My Hero Academia: Thunder God

Three hours later, after everyone had thoroughly celebrated Tobio's birthday, Dr. Tenma asked Tobio to take Pikachu and Eevee to play in the front yard. He then led Kaminari and the others upstairs to the study on the second floor, where the newly completed "Bat Armor" was displayed.

"Whoa, so this is the battle suit Kaminari designed for Jiro!"

Tetsutetsu took a few steps forward, his eyes scanning the sleek, jet-black combat suit hanging on the wall. With a grin, he added, "It definitely lives up to its name. Doesn't it look like a bat?"

"Not only does it resemble a bat, but its functions are just as impressive, though it does require AI support to operate fully," Dr. Tenma said, slipping into his usual serious researcher demeanor.

"Alright, Kyoka, find a spot to change into the suit. Then we'll head outside so Pikachu can integrate with it," Kaminari suggested with a smile. He was genuinely looking forward to witnessing the official debut of "Batgirl."

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Ten minutes later, under the eager eyes of everyone, Kyoka stepped out of the room. She was now dressed in the sleek combat suit, radiating confidence. A dark cloak hung behind her, complementing the elegant yet functional design of the outfit.

The suit was predominantly black, but dark gold accents adorned the arms and waist, along with a striking bat emblem emblazoned on the chest.

"Well, how do I look?" Kyoka asked, unable to hide her excitement. She twirled playfully, showing off the suit. The envy she had once felt toward Momo's equipment was now replaced with complete satisfaction.

"Awesome! It looks amazing!" Tetsutetsu exclaimed enthusiastically, nodding in approval.

"What do you think, Kaminari?" Kyoka asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"It's incredible! I spent a lot of time thinking about this design, and seeing you in it now, I can tell it fits you perfectly," Kaminari said with a proud smile, giving her a thumbs-up. Then, raising his voice, he called out to Pikachu, who was playing with Tobio nearby. "Pikachu! Connect to Kyoka's suit!"

"Pika!"

Pikachu's ears twitched as it perked up. It quickly ran over to Kyoka, its gaze fixed on her intently.

The next moment, a faint yellow light illuminated the Bat Armor. Upon closer inspection, the light was made up of countless tiny yellow dots spread across the surface. Suddenly, three sharp curved blades extended from the arms of the suit.

"These glowing dots make up the 'Micro Sound Hole System,'" Dr. Tenma explained, pointing to the illuminated areas of the suit. "This system allows your Quirk to manifest through any part of the suit, with the intensity of the output depending on the number of sound holes activated."

He continued, "The bat emblem on your chest houses a larger sound hole designed for amplification. It can release powerful sound waves, so you'll need to be cautious when using it against people."

"As for the blades on your arms," Dr. Tenma said, gesturing to the curved blades now extended, "they also contain sound holes. This feature, based on Kaminari's design notes, allows sound vibrations to enhance the cutting power of the blades. The result is an increase in both precision and lethality."

Even though Kaminari had envisioned these features, hearing Dr. Tenma describe them in full detail left him astonished. The doctor had brought his ideas to life with stunning accuracy.

"That's about it," Dr. Tenma concluded. "However, as Kaminari mentioned before, this suit requires practice, especially in terms of syncing with the AI and developing familiarity with its systems."

"I understand. Thank you so much, Dr. Tenma!" Kyoka said sincerely, bowing to express her gratitude.

"No need for that—you've already paid for it," Dr. Tenma replied politely, waving her off. Then, with a chuckle, he added, "But please don't test it in my yard. I'd rather not have my home turned into rubble."

Knowing the potential power of the Bat Armor, the doctor wasn't taking any chances. Turning to Kaminari, he shifted the topic.

"By the way, about the 'Duel Disk' you mentioned, our technology is capable of creating it. However, we won't start development until your formal cooperation contract with Mitsui is finalized."

Kaminari nodded. He understood that Dr. Tenma was only responsible for managing the research facility. "My father said we'll officially launch Yu-Gi-Oh! during summer break. He'll finalize the details with Mitsui at that time," Kaminari explained.

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After saying their goodbyes, the group left the villa. Tobio waved at them reluctantly, clearly wishing they could stay longer. Momo, however, took her own luxury car home, leaving Kaminari, Kyoka, and Tetsutetsu to walk to the station together.

As they walked, Kaminari glanced at Kyoka, who was carrying the combat suit's storage case in one hand. "Where are you planning to practice with the suit? Heroics classes won't start until Tuesday at the earliest."

"I'll practice at school," Kyoka replied after a brief pause, tilting her head thoughtfully. The headphone jacks on her earlobes twitched slightly as she spoke.

"At school?" Kaminari asked, surprised by her answer.

"Yeah, don't you remember? Hero Course students are allowed to use their Quirks on school grounds, even outside of regular classes. I'll talk to Aizawa-sensei tomorrow and see if I can use the school's facilities to practice after class.

"And even though we don't have school on Sunday, I know the teachers will still be on campus for work. I'll see if I can get permission to train there that day too," Kyoka added confidently.

"That's actually a great idea," Kaminari admitted with a nod. He had been planning to help Kyoka find a practice space, but it seemed she was perfectly capable of handling it herself.

"Oh, by the way!" Kyoka suddenly said, her face lighting up with a playful smile. "Since my suit is synced with Pikachu, does that mean we don't need phones to communicate anymore?"

The thought of sharing the same AI system with Kaminari didn't make her feel awkward. On the contrary, it made her happy.

"Uh… yeah, I guess so. We can just use the suit's communication system. No need for phones anymore," Kaminari replied, scratching his blond hair as the realization sank in.

"Hey, can you two stop being so lovey-dovey for a second?" Tetsutetsu groaned, his expression one of pure exasperation. "Some of us are still single, you know!"

"Hehe, then maybe you should find a girlfriend too," Kaminari teased.

"It's too early for me. I'll think about it when I'm in third year or maybe after graduation," Tetsutetsu grumbled, crossing his arms.

By this time, they had reached Shizuoka Station. There, the trio prepared to part ways. Kyoka was heading home on her own, while Kaminari and Tetsutetsu transferred to the Shinkansen bound for Yukitama.

"If Aizawa-sensei approves your request tomorrow, I'll come practice with you," Kaminari said, thinking it would be better than letting Kyoka train alone.

"That'd be great!" Kyoka beamed at him, happy that her boyfriend was so supportive. The thought of spending more time together made her even more excited.

While they already went to school together every morning and practiced singing on Sundays, the distance between their homes meant they didn't have much time alone after class. The chance to spend a few extra hours together felt like a gift.

"Alright, see you tomorrow!"

"Yeah, see you tomorrow!"

As Kyoka waved goodbye, Tetsutetsu silently raised a hand in farewell, his expression still stoic.

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