Chapter 15: Internships Start
A/N:
Hey guys, back with another chapter. Is the weekly uploading help with retention?
Anyways as the title chapter says it is the internships starting up, few days have passed since last chapter just fyi.
Enjoy!
Since the day we all went out to the amusement park, Kyoka has been seemingly avoiding me. The end of the day went off without a hitch, me and her were sitting in the back again snuggled up against each other.
Then the next day, she just seemingly ignores me. 'I didn't do anything wrong did I?' I am so into my thoughts I don't realize that I walk directly into Izuku's back bumping into him. "Woah sorry there Izuku"
I never even realized I had made it to the classroom already. "It is okay, but are you okay? You are hardly ever spacing out" he asks worried for me seemingly. "Yea, just thinking" I say looking around the class and noticing Jirou talking with Momo, Tsu, and Uraraka about something seemingly important as she hasn't seen me yet.
"Is it about the other day?" He asks following my eyesight, "I think you'll be okay" He smiles and tries to reassure me as, "Okay everyone sit down and listen up!" Aizawa says walking in, no more bandages on his body but one good scar under his eye.
"It is good to see you well Aizawa sensei" Tsu gently croaks out as everyone shares a nod of agreement. "Thank you, and well as previously talked about, here are the internship requests", Sen Denryu: 5,496, Shoto Todoroki: 4,485, Izuku Midoriya: 3,345, Bakugo Katsuki: 3,344
The next few students seemingly have a bit of a larger spread, Kyoka Jirou:1,169, Tenya Iida: 1,120, Momo Yaoyorozu: 1,001, Ochako Uraraka: 873, Fumikage Tokoyami: 777, Denki Kaminari 438, Mina Ashido: 333, Hanta Sero: 298, Eijirou Kirishima: 102, Tsuyu Asui: 67, Mashiaro Ojiro: 22
All the other students seemingly did not get an internship request. "There is usually a more spread-out range of internships, however" "Man it's not fair to have to compete with those four!" Kaminari whines looking at the spread. As Aizawa wraps him up with his scarf.
"As I was saying, yes that seems to be the case. However, do not let that discourage any who did not get an offer. UA has other pros lined up just in this very case for you all to still go out for an internship." Aizawa says quickly before passing around multiple tablets for us to see all our offers.
"You all have a few days to decide, choose 3 agencies, then turn them in." He looks to all of us to make sure we all get the picture as we all respond. "Yes sir!" "Good now, onto today's lessons." He says turning to the black board.
'Man over 5,000 requests that's pretty good from what I know.' I think to myself, as I see my close friends all seemingly shocked with how many they have each gotten. Especially the resident green haired hero enthusiast.
As the day goes on, with our usual classes of math, science and all the general curriculum, Nezu makes a surprise visit. "Ahh hello everyone, sorry for the interruption Present Mic." Nezu says being extremely polite as we are currently in English.
"No worries! Sir what's going on?" "Ah nothing just wanted to speak to Sen about a quick matter, and seeing as he used to live in America, English class seemed the best time to talk to him." Nezu says motioning me to follow him.
"That makes sense, Sen chapter 420 is the homework for tonight, just in case you don't make it back." Mic says getting back into the lesson, as Kyoka and Momo make eye contact as Kaminari blinks a bit worried at first all thinking, 'What is it now with him?'
As we are walking to Nezus office I scratch my head, "Is everything okay sir?" "Yes of course, you are not in any trouble just wanted a word as well as to check something out myself." He says with a smile as when we get into his office, there is a chess board and Tony is there waiting as well, sort of.
"Heya kiddo" a holographic Tony is standing around seemingly waiting for us. "Uh... Hey Tony glad to see you again." "Yea same, especially since I was able to help you land that girl." Tony says with a smile before seeing me shift awkwardly at that.
"Awkward situation?" "Yep" "She ignoring you?" "Yep" "You'll be fine" Tony chuckles before seemingly sitting in a seat as Nezu sits next to him and motions for me to sit across from him. "So, I have good news Sen" Nezu says before pouring himself some Tea, "However, before that Tea?"
He asks me as I nod, "Please, and oh? Good news?" I say waiting for my cup of tea. "Yea, after what happened at USJ and the sports festival me and Nezu got together and sped up the process of your License transfer." Tony explains as Nezu takes a sip of his tea.
