BNHA: Singularity

Though he felt compelled to stretch his body, Izuku briefly remained motionless after waking in his bedroom, staring at the naked, salmon-haired girl using his chest as a pillow.
Ever since the dorms were installed, Mei had practically been living in Izuku's workshop. More surprisingly, Inko had permitted her to use his room as if it were her own, culminating in quite a mess. As a result, dirty clothes littered the floor, and a heavy aroma of grease, oil, and ionization hung over the room.
("How nostalgic...") thought Izuku, stirring Mei awake by gently pinching her nose.
"Nnn...?"
Rising to a seated position, Mei stretched her upper body and issued a lengthy yawn before relaxing, opening up her system window, and lazily remarking, "Nine hours...I can't even remember the last time I slept that long. I usually only get around 4-5 hours a night, if that."
Remaining on his back, Izuku asserted, "You should take better care of yourself. Rest is important."
"Yeah, yeah..." replied Mei, her expression and tone making it clear she had no intention of heeding his advice. Instead, she poked the tip of his fully erect cock, asking, "I suppose it's my job to take care of this guy...?"
Adopting a wolfish grin, Izuku replied, "I certainly wouldn't mind, but it'll go down on its own once I stand up and my blood gets flowing. I'm sure you want to return to your work, so let's just get in the bath. I have exams to prepare for."
Perking up, Mei adopted a smile of her own as she mused, "Oh, if that's the case, then consider this a good luck charm..."
Without waiting for Izuku to respond, Mei leaned forward and started sucking him off like a professional. It was quite a bit different from the first time she gave him a blowjob, but, knowing her, Izuku suspected she had practiced quite a bit in order to save time...
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After enjoying a relaxing bath, Izuku and Mei made their way downstairs, finding Inko waiting with breakfast on the table.
Adopting a surprisingly teasing smile, Inko mused, "You're earlier than I expected. I just finished setting the table."
While Izuku was momentarily confused by Inko's behavior, Mei took a seat and naturally replied, "Thanks, Mrs. M. I'd probably have starved to death if not for your delicious cooking."
Regaining his senses, Izuku sat next to Mei, adopting a wry smile as he remarked, "I see the two of you have grown closer while I was away. If only you were this kind to Rumi..."
Furrowing her brows at the mention of Rumi, Inko's voice lowered as she asked, "Speaking of which...should I begin preparing a nursery, or did you gain some sense while you were away?"
Catching Inko a little off guard, Izuku's expression became serious as he asserted, "I love Rumi, Kaa-chan. She's a bit rough around the edges, but she's an excellent woman, a phenomenal Hero, and a great person. Please try to get along with her..."
Exhaling a sigh, Inko lowered her gaze as she replied, "I do not doubt that Usgiyama-san is a good person...it's just, I heard about her condition from Nemuri. I'm afraid the two of you will consume one another..."
Shaking his head, Izuku's expression softened as he assured, "It's fine, Kaa-chan. Rumi is a surprisingly responsible woman. One of the purposes of the training camp was to show the other girls how to balance work and play properly. She's lived her entire life regulating her 'condition,' so she's become a fierce yet dependable older sister to the other girls..."
Exhaling a slightly fainter sigh, Inko replied, "If you say so, sweetheart..." in an unconvinced tone. She didn't appreciate how 'brazen' Rumi was the last time they met, so it would take much more than a few sentences to convince her that the bronze-skinned bunny wasn't simply using Izuku as a convenient outlet for her desires...
Seeing through Inko's thoughts, Izuku's smile became cramped at the edges. After all, while he empathized with Inko's concerns, it was a little 'hypocritical' for her to be judgmental towards others...
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Making his way to the testing location, none other than his classroom, Izuku was only marginally surprised to discover nearly everyone from Class 1-A present. The only people absent were Sato, Koda, and, as they had been dropped from the Class, Aoyama and Mineta.
Seemingly waiting for him to arrive, Toga immediately pounced on Izuku, shouting, "There you are! What took you so long? I've been waiting for like two whole hours...!"
Reciprocating the vampire-like girl's embrace, Izuku replied, "I was taking it easy back at my place. You should have called or sent a text."
