second from a complete [[HeroicBSOD Heroic Blue Screen of Death]].

* HighPoweredCareerWoman: Yaoyorozu's mom was a CEO of a multinational company. When expressing their frustrations, she also mentions the frustrations her mother had to deal with [[StrawMisogynist Jerkass associates]], and unloading most of those in the firing range, while uttering [[CripplingCastration to geld them]].

* IdealHero: Justified with Izuku, as he trained with All Might. Sadly, Deconstructed as Momo begins questioning his well-being.

* IJustWantToBeNormal: The central theme of the story, as both Midoriya and Yaoyorozu wishes for someone to treat them like normal being. As Izuku went with his projected image for most of a decade, to the detriment of his own self-worth. Sadly, it also came with [[AloneAtTheTop being number one]]. [[spoiler: In the second chapter, he thanks Momo precisely for that.]]

* ImmoralJournalist : Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

* InVinoVeritas: Momo denotes how brutally honest Izuku is under the influence of Alcohol. [[BeneathTheMask Almost for the mask to slip.]]

* LetsSeeYouDoBetter: Downplayed and Inverted. Yaoyorozu wonders how [[CoolBigSis Itsuka]] manages to do ALL of her work in her agency without any help. While she still languishes with it alongside her sidekicks.

* MoralityChain: One of the biggest reasons why Izuku is stressed. As the Number One hero and Symbol of Peace, he is essentially one big one for Japan.

* OfCourseISmoke : Inverted with Momo. Her lifestyle makes her need a coping mechanism for it, which brings her "medicinal" cigars. Overlaps with a THC version of [[MustHaveNicotine Must Have Nicotine]].

* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism : For Izuku, he is half a whiskey from absolute cynicism. His idealism that Momo knew in UA almost doused, in her own words. [[spoiler: He gets better.]]

* TheConfidant : The eventual relationship between them both is based on a mutual understanding of the problems they drag from their own insecurities, as well as everything they have to hide from the world.

* TheOneWithAPersonalLife: Absolutely defied with Izuku, and partially with Momo.

* VacationEpisode: Mixed with [[BeachEpisode Private Island Episode]], as Momo asks Izuku to go on vacation to her family's private island to relax from heroics for the mandatory two weeks vacation.

* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Downplayed. After the talk on the beach, Izuku admits to Momo that He wants to take care of her.

* BlatantLies: Played straight with the news given. As Momo puts it, the so-called menace was taken care of by both [[CastingAShadow Tokoyami]] and [[HollywoodAcid Mina]] long before the story started.

* ComeWithMeIfYouWantToLive: Downtoned as no one is at life-threatening risk. But as Izuku's mental health is seriously declining by his constant self-isolation, Momo's offer might come close.

* CoolAndUnusualPunishment: Pulled off by Momo, as part of making Izuku pay for his ghosting. In this case, going with her as her date to [[AmicableExes Ochako's]] wedding.

* CoolCar: The Sports car that Momo drives searching for Izuku.

* DisapprovingLook: Momo to Izuku, much to the discomfort of the latter.

* EatingTheEyeCandy: Took to the most extreme as in [[spoiler:Eye fucked]] for Momo. [[NotSoAboveItAll Though she isn't that far from enjoying the sight of Izuku taking off his hoodie]] or as she says.

* ExactWords: Implied for laughs by Momo. She is going on vacation with Izuku, [[NotHyperbole even if she has to buy every plane in Japan]].

* ExecutiveMeddling: An in-universe example. The orders for her to guard, as well as improve the mood, the event came from [[BeastMan Director Akiyama]]. A man who is short of patience in order to set up his son with Momo.

* GiveGeeksAChance: What desperately is trying the Director, as he believes that Momo didn't give his son a chance.

* HopelessSuitor: Downplayed to a tolerable level. Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Director Akiyama's son, was one suitor of the Yaoyorozu's heiress. Though he didn't manage to woo her, at least is well-remembered by Momo as not being obnoxious or disrespectful.

* ICanExplain: Invoked by Izuku, to explain why he doubted that Momo would fulfill her promise. [[WhatTheHellHero Cue another call off]].

* InstantFanClub: In this fan cannon, in their third year, the first years made one called [[BeautyEqualsGoodness The Church of Momo]]. Izuku jokes about joining officially and building a shrine.

* LogicalWeakness: Justified, partially. A such big event like the Quarterly party could risk the [[BlackTieInfiltration infiltration of villain groups]] to the Police Department Building.

* MutualEnvy : When Yaoyorozu mentions feeling diminished, Izuku (after exposing all his inadequacies) wonders who could make her feel little… [[ObliviousToHints With him being that person]]…

* NotAMask: The Comissioner that brings the news that ruins her day has a quirk that makes his face metallic.

* OddlyOvertrainedSecurity: Implied heavily with the use of a Pro Hero to defend the Gala. Momo mentions that if so, it would be better to draft [[InvisibleStreaker Tooru Hagure, or as she calls now Prism]], but the heads asked for her personally.

* PromotedFanboy: Poor Izuku, you are not a hero dork; as stated by Momo.

* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Even though the war was won, there is no shortage of villain organizations plotting against society. Even then, it is necessary for the police and other related institutions to unwind. Perfectly resumed by Momo with the following quote:

* SlaveToPr: Downplayed, still to the chagrin of Momo. She HAS to keep most working relationships as a Pro Heroine.

* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: [[spoiler: Of Course Momo, you don't like Izuku. Again implied in the Reception of the wedding.]]

