Thank you for supporting this story, I'll attempt to answer a few more questions from the reviews that I got from the last chapter
From fencer29
It's not surprising that no one believed that the analyst might be a 15-year-old boy - even Nezu seemed to discount the possibility. What's surprising is that it only took Aizawa and Midnight a week to get desperate enough to call and ask if that 15-year-old boy might be the one they were looking for.
What's also surprising is that Inko recognized both of her visitors as being heroes. Given the degree to which Aizawa avoids the press, I would have expected her to assume that the famous R-rated hero had picked up some homeless man off the street on her way over.
To answer your first question Aizawa strongly opposed calling the number and instead opted to search first until he gave up to answer your second question Inko always hears Izuku talk about heroes so it would make sense that she would know how he looks somewhat.
From Mashot Tito
Still hate the fact that Yu is even a character when Bakugo has been in Izuku's WHOLE LIFE including school. But I believe in "your story, your rules." So I just have to accept it
Let's just say Bakugo's ego is going to take a big hit from Izuku in the later chapters. Yuu is just there as a fill-in character and to make Izuku a mystery person to the students in the hero course so Bakugo knowing him would make the story go in a direction that I would want to avoid.
From CRose
This is a little too new to say much, but this is a decent start so far. I just hope you follow a more original idea for the story than the usual plot points from the show. Great job so far!
Thanks so much! I'll try my best to keep you guys entertained as much as I can as for ideas I'll try to stray from the story as much as I can like maybe ignoring the USJ attack and only mentioning it a little if that's okay cause I feel like too many fanfictions on My Hero Academia bring it up.
That will be it for the questions if you want me to answer your questions then leave a review and I'll pick 3 reviews and respond to them in the next chapter.
Before Aizawa and Midnight could say anything Izuku came back into the room, clutching two hefty boxes of notebooks overflowing with sticky notes. The heroes couldn't help but exchange nervous glances as the young geniuses' intense focus sent a shiver down their spines.
The notebooks, each a dense inch and a half thick, felt like Pandora's boxes of potential chaos as they released an unusual aura of power and knowledge. The colorful sticky notes coming out from every corner hinted at a maze of ideas and strategies that left the heroes more terrified about the future than ever before. It wasn't just the weight of paper; it was the overwhelming storm of knowledge that Izuku seemed anxious to unleash upon them.
As the sticky notes fluttered around like cryptic confetti, the heroes couldn't shake the feeling that they were on the brink of something insane. The once-confident heroes now found themselves sweating bullets with the uncertainty of what this determined genius could show them—a future that seemed both exciting and terrifying.
"I maintain a checklist of heroes, noting down the ones I've done. And speaking of which, I believe there's another entry about you, Midnight, in notebook #23, around page 75 or 74—I'm not entirely certain," Izuku declared with a hint of pride.
Before he could add on, Aizawa forcefully interrupted with a loud cough, quickly saying that he needed to make a quick call.
Swiftly dialing Nezu, he waited for the intelligent animal to answer. Fortunately, he didn't have to wait long. The phone was snatched up almost instantly as the call began, as if the Nezu was on the other end, ready and waiting.
"He terrifying," stated Aizawa with fear evident in his voice
"Explain." the grave voice said on the other side
"Two boxes teeming with notebooks, each a hefty inch and a half thick, filled to the brim with sticky notes protruding from their sides," Aizawa declared breathlessly.
The silence was only heard on Nezus's side of the phone but little did Aizawa know the little mouse was trembling in his seat as he tried to understand what he just heard.
Aizawa only heard the words "Bring them back if you can" before the line suddenly went dead.
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Meanwhile, Midnight took the notebook that Izuku had mentioned and began flipping through its pages. As she looked through the pages, she recognized nearly every hero listed, until she reached the page that showed herself.
Her astonishment peaked as she uncovered three vivid sticky notes featuring a detailed drawing of herself in her costume at the top of the page. Equally surprising were three more sticky notes, each presenting her from the front, back, and side with the same level of intricate detail as the central image. A thought flashed in her mind: not only is he a genius, but surprisingly talented in art too.
As she continued reading, She was shocked even more. To the right and onto the next page showed a detailed description of her quirk. Below that, carefully outlined, were her special moves, accompanied by genius ideas on how to enhance them and strategies to fight them.
After all that there were questions. Things the kid wasn't sure about. below that were possible new special moves and various other ways, she could use her quirk and improve. Some, she saw, that had never crossed her mind before.
After all that, questions were at the bottom — things that Izuku thought. Below, is a section revealing new special moves and ways to improve her quirk. Some of these ideas, she realized, she had never thought of before.
Realizing she had been quiet for too long, and the Izuku was starting to feel uneasy again, she asked, "So, how did your notebook end up in Aizawa's face anyways?"