Blinking in surprise, Toga, arms still wrapped around Izuku like a vice, asked, "Is that even allowed? I thought we were only supposed to call you if it was, like, an emergency or something."
"Just try not to make a habit of it..." replied Izuku, punctuating his words with a chaste kiss. Toga tried pursuing his lips when he pulled away, but she was unsuccessful due to the difference in their heights. Then, before Ida or Momo could chastise them, Izuku softly mused, "What we 'should' be concerned with are public displays of affection while on campus...just take a look around..."
Heeding Izuku's words, Toga looked around to find virtually everyone in the classroom staring at them. This included Momo, who, contrasting her usual bubbliness, had a serious, business-like expression on her face as she observed them with crossed arms.
"There is a time and a place for everything," remarked Momo, exuding the aura of a serious Class Representative as she added, "You would both do well to keep that in mind..."
Releasing her hold on Izuku, albeit reluctantly, Toga adopted an awkward smile, rubbing the back of her head as she replied, "Sorry, Momo-chan...I just got caught up in the moment..."
Folding her hands over her lap, Toga bowed toward the rest of the Class, adding, "Please forgive me, everyone..."
Responding before anyone else, Kirishima waved his hand and said, "Hey, it's no big deal! We're all pretty nervous, so having someone to shatter the tension is good!"
Snorting through his nose, the nearby Bakugo defiantly retorted, "Speak for yourself, hedgehog. I'm not even remotely nervous..."
Directing his gaze to Izuku, Bakugo added, "What I want to know is what you assholes were doing these past few weeks. I busted my ass off and only gained a single Level. Now, even the droopy-eared emo girl is Level 42. What the fuck happened?"
Raising his brows, Izuku was momentarily confused before remembering that Bakugo wasn't in the main Class chat. He had already explained the situation to everyone else, so it was Kirishima who replied, "Oh, they were conducting an experiment with the Experience Sharing function. And don't let the difference in Level bother you too much. It takes the same amount of Experience to go from 40-41 as it does from 30-40, so there isn't as big a gap as you might expect."
Glaring at Kirishima, Bakugo exclaimed, "Who's worried!? Besides, it's not like Levels are everything. Except for the broccoli-headed cheat and that icy-hot bastard, none of you can do jack shit about my Explosion Quirk...!"
Exhaling a faint sigh through his nose, Kirishima, maintaining a friendly smile, casually remarked, "Your Quirk isn't the only thing that's explosive about you, man. We're going to be classmates from now on. Can't you at least pretend to get along with everyone?"
Clicking his tongue, Bakugo turned away and rose to his feet, muttering, "Whatever..." as he slipped his hands into his pockets and made his way outside for some fresh air. Along the way, he directed his carmine gaze to Izuku, narrowing his eyes but ultimately choosing to remain silent...
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Entering the classroom at precisely 7 AM, Aizawa lazily cast his gaze over everyone, narrowing his eyes as he remarked, "There's more of you than I anticipated. You realize that if you fail these exams, you won't be able to take them again for an entire year, right? If you're not confident, spare me the effort of having to grade your papers by leaving now."
"Wait, seriously!?" exclaimed Kaminari, one of the lowest scorers in the entire Class. He also hadn't received the boon of having his Intelligence boosted, so there was no way he could pass the CBEs. He only showed up because virtually everyone else did.
Meeting Kaminari's gaze, Aizawa lazily replied, "That's right. Leave now, and you'll have another opportunity at the start of the third term. Though, if everyone else were to pass, there's a chance you'd end up as one of the only students still taking general education classes..."
Opening his mouth, Kaminari wanted to say something but found himself at a complete and utter loss for words. He wouldn't mind some one-on-one lessons with Midnight, but the thought of receiving guided instruction from Aizawa and his other Senseis caused a cold sweat to break across his body...
Cradling his head with both hands, Kaminari despaired, "Why did I ally myself with that grape-headed bastard...?"
Ignoring Kaminari's lamentations, Aizawa passed his languid gaze over the rest of the Class. Except for Todoroki, who consistently sported an apathetic look, everyone else had determined expressions. Some were clearly more prepared and confident than the rest, but no one was willing to give up without giving it their all.
