Chapter 25: Changes
~Ren Y. POV~
[U.A. High School, Class 1-A, Japan]
It was already morning, and I felt completely recharged. If I remember correctly, it won't take much for me to face my first villain – hmm. No, it would be villains.
I know in the anime that it would take a day for it to happen. But it's been a few days, and the event hasn't happened yet. I don't know if I changed anything or hasn't happened yet which felt off to me.
Or it could be my paranoia. But other than that, I happened to have other friends outside of Class 1-A. Izuku Midoriya and Neijre Hado.
We see each other during our break time in UA, and we also text one another. From what I heard from him, his already tinkering with some support items following his dream and Neijre congratulated me for making it to UA.
He told me that during his first day, his class was presented with the hero course's costumes. He told me how much he liked my Hero uniform, although he did mention it was a bit of the flashy side.
If even the broccoli boy says, then I know I'm wrong somewhere. But I did ask him some questions about my classmate's Quirks and how he thinks they should improve or incorporate some support gear into them.
I had some I did like and some that were impossible. However, he did have good ideas at the ready, texting me what he thought now imagine my surprise with Bakugo seeing Izuku here in UA.
What I expected was him to talk trash, but to my surprise, he seemed to back off. I wonder if my words shook him or changed his perspective about Quirkless people, considering this school has a no-bullying policy in that regard.
It is, after all, the best school in Japan, but then again, everyone here is busy becoming a hero, so there's that. But I did say to Izuku if anyone tried to pull that shit, then let me know so I can give them an excuse to kick their asses.
Although my words seemed to have affected a few of the girls they stayed away from me for one reason or another. Only Tsuyu, Ochaco, and Jiro gave me some distance.
The other 3, Ashido, Toru, and Momo, didn't mind talking to me too much. Ashido used Kirishima as an excuse to thank me for saving her friends, returning to her upbeat attitude, and Momo asked me how to use her Quirk effectively if I used it. One word. Drugs.
She accepted it by using drugs to stun her or poison in her arsenal. Of course, they are non-lethal but provided some insight into sleeping gas composition as I pointed to talk to Midnight-Sensei.
Although Toru was the one that didn't seem all that indifferent from them spying on us boys a few days ago. I would dare say she was happy to see me judging by her happy tone but also scolded me for seeing her naked body.
However, a look at my [Observe] skill told me what I needed to know. She genuinely doesn't believe that I could see her since they don't know I have [Erasure] add that with [Transparent World], I don't need to use [Erasure] to 'see' her at all.
However, I retorted that her entire hero costume was made of boots and gloves. Case in point: I won my point. Plus, having eye candy and seeing her naked form was a win in my book. She seemed to also have an interest in me.
Whether out of friendship or something more has yet to remain seen. Other than those three girls, Ochaco, Tsuyu, and Jiro kept their distance from me. I would talk to them it was okay since I listened, but I'll wait for them to speak first if not, I'll make the first move.
Then there's Yui, Kinoko, and Itsuma. They were chill to talk with, discussing some interesting topics.
Kinoko seemed to be a shy girl, different from her canon counterpart in the future, but I tried to help her out. I tried discussing some cooking topics, learning that her favorite foods are mushroom cuisine and edible mushrooms. Should've seen that coming, honestly.
Yui seems to be a quiet girl who rarely expresses emotions like an ice queen but; some classmates even consider her a kudere. Despite her silent demeanor, Yui has shown to care for her classmates and has an interest in matryoshka dolls.
Itsuma Kendo is a spirited girl who is thoughtful of others. She does not hesitate to criticize even her classmates if she feels what they are doing is not correct, like whenever she karate chops and strangely likes black coffee and motorcycles.
Only more than half the girls in class talk to me and the few are on the fence. Toga doesn't count she's a given.
But that didn't matter as the class already ended, I headed back to Class 1-A, wanting to ask Aizawa-sensei. Making my way to the classroom, I was surprised to see Aizawa was still there but wasn't sleeping, just organizing some paperwork.
I see, It's good to know you aren't always sleeping around Aizawa-sensei. He soon noticed me coming as he spoke in a stoic tone, "Huh? Why the heck are you back here… stop right there, I see what you are doing, I think I'm beginning to understand your quirk. I request you don't touch me."
He says with a vague grin too bad it's too late for that. At least he was cautious about me copying his Quirk, but I wasn't here for that as I spoke in a neutral tone, "Darn. But Aizawa-sensei, I was wondering if I could send you a request for me to use the support class facilities?"
