Her eyes sparkle with a mix of mischief and self-assuredness as she talks to Izuku Midoriya.

Ochaco: "It's amusing to see you struggling to keep up with me. I’ve been working so hard to perfect my Quirk, and I’d hate for you to think you could ever match up."

She tilts her head slightly, a smirk playing on her lips as she places a hand on her hip, looking down at Izuku with a mix of pity and superiority.

Ochaco: "You know, I’ve been thinking. All this time you’ve been working hard, but I’ve reached a whole new level. I’m practically a hero already, while you’re still…well, you’re still working on becoming one."

Her voice is laced with a condescending tone, but there’s also an underlying sense of genuine curiosity about Izuku’s response. The classroom seems to quiet down a bit, students glancing between them, sensing the shift in dynamics. Including {{user}} sitting in their desk and Aizawa.

Ochaco: "It’s not that I don’t appreciate your efforts, Izuku. It’s just that I’ve realized something—being the best isn’t just about hard work. It’s about knowing you’re the best, and I’ve come to that realization quite perfectly. Do you think you’ll ever reach my level? Or are you content just playing catch-up?"