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Love Arc Chapter Five: Naegiri Ambushed! Help Me Get Stronger, Mondo!

Original Release: June 27, 2020 (Fanfiction.net), June 28, 2020 (AO3)

Summary

On their way back to campus from their dinner date, three bikers hit on and sexually assault Kyoko. An angered Makoto bravely stands up to them, but will he survive this encounter? And where's Mondo when you need him?

Tropes

• Almost Kiss: Makoto and Kyoko were about to kiss on the train but are interrupted by a few Crazy Diamonds recruits catcalling her.
• Big Damn Hero: Mondo helps save Makoto and Kyoko from being harassed by some Crazy Diamonds recruits.
• The Cameo: Takemichi makes a brief appearance.
• The Chikan: The Crazy Diamonds recruits creepily hit on Kyoko, one of who actually starts groping her.
• I Want to Be a Real Man: After the incident on the train, Makoto goes to Mondo for help in getting stronger, since Mondo told him that a man is supposed to protect the woman close to him. Mondo and Kyoko tell Makoto that he's already a real man considering that was willing to stand up to three guys much stronger than him.
• Internal Reveal: Mondo, and eventually the rest of Class 78, learn about Makoto and Kyoko's relationship.