A hero's crushing realization of human mortality

[herodrawing]

Miss Kanade?

Mr Yancy... and Raleigh, too?

[It doesn't take long for someone to break news to Izuru. The young pilot just stands there, in shock.]

I wasn't even there. I wanted to go to the concert, but...

Why did it happen?

[Some wannabe heroes try to act tough. Izuru is not one of them, at least not now. Tears start to well in his eyes.]

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[herodrawing]

I wanted to talk to her, too. And now it will never happen.

I want to survive. Even if I tried to sacrifice myself to save others, the AHSMB won't let me. The Juria System forces it to live no matter what.

I... don't even know what to think about this anymore. We met miss Kanade only a few months ago, but it feels like much longer than that.

[ugyuuya]

[Yuuya looks over at Izuru and then sighs with relief.]

Well if there's a system in those machines of yours keeping you from doing something stupid like that then I'm glad for it. You're a bit of a ditz and get entirely wrapped up too much in your idea of heroes and comics but you're also honest, loyal, and, in your own weird way, sincerely worried about everyone.

[Yuuya gives Izuru a playful shove on the top of his head, mostly aimed to give a slight bob and mess up his hair.]

I have to admit that there's something about this place and what it does to people. Before I came here I probably wouldn't have stopped to talk to you or tried to make up with Ken after our first few disastrous meetings. Maybe after a bit longer we'll both find those answers we're looking for.

1/2

[herodrawing]

It's not that I'd throw my life away even if AHSMB let me...

2/2

[herodrawing]

Ahh?

[A surprised reaction to the shove - not because Izuru can't take, it he just didn't expect it.]

He he...

Something about Unity Group changes people, right? It's like we are a real hero team.

[ugyuuya]

You really are a Hero nut aren't you? But it's good to hear you say that Izuru. I was a bit worried but maybe there is more good than just the lives saved at the concert if you'll remember this feeling.

And there I go getting oddly emotional for some reason. Doesn't really suit me.

[herodrawing]

A hero is not ashamed of his emotions, too.

... Ah, here I go again.

[ugyuuya]

Well at least you seem to be doing better and as long as you're this resilient I don't think we need to worry that much.

I never thought your special brand of common sense would grow to be comforting.