Here we are, chapter 5 for GCC. I'm glad everyone liked the previous chapter.
Now there is a question that I already answer and that is yours, ProjectIceMan. As stated in chapter four, everyone have moved away and forgotten about their childhoods. So no magic or supernatural thing involved like Azazel or Jin erasing their memories.
If you think that's mundane and dumb, I will say that is true. In fact I met old friends that I hadn't seen since high school 2 months ago. We were happy to see each other again. Yet one told me of another friend of his, who was with him since middle school, forgot about him. And they were best friends and hangout a lot from middle school to graduation. And yet... when they meet, my friend got a confused look from him. Like this stranger said he meet him before.
It's scary how that can happen a few years after high school to some people.
Hope that answers that question. So now, on with the show.
A couple of days after the revelation
Since that revelation, the two friends were hanging out via social media and phones as best they can. They began to talk to each other more often. From getting to know a bit more of each other to simply talking. Which made the parents happy to see this in their kids.
The next day after coming back from the Hyoudou's house, Inko shared this with Hisashi, which to her relief he had the time to talk for a bit. Who was surprised to hear about this news. He was surprised as he did not expect Izuku would meet a friend that is not Katsuki. He told Inko that he was happy about it, and even more so when their son agreed to Issei to reunite the others again.
Though he understand that people have moved away or move on. Some due to financial reasons, others due to circumstances beyond their control. Especially hearing that they were friends with celebrities like Chifuyu, Tabane, and Reiri.
Still, Inko told her husband of their son's rather chaotic childhood with Issei and the boys. This made Hisashi curious as to why that would be the case. So his lovely wife told him what the reasons were. The tall tales she explained to him has left him in utter disbelief and surprise at the end of it. Things that he never expected that his young boy is capable to do. Let alone with the other eight boys not named Katsuki.
"Wow... I'll be honest, sweetie... I did not see that coming," Hisashi told her, stunned on what he was been told.
"My thoughts exactly, honey," Inko replied. "And while the boys do want to get the rest of them together... I can't help but agree with the Hyoudous."
"That they may somehow do these crazy thing again?" he asked, which Inko grunted. "I would say you all may be exaggerating. But who knows. That can happen in the air without us noticing."
"But do you think it's alright? For Izuku's sake?" While she didn't said it, it's mostly on the fact that Issei is pervert and may corrupt their son.
"From what you told me, Issei became a pervert. So while I don't want our cinnamon bun to be corrupted... I also want him to have more friends. Plus, he is Quirkless as well. One way to have something in common." This made Inko to roll her eyes at the Quirkless comment. Still, it's something her husband did came to an understanding. Especially when he got his handed to him by a Quirkless.
"That's true. Nothing wrong with Katsuki, but it's strange that Izuku only had him since then," Inko said to him.
"Exactly, sweetie. So why not risk it for more friends. Plus, as you told me, they are meeting with old friends again," Hisashi said with a smile.
"I suppose you're right, honey. I just have a bad feeling about this."
"While it's Pandora's Box, it's a risk we gotta take for our son."
"Okay, honey," Inko smiled. "I'm glad we managed to talked. Hope to see you back home on your break."
"I will, sweetie. I do hope so too. I-Island has demands and all," Hisashi also smiled back through the phone. "Good bye. I love you." (1)
Two weeks after the revelations
Two weeks have passed since that revelation of the past. Subcethat time, the boys did their best to hang out in person, though did most of the talking through their phones due to the distance most of the time. It wasn't that bad they did talk over the phones or text a lot. Mostly on sharing on what they have to planning. Both parents were okay with this as it keeps the two in company. While mentally preparing when Issei enact his plans to reunite the gang again.
Currently, Issei is over at Deku's apartment at the moment. His parents were also there, talking to Inko on adult things. At least to the boys thinking.
"It's weird that we just type their names and finding them on the school's pdf files," Issei said, surprised on how they found some of them rather easily. (2)
"Well, we do live in the future," Izuku chuckled. While disturbed, it does make easier to find them. "It does have its flaws, but hey, look at the bright side, Issei."
"True," the brunette said, chuckling as at the same time, it's easier to find them. "So what do we got?"
"Let me see on what I can find, Issei. Calm down."
"Yea, work your magic, Broccoli," Issei teased while cheering him. This made Izuku to shake his head with a smile and began to work.
The greenette carefully comb through the public information of any school files that are available. Mostly by searching the names of the boys. He began to see on where are their friends. After a few minutes, he found out where they are at. At least, he thinks it's them. He hummed, deep thinking if these are accurate information.
"This sure ain't like researching heroes," the greenette said. This made the brunette to raise an eyebrow.
"Something the matter?" Issei asked him.
"I think I found them," Izuku admitted. The brown haired move closer to see on what he found. "Says here in this tab that Shido Itsuka is in Tenguu City with his family. Which is south of Tokyo in the Kanagawa Prefecture."
"Good to know he's alive and well," Issei smiled, remembering the tidbit of the fire of their old home. "Does it say anything about schools?"
"Currently in secondary, and he will go to Raizen High School later next year," Izuku replied, bringing up the transfer. "And the most likely school to go to in the city."
"Well at least got an idea," Issei smiled. "And the others?"
"For Basara Toujou, says here he is in Tokyo," Izuku stated. "As for the district ward, it says he will transfer to Hijirigasaka Academy."
"Huh, nice," Issei commented as he got a good luck at the school. "But isn't that a bit more pricey of a private school?"
"It is, so approaching them would be hard," Izuku noted. "But if we're lucky, we can catch them outside."
"Works for me. And what about both Kizuna and Ichika, Izuku?"
"They go to different middle schools, Issei. One in Tokyo as well, the other in Osaka."