"Well, don't say I didn't warn you..." said Aizawa, opening up the manilla folder he had carried into the classroom and instructing Momo and Izuku to pass around the first exam, Third Year English. Ordinarily, they would start with Second Year material, but, considering virtually everyone in the Class had genius-level intellect, Nezu had arranged it so that they would only pass if they completed the 'entire' curriculum...
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"That was easier than I expected," remarked Tsuyu, sitting with the rest of the girls during their lunch break.
"Really?" asked Ochaco, looking a bit worse for wear as she forced a wry smile and added, "I feel like my brain is beginning to melt..."
Nodding her head, Kyoka added, "No kidding...if we didn't bust our butts off at Ōkunoshima, there's no way we could pass these exams..."
Hearing Kyoka's utterance, the grim expression on Toga's face became even more prominent. She had studied diligently over the past few weeks, but like many others, she had mainly focused on the Second Year course material. She may have been able to pull off a passing grade if they were taking ordinary exams, but the base requirement for the CBEs was 95%...
Noticing Toga's expression, Momo adopted an assuring smile as she said, "If it's any consolation, Toga-san, most of us intend to continue attending classes when we're not busy with Work Studies. If you need help studying in the future, please, do not hesitate to rely on me."
Perking up at the mention of Work Studies, Toga pumped her fists and exclaimed, "Oh, yeah, there's still the Provisional Licensing Exam in two days! If I can get my Provisional Hero License, I can skip as many classes as I like...!"
"That's right~!" replied Mina, having already given up on passing the CBEs. She was doing better than expected, but she knew there was no way she would score 95% in every subject. Only monsters and genuinely studious people could pull that off with limited preparation time.
As both a monster and a genuinely studious person, Momo was a little taken aback by the 'relief' everyone showed in response to Toga's and Mina's words. They had covered the entire curriculum during their stay on Ōkunoshima, so while she didn't anticipate perfect scores from everyone, she expected they would all pass. Unfortunately, when the final scores were posted the following day, the only people who scored above 95% in every category were herself and Izuku...
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With the Provisional Licensing Exam taking place the following day, Izuku was planning to take it easy, spend some time with his mom, and practice his Bass guitar. Instead, shortly after the email disclosing the CBE results came out, he received a message from Nezu asking him to come in.
Contrasting the cordial smile on the diminutive chimera's face, Izuku had a somewhat weary expression as he remarked, "No rest for the wicked..."
Amused by Izuku's 'greeting,' Nezu exhaled a light-hearted laugh before regaining his smile and musing, "Congratulations on passing your CBEs, Midoriya-kun. It's a shame only one other student from your class scored a passing grade. Yaoyorozu-san is quite exceptional, isn't she?"
"You're not wrong..." replied Izuku, narrowing his eyes slightly as he added, "But it was a bit mean-spirited of you to make them take the Third-Year exams. Without my Eidetic Memory and Momo's Encyclopedic Knowledge Perk allowing her to catalog and store information in her mind, we might not have passed..."
Shrugging his shoulders, Nezu responded with a casual "Perhaps," before adding, "Fortunately, you once again met my expectations. Had you failed, I would have needed to pull some strings to ensure you have the freedom you need in the coming months."
Closing his eyes and exhaling a faintly exasperated sigh through his nose, Izuku muttered, "I figured you were up to something..." before opening his eyes and asking, "Should I thank you?" in a sardonic tone.
"If you'd like," replied Nezu. "Things would be much more difficult for you if you had to tend to your growing number of 'companions.' This way, you can focus on preparing for the Meta World Transversal phenomenon while they train alongside your classmates or focus on their Work Studies."
"Is that all?" asked Izuku, knowing there was something more due to how 'happy' Nezu seemed.
Raising his brows, Nezu asked, "Have I, perhaps, wronged you in some way, Midoriya-kun? Given the circumstances, I believed this was, at the very least, the most prudent course of action."
Shaking his head, Izuku asserted, "It's fine. I just don't approve of you regarding the girls as a 'distraction.' They're bound to fight alongside me once the Meta World Transversal phenomenon reaches our shores, so I'd prefer you to show them the same 'concern' you afford me..."