* SuspiciousMissedMessages: A laughable literal case. Izuku is not at risk but has been ghosting Momo after not showing himself at the airport. Followed by a [[WhatTheHellHero serious dissing]] from Momo.

* TheChainOfCommand: Enforced much to the chagrin of Momo. After the story canon events, the Department of Heroic Oversight maintained a tight bond with the Police Service. Meaning that whether she wants or not, she can't disobey the invitation brought by Commissioner Ikeda.

* ThisIsUnforgivable: Downplayed. Momo is logically furious at the [[DrunkWithPower shameless abuse of power]] from Director Akiyama. [[TranquilFury Only to bottle most of her anger, as she already did before]].

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Or rather Trademark favorite drink, which for Momo is Tea. Inverted with prejudice for coffee, as she refers to it as an abomination.

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: After the explanation, and exchanging humbled compliments, Momo mentions how little she feels in the industry. Izuku, on the other hand, counts the successes of her career as a heroine. Eventually, repeated after the college talk.

* YouAreNotAlone: This concludes the discussion.

* AllMenArePerverts : Implied by Momo, after Izuku's innocent answer to her hug.

* AmazonianBeauty : Tooru VR avatar. She is appalled that many people ask her to make her beefier…

* AndYourRewardIsEdible : Another form of punishment from Momo to Izuku, for the latter losing her favorite fishing rod. In this case, he has to prepare dinner for them both, though he later adds his own version of the smores (with immediate ingredients). [[GirlsLoveChocolate Much for Momo's delight]].

* AsleepForDays : Downplayed to Day. The jet lag and the many bad nights came with a vengeance to Izuku and Momo.

* AwardSnub : In-universe, Izuku finds insulting (and demands a recount) of [[BlowYouAway Inasa's]] defeat in the Top 10.

* ConspiracyTheorist : Mina, Mina, Mina… You are bordering on Shoto's level of paranoia on this chat. Lampshaded by [[Invisibility Tooru]].

* CooldownHug : After the whole confession of his own inadequacies; Momo gives one to Izuku, [[AccidentalPervert Though he doesn't want to overstep.]] [[spoiler: Eventually, he does the same in chapter 4, when she is still upset of being considered just another [[InherentInTheSystem pretty face in the system]].]]

* CunningLikeAFox: Lampshaded by Momo.

* CynicismCatalyst : The strain of his failed relationship is one for Midoriya.

* FictionalSocialNetwork : The ACMELINE App, and the UA girl's chat 'Queens of the New Age'.

* GirlNextDoor : What Momo considers Izuku's ideal girl to start a relationship with.

* GossipEvolution : Downplayed in the Girl's chat. [[LoveFreak Mina]] thinks how plausible it is for Momo to score a date with Midoriya, which Yaoyorozu quickly [[JustFriends shots down]].

* HeroesGoneFishing : At least for Izuku, it is. Mixed with (ironically) [[FishOutOfWater Fish out of the water]], as he has absolutely no idea of what he is doing.

* IronicallyDisabledArtist : Lampshaded and downplayed. While discussing the need for a Hobby to relax, Momo asks if Izuku still can draw. He mentions that it will be difficult with his mangled hands.

* LovingAShadow : The biggest problem in Yaoyorozu's love life.

* MandatoryMotherhood : Discussed and averted for Yaoyorozu. She isn't sure that she wants children, not because [[ChildHater she hates them]] but more of her personal belief that she won't be a good mother.

* MarijuanaIsLSD : Subverted with Momo, as an [[FunctionalAddict essentially functional addict to it]], as well as the specially formulated cannabis that she smokes to chill. She does admit that it would be great if it were a bit stronger, though.

* MightyGlacier : Downplayed with Izuku.

* MustHaveCaffeine : As described by Tooru, she needs her morning coffee… In the afternoon…

* NatureAbhorsAVirgin : One of Setsuna arguments on why Deku is undatable.

* ObliviousToHints : Izuku truly is the perfect example when asking why going to Ochako's wedding.

* ShrinkingViolet : Played with some gravitas with Izuku. As Momo confront why he thinks so little of their friendship, he confesses that he truly can't imagine any worth outside of his hero persona.

* SoBadItsGood : Momo's guilty pleasure of ''terrible'' [[LightNovels Light Novels]]. Also said word by word by Izuku, still on the topic.

* TallTale : Mentioned by Momo from the time with her grandfather about fishing.

* TheFirstCutIsTheDeepest : Izuku and Ochako's strained relationship. She asked him to help with her project… But then asked if she wanted Izuku or Deku...

* TheStoner : Mentioned by Izuku about the classmates most plausible to smoke pot, when discussing Momo's "hobby".

* WealthyYatchOwner : How and where the third chapter starts, with Momo sunbathing and Izuku trying to fish in the open sea.

* AlwaysSecondBest : For laughs towards coffee, at least in Momo's eyes.

* AmnesiaLoop : Lampshaded by Intelli, and put into the discussion for Yaoyorozu, with the definition of Insanity. Yaoyorozu's taste might be exquisite, but that doesn't save her from repeating the same pattern over and over in her love life.

* Angst : Maybe the most [[FatalFlaw problematic part of her personality]], [[HisOwnWorstEnemy even after al this time]]. [[ComplainingAboutComplaining While mentally ranting about the situation]] in the Kyoto college, the answer she gave didn't convince the student, or herself.

* ArmorPiercingQuestion : A well-given one from Intelli to Yaoyorozu. Part of her [[LoveEpiphany Love Epiphany]].