"Indeed, with how things are playing out, we want all the power we can have ready, and it is a full license as well since that is what you were in the states" Nezu explains, "However, there will be some special rules for you" he motions for Tony as Tony pulls out a list.
"Ahem, you must report to Aizawa or Nezu, when going on patrol. You will file a report, every patrol no matter how little or how much action you see." Tony says looking over everything, "You will, avoid encounters with big named villains if at all possible, however that rule is a loose one."
Nezu seemingly glares at Tony as Tony then fake coughs, "Moving on, lastly you will not allow yourself to slip up in any classes due to hero work, unless given permission to miss classes by Aizawa or Nezu." Tony looks up to me.
"Are these clear?" "Crystal sir" I nod as Nezu claps his hands, "Wonderful, the reports themselves do not have to be long, rather just a page of information or background on what you did." Nezu explains as he hands over a laminated card with my old hero Picture and my name.
"The Livewire Hero, Impulse, that is a great name, however we can update the picture if you'd like" Nezu explains as I chuckle and agree. "Please but only after my new customer gets finished." As when I say that Tony chuckles, "Are you sure you didn't want me to update it?"
"Nah, it wouldn't be fair as well I want this to be more my own design" I say with a soft chuckle as Tony agrees and signs off and takes his leave the hologram shutting down, as I make a move to go back to class. "Hold on one moment if you could Sen?"
Nezu asks as I turn back, "Yes sir?" "I know English is an easy class given your history, so please stay and enjoy a game of chess, Tony has talked you up and personally I would like to see what you have to offer." He seemingly smiles at me and the chess board automatically sets itself up.
"Oh... okay, where is the harm in that" I say and sit down to enjoy a game.
An Hour Later
Enjoy the game I did not, it was super stressful, and to a point it seemed Nezu was toying with me, as I lost 2 games we played. "Hmm, you are better than most, but the way Tony was talking about you" "Sorry sir, I truthfully was just trying to do it on my own."
I explain as Nezu raises his eyebrow, "Meaning?" he is now curious as chuckle, "Well I can use my quirk, to accelerate the speed at which my brain processes information as well as give me a boost to my thinking capacity." I explain as Nezu looks intrigued.
"I can basically overclock the brain for a period of maybe around 5 minutes, any longer and I face a similar issue to my friend Denki" I say seemingly letting some sparks dance around in my eyes. "Hmm, well feel free to try it out and see how it goes, remember my quirk is Hi-Spec which makes me extremely smart."
He seems proud of it as I nod and chuckle. "Good thing it is only a few minutes as well, Lunch comes up in about 10 minutes, so you will be dismissed then" he says as the board sets itself back up again, and he sees my lightning start arcing off my body, but mainly around my head area.
4 Minutes and 30 Seconds Later
Nezu and myself are seemingly going back and forth, when I take a piece, he takes one right back, it is a lot closer and he does seem more into this. "Agghh!" I groan out of frustration, even with my quirk boosting my intelligence, every move I make is countered, thankfully I can counter his moves as well but it does take me a moment.
"And I would like to believe that is checkmate" Nezu says moving his piece, as when I look around, I nod and admit defeat again. "Ugh, that was like playing against Tony!" I huff softly and shut down my quirk and shake my head. "Dizzy..." I sigh
"Drawbacks?" Nezu asks before giving me some more tea. As I nod, "Mhm but it will go away soon, thank you for the challenge, sir, every time I actually get challenged while using that ability, it makes it stronger" I smile as Nezu returns said smile.
"Good, maybe one day you will beat me then." He says before standing up to stretch. "Okay, you are free to go, and as soon as you get out today can start hero work. However, there is something I do want to let you know." He says getting my attention as I give him my full attention.
"While you are a full pro hero here in Japan, you are not allowed any sidekicks or to take anyone in for an internship, you may still give out permissions to use quirks to fellow students or civilians if an emergency situation arises, but hopefully you do not have to do that."
Nezu gives me the explanation, as I nod but ask "May I ask why? I did run my own team back in America, so I am a bit curious about this decision." Nezu chuckles and agrees, "If I could, I would have allowed it since I have seen you help Izuku Midoriya, Denki Kaminari, and Kyoka Jirou. "
"However, the Japanese government made that a stipulation for giving you full pro hero rights." he gives me the rundown and all I can guess, it is due to the last lead mission I had, as well as to help me focus more on myself. "Okay sir, I understand thank you!" I bow my head and head to the lunch room to try and beat the rush.
