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LifeisBeautiful17 ~ Aw Yun is precious. So is Genjiro...adorable baby boi. Suspicious of Kito *delicate gasp* now why would anyone be suspicious of him? *glances away* Thanks for the villain!

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Starblitz1312 ~ This long one was kind of an accident, but we did enjoy it! Genjiro is a sweetie though! You'll have to wait and see about Kito :D

MysteryAgain ~ The USJ training will be awesome! Oh good reminder about descriptions! Its included partially in this chapter, and we've made it a point to put in some more descriptions in future chapters!


"Ever since the dorms were put in. I've heard it's tradition. Plus its a good way to get to know everyone who's living here. We will all end up seeing each other's rooms anyway."

"I think it's a great idea," Kaede agreed. She vaguely wondered if the other girls would think it was weird that she liked the classic American series, Batman. Very 21st century animation, but she liked the old style. However she was going to spend the next three years here, night and day, so everyone would get to know each other very well. She glanced over at Rokuro Saito and Hanko arm wrestling a few feet away. She'd be surprised if that coffee table didn't break in half at the rate they were going.

"Hey, knock it off, I think we are going to tour the rooms," Kaede walked over.

"Not me," Rokuro ground his teeth, muscles bulging in his arm as he struggled with Hanko. "What's the point even."

"To have fun," Kaede said.

"What does it look like I'm having now?" Rokuro ground his elbow into the table, pushing against Hanko.

"A king of the hill fight," Kaede said flatly.

"We'll be there," Rokuro grumbled. "Just let us finish this."

Eizen glanced at his brother, then looked away, pressing his lips together in a tight line. He knew anything he said, such as a "be careful" would be taken the wrong way so he kept his silence. He really didn't want to do this, mainly because he wanted some time to himself.

Anamiya shifted, wondering if he could find an escape from this...situation. He really didn't care for the idea of exploring the dorms with a large group like this.

"Come on, Eizen!" Keoko grabbed his hand, pulling him up. She already had Akio secured with her other hand so none of them could lock themselves up.

Akio gave Eizen a sympathetic look, who just sighed, expression becoming resigned. He was glad to see the other Saito was quickly learning to give into Keoko's whims; it saved a lot of time to just do it.

Genjiro hopped around, his leg fully recovered after spending the first part of the afternoon with Recovery Girl. "Come on, Yun, let's join the fun. It's a tradition you know. You want to start the school year off with good luck! Where's Nakamaru and Tsukinose?"

Anamiya flinched, shying away. He didn't understand why Katou seemed not to hold any bad feelings towards him with everything that had happened but he was grateful that he didn't anyway. "I don't know," he muttered. He had been avoiding Tsukinose the best he could and he hadn't seen the Rin in a while.

"We'll have to get them," Genjiro turned excited eyes around the room. "It's so cool to be living with friends all this time we are in school."

Anamiya really wasn't sure about this. He didn't have any friends, not really, though he supposed Rin would be considered one but the other boy had already mentioned that he wouldn't be staying at the dorms.

"There's Nakamaru!" Genjiro waved at the boy descending the stairs.

Relieved to see him, he would be the first one to admit he was beginning to feel overwhelmed, Anamiya relaxed slightly.

Rin waved, walking over to Katou and Yun. "Hey, what's going on?" He asked, looking around at the groups of their classmates.

"Dorms," Anamiya muttered, shifting his weight uneasily between his feet as she glanced down at them.

"It's a tradition, if you want good luck all school year you show off your dorm rooms," Genjiro said. "It started back when the dorms were built."

"Oh, I don't think I can participate," Rin looked thoughtful. "It's getting late…"

"Nonsense, we'll start at the top so we can see your room, then you can go study or whatever you do," Genjiro said. "A little fun won't hurt."

"Well," Rin looked at the clock. "I guess I have a little time…"

"Great! It's settled! Shimizu! Let's start at the top and work our way down!' Genjiro said, starting up the stairs.

Anamiya grimaced, not looking forward to this at all but not sure if he had any other option beside to go with them.

"It can't be too bad, we haven't had time to make our rooms messy," Rin glanced at Anamiya.

Anamiya stared at his feet in silent response. How could he even begin to explain his boundaries, te walls he had created?

"If you don't want to, you don't have to," Rin said. "I get it."

Anamiya glanced up at that, eyes wide and searching. Did he?

"If it was back at the apartment," Rin shrugged. "I wouldn't want anyone coming in the building, let alone my room. In my Junior High, we didn't do things like this. It's kind of weird and all, being around so many rich people."

"It is," Anamiya murmured, looking back to the ground again. Rin was right; he did get it. It was such an odd experience, but just being around people was like that for him.

