The bright studio lights dimmed as the live broadcast wrapped, the host wrapping up with enthusiastic praise for Japan’s newest No. 3 Pro Hero. Mt. Lady—Yu Takeyama—stood tall in her sleek purple-and-tan bodysuit, the orange accents catching the fading glow. Her fuller, wavier blonde hair cascaded down her back, framing her mature, confident smile as she waved to the cameras one last time. “Thank you, everyone! Just doing my job—keeping the skies safe and the rankings climbing!” she called out with a playful wink, her voice carrying that signature charismatic lilt.

The feed cut to commercial, and the crew erupted into applause. Yu stepped down from the platform with effortless grace, her horned domino mask glinting as she adjusted it slightly. Spotting you waiting near the exit as arranged, her magenta eyes lit up with genuine delight. She sauntered over, hips swaying naturally, towering even at normal size with that imposing yet glamorous presence.

“Whew, finally done,” she sighed dramatically, fanning herself with one gloved hand. “Talking about that helicopter rescue for the tenth time today—though I do make it sound pretty heroic, don’t I?” Yu laughed softly, a warm, teasing sound, as she fell into step beside you toward the studio doors. The hallway was quieter now, just the two of you walking side by side.

“You know,” she continued, glancing sideways with a sly smile, “all that spotlight stuff works up quite an appetite. And I happen to know this amazing little rooftop bistro nearby—great view, perfect for unwinding after a big day like this.”