Nodding in affirmation, Nezu adopted a serious expression as he replied, "I'll be certain to keep that in mind from now on. For now, however, there is a matter I require your assistance with."
Returning a nod of his own, Izuku remarked, "I suspected as much from the start. As much as you appear to enjoy forcing others to come to you, you wouldn't have called me here simply to congratulate me on my exam results..."
Regaining his smile, Nezu mused, "That's debatable. However, in this particular instance, you are correct. You see, I've been called to speak at the forthcoming United Nations summit meeting. Ordinarily, I would never leave the academy grounds, much less Japan, but this is a request from the Prime Minister and the Director of the Hero's Association. More to the point, I'd like you to come with me."
Raising his brows, Izuku incredulously inquired, "You want me, a student, to attend a meeting of world leaders...?"
"Heavens, no!" responded Nezu. "I'll be attending the summit alone, but there are some people I'd like to introduce you to during our stay in New York. More specifically, I have arranged to have you meet with Cathleen Bate and Historia Pendragon, the other two holders of Actualization-type Quirks."
"Ah...so you want me to use Digitalization to try and analyze their Quirks?" asked Izuku.
"Yes, and no," replied Nezu. "While it's true I'd like you to analyze their Quirks, the purpose of your meeting is more straightforward. Alongside little Ms. Chisaki, the three of you are among the world's most powerful assets. You will likely be fighting alongside one another in the future, so you should, at the very least, be aware of one another."
Though he suspected Nezu wasn't telling him everything, Izuku would be lying if he said the prospect of 'returning' to America didn't excite him. He was also curious to know the Levels and parameters of two of the world's most powerful Heroes, so he replied, "I understand. I'll accompany you to America."
"Splendid~!" replied Nezu, adopting a genuine smile as he added, "We'll be departing five days from now alongside Toshinori-kun and Ms. Shield. Her father will be meeting us in New York."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku asked, "What about Eri and my mother? If Toshinori leaves Japan, they could become targets of you-know-who and the less 'understanding' members of the Shie Hassaikai..."
"Hmmm..."
Adopting a thoughtful expression, Nezu remarked, "I'd like to say they're safe within the school grounds, but I can understand your concerns. If it puts your mind at ease, they are welcome to accompany us during our trip overseas. Just know that America is far more dangerous than Japan. Even if they remain in the hotel, there's no guarantee they'll be safe. New York has innumerable Heroes, but it's also the place powerful Villains go to try and make a name for themselves..."
Recalling the incident that occurred at I-Island, Izuku's frown deepened. The soundest course of action was to leave Toshinori behind or have him directly safeguard them, but that was a double-edged sword. He was the most recognizable Hero in the entire world, so if people saw him actively protecting two 'civilians,' news organizations and villains alike would spare no effort to uncover their identities or target them...
Seeing through Izuku's thoughts, Nezu mused, "Worry not. With all our recent hires and the upgrades to our security system, I dare say UA is as secure as I-Island and Tartarus. As an extra precaution, however, I will arrange to have your mother and Ms. Chisaki reside in a safe house while we're away. Would that be acceptable?"
Suppressing a sigh, Izuku nodded and replied, "So long as they're safe..." in a weary tone. He hated having to worry about others, but that was the price Heroes paid for having companions and close, familial bonds...
"Then we've nothing left to discuss," said Nezu. "I will notify you of the specifics of our travel arrangements the morning of our departure. Rest well now, and good luck with the Provisional Licensing Exam. I've made arrangements to ensure you receive your license, regardless of how well you do on the exam, but I imagine you'd like to participate and help your classmates?"
"Seriously?" asked Izuku, shaking his head before Nezu could respond. "Forget it. With the world's fate on the line, it wouldn't make much sense to restrict me because of a licensing issue. I'm more interested to know what you have planned for my Work Studies. Knowing you, you must have 'something' in mind..."
Perking up, Nezu happily mused, "Three things, actually. Would you like to discuss them now~?"
"Might as well," replied Izuku. "I mean, I'm already here..."
