After the villain invasion, UA School has closed for one day to improve its security system. Then classes opened the next day.
Eraserhead entered the room to start homeroom in the morning with his face covered in bandages. It creates doubt among the students that people like this still come to work. and also respects the care and attention given to duties.
"Don't worry about me. You guys have something important to know—that the fight isn't over yet."
"fight?"
"Don't tell me."
"Villian invasion?"
"A test?"
Everyone in the room made various guesses from their homeroom teacher's words.
Eraserhead shook his head. "Not both. What I'm telling you is the UA sports event that's approaching."
"As good as a high school!"
Everyone was excited about this topic. Some people did not know the importance of this work, but the homeroom teacher told them about its importance. Because the UA Sports Festival is a big annual event that receives a lot of attention, at a level comparable to the Olympics before its popularity dropped. And for students who perform well, there will be a professional hero who will send them a request for an internship.
"If we understand each other, let's go prepare. Only two more weeks There were only three opportunities throughout the study. If you want to be a hero, then focus and give it your all. Plus Ultra!"
When they finished talking about what needed to be said, Eraserhead walked out of the room to let the teacher who was teaching the next class enter.
***
After finishing Professor Cementos's modern literature class, which is the last subject of the morning session, the students gathered together to talk about the upcoming sports event. Surprisingly, Ochako was the liveliest.
"Let's do our best, everyone!" Ochako said this and smiled with a dark expression.
"Why does Uraraka look different?" Mina asked.
"I think so, Kero," Tsuyu said after slapping Minoru's face with his tongue, who was trying to say something.
"Her character is probably erratic," Eijirou replied with uncertainty as he raised his hand to Ochako's eyes.
Meanwhile, Izuku walked to the theater with Ochako and Tenya. They had a discussion about why they became heroes.
"Because everyone in my family is a hero, and I want to be like an older brother who helps people," Tenya said of his reasons.
"As for me, I have All Might as my inspiration. I want to help people who are struggling with a smile," Izuku said. "I would like to say something like, It's nothing anymore. [Because I came here!] Even though I know I can't be as strong as All Might."
The other two tried to hold back their laughter at Izuku's imitation of All Might.
When listening to the reasons of the two friends, Ochako was embarrassed to tell her reasons. But she decided to speak out: "It would be embarrassing. But I want to be a hero for the money. to help parents."
She then explained that her parents worked as construction contractors. But there was hardly any work coming in, so there were financial problems. She wants to help because her quirk is useful in this field. But her parents also want her to follow her dreams.
"Then I will be a hero to help people and earn money for my parents." Ochako had a determined expression on her face as she spoke.
"No shame, Uraraka. I accept your efforts," Tenya announced, moving his arms and hands like a robot.
"I understand your reasoning." Izuku nodded.
Just when they were about to talk about something else to change the atmosphere, All Might, in a suit, rushed out of the corner. "Stay here. Young Midoriya!"
The Symbol of Peace lifted up the packed lunch bag and asked with a serious expression, amidst the shock of the three hero students. "Would you care to come eat with me?"
Ochako spat out water from her mouth. "It's like a young girl inviting you to eat!"
"Ah…" Izuku knew why All Might wanted to talk to him. But an invitation like this was unexpected.
"You guys go first. Don't wait for me," Izuku told his friend, who had not yet recovered from his shock, before walking with All Might.
***
With this, Tenya and Ochako continued walking towards the cafeteria. which is still confusing.
"Why did he invite Midoriya-kun to eat?" Ochako said this while waiting in line with Tenya to buy food.
"I heard he jumped in to help All Might," Tenya told the gravity woman. "I would like to thank you."
"By the way, Midoriya-kun is very powerful. All Might might be interested in him," Ochako said without thinking.
Unbeknownst to them, one person took these words to heart.
***
In terms of who was mentioned, there was also discussion. After Izuku finished eating Might's boxed lunch, All Might revealed his true form and explained why he had to be like this. To make Izuku understand the importance of secrets It was because of the villain from six years ago. And because they were afraid it would cause chaos, they concealed it from the public.
"So this is your true form," Izuku said after hearing the story and seeing All Might's thin body before muttering, "It's just as I thought."
"What do you mean?" All Might asked.
"Uh… I'm not sure if you remember me or not. But almost a year ago, you saved me from the Villain Clone," Izuku said.
