BNHA: Singularity

Though his meeting with Nezu didn't last for more than a few minutes, Izuku was still surprised to see a seemingly inseparable duo waiting near UA's front entrance.
Waiting until he had reached the duo's side, the smile on Izuku's face broadened as he mused, "Hey, there, Ochaco-san, Tsuyu-chan. Is today my lucky day, or are the two of you waiting for someone else~?"
Returning a bright but timid smile, Ochaco revealed, "We actually wanted to apologize for yesterday. We shouldn't have ignored you, even if it was only for a short while."
Nodding her head, Tsuyu added, "It's my fault, ribbit. My baa-chan always told me to be wary of boys who were quick to compliment multiple girls. I thought you might have an ulterior motive, ribbit..."
Rubbing the back of his head, Izuku casually admitted, "To be fair, that's not far from the truth. It's just that rather than seeking to take advantage of you, I simply want to be your friend. After all, friendship is a foundation atop which many things can be built."
Mirroring Izuku's actions, a sheepish chuckle emanated from Ochaco's throat while Tsuyu stared up at him and offered one of her characteristic ribbits. Then, pulling her cell phone out of her pocket, she suggested, "If that's the case, we should exchange contact information. I'm not used to using my phone, but I'll respond if you send me a text, ribbit."
Realizing the 'true' reason Ochaco and Tsuyu had waited for him, Izuku's smile broadened as he answered, "Of course. I only have three people in my saved contacts, so I'm happy to have more."
Pulling out his phone, Izuku was about to hand it over but stopped upon noticing he had several text notifications.
"Oh? I have thirteen missed texts from Mina-san. Do you mind if I read them real quick? I can also give you my number verbally. That way, you can just send me a text, and I can save your information directly."
With Tsuyu agreeing to his proposition, Izuku recited his phone number aloud while thumbing through the messages Mina had sent him. The first was her informing him that an 'ambush' awaited him at the front entrance, but the rest concerned his meeting with the Principal, asking if he was in trouble and if there was anything she could do to help.
("How cute...")
In the midst of reading the texts, Izuku received a text alert from an unknown number. What awaited him when he opened it was a cartoon frog emoji, making it very clear who sent the message.
Suppressing the urge to comment on Tsuyu's adorable behavior out loud, Izuku quickly typed, 'Keep this up, and I'll save your phone number under the listing 'Cute Frog.''
Receiving a text notification, Tsuyu opened it before becoming statuesque at its contents. A faint blush colored her cheeks, but what surprised Izuku the most was her response, stating, 'I don't mind, ribbit...'
Adopting a broad smile, Izuku thought, ("It appears our little frog friend is more comfortable with texts than speaking aloud...")
Before Izuku could type a response, he received a second message from an unknown number. This was obviously from Ochaco, but the contents left Izuku a little speechless as it was a literal wall of text without spaces or punctuation...
Seeing the stupefied look on Izuku's face, Ochaco held her somewhat dated-looking phone up as if trying to hide behind it, stammering, "Sorry, Izuku-kun. The space key on my phone doesn't work too well, ehehehe..."
Contrasting the smartphones carried by Izuku and Tsuyu, Ochaco's was a pale ink flip phone. It strangely suited her, but Izuku's expression became serious as he declared, "We're getting you a new phone this weekend. If a brand-new one is too excessive, I'll upgrade mine to the latest model and give you this one. No buts."
"Eh...?"
Failing to process Izuku's words, Ochaco's expression blanked for several seconds. When the gears in her mind eventually started turning again, her face became bright red as she waved her hand violently, exclaiming, "You can't! I mean, I really appreciate the offer, but that's just too much, Izuku-kun!"
Shaking his head, Izuku firmly asserted, "You will accept it, Ochaco-san. If you refuse, I may have to resort to 'extreme' measures. Besides, I still owe you for returning my sword to me. Gifting you a &yen;100,000 phone is a pittance compared to the &yen;13,000,000 you returned to me."
Blinking in surprise, Tsuyu questioned, "You own a &yen;13,000,000 sword? That's surprisingly childish coming from you, Izuku-chan."