"Very well, then," hummed Nezu, explaining, "First and foremost, you will be conducting your Work Studies as an Apprentice Hero under Toshinori-kun. Secondly, I was planning to send the two of you to Europe. There is substantial pressure to have Toshinori on the frontlines, so if you choose to accompany him, you will attend Britain's Royal Academy of Heroics as an exchange student until breaches begin to appear in Japan."
Before Izuku could interrupt him, Nezu raised his hand, silencing him as he said, "The Royal Academy is about to introduce a program that would allow their top students entry into the breaches. Members of the program are called Knights, and the top thirteen students are assigned codenames that correspond to individuals from Arthurian Legend. If you're willing, I'd like you to become a member of the 'Round Table,' spending the next few months, quite literally, gaining experience within the breaches."
Though he was interested in investigating the breaches, Izuku couldn't help reaching up to massage his forehead when he heard what Nezu was asking of him. It likely wouldn't be more than 2-3 months, but that was a long time to be away from his family, his girlfriends, and the mother of his unborn child. Not as long as the average tour of duty, but still...
Observing Izuku's reaction, the smile faded from Nezu's face, replaced by a slight frown. Fortunately, before his expectations could be undermined fully, Izuku exhaled a sigh and responded with an exasperated, "Fine...I'll go to Europe..."
"Excellent," replied Nezu, regaining his smile as he said, "I wouldn't have condemned you if you declined my proposal, but with the current state of our world, I'm afraid we can't afford to remain idle. Your power clearly has some sort of connection with the breaches, so it's important for you to be proactive in their investigation..."
Standing a little straighter, Izuku's expression gained a hint of severity as he replied, "I understand. I will do my best to uncover their source so that we might bring an end to them. Permanently..."
Regaining his smile, Nezu said, "Thank you, Midoriya-kun. I know this is a lot to ask of you, but there are no others that can bear this burden in your stead. Toshinori-kun and I will continue to support you, but he's unable to enter the breaches, and I'm better suited to administrative tasks. The only people who can uncover the connection between those with Actualization Quirks and the breaches are those who possess them..."
"I understand..." repeated Izuku, knowing better than Nezu how vital his role in the coming events was. He didn't know for certain if this was one of his Trials, but he would have to be a complete ignoramus to dismiss the possibility outright.
"Then I will make the necessary arrangements," said Nezu. "Please enjoy these next five days, as you will likely be heading to London immediately following the summit."
Furrowing his brows, Izuku wanted to say that five days wasn't enough time to prepare, but, knowing that hundreds of thousands had already lost their lives to the breaches, the words failed to reach his lips. Instead, he bowed his head, responding with yet another "I understand..." before eventually departing Nezu's office in a daze...
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Instead of returning to his home and taking it easy, Izuku accessed the roof of UA's Main Building, sitting on its edge and staring at the horizon with a distant look in his eyes. He was more annoyed than troubled by his impending transfer, but, as a Soldier, he was willing to do what he must to protect those he cared about. If not for his mother, the girls, and Rumi, he wouldn't hesitate to head to London right then and there...
"Quite the place you've found for yourself. I hope you're not thinking about jumping..." joked a familiar voice, emanating a few meters behind Izuku.
Turning his head, Izuku adopted a faint but genuine smile as he said, "Long time no see, old man..."
Exhaling a throaty chuckle, Toshinori made his way over to Izuku, taking a seat next to him before saying, "I just finished speaking with the Principal. Are you really okay with this?"
Nodding his head, Izuku replied, "Even before I accepted the burden of One-for-All, I was determined to do what I could to protect this world and its people, not just those close to me. Now, more than ever, I want to fight to protect this world's future..."
Understanding the meaning of Izuku's words, Toshinori's smile became somewhat awkward as he asked, "I suppose some congratulations are in order?"
Nodding a second time, Izuku's smile became affectionate as he affirmed, "Rumi is pregnant...according to her Doctor, I'll be a father in the next five to six months..."
"So soon?" asked Toshinori, his expression revealing his incredulity.
