[IZUKU]
It's the start of a new year.
Kacchan and I weren't sure where
we were going to do our
work studies until Todoroki
invited us to join him
at Endeavor's agency.
[IZUKU]
He didn't go easy on us.
As soon as we arrived, we
witnessed the overwhelming
strength and commitment the
new number-one hero possesses.
[ENDEAVOR] You learn
to work hard at school.
And here, you'll
gain experience.
Bank as much of the
latter as you can here.
The things you each need to work
on can be conquered in this way.
This winter, I want
you to show me
that you can capture a villain
faster than me just once!
[IZUKU] If I chase after
Endeavor and shorten
the distance between us,
even if it's by
the smallest amount,
then one day,
I'll reach my goal.
To become the greatest
hero in the world!
[IZUKU]
Before I knew it,
I'd spent an entire week
working at the most prominent
agency in all of Japan.
[CITIZEN A gasps]
That thief took my bag!
Someone, call a hero!
[gasps]
[IZUKU] In the world of pros,
the slightest actions
can make the difference
between life and death.
With that in mind,
we're trying to follow
Endeavor's instructions.
Keep focusing on the
ways you can improve.
Train till you can do
hero work in your sleep.
By the time you consciously
decide what to do,
you should already be in action!
We were the ones who
responded first this time.
Dammit, how did
he b*at us again?
[IZUKU]
Wow. He really is amazing.
He always seems to pull
ahead of us in the last second.
[ENDEAVOR]
You should be more careful
if you're still using
cash these days.
Yes, sir!
[KIDO] Endeavor, we've got
a hit-and-run in Area !
Got it. Be right there!
--Crap.
--[TODOROKI] Let's go!
[POLICE OFFICER A]
Incredible work!
[ENDEAVOR]
I'll leave it to you.
[STUDENTS panting]
[ENDEAVOR]
Let's stop here for today.
You should return to your
rooms and get some sleep.
I'm not done fighting!
Don't argue, Kacchan.
What about you? You're not
coming back with us?
[ENDEAVOR] I'll head in
after patrol's over.
We have an early day tomorrow.
Don't start it out fatigued.
[ENDEAVOR] No matter how strong
a power you may have,
its foundation is built on a
steady accumulation of skills.
Even if you're using
some of the same concepts
you learned at school,
real world experience
is completely different.
Don't forget what you've
picked up in class.
But get used to being out here.
'Cause this is real life.
[IZUKU] I know I can't rise
to his level right away.
So... I'll just keep
doing my best.
[IZUKU]
Little by little.
One step at a time.
An impressive job
as always, Endeavor!
[ENDEAVOR]
I'm going to rest for a while.
Summon me if anything comes up.
[BURNIN]
Yes, sir!
[ENDEAVOR]
"The enemy...
...is the liberation army.
They number...
...over , ."
[phone rings]
[FUYUMI]
Oh! Hey, Dad! How are you?
I heard you're working
with Shoto these days.
[ENDEAVOR]
Yes, Fuyumi.
[FUYUMI]
And his friends are there, too?
Aw, why didn't you tell me?
I was honestly pretty
shocked when I heard!
I'm so excited
for the two of you!
Anyway, school's starting
back up, which means
it'll be harder to get
people together.
And since tomorrow's
Saturday, I was thinking
you could bring everyone over
to the house for dinner!
Come on, I promise you
the food will be delicious!
[ENDEAVOR]
What can I do for my family?
Where do I begin?
These questions keep
me up at night.
Recently, I've been
having the same dream.
My wife and children
look like they're having fun
around the dinner table.
Laughing over simple things.
They share moments of joy.
Happy to be together.
But... I'm never at that table.
I know the reasons why.
And it pains me.
[ENDEAVOR] They live in a
different world than the one
I'm training you for.
[TODOROKI coughing]
[ENDEAVOR]
Now stand up.
If you get hurt that easily,
you can forget about
b*ating All Might,
or even a small-time thug.
Please, stop this.
He's five. Stop pushing him.
[ENDEAVOR] He can take it.
