Modeling Mayhem
Disclaimer:
Bako no Hero Academia is owned by Kohei Horikoshi and Bones
Okay, last chapter I said that the next update would be around January next year, but somehow I was able to find time and finish this chapter, thus think of this as my early Christmas gift to you readers…
Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I really appreciated it and this gave me inspiration to work on the next chapter and here our heroes are set to make an investigation as they aid Uwabami in finding out who took the missing girls and get clues that would lead them to the culprit…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 3: Chōsa ga hajimarimasu
The next day, Uwabami is at her agency office as she is waiting for Midoriya and Kendo to arrive, as she is printing the pictures of the missing girls who interned under her the previous internship, and she is a bit bothered that no one within the city noticed them and that its been weeks since they were last seen, and she is now facing a plethora of complaints from the girls' parents and are demanding her resignation and the revocation of her hero license.
She sensed that something is behind this and wondered if there is someone who bear a grudge against her or is wanting to discredit her, yet having no proof at this time, she cannot make any assumptions until there is concrete evidence.
By then her secretary came and asked if Uwabami is sure about taking Midoriya and Kendo in as her work-study protégés, saying that there is a possibility that Kendo might become the next girl to be abducted, though Midoriya wouldn't be a problem given that he is a boy.
Uwabami said that she is sure that Kendo and Midoriya are perfect as she sensed that they might help her solve this case, as Kendo has experience working under her, and that Midoriya could come in handy given his keen observation and that Kendo stated that Midoriya is reliable enough to note anything he comes across to, and even said that she felt challenged in bringing in a boy under her as her past internship involves only girls.
"Really, Uwabami-san?"
"Yes."
"Well…that boy…will he be…?"
"He'll be more than enough. Along with Kendo…I'm sure these two kids will be a great asset in helping me find the missing girls."
"Well, I suppose…"
"Well then…they should be here by now."
"Hmm…"
"And right about…"
After several minutes, Midoriya and Kendo arrived, and the two UA students bowed while apologizing for coming late, which Uwabami nodded and said that their timing is good, as she finished her printing and gives the printed papers to the two teens, where she told them that these are the pictures of the missing girls and their names are also printed.
Kendo stared at the pictures and noted that the missing girls have potential to become models, noting their attractive appearances, and Midoriya is also glancing at the pictures, and he asked if the girls disclosed anything before they disappeared, which Uwabami said that so far the girls she interned with did not mention anything that threatened their safety.
"Really, Uwabami?"
"Yes. so far the girls said that they did not encounter anything that puts their safety in danger."
"Really?"
"So far."
"Hmm…if that's so…"
"Still…it must be something mysterious, though."
"Probably."
"…"
Kendo and Midoriya glanced at each other then they glance at Uwabami, as they asked her if she thought of anyone who bear a grudge against her or if she has a bitter rival, as they suggested that it may be related given that the girls who went missing are the ones who interned under her given that the culprit seemed to be aware of this and took them instead of some random victims.
Uwabami nodded and said she is already considered that possibility, yet she could not act on that given that she has no proof yet thus she cannot just act on it without solid basis and evidence. She then told the two teens that their work study might be a dangerous one as there is a possibility that the culprit might have an eye on Kendo given her beauty and charm, and said that with Midoriya, he might observe something should the culprit puts an eye on Kendo.
The two UA students glanced at each other before glancing at Uwabami, and they told her that they are ready to face any challenge and will exert their efforts to uncover this case and solve it, as well as exposing the culprit behind the disappearances of the girls.
"Uwabami."
"Uwabami."
"We're ready to help."
"We'll help you find the missing girls."
"And expose the kidnapper."
"You can count on us."
"Tell us what you need."
"And we're ready."
Uwabami nodded and tells the two teens that they are going out on patrol, and gave them some notes, which it says that it points out to several places where the girls went during their internship and there it might give them clues on where to start, which included areas that are listed as:
- Shibuya
- Roppongi
- Osaka
- Chiba
- Nagoya
- Yokohama
- Urawa
- Kofu
The two teens glanced at the lists of places that the missing girls went at during their patrols, and Midoriya began to mutter about the places and pondered on what kind of culprit they are facing and how he/she was able to get hold of the girls given how many of them interned under Uwabami, and even muttered the possibility that the culprit could be a stalker who secretly followed the girls, and may have somewhat got hold of the girls' personal information and managed to trace their routes from their respective school to their homes.
Kendo stared at him as she is rather bewildered by his way of speaking, yet she started to see that what Midoriya muttered somewhat make sense, and there she told Uwabami that she and Midoriya are ready to go and investigate.