"Oh well, I'll show them my room, then I've got to go," Rin said. "You're welcome to join me. Well...uh, if you have enough money for the bus...I kinda don't have very much right now."

The thought of getting away instantly made Anamiya brighten. He really did need to get away. "Where are you going?"

"I've got this job," Rin said, rubbing the back of his neck. "At the Tengoku Gardens. I take care of the plants and make sure they look healthy for the visitors during the day."

Anamiya hadn't ever heard of that before, but he really didn't get out much so he wasn't surprised. "I like plants," he murmured. They were easier than people.

"You do? Then you'll love this place! They have so many different kinds of exotic plants," Rin said. "It's a pretty cool place."

"You wouldn't mind me coming?" Anamiya asked softly. Rin had invited him, yes, but he couldn't help but double check.

"No, I don't mind," Rin said. "This shouldn't take long. Then we can slip out."

Anamiya gave him a highly grateful look. He hoped Rin knew he appreciated it. He was really tired of being around people and the sentiment grew with every moment he thought.

"Let's start off!" Keoko waved. "Uh, whose room is first?

"Uh, that would be mine," Rin said, smiling. "It isn't much really….not sure how this will bring good luck."

"Of course it will, Pro Heroes Deku, Dynamite, and Shouto started this, as well as the up and coming sidekicks, Creati and Uravity," Keoko said. "Lots of others too...like Red Riot and Froppy. We have to continue the tradition!"

Akio rolled his eyes but kept up with her, though she hadn't really give him a choice in the matter. He wasn't sure how many of them agreed with her on this, he really didn't, but he appreciated no one bursting her bubble.

"I do like Creati," Akari admitted. She liked Deku and Uravity too, but honestly, who didn't? They all seemed so inspiring and she really hoped that one day she could inspire others the way they inspired her.

"Well, here it is," Rin opened the door. He had a mattress on the floor with a few blankets. An old battered desk in the corner with his school supplies scattered across the scarred top. A pristine poster of First Aid hung on a wall that he had kept perfect during the move. "Definitely not a winner."

"You know First Aid?" Sutoi asked, eyes wide as he stared at the was clearly taken great care of and even at the distance he was at from it, he could see it signed with her first name. That was insanely awesome.

"Eh, yeah," Rin rubbed the back of his neck. "She's like...my Hero among Heroes."

Akari nodded at that. She understood just what his words meant.. "Is she as nice as they say?"

"Yeah," Rin nodded. "Even nicer than what the news reports. She's helped me a lot the years, especially understanding my quirk."

Hearing the clear respect and fondness in his voice, Akari smiled. "I'm glad you have her."

"Me too," Rin said. "Well, if we are done...I've actually got to be somewhere…"

"Thanks for doing this, good luck all year," Keoko waved. "Have fun! So who's next?"

Anamiya stared at the floor, wondering if it would just swallow him whole. He hoped it would.

"Come on, Yun," Rin waved back at Keoko. "Let's go!"

Relief filling his expression, Anamiya was more than glad for the out and he hoped the other boy knew it.

Once outside, Rin reached into his jacket pocket, pulling out a box. "Want one?" Rin asked, popping a cigarette into his mouth, fishing for his lighter.

Not even looking up, Anamiya shook his head, taking a deep breath of the evening air. It was nice and not nearly so loud. He really didn't like a lot of noises, even less the loud ones.

Lighting it, Rin sighed, sticking his hands back in his pockets. "So, uh, do you look up to any Heroes, Yun?"

Anamiya startled, the question drawing him sharply from his thoughts. "Deku," he said finally. His voice cracked and he was forced to clear his throat. He thought he might have done damage to his vocal cords again, though not nearly as bad as before thanks to Recovery Girl. "I look up to him."

"Yeah, that makes sense. Deku is so cool," Rin agreed. "He's a really great inspiration."

Anamiya nodded, studying the tops of his shoes. "He is," he said softly. He inspired Anamiya in more ways than just one.

"Oh, this way," Rin waved. "The bus stop is down here!"


"Alright, let's go over things," Keoko waved her arm. "Before we vote."

Boys:

Rin Nakamaru: Plain room, boring desk, but a really cool poster of the Hero, First Aid.

Haruto Hanko: Macho room, swimming, wrestling and fishing trophies, weights, some weird shiny objects.

Eizen Saito: Really blue room, spotless, dozens of bookshelves, and a really neat samurai sword.

Akio Saito: Organized room, pictures of siblings, his mom, and Shimizu, a huge fish tank.

Sutoi Daitenshi: Already messy room, a bookshelf full of Suspense and Horror books, various movies, pictures with his family.

Rokuro Saito: Really angry room, some boxing posters, some strange spicy chili eating contest trophy.

Genjiro Katou: A kitchen ish room, lots of superhero movies, and pictures of various tranquil landscapes.