Handing him my request paper making sure I didn't touch him he took it as he explained to me in a stoic tone, "I'll see to it, but it'll take a while. But you'll only have access to them on Sundays or if you're willing to give up your free time, a member of the Support Class staff will be more than happy to supervise you."
Makes sense. UA is utilizing a long week system meaning students attend classes Monday through Saturday, only Sunday is when they have to themselves. I didn't mind sacrificing my time if it meant being able to use UA's Support Facilities and equipment free of charge.
Even acquiring materials was extremely costly, and many of the more useful items were prohibited to civilians. I could use my underground connections with Soga, but then that leaves even bigger problems if someone were to find out thus, I never bought a support item that would lead back to me.
With nearly the endless budget UA provided the Department of Production and Support, I could save myself a ton of time, energy, and money. Handing my paper over I understand this as I left the classroom leaving home for the day.
Though the meeting with Aizawa didn't last for more than a few minutes I was surprised to see Tsuyu, Ochaco, and Jiro waiting at the gates as I spoke to them in a calm tone, "Sup you three I didn't expect to see you here at the gates of the school. Are you waiting for someone…?"
Tilting my head, acting confused by their nervousness, Jiro was the first to speak up as she revealed what happened a few days back in a nervous tone, "Actually… we wanted to apologize to you a few days back. We heard your guy's conversation revealing a lot of personal stuff…"
She mumbled a bit, probably having been used to this as Tsuyu said bluntly, bowing her head lightly in an apologetic tone, "It's my fault, ribbit. My baa-chan always told me to be wary of boys who quickly compliment multiple girls. I thought you might have had an ulterior motive, ribbit…"
Seeing she was taking the blame judging by Jiro's eyes widened as Ochaco revealed a timid smile apologizing as well as sounding guilty, "Yeah. We wanted to apologize for eavesdropping on your personal life, but we ended up ignoring you and not finding a way to properly say it…"
Judging by their tones they're genuine about this. Sigh… this was not what I expected at the very least. But considering this is more human than anime logic I suppose I should change that perspective.
Living in this world is still weird. For god's sake, whatever God did to his creations that gave a man with a head of a toaster as a superpower is pretty fucked up in the head. And that's not to mention a fucking superpower is someone's head a fucking rocket launcher. I mean like what the hell big G?
Sigh… moving on to important topics.
Smiling lightly, rubbing the back of my head as I casually admitted in a calm tone the whole situation, "To be fair, that's not far from the truth. I can understand your guy's point of view, with Ashido suggesting the idea and Toga encouraging it. We're cool."
Seeing my nonchalant response, they looked a bit surprised, with Jiro asking with a raised eyebrow at my answer in a neutral tone, "Just like that? You'll let us off the hook that easily...?"
I shrugged my shoulders answering Jiro's question and responding in a neutral tone, "Pretty much. I mean what else do you want me to say? I'm just a chill guy like that."
They all blinked seeing how chill I was being with them. They probably assumed something or some high school drama to occur violating my trust. Please… I violated that ages ago, but they don't need to know that.
Rubbing the back of their heads sheepishly, seeing my lack of response, a sheepish chuckle emanated from Ochaco's throat. Tsuyu stared at me and offered one of her rabbits, pulling her cell phone out of her pocket and suggesting, "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."
Seeing this as a chance to increase our relationship status, I smiled as I answered her suggestion, "Of course. I only have a few people in my saved contacts and the guys, so I'm happy to have more."
With Tsuyu agreeing, I gave them my phone number as I soon received text alerts from unknown numbers. Opening them, one had a frog emoji, the other a music emoji, and the last filled with blank spaces.
Compared to everyone here, Ochaco has an outdated flip phone compared to those with smartphones. Understandable because of her living conditions of a poor girl background.
"Hey, Ren-kun!"
We all paused as they got to see Toga come around, I smirked, introducing the girls to her in a calm tone, "Hey, Toga! Glad to see you come and introduce yourself to them. Girls, this is Himiko Toga, my childhood friend."
Ochaco and Tsuyu seemed to freeze at my words, with Jiro greeting Toga in a cool tone with her hands on her waist, "We know we meet Captain Obvious. Also, she told us that you can hear our conversations right."