"It hit him in the face?!" shouted Izuku before quickly putting his hands over his mouth
"Uh, yeah or that's what Aizawa told us," Midnight said with a puzzled look on her face
"Um, I don't know myself," Izuku said with a nervously
"Well, it's irrelevant. Aizawa surprised us all with this notebook containing high-class analyses from an unknown source. It was insane. Most of us felt we were being professionally dissected, watched, and analyzed."
"But no one cares about my notebooks and it's a reason people think I'm weird stay away from me," said Izuku with a shocked look on his face.
Well, that was a good thing, and unnerving all at the same time. Since he was quirkless no one would have cared or noticed that the teen was a scary smart. Even his mom had seen nothing special about them. Instead, he would be a laughing stock to people for being quirkless which in a way was the perfect way to hide his work.
"Don't worry. I know plenty of people are eager to meet you, and fascinated by your analysis. You could make a difference and help a lot of heroes with it," Midnight encouraged. "But at the same time this information is dangerous and so is that head of yours so we have to keep you safe."
It seemed Izuku had caught on, at least to some of the danger. He paled and asked, "Really?"
"Yes, of course, Aizawa's talking to Nezu right now, and he'll have a solution." Midnight replied
"Nedzu, the principal of U.A?" Izuku asked
"Yeah, we're both U.A. teachers. He's surprised with your analyses, especially since everything in these notebooks is written by you," Midnight mentioned, a knowing smile playing across her lips.
"That's wonderful Izuku! Right?" said Inko but even she noticed the look on Izuku's face he seemed down
"Yeah but most people that know me and my notes get mad or creeped out and stay away from me," Izuku said
The words lingered, carrying an unsettling tone. It was as if someone, or perhaps a group, had made Izuku to look at his notes in that specific light. The possibility emerged that someone had subtly shaped his perspective, casting a shadow over the true nature of his analyses.
"No one at U.A. thinks that we are all surprised and intrigued by your notes." Midnight assured the boy with a smile.
Midnight was happy to see some of the excitement back in the kid's eyes, and she smiled. She looked down at the page of herself and pulled out a pen. She then autographed the space above the sketch of herself. Once finished, she looked to the boy, and asked "Got anything else you want me to sign?"
Midnight chuckled as Izuku quickly left
"Is he usually like this." Midnight asked
"No, he doesn't. This side of him, he usually keeps hidden. Given the bullying he faces for his notebooks, it's not surprising he conceals this part of himself," Midnight noted, a touch of sympathy in Inko's words.
Izuku quickly returned, holding what looked like a book and a rolled-up poster. sitting down, he handed the book to Midnight.
Midnight's eyes widened in astonishment. There it was – her Tenth Anniversary picture book. A masterpiece crafted by her marketing team released a decade after her first appearance as a pro hero. The book held a lot of images showing her evolution over the years. Some were captured from photo shoots, while others showcased her in intense battles, captured by the press.
Yet, the real surprise lay not in the book, but in its rarity. This was no ordinary book; it was a limited-edition collector's item, a mere hundred fifty copies in circulation when first released to the public. The rarity of this book elevated its status to an almost mythical status, making it very rare to find and for anyone lucky enough to own one. Which made her curious how he got his hands on one.
"Hmm, kiddo, this must have been quite a task to snag. And, not to mention, a bit heavy on the pocket, huh?" Midnight asked
"No, not really I traded for it." Said Izuku
"Really? That's amazing that you managed to get one. Last I heard, there were only ten left." Midnight said
As she signed it, Midnight had a realization. This was the only piece of merchandise she had ever autographed, making it even more sought after than before. After signing the book Midnight couldn't help but wonder about one thing. Why did he bring out a poster? She'd never had any merchandise in the form of a poster before.
Before she could ask the door opened and Aizawa walked in and sat down noticing the smile on Midnight's face.
"So are we done here?" Aizawa asked
"Yeah, I'm done." Midnight replied
Before asking about the notebooks Izuku asked, "Actually, Mr. Aizawa, could I have your autograph also?"
This caught the attention of everyone in the room. "My autograph? Why would you want that?" Aizawa inquired
"Well your Eraserhead the underground hero, right?" asked Izuku
"Yeah, I am how did you know?" Aizawa asked
"I spotted those goggles in your pocket. Also, you arrived at Midnight. Considering you started teaching five years ago and the fact that Midnight wouldn't just bring any random person off the streets to bring here, she also dropped your name when asking about how my notebook ended up flying into your face," Izuku explained with a nervous grin, connecting the dots in a way that showcased his sharp observational skills.
He was impressed which is an accomplishment on its own. It was the first time a civilian was able to recognize him or any true underground hero. He still inquired, "That still doesn't explain why you would want it."
"You can erase quirks, except for mutant types. But that just levels the playing field. Essentially, you fight quirkless with one of the coolest fighting styles I've seen," Izuku remarked, acknowledging Aizawa's remarkable skill set. "And also, I've learned how to use a captured weapon in my free time."
