Chapter 11: The Rival School
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"In the year 1986, two schools were founded. One was Irohama Military Academy for boys."
"It was founded by retired Air Force General, Otoko Raibaru. Better known as 'Manliness' Raibaru."
"The other…"
"Mushokuyuki Finishing Academy for girls."
"It was founded by Otome Raibaru. Prominent women's rights activist, and the owner and head chef of the five star restaurant, Hoshi Aku. She also happens to have been the twin sister of Irohama founder, General Otoko Raibaru."
"When they founded their schools, it wasn't long before a strong rivalry was created between the two institutions."
"Now, once a year, during the second week of the second semester, the two schools engage each other in a one week tournament."
"On Monday, the elementary school students would compete in an academic competition."
"On Tuesday, the middle and high school students would compete in academics."
"On Wednesday, the elementary school students would participate in athletics."
"On Thursday, the middle and high school students participate in athletics."
"Finally, on Friday, all the students from both schools gather for the big 'No hard feelings' friendship social. Apparently, the government wasn't exactly happy about these schools creating a competitive divide between boys and girls. Apparently, it was counterproductive to cultural progress."
"They would only be allowed to have their annual Rivalry Week if they agreed to have a friendship social afterwards."
That is the story that Mikadai just finished telling Izuku and Katsuki.
"This rivalry week event sounds like a big deal." Izuku noted.
"You don't know the half of it." Mikadai stated knowingly. "Alumni from both schools come to watch the event every year. Among them are top military personnel, government officials, corporate C.E.O.'s, and even Pro Heroes."
"Whoa!" Katsuki uttered.
"When it comes to fans, the U.A. Sports Festival has quantity, but the Irohama-Mushokuyuki rivalry week has quality." Mikadai explained.
"I didn't know Irohama and Mushokuyuki boasted such impressive alumni lists." Izuku stated.
"In this age of Heroes, military schools like Irohama and finishing schools like Mushokuyuki both go unnoticed because they don't have Heroics education. However, that doesn't change the fact that Irohama and Mushokuyuki are both top schools with excellent curriculum. Receiving an education from such schools almost guarantees a life of success, if you have the work ethic to go for it after graduation that is." Mikadai explained.
"Wait, where exactly is this event going to be held?" Katsuki asked, as Irohama didn't have an auditorium or any place that this competition could be held. At least, no place that could accommodate the alumni who would be watching.
"Mushokuyuki is about a mile up the road from here. Roughly halfway between the two schools is an old Olympics stadium, and on the opposite side of the road from the stadium are a couple of hotels where the Olympic competitors used to stay. The two schools now hold shared ownership of the stadium and hotels." Mikadai answered.
"So, the competition happens at the stadium and the alumni stay at the hotels?" Izuku deduced.
"Precisely!" Mikadai confirms.
"Wait, do they have the academic competition at the stadium too, or just the athletic competition?" Izuku asked.
"First of all, Cadet Midoriya, don't say 'do they', say 'do we'; you are a student of Irohama, don't talk like you're not part of it. In the military, two things, patriotism and comradery, are everything." Mikadai scolded.
Izuku gave a small bow and quietly said "I'm sorry!"
"Secondly, to answer your question; yes, both the academic and athletic competitions are held in the stadium." Mikadai informed. "I can understand your question, though. It is a bit uncommon to hold an academic competition in a stadium arena."
"Alright, is there anything else we should know?" Katsuki asked.
"Oh, yes, the time table. Thank you for reminding me." Mikadai answered.
"Every day, the competition starts at nine in the morning, each class competes for one hour and thirty minutes, and we get a one hour break for lunch at 1:30 p.m., after three of the six grades competing that day have had their turn." Mikadai explained.
"Okay, each of the six classes competes for an hour and thirty minutes, plus the 1 hour break for lunch at 1:30." Izuku whispered to himself. "If we start at 9:00 a.m., that would mean that we end everyday at… 7:00 p.m. if my math is correct."
"Yes, that is correct." Mikadai confirmed.
"So, will our whole class be competing?" Katsuki asked. "Because, if so, that sounds like way too many people for just an hour and a half."
"Our whole class will not be competing. The competition consists of teams of ten." Mikadai answered. "The class rep. competes in both the academic and athletic rounds as the team leader. The nine most intelligent students are selected by the school to join the class rep. for the academic portion of the competition, and the nine most athletic are selected for the athletics portion. There tends to be some overlap; the same person selected for both teams, but it's only like two or three people if any."
"Well, I doubt Cadet Bakugo and I will be chosen for the athletics team. We've been among the last placers since we first came to Irohama." Izuku lamented.
"And neither of us have grades that are top of the class." Katsuki admitted.
