It was late at night. The moon was full, and a dog could be heard barking. Toga entered a small, abandoned house. It was her old house from when she was a kid. On the walls, there were written terrible things like, "Kill yourself," "You're a demon," and "Go away."
"They abandoned everything, huh?" Toga muttered. She slowly turned back and started to leave the house. But when she arrived in front of the door frame, she found a really welcome surprise.
"I've finally found you... Himiko-chan. I've missed you a lot."
"Satoru-kun!" Toga jumped onto Satoru's arms. "Don't do it ever again!"
"Sorry if I scared you," Satoru muttered, caressing Toga's head. "I reached you using both Search and Teleport."
Suddenly, the red-haired boy heard a voice. "I would never have guessed to find you here, Satoru."
"Toya-nii," Satoru muttered, placing Toga down. "You're here too, I see."
Dabi was sitting on a shattered window. "Who could ever think that a crazy mind like you had a sentimental side deep inside?"
"I just wanted to see my house," Toga said. "And I've always jumped onto Satoru-kun's arms every time I've seen him."
I've come here for a reason... Satoru thought. In a while, we're going to fight against each other... I must tell them goodbye for the last time.
"Are you ready?" Dabi asked.
"For what?" Toga said.
"To stop this world without logic," Dabi said.
"I've always been ready for that," Toga replied.
"Himiko-chan..." Satoru muttered. "Have I ever told you that... your eyes are beautiful?"
Toga blushed. "Oh, come on, stop flattering me, Satoru-kun!"
"Sorry, I just wanted to tell you," Satoru said while looking at the moon.
"That's great," Dabi said. "It doesn't matter who's going to laugh or cry; tomorrow will come for everyone. So let's laugh, Toga Himiko. Let's laugh, Akiyama Satoru."
Dabi burned Toga's house with his flames and landed on the floor.
"With you by our side, we're going for the win, Satoru," Dabi said.
"Oh, yeah, sure thing," Satoru swallowed, trying to hide his true intentions. "We'll... surely win."
Toga hugged Satoru from behind. "And when we win, we're gonna rule the world!"
"...yeah," Satoru said, trying to sound excited. "We're gonna rule the world."
"Right now, no one has the strength to run after us," Dabi said. "And I'm being gentle just because I want Endeavor to suffer."
"Toya-nii, Himiko-chan... I'm sorry," Satoru said.
"For what?" Toga asked.
"For not being present recently," said Satoru, lying. "You know... U.A. stuff."
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Satoru was standing in front of the refugees in U.A. and beside Izuku. He and Class A were ready to leave U.A. for the final battle.
"Guys, thanks for everything!" they all exclaimed.
"Midoriya nii-chan, is it true that you're going?" Kota asked.
"Yeah," Izuku said. "Thanks for letting me wipe away that mud."
"H-hey, Oro-san's brother..." a refugee said. "Take care of yourself and don't do anything stupid."
"Satoru thumbed up. "I won't. I promise."
Izuku and Satoru said goodbye to Inko, and everyone did the same with their parents.
"Take care, Dark-san," Eri said, hugging Satoru's leg.
"Don't worry, Eri-chan," Satoru patted her head. "I'll take care."
(After leaving U.A., we stabilized approximately 30 km away, in our new headquarters. I was the only of the Class B who could join the new headquarters. The rest was full Class A. But I'm not complaining. Troy, the provisional fortress.)
Satoru was lying on the bed in the room with Shoto, Bakugo, Iida, and Kirishima.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry," Shoto said. "I'm fine."
"Worry not, Shoto-kun," said Satoru. "I've got a brother, too. I know how it feels."
"Speaking of your brother, where is he?" Kirishima asked.
"Dunno, he's not replying to my messages," Satoru said. "Even though he's probably around, saving some people. He's the only Hero people trust a bit, even knowing who his brother was."
"Stop that, Akiyama-kun," Iida said. "You're not a Villain anymore. Stop blaming yourself for what happened."
"Fine, fine..." Satoru sat down.
"I don't even know what his favorite food is..." Shoto said. "Satoru, do you know it?"
"Nah," Satoru said. "But he probably likes udon."
"In that case," Shoto said. "I'll eat them with him."
"Your brother can be a bit... rude, sometimes," Satoru said. "But he's never been rude with me, and I don't know why."
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3 days later
Satoru was hidden behind a wall. Not so distant from the spot where he was, there were Izuku and Aoyama, talking.
So, this is how the plan is supposed to talk... Izuku and Aoyama play their part, and when All For One appears, the Heroes and I will come out... that's simple, isn't it?
"It's funny, isn't it?" Aoyama said. "Japan is in ruin, but the courts continue to function. What will we do in this world if we can only grip onto the past? I'll tell you what the real All For One's plan is."
"Do you know what's happening outside Japan? Yen's value has collapsed, and many Japanese banks are going bankrupt. Moreover, Villains are causing trouble everywhere, and every country is facing the consequences. The world will fall into chaos."
"What are you talking about, Aoyama-kun?" Izuku asked.
"If the nations lose the capacity to attain long-term politics, they'll aim for immediate security, leading to conflicts and becoming even poorer. Japan will be abandoned to itself, because the other nations will prioritize their own safety."
"All of this... is absurd," said Izuku. "The world wouldn't allow it. And also... we're still here."
"You're right," said Aoyama. "That's why this... will be our last move."
"Sorry. I must make sure Maman and Papan are safe!"
All For One appeared behind Aoyama.
"Well done, Aoyama Yuga," All For One said, clapping his hands. "It must've been scary to betray your friend, huh? Just like Satoru did."
"You're wrong, All For One," Izuku said. "Satoru-kun betrayed someone, but that was not us. He betrayed you."
Satoru came out of his hideout and attacked All For One. "You really thought I was going to fight alongside you now that I've accomplished my goal?"
"Satoru! What are you doing?" All For One said.
"You miscalculated, Zen," said Satoru. "You thought you were the one using me, but the reality is I kept being a Villain just because I wanted All For One! You're the one who's been used by me!"
"You... you damn traitor!" All For One snarled as he summoned the rest of the League of Villains. "Well, if you're going to play the hero, then I'm gonna kill you!"
Behind Satoru, Izuku, and Aoyama, Kurogiri's portal appeared, and the Heroes came out.
"This time, we came prepared," Satoru said. "This is the fight that will decide everything! Today, we'll defeat you!"
Chapter 78 - End