"I remember that villain. But I'm sorry I didn't remember you." All Might shook his head.
Izuku didn't think much of it because All Might helped many people every day. This makes it impossible to remember everyone.
"At that time, I came in contact with you and used my quirk to analyze your body. Even if it wasn't intentional, I'm sorry for what I did." Izuku looked down and looked up. "So I found out you had an injury. Then I started researching battles that could cause this, but couldn't find one. The closest one was the Toxic Chainsaw. Because from then on, your working hours decreased. But from history, it is impossible for him to do that to you."
"Yes, that punk really beat me," All Might admitted.
Izuku then continued. "And because your working hours start to decrease noticeably, So you came to work at UA to cover up. All I can think of is that you are recovering or preparing to retire. But I never thought it would be this heavy."
He never really thought about it. All Might's body would be so emaciated that he would have to transform to hide.
After speaking, silence enveloped the entire room.
All Might sighed, then began to speak. "I admit that you are indeed very smart. Who can think about these things? And yes, I'm retiring. Can you see how bad my injury is? Can't be cured. The time gradually decreased. There will come a day when I won't be able to use my powers."
Even though Izuku had prepared himself, when he heard it from All Might's own mouth, it shocked him to the point where he couldn't do anything. All Might, in his memories, was an invincible and invulnerable man.
"I know what you're thinking, young man. But I am still human and invulnerable," All Might said, as if reading Izuku's thoughts. "I am sorry you had to find out this and bear it."
"It's okay," Izuku said, waving his hand rapidly.
"I have nothing to say. Go back to class," All Might said, preparing to get up and leave as well.
"Wait a minute," Izuku called, and he handed All Might a notebook and pen. By opening the page with his analysis. "Please sign for me."
All Might received the notebook and pen in surprise. "Do you carry a notebook with you all the time?"
"I can make one," Izuku answered sheepishly.
The number one hero shook his head and scribbled his signature on the blank space. "Alright, all right, huh?"
All Might was about to return the book but was stopped when he saw his own quirk written in it.
[Name: Ultimate Strength (Interview from Hero Magazine) Weekly Issue xxx]
Type: Emitter/Collector(guess)
Ability: Creating and storing energy to increase strength (guess)
"What does this mean, young man?" he asked the owner of the book, who pointed out what he wanted him to see.
"Oh, I wrote about the possibility of your quirk. Because, as you've given interviews, there's never been a time when you've said it so plainly," Izuku replied.
"It's really close," All Might admitted to the young man's guess. "What makes you think it is like that?"
"It's because when I analyzed your body, I learned more than just the wound," Izuku reasoned. He continued speaking, not caring that All Might was sweating and feeling anxious. "Even for a short period of time, I saw an enormous amount of energy flowing through your body. So I think that might be the source of its strength. So I tried to follow this by spreading the energy throughout my body. Because my quirk also has energy accumulation. And as a result, I was able to strengthen myself. So I wrote it down. But from today's reveal, transformation must be added as well. Perhaps this is why no one knows about your personal life. Because you can transform when you're not on duty. Ah!"
Izuku stopped talking when he saw the confused and astonished expressions in his audience. "Sorry, when it comes to analysis, I tend to get carried away by excitement."
"It's okay, young man. Besides, she said her quirk is like this. Maybe I can teach you some secrets," All Might said.
"Really!?" Izuku's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Of course, I am your teacher after all. It's only natural to give advice," All Might said with confidence. But soon, blood came out. Making Izuku scream.
"Are you sure something's wrong?" Izuku asked worriedly.
"I'm used to it," All Might replied dismissively.
"Then excuse me first," Izuku said, saying goodbye, and he walked back to the classroom with a thoughtful expression on his face. Because he has a lot to think about.
***
After the last class of the day ended, Everyone was prepared to go home. But then they started hearing noises outside the classroom door. Unfortunately for the rest, Katsuki was the first to reach the door. As soon as the door was opened, it revealed a group of students from other rooms all standing together.
"There are so many people."
"Why have you come here?"
Katsuki just looked annoyed at the crowd in front of him. "Apparently, these extras came to observe us. Very annoying."
Without hesitation, the hot-headed, straw-haired student began walking. But she was stopped by a purple-haired student who looked sleep-deprived. "I was just going to come and look. But I didn't think they would be so cocky like this."