* BelievingTheirOwnLies : Inverted. Even with the fact that she is doing her best to improve the situation in post-war Japan, Yaoyorozu can't help but feel like an imposter.

* CantTakeCriticism : Subverted. She IS indeed annoyed by that [[Envy sanctimonious]] question, but can't help asking herself if she is a good example.

* CuddleBug Justified during the dance, as Yaoyorozu is still unpacking [[spoiler: her thoughts about a relationship with Midoriya.]]

* DanceOfRomance : [[spoiler: Inadvertedly pulled of by Izuku, when asked Momo for the next piece.]]


* DoppelgangerDating : Discussed by Yaoyorozu as [[spoiler: part of her [[LoveEpiphany]]]].

* DoYouTrustMe : Asked directly by Yaoyorozu. And enforced by Midoriya, [[ExcellentJudgeOfCharacter as he always trusts in Momo]], [[HumanityIsFlawed even when she might be in the wrong]].

* EnragedByIdiocy : Downplayed. Yaoyorozu is pretty annoyed after a student tries to [[SlutShaming denounce]] her as a bad influence for the newer generations of heroines.

* EtTuBrute : Again for laughs, when Izuku points out the preferred selection of teas of Yaoyorozu and compares them to coffee.

* EveryoneCanSeeIt : Discussed primarily with Saiko. [[spoiler: When Momo is [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial still denying her feelings]], it is Saiko who denotes it in front of the very protagonist.]]

* ExplainExplainOhCrap : [[spoiler: Even when trying to [[BelieveTheirOwnLies convince herself]], Yaoyorozu can't help but [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial compliment many of Izuku's qualities]]. Even trying to use her [[HasAType]] as an explanation as to why she doesn't want to date him.]]

* FriendlessBackground : As in Canon, Izuku mentions it to Momo while giving a [[CooldownHug reassuring hug]].

* FriendlyEnemy : Played partially for laughs. Saiko Intelli (here under the name of [[MeaningfulRename Athena]] is one for Momo Yaoyorozu. [[VitriolicBestBuds Most of their converstions is just sniping at each other]].

* HairTriggerTemper : Discussed when talking about [[HavingABlast Katsuki]].

* HeartbreakAndIceCream : While not in a heartbreak, Yaoyorozu had a bad mood after the speech in the Kyoto college; to the point of considering just watching Tv and eating ice cream. [[DefiedTrope Not the abomination that is coffee ice cream]].

* HomeSweetHome : [[spoiler: How indirectly Yaoyorozu confesses to Midoriya.]]

* HumanityIsFlawed : Lampshaded and justified with the heroes and their institutions. They aren't the perfect champions of goodness and will falter many times. Yet, it doesn't stop many of them from trying to be the best they can be.

* InappropiateRoleModel : What Yaoyorozu fears she might be at the end of her rant, as she feels part of [[InherentInTheSystem a flawed model of society]].

* InsufferableGenius : One of the reasons why Saiko is like she is.

* JealousRomanticWitness : [[spoiler: Though still not sorted out, Momo can't help but feel irritated with Izuku dancing with the other girls. Still, she doesn't do anything… [[DefiedTrope Yet...]]]]

* JustIgnoreIt : Subverted by Izuku. [[spoiler: If something is bothering Momo, then he will do his best to remedy it.]]

* LipstickLesbian : Saiko is one. [[spoiler: Though she lacks interest in men, she still loves [[DramaQueen making a scene]].]]

* MiseryBuildsCharacter : As cynic as he is, Midoriya shows it every time [[TheAntiNihilist he is out of depression]]. Mixes a bit with [[LifeIsntFair Life isn't fair]]. [[spoiler: And one of the reasons why Yaoyorozu ends falling for him.]]

* PairTheSmartOnes : Or pair the dorks together. [[spoiler: This is how ends the tension between Midoriya and Yaoyorozu, with both nerds imitating many [[Tropes]] of their [[RuleOfSymbolism favourite media]].]]

* QuitYourWhinning : Played straight for Yaoyorozu and Inverted for Intelli. The former has nothing to complain about, as she is trying to deny some conflicting personal thoughts. The latter simply mentions that there IS always a reason to complain.

* RescueRomance : [[spoiler: In a platonic sense, this is what had been for Midoriya. He crushed for Yaoyorozu after going on vacation. And couldn't help but fall in love with the person behind the Creati persona.]]

* SacredFirstKiss : [[spoiler: How Izuku sees how it should be their first kiss as an official couple. [[Flight Even offering flying to home]] for Momo to enjoy it in privacy.]]

* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections : Mentioned and partially Justified by Momo. [[HardTruthAesop Sometimes it is more worth the ability to use connections]], than simply having talent or resources, as her cousin Shizuka demonstrated.

* SealedWithAKiss : [[spoiler: And how her confessions is sealed. Mixed with [[TestKiss Test Kiss]] as she wanted to make sure that she truly wanted Izuku in her life, as well as more of that.]]

* SecretTestOfCharacter : [[spoiler: Momo asks for what Izuku sees in her eyes… Hoping for [[MindlinkMates a kindred soul]]. He passes]]

* TokenEvilTeammate : Poor Intelli. [[NecessaryEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPubicity reputation among her colleagues]].

* WeReallyDoCare : Izuku truly backs his promise to check for Momo, specially after that horrible talk.

