Quirkless Hero-Chapter 163 - : Letter

Back at the bar, Midoriya Izuku returned along with the rest of the League of Villains. The atmosphere, however, was a bit heavy.

After all, Midoriya had just killed Spinner. Even though the League of Villains was made up of people with twisted personalities and unstable minds, they still weren't so far gone that they could warmly welcome someone who had just executed one of their own... except for one person.

Shigaraki Tomura sat silently in the corner of the bar, saying nothing. He was still shaken after being scolded by "Sensei," and now another troublesome person had latched onto Midoriya.

"Midoriya-kun! Midoriya-kun! Go out with me! I really, really like you!!"

"Go away... Stay away from me."

Midoriya pushed back with his hands, trying to keep the crazy girl at a distance. He had no idea how to deal with Toga Himiko. She was completely insane.

Rather than being scared off by Spinner's brutal death, she was blushing and clinging to Midoriya like glue, making his headache even worse.

After struggling for a long time without success, Midoriya finally gave up and sighed. He retreated to his room. If he couldn't get rid of her, at least he could hide.

Sitting on his bed, Midoriya reached into his bag and pulled out two folded letters...

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Just as Midoriya was about to leave, Hatsume Mei called out to him and handed him the two folded letters she had pulled from her pouch.

"What's this?"

"Letters sent to the school. They're addressed to you, Midoriya-chan~~ But since you weren't there, I had to pick them up for you."

One of Hatsume Mei's reasons for coming—besides checking on Midoriya's situation—was to deliver these letters to him.

"Thanks... and sorry..."

Midoriya couldn't bring himself to say anything more. There were too many emotions, too much gratitude he couldn't put into words. His friends had risked so much just to come find him.

"Enough with the useless talk. If you ever do anything bad as an 'enemy,' I'll be the first hero to take you down."

"If that day ever comes, I'll leave it to you."

"Shut up! I don't want that day to ever come!"

Midoriya's answer made Bakugo snap. This wasn't why he had come all this way. He knew Midoriya—no matter what, even as an "enemy," he was still more righteous than anyone else.

"Midoriya... No matter what happens, we'll always be friends."

"Thank you, Shinso..."

Midoriya couldn't even look Shinso in the eyes. The guilt was too much. He had let everyone down.

"Midoriya... Take care of yourself. That fight you won last time... I'll make sure to take it back someday."

"I'll be waiting, Todoroki."

And finally, three girls gave him their last words before saying goodbye.

"Midoriya-kun, take care of yourself. If that day really comes... I'll be waiting."

"...I'm sorry."

"Midoriya, we'll always believe in you. Don't forget us."

"I won't. I'll always remember you all."

"Midoriya-chan~~ That thing of yours is still with me. I don't plan on destroying it anymore! If you ever do something bad, I'll use it against you!!"

"......"

The words left unsaid carried apology... gratitude... and a bit of heartache. But these were his friends' final farewells to him. Midoriya took them to heart, then turned and walked away.

This time... it was a real goodbye.

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Thinking back on everything that had happened before parting ways, Midoriya felt truly guilty toward his friends. In the end, his reckless actions had still made them worry.

He unfolded the letter carefully, his eyes landing on the name written on it.

"To Midoriya Izuku—Sender: Kouta."

Thinking of the child he had saved, Midoriya smiled as he opened the letter and began to read.

"Brother Midoriya, it's Kouta—how are you doing?

I asked Aunt Mandalay to help me write this letter because I have to thank you.

Ever since my parents passed away, I've always felt sad and upset. Why did they leave me? Why did they throw away their lives to protect strangers? That's why I hated heroes so much.

If they had just chosen not to be heroes, they wouldn't have had to die. Giving up their lives for people they didn't even know—it's the most foolish thing ever.

Mom and Dad were killed by that villain because they tried to protect others, leaving me behind all alone... It was so cruel. That's why I hated heroes, and why I was rude to you and the others back then... I'm sorry.

But now, I understand.

Brother Midoriya, you risked your life to save me from that villain. I finally realize how foolish I was... Mom and Dad became heroes because they wanted to protect everyone.

Just like you.

Even though I was so rude and mean to you, you still put your life on the line to protect me. Because of your efforts, I survived. And the villain who killed my parents finally got what he deserved.

Thank you!

Now I understand why my parents did what they did—because they were truly great heroes.

And brother Midoriya, you're a hero too... you're my hero, Midoriya-nii!

Someday, I want to become a great hero too—just like you."

As he finished reading, Midoriya covered his eyes with one hand, but the tears slipped through his fingers, falling uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry... Kouta. I'm not a proper hero at all..."

Hearing his efforts acknowledged by a child—he was happy. Really, truly happy. Tears streamed down his face.

All the pressure and pain he had been carrying alone... yet now, with the trust of his friends and the admiration of this child, it didn't feel so bad after all.

Still, he wasn't a good role model. Kouta shouldn't be learning from someone like him. Midoriya silently folded the letter and put it away carefully.

Then, his gaze shifted to another letter.

Who else would write to him besides Kouta?

He carefully unfolded it and saw the sender's name written on top.

"Shie Hassaikai—Eri."

"Eri?"

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The name felt so familiar. Slowly, Midoriya opened the letter.

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