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Unable to suppress the urge to defend himself, Izuku revealed, "Before enrolling in the Department of Heroes, I seriously considered joining the Support or Business Departments. I have a knack for managing finances and modifying the patents for support items. I can't tell you exactly how much I earn, but it's enough that I could retire right now and not have to worry about the future. That's the benefit of having a Quirk that enhances brain power."
While Ochaco had, once again, become statuesque, Tsuyu brought her finger up to her lips and remarked, "If that's the case, I think I'm starting to understand why you're so different from the other boys in class. You've already secured your future while the rest of us are just starting to figure things out, ribbit..."
Adopting a somewhat proud smile, Izuku explained, "Just as friendship is the foundation for all kinds of relationships, financial security is the trunk from which countless paths branch. And that's why...!"
Surprising Ochaco immensely, Izuku pointed directly at her face as he appended, "You 'must' accept the phone I give you! If you don't, I won't be able to restrain my curiosity. I'll uncover the reason you're unable to acquire one on your own and then do everything in my power to remedy it! That's my kind of Plus Ultra...!"
Though his words and actions were more than a little excessive, the truth of the matter was that Izuku felt obligated to ensure the safety and well-being of those related to the canon plot. He didn't consider himself a truly selfless person, but if he ignored the consequences of his obfuscation of fate, he would do more harm to this world than good. That was one of the reasons Izuku joined the Hero Course. If the students of Class 1-A died while he was fooling around in the Support or Business Departments, he would likely spend the rest of his life regretting it...
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With Ochaco eventually agreeing to accept his old phone, the trio made their way to the station, hanging out for a bit before parting ways when the sky began to darken. During the train ride and subsequent walk home, Izuku's phone was practically blowing up with texts from Mina and Tsuyu. The latter was surprisingly talkative when she didn't have to speak aloud, so Izuku ultimately invited her, Ochaco, and Mina to a group chat before shifting his focus elsewhere.
Assuming the USJ incident would wrap up fairly quickly with All Might still in possession of One-for-All, Izuku flipped open the journal recording his progress and detailing his plans for the future. All Might appearing as one of the teachers of Class 1-A had derailed things quite a bit, but not to the extent he had to rework everything.
Though his chances were slim, especially with Todoroki in the running, Izuku was determined to secure first place in the UA Sports Festival. Not because he cared about being number one but because he was trying to earn the attention of a certain bunny girl.
By focusing his combat style around speed and kicking power, Izuku was hoping to catch the attention of Mirko, the Hero Billboard Chart's Eighth-Ranked Hero. There were three reasons for this. First and foremost, Mirko was incredibly hot. Secondly, she was one of the few Pros that didn't own or belong to a Hero Agency. In other words, by interning under her, Izuku believed he would have greater freedom than most other interns.
While the reasons above were both important, it was his belief that Mirko would make an excellent coach and training partner that compelled Izuku to apprentice/intern under her. He might have to suffer a bit, but having an attractive and exceptionally fierce teacher would motivate him to improve a hell of a lot faster than if he trained under someone like All Might. Not to mention that, much like Mirko, Izuku was determined to live a life without regrets...
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As the Vice-Class Representative of Class 1-A, Izuku was expected to show up much earlier than the other students. Fortunately, he wasn't the only one as Yaoyorozu, Tokoyami, and Sero were also present, the latter two on morning duty.
Spotting Izuku the moment he entered the classroom, Yaoyorozu rose to her feet, smiling as she said, "Good morning, Midoriya-kun. Were you able to sleep well last night? I, personally, experienced some difficulty. I kept replaying the incident that transpired during lunch in my mind, plagued by the notion I could have handled things better..."
By the time she was finished speaking, Yaoyorozu's smile had faded quite a bit, replaced by a pensive and slightly downcast expression. She had a very pronounced sense of responsibility, so she was currently questioning her status as the Class Representative since Izuku was the one who took charge, both during and after the incident...