"So is there a problem?" Katsuki asked.
"I'm a little disappointed. Please weigh it. You probably know that there are many people who do not pass the entrance exam for the hero branch. Including myself," the purple-haired student said.
"What do you want to say?" Katsuki asked again.
"Well, what I'm trying to say is that this sports event isn't just a place to show off the skills of the Hero branch masters. But those of us from other branches also have the opportunity to be considered for transfer into the hero branch. Do you think you're just here to observe? No, we have come to declare war," the same student announced.
Everyone in Class A was shocked at the challenge from students from different courses. They didn't know how to respond.
But then another voice spoke up. "The class A members will be happy. I myself am interested!"
It was the voice of a student with brushed blonde hair who walked through the crowd. "Remember, Class B is superior to Yo-!"
Before he could finish speaking, he mysteriously fell to the floor.
"Sorry, we don't have any problems with Class A." A newcomer's voice sounded. It's a woman with orange hair. She walked in and dragged the blonde-haired student back out.
There was silence. But it was Katsuki who ruined it by walking away. By hitting the purple-haired student's shoulder as well. "Whatever you want to say, just say it. How can I be number one?"
The conversation started to return to normal.
"Damn, can't he just bear the thought of not getting into trouble with anyone?" Minoru complained.
"Honest and truly a man." Eijirou tried to hold back tears of joy.
"That's too bad; no matter how you look at it, they're clearly fighting each other," Denki hissed at his friend.
Izuku shook his head at Katsuki's actions. before walking and stopping in front of the crowd. "I don't know what you guys thought of us all standing here. But could you please step aside or disperse? Because it blocks us. Is it true that not everyone is free?"
Hearing this, the crowd really began to disperse.
"He really managed to be the vice leader of the class, Midoriya!"
"You yourself are a very manly man."
"That's amazing, Midoriya-kun."
And because of this, Izuku received praise from his friends.
"Then let's go back." Izuku turned to Ochako and Tenya.
***
Afternoons for two weeks were given free of charge to the hero students to practice with each other for their sports events. UA has various facilities, including a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness center, miniature city, and even the school's forest area. If you want it anywhere, just inform the homeroom teacher. Of course, students from other fields can request it as well, as it is school property. Every student has the right to use it.
As for Izuku's training, in addition to exercising to strengthen your muscles, which you already do regularly, he will focus on summoning and wielding various weapons. that have not yet been mastered over and over to increase aptitude and familiarity. And he was the equipment tester for May, where he vowed to never wear that iron skeleton armor again after it twisted his body to the point of breaking!
"Damn it, Hatsume! Don't bring that thing near me again!" Izuku yelled at the engineering girl, backing away from the metal man.
"Hey, don't worry, I fixed the program this time." May reassured her. "Look at this first."
She picked up the button and pressed it. The skeleton suit then began to move in a more fluid manner than before.
'It took her a few days to improve it!' Izuku looked on in shock.
However, the fluid movement only lasted for a moment before it began to move strangely. And soon it exploded.
'Okay, that's as good as you are.' More than half of the things she created ended in explosions, Izuku thought.
"Oh no, my child!" May groaned.
Izuku shook his head and spoke. "I'm sorry, I have an appointment!"
With that, he hurried out of the research room immediately, followed by the grumbling sound of Powerloader.
***
Somewhere in the forest area of the school, Izuku, in his gym clothes, meets with All Might to learn techniques from the number one hero.
"Young Midoriya. You try using as much power as you can." All Might spoke while in his true form.
"Yes?" Izuku nodded and activated the power-up. Green lightning appeared to erupt all over his body as a gentle wind blew out.
'About ten percent of One for All?' All Might thought before asking. "Is this the end?"
Izuku nodded. "If it's any more than this, my body will start to hurt until it's difficult to move and even cause physical harm."
"Then try increasing your strength as much as your body can handle without harming yourself." All Might said.
Izuku immediately complied with the request. He drew out more power and sent it throughout his body. The wind and lightning around him became more violent. But of course, using more power comes with a cost. And it takes a lot of concentration to endure the intense pain as the level of power increases.
Until it reaches a level where it is thought that the body's limits have been reached, he stopped increasing his energy and instead held it back so that it wouldn't disappear.