Being friendly, Toga smiled as she introduced herself as she stood next to my side, being friendly with our classmates in a cheerful tone, "Yeah, he usually does that. But I know he doesn't all the time, or else he'll get annoyed by the noises. That and he has very sharp instincts to know or not. Men should not have these powers?"
I raised an eyebrow at her as I was about to say it should be a woman. But my mind decided to keep my trap shut as that will not end well.
She even winked as Tsuyu managed to get out of her shock as she spoke, tilting her head in a blunt tone, eyeing Toga, "True that, Toga-chan, ribbit? You are the girl he talks about during your guy's time in Junior High?"
Toga nodded her head as she dropped a bomb on them, their eyes widening that we live together in a nonchalant tone, "Yup! Ren has been a big help in my life, even moving in together and taking care of me like a little sister. He's just that great of a guy to have in my life."
The three girls eyed me critically as I shrugged, leaving Jiro chuckling lightly at my recalling my previous conversation with the guys in a stoic tone, "Hahaha… Okay, okay. Sure, we'll go with that. You are what the dad of the house or something?"
Toga, only with a mischievous smile, said playfully, "Come on, Daddy~"
Rolling my eyes at her antics, Tsuyu didn't seem to care much, as she revealed in a blunt tone, tilting her head and seeing our interactions, "I guess we both have something in common, Ren-kun, ribbit. My parents were always busy at work, so I can understand taking care of someone since I had to take care of two of my younger siblings. Need any pointers, ribbit?"
Lightly smiling at this it seems like I managed to salvage our relationship. I suppose starting slow with this new life of mine is a good start as any. Introduce each other as we leave for the train station and back to our respective homes.
Chapter 26: USJ Arc (1)
~Ren Y. POV~
[A few Days Later, U.A. High School, Gates, Japan]
In no time at all only a few days, the media began to hound UA like nothing bothered the students. The news that All Might had come to teach at UA shocked the whole country. The media uproar went on for several days.
That was when I saw other members of my classmates were getting bothered answering their questions to the reporters.
"Tell us what the symbol of peace looks like in front of the class!"
"How he looks?! Um… Super muscly!! Yeah!"
"Tell us about All Might the teacher."
"Every day with him is a reminder that I'm enrolled at this preeminent educational institution, beyond…"
"When All Might is… huh?! You're the kid from the sludge incident!!"
"Buzz off."
Seems like Ida, Ochaco, and Bakugo are dealing with their issues handling the news reporters. But I was soon called out by one asking in a noisy tone, "What's it like learning from All Might?"
Turning around, I smiled with a calm tone even though my voice wasn't loud, they all heard it as I continued while looking at the clock, "Even though he is new at this, he is a pretty good teacher. However, it was a bit weird seeing him in a hero costume on his first day of teaching. He even the door like a hero. I must say that it was quite a fun class that we had with him. You could also say that it could compare to the first class we had with the homeroom teacher. Oh my…"
Checking the clock I began walking towards the gate and waving at the reports while saying in a casual tone, "I'm sorry but that is all the time I have. I wouldn't want to be late for class after all UA is the best and requires the best out of their teachers and students too."
Then I just went inside as I soon heard the gates shut with Bakugo moving past us ahead. Ida was next to my side, smiling at my answer in a stoic tone, "I have to say Ren-kun, that was an excellent answer in handling the reporters."
Ochaco even chimed in as I turned my face towards her with a light smile as she agreed with my words in relief, "Whoa Ren-kun I didn't think you were that good under pressure from the reporters. It seemed like you were a pro handling them."
Hearing her compliment, I responded in a neutral tone with a light shrug, having logic in my words as they think upon it as I advise them, "True, but I had some practice. Still, it would be best if you tried to act nice in front of them. Or they might not like you when you become a hero. A working relationship with the press is good. You could have some type of scheduled interview and not have them try and dig into your personal life."
They seemed surprised by my answer as Ida paused considering my choice of words nodding his head in understanding in a stunned tone, "Yes, I see your point Ren-san. To think you would think this ahead when dealing with the press…"
Turning my head to Ida's side glancing at him I responded in a neutral tone as we all walked towards class, "Yup! They're a pain in the ass but one a Hero must deal with daily. It's best to be on their good side to not have them slander you in the future. And to keep them off our personal life."