* WhenSheSmiles : A gender-inverted example. Momo can't help but see Izuku smile at the party with the same acted grin he shows in front of the cameras; which demonstrates [[HiddenDepths how much she knows about him]]. [[spoiler: Eventually shown after confessing her feelings for him.]]

* WorkingOutTheirEmotions : In the end, the little visit from Midoriya is this intellectually for Momo.

* YouUsedToBeBetterSpeech : A downplayed version for laughs. Momo is "appalled" that Saiko's provocations had fallen from her usual level of sophistication.

* CelibateHero: Again, as in the previously mentioned story, Shoto is an [[Asexuality Asexual]] man.

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/42729468/chapters/107343690 Perfect Masks (MHA)]] is an Izuku x Momo shipping fic written by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Kakita_Hikaru/pseuds/Kakita_Hikaru Kakita_Hikaru]], who also wrote [[WhateverHappenedToBattleFist Whatever Happened to Battle Fist?]]. In this fic, [[WordOfGod considered by the very author]] as an alternative to the previous story, it is Momo who takes the monumental task of helping Izuku deal with his problems, while also dealing with her own.

* [[Paparazzi]] : Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

* OddlyOvertrainedSecurity: Implied heavily with the use of a Pro Hero to defend the Gala. Momo mentions that if so, it would be better to draft [[Invisibility Tooru Hagure, or as she calls now Prism]], but the heads asked for her personally.

* AsleepForDays : Downplayed to Day. As the jet lag and the many bad nights came with a vengeance to Izuku and Momo.

* FlorenceNightingaleEffect: Downplayed for both of them. [[Spoiler: While initially platonic, their relationship is based on mutual mental care and emotional support; which in turn bring forth romantic feelings for the other.]]
--->[[Spoiler: '''Izuku''': Hey Momo, you know I'm here for you too right? ]]]

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/42729468/chapters/107343690 Perfect Masks (MHA)]] is an IzuMomo shipping fic written by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Kakita_Hikaru/pseuds/Kakita_Hikaru Kakita_Hikaru]], who also wrote [[WhateverHappenedToBattleFist]]. In this fic, [[WordOfGod considered by the very author]] as an alternate to the previous story, it is Momo who take the monumental task of helping Izuku deal with his problems, while also dealing with her own.

After an exhausting day, Momo Yaoyorozu goes to take a break from her professional life for just one night. Unfortunately her instincts to be a hero remain, and someone needs her help, and she needs his.

* AllWomenAreLustful: By the coment of Izuku, most of Shoto's female fans were dismayed by his announcement, implying that.

* BeneathTheMask: Played straight with. Both Momo and Izuku have to wear masks in order to keep working in their industry. Momo, by projecting that image of perfection and elegance; Izuku, by keeping the smile charade from the public. Eventually justified, because of the weight they carry as heros; as well as the fact that sponsors help with most heroic endeavours. [[spoiler: In the last chapter, they are more than able to see each other underneath it. For much of their joy.]]

* CelebritySuperhero: Again, played straight. Or as Yaoyorozu puts:

* CelibateHero: Again, as the previously mentioned story, Shoto is an [[Asexuality Asexual]] man.

* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Both protagonist can't help but try to help people. Even more for Momo, as she took as a mission to help Izuku leave that funk.

* ConsummateLiar: Downplayed and Justified. Midoriya is truly broken, can't voice his genuine thoughts, and is constantly forced in his heroic persona. Sadly, as stated in [[MoralityChain the entry]], as a Symbol of peace can't show anything else.

* DrinkBasedCharacterization: Done in for both protagonists. Yaoyorozu loves whiskey, which [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/DrinkBasedCharacterization/AgainstStereotype could be said that breaks her femenine image]]. Midoriya, on the other hand, loves the same drink; but more focused on [[DueToTheDead honoring his late mentor]], [[BigGood All Might]].

* HeroicFatigue: Again, the protagonists. Inmediately seen with Momo after the photo shoot. While Izuku is a second from a complete [[HeroicBSOD]]

* IJustWantToBeNormal: The central theme of the story, as both Midoriya and Yaoyorozu wishes for someone to treat them like a normal being. As Izuku went with his projected image for most of a decade, to the detriment of his own selfworth. Sadly, it also came with [[AloneAtTheTop being number one]]. [[spoiler: In the second chapter, he thanks Momo precisely for that.]]
--->'''Izuku''': For treating me like you would anyone else...it's nice to have that.

* LetsSeeYouDoBetter: Downplayed and Inverted. Yaoyorozu wonders how [[CoolBigSis Itsuka]] manages to do ALL of her work in her agency without any help. While she still languishes with it alognside her sidekicks.

* MoralityChain: One of the biggest reasons why Izuku is stressed. As Number One hero, and Symbol of Peace, he is essentially one big one for Japan.

* OfCourseISmoke : Inverted with Momo. Her lifestyle makes her need a coping mechanism for it, which brings her "medicinal" cigars. Overlaps with a THC version of [[MustHaveNicotine]].

* [[Paparazzi]] : Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air, is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism : For Izuku, he is half a whiskey from absolute cynicism. His idealism that Momo knew in UA almost doused, in her own words. He gets better.

* VacationEpisode: Mixed with [[BeachEpisode Private Island Episode]], as Momo asks Izuku to go on vacation to her family's private island to relax from heroics for the mandatory two weeks vacations.

* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Downplayed. After the talk in the beach, Izuku admits to Momo that He wants to take care of her.

* BlatantLies: Played straight with the news given. As Momo puts, the so-called menace was taken care by both [[CastingAShadow Tokoyami]] and [[HollywoodAcid Mina]] long before the story started.