Adopting a friendly and reassuring smile, Izuku calmly asserted, "You're too hard on yourself, Yaoyorozu-san. However, the notion that 'we' could have handled things better is correct. Fortunately, we have three years to learn. After all, the main purpose of the Hero Course is to teach us how to assess, handle, and resolve situations as efficiently as possible. Expecting perfection before you've even become a Pro is insensible."
Though she was momentarily taken aback by Izuku's response, a smile invariably found its way to Yaoyorozu's face as she replied, "You're right, of course. I guess I just got a little ahead of myself. Thanks for opening my eyes, Midoriya-kun. I greatly appreciate it."
Shaking his head, Izuku asserted, "While I appreciate your gratitude, it's unwarranted. After all, didn't we promise on the first day to look after and inform each other if there was something we could do to improve? I'm just keeping my end of the bargain. To that end, if you witness me making any mistakes, I expect you to do the same."
Recalling that they had, in fact, made such a promise, the faint smile on Yaoyorozu's face blossomed. Her words during their initial meeting were primarily intended as pleasantries, so it was strangely 'refreshing' to learn that Izuku regarded the exchange with such consideration. It was difficult to describe, but it made her feel uniquely 'floaty'...
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With the first half of the day passing surprisingly quickly, Izuku was on tenterhooks as he awaited Aizawa's arrival and the announcement they would be conducting Rescue Training at USJ. Fortunately, just as Sero was about to ask why he was so nervous, the door to the classroom slid open with a distinct 'vigor,' followed by a familiar voice exclaiming, "I AM HERE...!"
Seeing All Might appear in place of Aizawa, relief washed over Izuku like a warm shower. In the canon, Aizawa was the one to inform them of their Foundational Heroics Training. All Might had overexerted himself rescuing people on his way to school, so he was in the midst of recuperating when Class 1-A set out for USJ. Now, either as a result of Izuku's warning or the fact that All Might had yet to pass on One-for-All, the undisputed #1 Hero would be participating from the very beginning...
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After changing into their Hero costumes, the students of Class 1-A boarded a large shuttle that would ferry them to their destination, the Unforeseen Simulation Joint, USJ.
Though he was secretly worried that shit would hit the fan, Izuku forced himself to appear calm, a carefree smile adorning his face despite being seated between Tsuyu and Ochaco.
Fortunately, though Mina didn't hesitate to comment on their seating arrangement, the trip between UA and USJ didn't even last five minutes. Izuku would have preferred it to have taken five hours, but that was the thing about time. The more you wish you had, the sooner it ran out.
Once everyone had disembarked the bus, All Might raised his hands high, seemingly supporting the massive, dome-like structure behind him as he shouted, "Welcome, students of Class 1-A, to USJ!"
Though most of them had no idea of the building's significance, everyone but Izuku, Shinso, and Tokoyami clapped in response to All Might's words. During this, Aizawa emerged from the building's entrance, his expression a languorous deadpan as he said, "Give it a rest and get inside. This isn't a fan meeting or a book signing. You're here to train."
With Aizawa's words as a catalyst, Class 1-A made their way inside USJ's dome, a massive, incredibly spacious structure encompassing more than a hundred acres. The inside, fitting the name 'Unforeseen Situation Joint,' was divided into eight sections, six of which simulated the many disasters Heroes faced in the execution of their duties. This included a ruined urban environment, a sloped terrain simulating a landslide, a mountainous region with fragile cliffs, a mock city that was perpetually set ablaze, a maritime environment with a lake, ship, and even a waterslide, and a zone that was beset by hurricane-force winds and a torrential downpour.
Waiting for the students to arrive, standing 180cm and wearing her bulky, astronaut-themed outfit, was Space Hero Thirteen. Seeing her caused Ochaco to geek out for a moment, but Izuku couldn't really blame her. If he could pick and choose a Quirk, Thirteen's definitely would have made the list. It had many weaknesses, but the ability to create Black Holes at the tips of your fingers was an exceptionally powerful ability.
Using a voice synthesizer that made it difficult to tell if she was a man or a woman, Thirteen took a moment to clear her throat before spreading her arms and declaring, "I've been waiting for you. Welcome, students of Class 1-A, to the Unforeseen Situation Joint!"
