Author: undefmidi
2018
Boku no Hero characters, original story and everything belongs to Kohei Horikoshi, the author of said series. I only own the Plot.
(A/N) – One word… Procrastination.
I'm so sorry… I'M SORRY!
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(I still love writing… But the gaming and watching/reading calls me… Every. Single. Time… Hope you understand).
IMPORTANT: I will make Curiosity's chapters a bit shorter than what I'm used to since it's a Love-Comedy. If you want longer chapters, just say it, and I'll change.
This is my third fanfic, I hope you like it!
And if you like it, please share it!
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Chapter 7 – Izuku's New Objective
Izuku walked towards the classroom, sighing.
Why do I need to sit between every member of the Big Three?
He reached the door, hesitating.
I'm kind of… Wary of what may happen…
Quickly readjusting his hands on his backpack's straps, he inhaled and exhaled deeply, as if removing his worries.
Now or never…
He opened the door, and the usual chitter chatter stopped. Everyone looked at him. Izuku felt a huge amount of piercing gazes. From envy to confusion, to curiosity… Though jealousy came only from Mineta and Kaminari – The 'perv' duo.
Midoiya gulped.
What did I do to deserve this…
He ignored the ogling and walked towards his seat, but before anyone could follow Izuku and question him about his friendliness with the Big Three, the door opened… Guess who entered?
Yes... The reason Izuku is being the target of gossip recently in the 1-A classroom: The Big Three – Nejire Hado; Tamaki Amajiki; Mirio Togata. Also known as 'the prodigies'.
They walked nonchalantly towards their respective seats – Coincidentally around Izuku… He was "isolated" from his classmates.
"So… Midoriya. How do you feel? Your injuries, I mean…" – Mirio asked, seriously.
"Um… No serious injuries. Thank's for asking though! … I mean… Only this scar, but that's not impor-"
Nejire, reacting to what Izuku said about his new scar, leaned towards him in the blink of an eye, unconsciously making her head touch his shoulder while holding his hand – Again. The softness of her skin was transmitted to his, just like the heat.
S-Soft…
Mirio and Tamaki just stared… Nothing could be said.
The classroom was silent, everyone looking at them. Mixed reactions happening again here and there. From confusion to curiosity, to jealousy… Unexpectedly, the jealousy emanated not only from Mineta and Kaminari
Noticing what she was doing, Nejire blushed intensely, letting go of his hand.
"S-So, um… Yeah! You shouldn't strain yourself to that point… You'll regret it one day…" – She changed the subject, trying to escape… And it worked – For Izuku, at least.
The words that came from her mouth entered his ears, sticking itself into his memory. He looked down for a bit and then smiled.
"Maybe… If I'm not able to give my all when I need to… I won't be able to call myself a hero… Well, I'm a hero-wannabe, so I can't really call myself that…" – He responded, scratching the back of his head.
Right after that, he lifted his hand and closed it.
"This scar is proof that I'm not good enough. It is my duty as a student to improve… But yeah, I'll tone it down when possible. T-Thanks for the concern though." – He continued, making the entire class speechless…
W-What a true hero…
–Was the thought of almost everyone there.
Clap. Clap. Clap…
Two figures entered the classroom. One being their homeroom teacher – Shota Aizawa, who, albeit the lifeless and scruffy look, actually wore an approving… smile?!
The other one was a small figure, wearing a black vest and red tie above a white shirt. He was a raccoon… bear… dog? … You get the point. The principal of U.A, who conveniently heard Izuku's motives, along with Aizawa. He clapped in approval and wore a smile bigger than Aizawa's.
"Selflessness… The true quality of a hero, unfortunately, rare nowadays… You, Midoriya, have that. Keep it up, and you'll undoubtedly become a great hero!" – The principal said, now standing in front of the classroom.
"Good, Kiddo… You have potential." – Aizawa simply said, now wearing his usual poker face.
Izuku was taken aback by what he heard from the two Pro Heroes…
I…
"T-Thank you…" – He responded honestly.
The entire classroom, save for Bakugo, agreed to their words, albeit internally.
"Now, I don't want to take too much time from you, so I'll just do what I came here to do… Izuku Midoriya, I need to talk to you in the Principal's office." – Nezu said, looking directly at the boy, who now had a confused look.
"U-Um, sure…" – The boy answered, now following the Principal.
Unknownst to him, after he left, Nejire was still speechless… Blushing…
W-Woah… I am even more curious! I wanna know more about him!
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"So… What you're trying to say is… I can help Nejire?" – Izuku's voice resounded, confused.
"Exactly." – The Principal nodded.
Izuku got even more confused.
"But, what could I help her with? I mean… What do I have that could help Nejire… A prodigy?" – The boy said, insecure while scratching the back of his head.
Nezu sighed.
"Before anything, just stop bringing yourself down… If you say you're low, even if you aren't, you'll become it. Examine yourself, and improve. Don't be overconfident, or underconfident. Both are bad." – The Principal corrected Izuku.
He stood in silence, digesting the words…
"… Okay…Thanks for the advice…" – He said, wearing a small smile.
"Anyway… What I'm saying is that Nejire is too curious."
"…?"
"Keep her curiosity at bay…" – Nezu completed, now leaving Izuku even more confused.
The boy looked into the Principal's eyes intently.
"Nejire is often distracted by the opponent's quirks, so you could help her with it… I know you have huge knowledge towards other heroes and a keen eye for details. So maybe you could satisfy her curiosity, and keep her from holding herself back with that… Obviously, you'll receive extra credit." – He added, now waiting for the boy's answer.
"… I trust you and your judgment… I'll try, ok? I can't promise anything though…" – Izuku accepted.
"Great!"
"… Oh, and I don't really… Need extra credit… So maybe can I hold onto that? Just when I need it…" – Izuku added, feeling somewhat like a cheater.
"Sure. Now go back to class, you don't want to lose your grades, do you?" – Nezu said, chuckling heartedly.
Izuku chuckled together.
"No-No… Thanks again for the advice, though." – The green-haired boy said, now standing up.
"No problem, all for a student… I need to be tanking you for doing this favor…" – Nezu said, nodding.
And then, Izuku went back to the classroom.
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Nejire stole a glance at the green-haired boy.
Why can't I look away from him?
She took notice of his messy, green hair – Which complimented to his big green eyes. His dork-like appearance, which was true to reality, went well with his serious expression.
Placing the tip of his pen in his mouth, he thought of the question that the teacher just scribbled on the board… Nejire wasn't paying attention to that though…
One thing was noticeable, yet hidden, on his expression… His determination. A fire that shone brightly inside of him. His strive to become a hero – To become the number one. To become the Symbol of Peace.
Her cheeks turned scarlet and hot. She didn't know what was happening to her. Nothing like that has happened before.
But unknownst to her and Izuku, another person looked from another seat in the classroom…
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Why is she blushing at Izuku? I'm supposed to be the closest to him… I won't let her take him from me!
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Dun, Dun, DUN!
A new rival appeared? Who may it be?
Who likes our cinnamon roll?
What will happen to Nejire?
Find out next time!
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Sorry for the wait… Teehee…