"This is my highest score. All Might!" It took Izuku a lot of effort to get the words out.
'This is equivalent to my twenty percent. And he's used it more. All Might secretly thought in shock.
"Well done, young man. Then unleash your attack!" The number one hero said as he made a punching motion.
Hearing that, Izuku didn't hold back. He cocked his fist behind his back. Before pulling the arm back...
As soon as he threw his punch, a gust of wind suddenly shot out of his fist towards the forest and blew everything along. When the gusts of wind subsided, a long path of crushed and broken trees was revealed.
"You did well, young Midoriya," All Might praised.
"Thank you," Izuku said, holding onto his right arm. His power-up mode has been cancelled. and the body feels pain.
"This is the technique I will teach. [Air Pressure Attack] Actually, you did it yourself. But as you can see, she immediately lost her ability to fight, then or now." All Might pointed out.
"Yes," Izuku admitted, thinking back to the fight with Katsuki that caused him to break his arm. "I couldn't move well after doing it."
"That's something that needs to be improved. She had to make herself able to fire the air pressure more than once without losing her power or breaking her arm. If she succeeds, she will have a ranged attack in her arsenal," All Might told the target of this training.
Izuku nodded. But I still can't figure out how to fix it. It's not a problem using Quirk. But it was his own body that was not strong enough. Or should he increase his exercise level?
All Might, seeing Izuku thinking, decided to give him a hint. "I don't use my maximum power all the time."
After listening to All Might Without realizing it, Izuku narrowed his eyes and began expressing his thoughts in a mumbling form.
"Yes! It makes sense that All Might would keep his power under control. Otherwise, his every movement would create wind and destroy everything. Got it! If we wield this level of power every time we shoot air pressure, we won't be able to move, so what we have to do is!"
Izuku's eyes widened as he realized this.
"Have you thought of it yet? You have a quick head," All Might praised.
"Thank you, I know. If I can't always use this level of power, then all you have to do is use it when attacking." Izuku said it excitedly. and move on immediately. "Change from gathering energy in anticipation of an attack to suddenly summoning it when attacking! And only do the arm part. It will reduce the burden that the body has to bear. It's like running your hand through hot water instead of soaking it!"
"I'm impressed by your comparison, but it's easy to say or think. Instantly increasing or decreasing power requires extremely delicate control," All Might said.
"yes! Well, first of all, Izuku called out using a normal power level enhancement. Then increase the energy to the limit. "Remember it."
Then reduce the energy to normal levels. before he took a deep breath. He then punched out and quickly increased energy throughout his body. However, after the punch was thrown, there was only a lighter force of wind than intended. It only causes the tree to lean slightly.
'We increased our power too slowly,' he thought and tried again.
This time, the trees in the front row were leaning more than before. The green-haired boy sighed and did the same.
Izuku was able to succeed the ninth time. Long lines of trees were uprooted. He hopes this won't be a problem with the school. However, he frowned at his own work. It seems that this task is really not easy. To suddenly pull up energy while still wielding the same power.
'Still, this is just standing still. and threw a punch. Not while moving the whole body,' he thought as he sat down to rest.
"Let's just say it's been enough for a day now; it seems like your body is already tired. It is true that repetition will help you develop quickly. But forcing it too much is not good. And don't forget to go find the recovery girl," All Might advised after noticing Izuku's expression.
"Yes, do you have any secrets to altering your energy?" Izuku nodded and asked.
"No, I can use all my energy without my body being fine. So you can control it as you wish. But if there's anything I can recommend, it's my senses. I use my senses to control my powers. Just picture it in my head, and I can do it. And when you do it repeatedly, it will get better," All Might said.
'He's a natural with his power. Maybe if we knew how to use energy from the beginning, we might as well not have to face the problem we are,' Izuku secretly thought. After all, he hadn't even been able to use the energy he had stored up in this form for less than a year. It's different from people who have used it their whole life as if it were a part of their body.
"I think you're thinking too much, young Midoriya," All Might said.
Izuku looked up at All Might questioningly, as if to ask what his trainer meant.
All Might then spoke again. "Of course, always thinking is a good thing. But sometimes we just have to follow our instincts."
The number one hero transformed into a muscular body and acted like he threw a punch. "Clear your head. Then he clenched his fist and punched out—ack!"
