Modeling Mayhem
Disclaimer:
Bako no Hero Academia is owned by Kohei Horikoshi and Bones
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…
And both Midoriya and Kendo are commencing their mission…
Well then, read on and enjoy!
Ch. 6: Fukumen no hajimari
Uwabami's agency office.
The scene shows that Midoriya and Kendo have arrived and said that they are ready for the undercover mission they intend to undergo, and Uwabami nodded as she tells them to be careful as they have no idea what they're up against and where would this lead them to.
The two teens nodded and said that they will be careful and not let their guards down and will see if they could find any leads that would lead them to the missing girls that remained missing up to this day.
Uwabami then told the two teens to be careful and cautious, which they nodded.
"Be careful, you two."
"Don't worry."
"We'll be careful."
"You know the drill, right?"
"Kendo-san and I will find the missing girls."
"And expose the syndicate behind this."
"Okay, you need to know when you'll back off if the situation calls for it."
"We'll let you know if we find a clue."
"We'll request backup should things get worse."
After that the two teens left as Uwabami is counting on them to find leads that would lead them to the whereabouts of the missing girls who underwent internship under her, yet she is curious as to why someone would take an interest in Kendo, and then at Midoriya.
By then Uwabami's assistant came and asked if she did the right thing in sending those two UA students to go undercover, which the pro hero said that this is one chance that she would have to risk if this would help in finding the missing girls, and expose the kidnapping ring, who may be the ones behind all this and hoped that Kendo and Midoriya's efforts would bear fruit.
As the assistant checked the laptop and opened the internet, she stared wide-eyed in horror and called Uwabami's attention and the pro hero saw her assistant's shocked look and asked what is wrong with her and why such a reaction.
"What is it?"
"Um…"
"What's wrong?"
"It's…it's…"
"Tell me!"
"Here…look at this…"
"!"
"…"
-x-
At an open snack bar in Shibuya, Midoriya and Kendo are there, waiting for the scout who scouted them and they wondered if this would help them in getting a lead on where the missing girls went, as they realize that Uwabami's reputation is at stake due to her being implicated in the abduction of the missing who interned under her.
Midoriya began to mutter as he made some theories on how this happened and the speculations he could think of included the following based on what he observed so far:
- A prostitution ring is behind this and are using the missing girls as a form of white slavery
- Someone wants to besmirch Uwabami, perhaps out of grudge or envy
- Using Uwabami's connection with the missing girls as a way to throw off investigators so that the culprits can continue their activities without hindrance from cops
- Using Uwabami as a way to entice trolls and detractors to sow distrust towards her and to show that pro heroes are nothing but mere show
Kendo stared at Midoriya, as this was the second time seeing him do his muttering thing while in deep thought and wondered if this was a habit of his or part of investing and/or theorizing things.
Then she noticed that nearby customers are staring at Midoriya, which some were feeling weird out, others were getting creeped and there are those who are annoyed, to the point of wanting to beat him up silly.
The bartender approached Midoriya and told the boy that his muttering is making the customers feel uncomfortable and requested that he stopped doing that. Midoriya looked around and saw the customers are glaring at him, which he apologized to the bartender for the disturbance.
"Uh…"
"If you would please…behave yourself."
"Um…"
"You're causing quite a disturbance."
"Sorry."
"Okay, but please keep it down."
"G-got it…"
"Thank you."
As peace was restored, Kendo giggled a bit and commented that he has such a habit that can be both amusing and deterrent, which made him blush and apologized, though she said it's okay as she doesn't mind it.
By then the talent scout who met the two teens are few days ago arrived and greeted them, which the two teens greeted him in response as he sat beside them and asked if they made their decision. Kendo and Midoriya glanced at each other before telling the man that they accepted the offer, which the man smiled and said to them that they will benefit well in this and promised that both teens will be paid well.
"Really?"
"We'll get paid…?"
"Yes. You will."
"Sounds good."
"And we get…benefits…?"
"Yes. You will be compensated. And I promise that you will embark on a monetary career."
"…"
"…"
After that the man, introducing himself as Taren Tomaneja, offered the two teens a ride saying that they now heading to the photo studio to get them ready for their first photoshoot, and said that the magazine editor is waiting and wanted to meet them, especially Kendo, due to her popularity in the commercial with Uwabami and Yaoyorozu.
Kendo just smiled, and though flattered she was also embarrassed since she's not into the kind of things she went through during her internship but still she remained polite and civil as she said that she might have a hard time doing modeling work but Tomaneja promised that she would adjust well.
"Do not worry, Miss Kendo…you'll get the hang of it."
"Um…really?"
"Yes. I think that you're a fast learner."
"You think so?"
"That I believe."
"Well…"
"Shall we…?"
"Okay."
As they head towards a waiting car, Midoriya noticed that Tomaneja seemed to be paying more attention to Kendo, and he had a feeling that there is more to this than meets the eye and pretended to tag along as they are now heading to the photo studio.
-x-
At UA Heights Alliance, Yaoyorozu is sitting on the couch when Mina Ashido came and greeted her, and said that she read an online poll where she is ranked the most popular due to her appearing on a commercial during her internship and Yaoyorozu sighed and said that she felt very embarrassed by it but Ashido said that this might help her if she joins the beauty contest of UA's sport festival.
Yaoyorozu stared wide-eyed and said she might not do that as she felt it doesn't suit her and that there are other UA students who deserve a shot at the crown.
