"I didn't know you could sing that well, YaoMomo-chan."
"I took some singing lessons when I was little."
Momo was absolutely radiant and thrilled by the compliments.
Aoyama looked kind of… Disturbed and sad…
Strange, at first he seemed really happy about the compliments, but then his expression darkened.
Then he suddenly ran off, saying he needed to use the bathroom.
"..."
'It's probably just a stomachache, I hope he's okay…'
'But…'
'Nobody looks sad when they need to go to the bathroom…'
"I-I'll try…"
Incredibly, it was Midoriya's turn this time, not feeling intimidated by Momo's absurd performance.
The controller almost slipped out of his hand because of how much he was trembling.
"..."
Okay, maybe he was a little intimidated, but even so, the song started.
[ Song: M y H e r 0 A c a d e m i a _ T h e _ D a y ]
"Shizukesa ga shimikomu yō de iki wo tometa gozen goji"
"Hijōkaidan de tsume wo kamu ashita wa docchi da?"
"The day has come!"
'He… is doing well…' Aside from a few voice cracks caused by nervousness… Midoriya was managing.
Surprisingly, Bakugo stood up and grabbed the other microphone.
"Kacchan?" Midoriya said quietly, but his voice still came out through the microphone.
Bakugo only glanced sideways at him, scoffed, and focused his eyes on the screen.
"Kono roku demo nai sekai ni wa aru nda yo"
"..."
The others started singing along too, even I joined in, it was simply… Really contagious.
"..."
"Soko de omoiegaita koto made hajiru no kai?"
"..."
"Fumidasu sono ippo ippo ga kaete ikeru sa"
"The day has come…"
CLAP CLAP CLAP!!
Midoriya sighed in relief and turned toward Bakugo with a smile.
"Tsk, don't look at me with that stupid face!"
Unfortunately for him, Midoriya was already used to his insults.
"Thanks, Kacchan."
"It was just so I wouldn't have to go again!" Bakugo then went back to his seat to drink a soda, avoiding Midoriya.
'He had already gone before…'
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After that, we needed a moment for a well-deserved food break.
"..."
"Yoo Kaneki-kun."
"Hm?"
I raised my gaze while chewing on a sausage roll.
Mina, Toru, and the other girls were standing in front of me, looking at me expectantly.
"How about you sing something in Portuguese for us??"
"..."
"But I already sang…"
"It wasn't in Portuguese!"
"Come oooon, pretty pleeease."
"I wanted to hear a song in Portuguese…"
"Himiko-chan! Help us out!"
Himiko was busy eating too, she looked at the girls and then at me.
She leaned against my shoulder, staring at me with those pleading puppy eyes.
"Ughh, fine…"
Himiko moved away from my shoulder, exchanging a high five with the girls while finishing a snack.
I stood up and after cleaning my hand, grabbed the controller.
'Hmm…'
Most of the songs I listened to don't exist here… But maybe…
'Oh… This one's here, and in Portuguese too.'
It's a little fast-paced, I hope I can pull it off…
[ Song: N e t s u j 0 u _ n 0 _ S p e c t r u m _ Pt Br ]
[ Translated into English to make understanding easier ]
"I'll shout out love and this sound will echo."
"What I have, I'll embrace so I can keep moving on."
"..."
I tried my best to put emotion into my voice.
"..."
"I know this isn't the end, if we believe."
"Our dream will always bring us togetherrrr!"
Himiko stood up and came to my side, sharing the microphone with me.
"..."
"You can light up this dark world with your gentle voice."
"..."
She couldn't understand everything, nor sing perfectly, but she was doing her best to keep up with my rhythm.
"..."
"I'll see tomorrow together with you!"
"I'll shout out love and this sound will echo."
"..."
"A light ignites within the darkness."
"I'll resist, overcoming whatever comes."
"Even while staring at the end, I'll carry hope with me."
"..."
I got lost in the music, not daring to look at my classmates' reactions behind me, only keeping my focus on the screen and Himiko.
"..."
"The emotions inside me can no longer be controlled."
"I feel the wind surrounding me, and no matter how much pain exists."
"I can see another journeeeeey!"
"..."
"Even while staring at the end, I'll carry hope with me."
"..."
"I want to free myself from frustration forever."
"To overcome the rage trapped within my heart."
"..."
We held hands, intertwining our fingers.
"..."
"Your words motivate me not to stop."
"I'll protect you from everything and everyone."
'You are what makes me liiiiiive!!!!"
"I'll shout out love and this sound will echo."
"..."
"I know this isn't the end, if we believe."
"Our dream will always bring us togetherrrr!"
"Bring us togetherrrrrrrr!!!!"
I took a deep breath, recovering my breath after the song ended.
Slowly, I turned toward my classmates.
CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!!
"UUWOOOOO!!!"
"SO CUUUUTE!!!!!"
Himiko and I scratched our heads at the same time, not knowing what to do with their reaction.
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After that, a few more people went up, but it was almost time for us to leave, with only one last song remaining.
Jiro stood up and took a deep breath.
"I'll do it…"
And that's exactly what she did, after receiving some moral support from the girls.
I watched the names changing on the screen, and as the letters formed, the more incredulous I became.
'Nahhh, no way???'
[ Song: C r e e p _ R a d i 0 h e a d ]
'No fucking wa–'
The music started.
"..."
"When you were here before"
Jiro was absolutely killing it vocally, her tone was less dramatic than Momo's, but even better overall.
"Couldn't look you in the eye…"
'I didn't even know this song existed here!!'
I didn't stand up to sing beside Jiro, but I started singing from the couch.
"You're just like an angel"
"..."
Jiro widened her eyes when she saw me singing along, then gestured with her hand, calling me over.
I hesitated a little, but after a push from Himiko, I stood up and grabbed the other microphone.
"You float like a feather"
"..."
Aoyama opened the door, walking in and closing it behind him.
"I wish I was special"
He gave the others a thumbs up, reassuring everyone who had been worried about him that he was okay.
"..."
"But i'm a creep"
"I don't belong here…"
I saw Aoyama stop halfway, before sitting down in his seat.
'Maybe he still isn't completely better?'
"I don't care if it hurts…" My voice cracked a little here… I don't know why…
Shoji stood up and came to my side, I shared my microphone with him.
"I want a perfect body…"
Toru stood up too, going beside Jiro, who shared the microphone with her.
"I want you to notice"
"When I'm not around…"
Mina, Himiko, Tsuyu, and Tokoyami also started singing from their seats.
"I wish I was special"
Midoriya joined us from his spot on the couch.
"..."
"She's running out the dooooor"
"..."
"She run, runn, ruunnn, ruuunnnnn"
"Ruuuunnnnnnnnnn!…"
"..."
Aoyama also started singing, his head lowered.
"You're so fucking special…"
Jiro's voice echoed through the room while the others quietly accompanied her.
"But I'm a creep…"
"..."
The volume slowly faded, until it became nothing more than a whisper.
"I don't belong… here…"
CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!!
Whistles!!
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[A/N]: YOOO, so, unfortunately it's not possible to include the complete lyrics here, but I hope it will be possible for everyone to read them while listening to the music.
These last two songs fit frighteningly well with many MHA characters; honestly, I hadn't even noticed before choosing "c r e e p," I only realized it while writing.
I know you guys wanted Unravel, but I really need to save this one for a special occasion, hehe.
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