章節 75: Chapter 74: Hero’s Invitation
Today was Saturday, the highly anticipated day when "Pokémon," starring Kaminari, was set to officially premiere on TV Tokyo.
At 3:10 in the afternoon, Class 1-A's Hero Course was granted a rare early dismissal, ending all lessons after the sixth period. Classes were done for the day.
As soon as Aizawa-sensei left, the students began clearing their desks and chatting excitedly about the weekend. Kaminari flashed a charming smile and addressed the class, inviting everyone to take an hour out of their evening to watch the first episode of Pokémon.
"You've got to see it," he said confidently. "Even though I won't appear until tomorrow's episode, you don't want to miss it."
Kyoka and Momo, standing nearby, backed him up, urging their friends like Uraraka, Asui, and the others to tune in as well.
"Heh, I already knew!" Mina Ashido exclaimed, pumping her pink fist in the air. "The subway is plastered with your posters, Kaminari!"
"Yeah, I practically have the date and time memorized," Tsuyu Asui added, her lips quirking in amusement.
"I can't wait to see one of our classmates in an anime!" Kirishima said, looking at Kaminari with a glint of admiration. "Maybe I'll get to be in it too someday."
Mineta, however, had a different reaction. With a suggestive smirk, he leaned forward. "Hey, maybe they could add more Class 1-A students. I wouldn't mind meeting some cute anime girls…"
"If that happens, my radiant charm could outshine everyone and make me the true protagonist!" Aoyama Yuga declared, striking a dramatic pose, hand to his face as he sparkled with self-admiration.
"Tch, lame!" Bakugo scoffed, slinging his bag over his shoulder as he headed for the door. "I don't need to waste time watching some stupid show. I've got training to do. No way I'm watching!"
Kaminari just laughed. By now, he understood Bakugo's personality well enough to know he didn't mean half of what he said. Despite his brash attitude and harsh words, Bakugo never crossed the line into real bullying—except, perhaps, when it came to Midoriya, and that was a whole other story.
But Mineta's suggestion did spark an idea. Having more Class 1-A students appear in Pokémon could be fun, and they did need a large cast for the show. With a quick glance at Yaoyorozu, the two exchanged knowing nods, then Kaminari spoke up again.
"Alright, if any of you are interested in making a cameo in the Pokémon world, come see me now. Just give me your name and address, and I'll arrange for the company to send you a portrait licensing contract."
A wave of excitement rippled through the room.
"Really? We can actually be in it?" Mineta shouted in delight, visions of anime girls dancing in his mind.
"I want in!" Mina cried, bouncing with excitement. She grabbed Uraraka's hand and added, "Ochaco and I are both signing up!"
"Eh?!" Uraraka stammered, her cheeks turning pink. The idea of appearing on TV was thrilling but also nerve-wracking. "I… I don't want to cause any trouble…"
Despite her hesitation, the glimmer of excitement in her eyes was unmistakable.
"With my unique charm, I'll surely add some sparkle to the animation," Aoyama said with a dramatic flair, as if it were a given.
"Make me the manliest character possible!" Kirishima demanded, flexing his arms proudly.
"Not a chance!" Tetsutetsu interrupted, bumping fists with him. "I'll prove at the Sports Festival that I'm the toughest in Class 1-A!"
"Hah! Bring it on!" Kirishima shot back, locking eyes with Tetsutetsu as their fiery rivalry reignited, an intense spark crackling between them.
While the others clamored to write down their details, students like Tokoyami and Shoji watched from the sidelines, not signing up but also not leaving the room.
Ten minutes later, Kaminari looked over the list of names and addresses on the paper, nodding with satisfaction. Nearly the whole class had signed up, except for Bakugo, Todoroki, and Iida, who was probably still running laps outside, and Midoriya, who had disappeared somewhere.
With a cheerful farewell, the students packed up and headed home. Kaminari, however, didn't follow Momo or join Tetsutetsu on the way out. Instead, he made his way to the principal's office.
