Kaminari realized that he had forgotten to tell Dr. Tenma about Kyoka's battle suit, a slip-up that left him feeling frustrated. With the final exams only a month away, time was running out.
He wasn't sure how long it would take to craft Kyoka's battle suit. And even if it could be completed before the exams, Kyoka would still need time to adapt to and familiarize herself with it.
"I have an appointment with Snatch today, so there's no way I can get to the lab," Kaminari thought to himself. "I'll have to call Dr. Tenma during lunch to sort this out."
Sitting quietly by the Shinkansen window, Kaminari's thoughts wandered as he ignored the onlookers around him. Some were whispering, others were snapping candid photos, but he paid them no mind.
"Uh…"
A soft, timid voice broke his train of thought.
"Hm?"
Kaminari and Tetsutetsu, who was sitting opposite him, both turned toward the source of the voice. Standing in front of them were three young children: a girl flanked by two boys. It was the little girl who had spoken.
The two boys standing on either side of her, with similar faces and matching outfits, were clearly twins.
The most interesting thing about them? Their costumes.
They were wearing what looked like Team Rocket uniforms. The boys had white trousers with purple belts and black vests under white, three-quarter-sleeved pullovers emblazoned with a bold red "R."
The girl wore a similar outfit, except hers included a white short skirt over dark leggings, likely to avoid any risk of exposure.
"Hey, where'd you get those Team Rocket uniforms?" Tetsutetsu, who was also a fan of Pokémon, leaned forward with a curious smile.
The twins exchanged glances, their lips pressed tight in silence, before looking toward the girl in unison. She seemed to be their spokesperson.
After a moment's hesitation, the girl answered politely, "Our dad bought them for us." She pointed toward a man and a woman sitting a short distance away.
The man, who seemed to be their father, smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry to bother you, but these kids really like you and… your 'Pikachu.'"
"It's no bother," Kaminari replied with a polite nod. "I'm honored they like us."
Turning his attention back to the children, Kaminari asked, "Your dad says you like Pokémon a lot. Is that true?"
"Yes! We love it!" the girl said without hesitation, her face lighting up. The twins nodded eagerly, though they remained silent, their wide eyes fixed on Pikachu.
"Pika!"
Pikachu raised its tiny paw in a cheerful greeting.
"Wow!!"
The three children gasped in delight. Their excitement was so contagious that even the nearby passengers, who had been quietly watching, were startled.
"How is it so realistic? It looks just like a real Pikachu!"
That thought echoed through the minds of everyone present.
But Kaminari ignored the growing buzz around him, maintaining his calm, friendly demeanor as he smiled at the children.
"In that case, how about this: if you can answer three Pokémon questions correctly, I'll let you touch Pikachu. Sound good?"
The children froze in surprise for a moment, then burst into excitement. Meeting Denki Kaminari and Pikachu was already a dream come true, but getting the chance to touch Pikachu? It was almost too good to believe.
"Yes!" the girl exclaimed, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.
The twins started cheering, but the girl quickly silenced them by pressing a small hand against each of their mouths.
"Don't say anything, or Kaminari will fall asleep, and he won't ask us any questions! If he doesn't ask questions, we won't get to touch Pikachu!" she scolded, her serious tone making Kaminari chuckle softly.
"Interesting siblings," Kaminari mused. "She said they'd fall asleep if they talked… must be their Quirks."
Judging by their ages, the children were probably around four or five. Their Quirks had likely just awakened, and they hadn't learned how to control them yet.
"Well then, listen carefully," Kaminari began. "Here's the first question: which of these three Pokémon loves to use singing to put people to sleep the most? Is it 1) Swablu, 2) Chansey, or 3) Jigglypuff?"
Several nearby passengers perked up, clearly fans of Pokémon themselves. While Kaminari's question wasn't particularly hard, all three Pokémon he mentioned were capable of using the "Sing" move.
"It's Jigglypuff!" the girl answered confidently, her soft voice filled with certainty.
"Are you sure?" Kaminari teased, raising an eyebrow. "Swablu and Chansey can sing too."
"Sure, but Jigglypuff loves to sing the most!" she insisted. "Every time it picks up a microphone, it sings and puts everyone to sleep—just like my brothers!"
"Well said," Kaminari replied with a nod. "That's the correct answer."
He smiled as the children cheered quietly, then continued, "Alright, here's the second question: which Pokémon does Kyoka, both my friend and rival—have so far?"
