Line #96 Fanfic/PerfectMasksMHA


1	One heroine is tired of the frantic flow of her life. Photoshoots, 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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3	[[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. 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.
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5	!Official Summary
6	She is a pro hero who is always on top, always perfect, always in control of her image, she is Creati and she is tired.
7	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.
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13	!!Contains E=examples of:
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15	[[folder:Chapter One: Behind the Mask]]
16	* AllWomenAreLustful: By the comment of Izuku, most of Shoto's female fans were dismayed by his announcement, implying that.
17	-->'''Izuku''': To the collective tears of his female fans as I recall.
18	* ArgumentOfContradictions: Mentioned by Momo, while softly ranting about what tires her down, on how he is too conservative or too provocative.
19	* BeingGoodSucks: Downplayed. Both Yaoyorozu and Midoriya are tired of their heroic personas.
20	* 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.]]
21	* CelebritySuperhero: Again, played straight. Or as Yaoyorozu refers:
22	-->'''Momo as Narrator''': The Department would look at your 'inspirational abilities' to see your worth on the ranking charts.
23	* CelibateHero: Again, as in the previously mentioned story, Shoto is an Asexual man.
24	* 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.
25	-->'''Izuku''': Aren't heroes supposed to meddle even when they're not wanted?
26	* 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.
27	* 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.
28	-->'''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.
29	* DramaticShattering: Sadly defied for Izuku, as he fears he would break too much with his quirk.
30	* DrinkBasedCharacterization: Done in for both protagonists. Yaoyorozu loves whiskey, which [[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]].
31	* DrowningMySorrows: How Momo finds Izuku in the bar.
32	-->'''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?
33	* FirstNameBasis: Enforced by Yaoyorozu. In her own words.
34	-->'''Momo''': If you're willing to let out your demons to someone, they've earned the right to your name as my father said.
35	* GoodGuyBar: "The Bar with no Name", also present in the previous story of Fanfic/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.
36	* HasAType: Yaoyorozu "absolutely" shots any relationship with Midoriya because of her preferences of [[TallDarkAndHandsome Brooding, refined men]]. [[spoiler: Eventually Defied. And HARD.]]
37	* HeroicFatigue: Again, the protagonists. Immediately seen with Momo after the photo shoot. While Izuku is a second from a complete HeroicBSOD.
38	* HighPoweredCareerWoman: Yaoyorozu's mom was the 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]].
39	* IdealHero: Justified with Izuku, as he trained with All Might. Sadly, Deconstructed as Momo begins questioning his well-being.
40	--->'''Momo as Narrator''': A part of her wants to say it's wrong. That Izuku Midoriya, the ideal hero, the Titan of 1A hunched over a bar drinking his own whiskey as if it held the answers to all of life's problems is something that should not be.
41	* IJustWantToBeNormal: The central theme of the story, as both Midoriya and Yaoyorozu wish 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.]]
42	--->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler:For treating me like you would anyone else...it's nice to have that.]]
43	* ImmoralJournalist: Again, as [[CelebritySuperhero Pro heroine]] Momo tends to attract those. Needing some breathing air is what [[NiceJobFixingItVillain kickstarts]] the story.
44	* InVinoVeritas: Momo denotes how brutally honest Izuku is under the influence of Alcohol. [[BeneathTheMask Almost for the mask to slip.]]
45	* 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.
46	* 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.
47	* 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.
48	* TheOneWithAPersonalLife: Absolutely defied with Izuku, and partially with Momo.
49	--->'''Momo as Narrator''': She like the rest of her class might have adored Yagi's affable if weird fatherly ways, but the man hadn't known what work-life balance was.
50	* 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.]]
51	* 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-week vacation.
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54	[[folder:Chapter Two: If I’m Being Honest]]
55	* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: Downplayed. After the talk on the beach, Izuku admits to Momo that He wants to take care of her.
56	* 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.
57	* BreadEggsBreadedEggs: Momo really needs Tea, or liquor, or tea liquor…
58	* 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.
59	* ComeWithMeIfYouWantToLive: Downplayed as no one is at life-threatening risk. But as Izuku's mental health is seriously declining because of his constant self-isolation, Momo's offer might come close.
60	-->'''Izuku''': How do I...how do I make up for that?
61	-->'''Momo''': You get in my car and let me take you on vacation.
62	* 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.
63	* CoolCar: The Sports car that Momo drives searching for Izuku.
64	* DisapprovingLook: Momo to Izuku, much to the discomfort of the latter.
65	* 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.
66	--->'''Momo''': I believe you are familiar with the feeling? The hero gala when that exchange heroine from France stared at your ass the entire time?
67	* ExactWords: Implied for laughs by Momo. She is going on vacation with Izuku, [[NotHyperbole even if she has to buy every plane in Japan]].
68	* 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.
69	* GiveGeeksAChance: What desperately is trying the Director, as he believes that Momo didn't give his son a chance.
70	* 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.
