[Yeah, that's annoying. Not that Bakugo is planning on getting Yuji's blood in him, but he's close enough to the guy now that it wouldn't be completely unheard of to wipe his blood off from a small cut or something. Treating Yuji as dangerous isn't something Bakugo wants to do.
You know, despite the fact that Bakugo's sweat from his palms at least is explosive, something Yuji would probably have to keep in mind. While making it is Bakugo's choice, sometimes instinctive things (or distracting things) happen...
Might have to tell Denji that too, since the half-devil uses blood as fuel. Whether it'd work on a half-devil, who knows. Something to think about later.]
I'm not the same as Choso, but I also have the same ability... I should've asked senpai about.
[ Or Gege will retcon this in two weeks.
Either way, Yuji is considering the options and talking to his brother about it. The tactics of using Blood Manipulation with other people isn't lost on him, and he knows that having a range of powers here will make it all the more useful. If he's able to make a Pact with Raidou, too...
Turning back to his friend, he sighs a little. ]
I could get Choso to harden it for you. I'm not great at that part yet - I'm still learning.
Aa. There's nothing you can do about it now but ask Mess Hair or test it.
[Add another tic to the wall.
Bakugo isn't lost to the advantages of Blood Manipulation, but it also requires a lot of caution with those who can't replenish their blood like people with regeneration or healing abilities. As it is, his combination with Yuji's power would create a more explosive blood for Yuji, and a longer distance and longer lasting explosion surprise for Bakugo.
He shakes his head at the suggestion.]
It won't help you get better if someone else does it.
[Still, Yuji's comment suggests he followed Bakugo's thought process.]
Knowing I can combine my sweat with your blood is still an advantage.
[ Yuji mumbles something about being the one to help Choso with his hair in the morning...
Either way, the advice is good. Yuji knows he needs to practice, that he has to get better with it - he didn't have time back home, between consuming the wombs and learning to use the technique as quickly as possible in order to get ready to fight. He has the freedom of growth here, and that means that he can enjoy the opportunity to learn more.
He hopes he gets to take that knowledge home with him. ]
Okay, right, onii-san and I can work on that together.
[Look, Choso's odangos look like spiders or crabs crashed into the back of his head. If Yuji's the one putting the guy's hair into that style every morning... what the fuck. Then again, Choso got his nickname after Bakugo met him the first day, so Mess Head was there before the guy had a chance for Yuji to do his hair.
It's not changing. Uni Hair, Gari Head, Mess Hair/Head, Uno Loser, Shachiku... Nobara and Nanami gets to be the unique ones. Odds are Gojo's gonna have a head-related nickname too. Fish Eyes?
As much as Bakugo hates the reality behind why they're all here, he accepts that's the state of things. Not using the time to train, explore, live, would be foolish. Despite him stubbornly doing that for the first two days...]
I'll be here if you want to train with it.
[He can't help Yuji train with the specifics, but he can help with other aspects. The nudge gets shoulder bump.]
Heh. [And a grin.] A double KO with you sounds fucking awesome.
Good morning, Bakugo. It's Shoto. Thank you for the gift in return. I'm assuming it was you or the most odd coincidence I've ever encountered. I choose to believe it was you. I'm messaging you for two reasons, one to thank you and one to invite you out with me to use this coupon. I would also like to see if they have movies here.
I was talking with someone about them and I'd like to see if there's any tactical value in a movie named "Scream" should it be in this place.
Oh. Are you reading this in my voice? You know there's a small chance that people have that ability. I thought it was a quirk when I first learned about it, but inner monologue is not something everyone can do. I'm not surprised you can.
I will, and then I'd like you to come with me if I can find it here. Or something of equivalence.
I'm trying to read it in yours right now. I could call you but this is more fun.
[Who wouldn't? A voice like that?]
A conversation I had with someone about movies. Did you know there's a category of movie that might have no actions? I'm trying to figure out what that would be like, but I think it'd be boring.
That's what I said, not in those words. I told them I'd prefer an 'action movie'. They were asking me what genre I liked and if there's an action movie, I would like that type. Maybe nothing too frightening before bed.
Hm... I don't know. I'm still talking to them so maybe I will ask, but I thought I'd rather ask you first. You're fun to be around.
I thought it was you. That's alright, it could've been someone's idea of a joke. I'm not very good at humour either. You're coming though, right? To a movie? If I can find a theatre here that has the moving kind.
No that's not what it's for. It doesn't matter, I'll look up the movie but I'll still take you to eat first. I'd cook but I don't think I have much around to make anything taste very good.
[Somehow he gets the feeling he's not being told the entire story...
...but doesn't want to try prying it out of Shoto any further. Who the hell knows what someone in the dorm would do, either a friendly gift, a stupid prank, or even SYNTHIA doing some bullshit social experiment again.]
Just fucking say that next time.
I'm not sitting through two damn movies. Dinner. Movie. Something else if you're gonna need more.
What if we went to a movie before dinner, then went to dinner and then another movie. And if we were to have time before or in between, I'd like to go to the arcade again. Have you ever been to one?
[ Yuji is doing his best! He's never done anyone else's hair before, so it's a work in progress. It doesn't help that no matter what style he puts the hair in, Choso ends up getting emotional about it because it was Yuji doing it to him...
Nodding, Yuji crosses his arms behind his back, considering and thoughtful. ]
I'd like to bring Choso too, so we can both learn. I know he likes you, so he won't mind too much, especially not if I ask. It's kind of like that.
[ Choso remains obsessed with his brother. ]
I want to be able to use this in the best possible way. I can make more blood with my cursed energy, so it's not as if I'm going to run out or anything like that. It's like a circle, you know? Then we'll be even more unstoppable.
it doesn't matter, right? we're starting fresh here.
[ whatever happened in the shower is a start to what denji meant as exploring his curiosity. hmm. perhaps he didn't explain himself too well, huh? it's a little late to re-open that conversation, and he doesn't plan to do it unless bakugou asks for it. in the end, it's not like denji is plotting anything, he's the type to go with the flow. additionally, he's oddly comfortable around bakugou since their moment in the shower— in fact, it triggered something within himself. acceptance? yeah, acceptance that he might be attracted to guys, too.
it's a change he noticed himself around other men as well. he's not as anxious if someone leans in a bit too close. a casual touch on the shoulder didn't make him tense up as before; simple changes here and there. a positive experience can do so much to one person, especially to denji who had nothing but traumas his entire life.
sir, he ain't cleaning shit. accept him the way he is!! ]
a reward for flattering you successfully. you're not easy to impress, you know. i worked sooo hard. i deserve a reward when you get here.
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