The girl hesitated, her brow furrowing as she tried to remember. "Um… I think… a Charmander and… um… an Eevee, but the Ice-type one."
"Are you sure that's it?" Kaminari prompted gently. "I think there's more."
The people around, including Tetsutetsu, started to grow anxious, silently rooting for the girl.
"Riho, don't rush. Take your time," the young mother called out gently, trying to soothe her daughter.
Encouraged by her mother's words, Riho nodded and focused, her face serious. She closed her eyes, thinking hard.
Suddenly, she felt a light poke at her waist. Opening her eyes, she turned to see one of her brothers leaning in to whisper something in her ear.
"Ninetales…"
Riho's eyes lit up, but before she could say anything, her other brother leaned in as well.
"And Cloyster…"
Kaminari watched the scene unfold with amusement. He had no intention of stopping them—this was meant to be fun, after all. Even if they failed to answer, he'd still let them play with Pikachu for a bit.
"Ninetales and Cloyster!" Riho shouted triumphantly, then added sheepishly, "But my brothers told me. It wasn't all me."
"That's fine," Kaminari said with a chuckle. "I did say the questions were for all three of you, not just Riho."
The children's faces lit up with relief, and the nearby passengers smiled warmly at Kaminari's kindness.
"Now for the third and final question," Kaminari announced. "This one's the most important. If you get it wrong, you can't touch Pikachu."
"Okay!" the children said in unison, their tiny fists clenched in determination.
"Alright, here it is…" Kaminari leaned forward slightly, lowering his voice dramatically. "Who do you think is more handsome: me, or Todoroki?"
The room fell silent. The nearby passengers stared, their expressions caught somewhere between disbelief and laughter.
"Answer carefully," Kaminari added playfully. "Pikachu's waiting."
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By the time Kaminari and Tetsutetsu arrived at U.A. High School's gates, the events that had unfolded on the Shinkansen had already been posted online by some passengers.
"Tetsutetsu…"
"Hm?"
Walking alongside Kaminari in the school's hallway, Tetsutetsu glanced at his friend, puzzled by his unusually serious tone.
"You really think Todoroki is more handsome than me?" Kaminari asked, pouting slightly in irritation.
Tetsutetsu immediately realized where this question was coming from. He sighed in exasperation, muttering under his breath, "Why are you even asking me this? I'm a guy, for crying out loud!"
"Exactly!" Kaminari snapped, gesturing animatedly. "I don't see how he's supposedly better-looking than me. Ice and fire are cool, sure, but they don't have the flashy, electrifying effects of thunder and lightning!"
Tetsutetsu frowned. "What do special effects even have to do with being handsome?" He gave up trying to understand and instead offered a shrug. "Maybe girls these days just prefer his cold and mysterious vibe."
Kaminari was quiet for a moment, then sighed, shaking his head with a wry smile. "Alright, fine. Let's drop it. Anyway, let me tell you what's happening this afternoon."
"This afternoon?" Tetsutetsu thought for a second but couldn't recall anything significant scheduled for the day. There wasn't even a Hero training class on the timetable.
"After school, I've got a sparring match with Snatch at the training gym in the Midnight Agency. Wanna come watch?" Kaminari asked as they approached the classroom. "It's not far—only about a twenty-minute walk."
"Hmm…"
Tetsutetsu hesitated. While he'd love to see Snatch in action, he also remembered how many times he'd already asked for leave from Dr. Powerloader. Did he really want to risk skipping again?
After a moment of internal debate, he shook his head. "I think I'll pass this time. It's not great to keep asking for leave. But hey, if someone records it, I'll watch the video later."
"Oh?" Kaminari raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. Tetsutetsu was never one to miss an exciting event like this.
Still, Kaminari didn't push the issue. He had only extended the invitation out of courtesy. Soon, the two entered the classroom, sliding the door open.
Predictably, 'Pikachu' immediately drew everyone's attention. The lively chatter began almost instantly.
"Whoa, how did you do that?!" Ashido exclaimed, leaning forward in excitement.
"It's so realistic!" Uraraka marveled, her wide eyes glued to Pikachu.
"Is that some kind of dyed animal?" Asui asked, tilting her head curiously.
"No way," Kyoka chimed in, skeptical. "You can dye fur, sure, but what about the tail? Where would you even find something with a lightning-shaped tail like that?"
