**Chapter 50: A Spirited Showdown**

With the group events concluded, the attention turned to the 1v1 matches, and I was eager to test my skills against my classmates. My first opponent was Shizoki, and I managed to outmaneuver him with my Razor Wind, securing a decisive victory. Next up was Tokoyami, and I was determined to repeat my success. Our battle was intense, with Tokoyami's Dark Shadow Quirk giving me a run for my money, but I adapted and countered with a well-placed blast of wind, sending him stumbling back. As I celebrated my win, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nervous excitement. My next opponent was none other than Bakugo, and I had to admit that I was scared. Our previous battles had been intense, and I knew that he wouldn't go easy on me. Just as I was about to make my way to the designated battle area, Aizawa sensei approached me with a peculiar request. "Vesper, I need a favor," he said, his expression serious. "I was wondering if you could cheer for your class during the 1v1 matches." I was taken aback by the request, and before I could respond, Momo piped up, "I've got just the thing!" She pulled out a set of cheerleader outfits, complete with pom-poms and a skirt that was a bit too short for my liking. I groaned, feeling my face heat up with embarrassment. "Momo, do I really have to?" I asked, trying to plead my way out of it. Momo grinned mischievously. "Come on, Vesper! It'll be fun, I promise! And think of how much it'll boost class morale." Aizawa sensei nodded in agreement. "I'm afraid it's not optional, Vesper. You're representing your class, and I expect you to give it your all." With a heavy sigh, I reluctantly agreed to put on the cheerleader outfit. As I changed into the outfit, I couldn't help but feel like a total idiot. The skirt was too short, the top was too tight, and the pom-poms were just too much. I looked like a caricature of a cheerleader. But I knew I had to suck it up and do my part for my class. I took a deep breath, grabbed my pom-poms, and made my way to the sidelines, trying to ignore the snickers and stares from my classmates. As I began to cheer, I couldn't help but feel a bit more confident. Maybe this wasn't so bad after all. And when Bakugo and I were announced as the next opponents, I steeled myself for the battle ahead, determined to give it my all and make my class proud. The crowd cheered, and Bakugo gave me a confident smirk. "Time to take you down, Vesper," he said, cracking his knuckles. I smiled, feeling a surge of adrenaline. "Bring it on, Bakugo."