Meanwhile, Mirio tried phasing through a wall but only managed to phase his hands through it. In middle school during a Quirk Education class, Tamaki tried manifesting something but only managed to manifest a tiny plant on his hand due to his nervousness. It was this recognition that began the friendship between Tamaki and Mirio. Mirio warmly opened up to Tamaki during their first interaction and reached out to speak to him, when Mirio asked him if Tamaki had been trying to talk about heroes in his stuttering introduction and if so who his favorite hero was. Due to considering himself a boring person, Tamaki was not able to make any friends. Tamaki could not give a proper self-introduction and after the opening ceremony where they moved into the classrooms and formed groups, Tamaki was not able to insert himself into any group because he lacked the courage. They met when Tamaki transferred to Mirio's school in the spring, their first day as third graders. Mirio on the other hand, says that Tamaki shines even brighter than the sun itself. Tamaki is often seen referring to Mirio as the sun, as in his eyes, Mirio shines like the sun due to his bright and positive personality. Tamaki always noted that Mirio had been strong since was child and it is strongly implied that Mirio may have given Tamaki his hero name, 'Suneater'.

Mirio and Tamaki don't interact competitively and instead of acting like rivals, they treat each other kindly and support each other.Īlso self they take care and worry when one of them goes through dangerous or emotionally stressful situations, even going so far as to determine what the other would do in a situation and how they would act. They both have a strong bond and refer to each other by their first name rather than their last name, indicating their level of closeness and respect (something they have not shown themselves to do with other people close to them).ĭespite their contrasting personalities, they can constantly be seen talking and coexist together, also has been confirmed that they have not argued or fought in the more than 10 years that they have known each other.

Mirio and Tamaki are childhood friends and have spent most of their lives together, drawing inspiration and mutual support.

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