04x18 - (D) School Festival

[bunniefuu]

[IZUKU] This world is

a superhuman society,

with about percent of

the population possessing

some uncanny ability

called a "Quirk."

Those who stand up against

villains who abuse

their powers for evil

are called heroes.

They are our champions.

[IZUKU]

My name is Izuku Midoriya,

and I've always dreamed

of being a hero.

So I enrolled in the

prestigious UA High School.

My friends and I are working

hard toward a shared goal.

Facing every challenge

that comes our way,

and saving people with a smile.

[IZUKU] We're training to become

the world's greatest heroes.

That's right. This is

My Hero Academia.

Hey, guys! C'mere! Check this!

[music plays]

[ASHIDO]

I'm a breakdancing queen!

--[SERO] Aw, yeah!

--[HAGAKURE] Get it!

[ASHIDO]

Clock this breakdown!

[SERO]

You're on fire!

She's obviously

practiced extensively.

Why're you wearing shorts

underneath your skirt?

[HAGAKURE] When will you learn

to stop being such a creep?!

I bet Ashido's dancing

skills end up being

super useful in

hand-to-hand combat.

When it comes to a fight,

she would have complete control

over every part of her body.

Oui. I've witnessed that.

She b*rned through my cape

in our first training match,

and then, in the sports

festival finals...

I will never forget that.

Huh, maybe I should

take up dancing, too.

She could teach ya!

[ASHIDO] Aw, yeah, boi, let's

see what moves you've got.

Um. Okay! Please show me how.

[ASHIDO]

We'll start with somethin' easy.

Step forward and back

and left and right,

while swinging both arms.

Make sure you're stayin' loose!

Sure.

Think I got it! Yep!

This reminds me of how

Sato's always baking stuff.

It's a hobby, but also

helps out with hero work.

Man. So smart.

Speaking of hobbies, I bet

yours is the same, Jiro.

What? I don't know...

Come on!

Your dorm room looks

like a recording studio!

One look and I could tell

music is your whole life.

Drop it, moron. Forget about

what you saw in there.

Oh, yeah. That's passion.

For real, though. You

should start a jam sess--

[whimpering]

Just shut it.

What?

[IZUKU]

October was here.

Which meant it was about

time for UA High School

to start preparing for a big

event around the corner.

Sure, we weren't the

only school doing this,

but we were still excited.

[AIZAWA] It's coming.

The school festival.

[STUDENTS]

Normal school stuff!

So awesome!

Gotta love this time of year!

[HAGAKURE] We gotta think

of something cool to do!

Hold on, Mr. Aizawa.

Are you sure this is okay?

Hush, Kirishima.

Don't you ruin this!

Think about it, though.

There are villains

everywhere right now!

You're right. That's

a reasonable point.

However, there are students here

besides those in

the hero course.

You get the spotlight

every year at the sports fest.

This is for everyone else.

The support course,

general studies,

and don't forget the

business course students.

This doesn't get as much

attention as the sports fest,

but it's still the yearly event

they all look forward to.

Many of your peers

are feeling stressed out

by the current

conditions here at UA.

Especially the dorm system,

which had to be adopted

because of the hero course.

When you put it like that, guess

it'd be unfair to cancel it.

[AIZAWA]

Correct.

So, yeah. It's still on.

And hopefully everyone

will enjoy it.

Though unlike

festivals in the past,

this year's will only be open

to UA students and staff.

With a few exceptions.

You may not be

the focus this time,

but your class still

needs to participate

with some kind of

original programming.

You need to decide what

you want to do today.

[AIZAWA snores]

[STUDENTS]

He's out!

All right! As class

representative,

it is my duty to facilitate

the process from here!

I promise I will do my

very best. Let's start!

First, we will have a quick

brainstorming session!

If anyone has an idea,

raise your hand!

[STUDENTS]

Me, me, me, me!

Well, I wasn't expecting

such enthusiasm!

Calm down now! We'll go

one at a time, please.

Yes! You, Kaminari!

A maid cafe!

Seriously! Imagine it!

Now imagine it again,

but with more details.

And if you imagine me in

the center of the action...

Oh, yeah.

I think we've already

got a winner.

Maids. It is good

to serve others.

That's way too tame!

--[TENYA] Mineta!

--A topless--

Wanna help me tie this off?

Sure thing.

A mochi shop!

[TENYA]

Celebrating Japanese cuisine!

An arm-wrestling match.

[TENYA]

So intense!

[HAGAKURE]

A fun house!

[TENYA] I don't know what you

mean, but sounds interesting!

A crêperie!

[TENYA] That'd be great

for eating on the go!

Disco!

[TENYA]

Sounds invigorating!

A Hero quiz.