They both agreed to see the logic in my words as Ochaco sighed out loud, walking through the school grounds, "Sigh… man, being a hero is going to be rough having a steady relationship with the press…"
I eyed Ochaco as she gazed at me. I winked at her with a sly smile making her blush a bit as I explained in a cool tone, "True but it's also a nice way to ensure they won't slander you with nasty propaganda or lies. But then again for someone as cute as you, I doubt they'll resort to that."
She awkwardly smiled, looking away from my compliment as Ida intervened, being a stickler for the rules, "Ren-kun, while it's admirable you're teaching your classmates valuable lessons, please keep your flirting to a minimum. We are in UA, and we can't be late for class. Come along now."
I rolled my eyes, but I understood what he meant. There's a time and place for everything, I suppose, and it's better not to piss off Aizawa Sensei…
Since he is eyeing us with a cheeky grin…
*Shiver*
Right… onto class we go!
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[U.A. High School, Class 1-A, Japan]
Arriving inside class 1-A we took our seats as Aizawa began with his small praise to the class because of our training with All Might in a stoic tone, "Good work on your combat training. I saw the video and results."
He sighs as he puts down a few papers that he was carrying. He turns to Bakugo pointing out our flaws, "Bakugo, you're talented, so don't act like a child. You have what it takes to be a hero. Just get your temper under control and think more rationally."
Bakugo just looks to the side but nods confirming his words in a whisper, "I know."
Then he addresses me I stiffen at the mention of my surname with a cheeky grin on his face, my flaws in a blunt tone, "You, Ren, need to use your power full next time. The more you get used to your top performance, the more control you have over your abilities and Quirks. You have the power to use it responsibly."
Nodding my head understanding my flaw I replied in a serious tone, "Aye, Aizawa-sensei."
Then, he proceeds to tell us our flaws and where we need to improve. A nice surprise since he hasn't said this in the anime or manga. I should stop seeing it like that from my perspective, being fiction into reality.
Once he praises or scolds us on our flaws, he then addresses the whole class with a bored expression as he speaks stoically, "Now onto homeroom business sorry for the sudden announcement, but today… you'll pick a class president."
Everyone sighed in relief, "Such a normal school-like thing!!"
What happened next was everyone yelling to be the leader. In normal schools, the position just entails mundane tasks, so nobody wants to do it. In the hero course, however, it would mean leading the group to a position suited for a top hero in the making.
"I'd like to do it."
"I wanna be president!! Lemme do it!!"
"In my administration girls will have to wear short skirts!"
"The position was made for me."
"I wanna be a leader!!"
"Pick me!"
I only smirked, seeing everyone's reactions as Ida soon spoke out loud in a serious tone, raising his hand in the air, "Leading the many is a task of heavy responsibility…! But ambition does not equate to ability!! The sacred office demands the trust of its constituents…! If this is to be a democracy, then I put forward the motion… that our true leader must be chosen by election!!"
Tsuyu soon points out a fact that can't be dismissed, asking in a blunt tone, "But Ida, we haven't known each other long enough to build any trust."
That was when I voiced my concern with a neutral tone resting my head on my desk suggesting an idea, "And everyone just vote for themselves. But then again that's precisely why anyone who manages to earn multiple votes will be the best suited for the job."
Ida nodded his head agreeing to my words as he turned his head to Aizawa-sensei in a serious tone, "Absolutely right Ren! Will you allow this sensei?!"
Squirming back into his caterpillar-like sleeping bag in a bored tone, leaning against the wall and chilling, "However you do it, just make it quick."
Thus, the favorite pastime, voting, commenced as everyone began voting for who they think will be the class president. Frankly, I'm hoping I'm the guy they choose since it'll look good for me when I go pro. I'm voting for Momo for president.
Still, I'm a bit jealous of the teacher. Aizawa just got ready to take a nap while giving the class a free pass to do whatever we wanted. I want that abusive authority.
It wasn't long till the votes were in. And I expected as much considering I increased my social link with everyone. But in the end, we couldn't decide as Aizawa says with a wicked grin making my spine tingle, "Oi! I said to make it quick. Now you have till the end of the day or else everyone gets detention. My specialty."
Everyone felt their spines tingle hearing that. That man… a fucking sadist. No wonder Midnight is his friend.
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[U.A. High School, Lunch Rush, Japan]
Having no one chosen yet I decided to sit with Ida, Ochaco, and Shinso joining in the cafeteria Lunch Rush. I still couldn't help but marvel at the number of people with powers in a neutral tone, "So many kids here… besides the Hero Course, there are also students from the Support and Business courses."