As All Might had already welcomed them mere moments prior, the smiles on the faces of Class 1-A became noticeably cramped. Fortunately, things didn't become too tense as All Might took the initiative to initiate another round of applause, laughing spiritedly as he did so.
Unaware that she, or, more accurately, All Might had stolen her thunder, Thirteen went on to explain the purpose of USJ before beginning a short lecture about the nature of Quirks and their capacity to cause harm. Her words were especially meaningful to Shinso, as, toward the end, Thirteen firmly reinforced the notion that Quirks were not evil. So long as they were wielded responsibly, even the most dubious or innately destructive Quirks could be used to help people.
With Thirteen's lecture coming to an end, Izuku tensed in preparation for what was to come. As a result, he was left feeling confused when Aizawa said, "Now that that's out of the way, everyone split up into groups of five. We'll determine which zone you'll go to after that."
While Izuku's mind was drawing a blank, Ochaco, Tsuyu, and, somewhat surprisingly, Shinso made their way over to him. Upon seeing the look on his face, Tsuyu tilted her head to the side, touching her bottom lip as she remarked, "Is everything okay, Izuku-chan? You look like you've just seen a ghost, ribbit."
Blinking back to awareness, Izuku replied, "Sorry, Tsuyu-chan. I was just so inspired by Thirteen's speech that I-"
Before Izuku could finish his sentence, All Might bellowed, "Students, gather together and be on your guard! Aizawa, Thirteen, protect them!"
Accompanying All Might's shout, a hazy black vortex opened near the fountain representing USJ's center. Its appearance momentarily caused Izuku to feel a sense of relief, but that changed drastically when the first figure emerged from the portal, bringing with him a bloodlust that spread outward like a frigid eruption.
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Name: [Tenko Shimura]
Quirk: Decay(Vestige), Preservation(Vestige), Self-Immolation(Vestige)
Current Level: 41 (A/N: Henceforth, only going to include this for the MC.)
Effective Level: 584
[Attributes]
Strength: 76
Agility: 83
Vitality: 4,928
Intelligence: 41
Dexterity: 118
Luck: 603
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With a slim frame, greyish-blue hair, and a body covered in the embalmed hands of his former family and victims, anyone familiar with the Boku no Hero Academia universe would recognize the man that had emerged from the gate as 'Tomura Shigaraki.' What surprised Izuku, other than Tomura's intense bloodlust, was his ridiculous Vitality, Luck, and Effective Level. He had expected Tomura to be fairly weak, but the man was already leagues above 'ordinary' Heroes.
Shifting his gaze to Tomura's Quirks, Izuku's eyes widened as information about them filled his mind. Decay, as the name implied, allowed Tomura to decay whatever he touched with his five fingers. As for Preservation and Self-Immolation, the former allowed his body to adapt and survive almost anything, while the latter was a self-destruct Quirk that would cause him to combust spontaneously. More importantly, all three of his Quirks were 'Vestiges,' fragments of someone else's Quirk that had been transplanted in his body...
Though countless questions filled his mind when seeing Tomura's status, Izuku shifted his gaze to the other two threats within the group emerging from the vortex: a man comprised of the same hazy black substance as the vortex and a black-skinned behemoth with a muscular body, beak-like mouth, large eyes, and exposed brain...