Aizawa-sensei had mentioned during lunch that Principal Nezu wanted to see him, though he hadn't said why. Kaminari couldn't help but wonder what the eccentric principal had in store.
As for Momo, she had her own studies to focus on, preparing for the upcoming Hero Experience Festival. That meant their private study sessions were on hold for now—a bit of a relief for Kaminari, since it gave him more time to work on his special moves.
---
7 p.m.
In the Kaminari household, the family gathered in the living room, snacking on fresh pineapple cut by Kaminari's mom as they waited eagerly for 7:30.
This was it—the broadcast time for Pokémon, airing in the prime Saturday night slot. Securing this time slot had taken considerable influence from Mitsui, which only highlighted the company's pull.
Mitsui and the Yaoyorozu family had divided the responsibilities for the project. Mitsui handled the animation production and promotion, while the Yaoyorozu family managed the Pikachu Band.
Of course, since Kaminari insisted on keeping the band strictly "student-led," he'd turned down all business performances for now. Besides, with the U.A. Sports Festival approaching, there wasn't much for Yaoyorozu's side to manage apart from keeping the band's online presence alive with occasional news snippets and ads.
Thinking of performances reminded Kaminari of what the principal had discussed with him.
"Dad, Principal Nezu talked to me after school today," he began, taking a sip of his drink.
"Oh? What about?" his father asked, popping another slice of pineapple into his mouth. Kaminari's mom looked equally curious. After all, it wasn't every day that the principal of U.A. wanted to have a private chat.
"He asked if Kyoka and I could perform the opening song for the first-year class during the Sports Festival," Kaminari replied with a casual grin. "He wants us to do it under the name of the Pikachu Band, with a song that matches U.A.'s values."
"What?!"
Kaminari's parents both exclaimed in shock.
Did they hear that right? Their son had been invited to perform the opening act for the U.A. Sports Festival?!
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章節 76: Chapter 75: New Song and Bakugo
"Son… are you telling the truth?"
Kaminari's mother asked, her voice tinged with both excitement and skepticism, as if afraid Kaminari was playing some elaborate joke.
"It's true," Kaminari confirmed, nodding. To be honest, he'd been just as stunned as they were when Principal Nezu first proposed the idea during their meeting.
"That's amazing!!"
Kaminari's mother rushed over and hugged him tightly, pride shining in her eyes. "You're really incredible!"
Clap!
"Well done, son!"
Kaminari's father clapped his hands in excitement. He knew exactly what this meant.
The U.A. Sports Festival was no ordinary event. It was a massive spectacle, even more popular than the Olympics in Japan. With the eyes of the entire country and even international viewers focused on it, a performance here would be the ultimate promotion!
"This principal really gave you a huge gift!" Kaminari's father said, grinning. Any lingering resentment he'd held toward U.A. for putting his son in harm's way during the recent villain attack vanished instantly.
"But… why did they choose Kaminari for this?" his mother asked, her brow furrowing slightly. "As far as I remember, there's never been an opening performance for the Sports Festival before."
"Good point… Kaminari, did the principal explain why?"
Both his parents looked at him expectantly. Such an unusual honor surely came with an explanation.
"Uh… he didn't go into detail," Kaminari admitted, scratching his head. "He just said something about supporting our 'student club' band."
He still felt a bit puzzled himself, though Principal Nezu's tone had been surprisingly gentle when he'd made the offer.
"Hmm… maybe it's just part of U.A.'s efforts to make this Sports Festival a bit different," Kaminari's father reasoned with a chuckle.
At that moment, any thoughts Kaminari had about refusing commercial performances were quickly tossed aside. This wasn't just some typical gig, this was the U.A. Sports Festival!
Passing up a chance like this would be beyond foolish.
"So, what song are you going to sing? 'Only My Railgun'? 'Hero'? Or maybe 'Pokémon'?" his mother asked, listing the popular titles Kaminari had already released.
"Well… if we were thinking strictly about promotion, singing 'Pokémon' would be the best choice, but…" his father hesitated, glancing at Kaminari.