Thankfully, I was able to make it at the same time my class had, "Yo Sen!" Kaminari waves over to me as he is grabbing a seat with Izuku and Uraraka. "We are sitting here!" he calls out as Jirou face palms, "I think he can tell that Jammey Whey" she says before briefly making eye contact with me then turning to her food.
I sweat a bit before getting my food and heading over as I sit right next to Jirou and Momo as that was the only seat left open. The rest of the class is scattered over, as with me seated is Iida, Izuku, Uraraka, Denki, Momo, and Jirou. "Hey guys sorry about all that."
"It is okay, you were not in any trouble, were you?" Iida asks, curious as everyone listens in. "No not at all, it was actually about my hero license transferal, it was pushed through." I say passing around my card showing everyone I am a fully licensed pro, and not a provisional.
"Woah that's amazing!" Izuku's eyes light up seeing that card as everyone else is just as excited except for Iida as he just gives a passing smile. "That is wonderful news" he says but that only seems to be a pleasantry. "So, wait does that mean?"
"No Denki, I cannot take anyone on for internships or sidekicks, special stipulation they gave to me in order to push it through faster." I say eating my food as Izuku and Denki sink in their seats, as even Uraraka and Momo deflate a bit but not as much. "It makes sense, you are a full pro but still a student" Jirou points out.
"Also, you look so young in this" She mentions while looking at my picture as Momo chuckles. "Yes, that is quite cute actually, you look to be a few years younger" she says with a soft smile as I blush softly and Jirou pouts.
"Yea, I am actually going to update it when I get my new costume in from the support course. I will keep Tony's around but I want to have my own design to become something new, you know?" I tell everyone as again everyone gives me some sort of response except Iida.
'I will need to talk to him later, he needs someone there for him.' I think to myself as we all continue to eat as the topic of work studies come up. "So, Sen since you are a full pro, you just going to go off on your own?" Izuku asks as I shrug.
"You know, that is actually a good idea, may go to a smaller city and just work out there while everyone is out for the week" I agree as I asks around. "So has everyone already gone over some of their offers?" I ask as everyone nods.
"Yea, actually I was looking for a few heroes in specific" Jirou says a bit as Kaminari chuckles. "Yea, one or two have caught my eye, but I'm not sure yet." "Agreed, actually Sen, Izuku can you help me decide?" Momo asks us both.
"You both are the most experienced with hero knowledge so you probably can point me best." She explains as both me and Izuku look at each other and nod. "Of course!" "You got it" as Uraraka chuckles and motions to Jirou as Kyoka sighs and gently nudges me.
"Think you can help me narrow down from my top 10 to my top 3?" She asks me as I nod and agree instantly. "For you Kyoka, 100%" I seem to perk up a bit at that as Kaminari turns to Iida. "You have an idea Iida?" He asks as Iida nods and gets up to take his tray away.
"Yes, I will be interning with Manuel, a hero my brother worked with a lot. He is in Hosu." Iida says adding that in for no reason, as instantly my brain goes 'Red flag! Red FLAG!' "Wow Iida that is super thoughtful!" Uraraka says not picking up on said red flag.
I look between everyone and hope someone else noticed it as the only one who isn't thinking it's a sweet idea, is Izuku who has a slightly worried look on his face. Me and Izuku make eye contact and nod, basically stating to each other we need to talk about it then talk to him.
The rest of the day goes by without a hitch seemingly, as Jirou herself is now finally talking to me again, but in shorter bursts, as now everyone that was at the lunch table is now currently walking home minus Iida.
"So, you're thinking that Gang Orca would be the best fit for me?" Jirou says currently reading a bio on the hero. "Yea, that or Present Mic since you both seemingly have very compatible quirks, minus your sensitive hearing that is." I say to her as Izuku is currently helping Momo and Uraraka go over their options.
"Hey, Sen do you think I should go with a more rescue type hero or a combat type?" Kaminari asks as he looks over his tablet. "Hmm maybe combative, so you can hopefully learn some sort of safe release for your quirk when I am not around." I chuckle and tease as Momo talks to Izuku.
"So probably not Uwabami?" "Yea she is more of a hero that is known for her commercials and such." Izuku says as then he looks over Urarakas stuff. "Gunhead himself could be good! Great to learn some more martial arts so you don't just charge in at people." Izuku says as Uraraka smiles.