[TENYA]

As I'd expect from you!

The "Frog Song" in a round.

[TENYA]

How charming!

Maybe a petting zoo.

[TENYA]

Also a suggestion!

Soba stall.

[TENYA]

It is your favorite!

Fight to the death.

[TENYA]

Unexpected for a festival.

A mad banquet of darkness.

[TENYA]

Oh-ho-ho-ho!

A twinkling extravaganza!

[TENYA]

Huh?

Maybe a skit?

[TENYA]

Possibly!

[KAMINARI]

Hm?

[TENYA]

Right. Anybody else?

[SERO]

A traditional café!

[OJIRO]

A dance routine!

[SHOJI]

Takoyaki shop.

[TENYA] Okay. I think we've got

something from everyone now.

To begin with, let's cut some.

Anything inappropriate,

impossible, or confusing.

[AOYAMA gasps]

--So harsh.

--[MINETA] Aww!

Why'd you even bother asking?

[HAGAKURE] Who said a local

history presentation?

That sounds super boring.

[SHOJI]

Definitely.

[OJIRO] It's not awful, but

the others seem more fun.

Very well, my classmates

have spoken.

[KAMINARI] And we do group

study sessions all the time.

Yes, that's true. I guess...

What if we rolled all the

food stuff into one idea?

Doesn't soba with crêpes

kinda sound gross?

Besides, seems kinda weird

to offer a buncha random food.

Quiet down!

[HAGAKURE] I'm telling you--

a fun house would be so cool!

[KAMINARI]

What does that even mean?

Silence! Be civil!

A consensus is going

to be difficult.

Order! Please!

[bell chimes]

[AIZAWA] That was a highly

unproductive meeting.

Decide what you'll do

by tomorrow morning.

If you don't, we'll

go with my idea:

an educational lecture.

[STUDENTS]

You mean, just a class?

Who'd come see that?

He's joking, right?

[KIRISHIMA] No way. We'll decide

what we're gonna do by tonight!

[STUDENTS]

Yeah!

[OJIRO]

Huh. Where's the raid team?

Not here. They're catching

up on extra classes,

so we'll have to pick for them.

What about Bakugo?

[KAMINARI]

Sleeping.

[TENYA] Now that things

have quieted down,

I have some thoughts

about our list.

It's obvious that we've caused

some strain on

the other students.

It would make sense

to choose something

that might raise their spirits

in an effort to make

it up to them.

I don't disagree.

We're aiming to

be heroes, right?

So we should be aware of any

trouble we've caused for others.

Correct, and with that in mind,

I don't think we can offer

the students of UA

a meal that satisfies

their taste buds

since they're used to Lunch

Rush's gourmet cooking.

Aw, so food is out

of the question?

[TENYA] I believe that

would be for the best.

There must be another way

we can be of service.

[SHOJI] We have to keep

their needs in mind.

If we're the only

ones having fun,

the event'll be a disaster.

It's frustrating, but Lunch

Rush is just too good.

[HAGAKURE]

'Kay. So, what, then?

Well, we can cut out

all the food ideas,

and that way we can

focus on experiences.

There's the maid café,

petting zoo,

and whatever a fun house is.

A zoo sounds kinda

smelly and unsanitary.

[HAGAKURE]

Hmm, stress relief...

I still think a skit

would be a lot of fun.

Watching amateurs perform

can be pretty stressful.

Why don't we have

a big dance party?

[TODOROKI grunts]

Dancing. That's a good idea.

Uh? Wait, you mean

you'd be into that?

[TODOROKI]

Hang on a second.

There's something

I've seen before.

I don't know what

it's called, exactly,

but it looks like everyone

really enjoys it.

--[music playing]

--[CROWD cheering]

[TODOROKI]

There, something like this.

[MINETA] Not what I

expected from Todoroki.

Uh! Wait, are you some

kinda secret raver?

[TODOROKI] No. I just agree with

Iida's opinion that we should

provide stress relief for the

people in the other courses.

In order to do that,

maybe we should focus

on something that offers

entertainment for everyone.

I got the idea from

my extra exam training.

[CROWD cheers]

[SATO] What're they doing in

those supplemental classes?

Interesting. Singing

and dancing, huh?

None of us really dances, do we?

No one wants to see

a cringy routine.

No prob. I got you, fam!

[AOYAMA]

C'est magnifique!

Ashido taught him

how to throw it down!

The work of a real dance

master right there!

I've got total faith

in her skills.

Hold on, you idiots!

Dance is about rhythm!

Thunderous beats! If we do this,

we'll need some serious jams!

[HAGAKURE] Well, if we're

talking about music...

[JIRO gasps]

[JIRO]

Uh. What?

