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"The lowest scorer will be expelled?"

"It's only the first day! I mean, even if it weren't, that's totally unfair!"

"Nothing is fair in this world. Natural disasters.. highway accident.. rampaging villains.. calamity is always right around the corner. Heroes are the one who correct all that unfairness.."

I quickly covered my mouth. I spoke without thinking, those words just came out of my mouth!

"Boboiboy's right. In other words, if you were hoping to spend your evenings hanging out at Mcdonald's, I'm sorry to tell you that for the next three years, UA will run you through the wringer. That's plus ultra. Use your strength to overcome it all. So bring it."

It's like a challenge. Mr. Aizawa was challenging all of us.

"The demonstration is over. Now it's for real."

I accepted the challenge. Bring it on, Mr. Aizawa. I will do my best to pass your test.

First event, 50 meter dash. I watched others performance and to be honest, they had strong quirks! Showing off are we now? They used a lot of ways in using their quirks. Impressive!

What I'm worried about was Midoriya. He looked nervous since the start of the test. He's time was also 7 seconds. I hope he will be fine.

Now, it's my turn. Since class 1A had 21 students, I needed to do this test alone. Unlike the others, they did it in partners. However, it didn't affect my performance, so I'm fine with it.

After Mr. Aizawa gave me the signal, I speed up! I ran as fast as I could or even better, more faster than my previous training with Mr. Aizawa!

"5.37 seconds."

Yes! Improvement! Last time, it was 5.57 seconds.

Second event, grip strength.

"Wow! 540 kg?! Are you a gorilla?! Or an octopus?!"

Amazing! Well, I'm not that strong so I only reach 60kg. It's pretty good though, if you ask me. Before, I get 59kg. Another improvement, yes!

Everything looks fine so far for the next events. Most the tests are part of my daily training with Mr. Aizawa. Does this count as cheated? I hope not.

Fifth events, throwing.

"Infinity?! Wow, the infinity symbol actually popped up!"

Amazing, Uraraka!

"Boboiboy, your turn."

"Right."

I thrown the as all my might! Hoping for another improvement. The last time I did this event was on my second day of training, and I got 45 meters. Now, I got-

"47 meters."

Well, not too bad, but I still need to train more to improve myself.

Now it was Midoriya's turn.

"Midoriya isn't doing pretty well."

Hate to admit it but Iida's right. Midoriya was very nervous in all events. He musn't have worry if he will get expelled. No, no, don't think like that. Stay positive. I'm pretty sure Midoriya can do it!

"Well, duh. He's a quirkless runt."

Wait what? At first I thought Bakugo was talking about me but he was looking straight at Midoriya. Midoriya... quirkless? What is he talking about?

"Quirkless?! So, you haven't heard about his feats with Boboiboy during the entrance exam?!"

"Huh?!"

So he doesn't know that Midoriya had a quirk? But that's.. nevermind. I need to focus on Midoriya. I'm worried he will hurt himself again if he use his quirk.

Midoriya looked like he was ready to throw the ball. We were expecting some strong impact like Bakugo but.. nothing happen?

"46 meters."

"Huh? But I was trying to use it.."

"I erased your quirk."

Ah, I see. So he erased his quirk. Thank goodness. But, I think there's more in it.

"That ridiculous entrance exam.. completely irrational when you, consider someone like you got in."

Mr. Aizawa's eyes turned red and he was glaring straight at Midoriya. His hair and scarf started to float.

"Erased?! Those goggles.. of course! He's the erasure hero, Eraserhead!"

"Eraser? I've.. never heard of him before."

"I think I've heard his name before! He's an angler-type hero!",

Wow, it's pretty impressive if Midoriya know who he is. Mr. Aizawa hates media appearances because it will interfere his work.

"I see it how you can't control your quirk. You'd just be incapacitated again. Were you hoping someone would step in afterwards?"

When he said the last sentence, he took a glance on me.

"N-No, it's not like that-!"

Mr. Aizawa pulled him closer using his scarf.

"Whatever you were playing, it would have inconvenienced those around you. Way back when a certain hot-blooded hero saved over thousand people during a disaster. He made himself a legend.

You've got the same reckless streak, but you're totally useless after saving just a single person. Izuku Midoriya, you cannot become a hero with that power of yours."

Silent. No one dare to speak a thing, including me. Even though all the thing he said were a bit harsh, but it's true. Hate to admit it but that's the reality.

Then, Mr. Aizawa stopped his quirk.

"You've got your quirk back, give it another go. Let's get this over with."

"Looks like he received some special instruction."

"Yeah, the instruction to leave." said Bakugo.

What's the matter with that guy? Why did he want Midoriya to leave UA that badly? He doesn't even know him! Wait.. did he?

Whatever, now I'm more worried about Midoriya. He looks stress. I really hope I can calm him down right now. But even so, I believe he will think of something.

"Smash!!!"

He thrown the ball and it went high up in the sky. And he hurt his finger! Wait- his finger? I looked at Mr. Aizawa and he looks shocked for a while.

"Sensei!"

Everyone looked at Midoriya who was looking at Mr. Aizawa. He smiled at him even with watery eyes.

"I... can still move."

Midoriya... I see it now. Right before releasing the ball, you used your quirk with your finger. So that you can minimum your injury whenever you use your quirk. That was brilliant!

"Woo! Now that's a hero-like record if I ever saw one!"

"His finger appears to be swollen. Thinking back at the entrance exam, what a strange quirk."

"Stylishly done."

Guess I worried too mu-

"What the hell?! Explain yourself, Deku!!"

What the?! Bakugo started using his quirk to go to Midoriya. But luckily, Mr. Aizawa managed to stop him with his scarf.

