[Ochako would disagree with that, really, if they ever had a chance to really sick down and talk about it. Izuku didn't pass because of her. He passed because he has the heart of a true hero, rushing in to save her when she stupidly got caught under some rubble and couldn't move it because she hit her weight capacity on her quirk. He risked everyone, put himself on the line, just so she wouldn't get hurt by that big battle mech. And, in the end, Ochako saved Izuku as well. Had she not smacked him, he would have gotten seriously hurt or even died from that fall. Not to mention, her saving him earned her enough rescue points to be in the top three highest scores in the entrance exam. They helped and saved each other.
And continue to do so. It's why Ochako is so inspired by Izuku. From the very start of it all, he sort of was her hero, and her inspiration. She tries to emulate him, it's true, though nowadays it's less of that and finding her own strength while being supported by her friends and classmates - not just Izuku. Everyone. Momo, Jirou, Iida, Tsuyu, Bakugou, Kirishima...all of them lift her up higher than even her quirk possibly could, and she'll be forever grateful for each of them. But...
Deku does have a very special place in her heart, no matter how hard Ochako tries to push those feelings aside. She just can't stop caring about him. He's too good a friend and person, and...well. It'd be a lie if Ochako said she didn't want to protect his smile.]
Mmh... [Ochako grips Izuku's hand tightly, leaning in close to him to sort of bonk their foreheads together lightly...for just a second. She'll allow just a second.] I'm sure she saw a true Hero in all of us that night. Someone who saves with a smile, and a song in their heart.
So!! [Ochako grins, pulling back and spinning with Deku one more time before her grin turns a little mischievous.] You have to keep that up!! Ehehe, as your new sensei, my first assignment is for you to continue to have fun and spread smiles all around!! And maybe work on your dance posture next time, hehe. Let's go get something to drink, okay? I feel parched now, after all that!!
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And continue to do so. It's why Ochako is so inspired by Izuku. From the very start of it all, he sort of was her hero, and her inspiration. She tries to emulate him, it's true, though nowadays it's less of that and finding her own strength while being supported by her friends and classmates - not just Izuku. Everyone. Momo, Jirou, Iida, Tsuyu, Bakugou, Kirishima...all of them lift her up higher than even her quirk possibly could, and she'll be forever grateful for each of them. But...
Deku does have a very special place in her heart, no matter how hard Ochako tries to push those feelings aside. She just can't stop caring about him. He's too good a friend and person, and...well. It'd be a lie if Ochako said she didn't want to protect his smile.]
Mmh... [Ochako grips Izuku's hand tightly, leaning in close to him to sort of bonk their foreheads together lightly...for just a second. She'll allow just a second.] I'm sure she saw a true Hero in all of us that night. Someone who saves with a smile, and a song in their heart.
So!! [Ochako grins, pulling back and spinning with Deku one more time before her grin turns a little mischievous.] You have to keep that up!! Ehehe, as your new sensei, my first assignment is for you to continue to have fun and spread smiles all around!! And maybe work on your dance posture next time, hehe. Let's go get something to drink, okay? I feel parched now, after all that!!