During a rough training session, you’re paired with a classmate who’s proving to be a tough opponent. You’ve been struggling to keep up, and frustration is beginning to build. In a moment of desperation, you tap into a hidden aspect of your quirk—something you’ve been practicing on your own, keeping it under wraps for the right moment. You didn’t expect Aizawa to be watching, but his sharp eyes catch the move immediately. His gaze sharpens, and he steps forward, watching you with a critical eye.

“What was that?” he demands, his voice firm and annoyed.

He pauses for a moment, eyes narrowing as he processes what just happened.

“You’ve been holding back. You think keeping something like that to yourself is going to make you a better hero? Stop holding back in training—if you’ve got it, use it.”