71	* ICanExplain: Invoked by Izuku, to explain why he doubted that Momo would fulfill her promise. [[WhatTheHellHero Cue another call off]].
72	* InstantFanClub: In this fan canon, in their third year, the first years made one called [[BeautyEqualsGoodness The Church of Momo]]. Izuku jokes about joining officially and building a shrine.
73	* LogicalWeakness: Justified, partially. A big event like the Quarterly party could risk the [[BlackTieInfiltration infiltration of villain groups]] to the Police Department Building.
74	* 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]]…
75	* NotAMask: The Comissioner who brings the news that ruins her day has a quirk that makes his face metallic.
76	* 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.
77	* PromotedFanboy: Poor Izuku, you are not a hero dork; as stated by Momo.
78	-->'''Momo''': What case was Shadowjump's major debut?
79	-->'''Izuku''': He was at Taros Facility Fire where he rescued five people and a kitten, calico pattern I think?
80	* 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:
81	-->'''Momo as Narrator''': Yet, even those who endeavoured to destroy mankind with paperwork needed time to let loose.
82	* SheIsNotMyGirlfriend: Gender inverted. After Momo doesn't find Izuku, she decides to go looking for him. The pilot invokes this, for Momo to mentally groan about it.[[spoiler: Eventually Defied.]]
83	* SlaveToPr: Downplayed, still to the chagrin of Momo. She HAS to keep most working relationships as a Pro Heroine.
84	* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: [[spoiler:Of course, Momo, you don't like Izuku. Again implied in the Reception of the wedding.]]
85	--->'''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.
86	* 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.
87	* 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]].
88	* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Or rather Trademark favorite drink, which for Momo is Tea. Inverted with prejudice for coffee, as she refers to it as an abomination.
89	* 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.
90	* YouAreNotAlone: This concludes the discussion.
91	-->'''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.
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94	[[folder:Chapter Three: Sunshine Baggage]]
95	* AllMenArePerverts: Implied by Momo, after Izuku's innocent answer to her hug.
96	-->'''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.
97	* AmazonianBeauty: Tooru VR avatar. She is appalled that many people ask her to make her beefier…
98	* 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]].
99	* AsleepForDays: Downplayed to Day. The jet lag and the many bad nights came with a vengeance to Izuku and Momo.
100	* AwardSnub: In-universe, Izuku finds insulting (and demands a recount) of [[BlowYouAway Inasa's]] defeat in the Top 10.
101	-->'''Izuku''': He was robbed! Robbed I say.
102	* ConspiracyTheorist: Mina, Mina, Mina… You are bordering on Shoto's level of paranoia on this chat. Lampshaded by [[{{Invisibility}} Tooru]].
103	* 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]].]]
104	* CunningLikeAFox: Lampshaded by Momo.
105	-->'''Momo''': I didn't become the number five on just my fantastic breasts and buttocks.
106	* CynicismCatalyst: The strain of his failed relationship is one for Midoriya.
107	-->'''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.
108	* FictionalSocialNetwork: The ACMELINE App, and the UA girl's chat 'Queens of the New Age'.
109	* TheFirstCutIsTheDeepest: Izuku and Ochako's strained relationship. She asked him to help with her project… But then asked if she wanted Izuku or Deku...
110	* 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.]]
111	-->[[spoiler: '''Izuku''': Hey Momo, you know I'm here for you too right? ]]]
112	* GirlNextDoor: What Momo considers Izuku's ideal girl to start a relationship with.
113	* 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 shoots down]].
114	* HeroesGoneFishing: At least for Izuku, it is. Mixed with (ironically) FishOutOfWater, as he has absolutely no idea of what he is doing.
115	* 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.
116	* LovingAShadow: The biggest problem in Yaoyorozu's love life.
117	-->'''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.
118	* 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.
119	* 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.
120	* MightyGlacier: Downplayed with Izuku.
121	-->'''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.
122	* MustHaveCaffeine: As described by Tooru, she needs her morning coffee… In the afternoon…
123	-->'''Tooru by the chat name of [=TransparentlyBeautiful=]''': Listen you let my transformation to a hotter more socially effective Aizawa happen in peace.
124	* NatureAbhorsAVirgin: One of Setsuna's arguments on why Deku is undatable.
125	* ObliviousToHints: Izuku truly is the perfect example when asking why going to Ochako's wedding.
126	-->'''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.
127	* ShrinkingViolet: Played with some gravitas with Izuku. As Momo confronts why he thinks so little of their friendship, he confesses that he truly can't imagine any worth outside of his hero persona.
128	-->'''Izuku''': I'm not sure how to handle this, how to handle the idea that someone might like Izuku instead of Deku.
129	* SoBadItsGood: Momo's guilty pleasure of ''terrible'' LightNovels. Also said word by word by Izuku, still on the topic.
130	* TheStoner: Mentioned by Izuku about the classmates most plausible to smoke pot, when discussing Momo's "hobby".
131	-->'''Izuku''': You know if I thought any of us would be smoking weed, it'd be Denki and then Sato.