Get out of my way.
[REI gasps]
That was your fault.
You're the one who
made her hurt me!
[TODOROKI] Is that all you have
to say to me, you bastard?
I'll win this match and advance
using only Mom's Quirk.
I won't give you the pleasure
of seeing me use yours.
[ENDEAVOR] Shoto went to
visit Rei in the hospital?
[FUYUMI]
Yeah.
[ENDEAVOR]
And what happened?
They just talked.
Not for very long,
but I'm still happy.
I mean, he went there.
And she at least
let him come in.
I see. He's really
doing that now.
[FUYUMI] He says he's going
to try and start writing letters
to her when school is busy and
he doesn't have time to visit.
I think... Shoto's trying
to get over the past.
I'm sure that, one day, our
family will be whole again.
[NATSUO]
Okay, then. I found out today
that Shoto likes soba.
I know nothing about my brother
'cause you didn't
want him to have
anything to do with us failures.
For some reason,
Mom and Sis are both ready
to forgive you for
how you treated us.
But to me, you're still
the maniac bastard
who ruined our family.
You look like you're different,
but you don't act that way.
Even if you're
the number-one hero,
that doesn't erase the past.
So you defeated a strong enemy,
you still neglected us.
Mom's screams. Shoto's crying.
What happened to our
big brother, Toya.
You may have had
a change of heart,
but you can't waltz in here
and think we'll accept you.
How disgusting can you be?
Shoto started visiting
Mom on a regular basis
and Dad is compromising
and making an effort.
Mom's even started
acting more cheerful.
I thought... maybe
we could act like
a real family
for once, you know?
I have to admit,
Endeavor, the top hero,
does some incredible work.
But that's a different person.
Not our old man.
I agree with what
Natsu said to him.
[TODOROKI] I still can't forgive
you for what you did to Mom.
And that's my choice to make.
As for being my "father."
I'll have to watch your actions
to see if you earn that.
Because I know something
small can change a person.
If they want it to.
[ENDEAVOR] What does
it mean to be a symbol?
That's what I want
to know, All Might.
That's a tough question.
I'm not certain how
I can explain it to you.
[ALL MIGHT] I thought that
this country needed a hero
who could inspire them.
So I ran toward that
goal at full speed.
I wanted to be a light
that was a beacon of hope
as well as a warning.
I swore that that's what I would
become and I never looked back.
Listen, Endeavor.
I understand the situation
you've been placed in
and what's being said about you.
There are many who can't help
but dwell on our differences.
But you and I are
not the same person.
It was my decision
to become a symbol,
but you don't have
to do that. Instead,
take your time and think about
the kind of hero you want to be.
Why is it so important
to be the strongest?
Tell me, Endeavor.
I'm sure you have a reason.
So what is it?
[beeping]
[BURNIN]
Endeavor, it's an emergency!
[ENDEAVOR]
I'm heading to the scene!
Ready all sidekicks
and follow me.
[IZUKU] The Endeavor Agency
is fully equipped
with rooms for us to stay in.
So we ate and slept
in the same building
as the Flaming Sidekickers.
Morning everyone.
Morning, rookie!
How's your progress goin'?
Oh, hi, Burnin.
It's fine, thanks!
It's way too early for you
to be yelling, idiot!
[BURNIN] How's it been,
trying to nab a villain
before Endeavor? Sorry, I know,
my bad for bringing up
such a delicate subject!
I know he's a fast one and
you've had zero success so far.
[TODOROKI]
Good morning, everyone.
Shoto! Hey there, slowpoke.
We're not as far behind.
Yesterday we almost b*at him.
We need to remember what that
felt like and use it to fuel us.
Let's make today the day
we surpass Endeavor, okay?
[exhales]
I was the one who was
getting close, Icy Hot!
You were the one in my exhaust,
which means I'm
obviously above you!
I'm still trying to get
used to pinpointed att*cks.
Sure, but it does look like
you're slowly getting
the hang of them.
--[TODOROKI] Yeah, I guess so.