"Well, the two of you might not be in the arena for the competition this year, but perhaps you would like to see the stadium later today?" Mikadai offered.
"Huh, but were not allowed to leave the school grounds." Katsuki pointed out.
"On this day, every year, all the class reps. from both schools go to check on the stadium. It's supposed to be the first official duty of the newly appointed first year rep.. The girls from Mushokuyuki have class representatives that are appointed in pretty much the same way as us at Irohama, by the way." Mikadai explained.
"But the two of us aren't class reps., is it really alright for you to invite us along?" Izuku asked.
"It's actually common for the class reps. to invite two or three of their classmates along. Having an entourage makes the whole thing feel more official. It is the very first duty of the first year rep., after all. You want your first duty to be something important." Mikadai answered.
Izuku turned to Katsuki and said "I'm in if you are."
Katsuki nodded and asked Mikadai "When do we go?"
"In about one hour." Mikadai answered.
(((One Hour Later, the stadium between Irohama and Mushokuyuki)))
It had been a short walk to the stadium. And it needs to be said, the stadium was quite grand. The circular arena floor was made of dirt and spanned 100 meters in diameter. The stands were very vast, holding a capacity of 50,000. And despite the fact that the place was only used once a year, it appeared very well kept.
"I would have thought that an old Olympic stadium would be a bit more run down." Izuku noted.
"You can thank the Irohama and Mushokuyuki alumni for that. This place holds great significance to them." Mikadai explained.
"So, what exactly is the story with this place?" Katsuki asked.
"It was built in the early 1990's. Japan wanted to host the 1996 Olympic Games, the 100th year after the first international Olympic Games in recorded history back in 1896. Unfortunately, our proud county got passed over for Atlanta, Georgia in the United States. They held a number of sporting events at this stadium, but the stadium was debunked after they got their money's worth." Mikadai explained.
"And after that, Irohama and Mushokuyuki took over." Izuku deduced.
"But didn't Irohama and Mushokuyuki open in 1986? Why did they build an Olympic stadium between two schools?" Izuku asked.
"You have to remember, this was before the Quirk phenomenon. Back then, Irohama Military School and Mushokuyuki Finishing School were recognized as two of the most prestigious and exclusive institutions in the country." Mikadai answered.
"And Japan wanted to show them off." Izuku concluded.
"Exactly!" Mikadai confirmed.
"This still seems like way too many seats." Katsuki pointed out. Even with the alumni, their families, and the families of all the current students, I don't think even five percent of these seats will be filled."
"That's true, but it does mean that people will be able to sit pretty much anywhere they want, and they won't have to worry about their view being obstructed by a person sitting in front of them." Izuku argued.
While Izuku and Katsuki were debating the number of seats, Mikadai took notice of something.
"Cadet Midoriya! Cadet Bakugo!" Mikadai called out.
After getting the two boys attention, Mikadai pointed toward a new group that just entered the stadium. "See those girls over there, they are the Mushokuyuki Class representatives."
Standing where Mikadai was pointing was a group of girls who all wore the uniform of Mushokuyuki Finishing Academy for girls. A sailor fuku uniform consisting of a white blouse with a bright pink collar, a bright pink pleated skirt that reached halfway to the knees, a bright red student cap and a matching bright red neckerchief, black tights, and a pair of bright red Mary Jane shoes with half-inch tall block-heels.
The first girl was a six year old with yellow skin, a pair of red alien-like antennas coming from the top of her forehead, and orange hair tied into a pair of bunches-style pigtails.
"Recently appointed class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary first years, Saku Jiroyari. Her Quirk is called 'Makeover'. She can cover a person's face in trashy makeup. The makeup doesn't wash out and it won't wear off for three days."
The second girl was a seven year old with pointy teeth and green Afro hair tied back behind her head.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary second years, Kanano Rokugari. Her Quirk is called 'Red Shoes'. She can shoot a beam that will turn a person's shoes red. The person is forced to dance for as long as they're wearing the red shoes. She can't activate her power on shoes that are already red."
The third girl was an eight year old who looked like she was a human-shrimp hybrid, had long lilac hair going all the way down her back, and a large crustacean claw in place of her right hand.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary third years, Ihyo Awarasan. Her Quirk is called 'Pistol Shrimp'. She has the attributes of a pistol shrimp; by snapping the claw that she has in place of her right hand, she can release a small, but powerful sonic boom."
The fourth girl was a nine year old with black hair tied into a bun.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary fourth years, Yui Konohago. She's Quirkless."
The fifth girl was a ten year old with mid length chartreuse hair that fell in front of the left side of her face.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary fifth years, Shinobu Jukuku. Her Quirk is called 'Wig'. She can remove a person's hair from their head as if it were a wig. The hair reconnects automatically when it's put back into its proper place on the victim's head."