132	* TallTale: Mentioned by Momo from the time with her grandfather about fishing.
133	* WealthyYachtOwner: How and where the third chapter starts, with Momo sunbathing and Izuku trying to fish in the open sea.
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136	[[folder: Chapter Four: A Little Perfect]]
137	* AlwaysSecondBest: PlayedForLaughs towards coffee, at least in Momo's eyes.
138	-->'''Momo''': Why should I be okay drinking objectively worse caffeine water?
139	* 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.
140	* {{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.
141	-->'''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.
142	* ArmorPiercingQuestion: A well-given one from Intelli to Yaoyorozu. Part of her LoveEpiphany.
143	-->'''Saiko''': But, my dear Empress, is that the only reason you're watching?
144	* 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.
145	* CantTakeCriticism: Subverted. She IS indeed annoyed by that [[GreenEyedMonster sanctimonious]] question, but can't help asking herself if she is a good example.
146	* CuddleBug: Justified during the dance, as Yaoyorozu is still unpacking [[spoiler: her thoughts about a relationship with Midoriya.]]
147	-->'''Momo''': Just let me stay like this while I think.
148	* DanceOfRomance: [[spoiler: Inadvertedly pulled of by Izuku, when asked Momo for the next piece.]]
149	* DoppelgangerDating: Discussed by Yaoyorozu as [[spoiler: part of her LoveEpiphany]].
150	-->'''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. ]]
151	* 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]].
152	* EnragedByIdiocy: Downplayed. Yaoyorozu is pretty annoyed after a student tries to [[SlutShaming denounce]] her as a bad influence on the newer generations of heroines.
153	* EtTuBrute: Again for laughs, when Izuku points out the preferred selection of teas of Yaoyorozu and compares them to coffee.
154	* 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.]]
155	* 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 type]] as an explanation as to why she doesn't want to date him.]]
156	* FriendlessBackground: As in Canon, Izuku mentions it to Momo while giving a [[CooldownHug reassuring hug]].
157	-->'''Izuku''': I always wanted someone, anyone really to tell me I could be a hero.
158	* 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]].
159	* HairTriggerTemper: Discussed when talking about [[HavingABlast Katsuki]].
160	-->'''Momo''': You could hand him a bottle of siracha and he would be angry that you weren't holding it right.
161	* 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]].
162	* HomeSweetHome: [[spoiler: How indirectly Yaoyorozu confesses to Midoriya.]]
163	-->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: Let's go home Izuku,]]
164	-->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: [[BigWhat Home?]]]]
165	* 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.
166	-->'''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.
167	* InappropriateRoleModel: What Yaoyorozu fears she might be at the end of her rant, as she feels part of [[InherentInTheSystem a flawed model of society]].
168	* InsufferableGenius: One of the reasons why Saiko is like she is.
169	-->'''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.
170	* 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...]]]]
171	* JustIgnoreIt: Subverted by Izuku. [[spoiler: If something is bothering Momo, then he will do his best to remedy it.]]
172	* LipstickLesbian: Saiko is one. [[spoiler: Though she lacks interest in men, she still loves [[DramaQueen making a scene]].]]
173	* MiseryBuildsCharacter: As cynic as he is, Midoriya shows it every time [[TheAntiNihilist he is out of depression]]. Mixes a bit with LifeIsntFair. [[spoiler: And one of the reasons why Yaoyorozu ends falling for him.]]
174	-->'''Momo''': But that's not…
175	-->'''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 be 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.
176	* 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]].]]
177	-->'''Momo''': [[spoiler: We really are a pair of dorks aren't we?]]
178	* QuitYourWhining: 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.
179	* 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.]]
180	* 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.]]
181	* 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.
182	* 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, as well as more of that.]]
183	* SecretTestOfCharacter: [[spoiler: Momo asks for what Izuku sees in her eyes… Hoping for [[MindlinkMates a kindred soul]]. He passes]]
184	-->'''Izuku''': [[spoiler: I...see you puzzled, determined, worried, concerned, and something else...something I don't know what to name.]]
185	* TokenEvilTeammate: Poor Intelli. [[NecessarilyEvil Her works needs some compromises]] which she does [[TheNeedsOfTheMany for the greater good]]. This gives her a [[HeroWithBadPublicity reputation among her colleagues]].
186	--->'''Saiko''': It is a party, and I rarely get a chance to indulge, people don't like me can you imagine?
187	* WeReallyDoCare: Izuku truly backs his promise to check for Momo, especially after that horrible talk.
188	* 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.]]
189	* WorkingOutTheirEmotions: In the end, the little visit from Midoriya is this intellectually for Momo.
190	-->'''Izuku''': I like the banter, even if you keep on using your big brain to win.
191	* YouUsedToBeBetterSpeech: A downplayed version for laughs. Momo is "appalled" that Saiko's provocations have fallen from her usual level of sophistication.
192	-->'''Momo''': You disappoint me, Saiko, your provocations aren't usually this blatant.
193	[[/folder]]

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