"What the.. this cloth.. it's strong!"

Well, I experienced it many times now. You should get used to it especially when Mr. Aizawa is our homeroom teacher.

"It's a capture weapon made of carbon fibers and a special alloy wire. Geez, stop using your quirk already. I'm getting dried eye over here."

Well, that was his weakness. He can erased the quirk of someone he look at. But the effect will wears off if he blinks. Unfortunately Mr. Aizawa has dried eye. So, it's hard for him to blink for a long period of time. That's really suck considering his quirk is amazing and useful in battle.

"What a waste of time. Prepare for the next event."

Mr. Aizawa let go of Bakugo. I decided to check on Midoriya with Uraraka.

"Is your finger ok?"

"Ah.. yeah..."

"Geez Midoriya, you made us worried. Try to be less nervous ok? It will effect your performance if you're too nervous. Plus, believe in yourself."

"Alright, I will keep it in mind. Thanks Boboiboy, Uraraka."

We smiled. Looks like he calm down a little. But still, Bakugo's sudden action made me wonder. Do Midoriya and Bakugo knew eachother before? And why does Bakugo called him 'Deku'? Whatever, I will ask Midoriya later.

Finally, all events were over. I feel bad for Midoriya because he had been battled through the pain until the end of the test.

Now, it's time for the result. Midoriya looked really nervous and afraid. So, I put my hand on his shoulder as a signal that 'everything will be fine'. He smiled at me but I knew that he still feel nervous. Well, I myself also nervous.

The lowest score will be expelled, so someone here is going home. But something tells me that's not the case.

"Your total score simply reflect your performance in each of the events. Explaining the process would be a waste of time, so all you get are the final ranking."

Mr. Aizawa showed a screen that show our ranking. Wow, I got 5th place! Guess my training really paid off. Now, the last person was... Midoriya..?

I looked at Midoriya. He looked like he was about to cry. Is this the end? No, knowing Mr. Aizawa, he had something else inside his mind. Something like-

"Also, I was lying about expelling someone."

Bingo.

"That was a rational deception to bring out the best in all of you."

"WHAAATTTTT?!"

"Of course it was a lie. Didn't take much to figure it out."

Looks like someone figure it out too.

"Why didn't you tell us?!"

Alright, I decided to answer the question.

"If we tell you guys, there's no guarantee that you will do your best in the test, am I right?"

"Wait, you too Boboiboy?!"

"Yup, but not from the start of course. It started to make sense after some events. That's why I told you that you should calm down a little, Midoriya."

They looked at me disbelief, makes me want to laugh. On the other hands it made me wonder about Aizawa's real record. If he did expelled last year's first year students then, how come I met them before? What was he thinking right now?

"Anyway, we're done here. Your documents about the curriculum and such are back in the classroom. Give them a look. Midoriya.."

I saw Midoriya flinched a little when Mr. Aizawa called for him.

"Have Recovery Girl fix you up. Tomorrow's trials aren't gonna be any easier."

Like I said. Having Mr. Aizawa as our homeroom teacher, we will do a lot of trainings, but that's what it takes to be a great hero.

The others started to walk to the changing room while I had another plan in minds before changing.

"Boboiboy, where are you going?"

"I just want to ask something with Mr. Aizawa. You can go first, Midoriya!"

I was about to call for Mr. Aizawa when suddenly I saw him talking with Allmight. I quickly hide before they noticed me.

"Last year, you expelled an entire class of first years. You mercilessly discard those with zero prospects. But now you go back on your word. Could it be that you sense young Midoriya's potential as well?"

"As well? You will be supporting him? I understand that's not usually your style but he doesn't have no chance. That's all I can say."

Doesn't have no chance.. does that means Midoriya still have chance in becoming a hero?! Well, that's good news.

"Because if he had no prospects, I would cut him loose. There's nothing crueler than letting someone chase their half-baked dream."

I see. So that's what he was thinking this whole time. I decided to join Midoriya and the others without being noticed by Allmight and Mr. Aizawa. My question had been answered without me asking him directly.
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Finally, school was over! It's only the first day and I'm very tired, but I'm sure I will get use to it eventually. I walked out of the building with Midoriya. He looked really tired. Well, I can't really blame him.

"I'm tired.."

"Hehe, it's just our first day Midoriya. We will get use to it one day."

Suddenly, Iida came and asked Midoriya about his finger.

"It's fine, thanks to Recovery Girl."

Iida was letting out his opinions about what happened today. He's actually a very nice and honest person.

Then, Uraraka called while running towards us.

"Hey you three! Wait for me!"

"You're that infinity girl."

"Hi, I'm Ochaco Uraraka! You're uh... Iida Tenya.. um.. Boboiboy and... Deku!"

Eh? Since when Midoriya change his name? Can we though?

"Deku?!"

"Eh? Wasn't that what that Bakugo kid called you?"

"Erm, actually my name is Izuku.. Deku is just what Kacchan calls to make fun of me."

"Oh, so it's an insult!"

"Ehhh! For real?! Sorry! But you know, I kinda like the name Deku for you. It gives me a sorta 'never gives up' vibe, you know?"

Uraraka always think positively, huh?

"Deku it is!"

"Midoriya?!"

It's funny seeing Midoriya's turned red. He must be shy towards girls. And it looks like Uraraka called Midoriya by a nickname now. Should I?

But still, I'm glad I made some new friends. But somehow, Midoriya, Uraraka and Iida reminds me of some people. I just can't put a finger on it. Everytime I did, it gave me headache, so I just shrugged it off. For now. Tomorrow will be a new day in UA. Wonder what we will do.
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