* ComeWithMeIfYouWantToLive: Downtoned as no one is in life-threatening risk. But as Izuku's mental health is seriously declining by his constant self-isolation, Momo's offer might come close.

* CoolCar: The Sport car that Momo drives searching for Izuku.

* EatingTheEyeCandy: Took to the most extreme as in [[spoiler:Eye fucked]] for Momo. [[NotSoAboveItAll Though she isn't that far of enjoying the sight of Izuku taking off his hoodie]] or as she puts.

* ExactWords: Implied for laughs by Momo. She is going to vacation with Izuku, [[NotHyperbole even if she has to buy every plane in Japan]].

* ExecutiveMeddling: An in-universe example. The orders for her to guard, as well as improve the mood, the event came from [[BeastMan Director Akiyama]]. A man whom is short of patience in order to setup his son with Momo.

* GiveGeeksAChance: What desperately is trying the Director, as he believes that Momo didn't gave his son a chance.

* HopelessSuitor: Downplayed to a tolerable level. Kazuyoshi Akiyama, Director Akiyama's son, was one suitor of the Yaoyorozu's heiress. Though he didn't managed to woo her, at least is well-remembered by Momo as not being obnoxious nor disrespectful.

* ICanExplain: Invoked by Izuku, in order to explain why he doubted that Momo would fulfill her promise. [[WhatTheHellHero Cue another call off]].

* LogicalWeakness: Justified, partially. Such big event like the Quarterly party could risk the [[BlackTieInfiltration infiltration of villain groups]] to the Police Department Building.

* MutualEnvy : When Yaoyorozu mentions about feeling little, Izuku (after exposing all his inadequacies) wonders who could made her feel little… [[ObliviousToHints With him being that person]]…

* NotAMask: The Comissioner that brings the news that ruin her day has a quirk that makes his face metalic.

* ScrewTheWarWerePartying: Even though the war was won, there is no shortage of villain organizations plotting against society. Even then, it is needed for the police and other related institutions to unwind. Perfectly resumed by Momo with the following quote:

* SuspiciousMissedMessages: A laughable literal case. Izuku is not at risk, but had been ghosting Momo after not showing himself to the airport. Follow by a [[WhatTheHellHero serious dissing]] from Momo.

* TheChainOfCommand: Enforced much to the chagrin of Momo. After the story canon events, teh Department of Heroic Oversight had maintained tight bond with the Police Service. Meaning that whether she wants or not, she can't disobey the invitation brought by Commissioner Ikeda.

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Or rather Tradmark favorite drink, which for Momo is Tea. Inverted with prejudice for coffee, as she refers to it as an abomination.

* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: After the explanation, and exchanging humbled compliments, Momo mentions how little she feels in the industry. Izuku, on the other hands, counts the successes of her career as heroine. Eventually, repeated after the college talk.

* YouAreNotAlone: Which concludes to the discussion.

* AllMenArePerverts : Implied by Momo, after the innocent answer of izuku to her hug.

* AmazonianBeauty : Tooru VR avatar. She is apalled that many people ask her to make her beefier…

* AndYourRewardIsEdible : Another form of punishment from Momo to Izuku, for the latter losing her favorite fishing rod. In this case, he has to prepare dinner for them both, though he later adds his own version of the smores (with inmediate ingredients). [[GirlsLoveChocolate Much for Momo's delight]].

* AsleepForDays : Downplayed to Day. As the jet lag and the many bad night came with a vengeance to Izuku and Momo.

* AwardSnub : In-universe, Izuku finds isulting (and demands a recount) of [[BlowYouAway Inasa's]] defeat in the Top 10.

* ConspiracyTheorist : Mina, Mina, Mina… You are bordering Shoto's level of paranoia on this chat. Lampshaded by [[Invisibility Tooru]].

* FlorenceNightingaleEffect: Downplayed for both of them. [[Spoiler: While initially platonic, their relatonship is based on mutual mental care and emotional support; which in turn bring forth romantic feelings for the other.]]

* GirlNextDoor : What Momo considers Izuku's ideal girl to start a relationship.

* HeroesGoneFishing : At least for Izuku, it is. Mixed with (ironically) [[FishOutOfWater]], as he has absolute no idea of what he is doing.

* IronicallyDisabledArtist : Lampshaded and downplayed. While discussing the need of a Hobby to relax, Momo asks if Izuku still can draw. He mentions that it will be difficult with his mangled hands.

* MarijuanaIsLSD : Subverted with Momo, as a [[FunctionalAddict]], as well as the specially formulated cannabis that she smokes to chill. She does admits that it would be great if it were a bit stronger, though.

--->'''Tooru (TransparentlyBeautiful)''': Listen you let my transformation to a hotter more socially effective Aizawa happen in peace.

* ShrinkingViolet : Played with some gravitas with Izuku. As Momo confront why he thinks so little of their friendship, he confesses that he truly can't imagine any worth outside from his hero persona.

* SoBadItsGood : Momo's guilty pleasure of ''terrible'' [[LightNovels]]. Also said word by word by Izuku, still on the topic.

* AmnesiaLoop : Lampshaded by Intelli, and put into discussion for Yaoyorozu, with the definition of Insanity. Yaoyorozu's taste might be exquisite, but that doesn't save her from repeating the same pattern over and over in her love life.