Exhaling a light chuckle, Izuku remarked, "I was just as surprised as you are. According to Rumi, her mother was only pregnant with her for around nineteen weeks. Part of being a rabbit, I guess..."
Placing his hand on Izuku's shoulder, Toshinori adopted a toothy smile as he said, "Then, no matter what, let's be sure to return before then."
Returning a toothy grin of his own, Izuku added, "Emphasis on the word 'us.' I'm planning to make you my children's godfather, so you'll need to be present as well."
Blinking in surprise, Toshinori paused for a moment before adopting an even bigger smile and responding, "It would be my honor!" in a voice that seemed to carry across the campus, simultaneously erasing the wind chill that had permeated Izuku's body...
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(A/N: The plot thickens o3o...)

[August 27th, 2149]
With their three-week training camp coming to an end the following day, Rumi gathered everyone for a small party, forcing Izuku to sit next to her as everyone sat around a circular table created by Momo.
"Listen up, brats," said Rumi, drawing everyone's attention to her before adding, "I can't say I'm particularly proud of any of you, but you all made decent progress these past three weeks. But remember this; you're still green. Even that monster All Might isn't completely invincible, so don't let your newfound strength go to your heads. Understood?"
Though Rumi didn't actively participate in their training, each of the girls responded with a loud "Yes, Ma'am!"
Nodding her head in approval, Rumi adopted a mischievous grin as she added, "That being said, so long as you're willing to accept responsibility for your actions, you're free to act as overconfident as you like. Those who can keep smiling and never give up, even when defeated or humbled, are capable of just about anything. I may not have been impressed by your growth these past few weeks, but I have high expectations for your future. Even if you'll never be as strong as me."
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Name: [Rumi Usagiyama]
Title: Voracious Rabbit(Attributes Randomly Increase During Sex)
Quirk: Rabbit
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 84
Effective Level: 267-&gt;301
[Attributes]
Strength: 395-&gt;418
Agility: 453-&gt;516
Vitality: 656-&gt;738
Intelligence: 55-&gt;71
Dexterity: 468-&gt;520
Luck: 643-&gt;748
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Fleet-Footed], [Thunderous Thighs], [Healthy Body], [Second Wind], [Keen Senses], [Lucky Rabbit's Foot]
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Though they had slowed down quite a bit the past few weeks, Rumi and Izuku still fucked for 4-6 hours a day. As a result, her Effective Level had increased by 34, surpassing the growth of everyone at the table without raising her base Level even a single time.&nbsp;
Shifting her gaze to Izuku, Rumi winked with her left eye, smiling as she said, "I'm about done here. Make sure to clean up after yourselves before you leave tomorrow morning."
Without waiting for Izuku's response, Rumi rose to her feet and promptly departed the dining room. In her wake, Ryuko abruptly shouted, "Dibs~!" before pouncing on Izuku like a drunken cat. The plum wine everyone had been drinking was non-alcoholic, but that didn't prevent the feisty blonde from throwing what few inhibitions she had out the window...
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After parting ways with the girls at the dorms, Izuku made his way home, stopping before he entered since he could feel the tell-tale vibrations of machinery in motion.
Opening the Party Menu and triggering the Proximity Function, Izuku's brows perked up, not because Mei was in the workshop, but because she wasn't the only member of his Party nearby.
Adopting a wry smile, Izuku scanned his way into his home and made his way toward the living room to find Inko, Nemuri, and a voluptuous, nurse-like woman with white hair and amethyst-purple eyes happily conversing while Eri busied herself with a balloon-popping game on her tablet.
Though everyone adopted smiles in response to Izuku's arrival, Eri's lit up like the Sun as she discarded her tablet, bounced to her feet, and rushed over to him, shouting, "Onii-chan~!" before hugging his waist.
As it was only their second time meeting, Izuku's smile cramped when he heard Eri excitedly referring to him as her Onii-chan. It didn't help that Inko, Nemuri, and the strangely familiar woman all covered their mouths to stifle an amused laugh...