As their questions flooded in, Kaminari decided not to beat around the bush. "It's not a real animal—it's my combat suit."
The revelation stunned the room. Many of his classmates, including Mineta, looked utterly baffled.
"No way! I don't believe it!" Mineta declared loudly, crossing his arms. "There's no way something like that could transform into a suit!"
To be fair, most of his classmates hadn't seen the combat suit's transformation abilities yet. After all, the suit had been taken back for upgrades shortly after Kaminari received it during their workplace internships.
"Alright, let me show you," Kaminari said confidently. He gave a small smile and then turned to the golden creature on his shoulder.
"Pikachu, conbat mode!"
"Pika!" Pikachu chirped in excitement. It jumped into the air, and in a burst of golden light, its form began to stretch and reshape.
"Whoa!"
"Awesome…"
"So cool!"
Midoriya, Uraraka, and the others watched in amazement as Pikachu transformed mid-air, morphing into a sleek and shimmering 'Cancer's Golden Cloth' that hovered momentarily before settling into its new form.
"Tch. What a showoff…" Bakugo muttered from his seat in the front row. He glanced back briefly before scoffing and turning away, visibly annoyed at Kaminari's moment in the spotlight.
Among the students, the one most affected was Momo. Kaminari's display had struck a chord, reminding her of their earlier conversations about custom combat uniforms.
"So, he's already finished it…" she murmured to herself, her heart racing. Seeing his success reignited her own excitement. If Kaminari had completed his design, that meant her idea for the "Six Stars and Nine Tails" was entirely possible too.
Shua!
The sound of the classroom door sliding open interrupted the moment. Everyone quickly returned to their seats, their lively chatter dying down in an instant.
Even Kaminari sat down quietly, and without anyone noticing, the 'Cancer's Golden Cloth' reverted to its Pikachu form, sitting obediently under his desk.
"Good morning," Aizawa said as he stepped into the room, his tired eyes scanning the class.
"Good morning, Sensei!" the students replied in unison.
"Mm." Aizawa nodded lazily, walking to the podium. After a brief pause, he addressed the class.
"I have an announcement before we begin. Next Saturday is the midterm exam, so the Hero Basic Training classes for this week and next week will be suspended."
"What?!"
"Are you serious?!"
"That's not fair! We only have two Hero training classes a week!" Kirishima exclaimed, his voice tinged with frustration. "If you cancel those, it's going to be so boring!"
Bakugo, sitting beside him, surprisingly gave a small nod of agreement.
Aizawa ignored their protests, his tone unchanging. "To be a good Hero, your theoretical knowledge must be solid. This isn't just about passing the midterm, it's preparation for the final exams next month. I hope none of you fail."
As he spoke, his gaze suddenly shifted, landing on something unusual at the side of the room.
"...What is that?"
The entire class turned to follow his line of sight.
"Is that… a rat?" he muttered.
Ashido, spotting Pikachu, burst into laughter. "No way, Sensei! That's Pikachu!" she said cheerfully. "Don't you watch Pokémon?"
"So… why is it here? Pets aren't allowed at school," Aizawa said, his crimson eyes narrowing as he focused on Kaminari. A faint aura of intimidation radiated from him, making his displeasure clear.
"Uh, sorry, Sensei!" Kaminari stood up hastily, his voice apologetic. "It's not a pet—it's my combat suit."
"Combat suit…" Aizawa muttered, his expression softening slightly as he studied Pikachu more closely. "This is the one made with SIS alloy, right? Looks more like a little robot to me."
"Sensei, I'll put it into standby mode so it won't disturb the class!" Kaminari promised quickly.
Truthfully, Kaminari had once asked Dr. Tenma if Pikachu could be compressed into a Poké Ball for easier storage. The idea of throwing out a Poké Ball and having Pikachu emerge dramatically had seemed incredibly cool to him.
But Dr. Tenma had rejected the idea outright, explaining that the SIS alloy wasn't capable of nano-level compression.
"For now, have it sit at the back of the classroom so it doesn't distract anyone," Aizawa said flatly, picking up his textbook.
"Yes, Sensei!"
"Pikachu, go sit in the back," Kaminari whispered.
"Pika!" Pikachu responded obediently, hopping down and scurrying to the back of the room.
With that, Aizawa glanced around the class and announced calmly, "Let's begin."
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