* Angst : Maybe the most [[FatalFlaw]] of Momo, [[HisOwnWorstEnemy even after al this time]]. [[ComplainingAboutComplaining While mentally ranting about the situation]] in the Kyoto college, the answer she gave didn't convinced the student, nor herself.

* ArmorPiercingQuestion : A well given one from Intelli to Yaoyorozu. Part of her [[LoveEpiphany]].

* BelievingTheirOwnLies : Inverted. Even with the fact that she is doing her best to improve the situation in the post war Japan, Yaoyorozu can't help but feel like an imposter.

* CantTakeCriticism : Subverted. She IS indeed annoyed by that [[Envy sanctimonious]] question, but can't help asking herself if she is a good example?

* DoYouTrustMe : Invoked by indirectly Yaoyorozu. And enforced by Midoriya, [[ExcellentJudgeOfCharacter as he always trusts in Momo]], [[HumanityIsFlawed even when she might be in the wrong]].

* EnragedByIdiocy : Downplayed. Yaoyorozu is pretty annoyed after a student tries to [[SlutShaming denounce]] her as a bad influence for the newer generations of heroinnes.

* EtTuBrute : Again for laughs, when Izuku points out the prefered selection of teas of Yaoyorozu and comparing them to coffee.

* FriendlessBackground : As in Canon, Izuku mentions it to Momo while giving a [[CooldownHug]].

* HumanityIsFlawed : Lampshaded and justified with the heros and their institutions. They aren't the perfect champions of goodness, and will falter many times. Yet, it doesn't stop many of them trying to be the best they can be.

* JealousRomanticWitness : [[spoiler: Though still not sorted out, Momo can't help but feel irritated with Izuku dancing with the other girls. Still she doesn't do anything… [[DefiedTrope Yet...]]]]

* MiseryBuildsCharacter : As cynic as he is, Midoriya shows it everytime [[TheAntiNihilist he is out of depression]]. Mixes a bit with [[LifeIsntFair]]. [[spoiler: And one of the reasons why Yaoyorozu ends falling for him.]]

* QuitYourWhinning : Played straight for Yaoyorozu and Inverted for Intelli. The former has nothing to complain, as she is trying to deny some conflicting personal thoughts. The latter simply mentions that there IS always a reason to complain.

* RescueRomance : [[spoiler: In a platonic sense, this is what had been for Midoriya. He crushed for Yaoyorozu after going to vacations. And couldn't help but fall in love with the person behind the Creati persona.]]

* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections : Mentioned and partially Justified by Momo. [[HardTruthAesop Sometimes it is more worth th ability to use connections]], than simply having talent or resources, as her cousin Shizuka demonstrated.

* SealedWithAKiss : [[spoiler: And how her confessions is sealed. Mixed with [[TestKiss]] as she wanted to make sure that she truly wanted Izuku in her life.]]

* [[Squee]] : [[spoiler: The first reaction of [[LoveFreak Mina]] seeing Izuku and Momo finally coming together. Logically, alongside with [[ConstantlyCurious a million questions]].]]

* TokenEvilTeammate : Poor Intelli. [[NecessaryEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPubicity reputation between her colleagues]].

* WhenSheSmiles : A gender inverted example. Momo can't help but see Izuku smile in the party with the same acted grin he shows in front of the cameras; which demonstrates [[HiddenDepths how much she knows about him]]. [[spoiler: Eventually shown after confessing her feelings for him.]]

* YouUsedToBeBetterSpeech : A downplayed version for laughs. Momo is "apalled" that Saiko's provocations ahd fallen from her usual level of sophistication.

* CunningLikeAFox: Lampshaded by Momo. --->'''Momo''': I didn't become the number five on just my fantastic breasts and buttocks.

* EatingTheEyeCandy: Took to the most extreme as in [[spoiler:Eye fucked]] for Momo. [[NotSoAbove Though she isn't that far of enjoying the sight of Izuku taking off his hoodie]] or as she puts.

* OfCourseISmoke: Inverted with Momo. Her lifestyle makes her need a coping mechanism for it, which brings her "medicinal" cigars. Overlaps with a THC version of [[MustHaveNicotine]].

* Paparazzi: Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air, is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

* SlidingScaleOfIdealismVersusCynicism: For Izuku, he is half a whiskey from absolute cynicism. His idealism that Momo knew in UA almost doused, in her own words. He gets better.

* Papparazzi: Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air, is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kick starts]] the story.

* HasAType: Yaoyorozu "absolutely" shots any relationship with Midoriya because of her preferences of [[TallDarkSkinnedHandsome Brooding, refined men]]. [[spoiler: Eventually Defied. And HARD.]]

* ConsumateLiar: Downplayed and Justified. Midoriya is truly broken, can't voice his genuine thoughts, and is constantly forced in his heroic persona. Sadly, as stated in [[MoralityChain the entry]], as a Symbol of peace can't show anything else.

[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/42729468/chapters/107343690 Perfect Masks (MHA)]] is a IzuMomo shipping fic written by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/Kakita_Hikaru/pseuds/Kakita_Hikaru Kakita_Hikaru]], who also wrote [[WhateverHappenedToBattleFist]]. In this fic, [[WordOfGod considered by the very author]] as an alternate to the previous story, it is Momo who take the monumental task of helping Izuku deal with his problems, while also dealing with her own.

