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[ Momo wants to argue that the students in the Hero course are learning heroism, through internships and combat drills and other scenarios in which they have to play the part of real heroes. But Darin seems to be taking this in a different direction anyway... ]

Why is that?

Because you have a power inside of you that can't be matched. It's not just your ability to create.

A blacksmith...isn't just someone who hammers away and makes weapons and tools. Anyone can learn how to make that stuff. It's about passion. It's about looking at something formless, something that any other person wouldn't think twice about, and giving it shape. Adding to it. Building it until it surpasses its own limitations.

I took you under my tutelage, not to just teach you refining techniques. I wanted to show you that inside of you burns a flame hotter than any forge. Hotter than the sun. And with your two hands, you can take anything, anyone, and bring to light their true potential.

Your heart is your forge. Your hands are your hammer and anvil.

You aren't just...Creati the hero. You have many facets and you can shape them just as easily as you can shape metal. Who you are, who you want to be, who you will become, they're all part of one piece. Your hero's edge is honed. But you can't neglect the other parts of you...

[ Momo's eyes go wider and wider, tearing up again. One hand comes to her chest, clenching into a fist as if trying to hold the flame Darin had mentioned-- hotter than the sun. ]

Ohh... Darin-san! You can't go saying those things!! I'm going to cry again!

I have to, Momo. Because if I don't say it, no one else will.

You, Momo Yaoyorozu, are a living forge, brimming with potential!

[He places his hands on her shoulders.]

Don't just limit yourself to one thing! You can be anything you want! Heroism isn't the only blade you have!

While you're here, live your life! Have fun! Experience the world and hone the other parts of yourself.

[ When Darin takes hold of her shoulders, the tears finally fall, but Momo is smiling as wide as she things she's ever smiled. She nods enthusiastically, blinking rapidly to clear the tears from her eyes. ]

Mm! I will! I will live my life to the fullest and experience everything this world has to offer!

[Screw it. He reels her in for a hug.]

You're going to doubt yourself and that's okay. You're going to make mistakes and that's okay too! But never lose yourself. You are so much more than just a hero competing to be the best. You're kind. You're loving. You deserve an identity of your own before you become an identity for the people.

I'm going to be right there with you, okay? Because if anyone knows about trying to find themselves, it's me.

[ She stiffens slightly at the sudden hug, but eventually curls herself around him, tucking her face into his shoulder.

In a small, watery voice, she just murmurs, ] Thank you.

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