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Aizawa, Vlad, and Nezu apologized in front of the screen, facing millions of people in this country.
While it might be strange, it was kind of a strange habit that one had in this country.
When a public figure causes a mistake, they would be judged and forced to apologize to all the people in this country through television.
The humiliation, regret, sadness, and shame were clearly recorded and enjoyed by tens of millions of people.
However, the three of them didn't have much to complain about since what they did was a mistake since they had failed to protect their students, especially when the most famous figure in the school was kidnapped.
As for the matter of Midoriya and Bakugou, no one talked about this matter since the three of them didn't want to put pressure on the two of them even though they had made a mistake. It was also unmanly to do so since, as a man, how could they be afraid to acknowledge their mistake?
They faced all the reporters that wanted to take them down with shame with humility, but inwardly, their heart was somewhere since the three of them had never given up their plan to save Mineta.
No one missed this show, and everyone watched them, whether they were heroes, villains, old, youth, or many others. Their reactions were mixed, but the students of Yuuei were in shock, watching how everyone wanted to put all the blame on the Yuuei.
This was the cruel reality of being a hero.
One mistake caused everyone to condemn all of them and ignore the achievement and good deeds they had done for society.
Naturally, the group of people who gathered in the dilapidated bar also watched how Aizawa, Vlad, and Nezu apologized to the public while also being judged by them.
"It's quite mysterious, isn't it? Why are the heroes getting criticized? Their response was just a little too slow! Is it because it's their job to protect the kids? Everybody makes a mistake or two! Are they saying that they can't make a single mistake? Heroes these days are under some pretty strict standards, huh? Yo, Mineta?"
Shigaraki sat at ease as he criticized the show.
"The moment that is protecting people began to merit some compensation; heroes were not heroes anymore. That's Stain's teaching!"
On the side of the wall, a young man with a gecko-like feature also glanced at Mineta, telling him about how amazing Stain's teaching was.
"The queerness of converting human life into money and selfish pursuits... and a society that confides that suspect thinking into its rules... citizens that criticize the losers who should instead be cheered on... our battle is one of the questions. What is a hero? What is justice? Is this society really just? We want each and every individual to think about these things. We intend to win this battle!"
Shigarakis's voice was so passionate, telling Mineta about his dream and purpose. "You also like to win, right? So, join us!"
However, Mineta didn't say anything. No, to be exact, he couldn't say anything since his mouth was closed by something.
"He can't say anything with his mouth closed, you know?" Hokusai said speechlessly while hugging Toga, who was leaning on his chest. He didn't seem to care about Mineta. Instead, he just flirted with her, which caused her to giggle from time to time.
"Ecchi~!"
"....." Everyone.
"Can you flirt later?" Shigaraki was speechless, but he didn't say much about Toga and Hokusai since he had gotten used to them. He also needed their power, so he didn't get angry, especially when Hokusai had worked hard to catch Mineta.
Everyone in this place knew how dangerous Mineta was.
It might not be wrong to say that his power might be comparable to All-Might.
It was also the reason why Mineta was wrapped in tight bondage and chains. His eyes and mouth were closed, and in this state, it was impossible for him to move or even talk. The only thing that he could do was just breathe.
If Shigaraki wanted to hear Mineta's answer, he had to let go of the mouth gag on his mouth, but to be honest; he was a bit scared. Yet he took a deep breath and said, "Dabi, open the gag on his mouth."
"...do you want me to do this?" Dabi asked speechlessly.
"If he tries to fight, just burn him. Let's see how long he can stay after you have burnt him," Shigaraki said with a snort.
"Well..." Dabi was no longer hesitating and let go of the mouth gag on Mineta's mouth since he believed in his fire.
When the mouth gag on his mouth disappeared, Mineta took a deep breath before he breathed slowly. After that, he didn't say anything and stayed quiet.
"Hey, did you not hear me?"
"I hear you, but isn't it rude of you to suddenly invite me out of nowhere without understanding anything? You didn't even let go of the wrapping around my eyes. Right now, you're like MLM sales trying to sell something to their customers, fooling them to buy something so expensive even though it is so worthless, or..."
A small curve of a smile formed on his lips, and he said, "Are you too scared? Or is the determination you told me before nothing but lip service? Maybe, inside your heart, you don't even believe that you can do your great cause?"
"....." Everyone.
Shigaraki took a deep breath, trying to hold his anger.
"Come on."
Mineta wasn't like someone who was being caught. Instead, he provoked them even if his position was at a disadvantage. "You like to talk, right? So let's talk, but you should open the wrap on my eyes. Let me see all of you."
"...do it. Open the wrap around his eyes, Dabi," Shigaraki said gloomily.
Dabi didn't say anything and just took off the wrap on Mineta's eyes.
Mineta opened his eyes and blinked his eyes for a moment before he looked at all of them. His eyes were observing them one by one like they were some kind of rare species in the zoo.
However, they, who saw his eyes for the first time, gasped.
His eyes were beautiful, yet they gave them an invisible pressure, which made them have a cold sweat without even realizing it. However, when they thought Hokusai and Kurogiri were beside them, they felt relief.
Yet, they had to say Mineta was uselessly too handsome.
They had to say that Mineta was even comparable to Hokusai.
However, they had gotten used to Hokusai. On the other hand, it was their first time seeing Mineta closely, so they were quite surprised by Mineta's appearance.
Still, the only one that wasn't affected was Toga since she was already madly in love with Hokusai, so even if Mineta was so handsome, it did nothing to her heart.
"...you're young."
Those were the first words that came out of his lips.
"Young?"
"It means that you're inexperienced, reckless, stupid, and don't even think about the consequences."
"...."
They wanted to say something, Shigaraki couldn't handle it anymore and wanted to kill Mineta, but Mineta said, "But you have the energy, and you always believe that your cause is right. You have the energy that old people don't have, and your intention is pure. I can see all of that."
"Then..." Shigaraki thought that Mineta agreed, but suddenly Mineta laughed.
"Ah, sorry, sorry. I just remembered something funny. Excuse me."
"Something funny?"
They were all looking at him with some confusion and curiosity.
"What is it?"
Mineta showed a gentle smile and said, "It is your stupidity."
"..."