IronicallyDisabledArtist : Lampshaded and downplayed. While discussing the need of a Hobby to relax, Momo asks if Izuku still can draw. He mentions that it will be difficult with his mangled hands.
LovingAShadow : Makoto well, he was entranced by the image of Creati that I had made. When I started showing the other parts of me, the parts that enjoy Britpop Jazz and truly terrible light novels, he flinched and ran.[[SecretTestOfCharacter Thought that I was testing his commitment]] and he wasn't going to put up with that in a relationship.
MandatoryMotherhood : Discussed and averted for Yaoyorozu. She isn't sure that she wants children, not because [[ChildHater she hates them]] but more of her personal belief that she won't be a good mother.
MarijuanaIsLSD : Subverted with Momo, as a FunctionalAddict, as well as the specially formulated cannabis that she smokes to chill. She does admits that it would be a bit stronger, though.
MightyGlacier : Downplayed with Izuku. --->'''Momo Narrator''': For a moment Momo considers pushing Izuku into the ocean, but unfortunately, she'd probably fail. Whatever his faults, the man was solid like a mighty oak tree.
MustHaveCaffeine : As described by Tooru, she needs her morning coffee… In the afternoon… --->'''Tooru (TransparentlyBeautiful)''': Listen you let my transformation to a hotter more socially effective Aizawa happen in peace.
NatureAbhorsAVirgin : One of Setsuna arguments on why Deku is undatable.
ObliviousToHints : Izuku truly is the perfect example when asking why going to Ochako's wedding. --->'''Momo Narrator''': A loud groan escapes Momo's lips, she should have made him take a hit too, even if he doesn't like it...mellow him out a little.
ShrinkingViolet : Played with some gravitas with Izuku. As Momo confront why hee thinks so little of their friendship, he confesses that he truly can't imagine any worth outside from his hero persona. --->'''Izuku''': I'm not sure how to handle this, how to handle the idea that someone might like Izuku instead of Deku.
SoBadItsGood : Momo's guilty pleasure of ''terrible'' [[LightNovels]]. Also said word by word by Izuku, still on the topic.
TallTale : Mentioned by Momo from the time with her grandfather about fishing.
TheFirstCutIsTheDeepest : Izuku and Ochako's strained relationship. She asked him to help with her project… But then asked if she wanted Izuku or Deku...
TheStoner : Mentioned by Izuku about the classmates most plausible to smoke pot, when discussing Momo's "hobby". --->'''Izuku''': You know if I thought any of us would be smoking weed, it'd be Denki and then Sato
WealthyYatchOwner : How and where the third chapter starts, with Momo sunbathing and Izuku trying to fish in the open sea.
[[/folder]]