Before coughing up blood and returning to his true form,
"All Might!" Izuku cried out in shock and quickly got up to check on his instructor.
"I'm fine," All Might dismissed, wiping the blood from his mouth.
"Are you sure?" Izuku said it in disbelief. Because the words coming out of the number one hero's mouth and the actual reality were too different.
"Of course, because when fighting the Nomu, I used that much power for the first time since my injury. My time is even less. This is what happens when you force it," the strongest man in the world explained.
Izuku just kept quiet. He had words to say but decided it was better to keep them to himself. before saying goodbye to All Might to go find Recover Girl.
After being healed, he went straight home.
***
The next day, Izuku continued the same thing. Try to increase the energy to match the punch. But it's not very good. Until finally, he lost control and increased his energy to a point where his body couldn't handle it. which caused his arm to explode.
"Damn it, you broke your own arm again!" Recovery Girl said in dissatisfaction while tending the injured arm.
"Heh heh, during practice, I lost control a bit," Izuku corrected himself.
"Serious injuries in a row like this. Even though I can cure it, it will have negative effects in the long run. So be careful if you don't want to end your hero career before it even starts," the old nurse warned.
"I'll be careful," the young man said.
"She is very similar to Toshi. In terms of recklessness," Recovery Girl mused.
"yes?"
"Nothing. Just thinking about old times, you can go now." Recovery Girl declined.
"Yes, thank you for taking care of me."
***
It had been three days since Izuku had trained with All Might. But he still couldn't shoot the air pressure effectively.
'Or maybe I'm really thinking too much.' Izuku stopped his movements to reflect and remember the past.
...
"Mom, how can I use my quirk well? I can't help people if I have to think for a long time about what to create," little Izuku asked his mother.
"Izuku, I don't really understand your quirk. But the quirk is a part of the body. Don't use your head to think about what to do. But use your heart to control it. Mom always does that," Inko replied, placing a hand on her heart.
"Using your heart to control?" Izuku tilted his head because he didn't understand.
"Yes, when you want to, what object must you pull? Mom just held out her hand to that thing. With desire, that thing will float to mother," Inko explained.
"This means that if I want to create something, I just think about it like that." Izuku tried to understand.
"Yes, instead of thinking about what you need to do to make things, you just have to imagine it and take it out," Inko told her child.
"-Midoriya"
...
"Little Midoriya!"
"Y...Yes?" Izuku gasped at All Might's call. It makes him very disconnected from the flashback.
"You seem a bit lost," All Might asked.
"Ah! Sorry, I was thinking of something," Izuku replied, scratching his head. But he couldn't help but feel relieved. Maybe it was because he had already thought of the answer to the problem. All that is left is to do.
"If you can't do it with your arms, maybe you should start with something small. Like—" All Might was giving advice. But his words were cut off by the roar of the wind.
Along with a long area of forest being uprooted...
"I did it, All Might!" Izuku said excitedly as green electricity continued to dance throughout his body. To the surprise of the number-one hero
'He did it faster than I thought. This kid definitely has talent,' All Might thought as he looked at the scene.
"Huh, even though I just said that it is not easy to instantly increase or decrease power, she succeeded in three days. I really don't know what to say," All Might said.
along with thinking in his mind, 'Teacher, will you have this kind of knowledge when you see me? One for All can be used to its fullest potential immediately without any problems.'
"Probably because I used to use quirk in the beginning. But before, I used a lot of thought to control my energy instead of giving it to intuition, like you said, because I was afraid of the repercussions. It's like trying to do something you're not good at. Or is the water going against the current? Izuku bowed his head and groaned as he held his chin. And he didn't notice how All Might rolled his eyes.
"To be honest, I'm amazed by her abilities." All might accept. If he hadn't been told about the youth's quirk in front of him, he probably thought that this kid had one for all. It was strange that the energy accumulated over just ten years could be so powerful. And that's not even all of it.
The yellow-haired hero sighed. "In the end, the new generation will always be better than the old generation, right?"
One for All is living proof of this statement. The more power is passed on, the more power will be gained. Just like any other quirk, it will become stronger and stronger with each generation, as the quirk singularity theory suggests.
'And he's a great fit for One for All.' The number-one hero looked at Izuku with admiration. He had the idea that if he could handle energy perfectly, dealing with One For All should also be easy. 'Perhaps I should choose young Midoriya as my successor, but that's a story for another time.'
