The days following the encounter with Mineta were tense for Kaito. He had hoped that standing his ground would deter Mineta, but the persistent unease in the pit of his stomach told him otherwise. The smaller boy's smug demeanor and cryptic parting words echoed in Kaito's mind, hinting at trouble on the horizon.
Despite his wariness, Kaito poured himself into his training. Combat classes with Aizawa-sensei were as grueling as ever, pushing every student to their limits. Kaito found solace in the rhythm of sparring, the rush of adrenaline as he honed his Quirk. But even then, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched.
One evening, as Kaito left the training grounds drenched in sweat, he noticed Mina Ashido waving at him.
"Yo, Kaito! Great sparring today!" Mina called, jogging over with her usual bubbly energy. "You totally had Bakugo on edge with that move of yours!".
(AN:/// from the orders from higher ups, kaito has transferred to class 1-A)
Kaito managed a small smile. "Thanks, Ashido. It was just a lucky break."
"Lucky, my butt!" Mina laughed, playfully punching his arm. "You're getting good. Don't be so modest."
Her easygoing demeanor was refreshing, a stark contrast to Mineta's unsettling presence. For a brief moment, Kaito felt the weight on his shoulders lighten.
"You heading back to the dorms?" Mina asked.
Kaito nodded. "Yeah, need to shower and review some notes for tomorrow."
"Cool! I'll walk with you." Mina grinned, falling into step beside him.
As they walked kaito looked at Mina, her ass were swaying on each step she took. "Soon I'll clap those cheeks" he said in his mind.
"Seriously, though," she said, looking at him with a grin. "How'd you come up with that counter against Bakugo? It was like you knew what he was gonna do before he did it!"
Kaito smirked slightly. "I just watched his movements. He's strong, but he's predictable when he gets too aggressive. Exploiting that was the easy part."
Mina laughed. "Man, you make it sound so simple. I'd probably just freak out and melt something accidentally."
"Controlled chaos works for you, though," Kaito said, his tone more relaxed than he realized. "It's what makes your style unpredictable."
Mina blinked, then smiled warmly. "Hey, thanks! I guess we all have our strengths, huh?"
They reached the dorm building, the warm glow of the common room lights spilling out through the large windows. Kaito opened the door, gesturing for Mina to step inside first.
"Hey, Ashido," Kaito said as they reached the door. He extended his hand, his expression calm but sincere. "Thanks for walking with me. And for the encouragement today—it meant a lot."
Mina blinked in surprise for a moment before her signature grin returned. "Oh, c'mon, you don't have to thank me for that! We're classmates, after all. But…" She took his hand firmly, her grip warm and reassuring. "You're welcome. You're doing great, Kaito. Don't forget that."
As Mina's hand lingered in Kaito's, her expression suddenly shifted. Her usual bubbly grin faltered, replaced by a flush that spread rapidly across her cheeks. She bit her lip, her body tensing as if reacting to some unseen force.
Kaito frowned, he was trying his best to hide the grin on his face. "Ashido? Are you okay?"
Mina's free hand shot up to her face, trying to hide the growing redness. She shifted her stance awkwardly, crossing her legs and letting out a nervous laugh. "Y-Yeah! I'm fine! Totally fine!"
Her voice was higher-pitched than usual,her breathing quickened. He released her hand gently, stepping back slightly to give her space.
Kaito's gaze lingered on Mina, who was still flustered and seemingly at a loss for words. It was subtle, but Kaito had recognized the telltale signs of his Quirk—Touch of Pleasure—working its magic on her. She was clearly affected, her body betraying the effects of his touch. A small surge of satisfaction coursed through him, but he quickly masked it with a neutral expression.
"Alright... if you're sure," Kaito said, his voice cool and collected, despite the internal shift happening inside him. "If you need anything, just let me know."
Mina gave a strained smile, her eyes darting nervously away from him. "I-I will! Thanks again, Kaito!" With that, she rushed into the common room, disappearing through the door without looking back.
Kaito saw a trail of liquid on the floor and it lead to Mina's room, Touch of Pleasure had worked perfectly, just as he'd wanted. Mina had fallen for it—his subtle manipulation of her emotions and desires was exactly what he was after.