The sixth girl was an eleven year old with well developed muscles, charcoal gray skin, triangular pupils in her eyes, and blood red hair.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki elementary sixth years, Toki Kurohito. Her Quirk is called 'Bodybuilder'. She can expand her muscles, turning herself into a super strong juggernaut."
The seventh girl was a thirteen year old with a wild main of spike indigo hair, light blue skin on her arms with light yellow fingers
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki middle school second years, Ami Shuin. Her Quirk is called 'Umbrella'. She can transform her arm into an umbrella. Not only can it protect her from the rain, it can also shield against any water Quirk, no matter how strong."
The eighth girl was a fourteen year old with teal-white braided hair that went half way down her back.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki middle school third years, Yukako Tsujino. She's Quirkless."
The ninth girl was a fifteen year old with trimmed silver hair and tire-like tread marks across her skin.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki high school first years, Temari Sabakun. Her Quirk is called 'Tires'. She has miniature car tires in the bottoms of her feet. These tires allow her to move at high speeds."
The tenth girl was a sixteen year old with pale skin and short lime colored hair in a bob-cut.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki high school second years, Hinata Kangekeo. She's Quirkless."
The eleventh girl was a seventeen year old with shoulder length sparkling gold hair and shining platinum skin.
"Class representative of the Mushokuyuki high school third years, Rin Asunari. Her Quirk is called 'Momentum'. When she strikes a blow, it carries a massive amount of speed and power, as if she built up a massive amount of momentum beforehand."
"They all seem so dignified, but also super fierce, even the elementary first year rep.." Izuku noted.
"I guess that's what you should expect from Irohama's counterpart." Katsuki suggested.
"Don't let yourselves be intimidated. Before the battle of the fists comes the battle of the mind. If you believe your opponent to be stronger than you, then you've already lost." Mikadai warned.
Izuku and Katsuki both nodded, though still couldn't shake the vibe of power they felt from the Mushokuyuki class reps..
"The two of you needn't worry. Irohama is going to claim victory." Mikadai assured the two boys.
"You sound quite confident, Mikadai." Noted a young female voice.
"Oh no!" Mikadai groaned and rubbed his temples before turning around to face the girl who spoke.
She was a tall girl with long black hair, black eyes, and had perfect posture. She wore the Mushokuyuki student uniform. A sailor fuku uniform consisting of a white blouse with a bright pink collar, a bright pink pleated skirt that reached halfway to her knees, a bright red student cap and a matching bright red neckerchief, black tights, and a pair of bright red Mary Jane shoes with half-inch tall block-heels.
"Considering your class lost to mine last year, it's such a pleasure to see that you can still be so optimistic." The girl said, though, the way she talked made it difficult to determine if she was mocking him or if she was being sincere.
"Cadet Izuku Midoriya, Cadet Katsuki Bakugo, allow me to introduce my counterpart. Class representative of the Mushokuyuki middle school first years." Mikadai said in annoyance.
"It's such a great pleasure to meet you both. My name is Momo Yaoyorozu." The now named Mushokuyuki middle school first year rep. introduced.
This is my impression of you from about 2 seconds ago: WHAAAAA!
That's right readers; Momo is a student at Mushokuyuki. It just popped into my head and it fit in just perfectly.
Here are some translations that may interest you:
Otoko means Man
Otome means Maiden
Raibaru means Rival
Irohama:
Iro means Color
Hama means Beach
Mushokuyuki:
Mushoku means Colorless
Yuki means Snow
Hey, listen, I'm sorry this chapter took longer than normal. I've recently been binge watching anime on Netflix.
"Kengan Ashura": a modern society where business deals are settled by underground street fights.
"Ultramarine Magmell": a new continent has appeared and we follow the life of the person who goes to rescue explorers who couldn't cut it.
I recommend them both.
Also rewatched a few episodes of "Shera and the Princess of Power". Love it. I'm thinking I might do a fanfic about that at some point.
I'm thinking maybe a crossover story where Queen Angella ends up in the Star Wars universe at the start of the clone wars after she sacrifices herself to close the portal.
Anyway, I've thought about it and I have come to a decision.
Since a lot of you probably want to skip ahead to Canon, and because the second and third years of Irohama would probably mostly be pretty boring.
I have decided to move up the time skip to Canon.
There won't be anything interesting to write about during Izuku and Katsuki's second and third years at Irohama… At least, nothing that you won't have already seen in their first school year.
There would have been a few things at Irohama during the second and third years that might have been interesting, but I can just show those in flashbacks.
So forget what I wrote in chapter 2. I'm gonna finish the first year, then we skip ahead to Canon in chapter 26.
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