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CHAPTER 17: AN UNAUTHORIZED IDIOT
You called Lia right after.
"LIA! WHAT THE HELL IS THIS COSTUME?!"
"I believe it fits your skill and personality well... Do you not like it?"
The equipment was great, but the problem you had was with the theme. The pink and white colors, the bunny ears, you felt like a walking piece of fanservice.
"It's too..! It's too cute! Can I get a redesign?!"
You could hear her fix her glasses and sift through her papers. "I'm afraid redesigns can't be arranged yet, but modifications can be requested..."
Is she secretly a sadist..? You thought.
"Okay... Thank you for everything, Lia."
"You're welcome, [f/n]-san."
You end the call.
"FUCK!"
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As the press surrounded and blocked your way to the gate, you hid your hero costume case behind your legs. They annoyed you, but you couldn't be rude to them. Recovery Girl and Midnight would tell you to look good in the media because it could determine internships and such, so you needed to be polite. But then, this is you we're talking about, what did you know about being polite?
"What is it like to have All Might as a teacher?!" She shoves a mic to your face.
He grabbed my ass that one time— no, I can't say that...
"I don't see him as a teacher, but I can say that he cares for the students a bit too much... which makes it difficult to take risks that could help them learn better. Kind of like a wimp."
They sweatdrop. Did she just call the #1 Hero a wimp..?
"What kind of lessons does he teach?"
You glare at them, wondering if they were idiots. "Yeah, I wonder about that too... Probably Quantum Physics!"
They notice your sarcasm, but still refused to make you pass. Your eye started to twitch in annoyance when they got closer.
. . ?
You felt someone take hold of your arm and bring you towards the entrance.
He waves his free hand to them, gesturing for them to leave. "Get out of here, you've disturbed my students enough already." It was Aizawa.
"But my viewers wanna know how he's adjusting to his life as a teacher!" The reporter whined.
Once out of contact with the press, you hear the U.A. Barrier go up. You sigh in relief, and he lets go of you.
"Thank you."
"No problem, kitty cat."
Your pout pairs with a blush. Again with the names... I'll excuse him for now.
"Do you think this will be a daily thing?" You asked, referring to the media. "Since All Might is a teacher now..."
"I hope not."
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LUNCH RUSH'S EATERY
You listened to them talk about Iida's family and class stuff, but no words came out of you. It wasn't that you disliked them, you just didn't care about that kind of stuff.
"U-Uhm... Shuzenji? What's wrong?" Midoriya asks.
While enjoying your fried rice, you look to also see Iida and Uraraka give worried looks. You were still upset with your costume, and they've sensed it. Telling them wouldn't be a problem.
"I received my costume yesterday... and I'm not that fond of the design—"
Suddenly the bells go off.
"WARNING. LEVEL 3 SECURITY BREACH. ALL STUDENTS PLEASE EVACUATE THE BUILDING IN AN ORDERLY FASHION." A robotic voice instructs.
. . ? !
"What's a Level 3 Security Breach?"
"It means an unauthorized idiot got past the gates..!" You took off of your chair and started running in the opposite direction of everyone else.
Does this mean a villain got in?! No... a villain wouldn't be like that... right?
"Only one way to find out," you whisper.
"Shuzenji! Where are you going?!" Iida asks.
"I have to check something. Go ahead with everyone else!"
You went to an empty hall and escaped through a window. Running to the front of the school, you find Eraserhead and Present Mic guarding the entrance. It was the annoying press again.
Are you fucking kidding me?!
"All you have to do is give us All Might! He's here somewhere!" They demanded.
"HEY! YOU DUMBASS PRESS!" You yell, not caring for your image at the moment.
Their attention turns to you. "You're that girl from this morning! Tell us, where is All Mi—"
"You've hurt the school's peace too much already!" You run up to the front. "Time to go home!"
"Oh hey! It's Shuzenji!" Present Mic says.
You palmed the brick path beneath them.
CONNECTED
The earth beneath them rumbled, and out from the sides formed earthen walls that closed around the media except the way they came from, which was the gate's entrance.
"Looks like we don't have to wait for the police..." Aizawa comments.
"There's only one way out!" You tell them, and the walls start to move.
You laugh at their panic. "Unless you want to be a fucking pancake!"
"Language," Present Mic scolds.
Eraserhead gave him a look. "Is that really what you should be concerned about?"
The space inside slowly got smaller, forcing all of them to leave.
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12:50 PM
Inside the Branch Nurse's Office that you borrowed, you refilled your hero equipment with a scowl. Aizawa told you that there was a field trip today and that he needed you to come with, yet you didn't want to face the embarrassment while wearing... that.
Maybe I could wear my gym clothes instead..! But that would be putting Lia's hard work to waste...
You sigh, knowing that you couldn't deny going either, especially after what happened today. Something was off, and if you were going to be a hero, you couldn't ignore it.
Someone knocks at your door, you jump in surprise.
"[f/n], we're about to leave. Meet us at the bus." Aizawa.
"I-I'll be right there!"
You sigh and start putting on your costume. Since you read the handbook, you had no difficulty putting everything on. First was the suit, gloves, and boots. Next was the bottom piece of your boots, thigh straps, waist pack, and backpack. And finally, you put your hair in a neat bun and then your headset on top.
When you look at yourself in the mirror, you blush, and your ears droop to match your embarrassment. You groan as you left the office.
"Wow."
! ! !
You jump again and find Aizawa waiting for you.
"Don't scare me like that!" You growled.
"Sorry, kitty cat. You just look..." His low tone made you blush.
AARGH! I DIDN'T WANT ANYONE TO SEE ME YET..!
"Sh-Shut up..! and don't call me kitty c-cat..!" You look to the wall.
He chuckles. "You're right... Maybe I should call you kitten instead..?"
When you felt his eyes roam, you put your arms around your body, trying to hide yourself.
But then he lifts your chin, forcing you to meet his eyes.
"Don't worry, you look great."
CHAPTER 17 END