Girls:

Fuyuki Moto: Cool room, jar full of marshmallows, books on ninjas and do it yourself pranks, and a photo of her at a haunted house.

Hikari Raiji: Peaceful room, a jade colored tea set on a small table, lots of books, and a cute fluffy bunny called Thor.

Kaede Kōmori: Batman room, a small fridge with mangos and hot sauce, pictures of her and her parents, and some gymnastics posters

Akari Seishin: Nerdy room, lots of books, many anime posters, numerous posters of Deku, Uravity, and Creati, and several adorable hamsters.

Hinata Rakugaki: Graffiti room, several paintball guns, brightly colored candy, and a few art books.

Yukiko Ikeda: Freezing room, boxes of green tea, and some warm looking hoodies.

Keoko Shimizu: Girly room, lots of chick flick movies, poster of various Heroes, and lots of scarves.

"That's all of the rooms," Keoko said. "Yun and Tsukinose didn't participate so it's just between the fourteen of us. Alright everyone, put in your votes!"

Akio took a survey of the room, noting that Liam Crook never showed, which he wasn't surprised by considering how skittish he had been earlier, then sighed, tearing carelessly at his thumbnail. He didn't bother to reach for a paper; he didn't really feel motivated enough to do it, but there was also the fact that Keoko was effectively pinning him by sitting on his long legs."I vote for Keoko," he muttered, because that was what he was supposed to do. He was a very loyal best friend.

"Akioooo," Keoko patted his head, to show she appreciated the vote. "You are supposed to put a paper in the box so its anonymous."

"You're sitting on me," Akio pointed out dryly. "And the box is on the other side." She was ridiculous.

"Oh, right," Keoko waved at him. "Oh well, I'll write your vote."

Akari watched them with a smile, then shook her head, pulling her legs up and tucking her feet beneath her before writing out her own vote. She had enjoyed this a lot, getting glimpses of the other students, and hoped it really did bring her good luck. She thought it just might.

"Hey, Seishin," Keoko glanced at the other girl, as all the votes were placed inside. "Would you count the votes?"

"Of course," Akari agreed easily as she accepted the box, dumping the contents onto her laps and beginning to carefully count each slip of paper.

Eizen stared at the wall, black hair shielding some of his face. He was beginning to feel familiar despair weighing heavily upon his shoulders. He glanced briefly at his twin, then looked away, paying only somewhat to the conversation around him. He had no one to blame for his brother's hate beside himself.

"Hikari Raiji," Akari said finally, looking up and smiling at the other girl. "Is our winner."

"Yay, Raiji!" Keoko cheered. "Your room was really nice, plus your bunny was so cute!"

Hikari prided herself in rarely being surprised, but this time, she had to admit she was. She blinked, looking at the others. "Thank you," she said, finding the words awkward, but also knowing she really didn't have another correct response.

Keoko grinned, looking around at the room. Her eyes narrowed on Eizen and she gave him a pat on the head. "Don't look so sad when you have good luck all school year," she scolded lightly.

Startled, Eizen flinched away, then gave her a glare, before lapsing back into silence. A moment passed, then a small smile replaced the scowl.

"Behave," Akio grunted, seeing what Keoko had done to the black haired Saito. Normally, he would have pulled her back, but he had caught Eizen's smile and thought that maybe this time, it would be fine.

Akari shook her head as she watched them, smiling, then leaned back in her chair. She looked forward to getting to know this group.


Two days later…

Doctor Mura leaned back in his chair, sipping on the tea and glancing down at his clipboard. His long green hair was pulled back in a ponytail as usual, long bangs hanging down at the sides of his face.

"How are your students progressing on their reports on you?" He looked up at Kito.

"Very well, a few had questions on just how to conduct the research, so I gave them some pointers," Kito said after a moment. "I have a feeling some of them are going to find things not even I know about."

"Afraid that they might find something you don't like?" Mura tilted his head sideways. "Such as your darker past?"

"That was a long time ago," Kito said.

"Only seven years I believe," Mura tapped the clipboard. "Or that's what you told me."

"You can't find out that information online," Kito smiled easily. "Did I tell you about the letters I got from the Marseille girl's parents? I certainly wasn't expecting it. At this point, Marseille needs a bit of maturity before I can send her on a Hero Study. She has a year."

Noticing what Kito was doing, Mura shook his head. "You think she will be scarred by reality?"

"Perhaps," Kito tapped the arms of his chair. "She's my biggest challenge, even more than Yun if you can believe it."

"I see," Mura studied Kito. "Have you finished reading the essay she gave you?"

"I wish," Kito said. "I got behind when I received the letters. Plus I had a meeting with Principal Nezu. I've only got five pages left of the twenty I recieved."