"But it doesn't quite fit the theme of the Sports Festival," Kaminari agreed, understanding his father's concern. He was wrestling with the same dilemma. This was a huge opportunity, like performing at the opening of the Olympics in his past life. Whatever song he chose would reach millions of people.
After a long pause, Kaminari murmured, "Maybe… maybe I should write a new song for this."
"A new song?"
His father looked at him in surprise, and then a bit of worry crept into his expression. "Are you sure you have enough time?"
"Yes, and even if you do, what if you spend all your time on this song? Don't you need to prepare for the Sports Festival too?" his mother added, clearly concerned.
Kaminari smiled reassuringly. "Writing a song won't take too much time. And as for the Sports Festival, I've been preparing for years. The next few weeks are just for fine-tuning."
His parents exchanged a look, a mixture of pride and worry on their faces. But in the end, they nodded, trusting in his judgment.
"Alright, then. We'll support whatever decision you make," his mother said softly.
"I know you won't let us down!" his father added with a grin.
At that moment, a familiar theme song began to play on the TV. It was time for the premiere of Pokémon.
"Hey, it's starting!" Kaminari's mother said, eyes lighting up.
"Yeah, I can't wait…" Kaminari murmured, as all three of them quieted down to watch.
On the screen, Denki—the protagonist modeled after Kaminari himself appeared alongside Pikachu, embarking on their journey together. The opening sequence showcased scenes of Denki interacting with various Pokémon, all set to the catchy beat of the OP theme, "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master."
"Whether in fire, water, grass, or forest… Whether in earth, clouds, or under a girl's skirt"
"Pikachu!"
The song, performed by Kaminari and Kyoka, filled the living room, and through countless TVs across Japan, it reached homes nationwide. All the prior hype and marketing efforts finally paid off as fans tuned in to see what Pokémon was all about.
"Mom! Come quick!" Kyoka called excitedly from the living room, waving her mother over from the kitchen.
"Alright, alright, I'm coming!"
Her dad was already sprawled out on the couch, watching with a curious look on his face. After listening to the theme for a bit, he frowned slightly and asked, "Hey, why is that Kaminari kid the only one singing? What about you?"
"Uh…"
Kyoka blushed and scratched her head. "I was only on accompaniment, Dad. I didn't actually sing."
Her dad's frown deepened. "Why not? You sing just as well as he does!"
"I… I never told him I could sing," Kyoka admitted, embarrassed.
"…What an idiot," her dad muttered, shaking his head.
---
Meanwhile, in homes across Japan, the families of Class 1-A students, Tetsutetsu's family, Yaoyorozu's family, even Uraraka's family were all tuned in to watch the show.
The main character, modeled after Kaminari's likeness, was named simply "Denki" in the anime, making it easier for people to remember. So now, while he was Kaminari in real life, he was known as Denki in the Pokémon world.
---
At TV Tokyo's headquarters, Section Chief Akiyoshi, responsible for overseeing animation ratings, was watching the debut with bated breath. Normally, he wouldn't need to oversee something as routine as a ratings check.
But this wasn't just any anime, this was a show backed by the Mitsui and Yaoyorozu families, two of Japan's most powerful financial groups. In Japan, the influence of such groups was no small matter.
After the first half hour, the ratings team sat in stunned silence as they watched the numbers roll in.
"Ten percent viewership… within thirty minutes… This is the power of the two consortiums…" Section Chief Akiyoshi muttered in disbelief. As soon as he processed the numbers, he whipped around and shouted to his team.
"Notify the department head, now!"
---
At Bakugo's house.
"Huh, that's unusual." Bakugo's dad looked over at his son, who was sitting on the sofa with a focused expression.
"Yeah, you usually can't sit still for more than five minutes. But you've been glued to the TV for half an hour!" his mom added, her voice full of surprise.
Just then, the ending theme started to play.
"Who'd want to watch something like this anyway?!" Bakugo grumbled, his face turning red. He jumped up, flustered, and tossed the remote control onto the couch.
"I'm going to bed!"
"Tch, boring…"
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