Another shock was sent through his body as he realized what the kid said choosing to ignore what he just heard, Aizawa just asked, "Sure, kid. I'll sign something, but I don't have any merchandise."
Izuku just nodded and proceeded to smoothly unveil the poster he had retrieved from his room earlier. As the cityscape at night unfolded in shades of grey, Midnight let out an audible gasp, and Aizawa's gaze sharpened with intrigue. The revelation was nothing short of a revelation itself; underground heroes were not known for having merchandise. Popularity polls and public recognition were alien concepts to them, after all, the point was for them to be unknown
However, this poster defied those norms.
A butifly crafted cityscape revealed itself, with street lamps casting a ghostly glow on the streets below. In the soft shine of eight street lamps, nine silhouettes appeared. Three guided the streets, three paused in alleyways, and two perched on walls. Yet, the main attraction was Eraserhead, front and center. Poised on the corner of a rooftop, with the moon as a backdrop, the dark silhouette of Eraserhead showcased his iconic white capture weapon and luminous yellow goggles. His eyes glowed a menacing red, and his hair seemed to float in the air as if stirred by the very essence of his quirk.
This artwork was more than a mere poster; it perfectly defined hidden heroes' essence.
At the top of the poster, the words "Heroes in the Shadows" were boldly written. If Eraserhead were to approve any merchandise, this poster would undoubtedly represent the core of his being.
Izuku broke the silence by holding out a marker and saying, "Please."
Honestly, Aizawa found himself more than a bit amazed by the poster. On the exterior, it appeared to be a typical hero poster. Yet, in its depths, he discovered a piece of merchandise that went beyond the usual portrayal. It surprised him how this poster showed a hero's persona so distinctly. Its brilliance lay in the deliberate omission of facial features, a subtle nod to the underground nature of the heroes it depicted. With that appreciation in mind, he took the marker and signed not just Eraserhead, but his name boldly, Shota Aizawa, a silent acknowledgment of the pride he took in this rare representation of his hero identity.
Midnight finally came to herself, and breathed out, "Where did you get this? It's beyond amazing."
This made Izuku blush. "Well, as you pointed out, underground heroes don't have merch, but they should. So, I took matters into my own hands and created my own. Using my notes I tried to make it as ideal as possible." he admitted, a mix of pride in his words.
Aizawa noticed details in the poster, realizing the kid had an extraordinary ability to perceive truths about heroes. As he named each silhouette, he saw the kid's profound knack for understanding the essence of heroism. It wasn't just artistry; it was an extraordinary talent, leaving Aizawa genuinely impressed. The kid revealed a deep understanding of what it meant to be a hero, making Aizawa recognize his remarkable ability.
It had been a bit of lightheartedness, and honestly, Aizawa was grateful for it because it prepared them for what was to come. So, he said, "While I'm glad you're a fan, there's something important we need to discuss regarding your safety tonight. Let me fill you and your mom in on the plan."
Aizawa detailed the security measures for the night, saying that multiple underground heroes would be patrolling the neighborhood, including one stationed outside the apartment. Highlighting the importance of safety, he continued, "Tomorrow morning, we'll pick you up to take you to U.A. There, you'll meet Nedzu, discuss potential options, and he's eager to review the rest of your notebooks. Are you comfortable with that?"
A brief silence hung in the room, Mrs. Midoriya seeking reassurance from the heroes. Witnessing Izuku's nervous fidgeting, Midnight shook her head and assured, "You're not in trouble. You're in a vulnerable position right now. We'll guide you on how to stay safe, and in the meantime, both you and your mom will be safe. okay, kiddo?
The heroes reassured them they were safe for the night, and explained that they would arrive to pick them up at nine in the morning. After taking the two boxes of notebooks they left.
The Midoriya family sat in their apartment's living room, stunned by the unexpected turn of events. The chaos caused by Izuku's notes was beyond their imagination.
Inko couldn't shake the feeling that she had let Izuku down over the years. Despite not reading his notebooks for a while, she had no clue about the danger he faced. Izuku had withdrawn when he realized she doubted his potential as a hero. In her attempt to believe in him, she overlooked the incredible analytical mind he had developed. Two heroes had visited, praising his brilliance, and alluding to his genius. The school never indicated such capabilities, focusing instead on his seemingly below-average grades.
Instead, his school opted to keep calling her about her son so called "bad behavior" and "being late". But what surprised her most was that his school constantly complained to her about his bad grades. It puzzled her to think that her son who was called a genius by 2 heroes was receiving terrible grades from his teachers.
Realizing something wasn't right she attempted to talk to Izuku only to find the seat next to her was vacant. She realized that Izuku had already left for bed. Realizing that it was getting late she decided to head to bed herself.