*Munch*
Ochaco meanwhile takes a bite of the rice bowl she got in a satisfied tone switching topics about our Class President Election, "This rice is tasty! Say, Ida, didn't you wanna be the president too? You've got the glasses and everything!"
Taking a sip from his glass cup of juice Ida responded in a humble tone with his eyes closed with a bead of sweat trickling from his face, "Again, ambition and suitability are different matters… I humbly made the choice I felt was correct."
Shinso remarked at Ida with a raised eyebrow, having been chill with our classmates, and said in a curious tone, "The way you talk… Ida, are you a rich kid or something?"
Ida soon confessed, acting a bit bashful, revealing his family name, but smiled, speaking in a proud tone following his brother, "… I don't like people to know, so I try to hide it, but… yes. Mine is a renowned Hero Family, and I'm the second son. The Turbo Hero Ingenium is my brother he leads the people with his unwavering adherence to rules and regulations. A truly beloved hero!! It's my admiration for my brother that's inspired my desire to become a hero like Ren's dream. However, I realize I'm not yet ready to lead anyone yet. I voted for you because of your insightfulness, Ren-san."
Rubbing the back of my head I was a bit embarrassed by his praises I responded in an embarrassed tone, "O-Oh really? Thanks, man. I know one day you'll be a great leader yourself Ida you just must give yourself time."
Ida smiled as Shinso jabbed at me with a mischievous grin seeing this side of me, "Oh? You get embarrassed this is news to me big guy?"
Slapping my back, I rolled my eyes at his antics but slyly grinned, responding in a smug tone, wiggling my eyebrows, "Really? Then you must be a tsundere saying baka when Toga is around."
He was about to make a snarky remark but stopped when the sounds of the school's sirens began to blare, followed by a mechanical voice stating, "SECURITY LEVEL 3 HAS BEEN BROKEN. ALL STUDENTS, PLEASE EVACUATE IN AN ORDERLY FASHION. I REPEAT –"
*VREEE*
*VREEE*
The alarm system began to speak and the sirens of the bells ringing. Students ignored the automated voice's direction, and 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 first to flee.
Seeing the frenzied reaction of the other students, tensions among my fellow members of Class 1-A increased rapidly with Ochaco asking with a bead of sweat forming, "What should we do…?"
Noticing a few people looking toward her when she asked her question, I observed the window to our left to see Aizawa-Sensei and Present Mic stopping a bunch of reporters. I smirked seeing this as I answered in a calm tone, "What the next generation of Heroes ought to do? Can you bring Lunch Rush here to de-escalate the situation?"
She nodded her head as I flew up using [Attract and Repel] levitating myself and rubbing my hands together as I widened my hands having [Full Cowl] active and…
*Bang*
Clapped. When I did so instead of the normal clap, it was heard as if it was the sound of a bullet that brought immediate attention. The sound drowned out any cry or shout as everyone looked to the source of the sound.
Me. When they all looked and gave their undivided attention, I responded in a neutral tone easing the worries of the masses pointing at the reporters to the left, "Will you all just stop for a moment and think? You're running like a bunch of headless chickens trampling whoever falls to the ground with no regard for their safety. If you look out the window, you'll see it's just a bunch of people from the press that somehow got in. So, take it slow, help those who fell, and see if they need any medical attention if so then bring them to the nurse's office. Think before you act folks."
I noticed some people were not satisfied with what I said, and some were even insulted as I responded to these people in a neutral tone shrugging, "Your people who got into UA… you're smart, so use your head."
Though not everyone listened at first my next words comfort them being called smart they'll listen to what they want to hear. Soon the situation calmed down when Ochaco got Lunch Rush the retired Hero who prepared meals for UA's staff and students, the one that nearly everyone respected took over the evacuation becoming that much smoother.
My classmates were giving me surprised expressions on how I handled the situation. All according to cake. And just on cue, the police sirens were heard, and the whole situation was over.
Only I knew that someone had sneaked in here and stolen the class timetable… tomorrow will be the day. I must think of some plans and workarounds when the USJ incident occurs.
There will be plenty of villains that have very interesting or useful Quirks. Especially that teleporting warp Quirk. It's the main reason, along with Tomura, that I allowed them to take the class timetable.
Let's see what tomorrow has in store. But first, I have that class president spot to secure and abuse the heck of my position. I want that ability to sleep during class, too.
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