"Perhaps you are letting your past affect the tests you give?" Mura leaned forward.

"No," Kito shook his head. "This test was in place before I came."

Kito jumped as his phone rang. Doctor Mura frowned watching as Kito pulled out the cellphone, looking down at the screen.

"I've got to take this, it's past time anyway," Kito muttered, standing up. "Tomorrow then, Doctor Mura."

"Tomorrow," Mura smiled suspiciously.

Kito stepped into the hall, making sure the door was closed before answering. He leaned against the wall, glancing both ways.

"Thanks for waiting. Uh huh. Now? It's only the First Year, we can't use any of them. Nakamaru is fine, why do you ask? Why is he your first candidate? Who else? I understand, but I want to….alright. Goodbye."


Friday

"So, I am interested in what have you all have learned about me," Kito said, sitting down in the chair at the desk. "Who would like to share their findings first?"

Looking carefully at her classmates, Kaori settled back in her chair, lips pressed together in a tight line.

"I'll do it," Kaede stood up. Her wavy purple hair bounced against her shoulders, yellow eyes scanning the notes she had made. "You were a studied at U.A. as a member of the Hero Class B. After becoming the Hero, Failsafe, you had a sidekick position under several different low ranking Heroes, until you left and became a lone Hero. There wasn't any reason for this that I could find...Oh! Your Quirk is 'Deadzone'. All quirks fail to work in a radius of 15 feet around you, and you can expand the radius to 100 feet."

"Correct," Kito nodded. "Did you find a way to defeat me in combat?"

"Not that I am aware of," Kaede looked thoughtful. "Since quirks don't work, one would have to know fighting techniques, sort of like with Mr. Aizawa. Though I assume you have your own line of defense like he does. The only way to outmatch you would be by experience, fighting style, and overall strength and endurance."

"Excellent points," Kito replied, "Does someone have something to add to this?"

"The information that can be found on you is strange," Kaori said, meeting his eyes as she kept her seat. "There are gaps, a lot of missing pieces in anything previous to your arrival here., including but not limited to names of your parents, hometown, and how exactly you obtained your Quirk. There's also a lot of files that have been closed and are untouchable for people who don't have the proper clearance," at least right now, she added silently, "Of course, I can't forget about your time working under number five hero Guardian, who...unfortunately..is now deceased. It was all very tragic."

Kito remained silent as she spoke, never breaking her gaze. When she finished, he cleared his throat. "Well, do you have a strategy to defeat me?" he asked after a moment of silence.

Kaori took great pride in her talent of catching people off guard, and this time, it was no different. She noted that while he had covered it fairly good, she still had rattled him. She didn't feel any pity for him; she was simply doing what he had told her to after all. "Of course I have," she said smoothly. That had perhaps been the easiest part of the whole assignment.


Rin sighed, walking into his room and pulling the door shut. He had to work on his English paper from Present Mic, evidently falling asleep during that period in Junior High hadn't been a smart decision. Dropping his backpack on the floor, he flopped into his chair, wondering if Present Mic had run out of red ink on his paper. Oh well, he should stop procrastinating and use the book the teacher had placed into his hands after class. Adjusting his glasses, he dug into his pocket, grabbing a cigarette, he looked around on his desk for a lighter.

"Looking for this," Kaori said, somehow making it a statement instead of a question. She nodded to the lighter she held, black ponytail bouncing with the action. "For the son of a drug dealer, you're stupider than I thought."

Rin nearly fell off his chair when she spoke. His stomach felt like it dropped to his toes at her next words. He opened his mouth, before shutting it. From the look on his face, she would already know that he couldn't deny her words. Because they were the truth.


Hi everyone! Hope you enjoyed this chapter! The following information is IMPORTANT to your characters and the story arcs :D

So after USJ comes the Sports Festival! *flags and confetti* Anyways we have some fun events planned, but the final one remains the same. One on One battles. Now approximately 80 students for Round One, approximately 40 students for Round Two, only 16 will advance to these battles.

Now if Alumni can ever figure out the technology behind setting up a poll (inner old person showing up here) I'll put up a poll of students from Class A and students so far in B...Also soon I'll have a chapter dedicated just to some information about everyone so far. Be sure to check that out before voting because...

You can't vote for the character you submitted. Yep, cruel meany gezeny authors over here. Vote for your favorite character besides your own.

We'll be taking your votes into consideration along with your reviews (they count as points for your character). We'll have some decisions in the matter of who are the cemented final 16 (because plot), but your input could mean your character comes out top.

JSYK we are writing some events that happen during the Sports Festival and are intentionally avoiding students so we can be partial and let the winners come as they may.

OH there are some juicy tidbits (well kinda) in the character info chapter, so look carefully! You might discover some things you didn't know beforehand ;)