[[spoiler: DanceOfRomance :]] [[spoiler: Inadvertedly pulled of by Izuku, when asked Momo for the next piece.]]
[[spoiler: HomeSweetHome :]] [[spoiler: How indirectly Yaoyorozu confesses to Midoriya]] --->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: Let's go home Izuku,]] --->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: [[BigWhat Home?]]]]
[[spoiler: RescueRomance :]] [[spoiler: In a platonic sense, this is what had been for Midoriya. He crushed for Yaoyorozu after going to vacations. And couldn't help but fall in love with the person behind the Creati persona.]]
[[spoiler: SealedWithAKiss :]] [[spoiler: And how her confessions is sealed. Mixed with [[TestKiss]] as she wanted to make sure that she truly wanted Izuku in her life.]]
[[Squee]] : [[spoiler: The first reaction of [[LoveFreak Mina]] seeing Izuku and Momo finally coming together. Logically, alongside with [[ConstantlyCurious a million questions]].]]
AlwaysSecondBest : For laughs towards coffee, at least in Momo's eyes. --->'''Momo''': Why should I be okay drinking objectively worse caffeine water?
AmnesiaLoop : Lampshaded by Intelli, and put into discussion for Yaoyorozu, with the definition of Insanity. Yaoyorozu's taste might be exquisite, but that doesn't save her from repeating the same pattern over and over in her love life.
Angst : Maybe the most [[FatalFlaw]] of Momo, [[HisOwnWorstEnemy even after al this time]]. [[ComplainingAboutComplaining While mentally ranting about the situation]] in the Kyoto college, the answer she gave didn't convinced the student, nor herself. --->'''Momo as Narrator''': Doubt is like a worm, once it finds soil it will burrow and dig until you can't find where it entered and where it left.
ArmorPiercingQuestion : A well given one from Intelli to Yaoyorozu. Part of her [[LoveEpiphany]]. --->'''Saiko''': But, my dear Empress, is that the only reason you're watching?
BelievingTheirOwnLies : Inverted. Even with the fact that she is doing her best to improve the situation in the post war Japan, Yaoyorozu can't help but feel like an imposter.
CantTakeCriticism : Subverted. She IS indeed annoyed by that [[Envy sanctimonious]] question, but can't help asking herself if she is a good example?
CuddleBug Justified during the dance, as Yaoyorozu is still unpacking [[spoiler: her thoughts about a relationship with Midoriya.]] --->'''Momo''': Just let me stay like this while I think.
DoppelgangerDating : Discussed by Yaoyorozu as [[spoiler: part of her [[LoveEpiphany]]]]. --->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: Dark hair and dark eyes were easy enough, people typically find those who [[LookalikeLovers resemble themselves and their family]] easier to get along with, and more attractive. ]]
DoYouTrustMe : Invoked by indiretly Yaoyorozu. And enforced by Midoriya, [[ExcellentJudgeOfCharacter as he always trusts in Momo]], [[HumanityIsFlawed even when she might be in the wrong]].
EnragedByIdiocy : Downplayed. Yaoyorozu is pretty annoyed after a student tries to [[SlutShaming denounce]] her as a bad influence for the newer generations of heroinnes.
EtTuBrute : Again for laughs, when Izuku points out the prefered selection of teas of Yaoyorozu and comparing them to coffee.
EveryoneCanSeeIt : Discussed primarily with Saiko. [[spoiler: When Momo is [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial still denying her feelings]], it is Saiko who denotes it in front of the very protagonist.]]
ExplainExplainOhCrap : [[spoiler: Even when trying to [[BelieveTheirOwnLies convince herself]], Yaoyorozu can't help but [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial compliment many of Izuku's qualities]]. Even trying to use her [[HasAType]] as an explanation as to why she doesn't want to date him.]]
FriendlessBackground : As in Canon, Izuku mentions it to Momo while giving a [[CooldownHug]]. --->'''Izuku''': I always wanted someone, anyone really to tell me I could be a hero.
FriendlyEnemy : Played partially for laughs. Saiko Intelli (here under the name of [[MeaningfulRename Athena]] is one for Momo Yaoyorozu. [[VitriolicBestBuds Most of their converstions is just sniping at each other]].
HairTriggerTemper : Discussed when talking about [[HavingABlast Katsuki]]. --->'''Momo''': You could hand him a bottle of siracha and he would be angry that you weren't holding it right.
HeartbreakAndIceCream : While not in a heartbreak, Yaoyorozu has a bad mood; to the point of considering just watching Tv and eating ice cream. [[DefiedTrope Not the abomination that is coffee ice cream]].
HumanityIsFlawed : Lampshaded and justified by the heros and their institutions. They aren't the perfect champions of goodness, and will falter many times. Yet, it doesn't stop many of them trying to be the best they can be. --->'''Momo''': The Department isn't that much better, but it tries at least a little. It knows that the public will never buy Heroes as infallible, not after the War.
InappropiateRoleModel : What Yaoyorozu fears she might be at the end of her rant, as she feels part of [[InherentInTheSystem a flawed model of society]].
InsufferableGenius : One of the reasons why Saiko is like she is. --->'''Saiko''': When your quirk is literally intelligence, it's not really in your best interest to willingly kill brain cells, even if we can make them grow back now.
JealousRomanticWitness : [[spoiler: Though still not sorted out, Momo can't help but feel irritated with Izuku dancing with the other girls. Still she doesn't do anything… [[DefiedTrope Yet...]]]]
JustIgnoreIt : Subverted by Izuku. [[spoiler: If something is bothering Momo, then he will do his best to remedy it.]]
LipstickLesbian : Saiko is one. [[spoiler: Though she lacks interest in men, she still loves [[DramaQueen making a scene]].]]
MiseryBuildsCharacter : As cynic as he is, Midoriya shows it everytime [[TheAntiNihilist he is out of depression]]. Mixes a bit with [[LifeIsntFair]]. [[spoiler: And one of the reasons why Yaoyorozu ends falling for him.]] --->'''Momo''': But that's not… --->'''Izuku''': Not fair? It isn't, but neither is what you're doing to yourself. Maybe your example pressures some girls and boys into going too far or makes them feel ashamed. But you've always made it a point that beauty wasn't from your body, that you should proud of who you are. You...probably make a lot of insecure kids think they're going to be okay. I would have really loved to hear one of your speeches in middle school about how my looks were fine, I know that much.
PairTheSmartOnes : Or pair the dorks together. [[spoiler: This is how ends the tension between Midoriya and Yaoyorozu, with both nerds imitating many [[Tropes]] of their [[RuleOfSymbolism favourite media]].]] --->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: We really are a pair of dorks aren't we?]]
QuitYourWhinning : Played straight for Yaoyorozu and Inverted for Intelli. The former has nothing to complain, as she is trying to deny some conflicting personal thoughts. The latter simply mentions that there IS always a reason to complain.
SacredFirstKiss : [[spoiler: How Izuku sees how it should be their first kiss as an official couple. [[Flight Even offering flying to home]] for Momo to enjoy it in privacy.]]
ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections : Mentioned and partially Justified by Momo. [[HardTruthAesop Sometimes it is more worth th ability to use connections]], than simply having talent or resources, as her cousin Shizuka demonstrated.
SecretTestOfCharacter : [[spoiler: Momo asks for what Izuku sees in her eyes… Hoping for [[MindlinkMates a kindred soul]]. He passes]] --->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: I...see you puzzled, determined, worried, concerned, and something else...something I don't know what to name.]]
TokenEvilTeammate : Poor Intelli. [[NecessaryEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPubicity reputation between her colleagues]]. --->'''Saiko''': It is a party, and I rarely get a chance to indulge, people don't like me can you imagine?
WeReallyDoCare : Izuku truly backs his promise to check for Momo, specially after that horrible talk.
WhenSheSmiles : A gender inverted example. Momo can't help but see Izuku smile in the party with the same acted grin he shows in front of the cameras; which demonstrates [[HiddenDepths how much she knows about him]]. [[spoiler: Eventually shown after confessing her feelings for him.]]
WorkingOutTheirEmotions : In the end, the little visit from Midoriya is this intellectually for Momo. --->'''Izuku''': I like the banter, even if you keep on using your big brain to win.
YouUsedToBeBetterSpeech : A downplayed version for laughs. Momo is "apalled" that Saiko's provocations ahd fallen from her usual level of sophistication. --->'''Momo''': You disappoint me Saiko, your provocations aren't usually this blatant.