All Might shook his head to dispel his thoughts. "Okay, since you did it quickly, I will add a special lesson."
"Huh?" Izuku had a strange feeling. with the smile of the peace symbol
***
in areas far away. Katsuki has been searching for ways to improve his quirk usage.
'I can't rely on brute strength to defeat Deku. There must be a special move to create an opportunity to attack,' Katsuki thought as he periodically lit the explosives on his hand. before smiling after looking at his own hands.
***
In a model city, among many buildings...
'Midoriya is outstanding in his strength, like All Might. So I have to release the ice faster'. Shoto thought and shot out an ice wave that froze the entire building. First, walk to defrost and repeat the same steps. 'It has to be soon'
***
In another quiet forest area, Momo was reading a book while eating a lot of dessert with a serious expression. With various things, it burst out of her flesh with a flash of light. 'Midoriya-san can create objects much faster than I can. I also have to do it faster.'
***
Back to Izuku, who was now lying down and looking at the sky with thoughts of wanting to be a cloud. His body was covered with scrapes and torn clothes. With the surrounding environment in ruins in the background,
'How did this happen? Oh, that's right,' Izuku thought, remembering All Might's suspicious smile.
...
"Fighting…with you?" Izuku said to All Might after being brought to the miniature city.
"Yes, young Midoriya. Since she was able to use that technique, that doesn't mean it's perfect. Practicing and actually fighting are different. So you must fight me!" All Might in his hero gear was announced.
"Huh!" Izuku cried out in shock.
"Fighting will make you see your flaws more and know where to fix them. It's true that she was able to improve while interning with other heroes. But wouldn't it be better to do it with an expert like me?" All might be explained.
Hearing that, Izuku thought as well. What All Might said was true. He was best able to learn air pressure shooting from All Might. Because All Might is the only one who can do it. "But I feel like I would take advantage of others too much."
He dared to bet that the majority of people wished to replace his position right now. Even Katsuki would scream and explode with jealousy that he was getting personal instruction and training with All Might.
"Of course, but you must not forget that our quirks are similar. I can't really teach this to anyone. Aside from you and people with similar quirks, which I haven't found yet, So don't feel guilty about receiving tutoring," All Might said. before adding, "Also, almost every apprentice hero receives tutoring from a similar hero. Whether in personality or power."
"Yes," Izuku admitted, admitting that All Might had a point.
"So, in order not to waste time, let's get started." All Might said it casually. But it puts a lot of pressure on the other party.
Izuku flowed energy through his body as he watched All Might jump back several blocks away.
He closed his eyes to clear his thoughts. Before opening his eyes, he was met with a unique cry.
"...Smash!"
....
He then remembered how he had been thrown around, whether it was from a direct punch or a compressed air blow. It didn't make any difference since he couldn't resist them. can
However, in this beating, Izuku couldn't just suffer the pain and results of the air pressure shot in a real situation. But he also sees ways to improve his own movement. Predicting future events in battle, dodging, and more, it could be said that being beaten by a hero today had taught him many things.
"What's wrong? Have you given up yet, young Midoriya?" All Might asked, jogging not far away.
Izuku suppressed the pain and stood up to face the peace symbol with a smile. "You can do this all day."
All Might smiled and raised his arms.
Without hesitation, Izuku pulled his right arm behind his back. Then punch out and speak loudly, which is the name of this move. "Air cannon!"
***
A few days before the sports day, Izuku was called to the support department.
"Okay, so what will you tell me?" Izuku asked.
May pulled away from her child and walked over to pick up a pair of gloves that were on the stand. "Your suit will be finished a little later than scheduled due to a lack of materials. But it shouldn't be until next week. So in the meantime, I made gloves first from the materials I had."
After speaking, she handed over the black gloves. "It absorbs shock, allowing you to use such power that you could break your own arm without any problems. And it might go up two to three times."
"Seriously," Izuku said. Because it looks incredible.
"Of course my child can," May confirmed.
"It won't explode, right?" He asked for reassurance.
"Sure!" May nodded her head without changing her expression.
"Hatsume," he chided again. I felt that the inventor had not yet told the full story of what she had created.
"If you use more power than when you broke your arm, it will last two or three times. It depends on the severity of the repercussions," May explains.
"thank you"