[HAGAKURE] Why don't we perform

live? With all your instruments?

Absolutely not!

[HAGAKURE]

What's wrong?

You're really good at playing

and teaching people how to play!

And you always look like

you're having a ton of fun

when you make music!

I bet everyone in school would

love to hear you rock out!

[JIRO]

No. I'm not Ashido or Sato.

Their hobbies actually

help their hero work.

They have a purpose.

But music... It really

is just a hobby.

Sorry, I just don't

think it's something

I want to show off

to the school.

Speaking of hobbies,

I bet yours is the same, Jiro.

What? I don't know.

Just shut it.

Oh, that's why you got weird.

But you can play so

many instruments!

You're freakin' awesome!

[KODA]

Jiro!

Why not use your skill to

make other people smile?

I think your music will

definitely be useful

when you're a pro!

Look, I understand where

both of you are coming from,

but it is her choice.

If she doesn't want to

perform, that's fine.

Well, after what

you've all said...

If I didn't do it,

I guess it wouldn't

be rockin' at all.

[STUDENTS]

Yeah!

[KAMINARI]

Woo-hoo! Yes!

Class -A will do

a live performance

and throw a dance party like

this school's never seen before!

[STUDENTS]

Yeah!

[IZUKU, MIRIO]

Eri!

Huh?

Sorry we couldn't

come see you sooner.

We brought you some

yummy snacks, though!

Hope you're feelin' hungry!

What's your favorite fruit?

Oh! No! Lemme guess.

Peaches are you fav, right?

'Cause you're a peach!

Apples.

[MIRIO]

Yeah, that's what I meant!

Let's get this sucker peeled

for ya! It'll be delicious.

[TSUYU] Eri said that she

wants to see Midoriya?

[AIZAWA]

Yes. More specifically,

she seems concerned

about him and Togata.

Apparently, this is

her only request

since she regained

consciousness.

So we're obliging her.

[gasping]

[NURSE A]

Are we sure this is okay?

You said it'd be better

for her to be quarantined

and kept away from anyone

involved in the incident.

I was worried about her powers,

but now I don't think

we need to be concerned.

Currently, there's not

enough energy left

in that girl to go

out of control.

[ERI] This whole time,

even when I had a fever,

all I could think about was

how much you did for me.

How you saved me.

But... I don't even

know what to call you.

I know Lemillion's name, but

that's it. So, who are you?

[IZUKU] I'm Izuku Midoriya.

My hero name is Deku!

You know what?

Deku's probably easier to

remember since it's shorter.

So, yeah. I'm Deku!

[ERI]

A Hero name?

It's like a nickname. Sorta.

[ERI]

Deku.

[IZUKU]

Mm-hm! Right!

So Lemillion and Deku.

And then...

[ERI] There was the

man wearing glasses.

All of you ended up getting

hurt real bad because of me.

[AIZAWA]

From what I understand,

she's racked with guilt,

and has been blaming herself

for everything that happened.

So we haven't told

her about Nighteye.

It's all my fault.

All the terrible stuff

that happened...

I'm so sorry.

[AIZAWA]

She'll find out someday,

but it's too cruel

to tell her now.

I know that... that

you lost your power

because you were

protecting me, Lemillion.

[gasps]

[MIRIO]

Eri.

I guarantee that none

of us think this

was your fault at all.

You know what we are

thinking though?

"Man, I am stupid glad

that Eri's okay."

So ya see, there's no

point in apologizing.

Promise! Don't worry about it.

Besides, everyone fought because

they wanted to see you smile.

[grunting]

--[IZUKU] Uh.

--[MIRIO] Hm?

This is so silly. I think I've

forgotten how smiling feels.

[IZUKU]

Eri...

[CHISAKI] Someone else is

about to die because of you!

Ah, yes, it's so much

easier to be hurt yourself

than to watch while others

are hurt for you, isn't it?

[IZUKU] Chisaki's shadow

is blocking out the light.

The horrible things he did

are still hurting her.

This girl hasn't been

saved. Not completely.

[IZUKU] She doesn't know the

first thing about what it means

to be happy, or

even how to smile.

[IZUKU]

Come on, think.

There has to be something

I can do to help her.

Surprise.

Aren't surprises the best?

[gasps]

[IZUKU]

Wait. According to the doctor,

now that her horn is smaller,

she's more in control,

and less likely to accidentally

use her power.

Though unlike festivals

in the past,

this year's will only be open

to UA students and staff.

With a few exceptions.

[IZUKU]

This is perfect.

No real chance she'll run into

anyone from outside the school.

[IZUKU]

Mr. Aizawa!

Do you think Eri could

leave the hospital?

Just for one day, I mean.