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Name: [Oboro Shirakumo]
Quirk: Cloud, Cellular Deconstruction(Vestige), Spatial Link(Vestige)
Current Level: 27
Effective Level: 82
[Attributes]
Strength: 21
Agility: 39
Vitality: 611
Intelligence: 59
Dexterity: 50
Luck: 44
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Name: [Masahiko Takamura]
Quirk: Shock Absorption, Super Regeneration(Vestige), Energy Conversion(Vestige), Adamantite Bones(Vestige)
Current Level: 105
Effective Level: 3,887
[Attributes]
Strength: 14,311
Agility: 4,920
Vitality: 17,077
Intelligence: 5
Dexterity: 2,558
Luck: 3
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Seeing the stats of 'Masahiko Takamura,' better known within the Boku no Hero Academia community as the USJ Nomu, Izuku felt a combination of fear, confusion, and relief. The muscle-bound monstrosity could swat him like a fly if ordered to do so, but as long as All Might was around, the only thing Izuku feared was getting dust in his eye from the shockwaves. After all, as terrifying as Level 3,887 was, it was a far cry from All Might's 60k+
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Name: [Toshinori Yagi]
Quirk: Transfer, Stockpiling, Singularity, Gearshift(sealed), Fa Jin(sealed), Danger Sense(sealed), Blackwhip(sealed), Smokescreen(sealed), Float(sealed)
Current Level: 20,108 (1,094,564,432,008 EXP)
Effective Level: 60,344
[Attributes]
Strength: 219,004
Agility: 53,964
Vitality: 298,408
Intelligence: 69
Dexterity: 31,896
Luck: 108
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Though he had the distinct impression that All Might had gotten a little weaker, Izuku wasn't too concerned. Even if All Might's Effective Level decreased by half, he was nearly eight times stronger than the Nomu. If not for the latter's Shock Absorption and Super Regeneration, it wouldn't even be a contest.
Demonstrating this fact, All Might entrusted the students of Class 1-A to Aizawa and Thirteen before leaping into the fray with such speed that he appeared to vanish into thin air. A moment later, tens of villains crumpled like marionettes with their strings cut as All Might shouted, "You villains! Did you honestly believe you could just waltz into UA when I. AM. Here!?"
Without waiting for a response, All Might sent several additional villains flying before charging toward who he believed to be the ringleader of the assault: Tomura and his pet Nomu.
Surprised by All Might's speed, Tomura barely had enough time to shout, "Get him, Nomu!" before the former's fist appeared before him, crushing the hand covering his face and sending the lanky man flying.
Before All Might could follow up and try to capture Tomura, the Nomu opened its beak-like mouth, revealing razor-sharp teeth as it blitzed him with extreme speed. All Might had no trouble reacting to it, but he was a little surprised as not many people, villain or otherwise, could 'force' him to defend.
Sliding back from the force of the Nomu's blow, All Might's smile seemed to sparkle as he said, "You're pretty strong. Fortunately for the people of this glorious nation, nay, the entire world, it'll take a lot more than that to defeat the Symbol of Peace!"
Setting aside the existence of Tomura, at least for the time being, All Might charged to meet the Nomu head-on, their fists creating phantom images as powerful shockwaves rippled through the area, vaporizing the water in the fountain, uprooting nearby trees, and sending the bodies of several unfortunate villains, both conscious and not, flying.
Amid the borderline cataclysmic exchange, All Might's smile gradually faded at the realization his punches had little to no effect on the Nomu. The same applied in reverse, but All Might was used to tanking damage without receiving so much as a scratch.
("I'm glad the Principal heeded young Midoriya's advice.") thought All Might. ("If this 'creature' had been unleashed in my absence, I can't even begin to imagine the devastation it would wreak...")
Punctuating his thoughts, All Might reared back his right fist, gathering a fair amount of his stockpiled energy as he roared, "Detroit...SMAAAASH!"
Following through with his punch, All Might's fist impacted the Nomu's abdomen before he twisted his wrist and 'spiked' the muscular creature into the ground, creating a massive crater and a colossal dust explosion that reached the reinforced glass panels of USJ's dome. When the dust settled several seconds later, the Nomu was sprawled out in the center of the crater, its eyes popped out, and a gaping hole in its abdomen.
Furrowing his brows, All Might was thankful none of the students were close enough to witness the rather gruesome scene. One of the woeful truths of being a Hero was that not every Villain could be defeated and detained without seriously injuring or even killing them. Most Heroes did their best to avoid such an outcome, but there were times when it simply couldn't be helped.
Exhaling a sigh, All Might turned away from the Nomu, intending to take out the remaining Villains and capture Tomura. When he never expected was to find a swirling vortex mere centimeters away from his face, from within which emerged a dry, exceptionally pale hand.
Though he ordinarily wouldn't fear even a small-yield nuclear warhead, All Might's instincts screamed at him to evade the gangly hand at all costs. Fortunately, while he was caught unawares, his reaction speed was such that he could even dodge lasers if he noticed them before they fired. For a brief moment, it even seemed like the world around him had stopped, allowing him to get a good look at the crazed youth staring at him through the portal...