Uwabami nodded and tells the two teens to be ready, and she gives them a pair of wigs, which the two teens blinked their eyes and asked what are these for. Uwabami said that given what Midoriya muttered, she felt that if the stalker is somewhat following any girl that interned under her, the culprit might follow his target to her home, and needing to throw off the stalker as well as to get some vital clues without giving themselves away, she suggested the disguise so as to protect themselves as well as gain an information should the culprit attempt to communicate with either Kendo or Midoriya.
"Really…?"
"And we are to use this once we step out of this office?"
"Yes. part of the undercover assignment."
"Hmm…"
"Makes sense."
"So…is everything clear?"
"Yes."
"Me too."
"Good."
The two teens nodded and understood what Uwabami just said, and they put on the wigs as they and Uwabami leaves the agency office and went to the streets to commence their first round of investigation, as they head out for Shibuya, which is quite closer from their current location.
-x-
At Heights Alliance, the scene shifts at the living room area, where Hanta Sero approached Denki Kaminari and Minoru Mineta, and excitedly told them what he found out, stating that Midoriya gets to have a work study under Uwabami, with Kendo in tow, which Kaminari and Mineta stared in disbelief, as they felt envious that Midoriya gets to work with two beautiful women.
Sero said that Midoriya would be involved in investigating the missing girls, and believe that Midoriya might go undercover as a model given that Uwabami is a fashion model herself, thus it's possible that Midoriya might get to see a lot of beautiful models., which the other two boys were brimming with jealousy and envy.
"No way!"
"That Midoriya!"
"He's so lucky!"
"I can't believe he would hog all the glory!"
"That's so unfair!"
"Quick…we got to call Midoriya!"
"Right! We should be able to get to him before leaving Uwabami's office!"
"Hurry!"
However, Momo Yaoyorozu berated the three boys for saying something so trivial, stating that the work study that Midoriya and Kendo undergoing would be a risky one as she showed to them the news articles about the girls who went missing are previously interned under Uwabami, and that there is a possibility that either Midoriya or Kendo might become the next victim.
She also berated Mineta and Kaminari for being envious, and defended Midoriya, saying that he is not the kind of boy who would go high if he were to see beautiful models just because he might go undercover, and told the two boys to not act in a lecherous way, which Kaminari and Mineta sheepishly apologized.
"Geez! Show some shame!"
"Sorry…"
"Sorry…"
"And you call yourselves heroes?"
"…"
"…"
"How would you feel if Aizawa-sensei said that in your faces?"
"…"
"…"
Not far, Ochako Uraraka overheard the conversation, and felt worried for Midoriya, as well as feeling jealous, though she could not bring herself to have contempt for Kendo given that she is friendly to anyone besides Class 1-B, and there Tsuyu Asui asked what is wrong, and there Uraraka said she wondered if Midoriya and Kendo would be okay, given the possibility that they might get dragged if Uwabami's reputation is continually getting tarnished.
Asui assured to Uraraka that Midoriya and Kendo will be okay, as she is sure that Uwabami would not do anything that would put the two teens at risk, and said that the internship the two went is part of the curriculum of UA High School, which Uraraka slowly gets the gist.
"It's part of the work study, Ochako."
"…"
"So do not worry. I'm sure Midoriya will be okay."
"Yeah…I suppose…"
"Uwabami and Kendo are with him, so he should be fine."
"Yeah."
"Feeling better now?"
"I guess."
Mina Ashido is eavesdropping at the conversation, and began teasing Uraraka, saying she likes Midoriya because of her constant worry over him, which causes Uraraka to get flustered and deny the accusation, yet Ashido continued to tease her and Uraraka became so embarrassed that she accidentally activated her Quirk and floated towards the ceiling, denying the accusations.
"So…you like HIM, do you?"
"No…no…you're wrong…no-no-no…"
"Yes-yes-yes…you do like him…"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
"Shall I announce it…?"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
"Or make a public…"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
Asui berated Ashido for the prank and told her not to make such assumptions or else Uraraka might end up accidentally hurting herself, which Ashido smiled sheepishly and apologized, and Asui uses her tongue to bring Uraraka down and tries to calm her, yet Uraraka seemed to have lost herself as she keeps muttering a lot of nonsense.
"Ochako…it's okay now…"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
"Ease up. Ashido is not teasing you anymore…"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
"Ochako…snap out of it!"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
"Oh dear…"
"No-no-no…no-no-no…"
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as Midoriya and Kendo are told by Uwabami about what is at stake here, and the danger it poses, yet the two teens accepted it and are ready to help the pro hero in clearing her name and find the missing girls, where they are about to head off to their first destination…
Midoriya's latest work study, however, did not go unnoticed, as Kamianri and Mineta were getting jealous at their classmate working with two beautiful females, and they have no idea what danger Midoriya is about to encounter…
Preview:
Midoriyya's first area of investigation brings him to Shibuya, where he would get his first clue that leads to a chain of events that led to the girls'disappearances…
See you in six weeks (probably around the end of January or early February of 2020)…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…