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Name: [Chiyo Shuzenji]
Title: Party Invitation Required
Quirk: Heal
Bond Level: 66
Current Level: 51
Effective Level: 130
[Attributes]
Strength: 27
Agility: 28
Vitality: 592
Intelligence: 83
Dexterity: 59
Luck: 208
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
Party Invitation Required
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Recognizing the name of the white-haired woman, Izuku's eyes widened as he incredulously inquired, "Recovery Girl-sensei...?" while patting Eri on the head.
"In the flesh," replied Chiyo, furrowing her brows slightly as she added, "And don't go getting any strange ideas, you hear? I only adopted this form in preparation for the coming crisis. My time has already come and gone."
Understanding what Chiyo was trying to say, Izuku adopted a frown as he suppressed the urge to retort. Instead, he picked Eri up, forcing a smile as she stared intently at him with large, glistening, ruby-red eyes.
Shifting his attention back to the mature trio, Izuku focused his gaze on Chiyo as he asked, "Might I ask what brings you and Nemuri-sensei to my home...?"
Answering the in the duo's stead, Inko explained, "Nemuri-sensei and I have known each other since we began our stay on the campus. We often eat lunch or work out together in the faculty gym. Since she and Chiyo-sensei are often busy with work, I've been helping out by sitting Eri-chan for them."
Nodding in affirmation, Nemuri narrowed her piercing blue eyes in her innately sensual manner as she playfully appended, "That's right. Inko-san and I have become excellent friends. After all, before this Summer, there were only a handful of women among UA's faculty. It's only natural that the two of us gravitated toward one another."
Though he doubted things were as straightforward as Nemuri suggested, Izuku didn't press the matter. He may have if Eri wasn't present, but since she was, he responded with a curt "I see..." before shifting his attention to Eri and asking, "Have you met Mei yet...?"
Forcing her eyes open with her thumbs and index fingers, Eri replied, "The Onee-chan with the weird hair and eyes, right!?"
Shaking his head, Izuku's expression and tone softened as he gently chided, "You're not wrong, but it's not nice to refer to people as 'weird.'"
Exhaling a soft gasp, Eri covered her mouth with both hands, an anxious expression developing across her face at the notion she may have done something wrong. It was a bit over the top, but Izuku was accustomed to people in the world of Boku no Hero Academia being more 'animated' than those in his previous world.
Shaking his head a second time, Izuku assured, "It's okay, Eri-chan. You haven't done anything wrong just yet. Just keep in mind that there are all kinds of unique, sometimes even scary-looking individuals in this world. We must choose our words carefully, lest we inadvertently offend or hurt someone else's feelings..."
Uncovering her mouth, Eri regained her smile as she replied, "Okay, Onii-chan!"
Seeing the interaction between the two, Nemuri clapped her hands together excitedly and exclaimed, "How absolutely precious! A picture-perfect example of a reliable big brother and his adorable little sister~!"
Though he furrowed his brows slightly, Izuku didn't bother to correct Nemuri's assertion, stating, "I'm going to take Eri to meet with Mei. I'll bring her back in a few minutes."
Waving her hand, Inko, with a loving smile, said, "No need to rush. Take your time and have fun. We'll be here when you get back." She had grown rather fond of Eri over the past couple of weeks, so it warmed her heart to see her and Izuku so close.
Returning a nod, Izuku responded with a curt, "See you in a bit..." before carrying Eri out of the room to see what Mei was up to. In his wake, Inko, Nemuri, and Chiyo exchanged glances, the latter eventually breaking the silence by remarking, "Despite his faults, it appears your son will make an excellent father, Inko-san..."
Wincing at the insinuation, Inko visibly deflated as she adopted a wry smile and asked, "Did you really have to say such a thing, Chiyo-sensei? Now my good mood is ruined..."
"Hey, cheer up," said Nemuri. "Isn't it better that your son has a strong sense of responsibility? Things could be much, much worse, you know?"
Frowning deeply, Inko lowered her gaze as she muttered, "I know...it's just...I can't help worrying about him. No matter how big he gets, he's still my baby. I wish he'd slow down a bit..."
Crossing her arms and adopting a rare expression of severity, Nemuri replied, "I'd agree with you in any other situation, but you've seen the news. Things aren't looking too good overseas. Many countries in the middle-east have already plunged into chaos, and Europe is struggling due to the massive influx of refugees. Your son's power is necessary to safeguard Japan and, potentially, the entire world..."