("Such malice...how could such a young man harbor such intense hatred? What kind of life must he have endured...?")
Instead of asking these questions aloud, All Might dodged Tomura's hand and shouted, "You scoundrel! Attempting to sneak an attack in while I was distracted? I think not...!"
Trusting his instincts, All Might didn't attempt to grasp Tomura's hand and yank him from the shadowy vortex. Instead, he thrust forward with his palm, creating a pressurized column of air that impacted Tomura's chest, sending him flying back through the portal and revealing his location on the opposite side of the fountain.
"So, that's where you're hiding...!" shouted All Might, his figure flickering before reappearing at the location revealed by his previous attack. There, a moderately injured Tomura was being cradled by his shadowy, portal-creating companion, 'Kurogiri.'
Stopping All Might in his tracks, Tomura groaned, "This isn't what Master said..." before abruptly rising to a seated position and shouting, "You're not supposed to be this strong!"
Furrowing his brows, All Might asked, "Throwing a tantrum after you've lost? You really are a child..."
Gritting his teeth hard enough that his gums were bleeding, it was clear that Tomura wanted to argue. Instead, the bloodlust exuding from his body became even more potent as he threatened, "Things won't end the same way the next time we meet. I'll destroy you and tear down this false society you've created. Just wait..."
Following Tomura's declaration, Kurogiri activated his 'Warp Gate' with the intention of escaping. The moment he did so, All Might shouted, "As if I'd let you...!" while charging forward. Tomura smiled menacingly in response, but his expression quickly changed when Kurogiri's warp abruptly ceased, courtesy of Aizawa, better known within the Hero and Villain communities as 'Eraserhead' due to his power to negate other Quirks...
"The only place you're going is jail...!" shouted All Might, slamming his fist into Tomura's face with enough force to both knock him out and send him skidding across the landscape with Kurogiri...
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Following Homeroom, the students of Class 1-A had Math with Ectoplasm, Modern Literature with Cementoss, English with Present Mic, and most of the boys' favorite course, Modern Art History with 18+ Hero Midnight.
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Name: [Nemuri Kayama]
Quirk: Somnambulist
Current Level: 25 (593,337 EXP)
Effective Level: 38
[Attributes]
Strength: 29
Agility: 33
Vitality: 108
Intelligence: 68
Dexterity: 47
Luck: 103
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As her Hero name suggested, Midnight, also known as Nemuri Kayama, was a Heroine who had embraced the more 'sensual' aspects of being a female Pro. She had long, spiky black hair, and her costume was inspired by comprised of a thin white bodysuit, a breastless black leotard, high-heeled boots, and purple stockings fastened by a garter belt. She also wore cuff-like manacles and a red eye mask, but most people didn't even notice the latter as they were too distracted by Midnight's mature, fit, and incredibly curvaceous body. Altogether, she looked more like a dominatrix than a proper Hero, complete with a red leather whip.
With UA having a policy that mandated teachers wear their costumes while teaching, Midnight's Modern Art History lessons were as riveting as they were informative. This was especially true for Izuku, but as he was currently trying to cultivate rapport with the girls in his Class, he kept his gaze from wandering even when Midnight walked right by him, her perky, tantalizingly round ass swaying in a way that 'demanded' attention...
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Following Midnight's Modern Art History lesson, Class 1-A, alongside the rest of the school, had lunch from 12:30-1:30 PM. Mina extended Izuku an invitation to sit with the girls, but he politely declined since it would set a dangerous precedent. He also really needed some friends he could hit the gym or spar with, so he ended up sitting with Shoji, Ojiro, and Sato as part of a larger group of boys.
Interrupting before Izuku had a chance to quiz the gym-rat trio about their workout routines, Kirishima asked, "So, Midoriya-kun, how was your date with Ashido-san?" with a somewhat forced smile.
Continuing before Izuku could offer his response, Kirishima added, "You know, the two of us actually went to the same middle school? She always was one of the popular girls, that Ashido-san."
