章 36: Chapter 36: The Start
"Breaking News: Villains Surrender to Authorities"
"Unprecedented developments today as several known villains have voluntarily surrendered themselves to authorities. Each of them has expressed their belief in Akira and his vision for a reformed society. Could this be the beginning of a seismic shift in our world?"
The camera pans to a line of handcuffed villains being escorted into the prison by police. Among them is a gaunt man, his face etched with years of bitterness and pain. Suddenly, he stops in his tracks.
"Lady," he calls out hoarsely, prompting the police to halt. The reporterwoman, intrigued, moves closer and extends her microphone toward him.
"A Villain's Testimony"
The man, staring directly into the camera with tear-filled eyes, begins speaking. His voice trembles with raw emotion.
"You know, I hated heroes," he begins. "When I was a kid, my parents... they died because of a so-called 'accident' caused by a hero. No one ever held them accountable. No one even apologized. I grew up angry—angry at heroes, angry at this society. So I became a villain, out of spite, out of pain."
The crowd of onlookers, the reporter, and even the police officers are stunned into silence as his tears spill over.
"But…" His voice cracks. "After seeing Akira… I know he'll fix this broken society. I believe in him."
The officers, visibly moved, gently begin leading him inside again. The reporterwoman recovers her composure and turns back to the camera, her expression somber yet hopeful.
"Well, there you have it, folks," she says. "A villain's confession. Not of crimes, but of a broken heart, and of belief in Akira's vision for a better future. Is this the dawn of a new era?"
Class 1-A's Reaction
The broadcast cuts to the common room in UA's dorms, where Class 1-A watches in stunned silence. Kaminari, usually lighthearted, is uncharacteristically quiet. He opens his mouth to speak but struggles to find the words.
"I know, Momo," Kaminari finally says, his voice unsteady. "You explained it to us before—that villains aren't inherently evil. But seeing this…" He trails off, his hands gripping his knees.
Momo, sitting beside him, nods with a serious expression. "In reality," she says softly, "It's easy to condemn them. It's harder to understand the pain that led them down that path."
Her words hang heavily in the air. The other students exchange glances, some looking contemplative, others unsure. Even Bakugo, who usually dismisses these discussions, frowns deeply but remains silent.
Eri, perched next to Akira on the couch, watches the screen with wide, innocent eyes. She turns to Akira, tugging on his sleeve. "Big Brother… are all villains like that man?"
Akira places a gentle hand on her head, his expression unreadable. "Not all of them, Eri," he says softly. "But enough that it shows there's something wrong with the way things are."
Shoto Confronts Endeavour
Elsewhere, Shoto Todoroki walks through the stark corridors of a high-security prison. His usually stoic face is set in an even grimmer expression. He's here for answers—answers he knows he'll hate.
In the visitation room, Endeavour sits on the opposite side of the glass divider, his hands cuffed. He looks gaunt, his fiery pride extinguished.
"Why?" Shoto's voice cuts through the oppressive silence. It's a simple question, but it carries years of pain and betrayal. His eyes bore into his father, searching for something—anything.
Endeavour looks down, his shoulders slumping as shame and regret weigh heavily on him. "I'm sorry, Shoto," he says, his voice low. "I didn't know… I didn't think this would happen."
Shoto doesn't let him finish. "An apology?" he snaps. "You think saying sorry will bring Touya back? You know what's worse, old man? You'll never even get the chance to apologize to him. He's gone, and it's your fault."
Endeavour's silence confirms the truth in Shoto's words. Shoto stands, his chair scraping against the floor. "You know," he says, his voice quieter but no less firm, "I think Akira is right. Our society is broken, and you're part of the reason why."
Endeavour looks up at him, his eyes hollow. "Maybe… maybe it's for the best," he murmurs.
Shoto shakes his head, his face a mixture of disappointment and resolve. Without another word, he turns and slams the door behind him, leaving Endeavour alone with his guilt.
A Glimmer of Hope and a Growing Divide
As the chapter ends, the world seems to pivot around Akira's vision. Public faith in traditional heroes wanes as more stories like the villain's confession emerge. Within UA, Class 1-A feels the weight of Akira's growing shadow, and Shoto's newfound conviction to support Akira's movement leaves others questioning where they stand.
Meanwhile, Akira watches it all from a high vantage point in the city, his plan advancing with each passing day.
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