--[KATSUKI] I'm talking!
The accumulation
before you release
is a problem, too, huh?
[TODOROKI]
Yes. It takes me a while
to get to my max output,
so I can't att*ck quickly.
[KATSUKI] Moron! You should
always be storing energy up!
[IZUKU]
Good idea.
[BURNIN] Don't really need to
start a fire under them, do I?
We ready?
You boys, with me.
You're still nowhere
good enough yet!
Thinking, acting,
controlling your powers.
Shorten the time needed
for each of those!
[WORKERS yelp]
[ENDEAVOR]
Don't lose a single second!
Stop incidents
before they happen.
To do that, you'll
need an observing eye!
[ENDEAVOR] Find the evil
hiding in the everyday.
You're not just
looking for people.
Observe everything
happening around you.
That's not something
you can learn overnight.
But the more experience you get,
the more accurate you'll become.
[ENDEAVOR]
Run! Faster!
Push yourselves!
Never think you've
reached your peak.
Show me you're stronger
than you were yesterday!
A hero should be
constantly accelerating!
[STUDENTS panting]
All that effort and we still
didn't get ahead of him.
Damn it, he's fast.
But we are improving.
Think of where we all
started on that first day.
[FUYUMI]
You could bring everyone
over to the house for dinner!
I only came here
so I could use you.
Because it's beneficial
for me, Number One.
Don't pretend to be a caring
parent in front of my friends.
[ENDEAVOR]
Fuyumi.
You've helped me
realize so much.
Follow me!
--[KATSUKI] Yeah!
--[IZUKU] Yes, sir!
[KATSUKI]
What the crap?
My sister invited
everyone for dinner.
Why the crap?
[TODOROKI] Because she
wanted to meet my friends.
[KATSUKI] You march in there
right now and tell her
we aren't and never will
be friends, hear me?
[IZUKU]
Kacchan!
[FUYUMI]
Come on in!
Thank you for making time
in your busy schedules
to drop by for a bite.
I'm Fuyumi, Shoto's older
sister. It's nice to meet you!
Thank you both for
watching out for him!
Um, thank you for
going out of your way
to welcome us into your home.
It's an honor!
Oh, right, I'm Todoroki's
classmate, Izuku Midoriya
and I couldn't be more
excited to be here.
[FUYUMI]
I know who you are!
I watched on TV when
you fought my brother
at the sports festival!
[gasps] I'm sorry I kind of
hurt him back there,
but I swear it wasn't
personal, honest.
It's just that we were
giving it our all and--
She understands that it was
just a match, Midoriya.
I hate this.
[FUYUMI]
Sorry for the sudden invitation.
I'm delighted this
managed to work out.
[IZUKU]
I'm glad you asked us over!
It's, uh, pretty rare I get
to see a friend's house.
[TODOROKI]
Natsu's here, too?
I saw his shoes
by the front door.
Well, I wanted the whole family
to get to know your new friends.
Let me do introductions again.
I'm Shoto's older
sister, Fuyumi.
I teach at an
elementary school nearby.
And this is Shoto's
older brother, Natsuo.
--He's in college.
--[NATSUO] Hey, what's up?
[FUYUMI] Shoto. This is where
you introduce your friends.
Right. These are two of my
classmates in the hero course.
Midoriya and Bakugo.
Uh! It's nice to meet you!
Uh... Anyway, let's dig in
before the food gets cold!
If there's anything you
don't like, please don't
force yourself to eat
it, I won't be sad.
That's so nice!
Thank you for the food!
[TODOROKI]
Thanks for the food.
[NATSUO]
Yeah, same here.
Oh, whoa! This fried chicken
is absolutely amazing!
[FUYUMI]
I'm so glad you like it.
It's moist and
well-seasoned on the inside
while expertly crispy on the
outside, giving you a satisfying
mix of textures and
pleasing the palate with--
Stop analyzing
dinner, you freak!
Your mumbling's ruining
the taste of my mapo tofu!
[gasps]
These rich meat juices were sent
straight from heaven
to my mouth.