Though he recalled that Kirishima was often 'shipped' with Ashido in his previous life, Izuku's expression was calm as he answered, "The cafe we went to was a bust, so we mainly just walked around before parting at the station. Still, it was pretty enjoyable for my first date. We even exchanged numbers near the end."
Inserting himself into the conversation, Kaminari jokingly remarked, "You don't pull your punches, do you, Midoriya-kun? It's only the third day of school, and you're already on a first-name basis with half the girls in our Class. Save some for the rest of us, man."
Shaking his head, Izuku calmly asserted, "I haven't really done anything all that special. I mean, I'm sure everyone here can agree that the girls in our Class are amazing, right? I just voice my thoughts aloud and treat them like people instead of members of an alien species. You should give it a try."
Exhaling a sigh, Kaminari groaned, "If only it were that easy. I honestly don't know how you can say half the things you say with a straight face. Whenever I imagine myself trying it, I get literal goosebumps. Seriously, man, you're something else."
Shrugging his shoulders, Izuku asked, "What do you want me to say?" before preempting Kaminari's response by adding, "The only reason such thoughts make you cringe is because they're insincere, even in your mind. Once you successfully confess and start dating a girl you like, you'll come to find such words flow like water."
As virtually everyone at the table was listening in when Izuku spoke, a peculiar, somewhat 'pensive' atmosphere descended upon the boys of Class 1-A. Izuku's claims were more than a little the top, but there was a logic in them that was difficult to refute. There was a reason people said things like, 'You never truly understand love until you've fallen into it.'
Inadvertently representing the other boys at the table, Ojiro was about to ask Izuku how he came to be so knowledgeable when the school's siren began to blare, followed by a mechanical voice stating, "Warning. Security Level 3 has been breached. Students, please remain calm and proceed to your designated evacuation zones. I repeat-"
Ignoring the automated voice's directions, the students in the cafeteria began stampeding toward the exits as if they were fleeing for their lives. A Level 3 breach meant that villains had invaded the campus, so those from the General, Support, and Business Departments pushed, shoved, and bumped into each other as they fought to be the first to flee.
Seeing the frenzied reaction of the other students, tensions among the members of Class 1-A increased rapidly, the usually taciturn Tokoyami asking, "What should we do...?" with a bead of sweat somehow forming on his bird-like face.
Noticing that quite a few people looked toward him when Tokoyami asked his question, Izuku adopted an assuring smile and replied, "What aspiring Heroes ought to do." before rising to his feet. Fortunately, Yaoyorozu and the other girls were already coming over, so Izuku just waited for them to arrive before asking the former if she could produce a megaphone.
Without questioning Izuku's intentions, Yaoyorozu unhesitantly produced a megaphone from her exposed thigh. Upon receiving it, Izuku set the volume to max, climbed atop the lunch table, and brought the mouthpiece to his lips before shouting, "Everyone, please remain calm and mindful of your surroundings. There is a high probability this is a false alarm, so stop trying to force your way out and start helping one another! Cooperation is the key to a safe and successful evacuation!"
Though not everyone listened to Izuku's words, the situation gradually de-escalated when the rest of Class 1-A joined in. Ochaco also got Lunch Rush, the retired Hero who prepared meals for UA's staff and students, to come over. Once he, a teacher nearly every student respected, took over, the evacuation became a lot smoother...
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As the Rescue Training at USJ wouldn't take place until the following day, Izuku got his first taste of a course that wasn't covered in the anime: CPR, First Aid, and AED Familiarization Training. It was a long and exceptionally boring class, but it was necessary since all Heroes needed to be CRP and AED Certified.
Once classes were finally over, Izuku was going to accompany Ochaco and Tsuyu to the station but had to change plans when Principal Nezu, once again, called him to his office. This time, however, the little mouse-bear-dog wasn't alone. With him were All Might, Aizawa, and a teacher in a bulky, astronaut-themed costume, Space Hero: Thirteen
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Name: [Anan Kurose]
Quirk: Black Hole
Current Level: 20 (104,112 EXP)
Effective Level: 44
[Attributes]
Strength: 15
Agility: 17
Vitality: 305
Intelligence: 58
Dexterity: 13
Luck: 41
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Noticing Izuku's eyes moving as if he was reading something, even if it was only for a brief moment, Nezu's smile broadened as he said, "I can understand your desire to know more about the people you meet, but it isn't polite to use your Quirk on people without their permission. There is no precedent for a Quirk like yours in the history of our country, but the laws concerning telepathy and mind-reading are likely to apply."