Though she didn't normally agree with Nemuri, Chiyo nodded solemnly, adding, "Things are serious enough that people from my generation are being forced out of retirement. In that regard, your son and Eri-chan are two of our greatest assets..."
Alleviating some of the growing tensions, Nemuri narrowed her eyes at Chiyo, specifically focusing on the much older woman's breasts as she remarked, "Speaking of which...I should see if Eri-chan can shave a few years off my age. I'm still in my prime, but my capabilities have declined considerably since I became a teacher..."
While she didn't approve of Nemuri's desire to exploit Eri's power, Chiyo didn't try to talk her out of it. Instead, she said, "Just don't go overboard. You have a great deal of fans all over the world, not just Japan, so people would notice if your appearance changed drastically."
Snorting through her nose, Nemuri asked, "What are you talking about, Chiyo-sensei?" before proudly boasting, "My appearance now is virtually the same as when I was twenty!"
Narrowing her eyes slightly, Chiyo quipped, "I'm sure that's what you've been telling yourself. Just remember what I said, and don't go overboard trying to compete with younger women..."
Understanding she wouldn't be able to win an argument against Chiyo, Nemuri shifted her attention to Inko, stating, "You should also consider having Eri-chan reduce your age, Inko-san. Your Quirk might not be the most effective when it comes to combat, but if you regained your prime and focused on raising your Level, you could at least ensure your safety."
Adopting a wry smile, Inko replied, "I would be lying if I said the thought hadn't crossed my mind. However, considering the circumstances, I think it would be best if I remained as I am and avoided getting too involved in things. My son already has his attention pulled every which way...I don't want to make things even harder for him..."
Waving her hand, Nemuri said, "Don't be ridiculous, Inko-san. The higher your Level, the less Izuku-kun will worry about you. It's fine if you want to maintain your current appearance, but it would be extremely negligent of you to remain weak when your son and his adorable little sister are two of the most important people in the world."
Nodding her head, Chiyo appended, "Nemuri-san is correct. You have already been made aware of the existence of All-for-One. You're relatively safe within the confines of UA, but it's only a matter of time before one or more villains try and target you. And not just villains, either...once Izuku-kun's and Eri-chan's powers become known, many will seek to use them. I speak from personal experience in that regard..."
Though it was only for a brief moment, a profound look of regret flashed across Chiyo's eyes. Healing Quirks were the rarest and most sought-after in the world, so her youth hadn't been easy. Without the protection and support of Nezu, Nana, Sorahiko(Gran Torino), and countless others, she would have suffered greatly during All-for-One's reign.
Unable to argue with the far more experienced duo, Inko eventually gave a curt nod, answering, "I understand...for the sake of Izuku-chan and Eri-chan, I'll do my best to become more powerful...!"
Nodding in approval, Nemuri exclaimed, "Well said! I'll inform the Principal and make arrangements to have you participate in the special training of the instructors. As the vanguard against the breaches, we can't allow the students to surpass us so easily~!"
Wasting no time, Nemuri pulled out her secure phone and sent a text to Nezu. Seeing the girls from Class 1-A reach Level 40+ in just a few short weeks had left her feeling a little fidgety. She had never been obsessed with strength, but there was no way she would remain Level 27 while the students she had 'advised' continued to grow stronger. To that end, she was determined to reach at least Level 69 before the first breaches began to appear in Japan...
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Name: [Nemuri Kayama]
Title: Tempting Teacher(Bond+20, Vitality+50, Luck+50)
Quirk: Somnambulist
Bond Level: 100
Current Level: 27
Effective Level: 51
[Attributes]
Strength: 32
Agility: 35
Vitality: 158
Intelligence: 101
Dexterity: 105
Luck: 202
Free Attributes: 0
[Perks]
[Healthy Body], [Pheromone Control], [Synesthesia]
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 [Pheromone Control]: The ability to amplify and manipulate one's pheromones as if they had telekinesis.
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 [Synesthesia]: The ability to detect, visualize, and trace aromas.
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