[AIZAWA] It's not totally

out of the question.

Actually, we were thinking

we might have her--

[IZUKU] Then I have an idea

to bring her spirits up!

[AIZAWA]

And what would that be?

She should come with

us to the UA festival!

[MIRIO]

Ha!

What's a festival?

Eri, this is the best idea ever!

You're gonna have such a blast!

A school festival is a festival

that takes place at our school!

It's great!

All the students plan

super-duper exciting things

for the rest of the classes

to have fun with.

There are different games and

performances, they sell food.

Oh! And get this! I bet

there'll be candy apples there!

What're candy apples?

[MIRIO]

It's when they dip an apple

into some crackly sugar stuff

and make it even sweeter!

Sweeter how?

[AIZAWA] All right. I'll talk

it over with the principal.

Thank you!

Well, Eri. What do you think?

You know, a minute ago,

when I didn't know your name,

I was sad and didn't

know what to do.

Because I knew more

than anything

that I just wanted to be friends

with the people who helped me.

Yes! That's what we want, too!

We should start putting

a case together

to convince the principal.

That way we can be sure

she'll be allowed to come out.

Yeah!

[MIRIO] I'm on a break

from school right now,

so I can totally hang out with

you before our festival date!

Our date?

[MIRIO] That's when two

people who like each other

spend time together.

[ERI]

So, we're going on a date?

[IZUKU]

Maybe that's enough for today.

Chief! C'mere, you need

to see this post!

It's a new video

from you-know-who.

Woof, we still haven't found

a single clue yet, right?

Let's find out where he

uploaded this video from.

We've tried, but he's way too

good at covering his tracks.

No excuses, please.

[STATION EMPLOYEE A]

Yes, sir!

[GENTLE] Welcome, dearest

viewers. I bid you good day.

[GENTLE]

Can you guess what I'm up to?

Worry not, friends.

I'll show you.

Hold on. Oh, no.

It's you... The guy who's

all over that video site.

[GENTLE] I hope you'll

pardon my rudeness,

but I simply don't have

the time for idle chatter.

Kindly put the cash

into this briefcase.

Before those worthless heroes

decide to show themselves.

Please.

[CLERK A]

U-Uh. Yeah, okay.

[GENTLE] Oh, and it

would be ever so lovely

if you could put the bills

in stacks of ten.

Sure. Of course.

[GENTLE]

Much obliged.

[tires squealing]

[HERO A]

Drop your w*apon!

[LA BRAVA] This is bad, Gentle!

There are two heroes!

Will you be all right?

[GENTLE laughs]

Calm yourself, La Brava.

Do you think a duo

of dodgy do-gooders

could hope to stop me?

[HEROES]

Drop your w*apon!

[GENTLE]

Uhh...

[HERO A] Smart move.

Now, the briefcase.

[GENTLE]

La Brava.

[LA BRAVA] Don't worry,

I've got you covered!

Cut to black, if you please.

Post haste, my darling girl.

[LA BRAVA] We can't leave yet!

You forgot the cash!

[GENTLE]

Pish tosh, La Brava.

I'm merely paying

the appearance fee.

[GENTLE laughs]

[GENTLE]

Money is not the goal.

Rather to write my name

in the annuls of history!

Yes! For 'tis I...

I, Gentle! Gentle Criminal,

at your service.

And now, dear viewers,

I must say cheerio.

Until next time.

Gentle Video. See you next time!

[STATION EMPLOYEE A] These

are becoming more elaborate.

Going by "Gentle Criminal," huh?

Think this guy is serious,

or is it all a joke?

It's impossible to tell.

[LA BRAVA]

Oh man, Gentle!

[GENTLE]

What is troubling you, La Brava?

[LA BRAVA] We're not getting

many views on the new video!

Even though you were absolutely,

undeniably, wonderful today.

I just don't get it!

[GENTLE]

As I thought...

To go down in history,

I will need to accomplish

greater feats.

It is time for a

proper spectacle.

The question, of course,

is what will it be.

Hot!

[GENTLE] We must leave the

entire world gobsmacked.

Impact is key. I need a scheme

that no soul can ignore.

Fret not. I will settle on

something quite perfect.

Of that, I'm sure.

Hot!

[IZUKU]

Here's the preview!

For the school festival,

we'll be putting on a show

that combines a live

band performance

with tons of dancing.

But first, we have to decide

what everyone's going to do.

And of course there's the

choreography and costumes,

and all the other

elements that'll make

everyone at UA smile!

But elsewhere,

Gentle Criminal fixes

his gaze on our school,

threatening our hard work.

Next time: "Prepping

for the School Festival

Is the Most Fun Part."

Go beyond! Plus Ultra!