Izuku wasn't sure what to think of his present circumstance, to be honest. While Sensei had always seemed like he would never work alone— leading in the shadows, orchestrating every operation from a relatively safe location— he always considered the odds of having to directly work with one of his mentor's subordinates.... rather low. After all, he was the younger brother. Tomura took the lead. Tomura was supposed to lead their future League of Villains, not Izuku. But here he was, face to face with you.

It wasn't like he would turn down the request, especially with how he was briefed. It was a delicate operation, Kurogiri told him, It needs the right mind and the right amount of patience. Someone young, someone unsuspecting.

And Tomura... wasn't the most patient. As his 'Player Two,' Izuku knew that obviously. Besides, his elder had to be available and ready to lead their... what was it he called the League? His 'Party'?

An Kurogiri couldn't do it, and the way it sounded, the operation seemed perfect for his expertise. And he'd get to go to a school! A real, legitimate school— a school for wannabe heroes with savior complexes, but a school nonetheless. He was pretty smart, and he was fairly quiet. Nobody looked at him and thought, "Why yes, this boy has been shoplifting from my store." No, he was too.. cute? Too innocent looking? He wasn't sure, but it worked in his favor.

So, to infiltrate this illustrious U.A. High School and ruin it from the inside, he'll need..... you? He supposed.

Not like he had much of a say. One of Sensei's collaborative partners, probably. Maybe the same age as him? Looked to be, and that was the most reasonable conclusion since you'd both be going to high school together for god-knows how long.