"Thats what I was thinking! Hey Momo maybe you can intern with me? Or maybe another combative type hero!" Uraraka suggests as that does get Momo searching for those types of heroes on her tablet as Jirou finds Gang Orca on her list.
"Woah, he sent me an invite!" Kyoka sounds very surprised as I laugh, "Of course he did, like Present Mic, your quirks complement each other very well as your heat beat can have the same effect as his quirk if you use it properly." I smile and bump her softly as she chuckles.
Soon we all get to the station and get ready to head our separate ways as Izuku and make look to each other, but before we can say anything Jirou poke me with her jacks. "Yo Sen, can you walk me home? Your place isn't far from mine, and I would like to talk to you..." She says tapping her fingers together.
"Uh sure, I can do that. Izuku I will call you later, okay?" I wave to them all as Uraraka gives Jirou a thumbs up and mouths 'You can do it!' "Yea of course, talk to you later!" Izuku says as we all go our separate ways.
"So, what's up?" I ask Jirou as we ride the train to our destination. "Well first, I want to say I am sorry for just ghosting you these past two days." She can't exactly look me in the eyes as I shake my head. "Hey it's okay, If I made you feel uncomfortable when we hung out at the amusement park, I apologize."
I say not really seeing the full picture. "No no, that was on me, I am the one who kissed you... and well it is about that." I raise my eyebrow confused as I wait for her to continue. "Well, Kate and Uraraka actually made me think about something." She says as I blink and slowly realize where she may be going with this.
"Hey, you don't have to tell me anyth-" She places a jack to my mouth to hush me up. "Let me finish before I lose my nerve" she says blushing but trying to steel herself as I nod and make a motion of zipping my lips shut.
"They made me realize, I may kind of sort of, have a crush on you..." she takes a breath and make sure I stay quiet so she can continue. "Now I know, we really only met maybe about a month or two ago, but we have been through a bit together at this point."
She looks a bit embarrassed and like she wants to die but I let her keep going while she still has the nerves. "I also know, that we are heroes in training... so maybe dating is off the table for now." She sighs a bit sadly at that but then chuckles.
"I am also not sure how you even feel about me, and look at me telling you all this." She turns her head away. "Kate said you liked me, but I'm not so sure..." "I do like you" I say finally speaking up, as this causes Kyoka to turn her head to me with a quick snap.
"Yo-you mean it?" she asks seemingly in disbelief. "Yea, you are beautiful, funny, and cool. As well as great to hang out with." I say chuckling as in her mind she thinks 'beautiful? Me? Compared to everyone else, he has to be blind...' she can't fully believe me just yet.
"However, you do have a point we do know only a little bit about each other, as well as we are training to become heroes." I say as she looks a bit down at this as I scratch my chin. "However, if you would like..." I say trying to come up with a compromise as she looks confused at me.
"I wouldn't mind hanging out a bit more, maybe just the two of us to get to know each other better. As well as just maybe get a feel for how we want this to play out?" I ask her as she visibly brightens up at the suggestion.
"If you are okay with that, that sounds cool" she says trying to play it off as chill, but we both can tell just the idea sounds nice. As we get to our stop and begin walking to her place, I chuckle. "By the way, you are adorable when you are embarrassed, I had to mention it since you kissed my cheeks"
I tease her as she stabs me with her jacks, "Shut up, I am not adorable I am a hero in training!" she huffs at me as soon we get to her door. "Hey Jirou can you do me a favor?" I ask her as she nods.
"Of course, what's up?" She asks as I smirk. "Close your eyes" I say mimicking her words from a few days ago. "Huh... what, you better not be planning anything" she threatens me with her jacks before shutting her eyes.
I lean towards her ear and she can hear me chuckle, "You are cute Kyoka, especially when you blush" I say before giving a kiss to her check and walking away as if nothing happened, as she is just frozen in her spot holding her cheek.
A few minutes later, I reach for my phone and dial Izuku's number. "Hey Izuku, we need to talk about Iida" I say starting off the conversation, knowing we will both need to do what we can to stop Iida from going down this dark path.
A/N:
Another chapter down, how did I do?
So, Sen is going to be on his own since he has is license to do hero work now, and him and Jirou have talked about their feelings. Next Chapter, is Hosu and the Hero Killer. May break it up into two parts, may make it one long chapter.
Anyways have a Good Day/Night everyone!