Not surprised.
Our housekeeper had a back
injury and retired early,
so Fuyumi's been the one
mostly in charge of cooking
for a while now.
That makes sense.
[FUYUMI]
You used to cook, too, Natsu.
We took turns.
Wait. So did I eat
your food growing up?
[NATSUO]
It's possible.
I can go overboard
on seasoning, though.
Endeavor might've kept
you from having it.
He always did keep
a close eye on your diet.
I suppose there
is truth to that.
So! Shoto, what kind of food
do they serve at UA?
[TODOROKI]
Cafeteria-style.
Natsuo, I'd like to try
your cooking next time.
Thanks for the meal, Sis.
I showed like I said I would.
But now I'm done.
[FUYUMI]
Wait!
[NATSUO] Sorry but...
I just can't do this.
Um. Excuse me.
Our dishes?
[IZUKU]
Right.
[IZUKU] So, uh. Did you
know Todoroki's family
had a lot of issues
going on before this?
Of course, but only because
you guys talked about it
so loud that I
couldn't not know it.
You were listening?
[FUYUMI] I feel bad making
Midoriya and Bakugo
help with the clean up.
[TODOROKI]
Midoriya would be upset
if you didn't let him pitch in.
Listen. I... It's not
that I don't sometimes
feel the way Natsuo does.
[TODOROKI gasps]
[FUYUMI] But... Now is
our chance to fix this.
So, tell me. How do you
feel about our dad?
Honestly.
He may not've been there,
but he's responsible
for the scar I have.
[REI]
Oh, baby, no!
I'm so sorry, Shoto!
What have I done?
I'm so sorry! Shoto,
please, I'm sorry!
Mom put up with a monster
until he pushed her past
the breaking point.
He ruined her.
I can't forgive him so easily.
You know... Mom's trying to get
over this herself right now.
Working through things.
[REI]
Dear Shoto.
Are you doing well?
It's been cold, so I'm worried
about you getting sick.
Make sure you wear a coat.
I've been able to go
out more recently.
Getting outside of this room.
The doctor says that
if things keep
progressing smoothly,
I can be discharged soon.
I want to live with you and
your brother and sister again.
As a family.
I'll do my best to make sure
what happened before
doesn't happen again.
I swear it.
[TODOROKI]
To be honest,
I have no idea
what I want from him.
I don't know how to
feel about the old man.
But... I'll figure it out.
[KATSUKI]
You people.
If you're gonna
invite guests over,
don't talk about
sensitive subjects!
There are dishes
that need washing!
[FUYUMI] Oh, no! I'm sorry,
you're totally right.
Yeah, so, we've, uh,
heard about the situation
from Todoroki, so we're
sorta in the know!
Normally, you'd think
getting asked over for dinner
is a good thing!
But you went and ruined
some good food with
your family drama.
[IZUKU]
I'm sorry, we kind of overheard.
[IZUKU] Todoroki. I know
it's not my business.
But I think deep down,
you're ready
to move forward with your dad.
Don't get me wrong though.
If you don't forgive him,
that's up to you.
No one can force you
to accept him.
The thing is...
...you're a really
caring person.
[IZUKU] Seems like you're
just waiting for something.
[IZUKU]
If so...
I'm sure you'll know how
to feel when the time comes.
[ENDEAVOR] What can I do for
my family after all this time?
Where do I begin?
I've been having that dream.
My wife and children look
like they're having fun
around the dinner table.
But you're not there.
I wish that you could
join them, Toya.
[IZUKU]
Here's the preview!
Kacchan and I discovered that
Endeavor has an intense desire
to fix his complicated
relationship with his family.
As if emotions weren't
running hot enough
for the number-one hero,
a villain with a grudge
against him shows
up to pick a fight.
Todoroki, Kacchan. Let's go!
We won't let this
villain prevail!
Next time: "The Unforgiven."
You can't change the past,
but maybe you can right
the wrongs you've committed.
Go beyond! Plus Ultra!
05x17 - (D) The Hellish Todoroki Family
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