"Okay, one is close and the other is far that's good."
"And unlikely to visit Kizuna as his sister does live with him."
"You think she won't let us, Izuku?"
"Probably won't, Issei. Same for Chifuyu if she lives with Ichika." Izuku stopped to think for a bit. "I think the reason Ichika is in Osaka is hide due to his sister."
"Damn, and even with a bullet train the time will be long," Issei muttered at the set back. "What about the other three?"
"Give me a few minutes."
Issei let time pass as he can tell that this will be hard to get in contact than he thought. And while he is happy that technology has advanced, he is surprise on how easy it's to find someone. It now makes him wonder that is why hackers are able to do cyber attacks as well.
'Huh, my mind is going places,' Issei thought, shaking his head from it.
"There! Found something for the last three, Issei," Izuku said.
"Let's hear it," Isse said, snapped back.
"Says here Rito lives in the town of Sainan," Izuku began. "And I think we know it's the real deal as his dad is a mangaka. Saibai Yuuki seems to be our man." Showed the mangaka, which made Issei to smile a bit. "As for Tsukune Aono, says here he lives in Saitama. Just north of Tokyo from the rest of us." Izuku smiled as he notice the locations. "We're in luck, as Sainan is close to Saitama. In between then, in fact." (3)
"That's great to hear. That makes finding them easy," Issei smiled, happy to hear the locations are close by. Minus Ichika. "And what about Saito?" Izuku clicked on the tab retaining the last member.
"Alright. Saito Hiraga, Tokyo as well, and... missing?" Izuku said, completely loss on what he heard.
"What?" Issei asked loudly. "Missing? What the fuck?"
"I don't know, Issei," Izuku said, trying to calm him down. "Hold on, let me see!"
The two took a few minute to calm down after reading that. After a few minutes, they calm down as they re-read it again. Which made the two to sigh in relief.
"Okay. Says he went missing last year and is back," Rito said, clicking on the article and re-read it from the headline. "He was found again, and still lives with his family." (4)
"That's good," Issei said, smiling to see that the gang is here. Though Izuku frown a bit as he cannot help but feel doubt.
"Huh, I just hope this works," Izuku muttered, scratching his head. "This ain't like researching heroes, which would be spot on."
"So what's the problem then?" Issei asked, confused of his action.
"Mostly if this is correct," Izuku said, chewing his teeth. "The only way to find it is to go in person. All we got are just words in public records and files that they could be there. I don't even know if they have social media."
"Mhmm, that may be tricky," Issei hummed, now getting on why the green boy is gritting. Still, he is optimistic on this reunion. "But if you remember, our best bet would be Rito, due to his dad being the mangaka. Well known or not, he is our best bet to start with."
"So after Rito then?" Izuku asked. "Well that should be the easiest. Though going after Basara and Saito would have been the best choices due to being closer."
"I thought so, but due to living in different wards, finding them may be tricky," Issei replied. "Plus due to one being in a private school and the other was missing fir a but, they may not like us approaching to them."
"Yea, I see your point," Izuku said as he began to take out a notebook and began to write everything down. "While we need to inform out parents on a trip to Sainan, we still need to make plans like finding a hotel before going. That way we have an easier time from there to find Rito's father." The green bean continue to writing down the information.
"Fair enough," Issei said as looked over the notes his friend was writing. The brunette took out his phone, taking a couple of pictures of it.
"Heh, can't believe this is happening, you know," Izuku said, smiling on looked at the notebook. "Trying to get the gang back together, you know."
"Yea," Issei said, smiling as well. "It's gonna be long journey to get them together, and it sure ain't gonna be easy to some."
"Issei! Izuku!" Miki said from the kitchen. "Lunch is ready!"
"We're coming," said the both boys as they up and left to eat.
Meanwhile, somewhere else in Japan
Rito was sighing, tired from today. He arrived back home with his sister on tow. The two siblings removed their shows, entering their home.
"Long day, huh?" Mikan asked him with a smile.
"You can say that," Rito said, he paused for a bit. "Say, Mikan, do you ever get the feeling someone is talking about you?"
"No, why?" she replied to him and asked a question. She then smirked. "Oh~. Is my oni-chan feels a girl is talking about him?" Now it was Rito's turn to blush.
"N-not like that, sis!" Rito told his sister, still a bit read. "I just don't know why, but I feel someone is talking about me."
"Huh, I wonder who wants to talk about my big brother," Mikan joked.
"That's what I'm thinking too," he told her. "Call it a got feeling."
"Speaking of gut feeling," spooked a mature male voice, which made the kids looked at the source. Which came in the form of a redhead male at the kitchen frame. "You kids feeling hungry? I'm cooking some lunch right now."
"Dad!" Both Rito and Mikan said, rushing in and hugging their father.
1) yes, I did not made Hisashi a deadbeat dad or divorce from Inko due to Izuku being Quirkless. Though a bit of a cliche where he works for I-Island. But better than nothing.
2) So I decided to check on my high school and was surprised there is a PDF file with the graduating students from 2016. Hence why I added that reaction.
3) I made Sainan closer to Saitama, at least to diverse the fact everyone doesn't live near Tokyo. Plus had to get creative for Tsukune as no bio says where in Japan lives. If I am wrong, please PM me. In fact, expect the geography locations to change if that's the case. Again, please PM to help me.
4) So, kinda had it that Saito already went through Familiar of Zero. At least started it. I will explain later how that went and works for Saito later. Also, yes I had to de-age him too. I know he is 17 at the start of his own series.
So with that, I hope you guys liked the chapter. It ain't much but I did my best. Chapter 6 will be going to meet with Rito. From there, the rest will follow.
With that being said now, I hope you guys like this, leave a comment/review if you want, and have a nice day. Ciao.