Blinking in surprise, Izuku made a mental note to acquire some glasses or goggles for his Hero costume as he replied, "I'm sorry, Principal Nezu. It's a habit I developed during my efforts to ascertain the value of each of my attributes. I'll be more mindful from now on."
Nodding in approval, Nezu said, "That's all I ask." before shifting topics, stating, "Now, onto business. First and foremost, I wanted to commend you for your quick response during the Level 3 Security Breach. Not only did you help de-escalate the situation and guide your fellow students to safety, but according to the report from Lunch Rush, you also assisted in escorting the injured to Recovery Girl. We're not even halfway through the first week of classes, and you're already well on your way to becoming an exceptional Hero."
Adopting a smile, Izuku was about to thank Nezu for his praise but was preempted by All Might shouting, "I, too, would like to say a few words! After all, while the parties responsible are ultimately the reporters who stormed the school, this incident wouldn't have occurred if I had held a press briefing and issued an official statement!"
Following his words, All Might surprised Izuku by bowing nearly ninety degrees and exclaiming, "Please, forgive me, young Midoriya! And thank you for ensuring no one was seriously injured during today's incident!!!"
Feeling more than a little taken aback by All Might's exceptionally over-the-top response, Izuku found himself at a loss for words. If he could, he would turn around and leave right there and then. Unfortunately, he was stuck enduring the awkward tensions, a wry smile developing across his face as he gradually recovered his senses, scratched his cheek with his right index finger, and replied, "I was just doing what I ought to do..." in a faint, nearly inaudible tone.
Hearing Izuku's utterance, the seemingly perpetual smile on All Might's face flashed like he was in a Colgate commercial. He didn't say anything, but Izuku got the distinct impression he had just moved up on the list of people All Might was considering to succeed him.
Inserting himself back into the discussion, Nezu exhaled a soft chuckle before linking his 'fingers' together and saying, "I would now like to move on to the second reason I called you here. Tell me, Midoriya-kun, do you still have a feeling something bad is about to happen?"
Assuming Shigaraki had gotten his hands on Class 1-A's itinerary, Izuku didn't hesitate to nod, his expression becoming serious as he revealed, "The feeling intensified during lunch and has since grown stronger. I can't predict the exact time or date, but I'm certain an attack will occur in the very near future. Furthermore, considering the timing, I believe it's safe to assume they are targeting All Might or attempting to spite him by harming the students in his care..."
Listening to Izuku's assertions, the smile on All Might's diminished ever so slightly. He was no stranger to Villains targeting and attempting to make a name for themselves by defeating him. He feared not a one of them, but if something were to happen to the students in his care, he would spend the rest of his life enduring the shame...yet another thing he had considerable experience with...
Nodding his head in response to Izuku's words, Nezu wore a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes as he said, "Thank you for your time, Midoriya-kun. Rest easy knowing we will prepare every measure to ensure no harm befalls you or your fellow students. That being said, there is a very high probability I will call upon you in the future. I hope I do not inconvenience you too greatly by doing so."
"Please, perish the thought," replied Izuku. "Even if I weren't a student of the Department of Heroics, I would do my utmost to ensure the safety of myself and my fellow students. UA is as much a symbol of the current era as our greatest Heroes. It cannot be allowed to become a battlefield or a place where Villains can come and go as they please..."
Surprised by the severity and conviction of Izuku's statement, a peculiar light flashed across Nezu's eyes. He had been the Principal of UA since its transformation to a Hero Academy more than forty years prior. He still had a bit of life left in him, but if All Might didn't choose Izuku to succeed him, there was the possibility he could groom the boy as his own...
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Chapter 18: Chapter 18