"You heard me! There are others who are more deserving…"
"Huh? Come on, Yao-Momo…"
"Really…it doesn't suit me…"
"Are you too scared to appear on TV?"
"…"
"We were shown live during the Sports Festival…so appearing on a commercial is a piece of cake. Like the Uneri…"
"Ashido! Please don't remind me of that…!"
"Ha-ha!"
By then, Ochako Uraraka and Kyoka Jiro came, showing concerned looks and they told Yaoyorozu that Uwabami is trending right now, but in a bad light as Jiro brought out her smartphone and tells her to check out the internet and see.
Yaoyorozu asked what is wrong but Jiro said it would be better if she see it herself, and once she did, the Class 1-A vice rep stared wide-eyed at seeing the trending video, where the opening commercial of Uwabami's name is shown, followed by a series of PORNOGRAPHIC videos of the missing teen girls who interned under her.
Uraraka was shocked, and so is Yaoyorozu, as she can't believe someone would upload such a degrading video online. Tenya Iida and Shoto Todoroki saw it by accident with Iida denouncing it but Todoroki said that even if Uwabami is innocent her reputation will be affected and this would cause a backlash.
The others glanced at Todoroki and asked what he meant, in which the son of Endeavor states that this would cause a furor from the parents of the missing girls and demand to the Public Safety Commission to suspend Uwabami or possibly revoke her hero license.
"You mean…?"
"Are you serious…?"
"Then Uwabami will…"
"That would be the worst case scenario."
"This is bad…"
"Yao-Momo might get dragged given that she interned under Uwabami…"
"Yao-Momo…"
"Yaoyorozu…"
The sudden emergence of the pornographic video circulated online in a blinding speed, which everyone can watch it, and there Hanta Sero came and told his classmate about the video spreading all over, stating that Mineta is practically drooling over it.
Uraraka and Jiro became worried as online trolls might use this as a way to degrade those who interned under Uwabami, and that includes Yaoyorozu and Kendo, which Todoroki and Iida agreed, seeing that this is such an unfortunate situation.
"This is a serious situation."
"Indeed."
"I heard that Kendo also interned under Uwabami too."
"She too would be hounded by the scandal."
"What should we do?"
"I'm betting that the teachers have received it as well…and if my hunch is right, they must be having an emergency meeting."
"I hope that they could help."
"That's all we can do for now."
-x-
At the faculty room of UA Academy, Nezu held an emergency meeting with the teachers as they too received the online pornographic video featuring the missing girls who interned under Uwabami. They were concerned that the students who saw the videos would become perverted and fantasize the missing girls which Hound Dog suggests that they personally inspect the students' smartphones and see if they downloaded it, with Thirteen and Aizawa agreeing.
Nezu urged the two teachers to calm down and said that the approach should be calm and non-invasive, though Present Mic suggests he would try using his Quirk to jam the signal but Midnight said it is not a good idea, and as the two teachers argued, All Might urged them to calm down.
"Midnight…Present Mic…"
"…"
"…"
"Calm yourselves."
"…"
"…"
"We can work things out without arguing."
"Okay."
"Fine.\aa"
Suddenly Vlad King stood up as he realized that Kendo is working with Uwabami, with All Might also realizing that Midoriya is with them, and both teachers are concerned but Aizawa tells them that this would be a crucial moment as the two teens are going undercover to find the missing girls and expose the culprits behind this.
Aizawa said that while Uwabami is facing a crisis of her own, this would be a challenge for Midoriya and Kendo, which he said that all they can do now have faith in them and hope that they wouldn't become the next victims of the said video that is being circulated online.
Nezu nodded and the rest of the teachers agreed and hoped that everything would work for the best. The principal then said that they will discuss how to get the students to delete the video, and the teachers nodded in agreement.
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
"Yes, sir."
-x-
Amid the situation that is taking the city by storm, the scene shifts the car where Taren Tomaneja is talking to Kendo, complimenting her while assuring that she has a good future ahead and that aside from getting the chance to earn extra income while in high school, she would earn many fans.
Midoriya, on the other hand, just sat beside them listening as he appeared to be ignored by Tomaneja, as the man is paying more attention to Kendo, but this also reinforced the boy's suspicion that something is amiss here, but then Tomaneja shifts his attention to the boy and apologized for having him left out and said that he has a contact who wants to make Midoriya a model due to his BOYISH looks, which Midoriya blinked his eyes.
"M-me…?"
"Yes."
"B-but…"
"I have a good eye, and I believe that you can be a hit."
"Even if I'm plain-looking…?"
"Even ordinary ones become extraordinary. And you might become more popular."
"You think so?"
"Of course."
As Kendo smiled, she and Midoriya are unaware of the current situation as Uwabami is about to come under fire due to the spreading of the pornographic videos.
To Be Continued...
Hope you liked this chapter, as Midoriya and Kendo are now on the move as they commence their first assignment…and now they are being led to something as a man said that he will take them to a photo studio to make them fashion models, yet Midoriya is getting suspicious as Kendo gets the attention.
Looks like the undercover mission is now underway…
Preview:
Midoriya and Kendo commences their undercover work where they moonlight as models, where they gain their first clue to the teen girls' disappearances…
Uwabami is going to face a crisis of unprecedented proportion…
See you in six to eight weeks (probably around mid-September or October)…
Reviews are welcomed, but needed…